July 12, 2023 at 9:10 a.m.

Star Post Legals 7/12/2023


NOTICE OF FILING DATES FOR ELECTION 

TO THE SCHOOL BOARD 

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 740 

(MELROSE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOL) 

STATE OF MINNESOTA 

    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the period for filing Affidavits of Candidacy for the office of School Board member of Independent School District No.740 shall begin on August 1, 2023, and shall close at 5:00 o’clock p.m. on August 15th, 2023. 

    The special election shall be held on Tuesday, November 7th, 2023. At that special election, one individual will be elected to fill the vacancy in term expiring January 6, 2025. 

    Affidavits of Candidacy are available from the School District Clerk, Independent School District No. 740, 546 5th Avenue NE, Melrose, MN 56352. The filing fee for this office is $2. A candidate for this office must be an eligible voter, must be 21 years of age or more on assuming office, must have been a resident of the School District from which the candidate seeks election for thirty (30) days before the general and special election, and must have no other affidavit on file for any other office at the same primary or general election. 

    The affidavits of candidacy must be filed in the office of the School District Clerk and the filing fee paid prior to 5:00 o’clock p.m. on August 15th, 2023. 

Dated: June 26, 2023

BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD

/s/ Becky Feldewerd

School District Clerk

Independent School District No. 740

(Melrose Area Public Schools)

State of Minnesota

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CITY OF ALBANY

AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 60 

LIQUOR 

    The City Council for the City of Albany, HEREBY ORDAINS that Ordinance 60 Liquor shall be amended as follows:

1.    That Section 60.04 shall be amended to read as follows: 

    “Subd. 5:  Sunday Sales.  The City may authorize a restaurant, club, bowling center, or hotel with a seating capacity for at least 30 persons, which holds an On-Sale license under this section to sell intoxicating liquor on Sundays in conjunction with the sale of food during the hours set forth in Minn. Stat. 340A.504, Subd. 3, as may be amended from time to time, provided that each individual establishment obtains a Sunday license from the City, has obtained a 2:00 a.m. license from the State and is in conformance with the Minnesota Clean Air Act.”

    This Ordinance Amendment shall be effective upon publication.

    This Ordinance was approved by the majority of the City Council of Albany on the 5th   day of July, 2023.

/s/ Tom Kasner, Mayor      /s/ Heather Cruz, Deputy City Clerk


( S E A L )


This amendment was published in the Star Post  July 12, 2023

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CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME

Minnesota Statutes 

Chapter 333

    ASSUMED NAME: Kwik Trip #1215.

    PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS IS: 220 Kraft Dr. SE, Melrose, MN 56352.

    NAMEHOLDER(S): Kwik Trip, Inc., 1626 Oak St., PO Box 2107, La Crosse, WI 54602.

    By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

/s/ Scott P. Zietlow, President

06/28/2023

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CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME

Minnesota Statutes 

Chapter 333

    ASSUMED NAME: Enchanted Treehouse.

    PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS IS: 36107 County Road 2, Saint Joseph, MN 56374 USA.

    NAMEHOLDER(S): Enchanted Pines, LLC, 36107 County Road 2, Saint Joseph, MN 56374 USA.

    By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

/s/ Claudia M. Revermann

07/06/2023

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TOWNSHIP OF AVON

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 

    Notice is hereby given that the Avon Township Planning Commission, County of Stearns, Minnesota, will conduct a public hearing on July 26, 2023 beginning at 7:15 PM in the Avon Township Hall (16881 Queens Road, Avon, MN) to consider an application submitted by Rich & Brenda Sanoski (34171 Smiley Drive, Albany, MN, 56307) for a Conditional Use Permit for a Conventional Subdivision in the Stearns County Conservation Design Overlay District pursuant to sec. 7.6.5 of Stearns County Zoning Ordinance number 439. If approved, this application would permit combining three parcels (03.01475.0300; 03.01475.0310; 03.00927.0050) and then subdividing them into two parcels (Shady Acres First Addition).

    All interested persons are invited to this hearing, at which time you may appear if you so desire, either in person or by agent, in opposition to, or in support of, the proposed changes.  The hearing of this request is not limited to those receiving copies of this notice, and if you know of any neighbor or affected property owner, who for any reason has not received a copy, it would be appreciated if you would inform him/her of this public hearing.  If you cannot attend this meeting, you may direct comments to the Avon Township Clerk.

    The public is invited to attend.  Avon Township meetings are handicap-accessible and available via Zoom (see avontownship.org for login info).

Stephen Saupe, Clerk

16881 Queens Road, Avon MN 56310

[email protected] 

Published in the Star-Post Wednesday July 12, 2023

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Albany Area Schools

Albany, Minnesota 56307

Administration Office Telephone 320/845-2171 – 

FAX 320/201-5878

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

Albany Area Schools – ISD #745 

District Board Room

30 Forest Ave

Albany, Minnesota 56307 

July 12, 2023, 6:00 PM

AG E ND A

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Public Forum

4. Agenda -- Additions and Deletions

5. Approvals

    1. Previous Meeting Minutes

    2. Cash Flow Reports

    3. Acceptance of Gifts and Donations

6. Consent Agenda

7. Reports

    1. Purple Pride

8. Business

    1. Enrollment Report

    2. Award Construction Bids

    3. Food Service Bids

    4. Student Activity Fee Increase

    5. Resolution Adopting Fiscal Year 2025 Long Term 

        Facilities Maintenance Ten-Year Plan

    6. Employee and Student Handbooks

    7. Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Leave 

        Unification

    8. Designation of the Identified Official with Authority for 

        Education Identity and Access Management

    9. Minnesota School Boards Association Membership Dues

    10. Resource Training & Solutions Membership Dues

    11. Schools for Equity in Education Membership Dues

9. Committee Reports

10. Superintendent Report

11. Adjournment

    Note: Items may be added to the agenda which have an immediate effect on the operation of the school district. An effort will be made to keep additions to a minimum.

Amy Sand, Clerk

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Unadopted Minutes 

SCHOOL BOARD WORK SESSION 

Albany Area Schools – ISD #745 

District Office Board Room 

June 28, 2023

1. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Member Carbajal at 6:00 p.m.

2. Roll Call

Present: Sands, Rueter, Dirkes, Carbajal 

Late: None

Absent: Kreuzer, Hansen, Sand

3. 2023 - 2024 Handbook Updates

    Superintendent Okerlund updated the Board on various topics such as cell phone policies, snack procedures, procedures at Avon Elementary School and some dress code updates that give more general guidelines that meet community standards. The District will be seeking approval from the Board at the next July 12th meeting.

    Grading standards have been updated for teachers to have grades for online assignments completed within five days. Crisis Go is being addressed for staff to be logged into the alert system while at the school. Criminal Background Checks is a mandatory requirement for teachers and coaches. Technology and maintenance support is setting up a process (ticket system) to create efficiencies in the process of completing tasks. These are prioritized by levels of urgency. Expenditure deadlines are being addressed and completion universal deadline is set for March 15th of each year.

    Inclement weather: public announcements from media. A revision of the list is being completed to funnel communication to a smaller group to minimize confusion. “Handle with Care” language is being implemented into the handbook offering training and confirmation of completion of training by employees.

4. School Board Policy - Second Read

4.1 707 Transportation of Public School Students

Superintendent Okerlund discussed the boundaries concerning transportation of students on bus routes. The exclusion zone of one mile is remaining the same and will be enforced at this time. The District will consider one and one half miles because of the severe shortage of bus drivers the district is experiencing. More communication will be provided if changes are to be made.

5. Adjournment

Agenda completed at 6:38 p.m.

Dean Dirkes, Acting Clerk

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PRELIMINARY & FINAL PLAT,

RE-ZONING, AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 

    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, The Melrose Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, July 24, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Melrose City Center for the purpose of giving consideration to approval of the Preliminary and Final Plat of the Melrose Area Development Authority to re-plat Melrose Meadow View to Railroad West. It will also consider the request of Melrose Area Development Authority for an amendment to City Code Chapter 153 Zoning Regulations to rezone the property from R-2 to R-1 and a Conditional Use Permit for the General Development Plan for a Planned Unit Development overlay for the area. The PIDs# of the parcel area are: 66.37010.0382, 66.37010.0383, 66.37010.0384, 66.37010.0385, 66.37010.0360, 66.37010.0361, 66.37010.0362, 66.37010.0363, 66.37010.0364, 66.37010.0365, 66.37010.0366, 66.37010.0367, 66.37010.0368, 66.37010.0369, 66.37010.0370, 66.37010.0371, 66.37010.0372, 66.37010.0373, 66.37010.0374, 66.37010.0375, 66.37010.0376, 66.37010.0377, 66.37010.0378, 66.37010.0379, 66.37010.0380, 66.37010.0381.

    The Property is legally described as follows: Outlot A, Outlot B, Outlot C, Outlot D, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11, Block 1, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Block 2, and Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, Block 3 of Melrose Meadow View, according to the recorded plat thereof, Stearns County, Minnesota. 

    A copy of the proposed request is on file with the Planning and Zoning Department, Melrose City Center, 225 1st St NE, Melrose MN 56352 and is available for review during normal business hours.

    The development plan for the area includes a 73-unit multi-family housing complex, two (2) cul-de-sacs containing 25 single family residential lots, and a lot designated as a future municipal park.

    All interested persons are invited to attend this hearing or submit written testimony prior to the hearing date, either in support of or in opposition to the Preliminary & Final Plat, Re-Zoning, and Conditional Use Permit of the Melrose Area Development Authority. Written testimony should be sent to the Planning and Zoning Department, Melrose City Center, 225 1st St NE, Melrose MN 56352.

    Dated this 5th day of July 2023.

SHEILA HELLERMANN – 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE 

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTIFICATION OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PERIOD PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.

    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:  That default has occurred in the conditions of the mortgage dated October 17, 2016, executed by Jay H. Seguin, an unmarried man, as mortgagor, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a corporation, MIN 1012742-0000050450-7, as nominee and mortgagee for HomeServices Lending, LLC d/b/a Edina Realty Mortgage, through loan originator Kevin Kildahl, NMLS ID 1236759, recorded in the office of the County Recorder of Stearns County, Minnesota, on October 26, 2016, as Document No. A1480672, which mortgage conveyed and mortgaged the following described property, situated in the County of Stearns and State of Minnesota, which property has a street address of 144 30th Avenue North, St. Cloud, Minnesota 56303, property identification number 82.50381.0000, which mortgage was assigned to Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc., by Assignment of Mortgage dated December 7, 2022, and recorded December 19, 2022 as Document No. A1646231:

    Lot Twenty-eight (28), Block One (1), Roosevelt Place, according to the plat and survey thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Stearns County, Minnesota 

    That the original principal amount secured by said mortgage was $92,646.00; that there has been compliance with any condition precedent to acceleration of the debt secured by said mortgage and foreclosure of said mortgage required by said mortgage, any note secured thereby, or any statute; that no action or proceeding to recover the debt remaining secured by said mortgage is pending, or any part thereof; that there is claimed to be due upon said mortgage and is due thereon at the date of this notice, the sum of $88,875.15 in principal and interest.

    That as a result of the aforesaid default, and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the said mortgage will be foreclosed by the sale of the above described premises with appurtenances, which said sale will be made by the Sheriff of Stearns County, Minnesota, at the Sheriff’s office in the Law Enforcement Center, 807 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud, Minnesota, on April 19, 2023, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., at public auction to the highest bidder, to pay the amount then due on said mortgage, together with the costs of foreclosure, including attorneys’ fees as allowed by law, in accordance with the provisions of said mortgage.  The time allowed by law for redemption by the mortgagor, his personal representatives or assigns, is six (6) months from the date of said sale.  

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE:  NONE

THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.   

    If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on October 19, 2023, unless the foreclosure is postponed pursuant to Minn. Stat. §580.07, or the redemption period is reduced to five (5) weeks under Minn. Stat. §582.032.

    THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT BY A DEBT COLLECTOR.  ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

DATED:  March 1, 2023    

Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc.,

FOLEY & MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P.            assignee of Mortgagee

By: Sean C. Mansfield 

Atty. No. 0400374

Attorneys for Mortgagee

250 Marquette Avenue, 

Suite 1200

Minneapolis, Minnesota  55401

NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the mortgage foreclosure sale referred to in the foregoing Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale has been postponed from : 

April 19, 2023 at 10:00 o’clock a.m. 

to June 8, 2023 at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

    Said sale will be held by the Sheriff of Stearns County at the Law Enforcement Center, 807 Courthouse Square, in the City of St. Cloud, in said County and State.  

    If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on December 8, 2023, unless the foreclosure is postponed pursuant to Minn. Stat. §580.07, or the redemption period is reduced to five (5) weeks under Minn. Stat. §582.032.  

    THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT BY A DEBT COLLECTOR.  ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.  

Dated: April 19, 2023. 

NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the mortgage foreclosure sale referred to in the foregoing Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale has been postponed from : 

June 8, 2023 at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

to July 20, 2023 at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

    Said sale will be held by the Sheriff of Stearns County at the Law Enforcement Center, 807 Courthouse Square, in the City of St. Cloud, in said County and State.  

    If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on December 8, 2023, unless the foreclosure is postponed pursuant to Minn. Stat. §580.07, or the redemption period is reduced to five (5) weeks under Minn. Stat. §582.032.  

    THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT BY A DEBT COLLECTOR.  ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.  

Dated: June 14, 2023.

NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the mortgage foreclosure sale referred to in the foregoing Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale has been postponed from : 

July 20, 2023 at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

to August 24, 2023 at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

    Said sale will be held by the Sheriff of Stearns County at the Law Enforcement Center, 807 Courthouse Square, in the City of St. Cloud, in said County and State.  

    If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on December 8, 2023, unless the foreclosure is postponed pursuant to Minn. Stat. §580.07, or the redemption period is reduced to five (5) weeks under Minn. Stat. §582.032.  

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT BY A DEBT COLLECTOR.  ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.  

Dated:. July 12, 2023

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CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME

Minnesota Statutes 

Chapter 333

    ASSUMED NAME: Enchanted Cottage.

    PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS IS: 36107 County Road 2, Saint Joseph, MN 56374 USA.

    NAMEHOLDER(S): Enchanted Pines, LLC, 36107 County Road 2, Saint Joseph, MN 56374 USA.

    By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

/s/ Claudia M. Revermann

07/06/2023

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CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME

Minnesota Statutes 

Chapter 333

    ASSUMED NAME: Enchanted Lodge.

    PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS IS: 36107 County Road 2, Saint Joseph, MN 56374 USA.

    NAMEHOLDER(S): Enchanted Pines, LLC, 36107 County Road 2, Saint Joseph, MN 56374 USA.

    By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

/s/ Claudia M. Revermann

07/06/2023

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CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME

Minnesota Statutes 

Chapter 333

    ASSUMED NAME: Enchanted Pines Weddings | Events.

    PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS IS: 36107 County Road 2, Saint Joseph, MN 56374 USA.

    NAMEHOLDER(S): Enchanted Pines, LLC, 36107 County Road 2, Saint Joseph, MN 56374 USA.

    By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

/s/ Claudia M. Revermann

07/06/2023

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DOCUMENT 00 11 13

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

2023 Railroad Avenue NW Street & 

Utility Improvements

Melrose, Minnesota

SEH No. MELRO 172746

    Notice is hereby given that Online Bids will be received by the Administrator until 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 3, 2023, via QuestCDN for the furnishing of all labor and material for the construction of 2023 Railroad Avenue NW Street & Utility Improvements.

    The bid opening will be held at City Hall, located at 225 1st Street NE, Melrose, MN 56352 and conducted via Microsoft Teams, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud:

    2023 Railroad Avenue NW Street & Utility Improvements Bid Opening Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. (CDT)

    Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OTM5MDRkZDQtN2MxMS00MTQwLWI0MTEtM2FiMGQwZjhkYWRl%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22642f4553-88f1-43dc-9a29-90842cd19d4c%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2248472820-a408-4d5c-b262-d033b1c6fa20%22%7d

Meeting ID: 280 379 338 389 

Passcode: bdsJQd 

Or call in (audio only) 

+1 872-242-7640,,733644363#   United States, Chicago 

Phone Conference ID: 733 644 363#

Any person monitoring the meeting remotely may be responsible for any documented costs. Message and data rates may apply.

Major quantities for the Work include:

6,556     SQ YD    SALVAGE AND STOCKPILE 

                9-INCH AGGGREGATE STREET 

                MATERIAL

8,925     CU YD    COMMON EXCAVATION (INCL 

                TOPSOIL) (CV) (PLAN)

1,210     TON        BITUMINOUS TYPE SP 9.5 

                WEARING COURSE 

                (SPWEB240) 

                2024 INSTALLATION

1,215     TON        BITUMINOUS TYPE SP 12.5 

                WEARING COURSE 

                (SPNWB230) 

                2024 INSTALLATION

4,150     LIN FT    CONCRETE CURB AND 

                GUTTER 

                TYPE B618 - 2024 

                INSTALLATION

900     LIN FT    12-INCH RC PIPE SEWER DES 

                3006 CLV

650     LIN FT    15-INCH RC PIPE SEWER DES 

                3006 CLV

1,410     LIN FT    18-INCH RC PIPE SEWER DES 

                3006 CLIII

1,340     LIN FT    12-INCH C-900 PVC WATER 

                MAIN

1,245     LIN FT    8-INCH SDR 26 SANITARY 

                SEWER

280     LIN FT    8-INCH SDR 35 SANITARY 

                SEWER

The Bidding Documents may be seen at the Issuing Office of SEH located at 2351 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 300, Sartell, MN 56377-2485, 320.229.4300, Kari Franklin, 320.229.4342, [email protected]

The Bidding Documents may be viewed for no cost at http://www.sehinc.com by selecting the Project Bid Information link at the bottom of the page and the View Plans option from the menu at the top of the selected project page.

Digital image copies of the Bidding Documents are available at http://www.sehinc.com for a fee of $30. These documents may be downloaded by selecting this project from the “Project Bid Information” link and by entering eBidDocTM Number 8587844 on the SEARCH PROJECTS page. For assistance and free membership registration, contact QuestCDN at 952.233.1632 or [email protected].

For this project, bids will ONLY be received electronically. Contractors submitting an electronic bid will be charged an additional $42 at the time of bid submission via the online electronic bid service QuestCDN.com. To access the electronic Bid Worksheet, download the project document and click the online bidding button at the top of the advertisement. Prospective bidders must be on the plan holders list through QuestCDN for bids to be accepted. Bids shall be completed according to the Bidding Requirements prepared by SEH dated June 15, 2023.

In addition to digital plans, paper copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from Docunet Corp. located at 2435 Xenium Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55441 (763.475.9600) for a fee of $100.

Bid security in the amount of 5 percent of the Bid must accompany each Bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

A Contractor responding to these Bidding Documents must submit to the City/Owner a signed statement under oath by an owner or officer verifying compliance with each of the minimum criteria in Minnesota Statutes, section 16C.285, subdivision 3.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive irregularities and informalities therein and to award the Contract in the best interests of the Owner.

Colleen Winter

Administrator

Melrose, MN

Publish:

QuestCDN: July 12, 2023

City of Melrose website: July 12, 2023

The Star Post: July 12 and 19, 2023

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Unadopted Minutes 

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING 

Albany Area Schools – ISD #745 

District Office Board Room 

June 14, 2023

1. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Hansen at 6 p.m.

2. Roll Call

Present: Hansen, Carbajal, Sand, Dirkes, Rueter Late: None

Absent: Sands, Kreuzer

3. Public Forum

4. Agenda – Additions and Deletions

5. Approvals

5.1 Previous Meeting Minutes

Motion by Carbajal, seconded by Dirkes, to approve the May 10, 2023, Regular Meeting minutes, the May 24, 2023, Work Session minutes and the May 24, 2023, Special Meeting minutes as presented. Supported by all present.

5.2 Cash Flow Reports – April 2023

Motion by Carbajal, seconded by Sand, to approve the April 2023 Cash Flow Reports as presented. Supported by all present.

5.3 Acceptance of Gifts and Donations

Member Carbajal introduced the Resolution Accepting Donations and moved for its adoption.

        The School Board of Albany Area Schools, ISD 745, as identified below:

gratefully accepts the following donations

Donor                        Item            Designated Purpose (if any)    Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon Org         $200.00        NHS

Kurt and Melanie Voss                $20.00            High School Musical

CH Robinson                        $16.00            Avon Elementary

Albany Jaycees                    $2,000.00        Book Vending Machine

Avon Lions                        $1,500.00        Soccer

Gene Haas Foundation                 $2,500.00        Supermileage

Albany PTO                        $469.00        Music License Fees

Dirkes Brothers                    $2,000.00        BEAT Performance Series - 

                                        Jimmy Fortune

Dean and Krista Dirkes                $250.00        BEAT Performance Series

Dicks Sporting Goods                $5,480.00        Community Education - 

                                        Golf Tournament

Deters Financial                    $320.00        Community Education - 

                                        Golf Tournament

The Power to Save a Life Inc.            $400.00         Community Education - 

                                        Golf Tournament

Benjamin Lanners                    $400.00        Community Education - 

                                        Golf Tournament

Sneh Care Hospitality LLC                $250.00        Community Education - 

                                        Golf Tournament 

Stearns Bank                        $250.00        Community Education - 

                                        Golf Tournament

Wells Concrete                    $400.00        Community Education - 

                                        Golf Tournament

Magnifi Financial                    $50.00            Community Education - 

                                        Golf Tournament

Eich Trucking LLC                    $250.00        Community Education - 

                                        Golf Tournament

Schmidt Ins/Tri-County Ins             $250.00        Community Education - 

                                        Golf Tournament

Hennen Floor Covering Inc                $400.00        Community Education - 

                                        Golf Tournament

    Member Rueter seconded the resolution and upon vote being taken thereon,

    The following voted in favor of: All present 

    And the following voted against: None

    Absent: Sands, Kreuzer

    Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.

6. Consent Agenda

AFT:

Isaiah Folsom - ALE Physical Education Teacher

AFT Summer School:

AVE Summer CREW Teacher - Alyssa Fleischhacker, Leslie Thesing, Mindy Strom, Nancy Swarthout

AVE ECSE ESY Teacher - Sue Noska, Bayley Pooler Engler

AVE K - 5 ESY Teacher - Bayley Engler Pooler

AMS Summer School Coordinator - Jake Gagne

AMS Summer School Teacher - Kelly Klasen, Aaron Boyum, Patty Peschel, Hallie Dufner, Madison Worms

ALE Summer CREW Coordinator - Sharon Navratil

ALE Summer CREW Teacher - Melissa Johnson, Laurie Hommerding, Angela Haynes, Jody Abraham

AFT Lane Change:

Tracy Rademacher - BA/BS Step 6 to MA Step 7

Leanne Stephens - BA/BS+45 Step 10 to MA Step 10

Emily Nienaber - BA/BS Step 4 to BA/BS+45 Step 5

Isaac Skalsky - BA/BS+30 Step 5 to MA St

AFT Transfer:

Jody Knopp - AVE SpEd Teacher to ALE SpEd Teacher

Sharon Navratil - ALE Second Grade Teacher to ALE First Grade

Teacher Genius Hour:

Maria Winkels

Staff Development Coordinator:

Renee Nelson

AESP Summer School:

ECSE ESY Paraprofessional - Heidi Eiynck, Gina Becker, Brittany Polipnick, Alyssa Fleischhacker

AESP Payroll Change Request:

Matthew Wielenberg - Custodian, Student Wage to Lane III Step 1

AESP SpEd Differential:

Stephanie Strusz

AESP Request for Severance:

Cynthia Ryan

Extended LOA Request:

One

LOA: 

Two

Coaching/Advisors:

Erin Harren - Assistant Swim Coach

Kids Company:

Ashlee Brang, Anna Buttweiler, Kennedy Vogel

Community Education:

Course Instructors - Renae Illies, Kelly Neu, Adam Patterson, David Torbert

BECC Supervisor - Makaela Zierden

BEAT Tech Assistant - Mya Justin

HSP/Fundamentals: Makaela Zierden, Nolan Anderson, Aaron Schwenzfeier, Ben Eli

Lifeguard/Swim Instructor: Taylor Moritz, Carleigh Corte, Teagan Crumley, Allie Hoffmann, Claire Lecy, Mckenzie Eiynck, Anna Scherping, Abigail Barrow

Non-Renewal:

Director of Food Services

Resignations:

Makayla Brenner - ALE Paraprofessional, effective May 26, 2023

Nicole Schneider - Media Center Admin Assistant, effective June 2, 2023

Karissa Muehring - AVE Full-time Substitute Teacher, effective May 30, 2023

Paula van der Hagen - Musical Director, effective May 30, 2023

Kayla Furnstahl - ALE Paraprofessional and Kids Company Assistant, effective June 30, 2023

George Hadrich - Bus Driver, effective May 19, 2023

Don Neu - Technology Assistant, effective June 23, 2023

    The following checks were issued in paying claims: Wire transfers and checks 105032 – 105291.

01 General Fund         $1,111,351.46

02 Food Services         $89,823.22

04 Community Services     $49,798.05

06 Building Construction     $199,347.72

    Motion by Carbajal, seconded by Reuter to approve the June 2023 Consent Agenda. Supported by all present.

7. Reports

7.1 Purple Pride

7.2 Q-Comp Annual Report

Motion by Carbajal, seconded by Rueter, to approve the 2022-2023 Q-Comp Annual Report as presented. Supported by all present.

8. Business

8.1 Enrollment Report

Enrollment remained steady throughout the 2022-2023 school year.

8.2 Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Approval

Motion by Carbajal, seconded by Dirkes, to approve the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget as presented. Supported by all present.

8.3 2022-2024 Albany Educational Support Professionals Master Agreement Approval

Motion by Carbajal, seconded by Dirkes, to approve the 2022-2024 AESP Master Agreement as presented. Supported by all present.

8.4 Resolution Relating to Community Education Census

Member Carbajal introduced the resolution and moved its adoption. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Sand upon vote being taken thereon,

the following voted in favor thereof: All present

and the following voted against the same: None

whereupon said resolution was declared passed and adopted.

8.5 Resolution for Membership in the Minnesota State High School League

Motion by Carbajal, seconded by Rueter, to approve the continued membership in the MSHSL. Supported by all present.

8.6 Teacher Development & Evaluation Plan Approval

Motion by Carbajal, seconded by Sand, to approve the TD&E Plan as presented. Supported by all present.

8.7 Juneteenth Childcare Necessity Designation

Due to the short notice from legislation and lack of alternative childcare options in the area, Kids Company will provide childcare on June 19, 2023, during regular scheduled hours.

Member Dirkes introduced the resolution and moved its adoption. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Carbajal and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: All present

and the following voted against the same: None

whereupon said resolution was declared passed and adopted.

9. Committee Reports

9.1 Staff Development Committee Meeting

The Staff Development Committee elected Renee Nelson as the new Coordinator.

10. Superintendent Report

Avon Elementary is coming along well after the flood earlier this year. The media center will be available for use starting next week.

The Early Learning Center design phase has wrapped up. Demolition precast and total construction bids were published this week. The bid opening will be June 29. The Board will award contracts in July for all construction scopes and work will begin in August.

11. Adjournment

Agenda completed at 7:01 pm, a motion to adjourn was made by Member Carbajal, seconded by Sand. Supported by all present.

Amy Sand, Clerk

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AVON TOWNSHIP

Notice of Rescheduled Meeting 

    Notice is hereby given that the meeting of the Avon Township Board of Supervisors scheduled for August 2, 2023 has been cancelled and rescheduled to August 9, 2023.  This meeting will occur in the Avon Township Hall, 16881 Queens Road, Avon (MN). Avon Township meetings are handicap-accessible and available via Zoom (see avontownship.org for login info).

Stephen Saupe, Clerk

Email: [email protected]

Website: www://avontownship.org

Published in the Star-Post July 12 & July 19, 2023

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CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME

Minnesota Statutes 

Chapter 333

    ASSUMED NAME: Enchanted Bungalows.

    PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS IS: 36107 County Road 2, Saint Joseph, MN 56374 USA.

    NAMEHOLDER(S): Enchanted Pines, LLC, 36107 County Road 2, Saint Joseph, MN 56374 USA.

    By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

/s/ Claudia M. Revermann

07/06/2023

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NOTICE OF FILING DATES FOR ELECTION TO THE SCHOOL BOARD 

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 738 

HOLDINGFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL 

STATE OF MINNESOTA  

    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the period for filing affidavits of candidacy for the office of school board member of Independent School District No.738 shall begin on August 1, 2023, and shall close at 5:00 o’clock p.m. on August 15th, 2023. 

    The general election shall be held on Tuesday, November 7th, 2023. At that election, four members will be elected to the School Board for terms of four (4) years each. 

    Affidavits of Candidacy are available from the school district clerk, 900 5th Street Holdingford, MN 56340. The filing fee for this office is $2. A candidate for this office must be an eligible voter, must be 21 years of age or more on assuming office, must have been a resident of the school district from which the candidate seeks election for thirty (30) days before the general election, and must have no other affidavit on file for any other office at the same primary or next ensuing general election. 

    The affidavits of candidacy must be filed in the office of the school district clerk and the filing fee paid prior to 5:00 o’clock p.m. on August 15th, 2023. 

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PROBATE NOTICE

STATE OF MINNESOTA

COUNTY OF STEARNS

SEVENTH JUDICIAL 

DISTRICT 

DISTRICT COURT

PROBATE DIVISION

Court File No: 

73-PR-23-4821


NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS


Estate of Patrick C. Casey,

Decedent.

    It is Ordered and Notice is given that on July 28, 2023, at 8:45 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 815 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud, Minnesota 56303, or via electronic means via Zoom platform, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of the Decedent, dated July 17, 2002 (“Will”), and for the appointment of Danforth H. Leach, Jr., whose address is 6705 Samuel Road, Edina, MN 55439, as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration.

This is an administrative hearing and your appearance is not required

    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 the 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 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. A charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceedings be given to the Attorney General pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 501B.41, subdivision 5.

BY THE COURT

Dated: June 23, 2023

/s/ Cashman, William

Judge of District Court

/s/ George Lock

Court Administrator

Attorney for Personal 

Representative

Courtney Sebo Savica

Sebo Savica Law Firm, PLLC

20 Second Avenue SW, 

Suite 176

Rochester, MN 55902

Attorney License No: 0391263

Telephone: (612) 360-0680

Email: [email protected]

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PROBATE NOTICE

STATE OF MINNESOTA

COUNTY OF STEARNS

DISTRICT COURT

SEVENTH JUDICIAL 

DISTRICT 

Court File No: 

73-PR-23-5075


NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS


In Re: Estate of 

KATHRYN J. WOODRUFF,

Decedent.

    It is Ordered and Notice is given that on July 28, 2023, at 8:45 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at The Stearns County Judicial Center, 725 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud, Minnesota 56303, on a petition for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of decedent’s heirs, and for the appointment of Nancy Gilles, whose address is 2950 County 45 NW, Hackensack, MN 56452, as personal representative of the decedent’s estate in an unsupervised administration.

    Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with the full power to administer the decedent’s 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 decedent’s estate.

    Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred.

BY THE COURT

Dated: June 30, 2023

/s/ Vicki E. Landwehr

Judge of District Court

/s/ George Lock

Deputy Court Clerk

Breen & Person, Ltd.

Laura J. Hansen, Esq. 

MN#0285912

111 6th Street South, Box 392

Walker, MN 56484

Telephone: (218) 547-3800

Facsimile: (218) 828-4832

e-mail: [email protected]

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