Legal Notices – January 4, 2023

MINUTES ANNANDALE CITY COUNCIL November 14, 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 Community Room. Mayor Jonas called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. City Council Present: Jonas, Wuollet, Czycalla, Honsey, Grundy. City Council members absent: None. Also, present were Administrator Hinnenkamp, Public Works Director Haller, Police Chief Standafer, Fire Chief Townsend, Community Development Director Thunander, resident Tim Skaja, developer Paul Robinson, Christine Husom, Carla Asfeld and the Annandale Advocate.
SET AGENDA: Itme H- Wright County Highway Department was added under New Business.
A motion was 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: A motion was made by Honsey and seconded by Grundy to approve the minutes from August 25, 2022, October 10, 2022, October 17, 2022 and October 28, 2022.
VISITORS: Carla Asfeld, GRRL Librarian- Asfeld presented the annual report and thanked the City for their support of the Library. Christine Husom- Husom gave an update to Council on items related to Wright County. Resident Tim Skaja- Skaja informed the Council he was representing Hunter’s Cove Homeowner’s Association. He addressed issues with the Highway 55 and Brown Avenue intersection. They are concerned with the speed. He also addressed walking access to Downtown. With Cedar Street becoming developed and given how narrow the roadway is, he felt it should be addressed.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
OPEN FORUM: NONE
CONSENT AGENDA:
Council removed item E and K from Consent. A motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Honsey, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
A. Approve Auditing Claims
B. Approve Departments Reports
C. Approve Employment Anniversaries
D. Approve Resolution 22-67 Accepting Donations
E. Approve Special Events
F. Approve Resignation of Maintenance Worker
G. Approve Resolution 22-68 Appointing Maintenance Worker
H. Call Hearing for Proposed Fee Amendments
I. Approve Purchase of Fire Equipment
J. Approve Replacement of Furnace at Public Works Building
K. Resignation of Officers- Etshokin, Sullivan
L. Appointment of Fire Fighter- Dvorak
REMOVED CONSENT ITEMS:
E. Approve Special Events- Council discussed the request. A motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Wuollet to approve the special event with the requiring the Renter to pay double rental fee and deposit for use of outdoor area, no food allowed outside, no chairs allowed to be used outside, outside event limited to 50 people, outside location approved by Joe Haller.
K. Resignation of Officers- Etshokin, Sullivan- A motion was made by Grundy and seconded by Wuollet to appoint Sullivan to the position of Sargent effective 11/14/2022.
A motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Honsey to accept the resignation of Etshokin effective 12/15/22 and Sullivan effective 11/14/22.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution Awarding Contract- Lake John Utilities- Hinnenkamp presented the low bid was received from Rachel Contracting. The proposed Resolution includes a contingency on awarding the contract subject to approval of the Final Plat for the Lake John Development. A motion was made by Wuollet and seconded by Honsey to approve Resolution 22-69 as presented. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Honsey, Czycalla, Jonas, Wuollet, Grundy. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Resolution 22-69 adopted on a 4-aye, 0-nay, 1-absent, 0-abstain vote.
Updated Development Agreement- Willows of Annandale- A motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Wuollet to approve an updated Development Agreement for Willows of Annandale.
Canvass Votes for 2022 General Election- A motion was made by Wuollet and seconded by Grundy to canvass the votes of the 2022 General Election as presented.
Update on 74 Oak Avenue North- Hinnenkamp provided an update. Council directed staff to prepare an RFP for consideration in December.|
2024-2025 Assessment Contract- A motion was made by Wuollet and seconded by Grundy to approve the 2024-2025 Assessment Contract. The motion was approved 4-0 with Czycalla Abstaining.
Deferred Assessments- Hinnenkamp informed the Council of the expired deferred assessments. A motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Honsey to approve certifying the expired deferred assessments under the same terms as the original assessment.
Splash Pad at Municipal Park- Council reviewed the proposal for a splash pad at Municipal Park. A motion was made by Wuollet and seconded by Honsey to approve the proposal with Flagship to install a splash pad and Municipal Park in 2023.
Wright County Highway Department- Council reviewed the access agreement for the connection of Brookwood Blvd to County Road 5. A motion was made by Grundy and seconded by Czycalla to accept the agreement.
MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS:
Haller informed the Council his department had been working with snow removal.
Standafer informed Council his department processed narcotics search warrant, updated Council on grant for new AED’s and that the new car was close to be finished and placed in service.
Wuollet provided an explanation to Council on the Lucas device.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Honsey seconded by Wuollet to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 pm. Shelly Jonas, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kelly Hinnenkamp, City Administrator

(published in the annandale advocate, wednesday, january 4, 2023)


FRENCH LAKE TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF FILING PERIOD
Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of French Lake Township, County of Wright, State Of Minnesota, the filing period for the position of  One (1) Township supervisor opens Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023 and runs through 5:00 PM on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. This position is a 3-year term. This is the only elected official position on the ballot for the March 14th Township Elections in 2023.
The Township Clerk can be reached by email  at FrenchLakeTwpClerk@Outlook.com by interested parties to file Affidavits of Candidacy during the filing dates.
Breanna Chapman
French Lake Township Clerk

(published in the annandale advocate, wednesday, december 28, 2022 and january 4 and 11, 2023)


CORINNA TOWNSHIP WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF IMPROVEMENT HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Town Board of Corinna Township will meet at the Corinna Town Hall at 9801 Ireland Avenue N.W., Annandale, Minnesota at 7:00 p.m. on January 17, 2023, to consider paving the following portions of roads in Corinna Township, Minnesota:
• 98th Ave NW:  County Road 24 to the tee at Jeske Ave NW
• Jeske Ave NW:  House Number 9995 to House Number 9509 (North to South) ending at the North side at 9995 with a cul-de-sac
• 97th Ave NW:  The tee at Keats Ave NW to tee at Jeske Ave NW
• 96th Ave NW:  Intersection at Jeske Ave NW to House Number 9398
All such improvements are proposed to be made pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 429.011 to 429.111.
The area proposed to be assessed for such improvement consists of all lots that access directly onto one of the roads described above or which use one of the roads described above to access a road or private drive which provides access to property.  The estimated cost of the improvement is $223,265.17.  A reasonable estimate of the impact of the assessment will be available at the hearing.  Such persons as desire to be heard with reference to the proposed improvement will be heard at this meeting.
Dated:  Dec. 20, 2022
Mary Barkley Brown
Town Clerk Corinna Township

(published in the annandale advocate, wednesday, december 28 and january 4, 2022)