MINUTES
ANNANDALE CITY COUNCIL
January 31, 2023
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The City Council of Annandale, Minnesota met for a special meeting on January 23, 2023 at 1:00 pm at the Annandale Council Chambers. Mayor Jonas called the meeting to order at 1:00 pm.
City Council Present: Jonas, Czycalla, Honsey, Wuollet. City Council members absent: Grundy Also, present were Administrator Hinnenkamp, Community Development Director Jacob Thunander.
All motions are approved unanimously by roll call unless otherwise noted.
NEW BUSINESS
Discuss Purchase of Property- 20 Oak Avenue South. Staff recommending the Council close the meeting pursuant to Mn Statute 13D to allow for the discussion of the purchase of property. Mayor Jonas closed the meeting at 1:05pm. Mayor Jonas reopened the meeting at 1:20pm. A motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Honsey to direct staff to propose a purchase agreement with the parameters discussed during the closed session.
Resolution 23-07 Approving Application- MN DEED Demolition Loan Program. A motion was made by Wuollet and seconded by Czycalla to approve the Resolution 23-07 as presented. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Honsey, Czycalla, Wuollet Jonas. Nays: None. Absent: Grundy. Abstain: None. Resolution 23-07 adopted on a 4-aye, 0-nay, 1-absent, 0-abstain vote.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion was made by Honsey and seconded by Wuollet to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 1:25pm.
Shelly Jonas, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kelly Hinnenkamp, City Administrator
MINUTES
ANNANDALE CITY COUNCIL
February 13, 2023
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The City Council of Annandale, Minnesota met for a regular meeting on February 13, 2023 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, Steve Grundy,
Wright County Public Health representatives, Mike Combs, Shannon Sweeney, and the Annandale
Advocate.
SET AGENDA: A motion was made by Honsey and seconded by Wuollet to approve the agenda as presented. The motion carried unanimously.
All motions are approved unanimously unless otherwise noted.
MINUTES: A motion was made by Wuollet and seconded by Honsey to approve the minutes from January 9, 2023 as presented.
VISITORS:
Wright County Public Health- Gavin Woodland with Wright County Public Health provided information on Radon programs available to residents. No action was taken by Council.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
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. Accept Park Commission Resignation
D. DT Beautification Grant- Pro Nails
E. Approve Extension of Final Plat- Willows of Annandale
F. Special Events- Running Tangents
G. Set Local Board of Review Meeting
H. Resolution 23-08 Accepting Navigator Grant
I. Resolution 23-09 Purchasing Bobcat
J. Temporary Utility Easement- Preserve at Lake John
K. Approve Employment Anniversaries/Step Increases
REMOVED CONSENT ITEMS:
F. Special Events- Running Tangents- Standafer reviewed the Triathlon Proposal made by
Mike Combs with Running Tangents. Council questioned the changes with the route and expressed
concerns with the route. Honsey asked Combs if he had volunteers. Combs stated he didn’t have a
plan for volunteers yet but knew that was necessary. He anticipates 40-50 volunteers the day of the
event with others helping with the plan. Public Works Director Haller expressed concern with the
potential that County Road 39 would be the detour route for the Hemlock project. Staff was going
to meet with the City Engineer to discuss this and bring this item back to Council if a solution
seemed viable.
A motion was made by Grundy and seconded by Wuollet to approve the Main Street Mile and
Firecracker Run proposed by Running Tangents.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE
NEW BUSINESS:
Proposal from 10,000 Lakes Recreation for a Paddleboard Kiosk at Municipal Park- Steve Grundy presented the plan for a kiosk at the Municipal Park for Paddleboards. The Council reviewed the plan and asked Steve Grundy additional questions related to the operations of the kiosk. Staff explained if the Council was interested in the idea of the project, staff would work with the City Attorney to draft a license agreement that would come back to Council in March. A motion was made by Czycalla and second by Wuollet to direct staff to work with the City Attorney to draft a License Agreement. The motion was approved on a 4-0-1 vote with Grundy abstaining from the vote.
Resolution 23-10 Providing for the Competitive Negotiate Sale of $2,880,000 GO Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2023A- Financial Advisor Shannon Sweeney presented the action needed to pursue financing for the Lake John Utility Extension project.t A motion was made by Grundy and seconded by Wuollet to approve Resolution 23-10 as presented. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Honsey, Czycalla, Wuollet, Grundy, Jonas. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Resolution 23-10 adopted on a 5-aye, 0-nay, 0-absent, 0-abstain vote.
Resolution 23-11 Approving PFA Application for Water Tower Improvements- A motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Honsey to approve Resolution 23-11 Approving PFA Application. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Honsey, Czycalla, Wuollet, Grundy, Jonas. Nays: None. Absent:
None. Abstain: None. Resolution 23-11 adopted on a 5-aye, 0-nay, 0-absent, 0-abstain vote.
Review THC Draft Ordinance- Staff updated Council on the THC Ordinance. No action was taken.
MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS:
Staff presented Annual Department Reports.
ADJOURNMENT:
Moved by Wuollet seconded by Honsey to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned.
Shelly Jonas, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kelly Hinnenkamp, City Administrator
(published in the annandale advocate,wednesday, march 22, 2023)
ORDINANCE NO. 402
AN ORDINANCE PERMITTING THC RETAILERS IN THE C-2 DISTRICT
The Council of the City of Annandale, Minnesota does hereby ordain:
Section 1. Zoning Ordinance Section 150.04 “Definitions” is hereby amended to include the following definition:
THC Product Retail Establishment. A retail establishment that allows for the sale of product that contains more than trace amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol and that meets the requirements to be sold for human or animal consumption under Minn. Stat. § 151.72 as may be amended from time to time. Licensed Product does not include medical cannabis as defined in Minn. Stat. §152.22, Subd. 6, as may be amended from time to time. This may be an independent business or a portion of an otherwise permitted retail business.
Section 2. Zoning Ordinance Section 150.32, Central Business – Fringe District, Permitted Uses is amended to include the following use:
9. THC Product Retail Establishment
Section 3. This ordinance shall go into effect upon passage and publication.
Adopted this 13th day of March, 2023.
ATTEST: Shelly Jonas, Mayor
Kelly Hinnenkamp, City Administrator/Clerk
(published in the annandale advocate,wednesday, march 22, 2023)
CITY OF ANNANDALE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Annandale Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on April 4, 2023 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 a Variance to the Fence Requirements to construct a 6 foot fence and an 8 foot retaining wall in the R-1 (One Family Residential) District
Applicant/Property Owner: JoDee Hilgert
Property Location: 831 Morrison Avenue
Legal: Lot 2, Block 2, Southbrook Golf and Country Club Eighth Addition
PID: 102-074-002020
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, march 22, 2023)
Southside Township Board of Supervisors Meeting
The Southside Township Board of Supervisors will meet for the regular April Board meeting on Monday, April 10, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at Southside Town Hall.
All interested parties are encouraged to attend.
Carmen Merrill
Southside Township
Clerk/Treasurer
(published in the annandale advocate,wednesday, march 22 and 29, 2023)
STATE OF MINNESOTA
SECRETARY OF STATE
CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME MINNESOTA STATUTES
CHAPTER 333
Assumed Name: QuikTek USA
Principal Place of Business: 15057 Hidden River Drive South Haven MN 55382 USA
Nameholder(s): Name: QuikTek USA, LLC Address: 15057 Hidden River Drive South Haven MN 55382 USA
By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.
Signed by: Lori Marie Bachel
Filed: March 6, 2023
(published in the annandale advocate,wednesday, march 15 and 22, 2023)
STATE OF MINNESOTA
SECRETARY OF STATE
CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME MINNESOTA STATUTES
CHAPTER 333
Assumed Name: Whole-Nourish
Principal Place of Business: 11420 103rd Street South Haven MN 55382 USA
Nameholder(s): Name: Twin J, Inc. Address: 11420 103rd Street South Haven MN 55382 USA
By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.
Signed by: Marci Segner
Filed: March 13, 2023
(published in the annandale advocate,wednesday, march 15 and 22, 2023)