DEPARTMENT OF
HOMELAND SECURITY
FEDERAL EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for the Township of Corinna and Unincorporated Areas of Wright County, Minnesota, Case No. 25-05-2133P. The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/BFE_Status/bfe_main.asp, or call the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627).
(published in the Annandale Advocate Wednesday, December 10 and 17, 2025)
Notice of Foreclosure on Boat
To the party who owns or formerly owned a 160 Avenger Pro, VIN BUJ155721304: Claim your boat now by calling 612-280-2019 or steps will be taken to possess and sell the vehicle.
By: Richie Capes
Custom Towing,
South Haven, MN
(published in the Annandale Advocate Wednesday, November 26, December 3 and 10, 2025)
South Haven City Council Meeting
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 – 6:00 PM
Minutes
The South Haven City Council Meeting was held in the South Haven City Hall on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Mayor Norman Bodeker called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Present were Council members, James Paumen, and Shane Sumstad, Dusty Nicka. Public Works Mark Logeais as well as Clerk/Treasurer Melissa Stenson, Absent was Council member Kaila Nicka,
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of the November 3, 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 17 calls, 9 rescue, 6 fire,
Fire chief reported Fire Commission meeting is set for January 14, 2026
City Hall Report – nothing to report
Street & Blvd. Department Report – Public works nothing to report
Public Works/General Maintenance-. Nothing to report
Parks- K. Nicka nothing to report
Clerk- Levy Certification
MOTION – made by Councilor Sumstad to approve resolution approving 2025 property tax levy collectible in 2026 in the levy amount is 10% Seconded by Councilor D. Nicka. None opposed. All in favor. Motion carried
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 Paumen to approve pay application Number 5 in the amount of $48,875.16 Seconded by Councilor D. Nicka. None opposed. All in favor. Motion carried
substantial completion in November
Maguire Iron
Project is substantially complete
MOTION – made by Councilor Paumen to approve pay application Number 17 in the amount of $15,000. Seconded by Councilor. Sumstad. None opposed. All in favor. Motion carried
Phase 2 Water distribution Project Water LaTour
MPCA visit 11-19-2025 to close out SWIP Permit
MOTION – made by Councilor Paumen to approve change order 2 in the amount of $92,714.67. Seconded by Councilor Sumstad. None opposed. All in favor. Motion carried.
MOTION – made by Councilor Sumstad to approve pay application Number 7 in the amount of $89,291.90. Seconded by Councilor Paumen. None opposed. All in favor. Motion carried.
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 Final payment will be made after all punch list items are complete. No pay application submitted
Bonding Committee Tour
Attendees City Representatives:
Norm B., Mayor, Melissa Stenson, City Clerk, Mark Logesis, Public Works
Presenters – Bollig Engineering: Laura O., Brian B., Kayla F.
Bonding Committee Members: Senator Sandra Pappas, Senator Karin Housley, Senator Nicole Stewart, Senator Scott Dibble, Senator-elect M. Holmstrom, Representative Joe McDonald
The purpose of the bonding committee visit was to review the city’s current infrastructure needs, ongoing projects, and future priorities in consideration for potential state bonding support.
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 December 11
Clerk office closed December 18
Clerk office closed December 23
Clerk office closed December 24-25 Christmas
Clerk office closed December 30, 2025
No further business. The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Bodeker at 8:00 pm.
Melissa Stenson
(published in the Annandale Advocate Wednesday, December 10, 2025)
CITY OF ANNANDALE
ORDINANCE NO. 432
Section 1. The Annandale City Code is hereby amended to include the following amendment summarized below:
The City of Annandale hereby amends City Code to add Chapter 97 Licensing of Rental Housing to provide licensing requirements for properties with 3 or more rental units.
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 8th DAY OF DECEMBER, 2025.
APPROVED
Shelly Jonas
Mayor of Annandale
Attest:
Kelly Hinnenkamp
City Administrator/Clerk
(published in the Annandale Advocate Wednesday, December 10, 2025)
State of Minnesota
District Court
Wright County
Tenth Judicial District
Court File Number:
86-PR-25-6595
Case Type: Informal Probate
In re the Estate of Sandra Ione Smith a/k/a Sandra Smith, 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 March 3, 2010 has been filed with the Probate Registrar, and the application has been granted.
Notice is also given that the Probate Registrar has informally appointed MacKenzie Smith, 2961 Lakeshore Ave. Medina MN 55359, macsmith44@gmail.com612-743-6656 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.
Dated: 10/23/2025
Pam Kreier, Probate Registrar
Monica Tschumper,
Court Administrator
(published by the annandale advocate wednesday, December 10 and December 17, 2025)
Minutes
ANNANDALE CITY COUNCIL
November 10, 2025
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The City Council of Annandale, Minnesota, met for a regular meeting on November 10, 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. City Council Members Absent: None
Also present were: City Administrator Kelly Hinnenkamp, Police Chief Pete Standafer, Assistant Engineer Nick Peterson, Fire Chief Kris Townsend, Carla Asfeld with GRRL, members of the public and the Annandale Advocate.
SET AGENDA
The following items were amended- Add Item 9G- Shores of Lake John Assessments under New Business and Item 9H- Employment Review under New Business. A motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Grundy to adopt the agenda as amended.
All motions are approved unanimously unless otherwise noted.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Honsey and seconded by Wuollet to adopt October 13, 2025 minutes as presented.
VISITORS
Great River Regional Library- Carla Asfeld- Asfeld provided an annual report on the Annandale Library. No action was taken.
PUBLIC HEARING-
Ordinance 432 Approving Rental Licensing Requirements- Hinnenkamp reviewed the hearing notice provided to the apartment owners and provided the public comments received from Cepco Management. Mayor Jonas opened the public hearing at 6:43pm. The following public comments were made:
Kay Metz, Camelot Apartments- Metz asked for a list of what will be required for the inspection.
Hinnenkamp explained that the city approved regulations for rental housing standards early in 2025 and can follow up after the meeting with more information on those requirements. Metz asked what happens if the inspection does not pass. Hinnenkamp explained with the initial inspection we will need to work with apartment owners on a compliance schedule to meet the requirements. Metz asked who would be doing the inspections. Hinnenkamp state the City Building Inspector will be conducting the inspection. It was asked how to file a complaint if they are unhappy with the inspector. Hinnenkamp stated the City processes complaints. Metz asked how the inspections will be conducted with the changes in the building code because their building was inspected in 1987.
Hinnenkamp stated this will need to be discussed with the building inspector. Metz expressed concerns with the timeline for compliance. Mayor Jonas explained that the City does not anticipate compliance on January 1st. The City will work with the owners based on the improvements that are needed to gain compliance. Metz asked how long the license is good for and Hinnenkamp explained it is good for three years.After hearing no further comment, the public hearing was closed at 6:42pm. Council reviewed the letter received from Cepco regarding the proposed fees. It was determined the fees were appropriate to cover city expenses associated with the inspections and administration of the licensing. A motion was made by Grundy and seconded by Wuollet to approve Ordinance 432 Requiring Rental Licensing Requirements.
Ordinance 433 Amending for Franchise Agreement- Hinnenkamp updated the Council on the proposed amendment with the Midco Franchise Agreement. Mayor Jonas opened the hearing at 7:00PM. After hearing not public comment the hearing was closed at 7:01pm. A motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Honsey to adopt Ordinance 433 Amending Franchise Agreement with Midco.
OPEN FORUM- NONE
CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Honsey and seconded by Czycalla to adopt the consent agenda as presented.
A. Approve Auditing Claims
B. Approve Department Reports
C. Approve Employment Anniversaries
D. Approve No Parking- Chestnut Street
E. Approve Grant Agreement- SCDP- Czycalla asked to clarify the timeline, Hinnenkamp stated, if approved, the funds would be available in Spring.
F. Approve Special Events
G. Approve Hearing for Proposed Fee Schedule Amendments
H. Approve Resolution 25-64 Minor Subdivision/Combination for 100 Pleasant Ave N/240 Chestnut St E
I. Approve Boat Planter Concept- Grundy commented that Lights should be considered.
J. Approve Reimbursement Resolution 25-65
REMOVED CONSENT ITEMS- None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS-
Ordinance 434 for Rezoning to R-1 and Resolution 25-66 Approving Preliminary Plat for the Shores of Lake John Phase 2- Hinnenkamp informed Council that the developer is not pursuing approval to keep the barn on the site as discussed at the October 13, 2025 meeting. Developer Perry Ryan addressed the Council. Ryan commented that items 5 and 6 under Exhibit Z were carryovers from the prior approval. Ryan than addressed the completion of Lake John Drive to 80th Street.
Ryan asked to only be required to install the bituminous for the final 100’. Council reviewed the requirement. After further discussion, Council informed Ryan that the requirement will need to be met.
A motion was made by Grundy and seconded by Honsey to approve Ordinance 434 Rezoning the property to R-1. A motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Honsey to approve Resolution 25-66 Approving Preliminary Plat for Shores of Lake John as presented. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Honsey, Grundy, Wuollet, Czycalla, Jonas. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Resolution 25-66 adopted on a 5-aye, 0-nay, 0-absent, 0-abstain vote.
Item 9G- Resolution 25-67 Approving Assessments for Shores of Lake John- A motion was made by Wuollet and seconded by Grundy to approve as presented. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Honsey, Grundy, Wuollet, Czycalla, Jonas. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Resolution 25-67 adopted on a 5-aye, 0-nay, 0-absent, 0-abstain vote.
NEW BUSINESS
Bandshell/Performance Structure at Municipal Park- Council reviewed the proposed locations.
There was discussion regarding possible locations closer to the shoreline. There was interest in learning more about the cost of the fence and the cost between dual purpose and single purpose stages. Council asked Bolton and Menk to look into a location closer to the shoreline. No action was taken.
Park Priority Projects- Hinnenkamp updated Council on the Park Priority Projects. There was no action taken.
Purchase of New Entrance Monument Signs- Council reviewed these options. Asked for some minor modifications to the design. This item was tabled until more information is received on the location for the signs.
Contract for Mobile App- Council reviewed the proposals. A motion was made by Jonas and seconded by Honsey to approve the proposal with Civic Plus.
Memorandum of Understanding- Wright County Compost Grinding- A motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Grundy to approve the MOU with Wright County as presented.
Sale of City Owned Property at 50 Cherry Avenue S- Mayor Jonas closed the Meeting per MN Statute 13D to discuss the sale of 50 Cherry Avenue. The meeting was closed at 8:41pm. Mayor Jonas reopened the meeting at 8:58pm. A motion was made by Grundy and seconded by Czycalla directing staff to negotiate a purchase agreement based on the terms discussed in the closed meeting.
Employment Review- Mayor Jonas closed the meeting per MN Statute 13D to conduct an employment review. The meeting was closed at 9:01pm. Mayor Jonas reopened the meeting at 9:37pm. A motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Honsey to terminate employment with Nick Eldred.
MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS
• Chief Townsend informed Council the new tanker is at the station.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn made by Czycalla and seconded by Honsey. The meeting was adjourned at 9:45pm.
Shelly Jonas, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kelly Hinnenkamp, City Administrator
(published in the Annandale Advocate Wednesday, December 10, 2025)
ORDINANCE NO. 435
AMENDING FEE SCHEDULE
See attached for the original notice copy
(published in the Annandale Advocate Wednesday, December 10, 2025)