MINUTES
ANNANDALE CITY COUNCIL
July 14, 2025
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council of Annandale, Minnesota, met for a regular meeting on July 14, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the City Council Chambers. Mayor Shelly Jonas called the meeting to order.
City Council Members Present: Matthew Wuollet, Corey Czycalla, Tina Honsey, JT Grundy, Shelly
Jonas. Also present were: Public Works Director Joe Haller, Police Chief Pete Standafer, Consulting Planner Nate Sparks, City Administrator Kelly Hinnenkamp, Asst City Engineer Nick Peterson, Bryan Bruns with Lake Central Bank, School Supt Tim Prom, School Board members Katie Jones, Mary Barkley Brown, Pam Wurm, Tammy Tetrick, Perry Ryan, Scott (Zoom) and the Annandale Advocate.
SET AGENDA
A motion was made by Wuollet and seconded by Honsey to adopt the agenda with the addition of the Personnel Policy Amendment under New Business.
All motions are approved unanimously unless otherwise noted.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Wuollet and seconded by Honsey to adopt the June 9, 2025 minutes as presented.
VISITORS
Resolution 25-44 Accepting Donation- Bryan Bruns, President of Lake Central Bank presented the $490,000 donation made by Lake Central Bank and the FHLB. Staff also noted a donation was received from Mark Rattray for Pickleball Windscreens. A motion was made by Wuollet and seconded by Grundy to approve Resolution 25-44 Accepting Donations as presented.
Putting the Heart into the Heart of the Lakes Award – Mayor Jonas presented an award to Mary Barkley Brown and Pam Wurm recognizing their work with Youth First. Mayor Jonas presented an award to Tammy Tetrick recognizing her work with the Annandale Schools and student safety.
Annandale School District- Tim Prom and Katie Jones- Prom and Jones presented information related to the upcoming operating levy vote in November.
PUBLIC HEARING- None.
OPEN FORUM- None.
CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Honsey and seconded by Wuollet to adopt the consent agenda as presented.
A. Approve Auditing Claims
B. Approve Department Reports
C. Approve Employment Anniversaries
D. Approve Resolution 25-45 for Variances for the Construction of a New Home – 264 Basswood Street
E. Approve Ordinance for an Amendment to Pintail Ponds PUD
F. Approve Appointment of Fire Fighter – Harvey
G. Approve Pay Estimates
H. Approve Resolution 25-46 Approving Liquor Licenses
I. Approve Resignation of Police Reserve
J. Approve Bids for Mechanical/Electrical for Storage Building
REMOVED CONSENT ITEMS- None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS- None.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution 25-47 Approving Final Plat and Development Agreement for the Shores of Lake John- Sparks presented the Final Plat for Shores of Lake John. A motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Grundy to approve Resolution and Development Agreement as presented. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Honsey, Grundy, Wuollet, Czycalla, Jonas. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Resolution 25-47 adopted on a 5-aye, 0-nay, 0-absent, 0-abstain vote.
Amendment to Cannabis Ordinance- Motion by Grundy and seconded by Honsey to call a hearing for August 11, 2025 to consider an amendment to the Cannabis Ordinances as presented.
Resolution 25-48 Awarding Contracts for Street Improvements- Peterson presented the bids for the Morrison Avenue Improvements. Staff recommended awarding the contract to the low bidder-Knife River in the amount of $411,842.75. A motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Wuollet to approve Resolution Awarding Contract as presented. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Honsey, Grundy, Wuollet, Czycalla, Jonas. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Resolution 25-48 adopted on a 5-aye, 0-nay, 0-absent, 0-abstain vote.
Haller presented the quotes for the improvements to Ash Street. Staff recommended awarding contract to the low bidders- Northland Paving in the amount of $67,425 and French Lake Curb in the amount of $14,400. A motion was made by Honsey and seconded by Grundy to approve the bids for the Ash Street Improvements as presented.
Resolution 25-49 Accepting Offer and Issuing Bonds for the Wastewater Filtration Project-
Hinnenkamp informed Council that the Wastewater Commission intends to fund the 2025 Filtration project with a PFA loan and PSIG Grant. The Commission is legally not able to issue bonds so the City of Annandale will need to serve as the conduit issuer for the Commission. The Wastewater Commission will reimburse the City for the annual payment and the City’s of Maple Lake and Howard Lake will issue GO Pledges to the City of Annandale for their allocated share of the debt in the event the Commission is unable to reimburse the City for the required payment. A motion was made by Honsey and seconded by Grundy to approve Resolution as presented. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Honsey, Grundy, Wuollet, Czycalla, Jonas. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Resolution 25-49 adopted on a 5-aye, 0-nay, 0-absent, 0-abstain vote.
Personnel Policy Amendment- A motion was made by Honsey and seconded by Wuollet to amend the City’s Personnel Policy to include sick and holiday pay as hours worked in the calculation of overtime. The policy will be effective June 28, 2025.
MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS
The Council discussed the email received from an employee regarding the change in policy for pavilion suage. Hinnenkamp commented that she will follow up with the City’s auditor and attorney and work with Personnel on the request.
Haller informed Council on the status of the demolition of 74 Oak and other street projects.
Standafer informed Council the speed sign was installed in Southbrook, the 4th went well and in August he will present information on body cameras.
Grundy brought up feedback received that there were cars in the boat launch lot.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn made by Grundy and seconded by Honsey. The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
(published in the annandale advocate on wednesday, august 13, 2025)
State of Minnesota
County of Wright
District Court
Judicial District: Tenth Case Type: Probate
Court File Number:
86-PR-25-4612
In Re the Estate of
Mel Melchizedek
Decedent (Deceased Person)
Notice and Order for Hearing on Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy, Determination of Heirship, and Appointment of Personal
Representative and
Notice to Creditors
It is ordered and notice is given that a hearing will be held as follows:
Date: October 9, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: via Remote Hearing with Wright County Court 3700 Braddock Ave NE, Buffalo, MN 55313.
Call Court Administration at 763-760-6300 for log-in information.
for the formal adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent, and for the appointment of:
Name: Connie Z. Melchizedek
Address: 12375 67th St NE, Otsego, MN 55330
as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an unsupervised administration.
Any objections to the petition should be filed with the Court before, 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 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 months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.
BY THE COURT:
Date: August 5, 2025
s/ R. Peterson
Deputy Court Administrator
(published in the annandale advocate on wednesday, august 13 and 20, 2025)
SOUTHSIDE TOWNSHIP
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
ACCURACY TEST
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public accuracy test of vote counting equipment to be used in the August 26, 2025 Special Primary Election will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM at:
Southside Township Hall, 8209 County Rd 3 NW, Annandale, MN. If you would like to witness this demonstration, you are welcome to do so at the above mentioned location.
(published in the annandale advocate on wednesday, august 13, 2025)