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Worthington City Council denies zoning amendment for creation of cemetery – The Globe | #citycouncil

WORTHINGTON — The Worthington City Council denied a proposed text amendment in a 3-2 vote Tuesday that would have altered city code to allow for a cemetery to be located in the B-3 zone, which is a general business district in the city. The Worthington Karen Baptist Church, which now meets in Rushmore, owns land […]

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Worthington City Council discusses $10 million contribution toward new ice arena – The Globe | #citycouncil

WORTHINGTON — After engaging with Worthington ISD 518 for several months regarding collaboration on funding for a proposed new ice arena, the Worthington City Council on Monday night discussed possible funding sources and just how much they’re willing to contribute. “I think we should commit to the project,” said Councilwoman Amy Ernst. “We’ve talked about […]

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Worthington City Council awards sale of bonds – The Globe | #citycouncil

WORTHINGTON — The Worthington City Council authorized the issuance and sale of $5.14 million in General Obligation tax sales bonds and $4.09 million in General Obligation improvement bonds. Both of the bonds were used to reimburse sales tax revenue expenses related to the aquatics center project at the YMCA, which was completed earlier this year. […]

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Facing repeated public ‘outbursts,’ Worthington City Council clamps down on public comments | Local News | #citycouncil

WORTHINGTON — A printed flyer taped to the table that serves as the dais for the Worthington City Council returned for the second consecutive month at its Oct. 17 meeting, rendering its message a mainstay for Council members and attendees alike. The message, which first appeared at the Council’s September meeting, emphasizes that all Council […]

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Scouts visit Worthington City Council meeting for communication badge – The Globe | #citycouncil

WORTHINGTON — On a mission to earn their communication merit badges, six young people from Scout Troop 134 of Worthington attended Monday’s meeting of the Worthington City Council, earning a welcome from Mayor Rick Von Holdt and leading the local lawmakers in the Pledge of Allegiance. The business of the meeting went extremely quickly, starting […]

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