CITY OF HOWARD LAKE
WRIGHT COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ONAMENDMENT OF A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Howard Lake (the “City”), Minnesota, will hold a public hearing on June 20, 2023, at a meeting of the Council beginning at approximately 7:00 p.m., at the Howard Lake City Hall, 625 8th Ave., in the City, relating to the proposal of the Howard Lake Economic Development Authority (the “Authority”), to modify the Redevelopment Plan previously approved by the City Council on March 21, 2022, for a Redevelopment Project Area in connection with the construction of a library located at 817 8th Avenue, in the City; all pursuant to and in conformity with applicable law, including Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.001 through 469.047.
A copy of the proposed amendment to the Redevelopment Plan to be considered at the hearing will be on file and available for public inspection at the office of the City Administrator at the Howard Lake City Hall at least 10 days prior to the public hearing.
All interested persons may appear at the June 20, 2023, public hearing and present their views orally or in writing.
BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HOWARD LAKE
/s/ Nick Haggenmiller
City Administrator
Published in the Herald Journal, June 9, 2023. |
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Howard Lake public hearing: redevelopment plan
Assumed name: Quilted Arrow
ASSUMED NAME
ASSUMED NAME: Quilted Arrow
PRINCIPLE PLACE OF BUSINESS: 18756 202nd Circle; Hutchinson, MN 55350 USA
NAMEHOLDERS: Thomas C. Rakow, 18756 202nd Circle; Hutchinson, MN 55350 USA
Elizabeth S. Rakow, 18756 202nd Circle; Hutchinson, MN 55350 USA
By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am authorized to sign this documented as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document, I am subject to penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.
Date: 5/30/2023
Thomas C. Rakow
Published in the Herald Journal, June 9 and 16, 2023. |
Winsted public hearing: planned unit development
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
All interested persons are hereby notified that the Winsted Planning Commission, acting as the Board of Adjustment and Appeals, will meet to conduct a public hearing on a request for variances under a planned unit development (PUD) in the SL Shoreland Overlay District for Grass Lake, a Natural Environment Lake, for Grass Lake Farm Third Addition to increase the density in Tier 2 by twenty-eight units from the seven units allowed for a total of thirty-five units in Tier 2; to increase the lot coverage for Lot 1, Block 1 and Lot 1, Block 2 Grass Lake Farm Third Addition over the required 25% lot coverage requirement; to reduce the open space dedication requirement of 50%; and to exceed the height requirement for a principal structure of twenty-five feet by four feet for a total height of twenty-nine feet in a planned unit development (PUD) in the SL Shoreland Overlay District on property with the following PID numbers 211260010, 211260020, 211260030, 211260040, 211260050, 211260060, 211260070, 211260080, 211260090, 211260100, 211260110, 211260120, 211260130, 211260140, 211260150, 211260160, 211260170, 211260180, 211260190, 211260200, 211260210, 211260220, 211260230, 211260240, 211260250, 211260260, 211260270, 211260280, 211260290, 211260300, 211260310, 211260320, 211260340, 211260350, 211260360, 211260370 and 211260380 and legally described as follows:
GRASS LAKE FARM SECOND ADDITION, according to the recorded plat thereof, McLeod County, Minnesota, less and except Lot 23, Block 2, said GRASS LAKE FARM SECOND ADDITION, and less and except Main Avenue West, as dedicated in said GRASS LAKE FARM SECOND ADDITION.
The variances, if approved, would allow for the consideration of a PUD and preliminary plat approval for Grass Lake Farm Third Addition.
The Winsted Planning Commission will hold the public hearing on Monday, June 12, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 201 – 1st Street North in Winsted. If you so desire, you may attend the public hearing, either in person or by agent or attorney, to make comments in opposition to or support of the request. If you would like to make comments but will be unable to attend the hearing, you may do so in writing by mailing comments to the City of Winsted, P.O. Box 126, Winsted, MN 55395 or by email by emailing adam.birkholz@winsted.mn.us. Written and emailed comments must include your name and property address.
Respectfully,
Adam Birkholz
Interim City Administrator
Published in the Herald Journal, June 2, 2023. |
Watertown-Mayer School Board minutes 4/24/23
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 111
BOARD OF EDUCATION
WATERTOWN, MINNESOTA 55388
Regular Meeting
April 24, 2023
I. The regular meeting of the Watertown-Mayer School Board in the Watertown City Hall on Monday, April 24, 2023 was called to order at 6:05 PM by Chair Hunter Feldt. Board members present: Feldt, Burns, Schultz, Danielson, Guetzkow, and Neaton. Board members absent: Onell. Administrative team members present: Superintendent Schuler, HS Principal Hennen, MS Principal Guertin, ES Principal O’Connell, SPED Director Gronseth, CE Director Dimmler, Director of Teaching & Learning Vieau, and Activities Director Szymanski. Absent: None.
II. Visitor requests and consideration of the agenda. Visitor MMS (Motion made
and Seconded by) Danielson and Neaton to approve the agenda as presented.
Passes 6-0.
III. Consent Agenda
MMS Burns and Guetzkow to approve the following consent agenda items:
Regular Board Meeting of March 20, 2023; Personnel Consent Agenda; Business Consent Agenda. Passes 6-0.
IV. Recognitions/ Presentations/ Showcase:
-Activities Director Szymanski introduced Mercedes Burmeister as the Athena Award
Recipient for 2023.
-Mr. Hennen introduced the WM Robotics team advised by Jeremy Bosquez. Four current robotics participants gave a program overview of their program including a demonstration of their robot. The WM Robotics group has qualified for state competition on May 6th.
-Finance Director, Lisa Raiter, presented to the board the COVID Funding Review for FY 23 which includes the COVID funds received, spending of the funds, and update on the abatement bond process, and legislative updates that might affect funding.
V. Action Items -
A. MMS Feldt and Schulz to approve Resolution 23.02 reducing education programs and positions including 1.0 FTE MS teacher and 1.0 FTE HS teacher. Roll call vote: Ayes – Guetzkow, Neaton, Danielson, Schulz, Burns, Feldt. Nays – None. Passes 6-0.
B. MMS Burns and Neaton to approve Resolution 23.03 relating to the termination and nonrenewal of teaching staff: Dakota Streifel, Craig Schaefer, Stacy Palmer, and Monica Goodrum. Roll call vote: Ayes- Guetzkow, Neaton, Danielson, Schulz, Burns, Feldt. Nays – None. Passes 6-0.
C. MMS Danielson and Feldt to approve donations, contributions, and Fundraising. Passes 6-0.
D. MMS Burns and Feldt to approve the Watertown-Mayer Athletic/ Activity Fee Schedule for 2023-2024. Passes 6-0.
E. MMS Danielson and Guetzkow to approve the Watertown-Mayer 2028 Strategic Plan. This is the new strategic plan that will begin for the 2023 school year starting July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2028. Passes 6-0.
VI. Review/ Information Items -
A. ICS Representative Chris Rear gave updates to projects across the district.
B. Chair Feldt presented to the board the request to negotiate by Education Minnesota representing Education Support Professionals.
VII. Administrative Reports -
HS Principal Hennen, MS Principal Guertin, ES Principal O’Connell, CE Director Dimmler, Teaching & Learning Director Vieau, SPED Director Gronseth, and Superintendent Schuler all gave verbal reports.
VIII. Board Member Reports or open comments by School Board Directors -
Treasurer Erika Schulz gave a verbal report regarding a recent SW Metro meeting she attended.
IX. MMS by Guetzkow and Danielson to adjourn for a closed meeting for purposes of
Contract Negotiations at 7:54 PM and is duly passed.
X. MMS by Neaton and Feldt to open a closed session for purposes of contract negotiation strategies at 8:03 PM.
MMS by Burns and Schulz to close the session at 8:51 PM and is duly passed.
**NOTE: These published meeting minutes are only a summary. Full text is available for public inspection at the Watertown-Mayer District Offices or via the Watertown-Mayer School website: https://www.wm.k12.mn.us/Page/93.
Published in the Herald Journal, June 2, 2023. |
Lester Prairie School Board minutes 4/17/23
LESTER PRAIRIE
SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
The Monday, April 17, 2023, Regular School Board meeting of the Lester Prairie ISD 0424 was called to order at 5:45 pm by Chairperson Hentges. After the pledge of allegiance, roll was taken with the following members present: Hentges, Engen, Christen, B. Heimerl, R. Heimerl, and Stifter-Knoll. Also present were Dr. Melissa Radeke, Principal Mike Lee, Jenna Wolff, and Alice Daak and guests: Christine Mattson and Austen Neaton from Herald Journal.
Motion by R. Heimerl and 2nd by Engen to approve a revision to the 2022-2023 School Calendar to include a contractual make-up day for teachers on May 31. Passed unanimously.
Motion by B. Heimerl and 2nd by Christen to approve the Resolution of Withdrawing from the Little Crow Telemedia Network (LCTN) effective June 2024. Passed unanimously.
Motion by R. Heimerl and 2nd by Stifter-Knoll to approve the Revised Bills for March 2023 from $120,857.86 to $120,648.16. Passed unanimously.
Motion by B. Heimerl and 2nd by R. Heimerl to approve the following fundraiser for the 2022-23 school year: Student Council- Ice Cream fundraiser. Passed unanimously.
Motion by R. Heimerl and 2nd by Stifter-Knoll to approve the FY24 School Family Health Service Agreement between Lester Prairie School District and Greater Minnesota Family Services. Passed unanimously.
Motion by B. Heimerl and 2nd by Engen to approve the following contracts:
Kira Heimerl – Kids Depot Student Worker
Anah Lee – Kids Depot Student Worker
Julie Malady – Summer School Teacher
Taylor Bayerl – Summer School Teacher
Jan Smith – Summer School Teacher
Vote 5 for, 0 against, R. Heimerl abstained
For the full report, visit the district website at www.lp.k12.mn.us District-School Board-Bd Meeting Minutes or view a copy in the district office.
Meeting was adjourned at 6:07 PM by Chair Hentges
Published in the Herald Journal, June 2, 2023. |
Lester Prairie School Board minutes 2/27/23
LESTER PRAIRIE
SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
The Monday, February 27, 2023, Regular School Board meeting of the Lester Prairie ISD 0424 was called to order at 5:45 pm by Chairperson Hentges. After the pledge of allegiance, roll was taken with the following members present: Hentges, Engen, Christen, B. Heimerl, R. Heimerl, and Stifter-Knoll. Also present were Dr. Melissa Radeke, Principal Mike Lee, and guests: Adam Marshall, Jon Hehr, Jose Martinez and Austen Neaton from Herald Journal.
Motion by B. Heimerl and 2nd by Christen to approve the 2023-2025 Grounds Maintenance Service Agreement with Andy’s Lawn and Snow. Passed unanimously.
Motion by R. Heimerl and 2nd by Stifter-Knoll to approve the 2023-2024 School Calendar establishing 171.5 student days and 181 teacher duty days. Passed unanimously.
Motion by R. Heimerl and 2nd by Stifter-Knoll to approve the Membership Agreement with SWWC Cooperative for the 2023-24 school year as presented. Passed unanimously.
Motion by B. Heimerl and 2nd by Engen to approve the revisions to the 2022-23 Student Handbook. Passed unanimously.
Motion by R. Heimerl and 2nd by Christen to approve the revisions to the 2022-23 Athletic and Activities Participant/Parent Handbook. Passed unanimously.
Motion by B. Heimerl and 2nd by Stifter-Knoll to approve the submission of the Pay Equality Implementation Report. Passed unanimously.
Motion by R. Heimerl and 2nd by Engen to approve the Policy 534 School Meals- updated statutory language. Passed unanimously.
Motion by B. Heimerl and 2nd by Christen to approve the resignation of Lisa Feltmann as Cheerleading Coach. Passed unanimously.
Motion by R. Heimerl and 2nd by B. Heimerl to approve the resignation of Julie Malady as Spring Play Director. Passed unanimously.
Motion by B. Heimerl and 2nd by Engen to approve the following contracts:
Angie Christen – JH Softball Coach
Emilie Vaske – Assistant Track Coach
Julie Malady – Cheerleading Coach
Vote 5 for, 0 against, Christen abstained
Motion by Christen and 2nd by R. Heimerl to approve the resignation of Anthony Frank as JV Baseball Coach. Passed unanimously.
Motion by B. Heimerl and 2nd by R. Heimerl to approve the 2 fundraisers for junior class of Mrs. Fields/Cheesecake Factory and Bulldog Apparel Garage Sale. Passed unanimously.
For the full report, visit the district website at www.lp.k12.mn.us District-School Board-Bd Meeting Minutes or view a copy in the district office.
Meeting was adjourned at 6:15 PM by Chair Hentges.
Published in the Herald Journal, June 2, 2023. |
