NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a hearing will be held before the City Council of Freeport on the 12th day of June, 2023, in the City Hall located at 125 Main Street East at 6:15pm or soon thereafter, to consider a variance request for the property at 109 3rd Street South, Freeport, MN, legally described as Lot 049 of AUD SUBD #05, .39 A FR .39 A OF LOT 49 LESS HY, Section 02, Township 125, Range 032.
The owner of said property has requested that council review a variance request that will allow the construction of a second accessory structure on the property.
The public hearing is an opportunity for the general public and interested parties to gather or provide information, ask relevant questions, and express support or opposition.
Jon Nelson – Clerk-Treasurer
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Melrose Area Public Schools ISD #740 Notice
Melrose Area Public Schools ISD #740 will be accepting sealed bids for Milk and for Bread until 3:00 pm on May 31, 2023. All sealed bids should be labeled as “Milk Bid” or “Bread Bid” on the outside of the envelope and delivered to Melissa Ritter, Food Service Director, Melrose Area Public School, 546 5th Ave NE, Melrose, MN 56352.
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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 Wednesday, June 14, 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 S.William Property Management, LLC, P.O. Box 406, Albany, MN, for the following:
a. Rezone property at 150 4th Street from C1-Core Commercial (Section 80.19) to R1-Low Density Residential (Section 80.05) for the purpose of remodeling an existing commercial building to a two-family dwelling or duplex.
b. Amend Land Use Map in Comprehensive Plan from commercial to residential designation.
c. Conditional Use Permit (CUP), Section 80.15, Subd. 3 (a), to allow a two-family dwelling in an R1-Low Density Residential District.
Anyone wishing to comment will be heard at the public hearing and written comments may be forwarded to the office of the City Clerk/Administrator before the time of the public hearing.
Tom Schneider
Clerk/Adm.
Published in the Star Post, on the 31st day of May 2023.
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Albany Public Works to conduct seasonal
HYDRANT FLUSHING
Monday June 5th through Friday, June 9th
Beginning ,Monday June 5th through Friday, the 9th of June, the Albany Public Works Department will be performing routine flushing of the City Water System and Fire Hydrants.
This is part of a regularly scheduled maintenance program that removes rust, manganese deposits and sediment from the City’s water lines.
When hydrant flushing is being performed in your neighborhood you may experience rusty water and discoloration along with pressure fluctuation.
Below are some precautions you may take:
• When you notice flushing is occurring in your neighborhood, please check your water coming from your faucet before using your washing machine. You may need to run it for a bit until it runs clear.
• If by accident you do wash a load and rusty looking streaks appear on your laundry, don’t use bleach as this will set the stains permanently. A product called “Iron Out” has been shown to be successful in removing iron stains from fabric.
If you have any questions, please call Albany’s Public Works Supervisor, Joe Mergen at 320.980.2990.
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Regular School Board Minutes - Melrose Area Public Schools Monday, April 24, 2023
Chair Heller called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The following members were present: Mr. Heller, Mr. Dufner, Mr. Heidgerken, Mrs. Uphoff, Mrs. Klassen, Mrs. Poepping, & Mrs. Feldewerd. Also present were: Mr. Winter, Ms. Noska, Mr. Doetkott, Mrs. Pearson, & Mr. Anderson.
Mr. Dufner moved, with a second by Mr. Heidgerken, to approve the agenda. The Motion was
unanimously carried.
There were a few community members at Open Forum with concerns. No action was taken.
Board reports were given. No action was taken.
Administrative reports were given. No action was taken.
The Board & Mr. Winter held a Second Review of Policy 206 - Public Participation in School Board Meeting. No action was taken.
The Board & Mr. Winter held a Second Review of Policy 211 - Criminal or Civil Action Against School
District, School Board Member, Employee, or Student. No action was taken.
The Board & Mr. Winter held a Second Review of Policy 414 - Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect, Physical, or Sexual Abuse. No action was taken.
The Board & Mr. Winter held a Second Review of Policy 425 - Staff Development. No action was taken.
The Board & Mr. Winter held a Second Review of Policy 516.5 - Overdose Medication. Changes to the second review were noted. No action was taken.
Mr. Heidgerken moved, with a second by Mrs. Uphoff, to approve the following consent agenda items:
? March 27, 2023 Regular School Board Minutes
? Bills & Wire Transfers in the amount of $1,994,397.54
? New Hire - Kimberly Klassen (Step 1) - Paraprofessional - Elementary - Full time - Effective 3-27-23
? New Hire - Marydiana Barragan Montoya - Tech Booth - High School - Part time - Effective 4-6-23
? New Hire - Jovanny Barragan - Tech Booth - High School - Part time - Effective 4-6-23
? New Hire - Ryan Moscho - Summer School Teacher - Elementary - Part time - Effective 6-5-23
? New Hire - Sandy Enright - Summer School Teacher - Elementary - Part time - Effective 6-5-23
? New Hire - Hannah Slinden - Summer School Teacher - Elementary - Part time - Effective 6-5-23
? New Hire - Evan Reller - Summer School Teacher - Elementary - Part time - Effective 6-5-23
? New Hire - Ana Juarez Orozco - Summer School Para - Elementary - Part time - Effective 6-5-23
? New Hire - Connie Petermeier - Summer School Para - Elementary - Part time - Effective 6-5-23
? New Hire - Jara Malchow - Summer School Para - Elementary - Part time - Effective 6-5-23
? New Hire - Samantha Housman - Summer School Para - Elementary - Part time - Effective 6-5-23
? New Hire - Phyllis Stangler - Sub Summer School Teacher - Elementary - Part time - Effective 6-5-23
? New Hire - Marvin Stang - Sub Summer School Teacher - Elementary - Part time - Effective 6-5-23
? New Hire - Marikay Durand - Sub Summer School Para - Elementary - Part time - Effective 6-5-23
? New Hire - Phyllis Stangler - Sub Summer School Para - Elementary - Part time - Effective 6-5-23
? New Hire - Karen Timp - Sub Summer School Para - Elementary - Part time - Effective 6-5-23
? New Hire - Sarah Kluempke - Sub Summer School Para - Elementary - Part time - Effective 6-5-23
? New Hire - Bailey Wiechmann - TBall Coach - Community Education - Part time - Effective 6-5-23
? New Hire - Ava Wensmann - Swim Instructor/Lifeguard - Community Education - Part time - Effective 6-5-23
? New Hire - Grand Eveslage - Swim Instructor - Community Education - Part time - Effective 6-5-23
? New Hire - Cassidy Busche - Summer Gymnastics - Community Education - Part time - Effective 6-5-23
? New Hire - Brynn Berscheit - Summer Gymnastics - Community Education - Part time - Effective 6-5-23
? New Hire - Meghan Pundsack - Summer Gymnastics - Community Education - Part time - Effective 6-5-23
? New Hire - Jennifer Frank-Hienze - ECFE Teacher - Community Education - Part time Effective 6-5-23
? New Hire - Pat Shaughnessy - Baseball Coach - High School - Volunteer - Effective 3-20-23
? New Hire - Troy Tomford (Step1) - Boys Golf Coach - Junior High - Part time - Effective 4-11-23
? New Hire - Marvin Stang (Step 1) - Baseball Coach - Junior High - Part time - Effective 4-11-23
? New Hire - Junior Perez (Step 10 - Head Boys Soccer Coach - High School - Part time - Effective 8-14-23
? New Hire - German Hernandez (Step 1) - Asst. Boys Boys Soccer Coach - High School - Part time - Effective 8-14-23
? New Hire - Samantha Housman - Summer Custodial - District - Part time - Effective 6-5-23
? New Hire - Ken Tschida - Summer Custodial - District - Part time - Effective 6-5-23
? New Hire - Roberto Chavez - Summer Custodial - District - Part time - Effective 6-5-23
? New Hire - Carter Klasen - Summer Custodial - District - Part time - Effective 6-5-23
? New Hire - Morgan Nathe - Summer Custodial - District - Part time - Effective 6-5-23
? New Hire - Leslie Vergas - Summer Custodial - District - Part time - Effective 6-5-23
? New Hire - Shelby Sawyer (MA - Step 5) - Counselor - High School - Full time - Effective 8-28-23
? Retirement - Laurie Jennissen (4 years) - Teacher - High School - Full time - Effective 6-2-23
? Resignation - Chrystal Sand - Asst. Sync Swim Coach - High School - Part time - Effective 5-24-23
? Change of Assignment - Jen Traeger - Asst. Volleyball Coach - High School - Part time - Effective 4-19-23
? Change of Assignment - JennaRae Barten - Preschool Teacher - Full time - Effective 8-28-23
? LOA - Ryan Moscho - Teacher - Elementary - Full time - Effective Various Dates
? LOA - Megan Seifert - Teacher - High School - Full time - Effective Approx. 10-18-23
The Motion was unanimously carried.
Mr. Dufner moved, with a second by Mrs. Klassen, to approve the Treasurer’s Report. The Motion was
unanimously carried.
Mrs. Uphoff moved, with a second by Mrs. Poepping, to approve the following donations:
? 3-28-23 - American Legion Post 417 - Long Prairie - High School - PE Wrestling Unit - $1,000.00
? 3-28-23 - Centre Mat Youth Wrestling Club - High School - PE Wrestling Unit - $1,300.00
? 3-30-23 - State Farm - Dina Pierskalla - Community Education - Summer Recreation VB Shirts - $600.00
? 4-11-23 - United Way - District - School Supplies - $200.00
? 4-19-23 - Dutchmen Booster Club - High School - Football Jerseys - $1,000.00
? 4-20-23 - Melrose Lions - High School - Girls Golf - $1,000.00
? 4-20-23 - Melrose Lions - High School - Boys Golf - $1,000.00
? 4-20-23 - St. Rosa Lions - High School - Girls Golf - $500.00
? 4-20-23 - St. Rosa Lions - High School - Boys Golf - $500.00
? 4-21-23 - Land O’ Lakes - High School - Prom Food - $200.00
Upon a roll call vote being taken those voting in favor thereof:
Mr. Heller, Mrs. Klassen, Mr. Dufner, Mrs. Feldewerd, Mr. Heidgerken, Mrs. Uphoff, & Mrs. Poepping.
Those voting against the same: None.
The Motion was unanimously carried.
Mr. Dufner moved, with a second by Mr. Heidgerken, to approve Policy 515 - Protection & Privacy of Student Records. The Motion was unanimously carried.
Mrs. Klassen moved, with a second by Mrs. Uphoff, to approve Policy 534 - School Meal Policy. The Motion was unanimously carried.
Mr. Dufner moved, with a second by Mrs. Uphoff, to approve Policy 722 - Public Data Request. The Motion was unanimously carried.
Mr. Heidgerken moved, with a second by Mrs. Poepping, to approve the 2023-24 School Calendar Revision. The Motion was unanimously carried.
Mrs. Uphoff moved, with a second by Mr. Dufner, to approve the Bid for Breitbach Construction for the ALC Renovation. The Motion was unanimously carried.
Mr. Heidgerken moved, with a second by Mrs. Poepping, to approve closing the meeting at 7:15 pm to Discuss Negotiations. The Motion was unanimously carried.
Mrs. Uphoff moved, with a second by Mrs. Klassen to Reopen the Closed Session after a short break. The Motion was unanimously carried.
Mrs. Uphoff moved, with a second by Mrs. Poepping, to close the closed session. The Motion was unanimously carried.
Mr. Heidgerken moved, with a second by Mrs. Uphoff, to adjourn the meeting at 8:11 pm. The Motion was unanimously carried.
Becky Feldewerd, Clerk
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Holdingford School Board Briefs
The Holdingford School Board held their regular meeting on May 17, 2023. Members present Evelyn Martini, Elissa Ebnet, Sarah Binek, Ed Feia, Lori Opatz, Rob Knettel, and Pat Meier. Member absent: None. Also attending was: Superintendent Chris Swenson, Business Manager Garrity Gerber, Elementary Principal Jim Stang, Secondary Principal Tim Wege, Adm. Assistant Linda Zapzalka, Summer School Principal Kristina Clem, Student Board Rep Morgan Pellett and Hans Lammeman from Star Publications
Chair Feia called the meeting to order, the pledge was recited, and the amended agenda was approved.
The meeting continued with approval of the consent agenda. Items in the consent agenda included: approval of the minutes from the April 19th School Board Meeting and May 3rd Work Session; approval of the schedule of bills in the amount of $446,732.09. Computer checks approved #54040 through #54187 and #30608 through #30625 in the amount of $5,405.16; approval of the electronic transfer for April 2023, $1,591,442.04; acknowledgement of the Treasurer’s Report balance per books $5,814,929.30; called for a closed meeting to follow the June 21st board meeting; approved Policy 506 Student Discipline; Policy 606 Textbooks and Instructional Materials; Policy 613 Graduation Requirements; Policy 806 Crisis Management; accepted the following donations $200 United Way to BackPack fund, $200 Resurrected Artists to Drama, $1000 St Wendel Sportsman Club to Trap, $2000 American Legion to F+Gift of Sight towards vision screening machine, $10,000 Booster Club, $230 FAN club to Art Club. The Board thanked the Donors for their generosity!
Citizen Participation: Hans Lammeman introduced himself as a new reporter for Star Publications Newspaper.
Reports:
Superintendent Swenson summarized the Education Omnibus Bill that the Legislature has passed. The Administrators will work through the details to process and determine the effects on our District.
Student Board Rep. Morgan Pellett reported on Spring Fling which included a career and college fair, track team successes, fall play, youth track clinic, sixth grade activity fair, and yearbooks are out. Mr. Wege added that both the boys and girls track teams will have a send off on Friday to participate in the State True Team Meet.
Secondary Principal Tim Wege reported on the upcoming Choir Concert for grades 8-12, the seniors have six days left and the rest have two weeks, and the Graduation Ceremony is June 2nd at 7:00 PM.
Elementary Principal Jim Stang reported Grandparents Day was a huge success and he thanked everyone that had a part in the successful event. He informed the Board that MCA testing is complete and he thanked all the folks involved in the preparing, testing and rewards. Mr. Stang added that field trips are back and are being enjoyed by all, the Bounce Party and Sixth Grade May Madness are coming up next week.
Mr. Swenson extended kudos to everyone that had a part in Grandparents Day including many of the Board members and a shout out to FFA on their plant/flower sales and exquisite Banquet.
Ebnet reported BSED meeting was canceled.
Business Manager Garrity Gerber reported he is working on the FY24 Budget while deciphering how the new legislation will impact it and the MASBO Conference he attended was very informative.
Other agenda items at the May 17, 2023 meeting included:
Business Items:
• Mr. Gerber summarized the pool project and explained the funds being used are a combination of funds raised by the swim team $7,500, a Booster Club donation of $8,345, and general fund dollars of $17,000. Approve the contract with Horizon Commercial Pools to purchase and install new Starting Platforms on the pool deck at a total cost of $32,845.00.
• Approved contract with Innovative for Elem SPED classroom furniture and install at a total cost of $32,784.20.
• Approved contract with Innovative to replace and install furniture in three highschool classrooms at a total cost of
$42,762.81.
• Mr. Gerber recommended tabling the approval for freezer and cooler general construction until a future meeting.
• Called for a Special Meeting to take place prior to the 6/7/23 Work Session.
• Called for a Special Closed Meeting to take place following the 6/7/23 Work Session to discuss negotiations.
• Acknowledged the intent to negotiate with Custodians and Ed Assistants.
Personnel:
• Hired Mackenzie Timm for the Second Grade Teacher position.
• Hired Denise Waletzko for the Fifth Grade LTS Teacher position.
• Re-Authorized Jason Bruns, Activities Director/Dean of Students as a Teacher on Special Assignment for 2023-2024 school year.
• Hired Summer School 2023 Staff as presented by Kristina Clem. Mr. Stang thanked Ms. Clem for her work coordinating Summer School.
• Hired Breanne Skroch for a Kid Zone Assistant 18+position. Accepted the resignation from Elementary Para Kimberly Haugerud.
• Hire Michelle Schumer, a Tier 2 licensed teacher for the Secondary Special Education Teacher position for the 2023-2024 school year.
• Hire Carrie Jendro, a Tier 2 licensed teacher for the Secondary Language Arts Teacher position for the 2023-2024 school year.
• Hired Summer 2023 Grounds Helper & Cleaners as presented.
A review of the upcoming meeting dates took place.
Special Board Meeting June 7, 2023 @ 5:30 PM in the HS Meeting Room.
School Board Work Session June 7, 2023 @ 6:00 PM in the HS Meeting Room.
Special Closed Meeting June 7, 2023 to follow Work Session
School Board Meeting June 21 2023 @ 6:00 PM in the HS Meeting Room.
Special Closed Meeting June 21 2023 to follow Board Meeting.
This article is a summary of the minutes. The full text is available for public inspection at the District Office or online at http://www.isd738.org/school-board-meeting-agendasminutes.html.
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The rest of the public notices published in The Star Post 5/31/2023 edition can be viewed here: https://www.mnpublicnotice.com/(S(ozzlbne32r3lmuxdlqpwxj3d))/default.aspx
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