Sauk Rapids Herald - January 14, 2023

Rice council proceeds with pedestrian railroad crossing grant application

Stop, drop and

BY MAURA WENNER STAFF WRITER Halter takes

A Sauk RapidsRice High School junior was caught on camera Jan. 9 completing a good deed.

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

The city of Rice is proceeding with a pedestrian crossing at its railroad tracks despite hammering down details of what that crossing may be.

Rice City Council members were asked to con rm the city’s Transportation Alternatives grant proposal with Benton County community health specialist Jennifer Lezer at the Jan. 9 meeting.

The Jan. 3 meeting had been rescheduled due to weather.

In December, the council moved to seek grant funding for an up-down arm similar to those used for vehicles rather than maze fencing after they learned BNSF Railway would work with the city to include the optimal crossing choice when BNSF reconstructs the vehicle crossing in the next two years.

Blake Halter, the son of Jon and Melanie Halter of St. Cloud, helped a wheelchair bound stranger through the snow after spotting the man as he commuted through Sauk Rapids.

Halter was recognized for his act of kindness by the Sauk Rapids Police Department Jan. 10.

“I was driving from the high school to the middle school, listening to Rihanna, when I saw him,” Halter said of the man who was attempting to cross the intersection at Second Street North and Summit Avenue North.

Halter rst watched a person help the man cross from the right side of the roundabout to the middle.

Targeting safety in a roundabout way

Mayhew Lake Road Northeast concept includes four lanes, traffic circles, trail

BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER

Five new roundabouts

and a senior transportation planner at WSB, presented study recommendations for the Mayhew Lake Road Northeast corridor Dec. 12, 2022, at a special meeting of the Sauk Rapids City Council. Representatives of the Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board, Benton County Board of Commissioners and St. Cloud Area Planning Organization joined the council members at the Sauk Rapids Government Center as they learned the potential options for a roadway with dangerous intersections.

The 3-mile stretch of Mayhew Lake Road Northeast from County Road 29 (35th Street Northeast) to Highway 23 has ve intersections with collisions above the critical crash rate, according to Gute. The Minnesota Department of Transportation reported intersections at 35th Street Northeast, Osauka Road Northeast, 15th Street Northeast, 10th Street Northeast and 14th Avenue Northeast had a combined crash total of 44 incidents during 2017-21.

PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER

Blake Halter (center) is recognized Jan. 10 by Sauk Rapids Police Chief Perry Beise and Sauk Rapids resident Greg Schultz and his daughters Claire (left) and Lydia at the Sauk Rapids Government Center in Sauk Rapids. Halter was caught on film helping a wheelchair-bound man navigate through snow drifts on the city’s sidewalks a day earlier.

on a Sauk Rapids roadway may make commuting safer, but motorists will have to wait for funding and construction to nd out.

Mary Gute, project manager

Rice officials sworn in

Richard and Jeannene (Jansen) Krantz

With respect and admiration, we congratulate Richard and Jeannene (Jansen) Krantz who celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married at the St Joseph’s church in Pierz, Minnesota, on Jan. 12, 1963.

They are blessed by a family of 4 children along with their spouses, 13 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

They attend Harvest fellowship church and make their home in Sauk Rapids.

Rice council

However, since that time, the council learned the city could be on the hook for up to $6,000 annually for BNSF maintenance fees should the arm be installed.

Lezer needed to know whether to proceed with the grant application as is – including the additional $80,000 for an arm while listing it generically as a safety device – or to reduce the amount and revise the application to clearly state the city would be constructing maze fencing.

Clif Allen and Chris Sonmor, engineers with the city’s contracted rm Moore Engineering, discussed the development with the council.

“It’s risky to go down that road of the crossing arm not knowing what the costs will be,” Allen said. … “I’d be hesitant to get too far down that road without having real numbers in hand.”

However, Lezer said using the generic language and leaving the grant as it is will allow the council to decide and place either crossing device versus being limited to a choice made two years before construction. Submitting the grant application with maze fencing listed would not allow the council to change its mind later.

“Having something solid in there probably looks better to grant reviewers because it looks like we know exactly where we are headed and what our plan is, but again, no scope changes after the plan is submitted,” Lezer said.

Council members decided to submit the more generic application, leaving their options open. They approved resolutions in support of maintaining whatever device is installed and in support of Transportation Alternatives project. They have secured $48,530.16 in matching funds for the crossing project.

Council members also approved engineers proceed with working with BNSF Railway to secure the proper permits for

from front

the project. Engineers will begin preliminary design of a 175-f00t multi-use trail that crosses the railroad tracks to present to BNSF with the intent to nalize the design over the winter of 2023-24.

In addition to the railroad crossing discussion, the city heard from the engineers in regard to a chip sealing project and the development of a special assessment policy for the city. Engineers said the city should establish the special assessment policy prior to another development proposal – like that of the failed Fourth Avenue Northeast extension in 2022 – coming across their chamber table. The council agreed that to begin the engineers should provide the members with the League of Minnesota Cities template and examples of policies from likesize cities.

The city also supported a memorandum to the legislature regarding a Highway 10 and North Gateway Drive project with hopes to secure a portion of the state bonding bill.

“You don’t get opportunities like this that often,” Sonmor said of the state’s surplus. “We’re trying to nd and identify those good projects. I feel this is a very strong candidate. … With this job component and growth, I think that’s easier for those legislators to sell down there than just another street project that everyone is doing. I think there are some things going here for you that maybe will move you up higher on that list.”

The council’s second meeting of the month will take place at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23. Because the rst meeting was rescheduled due to weather and because of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday falling on the third Monday of the month, the council agreed to postpone the second meeting.

Traditionally, the Rice City Council meets on the rst and third Mondays of the month at 6 p.m. at Rice City Hall, 205 E.

Main St., Rice.

In other council news:

– The council gave themselves a pay raise, adding $150 and $300 to their base salary rate for council members and mayoral positions, respectively. Their per meeting pay of $50 and $60 did not change.

The council also approved a raise in wages for the city’s volunteer re ghters. According to clerk Julie Johnson, re chief Scott Janski waived a raise to his salary in order to increase the pay of his sta

Janski is paid $2,000 per year as a base and is compensated an hourly wage each call.

The Rice Fire Department responded to 201 calls in 2022.

The city’s assistant re chief and captains received a $500 increase to their base salary, placing them at $1,500 and $1,000, respectively. Lieutenants received an increase of $70 to their base salary. These positions all receive hourly call pay.

Fire ghters on the department saw a $3 bump in pay and will now receive $16 per hour for their service to the community.

– Approved the 2023 fee schedule with minimal changes.

Dog owners with loose pets will get a break on their rst offense, with that being reduced to $25 from the previous $50. However, subsequent nes will remain at the higher fee.

Property owners with unlicensed and “junk” vehicles will have a steeper ne to pay. They will be charged $100 versus the 2022 rate of $50.

Junk, according to city ordinance 75.1, is de ned as a vehicle that is extensively damaged, rendering it inoperable. This could be damage to tires or the engine, transmission or drive train. A junk vehicle has not had a valid and current registration plate or has not been properly licensed in the state for 30 or more days.

People who request water shut o and turn on service will pay $100 ($50 for both on and o ) – a fee that increased tenfold from previous years.

Richard

and Jeannene (Jansen) Krantz We love and adore you mom and dad! Happy Anniversary!

Love from, Roberta and James Michele and Joe Rebecca and Jonathan Jon and Rochelle

PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER

Rice City Council members Ken Nodo (left) and Paula Kampa take the oath of office Jan. 9 as they are sworn in for their four-year terms at Rice City Hall in Rice. Nodo was a write-in candidate for an open seat and has previously served the city as a council member and mayor in the 1980s, and Kampa began her third term. Mayor Brian Skroch also took the oath of office for his third term as mayor.

Newest school board member takes office

BY TOM FENTON STAFF WRITER

Dan Johnson had to wait 24 more hours than expected to be sworn in as the newest member of the Sauk Rapids-Rice Board of Education. For the newest elected director, the delay due to last week’s snowstorm was well worth it.

Johnson, who won one of three open seats in November election but is the only newcomer, was sworn in at the board meeting Jan. 4 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids.

Johnson said he is looking forward to serving the district.

“Many families are depending on me to make informed votes which will have a signi cant impact on their children’s future,” Johnson said. “I look forward to being part of this team but also staying true to the principles which led the community to cast their vote in my support. I feel humbled to have been given this responsibility and it’s a feeling which will never go away.”

Ryan Butkowski will again serve as board chairperson for 2023 with Tracy Morse the vice chairperson. Lisa Loidolt is the clerk, and Robyn Holthaus is the treasurer. Directors are Mark Hauck, Jan Solarz and Johnson.

The next board meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23.

Truck catches fire at Performance Food Group

BY JAKOB KOUNKEL STAFF WRITER

Shortly after 6 p.m., the Rice Fire Department was summoned to Performance Food Group at 625 N. Division St., Rice, Jan. 6 after a semi-truck in

the company’s repair shop caught re.

Although the re halted operations for the 24/7 business and caused a scene along Highway 10, Rice Fire Department Chief Scott Janski was relieved to report nobody was in-

jured.

As a driver was fueling up his vehicle outside of the building where the re occurred, Janski said the driver heard a loud pop from the building. The driver carefully approached the building and noticed the truck on re. The witness called 911.

When the re department arrived, they quickly doused the ames.

“When we got there, re was coming out of the garage door,” Janski said. “We basically hit it with some water and knocked it down.”

Although the scene was mostly calm, Janski said re ghters were

working quickly so the business could continue operating. It took just over an hour and a half for re ghters to arrive, knock down the re and determine it was safe to resume operation.

The majority of damage was to the semi-truck that caught re, but there was heat damage to surrounding equipment. Because the repair shop is made from concrete, the structure of the building remained undamaged.

Sauk Rapids Fire Department and Royalton Fire and Rescue provided mutual aid at the scene.

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PHOTO BY JAKOB KOUNKEL

Rice Fire Department Chief Scott Janski talks with a Performance Food Group employee as firefighters finish cleaning up the scene Jan. 6 at Performance Food Group in Rice. It took about an hour and a half for firefighters to arrive, put out the fire and clean up.

Rice Fire Department firefighters combat the last flames remaining in a repair shop Jan. 6 at Performance Food Group in Rice. Shortly before the fire department left the scene, the business was operational again.

PHOTO SUBMITTED Dan Johnson was sworn in as the newest member of the Sauk Rapids-Rice Board of Education at the board’s special meeting Jan. 4 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids. Johnson was elected in November 2022 and is the only new member.

Colette Nelson, 8

Hometown: Rice

What is your favorite memory of 2022? Getting to go on a trip to Hawaii.

Did you achieve any goals in 2022? I got on a good volleyball team.

How did you celebrate New Year’s Eve? Sleeping.

As we embark into 2023, what are you most looking forward to? Having my rst sleepover.

What is one skill, trait or aspect of your life you hope to improve on this year? Getting better at volleyball.

Wyatt Ackerman, 13

Hometown: Rice

What is your favorite memory of 2022? My favorite memory of 2022 was going to state for baseball and basketball.

Did you achieve any goals in 2022? Going to state for baseball and basketball.

How did you celebrate New Year’s Eve? I went to Cragun’s Resort on Gull Lake, and my friend Ty and I went spearing and swimming.

Out with the old,

in with the new

As we embark into 2023, what are you most looking forward to? Hanging out with all of my friends.

What is one skill, trait or aspect of your life you hope to improve on this year? Improving in basketball, baseball and football.

Bailey Seaman, 15

Hometown: Sauk Rapids

What is your favorite memory of 2022? Going to national DECA in Atlanta, Georgia.

Did you achieve any goals in 2022? I achieved my goal of making varsity softball. How did you celebrate New Year’s Eve? By having Christmas with my family.

As we embark into 2023, what are you most looking forward to? Competing in DECA and playing softball.

What is one skill, trait or aspect of your life you hope to improve on this year? I would like to create more time for reading.

Belle Haddy, 18

Hometown: Sauk Rapids

What is your favorite memory of 2022? My favorite memory from 2022 was tennis sections with my teammates.

Did you achieve any goals in 2022? I achieved my goal of being successful in all of my classes.

How did you celebrate New Year’s Eve? I celebrated New Year’s Eve by counting down with my friends.

As we embark into 2023, what are you most looking forward to? Moving into 2023, I am excited to see how college will change my life.

What is one skill, trait or aspect of your life you hope to improve on this year? I hope to improve my tennis skills in 2023.

BY MORGAN EGGERT STAFF WRITER

The new year means new goals and opportunities. Here is what members in the community are up to and excited for in 2023.

Josh Bauer, 42

Hometown: Sauk Rapids

What is your favorite memory of 2022? My favorite memory was going to the International Career Development Conference for DECA in Atlanta, Georgia.

Did you achieve any goals in 2022? I achieved my goal of focusing on my physical health.

How did you celebrate New Year’s Eve? I went to River Boat Depot in Sartell with my family, played games and fell asleep at 10:30 p.m.

As we embark into 2023, what are you most looking forward to? Professionally, I am looking forward to ICDC in Orlando, Florida. Personally, I am looking forward to continuing traveling.

What is one skill, trait or aspect of your life you hope to improve on this year? One thing I would like to work on is taking time to slow down and live in the moment. It is easy for me to get caught up in everything else going on outside of what’s happening, thereby missing out on what is currently going on.

Sarah Behrend, 68

Hometown: Sauk Rapids

What is your favorite memory of 2022? Going on a driving vacation to Florida and staying for a week in March. Also getting all of the kids and grandkids together when my daughter’s family and son’s family came to visit.

Did you achieve any goals in 2022? I achieved my goal of remodeling my bathroom. How did you celebrate New Year’s Eve? I went to Red Lobster in St. Cloud with my family.

As we embark into 2023, what are you most looking forward to? Not working as much, enjoying my hobbies and doing other fun things.

What is one skill, trait or aspect of your life you hope to improve on this year? To enjoy my retirement more, work on healthier habits and do more volunteer work.

REGULAR MEETING

SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL

SAUK RAPIDS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 250 Summit Ave N. Monday, December 12, 2022 6:00PM

MINUTES

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 Jack Kahlhamer stated that he had an additional item to be added to agenda item 8-D.

3. Approve the Agenda

Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously.

4. Approve Minutes

A. 11-28-2022 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes

Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Seamans to approve the 11-28-2022 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

B. 11-28-2022 Special Budget Meeting Minutes

Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Sauer to approve the 11-28-2022 Special Budget Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

5. Receive and File

NONE

6. Mayor’s Communications

• Extra Mile Award-Andy & Crystal Behrendt

Mayor Hunstiger presented Andy and Crystal Behrendt and their children with the City’s Extra Mile Award. The Behrendt home provides a lighted display that comes alive every evening during the holiday season. In addition, to providing a very animated lighted display, the Behrendts also have a mailbox for letters to the North Pole. The sign on the mailbox promises a reply for every letter.

Mayor Hunstiger noted that the Behrendts also collect food, toys, and cash donations for local charities from people stopping by to enjoy their holiday light show.

Mayor Hunstiger thanked the Behrendt family for continuing to spread Christmas cheer and for going the “extra mile” for the residents of Sauk Rapids.

• Jingle & Mingle—Mayor Hunstiger noted that last weekend was the Jingle & Mingle event in downtown Sauk Rapids. He thanked the Public Works, Police Department, and Fire Department for all of their help with the winter celebration.

• Thank You to City Staff, City Council, and Residents—Mayor Hunstiger stated that as is his tradition at the last meeting of every year, he wanted to thank all of the city staff for all that they do all year long. He also thanked his fellow city council members for all that they do and for being so easy to work with. Mayor Hunstiger said that it takes ve council members to run the city and he is so appreciative to be working with some of the best. Lastly, he thanked the residents of Sauk Rapids for allowing him to continue to serve as their mayor. Mayor Hunstiger said that serving as Mayor is an honor and his favorite job to date.

Mayor Hunstiger wished everyone a merry Christmas.

7. Audience Items/Visitors Total Time Limit 2 Minutes for Items NOT on the Agenda NONE

8. Public Hearings

A. Applicant Bridge Recovery LLC/Journey Home Purpose

To Consider a Conditional Use Permit Amendment to the Existing Licensed Community Residential Facility, Which Includes Board and Lodging, For Women Over 16 By Also Allowing Men. In Addition, Limitations to the

*Public Notice*

Bids for County Highway Construction Projects

Whereas Minn. Statute § 331A.03 Subd. 3(b) allows a county to use its web-site or recognized industry trade journals as a means to advertise to receive bids for construction projects. Let it be known that from this day forward that Benton County will use the Benton County website, http://www.co.benton.mn.us/ as the alternative means to disseminate solicitations of bids, requests for information, and requests for proposals for transportation related construction and maintenance projects.

For questions on how to receive a set of plans or bidding procedures, please contact the County Engineer at phone number 320-968-5051.

Mark Loidolt, PE Interim County Engineer FR-2-1B

NOTICE OF TIME CHANGE AND SPECIAL MEETING (Training/Workshops)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of a time change for the Benton County Board of Adjustment meeting on January 19th, 2023 to 6:00 p.m.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Benton County Board of Adjustment will hold a special meeting for training purposes on January 19th, 2023 immediately following their regular meeting.

R-2-1B

PUBLIC NOTICES

Number of Hours of Treatment Services To Individual Residents To Be Changed from 20 Hours Per Week to No Limitation

1. Open Public Hearing

2. Continue Public Hearing

Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to continue the public hearing to January 9, 2023. Motion carried unanimously.

B. Applicant City of Sauk Rapids Purpose

To Consider the making of the 2023 Overlay Improvements

1.

1. Open Public Hearing

Gerald Kaeter, 2041 Oak Drive, stated that he had a question regarding the full depth reclamation and overlay on Oak Drive. He asked if this proposed project will change the grade of the road. Hedlund said that the current plan is to raise the road slightly, but they will look into it as they work on the plans and speci cations for the project.

2. Close Public Hearing

Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Seamans to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously.

3. Consider Action

Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the Resolution Authorizing Preparation of Plans and Speci cations for the 2023 Overlay Improvements. Motion carried unanimously.

C. Applicant City of Sauk Rapids Purpose

To Discuss the City’s Proposed Budget and Property Tax Levy For 2023

1. Open Public Hearing

Gerald Kaeter, 2041 Oak Drive, asked about the Enterprise Funds. He questioned the new event center and what happens with that in terms of the budget. Kahlhamer said that the event center is part of the parks general fund budget.

Kaeter questioned how residents will know if the event center is going into the red or if it is doing well. Kahlhamer said that he can get a breakdown by each park building to Kaeter. Kahlhamer stated that he also plans to include this information in the yearly audit reports.

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 Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to adopt the Resolution Adopting the 2023 Property Tax Levy. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Seamans to adopt the Resolution Adopting the 2022 General Fund Budget. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded by Councilperson Seamans to adopt the Resolution Adopting the 2022 Enterprise Fund Budgets. Motion carried unanimously.

D. Applicant City of Sauk Rapids Purpose

To Discuss the City’s Proposed Changes to the Fee Schedule

2.

1. Open Public Hearing

2. Close Public Hearing

CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333

ASSUMED NAME: Ace Tree.

PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 6997 7th Street SE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 USA.

NAMEHOLDER(S): Ace Tree, LLC, 6997 7th Street SE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 USA.

By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature

Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously.

3. Consider Action

Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to approve the Ordinance Amending and Updating the City’s Fee Schedule & Assessment Policy. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion: Moved by Councilperson Seamans and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the Summary Publication of this Ordinance Amendment. Motion carried unanimously.

9. Consent Agenda

A. Approve Change in Compensation Rate for City Prosecutor

B. Approve Cancellation of Liquor License and Refunding of Liquor License Fees to Taqueria Don Chuy

C. Approve Additional Lighting at the Clearing

D. Approve Flagpole Placement at the Clearing

E. Approve Resolution for Agency Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)

F. Approve A Resolution Certifying Availability of Local Match and Other Local Costs for FY 2027 Federal Transportation Project Submittal

G. Approve SEH 2023 Hourly Rate Schedule

H. Approve a Resolution in Support of an Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant Application for Second Street North Pedestrian Crosswalk Flasher System Safety Improvements

I. Authorize SEH to Complete Design, Bidding, and Construction Phase Services for Well #7

Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Ellering to approve consent agenda item 9A-9I.

Discussion: Mayor Hunstiger noted that a portion of the ag pole installation at The Clearing (agenda item 9-D) was paid for by Knife River. Mayor Hunstiger thanked Knife River for the contribution.

Motion carried unanimously.

10. Regular

Agenda

A. 2023 Division Street Improvements

Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the Resolution

Approving the Plans and Speci cations and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids for the 2023 Division Street Improvements. Motion carried unanimously.

11. Other Staff Items

A. Utilities Department Update-Craig Nelson, Utilities Director

Craig Nelson, Utilities Director, provided an annual update regarding the ongoings of the Utilities Department. Nelson stated that 2022 was a very busy year for the Utilities Department. He discussed how staff and consultants have been looking for future well sites, which he believes that they may have located three potential well sites near the Highway 15 bridge. Nelson noted that the new lift station has been a huge time saver from a staf ng perspective as it needs much less attention and maintenance.

12. Other Council Items and Communications NONE

13. Approve List of Bills and Claims

Motion: Moved by Councilperson Ellering 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 Sauer to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Hunstiger adjourned the meeting at 7:06 PM R-2-1B

would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required elds, 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 the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

/s/ Kent R Gustafson 01/03/2023 R-1-2B

PUBLIC NOTICES

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

2023 Division Street Improvements

Sauk Rapids, Minnesota SEH No. SAUKR 167558

Notice is hereby given that Online Bids will be received by the City Administrator until 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 24, 2023, via QuestCDN for the furnishing of all labor and material for the construction of 2023 Division Street Improvements.

The bid opening will be conducted via Microsoft Teams, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.

2023 Division Street Improvements Bid Opening Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZTM4YWI3YjctYWExYy00MzczLWJmYzQtY2NmNzdmM2Y5M2Nm%40thread. v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22642f4553-88f143dc-9a29-90842cd19d4c%22%2c%22Oid%22% 3a%2248472820-a408-4d5c-b262-d033b1c6fa20%22%7d

Meeting ID: 261 132 101 033

Passcode: dq4hRb Or call in (audio only)

+1 872-242-7640,,510330627# United States, Chicago

Phone Conference ID: 510 330 627#

Any person monitoring the meeting remotely may be responsible for any documented costs. Message and data rates may apply.

Major quantities for the Work include:

14,190 SQ YD Remove Bituminous Pavement

7,208 LIN FT Remove Concrete Curb & Gutter

8,234 CU YD Common Excavation (P)

2,672 CU YD Subgrade Excavation

500 CU YD Common Embankment (CV)

2,672 CU YD Aggregate Embankment, Cl 5 (CV)

6,720 CU YD Aggregate Base Cl 5 (P) (CV) 100%

Crushed Quarry Rock

2,818 TON Bituminous

7,409 LIN FT B618 Concrete Curb & Gutter

11,370 SQ FT 4-Inch Concrete Walk

1,077 SQ FT 6-Inch Concrete Walk

1,121 SQ YD Concrete Driveway Restoration

509 SQ YD Bituminous Driveway Restoration

540 SQ FT Zebra Crosswalk White - Multi Comp

6,625 SQ YD Turf Restoration

736 CU YD Topsoil Borrow (CV)

425 CU YD Rock Excavation

1,599 LIN FT 12-Inch – 24-Inch RCP Storm Pipe

8,822 LIN FT 4-Inch – 6-Inch Pe Pipe Drain w/Sock

9 EACH Drainage Structure, Design H

12 EACH Drainage Structure 48-4020

2 EACH Drainage Structure 60-4020

1 EACH Drainage Structure 84-4020

1 EACH Drainage Structure Design Special 1

1 EACH Drainage Structure Design Special 2

1 LUMP SUM Stormwater Treatment

5,410 LIN FT 6-Inch – 12-Inch Water Main - Ductile

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage:

DATE OF MORTGAGE: September 7, 2017

MORTGAGOR: Shane Chapp, a single adult.

MORTGAGEE: U.S. Bank National Association.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded September 14, 2017 Benton County Recorder, Document No. 425068.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: NONE

TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: U.S. Bank National Association RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association

MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS:

NOTICE

Iron 849 LIN FT 1-Inch Copper Water Service

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The Bidding Documents may be seen at the Issuing Ofce of SEH located at 2351 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 300, Sartell, MN 56377, 320.229.4300.

The Bidding Documents may be viewed for no cost at http://www.sehinc.com by selecting the Project Bid Information link at the bottom of the page and the View Plans option from the menu at the top of the selected project page.

Digital image copies of the Bidding Documents are available at http://www.sehinc.com for a fee of $30. These documents may be downloaded by selecting this project from the “Project Bid Information” link and by entering eBidDocTM Number 8356422 on the SEARCH PROJECTS page. For assistance and free membership registration, contact QuestCDN at 952.233.1632 or info@questcdn.com.

For this project, bids will ONLY be received electronically. Contractors submitting an electronic bid will be charged an additional $42 at the time of bid submission via the online electronic bid service QuestCDN.com. To access the electronic Bid Worksheet, download the project document and click the online bidding button at the top of the advertisement. Prospective bidders must be on the plan holders list through QuestCDN for bids to be accepted. Bids shall be completed according to the Bidding Requirements prepared by SEH dated December 12, 2022.

In addition to digital plans, paper copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from Docunet Corp. located at 2435 Xenium Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55441 (763.475.9600) for a fee of $100.

Bid security in the amount of 5 percent of the Bid must accompany each Bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

A Contractor responding to these Bidding Documents must submit to the City/Owner a signed statement under oath by an owner or of cer verifying compliance with each of the minimum criteria in Minnesota Statutes, section 16C.285, subdivision 3.

The City of Sauk Rapids, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 US.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby noti es all bidders that it will af rmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive irregularities and informalities therein and to award the Contract in the best interests of the Owner.

Ross Olson Administrator City of Sauk Rapids

OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage:

DATE OF MORTGAGE: May 4, 2018

MORTGAGOR: Nathaniel D Scott as Single Man.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for American Heritage National Bank its successors and assigns.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded May 25, 2018 Benton County Recorder, Document No. 429551.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC. Dated January 18, 2022 Recorded January 18, 2022, as Document No. 458186.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.

TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 10029763000098090-8

or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof;

PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:

DATE AND TIME OF SALE: March 2, 2023 at 10:00 AM

PLACE OF SALE: Benton County Sheriff’s Of ce, 581 Highway 23 Northeast Foley, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

Publish:

Quest CDN: December 30, 2022 Local Newspaper: December 31, 2022 and January 14, 2023 City website: December 30, 2022 R-52/2-2B

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

125 1st Avenue Southwest, Rice, MN 56367

TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 150018200

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:

Lot 3, Block 9, in the Town of Rice, according to the plat and survey thereof on le and of record in the of ce of the county recorder in and for said Benton County, Minnesota.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Benton ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $50,000.00

AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $62,190.99

That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof;

PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:

DATE AND TIME OF SALE: March 16, 2023 at 10:00 AM

PLACE OF SALE: Benton County Sheriff’s Of ce, 581 Highway 23 Northeast Foley, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on September 18, 2023, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIALOBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY

LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.”

Dated: January 6, 2023

U.S. Bank National Association

Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee LIEBO, WEINGARDEN, DOBIE & BARBEE, P.L.L.P.

Attorneys for Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 19 - 22-006859 FC

IN THE EVENT REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW: THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.

R-2-6B

LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: American Heritage National Bank

RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC

MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 10029 Mayhew Lake Road Northeast, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379

TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 070007300

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:

The land referred to herein is situated in the state of Minnesota, Benton County described as follows:

The North 141.0 feet of the South 256.0 feet of the East 130.5 feet of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SE 1/4 of NE 1/4) of Section Seven (7), Township Thirty-seven (37) North, Range Thirty (30) West

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Benton ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $127,929.00

AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $120,701.36

That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on September 5, 2023, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.”

Dated: December 28, 2022

PennyMac Loan Services, LLC

Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee LIEBO, WEINGARDEN, DOBIE & BARBEE, P.L.L.P.

Attorneys for Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 131 - 22-006800 FC IN THE EVENT REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW: THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.

New coach, system becoming familiar for Storm boys

BY TOM FENTON | STAFF WRITER

Part of the fun this season for rst-year Sauk Rapids-Rice basketball coach Jason Allen has been getting to know his players away from the court.

For instance, thanks to Max Loesch, Allen is learning the ner details of ice shing. The same is true when it comes to Mason Rudolph and hunting.

On the court, the coach-player relationships are also starting to gel. After dropping its rst ve games of the season, SRR has won three of its last ve – the latter a 74-61 nonconference victory over Hutchinson Jan. 10 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids.

“A player-coached team is better than a coach-coached team,” said Allen, who spent the previous ve seasons as the Apollo High School boys basketball head coach. “I told the guys that I can drive this ship, but it’s going to be a lot better if the captains can drive it. That’s a big part of our recent success. We’ve gotten great leadership from our three seniors.”

The Storm have been starting most games slowly this season, but that only lasted a couple minutes against the Tigers as an early 7-2 de cit was quickly erased. SRR amped up its defensive pressure and had its best shooting performance thus far.

Rudolph was one of four players in double gures, leading the team with 17 points, including 5 of 6 on free throws. Hudson Omoke hit three 3-pointers to nish with 13 points in addition to 13 rebounds.

Keller Hanson added a second-best 11 points, and Ismael Traore hit a trio of 3-pointers to nish with 11 points. Andrew Harren had 17 rebounds, including 12 on the defensive end, and contributed eight assists.

“They are starting to understand the way I want them to play on both ends, and that has a lot to do with our recent success,” Allen said. “I’m understanding the way they are able to play too. They’re starting to gure out the things we want them to do. We’ve tended to start games slow, but our starters set the intensity. We also controlled the tempo on both ends.”

That did not happen in an 83-57 loss to Hermantown in the Lake Superior Classic Jan. 7 at Duluth East High School in Duluth. The Hawks are 7-1 overall and ranked No. 10 in Class AAA.

“It’s not losing that gets me; it’s how we lose,” Allen said. “There have been games where we just didn’t show up, and Hermantown was one of them. I knew it in the layup line in warmups. I just ask them to leave it all on the court. We may not the win the game, but if you can’t work hard, you’re going to struggle to get playing time.”

The Storm earned a 58-43 Central Lakes Conference win over Fergus Falls Jan. 6 at SRRHS, getting 14 points each from Omoke and Traore along with 13 from Rudolph.

PHOTOS BY TOM FENTON

Junior Ismael Traore drives the lane as the Storm boys basketball team faced Hutchinson Jan. 10 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School in Sauk Rapids. Traore scored 13 points in the 74-61 win.

Sophomore Keller Hanson passes the ball as the Storm basketball team took on Hutchison Jan. 10 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School. Hanson scored a season-best 15 points for the Storm.

SPORTS

Boys basketball

from page 17

SRR traveled to Delano for a nonconference game Jan. 12. Allen will face his former

Apollo team Tuesday, Jan. 17, at Apollo in St. Cloud and will host Rocori Friday, Jan. 20.

“We want to be playing our best basketball in the middle of February when it gets to tournament time,” Allen said. “We’ve got a long way to go. You’ve got a new coach, new players and a new system everyone is trying to understand. But they’re buying in. I told them it’s easy to buy out, but they are buying into the system.”

HUT 24 37-61

SRR 31 43-74

SRR: Rudolph 17 points, Hanson 15, Omoke 13 (13R), Traore 11, Loesch 6, Logan Bauer 5, Harren 4 (17R, 8A) and Austin Kunz 3.

FF 24 19-43

SRR 21 37-58

SRR: Traore 14, Omoke 14 (12R), Rudolph 13, Harren 6 (8R), Hanson 5 (5R), Loesch 4 and Shaun Walrath 2.

*Box score was not available for Hermantown over SRR.

(Left) Senior Max Loesch looks to pass to a teammate Jan. 10 at Sauk RapidsRice High School. Loesch scored six points in the win over Hutchinson.

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Hudson Omoke dishes to a teammate after luring in Hutchinson defenders Jan. 10 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School. Omoke finished with 13 points and was 3-for4 from the 3-point line.