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Hometown News 29442 120th St. Grey Eagle, MN 56336 Phone: 320-285-2323

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Fatherly advice as we celebrate dads -By Harvey Mackay

There was a little boy with a bad temper. His father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, to hammer a nail in the back fence.

The first week the boy had driven 37 nails into the fence. It gradually dwindled down as he discovered it was easier to hold his temper than to drive those nails into the fence.

Finally the day came when the boy didn’t lose his temper at all. His father suggested that the boy now pull out one nail for each day that he was able to hold his temper until all the nails were gone.

Then the father led him to the fence and said, “You have done well, my son, but look at the holes in the fence. The fence will never be the same. When you say things in anger, they leave a scar just like this one. A verbal wound is as bad as a physical one.”

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Day, I’d like to share some of the fatherly advice I received while growing up and especially getting my start in business.

Jack Mackay taught me about time management. I still remember him telling me if you want to go fishing tomorrow, be on the dock at 2 p.m. sharp.

There I was at 2:05 p.m., waving bon voyage to my dad who was driving away in the boat without his fishing buddy.

Tough love, lesson learned.

My dad insisted that 25 percent of my time should be spent on volunteering, advice I’ve continued to follow. In addition to the benefit to the organization, you have an unusual opportunity to hone your selling skills, learn how to run meetings, prepare reports, serve on committees, supervise others, handle rejection and many other skills that can help you in your career, all while serving your community.

One of the most powerful things you can do to influence others is to smile at them, my dad said. Not to be outdone, my mother used to tell me that a smile is an inexpensive way to improve my looks, “If you’re happy, tell your face.”

About reputation, my dad quoted the adage, “You spend your whole lifetime building a good name and reputation, and one foolish act can destroy it.” Dad was a big believer in aphorisms, which is why I end every column with a Mackay’s Moral.

Most importantly, Jack Mackay taught me about networking. When I was 18, he told me that everyone I meet should go in a Rolodex file along with a little information about that person and then creatively keep in touch. You never know when your paths might cross again.

Greg Hague, an Arizona attorney and businessman, has come up with

a website which he calls Savvy Dad (savvydad.com).

Every day, he features a new story from a son or daughter on some special experience with their dad and how it positively impacted their life. His readership is nearing 40,000. His book, “How Fathers Change Lives,” is now available at HowFathersChangeLives. com.

Greg shared a lesson from his father, “People focus on role models, but it’s more effective to find anti-models people you don’t want to resemble when you grow up.”

Lise Johnson told the story of her father’s devotion to her mom who became terminally ill. When she was moved to hospice, he stayed with her around the clock. He helped feed and bathe her. One nurse told Lise that she was engaged when she started her mom’s care, but no longer. “I didn’t know devotion like that existed in this world. I will find a man like your dad.”

Our mutual friend Randy Garn, a Utah businessman, remembered how as a 16-year-old he asked his dad if he could borrow the car on a Friday night. His dad said yes, but be home by 11 p.m., or the upcoming prom was at stake. Well, Randy lost track of the time and got home after 1 a.m. He tiptoed upstairs to his room and thought he was safe until he slid into bed and discovered be wasn’t alone! His Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3

Upcoming Events

JUNE 20 • St. Cloud Diocese Women 23rd Annual Fun, Food & Fund Day at the Church of St. Louis, Foreston, MN. JUNE 26-29 • Melrose Riverfest.

JUNE 28-30 • Swanville Carnival. See ad on page 9.

JULY 13 • Holdingford Daze.

JULY 17 • Freeport Community Center Chicken Fry from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Freeport Community Center.

JULY 19-21 • Grey Eagle GEM Fest - Note: Change in Weekend.

JULY 20 • Grey Eagle United Methodist Church Annual BBQ Luncheon from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Craft and Bake Sale from 8 a.m.-2

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JULY 20-21 • Sacred Heart Parish Festival & Parade.

JULY 27 • 2nd Annual Michael Lodermeier Memorial Softball Tournament starting at 9 a.m. at the Lindbergh Lions Recreational Complex Softball Fields, Little Falls.

ALBANY TOWNSHIP • Meets the fourth Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Albany City Hall.

• Planning Commission meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Albany City Hall.

BURNHAMVILLE TOWNSHIP • Meets the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Burtrum City Hall.

BURTRUM CITY COUNCIL • Meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

FREEPORT CITY COUNCIL • Meets the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.

GREY EAGLE CITY COUNCIL • Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.

GREY EAGLE TOWNSHIP • Meets the first Monday of the month at 8 p.m.

ST. ROSA CITY COUNCIL • Meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Community Park building.

SWANVILLE CITY COUNCIL • First Tuesday after the first Monday of the month.

SWANVILLE TOWNSHIP • Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 8:30 p.m. at the Swanville Fire Hall.

UPSALA CITY COUNCIL • Meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

If you have an upcoming event or meeting, please let us know by email: htnews@meltel.net or call 320-285-2323.

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High 73 77 78 78 85 79 76

Low 57 55 61 61 55 57 53

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Weekend Weather Saturday

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High: 86 Low: 69

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High: 84 Low: 62

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Anniversary Open House

Birth Announcements

LeRoy and Kathryn Kemper

Marco Uriel Barragan

Blanca M. and Moises Barragan of Melrose are proud to announce the birth of their son, Marco Uriel Barragan, born Sunday, June 16, 2013 at 3:40 p.m. at the CentraCare Health-Melrose.

Marco weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and measured 21 ½ inches in length.

Welcoming Marco home are his brothers Gabriel, 9 and Edmar Gael, 4.

LeRoy and Kathryn Kemper of Melrose will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on Saturday, June 29, 2013.

You are invited to celebrate with them at an open house from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at the Meire Grove Community Center.

Their family will be hosting the event.

Karlee Elisabeth Salzl

Peter and Stacy Salzl of Albany are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Karlee Elisabeth Salzl, born Monday, June 17, 2013 at 7:39 a.m. at the CentraCare HealthMelrose.

Karlee weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces and measured 21 inches in length.

Welcoming Karlee home is her big sister Kaylee, 4 and her big brother Riley, 2.

Grandparents are Harvey and Liz Middendorf of Sauk Centre and Lloyd and Mary Lou Salzl of Farming. Great grandparents are John and Mary Jane Middendorf of Melrose and Lydia Doll of Richmond.

Notice of Public Hearing

The Grey Eagle Township Board will be holding a Public Hearing on Monday, July 1st, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Grey Eagle Town Hall to discuss the future of Grey Eagle Township Planning and Zoning Commission. Having accepted Bev Eggerth’s resignation at the June 3rd meeting, the township residents need to make a decision on the future of planning and zoning for Grey Eagle Township.

If you have any questions, please contact one of the supervisors or Mary Ann Primus clerk/treas. at 285-4551.

Mary Ann Primus, Grey Eagle Township Clerk/treas.

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dad was lying there waiting for him.

“I’m not mad, but the prom is now gone,” he said without anger. “Randy, I love you so much, but unlike what you did tonight, I do what I say.”

Mackay’s Moral: It’s funny about fatherly advice: The better it is, the harder it is to take.

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Pulse on People

Ridgewater College is pleased to announce the graduating class of 2013.

Graduation ceremonies took place on Thursday, May 16 (Hutchinson campus) and Friday, May 17 (Willmar campus).

Sarah Theisen of Avon, Dennis Herzog of Burtrum, **Tiffany Hulinsky of Burtrum, **Amanda Hoeschen of Freeport, Jeremiah Pung of Freeport, Andrew Bruder of Grey Eagle, Kyle Middendorf of Long Prairie, Amanda Butkowski of Melrose, Ashley Judes of Melrose, Shanna Primus of Melrose, Courtney Schiffler of Mel-

rose, Eric Tschida of Melrose, Verena Weber of Melrose.

Grade Point Average (GPA) indicators: * Honors 3.5-3.74 GPA; ** High Honors 3.75-3.99 GPA; ***Highest Honors 4.0 GPA. Ridgewater College is a community and technical college with campuses in Willmar and Hutchinson.

For more information, call 1-800722-1151 or visit www.ridgewater.edu.

Ridgewater College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator.

Card of Thanks

I would like to thank all those who helped me when I had my medical emergency on the Bass Lake fishing pier. Special thanks to the two unknown people on the dock, the Grey Eagle Rescue Squad, Melrose Ambulance and the staff at the Melrose Hospital. Thank you all.

Hank Spaeth

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when they came to Him, they finally discovered One Who accepted them in spite of all that they had done.

To become a Christian, all you have to do is to come to Christ. Take Him at His Word.

Area students named to Dean’s Lists The following students have been named to the Spring 2013 Dean’s List at The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN: Cassondra Notch of Holdingford, is a Senior majoring in Nursing.

Christine Peters of Burtrum, is a Senior majoring in Occupational Ther. Intended.

Lisa Smeby of Swanville, is a Senior majoring in Nursing.

Angela Stanoch of Avon, is a Senior majoring in Nursing.

Dean’s List members have achieved a 3.75 grade point average or above on a 4.0 scale. The College of St. Scholastica is happy to commend all students for academic achievements.

The College of St. Scholastica is regularly recognized as one of the finest colleges in the Midwest. The 2013 “America’s Best Colleges” survey by U.S. News & World Report magazine

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ranks St. Scholastica in the top tier of Midwestern universities. The Washington Post has rated St. Scholastica as one of the nation’s 100 “hidden gems” among U.S. colleges and universities.

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls spring semester Dean’s List honoring 1,384 students has been released by Registrar Daniel Vande Yacht.

To be named to the Dean’s List, a full-time undergraduate student must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a scale of 4.0, or midway between an “A” and “B” average. The following area students were named to the list: Jennifer Groetsch of Albany, majoring in Dairy Science.

Jill Smith of Avon, majoring in Elementary Education.

UW-River Falls is located on 226 acres 30 miles from downtown St. Paul, Minn., and is a leader in exemplary teaching, undergraduate research and sustainability efforts.

The other day I was visiting with an old friend. During the conversation I asked, “I understand that you married Jane. Why?” “Because she’s different,” he replied.

“How different?” I asked.

“She’s the only one who would have me,” he explained.

But there’s One Who will accept everyone - unconditionally. Young or old, rich or poor - our condition does not matter. Jesus said, “Come to me,” and then He added, “if you do come, I will not cast you out.”

In all my years of serving God, I have never heard anyone say, “I came to Jesus, but He would not accept me.”

It has been just the opposite. Many have told me that Jesus was the only One Who would have them. They knew that

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A celebration of the life of Mary Clark Hird , age 97 who passed away March 16, 2013, will be held on Saturday July 6th at 11 a.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan in Sauk Centre, MN. Clark is survived by her daughters, Sally Hughes and Julia Zaborski, 12 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

Following the Service, and interment at Lakeview Cemetery near Big Birch Lake, a luncheon will be served at the United Methodist Church of Grey Eagle located across from the Rock Tavern.

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Upsala High School Honor Roll 2012-2013 Fourth Quarter A Honor Roll Grade 12: Matthew Abeler, Kimberly DeZurik, Tracy Herzog, Raina Lojovich, Kimberly Mayer, Andrew Nelson, Kaylin Osberg, Aimee Pelzer, MaKenna Peterson, Rebecca Scepaniak, Meredith Swanson, Sadie Welinski, Garrett Wolf.

Grade 11: Nathan Ehrenberg, Ruthie Flaa, Savanna Johnson, Mitchell Lange, Josiah Lojovich, Christian Pekarek, Katie Ripplinger, Rachel Schlumpberger, Kaelin Smieja, Jennifer Wuebkers, Dylan Zimmerman.

Grade 10: Shanna Brenhaug, Danica Cheney, Tara Christian, Margaux Douvier, Jessie Evoniuk, Jeffrey Halverson, Jeremy Halverson, Alyssa Kulla, Abby Maciej, Aaron Peterson, Aaron Ripplinger, Audrey Schleper, Brooke Westrich.

Grade 9: McKenzie Barth, Kendra Lange, Kyle Lange, Kiley Smieja.

Grade 8: Parker Barth, Ben Blonigen, Samantha Blonigen, Noelle Kedrowski, Rachel Prom, Joshua Schlumpberger.

Grade 7: Cheslee McDermond, Stefani Pohlmann, Bennett Westrich, Danica Westrich, Anna Woidyla.

B Honor Roll Grade 12: Brock Cichon, Eric Frieler, Nick Frieler, Alec Griffith, Emma Guthrie, Rachel Kulla, Avery Smieja, Cory Wensmann, Nathaniel Wuebkers, Alissa Zehrer.

Grade 11: Hope Boeckermann, Alison Gerads, Erik Kiley, Shawn Pohlmann, Isaiah Pundsack, Adam Swanson, Elisa Wirsig, Chelsey Wolbeck.

Grade 10: Marie Blonigen, Lacey Brezinka, Christopher George, Aiden Guthrie, Renee Hebig, Sara Herzog, Mariah Prokott, Paul Ripplinger, Kyle Soltis, Anne Vos, Kristin Wuebkers, Elaina Youngbauer.

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Grade 8: Bethany Boeckermann, Alexandra Kludt, Jolene Kremers, Mia Roerick, Lane Soltis, Cody Stoermann, Darius Westrich.

Grade 7: Ashley Biniek, Matt Herzog, Ester Rica Jerez, Rhiana Mayer, Andrew Prokott, Adam Ripplinger, Samantha Thieschafer, Hailey Townsend, Lori Vornbrock.

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THUR., JUNE 27: Chicken marinara, egg noodles, Italian lettuce salad, peas, gingersnap cookie.

FRI., JUNE 28: Fried steak, whipped potatoes, gravy, green & wax beans, gelatin. ~ The Lighter Side Menu ~ MON., JUNE 24: Taco salad, breadstick, ice cream.

TUE., JUNE 25: Special of the day.

WED., JUNE 26: Cashew chicken & broccoli, rice, mandarin almond salad, cereal bar.

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All entries must be completed on the official essay entry sheet available from the library. Entries must be submitted to a branch of Great River Regional Library on or before Saturday, July 27.

Each of the library’s 32 branches will select a winner who will receive a certificate. A Grand Prize winner will be selected from those, and he or she will receive four free tickets to the Minnesota State Fair together with a big blue ribbon! The tickets will be good for any day the fair is open. The Blue Ribbon Reader Grand Prize is funded by the

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Community Snapshots

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Upsala FFA members Sami Van Wienen, Amy Kobylinski, and Alison Gerads put in hours working at the petting zoo to help!

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I Asked the Tulips - Jan Klug I asked the bright pink tulip what her thoughts were of the day. She threw a knowing smile. In the west wind she did sway.

I talked to the red tulip, wondering what he might say. He stood there with his brothers, indeed brightening up my day.

I asked the yellow tulip if things were going her way. She was beaming so brightly - we had gotten rain that day.

I passed the purple tulip in his glory color dressed. He stood there, ever stately proudly taller than the rest.

Then there was the white tulip that color she wore with pride. Peace beamed from her pretty face. Content, past them I did stride.

I asked the tulips today, they said what they had to say - Be it in their special way - to add meaning to my day.

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Hometown News • Thursday, June 20, 2013 • Page 7

Does Worrying Ever Help?

By Saralee Perel My husband, Bob, gets the brunt of my worry storms. Yet he still loves me.

“You hungry?” I said.

“Not really.”

“What’s wrong?” I grabbed the thermometer from my key chain.

“Nothing. Will you please stop being you for let’s say, 4 minutes a day?”

“Well, sue me for caring.”

“I’m sorry. Let’s eat. Fried food sound good?”

“Not if it’s fried in canola oil.”

He sighed. “What’s wrong with canola oil?”

“A canola is a Canadian ola – that’s Spanish for tomato, which is in the deadly nightshade family. And deadly nightshade is poisonous. No canolas!”

“Canola oil is made from seeds of the field mustard plant.”

“Oh.” We drove to a vegetable stand. “Bob, I’m worried you have a stomach ache.”

“I don’t. I do, however, have one huge pain in the – neck.”

Many years ago Leo Buscaglia wrote, “Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy.”

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She ever-so-gently said, “You can choose to worry yourself sick about problems or not. That same problem is still going to be there either way.”

Last month, we received an audit notice from the IRS incorrectly stating we owed $8000. Bob persevered through phone calls with 45-minute wait times, emails, faxes, a zillion trips to the bank, as well as certified letters. And he won.

He never worried about the audit, the $8000 we don’t have, the paperwork, or the ludicrous process of reaching a human being, so to speak, at the IRS. “How do you not worry, Bob?” “In the long run, most problems won’t matter. Plus I always say, ‘Wait to worry.’ If I didn’t win with the IRS, I would have worried then.”

What he does worry about is me.

My walking problem makes me fragile.

Frankly, like most of us, Bob is having an overall harder time as we get older.

“I worry about the future,” he said tearfully. “It’s almost too sad to think about.”

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Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson New taxes take effect July 1 July 1 marks the beginning of the new fiscal year and a new two-year budget cycle for Minnesota. It’s also the starting date for several new taxes to take effect as the recently completed legislative session saw the controlling party pass more than $2 billion in new or increased taxes. It’s my concern that we are making Minnesota uncompetitive with our neighboring states, especially in the areas of personal income tax and business taxes.

Minnesota’s top two percent of income earners will see their tax rate increase by more than 25 percent, going from 7.85 percent up to 9.85 percent.

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A brand new tax scheduled to also take effect the first day of July is a sales tax expansion on the labor portion of business and commercial repairs. For farmers, that means a large portion of their repair bills will now be subject to the tax. I have heard rumblings that this portion of the tax may be eliminated when the Legislature comes back into session next February, so farmers and others affected by this tax are encouraged to keep their receipts, in case there is a retro-active suspension. It’s expected that this new tax alone, if it remains in place, will cost farmers an additional $26 million per year!

This spring has been challenging for those trying to get their crops planted.

Some parts of the state have been impacted more than others, with southeast Minnesota having some of the most difficult planting conditions. There will be thousands of acres that won’t get seeded this year, as farmers utilize the “prevented planting” portion of their crop insur-

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Hometown News • Thursday, June 20, 2013 • Page 9

Local Municipality Minutes Melrose City May 16, 2013 The Melrose City Council met in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. at the Melrose City Center pursuant to due notice being given thereof. Present were Council Members Jenny Mayers, Joe Finken, Tony Klasen, Dick Christenson, Mayor Tim Vogel, City Administrator/Treasurer Michael Brethorst, and City Clerk Patti Haase. Mayor Vogel presided thereat. Also in attendance were several American Government students from the Melrose Area Public High School. 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.

Council Member Finken noted his attendance at the Sauk River Watershed Festival held earlier that day at the Sinclair Lewis Park in Sauk Centre. The event is held every other year at the Sauk River Park in Melrose. He remarked that it was a great educational experience and expressed his thanks to all those who were involved in organizing the event with a special thanks to Brittany Budde as well as the other high school students who accompanied the groups to the various stations and to Rosie Athmann, and Rose Ann Inderrieden for their involvement in this event over the past several years. Mr. Finken also noted that Wednesday, May 15 was Peace Office Memorial Day. Mr. Finken thanked the Police Department members for their service to the community.

Steve Borgerding noted that with the City’s sale of the CentraCare Health System Facilities, it is his understanding that the Lions and Jaycee Community Park will no longer be in existence. Mr. Borgerding inquired as to the City’s intent in regards to developing a park in this part in town. Mayor Vogel stated that the current agreement allows the City to lease the park with the exception of the pavilion from CentraCare for the next 20 years or upon CentraCare’s need for the property for expansion of the healthcare facility.

The following items were considered for approval under the Consent Agenda: a. the minutes from the Council’s April 18 Special Joint Meeting with the Public Utilities Commission and Council’s April 18 Regular Meeting. b. list of bills in the amount of $149,038.84. c. list of investments for the month of April. d. Donation Resolutions: 1) Resolution No. 2013-28: Donation in the amount of $100 from the Roving Hillbillies Snowmobile Club towards the Melrose Area Ambulance Department; 2) Resolution No. 2013-29: Donation in the amount of $1,000 from the Melrose American Legion Post #101 towards the Riverfest Celebration; 3) Resolution No. 2013-30: Donation in the amount of $25 from the Melrose American Legion Post #101 to-

wards the Chamber Beautification Project. e. The Council to give consideration to approving the Community Festival License Application for The Dam Bar for the Working Together for a Cure Car Show and Fundraising Event to be held Saturday, June 1, 2013 at the Sauk River Park. Per City Code, the application has been reviewed and signed off by the Public Works Director and Police Chief. This event must comply with City Code Chapter 113.23 (C) which deals with Community Festivals – Public Property.

Approval is contingent upon the City Clerk receiving all required documentation. f. Police Chief Jensen has obtained a quote for computers for the two new police vehicles from Minco in the amount of $9,934.34.

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

The Council then held a Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing all persons present upon a request for the vacation of the following: That part of Industry Parkway as dedicated in Melrose I-94 Industrial Park, as is on file and of record in the Office of the County Recorder, Stearns County, Minnesota which lies northerly of a line parallel with and 33.00 feet north of the centerline of Interstate Drive as shown on said Melrose I-94 Industrial Park and southeasterly and southerly of the following described line: Beginning at the intersection of a line parallel with and 75.00 feet east of the west line of Lot 1, Block 4 said Melrose I-94 Industrial Park and the southwesterly Right of Way Line of said Industry Parkway; thence northerly to the most southerly corner of Lot 3, Block 1 said Melrose I-94 Industrial Park and said line there terminating.

The purpose of the requested vacation of a portion of Industry Parkway will be to accommodate the anticipated future development of Lot 4, Block 1, and Lot 1 Block 4, Melrose I-94 Industrial Park, 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.

City Administrator Brethorst will present the Affidavit of Publication of the hearing notice which was published in the St. Cloud Times on Wednesday, May 1 and Wednesday, May 8, 2013.

There were no questions or comments the Public Hearing was it opened at 6:10 and closed at 6:12 p.m.

Planning and Development Director Walz and Council/Commission Member Klasen reported on the Commission’s May 9 Regular Meeting. The Commission reviewed the requested vacation of a portion of Industry Parkway to accommodate the anticipated future development of Lot 4, Block 1, and Lot 1 Block 4, Melrose I-94 Industrial Park. The Commission also reviewed the sale of City-owned Property to CentraCare Health System-Melrose for compliance with the Comprehensive Plan.

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Other topics discussed were the 5th Avenue NE/CSAH #13 Bridge replacement, and enhancements to the Planning and Zoning portion of the City website.

Police Chief John Jensen presented the Police Department’s April report. Chief Jensen noted that 29 citations were written for the month of April 2013. He stated there were 249 calls for service during this month compared to 200 for April of 2012. The year-to-date number of calls is 826 compared to 845 in 2012. The Police Department has started the annual spring Nuisance Housing Code inspections. Chief Jensen attended the Police Chief Conference in Duluth on April 22-25.

City Attorney Scott Dymoke reported on the projects he has been working on for the City: • Worked with City staff to

review, revise, and prepare final Memorandum of Understanding with CentraCare-Melrose for presentation to the City Council.

• Worked with City staff on response to inquiries from developer for possible expansion in Industrial Park.

• Worked on the Melrose Right-of-Way Plat 1. He is recommending that the City surrender the existing easement to Melrose Community LLC. City Engineer Mike Nielson with WSB & Associates is recommending further review prior to issuing new Certificates of Title.

It was the consensus of the Council to postpone moving forward until the City Engineer has had time to review and weigh in on the matter.

City Administrator/Treasurer Brethorst presented the General Fund Financial First Quarter Report. Administrator Brethorst noted that the City revenues are within the budget perimeters and expendi-

tures are under budget.

City Administrator Brethorst next presented the 2012 Fire Relief Association Audit. Mr. Brethorst noted there were the following two significant audit findings, which are control deficiencies: 1. Limited Segregation of Duties over Investments, Cash Receipts and Disbursements:This is due to there being only one officer for accounting, which is common in small relief organizations. He recommended the following monitoring duties be implemented: • The Board should thoroughly review quarterly investment and operating reports that highlights pensions paid, investment gains and losses, and other expense activity.

• A check sequence should be reported in each set of approved minutes. The Board should review the order of the checks approved to ensure that they are in sequence,

and any gaps in numbers should be explained.

• Establishing an investment policy and ensuring the terms are evaluated annually.

2. Preparation of Financial Statements: This is due to the auditors, versus the Relief Association, preparing the audited financial statements and related footnote disclosures. This is also very common in small organizations. City Auditor Steve McDonald of Abdo, Eick & Meyers recommends that, as in prior years, management should thoroughly review a draft of the auditor-prepared financials for accuracy.

Administrator Brethorst noted that the Fire Relief Association has joined the Voluntary Statewide Lump-Sum Volunteer Retirement Plan administered by PERA thus eliminating the need for future audits of the Melrose Fire Department

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Relief Association.

Earlier in the meeting, the Council held a Public Hearing regarding the Vacation of Portion of Industry Parkway in the Melrose I-94 Industrial Park in the City of Melrose, Stearns County, Minnesota. During the course of its meeting on May 9, the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the pending proposed Council action to vacate a portion of Industry Parkway north of Interstate Drive separating Lot 4, Block 1 from Lot 1, Block 4 in the Melrose I-94 Industrial Park.

The proposed vacation of the dedicated, but undeveloped, road right-of-way is to accommodate the development needs of a potential developer interested in constructing on the site. Although City staff and officials have met with the potential developer several times, he has yet to make a commitment. The Commission took action through a motion supporting the Council’s proposal to vacate the identified northerly portion of Industry Parkway separating Lot 4, Block 1 from Lot 1, Block 4 in the Melrose I-94 Industrial Park provided there is a bonafide development agreement or understanding in place necessitating the roadway’s vacation to accommodate the development.

Since staff has not been notified by the developer of its intent, staff is recommending this item be tabled indefinitely and brought back by motion at such time.

A motion was made by Mr. Klasen, seconded by Ms. Mayers and unanimously carried tabling action on this item pending notification from developer on Project #0214-13A to move forward, however, not to exceed a time period of six months.

Mayor Vogel noted that the Bid Opening for the 2013 Street Resurfacing Project was held on Monday, May 6 at 3:00 p.m. at the Melrose City Center. Five bids were received. The City’s Engineer, WSB, has reviewed the bids for mathematical accuracy and has tabulated the bids. WSB recommends that the Council consider these bids and award a contract in the amount of $394,059.15 to Tri-City Paving, Inc. based on the results of the bids received. A motion was made by Mr. Christenson, seconded by Mr. Finken and unanimously carried adopting Resolution No. 2013-31, Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for the 2013 Street Resurfacing Project to include an additional $20,000 in expenditures should additional patching be required as well as amending the contract in the amount of $5,000 as a result of increasing the oil content in the bituminous mix.

The contractor will amend the contract and is willing to make the adjustment increasing the oil content as per WSB’s recommendation at a cost of approximately $5,000.

Mayor Vogel stated that the Fire Service Agreements with the contract areas expire on July 1, 2013. The revised Five-Year Agreement was presented to the contract areas at the February 21, 2013

meeting. At the present time there are eight governmental entities contracting for fire and/or rescue services with the City. The FiveYear Agreement shall automatically renew for an additional five-year period, provided that either party may terminate the Agreement effective July 1, 2018, by providing the other party ninety (90) days written notice of termination. All contracts have been executed by the service areas. A motion was made by Mr. Klasen adopting the revised Service Agreements with the eight governmental entities. The motion was seconded by Ms. Mayers with a roll call vote recorded as follows: For: Council Members Klasen, Christenson, Mayers and Mayor Vogel; Against: None; Abstain: Council Member Finken due to a conflict of interest.

Staff has requested that the City review its Cellular Device Policy and allow more flexibility in the phones that people are able to use.

The Adhoc Personnel Committee instructed staff to review the existing policy and bring forward a cost neutral or cost saving cell phone policy that would maintain connectivity with the employees whom are required to be reached by cell phones. The plan proposed is a cost neutral policy that would allow employees to opt in or out of the City cell phone program if determined a need by the employee’s Supervisor or separate hiring agreement. This policy has been reviewed by staff and modeled off of multiple other city and county cell phone policies.

A motion was made by Mr. Finken concurring with the Utilities Commission adopting the revised Cellular Device Policy. The motion was seconded by Mr. Christenson with a roll call vote recorded as follows: For: Council Members Finken, Christenson, Mayers, and Klasen; Against: None; Abstain: Mayor Vogel due to a conflict of interest.

City Administrator Brethorst noted that as was the direction of the Council and Commission from its February 11, 2013 succession planning meeting upon employee retirements/resignations, staff conduct a full review of all positions being vacated. A thorough review of the Journey Lineworker position vacated by Russ Braegelmann, this review was conducted by City Administrator Brethorst, Public Works Director Harren, Electrical Supervisor Dale Lyon, and HR Coordinator Diane Gruber. Additional factors were considered such as training time required for a lineman and potential retirements within the Department. Based on the fact the it may take up to three years to fully train a lineman and a strong potential for another retirement to occur within the same time frame, it was determined that a one - one replacement occur at this time.

City staff has reviewed and are recommending minor revisions to the Journey Lineworker job description. Also included as informational items are the Supplemental Application Form which is used in addition to the regular City of Melrose job application but is job

specific, the Training and Education rating system, and the Notice for Posting/Timeline. A motion was made by Ms. Mayers, concurring with the Commission, approving the proposed revised job description. The motion was seconded by Mr. Klasen with a roll call vote recorded as follows: For: Council Members Mayers, Klasen, Finken, and Christenson; Against: None; Abstain: Mayor Vogel due to a conflict of interest.

Mayor Vogel noted that the Melrose Police Department is requesting the Council’s consideration for the hiring of Ted Hellermann to the Melrose Police Reserve. Sergeant Craig Maus is requesting the permission to hire Mr. Hellermann contingent on passing a physical and drug test and background check. A motion was made

by Mr. Christenson, seconded by Mr. Finken and unanimously carried approving the hiring of Ted Hellermann to the Melrose Police Reserve contingent on passing physical and drug screening test and background check.

WSB & Associates has prepared the plans and specifications for the 2013 Sealcoat Project. A motion was made by Ms. Mayers, seconded by Mr. Klasen and unanimously carried to approve the plans and specifications for the 2013 Sealcoat Project and authorizing WSB & Associates to obtain quotes for the project.

Mayor Vogel reiterated that Stearns County has received funding to replace the CSAH 13 (5th Ave) bridge across the Sauk River in the City of Melrose. The funding for this project is through the State of Minnesota Bonding Bill and provides 75% of the needed funding for replacing the bridge. The County is proposing to use their County State Aid Funds to provide the remaining funding for the improvements.

The bridge is currently classified as functionally obsolete, but structurally sound. The primary reason for the functionally obsolete classification is due to the narrow width of the bridge and height of curbs and sidewalks. This, together with a bridge rating fewer than 80, is the primary reason the replacement qualified for the bridge bonding funds. In conjunction with the bridge replacement, the City has been working with the County on possible options to improve the safety and operation of CSAH 13 (5th Ave) specifically at the 1st Street North and Main Street intersections south of the existing bridge.

The Council held meetings on October 18, 2012, March 7, 2013, and March 21, 2013 on this matter to include a special information meeting on the topic as well. During the March 7 meeting, a motion was made that directed staff to proceed with the bridge on the current alignment. This option would replace the existing bridge on its current alignment.

Several concerns have been raised by the Council, local business owners and residents with the impacts of this option. These con-

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cerns have been addressed in the revised current concept layout. After further discussion, a motion was made by Mr.Finken to approve the revised current concept including the trail system along with acquisition of the Mehr property and to locate a trail under the north side of the bridge. The motion was seconded by Mr. Christenson with a roll call vote recorded as follows: For: Council Members Finken, Christenson, Klasen, and Mayor Vogel; Against: Council Member Mayers.

Mayor Vogel stated that the City of Melrose recognizes the efforts and time dedicated to be being a volunteer appointed to serves on a board or commission. It is recommended by various organizations that continued education and training be incorporated into the board and commission agendas in order to maximize the efforts of the overall organization. Furthermore, it is suggested that there be some sort of appreciation event and training event on Tuesday, August 13 at 5:00 p.m.

A motion was made by Ms. Mayers,

seconded by Mr. Klasen and unanimously carried scheduling a special joint meeting of the Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, Melrose Area Development Authority and Public Utilities Commission, Department Heads and Supervisors to attend an Appreciation Event and Training Event to be held Tuesday, August 13 at 5:00 p.m.

The Land Use Incentive Program rewards Property/Casualty Program member cities that successfully complete online training about land-use. Qualifying member cities earn a savings of as much as $3,750 per land use claim. Cities that do not meet the training requirements will pay a greater rate for each land use claim. The website-based training is designed to make land use decisions less confusing, and will help cities avoid expensive land use claims and lawsuits. Cities can qualify for the incentive at any time by meeting the training requirement, at which point the City will receive an endorsement. Any land use claims

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City Administrator Brethorst noted that no action is required from the Council or Commission.

He informed the Council to the fact that staff has completed the necessary paperwork for the City to be eligible for the Sanitary Sewer Incentive Program for Property/ Casualty with the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT). The Program provides cities greater control in the mandatory, out-of-pocket deductibles we pay

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for claims and lawsuits related to sanitary sewer backups.

The Program is meant to reduce the overall cost and frequency of sanitary sewer claims faced by members of the LMCIT, as well as to reduce the extent to which cities with good sanitary sewer operations and maintenance practices end up helping to pay for losses of cities with practices that are not so good.

The City meets the four criteria to qualify. Due to this, our minimum mandatory deductible of lowered to $1,000 for each sanitary sewer backup claim versus the $2,500 deductible we have today.

The City is eligible for this incentive if we reach our initial $15,000 deductible aggregate.

Mayor Vogel brought before the Council for consideration, a water feature design to be installed in the general vicinity of the Melrose Area Lake. This water feature would improve the aeration of a portion of the lake and enhance the draw to park space near the feature.

Staff is currently reviewing the permitting, power supply and costs associated for this amenity. A motion was made by Mr. Vogel approving the installation of the water feature in the Melrose Lake. The motion was seconded by Ms. Mayers with a roll call vote recorded as follows: For: Council Member Mayers and Mayor Vogel; Against: Council Members Finken, Christenson, and Klasen. The motion failed.

After further discussion, a motion was then made by Mr. Chris-

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The following informational items were discussed: a. Utilities Commission’s April 8 Regular Meeting minutes and the April 29 Special Meeting minutes. b. Planning and Zoning Commission’s April 11 Regular Meeting minutes.

A motion was made by Mr. Finken, seconded by Mr. Klasen and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

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