LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Bid
Independent school district no. 2365
GIBBON, MN
NOTICE OF BID
Independent School District No. 2365, Gibbon, Minnesota, is presently soliciting a competitive “Prime Contract Bid” for Gibbon, Fairfax, Winthrop Public Schools ISD #2365 New PK-12 School in Gibbon, MN specifically for a new off site road improvements package. Sealed bids will be received electronically through Building Connected using the following link: https://app.buildingconnected.com/public/5757529c4425ca0a0029307b, free of charge to Contractors. No other agent is authorized to receive bids. Bids will be received until 2:00PM local time, on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at which time they will be publicly tabulated for review, please join us for a Zoom at the following link: https://krausanderson.zoom.us/j/83585471727?pwd=KOfpN8TPdFye3b5HFS5Dgj2DX9sSxm.1
Meeting ID: 835 8547 1727 and Passcode: 959906
Bidders are also invited to review the results online at https://www.krausanderson.com/subcontractors/bid-tabulations/.
All bids shall be on a lump sum basis. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after bid receipt without consent of the Owner. Each bidder shall accompany the Bid Form with a bid security as described in the Instructions to Bidders. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities in bids.
This portion of the project involves improvements to TH-19 by adding a new turn lane into the site of the new school which includes but is not limited to removals, grading, turn lane pavement and pavement markings.
No pre-bid walkthrough is currently scheduled. The site is available to visit at contractor convenience. If you are interested in visiting the site prior to bid, please notify Brian Johnson at contact information below.
Direct communications regarding this Project should be directed to the office of the Construction Manager:
Brian Johnson
Email:
[email protected]
Tel: 612-505-8453
Kraus-Anderson Construction Company,
501 South Eighth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Obtain Bidding Documents, including the online bidding instructions, as well as Drawings and Specifications, via free electronic download by visiting https://app.buildingconnected.com/public/5757529c4425ca0a0029307b. Contact Cassie Gillen with any planroom downloading or ordering questions at [email protected] to receive an invite. Kraus-Anderson will not be responsible for notifying individual parties who obtained documents without utilizing the Building Connected process through KA, when Addenda are issued.
Bidding Documents will be available for inspection at the office of the Construction Manager and the office of the Architect: ISG Group; as well as several Builder’s Exchanges: MHC Dodge Plans, MEDA, Mid-Minnesota, South Central, Rochester, Southwest, Mankato, and MBEX.
Independent School District No. 2365
Gibbon, Minnesota
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Notice of Hearing
State of Minnesota
County of Sibley
District Court
First Judicial District
Court File No.: 72-PR-25-2
Notice of and order for Hearing on
Petition for Determination of Descent
In Re: Estate of
Roger A. Horstmann, a/k/a Roger Allen Horstmann, a/k/a Roger A. Horstman, a/k/a Roger Allen Horstman, a/k/a Roger A. Geltle, a/k/a Roger Allen Geltle, Decedent.
Rachael Frauendienst has filed a Petition for Determination of Descent. It is Ordered that on February 18, 2025, at 10:45 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 400 Court Avenue, Gaylord, Minnesota, on the petition.
The petition represents that the decedent died more than three (3) years ago leaving property in Minnesota. The petition requests the Court determine the descent of such property and assign the property to the persons entitled.
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 petition will be granted.
Notice shall be given by publishing this Notice and Order as provided by law and by:
Mailing a copy of this Notice and Order to each interested person by United States mail at least 14 days before the time set for the hearing.
Court File No. 72-PR-25-2
BY THE COURT
Dated: 1/10/2025
/s/ Amber Donley
Judge of District Court
Dated:1/10/2025
/s/ Karen V Messner
Court Administrator
GAVIN, JANSSEN,
STABENOW & MOLDAN, LTD.
Lori L. Moldan
MN# 0397215
1017 Hennepin Ave. N.
Glencoe, MN 55336
Telephone: (320) 864-5142
e-mail: [email protected]
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Hearing on Petition
State of Minnesota
County of Sibley
District Court
First Judicial District
Court File No.: 72-PR-25-5
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
Denise Charnell Barnes, a/k/a Denise C. Barnes, a/k/a Denise Barnes, Decedent.
It is Ordered and Notice is given that on March 4, 2025 at 10:45 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 400 Court Ave, Gaylord, Minnesota, on a petition for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of decedent’s heirs, and for the appointment of Rachael Frauendienst, whose address is 23707 461st Avenue, PO Box 8, Gaylord, Minnesota 55334, 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: January 17, 2025
/s/ Eric Braaten
Judge of District Court
Dated: January 17, 2025
/s/ Karen V Messner
Court Administrator
Court File No. 72-PR-25-5
GAVIN, JANSSEN,
STABENOW & MOLDAN, LTD.
Lori L. Moldan
MN # 0397215
1017 Hennepin Ave. N.
Glencoe, MN 55336
Telephone: (320) 864-5142
Facsimile: (320) 864-5146
e-mail: [email protected]
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GFW Board Proceedings
Independent School District
GFW Public Schools
January 6, 2025
SWEARING IN OF NEW MEMBERS
Mark Turtle – Gibbon
Amy Acree – Fairfax
Russell Miller – Winthrop
CALL TO ORDER
The special organizational board meeting of the GFW Public School Board was held on January 6, 2025 at the Elementary School Gibbon, MN. Board Vice Chair Briese called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
ALSO present: Superintendent Smith, Tech Werner, Acree, Turtle, Grosam, Miller, Stehr, Press Hanson
Absent: None
APPROVE AGENDA
Grosam moved with support from Stehr to approve the agenda. Motion Carried.
Election of Officers
Grosam nominated Miller for chair.
Elected by acclamation
Turtle nominated Grosam for vice chair.
Briese nominated Briese as vice chair.
Voting yes for Grosam as vice chair: Miller, Grosam, Acree, Turtle
Voting no for Grosam as vice chair: Briese, Stehr
Grosam is vice chair with the majority vote.
Miller nominated Stehr for clerk.
Elected by acclamation
Stehr nominated Briese for treasurer.
Grosam nominated Acree for treasurer.
Voting yes for Briese as treasurer: Briese, Stehr
Voting no for Briese as treasurer: Acree, Miller, Grosam, Turtle
Voting yes for Acree as treasurer: Miller, Grosam, Acree, Turtle
Voting no for Acree as treasurer: Briese, Stehr
Acree is treasurer with the majority vote.
OTHER BUSINESS
Designate GFW Public Schools Depositories
Briese moved with support from Grosam to designate First National Bank of Fairfax and PMA Financial as primary official depositories and Perennial Bank of Winthrop and Minn West Bank of Gibbon as secondary depositories for 2025. Motion Carried.
Designate GFW School District Newspaper
Grosam moved with support from Briese to designate the Fairfax Standard Gazette and the Winthrop News as the 2025 GFW Public Schools Official Newspapers. 5/1 Vote Motion Carried.
Name GFW Public Schools District Legal Counsel and Authorized Contact(s)
Stehr moved with support from Turtle to designate the Law Firm Kennedy and Graven as the 2025 GFW Public Schools District Official Legal Council and Superintendent and Board Chair as legal contacts. Motion Carried.
Set School Board Stipends/Mileages/ Meal Reimbursement Rates for 2025
Board & Committee Meetings $50
Chairperson Annual Stipend $500
Clerk Annual Stipend $300
Treasurer Annual Stipend $500
Mileage Reimbursement IRS Rate ($.70/mile for 2025)
Meal Reimbursement
Breakfast General Services Administration Rate
Lunch GSA Rate
Dinner GSA Rate
Grosam moved with support from Turtle to set the School Board Stipends/ Mileages/Meal Reimbursement Rates for 2025 as stated above. Motion Carried.
Appoint GFW Public Schools Board Committee Members
Executive Committee: Stehr, Miller, Grosam
Finance, Facility and Long-Range Planning Committee: Briese, Turtle, Acree
Policy Committee: Acree, Grosam, Miller
Community Engagement Committee: Turtle, Stehr, Briese
River Bend Special Education Cooperative Representative: Briese, Alternate – Miller
MSHSL Representative: Grosam
Sibley County Children’s Collaborative Representative: Miller
Establish Meeting Dates for Regular Meetings and Committee of the Whole
Acree moved with support of Turtle to approve the 2025 regular meeting dates. Motion Carried.
** The Committee of the Whole will continue to meet as stated on 2025 meeting dates.
ADJOURNMENT
Grosam moved with support from Stehr to adjourn at 6:40 p.m. Motion Carried.
Emilee Stehr, Clerk
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GFW Board Proceedings
Independent School District
GFW Public Schools
December 16, 2024
Summary of regular school board meetings. Full text is available for public inspection at 323 East 11th Street, Gibbon, MN 55335.
CALL TO ORDER
The regular board meeting of the GFW Public School Board was held on December 16, 2024 at the Elementary School Gibbon, MN. Chair Merkel called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
ALSO present: Superintendent Smith, Tech Werner, Principal Jacobson, Miller, Turtle, Grosam, Briese, Stehr, Layne Kochelman – Abdo, Community Members
Absent: None
APPROVE AGENDA
Grosam moved with support from Turtle to approve the agenda. Motion Carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Miller moved with support from Briese to approve the consent agenda. Motion Carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Grosam moved with support fromTurtle to approve the consent agenda. Motion Carried.
RESOLUTIONS AND ACTION ITEMS
Recommend Motion to Approve Contract with SCSC for Superintendent Search Services
Grosam moved with support from Stehr to approve Contract with SCSC for Superintendent Search Services Motion Carried.
Recommend Motion to Approve Pay 2025 Levy at $6,578,441.61
Miller moved with support from Grosam to approve the Pay 2025 Levy at $6,578,441.61. Motion Carried.
Recommend Motion to Approve Policy 535, 601, 603, 604, 606, 606.5, 607 and 608 Revisions as Presented
Briese moved with support from Turtle to approve Policy 535, 601, 603, 604, 606, 606.5, 607 and 608 Revisions Motion Carried.
Donation Resolution
Stehr moved with support from Grosam to accept the donation of $250.00 from Patricia Ericson for the TCA.
Yes – Stehr, Merkel, Turtle, Grosam, Miller, Briese
No – None Motion Carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Briese moved with support from Stehr to adjourn at 7:47 p.m.. Motion Carried.
Emilee Stehr, Clerk
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