Hometown News April 26, 2012

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Cradle-to-grave Cuba: Poised for rebirth? -By Harvey Mackay The 1986 measures taken against South Africa surely hastened the end of apartheid. In most other cases, embargos are a blunder.

Take Cuba. We started imposing sanctions against Cuba a half century ago. Where

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have they gotten us?

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has put a number to the impact. It cites estimates that the embargo annually sacrifices $1.2 billion in U.S. exports and revenues. That’s nearly twice the cost suffered by Cuba, experts contend.

George Shultz, Secretary of State under Ronald Reagan, said in 2009: “With the cold war behind us, we should simply remove the embargo on Cuba.”

I just returned from my most recent visit to Cuba, having now been there a half-dozen times. This visit convinced me there will be a tremendous change in Cuba in the next five years. No one will recognize it from the paternalistic, cradle-to-grave operation that country has been since 1959. That’s when Fidel Castro took power.

In 1976, I led a 21-person trade delegation to Havana for 5 days. Our goal was to negotiate future trade with Castro. That’s also when I learned he also spoke perfect English -- after I struck up a conversation with him about his passion for bowling.

When Fidel checks out, Father Time will be the likely culprit. After all, El Comandante has survived countless assassination attempts and is 85. Meanwhile his younger brother -- the modest and pragmatic Raúl -- is really the helmsman. As to speechifying, Raúl is the short-winded sort, something his brother has never been. Fidel recently summoned sixty world leaders and harangued them for four hours. His wife made him rest for an hour, but then the octogenarian came back and pitched for another four.

Raúl, president of the Council of State of Cuba since 2008, is a savvy problem solver. Smoothly, and under the radar, Raúl has been dismantling Fidel’s classical communist agenda: • He’s released a hundred political prisoners.

• He doesn’t assail the U.S. as the root of all Cuba’s problems.

• He has organized grassroots feedback organizations for himself.

• 178 categories of activity are now licensed for private-sector development and entrepreneurship.

• In the next five years, 40% of the economy will be privatized.

• Education is revered, and the population is remarkably well schooled.

• And, tourism has displaced sugar as the single most important force in the economy.

Compared to Jamaica, Haiti, El Salvador, and Honduras, Cuba is a jewel for the average citizen. The government pays all basic living expenses. With great medical care, its life expectancy rivals that of the United States.

Life is still no day at the beach for the 11 million people of Cuba. Raúl is reputed to be as brutal as he is tough.

Officials still get fired for dissing the government, which happened to two of them recently. Discretionary spending is a fantasy. The average Cuban income is a paltry $20 per month, since their essentials are basically provided.

With some of the richest soil in the world, Cuba stunningly imports 80% of its food. When the spigot of Soviet aid was stilled as the 1990s began, a $5-billion lifeline disappeared. Raised with Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3

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APRIL 27 • Upsala Lions Club 10th Annual Fish Fry from 5-8 p.m. at the Upsala Recreation Building.

APRIL 28 • Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the CentraCare Health System, Long Prairie.

• Spring Fling Vendor & Craft Show from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Greenwald Pub. • Ronald McDonald House Vendors Expo from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the American Legion Club, Melrose. See ad on page 7.

APRIL 29 • 41st Annual Swanycake & Sausage Supper from 3-8:30 p.m. at St. Anthony Parish.

• Sunday Sluggers Softball Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Upsala Rec. Building.

• Hovlands’ Peace Corps, Jordan, presentation at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, Upsala.

• St. Rosa Jaycee Breakfast from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church basement, St. Rosa.

MAY 3 • National Day of Prayer at 12 noon at the Grey Eagle City Hall.

MAY 5 • Pelican Peak 4-H Club Recycling Event from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Freeport Fire Hall. See ad on page 9.

MAY 6 • Grey Eagle Veteran’s Memorial Dedication Ceremony at 1 p.m.

MAY 8 • Firearms Safety Class from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Grey Eagle Public Library.

MAY 10 • Hovlands’ Peace Corps, Jordan, presentationn at 7 p.m. at Gethsemane Lutheran, Upsala.

MAY 12 • Grey Eagle United Methodist Church Annual Waffle Supper from 4:30-7 p.m., Grey Eagle.

JULY 14 • Grey Eagle High School All Class Reunion at the Hub Supper Club, Burtrum.

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Isabelle Lyn Klaphake

Birth Announcements Mckenzie Patricia Engelmeyer

Jamie and Amy Engelmeyer of Freeport are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Mckenzie Patricia Engelmeyer, born Friday, April 20, 2012 at 9:15 a.m. at the CentraCare Health System-Melrose.

Mckenzie weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 21 inches in length.

Mckenzie is welcomed home by her sister, Zoey, 1 ½ years old.

Grandparents are Margie and the late Art Engelmeyer of St. Rosa and Virgil and the late Pat Schleper of St. Martin.

Great grandparents are Dorein Revermann of Freeport and Helen Schleper of St. Joseph.

Lucy Elizabeth Spring

Matthew and Julie (Herbes) Spring of Irving, TX are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Lucy Elizabeth Spring, born April 21, 2012 at 11:58 a.m. at the Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, TX. Lucy weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces and measured 19 1/4 inches long.

Grandparents are Fred and Rita Herbes of St. Francis and Rosamond Spring and the late Arthur Spring of St. Cloud.

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Matt Klaphake and Melissa Wagner of Becker are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Isabelle Lyn Klaphake, born on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 7:35 a.m. at the CentraCare Health System-Melrose.

Isabelle weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces, and measured 19 inches long.

Isabelle is welcomed home by her big sister, Grace, 2 years old. 2years old Grandparents are Mike and Lyn Klaphake, and Ron and Penny Wagner. Great grandparents are Lawrence and Lucil Imdieke, Joe and the late Amanda Klaphake, Marvin and Darlene Wagner, and Phyllis Collins.

Harvey Mackay continued from page 2 a guaranteed lifetime job script, the new directive quickly became: If you want to live, you have to work! Getting to work is a daily trauma for many on an island outfitted with pre-Revolution 1950s American autos.

Freedom is stifled everywhere.

While many Cuban kids have Facebook page, Internet access is restricted. Cubans hunger for the Internet and travel freedoms we take as givens. They also know a great deal about America.

While bewildered by some of our political quirks, their affection for us yanks is remarkably high.

With the embargo in place, Cuban importing is a do-it-yourself proposition. Our group of 35 CEOs and spouses saw an unforgettable sight at the Miami airport: A six-block-line of Cuba-bound travelers standing 4-abreast with shrinkwrapped goods for their relatives and friends. Their parcels included food, medicine, clothing, blankets. . . and even a washing machine!

Despite sanctions up to a half-million, Cuban Americans fly to their ethnic homeland annually. Speculation about

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a possible oil bonanza in Cuba might cause us to look at the embargo differently. It may take something that dramatic for sanctions to end and for U.S. cruise ships to dock in Havana Harbor.

Meanwhile, one wonders if Washington realizes who is paying the real price.

Mackay’s Moral: Sanctions rarely speed democracy. . . especially when a regime has already begun to tilt in our direction.

Reprinted with permission from nationally syndicated columnist Harvey Mackay, author of the New York Times #1 bestseller “Swim With The Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive,” “We Got Fired!...And It’s the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Us,” and the new book “The Mackay MBA of Selling in the Real World.”

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Obituaries Jerome A. Schulte

Jerome A. Schulte, age 91, of New Munich, died Friday, April 20, 2012 at Pine Villa Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.

Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m.

Tuesday, April 24 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich with Rev. Roger Klassen, O.S.B. officiating.

Interment was in the parish cemetery with military honors by the Melrose Veterans Honor Guard.

Jerome Andrew Schulte was born April 10, 1921 in New Munich, Minnesota to Theodore and Theresa (Mayers) Schulte.

He served in the U.S. Army during WWII from 1944 to 1946. After the service, Jerome farmed southeast of New Munich until retiring in 1990. He continued helping on the family farm until 2007 when he moved in with his brother-in-law, Cyril Gaebel. Jerome enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, feeding the birds, and spending

Edna M. Cherne

Edna M. Cherne, age 88 of Freeport, died Saturday, April 21, 2012 in Melrose, Minnesota.

M a s s of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Roger Klassen, O.S.B. officiating. Interment followed in the parish cemetery.

Edna Marie Hiltner was born February 20, 1924 in New Munich, Minnesota to Joseph and Josepha (Middendorf) Hiltner.

She married Anthony Cherne on September 3, 1946 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich. The couple lived on the family farm near St. Anthony until 1988 when they retired and moved to Freeport.

She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport, Christian Mothers, Goldenaires Senior Citizen, and a member of the Young at Heart card club. Edna was a homemaker and loving mother who enjoyed quilting, gardening, embroidering, baking, and playing cards. She loved playing with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and enjoyed making them chocolate chip cookies.

Survivors include her children, Tony

quality time with his nieces and nephews.

He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich, the St. Joseph’s Men’s Society, and Schanhaar-Otte VFW Post 7050. He was active in the New Munich Conservation Club and helped with developing and maintaining the Lake Maria Campground.

Survivors include 13 nieces and nephews; grand nieces and nephews; and brother-in–law, Cyril Gaebel of New Munich.

Jerome was preceded in death by his parents; sisters and brother, Alfrieda “Beadie” Gaebel, Louise Poepping, Alex Schulte, and Helen Hoffman.

Serving as casket bearers were Ted Hoffman, Roger Hoffman, Ken Gaebel, Don Gaebel, Jim Poepping, and Mike Poepping. Cross bearer was Debbie Moritz and scripture bearer was Rich Gaebel.

Honorary bearers were Harvey Mayers, Morrie Mayers, Clarence Von Wahlde, Dennis Thull, Ron Hoppe, Tim Hoppe, LeRoy Hoppe, Ray Hoppe, Dale Pundsack, and Rick Wiechmann.

Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.

(Linda) Cherne of Albany, Linda (Ken) Gerads of Albany, James (Gail) Cherne of Freeport, Ione (Gerald) Heinen of Albany, Judith “Judy” Zenzen of Elrosa, Mary (Hugo) Wuertz of Spring Hill, Joan (Peter) Schmidt of Big Lake, Elaine (Ron) Ritter of Freeport, and Eileen (Gary) Middendorf of Melrose; 31 grandchildren and 34 7/8 greatgrandchildren; brothers and sisters, Marie Vos of Albany, Louise Loxterkamp of Swanville, Louis Hiltner of Sauk Centre, Ervin Hiltner of Elk River, Doris Schneider of Rockville, Vernon Hiltner of Shakopee, Jane Fuchs of Elrosa, and John Hiltner of California; Edna was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Cherne on March 7, 2009; parents; brothers, Joseph Hiltner, Jr. and George Hiltner; great-grandson, Brandon Michael Boyd; and son-in-law, Donald Zenzen.

Serving as casket bearers were Jen Payment, Tanya Knutson, Craig Wuertz, Rick Ritter, Suzie Beuning, Shaun Zenzen, Ember Schmitz and John Reimann. Cross bearer was Tammy Lieser and scripture bearer was Becky Reimann. Honorary bearers were all of Edna’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The lectors were Russell Cherne and Becky Reimann and the petitions were read by Jason Schmidt, Justin Middendorf, Glenn Gerads, and Jesse Heinen. The eulogy was read by Jason Schmidt and the gift bearers were Paige Thielen and Michaela Payment. The mass server was Norb Overmann.

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The Grey Eagle United Methodist Church will sponsor its seventh annual waffle supper on Saturday, May 12, 2012, from 4:30-7:00 p.m., at the GE UMC building, 30422 County Road 2, at the intersections of County Roads 2 and 47. This is approximately two miles south of the city of Grey Eagle. The supper is supervised by Dad’s Belgian Waffles. This year’s proceeds will go to “Imagine No Malaria,” a world-wide mission of the United Methodist Church.

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Long Prairie Chamber Orchestra Concert to feature pianist Natalia Heikes

The Long Prairie Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Justin Kennedy will present a concert entitled Celebrating the Classics on Sunday, May 6 at 3:00 p.m. at the Long Prairie-Grey Eagle High School auditorium.

The audience will hear a variety of musical styles including Renaissance, Classical, and Romantic. For this spring

concert, the LPCO is delighted to feature Natalia Heikes on piano. She will be performing Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20. Other music on the program includes Ancient Aires and Dances by Ottorino Respighi, Overture to La Gazza Ladra by Gioachino Rossini, and Slavonic Dance Nos. 2 and 8 by Antonin Dvorak.

The LPCO was formed in 1974 by two couples from Long Prairie. In recent years, the LPCO has also gained membership from musicians in surrounding communities such as Wadena, Perham, Osakis, Little Falls, and Sauk Centre. This concert is one of four that are performed annually. Solo musicians are often invited to perform with the LPCO. Audiences have been inspired by performers on violin, viola, cello, duopiano, flute, guitar, and voice. The ensemble rehearses on Tuesday evenings in Long Prairie and is always looking for additional musicians. For more information visit www.thelpco.org Soloist Natalia Heikes was born in Russia and moved to the United States in 2000. She received her initial classical piano training at the Volzhsky School of Music in Russia. During this period of

Assumption (Grasshopper) Chapel in Cold Spring to host 23rd Annual Novena Assumption Chapel is a quiet place nestled in the hills of Cold Spring, a place where people come to pray, think, relax and enjoy God’s creation! People from far and near come for its historical as well as religious aspect.

A Novena of Masses takes place every year at the chapel to honor our Mother Mary to ask for her intervention for our needs, one of them being good crops and safety from storms along with all the personal intentions each person brings with them as they come to participate in the Mass. The local parishes of New Munich, Freeport, St. Anna, St. Wendell, Opole, Holdingford, St. Rosa have all been participants in the Novena over the years!

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rosary at 7:30 p.m. with Mass following at 8 p.m. The Novena dates are May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and June 7, 14, 21 and 28.

The chapel committee invites each of you to come experience the Novena Masses.

Because the Masses take place outdoors, bring a chair and dress for the weather. In case of rain or inclement weather Mass will be celebrated in St. Boniface Church on Main Street in Cold Spring. Questions call: Ann 685-8228 or Mike 685-3726.

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study, Natalia performed in a number of regional musical competitions and received numerous awards. She finished at the School of Music as an Honor Student.

Keeping her love and passion for music through the years Natalia moved to Wadena, Minnesota in 2006 and resumed her studies, receiving her BM in Piano Performance with a secondary emphasis in organ at Minnesota State University, Moorhead. In the fall of 2011, Natalia resumed her studies at North Dakota State University, where

DNR to lift burning restrictions in 13 metro and central Minnesota counties The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will lift burning restrictions in 13 Minnesota counties beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, April 27.

The DNR is lifting restrictions in areas where green-up is occurring and wildfire conditions are easing.

The following counties will be removed from burning restrictions April 27: Anoka, Benton, Chisago, Dakota, Douglas, Hennepin, Isanti, Pope, Ramsey, Stearns, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties.

Although the state burning restrictions are lifted in these counties, local areas, counties or municipalities may have specific regulations or restrictions that affect burning operations. People should check with local authorities to obtain proper permits before conducting any open burning.

DNR officials advise anyone conducting burning to keep their burn piles small, have a water supply nearby and stay with the fire until it is completely out. If the fire escapes, the homeowner is responsible for the damage and suppression costs.

Burning permits are available through state and federal forestry offices, from local fire wardens, or online for $5 fee per calendar year at webapps1. dnr.state.mn.us/burning_permits/. Online permits need to be activated on the day of the burn.

Many counties in central and northern Minnesota will remain under burning restrictions until current wildfire conditions are lessened. These counties are: Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton,

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she is pursuing a Master’s in Piano Performance under Dr. Froelich while working as a teaching assistant in the department. Natalia also teaches in the Music Academy for children affiliated with North Dakota State University.

In 2010, Natalia joined the St.Cecilia Trio, performing with cellist Peter Kirchner and flutist Lisa Winter in area communities. Currently, the Trio is performing to promote contemporary American and Minnesota composers as well as playing a more traditional repertoire.

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Community Snapshots

Pictured (front, from left) Cathleen Rieffer, Nick Kedrowski, Logan Leyendecker, Austin Hollermann, Jamie Koetter; (middle) Travis Bellefeuille, Karley Loven, Aliana Pechan, Sydney VanRisseghem; (back) Elissa Blum, Emily Beseman, Jasmine Miller, Megan Kirk, Shane Lambrecht. Connor Throener and Tyra Powell.

By Nona Koester, Elementary Librarian & Organizer of Pennies for Patients Swanville Elementary recently made a donation to “Pennies For Patients” for the Luekemia & Lymphoma Society.

For 1 week the students brought pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, and even some 50 cent pieces for their classroom

donation buckets.

On Friday of collection week, the students could “Wear A Hat For A Dollar” for their donation. Mrs. Schleicher’s kindergarten collected $54.99, Ms. Bisek’s first grade class collected $173.37, Mrs. Waltman’s first grade class collected $92.66, Mrs. Hannah’s second grade class collected $133.28, Mr. Gapinski’s third grade collected $113.32, Mr. Weisz’s fourth grade collected $67.88, Mr. Swisher’s fifth grade collected $113.83, and Mr. Pittman’s sixth grade collected $224.90.

The grand total collected from the Elementary was $979.12. The sixth grade class was the “Pizza Party Winner” for the biggest class donation! The Pizza Party was sponsored by Pennies For Patients.

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“The Brazilian agates I have are from Lake Superior,” said Opatz. “Those agates were loaded on ships at the piers off Brazil to balance the loads coming to Minnesota. The loads of rocks were dumped off into Lake Superior, oftentimes at Duluth and then the ships were filled with iron ore.”

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Bulldog Speech Team competes at Subsection, Section and State The Bulldog Speech Team represented Swanville at the Subsection tournament in Benson on Friday, March 30th.

The following students placed: Alex Maciej - 3rd in Creative ExJessica Staricka pression, Lacee Primus - 3rd in Extemporaneous Reading, and Jessica Staricka - 3rd in Original Oratory. Jarick Rieffer and Samuel Mettler placed 4th in Duo Interpretation, Rachel Muhlenkamp was 5th in Discussion, and Annie Browen was 5th in Informative. Ethan Och was our final com-

petitor advancing to sections with a 6th in Storytelling. Two Swanville students were named as alternates to sections: Megan Hollermann - 1st alternate in Creative Expression and Matthew Koetter - 2nd alternate in Storytelling.

The qualifiers then competed at the Section tournament in Milaca on Saturday, April 14th. Two of our students placed at that contest. Jessica Staricka placed 2nd and advanced to State and Lacee Primus placed 4th, just missing a state slot. The three students who placed above Lacee in sections went on to place first, second, and third at State, so the competition at sections was intense.

The Minnesota State High School League Class A speech contest was held at Chanhassen High School on Friday, April 20th. Jessica Staricka represent our school well and was accompanied by teammates Lacee Primus and Annie Browen who went to observe. Coach Kathy Detloff worked as a Room Manager for both Class A on Friday and Class AA on Saturday.

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October meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan. Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2012 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans on Thursday, May 3rd at 1:00 p.m., at Carnegie Library, 108 3rd St NE, Little Falls.

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Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson

In what could be the final week of the session, legislators will have their plates full as we attempt to wrap up several major bills. A bonding bill that would have funded the restoration of our state capital over the next four years was defeated by a single vote on the House floor last week. It has since been “re-packaged” as part of a larger bonding bill that would provide funding for other projects around the state, but its future is uncertain, as well.

Those who want a larger bonding bill, more in line with the Governor’s call for nearly $800 million, will not like this new package, either. It actually cuts about $70 million from statewide projects, while still keeping the roughly $220 million for the capital restoration.

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It was an honor to sit beside retiring Senate Agriculture Committee chairman Doug Magnus April 20th and chair the conference committee that put together the omnibus Ag policy bill. Of the 12 or 13 areas of the bill where the two bodies differed, only the bio diesel and ethanol provisions caused much debate. The final agreement on ethanol continues for two years the language that says ethanol will be mixed at the highest level allowed by the federal government with most

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Language in the Senate bill called for a two-year extension giving railroads, logging and mining interests an exemption from having to use biodiesel in their equipment. Citing cold weather concerns and manufacturer’s warranties, those interests had lobbied for a longer exemption. The original House bill had done that, granting an eight-year exemption. Senator Rod Skoe, himself a soybean farmer from Clearbrook, MN, told conferees that we must make this fuel

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Local Municipality Minutes Burnhamville Township March 27, 2012 The regular meeting of the Town Board of Burnhamville Township was held March 27, 2012 at the Burtrum Community Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by clerk Shirley Hulinsky. Members present include Supervisors: Mike Berscheit, Louis Thompson, Bruce Johnson; Clerk Shirley Hulinsky; and Treasurer Pam Throener. Others present: Ervin Muellner and Erv Herdering.

Newly elected officers were sworn in before this meeting.

Sup. Thompson made a motion to nominate Mike Berscheit as chairman. Sup. Johnson seconded the motion. Sup. Johnson nominated Louis Thompson as vice-chairman. Motion was seconded by Sup. Berscheit. Motions passed.

Sup. Berscheit made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 28, 2012 regular meeting.

Motion seconded by Sup. Johnson.

Motion passed.

Correspondence included planning and zoning meeting notices, bridge inspection results and reminders of officer meetings.

The board heard a summary of the county weed meeting and copies of forms were distributed.

Road condition of 184th Street was discussed. It was decided to add gravel then spray road with soybean oil based product to help control wash boarding. Supervisors will continue contacts with DNR on possible cost sharing.

Motion was made by Sup. Berscheit to pay all bills numbered 4604 through 4621: Rev. $2,190.33, R&B $5,451.38. Sup. Johnson seconded the motion. Motion passed.

Township road inspection date was set as Friday, April 13, 2012 at 2:30 p.m.

After reviewing quotes the gravel, blading and dust control contracts were awarded to Herdering, Inc. on a motion by Sup. Berscheit and a second by Sup. Thompson. Motions passed.

Upon completion of the 2010 census election districts have changed. All of Burnhamville Township is one voting precinct with voting located at the Burtrum Community Center. Sup. Berscheit made a motion to adopt resolution #2012-01 describing election districts. Sup. Johnson seconded the motion. Upon unanimous voting motion passed. Resolution is on file at clerk’s office.

Treasurer’s report showed a balance of $183,160.80 before tonight’s bills. Treasurer’s report accepted on a motion by Sup. Berscheit and seconded by Sup. Thompson. Motion passed.

Motion was made by Sup. Berscheit to adjourn the meeting which was seconded by Sup. Thompson.

Motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.

Next regular meeting will be on April 24, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Burtrum Community Center.

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Shirley Hulinsky, Clerk Melrose City March 15, 2012 The Melrose City Council met in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. in the Birch Room at the CentraCare Healthcare Facility in Melrose pursuant to due notice being given thereof. Present were Council Members Jenny Mayers, Joe Finken, Dick Christenson, Mayor Tim Vogel, City Administrator Michael Brethorst, and City Clerk Patti Haase. Council Member Tony Klasen was absent. Mayor Vogel

presided thereat. Also in attendance were the Melrose Lady Dutchmen Gymnastics Team, Coach Katie Masog and Athletic Director Jonathan Ruoff.

The City Council toured the Melrose CentraCare Healthcare Facility.

The Council then recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

A motion was made by Ms. Mayers, seconded by Mr. Finken and unanimously carried to approve the agenda as amended.

Mayor Vogel then opened the floor to public comment. Mr. Steve Kortenbush spoke in opposition of the proposed gas franchise fee.

Mr. Kortenbush asked the Council to explore other options such as additional budget cuts rather than imposing a fee. He also asked the Council to look at offering incentives for existing businesses in the City of Melrose.

The following items were considered for approval under the Consent Agenda: a. the minutes from the Council’s February 16 Regular Meeting and February 16 Special Joint Meeting with Area Township and City Officials. b. list of bills in the amount of $227,196.74. Staff to purchase replacement computers for an approximate cost of $7,596.20 - two for Administration, one for the Water/Wastewater Department, one for the Electric Department and one for the Street Department. The cost will be shared between the General and Utilities funds. The purchase is part of the annual replacement and routine upgrade of computer system and software. c. list of investments for the month of February. d. 1) Resolution No. 2012-8, donation of $1,578 from the Minnesota Dark House & Angling Association Heartland Chapter towards the Melrose Fire Department AED. 2) Resolution No. 2012-11, donation of $10,000 from the Melrose Lions Organization for the playground equipment at the Melrose Lions and Jaycee Community Park. e. Municipalities and counties must reestablish precincts after the state redistricting plan was released.

Redistricting is the process of redrawing the boundaries of election districts to ensure that the people of each district are equally represented. In the U.S., it takes place every 10 years following the decennial Census. The new, redistricted boundaries are in effect as of the state primary on August 14, 2012.

Although there were no changes to the precinct boundaries, the City is required to pass a resolution reestablishing the precinct. (Resolution No. 2012-9 – Resolution Reestablishing Precinct and Polling Place) f. Streets/Parks Maintenance Worker Ron Tieman will have completed four years of full-time equivalent service on approximately April 19. A performance evaluation was completed and is favorable. It is recommended that Mr. Tieman be granted a step increase from Step 5 to Step 6 on the wage scale, which is from $11.99 to $12.51 per hour, an increase of $.52 per hour. Part-time employees are required to work 2,080 hours (which is equivalent to full-time hours) to reach their next step increase. g. On April 20, Police Officer Shawn Swanson will complete five years of service with the City.

A performance evaluation has been performed and was favorable. It is recommended that Officer Swanson be granted a step increase from Step 4 to Step 5 on the wage scale, from $22.62 to $23.56 per hour, which is

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an increase of $.94 per hour. h. Brandon Roering has requested a leave of absence from the Ambulance Department effective April 1. The leave of absence is effective for one year. Brenda Wenker has requested a two-month medical leave of absence. Ms. Wenker will be required to submit a medical release to work statement upon her return. i. Ambulance Coordinator Jenn Tschida is requesting approval to hire Andrew Wirtz as an EMT on the Melrose Ambulance Department. Mr. Wirtz is already EMTcertified. He lives in Melrose and is able to cover evening and weekend shifts that will be vacant due to Mr. Roering’s leave of absence and Ms. Wenker’s medical leave of absence.

Coordinator Tschida has conducted the initial interview. There will then be 14 active members on the Department. The appointment is contingent upon a successful pre-employment physical and drug testing.

A motion was made by Mr. Finken, seconded by Ms. Mayers and unanimously carried to approve the Consent Agenda items.

City Attorney Scott Dymoke reported on the projects he has been working on for the City: • Sign Regulations - worked with City staff preparing amendments to the sign regulations in the City Zoning Ordinance • Radamacher Claim - worked with City staff to review basis for damage claim by Radamachers and insurance adjusters’ denial of claim • Burger King Claim - reviewed settlement offer from bankruptcy trustee requesting return of utility payments. Prepared and forwarded response to trustee, rejecting request for return of payments • Gas Franchise Fee Ordinance – worked with City staff preparing ordinance establishing a gas franchise fee Police Chief John Jensen presented the Police Department’s February report. He noted there were 205 calls for service during that month, compared to 225 for February 2011. A total of 12 citations were written for the month of February 2012.

Planning and Development Director Walz reported on the Commission’s February 2 and March 1 Regular Meetings and the February 23 Special Community Meeting. Director Walz noted that the Commission has completed and presented the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, and has established TIF District 8-1 for the Danzl project. The Commission held a Community Meeting on Thursday, February 23 for the purpose of providing City residents and business owners and operators an opportunity to present their concerns and recommendations regarding the existing Zoning and Land Subdivision Ordinances.

Director Walz noted that this will be discussed in greater detail later in the meeting. He also noted that Xcel Energy had been in contact regarding the renting of a “laydown storage area” in the Industrial Park during the CAPX2020 project. Melrose is no longer being considered as a site option. Director Walz also reported that the Melrose Medical Services Plat II will be recorded at the County in May 2012 with the 2012 taxes.

Mayor Vogel recognized the Melrose Lady Dutchmen Gymnastics Team for winning the 2012 Class A State Gymnastics Championship on Friday, February 24 at the University Sports Pavilion. Thursday, March 15, 2012 is proclaimed as Melrose Gymnastics Day. Mayor Vogel then read the proclamation

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and presented the coaches and team with the proclamation. They were given a standing ovation by Council members, staff, and attendees. A motion was made by Ms. Mayers, seconded by Mr. Finken and unanimously carried to adopt a proclamation proclaiming Thursday March 15, 2012 as Melrose Gymnastics Day and congratulating the Melrose Lady Dutchmen Gymnastics Team and the coaching staff on the 2012 Class A State Gymnastics Championship.

City Administrator Brethorst noted that Lot 2, Block 2 of Daylight Court is up for tax-forfeiture and approved for public auction by the County Board. The City needs to approve the sale of such lands according to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 282.01 to allow the County to conduct a sale.

At the Melrose Area Development Authority’s (MADA) August, 22, 2011 Board Meeting, a motion was made by Ms. Mayers, seconded

by Mr. Jensen and unanimously carried to recommend to the Council that it not proceed with the acquisition of tax-forfeited properties owned by Celebration Properties in Daylight Court for 2011 and 2012.

It was the consensus of the Council that the assessments be applied to the property as per the Development Agreement. A motion was made by Mr. Christenson, seconded

by Ms. Mayers, and unanimously carried approving the County classification of non-conservation land and ordered the property to be sold.

Consideration was next given to Water/Wastewater Supervisor Gilbertson’s request for additional staffing to cover lawn trimming and routine cleaning/maintenance at the Wastewater Treatment Facility and Water facilities. In addition to this work, the temporary seasonal staff would be shared between with City and a lesser extent the Electric Department during this period. The position would be classified as a Seasonal/Temporary Worker. It may back fill our permanent part-time Maintenance Worker every other weekend and assist with general maintenance and lawn mowing, but the duties will most likely focus on the Water/Wastewater Department.

The estimated cost of $11.45/$13.54 an hour including all benefits for a total estimated cost of $5,500 - $6,500 for three months of work based on the Seasonal/ Temporary Worker pay scale. The cost would be shared between the departments dependent on the hours worked. This would be a non-union temporary employee.

Mr. Brethorst noted that the Commission, at its March 12 meeting, took action approving the hiring of a Seasonal/Temporary Worker for a period not to exceed 90 days/3 months - May, June and July at 40 hours per week and authoriz-

ing staff to post the position and make selection and to adopt the updated Seasonal/Temporary Worker job description. However, since that time Utilities Commission Chair Seanger has contacted City Administrator Brethorst and has requested consideration be given to a reduction in the number of hours worked per week. Council Member Mayers had requested a detailed listing of tasks that will be performed by the Temporary Worker. Mr. Brethorst provided a detailed listing as prepared by Water/Wastewater Supervisor Gilbertson. Mr. Christenson noted that the City has, in past years, hired one or two temporary seasonal workers. Mr. Finken noted that this may have been the case; however, efficiencies have been implemented that should reduce the work load for staff allowing them to take on additional tasks. Public Works Director Harren noted that the Water/Wastewater Department has realized a reduction in staff which would justify the need for a Seasonal/Temporary Worker.

After further discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Christenson, seconded by Ms. Mayers and unanimously carried approving the hiring of a Seasonal/Temporary Worker for a period not to exceed 90 days/3 months - May, June and July at 20 hours per week and authorizing staff to post the position and make selection and to adopt the updated Seasonal/Temporary Worker job description.

Mayor Vogel reported that the Melrose Fire Relief Association voted to recommend to the City Council authorization requesting a Cost Analysis of Retirement Coverage in the State wide Volunteer Firefighter retirement Plan (SVFRP). Upon completion of the Cost Analysis, the City will have 90 days to make a final determination if it is to enter the States SVFRP. A motion was made by Ms. Mayers and seconded by Mr. Christenson authorizing staff to work with SVFRP to conduct a cost analysis of retirement coverage for the Melrose Volunteer Fire Department. A roll call vote was recorded as follows:For: Council Members Mayers, Christenson, and Mayor Vogel; Against: None; Abstain: Council Member Finken due to conflict of interest; Absent: Council Member Klasen.

The City Administrator/Treasurer requested consideration to again enter into a preferred service agreement with Marco for computer service. The City’s preferred service plan for technical support with Marco has been expended. He recommended that the City purchase an additional $5,000 of services at a discounted cost of $4,750. The City has been purchasing blocks of service time for the past several years and this has worked well. A

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motion was made by Ms. Mayers, seconded by Mr. Finken and unanimously carried to authorize the City Administrator to enter into the preferred service plan with Marco. The Utilities Commission will give consideration to the service agreement at its April 9 meeting.

Mayor Vogel reported that after review of actual placement for the CAPX2020 tower located adjacent to our “City Dump”, it was deemed necessary to relocate the tower approximately 75 feet to the south to ensure it does not affect the City dump. Based on this, CAPX2020 is proposing to amend the lease to reflect the revised placement of the tower which affects the easement. Staff has reviewed the proposed lease location and it appears to be within parameters and allowable under current restraints.

A motion was made by Mr. Finken, seconded by Mr. Christenson and unanimously carried approving the lease as amended and accepting payment.

As discussed previously during the open forum, Mayor Vogel noted that the Council is contemplating the implementation of a gas franchise fee. The Council reviewed the draft Gas Franchise Fee Ordinance as prepared by City Attorney Dymoke. Mayor Vogel asked if the City could impose a right-of-way permit fee in lieu of or in addition to imposing a gas franchise fee. City Attorney Dymoke responded that this is an option; however, the fee would need to correlate to the true cost of the City service and charge a fee that covers those costs. The fee must be reasonable and proportionate to the cost associated with the service provided.

City Administrator Brethorst noted that CenterPoint Energy has a total of 36 cities that impose a gas franchise. Of those 36, ten require a percent based franchise while the other 26 require a flat fee.

It was the consensus of the Council to schedule a public hearing to be held on Thursday, April 19 to obtain information for use in considering whether to adopt a gas franchise fee in the City of Melrose.

City Administrator Brethorst stated that the Public Utilities Commission (PUC), at its March 12 meeting, authorized staff to enter into an agreement with Barr Engineering for Phase 1A to provide engineering services to assist the City in the Recertification of the Levee.

Phase 1A will include a preliminary engineering assessment and conducting field soil investigation and televising. This will be followed by an initial analysis.

When the initial analysis is completed and if it indicates that it will require significant mitigation efforts, we would then return to

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PUC and Council for consideration to proceed to Phase 1B. This Phase will include a full data analysis, updating emergency action plans and operation manuals. Additionally, this would conceptual designs and development of a final report to include preliminary options of costs.

If we do proceed to Phase 1B, we would then return to the PUC and Council with an update as well as possible courses of action to proceed with.

The funding for this project will come from the wastewater cash reserves. Efforts are in place to apply for a DNR Flood mitigation grant in the amount of $50,000 to fund the Barr Engineering study.

If the PUC and Council are required to complete a total reconstruction project, they would be eligible to apply for a 50% match State bonding dollars not to exceed $1,000,000. Additionally, if a full reconstruction project were to occur, wastewater revenue bonds may be required to offset the construction costs; however, this is yet to be determined. A motion was made by

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Mr. Christenson, seconded by Mr. Finken and unanimously carried concurring with the PUC authorizing Administrator Brethorst to enter into an agreement with Barr Engineering for Phase 1A. City Administrator Brethorst stated that in an effort to secure funding for the preliminary engineering study, the Public Utilities Commission has contracted with Barr Engineering to complete a Flood Damage Reduction Grant Assistance Program. To apply for this grant, the City of Melrose must approve Resolution No. 2012-10 authorizing the City of Melrose to apply for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for funding to assist the City in the recertification of the levee. This grant would award up to 50% of the preliminary engineering cost not to exceed $50,000.

Mr. Finken introduced Resolution No. 2012-10, Minnesota DNR Flood Insurance Reduction Grant Assistance Program. The motion was seconded by Ms. Mayers with a roll call vote recorded as follows: For: Council Members Finken, Mayers, Christenson, and Mayor

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Vogel; Against: None; Absent: Council Member Klasen. A copy of the resolution is on file in the City Administration Office.

Planning and Development Director Walz stated that in addition to the Planning and Zoning Commission Members, planning consultant and staff, there were six attendees at the community meeting hosted by the Commission on Thursday, February 23 for the purpose of providing City residents and business owners and operators an opportunity to present their concerns and recommendations regarding the existing Zoning and Land Subdivision Ordinances. During the course of the community meeting, Planning Consultant Tina Goodroad of Stantec/Bonestroo recorded the comments made by the meeting attendees. Director Walz presented Ms. Goodroad’s listing from the community meeting to the Commission at its March 1 meeting. Following each of the comments and concerns listed by Ms. Goodroad, there are bracketed italicized comments resulting from that Commission meeting on March 1. This is Ms. Goodroad’s listing: • Single-family/one-family dwellings - concern was expressed over the number of people living in a single family dwelling with some of those residents being unrelated individuals. In addition, there was a situation of residents living in a garage and the need for the enforcement of the definition of “family”.

[According to Director Walz, the City Code also addresses family as well as housing occupancy and related matters. Whereas, the Zoning Ordinance focuses on single-family and multiple-family structures, such as duplexes, triplexes and apartments, the City Code focuses on occupancies and interior space requirements. Therefore, issues regarding single-family definitions and housing occupancies should continue to be addressed in the City Code and under the direction of the City Council. Furthermore, according to Planning Consultant Tina Goodroad and City Attorney Scott Dymoke, such matters are best addressed in one City document, such as the City Code, and then referenced in others, such as the Zoning

Ordinance. Finally, Planning Consultant Goodroad recommended proceeding cautiously when defining terms such as “family” due to federal regulations.]

• Concern expressed over a goat on a single-family lot [Director Walz stated that this matter is already addressed in Chapter 91 of the City Code. The City Code is far more explicit regarding animals than is the Zoning Ordinance and, therefore, he suggests that the Code continue to take precedence.]

• Concern over enforcement of the animal ordinance in the event of a dog bite (and no response from police) [As with the goat-related concern, Director Walz noted that Chapter 91 of the City Code addresses dangerous dogs which is a matter not addressed in the Zoning Ordinance.]

• Coborn’s property - concern expressed over potential expansion; garbage on property; loss of property value if expansion proceeds [Director Walz stated reports of a pending Coborn’s expansion have been circulating for several months along with the potential for a rezoning of the company’s residential property from R-1, Residential to C-1, Commercial Downtown. To date, the City has received neither a building permit application nor an application request for a rezoning.

Unlike the previously noted issues and concerns raised at the community meeting which are primarily City Code/Council matters, the expansion and/or rezoning requests, if presented, would be actionable by the Commission.]

• Riverside Avenue - access, traffic, congestion. [During the recently completed updating of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, the Riverside Avenue traffic congestion caused by Coborn’s trucks did not surface during the transportation discussions. This likely can best be addressed by the combined efforts of several City departments with a report to be presented to the Council.]

Director Walz noted that while some of the comments were zoningrelated, others were not. Mr. Walz stated that each of the individuals that provided comment have been contacted and advised of the appropriate City agency to contact for proper consideration.

The Commission also discussed matters related to the Zoning Ordinance which were raised

by Planning Consultant Goodroad and the Commission following the February 23 community meeting.

These included customary home occupations, signage, sandwich board signs and locations, and banners and their placement.

Director Walz next reported that the City’s incentive program for the Steve Danzl restaurant project includes tax increment financing, revolving loan fund assistance and several smaller incentives including forgiveness of SAC and WAC fees.

The components of the City’s incentive program were approved over the past several months. In order to implement them, it is necessary that Mr. Danzl and the City enter into a Development Agreement outlining each other’s responsibilities and commitments. The final draft of the Development Agreement was not available at the time of the meeting.

Director Walz and Mr. Danzl are in the process of finalizing the Agreement. A motion was made by Ms. Mayers, seconded by Mr. Finken and unanimously carried approving the Development Agreement by and between City of Melrose and Twin Pines Catering Company contingent upon final legal review by the law firm of Briggs and Morgan.

Mayor Vogel noted that City Administrator Brethorst has a scheduling conflict for the Council’s May 17 Meeting. It is staff’s recommendation that the May regular meeting be rescheduled for Tuesday, May 22 at 6:00 p.m.

Also City Administrator Brethorst and several of the Council Members will be attending the LMC Conference in Duluth on June 20-22; therefore, the Council will need to consider rescheduling the June 21 Regular Meeting. By consensus, the May regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 17 will be rescheduled to Tuesday, May 22, and the June regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 21 will be moved to Thursday, June 28.

Director Walz noted that at its meeting on March 1, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing for the purpose of giving consideration to amending Section 700 Sign Regulations of Melrose Zoning Ordinance No. 1989-1-A, as amended, adopted by reference as Chapter 153 of the Melrose City Code. The main focus of the proposed amendments is to address several signage related matters regarding the I-2, Light Industrial Districts and signage in the Melrose I-94 Industrial Park which is located in one of the City’s I-2 Districts.

The proposed amendments to Section 700 Sign Regulations of Melrose Zoning Ordinance No. 1989-1-A, as amended, adopted

by Reference as Chapter 153 of the Melrose City Code are as follows (language to be added is underlined and language to be deleted is stricken): Section 704.01 City of Melrose Billboards and Signs.

704.01 (3) No permit shall be required. Two City signs each containing a maximum of 250 square feet to be located within the confines of the Melrose I-94 Industrial Park with one being situated along Interstate 94 and the other along County Road 186 for the purposes of; a) identifying the Industrial Park by name, b) advertising for sale property within the Industrial Park, and c) identifying businesses located within the Industrial Park shall be permitted. 704.01 (4) No permit shall be required.

Section 705.02 Commercial and Industrial Districts: 705.02 (3.2) Business signs in the C-2, or I, and I-2 Districts are permitted up to 85 square feet in area. Additional square feet up to 170 square feet for

each foot of frontage over 50 feet is also permitted for a combined maximum square footage of 255 square feet.

705.02 (3.3) Pylon signs in the C-1, C-2, and I, and I-2 Districts are permitted up to 75 85 square feet in area. Additional square feet up to 150 170 square feet for each foot of frontage over 75 50 feet is also permitted for a combined maximum square footage of 225 255 square feet.

705.02 (3.4) Pylon signs in the C-2 and I-2 Districts shall be no higher than 70 feet nor less than 8 feet above the ground and in the C-1 and I Districts shall be no higher than 30 40 feet nor less than 8 feet above the ground.

It was noted during the public hearing that the Commission and staff, along with the City’s Planning Consultant, acknowledge that other sections of Section 700 Sign Regulations also require amending and that these areas will be addressed during the recently initiated Zoning Ordinance and Land Subdivision Ordinance Update process.

Following the public hearing, the Commission took action recommending the proposed sign-related amendments to the Zoning Ordinance be adopted by the Council.

Mr. Christenson introduced Ordinance No. 3-15-2012-1, An Ordinance Amending Melrose Zoning Ordinance No. 1989-1-A, As Amended, Adopted by Reference as Chapter 153 of the Melrose City Code. The motion was seconded

by Ms. Mayers with a roll call vote as follows: For: Council Members Christenson, Mayers, Finken, and Mayor Vogel; Against: None; Absent: Council Member Klasen The following informational items were then discussed: a. The following is a list of upcoming schools and conferences: 1) Minnesota Chiefs of Police Executive Training Institute Annual Conference April 23-26 in St. Cloud.

Registration fee: $325 per person.

Attending: Police Chief John Jensen; 2) League of Minnesota Cities 2012 Safety & Loss Control Workshop - April 26 in St. Cloud.

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Attending Human Resource/Payroll Technician Diane Gruber b. Utilities Commission’s February 13 Regular Meeting minutes. c. Right of Entry Authorization for Watercraft Inspections. d. Planning and Zoning Commission’s February 2 Regular and March 1 Regular Meeting minutes. e. MADA/COC’s February 27 Regular Meeting minutes.

A motion was made by Mr. Finken, seconded by Ms. Mayers and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

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