Legal Notices – March 27, 2024

ANNANDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 876
Regular Meeting of the School Board – February 26, 2024 at 7:00 pm

1. Jones called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
2. Board members present: Katie Jones, Jon Scheer, Melissa Muehring-Paulson, Gena Jacobson and Jennifer Mealey. Student Representatives: Atalie Druga and Mariah Klippenes. Absent: Paul Zabinski
3. Scheer moved to approve the agenda. Mealey seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
4. Committee Reports
5. Community Comment/Concerns: None
6. Mealey moved to approve the consent agenda. Jacobson seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
A. Approval of meeting minutes from the January 22, 2024 Regular Board Meeting
B. Approval of the February check register
C. Approval of Leave(s) of Absence
D. Approval of 23-24 Mid-Year Lane Change Requests
E. Approval of Resignation(s)
7. Unfinished Business Information
A. Enrollment projections for 2023-24
B. District Enrollment Summary
8. New Business Information
A. Scheer moved to approve the Achievement Integration Budget. Mealey seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
B. Board Vacancy due to Health Related Issues
1. Mealey moved to approve the Resolution Declaring a School Board Vacancy Caused by Illness or Prolonged Absence for Paul Zabinski. Jacobson seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
2. The School Board officially extends its gratitude to Paul Zabinski for his dedicated service as a board member.
3. Tim Prom presented an overview of the procedure for appointing a board member to fulfill the remaining term.
C. Mealey moved to approve the Recognition of Student Qualifier for State-Esports. Scheer seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
D. Review of Special Education Child Count by Lindsey Pellaton.
E. Jacobson moved to approve the following 24-25 Contracts. Muehring-Paulson seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
1. Charles Bakker – Principal – High School
F. Mealey moved to approve the following 23-24 Work Assignments. Muehring-Paulson seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
1. Molly Sletten – Cardinal Kids Club Lead Assistant – Community Education
2. Austin Goodwater – Part-time Custodian – Community Education
G. Scheer moved to approve the Annual Compliance/Vote of Concurrence or Nonconcurrence from the American Indian Parent Advisory Committee (AIPAC). Mealey seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
H. Muehring-Paulson moved to approve and adopt the February Resolution Accepting Donations. Mealey seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
I. Consider the first reading of the new policy: 421 Recovery Period after Childbirth Policy
J. Consider the second reading of the new policy: 440 Support of Breastfeeding Employees
K. Muehring-Paulson moved to approve four policies in the review cycle. Jacobson seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
9. Information Items
A. The next monthly meeting will be at the Annandale Elementary School on Monday, March 18, 2024 at 7:00 pm held in person in the media center.
10. Mealey made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:32 pm. Jacobson seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
A full copy of the Minutes of the School Board Meeting are available in the ISD 876 District office.

(published in the annandale advocate wednesday, march 27, 2024.)


MINUTES ANNANDALE CITY COUNCIL February 12, 2024
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The City Council of Annandale, Minnesota met for a regular meeting on February 12, 2024 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, Grundy, Czycalla, Wuollet. City Council members absent None. Also, present were Administrator Hinnenkamp, Community Development Director Jacob Thunander, Assistant City Engineer Nick Peterson, Police Chief Pete Standafer, Fire Chief Kris Townsend, members of the public.
SET AGENDA: Item J was added under New Business, Renaming of Nevens Avenue. A motion was made by Honsey and seconded by Grundy to approve the agenda as amended. The motion carried unanimously.
All motions are approved unanimously unless otherwise noted.
MINUTES: It was noted the for item 9C was on a 4-0-1 vote. A motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Honsey to approve the minutes of January 16 meeting as amended.
VISITORS: NONE
PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE OPEN FORUM: NONE
CONSENT AGENDA:
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 Letter of Agreement- K-9 Handler
E. Approve Midco Lease
F. Approve Retirement of Fire Capital Don Ramstad G. Approve License with 10,000 Lake Recreation
H. Approve DNR Shade Tree Grant Agreement
I. Approve Resolution 24-09 Accepting Donations J. Approve Re-purchase of Cemetery Plot
REMOVED CONSENT ITEMS: NONE
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
Approve Purchase of Can Am and Trailers for Fire Department- A motion was made by
Grundy and seconded by Wuollet to approve the purchase of the Can Am from Moon Motor Sports as presented and transfer the current Fire Department ATV to the Police Department.
Approve Resolution 24-10 Accepting Bids for Water Tower Project- A motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Honsey to Approve the Resolution 24-10 as presented. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Honsey, Czycalla, Wuollet, Grundy, Jonas. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Resolution 24-10 adopted on a 5-aye, 0-nay, 0-absent, 0-abstain vote.
Approve Resolution 24-11 Approving Plans and Specs and Authorizing Advertisement of Bids- A motion was made by Wuollet and seconded by Grundy o approve Resolution 24-11 as presented. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Honsey, Czycalla, Wuollet, Grundy, Jonas. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Resolution 24-11 adopted on a 5-aye, 0-nay, 0-absent, 0-abstain vote.
Approve Resolution 24-12 Approving Bids and Awarding Contract for Pickleball Courts- A motion was made by Wuollet and seconded by Honsey to approve Resolution 24-12 as presented. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Honsey, Czycalla, Wuollet, Grundy, Jonas. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Resolution 24-11 adopted on a 5-aye, 0-nay, 0-absent, 0-abstain vote.
Consider Rental Opportunities at Municipal Park- The Council reviewed the proposals regarding adding rental Kayak’s at the Municipal Park. A motion was made by Honsey and seconded by Czycalla to direct staff to work with 10,000 Lake Recreation to add Kayak Rental to the Municipal Park. The motion was approved on a 4-0-1 vote with Grundy Abstaining.
Review Concept for Dog Park at Crow Woods Park- Council reviewed the concept. A motion was made b Grundy and seconded by Wuollet in support of the Concept and directed staff to look at further local engagement as the project moves forward.
Resolution 24-13 Orderly Annexation Agreement- Shores of Annandale- A motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Grundy to approve Resolution 24-13 as presented. A motion was made by Wuollet and seconded by Grundy o approve Resolution 24-13 as presented. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Honsey, Czycalla, Wuollet, Grundy, Jonas. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Resolution 24-11 adopted on a 5-aye, 0-nay, 0-absent, 0-abstain vote.
Reschedule March Meeting- A motion was made by Grundy and seconded by Czycalla to reschedule the March meeting to March 18, 2024.
Consider Sale of City Property- 20 Cedar Court- The Council closed the meeting per MN Statute 13D.04 to discuss the sale of property at 20 Cedar Street E. The meeting was reopened at 8:25pm. The Council took no action.
MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
Moved by Honsey and seconded by Czycalla to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25.
ATTEST:
Kelly Hinnenkamp, City Administrator

(published in the annandale advocate wednesday, march 27, 2024)


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, April 9, 2024, 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 placement of a used dwelling. Approvals required include a Conditional Use Permit to place a used manufactured home on a property previously approved for the placement of a new manufactured home with lake and road setback variances. Applicant and Property Owner: Lynette Olson. Property address: 10553 Grunwald Ave NW, Annandale. Sect-Twp-Range: 12-121-27. Parcel number(s): 206060000070 and 206060000080.
Requests related to the replacement of an existing septic system. Approvals required include Variances to construct a septic system approx. 18 ft from Sugar Lake (min. 50 ft required) and approx. 8-9 feet from a road right-of-way (min. 10 ft required). Septic system to be in similar location to existing septic system. Applicant/Property Owner: Bruce and Joanne Anderson. Property address: 11979 Hart Ave NW, Annandale. Sect-Twp-Range: 2-121-27. Parcel number(s): 206000021107.
Requests related to the construction of a screen porch. Approvals required include Variances to construction a 10’ x 20’ screen porch approx. 31 feet from Clearwater Lake (min. 75 ft required), approx. 9 and 11 feet from the side lot lines (min. 15 ft required) and approx. 55 ft from the centerline of a Township road (min. 65 ft required). Building coverage to increase from approx. 13% to 17.2% (max. 15% allowed) and impervious coverage to increase from approx. 28.0% to 28.4% (max. 25% allowed). Applicant/Property Owner: Terri Steinhagen & Jonathan Engel. Property address: 11297 Lawrence Ave NW, Annandale. Sect-Twp-Range: 6-121-27. Parcel number(s): 206019000041.
Requests related to the reconstruction and expansion of a dwelling. Approvals required include Variances to reconstruct a 24’ x 36.5’ 1.5 story dwelling with crawlspace damaged by fire and expand it with a 10’ x 24’ addition to the road side and a full second level. Expanded dwelling to be slab-on-grade construction approx. 35 ft from Clearwater Lake (min. 75 ft required), 11 and 14.7 ft from the side lot lines (min. 15 ft required) with impervious coverage being reduced from 33.2 to 33% (max. 25% allowed). Project will involve filling previous crawlspace to meet floodplain elevation requirements. Applicant/Property Owner: Scott and Elizabeth Perry. Property address: 11579 Kramer Ave NW, Annandale. Sect-Twp-Range: 6-121-27. Parcel number(s): 206000061402.
Requests related to additions to an existing dwelling. Approvals required include Variances to construct a 10’ x 24’ addition and a triangular screen porch to an existing dwelling approx. 55 feet from Bass Lake (min. 75 ft required) and 1-3 feet from a side lot line (min. 15 ft required) on a lot that exceeds the maximum allowed 25% impervious coverage limit (net impervious coverage to be reduced as part of proposal). Applicant and Property Owner: Gregory and Rebecca Jaeger. Property address: 11321 Kimball Ave NW, Annandale. Sect-Twp-Range: 5-121-27. Parcel number(s): 206087000170.
Requests related to the construction of a dwelling and attached garage. Approvals required include Variances to tear down an existing dwelling and detached garage and replace with a new home and attached garage approx. 35 feet from Cedar Lake (min. 75 ft required), 63 feet from the centerline of a township road (min. 65 ft required) and 3-5 feet from a septic tank (min. 10 ft required). Home to have small crawlspace at an elevation below that required by floodplain regulations. Applicant/Property Owner: James and Barbara Evenson. Property address: 7271 Ingram Ave NW, Maple Lake. Sect-Twp-Range: 27-121-27. Parcel number(s): 206065000011.
Requests related to the partial upward expansion of an existing dwelling. Approvals required include Variances to construct a 10’ x 24’ second-story loft area to an existing 1.5 story home on a home that is approx. 35 ft from Sugar Lake (min. 75 ft required) and approx. 3 ft from the north side lot line (min. 15 ft required) on a lot with approx. 16.5% building coverage (max. 15% allowed) and approx. 33.1% impervious coverage (max. 25% allowed). Applicant/Property Owner: Elsner Trust. Property address: 10995 Hollister Ave NW, Maple Lake. Sect-Twp-Range: 11-121-27. Parcel number(s): 206079002010.
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: March 22, 2024
(published in the annandale advocate wednesday, march 27 and april 3, 2024)


STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
DISTRICT COURT
PROBATE DIVISION
Court File No. 86-PR-24-1141
Estate of Kenneth B. Lantto, Decedent
NOTICE OF HEARING ON
PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is given that on May 2, 2024 at 9:00 am, a hearing will be held remotely via Zoom in this Court at Buffalo, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of the Decedent dated, April 9, 2010, and (“Will”), and for the appointment of Frank M. Lantto as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate. Please contact Wright County Court Administration at 763-682-7639 for instructions for appearing remotely.
Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.
A charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceedings be given to the Attorney General pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 501B.41, subdivision 5.
Dated: Mar. 5, 2024
Afton Atkinson,
District Court Deputy
Attorney for Petitioner
Sheldon R. Brown
Young & Brown, LLC
63 Oak Ave S, P O Box 859
Annandale, MN, 55302
Attorney License No: 12154
Telephone: (320) 274-8221
FAX: (320) 274-3476
Email: brown@annandalelaw.com

(published in the annandale advocate wednesday, march 20 and 27, 2024.)


SOUTHSIDE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
The Southside Township Board of Supervisors will meet on Friday, March 29 at 9:00 a.m. at Southside Town hall to conduct the annual road review.
All interested parties are encouraged to attend.
Carmen Merrill
Southside Township
Clerk/Treasurer

(published in the annandale advocate wednesday, march 20 and 27, 2024.)


CITY OF ANNANDALE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
COLUMBARIUM
The City of Annandale is seeking proposals from qualified contractors for the construction of a columbarium. The columbarium is intended to be a focal point of the Pleasantview Cemetery serving the needs of our community as a dignified final resting place for cremated remains.  The selected contractor will be responsible for all aspects of the construction process, including site preparation, foundation work, construction of the columbarium structure, landscaping, and any necessary permits.  To obtain a copy of the RFP, visit the City’s website at www.annandale.mn.us or contact the City Administrator Kelly Hinnenkamp at 320-274-3055.  The deadline to submit a proposal is April 19th at 4 pm.

(published in the annandale advocate wednesday, march 27, 2024)


NOTICE OF SPECIAL
MEETINGS OF THE FRENCH LAKE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024 8:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Notice is hereby given that the French Lake Township Board will meet on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, beginning at 8:00 AM at the French Lake Township Hall and continuing around French Lake Township for the annual road review. The purpose of this meeting is to survey the Township roads and determine necessary improvements. Action may be taken.
Notice is hereby given that the French Lake Township Board will meet on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, beginning at 1:00 PM at the French Lake Township Hall for the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting. If you believe the value or classification of your property is incorrect, please contact your assessor’s office to discuss your concerns PRIOR to this meeting.
The purpose of this meeting is to allow residents the opportunity to appeal current tax assessments. Action may be taken.
Breanna Chapman
Clerk of the Township of French Lake

(published in the annandale advocate wednesday, march 27, april 3 and 6, 2024)


ASSESSMENT NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization for TOWNSHIP OF ALBION of Wright County, Minnesota, will meet at the Office of the Clerk in said Township, at 7:00PM, on Tuesday, the 9th day of April, 2024. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor.
If you believe the value or classification of your property is incorrect, please contact your assessor’s office to discuss your concerns. If you disagree with the valuation or classification after discussing it with your assessor, you may appear before the local board of appeal and equalization. The board will review your assessments and may make corrections as needed. Generally, you must appeal to the local board before appealing to the county board of appeal and equalization.
Given under my hand this 19th day of March 2024
Debbie Uecker,
Clerk of the Town of Albion

(published in the annandale advocate wednesday, march 27 and april 3, 2024.)