Annandale Public School District 876
Regular Meeting of the School Board – February 24, 2025 at 7:00 pm
1. Jones called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Board members present: Katie Jones, Dillon Dougherty, Gena Jacobson, Melissa Muehring-Paulson, Jennifer Mealey and Jenna Witherbee. Student Representatives: Mariah Klippenes and Jade Foss.
4. Mealey moved to approve the agenda items. Jacobson seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
5. Committee Reports
6. Community Comments/Concerns: one member of the community addresses the school board.
7. Jacobson moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mealey seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
A. Approval of meeting minutes from the January 27, 2025 Regular Board Meeting, February 3, 2025 Special Meeting and the February 10, 2025 Work Session
B. Approval of the February check register
C. Approval of 24-25 Mid-year Lane Change Requests
D. Approval of 24-25 Extra Duty Assignment(s)
a. Aaron Weiss – Assistant Varsity Golf Coach
b. Dani O’Donnell – Assistant Boys Track Coach – Shared 50%
c. Jason Webb – Assistant Boys Track Coach – Shared 50%
E. Approval of Leave(s) of Absence
F. Approval of Resignation(s)
8. Unfinished Business
A. Enrollment projections for 2024-25
B. District Enrollment Summary
C. Legislative update given by Tim Prom
9. New Business
A. Mealey moved to approve the High School Arts Field Trip to New York fall of 2025 requested by Mike Sellheim and Jennifer Kulm. Muehring-Paulson seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
B. Jacobson moved to approve the Achievement Integration Budget that was presented by Victoria Beckman. Mealey seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
C. Jacobson moved to approve the Recognition of Student Qualifiers for State Competition List. Muehring-Paulson seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Congratulations to the following qualifiers for State Cheer: Autumn Christos, Abby Frahm, Vi Winters, Lexi Alama-Konz, Bre Kurzhals, Maci Tabatt, Khloe Christos, Peyton Czycalla, Addi Daniels, Lenayah Ende, Avianna Jones, Ava Miller, Lilly Onstad, Bella Wiles, Ruby Carter, Emily Green, Lily Kramer and Nari Simonsen.
D. Mealey moved to approve and adopt the February Resolution Accepting Donations. Muehring-Paulson seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
E. Mealey moved to approve the Annual Compliance/Vote of Concurrence or Nonconcurrence from the American Indian Parent Advisory Committee (AIPAC) that was reviewed by Rick Pullen. Jacobson seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
F. Muehring-Paulson moved to approve the following 24-25 Work Assignments. Dougherty seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
1. Kaitli Schindele – Special Education Paraprofessional – Elementary School
2. Emma Miller – Health Assistant – Elementary School
G. Consider the first reading of the new policy: 209 Code of Ethics
H. Jacobson moved to approve seven policies in the review cycle. Mealey seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
10. Information Items
A. There will be a Work session at the Annandale Elementary School on Monday, March 10, 2025 at 6:00 pm held in person in the media center.
B. The next monthly meeting will be at the Annandale Elementary School on Monday, March 17, 2025 at 7:00 pm held in person in the media center.
11. Mealey made a motion to adjourn at 7:37 pm. Muehring-Paulson 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, March 26, 2025)
Annandale Public School District 876
Work Session of the School Board – March 10, 2025 at 6:00 pm
1. Jones called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Board members present: Katie Jones, Dillon Dougherty, Melissa Muehring-Paulson and Jenna Witherbee. Absent: Gena Jacobson and Jennifer Mealey.
4. Muehring-Paulson made a motion to approve the agenda items. Dougherty seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
5. Community Comments/Concerns: One member of the community addressed the school board.
6. Unfinished Business
A. Tim Prom reviews One Voice Initiative-Minnesota School Board Association and also thanks the Cardinals Rising group and donors
B. Tim Prom reviews the Legislative updates
1. 2024-2025 Legislative Committee Email Lists
2. Sample Email Template
3. Local Legislative Contacts
7. Information Items
A. The next monthly meeting will be held at the Annandale Elementary School on Monday, March 17, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the Media Center.
B. There will be a Work Session at the Annandale Elementary School on Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:00 pm held in person in the media center. (The 4/14/25 work session was cancelled at the 3/17/25 board meeting)
8. Muehring-Paulson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:27 pm.
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 26, 2025)
PUBLIC NOTICE
ASSESSMENT NOTICE
CLEARWATER TOWNSHIP
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization of the Township of Clearwater of Wright County, Minnesota, has been changed to an OPEN BOOK Meeting at the Wright County Government Center, 3650 Braddock Ave NE, Ste #1700, Buffalo MN 55313 from 8am to 4:30pm, Mon – Fri, the 7th – 30th day of April, 2025. 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 are still not satisfied with the valuation or classification after discussing it with your assessor, you may appear before the County Board of Appeal and Equalization by appointment 763-682-7367. The board will review your assessments and make corrections as needed.
The County Board of Appeal and Equalization will be held on June 16, 2025, from 4pm to 7pm. You must sign up to appeal by June 9, 2025.
Jean Just
Clerk, Clearwater Township
(published in the Annandale Advocate, Wednesday, March 19 and 26, 2025)
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
DISTRICT COURT
PROBATE DIVISION
Court File No. 86-PR-25-1131
Estate of John Adrian
Gunnerson a/k/a John A.
Gunnerson, Decedent
NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMALADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is given that on April 25, 2025, at 2:15 pm, a hearing will be held remotely via Zoom in this Court at 3700 Braddock Avenue, Buffalo, Minnesota, for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent, and for the appointment of Adrian M. Gunnerson 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 763-760-6300 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.
Dated: March 12, 2025
BY THE COURT
Kristy Carlson,
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 19 and 26, 2025)
Albion Township
Local Board of Appeal and Equalization
Meeting 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 8th day of April, 2025. 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 14th day of March, 2025 Debbie Uecker Clerk of the Board of Albion
(published in the Annandale Advocate, Wednesday, March 26 and April 2, 2025)
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 8, 2025, 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 construction of a second story addition over an existing attached garage. Approvals required include variances for the expansion of an existing structure approximately 59.4 and 59.8 feet from the centerline of a township road (min. 65 feet required). Applicant and Property Owner: Daniel L Mahr. Property address: 8237 Greer Ave NW, Maple Lake. Sec/Twp/Range: 24-121-27. Parcel number(s): 206000244303.
Requests related to the construction of a detached garage. Approvals required include variances for the construction of a 24’ x 26’ detached garage approximately 41.6 ft from the centerline of a township road (min. 65 feet required) and resulting in building coverage of approximately 15.18% (max. 15% allowed). The structure is to have a lowest floor elevation of 998.05 NGVD29 to meet the regulatory flood protection elevation with the lowest adjacent grade being approx. 995.3 NGVD29 and will result in a net reduction of impervious coverage from 26.41% to 24.54% (max. 25% allowed). Applicant and Property Owner: Margaret (Peggy) A Connelly. Property address: 11454 Klever Ave NW, Annandale. Sec/Twp/Range: 5-121-27. Parcel number(s): 206013000030.
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 21, 2025
(published in the Annandale Advocate, Wednesday, March 26, 2025)
ASSESSMENT NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization for CITY OF ANNANDALE of Wright County, Minnesota, will meet at the Office of the Clerk in said City, at 6:00PM, on Monday, the 14th day of April, 2025. 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 24th day of February, 2025
Kelly Hinnenkamp,
Clerk of the City of Annandale
(published in the Annandale Advocate, Wednesday, March 26, 2025)