MINUTES ANNANDALE
CITY COUNCIL
May 12, 2025
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council of Annandale, Minnesota, met for a regular meeting on May 12, 2025, at 6:30 P.M.
at the City Council Chambers. Mayor Shelly Jonas called the meeting to order.
City Council present: Matthew Wuollet, Corey Czycalla, Tina Honsey, JT Grundy, Shelly Jonas
Also present were: Public Works Director Joe Haller, Assistant Engineer Nick Peterson, City
Administrator Kelly Hinnenkamp, Community Development Director Jacob Thunander, Police
Chief Standafer, Fire Chief Kris Townsend, City Auditor Kari Steinbeisser, Steve Kuefler, Perry Ryan, the Annandale Advocate.
SET AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Honsey and seconded by Councilmember Czycalla to adopt the agenda as presented.
All motions are approved unanimously unless otherwise noted.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilmember Czycalla and seconded by Councilmember Wuollet to approve the minutes of the April 10, April 14 (Board of Review), and April 14 meetings.
VISITORS
Conway Deuth and Schmiesing – 2024 Audit Report: The report was presented by Conway Deuth and Schmiesing. Motion by Wuollet and seconded by Honsey to accept the report as presented.
PUBLIC HEARING
Resolutions 25-29 Approving Property Tax Abatement and Resolution Issuing Tax Abatement Bonds – 2025B and Resolution 25-30 Accepting offer of DEED to Purchase GO Bonds- Mayor Jonas opened the public hearing at 6:55 P.M. After hearing no further input, the hearing was closed at 6:59 P.M. Motion by Czycalla and seconded by Honsey to approve the resolutions as presented. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Honsey, Grundy, Wuollet, Czycalla, Jonas. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Resolution 25-29 and 25-30 adopted on a 5-aye, 0-nay, 0- absent, 0-abstain vote.
Resolution 25-31 Certifying Delinquent Accounts- Mayor Jonas opened the public hearing at 7:00 P.M. After hearing no input, the hearing was closed at 7:04 P.M. Motion by Wuollet and seconded by Honsey to approve the resolution as presented. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Honsey, Grundy,Wuollet, Czycalla, Jonas. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Resolution 25-31 adopted on a 5-aye, 0-nay, 0-absent, 0-abstain vote.
Resolution 25-32 Vacating Drainage and Utility Easements within Pleasant Ridge – Kuefler- Mayor Jonas opened the public hearing at 7:09 P.M.. After hearing no input, the hearing was closed at 7:10 P.M. Motion by Czycalla and seconded by JT Grundy to approve the Resolution as presented. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Honsey, Grundy, Wuollet, Czycalla, Jonas. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Resolution 25-32 adopted on a 5-aye, 0-nay, 0-absent, 0-abstain vote.
OPEN FORUM- None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items N, O and P were removed from Consent. Czycalla asked if the portion of the road on the
City’s outlot for the Shores of Lake John was going to be removed. Thunander explained there
would be additional approvals and further discussion on that item. A motion was made by
Councilmember Honsey and seconded by Councilmember Czycalla to adopt the consent agenda as
amended. Items approved included:
A. Approve Auditing Claims
B. Approve Department Reports
C. Approve Employment Anniversaries
D. Approve Pay Estimates
E. Approve Graphics Quote for Engine
F. Approve Resolution 25-33 and 25-34 Appointment of Seasonal Workers
G. Approve Special Events and Requests for Use of City Land
H. Approve Purchase Agreement – Annandale Food Shelf
I. Approve Resolution 25-35 – PERA Norlander
J. Approve Lawful Gambling Application – Boy Scouts Bingo
K. Approve Proclamation Declaring May 17th Malco Day
L. Approve Proclamations – Staff Appreciation
M. Approve Resolution 25-37 Approving Bond Sale – 2025A
N. Approve Resolution 25-37 Approving Variances – Larson
O. Approve Resolution 25-38 Approving Conditional Use Permit/Variance – Kuefler
P. Approve Resolution 25-39 Approving Conditional Use Permit – Ferrell
Q. Approve Early Grading Permit – Shores of Lake John
REMOVED CONSENT ITEMS
N. Approve Resolution 25-37 Approving Variances – Larson- Thunander presented the report.
After reviewing the recommendation from the Planning Commission, a motion was made by Grundy and seconded by Honsey to approve the resolution as presented. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Honsey, Grundy, Wuollet, Czycalla, Jonas. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Resolution 25-37 adopted on a 5-aye, 0-nay, 0-absent, 0-abstain vote.O. Approve Resolution 25-38 Approving Conditional Use Permit/Variance – Kuefler- Thunander presented the report. After reviewing the recommendation from the Planning Commission, a motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Honsey to approve the resolution as presented.
ROLL CALL: Ayes: Honsey, Grundy, Wuollet, Czycalla, Jonas. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Resolution 25-38 adopted on a 5-aye, 0-nay, 0-absent, 0-abstain vote.
P. Approve Resolution 25-39 Approving Conditional Use Permit – Ferrell- Thunander presented the report. After reviewing the recommendation from the Planning Commission, a motion was made by Grundy and seconded by Wuollet to approve the resolution as presented. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Honsey, Grundy, Wuollet, Czycalla, Jonas. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Resolution 25-39 adopted on a 5-aye, 0-nay, 0-absent, 0-abstain vote.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution 25-40 and 25-41- Morrison Avenue Traffic Calming and Improvements- Council reviewed the action item to reduce speed to 25mph for Morrison Avenue. They also discussed the scope of the street improvement project. A motion was made by Wuollet and seconded by Honsey to adopt the Resolution 25-40 lowering the speed limit to 25mph for Morrison Avenue, erecting a dynamic speed sign at the entrance of Southbrook Development. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Honsey, Grundy, Wuollet, Czycalla, Jonas. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Resolution 25-40 adopted on a 5-aye, 0-nay, 0-absent, 0-abstain vote. A motion was made by Grundy and seconded by Wuollet to adopt Resolution 25-41 Approving Plans and Specs and Authorizing Advertisement of Bids to include all of phase 1 from CR 183 in the scope of the project. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Honsey, Grundy, Wuollet, Czycalla, Jonas. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Resolution 25-41 adopted on a 5-aye, 0-nay, 0-absent, 0- abstain vote.
NEW BUSINESS
Quotes for Demolition of 74 Oak Avenue N- Demolition quotes were reviewed. Motion by Czycalla and seconded by Grundy to approve as presented.
RFP for Storage Shed- Motion by Wuollet and seconded by Grundy to issue RFP as presented.
Park Priorities- Thunander presented the park priorities identified by the Park Commission. A motion by Grundy and seconded by Czycalla directing the Park Commission to explore the bandshell and use of wood chips.
MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS
• Chief Townsend: Engine 12 is coming along.
• Chief Standafer: Will work with contractor on enforcing construction speed zones.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councilmember Grundy and seconded by Councilmember Czycalla to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 P.M.
(published in the annandale advocate wednesday, june 18, 2025.)
CITY OF ANNANDALE
ORDINANCE NO. 427
Section 1. The City of Annandale has adopted an amendment to Chapter 42, Snowmobiles and All-Terrain Vehicles. This amendment removes references to All Terrain Vehicles (ATV). Regulation of golf carts, ATVS, UTVS, and mini trucks is now governed by Chapter 45.
Section 2. The full ordinance will be in effect on the date of publication.
Section 3. The full ordinance is available for review during regular office hours in the office of the City Clerk.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANNANDALE THIS 9TH DAY OF JUNE, 2025.
APPROVED
Shelly Jonas, Mayor
Attest:
Kelly Hinnenkamp,
City Administrator/Clerk
(published in the annandale advocate, wednesday, june 18, 2025)
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
MORRISON AVENUE NW
IMPROVEMENTS
CITY OF ANNANDALE
ANNANDALE, MN
RECEIPT AND OPENING OF PROPOSALS: Proposals for the work described below will be received online through QuestCDN.com until 1:00 PM on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Immediately following expiration of the time for receiving bids, the bids will be opened and publicly read at an online bid opening meeting. Those interested in viewing the online bid opening are welcome to join via Microsoft Teams. Please use the link or call-in number/conference ID below to see and/or hear the bid opening results:
Microsoft Teams Meeting Link: https://tinyurl.com/AnnandaleMorrisonAveNWImp
Call: +1 612-428-8778, Phone conference ID: 218 207 092#
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The work includes the construction of approximately:
14550 SY BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT RECLAMATION
490 LF D418 CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER PATCH
1360 TON BITUMINOUS WEARING COURSE
7 EACH ADJUST CATCH BASIN CASTING
2265 TON BITUMINOUS NON-WEARING COURSE
11 EACH ADJUST SANITARY MANHOLE CASTING
170 LF B618 CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER PATCH
95 SY TURF ESTABLISHMENT
together with numerous related items of work, all in accordance with Plans and Specifications. This project is subject to Responsible Contractor Certification.
COMPLETION OF WORK: All work under the Contract must be complete by 06/05/2026.
PLAN HOLDERS LIST, ADDENDUMS AND BID TABULATION: The plan holders list, addendums and bid tabulations will be available for download on-line at www.questcdn.com or www.bolton-menk.com.
TO OBTAIN BID DOCUMENTS: Complete digital project bidding documents are available at www.questcdn.com or www.bolton-menk.com. You may view the digital plan documents for free by entering Quest project #9726989 on the website’s Project Search page. Documents may be downloaded for $50.00. Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, viewing, downloading, and working with this digital project information.
BID SUBMITTAL: A bid shall be submitted online no later than the date and time prescribed. For this project, the Owner will only be accepting online electronic bids through QuestCDN. To access the electronic bid form, download the project document and click the online bidding button at the top of the advertisement. Prospective bidders must be on the plan holders list through QuestCDN for bids to be accepted.
BID SECURITY: A Proposal Bond in the amount of not less than 5 percent of the total amount bid, drawn in favor of City of Annandale shall accompany each bid.
OWNER’S RIGHTS RESERVED: The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities and informalities therein and to award the Contract to other than the lowest bidder if, in their discretion, the interest of the Owner would be best served thereby.
DATED: 6/4/2025
/S/ Kelly Hinnenkamp
City Administrator
(published in the annandale advocate wednesday, june 11 and 18, 2025)
CITY OF ANNANDALE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Annandale Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on July 1, 2025 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 Front & Side Yard Setback and Variance to the Performance Standards for Housing Facade in the One Family Residential District (R-1) and Variance to the Impervious Surface Coverage in the Shoreland Management Overlay District.
Applicant/Property Owner: Scott & Kathryn Halvorson
Property Location:
264 Basswood Street
Lengthy Legals – See City Hall
PID: 102-012-001030
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, june 18, 2025)
STATE OF MINNESOTA
SECRETARY OF STATE
CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME MINNESOTA STATUTES
CHAPTER 333
Assumed Name: Spectra
Principal Place of Business: 201 Congress st W Ste 2, Maple Lake, MN 55358 USA
APPLICANT(S) Name: MJG Invest, LLC Address: 201 Congress st W Ste 2, Maple Lake, MN 55358 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: Gregory P Mooney
Filed: 06/12/2025, 2021
(published in the annandale advocate, wednesday, june 18 and 25, 2025)
CITY OF ANNANDALE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Annandale Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on July 1, 2025 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 to amend the Pintail Ponds Planned Unit Development for the removal of trails.
Applicant: JT Grundy
Property Owner: Pintail Ponds Bayhome Association Inc
Property Location: Legal: Lot 29, Block 2 Pintail Ponds | PID: 102073002290
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, june 18, 2025)