Annandale Public School District 876
Regular Meeting of the School Board – April 22, 2024 at 7:00 pm
Prior to the meeting being called to order, the school board took a moment of silence in honor of Tom Westman.
1. Jones called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm.
2. Board members present: Katie Jones, Jon Scheer, Gena Jacobson, Jennifer Mealey, Melissa Muehring-Paulson and Dillon Dougherty. Student Representatives: Atalie Druga and Mariah Klippenes.
3. Mealey moved to approval of the agenda items. Jacobson seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
4. Committee Reports
5. Community Comment/Concerns : One member of the community addressed the board
6. Mealey moved to approve the consent agenda. Muehring-Paulson seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
A. Approval of meeting minutes from the March 18, 2024 Regular Board Meeting
B. Approval of the April check register
C. Approval of Leaves of Absence
D. Approval of Retirement(s)
E. Approval of Resignation(s)
7. Unfinished Business
A. Enrollment projections for 2023-24
B. District Enrollment Summary
8. New Business
A. Robotics Team Update by Joshua Dickinson and three members of the Robotics Team.
B. Scheer moved to approve the Recognition of Student Qualifiers for State and National Competition List. Mealey seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Speech: Ryan Helm, Camryn Moon and Sage Rodquist-Kodet
BPA Nationals: Amy Zheng, Jaiden Peterson, Kate Neuman, Maddie Reiter and Michael Lansing
C. Alpine Ski
1. Jacobson moved to approve the Application for Dissolution of Cooperative Sponsorship. Muehring-Paulson seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
2. Jacobson moved to approve the Application for Cooperative Sponsorship. Muehring-Paulson seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
D. Review of the Annandale Activities Advertising Book by Sam Lepa
E. Scheer moved to approve the FY25 Capital Budget. Mealey seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
F. Consider Adoption of a Resolution to Terminate the Contracts of Probationary Teachers.
1. Dana Ascher (roll call vote) Mealey made a motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Muehring-Paulson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Muehring-Paulson, Mealey, Dougherty, Jacobson, Scheer and Jones. And the following voted against the same: None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
2. Emily Barthel (roll call vote) Mealey made a motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Muehring-Paulson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Muehring-Paulson, Mealey, Dougherty, Jacobson, Scheer and Jones. And the following voted against the same: None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
3. Andrew Bowman (roll call vote) Mealey made a motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Muehring-Paulson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Muehring-Paulson, Mealey, Dougherty, Jacobson, Scheer and Jones. And the following voted against the same: None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
4. Priscilla Cicero (roll call vote) Mealey made a motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Muehring-Paulson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Muehring-Paulson, Mealey, Dougherty, Jacobson, Scheer and Jones. And the following voted against the same: None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
5. Leah Jungels (roll call vote) Mealey made a motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Muehring-Paulson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Muehring-Paulson, Mealey, Dougherty, Jacobson, Scheer and Jones. And the following voted against the same: None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
6. Alana Kopp (roll call vote) Mealey made a motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Muehring-Paulson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Muehring-Paulson, Mealey, Dougherty, Jacobson, Scheer and Jones. And the following voted against the same: None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
7. Payton Mayers (roll call vote) Mealey made a motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Muehring-Paulson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Muehring-Paulson, Mealey, Dougherty, Jacobson, Scheer and Jones. And the following voted against the same: None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
8. Kaila Nicka (roll call vote) Mealey made a motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Muehring-Paulson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Muehring-Paulson, Mealey, Dougherty, Jacobson, Scheer and Jones. And the following voted against the same: None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
G. Scheer moved to approve the following 24-25 Contracts. Muehring-Paulson seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
1. Chad Dukowitz – Technology Education Teacher – High School
H. Mealey moved to approve the 24-25 Certified Staff Contract Changes. Muehring-Paulson seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
1. Heidi Hackett – Learning Disabilities Teacher – Elementary School
2. Alana Kopp – Academic and Behavioral Interventionist – High School
3. Reyna Hartley – Math and High Potential Teacher – Middle School/District
4. Serafina Miessen – 1st Grade Teacher – Elementary School
I. Scheer moved to approve the 24-25 Paraprofessional Assignment Changes.Jacobson seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
1. Melissa Meemken – Special Education Paraprofessional – Elementary School
2. JoLene Truwe – Special Education Paraprofessional – Elementary School
3. Cassandra Leeper – Special Education Paraprofessional – Elementary School
4. Christina Aune – Special Education Paraprofessional – Elementary School
5. Kate Martin – Special Education Paraprofessional – Middle School
6. Kaitli Schindele – Special Education Paraprofessional – Middle School
J. Muehring-Paulson moved to approve and adopt the April Resolution Accepting Donations. Scheer seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
K. Mealey moved to approve the third and final reading of the new policy: 421 Recovery Period After Childbirth Policy. Muehring-Paulson seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
L. Muehring-Paulson moved to approve six policies in the review cycle. Scheer seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
9. Information Items
A. A Special Meeting will be held at the Annandale Elementary School on Monday, May 6, 2024 at 5:00 pm held in person in the media center.
B. The next monthly meeting will be at the Annandale Elementary School on Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7:00 pm held in person in the media center.
10. Mealey made the motion to adjourn at 8:15 pm. Jacobson seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
A full copy of the Minutes of the School Board Meeting are available in the ISD 876 District office.
Annandale Public School District 876
Special Meeting of the School Board – May 6, 2024 at 5:00 pm
1. Jones called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm.
2. Board members present: Katie Jones, Jon Scheer, Gena Jacobson, Jennifer Mealey, Melissa Muehring-Paulson and Dillon Dougherty.
3. Mealey moved to approve the agenda items. Muehring-Paulson seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
4. Community Concerns: None
5. New Business
A. Mealey moved to approve the following 23-25 contracts. Jacobson seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
1. Annandale Education Association
2. Head Custodian and Head Groundskeepers
3. Accounts Payable & Food Service Administrative Assistant
4. Activities Director
5. Administrative Assistant Association
6. Business Services Assistant
7. Custodians
8. Director of Business Services
9. Director of Community Education
10. Director of Human Resources
11. Director of Technology
12. District Office Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent
13. Payroll Specialist
14. Technology Assistant
15. Technology Assistant
6. Information Items
A. The next monthly meeting will be at the Annandale Elementary School on Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7:00 pm held in person in the media center.
7. Mealey made the motion to adjourn at 5:16 pm. Scheer seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
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, may 29, 2024)
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
MONTGOMERY AVENUE
IMPROVEMENTS FOR
SOUTHSIDE TOWNSHIP
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bids for the construction of Montgomery Avenue Improvements will be received online through QuestCDN vBid™ until Monday, June 24, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. local time. Immediately following expiration of the time for receiving bids, representatives of Southside Township will publicly view Bids at an online Bid opening meeting. Those interested in viewing the online Bid opening are welcome to join the meeting by logging on to https://zoom.us/join or calling 1.312.626.6799 and entering Meeting ID 914 1623 0181 and Passcode 932647. The as-read online Bid results will be available at www.questcdn.com following the Bid opening.
The Project includes the furnishing of all labor and materials for the construction complete in-place, of the following approximate quantities:
1,800 TON Type SP 12.5 Wearing Course Mix (3,B)
200 TON Aggregate Shouldering Special
12,000 L F Yellow and White Stripe Paint
The provisions of MINN. STAT. 16C.285 Responsible Contractor are imposed as a requirement of this contract. All bidders and persons or companies providing a response/submission to the Advertisement for Bids of Southside Township shall comply with the provisions of the statute.
Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at www.questcdn.com. Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the website for a nonrefundable fee of $55 by inputting Quest project #9143519 on the website’s Project Search page.
The website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the website www.questcdn.com. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from other sources.
Bids will only be accepted via the electronic bidding service through QuestCDN.
The Township Board reserves the right to reject any and all Bids and to waive any Bids received without explanation. No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days.
For all further requirements regarding Bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.
DATED: May 7, 2024 BY THE ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP BOARD
s/sMs. Carmen Merrill Clerk/Treasurer
Southside Township
(published in the annandale advocate wednesday, may 29, june 5 and 12, 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, June 11, 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 the operation of a vacation rental. Approvals required include an Interim Use Permit to operate a vacation rental with a holding tank for sewage treatment. Applicant: Cheryl Johnson. Property Owner: Johnson Family Trust. Property address: 6397 85th St NW, Maple Lake. Sect-Twp-Range: 24-121-27. Parcel number(s): 206089000060
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: May 24, 2024
(published in the annandale advocate wednesday, may 29, 2024)
MINUTES ANNANDALE CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 8, 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 City Administrator Kelly Hinnenkamp, Community Development Director Jacob Thunander, Assistant City Engineer Nick Peterson, Police Chief Pete Standafer, Fire Chief Kris Townsend, Assistant Fire Chief Ryan Wang, Financial Advisor Shannon Sweeney, Public Works Director Joe Haller, the Annandale Advocate and members of the public.
SET AGENDA: Staff requested to add item 10G- Farmer’s Market to the agenda. A motion was made by Honsey and seconded by Wuollet to approve the agenda as amended. The motion carried unanimously.
All motions are approved unanimously unless otherwise noted.
RECOGNITION OF TOM WESTMAN- Mayor Jonas presented a plaque in recognition of Tom Westman. The plaque was received by Steve Prinsen on behalf of Westman.
MINUTES: A motion was made by Wuollet and seconded by Honsey to approve the minutes of March 18, 2024 meeting as presented.
VISITORS:
Rick Seagraves- Requested the Council allow the school to host a softball game at the Municipal Park under the lights.
Mike Combs- Fire Cracker Fun Run- Chief Standafer stated he received the plan for the event. The route will be changing form prior years. Combs was instructed to keep in touch with Chief Standafer.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE
OPEN FORUM: NONE
CONSENT AGENDA:
A motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Wuollet, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
A. Approve Auditing Claims
B. Approve Departments Reports
C. Approve Employment Anniversaries
D. AcceptResignationofPTOfficerTester
E. Approve Ordinance Renaming Nevens Ave NW F. Approve Resolution 24-20 Supporting WCEDP
REMOVED CONSENT ITEMS: NONE
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution 24-21 Accepting Bids and Awarding Contract 2024 Improvement Project- Nick Peterson presented bids to Council. A motion was made by Wuollet and seconded by Czycalla to approve Resolution 24-21 as presented. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Honsey, Czycalla, Wuollet, Grundy, Jonas. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Resolution 24-22 adopted on a 5-aye, 0-nay, 0- absent, 0-abstain vote.
Resolution 24-22 Setting Sale with Terms 2024A- Shannon Sweeney presented the proposed sale and terms for 2024A. A motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Wuollet to approve Resolution 24.22 as presented. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Honsey, Czycalla, Wuollet, Grundy, Jonas. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Resolution 24-22 adopted on a 5-aye, 0-nay, 0-absent, 0- abstain vote.
Resolution 24-23 Calling a Public Hearing on the Creation of Tax Increment Financing District 1-17- A motion was made by Honsey and seconded by Czycalla to approve Resolution 24023 as presented. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Honsey, Czycalla, Wuollet, Grundy, Jonas. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Resolution 24-23 adopted on a 5-aye, 0-nay, 0-absent, 0-abstain vote.
Approval of EAW Application- Shores of Lake John- Council reviewed staff recommendation on the EAW Application. A motion was made by Grundy and seconded by Honsey to accept the EAW Application with comments as presented.
Update on AMLHL Commission Regionalization- Hinnenkamp updated the Council on the request received from Waverly and Montrose for regionalization.
Resolution 24-24 and 24-25 Purchasing Engine and Tanker Trucks- Chief Townsend presented the proposed contracts for the purchase of an Engine and a Tanker Truck. Both purchases will be made under the HGAC Program. A motion was made by Grundy and seconded by Honsey to approve Resolution 24-24 Purchasing an Engine from MacQueen in the amount of $1,209,525 and Resolution 24-25 Purchasing a Tanker from MT Fire Safety in the amount of $357,289. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Honsey, Czycalla, Wuollet, Grundy, Jonas. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Resolution 24-24 and 24-25 adopted on a 5-aye, 0-nay, 0-absent, 0-abstain vote.
Farmer’s Market- Hinnenkamp informed Council the manager for the Farmer’s Market stepped down after the 2023 season. The City has worked closely with ACT to find a replacement. Staff is proposing to have the City appoint a seasonal market manager and partner with ACT to cover 50% of the wages. It is anticipated the total wages for the 2024 season will be $5000. If the Council is willing to consider this appointment, staff recommends the appointment of Joe Rand to the position of Market Manager. A motion was made by Jonas and seconded by Honsey to partner with ACT by funding 50% of the wages for the market and to appoint Joe Rand to the position of seasonal Market Manager.
MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS:
Chief Townsend updated Council on the 2023 run data.
Chief Standafer informed Council he was working with the bars to determine if there would be a 4th of July Street Dance.
ADJOURNMENT:
Moved by Honsey and seconded by Czycalla to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 8:05pm.
ATTEST:
Kelly Hinnenkamp,
City Administrator
published in the annandale advocate wednesday, may 29, 2024)
CITY OF ANNANDALE
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 1-17 WITHIN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 1AND THE ADOPTION OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN RELATING THERETO
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Annandale, Wright County, Minnesota, will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 10, 2024 at approximately 6:30 p.m. at the Council Chambers in City Hall in the City of Annandale, Minnesota, relating to (a) the proposed establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-17 within Municipal Development District No. 1, and (b) the proposed adoption of the Tax Increment Financing Plan relating thereto, all pursuant to and in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.174 to 469.1794, inclusive, as amended (the “Act”).Copies of the Tax Increment Financing Plan, as proposed to be approved and adopted, will be on file and available for public inspection at the office of the City Administrator at City Hall.
The properties proposed to be affected by Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-17 are described in the Tax Increment Financing Plan on file in the office of the City Administrator. A map of the Tax Increment Financing District is set forth below.
All interested persons may appear at the hearing and present their view orally or in writing.
BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL
/s/ Kelly Hinnenkamp
City Administrator
(published in the annandale advocate wednesday, may 29, 2024)