
ANNANDALE PUBLIC
SCHOOL DISTRICT 876
REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD – AUGUST 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, Jennifer Mealey and Melissa Muehring-Paulson. Absent: Gena Jacobson and Dillon Dougherty
3. Mealey moved to approve the agenda items. Muehring-Paulson seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
4. Committee Reports
5. Community Comment/Concerns: None
6. Scheer moved to approve the consent agenda. Mealey seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
A. Approval of meeting minutes from the July 22, 2024 Regular Board Meeting
B. Approval of the August check register
C. Approval of 24-25 September Lane Change Requests
D. Approval of Leave(s) of Absence
E. Approval of Resignation(s)
7. Unfinished Business
A. Enrollment projections for 2024-25
8. New Business
A. Mealey moved to approve the AES, AMS and AHS 2024-25 Student Handbooks with the language change to the AHS handbook on page 36. Muehring-Paulson seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
B. Scheer moved to approve the 2024-25 Annandale Athletics and Activities Handbook. Mealey seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
C. Mealey moved to approve a C-Squad Volleyball Coach. Muehring-Paulson seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
D. Tim Prom provided an update on the 2024 Operating Levy.
E. Scheer moved to approve the following 24-25 Contracts. Mealey seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
1. Shaana Allen – Learning Disabilities Special Education Teacher – Middle School
F. Mealey moved to approve the following 24-25 Work Assignments. Scheer seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
1. Kirin Hahn – Cooks Helper – Elementary School
2. Tyler Haag – Special Education Paraprofessional – Middle School
3. Ali Brower – Special Education Paraprofessional – Middle School
4. Jeannine Dircks – Cooks Helper – High School
5. Maria Pinzon – Cooks Helper – Elementary School
6. James Adisano – Special Education Paraprofessional – Elementary School
G. Scheer moved to approve the QCOMP MOU to the Annandale Education Association Contract. Mealey seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
H. Scheer moved to approve the separation agreement with an employee. Mealey seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
I. Mealey moved to approve and adopt the August Resolution Accepting Donations. Muehring-Paulson seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
J. Consider the third and final reading of the new Policy 715 Development and Maintenance of an Inventory of Fixed Assets and a Fixed Asset Accounting System. Mealey moved to approve and adopt Policy 715. Scheer seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
K. Mealey moved to approve Policy 522. Muehring-Paulson seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
L. Mealey moved to approve the following policies: 806, 905 and 906 in the review cycle. Scheer seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
9. Information Items
A.The next monthly meeting will be at the Annandale Elementary School on Monday, September 23, 2024 at 7:00 pm held in person in the media center.
10. Mealey made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:46 pm. Muehring-Paulson seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
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, oct. 2, 2024)
MINUTES ANNANDALE CITY COUNCIL August 12, 2024
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The City Council of Annandale, Minnesota, met for a regular meeting on August 12, 2024, at 6:30 PM at the City Council Chambers. Mayor Jonas called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
City Council present: Czycalla, Honsey, Grundy and Jonas. Also present were Administrator Hinnenkamp, Community Development Director Thunander, Public Works Director Haller, Police Chief Standafer, Fire Chief Townsend, Asst Engineer Nick Peterson, the Annandale Advocate and members of the public.
SET AGENDA: A motion was made by Grundy and seconded by Czycalla to adopt the agenda with the addition of item 9F – SCDP Discussion. The motion carried unanimously.
All motions are approved unanimously unless otherwise noted.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion was made by Honsey and seconded by Grundy to adopt the minutes of the July 1, 2024 meeting as presented.
VISITORS
Coalition of Greater MN Cities: Darren Lee representing CGMC presented updates from the 2024 legislative session.
PUBLIC HEARING
Resolution 24-52 Ordering Improvement and Authorizing Preparation of Plans and Specifications- Highway 55 Improvements: Peterson presented a report on the proposed Highway 55 improvements. Mayor Jonas opened the public hearing at 7:00 PM. The following comments were received:
Sarah Sneller, 210 Elm Street. Questioned the amount of the assessment. Hinnenkamp provided information regarding the City’s assessment policy and the process the City uses for assessing properties.
After hearing no further comment, the public hearing closed at 7:11 PM. A motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Honsey to approve Resolution 24-52 as presented. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Honsey, Czycalla, Grundy, Jonas. Nays: None. Absent: Wuollet. Abstain: None. Resolution 24-52 adopted on a 4-aye, 0-nay, 1-absent, 0-abstain vote.
OPEN FORUM: None.
CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by Honsey and seconded by Czycalla to adopt the
consent agenda as presented. Items approved included:
A. Approve Auditing Claims
B. Approve Departments Reports
C. Approve Employment Anniversaries
D. Approve Pay Apps – Water Tower and 2024 Improvements
E. Approve Auto Aid Agreement – Maple Lake Fire
F. Approve Update to the Emergency Management Plan
G. Approve Delta Dental Renewal
H. Approve Municipal Park Beach House Project
I. Approve Recommendation from Parks on Swing Install at Municipal Park J. Approve Quotes for Stump Grinding
K. Approve Amendments to Personnel Policy
L. Resolution Approving Detachment – Vinkemeier
M. Special Event: Bubble Party
REMOVED CONSENT ITEMS: None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Dog Park at Crow Woods Park: Thunander provided an update on the feedback received at the public hearing held at the Park meeting. There was some concerns expressed by neighboring property owners. Mayor Jonas brought up comments received regarding the dog park north of Pleasant Lake owned by the County. Council directed staff to reach out to the County to discuss the possibility of a joint project at Clearwater Pleasant Regional Park.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution 24-54 Accepting the Offer of the MN PFA GO Revenue Note 2024B- A motion was made by Grundy and seconded by Czycalla to Approve Resolution 24-54 Accepting the Offer and Authorize the Execution of the Bond Purchase and Project Loan Agreement. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Honsey, Czycalla, Grundy, Jonas. Nays: None. Absent: Wuollet. Abstain: None. Resolution 24-54 adopted on a 4-aye, 0-nay, 1-absent, 0-abstain vote.
2025 Audit Contract- Council directed staff to solicit proposals for the 2025 audit contract.
Resolution 24-55 Establishing the Putting the Heart Into the Heart of the Lakes Award-
Mayor Jonas presented the proposed award. A motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Grundy to adopt Resolution 24-55 Establishing the Putting the Heart Into the Heart of the Lakes Award.. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Honsey, Czycalla, Grundy, Jonas. Nays: None. Absent: Wuollet. Abstain: None. Resolution 24-55 adopted on a 4-aye, 0-nay, 1-absent, 0-abstain vote.
Request from Wayne Jacobson to Consider Constructing Town Team Baseball Field- The council reviewed the request and directed this to be sent to the Parks Commission for review of the proposal.
Review Contract for Construction of Columbarium at Pleasantview- The council reviewed the updated proposal. A motion was made by Grundy and seconded by Honsey to approve the proposal as submitted.
SCOP Program- Council discussed the Small Cities Development Program and directed staff to set up a special meeting for further discussions.
MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS
Haller: Provided an update on the 2024 improvement project.
Townsend: Gave an update on emergency management plan and the auto aid agreement.
Standefer: Informed the council that medicals have increased. National Night OUT went well and the K-9 has 9 deployments.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Honsey and seconded by Grundy to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 PM.
ATTEST:
Hinnenkamp, City Administrator Shelly Jonas, Mayor
MINUTES ANNANDALE CITY COUNCIL August 20, 2024
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The City Council of Annandale, Minnesota met for a special meeting on April 24, 2024 at 2:00 pm at the Annandale Council Chambers. Mayor Jonas called the meeting to order at 2:00 pm.
City Council Present: Jonas, Czycalla (via zoom), Honsey, Wuollet, Grundy. City Council members absent: None Also, present were Administrator Hinnenkamp, Community Development Director Jacob Thunander and Jessica Foley with DSI.
All motions are approved unanimously unless otherwise noted.
NEW BUSINESS
Consider Application to SCDP Program- Jessica Foley with DSI provided information about the Small Cities Development Program and the application process if the city was wanting to move forward with an application. Foley informed Council the funds from the program could be used for residential and commercial rehab projects. A motion was made by Wuollet and seconded by Grundy to contract with DSI to assist with the grant application and administration of the funds if received.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion was made by Honsey and seconded by Grundy to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 2:20pm.
ATTEST:
helly Jonas,
Mayor
Kelly Hinnenkamp,
City Administrator
(published in the annandale advocate wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.)
NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Annandale will meet in the Council Chambers, 30 Cedar Street East, Annandale, Minnesota at 6:30 p.m. on October 14, 2024 to consider, and possibly adopt, the proposed assessment for the Street and Utility Improvements in the following areas:
Highland Street – Approximately 120’ East of Florence Avenue to Excelsior Avenue
Brown Avenue – Knollwood Street to Harrison Street
Willow Drive – Excelsior Avenue to End of Road
Willow Circle – Willow Drive to End of Road
Adoption by the City Council of the proposed assessment against abutting property may occur at the hearing.
Such assessment is proposed to be payable in equal installments extending over a period of 20 years, the first of the installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in January, 2025, and will bear interest at a rate of 5.33 percent. To the first installment shall be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of the certification to the County Auditor until December 31, 2024. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added interest for one year on all unpaid assessments.
You may at any time prior to the certification of the assessment to the County Auditor, pay the entire assessment on such property to the City Administrator of the City of Annandale. No interest shall be charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from the adoption of this assessment. You may at any time thereafter, pay to the County Auditor the entire amount of the assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to December 31 of the year in which such payment is made. Such payment must be made before November 15 or the interest will be charged through December 31 of the succeeding year. If you decide not to prepay the assessment before the date given above, the rate of interest that will apply is 5.33 percent. The right to partially prepay the assessment is also available.
The proposed assessment roll is on file for public inspection at the City Clerk’s office. The total amount of the proposed assessment is approximately $909,122.95. Written or oral objections will be considered at the meeting. No appeal may be taken as to the amount of an assessment adopted pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 429.061, subd. 2, unless a written objection signed by the affected property owner, is filed with the City Administrator prior to the hearing or presented to the presiding officer at the hearing. An owner may appeal an assessment to the District Court pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 429.081 by serving notice of appeal upon the Mayor or City Administrator of the City of Annandale with in thirty (30) days after the adoption of the assessment and filing such notice with the District Court within ten (10) days after service upon the Mayor or City Administrator.
Kelly Hinnenkamp
City Administrator
City of Annandale
(Published in the annandale advocate, wednesday, september 25 and october 2, 2024)
State of Minnesota
County of Wright
Tenth Judicial District
District Court
PROBATE DIVISION
Court File No. 86-PR-24-4881
Estate of Dean R. Custer, Decedent
Notice of Informal
Appointment of Personal Representative and
Notice to Creditors
(Intestate)
Notice is given that an application for informal appointment of personal representative has been filed with the registrar. No will has been presented for probate. The application has been granted.
Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Richard R. Custer, whose address is 3525 Chippewa Road, Loretto, Minnesota, 55357, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 524.-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate.
Any objections to the appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing.
Notice is also given that ( subject to Minnesota Statutes section 424.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present 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.
Dated September 27, 2024
Pamela Kreier,
Registrar
Monica Tschumper,
Court Administrator
(published in the annandale advocate wednesday, Oct. 2 and 9, 2024.)