South Haven City Council Meeting
Monday, November 3, 2025 – 6:00 PM
Minutes
The South Haven City Council Meeting was held in the South Haven City Hall on Monday, November 3, 2025. Mayor Norman Bodeker called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Present were Council members, James Paumen, and Kaila Nicka, Shane Sumstad, Dusty Nicka. Public Works Mark Logeais as well as Clerk/Treasurer Melissa Stenson
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of the October 7, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes as written.
MOTION Approving the Consent Agenda as presented made by Councilor Paumen, Seconded by Councilor Sumstad, All in favor. None opposed. Motion carried
CITY DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS & BUSINESS
Fire Department Report –Fire Chief D. Nicka reported 13 calls, 9 medical, 1 vehicle, 3 fire,
City Hall Report – nothing to report
Street & Blvd. Department Report – Public works nothing to report
Public Works/General Maintenance- Hydrant flushing November 10-11
MOTION – Made by Councilor K. Nicka to approve Public Works to order and install “No Trespassing” and “Authorized Personnel Only” signs at the Water Tower site and Water Treatment site. Seconded by Councilor D. Nicka. None opposed. All in favor. Motion carried.
The Council also requested that check on the camera system for both the Water Treatment and Water Tower sites.
Parks- K. Nicka nothing to report
Clerk- Council payroll
Citizen Forum- Nothing to report
BOLLIG Engineering Paul J
Eagle Construction
Project contract complete, warranty is until Aug of 2026
Kuechle Underground,
MOTION – made by Councilor Sumstad to approve pay application Number 4 in the amount of $166,451.51 Seconded by Councilor Sumstad. None opposed. All in favor. Motion carried
substantial completion in November
Maguire Iron
Punch list items are currently being worked on; council requested that Bollig gives Maguire Iron a seven-day notice for completion to address the following items:
• Repair the water leak
• Correct electrical wiring issues
Phase 2 Water distribution Project Water LaTour
The Final Completion Date for the Phase 2 Water Distribution Project was August 15, 2025, for all punch list items to be completed.
As of the meeting date (October 7, 2025) and as of November 3, 2025, punch list items remain incomplete. Council requested Bollig to have La Tour complete
Final payment will be made after all punch list items are completed.
The Council tabled the following items until the December council meeting, pending completion:
• Final payment in the amount of $89,291.90
• Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $92,714.67
Phase 2A Water distribution Project Water
Northern Lines
Substantial completion was achieved on October 30, 2025. The contractor will continue working on punch list items and coordinate with residents at 401 Lincoln Avenue, Grant Street, and Fairhaven Avenue regarding property concerns following construction. Final payment will be made after all punch list items are complete.
MOTION – Made by Councilor D. Nicka to approve Northern Lines to install curbing on Lincoln Avenue to control water flow on Lincoln Avenue and Grant Street. Seconded by Councilor Paumen. None opposed. All in favor. Motion carried.
South Haven Sports – 500 Custer Street
The new owners of South Haven Sports did not attend the council meeting to present their request for a liquor license. As a result, the license application has been placed on hold until the December council meeting.
Resolution number 1104-2025 to Certify unpaid charges to property taxes
the Clerk has mailed letters regarding past-due accounts, notifying residents that all accounts must be paid in full by November 24, 2025. Any unpaid balances will be assessed to property taxes.
DISBURSEMENTS
The financial statements and disbursement claim list were presented.
A: Monthly claims
MOTION- to approve claims made by Councilor D. Nicka, Seconded by Councilor K. Nicka, none opposed, all in favor, Motion carried.
INFORMATIONAL
Clerk office closed November 5
Clerk office closed November 10th at 10 am
Clerk office closed November 11, Veterans Day
Clerk office closed November 13, for MN Rual Water Financing community project /grants
Clerk office closed November 27, 2025, Thanksgiving
No further business. The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Bodeker at 7:15 pm.
Melissa Stenson
City Clerk/ Treasure
(published by the annandale advocate wednesday, november 12, 2025)
SOUTHSIDE TOWNSHIP
CALL FOR BIDS
Sealed bids will be received until 3:00 p.m. Friday, November 28, 2025, mail to: Southside Township P.O. Box 520, Annandale, MN 55302 for material and work to be done on township roads for 2026.
Bids may also be emailed to: clerktreasurer@southsidetownship.com
Equipment rental by the hour.
Grading and snowplowing township roads by a motor grader up to 130-horsepower.
Plowing snow with a truck.
Cat/D8 or equivalent with dozer or scraper. – Please state size of scraper.
Cad. D6 or equivalent with dozer or scraper. – Please state size of scraper.
Bobcat work; backhoe work; 4 wheel drive loader – please state size.
Sanding icy roads – Please state amount for sand and truck.
Monthly minimum flat rate fee – November – April -if monthly plowing and maintenance work does not exceed minimum set the balance will be paid as a flat rate to meet the minimum flat rate fee.
Material:
Class 5 crushed gravel – Please state price per yard spread.
Pit run gravel – Please state price per yard spread.
Fill for washouts – Please state price per yard spread.
Chainsaw work, brush cutting and removal – Price per hour.
Bidders must show proof of insurance not less than $500,000.
Southside Township reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Bids will be opened December 2, 2025 7:00 p.m.
Robin Reichel, Clerk/Treasurer
Southside Township
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TOWN OF CORINNA NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of the Town of Corinna, Minnesota, will meet on Thursday, November 18, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. at the Corinna Town Hall, 9801 Ireland Avenue Northwest, Annandale, Minnesota, to consider the following:
Annandale Fire Department and Maple Lake Fire Department Special Assessments.
The area proposed to be assessed is all properties in Corinna Township benefitted by availability of fire department services. Annandale Fire Department serves properties west of a line going north-south through Cedar Lake. Maple Lake Fire Department serves properties east of a line going north-south through Cedar Lake.
The total amount of the proposed assessment is Annandale Fire Department: appx. $91,675, which is $95 per parcel; Maple Lake Fire Department: appx. $84,740, which is $95 per parcel benefitted by availability of fire department services.
The proposed assessment roll is on file with the Town Clerk and is open to public inspection. Written or oral objections will be considered at the hearing.
No appeal may be taken as to the amount of any assessment adopted pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 429.081, Subdivision 2, unless written objection signed by the affected property owner is filed with the Town Clerk prior to the assessment hearing or presented to the presiding officer at the hearing. An owner may appeal an assessment to District Court pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 429.081 by serving notice of the appeal upon the Chair or Clerk of the Town within 30 days after the adoption of the assessment and filing such notice with the District Court within ten days after service upon the Chair or Clerk.
An owner may request deferment of an assessment pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 435.193 to 435.195. Mary Barkley Brown Clerk of Township of Corinna
(published by the annandale advocate wednesday, november 12, 2025)
MINUTES
ANNANDALE CITY COUNCIL
October 13, 2025
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council of Annandale, Minnesota, met for a regular meeting on October 13, 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: City Administrator Kelly Hinnenkamp, Police Chief Pete Standafer, Community Development Director Jacob Thunander, Assistant Engineer Nick Peterson, Michael Holmstrom, Perry Ryan, members of the public and the Annandale Advocate.
SET AGENDA
The following items were amended- Add Item K under Consent- Approve 2025
Health/Dental/Life Coverage. A motion was made by Honsey and seconded by Czycalla to adopt the agenda as amended.
All motions are approved unanimously unless otherwise noted.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Wuollet and seconded by Grundy to adopt September 8, 2025 minutes as presented.
VISITORS
Michael Holmstrom- Candidate for Senate District 29- Holmstrom introduced himself to Council as a candidate for Senate District 29.
PUBLIC HEARING
Resolution 25-61 Adopting Proposed Assessments- Highway 55 Project- Assistant Engineer Nick Peterson presented the assessment to Council. Mayor Jonas opened the public hearing at 6:40pm. After hearing no public comment, the hearing was closed at 6:41pm. A motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Honsey to adopt Resolution as presented. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Honsey, Grundy, Wuollet, Czycalla, Jonas. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Resolution 25-61 adopted on a 5-aye, 0-nay, 0-absent, 0-abstain vote.
Resolution 25-62 Adopting Proposed Assessments- Delinquent Accounts- Mayor Jonas opened the public hearing at 6:43pm. After hearing no public comment, the hearing was closed at 6:44pm. A motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Honsey to adopt Resolution as presented. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Honsey, Grundy, Wuollet, Czycalla, Jonas. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Resolution 25-62 adopted on a 5-aye, 0-nay, 0-absent, 0-abstain vote.
OPEN FORUM- NONE
CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Honsey to adopt the consent agenda as presented.
A. Approve Auditing Claims
B. Approve Department Reports
C. Approve Employment Anniversaries
D. Approve Special Events
E. Approve Reserve Officer Appointment
F. Approve Crosswalks at Ash Street and Pintail Drive
G. Approve Resolution 25-63 Appointment of Election Judges
H. Approve Final Pay Estimates- 2024 Improvements
I. Approve Election Agreement with ISD 876
J. Approve Lawful Gambling
K. Approve 2026 Health/Dental/Life Coverage
REMOVED CONSENT ITEMS- None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS- None.
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance for Rezoning to R-1 and Resolution for Preliminary Plat for the Shores of Lake John Phase 2- Thunander presented the report and recommendation from the Planning Commission. Developer Perry Ryan requested the Council consider removing the requirement that the barn is removed and requirement to pay for the 100’ road section outside of the plat. Council discussed Ryan’s request. Staff informed Council that the barn would require a separate planning approval. A motion was made by Jonas and seconded by Grundy to table the item to allow the developer time to consider an application for planning approval to allow the barn within the development.
Ordinance Licensing Rental Housing- Council reviewed the draft ordinance. A motion was
made by Honsey and seconded by Grundy to call a public hearing for November 10, 2025.
Review Quotes for PFML- Hinnenkamp updated Council on the Paid Family Medical Leave Act that will be starting in January 2026. Private coverage proposals to meet the minimum standards of the state were reviewed. Council elected to take no action on the proposals received and to utilize the state program.
MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS
• Chief Standafer- updated Council on the construction traffic. They continue to monitor.
• Czycalla asked if the City could consider striping Morisson Avenue from CR 183 to the
entrance of Southbrook. Council deferred this to the Finance Committee for consideration.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn made by Czycalla and seconded by Honsey. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Shelly Jonas,
Mayor
ATTEST:
Kelly Hinnenkamp,
City Administrator
(published by the annandale advocate wednesday, november 12, 2025)