TOWN OF ALBION NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST FOR THE STATE PRIMARY ELECTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy Test of the DS200 ballot counter and the OmniBallot assistive voting device for the TOWN OF ALBION, to be used for the August 9th, 2022 Primary Election, will be conducted at the Albion Town Hall 9020 30th St NW, Annandale MN beginning at 7 pm on Wednesday July 27th, 2022. The Public Accuracy Test is open to the public.
Notice is hereby given this 11th day of July 2022 Debbie Uecker
Albion Township Clerk
(published in the annandale advocate, wednesday, july 13 and 20)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST FOR THE STATE PRIMARY ELECTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy Test of the DS200 ballot counter and the Omniballot assistive voting device for Clearwater Township, to be used for the August 9, 2022 State Primary election, will be conducted at the Township Hall, 15015 State Highway 55, Clearwater, MN beginning at 10am on July 27th. The Public Accuracy Test is open to the public.
Jean Just,
Clerk Clearwater Township
320-558-4011
(published in the annandale advocate wednesday, july 20, 2022)
CORINNA TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST FOR THE PRIMARY ELECTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy Test of the DS200 ballot counter and the Omni Ballot assistive voting device for CORINNA TOWNSHIP to be used for the August 9, 2022 Primary Election, will be conducted at the Corinna Township Hall, 9801 Ireland AVE NW, Annandale, MN beginning at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. The Public Accuracy Test is open to the public. Notice is hereby given the 14th day of July, 2022.
Mary Barkley Brown
Corinna Township Election
Clerk
(published in the annandale advocate wednesday, july 20, 2022)
CITY OF ANNANDALE ORDINANCE NO. 396
Section 1. The Annandale Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to include the following ordinance summarized below: The City of Annandale has adopted an ordinance allowing for model homes and temporary real estate offices within residential subdivisions.
Section 2. The full ordinance will be in effect on the date of this summary publication.
Section 3. The full ordinance is available for review during regular office hours in the office of the City Clerk.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANNANDALE THIS 11TH DAY OF JULY, 2022.
(published in the annandale advocate wednesday, july 20, 2022)
SOUTHSIDE TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public accuracy test of vote counting equipment to be used in the August 9 State Primary Election will be held on Thursday, August 4 at 6:00 PM at Southside Township Hall, 8209 County Rd 3 NW, Annandale, MN. If you would like to witness this demonstration, you are welcome to do so at the above mentioned location. Carmen Merrill,
Clerk/Treasurer,
Southside Township
(published in the annandale advocate wednesday, july 20 and 27, 2022)
SOUTHSIDE TOWNSHIP COUNTY OF WRIGHT NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION
To the Electors of Southside Township In the County of Wright, State of Minnesota:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the regular Primary Election will be held in the above-named precinct on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at which the polls will be open from 7:00 AM until 8:00 PM at the locations listed below for the purpose of nominating candidates for the offices listed, which are to be voted for at the General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
STATE EXECUTIVE OFFICES
Governor and Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State Attorney General COUNTY OFFICES
Wright County Commissioner District 1 Polling Locations:
SOUTHSIDE TOWNSHIP HALL 8209 COUNTY ROAD 3 NW ANNANDALE MN 55302
TO VOTE ABSENTEE
Wright County Government Center, 3650 Braddock Ave NE Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Saturday, November 5, 2022 – 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Monday, November 7, 2022 – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Dated: July 19, 2022
Carmen Merrill
Clerk/Treasurer
Southside Township
(published in the annandale advocate wednesday, july 20 and 27, 2022)
CITY OF ANNANDALE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Annandale Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on August 2, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter, at the Annandale City Council Chambers, 30 Cedar Street East, to consider the following:
Consideration of a Request for Variance to the Shoreland Management Overlay District Impervious Surface Coverage and Variance to the Side Yard Setback for a Residential Building Addition in the One Family Residential District (R-1).
Applicant/Property Owner: David and Nancy Haugland Property Location: 232 Lake Drive East
Legal: Lengthy – See City Hall
PID: 102-500-194404
Pertinent information about this request is available for viewing at City Hall. Oral testimony will be accepted on the above subjects, and all persons desiring to be heard on referenced subjects will be heard at this meeting. Written comments may be taken at the Annandale City Hall, 30 Cedar Street East, PO Box K, Annandale, MN 55302 until the date of the hearing. Questions may be directed to the City of Annandale at 320-274-3055.
(published in the annandale advocate wednesday, july 20, 2022)
NOTICE OF FILING CLEARWATER TOWNSHIP
The Township of Clearwater, Wright County, Minnesota, will have an election of township officers at the General Election on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at the town hall, to elect one supervisor for a four-year term and one clerk for a four-year term. The terms of Scott Miller, Supervisor A and Jean Just, Clerk, are expiring.
Filings are to be made at the Clerk’s office at Clearwater Township Hall, 15015 State Hwy 24 NW. Clearwater, from August 2, 2022 to August 16, 2022. Office hours are Monday 8am-1pm, Wednesday 8am-1pm. Office will be open from 1pm – 5pm on August 16th, 2022. The last day for a candidate to withdraw from the election is Thursday, August 18, 2022 until 5 p.m. Filing fee is $2.
Jean Just,
Clerk Township of Clearwater
(published in the annandale advocate wednesday, july 20, 2022)
NOTICE OF ELECTION AND PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST FOR FRENCH LAKE TOWNSHIP
Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of French Lake Township, County of Wright, State Of Minnesota, the Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Voting will take place at the French Lake Township located at 3133 County Road 3 NW, Annandale, MN. If you require an absentee ballot, please contact the Wright County Auditor’s Office. The polls will be open from Seven (7) o’clock a.m. to Eight (8) o’clock p.m. The Public Accuracy Test, including the assisted voting device which will be used during the election, will be held on Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022 immediately following the regularly scheduled Township meeting at 7:00 pm at the French Lake Township Hall. The purpose of this testing is to ascertain that the equipment will correctly tabulate the votes cast for all races and candidates. The public is invited to attend. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this election, please contact the Township Clerk at Frenchlaketwpclerk@outlook.com Breanna Chapman French Lake Township Clerk
(published in the annandale advocate wednesday, july 20 and 27, 2022)
FILING NOTICE SOUTHSIDE TOWNSHIP
Notice is hereby given to the voters of Southside Township, Wright County, Minnesota, that the Township Clerk/Treasurer will be accepting Affidavits of Candidacy for those wanting to file for the offices of Township Supervisor Seat 3 for a 4-year term. Filing period begins 08/02/2022 and runs through 08/16/2022 at 5:00 p.m. There is a $2.00 filing fee. Candidate withdrawal period ends 08/18/2022.
The affidavit of candidacy can be found on line at https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/1027/affidavit-of-candidacy.pdf.
If would like to apply in person please contact the township clerk at 320-274-8602.
The completed form may be mailed to Southside Township, 1208 Lakeview Pkwy, Buffalo MN 55313 along with the filing fee.
The form may also be delivered to the above address.
If you have any questions please contact the township clerk at 320-274-8602.
(published in the annandale advocate on wednesday, july 13 and 20)
CITY OF ANNANDALE ORDINANCE NO. 395
Section 1. The Annandale Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to include the following ordinance summarized below: The City of Annandale has adopted an ordinance establishing subdistricts in the C-1, Central Business District establishing the C-1A, Downtown Commercial Core/Canopy District, C-1B, Downtown Commercial Periphery, and C-1C Downtown Residential. The amendments include establishing appropriate uses within each subdistrict. The ordinance amendment is intended to implement the City’s Downtown Plan. The zoning map is hereby also amended to include the subdistricts.
Section 2. The full ordinance will be in effect on the date of this summary publication.
Section 3. The full ordinance and map is available for review during regular office hours in the office of the City Clerk.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANNANDALE THIS 11TH DAY OF JULY, 2022.
(published in the annandale advocate wednesday, july 20, 2022)
ANNANDALE CITY COUNCIL April 26, 2022
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The City Council of Annandale, Minnesota met for a special meeting on April 26, 2022 at 8:00 am at the Annandale Council Chambers. Mayor Jonas called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. City Council Present: Wuollet Jonas, Grundy ,Czycalla, Honsey. City Council members absent: none. Also, present were Administrator Hinnenkamp.
SET AGENDA: Motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Wuollet to adopt the agenda as presented. The motion carried unanimously. All motions are approved unanimously by roll call unless otherwise noted.
NEW BUSINESS
Discuss Purchase of Properties- Pursuant to MS Statute 13D.01, Mayor Jonas closed the meeting to discuss the purchase of 20 Oak Avenue South, 74 Oak Avenue N and 43 Oak Avenue N. The meeting was closed at 8:05am. Mayor Jonas reopened the meeting at 8:59am. A motion was made by Grundy and seconded by Wuollet to direct staff to reach out to the property owners at 20 Oak Avenue South and 74 Oak Avenue North to discuss the purchase of their property under the parameters discussed in the close session. Hinnenkamp explained that she will mention to the Advocate that the Council’s intent is to use ARP funds for these purchases.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion was made by Grundy and seconded by Honsey to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9:05am. Shelly Jonas, Mayor
ATTEST: Kelly Hinnenkamp, City Administrator
MINUTES ANNANDALE CITY COUNCIL May 23, 2022
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The City Council of Annandale, Minnesota met for a special meeting on May 23, 2022 at 11:30 am at the Annandale Council Chambers. Mayor Jonas called the meeting to order at 11:30 a.m. City Council Present: Jonas, Grundy, Czycalla via zoom, Honsey via zoom. City Council members absent: Wuollet. Also, present were Administrator Hinnenkamp, Community Development Director Jacob Thunander, Public Work Director Joe Haller, Annandale Advocate.
SET AGENDA: Motion was made by Grundy and seconded by Honsey to adopt the agenda as presented. The motion carried unanimously. All motions are approved unanimously by roll call unless otherwise noted. NEW BUSINESS
Resolution 22-29 Purchase of Property- Hinnenkamp presented the purchase agreement negotiated with the property owner at 74 Oak Avenue North and a proposal from a relocation consultant to assist with the relocation of residents. A motion was made by Grundy and seconded by Czycalla to approve Resolution 22-29 approving the purchase of property at 74 Oak Ave North. A motion was made by Grundy and seconded by Honsey to approve the proposal from Evergreen Land Services for relocation assistance.
Resolution 22-30 Appointment of PT Seasonal Worker- A motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Grundy approve Resolution 22-30 Appointing Hagerty to the position of PT Seasonal Worker. ADJOURNMENT: Motion was made by Grundy and seconded by Honsey to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 11:55am. Shelly Jonas, Mayor
ATTEST: Kelly Hinnenkamp,
City Administrator
MINUTES ANNANDALE CITY COUNCIL June 13, 2022
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The City Council of Annandale, Minnesota met for a regular meeting on June 13, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Jonas called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. City Council Present: Jonas, Honsey, Wuollet, Czycalla, Grundy. City Council members absent: None. Also, present were Administrator Hinnenkamp, Community Development Director Jacob Thunander, Public Works Director Joe Haller, Steve Grittman with NAC, Jared Voge with BMI, Auditor Jeff Burkhardt, Paul Robinson with Rachel Development, Rachel Development Engineer, Sarah Wiles, Jay Roos and members of the public and the Annandale Advocate.
SET AGENDA: Staff requested the following additions: Item Consent, addition of the Sparkler and Firecracker Run under Special Events, Item F under New Business, Resignation of Ferrell. A motion was made by Wuollet and seconded by Czycalla to adopt the agenda. The motion carried unanimously. All motions are approved unanimously unless otherwise noted.
MINUTES: A motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Honsey, to approve the minutes of the May 9, 2022.
VISITORS:
4th of July- Hinnenkamp reported that the committee informed staff there were no significant changes from prior years.
Sarah Wiles- Requested the Council consider improving the alley along Little Learner’s property to address a drainage issue. A motion was made by Grundy and seconded by Honsey to approve Resolution 22-31 Ordering a Report for the proposed improvement of the alley.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
OPEN FORUM: NONE
CONSENT AGENDA: Council removed item M from the consent agenda. A motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Grundy, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
A. Approve Auditing Claims
B. Approve Departments Reports
C. Employment Anniversaries
D. Resolution 22-32 Denying Appeal
E. Resolution 22-33 Approving Fee Amendments
F. Approve Special Events
G. Proclamation- Police Week
H. Proclamation- Public Works Week
I. Approve Message Therapy License
J. Resolution 22-34 Approving Variance- Ergen
K. Resolution 22-35 Appointing Election Judges
L. Appointment of Fire Fighters
M. Approve Triplett Farms Request
N. Amended Lease with Wright County
REMOVED CONSENT ITEMS:
M. Triplett Farms Request- Council reviewed the request from LGI Homes for a model home and parking lot to be used as a sales center in their 3rd Addition. Staff informed Council an ordinance amendment should be done to address. A motion as made by Wuollet and seconded by Grundy to direct staff to prepare an ordinance amendment to be considered at the next regular meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE
NEW BUSINESS:
2021 Audit Report- Auditor Burkhardt presented the 2021 Audit report. A motion was made by Wuollet and seconded by Czycalla to approve the 2021 Audit Report as presented.
Approving Rezoning and Preliminary Plat- Lake John-
Steve Grittman presented the request for rezoning and preliminary plat from Rachel Development. Grittman noted the proposed project meets the minimum standards of the city’s ordinances. Developer Paul Robinson with Rachel Development presented additional information on their request. A motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Honsey to approve Resolution 22-36 Approving Rezoning and Preliminary Plat for the Lake John Subdivision.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Jonas, Honsey, Wuollet, Grundy, Czycalla. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Resolution 22-36 adopted on a 5-aye, 0-nay, 0-absent, 0-abstain vote. Feasibility Study for Sewer and Water Improvements- Engineer Jared Voge presented the feasibility study. A motion was made by Wuollet and seconded by Honsey to table this item and call a special meeting for Thursday, June 16th at noon.
Vacation Accrual Policy- A motion was made by Honsey and seconded by Wuollet to amend the City’s vacation accrual policy as presented.
Request to purchase PD Vehicle- Hinnenkamp informed the Council Chief Standafer is requesting to purchase a 2022 Explorer to replace the Tahoe squad vehicle and to retain he Tahoe for the SRO/investigator vehicle. Resignation- Ferrell- A motion was made by Wuollet and seconded by Honsey to accept the resignation of Misty Ferrell. Staff will post the vacancy. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS: Haller informed the Council the department is working on the Big Woods playground project. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Czycalla seconded by Wuollet to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 pm.
Shelly Jonas, Mayor
ATTEST: Kelly Hinnenkamp, City Administrator
MINUTES ANNANDALE CITY COUNCIL June 16, 2022
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The City Council of Annandale, Minnesota met for a special meeting on June 16, 2022 at 12:00 pm at the Annandale Council Chambers. Mayor Jonas called the meeting to order at 12:00pm. City Council Present: Jonas, Wuollet, Grundy, Czycalla via zoom, Honsey. City Council members absent: none. Also, present were Administrator Hinnenkamp, Shannon Sweeney via zoom.
SET AGENDA: Motion was made by Honsey and seconded by Wuollet to adopt the agenda as presented. The motion carried unanimously. All motions are approved unanimously by roll call unless otherwise noted. NEW BUSINESS
Review Feasibility Study for Extension of Sewer and Water- Hinnenkamp reviewed the feasibility study previously presented to the Council. Financial Advisor Shannon Sweeney presented the debt management plan which included the additional cost of the sewer and water extension assuming these expenses would need to be paid for using sewer and water revenues until growth occurs. Sweeney explained based on the conservative projections, due to the retirement of debt, the impact of the project would not have a significant impact on the City’s rates and the City would still be able to reach their goal of reserve fund balance in the short term. Council reviewed the projected debt of other projects included in the plan. Czycalla left the meeting at 1:00pm. Hinnenkamp explained if the Council elected to move forward, staff is requesting approval to enter into an agreement with the developer to provide an escrow for 50% of the cost of the plans and specifications. These funds would be applied towards the fees of the sewer and water per the development agreement when the final plat is approved. The City would agree to return these funds if the City elected to not move forward with bidding the project or awarding the contract to extend the utilities. A motion was made by Honsey and seconded by Wuollet to approve Resolution ordering the report and Resolution Accepting the Report and Authorizing Plans and Specifications. ADJOURNMENT: Motion was made by Wuollet and seconded by Honsey to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 1:20 pm. Shelly Jonas, Mayor
ATTEST: Kelly Hinnenkamp, City Adminsitrator
(published in the annandale advocate wednesday, july 20, 2022)