Public Notices June 24

Winthrop City Council
Meeting Minutes
Monday, May 4, 2026
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Winthrop was called to order at 7 p.m. on May 4, 2026, in the city council chambers of the City Hall, for the purpose of conducting city business.
Councilors Present: Mayor Trebelhorn, Councilors Wickenhauser, Pierson, O’Connor, Stoll and Santelman.
Staff Present: City Administrator Michael Looft
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by Mayor Trebelhorn.
Approval of Agenda
Approval of the modified agenda adding an addition to 5.1 Bargen Incorp. Motion by Stoll to approve the agenda, seconded by O’Connor. Motion carried.
Consent Agenda
3.1. Approval of Minutes: April 6, 2026.
3.2. Financials April 2026
3.3. Sewer Forgiveness Form: Gary Kaufmann $319.96; Monica Liftin $342.03.
3.4. Police Policy #5: Domestic Abuse Response & Arrest Minn Stat 629.34. Motion to approve the consent agenda by Santelman, seconded by Stoll. Motion Carried.
Public Hearing
The public hearing was opened at 7:04pm by Councilor Stoll, seconded by Wickenhauser. There were none to speak. The motion was made by Councilor Wickenhauser at 7:06pm to close the public hearing, seconded by O’Connor. Motion carried.
Marozik, Bryan Lee & Susan Mary 37.0363.000 605 N Carver St.
Mielke, Amanda & Joel 37.0056.000 311 N Renville St.
Gomez,Consuela 37.0158.000 105 N Hennepin St
Werth Residential Prop LLC 37.0110.000 310 W 3rd St.
Lindsey, Donzell R 37.0159.000 101 N Hennepin St.
Wells Fargo Bank Na 37.0377.000 704 N Carver St.
Anderson, Jacob & Sussan K 37.0706.000 306 E 4th ST
Brydges, Joshua Garrett 37.0225.000 308 S Redwood St.
Meyer, Sharon E 37.0445.000 105 S Main St.
Klenk, Phillip & Lisa 37.0019.000 224 N Carver St.
Johnson, Leann 37.0130.000 304 N Hennepin St.
Gallagher, Anthony M 37.0085.000 201 W 3RD St.
Muchow, Lindsay 37.0420.000 801 N Main St.
Patrick, Michael 37.0605.000 404 W 3rd St
Doering, Michael L 37.0193.000 213 S Nicollet St.
Lavallie, Nikie & Mitchell Gahler 37.0307.000 105 E 5th St.
Stolfa, Julia 37.0224.000 306 S Redwood St.
Mages, Matthew R & Sarah J 37.0308.000 415 N Main St.
New Business
5.1. RFP Results from the Seal Coating Project (A)
Public Works is asking Council’s permission to authorize contract with the lowest bid Pearson
Bros. Inc of $20,840 with an additional fee of sweep from Lonnie Kohls of $2,400, for a total of $23,240. This is a budgeted item. Bargen is being used to fix cracks on 8th Street. Motion by O’Connor to approve the bids, seconded by Stoll. Motion Carried.
5.2. Resolution 2026-010 Assessment of Past Due Utilities & Fines (A) Motion to approve the assessments against properties by O’Connor, seconded by Wickenhauser. Motion carried unanimously.
5.3. Resolution 2026-011 RFP Construction Management At Rick for Fire and Ambulance Building (A) Motion to approve going for RFPs on construction companies by Wickenhauser, seconded by O’Connor. Motion carried unanimously.
5.4. Resolution 2026-012 – Fire Department Request for Chassis Purchase for Van Rescue (A) Motion to table this request until further research is done by O’Connor and seconded by Santelman. Motion carried.
Old Business
6.1. Splashpad Updates (I)
Council was given brief overviews of the splashpad progress. The construction company states it should be ready by the end of June.
6.2. Flagpole Bracket Installation and Process Update (I)
Flagpoles for Memorial Day will be placed soon. Flag brackets and powder coating were done locally. They also made additional flag brackets in the park.
6.3. STREAMS Funding Sources (I) Currently the city of Winthrop seeks funding from state bonding bill for $4 million and the federal earmark process for $4 million.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:48pm with a motion by O’Connor, seconded by Wickenhauser.
Michael Looft
City Administrator

CANDIDATE FILING
NOTICE
City of Winthrop
Notice is hereby given as provided in M.S. 205.13, subd. 2, that a General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for the purpose of electing candidates to fill the offices listed below:
Three (3) City Council Members – four (4) year terms each
Mayor – two (2) year term
The filing period opens at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 and closes at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Affidavits of Candidacy must be filed during the above filing period at the Winthrop City Office located at 305 N Main, Winthrop, MN.
The filing fee for candidacy is $5.00.
Michael Looft
City Administrator
City of Winthrop
(507) 647-5306
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CANDIDATE FILING NOTICE
City of Gibbon
Notice is hereby given as provided in M.S. 205.13, subd. 2, that a General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for the purpose of electing candidates to fill the offices listed below:
Mayor – two (2) year term
Two (2) City Council Members – four (4) year terms each
The filing period opens at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 and closes at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Affidavits of Candidacy must be filed during the above filing period at the Gibbon City Office located at 985 First Ave, Gibbon, MN.
The filing fee for candidacy is $2.00.
Dana Lietzau
City Administrator
City of Gibbon
(507) 834-6566
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CITY OF LAFAYETTE
Election Filing Notice
As provided in Minn. Stat. 205.13, subd. 2, notice is hereby given that a General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the purpose of electing candidates to fill the following positions to begin in January 2027:
Mayor – two (2) year term
Two (2) Council Members – four (4) year term each
The filing period opens at 8:00 am on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, and ends at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Affidavits of Candidacy must be filed during the above filing period at Lafayette City Hall, 791 Main Avenue, Lafayette, MN. The filing fee is $2.00.
Office hours are 7:00 am to 10:00 am, Monday through Friday. The office will be open Tuesday, July 28, 2026 from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm
POSTED FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2026
Corina Reinhart
Lafayette City Clerk/
Treasurer
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CANDIDATE FILING
NOTICE
Bismarck Township
Notice is hereby given as provided in M.S. 205.13, subd. 2, that a General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for the purpose of electing candidates to fill the offices listed below:
Supervisor A – four (4) year term
Clerk – four (4) year term
The filing period opens at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 and closes at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Affidavits of Candidacy must be filed during the above filing period at the office of the Bismarck Township Clerk at 26428 595th Ave, Gibbon, MN.
The filing fee for candidacy is $2.00.
Bethany Messner
Bismarck Township Clerk
(507) 327-1590
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CANDIDATE FILING
NOTICE
Cornish Township
Notice is hereby given as provided in M.S. 205.13, subd. 2, that a General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for the purpose of electing candidates to fill the offices listed below:
Supervisor A – four (4) year term
Clerk – four (4) year term
The filing period opens at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 and closes at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Affidavits of Candidacy must be filed during the above filing period at the office of the Cornish Township Clerk at 33549 571st Ave, Lafayette, MN.
The filing fee for candidacy is $2.00.
Kris Swenson
Cornish Township Clerk
(507) 276-9569
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CANDIDATE FILING
NOTICE
Transit Township
Notice is hereby given as provided in M.S. 205.13, subd. 2, that a General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for the purpose of electing candidates to fill the offices listed below:
Supervisor A – four (4) year term
Clerk – four (4) year term
The filing period opens at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 and closes at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Affidavits of Candidacy must be filed during the above filing period at the office of the Transit Township Clerk located at 23017 511th Ave, Winthrop, MN.
The filing fee for candidacy is $2.00.
Sarah Anderson
Transit Township Clerk
(507) 351-0674
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GFW Schools
CALL FOR
BID/QUOTES
At their regular meeting oning on June 15, 2026 the GFW Board of Education called for bids on milk/juice, diesel and gasoline products for the 2026-27 school year. Specs are available at the GFW Business Office. Bids and quotes are due in to the GFW Business Office, 1157 East 13th Street, Gibbon, MN 55335 at 3:00 p.m. on July 15th.
The School District reserves the right to reject
any or all bids and quotes.
By order of
GFW Board of Education
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