Sauk Rapids Herald - October 1, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICES

Board Retreat Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

District Of ce Board Room

The Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 Board of Education Retreat was called to order by Chair Butkowski Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in the District Of ce Board Room.

ROLL CALL

Members present included Braun, Butkowski, Hauck, Holthaus, Loidolt, and Morse. Others present were Superintendent Bergstrom.

ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM

Chair Butkowski asked Clerk Morse to af rm there was a quorum in attendance. Clerk Morse af rmed there was a quorum.

APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA

A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried by a margin of six to approve the Board Retreat Agenda as amended.

DISCUSSED/REVIEWED GOALS FOR 2022 – 2023

Superintendent Bergstrom and the Board of Education re-

SAUK RAPIDS-RICE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 47 REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY BOARD MEETING Monday, September 12, 2022

A semi-monthly meeting of the Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 Board of Education was called to order by Chair Butkowski Monday, September, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the District Of ce Boardroom.

ROLL CALL

Members present included Braun, Butkowski, Hauck, Holthaus, Loidolt, Morse, and Solarz. Others present were Superintendent Bergstrom, Director of Teaching and Learning Bushman, Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services Schoenherr, Director of Business Services Fiereck, Director of Technology Zimpel, SRRHS Interim Principal Logrono, SRRMS Principal Arndt, and PV Principal Froiland.

ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM

Chair Butkowski asked Clerk Morse to af rm there was a quorum in attendance. Clerk Morse af rmed there was a quorum.

APPROVAL OF AMENDED MEETING AGENDA

A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Hauck and unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s amended “Agenda”.

CONSENT AGENDA

A motion was made by Morse, seconded by Holthaus and

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viewed goals for the 2022 – 2023 school year.

REVIEWED DISTRICT SURVEY

Superintendent Bergstrom reviewed the district survey and answered School Board questions.

BOARD MEETING UPDATE

Superintendent Bergstrom provided an update regarding enrollment, district operational plan, and technology. Superintendent Bergstrom answered School Board questions.

ADDENDUM CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

Superintendent Bergstrom provided a construction update and answered School Board questions.

ADJOURNMENT

With no further business appearing before the Board, a motion was made Braun, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried by a margin of six to adjourn the meeting at 8:47 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Tracy Morse, Board of Education Clerk

Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 R-39-1B

unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Consent Agenda”.

ADJOURNMENT

With no further business appearing before the Board, a motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Loidolt and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 7:52 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Tracy Morse, Board of Education Clerk

Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 R-39-1B

CITY OF SAUK RAPIDS

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

You are invited to attend a public hearing on Tuesday, October 11th, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Avenue North, to consider the following matters that require a public hearing.

APPLICANT Manea’s Meats

PURPOSE

To consider a Planned Unit Development and Vacation Request to allow meat processing facility to be expanded across the alleyway in the block occupied by Manea’s Meats and onto the property at 117, 113, and 109 3rd Avenue North. The northerly portion of the alleyway to be vacated.

Please contact Sauk Rapids Community Development Director Todd Schultz at (320) 258-5315 or tschultz@ci.saukrapids.mn.us with questions or stop by City Hall to obtain a copy of the application.

Any person desiring to comment on these matters is invited to do so in writing or orally at the time of the public hearing.

Published in the Sauk Rapids Herald on Saturday, October 1st, 2022. R-39-1B

CITY OF SAUK RAPIDS

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

You are invited to participate in a public hearing that will be held on Tuesday, October 11th at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Sauk Rapids Government Center Council Chambers, 250 Summit Avenue North to consider the following matters that require a public hearing.

APPLICANT

City of Sauk Rapids

PURPOSE

To consider an Ordinance Amendment to Section 10.15 of the Sauk Rapids ordinance which addresses the regulation of Manufactured Homes, Travel Trailers, or Travel Trailer Courts in the City of Sauk Rapids.

Please contact Sauk Rapids Development Director Todd Schultz at (320) 258-5315 or tschultz@ci.sauk-rapids.mn.us with questions or stop by City Hall to obtain a copy of the application.

Any person desiring to comment on these matters is invited to do so in writing or orally at the time of the public hearing.

Published in the Sauk Rapids Herald Saturday, October 1, 2022.

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Football

CONTEST RULES

1. Anyone can enter except employees

2. Contest judges

3. Winners will be announced in next week’s Sauk Rapids Herald.

5. Prize will be mailed to the winner after their name is announced in this paper.

6. Only one entry per person per week. Two entries per address per week.

Grand Prize:

4. Entries due at office by 12 p.m. on Wednesday. Sauk Rapids Herald 2 Second Ave. S., Suite 135, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379

7. In case of a tie, a random drawing will be held.

8. Contestants with the most season picks will win a grand prize of $200 cash.

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Tennis from page 15

Alexandria 6, SRR 1

Singles: No. 1 Grace Roesch won 7-5, 6-1; No. 2 Haddy lost 6-4, 4-6, 6-3; No. 3 Leah Roesch lost 6-0, 6-2; and No. 4 Karasch lost 6-1, 6-1. Doubles: No. 1 Buchanan-Jaskolka lost 4-6, 7-5, 6-3. No. 2

Partch-Entner lost 6-1, 6-1; and No. 3 Poganski-Froiland lost 6-1, 6-0.

Senior No. 2 doubles player Taiya Partch of the Storm girls tennis team concentrates during her match against Alexandria Sept. 22 at Sauk RapidsRice High School. It was the program’s first match at their new home facility.

Lumberjacks from page 15

Granite City 5, Alexandria 3

Two back-and-forth periods paved the way for a mightily-competitive West Division contest between the Lumberjacks and Alexandria Blizzard, which Granite City won

5-3 Sept. 23 at Sports Arena East.

The teams each struck for two goals in the rst and one in the second before Coby Weber broke the game open for good with his second goal of the game in the third period.

Senior No. 1 singles player Grace Roesch keeps her eye on the ball during her match against Alexandria Sept. 22 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School. Roesch won her match 7-5, 6-1.

Less than three minutes later, McPartland added a score of his own to provide cushion.

Weber, McPartland and Delzer combined for seven points.

The Lumberjacks narrowly outshot Alexandria 39-34, with Granite City goaltender Ryan Wallin denying the Blizzard 31

times for a .911 save percentage.

ALX 2 1 0-3 GCL 2 1 2-5

First period: 2. Addy Powell 6:03. 3. Weber (McPartland) 9:23. Second period: 5. Delzer (Liam Fraser) 2:48. Third period: 7. Weber (Mortenson, Fraser) 12:58. 8. McPartland (Delzer, Weber) 15:25. Goalie: Wallin 31-34.

Michael

What is

and what do you order? There are many I have enjoyed. I like trying something I had not had before.

Leading the

Kaytlin Bittman

Parents:Dan and Julie Bittman

Activity:Senior on the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School girls swimming and diving team.

What do you enjoy most about being on the swimming and diving team?

I love the atmosphere and people, and enjoy pushing myself individually while having the support of a team.

What has been the highlight of your swimming career? Getting to be a part of the state team after winning sections my freshman year.

What other activities are you involved in at school or in the community? Big Brothers Big Sisters, Storm Leaders and Nordic skiing.

What life lesson has being involved in activities taught you? How to navigate different situations and use them to learn and grow.

What SRR teacher has made an impact on your life? Mr. Engel impacted my life by supporting me not only academically but athletically as well. He always pushed me to do my best and was encouraging along the way.

What do you do to show your Storm pride? I try my best to be a good role model in school and in the community.

What board or yard game is your favorite to play with friends and family? Cornhole is always a favorite yard game of mine to play up north with friends and family.

What is your dream job? A job where I can live comfortably and travel.

If you could travel anywhere for free, where would you book tickets to? I would love to travel to Greece to experience the history and to see all the country has to offer.

Saluting great accomplishments!

PHOTOS BY TOM FENTON

Benton County Highway Department

CLOSING DATE: October 12, 2022

Foley, Minnesota 2023 Fiber Extension

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bid proposals will be received until 10:00 A.M. CST on October 12, 2022, at the Benton County Public Works Building, PO Box 247, 7752 Hwy 25 NE, Foley, MN 56329 by Chris Byrd, Engineer of Benton County, for the construction of 2023 Fiber Extension

COUNTY PROJECT NO.: BENTC 165873

LOCATION: Along MNTH 23; from St. Cloud to Foley

TYPE OF WORK: Direct Bury Fiber, Boring Conduit, and Turf Restoration

The Major Items of Work are approximately: 20 EACH, Fiberoptic Splice Vault 14 EACH, Pull Vault 55,060 LIN FT, 1.5” Non-metallic Conduit 57,355 LIN FT, Install Cable (Plow/Trench) 14,985 LIN FT, 1.5” Bored Conduit

Proposal, Plans and Speci cations may be examined and obtained for $75 at the Benton County Highway Engineers Of ce, PO Box 247, 7752 Highway 25 NE, Foley, MN 56329; located along TH 25, 1 mile north of TH 23 in the City of Foley. Proposal, Plans and Speci cations may also be downloaded at https://mn-co-benton.app.rtvision.com/oneofce/bidding for $0.00.

Bids must be sealed, identi ed on the envelope and accompanied by a Certi ed Check or a Bidder’s Bond in the amount of 5% of the bid and made payable to the Treasurer of Benton County.

The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities and further reserves the right to award the contract to serve the best interest of Benton County.

Dated at Foley, Minnesota on September 15, 2022.

Chris Byrd

Benton County Engineer/Public Works Director R-37-3B

PROBATE NOTICE

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF BENTON DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No: 05-PR-22-1629

ORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES IN UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

MINDEN TOWNSHIP

NOTICE OF MS4 REQUIREMENTS CHANGES

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of Minden Township will hold a public hearing on the 11th of October at 7:15 pm at the Minden Town Hall located at the intersection of Golden Spike

BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on September 6, 2022, in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN. Call to order by Chair Steve Heinen was at 9:00 AM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the ag. A roll call showed Commissioners Beth Schlangen, Scott Johnson, Steve Heinen, Jared Gapinski and Ed Popp present.

County Administrator Montgomery Headley requested to amend the agenda to add the Management Representation Letter related to the audit of the 2021 Benton County Financial Statements as Consent item number 12. Motion by Johnson and seconded by Gapinski to approve the amended agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

There was no one present from the public to speak under Open Forum.

Motion by Gapinski and seconded by Popp to approve Consent Agenda items 1 - 12: 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of August 16, 2022 and authorize the Chair to sign; 2) approve the Special Meeting Minutes of August 29, 2022 and authorize the Chair to sign; 3) accept and le the Management Team Meeting Minutes of June 9, 2022; 4) accept and le the Administrator’s Report through July 31, 2022; 5) appoint Kevin Renslow to the Park Commission to serve the remaining unexpired term of Park Commission Member Cindy Voit, representing Commissioner District 3; 6) approve the S.C.O.R.E. City of Foley Purchase Money Security Agreement for eight (8) Kirby built Hampton Benches’ 6’ bench/brown, item number ABC 1350-BN and authorize the Chair to sign; 7) approve the Board Certi cation to the County Auditor/Treasurer for Tax Year 2023 Benton County Solid Waste Fee Assessment and authorize the Chair to sign; 8) approve the Professional Services Agreement with Erickson Engineering and authorize the Chair to sign; 9) approve the Special Road Use Permit for the American Legion Car Show and authorize the Chair to sign; 10) approve a contract with Advanced Correctional Health, Inc. for jail medical services and authorize the Chair to sign; 11) accept a donation from Sauk Rapids VFW Auxiliary through the Central MN K-9 Foundation and authorize the Chair to sign; 12) approve the Management Representation Letter related to the audit of the 2021 Benton County Financial Statements and authorize the Chair to sign. Motion carried unanimously.

Next, Sheriff Troy Heck presented the life-saving awards ceremony. On November 10, 2021, Alan Frerich was operating a tractor at his residence in Maywood Township. While working around his home with the tractor, Mr. Frerich fell from the tractor and suffered a severe laceration on his leg, resulting in a wound that was bleeding signicantly. Mr. Frerich was able to make a rudimentary tourniquet from items found around him, call 911, and called his neighbor Greg Ransom. Mr. Ransom and a host of rst responders arrived on scene to begin caring for Mr. Frerich. Upon his arrival, Deputy Cody Eisenschenk replaced Mr. Frerich’s improvised tourniquet with a tourniquet from his medical supplies, signi cantly slowing the blood ow from Mr. Frerich’s leg. Subsequent arriving rst responders continued to care for Mr. Frerich and ensure he was transported safely for further medical care. The prompt and professional response from every link in the rst responder chain pre-

PUBLIC NOTICES

In Re: Estate of JAY P. KEDROWSKI, Decedent.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS:

It is Ordered and Notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of October, 2022, at 8:00 o’clock a.m., a hearing will be held in the above-named Court at Foley, Minnesota, on a Petition for the formal adjudication of intestacy, determination of heirship, and for the appointment of Joel Kedrowski and Michael Kedrowski, whose addresses respectively are 600 River Avenue South, Sauk Rapids MN 56379

Road N.E. and Town Hall Road N.E., Sauk Rapids for the purpose of holding a public hearing pursuant discuss new changes regarding Cloride Storage, pet Waste and Construcion storm water permit within the Township and to update the requirements necessary for current MS4 permit. FR-39-2B

served Mr. Frerich’s well-being from what was a serious and life-threatening wound. Present to receive the life-saving awards were Greg Ransom, Benton County Public Safety Dispatcher Joyce Zika, Mark Pappenfus, Todd Foreman, Travis Sweno, Jay Howard, Dan James, Benton County Public Safety Dispatcher Justin Wendland, Benton County Deputy Sheriff Cody Eisenschenk, Jeff Ellingworth, Eric Single, Jake Johnson, Jerry Erickson and Eric Thoerner.

Next, Land Services Director Roxanne Achman requested the County Board to consider the adoption of the proposed assessment of $67,985.00 for the total cleanup of the property formerly known as King’s Inn located at 9450 Highway 10 NW, Rice, MN. On September 12, 2021 a re destroyed the former King’s Inn. All cleanup efforts were completed as of May 20, 2022. In accordance with the agreement signed by Mr. Thomas Ranallo on May 4, 2022 and by the Benton County Board of Commissioners on May 9, 2022, Mr. Ranallo has agreed to repay the cleanup costs and have a special assessment placed on the property under the following terms: 1) the cleanup costs are not to exceed $70,000; 2) the assessment shall be payable in one installment; and 3) the assessment shall bear an interest rate of 3 percent. Achman noted that a Quit Claim Deed was recorded on May 16, 2022 conveying the subject property from Thomas Ranallo to his brother, Lawrence C. Ranallo. Both Thomas Ranallo and Lawrence Ranallo were present at today’s meeting. Mr. Thomas Ranallo asked for an extension of one year to pay off the assessment. Assistant County Attorney Michelle Meyer stated that statute requires that the assessment be paid in a single payment installment and payment arrangements will be made with the Auditor-Treasurer’s Of ce. Meyer stated she is unsure if they could extend the date of the payment, but the Ranallo’s could contact the Auditor-Treasurer’s Of ce to discuss options. Motion by Popp and seconded by Gapinski to adopt the Resolution on the proposed assessment of $67,985.00 for the cleanup of the property formerly known as King’s Inn located at 9450 Highway 10 NW, Rice, MN. Motion carried unanimously.

Then, NextEra Energy provided a presentation to the County Board on potential utility scale solar projects. This was for informational purposes only.

The Regular County Board meeting was recessed at 9:42 AM to conduct a Human Services Board Meeting.

The Regular Board meeting reconvened at 9:49 AM.

Next, County Administrator Montgomery Headley requested the County Board approve the recommended plans by Marsh & McLennon Agency (MMA) regarding Third Party Administrator (TPA) services for employee health insurance plans. Tim Hanson of MMA was present virtually to provide information and insight on this. Our current TPA for employee health insurance services PreferredOne was acquired by United Health Care in 2021 and has announced they will bring PreferredOne under the UHC fold completely by the end of 2022. As a result of the announcement, a TPA change is inevitable. MMA conducted a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) to nd a replacement provider for employee health insurance services. This change will affect all 7 Collaborative members. The results of the RFP were reviewed and voted on by the collaborative board and Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) was selected as the new TPA. The key details leading to this decision were: 1) BCBS total costs were $1 million under current maximum costs (overall); 2) plan bene ts were matched; 3) $250K was in-

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and 2851 West 6th Street, Duluth MN 55806, as Personal Representatives of the estate of the above-named decedent in an unsupervised administration, and that any objections thereto must be led with the Court. That, if proper, and no objections are led, a personal representative will be appointed to administer the estate; to collect all assets; to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; to sell real and personal property; and to do all necessary acts for the estate.

Notice is further given that ALL CREDITORS having claims against said estate are required to present the same to said Personal Rep-

MINDEN TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF ROAD VACATION HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of Minden Township will hold a public hearing on the 11th day of October 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Minden Town Hall located at the intersection of Golden Spike Road NE and

resentative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this notice or said claims will be barred.

Date: September 17, 2022 /s/ Robert J. Raupp Judge Megan Bergman, Court Administrator

By /s/ Jennifer Siemers Deputy Court Administrator Torell Law Of ce Mark Torell (Atty. ID# 137339) 405 Dewey Street, PO Box 427 Foley, MN 56329 (320) 968-7284 R-38-2B

Town Hall Road NE, Sauk Rapids for the purpose of holding a public hearing pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 164.07 to hear from the public, consider, and possibly act to vacate 200 feet of Marson Drive. Interested persons are welcome to attend.

Cynthia Abraham, Clerk FR-39-2B

cluded to offset additional administration costs for the transition from PreferredOne; 4) Stop Loss rates were capped for 2024 and administrative rates were capped for 2024 and 2025; and 5) no Stop Loss Lasers were applied or ever have been by BCBS. MMA recommends moving TPA services away from PreferredOne to Blue Cross Blue Shield effective 01/01/2023. Motion by Gapinski and seconded by Popp to approve the recommendations provided by Marsh & McLennon Agency to move TPA services away from PreferredOne to Blue Cross Blue Shield effective 01/01/2023. Motion carried unanimously.

Next, Headley requested to select a rm for Benton County Government Center Space Needs Study, and to direct the County Administrator to bring a contract with the selected rm to the County Board for approval. The County Board interviewed ve architectural rms on August 29, 2022. These rms had responded to an RFP to conduct a space needs study for the Government Center. Headley stated he was directed by the County Board to contact references on GLT Architects of St. Cloud, MN and Headley stated he received nothing but compliments from the references for GLT Architects. Headley requested to endorse working with GLT Architects and to bring back a contract with the County Board. Motion by Johnson and seconded by Heinen to select GLT Architects for a Benton County Government Center Space Needs Study and to direct Headley to bring a contract for County Board approval. Motion carried unanimously.

Next, County Engineer Chris Byrd requested the County Board to approve an agreement with BNSF for railroad crossing repair. Byrd stated BNSF is planning to replace the rail crossing warning system at the crossing on Benton County Road 40 near TH 10, known as Halfway Crossing. BNSF is expecting Benton County to participate in the costs of replacement including the crossing surfacing material. They have provided an estimate of costs that puts the County participation amount at $59,200. Assistant County Attorney Michelle Meyer stated that she has reviewed the contract and recommended insurance language which was rejected by BNSF and stated BNSF should be willing to indemnify the County for any potential hazards it may create in the abutting county right of way. Motion by Popp and seconded by Johnson to approve the agreement with BNSF and to use funds from the Wheelage Tax fund to cover the cost of $59,200. Motion carried unanimously.

Next, Board members reported on recent meetings they attended on behalf of Benton County.

There were no comments by Commissioners.

Johnson/Popp to set the Committees of the Whole: Monday, October 17, 2022, discussion on Eagle View Commons Septic System and ARPA Funds update, Benton County Boardroom, Foley, 9:00 AM; Monday, October 24, 2022 Fall AMC District 5 Meeting, Meeker County Courthouse, 325 Sibley Ave N Litch eld, MN, 8:00 AM; Monday, October 10, 2022 Human Services Committee of the Whole, Third Floor Conference Room, Foley, 8:00 AM. Motion carried unanimously.

The Regular Board Meeting was adjourned at 10:47 AM.

Steven J. Heinen, Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator