MINUTES
ANNANDALE CITY COUNCIL
June 9, 2025
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council of Annandale, Minnesota, met for a regular meeting on June 9, 2025, at 6:30 P.M.
in the City Council Chambers. Mayor Shelly Jonas called the meeting to order.
City Council present: Wuollet, Honsey, Grundy, Jonas. Council Members Absent: Czycalla. Alsopresent were: Public Works Director Joe Haller, Police Chief Pete Standafer, City Engineer Jared Voge, City Administrator Kelly Hinnenkamp, Perry Ryan, Consulting Planner Nate Sparks,
Representative from LGI, and the Annandale Advocate.
SET AGENDA
A motion was made by Tina Honsey and seconded by Matthew Wuollet to adopt the agenda with
the addition of CP Rail agreement under New Business.
All motions are approved unanimously unless otherwise noted.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Honsey and seconded by Wuollet to approve the Minutes of the May 12,
2025 meeting.
VISITORS: None.
PUBLIC HEARING: None.
OPEN FORUM: None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item F was removed for further discussion. A motion was made by Wuollet and seconded by
Honsey to adopt the consent agenda as presented. Items approved included:
A. Approve Auditing Claims
B. Approve Department Reports
C. Approve Employment Anniversaries
D. Approve Pay Estimates
E. Approve Lawful Gambling Application – Youth First
F. Approve Special Events –
G. Approve Resolution 25-42 Authorizing Sale – Annandale Food Shelf
H. Approve Resolution 25-43 Summary Ordinance – Snowmobiles
I. Appointment of Firefighter
J. Approve Temporary Liquor – Annandale Care Center
REMOVED CONSENT ITEMS
F. Approve Special Events- Council discussed the use of city land for a private event open to the public. A motion was made by Wuollet and seconded by Honsey to approve the event with the conditions that a certificate of insurance is provided, all food served must be licensed by the City and the 2nd and 3rd events are approved contingent upon the Public Works Director and Police Chief approval.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS- None.
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance for PUD Amendment for Triplett Farms- Sparks presented the request from LGI
Homes to permit additional house plans within the PUD ordinance for Triplett Farms 3rd and 4th
Addition that would not meet the City’s Performance Standards for minimum size and/or housing façade. A motion was made by Wuollet and seconded by Honsey to approve the Rachel and Olson plans. The Henderson plan can be approved pending a significant façade or roofline change and subject to City Staff approval. Motion was approved on a 3-1 with Grundy voting against. The Locke plan was not approved. Consideration of Professional Design Services for Bandshell- Council reviewed the proposal from Bolton and Menk regarding design services for a bandshell at the Municipal Park. A motion was made by Grundy and seconded by Honsey to approve the proposal as presented.
Use of Outlot B, Lake John Preserve- Council discuss the existing use of Outlot B to access Lake
John. Developer Perry Ryan spoke and expressed that his understanding was this would be green space after the road was removed. He stated to Council that he didn’t want rock there for people to access the lake. He expressed concerns with traffic. Council discussed the DNR requirement that a touch point to the lake is maintained. Staff informed Council this touch point was not defined and the use of the outlot is at their discretion. A motion was made by Jonas and seconded by Honsey to approve point no parking signs and remove the fill and plant grass. The motion carried on a 3-1
vote with Wuollet voting against.
Public Works Storage Shed Proposals- Staff presented the one proposal received for the construction of a Public Works Storage Shed. A motion was made by Wuollet and seconded by Honsey to approve the proposal from Liman Post and Beam.
CP Rail Agreement- Council reviewed the agreement related to the installation of the new crossing
at Poplar Lane. A motion was made by Wuollet and seconded by Grundy to approve as presented.
MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS
Chief Standafer informed Council his department ordered the signage for Morrison Avenue speed
limit and updated Council on the status of construction traffic.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Wuollet and seconded by Honsey to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at
7:48 P.M.
Shelly Jonas,
Mayor
ATTEST:
Kelly Hinnenkamp,
City Administrator
(published in the annandale advocate wednesday, july 23, 2025.)
ORDINANCE NO. 430
AMENDING THE PINTAIL PONDS – PHASE 1 PUD DISTRICT
The City Council of the City of Annandale, Minnesota does hereby ordain:
Section 1. In Ordinance No. 290 adopted on November 7, 2005, the City of Annandale adopted a Planned Unit Development (“PUD”) District related to Phase 1 of the Pintail Ponds development.
Section 2. In Resolution 05-32 adopted on September 6, 2005, the City of Annandale approved the preliminary plat and plans for Pintail Ponds Phase 1.
Section 3. In Resolution 05-39 adopted on November 7, 2005, the City of Annandale approved the final plat and plans for Pintail Ponds Phase 1.
Section 4. The plans approved by Resolutions 05-32 and 05-39 are incorporated into the PUD approved by Ordinance No. 290.
Section 5. The City of Annandale received a request to amend the PUD, Planned Unit Overlay District for facilities within the following plat:
Pintail Ponds, Wright County, Minnesota
Section 6. Original PUD District. The PUD District standards established by Ordinance No. 290 and referenced in Resolutions 05-32 and 05-39 shall remain in effect except as modified herein.
Section 7. Amended Construction Standards. The pedestrian trail located on the plans south of Ash Street, northwest of Pintail Circle, and east of Excelsior Avenue is hereby removed from the plans. The landscaping plan is hereby amended to include a minimum of seven trees meeting the minimum standards of 150.48 within the general vicinity of the removed trail.
Section 8. A copy of this Ordinance shall be kept on file at the Annandale City Hall.
Section 9. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and publication.
Adopted by the Annandale City Council this 14th day of July 2025.
Shelly Jonas,
Mayor
Attest:
Kelly Hinnenkamp,
City Administrator-Clerk
(published in the annandale advocate wednesday, july 23, 2025.)
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
DISTRICT COURT
PROBATE DIVISION
Court File No. 86-PR- 25-3767
Estate of Therese Marie Mengelkoch, Decedent
NOTICE OF HEARING ON
PETITION FOR Descent of property
A Petition for Determination of Descent has been filed with this Court. The Petition represents that the Decedent died more than three years ago, leaving property in Minnesota and requests the probate of Decedent’s last Will (if any), and the descent of such property be determined and assigned by this Court to the persons entitled to the property.
Any objections to the Petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper, and no objections are filed or raised, the Petition may be granted.
Notice is given that the Petition will be heard via Zoom on August 19, 2025 at 9:00 am , by this Court at 3700 Braddock Avenue, Buffalo, Minnesota.
Contact Wright County Court Administration at 763-760-6300 for Remote Hearing information.
1. Notice shall be given to all interested persons (MiNN. Stat. § 524.1-401) and persons who have filed a demand for notice pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-204.
2. Notice shall be given by publishing this Notice as provided by law and by:
Mailing a copy of this Notice at least 14 days prior to the hearing date.
Dated: July 3, 2025
BY THE COURT
(COURT SEAL)
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, july 16 and 23, 2025.)
CITY OF ANNANDALE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Annandale City Council will hold a public hearing on August 11, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter, at the Annandale City Council Chambers, 30 Cedar Street East, to consider the following:
Consideration of a vacation the Nevens Avenue right-of-way within the following properties:
Applicant/Property Owner: Ryan Excelsior Properties
Property Location: 7832 Nevens Avenue & 7939 Nevens Avenue
PIDs: 102500252200 & 217000252201
Pertinent information about this request is available for viewing at City Hall.
Oral testimony will be accepted on the above subject, 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.
Posted: July 9, 2025
(published in the annandale advocate wednesday, july 23 and 30, 2025.)
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
DISTRICT COURT
PROBATE DIVISION
Court File No. 86-PR- 25-3961
Estate of Ronald J. Kolles,
Decedent
NOTICE OF HEARING ON
PETITION FOR FORMAL
ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF
HEIRSHIP, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is given that on August 21, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., 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 Michael Kolles, whose address is 7387 McAllister Avenue NE, Elk River, MN, 55330 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.
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: 7, 2025
BY THE COURT
s/ R. Peterson
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, july 16 and 23, 2025.)
State of Minnesota
Wright County
District Court
Tenth Judicial District
Court File Number:
86-PR-25-3596
Case Type: Informal Probate
In re the Estate of Patricia Davenport a/k/a Patricia Ann Davenport a/k/a Patricia A. Davenport, Deceased
Notice of Informal
Probate of Will and Appointment of Personal Representative and Notice to Creditors
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS:
Notice is hereby given that an application for informal probate of the above-named Decedent’s Last Will dated December 12, 2003 has been filed with the Probate Registrar, and the application has been granted.
Notice is also given that the Probate Registrar has informally appointed the following: Tamara Aldrich, 711 Willow Glen Dr., Buffalo MN 55313, tamaraaldrich43@gmail.com, 763-442-4833 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee 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 pursuant to Minn. Stat. §524.3-607, 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 probate of the Will, or 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 Minn. Stat. §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 (4) months after the date of this Notice, or the claims will be barred.
Pamela Kreier,
Probate Registrar
Date 7/16/2025
Monica Tschumper,
Date 7/16/2025
Court Administrator
(published in the annandale advocate wednesday, july 23 and 30, 2025.)
CITY OF ANNANDALE ANNUAL DISCLOSURE REPORT
Annual Disclosure Report – 2024
(published in the annandale advocate wednesday, july 30, 2025.)