
MINUTES ANNANDALE CITY COUNCIL August 25, 2022
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The City Council of Annandale, Minnesota met for a special meeting on August 25, 2022 at 6:30 pm at the Annandale Council Chambers. Mayor Jonas called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. City Council Present: Jonas, Wuollet, Grundy, Czycalla, Honsey. City Council members absent: none. Also, present were Administrator Hinnenkamp, Community Development Director Jacob Thunander, Police Chief Standafer, Consulting Planner Nate Sparks, members of the public and the Annandale Advocate.
SET AGENDA: Motion was made by Czycalla 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
Resolutions 22-47 and 22-48 Approving Minor Subdivision and Site Plan with Variance for Little Jim’s at 920 Elm Street East.
A motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Wuollet to approve the resolutions as presented with the recommendation of Planning Commission. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Honsey, Wuollet, Grundy, Czycalla, Jonas. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Resolution 22-47 and 48 adopted on a 5-aye, 0-nay, 0-absent, 0-abstain vote.
Resolution 22-49 Approving Site Plan for Hillhiker at 820 Norway Drive East- A motion was made by Grundy and seconded by Wuollet to approve Resolution 22-49 as presented with the recommendation of Planning Commission. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Honsey, Wuollet, Grundy, Czycalla, Jonas. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.Resolution 22-49 adopted on a 5-aye, 0-nay, 0-absent, 0-abstain vote.
City Hall Improvement Project- Hinnenkamp presented the proposals from Ayers and Ayers and Shingobee Builders. The low bid was from Shingobee at $44,852. A motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Honsey to approve the bid from Shingobee and to direct staff to obtain quotes for carpet and workstations.
Update on Short Term Rentals- Council discussed action taken at the August 8, 2022 Council Meeting regarding Short Term Rentals. Czycalla commented that he felt we should have a full council at the meeting to discuss the topic of permitting Short Term Rentals and Honsey was absent at that meeting. Council discussed concerns and options with how to manage short term rentals. Hinnenkamp stated staff can move forward as approved at the August 8th meeting or staff could do just preliminary research and council could have more discussion on how these rentals should be managed. A motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Wuollet to rescind the motion made at the August 8, 2022 Council meeting that directed staff to work with the Planning Commission to consider a Short-Term Rental Ordinance. Motion was approved on a 4-1 vote with Grundy voting against. Ordinance 397 Emergency Ordinance Prohibit Sale of THC products and Resolution 21-50 Approving Summary Ordinance. A motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Wuollet to approve Ordinance 397 and Resolution 21-50 as presented. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Honsey, Wuollet, Grundy, Czycalla, Jonas. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Resolution 22-50 adopted on a 5-aye, 0-nay, 0-absent, 0-abstain vote. ADJOURNMENT: Motion was made by Wuollet and seconded by Czycalla to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 pm.
Shelly Jonas, Mayor
ATTEST: Kelly Hinnenkamp, City Administrator
MINUTES ANNANDALE CITY COUNCIL October 10. 2022
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The City Council of Annandale, Minnesota met for a regular meeting on October 10, 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, Wuollet, Czycalla, Honsey. City Council members absent: Grundy. Also, present were Administrator Hinnenkamp, Public Works Director Haller, Police Chief Standafer, Community Development Director Thunander, developer Gary Stang, members of the public and the Annandale Advocate. SET AGENDA: The following items were added to the agenda: Item 9D- Purchase of Squad Vehicle. A motion as made by Honsey and seconded by Czycalla to approve the agenda as amended. The motion carried unanimously. All motions are approved unanimously unless otherwise noted.
MINUTES: NONE
VISITORS: NONE
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Resolution 22-57 Assessing Delinquent Accounts- Mayor Jonas opened the public hearing. After hearing no input from the public, the public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Wuollet and seconded by Honsey to approve Resolution 22-57 Assessing Delinquent Accounts. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Honsey, Czycalla, Jonas, Wuollet. Nays: None. Absent: Grundy. Abstain: None. Resolution 22-57 adopted on a 4-aye, 0-nay, 1-absent, 0-abstain vote. Resolution 22-58 Assessing 2022 Alley Improvements- Mayor Jonas opened the public hearing. After hearing no input from the public, the public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Honsey to approve Resolution 22-58 Assessing 2022 Alley Improvements. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Honsey, Czycalla, Jonas, Wuollet. Nays: None. Absent: Grundy. Abstain: None. Resolution 22-58 adopted on a 4-aye, 0-nay, 1-absent, 0-abstain vote.
OPEN FORUM: NONE
CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by Wuollet and seconded by Honsey, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
A. Approve Auditing Claims
B. Approve Departments Reports
C. Approve Donations
D. Approve Special Event- Spilled Grain Fun Run
E. Approve Resignation of PT officers
F. Approve Resignation of Fire Fighter
G. Approve Resignation of Planning Commissioner
H. Approve Resolution 22-59 Appointing Judges for the General Election
I. Approve Memorandum of Understanding for Little Jim’s
J. Approve CGMC Dues for 2023 and Resolution 22-60
K. Approve Resolution 22-61 Approving Variance- Hillhiker
L. Approve Resolution 22-62 and Ordinance 398 Approving Willows of Annandale
M. Approve Proclamation for Fire Week
REMOVED CONSENT ITEMS: NONE
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution 22-63 Approving Plans and Specs and Advertising for Bids- Lake John Utilities- A moition was made by Wuollet and seconded by Honsey to approve Reosltuion 22-63 Approvng Plans and Specs and Advertising for Bids for the Lake John Utilities project. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Honsey, Czycalla, Jonas, Wuollet. Nays: None. Absent: Grundy. Abstain: None. Resolution 22-58 adopted on a 4-aye, 0-nay, 1-absent, 0-abstain vote. Consider Snow Removal for Trail at Ash Street to Pintail Drive- A motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Wuollet to maintain the trail adjacent to County Road 5 at Ash Street to Pintail Drive.
Tree Grinding Quotes- A motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Honsey to approve the quote with Sylvester Custom Grinding as presented.
Purchase of Squad Car- Standafer updated Council on the current status of the squad replacement. Ford cancelled the City’s prior order for an explorer, but the City is able to purchase a new Durango that is in stock with Guardian Fleet out of Clear Lake in the amount of $47,675. The equipment already approved will work with this vehicle. A motion was made by Wuollet and seconded by Czycalla to approve the purchase of the Durango from Guardian Fleet out of Clear Lake.
MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS: Haller informed the Council his department is dealing with similar issues with vehicles. The order the City made for a new pickup has not come through. He plans to look at getting included in the state bid for October 17th. Standafer informed Council they are seeing more mental health calls.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Czycalla seconded by Wuollet to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 pm. Shelly Jonas, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kelly Hinnenkamp, City Administrator
MINUTES ANNANDALE CITY COUNCIL October 17, 2022
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The City Council of Annandale, Minnesota met for a special meeting on October 17, 2022 at 7:00 pm at the Annandale Council Chambers. Mayor Jonas called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. City Council Present: Jonas, Grundy, Czycalla, Honsey. City Council members absent: Wuollet. Also, present were Administrator Hinnenkamp, Financial Advisor Shannon Sweeney, resident Rick Schultz, Developer Gary Stang and the Annandale Advocate.
SET AGENDA: Motion was made by Czycalla 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. PUBLIC HEARING Resolution 22-64 Approving TIF- 16- Willow of Annandale TIF District- Mayor Jonas opened the public hearing at 7:05pm. After hearing no input from the public, the public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Honsey to approve Resolution 22-64 Establishing the TIF District as presented. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Honsey, Grundy, Czycalla, Jonas. Nays: None. Absent: Wuollet. Abstain: None. Resolution 22-64 adopted on a 4-aye, 0-nay, 1-absent, 0-abstain vote.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution 22-65 of Final Plat- Willows of Annandale- Hinnenkamp presented the report and informed Council the plat is consistent with the Preliminary Plat approved at the October 10, 2022 meeting. Resident Rick Schultz asked question about the project related to parking during construction and street lighting. A motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Grundy to approve Resolution 22-65 Approving Final Plat for Willows of Annandale. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Honsey, Grundy, Czycalla, Jonas. Nays: None. Absent: Wuollet. Abstain: None. Resolution 22-64 adopted on a 4-aye, 0-nay, 1-absent, 0-abstain vote.
Ordinance Amending Council/Commission Pay- A motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Honsey to approve Ordinance 399 and Ordinance 400 Amending Council Compensation.
Use of City Logo- A motion was made by Jonas and seconded by Honsey to allow Vintage Patina to use the City logo for the creation of City postcards to be sold at their shop.
Quotes for City Hall Improvements- A motion was made by Honsey and seconded by Czycalla to authorize the committee to approve final quotes for the Carpet replacement and workstations at City Hall.
Approve Renewal for Health Insurance- A motion was made by Grundy and seconded by Czycalla to approve the health insurance renewal as presented.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion was made by Grundy and seconded by Honsey to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 pm.
Shelly Jonas, Mayor
ATTEST: Kelly Hinnenkamp,
City Administrator
MINUTES ANNANDALE CITY COUNCIL October 28, 2022
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The City Council of Annandale, Minnesota met for a special meeting on October 28, 2022 at 7:00 pm at the Annandale Council Chambers. Mayor Jonas called the meeting to order at 12:00 pm. City Council Present: Jonas, Grundy, Czycalla via zoom, Honsey. City Council members absent: Wuollet. Also, present were Administrator Hinnenkamp, Police Chief Standafer and the Annandale Advocate.
SET AGENDA: Motion was made by Honsey and seconded by Grundy to adopt the agenda as presented. The motion carried unanimously. All motions are approved unanimously by roll call unless otherwise noted.
PUBLIC HEARING
Resolution 22-66 Revoking Liquor License- Hinnenkamp informed Council of the order from the MN Department of Revenue directing the City to revoke the Liquor License for Pour L’Amour Inc. A motion was made by Grundy and seconded by Honsey to approve Resolution 22-66 Revoking the Liquor License for Pour L’Amour Inc as directed by the State. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Honsey, Grundy, Czycalla, Jonas. Nays: None. Absent: Wuollet. Abstain: None. Resolution 22-66 adopted on a 4-aye, 0-nay, 1-absent, 0-abstain vote.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion was made by Grundy and seconded by Honsey to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 12:07 pm.
Shelly Jonas, Mayor
ATTEST: Kelly Hinnenkamp, City Administrator
(published in the annandale advocate wednesday, november 30)
CORINNA TOWNSHIP
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that the Corinna Township Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment will convene on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, beginning at 7:00 PM at Corinna Town Hall, 9801 Ireland Ave, Annandale to conduct the following public hearing(s): Any tabled items from previous meetings that have provided the required information. Requests related to the installation of solar panels on the roof of existing buildings. Approvals required include an Interim use permit for the installation of a roof mounted 22.2 KW AC solar PV system. Applicant/Property Owner: John and Melissa Tschohl. Property address: 8561 State Highway 24 NW, Annandale. Sect-Twp-Range: 17-121-27. Parcel number(s): 206000174400. Requests relating to the operation of a private/vacation home rental for up to 14 guests. Approvals required include an interim use permit for the operation of a private/vacation home rental served with a septic system not designed for 75 gallons per day per guest. Applicant/Property Owner: John and Melissa Tschohl. Property address: 9151 Keats Ave NW, Annandale. Sect-Twp-Range: 17-121-27. Parcel number(s): 206000174408. Requests related to the construction of a detached garage. Approvals required include Variances to construct a 24 ft x 26 ft single story garage with basement approx. 10.5 feet from a township road (min. 65 ft to centerline required) and approx. 2 feet from a side lot line (min. 10 ft required). Applicant/Property Owner: John and Angie Gamache. Property address: 9644 Kramer Ave NW. Sect-Twp-Range: 18-121-27. Parcel number(s): 206000181413. Measurements and details of requests, including variances or other approvals needed, are approximate and/or subject to change. All interested persons are invited to attend these hearings and be heard or send written comments to Corinna Township Zoning Administrator, 9801 Ireland Ave, Annandale MN 55302. Application information and a staff report are available for viewing at www.hometownplanning.com (staff report typically 5-7 days prior to the hearing date). A quorum of the Town Board may be present at the meeting but will not hold deliberations or make any decisions.
Corinna Township Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment Dated: November 22, 2022
(published in the annandale advocate wednesday, november 30)
SOUTHSIDE TOWNSHIP CALL FOR BIDS
Sealed bids will be received until 3:00 p.m. Friday, December 9,2022 at Clerk’s home, 1208 Lakeview Pkwy, Buffalo, MN for material and work to be done on township roads for 2023.
Bids may also be emailed to: cmerrill@southsidetownship.com
Equipment rental by the hour. Grading and snowplowing township roads by a motor grader up to 130-horsepower.
Plowing snow with a truck.
Cat/D8 or equivalent with dozer or scraper. – Please state size of scraper.
Cad. D6 or equivalent with dozer or scraper. – Please state size of scraper.
Bobcat work; backhoe work; 4 wheel drive loader – please state size.
Sanding icy roads – Please state amount for sand and truck.
Monthly minimum flat rate fee – November – April -if monthly plowing and maintenance work does not exceed minimum set the balance will be paid as a flat rate to meet the minimum flat rate fee.
Material:
Class 5 crushed gravel – Please state price per yard spread.
Pit run gravel – Please state price per yard spread.
Fill for washouts – Please state price per yard spread. Chainsaw work, brush cutting and removal – Price per hour. Bidders must show proof of insurance not less than $500,000. Southside Township reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Bids will be opened December 12, 2022 7:00 p.m.
Carmen Merrill, Clerk/Treasurer Southside Township
(published in the annandale advocate wednesday, november 23 and 30 and december 7)
FILING NOTICE CORINNA TOWNSHIP
The Township of Corinna will hold its annual meeting and election on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at the Corinna Town Hall. The officers to be elected are: (1) supervisor for three years, the term of Chuck Carlson expiring. Candidate filing dates are Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 to Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Filing Office is open from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. weekdays, except Wednesdays. Filing Office is closed on Wednesdays. Filing Office is open from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Candidates may file at the Town Hall, 9801 Ireland Avenue, NW, Annandale, MN. Filing fee is $2. The last date for a candidate to withdraw from the election is Thursday, January 19, 2023, until 5 p.m. Absentee Ballots will be available beginning Friday, February 10, 2023, at the Wright County Government Center, 3650 Braddock Ave. NE, Suite 1400, Buffalo MN. Hours for acceptance of absentee ballot applications and casting of absentee ballots are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call Wright County at 1-763-682- 7692 or 763-684-2392 to apply for absentee ballots. The Wright County Government Center will also be open for acceptance of absentee ballot applications and casting of absentee ballots from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2023 and on Monday, March 13, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Requests for mailed absentee ballots will also be accepted. The Wright County Government Center will be closed on Monday, February 20 for President’s Day.
FOR THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
Mary Barkley Brown
Clerk
(published in the annandale advocate wednesday, november 30)
LEGAL NOTICE CORINNA TOWNSHIP
Request for Calcium Chloride or Magnesium Chloride Materials and Application
Notice is hereby given that the Town Board of Corinna Township, Wright County, is soliciting sealed bids for up to 100,000 gallons of liquid calcium chloride or liquid magnesium chloride. Bid price to include both materials and application on road widths varying 12′ to 24′. Period of performance: End of June, 2023. Insurance: The contractor shall provide comprehensive general liability insurance and coverage reasonably required by the Township. The Township Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Sealed bids are to be mailed or delivered to Corinna Town Hall, 9801 Ireland Avenue NW, Annandale, MN 55302, and arrive no later than 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 20, 2022. (320-274-8049) Bid opening will be at the Corinna Town Hall, Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
FOR THE CORINNA TOWNSHIP BOARD
Mary Barkley Brown
Clerk/Treasurer
(published in the annandale advocate wednesday, november 30)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ANNANDALE CITY COUNCIL
The Southside Township Board of Supervisors will meet for the regular December meeting on Monday, December 12th at 7:00 PM at Southside Township hall. All interested parties are encouraged to attend.
Carmen Merrill
Southside Township Clerk/Treasurer