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Obituaries Jerome J. “Jerry” Timp

Jerome J. “Jerry” Timp, age 70 of Freeport, died Thursday, July 16, 2015 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, July 21 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating. Interment was in the parish cemetery. Jerome Joseph Timp was born May 9, 1945 in New Munich, Minnesota to Alphonse and Martha (Beuning) Timp. He was united in marriage to Judith “Judy” Michael on February 1, 1964 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport. Jerry worked as a welder and supervisor for nearly 30 years at D.C.I. and finished his career working at Scarince as a welder. He was a member Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport. Jerry enjoyed fishing, golfing, going to the

casino, and loved spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his children, Michael (Wanda) Timp of St. Cloud and Joel (fiancé, Marta Fernandez) Timp of Melrose; four grandchildren, Christopher, Dylan, Stacy, and Stephanie Timp; brothers and sisters, Art Timp of Grey Eagle, Joan (Peter) Lupachini of Avon, Jim (Mary) Timp of Melrose, Mary (Dan) Flan of Paynesville, Janice (Mark) Zierden of Melrose, and Cheryl (David) Watkins of Cottage Grove; sister-in-law, Betty Timp of Freeport; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Jerry was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Timp on September 14, 2010; parents; brother, Donald Timp; and sister-in-law, Jean “Jeanne” Timp. Serving as casket bearers were Christopher Timp, Dylan Timp, Jason Timp, Aaron Timp, Daron Zierden, and Zach Jacobson. Cross bearer was Julie Crosby and scripture bearer was Lisa Simons. Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Freeport.

Hildegard M. “Hilda” Theiler

Hildegard M. “Hilda” Theiler, age 91 of Melrose and formerly of Albany, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 20, 2015 at the CentraCare Health Center in Melrose, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 23 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Bradley Jenniges, O.S.B. officiating and Rev. Ken Thielman concelebrating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the Seven Dolors Gathering Area in Albany. Parish prayers will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Hildegard Mary Theiler was born on March 18, 1924 in Melrose, Minnesota to Herman, Sr. and Rosa (Steinemann) Hellermann. She grew up on the family farm bordering Lake Sylvia. On September 21, 1943 she married Herman John Theiler at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Melrose. They were dairy farmers in Sauk Centre, St. Augusta, and Roscoe until retiring and

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F r a n k Sadlovsky, age 93 of Long Prairie passed into his new life on July 20, 2015 from his daughter’s home in Osakis, MN. On January 13, 1922 a son was born to Gustive and Barbara (Gruber) of Freeport, MN. They named him Frank Gust Sadlovsky. He married Hazel Marie Hamlin on September 17, 1944 in Long Prairie, MN. Frank served his country during WWII. He enlisted in the Army and was a Private First Class in the 405th Infantry, Company G and assisted as a messenger and German language translator in a combat platoon. He received the Purple Heart Medal for valor, in addition to many other military medals. After his honorable discharge on May 13, 1947, Frank returned to Minnesota and farmed on the Hamlin home farm on Lake Beauty. In addition to farming, Frank worked in the refrigeration department at Swift’s Meats. He also drove milk truck for the Reynold’s Creamery in Gutches Grove. Never one afraid of hard work, Frank even took on area painting jobs, and no project was too large. In addition to painting many houses, he was also willing to tackle painting large barns and churches. Frank retired after a long and productive career when he was

Fire Chief for 20 years and a volunteer for the Upsala Ambulance crew. He served on their city council and was a member of the Lions Club. Lloyd also served as a deacon and treasurer at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Upsala. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. Lloyd is survived by sons, Ronald Klug and Darlene White of Glen Allen, VA, and James Klug and Pam Gregor of Minneota, MN; daughters, Rhonda (Larry) Andersen of Cole Camp, MO, Laurel Johnson of Big Lake, MN, and Lynne Klug-Jordan (Tom Jordan) of South Portland, ME; grandchildren, Amanda (Robert) Morrison, Kayla (Matt) Perlinger, Matthew Klug, Bethany Andersen, Joseph Andersen, Marlena Klug, and Jameson Klug; great grandchildren, Bryson, Madelyn, and Avery Morrison, and Caiden Perlinger; sister, Connie (Eugene) Harren of Upsala, MN; mother-in-law, Margaret Lindroth of Roslyn, SD; and brother-in-law, Marvin Lindroth of Roslyn, SD. Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Joyce (2003); father-inlaw, Marvin Lindroth (2007); and son-inlaw, Kenneth Johnson (2007). Arrangements were with Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN.

close to eighty years old. He was a member of the Long Prairie Baptist Church and both the Long Prairie VFW Post #1140 and the American Legion Post # 12. Some of his hobbies and interests included hunting, fishing and downhill snow skiing. Frank loved to take his 4 wheeler for a ride around his property and also liked to work in the garden. During the winter months he bowled and watched Western movies. He loved Polka music and cheering on his favorite football team, the MN Vikings. Most of all however, he loved animals. Frank is survived by his children, Ruthann Blair of Puyallup, WA, Linda Sadlovsky of Osakis, Nancy (Daniel) Drilling of Long Prairie and David Sadlovsky of West St. Paul, MN; 5 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Hazel, sisters, Esther and Emma Hoffman, Barbara Bezenek; brothers, Michael, Ernest, Herman, Ben and August Sadlovsky. A celebration of Frank’s life will be held at an Open House on Saturday, August 1, 2015 beginning at 11:00 am until 3:00 pm at the American Legion Club in Long Prairie with military honors provided by the Long Prairie VFW Post and American Legion Post Honor Guards at 12 noon. Inurnment is at the Evergreen Cemetery in Long Prairie, MN.

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Harold R. “Bud” Weitzel

Harold “Bud” Weitzel, age 91 of Sauk Centre, died July 17, 2015 at 12:01 p.m. at his daughter’s home, in rural Melrose, Minnesota, encircled by the love of his wife of 63 years and his six adoring daughters. Bud was born May 15, 1924 in St. Joseph, Minnesota to Roman and Teckla (Wieber) Weitzel. He spent the first decade of his life in St. Cloud where he developed an early passion for fishing along the Mississippi River. The family moved to Melrose in 1935. Bud attended St. Boniface School and lived contentedly on the shore of the Sauk River fishing, trapping and exploring. His family grew a huge fruit and vegetable garden in which Bud picked and packed every summer morning helping his family make ends meet with the produce they sold, before he headed down the hill to the river for a swim. In his high school years, Bud worked at Schulzentenberg’s Hardware and, in summer, helped out at a resort on Big Birch Lake later joining a crew repairing railroad tracks in the Dakotas. After high school, Bud attempted to enlist in the military three times but was turned away due to hearing problems. In 1943, he took a train as far North as it could reach, then rode a bus up the Alaskan Highway to Whitehorse in the Yukon. He worked six days a week at a refinery, living in a quonset hut while cleaning and waiting tables in the mess hall. In 1945, Bud began a four-year apprenticeship with Great Northern Railroad. He completed the program in three years and became a journeyman machinist at the Jackson Street Roundhouse in St. Paul, Minnesota. He lived in a rooming house and rode a streetcar to work until purchasing his first car, a 1941 Studebaker. In 1950, Bud met Marcy Schwartz on a blind date...which both reported did not go well. Bud, always positive, decided to give it another try. A few more dates and he admitted Marcy had started to grow on him. He popped the question on April Fool’s Day in Dickinson, North Dakota, while visiting friends and they were married in St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre on June 17, 1952. Great Northern, along with passenger trains across the country, began to downsize with the efficiency of passenger jets. In 1958, Bud moved his family to Sauk Centre where he and Marcy bought a bulk-oil business. Weitzel Oil Company delivered to homes, farms, gas stations and trains stopping at the Sauk Centre Depot. In 1971, they added to

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the business with the purchase of a gas and service station on Main Street. Life was busy and full. Bud worked hard, played (when time allowed) and always held his family as his highest priority. In 1976, Bud and Marcy sold the gas station property but Bud continued to run the bulk business from home until 1989 when they sold it, too, and Bud officially retired. He remained active in the church as a eucharistic minister for 20 years, as a Conservation Club member and on occasion helped out a local plumbing business. It was Bud’s time to enjoy more hunting and fishing, to delve into new hobbies including winemaking and beekeeping, and he became an official member of the prestigious “Old Fart’s Coffee Club” at the Ding Dong Cafe. For many years, right up through this past winter, Bud and Marcy faithfully fed the “non-snowbird” ducks below the dam every other day no matter how bitterly cold. The ducks learned the sound of their car and the call of Bud’s voice (“Here duckie, duckie, duckie...”) and came gliding in to land at their feet for lunch provided by the Conservation Club. Bud estimates he shot 50-55 deer with bow and arrow through the years. In 1980, he downed a prize-winning, eight-point buck weighing 230 pounds (field dressed) earning him a place in the Minnesota Deer Classic record book. Through his captivating storytelling, he could recount every minute detail, drawing you in, making you feel as though you were experiencing his adventures right along with him. Bud’s twinkling blue eyes and easy, warm smile were a window into his luminous soul. He was kind and good and true, authentic and pure in heart. To know him was to love him. He came by his nickname honestly... “Buddy Honey.” Bud will be profoundly missed by his wife, Marcelene “Marcy” Weitzel of Sauk Centre; children, Susan (Robert) Hoffman of Sauk Centre, Ruth Weitzel (Richard Peifer) of Melrose, Janet Weitzel of Maple Grove, Gail (Rick) Freitag of Alexandria, Carla (Roger) O’Hotto of Sartell and Ginnie (Michael) Steichen of Baxter; 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren with the 13th due December 25, 2015; sister, Jean (Weitzel) Stimart of St. Anthony. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Walter Weitzel and Ralph Weitzel. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 24, at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Andrew Marthaler officiating assisted by Deacon Robert Reitsma. Urn bearer will be Bud’s eldest daughter, Susan Hoffman.

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Velma Green, 84, of Long Prairie passed away on Thursday, July 9 at the Long Prairie Nursing Home. Funeral services were held at Peace United Church in Long Prairie on Tuesday, July 14, 2015, 10:30 a.m. with Kali Christensen officiating. Interment was held at Pleasant Mound Cemetery, Clotho. Velma was born August 7, 1930 to Roy and Alice (Beach) Holt. She grew up on a farm in Burleene Township in Todd County with two sisters and five brothers. Velma attended Eagle Bend Country School and Eagle Bend High School. She worked at Jack’s Café and Don’s Super Value. On April 25, 1953, Velma married the love of her life Dwane “Ole” Green. Together they had four children: Bob, Deb, Sue, and Steve. Velma worked at Homecrest furniture factory for nine years. Velma and Ole worked on

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NEW LISTING LITTLE BIRCH LAKE: 10912 Alum Trail, Grey Eagle: Privacy with this year round lake home on Little Birch Lake. Large 2+ acre lot W 2 Parcels. Home features 4 beds baths. Abundance of storage space, deck on lakeside plus 2 seasonal porches. Access to private boat landing. Must see! $224,900 LITTLE BIRCH LAKE: 32925 Lake Sylvia Road, Melrose: 6 BR, 3 bath home on Popular Little Birch Lake with sandy shore, vaulted ceilings with loft/game room, walk-out basement, large kitchen/dining/living room area great for entertaining, patio, deck, guest house, 36x32 shed, secluded wooded lot on dead end! $225,900 BIG BIRCH LAKE: 10021 County 47, Grey Eagle: Premier Big Birch Lake Home for sale! West facing & property has been recently remodeled from top to bottom. Year round property! Affordable price for Big Birch Lake. Hard bottom lake shore offering excellent swimming. Don’t Delay Viewing This Property! PRICE REDUCED $179,900 BIG BIRCH LAKE: 11828 County 47 Enjoy living on popular Big Birch Lake with 125’ of shoreline in this Spacious 4 bed, 2 bath home on over an acre lot with secluded back yard w/ mature trees & abundant wildlife. Vaulted ceilings, center island, pantry, storage shed, gazebo & More! $269,900 LONG LAKE: 17435 Dunlin Rd, Burtrum: Stunning original owner lake home. 4 beds & 3 baths. 158’ of lakeshore & views throughout the home you must see. Spacious floor plan, gas fireplace, deck for entertaining, dock & hot tub included, storage shed, tarred drive! PRICE REDUCED $349,900 SAUK LAKE: 12153 Alcott Drive, Sauk Centre: Gorgeous custom built home. Amazing West facing lake view, custom knotty Alder cabinets & Oak millwork, maintenance free exterior, 125’ of lakeshore, asphalt drive, dock & elevator included, deck for entertaining, Must See Lake home! $299,900

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STRANGE BREED by Steve Langille

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Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson

Meetings take place to discuss new buffer strip regulations The Minnesota Corn Growers recently sponsored a series of meetings around the state that focused on Minnesota’s new buffer law. Interest in the topic is high, judging by the attendance at area meetings in Fergus Falls and Sauk Centre. I attended the gathering in Sauk Centre, where about 60 folks, mainly farmers, were also there. The time line for compliance was explained, with public waters needing to be buffered by November of 2017 and all public ditches having a 2018 deadline. Dennis Fuchs from Stearns Soil and Water was in attendance, and he explained how his agency will be available to assist farmers in planning and implementing buffer strips. He emphasized that the SWCD will not get into the enforcement part of the new law, as that will be up to the county or water-

shed district. No direct method of compensation for land owners was put into the buffer bill. There could be payment from the ditch authority for land utilized for buffers, but since the land owners themselves make up the ditch authority, it amounts to them paying themselves. There is compensation available from the federal government if the land were enrolled in a program called Continuous CRP. One disadvantage to that program is haying or grazing is not allowed, although in visiting with Congressman Collin Peterson at a parade over the weekend, he said the new farm bill made a change and that those practices are now allowed. Another way that payment for buffer strips could be received would be to enroll the land into a state program called RIM. Because of a relatively large up-front payment, at first this option might seem attractive. However,

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“Celebrating Albany, 125 Years” Saturday, August 1st The City of Albany will be celebrating their quasquicentennial on Saturday, August 1. The Heritage Day committee has a full slate of activities planned based on the generous support of residents, businesses, the Albany Lions, the Albany Area Jaycees and the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce. July 9th we covered: • The 14th Annual Albany Chrysler Center Car Show, held Friday, July 31. • Medallion Hunt with the 1st clue kickoff at 7 PM at the car show. • Sisters on the Fly antique RVs at Albany North Park. • Journey to Health Expo from 7-9 AM. • 5K & 1K • AHS All-School Reunion at the Albany High School from 10-2. • The Heritage Classic pedal bike ride with 10 AM registration. There is much more to Heritage Day than these exciting morning activities. The Medallion Hunt kicks off on Friday night with the 1st clue given out at the Albany Chrysler Center’s Car Show.

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There will be food for all taste buds! Of course when the food opens, so does the beer garden. The Albany Lions Club will have their beer tent smack dab in the middle of the grounds. New this year is our tremendous line-up of children’s prizes. All day long there will be awesome prizes, donated by local businesses. Included in these prizes, we will be giving away 6 pedal bikes. 2 bikes will be given away at 3 PM, donated by Buecker’s City Sanitation. 2 bikes will be given away at 5 PM, donated by Albany Fleet Supply. 2 bikes will be given away at 6 PM, donated by Teals Market. Registrations will available at the information booth. Must be present to win. Also new for the kids is an Ice Cream Social, which allows children, 12 and under, to get a free ice cream treat from the DQ stand. Also new this year is the Teen Bean

Bag Toss. Similar to our annual Rookies bean bag toss, this will be tournament style and located on 4th Street between Albany Country Floral and Roadies Market. This is an excellent opportunity for 7-12th graders to socialize and win some prizes. Pre-registration is available by emailing albanycc@albanytel.com or by calling 320-845-7777. Registration day of is at 1:30 PM with a start time of 2 PM. This event is free to sign up and includes: awesome prizes (donated by KASM 1150 and BOB 105.5) and a free T-Shirt. Finally, the Children’s Tractor Pedal Pull, which is a returning event, will have registration at 3:30 and a start time of 4 PM. This is a sanctioned event open to all kids. Trophies sponsored by Blattner Energy. Look for more information for Albany Heritage Day in the next issue of Hometown News. For additional information, log onto www.albanymnchamber.com.

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Engagement

Amber Bense and Brandon Toenyan

Raymond and Ruth Ann Bense of Burtrum along with Jim and Cheryl Toenyan of Grey Eagle are proud to announce the engagement of their children, Amber Mary to Brandon James. Amber is a 2010 graduate from Long Prairie-Grey Eagle High School and in December will be a 2015 graduate from St. Cloud State University with a bachelor degree in social work. Amber is currently employed at Eagles Crossing Adult Day Center in Grey Eagle and in August will be doing her intern at Crow Wing County in Brainerd. Brandon is a 2004 graduate from Melrose High School and 2010 graduate from Minnesota West Community and Technical College for Lineman in Jackson. Brandon is currently employed through XCel Energy. The wedding will be August 8 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grey Eagle. The couple will reside in Grey Eagle.

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Birth Announcement Rowan Jason-Paul Wibben

Payton Tilseth and Hank Wibben of Sauk Centre are proud to announce the birth of their son, Rowan Jason-Paul Wibben, born Thursday, July 16, 2015 at 10:50 p.m. at the CentraCare Health-Melrose. Rowan weighed 4 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 18 inches in length. Welcoming Rowan home is his big sister Nevaeh.

Grey Eagle Area Student Honored at Skills USA Championships for Skilled Workforce

Students from technical education programs in Grey Eagle-area high schools and colleges won the nation’s highest awards at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. Industry leaders representing more than 600 businesses, corporations, trade associations and unions recognized the students for demonstrating excellence in 100 hands-on occupational and leadership competitions, such as robotics, criminal justice, aviation maintenance and public speaking. All competitions are designed, run and judged by industry using industry standards. Top student winners received gold, silver and bronze medallions. Many also received prizes such as tools of their trade or scholarships to further their careers and education. The SkillsUSA Championships is for high-school and college-level students who are members of the 360,000-member SkillsUSA organization. In addition, Skill Point Certificates were awarded in 86 occupational and leadership areas to students who achieved a high score defined by industry. The SkillsUSA Championships have been a premier event since 1967. The Skill Point Certificates were introduced in 2009 as a component of the Skills USA Work Force Ready System. Brittany Meyer from Grey Eagle is a Skill Point Certificate recipient. She is a student at Saint Cloud Technical and Community College (Saint Cloud), and was awarded a Skill Point Certificate in Culinary Arts. “More than 6,000 students from every state in the nation came to compete in the SkillsUSA Championships,” said SkillsUSA Executive Director Tim Lawrence. “This is the SkillsUSA partnership at its best. Students, instructors and industry representatives are working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce and every student excels. These students prove that career and technical education expands opportunities.” According to the U.S. Department of Education, students who take three or more career and technical education (CTE) pro-

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Local Municipality Minutes

Burnhamville Township June 30, 2015 These minutes are not approved. The regular meeting of the Town Board of Burnhamville Township was held June 30, 2015 at the Burtrum Community Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Chair Mike Berscheit. Members present include Supervisors: Mike Berscheit, Bruce Johnson and Louis Thompson; Clerk Shirley Hulinsky, Treasurer Pam Throener. Others present: Erv Herdering. The minutes from the regular meeting of May 26, 2015 were approved as presented on a motion by Sup. Johnson. Motion was seconded by Sup. Berscheit. Motion passed. For correspondence the board received letters about Todd County SWCD July 29 tour and anniversary, census of our township, ad for spraying ditches, and Sytek notification of fiber optic going in local right of way. Todd County SWCD investigated the culvert installed on 331st Ave and says township should dig out ditch. Supervisor will meet with them to survey area to see if it needs to be done. A resident complained of runoff and culvert problems on 321st Ave. A supervisor and contractor will review the area. There was also a complaint of a water puddle on 162nd St. A motion was made by Sup. Berscheit to pay all bills numbered 5128 through 5142: Rev. $1,458.43; R&B $37,500.92. Sup. Thompson seconded the motion. Motion passed. The clerk attended summer training where they reviewed board responsibilities and computer accounting training. The board heard from the county engineer that without permits in time the county recommended postponing replacing the Pillsbury Bridge until next year. A public hearing will be scheduled for next year to inform the public of the process. The board will need to get easements from three property owners along the bridge. In the road report the contractor has about completed dust control spraying. Old culvert on 331st Ave was replaced. He will continue with repair list and maintenance grading. Treasurer’s report showed a balance of $72,224.59. Treasurer’s report was approved by Sup. Berscheit and seconded by Sup. Johnson. Motion passed. A motion was made by Sup. Berscheit to adjourn the meeting which was seconded by Sup. Johnson. Motion passed. Meeting was adjourned at 7:54 p.m. Next regular meeting will be on July 28, 2015 at 7 p.m. in the Burtrum Community. Shirley Hulinsky, Burnhamville Township Clerk

Melrose City June 18, 2015 The Melrose City Council met in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at the Melrose City Center pursuant to due notice being given thereof. Present were Council Members Jenny Mayers, Tony Klasen, Dick Christenson, Josh Thieschafer and Mayor Joe Finken, City Administrator/Treasurer Michael Brethorst and City Clerk Patti Haase. Mayor Finken presided thereat The Council then recited the Pledge of Allegiance. A motion was made by Mr. Christenson, seconded by Mr. Klasen and unanimously carried to approve the agenda as amended. Council Member Mayers commented on the upcoming Riverfest Celebration. Ms. Mayers provided an overview of the events that will take place during the celebration. The following items were considered for approval under the Consent Agenda: a. the minutes from the Council’s May 21 Regular Meeting. b. list of bills in the amount of $144,893.53. c. list of investments for the month of May. d. 1) Donation Resolution No. 2015-26, donation in the amount of $100 from the Casey’s General Store towards the Melrose Ambulance Department. 2) Donation Resolution No. 2015-28, donation in the amount of a stove in the amount of $650 from Melrose Lions, and materials and labor for the installation of the stove from Melrose Electric at an approximate cost of $600. 3) Donation Resolution No. 2015-29, donation in the amount of $3,000 from Melrose VFW Post 7050 towards the future purchase of flags for the Memorial Day display and memorials. 4) Donation Resolution No. 2015-30, donation in the amount of $300 from Melrose VFW Post 7050 for the CentraCare Health Melrose Harvest Celebration. 5) Donation Resolution No. 2015-33, donation in the amount of $250 from the Melrose Lions to the City of Melrose for marketing purposes for the Riverfest Celebration. e. Gambling Resolution: 1) Resolution No. 2015-27, Resolution Approving Gambling License to the Church of St. Mary’s for an exemption from lawful gambling license to conduct a bingo on Sunday, November 1, 2015 at 203 5th Avenue SE in Melrose. f. Ben Ellering has requested a one year leave of absence from the Fire Department effective June 2, 2015. Mr. Ellering has recently moved out of the required response area. The Council to take action approving Mr. Ellering’s leave of absence. With the most recent hiring of five firefighters, the Department is at 30 members. g. Police Officer Matt Mc-

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Donald has requested a Military Leave of Absence (MLOA) from the Police Department and the Fire Department effective August 18, 2015 until December 17, 2015. Additional information is provided under separate cover. The Council to take action approving Mr. McDonald’s MLOA. h. Part-time Police Officer Kyle Hartigan has submitted his letter of resignation effective June 1, 2015. Part-time Police Officer Dean Jungles has also submitted his resignation from the Police Department effective June 11, 2015. Officers Hartigan and Jungles both worked for Melrose and Sauk Centre Police Departments. Joint recruitment efforts for part-time officers will begin in the near future. i. A notice has been sent by Street/Parks Supervisor Mark Maus to the property owner at 3 1st St. SE requesting that the grass be cut. As per City Code 95.38, all property owners shall be responsible for the removal, cutting, or disposal and elimination of weeds, grasses, and rank vegetation or other uncontrolled plant growth on their property that, at the time of notice, is in excess of eight inches in height. It is recommended that the Council approve the destruction orders as it then becomes effective for the entire growing season, meaning that if at any time after the issuance of the notice a violation reoccurs, the City shall abate the weeds without further notification to the property owner. It should be noted that any unpaid grass cutting bills can, and will be certified against the property prior to year-end. Council Member Klasen requested staff research the bond investments to see if perhaps it might be prudent to reallocate these funds to another type of investment. A motion was made by Mr. Christenson, seconded by Mr. Thieschafer and unanimously carried to approve the Consent Agenda. Mayor Finken then opened the Public Hearing at 6:09 p.m. on Case No. 2015-701 as petitioned by Empire Memorials, Inc. (“Empire”) for the vacation of that part of dedicated, but undeveloped, 1st Street NE located in Borgerdings Addition to Melrose between 7th Avenue NE and 8th Avenue NE and the dedicated, but undeveloped, alley located in Block 2 in Borgerdings Addition in Melrose for the purpose of taking public input regarding the requested road right-of-way and alley vacations and giving consideration to granting or denying approval of the requested vacations. Empire owns the only three parcels of land which abut the part of the road right-ofway of 1st Street NE requested to be vacated and Empire owns the only two parcels which abut the alley requested to be vacated. The road right-of-way vacation action request was suggested to Empire by City staff to help facilitate the exchange of identically sized parcels of property between Empire and the City to facilitate the installation of a disc golf course in the Sauk River Park. The vacation of the alley recognizes that although it was not developed or vacated, likely unknowingly the property owner constructed its manufacturing structure over the alley many years ago. It is noted that the Streets/ Parks Supervisor Maus, City staff, and Mike Nielsen of the City’s engineering firm, WSB, all concur with and support the requested vacations of the road right-of-way and the alley both located in Borgerdings Addition to Melrose. City Administrator Brethorst presented the Affidavits of Publication in the Melrose Beacon which occurred on June 3 and 10, 2015, posting which occurred on June 1, 2015, and mailing which occurred on June 5, 2015. No further comments were forthcoming the Public hearing was closed at 6:15 p.m. Police Officer Pat Nechanicky presented the Police Department’s May report. He noted there were 289 calls for service during that month compared to 354 for May 2015. A total of 11 citations were written for the month of May. The year-to-date number of calls is 1318 compared to 1024 in 2014. For the month of May 2015, the Department received 28 agency assist calls. Officer Nechanicky also provided an update on the storm shel-

ters for the Melrose Mobile Home Parks. Dufner’s Mobile Home Park will need to relocate the construction site of its storm shelter due to a main utility line, which would be costly to relocate, on the current site. Mr. Dufner will need to acquire additional land to the east. Rose Park / Melrose Community LLC park shelter is still on schedule to be completed in 2015. Officer Nechanicky also provided an update on Chief Maus’ research regarding establishing decibel levels for noise ordinance violations. Officer Nechanicky noted the difficulty of enforcing this type of violation. Planning and Development Director Walz and Council/Commission Member Klasen reported on the Commission’s June 8 Regular Meeting which was recessed to June 15. Mr. Walz stated that the main focus of the meeting was to review the request to the City of Melrose from Francis H. Laumeyer for a Variance for a Side Yard Fence Encroachment. The Commission also continued its review of the zoning ordinance. The anticipated completion date is fall of 2015. City Attorney Scott Dymoke reported on projects he has been working on for the City: Reviewed and revised proposed power line relocation agreement between the Melrose Public Utilities Commission, Black Oak Wind LLC, and Northern States Power Company. Met with City Administrator to review proposed revisions to the agreement. Mayor Finken reported the City received their annual quote for general liability, errors and omissions, auto, equipment, and property insurance through the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) for the period of May 15, 2015 - May 15, 2016. The total quote is $76,097 from $79,601 for the 2015-2016 coverage, resulting in a 4.6% reduction in premium cost. The cost for the premium is shared between the General at 42% and Utility Funds at 58%. The decreased premium is due to several factors; most importantly, it reflects a strong safety and claim rating. Over the past year, the City added new vehicles and removed old ones and the City added coverage for its signs, and a new generator was purchased and located at the Wastewater Treatment Facility. The City’s insurance coverage has a $5,000 deductible, $15,000 aggregate. The City needs to decide whether or not to waive the statutory tort liability limits. The decision to waive or not to waive the statutory limits has the following effects: 1. If the City does not waive the statutory limits, an individual claimant would be able to recover no more than $500,000 on any claim to which the statutory limits apply. The total which all claimants would be able to recover for a single occurrence to which the statutory tort limits apply would be limited to $1,500,000. These statutory tort limits would apply regardless of whether or not the City purchases the optional excess liability coverage. 2. If the City waives the statutory tort limits and does not purchase excess liability coverage, a single claimant could potentially recover up to $1,500,000 on a single occurrence. The total which all claimants would be able to recover for a single occurrence to which the statutory tort limits apply would also be limited to $1,500,000 regardless of the number of claimants. 3. If the City waives the statutory tort limits and purchases excess

liability coverage ($1 million for $11,099), a single claimant could potentially recover an amount up to the limit of the coverage purchased. The total which all claimants would be able to recover for a single occurrence to which the statutory tort limits apply would also be limited to the amount of coverage purchased, regardless of the number of claimants. In the past the City has not purchased the excess liability coverage. In the past, the City has chosen Option 2. A motion was made by Mr. Thieschafer, seconded by Mr. Klasen and unanimously carried concurring with the Utilities Commission approving the insurance quote of $76,097, to waive the monetary limits on municipal tort liability, to keep the deductible at $5,000/$15,000, and not purchase excess liability coverage. Mayor Finken stated that, based on input received during the public hearing and information obtained from the planning report and other documents and sources, the Council is to consider taking action on proposed Resolution No. 2015-31, A Resolution [Approving or Denying] Case No. 2015-701: Petition for the Vacation of that Part of Undeveloped 1st Street NE Located in Borgerdings Addition to Melrose Between 7th Avenue NE and 8th Avenue NE and the Alley Located in Block 2 in Borgerdings Addition to Melrose in the City of Melrose, Stearns County, Minnesota or a similar document. If the Council decides to approve the request, it must determine that the municipal property proposed to be vacated does not and will not serve any present or future public purpose. In addition, it must be able to substantiate a finding that the vacation is “in the interest of the public” meaning the public must benefit, in some manner, from the vacation. City staff had consulted with the City engineer and they were in agreement that the roadway did not serve a present or future public purpose and no longer needs to be retained by the City. It is also the position of City staff including the Streets and Parks Supervisor, City Administrator, Planning and Development Director and Police Chief by vacating that part of the undeveloped road right-of-way of 1st Avenue NE and the alley in Block 2 will best serve the interest of the

residents of the City and benefit the public through the provision of additional park and recreational space in general and enhances disc golf offerings in particular. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at its June 15 meeting, reviewed the vacation request and based on the information presented it is their recommendation that the Council approve the request. A motion was made by Ms. Mayers adopting Resolution No. 2015-31. A Resolution Approving Case No. 2015-701 - Petition for the Vacation of that Part of Undeveloped 1st Street NE Located in Borgerding’s Addition to Melrose Between 7th Avenue NE and 8th Avenue NE and the Alley Located in Block 2 in Borgerding’s Addition in Melrose in the City of Melrose, Stearns County, Minnesota contingent upon Council review of the final prepared resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Christenson with a roll call vote recorded as follows: For: Council Members Mayers, Christenson, Klasen, Thieschafer, and Mayor Finken; Against: None. Mayor Finken stated that at its meeting on June 15, which was recessed from June 8, the Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, held a Public Hearing on Case No. 2015-100: Application for Consideration of a Planning Request to the City of Melrose from Francis H. Laumeyer for a Variance for Parcel 66.37316.0000 Located at 312 2nd Avenue SE for a Side Yard Fence Encroachment. The minimum three-foot setback for a fence from the property line requirement is stipulated by Section 1606.01. General Fence and Wall Standards of City of Melrose Zoning Ordinance No. 1989-1-A, as amended, and adopted by reference as Chapter 153 of the City of Melrose Code of Ordinances. The Variance is being requested to accommodate the proposed professional installation at Mr. Laumeyer’s cost of a four-foot high chain link fence located on a foot-wide concrete “curb”. The proposed fence would be placed on Mr. Laumeyer’s property to-be-acquired from Macario Bravo. It would be placed against the new property line he would share with Mr. Bravo the owner of the north abutting Parcel 66.37317.0000 at 204 3rd St.

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Notice is given by means of this legal newspaper that a Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 7:30pm. It will be held in the Commissioner’s Board Room on the third level of the Historic Courthouse located at 215 1st Ave South, Long Prairie, MN 56347. This Public Hearing is regarding: 1) a Repair Petition that has been submitted to maintain portions of County Ditch 38 located in Birchdale Township 2) Outletting Petitions that have been submitted by three landowners asking to use CD38 as an outlet for their water. All interested landowners are welcome and encouraged to attend this Public Hearing. County Commissioners Becker, Erickson, Kircher, Kneisl, and Neumann; County Ditch Inspector Nancy Uhlenkamp, and Ditch Attorney Kurt Deter will be present. If any additional information is needed before this meeting, please contact Nancy Uhlenkamp County Ditch Inspector located at Public Works, 44 Riverside Drive, Long Praire, MN, 56347, Phone 320-533-4651, email: nancy.uhlenkamp@co.todd.mn.us

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SE. Currently, Mr. Laumeyer has a north side yard of less than two feet from his house while Mr. Bravo has a south side yard of approximately 11.9 feet from his house and attached garage. After several years of negotiations, at least one court session and several meetings with a mediator, Mr. Bravo is willing to sell 4.5 feet of his property to Mr. Laumeyer so that each of these two property owners will have a side yard setback of approximately 6.0 feet as required by the previously cited City Zoning Ordinance. The installation of the chain link fence is identified as a property settlement term in Exhibit 1 of Stearns County Court File No. 73-CV-145803 meaning the approval of the Variance for the encroachment of the fence into the three-foot setback is necessary for the property transfer to proceed. The legal description of Parcel 66.37316.0000 for which the encroachment Variance is requested is: Lots Nine (9) and Ten (10) in Block Thirty-nine (39) in the Townsite (now City) of Melrose, according to the plat and survey thereof on file and of record in the Office of the County Recorder in and for Stearns County, Minnesota. The Case No. 2015-100: Application for Consideration of the Planning Request to the City of Melrose from Francis H. Laumeyer for a Variance for Parcel 66.37316.0000 Located at 312 2nd Avenue SE for a Side Yard Fence Encroachment provides information regarding the request for the Variance. The planning report addresses the background, basis for and details of the Variance request. In addition, it contains the required Standards for Granting a Variance as identified in the previously cited City Zoning Ordinance upon which the Commission, and also the Council, is to base its decision. The Planning and Zoning Commission determined that the Variance request met the established standards for approval and recommended to the Council approval of the Variance request subject to the following conditions. • Completion at Mr. Laumeyer’s expense of a new survey following his acquisition of a 4.5 foot by 60 foot parcel of property from Mr. Bravo including the placement of property corner pins. • Professional installation at Mr. Laumeyer’s expense of a footwide concrete “curb” on Mr. Laumeyer’s property to be acquired by Mr. Bravo along the new, shared property line. • Professional installation at Mr. Laumeyer’s expense of a 4.0 foot tall chain-link fence to be centered in the foot-wide concrete “curb”. • All costs to be incurred by Mr. Laumeyer. Director Walz presented correspondence from Joseph Krueger with Brown & Krueger the attorney representing Macario Bravo. The letter noted that the terms of the Agreement call for Mr. Laumeyer to apply for a Variance to place and construct a fence directly on the negotiated boundary line. Although the City Ordinance requires that any fence be placed at least three

feet off the property line; however, in this case, enforcement of the ordinance would create a hardship on both parties, due to the small area involved and likely undo the negotiated Settlement Agreement. The purpose of the letter was to advise the Planning and Zoning Commission that Mr. Bravo fully supports the granting of the requested Variance. Mr. Bravo requests that both the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Council vote in favor of Mr. Laumeyer’s Variance request. The Commission, at its June 15 meeting, adopted Resolution No. P&Z 2015-001, A Resolution Approving Case No. 2015100: Application for Consideration of a Planning Request to the City of Melrose from Francis H. Laumeyer for a Variance for Parcel 66.37316.0000 Located at 312 2nd Avenue SE for a Side Yard Fence Encroachment. Mr. Klasen introduced Resolution No. 2015-32, A Resolution Approving Case No. 2015-100: Application for Consideration of a Planning Request to the City of Melrose from Francis H. Laumeyer for a Variance for Parcel 66.37316.0000 Located at 312 2nd Avenue SE for a Side Yard Fence Encroachment. The motion was seconded by Mr. Christenson with a roll call vote recorded as follows: For: Council Members Klasen, Christenson, Thieschafer, Mayers, and Mayor Finken; Against: None. Mayor Finken reported that 37 applications were received for the full-time Police Officer position being vacated by John Hiltunen. Training & Education (T&E) scoring was conducted on all 37 applicants. The top seven were selected for interviews, of which two backed out. Police Chief Craig Maus, City Administrator Brethorst, HR Coordinator Diane Gruber, and Sauk Centre Police Chief Bryon Frederich’s conducted the five interviews. Of those five, the top three candidates, Aaron Baros, Jeffrey Eggert, and Michael Salaraz, are being back grounded by Chief Maus. It is the recommendation to hire Aaron Baros at Start on the wage scale, contingent upon a successful psychological and physical exam. A motion was made by Ms. Mayers, seconded by Mr. Christenson and unanimously carried approving the hire of Aaron Baros at Start on the wage scale contingent upon and a successful psychological and physical exam. Mayor Finken noted that seven applications were received for the Streets/Parks Supervisor position that is being vacated on August 28, 2015 due to the retirement of current Supervisor Mark Maus. Training & Education (T&E) scoring was conducted on all 7 applicants. Interviews were conducted by Streets/Parks Supervisor Maus, City Administrator Brethorst, Waite Park Public Works Director, HR Coordinator Gruber, and Ad Hoc Labor & Personnel Committee Member Jenny Mayers. It is the recommendation to hire Gary Middendorf to the position of Street/ Parks Supervisor upon the retirement of current Supervisor Maus at Step 4 on the wage scale, which is $59,204.07 annually, with a pro-

posed six-month evaluation (February 2016) and, if favorable, an increase to Step 5. A motion was made by Mr. Thieschafer, seconded by Ms. Mayers and unanimously carried approving the hire of Gary Middendorf as the Streets/Parks Supervisor upon the retirement of current Streets/Parks Supervisor Maus with the salary to be at Step 4 on the wage scale with a proposed sixmonth evaluation (February 2016) and, if favorable, an increase to Step 5. Mayor Finken stated that bids for the Kraft Drive SE resurfacing projects were received on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at the Melrose City Center. Six bids were received. The low bid was received from Central Specialties, Inc. of Alexandria, Minnesota in the amount of $209,628.40. WSB & Associates has reviewed the bids for mathematical accuracy. WSB is recommending the Council give consideration to awarding the bid to Central Specialties, Inc. based on the results of the bids received. A motion was made by Mr. Klasen, seconded by Mr. Christenson and unanimously carried awarding the bid to Central Specialties, Inc. in the amount of $209,628.40. Streets/Parks Worker Gary Middendorf has accepted the Streets/Parks Supervisor position; therefore, staff is recommending that Council give consideration to a one-for-one replacement for this position and authorize staff to advertise for the position. A motion was made by Ms. Mayers, seconded by Mr. Klasen and unanimously carried approving a one-for-one replacement and posting for a Streets/Parks Worker. Mayor Finken stated that the Council has reviewed two proposals for a Pavement Management Plan. At their May meeting, direction was given to contact additional references for both proposals. References were checked for both projects. Two additional reference checks were made for WSB and three for WSN. All references were positive on the product and they all stated that it was and is of value. The references spoke to the fact that cost is a factor; however, it is a good product to have. Another note was that it needs to translate into a plan of action versus just a simple assessment of the roads. Without the plan of action to accompany it would not be as valuable. As it is not budgeted, the funds to pay for this would come out of cash reserves. Council Member Mayers stated that by making the investment now they would be better prepared in the future when prioritizing road improvements and optimizing on the investment. She believes the money would be well spent and would provide a benefit to the community. Council Member Klasen concurred, however, since it was not included in the budget, he recommended placing the Pavement Management Plan in the Five Year Capital Improvement Plan. After further discussion, a motion was made by Ms. Mayers to contract with WSB & Associates for the Pavement Management

Plan for the amount of $19,514. The motion was seconded by Mr. Christenson with a roll call vote recorded as follows: For: Council Members Mayers, Christenson, Thieschafer, and Mayor Finken; Against: Council Member Klasen. The following informational items were discussed: a. The minutes from the Utilities Commission’s May 11 Regular Meeting. b. The minutes from the

MADA/COC’s May 28 Regular Meeting. c. Correspondence from the League of Minnesota Cities regarding membership dues. d. The following is a list of upcoming schools and conferences: 1) Region III MCFOA Conference on June 10, 2015 in Alexandria. Attending: City Clerk Patti Haase. Registration fee: $20.00 e. Thank You Note from the Minnesota Association of Small

Irrigation Town Hall Meeting set for July 29 A town hall meeting focused on irrigation and hosted by area legislators is scheduled for Alexandria on Wednesday, July 29. It will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Glenwood State Bank building in Alexandria on the second floor community room located at 2221 South Broadway St. in Alexandria. “This is an opportunity for irrigators to let us know how new water appropriation rules are impacting them,” said Rep. Paul Anderson (R-Starbuck). “The DNR plays an important role in the permitting process for large volume water users, and they will also be in attendance.” Other legislators who will be at the meeting include Rep. Mary Franson (RAlexandria) and Rep. Denny McNamara (R-Hastings), who is currently serving as chair of the House Environment and Natural Resources Committee. “This town hall meeting is a great opportunity for constituents to engage in dialog with DNR officials and lawmakers,” Franson said. “We’re looking for ways to make irrigation and well permitting policy more efficient and workable for area farmers.” Legislation passed in the 2013 session changed how the DNR reviews applications and approves permits for new irrigation wells. “These changes have caused some confusion and time delays in the process,” said Anderson. “This meeting will give area farmers an opportunity to share their experiences in dealing with the permitting process and hopefully offer suggestions on how to

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Grey Eagle Fire Department received a new chassis that when complete will be a new tanker truck for the department.

Congratulations Winners!!

2015 GEM Fest Karaoke Contest

GEM Fest Grey Eagle, Minnesota

Get 1.30% APY* on a 13 Month Certificate! July 17, 18, & 19, 2015 Lions’ Centennial Park

1st Place: Sue Kliber Johnny C’s 2nd Place: Ian Hoffarth Schiffler’s 3rd Place: Sarah Binek Time Out

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DJ Chris Mayer From Redneck Radio – Little Falls Sponsored by: Grey Eagle-Burtrum Lions - And - Johnny C’s • Schifflers Liquor, Time Out • Red’s Irish Pub • Shipwrex Grill & Bar on Mound Lake, Double “R” Bar & Grill • Hub Supper Club • Burtrum Liquor

Grey Eagle - Burtrum Lions

GEM FEST RAFFLE WINNERS (License # B01292)

GEM FEST – JULY 17-19, 2015

Drawing held – July 19 – 3:00 pm at the Lions Centennial Park (off-site permit OS-01292)

1st prize - $2000 – Grant Dirkes, Albany 2nd prize - $1000 – Gary Voit 3rd prize - $750 – Con Natvig, Swanville 4th prize - $500 – Cindy Bruggentheis, Burtrum 5th prize - $250 – Drew Neupect, St. Rosa

Thanks for helping make GEM FEST 2015 a Huge Success!

Proceeds go to the Grey Eagle Fire Department and the Grey Eagle Community Library.

Thank You

We would like to thank the community for all of the support that the Lions received during GEM FEST 2015. To all who volunteered, attended the events, donated items to the event, bought raffle tickets, the Grey Eagle Fire Dept., Swanville Lions, Upsala Lions, Burtrum Heritage Club, Dairy Association, Bob Lefvaor at the the old school for parking/parade lineup, KB’s Specialties for parking, Double R for sponsoring DJ John Young as the parade MC, the high school band for marching in the parade, high school groups who did set up, clean up, ran the ATV pull, kids’ games, cooking, Central MN Credit Union for bottled water and napkins, LP Packing/American Foods, city of Grey Eagle residents and maintenance staff, parade participants and visitors, softball and volleyball players, Community Builders, Great River Regional Library – Grey Eagle Branch, Pat & Larry Kerzman for sharing the alpacas, Red Neck Radio for organizing the karaoke contests, karaoke contest sites and all visitors

- And to anyone else we may have missed -

The Lions of Grey Eagle and Burtrum shout out a HUGE thank you! See you next year!

*APY= Annual Percentage Yield. Money must be new to CMCU. $500 minimum balance required. Certificate will roll into a 12 month certificate at renewal. Penalty for early withdrawal. Rates are effective as of 6/19/15. Federally Insured by NCUA Not valid with any other offers. Limited time offer. Ask for details.

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