School District 876
Regular Meeting of the School Board – May 19, 2025 at 7:00 pm
1. Jones called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Board members present: Katie Jones, Dillon Dougherty, Jennifer Mealey, Gena Jacobson, Melissa Muehring-Paulson and Jenna Witherbee. Student Representative: Mariah Klippenes. Absent: Student Representative: Jade Foss.
4. Mealey moved to approve the agenda items. Jacobson second. Motion carried 6-0.
5. Committee Reports
6. Community Comments/Concerns: Two members of the community addressed the school board
7. Mealey moved to approve the consent agenda. Jacobson seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
A. Approval of meeting minutes from the April 28, 2025 Regular Board Meeting and May 12, 2025 Work Session
B. Approval of the May check register
C. Approval of Leave(s) of Absence
D. Approval of Resignation(s)
E. Approval of CE Probationary Staff from year two to three
a. Dana Pearson – ECFE Coordinator
F. Approval of AES Probationary Staff from year one to two and year two to three
a. Kate LaTour – Special Education Teacher – year one to two
b. Sarah Hayes – Special Education Teacher – year two to three
G. Approval of AMS Probationary Staff from year two to three
a. Brittany Tomes – Art Teacher – year one to year two
b. Ashley Cain – Special Education Teacher – year two to year three
c. Brittany Clemence – Special Education Teacher – year three to year four
d. Jennifer Johnson – Band Teacher – year three to year four
H. Approval of AHS Probationary Staff from year one to two
a. Maggie Krause – Special Education Teacher
I. Approval of tenure for probationary teachers
a. Morgan Baxter
b. Stacie Braun
c. Chad Dukowitz
d. Kaila Nicka
8. Unfinished Business
A. Enrollment projections for 2024-25
B. District Enrollment Summary
9. New Business
A. Facilities Update: Rick Pullen gives an update
B. AHS ALP Update: Charlie Bakker gives an update
C. Muehring-Paulson moved to approve and adopt the May Resolution Accepting Donations. Mealey seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
D. Jacobson moved to approve the following positions. Mealey seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
● 5th Grade Teacher – 1.0 FTE
° Utilizing Cardinal Rising funds.
● Healthy Living/Phy Ed Teacher – 0.60 FTE
° A 1.0 FTE 7th grade Physical Education teacher will need to be hired to replace
the current teacher originally planned for that role, as they will transition into
the proposed 0.60 FTE position upon approval. Cardinal Rising funds will be
utilized to fund this position for the 25-26 school year.
● Special Education Teacher – 1.0 FTE
° Funded 65% by the State and 35% by Cardinals Rising
● ADSIS Behavior Intervention Specialist – 1.0 FTE
° This position will be fully funded through the newly approved ADSIS grant.
● High School Counselor – 1.0 FTE
E. Witherbee moved to approve the following 24-25 work assignments. Mealey seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
1. Katie Stewart – Head Custodian – Elementary
F. Mealey moved to approve the following resolutions relating to the terminations of Tier 1 Teachers. Jacobson seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
1. Jordan Gries
2. Melissa Meemken
3. Sarah Onstad
G. Mealey moved to approve the following resolutions relating to the terminations of Probationary Teachers. Witherbee seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
1. Shaana Allen
2. Leah Bobrowske
3. Rachael Weinzetl
H. Mealey moved to approve the following resolutions proposing placement of continuing contract tenured teachers on unrequested leave of absence. Dougherty seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
1. Alana Kopp
2. Kristen Mattick
I. Muehring-Paulson moved to approve the following policies in the review cycle. Jacobson seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
1. 206 Public Participation in School Board Meetings/Complaints about Persons at School Board Meetings and Data Privacy Considerations (3 year review-no changes)
2. 207 Public Hearings (3 year review-minor changes)
3. 208 Development, Adoption, and Implementation of Policies (3 year review-changes highlighted)
10. Information Items
A. Upcoming community listening sessions will be held on the following dates and locations:
Date, Time, Location
Wednesday,May 21, 2025,
5:45 PM, Annandale High School Media Center Classroom
Thursday, May 29, 2025, 8:30 AM, Annandale City Hall
Thursday, May 29, 2025, 5:30 PM, Annandale High School Media Center Classroom
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 6:00 PM, Annandale Elementary School Media Center
B. The next monthly meeting will be at the Annandale Elementary School on Monday, June 23, 2025 at 7:00 pm held in person in the media center.
11. Mealey moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:46 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.
(published in the annandale advocate, wednesday, june 25, 2025)
ORDINANCE NO. 429
AMENDING THE TRIPLETT FARMS PUD DISTRICT FOR
THE THIRD AND FOURTH ADDITIONS
The City Council of the City of Annandale, Minnesota does hereby ordain:
Section 1. In Ordinance No. 277 adopted on May 27, 2003, the City of Annandale adopted a Planned Unit Development District related to the Triplett Farms Preliminary Plat.
Section 2. In Ordinance No. 381 adopted on March 1, 2021, the City of Annandale adopted an Amendment to Planned Unit Development related to Triplett Farms 3rd and 4th Addition.
Section 3. The City of Annandale received a request to amend the PUD, Planned Unit Overlay District for the following legally described property:
Triplett Farms 3rd and 4th Addition, Wright County, Minnesota
Section 4. Base Zoning District. For the purposes of this PUD District, the base zoning district remains R-1, One Family Residential Zoning District.
Section 5. Original PUD District. The PUD District standards established by Ordinance No. 277 and 381 shall remain in effect unless otherwise amended by this PUD Ordinance.
Section 6. Amended Construction Standards. Three building plans are approved within this PUD District (referred to by the applicant as Henderson, Olson, and Rachel) that may be constructed without meeting the performance standards of the Zoning Ordinance for minimum building square footage and housing façade width. Such plans are incorporated in this ordinance and all construction shall adhere to the minimum sizes of the garages and buildings as demonstrated within these plans. Any other principal structures built within this development shall adhere to the minimum standards of the Zoning Ordinance. All houses within the PUD shall have a minimum of three feet of stone or brick accent materials on the front façade.
Section 7. A copy of this Ordinance shall be kept on file at the Annandale City Hall.
Section 8. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and publication.
Adopted by the Annandale City Council this 9th day of June 2025.
Shelly Jonas, Mayor
Attest:
Kelly Hinnenkamp,
City Administrator-Clerk
(published in the annandale advocate, wednesday, june 25, 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
(published in the annandale advocate, wednesday, june 18 and 25, 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 July 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 dwelling addition and deck replacement. Approvals required include a Variance to construct a 14’ x 22’8” dwelling addition to the east end of an existing dwelling to be approx. 2 ft from a side property line (min. 15 ft required) and a 12’ x 17’ open deck attached to south side of existing dwelling approx. 40 ft from the centerline of a township road (min. 65 ft required). Construction will cause building and impervious coverage to increase on a lot already exceeding the 15% and 25% building and impervious coverage limits. Applicant: Randy Wicklander. Property Owner: Terrance Delbow. Property address: 11160 Hollister Ave NW, Maple Lake. Parcel number(s): 206056005040.
Requests related to the construction of a storage building. Approvals required include a Variance to construct an 8’x 12’ water-oriented accessory structure approximately 6 feet from the ordinary high water level of Pleasant Lake (min. 10 ft required) and 0 ft from a state highway right of way (min. 130 ft required). Applicant and Property Owner: Glen Simons and Lisa M. Simons. Property address: 8166 State Highway 24 NW, Annandale. Parcel number(s): 206053001080.
Requests related to the construction of a detached garage. Approvals required include a Variance to construct a 16’ x 20’ detached garage to replace a previously existing 12.6’ x 20.6’ garage to be located approximately 3.3 ft from a side lot line (min. 10 ft required), 14 feet from a road right of way (min. 20 ft required), 22 ft from the centerline of a township road (min. 65 ft required) and approx. 53 ft from Sugar Lake (min. 75 ft required). Construction will cause building and impervious coverage to increase on a lot already exceeding the 15% and 25% building and impervious coverage limits. Applicant and Property Owner: Steven E and Diane J Wiltermuth Trust. Property address: 11955 Hart Ave NW, Annandale. Parcel number(s): 206000021105.
Requests related to the installation of a septic system. Approvals required include a Variance to construct a septic drainfield approx. 5.9 ft from a detached garage (min. 10 ft required) and partially within a public utility and drainage easement. Applicant: Eric and Katrina Swanson. Property Owner: Katrina Swanson. Property address: 7992 Irvine Ave NW, Annandale. Parcel number(s): 206075000040 and 206077001120.
Requests related to the construction of a dwelling. Approvals required include a Variance to tear down an existing 20’ x 24’ single-story dwelling and replace it with a new 724 sq ft dwelling (min. 800 sq ft required) to be approx. 39 ft from Sugar Lake (min. 75 ft required), 11.3 ft from a side lot line (min. 15 ft required) and 19.6 ft from a road right-of-way (min. 20 ft required). Applicant: Emily Grams. Property Owner: John and Emily Grams. Property address: 11623 Gulden Ave NW, Maple Lake. Parcel number(s): 206085000140.
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: June 24, 2025
(published in the annandale advocate, wednesday, june 25, 2025)