MINUTES
ANNANDALE CITY COUNCIL
July 6, 2026
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL / ADOPT AGENDA
The City Council of Annandale, Minnesota met for a regular meeting on July 6, 2026, at 6:30 P.M. in the City Council Chambers. Mayor Shelly Jonas called the meeting to order.
Council Members Present: Tina Honsey, Matthew Wuollet, JT Grundy, Corey Czycalla and Shelly Jonas. City Council Members Absent:: None
Also present were: City Administrator Kelly Hinnenkamp, Police Chief Pete Standafer, Community Development Director Jacob Thunander, Fire Chief Kris Townsend, Assistant Engineer Nick Peterson, the Annandale Advocate and members of the public.
SET AGENDA
A motion was made by Honsey and seconded by Wuollet to adopt the agenda as presented. The motion carried unanimously.
All motions are approved unanimously unless otherwise noted.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Honsey to approve the minutes of the June 8, 2026 Meeting.
VISITORS
ACT Arts committee- Jane Willman and Jill Bishop- Willman and Bishop presented an update on the progress for the sculpture in the roundabout if approved by MnDot or by Pleasant Vista.
Council directed staff to work with Willman and Bishop on either location.
PUBLIC HEARING- NONE
OPEN FORUM- NONE
CONSENT AGENDA
Items F and K were removed from the Consent Agenda. A motion was made by Wuollet and seconded by Honsey to approve the consent agenda as amended. The motion carried unanimously.
Items approved included:
A. Approve Auditing Claims
B. Approve Departments Reports
C. Approve Employment Anniversaries
D. Approve Special Events
E. Approve Resolution Accepting Donations
F. Approve Installation of Shade Structure
G. Approve Resignation of Police Reserve
H. Approve Site Use Agreement Request
I. Approve Resolution Approving Liquor Licenses
J. Approve Resolution Appointing Election Judges
K. Approve Fire Equipment Purchase
L. Approve Grant Agreement for Fire Equipment
M. Approve MOU with Wright County Elections
REMOVED CONSENT ITEMS
F- Approve Installation of Shade Structure- Council discussed the cost for the installation and requested staff receive additional quotes before action is taken.
L- Approve Grant Agreement for Fire Equipment- A motion was made to approve the Grant Agreement and quotes as presented with additional direction for staff to obtain a second quote on the electrical and deferring the approval the final electrical quote to the Finance Committee.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS- NONE
NEW BUSINESS
Request from Kwik Trip for a Rezoning, Comp Plan Amendment, CUP and Site and building Plan Review- Council reviewed the proposal. Lisa Wadsen, representing Kwik Trip, provided additional information regarding their plans to build in Annandale. A motion was made by Wuollet and seconded by Grundy to approve as presented.
Social Media Policy- After reviewing the policy, a motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Wuollet to approve the policy as presented.
MAYOR / COUNCIL REPORTS
Chief Townsend updated the Council on the grant the department received and a recap of the 4th of July for his department.
Chief Standafer provided a recap fo the 4th of July for his department. He commended the reserves and AFD and Annandale Pubic Works for their work. He informed Council he is working on some ordinances for future consideration related to illegal dumping and Ebikes.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Honsey and seconded by Wuollet to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:57 P.M.
Shelly Jonas
Mayor
ATTEST:
Kelly Hinnenkamp,
City Administrator
(published in the annandale advocate, wednesday, september 16, 2026.)
MINUTES
ANNANDALE CITY COUNCIL
July 28, 2026
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The City Council of Annandale, Minnesota met for a special meeting on July 28, 2026 at 10:30 am at the Annandale Council Chambers. Mayor Jonas called the meeting to order.
City Council Present: Czycalla, Grundy, Jonas. City Council members absent: Honsey, Wuollet. Also, present were Administrator Hinnenkamp and Community Development Director Thunander.
AGENDA- A motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Grundy to approve the agenda as presented.
All motions are approved unanimously unless otherwise noted.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution Approving Application- MN DEED Redevelopment Grant Program- A motion was made by Grundy and seconded by Czycalla to approve the Resolution as presented.
SCDP Grant Guidelines and Amendment to Agreement- A motion was made by Grundy and seconded by Czycalla to approve as presented.
Petty Brother’s Special Event and Request from Spilled grain for a Temporary Liquor License- A motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Grundy to approve as presented.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion was made by Czycalla and seconded by Grundy to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 10:55 am.
Shelly Jonas, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kelly Hinnenkamp, City Administrator
(published in the annandale advocate, wednesday, september 16, 2026.)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CORINNA TOWNSHIP
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that the Corinna Township Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment will convene on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, beginning at 7:00 PM at Corinna Town Hall, 9801 Ireland Ave, Annandale to conduct the following public hearing(s):
Any tabled items from previous meetings that have provided the required information.
Requests related to the enlargement of an existing water-oriented accessory structure and replacement of stairways leading to a lake. Approvals required include a Variance to replace an existing 6’ x 12’ water-oriented accessory structure with an approx. 13’ x 15’ deck on top with a new 13’ x 15’ water-oriented accessory structure with a 13’ x 15’ open deck on top. The entire existing and proposed structure is located within a bluff impact zone (min. 30 ft setback required) and the new structure would require digging approximately 3 feet further into the bluff. Project will also involve the removal and relocation of the existing stairway to the lake with a new stairway and the installation of retaining walls. Applicant: JK Landscape Construction. Property Owner: Joelle Valentini. Property address: 9923 Jeske Ave NW, Annandale. Parcel number(s): 206031000070.
Measurements and details of requests, including variances or other approvals needed, are approximate and/or subject to change. All interested persons are invited to attend these hearings and be heard or send written comments to Corinna Township Zoning Administrator, 9801 Ireland Ave, Annandale MN 55302. Application information and a staff report are available for viewing at www.hometownplanning.com (staff report typically 5-7 days prior to the hearing date). A quorum of the Town Board may be present at the meeting but will not hold deliberations or make any decisions.
Corinna Township Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment
Dated: September 11, 2026
(published in the annandale advocate, wednesday, september 16, 2026.)