Star Post Legals 7/19/2023

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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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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ORDINANCE NO. 232

 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 170 MISCELLANEOUS POLICIES AND ADDING SECTION §171.01 PROHIBITING SMOKING, VAPING, AND THE USE OF CANNABIS PRODUCTS 

(INCLUDING THC OR HEMP INFUSED PRODUCTS) ON PUBLIC PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF AVON 

SECTION §171.01 

DEFINITIONS:  For the purpose of this section the following definitions shall apply:

Cannabis product.

(Subd 1) “Cannabis product” means any of the following:

    (1) cannabis concentrate;

    (2) a product infused with cannabinoids, including but not limited to tetrahydrocannabinol, extracted or derived from cannabis plants or cannabis flower; or

    (3) any other product that contains cannabis concentrate.

    (4) Cannabis product includes adult-use cannabis products, including but not limited to edible cannabis products and medical cannabinoid products

    (5) Cannabis flower

    (6) Artificially derived cannabinoid

    (7) Lower-potency hemp edibles, hemp-derived consumer products, or hemp-derived topical products.

Smoking.

(Subd 2) “Smoking” means:

    Inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying any lighted or heated cigar, cigarette, pipe, or any other lighted or heated product containing, made or derived from, nicotine, lobelia, tobacco, cannabis, marijuana, hemp, or other plant, or any other substance, whether natural or synthetic, that is intended for inhalation. Smoking also includes carrying or using an activated electronic delivery device.

Electronic Delivery Device.

(Subd 3) “Electronic Delivery Device” means:

    Any product containing or delivering nicotine, lobelia, tobacco, cannabis, marijuana, hemp, or other plant, or any other substance, whether natural or synthetic, intended for human consumption through the inhalation of aerosol or vapor from the product. Electronic delivery device includes, but is not limited to, devices manufactured, marketed, or sold as e-cigarettes, e-cigars, e-pipes, vape pens, mods, tank systems, or any other product name or descriptor. Electronic delivery device includes any component part of a product, whether or not marketed or sold separately.

PROHIBITED. Smoking, vaping, or the use of any cannabis product (including THC or hemp infused product) shall not be permitted upon any public property including a street, sidewalk, alley, roadway, park, public beach, fishing pier, dock, parking lot, or public right-of-way, or any other publicly held lands, properties, or facilities within the City of Avon.

PENALTIES.  A violation of a provision of this Ordinance shall be punishable as a misdemeanor.

Passed by the City Council this 10th day of July, 2023.

Jeffrey Manthe, Mayor

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NOTICE OF HEARING ON ASSESSMENTS

City of Avon, Minnesota

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Avon, Stearns County, Minnesota (the “City”), will meet at the City Hall, 140 Stratford Street E, Avon, Minnesota on Monday, August 7, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. to consider objections to the proposed assessments for the construction of the Improvement referred to below, previously ordered by the City Council.

The general nature of the project includes bituminous pavement replacement (the “Improvement”).  The area proposed to be assessed consists of every lot, piece of parcel of land abutting and benefited by the improvement.  The total amount to be assessed is $22,914.  The proposed assessment roll is on file with the Administrator/Clerk-treasurer and open to public inspection.  

Written or oral objections by any property owner will be considered at the hearing. No appeal may be taken as to the amount of any assessment adopted by the City Council unless a written objection signed by the affected property owner is filed with the Administrator prior to the assessment hearing or presented to the presiding officer at the hearing. All objections to the assessments not received at the assessment hearing in the manner prescribed by Minnesota Statutes, Section 429.061 are waived, unless the failure to object to the assessment hearing is due to a reasonable cause.

Any owner of property to be assessed may appeal the assessment to the district court of Stearns County pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 429.081, by serving notice of the appeal upon the Mayor or Administrator of the City within 30 days after the adoption of the assessment and filing such notice with the district court within 10 days after service upon the Mayor or Administrator.

Under the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Sections 435.193 through 435. 195, the City may, at its discretion, defer the payment of assessments for any homestead property owned by a person 65 years of age or older or retired by virtue of a permanent and total disability for whom it would be a hardship to make the payments. The City has not established a deferment procedure pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 435.193 through 435.195.

The notice of this hearing mailed to property owners contains additional information.

Jodi Austing-Traut, City Administrator

City of Avon, Minnesota

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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 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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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 231

AN INTERIM ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE 

ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW USES OR THE EXPANSION OF EXISTING USES RELATED TO THE RETAIL SALE OF EDIBLE CANNABIS PRODUCTS, LOWER POTENCY HEMP EDIBLES, AND OTHER CANNABIS PRODUCTS, CONCENTRATES, AND FLOWER AND PROHIBITING THE OPERATION OF A CANNABIS BUSINESS WITHIN THE CITY OF AVON 

    The purpose of this Ordinance is to authorize a study related to the retail sale of edible cannabis products, lower potency hemp edibles, and other cannabis products, concentrates, and flower and the regulation of other cannabis related businesses. Staff will then make a recommendation to the City Council about whether the City should amend its zoning, business-licensing, or other general Code provisions related to these types of products and associated uses to better protect the residents of Avon. During the term of this Ordinance, the retail sale of edible cannabis products, lower potency hemp edibles, and other cannabis products, concentrates, and flower are prohibited.

    Passed by the City Council this 10th day of July, 2023.

Jeffrey Manthe, Mayor

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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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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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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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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CITY OF ALBANY

PLANNING COMMISSION

    There will be a Planning Commission meeting in and for the City of Albany, Stearns County, Minnesota, at 6:30 o’clock in the evening on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, in the Council room at 400 Railroad Avenue for the said City for the following:

    1. The public hearing will be held on a request by Dawn Blattner and Christina Lehner dba The Mill, 730 Church Avenue, to rezone the property from Core Commercial (C1) to Highway Commercial (C2) for the purpose of constructing a new building for a coffee shop.

    Anyone wishing to comment will be heard at the public hearing and written comments may be forwarded to the office of the Zoning Administrator before the time of the public hearing. 

Heather Cruz

Deputy Clerk

    Published in the Star Post, on the 19th day of July 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

July 12, 2023

1. Call to Order

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

2. Roll Call

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

Absent: None

3. Public Forum

4. Agenda – Additions and Deletions

5. Approvals

5.1 Previous Meeting Minutes

Motion by Carbajal, seconded by Rueter, to approve the June 14, 2023 Regular Meeting minutes and the June 28, 2023 Work Session minutes as presented. Supported by all present.

5.2 Cash Flow Reports – May 2023

Motion by Carbajal, seconded by Dirkes, to approve the May 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, gratefully accepts the following donations as identified below:

Donor                Item     Designated Purpose 

                           (if any)

Class of 1985             $100.00    Scholarship

Huskie Booster Club         $1,000.00    Water Sprinkler 

Huskie Booster Club         $710.00    Sports Blankets 

Huskie Booster Club     $500.00    Football Goal Post Pads 

Huskie Booster Club         $750.00    Swim Lanes 

Huskie Pup Wrestling    $690.00    Wrestling Mat 

United Way             $377.59    AHS Activities

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: None

Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.

6. Consent Agenda

AFT Lane Change:

Alyssa Fleischhacker - BA/BS Step 3 to BA/BS+15 Step 4 

Laell Welle - MA Step 5 to MA+15 Step 6

AFT Summer School:

Emily Nienaber - AVE Summer Crew Teacher

AFT Transfer:

Renee Nelson - AVE Teacher Grade 3 to Grade 5

Crystal Schlosser - AVE Media/Intervention Teacher to Special Education 

Nancy Swarthout - AVE Teacher Grade 2 to Grade 4

Stephanie Stang - AVE Teacher Grade 1 to Grade 3

AESP:

Amanda Grabmeier - Secondary Media Center Administrative Assistant 

Linda Hartung - Secondary Food Service Aide

Kyle Jansky - Technology Assistant

Peter Rausch - School Bus Driver

Shannon Dustin - ALE Summer Crew Paraprofessional

Meghan Shannon - ALE Summer Crew Paraprofessional

Hannah Knakmuhs - AVE Summer Crew Paraprofessional

At Will:

Sandra Gruber - Director of Food Services

Marie Reszel - Community Education Coordinator

Coaching/Advisors:

Chris Grove - Assistant Cross Country Coach 

Isaiah Folsom - JH Football Coach

Isaiah Folsom - 9th Grade Baseball Coach 

Zach Eggert - Assistant Gymnastics Coach 

Faith Fourre - JV Volleyball Coach

Orlando Villareal - JH Volleyball Coach

Community Education:

BEAT Tech: Mya Justin

Dive Camp: Alaina Pullins

Youth Basketball: Samantha Zierden

Girls Basketball Camp: Aaron Boyum, Todd Kuhn

Lifeguard Certification: Taylor Moritz, Claire Lecy, Anna Scherping, Teagan Crumley, Carleigh Corte, McKenzie Eiynk, Allison Hoffmann

Resignations:

Kelly Neu - Community Education Coordinator, effective June 29, 2023

Sandy Wielenberg - AMS Paraprofessional, effective June 12, 2023

Madison Worms - AHS Special Education Teacher, effective August 3, 2023

Hannah Knakmuhs - AVE Paraprofessional, effective August 18, 2023

Taylor Gerads - AHS Special Education Teacher, effective June 22, 2023

Cari Gottwald - Secondary Custodian, effective June 30, 2023

Samantha Sell - Dive Coach, effective June 22, 2023

Peter Rausch - School Bus Driver, effective May 31, 2023

Stephanie Strusz - AVE Paraprofessional and Kids Company Assistant, effective August 1, 2023 

Vance Ressler - Head Girls Softball Coach, effective July 10, 2023

The following checks were issued in paying claims: Wire transfers and checks 105292 - 105355

Expenditures:

01 General Fund        $807,870.41

02 Food Services        $11,654.14

04 Community Services     $42,458.26

06 Building Construction    $121,009.45

Motion by Carbajal, seconded by Sands, to approve the July 2023 Consent Agenda. Supported by all present.

7. Reports

7.1 Purple Pride

8. Business

8.1 Enrollment Report

8.2 Award Construction Bids

Kyle with ICS presented the ELC construction bids which were all within budget.

Motion by Carbajal , seconded by Hansen, to approve the construction bids for the ELC as presented. Supported by all present.

8.3 Food Service Bids

Motion by Dirkes, seconded by Sands, to approve the milk bid from Stoney Creek Dairy. Supported by all present.

8.4 Student Activity Fee Increase

The board discussed the proposed fee increase and made the following recommendations. Student activity fees will increase to:

Grades 9-12, $110

Grades 7-8, $85

Family Cap, $450

Student Activity $50

No increase to Fine Arts fees.

Motion by Carbajal, seconded by Dirkes, to approve the 2023-2024 student activity fees as discussed. Supported by all present.

8.5 Resolution Adopting Fiscal Year 2025 Long Term Facilities Maintenance Ten-Year Plan

Motion by Carbajal, seconded by Rueter to approve the FY 2025 LTFM Ten-year Plan, which included: 

10-Year LTFM Expenditures

10-Year LTFM Revenues

LTFM Resolution

LTFM Statement of Assurances

The following voted in favor of the motion: All

And the following voted against: None

Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.

8.6 Employee and Student Handbooks

Motion by Rueter, seconded by Carbajal, to approve the 2023-2024 Employee Handbook and student handbooks for Albany Elementary, Avon Elementary, Albany Middle School and Albany High School as presented. Supported by all present.

8.7 Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Leave Unification

Motion by Carbajal, seconded by Sands, to approve the MOU regarding leave unification as presented. Support by all present.

8.8 Designation of the Identified Official with Authority for Education Identity and Access Management 

Motion by Carbajal, seconded by Hansen, to approve the IOWA designation as presented. Supported by all present.

8.9 Minnesota School Boards Association Membership Dues

Motion by Carbajal, seconded by Sand, to approve the 2023-2024 MSBA Membership dues. Supported by all present.

8.10 Resource Training & Solutions Membership

Motion by Rueter, seconded by Hansen, to approve the 2023-2024 Resource Training & Solutions Membership. Supported by all present.

8.11 Schools for Equity in Education Membership Dues

Motion by Hansen, seconded by Carbajal, to approve the SEE membership dues for the upcoming academic year. Supported by all present.

9. Committee Reports

Albany Area Schools has dissolved their participation and membership with CMETs.

10. Superintendent Report

Construction for the Early Learning Center will begin in August. The groundbreaking ceremony will be September 20 at 5 p.m.

11. Adjournment

Agenda completed at 6:45 pm, a motion to adjourn was made by Member Carbajal, seconded by Member Sand. Supported by all present.

Amy Sand, Clerk

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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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