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Howard Lake drinking water protection

Public Hearing Notice
City of Howard Lake
The City of Howard Lake is in the process of developing a Wellhead Protection Plan for its drinking water supply wells. Consistent with the Minnesota Wellhead Protection Rule (park 4720.5350, sub part 4), a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, April 17, 2023, at 7:00 PM at Howard Lake City Hall located at 625 Eighth Avenue, Howard Lake, MN to discuss comments provided from local units of government and solicit comments from the public.
A copy of the Wellhead Protection Plan is available at the City of Howard Lake City Hall for review. Questions may be directed to Nick Haggenmiller at 320-543-3670.
Meagan Theisen,
Assistant City Administrator
Published in the Herald Journal, March 24, 2023. |

Winsted forfeited vehicle auction

Winsted Police Department
Notice of Forfeited Vehicle Auction
The Winsted Police Department is hereby giving notice that Jeff Martin Auctioneers, Inc. will be conducting a public auction for a forfeited vehicle. This vehicle will be sold by public auction on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. The auction will be held in-person at 2910-9th Street East (Hwy 212 East), Glencoe, MN, 55336, and via the internet at: www.jeffmartinauctioneers.com.
Anyone wanting to inspect the vehicle being offered for auction can do so now through the auction day, at 2910-9th Street East, Glencoe, MN, 55336, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The vehicle being auctioned is a 2004 Audi All Road passenger vehicle. The vehicle will be sold as-is.
Published in the Herald Journal, March 24, 2023. |

Lester Prairie City Council minutes 3/14/23

Lester Prairie
City Council Minutes
March 14, 2023
The Lester Prairie City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Mayor Mike called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
Mayor Mike opened a public hearing at 7:00 pm regarding a minor subdivision lot split. Clerk Lundin informed the City Council that no additional input was received, either in writing or verbally. There was no discussion.
Motion: Tritabaugh; Second: Krause; Carried-Unanimously; To adjourn the Public Hearing. Mayor Mike closed the public hearing at 7:02 p.m.
Motion – Tritabaugh; Second – Thiry; Carried – Unanimously; To accept and approve the February Minutes as submitted.
Motion – Tritabaugh; Second – Dhoore; Carried – Unanimously; To accept and approve the February Workshop Minutes as submitted.
Motion – Krause; Second – Tritabaugh; Carried – Unanimously; To accept and approve the February Treasurer as submitted.
Motion – Tritabaugh; Second – Thiry; Carried – Unanimously; To accept the Parttime Wage Scale from David Drown & Associates per each position wage highlighted with the exception of the current Police Patrol; they will be on Step 6 for all three officers. All parttime employees will receive retro pay back to January 1, 2023.
Mayor Mike opened a public hearing at 7:13 pm regarding adding Body Worn Camera Policy to the LP Police Department Policy & Procedures Manual. Clerk Lundin informed the City Council that no additional input was received, either in writing or verbally. Discussion took place.
Motion: Thiry; Second: Krause; Carried-Unanimously; To adjourn the Public Hearing. Mayor Mike closed the public hearing at 7:16 p.m.
Motion – Tritabaugh; To enter into a five (5) year contract with PeopleServices. The foregoing motion was duly seconded by Councilman Krause; and following discussion thereon, a vote was taken. Voting for the motion: Krause, Mayor Mike, Tritabaugh. Voting against the motion: Dhoore, Thiry. Abstained from vote: None. Mayor Mike declared motion passed by majority vote this 14th day of March, 2023.
Kim Schult from Baker Tilly presented the 2022 Audit Report. Financial statements and a handout was provided. The financial metrics for the City are all strong. The general fund cash balance continues to increase as a % of disbursements and is strong compared to industry benchmarks. Cash fund balance for other governmental funds is up over 2021. The debt service to non-capital disbursements is under 20%, which is good (in line with recommendations). The water and sewer utilities are generating sufficient cash flow, above minimum recommendations.
She informed the Council there will be no adjusting entries and nothing was found that would indicate the City is out of legal compliance. She thanked the staff for a smooth audit and complimented them on the relationship with her team and responding in a timely manner.
Motion – Dhoore; Second – Thiry; Carried – Unanimously; To accept and approve the 2022 Audit report as prepared and presented.
Councilman Tritabaugh introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION 10-23 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A MINOR SUBDIVISION LOT SPLIT REQUEST
The foregoing motion was duly seconded by Councilman Thiry and following discussion thereon, a vote was taken. Voting for the motion: Tritabaugh, Krause, Mayor Mike, Dhoore, Thiry . Voting against the motion: None. Abstained from vote: None. Mayor Mike declared Resolution 10-23 passed by unanimous vote this 14th day of March, 2023.
Councilman Dhoore introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 11-23 A RESOLUTION ADDING BODY WORN CAMERA POLICY, SPECIFICIALLY CHAPTER 6A, TO THE LESTER PRAIRIE POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICY & PROCEDURES MANUAL. The foregoing motion was duly seconded by Councilman Krause; and following discussion thereon, a vote was taken. Voting for the motion: Tritabaugh, Krause, Mayor Mike, Thiry, Dhoore. Voting against the motion: None. Abstained from vote: None.
Mayor Mike declared Resolution No. 11-23 adopted by unanimous vote this 14th day of March 2023.
Motion – Thiry; Second – Dhoore; Carried – Unanimously; To approve the purchase of a new squad camera for $3,995.00.
Motion – Thiry; Second – Tritabaugh; Carried – Unanimously. To issue a sanitation waiver for a resident on Third Avenue; as they will be gone on vacation for two months.
Motion – Dhoore; To leave the current snow removal windrow plan in place. The foregoing motion was duly seconded by Councilman Thiry; and following discussion thereon, a vote was taken. Voting for the motion: Krause, Dhoore, Thiry. Voting against the motion: Tritabaugh, Mayor Mike. Abstained from vote: None. Mayor Mike declared motion passed by majority vote this 14th day of March, 2023.
Motion – Tritabaugh; Second – Thiry; Carried – Unanimously; To advertise for additional Seasonal Lawnmowing/Maintenance and lifeguards.
Motion – Tritabaugh; Second – Krause; Carried – Unanimously; To change the Personnel Handbook to state: if an employee is on FMLA the City would cover their percentage of health, dental, vision benefits and the employee would cover their percentage. Beyond the FMLA period; the employee would 100% responsible.
Motion – Dhoore; Second – Tritabaugh; To approve Freedom Fest 2023 to have their events in the Park; which would include Donkey Ball.
Following discussion thereon, a vote was taken.
Voting for the motion: Tritabaugh, Mayor Mike, Dhoore, Thiry. Voting against the motion: None. Abstained from vote: Krause. Motion – Tritabaugh; Second – Thiry; Carried – Unanimously; To pay the 2023 claims.
Motion – Krause; Second – Thiry; Carried – Unanimously; To adjourn the meeting. Mayor Mike adjourned the meeting at 8:25 pm.
Doris Lundin
City Clerk-Treasurer
The above is a summary version of the March 14, 2023, Lester Prairie City Council minutes. The Minutes may be viewed in their entirety at the City Clerk’s Office during normal business hours.
Published in the Herald Journal, March 24, 2023. |

Bergen Township Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting

Important Information
Regarding Assessment and
Classification of Property
This may affect your 2024 Property Taxes
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Appeal and Equalization for the Township of Bergen, McLeod County, Minnesota, will meet at the Lester Prairie City Hall, 37 Juniper Street N, Lester Prairie MN at 6 o’clock P.M. on Wednesday, the 5th day of April, 2023. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether taxable property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor and to determine whether corrections need to be made.
If you believe the value of classification of your property is incorrect, please contact your assessor’s office to discuss your concerns. If you are still not satisfied with the valuation or classification after discussing it with your assessor, you may appear before the local board of appeal and equalization. The board shall review the valuation, classification or both if necessary and shall correct it as needed. Generally, an appearance before your local board of appeal and equalization is required by law before an appeal can be taken to the county board of appeal and equalization.
Given under my hand this 8th day of February, 2022
Tiffany Eggert
Clerk of the Township of Bergen
Published in the Herald Journal, March 24 and 31, 2023. |

Hollywood Township dustcoating

Public Notice
Hollywood Township
Dust Coating
Hollywood township is taking orders for dust coating. Order forms may be picked up at the township at the Monday, April 10, 2023 meeting or the Monday, May 8, 2023 meeting. Order forms are also available on the township’s website www.hollywoodtownship.com. Payment must be made at the time of the form being filled out. Forms may be mailed with payment to Hollywood Township, 15855 Cty. RD 122, Watertown, MN 55388. Any questions, please contact the township clerk at 952-353-1515. Deadline is May 15, 2023.
Published in the Herald Journal, March 24 and 31, 2023. |

HLWW School Board minutes 2/13/23

REGULAR MEETING
Monday, February 13, 2023
HLWW HS Media Center
The Monday, February 13, 2023 Regular School Board meeting of the Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted ISD #2687 was called to order at 6:02 pm. by Chairperson Heuer. After the pledge of allegiance, roll was taken with the following members present: Heuer, Koch, Borrell, Bravinder, Marketon, Mulvihill and Puncochar. Also present were Superintendent Brad Sellner, Principals Stephanie Kuehn and Jennifer Olson, and Board Secretary Marilyn Greeley.
(Item IV) Koch recommended approval of the agenda; Marketon seconded; passed unanimously.
(Item VI) Bravinder recommended approval of the consent agenda; Puncochar seconded; passed unanimously.
The consent agenda included meeting minutes, bills, monthly treasurer report, enrollment, a resignation, a retirement, and communications.
(Item VII, Subd. B) Bravinder recommended approval of the Spring 2023 Coaching Staff; Koch seconded; passed unanimously.
(Item VII, Subd. C) Koch recommended Puncochar, Mulvihill and Marketon to be on the superintendent’s evaluation committee; Bravinder seconded; passed unanimously.
(Item VII, Subd. E) Bravinder recommended approval of Andy’s Lawn Care for the 2023 lawn care season; Borrell seconded; passed unanimously.
(Item VII, Subd. F) Marketon recommended approval that the AIPAC is in compliance with Minnesota Statutes; Puncochar seconded; passed unanimously.
(Item VII, Subd. G) Marketon recommended approval of the overnight student trip for High School FFA to Brookings SD March 30-31, 2023 & High School FFA to St. Paul area April 23-25 2023; Koch seconded; passed unanimously.
(Item VII, Subd. H) Puncochar recommended approval of the resolution accepting donations; Bravinder seconded; those in favor: Bravinder, Borrell, Koch, Marketon, Mulvihill, Puncochar and Heuer; those opposed: none; passed unanimously.
(Item IX) Next Meeting Dates:
Work Session Meeting- February 27, 2023 6 pm HLWW HS Media Center
Regular Board Meeting-March 13, 2023 6 pm HLWW HS Media Center
For the full report, visit the district website at www.hlww.k12.mn.us/board-meeting-minutes or view a copy in the district office.
Heuer adjourned the meeting at 7:34 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Katie Koch, Clerk
Published in the Herald Journal, March 17, 2023. |