MINUTES
ANNANDALE CITY COUNCIL
March 13, 2023
CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL: The City Council of Annandale, Minnesota met for a regular meeting on March 13, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Jonas called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
City Council Present: Jonas, Wuollet, Honsey, Grundy. City Council members absent: Czycalla (listened virtually). Also, present were Administrator Hinnenkamp, Police Chief Standafer, Fire Chief Townsend, Community Development Director Thunander, Steve Grundy, Financial Advisor Shannon Sweeney, City Engineers Jared Voge and Nick Peterson, members of the public and the Annandale Advocate.
SET AGENDA: The following items were added to the agenda: New Business E- Hemlock Improvements, New Business D- Resolution on Housing Legislation, New Business G- Amending Personnel Policy. A motion was made by Wuollet and seconded by Honsey to approve the agenda as amended. The motion carried unanimously.
All motions are approved unanimously unless otherwise noted.
MINUTES: A motion was made by Honsey and seconded by Grundy to approve the minutesfrom January 31, 2023 and February 13, 2023
VISITORS:
Brian Krebsbach with the Thayer- Brian requested the Council consider allowing the Thayer to host music between 6pm and 9pm Friday’s and Saturdays from May 19th to September 9th. Staff suggested the Council discuss the types of bands allowed. The council suggested that bands are kept to an appropriate ambience level for individuals eating. A motion was made by Wuollet and seconded by Honsey to allow music as requested.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
Chief Townsend- Chief updated the Council on the recent fire and the status of new hires within the department.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
OPEN FORUM: None
CONSENT AGENDA:
A motion was made by Honsey and seconded by Grundy, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
A. Approve Auditing Claims
B. Approve Departments Reports
C. Approve DT Beautification Grant- State Farm
D. Approve Resolution 23-12 Accepting Donations
E. Approve Resolution 23-13 Authorizing Submittal of Grant Application
F. Approve Revised Development Agreement- Preserve at Lake John
G. Approve Resignation of Eldred
H. Approve Assessment Agreement- Rachel Development
I. Approve Summer Internship
J. Approve Request to Post Sergeant Position
K. Approve Quote for Installation of Glass at City Hall
REMOVED CONSENT ITEMS: NONE
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution 23-14 Providing the Issuance and Sale of GO Bonds, Series 2023A- Shannon Sweeney presented the bids from the public sale. A motion was made by Grundy and seconded by Wuollet to approve Resolution 23-14 Providing for the Issuance and Sale of GO Bonds, Series 2023A. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Honsey, Wuollet, Grundy, Jonas. Nays: None. Absent: Czycalla. Abstain: None. Resolution 23-14 adopted on a 4-aye, 0-nay, 1-absent, 0-abstain vote.
License Agreement for 10,000 Lakes Recreation for a Paddleboard Kiosk at Municipal ParkCouncil reviewed the proposed License. Hinnenkamp informed the Council staff was proposing a flat fee of $250 and the removal of the reimbursement of Attorney fees from the agreement. A motion was made by Wuollet and seconded by Honsey to approve the License Agreement as amended. The motion was approved on a 3-0-1 vote with Grundy abstaining.
Ordinance 402 Amending Zoning Regulations- Hinnenkamp presented the proposed Ordinance Amendment to limit the sale of THC products to the C-2 zoning district. After reviewing the recommendation from the Planning Commission, A motion was made by Wuollet and seconded by Honsey to approve the Ordinance as presented.
Resolution 23-15 Approving Plans and Authorizing the Advertisement of Bids- City Engineer Jared Voge presented a schedule for the Hemlock Intersection Improvements. The Resolution presented for Council consideration would be contingent on MnDot approval of the project. A motion was made by Wuollet and seconded by Grundy to Adopt Resolution Approving Plans and Ordering Advertisement of Bids contingent on MnDot Approval. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Honsey, Wuollet, Grundy, Jonas. Nays: None. Absent: Czycalla. Abstain: None. Resolution 23-15 adopted on a 4-aye, 0-nay, 1-absent, 0-abstain vote.
Resolution 23-16 Supporting Housing and Local Decision-Making Authority- The League of MN Cities is recommending approval of the attached resolution to support the local decision-making authority related to planning and zoning items. A motion was made by Grundy and seconded by Honsey to Adopt Resolution Supporting Housing and Local Decision-Making Authority. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Honsey, Wuollet, Grundy, Jonas. Nays: None. Absent: Czycalla. Abstain: None. Resolution 23-15 adopted on a 4-aye, 0-nay, 1-absent, 0-abstain vote.
Amendment to the City’s Personnel Policy to add Juneteenth as an Official Holiday- Hinnenkamp informed Council the state passed legislation to include Juneteenth as an official holiday. The City will not be able to conduct business on June 19th of each year. A motion was made by Grundy and seconded by Honsey to amend the City’s Personnel Policy effective immediately to allow Juneteenth as a Holiday.
Review Proposal for Sale of Land in Business Park- Hinnenkamp requested the Council close the meeting pursuant to Mn Statute 13D to discuss the sale of land. Mayor Jonas closed the meeting at 7:20pm. Council member Czycalla participated in the discussion virtually during the closed meeting. Mayor Jonas reopened the meeting at 7:40pm. A motion was made by Wuollet and seconded by Honsey to negotiate a purchase agreement for the sale of land on Business Boulevard in the Business Park with the parameters provided in the closed discussion.
MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS:
Chief Standafer- Updated the Council on the plan for street dances this summer.
ADJOURNMENT:
Moved by Grundy and seconded by Honsey to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 7:43pm.
Shelly Jonas, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kelly Hinnenkamp,
City Administrator
(published by the annandale advocate on wednesday, april 19, 2023)
GREATER LAKE SYLVIA ASSOCIATION
NOTICE OF TREATMENT
The Greater Lake Sylvia Association (GLSA) has contracted to treat Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly Leaf Pondweed, and Starry Stonewort, all invasive aquatic species during 2023. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has granted to Greater Lake Sylvia Association a waiver of the requirement that the Association obtain the signatures of approval of owners of lakeshore property. Instead, Greater Lake Sylvia Association will notify property owners through alternative forms. This notice is one form that the Greater Lake Sylvia is using to notify property owners. Other forms of notification may include but are not limited to notification through the association’s website, annual newsletter or annual meeting.
With regard to the treatments for this year, 2023 the target treatments are:
1. Curly Leaf Pondweed. The proposed dates for treatment is between May 15 and June 30, 2023.
2. Eurasian Water Milfoil. The proposed dates for treatment is between June 1 and July 15, 2023.
3. Starry Stonewort. The proposed dates for treatments are between June 1 through October 31, 2023.
The method of control or product being used: EPA and MDA registered aquatic herbicides and algicides such as but not limited to Cutrine Plus Algicide, Liquid 2,4-D, Granular 2,4-D, Diquat.
How landowners may request that control not occur adjacent to the landowner’s property:
If you desire that the treatment of any of the above listed invasive species not occur adjacent to your property, please notify the Greater Lake Sylvia Association by May 15, 2023 at the following address or email address below:
Greater Lake Sylvia Association
P.O. Box 41
Annandale, MN 55302 or
Greater Lake Sylvia Association
Sylvia Lake-Herbicide Refusal Form 2023
(published in the annandale advocate, wednesday, april 19, 2023)
INDIAN LAKE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
INDIAN LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Indian Lake Improvement District (ILID) plans to treat Curly Leaf Pondweed and Eurasian Water Milfoil, both Aquatic Invasive Species, in Indian Lake in 2023. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is planning to provide the ILID a waiver of the requirements that the District obtain signatures of the approval by owners of lakeshore property. Instead, The ILID will notify property owners of the treatment through the:
• ILID emailing to all Indian Lake property owners
• ILID Annual meeting
• Annandale Advocate and Maple Lake Messenger Public Notices (local weekly newspapers)
With regard to treatment for 2023, the proposed timeline is May-September. The target species for the treatment is for Curly Leaf Pondweed (CLP) and Eurasian Water Milfoil (EWM). The products being used are aquatic herbicides appropriate to control CLP and EWM (questions: contact Aquatic Solutions @ 763-463-0365).
If the landowner does NOT want treatment to occur adjacent to the landowner’s property, fill out the form below and immediately send to the following contact for the ILID.
Richard Naaktgeboren,
ILID Chair
10422 Gulden Ave NW
Maple Lake, MN 55358
Phone: 320-267-5190
Email: r.r.naak@gmail.com
Indian lake Treatment Refusal Form
(published in the annandale advocate and maple lake messenger, wednesday, april 19, 2023)
Notice of Southside Township Dust control
Southside Township will be taking bids until Friday April 28, 2023 for dust control application on township roads. Application must be completed by May 31,2023.
Cost for 18 ft. wide x 1 mile
Cost for 12 ft. wide x 1 mile
Cost for 18 ft. x 1 foot
Cost for 12 ft. x 1 foot
Bids must be sent to the Clerk’s address at: 1208 Lakeview Pkwy, Buffalo MN 55313 or email address of cmerrill@southsidetownship.com
Bids will be opened at the May 2nd 2023 regular meeting. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Carmen Merrill
Southside Township
Clerk/Treasurer
(published in the annandale advocate on wednesday, april 19 and 26, 2023)
CITY OF ANNANDALE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Annandale Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on May 2, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter, at the Annandale City Council Chambers, 30 Cedar Street East, to consider the following:
Consideration of amendments to Chapter 150 related to parking performance standards, parking stall requirements, parking/storage of vehicles and equipment on residential property, and surfacing for driveways and parking areas.
Applicant: City of Annandale
Pertinent information about this request is available for viewing at City Hall.
Oral testimony will be accepted on the above subjects, 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 April 4, 2023
Published April 19, 2023 in the Annandale Advocate
(published in the annandale advocate on wednesday, april 19 and 26, 2023)
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
DISTRICT COURT
PROBATE DIVISION
Court File No.
86-PR-23-1757
Estate of Pearl J. Lieb,
Decedent
NOTICE OF HEARING ON
PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is given that on May 22 2023, at 1.30 P.M. a remote hearing will be held remotely via Zoom for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the
Will of the Decedent dated, November 17,2020, (“Will”), and for the appointment of Gretchen R. W. Lieb, 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. Please contact Wright County Court Administration at 763-682-7639 for instructions for appearing remotely
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: 4/5/2023
BY THE COURT
Katie Becker
District Court Deputy
Monica Tschumper,
Court Administrator
Attorney for Petitioner
Sheldon R. Brown
Young & Brown, LLC
63 Oak Avenue 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 on wednesday, april 19 and 26, 2023)