Public Notices June 19

Winthrop City Council
Meeting Minutes
Monday, May 20, 2024
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Winthrop was called to order at 7 p.m. on May 20, 2024, in the city council chambers of the City Hall, for the purpose of conducting city business.
Councilors Present: Councilors O’Connor, Wickenhauser, Renner, Pierson (Presiding), Stoll.
Councilors Absent: Mayor Trebelhorn
Staff Present: City Administrator Michael Looft, City Clerk Heather Haun, Chief of Police Logan Anderson.
CALL TO ORDER
OPEN PUBLIC FORUM
None to speak.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3.1 Establish Current Agenda
Motion by Wickenhauser to approve the agenda. Seconded by Renner. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
4.1 Approval of Minutes: April 22, 2024
4.2 Approval of Financials
Motion by Stoll to approve the minutes and unaudited financials. Seconded by Wickenhauser. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
5.1 Resolution 2024-020 – City Council Change of Time/Day
Motion by O’Conner, accepting the 1st Monday of the month at 7 pm with the new open forum time. Seconded by Stoll. It will be published in Winthrop News, hung on the community board and placed in the utility bills. Motion carried unanimously.
5.2 HomeServe – Sewer/Water Line Insurance Program. Within the fiscal year of 2024, 5 privately owned sewer service lines have been replaced or repaired in Winthrop. This comes to a significant cost to the resident whose line is needing repair. In the past, council has helped residents by assessing their line replacement to the taxes. Most private line repairs cost up to $9,000-22,000 depending on the length and location. If the city would have paid for all the line repairs this year, it would have cost the city $112,000 in unbudgeted expenses. The solution is the privately insure these lines with HomeServe, a National League of Cities approved program. Residents would sign up for the service and for $10.49/month the resident receives coverage up to $8500. The program also protects exterior water lines and interior plumbing for additional charges. Renner asked for there to be language added, stating that we are not taking just one company and others could be added.
Motion by Stoll with the added language changes that include the ability for other companies to bid insurance quotes for home repairs, Seconded by O’Connor. Montion carried unanimously.
5.3 Public Works Vehicle Purchase. Public works have a five-year rotating schedule for their vehicles. Public Works uses their vehicles for all utilities (sewer, water, electric, and public works). Therefore, each separate enterprise fund will help fund a new/used vehicle. The vehicle needing replacement is from 2010. There is currently $149,201.65 in their capital expenditures account for vehicle replacement. Public Works director would like to purchase a used vehicle to stretch the money. There is currently a 2021 Ford E-350 Super Duty service body and utility van available. Only 8,000 miles on the vehicle. The price is $48,800.
Motion by Renner, seconded by O’Connor. Discussion: Pierson asked where the vehicle was located, Looft explained Sauk Rapids. Discussion was had about the functionality of a van versus truck. Motion carried unanimously.
5.4 Police Vehicle Purchase. The replacement schedule for police vehicles is three-years. We have had to invest significant amounts of money into the old police car (the one that Aron drives) and the Police Chief is asking for a replacement this year. We are off replacement schedule by two years. It is recommended to council that we proceed forward since the bid process is about to open in June. As a reminder, there are only two windows to do a state aid bid, they happen in June and November/December timeframes. The initial cost for the vehicle is $44,000-48,000.
Motion by Stoll to bid in June, Second by Wickenhauser. Motion carried unanimously.
5.5 Resolution 2024-023 Green Step – Resolution on Canceling the Participation in the Program (A). In 2015 Winthrop City Council approved the city participating in MPCA’s Green Step City. The program was started but never actually went anywhere. There is a very detailed follow up and follow through that no one since 2015 has done.
Staff’s suggestion is to resign from the program and make our own steps towards becoming an environmentally friendly community.
Motion by Renner to cancel the participation, seconded by O’Connor. Motion carried unanimously.
5.6 Resolution 2024-021 Abatement and Inspection for Creech Property (A)
Motion by O’Connor for the abatement and inspection, seconded by Wickenhauser. Motion carried unanimously.
5.7 Resolution 2024-022 Abatement for Donzell Property (A). There is a significant amount of garbage on the property. There have been complaints from truck drivers that come to the area. We have tried to get this property into compliance for a while and they will move things around.
Motion by Stoll to abate the property, seconded by Renner. Motion carried unanimously.
Gave an update on the two abatements from the previous meeting. Advised that they will on the next meeting due to the 30 days that were given. Stoll advised that the house numbers from the previous meeting is still an issue that needs to be addressed.
Mayor Trebelhorn arrived and presided over the remaining meeting.
Committees:
Administrative – Gave update on STREAMS project, stated we are working with Flaherty and Hood. The EDA is continuing to receive grant applications for Façades. Second Street there had been a request for more signage in the area, they did arrive today. Sewer is up to Hennepin now; they are making steady progress. We are making interest in the bond funds and depending on how long the project goes on it might be a significant amount and it is money that must be spent on the project. Ambulance and Fire building has had a few meetings now and are making progress. We are getting into budget season; the League of MN Cities came to Winthrop and assessed all the property for the city and there was a 67% increase. We met with our insurance agent this morning and we were going through it line by line. There were some significant misses on what was insured. Work Comp insurance is going up significantly. Discussed the reasons for work compensation increases across the state. There is also a significant increase in health insurance costs across the state as well. Utilities will need to be looked at during the budget; however, we are waiting for the audited information. Strong Towns Conference was a success with many good sessions and a lot of great takeaways to help fuel the plans in Winthrop.
Fire – Will be going to Moon Dogs game next month for the volunteers. There is also going to be a Locomotive training coming.
Ambulance – At about 145 for responded calls for service. Talked about the change of the oxygen services due to being charged excessive amounts of money and the change that happened. Will be looking at more items on the fire and ambulance building. This was found because of the new system and the payment approval process.
Library – The summer hours are going to be starting up. They had a book sale during the city-wide garage sales. They will be going to the zoo next month.
Police – Passed around phone with images of Winsted’s new police truck. K9 Kane was rehomed to the Hennepin County Drug Task Force, and we will be getting a new dog in the spring of 2025 when we have our new K9 officer.
Park – Moving forward with planning, updating maps, making sure the new sewer line will work for the needs. Still waiting to hear back on the DNR grant that was applied for. These results should be in June. There will be a meeting next week some time. There was a good steady turn out of the Mother’s Day Brunch for the park fundraiser.
ADJOURNMENT
Motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:09 PM by Pierson, seconded by Stoll. Motion to adjourn carried.
Michael Looft
City Administrator

CITY OF LAFAYETTE,
MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE 147
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
WHEREAS, the City of Lafayette adopted its zoning ordinance on 12/27/1990, and then in part made updates on 10/9/2023, which have subsequently been codified in City Code Chapter 151; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Lafayette has now determined that the zoning code requires an update to the definition of an accessory use that would better serve the City and members of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Lafayette, Nicollet County, State of Minnesota, hereby ordains as follows:
Code § 151.003 ACCESSORY USES, definition shall be amended to the following:
A land use related, but subordinated to the main use of the property, including, but not limited to, garages, fences, parking lots, driveways and sidewalks.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lafayette on this 10th day of June, 2024
Sandra Peterson, Mayor
Attest:
Sandra Burger, City Clerk
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Independent School District
GFW Public Schools
May 20, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
The regular board meeting of the GFW Public School Board was held on May 20, 2024 at the Elementary School Gibbon, MN. Chair Merkel called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m.
ALSO present: Superintendent Dr. Horton, Tech Werner, Building, Turtle, Miller, Student & Community Programs Director Schiro, Briese, Grosam, Principal Thompson, Press Hanson, Dustin Kempt – Kraus Anderson – Dustin Kempf, Stehr
Absent: None
APPROVE AGENDA
Grosam moved with support from Miller to approve the agenda. Motion Carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Miller moved with support from Turtle to approve the following consent agenda.
Motion Carried.
RESOLUTIONS AND ACTION ITEMS
New GFW Public Schools Mascot: Firebirds.
Stehr moved with support from Miller to approve the new GFW Public Schools Mascot as them Firebirds. Motion Carried.
Q_Comp Plan FY 25
Grosam moved with support from Miller to approve the FY24 Q-Comp Plan. Motion Carried.
PreK-12 Bids
Briese moved with support from Stehr to approve the PreK-12 Bids. Motion Carried.
Resolution: 2024-2024 MSHSL Membership
Miller with support from Turtle to approve the 2024-25 MSHSL Membership.
Motion Carried.
Yes- Grosam, Miller, Merkel, Briese, Stehr, Turtle
No – None Motion Carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Miller moved with support from Stehr to adjourn at 6:37 p.m. Motion Carried.
Emilee Stehr, Clerk
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GFW PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Independent School District No. 2365
GFW School Board
Board Work Session
June 3, 2024
GFW Early Childhood Room Gibbon, MN
6:00 p.m.
Members Present: Dr. Horton, CFO Heine, Press Hanson, Turtle, Miller, Stehr, Briese, Grosam
Absent: None
1. Call To Order
Board Chair Merkel called the Board Work Session to order at 6:07 p.m.
2. Approve Agenda
Stehr moved with support from Miller to approve the agenda. Motion Carried.
3. Discussion Items
a. Executive Committee
b. Finance, Facilities and Long-Range Planning
i. FY25 Budget
ii. Staff and School Board Rates FY25
iii. Athletic and Activity Fees FY25
c. Policy Committee
d. Community Engagement Committee
i. Social Studies Curriculum
ii. Legislative Update
4. Adjournment
Turtle moved with support from Grosam to adjourn the work session at 7:42 p.m. Motion Carried.
Emilee Stehr, Clerk
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS AGAINST
WINTHROP PHARMACY SERVICES, LTD.
WINTHROP PHARMACY SERVICES, LTD. is in the process of dissolving and has filed a notice of intent to dissolve with the Secretary of State of Minnesota on January 25, 2024. If you are a creditor of or have a claim against WINTHROP PHARMACY SERVICES, LTD., you must present a written claim to the corporation at PO Box T, Winthrop, MN 55396 on or before August 27, 2024. Those failing to present a claim by that date are forever barred from pursuing that claim by Minnesota Statutes section 302A.727.
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NOTICE OF MARITAL LIEN FORECLOSURE SALE
DATE: May 6, 2024
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that judgment has been entered granting a decree of foreclosure as described below:
INFORMATION REGARDING LIENS & JUDGMENTS TO BE FORECLOSED
1. Date of Order Establishing Marital Lien: February 13, 2018 in Court File No. 72-FA-15-31
2. Date of Orders Granting Foreclosure and Judgment:  Orders Granting Foreclosure: September 1, 2023 and May 2, 2024 in Court File No. 72-CV-23-45; Judgment: September 1, 2023 and May 2, 2024 in Court File No. 72-CV-23-45
3. Defendants:  Randy Roi Danielson, SEK Financial, LLC, Roland Danielson, Bonnie Danielson, Sean A. Shiff, Arlington State Bank; and the State of Minnesota – Department of Revenue
4.  Plaintiff: Valerie Ann Danielson
5. Marital Lien Recording Information: Recorded on November 14, 2018 as Document Number A245874 in the Office of the County Recorder in and for Sibley County, Minnesota.
INFORMATION REGARDING LIENED PREMISES
6.  Tax parcel identification numbers of the liened premises:  17-3104-000, 17-3105-000 and 17-3006-000 (the “Ulmen Farm”); 17-3110-000 (the “Ostermann Farm”)
7. Legal description of the liened premises:
See attached Exhibit 1.
8.  The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises:  Parcel ID 17-3104-000 has not been assigned a street address and is located along 361 st Avenue to the East and 276 th Street to the South, Jessenland Township, Sibley County, Minnesota. Parcel ID 17-3105-000 is located at 27112 361 st Avenue, Henderson, MN 56044 in Jessenland Township, Sibley County, Minnesota. Parcel ID 17-3006.00 has not been assigned a street address and is located directly to the North of Parcel ID’s 17-3104-000 and 17-3105-000 and along 361 st Avenue to the East, Jessenland Township, Sibley County, Minnesota. Parcel ID 17-3110-000 has not been assigned a street address and is located along 361 st Avenue to the East and 276 th Street to the North, Jessenland Township, Sibley County, Minnesota.
INFORMATION REGARDING FORECLOSURE
9. The requisites of Minn. Stat. 580.02, to the extent applicable, have been satisfied.
10.  The original amount of the Judgment entered on September 1, 2023 was $420,290.75.
11. As of the effective date of this notice the amount due on the Judgment is: $466,709.74. Additional attorneys’ fees and costs of $1,300.50 have been incurred since the May 2, 2024 Judgment.
12. Pursuant to decrees of foreclosure in the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, Order for Judgment, and Judgment entered on September 1, 2023 and the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, Order for Judgment, and Judgment entered on May 2, 2024, the Marital Lien will be foreclosed, and the liened premises will be sold, by the Sheriff of Sibley County, Minnesota, at public auction on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Sibley County Sheriff’s Office, 419 Harrison Street, Gaylord, MN 55334. At the foreclosure sale the Sheriff will first sell the Ulmen Farm, and then if the sale of the Ulmen Farm is not sufficient to satisfy the entirety of the Marital Lien, the Sheriff will sell the Ostermann Farm.
13. The time allowed by law for redemption by Defendants or Defendants’ personal representatives or assigns is 12 months after the date of the order confirming the same.
14. Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) provides, “If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, the notice must also specify the date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23.” If this statute applies, the time to vacate the property is 11:59 p.m. on July 11, 2025.
THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE JUDGMENT DEBTOR, THE JUDGMENT DEBTOR’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 LIENED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.
Dated Effective May 6, 2024: Blethen Berens

/s/ Jacob T. Sherlock
Jacob T. Sherlock, (ID# 0396882)
100 Warren Street, Suite 400
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-1166
Attorney for Plaintiff Valerie Danielson
Name and address of Attorney for Lienor and Judgment Creditor:
Jacob T. Sherlock
Blethen Berens
100 Warren Street, Suite 400
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-1166
[email protected]
Name of Lienor and Judgment Creditor:
Valerie Ann Danielson
EXHIBIT 1
Legal Description

The East Half of the Northeast Quarter (E½ of NE¼) of Section Number Thirty-one (31) and the East Half of the Southeast Quarter (E½ of the SE¼) and the South Half of the Southeast Quarter of the
Northeast Quarter (S½ of SE¼ of NE¼) of Section Number Thirty (30), all in Township Number One Hundred Thirteen (113) North of Range Number Twenty-six (26) West;
(Parcel 1 – the Ulmen Farm)
and
Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of Section 31, Township 113, Range 26, Sibley County, Minnesota, EXCEPT the following described portion:
Beginning at the southeast corner of said Section 31; thence westerly along the south line of said SE\ ¼ a distance of 421.73 feet; thence northerly deflecting right 85°50’00” a distance of 488.25 feet;
thence easterly deflecting right 94°10’00”, a distance of 472.79 feet to the east line of said SE ¼; thence southerly deflecting right 91°50’00” along said east line of the SE ¼, a distance of 487.21 feet
to the point of beginning;
(Parcel 2 – the Ostermann Farm)
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