Hometown News March 14, 2013

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March 14, 2013

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The Upsala Girls Basketball Team won the Section 5A game against Pine River-Backus in Crosby last Friday night 47-41. They have reached the State Tournament for the first time in school history. They will be playing today (Thursday, March 14) at the Williams Area. Follow the Hometown News on Facebook for game updates at www.facebook.com/hometownnews. Photo by John Young.

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Follow John Maxwell’s lead -By Harvey Mackay

Follow the leader. It’s more than just a child’s game. It’s a fundamental skill in business.

John Maxwell is one of the most respected experts on the field of leadership. He’s written more than 70 books, most of them focused on leadership. Many have graced the New York Times bestseller list.

You may have heard John preach on the Hour of Power broadcasts from the Crystal Cathedral. John’s clients range from a National Football League team to West Point and a Fortune 500 company. More than 100,000 people listen to him every month and are members of the Maximum Impact Club. He’s the source of countless quotes that inspire the lives of millions of people daily.

I recently had a chance to interview John Maxwell. WOW! He offered up so many golden nuggets that I want to share some of them with you.

John warns that: “Too often we get to the top of the mountain and say, ‘Here we are as leaders. Come up here and join me.’ We don’t understand that you’ve got to go to where the people are.”

He adds: “The first responsibility

of a leader is to find out where people are and connect with them. Then when you connect with them, you can relate to them, and you can move them.”

Relationships are the foundation of leadership. You have to develop trust.

As John says, “People won’t go along with you until they get along with you.”

You have to get close to your people and connect with them. This goes against the previous generation which felt there needed to be distance between leaders and their people.

So I asked John, “What kinds of leadership experiences do business people often lack?”

He talked about how most people believe that experience is the best teacher, but he disagrees. He said: “Experience is essential to successful leadership, although I don’t think experience is the best teacher. Just because you are getting older and more experienced, doesn’t mean you’re getting better. I know a lot of people who are getting older, but even if they’ve done the job for 30 years, they’re not getting any better. They’re not growing. They’re not learning.”

John also talked about the Achilles heel for a lot of leaders: They get a little momentum going, and they celebrate but don’t reflect. He thinks leaders should do more reflection and less celebration.

To reflect on his experiences, John asks, “What did I learn? What am I learning at this stage? And what am I going to change?”

He even has a reflection chair! “If you have a place to think, you’ll start thinking,” John reasons.

One of John’s most memorable quotes is, “Change is inevitable; growth is optional.” So I asked him to explain.

He said: “Growth is not an automatic process. You and I will not grow automatically. It just doesn’t happen. We don’t grow because we live. We don’t grow because we breathe. We don’t grow because we get a day older. If we’re going to grow, we’re going to grow because we’re intentional about it.

I’ve found that when I stop learning, I stop leading.”

John feels everyone should have a Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3

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MARCH 15 • Sharon Prokott Family Benefit from 5 p.m.-12 midnight at the Pelican Lake Ballroom, St. Anna.

MARCH 16 • St. Martin’s Annual Spring Craft, Rummage & Bake Sale from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at St. Martin Parish Hall.

MARCH 17 • Guardian Angel Youth Group Ham Bingo & Raffle at 1:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Upsala.

MARCH 18 • Albany Area Schools Kindergarten Registration Meeting for Parents at 6:30 p.m. at the Avon Elementary School Cafeteria.

MARCH 20 • Freeport Community Center Chicken Fry from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Freeport Community Center. See ad on page 6.

• Grey Eagle Senior Center Monthly Membership Meeting at 10:30 a.m. at the center.

• The Dramatic Stations of the Cross at 8 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, Grey Eagle.

MARCH 22 • Boy Scout Troop 68 Dad’s Belgian Waffle Supper from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church basement, Melrose.

MARCH 22-24 • Journey With Jesus to Calvary at St. Francis of Assisi Parish: March 22 & 23 at

7:30 p.m. March 24 at 1 p.m.

MARCH 23 • Easter Egg Hunt at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, Grey Eagle.

MARCH 24 • Bingo at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church basement, Melrose.

• Catholic United Financial & St. Joseph Council Matching Grant Breakfast Fundraiser from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s hall, Holdingford.

MARCH 27 • Central MN Credit Union Defensive Driving Class from 12:30-4:30 p.m. at the Grey Eagle Senior Center. See ad on page 12.

APRIL 2 • Firearms Safety Class from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Grey Eagle Public Library.

APRIL 6 • Business Expo/Craft Fair at the Holdingford High School.

APRIL 7 • Annual Chicken Supper from 3:308:30 p.m. at St. John’s Parish basement, Meire Grove.

APRIL 14 • Holdingford Area Knights of Columbus Chicken & Ham Dinner from 3:307 p.m. at the Pelican Lake Ballroom, St. Anna.

ALBANY TOWNSHIP • Meets the fourth Monday of the month

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• 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.

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Card of Thanks

Birth Announcement Gavyn Matthew Stangler

Matthew and Ashley Stangler of Grey Eagle are proud to announce the birth of their son, Gavyn Matthew Stangler, born Monday, March 4, 2013 at 8:29 p.m. at the CentraCare Health System-Melrose.

Gavyn weighed 5 pounds, 5 ounces and measured 17 ½ inches in length.

Grandparents are Mark and Bonnie Stangler of Melrose and David and Joyce Brinkman of Grey Eagle. Great grandparents are Gerald and Arlene Arnzen of St. Rosa, Angie Stangler of Albany, Eugene and Mary Lou Brinkman of Grey Eagle and Phyllis Messer of Sauk Centre.

Harvey Mackay continued from page 2 growth plan. He believes you need to discover your strengths and grow them through a daily plan. “Don’t take the time to focus on your weak areas because all you will do is get to average,” he warns. “And people don’t pay for average.”

In addition to growing your strengths, John believes you have to do one more thing. Every morning you have to ask yourself the question, “Who can I add value to today?”

“When you do this, all of a sudden the influence index on your life just takes off like a rocket. People want to be around you. They like to be with you.”

He added: “I started teaching leadership because I truly believe that if a person could learn to lead, they would be successful. I began to realize that if I could help people change their thinking, they could change their life.

“It all goes back to the Zig Ziglar quote, Harvey,” he said. “’If you help

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people get what they want, guess what, they help you get what you want.’”

Mackay’s Moral: “A successful person finds the right place for himself.

But a successful leader finds the right place for others.” - John Maxwell Reprinted with permission from nationally syndicated columnist Harvey Mackay, author of the New York Times #1 bestseller “Swim With The Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive,” “We Got Fired!...And It’s the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Us,” “The Mackay MBA of Selling in the Real World,” and “Use Your Head To Get Your Foot In The Door.”

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Loretta E. Rieland

Obituaries Thomas A. Scott

married Janice J. Fearing on October 21, 1961. Tom served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1959. He was a communication technician for AT&T. Tom enjoyed working with tools, carpentry, landscaping, and plumbing; he was a jack of all trades. He also loved hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, traveling, grilling, and being with his children and grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife Janice; children, Sherri (Steve) Becker, Sheila (Kevin) Ripplinger, Shelly (Jeremy) Mollner, Tom (LeAnn), and Eric (Anjonette); several brothers and sisters, and 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Arrangements were with the Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring, MN.

F u n e r a l services were held at 10:00 a.m.

Monday, March 11, 2013 at River of Life Assembly of God Church in Cold Spring, MN for Thomas A. Scott, age 74 of Rockville, who died Thursday, March 7, 2013 at the St. Cloud Hospital.

Burial was held in the MN State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls, MN. Tom was born in Marshall, MN to Mathew and Eunice (Scott) Rustman. He

John L. “Jack” Renneker, Jr. John L. “Jack” Renneker, Jr., age 68 of Melrose, died from heart failure on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m.

Thursday, March 14 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Ennenking officiating.

Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

Friends may call one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the church in Melrose.

John Lawrence Renneker, Jr. was born July 12, 1944 in Melrose, Minnesota to John, Sr. and Clara (Budde) Renneker.

He farmed northeast of Melrose with his father until 1992. He moved to the Sacred Heart Manor in Freeport until 2005 and then to Das Goldene Wohnheim in New Munich where he currently resided. He

was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose and the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport.

Jack enjoyed watching Old Western movies, doing jig-saw puzzles and taking rides in the country to look at the fields and crops.

Survivors include his brother-in-law, Richard Oevermann of Melrose; nephews, Karl (Petra) Oevermann of Melrose and Corey (Tina) Oevermann of Freeport; and uncle, Norb (Adelle) Renneker of Freeport.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Carol Oevermann.

Serving as casket bearers will be Karl Oevermann, Corey Oevermann, Hugo Massmann, Joe Massmann, Mike Renneker and Ed Budde. Cross bearer will be Chase Oevermann and scripture bearer will be Autumn Oevermann. Honorary bearers will be Richard Dickhaus, Ronny Moening, Alcuin Renneker, Glen Hinnenkamp, Richard Hiltner, Dan Dickhaus and Jerry Gerads.

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

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Loretta E. Rieland, age 88 of Melrose, died Friday, March 8, 2013 at the Pine Villa Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.

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

Tuesday, March 12 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Interment was in the parish cemetery.

Loretta Eleanor Welle, the youngest of ten children, was born May 22, 1924 in Spring Hill, Minnesota to Anton and Apollonia (Schoenberg) Welle. She was raised on a small farm near Spring Hill.

She married Wilfred Rieland on November 9, 1944 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Melrose. She was a loving mother; faithful to her “boys” and their families.

She cherished moments with each of them singing, baking cookies, time spent at Birch Lake, dressing up, and hosting overnights. In addition to raising her four boys, Loretta worked in food service for the Melrose Public Schools and cleaned area businesses. She loved baking and often shared her peanut brittle, caramel rolls, and cookies with others. Loretta will be remembered for her generosity, her zest

for life, and her commitment to her family and faith. In later years her memory faded, but she never lost her sense of humor or her kind and loving spirit.

She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose, Christian Mothers, St. Mary’s Mission Society, St. Elizabeth’s Society, and the SchanhaarOtte VFW Post 7050 Auxiliary.

Survivors include her sons, Gary (Katie) Rieland of St. Louis Park, Michael (Mary) Rieland of Melrose, and Mark (Lou) Rieland of Baraboo, Wisconsin; eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; and daughter-in-law, Shirley Rieland of Melrose.

Loretta was preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred Rieland on June 3, 1971; parents; son, Jack Rieland; and siblings, Lonie Kraemer, Edwin Welle, Alvin Welle, Tony Welle, Joe Welle, Merena Stroeing, Clarence Welle, Alma Jacobs, Della Loxtercamp, and infant sister, Marie Welle.

Serving as casket bearers were Ryan Rieland, Matthew Rieland, Paul Rieland, Kristen Esposito, John Rieland, and Eric Rieland. Serving as cross bearer was Meghan Brown and scripture bearer was Gretchen Flynn. Gift bearers were Meghan Brown, Kristen Esposito, and Gretchen Flynn. Lectors were Shari Rieland and Emily Rieland and petitions were read by Emily Rieland.

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

Christine Ann Hoffarth The Mass of Christian burial, celebrating the life of Christine Ann Hoffarth, age 90 of Avon, will be 11 AM Saturday, March, 16th at St. Benedicts Catholic Church in Avon. Father Blane Wasnie OSB will officiate and burial will take place in the parish cemetery following the service. Christine passed away peacefully Wednesday morning at the Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany. There will be a visitation from 4-8 PM Friday at the church in Avon and again Saturday morning from 10 AM until the time of service at the church. The Christian Mothers will pray the rosary at 7 PM followed by Parish Prayers at 7:30 PM Friday evening at the church.

Christine was born July 8th 1922 to Anton and Elizabeth (Blonigan) Jochum in St. Martin, MN. She married Romaine Hoffarth on November 11, 1948 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany. She lived her entire life in the Avon area. She worked for Ivans in the Park in Waite Park and most recently for St. John’s University as a cook and waitress before

eventually retiring in 1984. Christine was well known for the work she could do in the kitchen. Her caramel rolls, breads, and apple kuchen will never be forgotten by those that had the joy of receiving them.

She also loved to can the vegetables from her wonderful gardens. Christine also had a love of music especially polka. One of her great loves was dancing with Romaine.

Her greatest joy in life however was her family. Christine loved every minute she got to spend with her family, especially the grand babies. She was a member of the Christian Mothers, and St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Avon.

She leaves her memories to be cherished by her loving family including her husband Romaine Hoffarth, Avon; her children Marvin (Sue) Hoffarth, Avon; Lyle (Linda) Hoffarth, Avon; Charlene (Allen “Butch”) Birr, Avon; Frank (Betty) Hoffarth, Avon; Allen (Mary) Hoffarth, Avon; Debbie (Craig) Baggenstoss, Albany; Dean (Leah) Hoffarth, Albany; Gerard (Marilyn McPhee) Hoffarth, St. Cloud; her 23 grandchildren and 32 greatgrandchildren; and her siblings Leo (Irene) Jochum, Minneapolis; and Clara Schlueter, Albany.

She is preceded in death by her parents Anton and Elizabeth Jochum, her sisters Marcella Buttweiler, Alma Husmann, her brother Walter Jochum and an infant daughter.

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Charlene R. Ogle

Charlene R. Ogle, age 68 of Melrose, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at her home in Melrose, Minnesota.

A memorial service was held Monday, March 11, 2013 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Melrose with Rev. Kevin Mann officiating. Inurnment will take place privately at a later date.

Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel. Let us remember with thanksgiving what God had done through His servant Charlene.

Charlene Rae Ogle was given life by her creator and was born on February 16, 1945, the child of Ray and Harriet Haugen. On April 22, 1945 Charlene received the gift of Holy Baptism and became a child of God. On April 10, 1960 she publicly confessed her faith and was confirmed. She received the precious gift of the Lord’s life-giving body and blood.

Charlene was united in holy marriage to Michael Ogle on January 11, 1992 and blessed with 21 years of married life together. She was blessed with the gift of her four children. God blessed Charlene’s life with many special people as she served God in her vocations at home, church, work, and in the community. Finally, on Thursday, March 7th, 2013, God blessed Charlene with a holy death and took her home to rest in the arms of Jesus to await the resurrection of the dead.

Charlene is survived by her husband, Mike Ogle of Melrose; children, LeRae (Doug) Sanders of Amboy, Lisa (Jimmy) Hopkins of Elkhart, Texas, Jim (Sharon) Ogle of Sartell, and Dan Ogle of Melrose; grandchildren, Lyndsy (Geovanny), Kendra, Kacee, Anna (Jose), Ozo, Elyssa, Shaiana, Brayden, and Ricky; greatgrandchild, Jayce; sisters, Valline (Jim) Sellner of Sleepy Eye and Sharon (Mike) Richardson of Mankato; and brother, Cameron Haugen of Hanska.

Charlene was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Harmon Haugen.

The Lord gives and the Lord takes away; blessed be that name of the Lord.

We give thanks to God our Father through Jesus Christ, our Lord, for our sister Charlene.

Angeline M. “Angie” Deters Angeline M. “Angie” Deters, age 100 of Melrose, formerly of Sauk Centre, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at the CentraCare Health Systems Nursing Home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 18 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Ennenking officiating.

Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

Friends may call one hour prior to the service on Monday at the church in Melrose.

Angeline Margaret Schumer was born September 8, 1912 in St. Stephen, Minnesota to John and Mary (Smoley) Schumer. On May 5, 1936 she married Frank Deters at St. Stephen Catholic Church in St. Stephen.

The couple farmed west of Sauk Centre until 1970. In 1971 they moved into town and Angie began working at Palmer House and later at the Serepta Home in Sauk Centre. Angie and Frank then moved to Melrose where she worked at the Pine Villa Nursing Home in Melrose. She was a

member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose and St. Alexius Catholic Church in West Union.

Angeline enjoyed crocheting, tatting, gardening, canning, dancing and playing cards. She also made the best homemade bread.

Survivors include her children, Mary (Larry) Moser of Pequot Lakes, Rita Bona of New Brighton, John (JoAnn) Deters of Eau Claire, WI, Tom (Sharon) Deters of Mena, AR, Jim (Debbie “Bubbles”) Deters of Sauk Centre, Mike Deters of Melrose and Gene Deters of West Union; 35 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.

Angeline was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Frank Deters in 1984; infant twins in 1941; daughter, Donna Deters in 1962; son, Richard Deters in 2004; granddaughter, Genevieve Deters in 1973; great-granddaughter, Samantha Thilmony; great-grandson, Colton Deters in 2008; and son-in-law, Tom Bona in 2000.

Serving as casket bearers will be Jen Deters, Stacie Michels, Lori Rodeski, Andrea Thilmony, Rachel Deters, Sandra Bona-Cech, Sherry Kruse and Maryann Jaros. Cross bearers will be Emma Moser and Shelly Myers and scripture bearer will be Shelly Witt. Reader will be George Supan.

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Melania A. “Lonnie” Wenning Melania A. “Lonnie” Wenning, age 101 of Melrose, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at the Pine Villa Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 16 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating.

Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

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Melania Agnes Beckermann was born December 9, 1911 in Freeport, Minnesota to John and Agnes (Boeckers) Beckermann. She married Lawrence Wenning on May 5, 1931 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport. Lonnie farmed and lived near New Munich for 12 years and moved into Melrose in 1943.

She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Christian Mothers. Lonnie enjoyed gardening and playing cards.

Survivors include her children, LaVonne (Paul) Weber of LeCenter, Mary Ann (Arnold) Meyer of Sauk Centre, Lloyd (Elaine) Wenning of Plymouth, Donald (Mary) Wenning of Melrose, and James (Doris) Wenning of Melrose; daughterin-law, Lorna Wenning of Waconia; 23 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

Lonnie was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Wenning on November 14, 2002; parents; son, LeRoy Wenning; daughter-in-law, Leona Wenning; brothers and sisters, Elizabeth Roering, Theodore Beckermann, Bernadine Roering, Sylvester Beckermann, Edmund Beckermann, Sally Jacobs, Monica DuChene, and Pauline Olmscheid.

Serving as casket bearers will be Mark Weber, Eric Meyer, Dan Wenning, Loren Wenning, Larry Wenning, and Patrick Wenning. Serving as cross bearer will be Nancy Schacherer and scripture bearer will be Jana Kelly. Honorary bearers will be Lonnie’s grandchildren. Gift bearers will be LaVonne Weber and Mary Ann Meyer and lector will be Brian Meyer.

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The Dramatic Stations of the Cross A cast of 18, plus musicians, is presenting “The Dramatic Stations of the Cross” at St. Joseph’s Church in Grey Eagle on Wednesday, March 20 at 8:00 p.m.

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Please register before class by calling Galen Allen at 320-285-5731.

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The Upsala Boys Basketball Team won the Sub-Section game against Browerville in Long Prairie last Satuday night 68-61. They will go on to Section Finals.

They will play this Friday, March 15 for the 5A Title at the Crosby Ironton High School in Crosby. Photo by Aaron Peterson.

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Hometown News • Thursday, March 14, 2013 • Page 7

Minnesota Through The Lens:

Submitted by: Hayley Peterson

These Swanville students were “Caught Being Good” in February. Of these students, Hunter Bollin’s name was drawn and he received a free book. Keep up the good work! Pictured are (front, from left) Jeremiah Monson, Niki Cichon, Zavanna Holmquist, Ethan Wimmer, Hunter Bollin, Eusebio Jaurez, Tyler Bartkowitz; (back) Shane Lambrecht, Jackson Thieschafer, Cathleen Rieffer, Nathan Lambrecht, Avery Jackson, Dylon Kurtz, Dakota Bollin and Thomas Bartkowitz.

Albany kindergarten registration meeting set for March 18 Albany Area Schools Kindergarten Registration Meeting will be held Monday, March 18th at 6:30 p.m. This meeting is for parents and will be held in the Avon Elementary School Cafeteria at 410 Avon Avenue North, Avon. Kindergarten Registration materials were mailed out to parents/guardians of students who were on our District census list. If you did not receive materials or know of someone who has recently moved into the District, please call Brenda at 320-356-7346, x7100. Registration materials will also be available on the 18th.

Kindergarten Round Up for parents and students will be held on Monday, August 5th, and Tuesday, August 6th, from 4-7:00 p.m. Parents will sign up for a specific time in August at the Parent Meeting on the 18th. If you are unable to attend the meeting on the 18th, please get your registration materials to Brenda at Avon Elementary as soon as possible.

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The Kindergarten Enrichment Program, all day every day kindergarten program, will also be presented at the Registration Meeting. Registration materials for Kindergarten Enrichment must be received by 4:00 p.m., Friday, May 3rd. This is a firm deadline!

All materials for Kindergarten Registration and Kindergarten Enrichment Registration can be found on the school’s website at www.albany.k12. mn.us. A copy of your child’s birth certificate and a copy of your child’s immunization records and/or kindergarten 5 year physical will also be needed.

Please call Brenda at Avon Elementary, 320-356-7346 x7100 with any questions or concerns regarding your child’s registration. Registration is an important piece in determining the number of kindergarten classes as well as class sizes. Your help in returning registration materials in a timely manner is very much appreciated.

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By Grand Knight, Don Kerfeld The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring an “informational” open house on Tuesday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the St. John’s Church Hall in Swanville.

The open house is open to any parishioner from the Grey Eagle /Swanville area. Local attorneys will give an update on current laws and regulations as they pertain to retirement and estate planning.

There will be an open question time, so bring your questions on these topics.

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Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson

Social issues have made their way into the committee process in the Legislature A bill calling for a unionization vote among day care providers passed out of the Early Childhood Education Committee in the House last Friday on a 6-5 straightparty line vote.

Although current law requires at least 30 percent of employees to request an election for union certification, this bill triggers an automatic election. Any licensed or Unlicensed provider who has cared for children who receive a state subsidy in the past year would be eligible to vote on the collective bargaining unit. It’s estimated about 9,000 providers are eligible under that criteria.

If this vote were to pass, childcare providers serving low income families would be required to pay union dues or “fair share” fees, potentially driving up costs for parents and the state. When unionized, Minnesota would become the “employer of record,” putting the state in the middle of a relationship between parents and their providers.

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Another social issue, same-sex marriage, will have a hearing this week (Tuesday) in the Civil Law Committee.

HF 1054 is the bill that would legalize that practice in Minnesota. Despite the marriage amendment being defeated in last fall’s election, polls still indicate most Minnesotans are not in favor of changing current law which does not allow samesex marriage. One of the reasons given for voting against the amendment was to keep things the same and not add the ban to our Constitution. Now, less than a year later, legislation has been introduced that would make the change and allow for same-sex marriage in Minnesota.

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the bill that would have re-directed some of the spending called for in the bill. Rep. Hamilton’s amendment was ruled “out of order,” and I eventually withdrew mine because we were told that it was not proper procedure to offer amendments dealing with spending in a committee that dealt with policy. We both questioned how funding can be separated from actual policy, especially when funding dictates which policy items can be carried out.

When that question was finally settled (although we still think any amendment can be offered in committee), a motion was made to adjourn the meeting before voting on the actual bill. That procedural motion was defeated on an 8-8 tie vote, with the DFL vice-chair of the committee voting with us Republicans. Then, on the final vote to pass the bill out of our committee, the vote again was an 8-8 tie, which in effect killed the measure.

I called it a “sad day for agriculture” when our committee, usually the most non-partisan in the House, wouldn’t allow our amendments to be heard.

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Local Municipality Minutes Grey Eagle Township March 4, 2013 Call to Order: Ron Frericks called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. The pledge of allegiance was recited. Members Present: Ron Frericks, Ray Bense, Mary Ann Primus, & Mike Rohe. Bev Eggerth was absent.

Agenda Approval: A preliminary agenda was presented. Ron asked if there were additions to the agenda. Ray made the motion to accept the agenda. Mike made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.

Approval of Minutes: The clerk provided copies of the February 4, 2013 minutes to the board.

Mike made the motion to approve the minutes as written. Ray made the second, all in favor. Minutes approved.

Zoning Report: A resident requested ordinance information for a lender; whether a home would be buildable if destroyed by wind or fire. Bev prepared a letter stating that each parcel is looked at individually and the board could make no promises for the future. Ron made a motion to add that at the present time the Grey Eagle Township Ordinance does not have any restrictions for building distance to wetlands. Ray made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.

Town Clerk’s Report: Dennis Bacon was present to review the accounts for 2012. He felt everything was in order and would be willing to attend the annual meeting to present there. Clerk presented the claims list for February. Claims list included 11 claims for a total of $8,259.88. Ray made the motion to approve the claims; Mike made the second, Motion carried unanimously. The Equalization meeting has been set for April 24, 2013 at 9:00 am. Township Day at the Capital is April 3, 2013.

Treasurer’s Report: Mary Ann Primus presented the treasurer’s report as follows: Beginning Balance as of January 31, 2013: $206,225.48; Checks cleared: 11, $10,295.11; Deposits including interest: $16,422.94; Balance as of February 28, 2013: $212,353.31; Outstanding Deposits: 0.00; Outstanding Checks: 0.00; Cash Available: $212,353.31; CD Balance: $102,505.26. Ray made the motion to accept the treasurer’s report. Second by Mike. All in favor, Motion carried.

Road and Bridge Report: Ray asked if Herdering could plow 341st and Brakken Road earlier after snow. He felt it was a highly traveled tar road that becomes packed and icy, if the snow is not

removed soon enough. He also asked if the plow could be set lower to do a cleaner job of removing the snow. Ron received a call from a tree removal service. Ray would like it to be noted that he is the Road Supervisor and all calls dealing with roads, road right-of-ways, brushing and mowing should be directed to him. Residents may call Ray at 285-3501. Two quotes were received one from High Road (Jake Buchholz and one from Herdering, Inc. (Erv Herdering). After some discussion, Ron made the motion to accept the quote from Herdering Inc. Motion was seconded by Ray All in favor. Motion carried.

Additional agenda items: County weed meeting is set for March 20, at Browerville. Ray will attend. Supervisors will attend Township Short Courses the last week of March.

Public Comment: Adjournment: Motion by Ray to adjourn the meeting. Mike made the second. Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.

Minutes not approved.

Mary Ann Primus, Clerk/Treasurer Upsala City March 4, 2013 These are unofficial Minutes.

Members present: Mayor Rollie Johnson, Joan Olson, Brian Lange, Dennis Westrich. Clerk/ Treasurer Adrian Welle. The City Council meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. at Upsala City Hall by Mayor Rollie Johnson.

Motion made by Council Member Brian Lange and seconded

by Council Member Joan Olson to accept the minutes from the February 4, 2013 Regular Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made by Council Member Brian Lange and seconded by Council Member Dennis Westrich to accept the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

Department Reports: Maintenance Report, Frank Koopmeiners: Water Usage was down for the month 1,031 gallons per day. Sewer was down .04 hour.

Fire Department Report, Lange: Minutes were presented to the council.

Planning Commission. Lange: Minutes were presented to the council.

UCDC, Olson: No meeting.

Recreation Board, Johnson: Minutes were presented to the council.

Unfinished Business: City Clerk Adrian Welle updated the council on the software and computer upgrade.

New Business: Motion was made by Councilmember Brian Lange and seconded by councilmember Joan Olson to approve the 2013 Lease agreement with Toning Plus. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Councilmember Brian Lange and seconded by councilmember Joan Olson to not waive the monetary limits on municipal tort liability. Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Rollie Johnson thanked Julian Herbes for his help while Frank Koopmeiners has been out ill.

Mayor Rollie Johnson wanted to make a thank you to Heineman Painting for the painting job at the water plant.

Set the Fire Board Meeting for March 20 at 7:00 p.m.

Financial Report: Motion made by Brian Lange and seconded

by Joan Olson to approve the bills in the amount of $48,187.77 as presented by Treasurer Adrian Welle.

Motion carried unanimously.

Local Board of Appeal and Equalization April 19, 2013 at 1:00 p.m.

Reminder to residents and council that the next Regular scheduled council meeting will be April 1, 2013 at 7 pm.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m.

Adrian Welle, City Clerk Melrose City January 23, 2013 The Melrose City Council met in a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. at the Melrose City Center pursuant to due notice being given thereof.

Present were Council Members Jenny Mayers, Dick Christenson, and Tony Klasen, Mayor Tim Vogel, City Administrator/Treasurer Michael Brethorst and City Clerk Patti Haase. Council Member Joe Finken was absent. Also in attendance was Ambulance Coordinator Jenn Tschida and Fire Chief Jeremy Kraemer. 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. Klasen and unanimously carried to approve the agenda as submitted.

There was no one requesting to speak at the open forum.

The following items were considered for approval under the Consent Agenda: a. the minutes from the Council’s January 3 Regular Meeting. b. list of bills in the amount of

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Hiring of Mr. Vearrier is contingent upon a successful oral interview and passing a pre-employment physical. With the recent hiring of Clay Anderson and the additional hire of Mr. Vearrier, Coordinator Tschida feels the Department is adequately staffed. g. Josh Poepping has submitted his resignation from the Fire Department effective immediately.

Mr. Poepping has served on the Department since July, 2012. h. Payroll Year-End 2012 which includes bi-weekly (employees), monthly (Ambulance Department), and quarterly (Council, Utilities Commission, and Police Reserves), and annual (Fire Dept, Boards & Commissions) i. Gambling Resolutions: 1) Resolution No. 2013-9, Resolution Approving Gambling License to the Church of St. Mary’s for an exemption from lawful gambling license to conduct a bingo on Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 211 5th Avenue SE, Melrose.

2) Resolution No. 2013-10, Resolution Approving Gambling License to the Church of St. Mary’s for an exemption from lawful gambling license to hold a raffle on June 29, 2013 at the Sauk River Park, 206 5th Avenue NE, Melrose.

3) Resolution No. 2013-11, Resolution Approving Gambling License to the Church of St. Mary’s for an exemption from lawful gambling license to hold a raffle on December 31, 2013 at 211 5th Avenue SE, Melrose.

A motion was made by Mr. Klasen, seconded by Ms. Mayers and unanimously carried to approve the consent agenda.

Fire Chief Jeremy Kraemer presented the Fire Department Semi Annual/Year-End Report and the 2014 proposed budget.

He stated there were 101 runs in 2012, compared to 102 runs in 2011, and 74 in 2010. Fire charge revenue totaled $18,780 compared to $19,200 in 2011. There was a total net income of $22,617.41, of which $2,617.41 is recommended to be added to clothing and equipment set-aside, and the remaining $20,000 be applied against the

2014 contract charges. There were also excess funds in the amount of $16,437 remaining at year-end 2012 which are being applied against the 2013 charges.

Fire #2 also includes the information on set-aside funds. A balance of $82,089.01 is available for vehicle equipment replacement set-aside at year-end 2012. For years 2013 and 2014, $36,100 is budgeted annually to Capital Outlay/Vehicles. The Department purchased a 2007 Sutphen Pumper in 2012 which cost $317,349.61. Also, in 2012 the 1977 Luverne Pumper was sold for $1,771.50 and applied to the Capital Outlay/Vehicle funds.

Ambulance Director Jenn Tschida next presented the 2012 Ambulance Operating Account Year End Statement of revenues and expenses, along with Set-aside Statement. In 2012, there was a net income of $14,066.98. The accounts receivable balance at year-end was $83,010.95. Please note there was no contract revenue for 2012 from the City and the area townships and cities as the Ambulance Operating Fund continues to have an adequate reserve.

The 2012 Set-aside Statement indicates the vehicle replacement set-aside funds as of December 31, 2012 total $75,739.75, which includes the depreciation of $14,460.83 for 2012. For 2014, $17,000 is budgeted under depreciation expense, which will be setaside for future vehicle purchases.

The 1996 Ambulance was anticipated to be replaced in 2013 at an estimated cost of $160,000. However, this purchase may be delayed or eliminated due to the need for a third ambulance in the fleet. The third ambulance was added when we need to originally replace the 1996 Ambulance. The 1996 Ambulance was kept in the fleet as there would not be any significant monies for the trade-in.

The miscellaneous equipment set-aside remaining as of December 31, 2012 is $43,692.34. For 2014, $5,000 is budgeted under depreciation expense which will be set aside for future miscellaneous equipment purchases. Set-aside funds are placed on investment and any interest earned is added to the set-aside fund balance.

Operating Account Budget adopted for 2013 and proposed 2014 of expenses and revenues. No revenue will be expected from the City

and area townships and cities in 2013 or 2014.

This fund is an enterprise fund and, therefore, includes depreciation expense versus capital outlay accounts. All fixed assets greater than $5,000 are capitalized and depreciated out over their life.

These funds are then set aside to be available when replacement of vehicles and equipment are necessary.

Equipment items that are less than $5,000 are considered supplies or minor equipment as per the City’s Capital Assets Policy.

The proposed budgeted expenses for 2014 total $462,739, which includes $17,454 for building rent. The rental amount is based on total square footage of the lower level plus the upstairs living quarters for Ambulance Members on call, resulting in a 33% Ambulance/67% Fire Department share of the annual rental costs of $52,257. The projected revenues are $457,500, resulting in a deficit of $5,239, which would be taken from reserve funds. However, ambulance charges are continually monitored to meet operating costs.

Police Chief John Jensen presented the Police Department’s December report. He noted that a total of 13 citations were issued in the month of December. There were 31 verbal warnings and five written warnings. Chief Jensen stated there were 170 calls for service during this month compared to 239 for December of 2011. The year-to-date number of calls is 2742 compared to 3149 in 2011. For the month of December 2012, the Department received 20 agency assist calls.

Director Walz reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission met for its 2013 Organizational Meeting on January 10.

In addition to the normal items of business conducted at this meeting, Planning and Development Director Walz presented the Fourth Quarter/Year-End Building Permit Summary Log. He also presented various items which the Commission will likely be asked to address in the upcoming months. These included public hearings for issuance of a Conditional Use Permit and the Rezoning from R-1, Residential to P, Public Institutional of part of the Wastewater Treatment Facilities site, both of which are necessary to accommodate the proposed installation of an electric power gen-

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erator at that location, the completion of the zoning and subdivision ordinance updates, the possible expansion of the medical services facilities, and a potential Variance request. He also noted to the Commission that, at a future meeting, he would likely recommend to the Council that it consider combining the five separate parcels which compose the Wastewater Treatment Facilities site and vacating some existing dedicated, but undeveloped, road and alley rights-of-way on the site.

Mayor Vogel reported that City Attorney Dymoke has not given significant attention to any projects on behalf of the City during the period from December 7, 2012 through January 17, 2013.

The Council then gave consideration to approval of the following renewal liquor license applications: 1) Intoxicating Liquor: License #1: Scott Wiehoff DBA Scooter’s Tavern, On and Off Sale, License #5 – Sunday On Sale; License #2: LKMTA Inc. DBA Melrose Place Pub, On Sale; License #3: Melrose Bowl, Inc. DBA Melrose Bowl, On Sale, and License #3, Sunday On Sale; License #4: The Dam, Inc. DBA The Dam Bar, On Sale, License #2, Off Sale, License #4, Sunday On Sale; License #5: Jason Brix Properties LLC DBA Sudz Bar, Inc., On Sale, License #3, Off Sale; License #4: LQR, Inc. DBA SPIRITZ Off Sale Liquor, Off Sale; License #6: Meadowlark Country Club, On Sale, and License #2, Sunday On Sale; License #7: Ana Hernandez DBA El Portal, On Sale, License #6: Sunday On Sale; License #5: Coborn’s Inc. DBA Coborn’s Liquor, Off Sale 2) Club and Sunday On Sale: License #1: American Legion Post #101, Club On Sale License, and License #1, Sunday On Sale.

3) Wine License: License #1: John Dough’s Pizza : Wine License & 3.2% On Sale Malt Liquor; License #2: Martinez Meat & Grocery, 3.2% On Sale Malt Liquor 4) 3.2% Off Sale Malt Liquor License: License #1: Martinez Meat & Grocery,3.2% Off Sale Malt Liquor.

All applications must be executed, fees paid, and certificates of insurance as to liquor liability coverage obtained for Council approval.

Minnesota law requires cities to obtain proof that all licensees provide workers’ compensation insurance for their employees. The City must also obtain licensees’ social security numbers, and Minnesota and federal tax identification numbers for the Department of Revenue’s use.

All of the Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License applications must be signed by the Police Chief. There are no delinquent taxes on any of the properties as verified on the Minnesota Alcohol licensing website, and Stearns County website.

The licenses to be effective March 1, 2013 to February 28, 2014.

The Council to take action on the liquor license renewal applications. Due to the revised Council meeting schedule and the insurance renewal process all necessary docu-

mentation will not be available at the time of the meeting. Therefore, Council approval should be contingent upon the City receiving the necessary documents.

A motion was made by Ms. Mayers approving the liquor license renewal applications contingent upon receipt of all necessary documentation and payment of all necessary fees. The motion was seconded by Mr. Christenson with a roll call vote recorded as follows: For: Council Members Mayers, Christenson, and Klasen; Against: None; Abstain: Mayor Vogel due to a potential conflict of interest; Absent: Council Member Finken.

Mayor Vogel stated that as of January 1, 2013, the Melrose Volunteer Fire Department has become a member of the Statewide Volunteer Firefighter (SVF) Retirement Plan. The SVF Advisory Board is recommending that a change be made to the plan provisions to allow survivor benefits to be paid in the few instances when a firefighter dies before being in the plan for five years, the minimum amount of service required to be vested.

That plan provision is already a requirement for relief associations that are not a part of the SVF plan, so the change would put the SVF plan in compliance with the relief association laws. Implementing the change would not add any cost to the plan, and would not affect the calculation of required municipal contributions.

The Council to give consideration adopting Resolution No. 2013-4, Statewide Volunteer Firefighter Retirement Plan.

Mr. Klasen introduced Resolution No. 2013-4, Statewide Volunteer Firefighter Retirement Plan.

The motion was seconded by Mr. Christenson with a roll call vote recorded as follows: For: Council Members Klasen, Christenson, Mayers, and Mayor Vogel; Against: None; Absent: Council Member Finken. A copy of the resolution is on file in the City Administration Office.

City Administrator Brethorst noted that the City of Melrose Investment Policy has been updated plus the City Auditor reviewed it for compliance and confirmed compliance. Resolution No. 2013-5, Resolution Adopting Investment Policy, has been prepared for adoption. The Utilities Commission, at its January 14 meeting, adopted Resolution No. 2013-5. The Council to give consideration concurring with the Commission and adopting Resolution No. 2013-5, Adopting Investment Policy. A motion was made by Mr. Christenson, seconded by Ms. Mayers and unanimously carried concurring with the Commission adopting Resolution No. 2013-5, Adopting Investment Policy.

Ervin Bueckers, owner of Bueckers City Sanitation, is requesting a rate increase and an extension on the current agreement with the City of Melrose. There has not been a rate increase for the past 12 years. In addition Mr. Bueckers is requesting a 10-year extension to his current contract which expires in 2016. The revised contract that was presented extended the contract to December 31, 2018. The Coun-

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cil further discussed extending the existing contract an additional five years which would extend the contract to December 31, 2021.

A motion was made by Mr. Christenson approving the Restated Solid Waste Collection Contract with Bueckers Environmental Services, Inc. as amended with an expiration date of December 31, 2021.

The motion was seconded by Ms. Mayers with a roll call vote recorded as follows: For: Council Members Christenson, Mayers, Klasen, and Mayor Vogel; Against: None; Absent: Council Member Finken.

Ms. Mayers then introduced Resolution No. 2013-6, Restating Solid Waste Collection Fees effective April 1, 2013. The motion was seconded by Mr. Klasen with a roll call vote recorded as follows: For: Council Members Mayers, Klasen, Christenson, and Mayor Vogel; Against: None; Absent: Council Member Finken. A copy of the resolution is on file in the City Administration Office.

City Administrator Brethorst noted that he has been asked by Executive Director Jill Sletton of the Minnesota Association of Small Cities to apply to fill an at-large three-year term Board of Director seat on the MAOSC. The commitment would consist of four-five Board meetings per year, of which two would be the same time as the LMC Annual Meeting and MAOSC Day at the Capital at which City Administrator already attends. The two other meetings are held on Fridays or Saturdays throughout the year. Additionally, Mr. Brethorst may be asked to testify on behalf of MAOSC at legislative hearings if needed. MAOSC will cover all travel expense for its Board members. Administrator Brethorst currently does not sit on any outside boards. The Utilities Commission, at its January 14 meeting, approved allowing Administrator Brethorst to submit his name to serve on the MAOSC Board.

A motion was made by Ms. Mayers, seconded by Mr. Klasen and unanimously carried concurring with the Commission allowing Mr. Brethorst to submit his name to serve on the MAOSC Board.

Public Works Director Harren noted that Streets/Parks Supervisor Mark Maus and staff would like to move forward with the replacement of the two mowers that have been identified in the Five Year Capital Improvement Plan. There is approximately $90,000 in the budget for mower replacement. Staff is proposing to replace the 2006, 11-foot John Deere mower with a similar size. The second mower to be replaced would be a 2001 Ford tractor/mower. This unit would be transferred to the Wastewater Department, and the 1990 Ford tractor/mower used by the Wastewater Department would be traded in. The Wastewater Department would owe the difference in value of the two mowers ($3,200). Other equipment to be traded in on the new tractor/ mower is the 1974 Ford tractor/ loader, rear blade and disc-mower.

Staff is requesting authorization to solicit quotes for the mowers. A motion was made by Mr. Klasen, seconded by Mr. Christenson and unanimously carried authorizing staff to solicit quotes for lawn mowers.

City Administrator Brethorst noted that the Fire and Ambulance fees are set to allow the departments to cover expenses. All fees have been reviewed by Accounting staff, Billing staff, City Administrator, Fire Chief, and Ambulance Coordinator and contacted Billing staff.

All fees are under or at the average amount. The adjustments in the fees either clarify or cover a cost that was not being charged for. For instance, a fire call/rescue call for a one or five car accident is charged a flat fee of $400 per accident versus per vehicle. It was determined that this was not equitable for those in the accident with one vehicle as it was would be divided across the multiple vehicles and only one if there was only one accident. Multiple vehicles traditionally have higher costs than a one vehicle accident.

So it was determined that the fee should be set at $200 per vehicle.

Ambulance billing is costly and complex. It is recommended to clarify the billing for ambulance trip charges. The standard practice

as per Star Claims is that there is no difference in fees for in town or out of town charges. However, the City has had a practice of charging two separate fees; one rate for Melrose zip code 56352, and another rate for contracted areas and out of the contracted areas. As we no longer charge contract areas for service areas, we recommend that this fee be the same as out of town fees. As per Star Claim, we have been charging this way as long as we have not received payment from the contracted areas already. This is simply a clarification to our billing practices that we have had for over a decade. We have been charging for helicopter transport fees; however, it was not noted on the fee schedule, so it is determined the fee for this service is $250 of which CentraCare Health Systems supports as it is billed directly to them. In an attempt to make gradual rate adjustments to cover mileage and vehicle expenses as well as cover the cost for three vehicles in the ambulance fleet, it is recommended to increase the rate from $12 to $13.50 per loaded mile.

A motion was made by Mr. Klasen, seconded by Mr. Christenson and unanimously carried approving the rate adjustment for the vehicle fire/rescue call fee, the ambulance trip charge, and establishing a $150 flat fee for vehicle rescue call without transport/assessment provided.

Mayor Vogel reported that the Council, at its December 13, 2012 meeting, authorized the Police Department to obtain quotes for a 2013 vehicle. It was noted at the meeting that as part of the reduction to a four-officer force that each Police Officer would be assigned a vehicle.

Police Chief Jensen has obtained quotes for a 2013 Ford Taurus and 2013 Ford Explorer. Police Chief is recommending the purchase of the 2013 Ford Explorer due to the versatility of the Ford Explorer in comparison and the minimal cost differential (approximately $1,500) A motion was made by Ms. Mayers, seconded by Mr. Klasen and unanimously authorizing Police Chief Jensen to purchase the 2013 Ford Explorer in the amount of $27,670 plus tax and license.

Mayor Vogel reported that Mike Nielson with WSB has completed the preliminary engineering report for the proposed 2013 street work. Mr. Nielson was in attendance to discuss in detail the scope of work and proposed costs of the different options. The street set-aside fund balance at year-end 2012 is approximately $1.4 million. However, in 2017, the County is planning on resurfacing County Road 13 from the freeway to the four-way stop (est. cost - $250,000), Turkey Lane project and our share of the bridge project. The estimated cost of recommended street rehabilitation is $925,166. This includes the reconstruction of 5th Street E. Discussion then continued in regards to the bridge realignment and should the City want to review

this option, the 5th Street E project would be pushed out. The County’s preference is to realign the road on the south side. It was the Council’s recommendation for staff to meet with the Engineer, Stearns County and MnDot to discuss the feasibility of the realignment of the bridge. A motion was made by Ms. Mayers, seconded by Mr. Christenson authorizing WSB to prepare plans and specification and bid the 2013 street project as proposed with 5th Street E being bid as an alternate.

The following informational items were discussed: a. The following is a list of upcoming schools and conferences: 1) Stress Management for a Cadillac Ride in a Pothole World – January 31, 2013 at Resource Training & Solutions, St. Cloud. Registration fee: $15 per person. Attending City Administrator Mike Brethorst and Human Resource Technician Diane Gruber b. Planning and Zoning December 12, 2012 Regular Meeting minutes. c. Correspondence from Charter Communications regarding rate increase. d. Fourth Quarter/Year End Building Permit Summary Log. The total number/value of building permits issued in the fourth quarter for each of the past five years were: 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 30 25 24 25 24 $242,187 $790,908 $350,501 $481,136 $780,887 The total number/value of building permits issued for each of the past five years were: 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 148 150 105 135 148 $3,408,154 $3,724,081 $9,402,060 $10,688,848 $11,314,433

• Note: Prior to 2009, building permit totals included permits issued for demolition, moving, zoning and signs. These are no longer included because these activities are not subject to the Building Code nor does Building Official Dan Marthaler generally get involved in them.

A motion was made by Mr. Klasen, seconded by Mr. Mayers and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

Patricia Haase, City Clerk

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It seems obvious that Hoyer doesn’t consider increasing taxes as another form of public pain.

If you voted for President Obama and Senators Franken and Klobuchar, you have the government you wanted. The problem is that the rest of us have to live with it too.

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I’m in Saint Paul to be your voice at the Capitol, so I hope you’ll take a moment to fill out the survey, and let me know where you stand on the important issues facing our state.

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Magazine subscriptions donated at Upsala Public Library

The Upsala Public Library is now receiving seven new magazines which are being donated by the Friends of the Upsala Public Library group.

“We have had magazines and newspapers at the library since we opened 25 years ago,” said Branch Manager Wanda Erickson, “but this substantial addition to our collection is most welcome!” The library now receives a total of 28 newspapers and magazines.

In order to accommodate and display the new magazines, the Friends group also commissioned a new periodical wall rack from K. H. Gunderson Woodworking. The rack is designed to display 5-7 titles across each shelf al-

Local Library Events

Upsala Library Watercolor Art Classes: Artist Dan Mondloch will present classes in watercolor techniques for children and adults at the Upsala Area Schools on Wednesday and Thursday, March 20 and 21.

He will present beginning and intermediate watercolor techniques to students during four daily sessions, and to adults in one evening session. Times are 8:30 - 9:30 a.m., 10 - 11:00 a.m., 12:30 1:30 p.m. and 2- 3:00 p.m.

The evening session for adults will be Thursday, March 21, 6 - 9:00 p.m. All classes will take place in the Art Room at Upsala Area Schools. (Enter through the southwest door for the evening session.) Adults are asked to preregister for the evening session by contacting the Upsala Public Library or online at griver.org, events.

Mondloch is a Central Minnesota native from a family of artists. Samples of his work can be seen at his website, www.danmondloch.com.

For more information about library activities visit the Upsala Community Calendar at www.cityofupsala.com or contact the Upsala Public Library at 320-573-4282.

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Selection for the new magazine titles took place through an informal survey of library patrons last fall. “We were surprised that patrons had such definite choices in mind,” Erickson explained.

“They wanted car magazines and craft magazines and decorating magazines, too! So we purchased them!” In a perfect storm of collaboration, the Upsala High School Junior class was selling magazine subscriptions as a fund raiser at the time. The Friends chose to purchase through that fund raiser.

“The whole community benefits from this kind of collaboration,” said Pam Schoon, Friends leadership team member. The Friends of the Upsala Public Library supports the literacy and programming efforts of the GRRL branch. Members help with author visits and teach classes through the library, also. And they give materials to help patrons find information at their library.

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