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Saturday, December 16, 2017
Keeping tradition alive Watab emergency coverage stirs controversy
Community gathers for Scandinavian baking
BY ANNA SALDANA STAFF WRITER
BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
ST. CLOUD – Flour, butter, sugar, eggs and almonds were the Àve main ingredients on Wednesday evening’s recipe card. The sixth: willingness to learn. Over 15 people gathered Dec. 13 for an event that was sure to put them in the Christmas baking spirit. Community members participated in a Scandinavian baking and learning session hosted by Salem Lutheran Church. The outreach event was the second of its kind and invited the public to partake in baking the traditional desserts of krumkake, Swedish rusks and sandbakkels that will be used for the Dec. 16 Santa Lucia Festival of Lights. “We use traditional Scandinavian cook books,” said Julie Johnson, co-chair of the Santa Lucia committee. “I bought a couple just to make sure I had the traditional recipes. The recipes in there are phenomenal.” The bakers also use recipes that have been passed down from mothers and grandmothers. Sally Borgert, of Sauk Rapids, attended Wednesday’s festivities. Borgert saw a listing for the event in the newspaper. “I wanted to come and see how they make lefse,” said Borgert, who does not have Scandinavian heritage but is interested in the goodies, nonetheless. “But that’s Àne. I’m having fun.” Unlike last year, lefse
WATAB TOWNSHIP – Emergency services coverage in Watab Township is causing a heated debate between town board members, the board-formed committee and township residents. Currently, Watab Township has contracts with the Rice and Sauk Rapids Fire Departments to cover emergency needs in the township; Rice covers the
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Sauk Rapids resident Sally Borgert prepares almond rusks batter with Carl Shobe, of St. Joe, Dec. 13 at Salem Lutheran Church. The two participated in an Scandinavian baking and learning event.
a lefse griddle. We do that. And I just bought a krumkake iron two Christmases ago; it’s still in the box. I have my grandmas sandbakkel tins, but I can’t make them. They won’t pop out. I wanted to come because my grandma’s were not bakers. I want to keep the tradition alive. I love eating it, but I’ve never made it.” St. Joseph residents Susan Shobe and her son, Carl, have lived in Norway. The two were on hand to answer questions and help the students with any troubles. “They are traditional Christmas desserts — a lot of butter and sugar,” said Shobe of the cookies being made. “To tell you the truth, there is an old wife’s tale in Scandinavia that when it gets warm during the days around Christmas, it is because of all the baking that the people are doing,” she said, smiling. Krumkake is a thin wafÁe-type cookie that is pressed with an iron. As Ottem Ànished making the batter, Shobe demonstrated how to construct the fragile cones with a roller. “I don’t think it is hard (to make these traditional desserts), but some people think they are because some of this is pretty labor intensive,” Shobe said. “It’s not making cookie dough and putting it in the oven. The sandbakkels … you have to push them in the little tin; when they come Cookies (from left) – Swedish ginger, almond butter, krumkake out of the oven, you have to and spritz – sit on the counter at Salem Lutheran Church in St. get them all out. Rosettes are Cloud Dec. 13. was not able to be made as the congregation’s experts were unable to make it to the event. However, the coordinators hope to have it back on the menu again next year. Upon arrival, guests were greeted by three stations in the church’s kitchens. After washing their hands, they were supplied with ingredients and a recipe. From there, it was hands on – literally. With oversight from a few experienced church members, Borgert began making almond rusk batter. Joy Ottem, of St. Cloud, took to the krumkake recipe. “Mom is 100 percent Norwegian, and I have a little Swedish and Danish from my dad’s side, but he was Norwegian, too,” said Ottem, who attended the event with her mom, Vonnie. “We did not [grow up making this]. Mom loves the stuff. I taught her how to make lefse. … I’ve been making lefse for about 20-plus years, so we have
Susan Shobe, of St. Joe, rolls a krumkake cookie Dec. 13 in St. Cloud. Shobe, who has lived in Norway, helped coordinate a baking event at Salem Lutheran Church.
made in oil. You take an iron, put it in the batter, dip it and then hold it for a few seconds. So it’s quite labor intensive.” Almond rusks are similar to a biscotti, and sandbakkels are a buttery shell that can be Àlled with fresh fruit, fruit Àlling, pudding or whipped cream. Shobe said there is a secret to perfecting the Scandinavian sweets. “There is really no recipe,” she said. “As you can see these ladies are saying what to do because they know, they improvise. There are starter recipes, but you don’t need to follow it perfect.” Salem Lutheran Church was founded by Scandinavian stonemasons in the 1880s. The annual Santa Lucia Festival of Lights will take place Dec. 16 at 7 a.m. at Salem Lutheran Church, 90 Riverside Drive SE, St. Cloud. The event is followed by an abundant breakfast of traditional Scandinavian foods.
Trinity Lutheran Church welcomes new pastor Hinz to lead congregation BY MITCH COTTEW STAFF WRITER
northern third and Sauk Rapids, the southern twothirds. Negotiations with Rice have been a point of contention for many years. “Negotiations with Watab haven’t been easy for either side,” said Rice Fire Chief Scott Janski. “Last time, they came in with a slideshow and a proposal that basically trashed everything we do. There weren’t really any negotiations possible with that. I don’t think the city would propose anything unfair, but we’ve tried it all with Watab. Other townships don’t have a problem.”
degree in 1996, and became an ordained minister ten years after attending seminary to receive his Master of Divinity. While Hinz and his family of Àve are commuting from their home in Alexandria to Sauk Rapids, they are working to make the move to Sauk Rapids when the time is right. His wife Jen, and their three children – Benaiah, Asher and Lydia – have been joining him on his trips to Sauk Rapids to attend services and join the congregation in prayer. At Àrst, the family’s return drive to Alexandria consisted of fast food meals, Hinz’s new congregation took it upon themselves to invite the family into various homes for meals prepared church members.
SAUK RAPIDS – “The reason I went to the seminary (is that) I’d always been bothered with the thought that I should become a pastor,” said David Hinz in his new ofÀce at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids last week. “It gnawed at me for years, and then after I started, everything … was like peace.” After 11 years as a minister at Zion Lutheran Church in Alexandria, Reverend David Hinz was called to service at Trinity Lutheran Church this past October. This new calling reÁects Hinz’s spiritual journey over the course of the last two decades. He was educated PHOTO BY MITCH COTTEW to become a director of Rev. David Hinz stands at the front of Trinity Lutheran Christian education when he Trinity Lutheran Church Church Dec. 6 in Sauk Rapids. Hinz is the congregation’s new senior pastor. got his Bachelor of Education page 3
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Residents of the township have gathered at the Watab Township Hall for three separate meetings over the last month to discuss the options for emergency services coverage.
Residents can expect tax increase in 2018 Fees schedule also changes BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
SAUK RAPIDS – City tax rates will increase roughly 0.8 percent following the Truth in Taxation hearing Dec. 11 at Sauk Rapids City Hall. The council approved the 2018 levy and budget. The budget for the upcoming year is set at $5.8 million dollars, a $395,600 increase from the year before. According to city Ànance director Jack Kahlhamer the increase is due to the potential addition of two personnel – a returning law enforcement ofÀcer from the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force and an assistant building ofÀcial. It also includes a $32,000 contribution to the community’s recreation programs, a line item which was withheld in 2017 due to a healthy fund within recreation. Residents will see four road improvements over the next year. The city plans on executing overlays to Fourth Street South from Ninth Avenue South to the east end parking lot of Mississippi Heights Elementary School and Lincoln Avenue South from Benton Drive South to city limits. It plans on reclaiming Franklin Avenue from Benton Drive South to city limits, as well as installing sanitary sewer and water lines under Quarry Road. Kahlhamer said the council has still not made further recommendations to him regarding the Southside and Lions Parks
improvements and that if any type of project would be presented and approved, it is likely the council would bid it for 2019. A complete capital improvements plan for the city is accessible on the city’s website at http://www. ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us. The city’s tax rate for 2018 will be 47.40 percent. In comparison, St. Augusta falls in at 28.95 percent, while Waite Park’s tax rate is 69.04 percent. In other council news: • Approved the 2018 fee schedule. Residents can expect a $5 increase to both compost stickers and park building rentals, a $10 increase to parking violations, a 3.5-4 percent increase in utility fees, as well as other fee changes. All fees are effective Jan. 1, 2018. A detailed list of the fee schedule will be available at city hall as well as the city’s website. • Approved authorizing a feasibility report for extending sanitary sewer and water improvements as part of a 2018 Quarry Road Improvement project. • Approved a resolution, certifying that a minimum of 20 percent match of local funds and funds of noneligible costs will be available for the Àscal years of 2022 and 2023 to be applied for a road project on Second Avenue South from Benton Drive to 10th Street South. The city is submitting the project to the St. Cloud Area Planning
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PUBLIC NOTICES • City of Sauk Rapids 2018 Adopted Budget - page 6 • City of Sauk Rapids 2018 Minnesota Budget Data - page 6 • Notice of Filing for Sauk Rapids Township - page 6 • Notice of Filing for Township Elections - Minden - page 6
• Ordinance No. 2017-775 - page 7 • Notice of Filing for Township Election - Watab - page 6 • City of Sauk Rapids City Council Meeting Minutes - page 6 • Benton County Regular Meeting Minutes - page 4B
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OPINION
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Letters to the Editor
Keep Southside and Lions as is
Gerald Kaeter, Sauk Rapids I am also supporting non-development of Southside Park and Lions Park. We need to keep these parks as an amenity to the river to serve the entire community. There are multiple parks with various other amenities throughout the community that can be enjoyed for their various features. We should not destroy the value of Southside and Lions Park, the view and accessibility of the river.
County commissioners keep democracy alive Michael Willemsen, Sauk Rapids I’m writing to commend the Benton County Board of Commissioners in their recent decision to keep the ofÀce of county auditor as an elected position. I’ve served as an election judge in Sauk Rapids, and one of the best things to see is everyone coming together to vote. Regardless of party afÀliation, voting is a civic duty that brings people together and encourages everyone to get active in our government. It’s especially important that the people elect a county auditor because the auditor is in charge of ensuring fair elections. The Benton County Commissioners are also securing a grant from the Secretary of State’s OfÀce to save 50 percent on new voting machines for our county. That saves us, taxpayers, real money. Thank you!
WHAT’S HAPPENING Now through Dec. 19 — Toys for Tots Drive presented by Girls Scouts Daisies Troop No. 636. All toys must be new and unwrapped. Drop off at Leighton Broadcasting, Trinity Lutheran Church, Girls Scouts Lake and Pines Council OfÀces or Boehmer residence, 1618 Park View Lane NE, Sauk Rapids. Contact Kari Boehmer (320) 492-8646 with questions. Saturday, Dec. 16, 7 a.m. — Santa Lucia Festival of Lights. Traditional Scandinavian Christmas festival and breakfast. Salem Lutheran Church, 90 Riverside Drive SE, St. Cloud. Saturday, Dec. 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — American Red Cross Blood Donations. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1420 29th Ave. N, St. Cloud Saturday, Dec. 16 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — 55+ Driving Improvement Refresher Course. Miller Auto Plaza - Community Room, 2930 Second Street South, St. Cloud. Saturday, Dec. 16, 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. — Community Fellowship Meal. First United Methodist Church, 1107 Pine Cone Rd, Sartell. Sunday, Dec. 17, 2 p.m. — Crusade Choir. Concert beneÀtting Homeless Children and Music Ministry. Donations of toys and clothing are welcomed. First Presbyterian Church, 340 Fifth Ave. S, St. Cloud. Sunday, Dec. 17, 3-4 p.m. — TinyTot Playdate. Family open gym for kids 6 years and under. Northcrest Kids Activity Center, 1009 Industrial Drive S, Sauk Rapids. Visit http:// hotmessmomsÀtness.com for fee information or call Ash Keller at (320) 248-2421. Wednesday, Dec. 20, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. — American Red Cross Blood Donations. Rice City Hall, 205 Main Street E, Rice. Wednesday, Dec. 20, noon to 3 p.m. — Rice Chamber of Commerce Holiday Party. Auction event with all proceeds beneÀtting the Rice Food Shelf. American Legion Post No. 473, 80 Division Street N, Rice. Thursday, Dec. 21, noon to 4 p.m. — 55+ Driver Improvement Refresher Course. Salem Lutheran Church. 90 Riverside Drive SE, St. Cloud. For more information or to register visit http://www.mnsafetycenter.org or call (888) 234-1294. Thursday, Dec. 21, noon to 5 p.m. — American Red Cross Blood Donations. Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 4310 County Road 137, St. Cloud. Thursday, Dec. 21, 5-6 p.m. — Weight Management Surgical and Non-surgical Seminar. Learn about weight loss options, insurance coverage and a pathway to a heathier weight. Free but registration required at (320) 534-3096 or info@lifestylehealth. com. St. Cloud Area Family YMCA Community and Aquatics Center, 2001 Stockinger Drive, St. Cloud. Thursday, Dec. 21, 7 p.m. — Winter Solstice Gathering. Unity Spiritual Center, 931 Fifth Ave. N, Sartell. Friday, Dec. 22, 7:10 p.m. — Dave Cofell’s Ninth Annual Christmas Show. Songs, stories, poems and jokes. Surprise special guests and famous gingerbread cookies. Free familyfriendly show. The Local Blend, 19 W Minnesota Street, St. Joseph. Friday, Dec. 22, 10-11 a.m. — Community Holiday Singalong. Whitney Center, 1527 Northway Drive, St. Cloud. Free and open to the public. Sunday, Dec. 24, noon; 1:30 p.m.; 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. — Christmas Eve in the Barn. Enjoy the unforgettable retelling of the birth of Jesus complete with live animals. Seating on hay bales and benches. Warm clothing is a must. Accessibility limited. 5400 Golden Spike Road NE, Sauk Rapids. Presented by Living Waters Lutheran Church.
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a half years. Part of my appreciation comes with Soon, the Christmas season and all its wonder the quality of items I received, so just because will be gone in a blink of an eye. Many of us will be you can buy a $10 coffee pot does not mean you headed into the New Year with the accumulation should. After roughly 3,102 days of brewing, my of a gift or two. $80 unit has amounted to about two cents a day. Most know the true meaning of Christmas Family heirlooms can be a greater gift than surrounds the birth of Christ, our Savior. We also you may perceive. Whether it be Grandma’s know some families are not as fortunate as others and struggle to Ànd food on their table, much less BY NATASHA BARBER pearls, an ancestor’s type-writer, or framed art from your grandparents’ living room, items that presents under a Christmas tree. Still, many of us have ties to family may mean more to a person will participate in the tradition of gift-giving than something that collects dust. Finding the perfect gift can be as rewarding Think back if the person you are gifting has ever mentioned to the giver as the receiver. All presents bring a feeling of happiness when gifted, but let’s face it when Dad opens up a or admired something in your home. My great aunt did this box of underwear and socks it might not be quite as signiÀcant when I was merely old enough to begin driving lessons. When as a handmade frame with a picture of his little girl. Gift giving she was forced to move from her home due to age, she so can be exciting, but it can also be a stressor that takes any kind kindly passed along two orange carnival glass candlesticks. Items that have been passed down Àll my home and are silent of joy out of the season. I’ve been privileged to receive an abundance of presents reminders of the love from family I am blessed with. The Ànal gift I’ll recommend is a remedy to an unfortunate over the years – some well thought out and others simply stuff. As a beneÀt for all those stressed-out last-minute shoppers, I problem I live with every day. Bring the gift of warmth. I’ve never had the best circulation in my hands and feet, thought I would take some time pointing out the simple gifts I’ve appreciated over the years. It might spur an idea when and Minnesota winters – even with above average temperatures you’re ready to pull your hair out at noon on Christmas Eve. – have me layering and combating the cold. For the last week The practical presents many people may look at as easy and a half, I’ve walked around with long-john layers under my are actually some of my favorite. I don’t spend money on clothes (in addition to four top layers) and those disposable myself often, so when a person buys something I really need HotHands packets in my boots. Although picking out clothes they’re actually doing me two favors in one. I’m talking about for another person can be tricky business, I’ve never not worn a pair of socks I’ve received. my iron, coffee pot, toaster and hand mixer. So if all else fails on your shopping trips in search for Perhaps somewhere along the line you were told to steer clear of household items and more work when considering the best gift ever, resort to socks. You can wrap them in this gifts, but I’m here to tell you it is not so. I may have not known column and I promise, I’ll take the blame. their worth when I received them, but I can tell you I have used these items weekly, if not daily, for the last eight and
2017 at a glance permanent hockey boards at Pleasant View Park. As 2017 comes to an end, I want to review This past spring the inside of the high school water what we accomplished. The year started with the tower was sand blasted and painted along with the appointment of a new council member, Jason outside of the tower being pressure-washed. A JetEllering, to Àll an open seat. We also added two Vac truck was purchased for the cleaning of sewer positions to the planning commission to bring the lines and lift stations. membership to seven. The Àre department has ordered a new I have been visiting with businesses during airboat which can be used for different types of the year. My main purpose is to thank them for choosing to have their business located in Sauk BY KURT HUNSTIGER rescue efforts if needed. It should arrive later Rapids. If I have not visited with you yet, I am Around the Town this winter or early next spring at which time several ÀreÀghters will be trained on its use and planning to continue my visits in 2018. I look maintenance. This purchase was made possible because of forward to meeting with you. Last March, I presented the State of the City address at the local resident fundraising efforts. A big thank you to Madelyn Sauk Rapids Chamber of Commerce meeting. If you missed Adamski for leading the fundraising which allowed us to it, I will be doing another presentation at the meeting March purchase the airboat. The Àre department will start planning the construction and purchase of a new aerial truck. This is a 22. As far as community development, 55 apartment units at large expense which we have been planning for many years. The police department hired two ofÀcers in 2016 and the Villages of Creekside opened last spring and the 53-unit apartment in downtown is set to open in the spring of 2018. two additional ofÀcers in 2017. We currently have 17 sworn We are also working on potential apartment projects in 2019. It ofÀcers with one police ofÀcer assigned to the regional task has been important to the city to keep the positive momentum force. This ofÀcer will be coming back to Àll a position in the going in the downtown area since the bridge project. We department in early 2018. Finally, I toured Pleasantview Elementary School. With entered into an option agreement to sell two additional lots to Manea’s Meats for expansion. We continue to work with the the school district reconvening their task force for a possible future referendum, I wanted to see the school for myself Dutch Maid Bakery on their move to Sauk Rapids in 2018. Planning continues on the proposed community or event because I have not been in the school for many years. I want center at Southside and Lions Parks. There will be upcoming to thank interim superintendent Dr. Bruce Watkins, school meetings to discuss the project. Proposed park improvements board chair Mark Hauck and principal Aby Froiland for taking would provide an amenity not only for the residents who live time out of their busy schedules to serve as my tour guides. In my opinion, the school is showing its age and is in need of in the immediate area, but for the entire community. The Second Avenue South improvements were completed repairs and replacement. The style of teaching has changed and the streets are all open for the winter. Due to the early since the school was built in 1970, along with serving students onset of cold weather, a couple of sidewalks on the side streets with different levels of needs making the building somewhat did not get installed. They will be Ànished this spring. Xcel obsolete. This is only a partial list of what was accomplished during Energy has completed working on the under-grounding of the electrical services and then the poles can be removed. The 2017. I want to thank all of the city employees for all they do new street lights have been installed. Next year’s road projects for the residents, much of which goes unseen but is critical. will be along Lincoln Avenue, Franklin Avenue and Fourth A special thank you to all of the residents for allowing me to serve as your mayor. I truly have enjoyed my Àrst year. I Street South. The public works department has been busy Ànishing would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy projects and getting ready for winter. They have been out New Year! plowing and salting numerous times. They have installed
Prevent porch pirates by taking a proactive approach when you will be home; you can schedule delivery Cyber Monday has come and gone, when you’ll be available to receive packages. Christmas shopping season is underway and you • Discourage thieves from targeting your may be anxiously anticipating the arrival of that residence with a few strategic home security perfect gift. Someone may very well be watching devices. Home surveillance cameras can be your home for gifts to arrive as well. effective crime deterrents. Your home security Porch pirates, thieves who steal packages left cameras should be prominently displayed at homes, are looking forward to seeing packages where potential criminals can see them, yet delivered to homes, too. As more people high enough to prevent them from being shop online, porch pirates are becoming more tampered with. Outdoor security lighting and prevalent. Take steps to keep from being the next BY TROY HECK a home alarm system can also deter criminals. victim of a porch pirate by trying these strategies: • Keep an eye out for suspicious vehicles and • Have packages delivered to where you Benton County Sheriff subjects in your neighborhood. Putting a stop to are, not where you aren’t. Your home isn’t the only place you can have your packages delivered. package theft and residential burglaries is a team effort. Talk For example, if you work during the day, have items to your neighbors and encourage everyone to keep an eye out you order online delivered to your workplace instead of for suspicious activity, like an individual or vehicle following your home address. Instruct family and friends to do the a delivery truck or a stranger removing a package from outside same for packages they mail to you throughout the year. a residence. Call your local law enforcement agency right • Set up alternative delivery or pickup options through your away if you see suspicious activity. For more crime prevention information visit the Benton local delivery services. Whether the majority of your packages are delivered by the U.S. Postal Service, UPS or FedEx, each County Sheriff’s OfÀce website at http://www.co.benton. offers alternative delivery and pickup options. For example, mn.us/County_Sheriff/crime_prevention.php. You can also like and follow the Benton County Sheriff’s UPS has an expanding Access Point network that provides for delivery and pickup of packages at local grocery or convenience department on Facebook and Twitter at @BentonMNSheriff stores. Additionally, you can let the delivery company know for regular updates and crime prevention messages.
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PAGE 6 | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2017 | SAUK RAPIDS HERALD REGULAR MEETING SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL SAUK RAPIDS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 250 Summit Ave N. Monday, November 27, 2017 6:00PM MINUTES 6:00 P.M. 1.Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Kurt Hunstiger called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. All members present. 2. Additions or Changes to the Agenda NONE 3. Approve the Agenda Motion: Moved by Councilperson Heinen and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to approve the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Approve Minutes A. 11-13-17 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to approve the 11-13-17 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously. 5. Receive and File NONE 6. Mayor’s Communications • Saturday, December 2nd Sauk Rapids Holiday Parade of Lights and Family Fun Day—Mayor Hunstiger noted that Saturday, December 2nd is the 10th Annual Sauk Rapids Holiday Parade of Lights and Family Fun day. He noted the various activities that are scheduled for the holiday celebration. Mayor Hunstiger encouraged everyone to attend Saturday’s festivities. Councilperson Thronson said that Saturday’s event is the largest fundraiser for the Sauk Rapids Community Ambassador Program. She encouraged people to attend as it truly is a day full of fun family activities. 7. Audience Items/Visitors Total Time Limit 2 Minutes for Items NOT on the Agenda Brenda Graves, 878 Pearlview Drive, noted that she has been watching the discussion about the development of Southside Park with trepidation. Graves stated that Southside Park is one of the most beautiful parks in all of central Minnesota. She said that an event center in this location will spoil the view. Graves also commented that the bandshell was a misÀt for Southside Park. She said that there is insufÀcient parking near Southside Park to accommodate large events and the volume of the outdoor music will only be ampliÀed over the water, which will be disruptive to those living in this area. Graves requested that the City Council please preserve the natural beauty of Southside Park. 8. Public Hearings A. Applicant City of Sauk Rapids Purpose To Consider Approval on Assessment Rolls 411, 412, 413, 414, and 415 1.Open Public Hearing 2. Close Public Hearing Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Consider Action Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to approve the resolution adopting assessment rolls No. 411, 412, 413, 414 and 415. Motion carried unanimously. 9. Consent Agenda A. Approve 2017 Plumbing and Mechancial Contractor Licenses B. Approve SEH 2018 Rates Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve agenda items 9A-9B. Motion carried unanimously. 10. Regular Agenda NONE 11. Other Staff Items • 2nd Avenue South Project Update-Terry Wotzka stated that the street lights are up and energized on the 2nd Avenue South project. Wotzka noted that private services should be switched to underground by the end of the week. • Parade of Lights—Pete Eckhoff said that the Public Works Department is preparing for Saturday’s Parade of Lights. • Squad Car-Chief Beise noted that the new squad car for the Police Department just arrived today. Software and equipment still needs to be installed. 12. Other Council Items and Communications • Compost Site—Councilperson Sauer questioned if, despite the recent warm-up, the compost site is still closed. Pete Eckhoff explained that the compost site closed for the season the Saturday before Thanksgiving weekend. 13. Approve List of Bills and Claims Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the List of Bills and Claims. Motion carried unanimously. 14. Adjournment Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded by Councilperson Heinen to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Hunstiger adjourned the meeting at 6:46 p.m. R-51-1B
NOTICE OF FILING FOR TOWNSHIP ELECTION Notice is hereby given to qualiÀed voters of Watab Township, Benton County, State of Minnesota, that Àling for town ofÀce will be held for a twoweek period beginning January 2, 2018. AfÀdavits of Candidacy shall be Àled with the Town Clerk by appointment between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. from January 2, 2018 through January 16, 2018. Filing will close on January 16th at 5:00 p.m. Filing Fee is $2.00 and must be paid at the time of Àling. OfÀces to be Àlled at the March Annual Election are: • Clerk for a Two-Year Term • Supervisor for a Three-Year Term Absentee Voting will be at the Clerk’s OfÀce of the Town Hall on Saturday, March 10, 2018 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and noon. Date: December 16, 2018 Patricia B. Spence, Clerk Watab Township .R-51-2B
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NOTICE OF FILING FOR SAUK RAPIDS TOWNSHIP Notice is hereby given to qualiÀed votes of the Sauk Rapids Township, Benton County, that Àling for town ofÀce will be held for a two-week period beginning January 2, 2018 AfÀdavits of candidacy shell be Àled with the Town Clerk Tina Douvier, by appointment between January 2, 2018 and January 16, 2018. Contact her at 320-290-6564. AfÀdavits of candidacy may also be Àled between the hours of 1 p.m.
and 5 p.m. on January 16, 2018 at the ofÀce of the clerk. 3465 Quarry RD NE Sauk Rapids. Filing will close at 5:00 p.m. that day. close OfÀce to be Àlled at the march Annual Election are: Supervisor for a ThreeYear term Clerk for a Two-Year term Clerk Tina Douvier. Sauk Rapids Township R-50-2B
NOTICE OF FILING FOR TOWNSHIP ELECTIONS Notice is hereby given to qualiÀed voters of Minden Township, Benton County, State of Minnesota, that Àling for town ofÀce will be held for a two-week period beginning January 2, 2018. AfÀdavits of Candidacy shall be Àled with the township Clerk (Treas.)by appointment Between The hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm from January 2, 2018 through January 16, 2018. Filing will close on January 16th at 5:00pm. Filing fee is $2.00 and
must be paid at the time of Àling. OfÀces to be Àlled at the March Annual ElectIons are: • Clerk for a Two-year term • Supervisor for a Threeyear term Absentee Voting will be at Minden Town Hall on Saturday March 10th, 2018 between the hours of 10:00 am and noon. Date: December 16, 2017 December 22, 2017 Cynthia Abraham, Clerk Minden Township. R-50-2B
2018 MINNESOTA SUMMARY BUDGET DATA A report on Minnesota Budgets for ALL GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS for which annual budgets have been adopted.
CITY OF SAUK RAPIDS Budgets have been adopted for the following funds: Please list all budgeted special revenue funds and non-budgeted funds below. Revenues 1 Property Taxes (Do not include Market Value Credits)
X X
General Fund Other Special Revenue Funds 2017 Budget 2,382,000
2017 Amended Budget
2018 Budget 2,691,400
3 All Other Taxes (franchise, hotel/motel taxes, etc.)
155,000
163,000
5 Licenses and Permits
269,800
303,300
3,000
3,000
2,214,500
2,313,200
21,000
21,000
6 Federal Grants 7 State General Purpose Aid (Market Value Credits, etc.) 8 State Categorical Aid (state aid for streets, etc.) 9 Grants from County and Other Local Governments
4,000
4,000
303,400
249,400
39,500
39,500
12 Interest on Investments
12,000
12,000
13 Miscellaneous Revenues
35,000
35,000
10 Charges for Services 11 Fines and Forfeits
14 Total Revenues
5,439,200
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5,834,800
17 Transfers from Other Funds (incl. Enterprise Funds) 18 Total Revenues and Other Financing Sources
125,000 5,564,200
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136,000 5,970,800
Expenditures Current Expenditures (Exclude Capital Outlay) 19 General Government (board, administration, etc.) 20 Public Safety 21 Streets and Highways (excluding construction) 25 Culture and Recreation 27 Urban Redevelopment, Economic Development & Housing 29 Total Current Expenditures 33 Capital Outlay 34 Other Financing Uses 35 Transfers to Other Funds (include Enterprise Funds) 36 Total Expenditures and Other Financing Uses
2017 Budget
2017 Amended Budget
1,097,600 2,548,500 1,127,200 339,000 131,600 5,243,900 189,400 10,500 125,000 5,568,800
2018 Budget
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1,203,600 2,707,600 1,167,200 390,500 138,000 5,606,900 215,400 12,500 136,000 5,970,800
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3,026,429 3,029,429 -
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Fund Balance 37 General Fund - Beginning Balance (January 1) 38 General Fund - Ending Balance (December 31) 39 Increase (Decrease) in Fund Balance - Budgeted Governmental Funds
3,000,000 2,995,400 (4,600)
Other Items 40 Total Property Tax Levy - All Funds 41 Net Unrealized Gain or (Loss) from Investments for 2015
42 Budgeted Special Revenue Funds HRA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND
3,552,000
3,805,900 Unknown Yet
43 Non-Budgeted Funds DEBT SERVICE FUNDS CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS REVOLVING LOAN FUNDS HOUSING ASSISTANCE LOAN FUND POLICE FORFEITURE FUND ACCESS OPERATING FUND TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DIST's POLICE DWI FORFEITURE FUND
If you have any questions about the City of Sauk Rapids 2018 Budgets, please feel free to contact Jack Kahlhamer, Finance Director at (320) 258-5330 or by email at: jkahlhamer@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us
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Darrius Robinson Àghts for his 12-0 major decision victory Dec. 7 against Milaca at SRRHS.
Grapplers compete in triangular, invitational
The Sauk RapidsRice Storm wrestling team competed in two meets to continue their season. The team hosted a triangular with Milaca and Sartell Dec. 7, where SRR defeated Milaca, but fell to Sartell. The team then traveled to Shakopee Dec. 9 for a sixteam tournament. SRR placed fourth in that tournament with 136.5 team points. The team competes in a tournament Dec. 16 at RichÀeld High School and in a quadrangular Dec. 21 in Brainerd. Shakopee invitational The Storm had a powerful presence at the Shakopee meet, despite placing fourth out of the six teams. Jared
Spohn brought home the championship title from the meet for the 120-weight class. The team had four others place in the top three of their class – Andrew Wollak in second for the 113-weight class, Dante Haywood in third for the 113-weight class, Cole Ackerman in third for the 132-weight class and Jake Ackerman in second for the 152-weight class. 113: Wollak won his first two matches by fall, at 52 and 16 seconds respectively, before losing his third match by fall at 4:31. 113: Haywood won his first match by fall at 3:03, lost his second match by fall at 52 seconds and won his third match by 2-1 decision. 120: Jared Spohn won his first match by fall at 2:56 and won his second by a 12-3 major decision. Winning the two matches earned him the championship title. 126: Benjamin Gilbertson lost his first
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match by 5-3 decision, lost by 6-4 decision in the second match, lost by 13-4 major decision his third match and lost by 6-4 decision in his fourth match. 132: Cole Ackerman won by 5-4 decision in his first match, lost by fall at 5:10 in his second match and lost by 12-7 decision in his third match. 138: Jacob Kruger lost his first match by 10-2 decision, lost the second by 8-0 decision and his third match lost by a 4-0 decision. 145: Bryce Warner lost all four matches by fall – at 1:06, 2:41, 1:46 and 2:28 respectively. 152: Jake Ackerman won his first match by a technical fall, won his second match by a 7-1 decision and lost by fall at three minutes in his third match. 160: Tyler Och lost his first match by fall at 4:32, lost his second match by 13-2 major decision and lost his third match by 11-2 major decision. 170: Marcus Santillana lost his first match by fall at 48 seconds, lost his second match by 8-4 decision, won his third match by 10-7 decision and lost his fourth match by fall at 5:12. 182: Brent Nelson lost his first match by 3-1 decision, lost his second by fall at 4:47, won by fall at 1:17 in his third and lost his fourth by 9-7 decision. 195: Sam Stellmach lost all four of his matches by fall – at 1:55, 2:28, 1:17 and 1:28 respectively. 220: Gage Donovan lost by fall at 54 seconds in his first match, won by 5-4 decision in his second match and lost by fall at 44 seconds in his third match. 285: Ben Konz won his first two matches by fall at 4:49 and 4:00, lost by 11-4 decision in his third match and lost his fourth match by fall at 38 seconds.
SRR 40, Milaca 30 The Storm defeated Milaca for the second year Brent Nelson works hard to take down his opponent, but lost in a row. Prior to last season, the match Dec. 7 at SRRHS.
Milaca had beat SRR at every match. Eight of the Storm grapplers found victory in their matches against their Milaca rivals, contributing to the SRR win. 106: Peyton Olson won by technical fall. 113: Wollak won by fall at 49 seconds. 120: Jared Spohn won by fall at 1:02. 126: Gilbertson won by 12-1 major decision. 132: Zac Spohn lost by fall at 1:13. 138: Cole Ackerman lost by 9-2 decision. 145: Warner won by fall at 3:20. 152: Jake Ackerman won by 12-10 decision. 160: Och lost by 11-9 decision. 170: Santillana lost by fall at 3:04. 182: Darrius Robinson won by 12-0 major decision. 195: Stellmach lost by fall at 3:09. 220: Donovan lost by fall at 1:10. 285: Konz won by fall at 1:26.
Sartell 41, SRR 34 Despite the loss, SRR worked hard to close the gap. Six of the Storm grapplers wrestled their way to victory during the matchup against Sartell. 106: Olson lost by fall at 2:48. 113: Wollak won by fall at 4:49. 120: Jared Spohn won by an 8-0 major decision. 126: Gilbertson lost by 8-2 decision. 132: Zac Spohn lost by default. 138: Cole Ackerman lost by technical fall. 145: Warner lost by fall at 3:15. 152: Jake Ackerman won by fall at 2:28. 160: Och lost by 6-4 decision. 170: Santillana won by fall at 1:50. 182: Robinson won by forfeit. 195: Nelson lost by fall at 3:33. 220: Donovan lost by fall at 39 seconds. 285: Konz won by forfeit.
The Storm’n Sabres girls hockey team fought valiantly through three games this past week and came out with two victories. They started the week Dec. 7 with a 7-1 win over Willmar and followed with a 5-4 win over Duluth Dec. 9. In the face-off against Brainerd-Little Falls Dec. 12, the girls fell 4-1. The team continues their season Dec. 16 against Cloquet and Dec. 19 against St. Cloud. Both games will take place on home ice at Bernick’s Arena in Sartell. Brainerd-Little Falls 4, SSRR 1 The girls struggled for possession Dec. 12 as they hosted the Brainerd-Little Falls Warriors. The Storm’n Sabres were only able to attempt 17 shots. The team was able to get on the board with a shot from Mallory Heder early in the third period. Chloe Stockinger tended for SSRR, making an incredible 46 saves. The girls had three penalties totaling six minutes. SSRR 5, Duluth 4 The Storm’n Sabres came out with an early lead in the Dec. 9 game against Duluth. SSRR scored three of their
Àve goals in the Àrst period. Brooke Walters started the scoring on a power play just over seven minutes into the game with assistance from Lauren Wensel and Anna Orth. Lizzy Minnerath followed the scoring pattern three and a half minutes later, assisted by Madison Mollner. Grace McCabe picked up the third goal of the period 12:12 into play. McCabe added her second goal of the game late in the second period on a power play, with help from Orth and Wensel. This brought the SSRR lead to 4-0. In the third, Walters added her second goal of the game on a power play. It was during the Ànal period where SSRR lost their strong defense and allowed four Duluth goals. However, the Storm’n Sabres remained strong enough to hold off Duluth and win the game. SSRR attempted 28 shots and sat two minutes on one infraction. The team was also 3-2 on power plays in the game. Madison DeMarias was in goal for SSRR and saved 27 shots. SSRR 7, Willmar 1 The Storm’n Sabres beat their Cardinal conference rivals Dec. 7. The girls won the game 7-1.
Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm girls basketball had a rough game against the Sartell-St. Stephen Sabres Dec. 7. After a solid start, the Storm faltered, and the Sabres had scored 58 points by the end of the game to the Storm’s 33. “We played a solid Àrst half,” said head coach Megan Foley. “We worked hard to not get stuck in the full court press, and I am proud of the girls for working together. We need to play that way for two halves.” The Storm held their own on the court early in the game, but had begun to give up points late in the Àrst half. By the time the second half started, the Sabres led the game 28-
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Heder was the Àrst to score a goal for SSRR, her Àrst ever varsity goal, 1:35 into play. Orth scored the second goal for the team 5:20 into the Àrst, assisted by Walters. A minute and a half from the end of the Àrst, McCabe scored with help from Libby Asper and McKenna Rohe. Orth found her second goal four minutes into the second period as Walters and Morgan Cromwell assisted.
Mollner started the scoring off in the third period with help from Minnerath and Taylor Schoenberg. Walters scored her Àrst goal of the game 11:24 into the third and followed with her second goal four minutes later on a power play. SSRR attempted 37 shots and sat eight minutes on four infractions. Stockinger tended and saved 24 shots.
Storm girls basketball suffers loss to Sabres 18. This trend continued into the second half, where SRR picked up another 15 points, but Sartell-St. Stephen made another 30. “Sartell-St. Stephen is a very athletic team,” Foley said. “We ran out of some juice in the second half.” SRR’s captain Angela Konz suffered an injury and was forced to sit much of the game to tend to a cut on her eyebrow. In previous games, she played a key role of receiving passes from the Storm’s favored strategy of circling the paint until a clean opening appears in their opponent’s defenses or they can run a screen. The primary obstacle the Storm has faced this season has been the lack of experience at the varsity
What is your favorite part about hockey? The friends I have made throughout the years because they have become some of my best friends. What is your best game to date? Last year, against the St. Cloud Ice Breakers when I scored one of the two goals against them. What other activities are you involved in at school? I also play soccer in the fall. What is your favorite high school class to date? Multimedia because we got to take pictures and videos of things in the school. I also had it with a group of my friends. What skill do you possess most people don’t know about? I am very organized. What is the best advice you’ve ever received? Keep your head up on and off the ice. What do you like to do in your spare time? I like to play sports and spend time with my friends and family. What is your favorite meal, movie, social media and song? Tater tot hotdish, “Miracle,” Snapchat and “Live Like You Were Dying” by Tim McGraw.
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level. The team is comprised of mostly younger players. Foley said that while the promising enthusiasm and teamwork has been a great strength for SRR, accuracy at the hoop is not at the level of other teams and needs to be improved by practicing layups and free throws. SRR’s shot accuracy was 29 percent as opposed to Sartell-St. Stephen’s 51 percent. The Storm made seven of their 22 free throws compared to 13 out of 21 for the Sabres. “We didn’t hit many shots; we are a younger group and need many more reps in that regards,” Foley said. “Free throws were a struggle so we will need to focus on that as our season progresses. We will keep rocking.”
Key scorers during the game against Sartell included Jada Turner, who scored three buckets on Sartell, as well as sinking a free throw. Emily Kath also put two in the basket, along with Angela Konz making two free throws and scoring one basket before being sidelined with an injury. Bailey Becker made the most points in game, making four free throws, six two pointers and two three point shots. Noel Reberg also played a key role, with two rebounds and an assist, as well as three deÁections, three steals. SRR will have their next home game against Fergus Falls on Dec. 19 at 7:15 p.m., followed by an away game on Dec. 21 in Monticello.
The Lumberjacks split their weekend with one loss and one win. Granite City fell to the Alexandria Blizzard in a 6-3 loss Saturday at the Runestone Community Center in Alexandria and picked up a 5-1 victory against the North Stars in Breezy Point Dec. 8. The Jacks still lead the NA3HL West Division. The team heads to the annual NA3HL Showcase Tournament this week at the Schwan Super Rink in Blaine. The showcase will feature all 42 league teams, playing in one game per day over Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Granite City returns to home ice Jan. 5. Alexandria 6, Granite City 3 After what looked to be a close game, Alexandria pulled away in the second period to secure their 6-3 win. Granite City replaced goalie Ridge Gerads with Nick Bucklin in the third period after Gerads let by three goals in less than Àve minutes in the second. Gerads made 24 saves on 29 shots; Bucklin went eight for nine. Lumberjack Chase Di Bari was the Àrst on board at Àve minutes into the Àrst. Alex answered with two goals, one each from Tanner Frerichs and Ryan Worley. Sam Ohmes tied the game before the Àrst buzzer. Hunter Schwehr put
the Jacks up by one at 11:19 in the second, but it was the last Granite City goal. Alexandria’s Nicholas Lindgren, Worley, Logan Nelson and Josiah Roen (power play) all found net, resulting in the 6-3 Blizzard win. Jordan Olson tallied two assists in Saturday’s game; Brady Dahl and Chris Beyer each had one. Brady Meyers saves 24 of 27 Granite City shots on goal. The Lumberjacks sat 18 minutes on nine infractions; Alexandria accumulated 12 minutes on six. Granite City 5, Breezy Point 1 The Lumberjacks outshot the North Stars 42-17 in the Dec. 8 game, winning 5-1. Brandon Baker and Braden Altena both had power play goals in the Àrst period, followed by an even strength goal from Beyer and an unassisted, short-handed goal from Di Bari in the second. Seth Towers sank one in the third to round out the game. Breezy Point scored their lone goal from Noah Krueger at 18:26 in the third. Olson (2), Altena, Sean Salz, Owen Sikich, Grant Troumbly and Zack DeBoom all added assist points to their game. Gerads saved 16 shots on net while Breezy’s Bronson Moore stopped 37. Both teams spent 10 minutes in the box on Àve infractions each.
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LITTLE FALLS — Last month, the Department of Natural Resources released the draft action plan for sustainable use of groundwater in the Little Rock Creek area for the public to review on their website. With that in mind, the DNR hosted an open house Dec. 9 for community members to share their thoughts. The meeting took place at the Little Falls Middle School. At the start of the meeting, attendees could view informational posters and a hard copy of the draft, as well as speak to DNR employees; then, more than 15 of the 50some in attendance shared their input in an open mic session. The comments were not officially recorded by the agency, so those in attendance were encouraged to provide additional feedback through an online survey or speak directly with the project’s manager, Mark Hauck. Sustainable use of groundwater in the Little Rock Creek watershed has been a concern for a number of years, and in January 2015, the DNR took initial steps in seeking information regarding sustainability in the area. Hauck said the DNR found themselves taxed with upholding Minnesota statutes regarding sustainability following work that was executed by the Minnesota Pollution
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A dazzling Christmas tradition Strands illuminate yard with lights, decorations BY JENNIFER COYNE | STAFF WRITER
OPOLE – As one enters the Strands front yard, they are greeted with strings of lights on either side of the driveway, directing them throughout the property. On the right, Santa and his reindeer are taking flight off a rustic hay elevator. The other side displays various Christmas themes and lights dancing to the rhythm of music. If one comes at the right time, Santa is present to hand out candy canes. For many in central Minnesota, driving through the Strands’ light show is a family tradition during the Christmas season. “We don’t do this for ourselves anymore. The comments we’ve received made us realize just how it affects other people,” Mike said. Mike’s wife, Lonnie, agreed. “People really enjoy it. It makes them happy,” she said. Every year, Mike and Lonnie Strand put up nearly 170 light displays – including more than 2,400 lights on the front porch alone – at their home near Opole. “We have a little bit of everything – snowmen, carolers, soldiers, reindeer…” said Lonnie, who grew up in the Holdingford area.
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Lonnie and Mike Strand decorate their lawn with lighted Christmas pieces at their home near Opole. The couple’s light display has been a must-see in central Minnesota since they moved to the area in 2006.
The Strands began preparing the light display immediately following Halloween. This year, the couple spent evenings and weekends testing lights, checking cords and timers, and repairing any displays that were weathered from years past. “This year, we’ve been lucky because we haven’t had much snow to trudge through
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Finding a profession where she could be home to raise her children appealed to Zabinski. PHOTOS BY She began studying leather craft BOWLUS — As you walk NATASHA BARBER under a Randall man named Ted through the doors of Z Saddlery Sharon Zabinski, who co-owns Z Saddlery & Borgheiinck. As Borgheiinck and Leather in Bowlus, the scent Leather in Bowlus with exited the trade, Zabinski entered. of leather overcomes your sense her husband, Rich, “I bought a bunch of of smell. Rows of new and used sits with items she equipment from him,” said saddles line a center aisle, and has constructed from Zabinski, who also drives bus other tack items hang from the leather. In addition to for the Royalton School District. walls. Handcrafted gift items are tack items, Zabinski “He had the sewing machines positioned on shelves. At the front crafts custom wallets, for sale and some tools. Most of of the store, Sharon Zabinski clears belts and more. the stamping tools he sold to me, her counter space of a current and then I just set up shop in our project. garage.” Zabinski has been handThe tack and leather business crafting leather goods for over originated at the couple’s home in seven years. Her business, Z North Prairie before expanding to Saddlery and Leather, retails the their current location in 2010. With artisan items as well as other brand Zabinski’s husband active with his names. Although she continues jobs at the Albany sales barn and to produce quality tack, Zabinski Bowlus feed mill, the business fills spends the majority of her time Zabinski’s time. filling custom orders for patrons — “Christmas is always busy — from wallets and checkbook covers from the start of October through to dice cups and phone cases. December,” Zabinski said. “But “As far as what I do here, it is the business is plenty enough to just about anything you can think keep me busy because I’m the of that can be made or ordered out only one in the shop.” of leather,” said Zabinski, who This season, Zabinski is co-owns the business with her occupied making custom wallets, husband Rich. “I make far more things for everyday consumers than I do horse the flexibility of the business that kept the the reins and it peeled open,” Zabinski said. dice cups, tack sets and belts. Purchasers “Rich spent some time out west in Nevada have requested specific designs, dyes and Zabinskis interested. tack.” “That’s how I got started; I had a cheap (before we met) and learned the meaning of It was the couple’s love for horses that MORE THAN A TACK SHOP page 2 opened the door to leather working, but it was piece of tack on my horse, and she stepped on quality tack, where I didn’t know it.”
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More than a tack shop from page 1B decorations. Most of her business comes from word of mouth advertising and Facebook. Zabinski begins by ordering her leather in half hides from the Twin Cities, Ohio and occasionally overseas. The pieces come in different weights [thicknesses] depending on the project they will be used for. “I try to order the best leather that I can for each project,” Zabinski said. “Most is higher quality American leather.” Once her supplies are in hand, Zabinski selects or creates a pattern for the item and cuts the pieces accordingly. Next comes stamping and tooling. She mists her work with water while it rests on a marble slab. “You do all the stamping when it is wet,” Zabinski said. “After you get it stamped and it dries, then you oil each piece and dye it. … You glue it, stitch it together and it’s done.” From start to finish, Zabinski can spent up to five hours making a single wallet. But because of the amount of time between steps, she usually chooses to do more than one item at a time. “Everything goes in a process,” Zabinski said. “You have to cut everything and if the leather is wet, you have to wait for it to dry. You can’t oil wet leather.” Zabinski has enjoyed the variety in her work as well as researching and studying ways to make her items standout to customers. “The tooling I picked up on my own; I taught myself through trial and error,” she said. “In the beginning, I didn’t think of making half this stuff. Dice cups aren’t uncommon, but it just happened because somebody came in and asked if I Sharon Zabinski uses a punch to cut a round shape into leather Dec. 6. Zabinski is constructing a wallet at her business, Z can make them one. Now I make a lot.” With phone cases, gun holsters, knife sheaths, and Saddlery and Leather, in Bowlus. belt and saddle beverages holders already on her list of accomplishments, Zabinski is up to whatever challenge her patrons bring. As customers peruse the business looking for the perfect leather gift, they can expect to find Zabinski working on her next project. This time? Leather suspenders.
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onsumers may ask for eggs from free-range chickens, meat from animals not treated with antibiotics and milk from grass-fed cows but do they understand that it is costlier to raise animals this way and are they willing to pay extra for those foods? The Food Marketing Institute Foundation and Animal Agriculture Alliance are preparing a study to find out shoppers’ willingness-topay for meats that are raised with what they call alternative production practices. The plan is to develop a consumer survey that mimics how shoppers would make their decisions in the grocery store. Three thousand people will be asked to make choices between products that vary in price and other attributes, such as cage-free, pasture-raised, slow growth and conventionally-raised, along with labeling claims, packaging, product color and appearance. The researchers are hoping the study will provide the agriculture industry with the information they need to plan for future demand for these products. Susan Borra, RD, executive director of the FMI Foundation, said shoppers are suffering from “data Sharon Zabinski shows a piece of leather with a stamped Tools sit on a workshop bench at Z Saddlery and Leather Dec. fatigue” and “are turning to pictorial design Dec. 6 at her business in Bowlus. 6. The tools are used in the custom designs. their food retailers for trusted information about their food purchases.” There is also a new report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange Division that predicts protein products Effective January 1, 2018 derived from plant sources, insects and cultured meats On December 6th 2017, Gilman Coop will be among the top food Creamery board of directors passed a trends to watch for in the resolution to no longer extend credit in our coming years. store. Acceptable forms of payment shall be According to Trevor as follows: cash, check, credit card, milk check Amen, an economist with deduct and prepay accounts. Also, Gilman CoBank, “The future success Coop Creamery will no longer have free grain of alternative meat lies bank. We shall be charging all grain the same squarely with rising global charge of $.04/bushel a month. demand for protein rather than a battle for the existing market Thank you for all your support in the past share of animal protein food years and in the future to come! products.” He adds, “The
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PAGE 4B | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2017 | BENTON AG BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES November 21, 2017 The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on November 21, 2017 in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN with Commissioners Jake Bauerly, Warren Peschl, Jim McMahon, Spencer Buerkle and Ed Popp present. Call to order by Chair Peschl was at 9:00 AM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Buerkle/Bauerly unanimous to approve the agenda as amended: add items—Foley Area C.A.R.E. request for Attorney Phil Miller to serve on their Board of Directors; AuditorTreasurer appointment issue; space needs update; request from Foley Archery Team. No one was present to speak under Open Forum. Attorney Phil Miller requested Board consideration of the request of Foley Area C.A.R.E. offering Miller a seat on their Board of Directors. Noting that the County is “his client” and there is potential for conflict of interest, Miller stated he would abstain from any issue that involves business with Benton County. Board consensus to allow Miller to serve on the Foley Area C.A.R.E. Board of Directors. McMahon/Bauerly unanimous to approve the Consent Agenda: 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 7, 2017 as written; 2) accept and file Committee of the Whole Minutes of October 30, 2017 as written; 3) approve Resolution 2017-#48 in support of the Little Rock Lake Association’s application to BWSR for grant funding to conduct projects in conjunction with the Little Rock Lake Drawdown, and authorize the Chair to sign; 4) approve TrustPoint Service Agreement, Exhibit A, listing OneDigital as claims administrator and new authorized signers; 5) approve agreement with Hildi Incorporated for a January 2018 OPEB (Other Post-Employment Benefits) actuarial study, and authorize the Chair to sign; 6) approve service contract with Service Master Professional Services of St. Cloud for provision of cleaning services for Benton County government buildings, and authorize the Chair to sign; 7) approve Materials Sale Contract with Steve and Roxanne Eisenschenk, and authorize the Chair to sign; 8) approve Resolution 2017-#49, accepting aquatic invasive species prevention aid, and authorize the Chair to sign; and 9) adopt Resolution 2017#50, accepting donation to the Benton County Sheriff’s Office from Joy Christian Center, and authorize the Chair to sign. Chris Byrd, County Engineer, explained that Watab Township wishes to apply for a Local Road Improvement Program Grant; although township projects are eligible, they cannot apply unless the county agrees to be the fiscal agent. Byrd stated that Watab Township is asking that Benton County be the fiscal agent and assist with the submission of the application, letting the contract if Watab is successful in receiving the grant monies, submitting pay requests to the contractor, and project closeout. He noted that the project that Watab Township would like to submit for grant funding is an extension of 5th Avenue; Lee Hanson will be responsible for the engineering costs. McMahon inquired if the County will recoup their administrative costs. Byrd noted that there should be a written agreement between Benton County and Watab Township that stipulates the roles and responsibilities of each during the project. Popp commented that this project will be a great economic asset for Benton County. Popp/Bauerly unanimous to adopt Resolution 2017-#51, Construction of One Mile Extension of 5th Avenue NE and Connection to 85th Street NE, and authorize the Chair to sign. Byrd explained that MNDOT recently completed all the final paperwork and documentation on the CSAH 2/TH 10 project. He noted that there was a Cooperative Construction Agreement between Benton County and MNDOT executed in 2013—at that time, Benton County agreed to cost share in the project at an estimated amount of $2,320,261; when bids came in, the estimated participation amount was revised to $1,859,114.57 and Benton County paid that amount from identified County Fund Reserves at the time. Byrd stated that final quantities of work completed brings Benton County’s participation amount to $1,975,469.86, a difference of $116,335.29; the difference comes mainly from small over-
runs of multiple bid items on the contract, i.e. piping, concrete driveway pavement. He pointed out that the Agreement stated that Benton County is liable for 15% of construction costs; MNDOT will be invoicing the County for the remainder of this local cost share. Byrd indicated that this expense was not anticipated and, thus, was not budgeted for in 2017; there are dollars available in the local road account if the Board prefers to use that account instead of reserves (in 2013, $1.8 million was paid from reserves; according to a 2011 resolution, the County committed $300,000 from the county local road fund for this project, but was never used due to this project being scaled down). Peschl stated his preference for not using dollars from the local road account. McMahon stated his belief that the dollars should come from the local road account because that’s where it should have come from originally; he did not feel it should come from reserves. Following brief discussion, motion by Bauerly to use County reserves to pay additional cost participation on the MNDOT project at CSAH 2/TH 10. Second by Popp. Motion carried with Peschl, Bauerly, Buerkle and Popp voting aye and McMahon voting nay. Byrd requested formal approval of the Board to attend the annual meeting and technical conference of the National Association of County Engineers, April 22-26 in Wisconsin Dells. McMahon inquired of the county’s policy regarding out of state travel. Monty Headley, County Administrator, noted that the policy requires approval for a County Board member to travel out of state, but does not specifically require County Board approval for a department head to travel out of state. The Regular County Board meeting was recessed at 9:30 AM to conduct a Human Services Board meeting. The Regular County Board meeting was reconvened at 9:53 AM. Roxanne Achman, Department of Development Director, explained that the minor final plat of “Novak Meadow”, submitted by Aaron Novak, is located in Gilmanton Township; this plat will consist of one 4.03 acre lot off of a 41-acre parcel. She noted that access will be off a private drive; no additional access is planned. Achman stated that the Planning Commission reviewed and approved the preliminary plat on November 9, 2017; there will be a $600.00 park dedication fee. Popp/Bauerly unanimous to approve the final plat of “Novak Meadow” and authorize the Chair to sign the final plat. Achman explained that the minor final plat of “Pine Ridge”, submitted by Troy and Angela Roering, is located in Langola Township; this plat will consist of one 10.41 acre lot off a 96-acre parcel. Achman stated that the Planning Commission reviewed and approved the preliminary plat on November 9, 2017; the park dedication fee of $600.00 has been paid. McMahon/Bauerly unanimous to approve the final plat of “Pine Ridge” and authorize the Chair to sign the final plat. Department of Development Director’s Report: 1) Aquatic Invasive Species Plan (it is expected that the Plan will be completed in early 2018; the consultant is still in the process of gathering water samples and incorporating the data into the Plan); 2) Buffer Law (Benton County received approval of the buffer ordinance by BWSR; Benton County SWCD reports that, as of November 1st, 95% of parcels adjacent to public waters are in compliance—the remaining 5% (58 parcels) have filed a conditional Compliance Waiver and Request Form, allowing them extra time; there are zero parcels requiring enforcement at this time); 3) Helmin/Anderson Gravel Mine Environmental Assessment Worksheet (the Helmin/ Anderson pit in Glendorado Township, off County Road 9, has submitted an EAW for the expansion of their mine from 39 acres to 96 acres; staff will be presenting the EAW to the County Board for approval to publish, ultimately starting the public review process); and 4) Tri-County Organics (Mark McNamara from the Department of Development explained that Pope Douglas Solid Waste Management Commission has applied to MPCA for a $375,000 grant to begin a Regional Source Separated Organics Recycling Program—counties included on the grant application are Pope, Douglas, Grant, Stevens and Ottertail and they have also approached Stearns County; Kevin Johnson, owner of TriCounty Organics, is concerned
that if Stearns County were to commit, Tri-County Organics would not be able to compete and they would, possibly, have to stop operating; McNamara reported that Stearns County fully supports Tri-County Organics—he did not feel this should be a large issue of concern at this time, but that staff will “keep an eye on” this issue). Administrator Headley noted that, a month or so ago, the Board directed him to send a letter to area legislators asking if Benton County officials could meet with them to discuss the idea of special legislation that would allow Benton County to appoint an AuditorTreasurer. Headley reported on responses received from Representatives Knoblach and O’Driscoll—they are not particularly optimistic about the chances of an “Auditor-Treasurer bill” being successful in the next legislative session. Headley noted that Representative O’Driscoll will introduce the bill if Benton County desires; O’Driscoll feels that if the bill were to be approved, it most likely would be included in an omnibus elections bill, the outcome of which would not be known until the last few days of the session in May. Headley pointed out the complications this could create with the elections cycle, i.e. individuals considering filing for an elective office while the county is pursuing making the office appointive. He stated that there is a process that counties can use to have positions become appointed—taking it directly to the voters through a referendum process; in any event, it may be somewhat confusing to have an “appointive track” in the midst of an “elective track”. Bauerly commented “…given the election cycle which is set in statute…and we would be trying to change that while it’s going on…there’s not enough time to get this done properly given the timeline of the election and the timeline of the legislature…I think we should drop it…” Buerkle asked the question “…are we committed to going ahead with this…if we would have a bill introduced, it would keep this issue alive… it would send the message that the County Board is committed to having this position appointed…the system that is set up now was set up 150 years or so ago and probably not appropriate in today’s world…” Peschl stated his agreement with Buerkle, commenting “…we have a unique situation now… it may not come up again…” Popp asked the question—if we pursue an appointive position in the midst of the election process, will it skew our qualified candidates? Bauerly asked the question—could we apply for legislation to be effective four years from now? Headley stated a concern with introducing a bill at the legislature that our House Chair feels will likely fail, creating that record of failure. McMahon reiterated his desire to “wait and do a voter referendum” in the future. Headley stated that if the position remains elected, filing for the office would occur next summer; the Board has the statutory responsibility to appoint someone to fill out Karri Thorsten’s term. He inquired of the Board’s desire as far as the selection process to appoint a successor, stating his belief that the Board should take a careful approach to who they choose to fill out the term because that person stands an extremely good chance of becoming an elected official come January 2019—the Board should look at qualifications and background and all applicants should be clearly willing and able to move to Benton County (if not currently residing in the county) and run for the elective office for the sake of continuity in the department—also that the desired applicant not be opposed to a possible change from elective to appointive in the future. Headley also noted the Board’s option of appointing the Interim Auditor-Treasurer to fill out Karri Thorsten’s term (expires in January 2019). Nadean Inman, Interim Auditor-Treasurer, stated “… the decision that the Board makes does impact me personally…and the whole department…we have a lot of things coming up on the calendar…things are working pretty smoothly in the department…I, personally, would like to keep the status quo for the time being…I haven’t ruled out the possibility of moving to Benton County if it remains elective… there’s also the training piece of bringing in someone new…” McMahon indicated that he would like to see Inman remain as Interim Auditor-Treasurer with the caveat that, prior to the timeframe allowed by statute as far as having to reside within the county to run for a county
office, she make the decision on her willingness to move; if not willing to move, she remain as Interim Auditor-Treasurer until the newly-elected Auditor-Treasurer takes office, at which time Inman returns to her former position within the office. Headley suggested that the Board take some time to ponder this issue; he will bring this issue back to a future Board meeting. Headley reported that the Board chose to continue looking at four different properties in conjunction with county space needs (East Gate III, Arlington Business Center, Verso Office Building, and Benton Business Park); staff has started to explore obtaining estimates for occupying the various spaces, i.e. build out, IT, telephones, heating and cooling, security; this process may take some time. Headley indicated that he and Bob Cornelius also met with the facility manager for Centra Care to identify what Benton County’s space needs would be in the Centra Care building; although this building would have multiple occupants, there would be shared spaces as well (Class B market rate space). Bauerly noted that the county should identify savings that would occur by having other building occupants; he noted that the potential occupants of Centra Care, Benton County and Stearns-Benton Employment and Training all receive State and Federal dollars to help some of the same clients. Headley noted that Centra Care hopes to have the developer selected by this summer; “dirt turning” could possibly occur in late 2018, followed by an 18-month build before occupancy. Buerkle noted that going the “Centra Care route” may require other solutions in the interim, i.e. use of more remote work, moving several staff into existing facilities such as schools or colleges. Headley explained that he received a call from Tim Olson who is associated with the Foley Archery Team (a school-related group); the archery team would like to build a building for an indoor archery range and are looking for long-term operational support from the county for this facility, i.e. electricity, building maintenance (they would provide the land and construct the building). Following brief discussion, there was consensus of the Board that the county cannot choose specific sports to support. Board members reported on recent meetings they attended on behalf of the county. Under Commissioner Concerns, Peschl asked for an update on the cleaning of County Ditch 13 and County Ditch 15. Regarding County Ditch 13, County Engineer Byrd stated that the contractor is very close to completion of the cleaning. Regarding County Ditch 15, Byrd noted that the cleaning has stalled in order to resolve a disagreement with an individual on the alignment of the original ditch; staff is also working toward resolution of the issue whereby a portion of the ditch was cleaned that wasn’t supposed to be cleaned. Popp/McMahon unanimous to set Committees of the Whole: November 30, Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation Meeting of All Investors and Partners; December 11, Final Budget Review/ Elected Official Salaries/Proposed Fee Schedule Changes. Buerkle/Popp unanimous to adjourn at 10:57 AM. Warren J. Peschl, Jr., Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator Published Dec.12, 2017 R-51-1B
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responsible thing in saying we know there might be something happening here, and we want to do the work we need to do to determine whether or not there is an impact to the ecosystems,” said Hauck regarding the purpose of the plan. During the meeting, many of the public stakeholders brought up concerns ranging from data collection to the DNR’s agenda. Kristina Anderson, a project hydrogeologist from Northwest AqwaTek Solutions, said the DNR has
impacting stream flow enough to where the flow is negatively impacting the habitat for aquatic species and living things, they will need to find ways to manage and offset the depleted flow. The Brook and Brown trout that the DNR has been stocking in the creek since 1908 rely on a certain level of flow, cool and oxygenized water. Some residents called the fish non-native and invasive, stating the species should not take priority over irrigation. “We have a unique resource period,” said Eric Altena, DNR Area Fisheries Manager. “Trout survive in there for multiple years, and they used to survive and spawn in the creek. We’re hoping to get back to that point with habitat work. … Whether they are native or not, they are an indicator of whether or not the water quality is actually good enough. The fact that they survive is a good thing. If they are not surviving, then we have more issues than we know about right now. If they are surviving then we know the water quality, the temperatures and even the amount of water is OK.” Altena reiterated the fact that the study is less about
the trout and more about the overall sustainability and hydrology of the overall ecosystem. Some attendees asked the DNR to consider information brought forth by the public. Dan Martens, University of Minnesota Extension, suggested keeping the public involved and using outside resources brought forth as an option to learn. “As this goes forward, we don’t move forward like we have it all figured out; we move forward like we are continuing to learn,” Martens said. “I would hope that people who have been part of this advisory committee would continue to have the opportunity to meet together as you watch the gages or collect the data or watch what’s going on over the next few years.”
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