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The new face of buying and selling -By Harvey Mackay

The only constant in life is change. And the sales game is certainly doing its share of changing.

One of the biggest shifts seems to be in the buyer/seller relationship. Research shows that buyers are not reaching out to contact salespeople and sales organizations until they’re 60-70 percent along in the decision process, according to Jill Konrath, an internationally recognized sales strategist.

“Instead of contacting a salesperson, customers today are going online first,” Jill said. “I know that the minute I come up with a question or a problem, I go to Google, and I type in what I’m looking for. This puts salespeople in a real onedown position because suddenly they’re no longer needed for their product or service knowledge. Instead, they find themselves constantly getting involved in price battles.”

Jill Konrath is everywhere these days, and for good reason. She’s on the front edge of what it takes to be successful today in the sales game. She’s been featured on ABC News, Forbes, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Selling Power magazine and many more. More than 100,000 salespeople globally read her weekly newsletter.

I asked Jill what sales managers can do to help their team be successful in this ever-changing environment.

She said: “We need to rethink how we do things. Sales managers need to be the change agents out there. The reality is that in many cases our products or services are no longer the differentiator.

The sales person is now the differentiator. The customer must like the interaction with the salesperson. They always ask: Is this individual adding value? Are they constantly bringing me ideas, insights and information that can help me run my business better?”

This change in strategy means sales people need to know a whole lot more about their customers and the people making buying decisions. What are the buyer’s business objectives? What are their roles and responsibilities? What’s their status quo? What might be preventing them from making a change?

“We need a more in-depth view of buyers,” Jill said. “Salespeople need to be business analysts and idea providers, as opposed to product pitchers or just trying to make a sale. This is a real switch from the past and the genesis of a sales manager’s job today.”

Jill believes one of the most important jobs of today’s sales managers is to coach their salespeople. It’s not enough to pep them up and motivate them. She suggests that they go out with them on sales calls and see what kind of research they’ve done to prepare for each call.

They may need to be doing a lot more preparation. I always say there’s no such thing as a cold call at MackayMitchell Envelope Company.

“You have to be constantly working with them to improve and become better,” Jill said. “There are not enough A players to go around. You have a whole

slew of B and C performers, and a sales manager’s job is to get them to improve.

Coach, coach and coach your sales people. It makes the biggest difference in the world.”

The other thing that sales managers must do to be successful, according to Jill, is to get more and better prospects.

Sales managers have to work much more closely with marketing staff than ever before, and they have to educate them.

“The last thing salespeople need are a bunch of crummy old leads from people who aren’t really interested,” Jill said. “Sales managers need to work with marketing to clearly define who makes a good prospect - what kinds of companies, what positions and what issues, needs and concerns they might be facing. Equally important is the need to turn the company’s website into a hub of great information that will attract these people.”

Jill’s latest book, “SNAP Selling,” focuses on prospecting and teaches salespeople how to reach out to customers in a very different way. SNAP stands for Simple, iNvaluable, Align and PriorHarvey Mackay continued to pg 3

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JUNE 1 • Upsala City Spring Cleanup from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the City Rec. Building. See ad on page 9.

JUNE 6 • Grey Eagle-Burtrum Lions Red Cross Blood Drive from 1-7 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Grey Eagle.

JUNE 8 • 36th Annual Munichfest in New Munich.

• Summer Moon Festival at the Olive Branch Retreat from 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

JUNE 14 • Grey Eagle St. Joseph’s Church Dinner & Auction starting at 5:30 p.m. at the American Legion, Melrose. See ad on page 4.

• New Munich Jaycees Brat Sale from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., at Coborns, Melrose.

JUNE 16 • Freeport Fire Department 52nd Annual Ham BBQ - Beef & Hog Raffle from 4:30-9 p.m. at the Freeport Community Center.

JUNE 19 • Grey Eagle Senior Center Monthly Membership Meeting at 10:30 a.m. at the

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

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.

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

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.

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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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Hometown News • Thursday, May 30, 2013 • Page 3

Birthday Open House

Isabelle Ostendorf

Anniversary Open Houses

Ron and Virginia Grove

The family of Isabelle Ostendorf invite you to her 90th birthday open house on Saturday, June 8th from 1-4 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grey Eagle.

Ron and Virginia Grove will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, June 1st, 2013. You are invited to celebrate with us at the open house from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the Lion’s Park, next to the tennis courts, in Grey Eagle.

Harvey Mackay continued from page 2 ity.

Jill explains: “In just five seconds, prospects decide if you’re worth meeting. Do research first. Then, think about these things before you contact them: Is your message simple or complex? Do you sound like a salesperson or an invaluable resource? Do you align with their business objectives? And finally, are you focused on one of their priority initiatives? If you deliver a relevant message, aligned with their priorities, you have a much higher chance of connecting.”

Mackay’s Moral: You can’t expect to meet the challenges of today with yesterday’s tools and expect to be in business tomorrow.

Reprinted with permission from nationally syndicated columnist Harvey

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Dorine F. Terres

Obituaries Dorothea Hulda Maria Lehner

to Alois Lehner on May 4th, 1938. Dorothy not only helped her husband Alois on the farm with various chores but also worked as a mother and home-maker raising their six children. She was a life member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Albany where she volunteered her time with altar guild duties, embroidering Baptismal napkins, quilting for a variety of events, and also was a member of the Ladies Aid. Dorothy is survived by her children Kenneth (Luella) Lehner, Winsted; Diane (Ron) Nelson, Spicer; daughter-in-law Sharon Lehner, Albany; Greg (Gail) Lehner, Sauk Centre; Jim (Margie) Lehner, Albany; Lois Thul, Savage; her 19 grandchildren; and her 35 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents Otto and Alma Klug, her husband Alois Lehner who passed on December 24th, 2003, her son Loren Lehner, her sister Eleanor and her husband Robert Hobson, and her brother Norbert and his wife Mayme Klug.

Dorothy will be remembered as a kind and compassionate lady. She was an excellent mother, quilter, crafter, gardener, cook, and friend to all. Bless be her memory.

F u n e r a l S e r v i c e s celebrating the life of Dorothea Hulda Maria Lehner, age 99 of Albany will be 5 PM Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Albany. Pastor Bradley Pearson will officiate and burial will take place in the parish cemetery following the service. Dorothea went peacefully with the Lord May 27th, 2013 at Glenoakes Care Center in New London Monday morning.

There will be a gathering prior to the service Thursday afternoon at the church from 3-5 PM. Dorothy, as she was known was born October 25th, 1913 the daughter of Otto and Alma (Schmidt) Klug in Albany, MN. After attending Albany school, she played violin at various churches, and also spent time in the Twin Cities where she worked in housekeeping. She was united in marriage

Josephine “Josie” Petters Warnert

after 10 a.m. prior to the service. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 31, 2013 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, St. Cloud.

Josephine “Josie” Petters Warnert, 50, Avon, died May 26, 2013.

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Dorine F. Terres, age 85 of Melrose, peacefully went to heaven Friday, May 24, 2013 at her lake home surrounded by her family in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, May 27 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Interment followed in the parish cemetery.

Dorine Florence Rieland was born November 15, 1927 in New Munich, Minnesota to Paul and Margaret (Kampsen) Rieland. She was united in marriage to Peter F. Terres Sr. on August 24, 1948. Dorine was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and she enjoyed spending time with her family. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, bird watching, walking, quilting and embroidering. Dorine had a strong faith.

Dorine was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose, Christian

Rose Schmidt

F u n e r a l services were private for Rose Schmidt, age 85 of Freeport who passed away on Monday, May 27, 2013 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Sauk Rapids.

R e v e r e n d Brendan Hughes, CMRI officiated.

Interment was at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls.

Rose was born on July 29, 1927 in Nussloch, Germany to Hermann and Margaret (Winter) Koerner. She married Herman J. Schmidt on April 29, 1948 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport.

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was a member of Immaculate Conception Traditional Catholic Church.

Rose is survived by her children, Patrick (Joyce) of Lanesboro, Beverly (David Johnson) of Grove City, Glen (Michelle) of Freeport; three grandchildren, Patricia (Morgan) Powers, Elizabeth Schmidt and Nicholas Schmidt; three great grandchildren, Cody, Andrew and Evelyn Powers; sister, Margarete Waldie; and brother, Philipp both of Germany.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Herman on September 30, 2000; and two brothers, Albert and Adam.

Gerald Hendrickson

Gerald Hendrickson, age 80, of Grey Eagle, MN, formerly of Little Falls, died Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at his home.

Services not available at press time.

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Survivors include her husband, Peter F. Terres Sr. of Melrose; children, Connie (Dennis) Loecken of St. Joseph, Sharon (Roger) Schiffler of Lakeville, Joan (Jim) Schlenner of St. Cloud, Lori (Mike) Baltes of Bloomington, Cindy (Robert) Scepaniak of Holdingford, Peter (Susan) Terres Jr. of Melrose, and Mike (Missy) Terres of Melrose; 19 grandchildren, 10 greatgrandchildren and one on the way; 3 sisters; and 1 brother.

Dorine was preceded in death by her parents; 4 sisters; and 2 brothers.

Serving as casket bearers were Russell Loecken, Ryan Loecken, Kyle Schiffler, David Baltes, Samuel Baltes, Paul Baltes, Robert Scepaniak II, Adam Scepaniak, and Joshua Terres. Honorary bearers were Sara Schiffler, Pamela Shaver, Jennifer O’Connell, Melissa Maloney, Rachel Baltes, Holly Terres, Elizabeth Blonker, and Jacquelin Blomker. Cross bearer was Landon Terres and scripture bearer was Jenna Terres. Gift bearers were Jennifer O’Connell, Melissa Maloney, Elizabeth Blomker, and Jacquelin Blomker.

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Alvin E. “Pops” Lieser

Alvin E. “Pops” Lieser, age 79 of Melrose, died peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2013 surrounded by his family at the CentraCare Hospital in M e l r o s e , Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, May 28 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating and Rev. Vince Lieser concelebrating. Interment followed in the parish cemetery with military honors by the Melrose Veterans Honor Guard.

Alvin Edward Lieser was born April 29, 1934 in Lake Henry, Minnesota to Aloys and Agatha (Fuchs) Lieser. He attended school in Lake Henry until the 8th grade. Alvin served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1959. On October 6, 1959 he married Marlene Winter at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in St. Joseph.

He was employed at Empire Memorials in Melrose, Kraft in Melrose, as an Independent milk hauler for Kraft and as

a bus driver for the Sauk Centre School District. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, hunting, gardening and planting flowers.

Alvin was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose and the American Legion Post 101.

Survivors include his wife, Marlene Lieser of Melrose; children, Randy (Ginger) Lieser of Powell, WY, Laurie (Scott) Wiehoff of Melrose, Steven (Doris) Lieser of Freeport and Lisa (Greg) Amelsberg of Bellevue, NE; 13 grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Alverius (Alma) Lieser of St. Martin, Genevieve “Jenny” (Vernon) Welle of Spring Hill, Leora (Gene) Lesser of Wayzata, Leona (Jim) Spanier of Emmitt, CA and Paul (Judy) Lieser of Spring Lake Park.

Alvin was preceded in death by his parents; infant brothers, Cyril and Peter Lieser; and brother, Werner Lieser.

Serving as casket bearers were Brad Wiehoff, Corey Wiehoff, Isaac Lieser, Roger Lesser, Dan Welle and Mark Winter.

Cross bearer was Jordan Amelsberg and scripture bearer was Courtney Schmitt.

Gift bearers were Kennedi Lieser and Heather Lieser. Readers were Maggie Lieser and Jenessa Lieser. Petitions were read by Tony Lieser.

Clyde Norbert Westbrock

Mass of Christian burial celebrating the life of Clyde Norbert Westbrock, age 63 of Holdingford will be 10 AM Saturday, June 1st, 2013 at Church of All SaintsSt. Mary. Father Gregory Mastey will officiate and burial will take place in the parish cemetery following the mass. Clyde died peacefully at the St. Cloud Hospital Tuesday morning surrounded by his family. There will be a visitation for Clyde from 4-8 PM Friday, May 31st at the Church of All Saints-St. Mary and again from 9-10 AM Saturday morning at the church. Parish prayers will take place at 6 PM followed by the Holdingford Legion praying at 6:30 Friday evening at the church. Arrangements are being made with the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home of Holdingford.

Clyde was born November 22nd, 1949 to LeRoy and Marcella (Rolfes) Westbrock in Melrose. At the age of three the family moved to a farm near Holdingford that Clyde eventually purchased and lived the rest of his life. Clyde married Bonnie Bond and they later divorced. He later married Mary Anne Ries on November 26th, 1983 in St. Cloud. Clyde worked a variety of jobs

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including working for Soo Line Rail, and as a yard man for Granite City Livestock, and Central Livestock where he eventually retired from. Clyde loved spending time with his family, especially his grandkids who will always remember him for his famous whisker rubs. Clyde was a member of the Holdingford American Legion, a volunteer for Helping Hands, and was also a member of Church of All Saints-St. Mary in Holdingford.

Clyde is survived by his wife Mary Anne Westbrock, Holdingford; his children Angela Westbrock, St. Cloud; Lisa (Jesse) Welle, Holdingford; Mike (Nancy) Westbrock, Holdingford; Andy (Jes Linn) Westbrock, Upsala; his grandchildren Drew, Jacob, James, Alex, Grant, Toby, Darren, Riley, Paige, Peyton, Parker; and his siblings Joyce (Bob) Schneider, Aitkin; Doris (Tom) Morton, Bloomington; Audrey (Jim) Schwieger, Roseville; Linda Ireland, Crystal; Sharon (Steve Glockzin) West, Sartell; and Joe (Lori) Westbrock, Minneapolis.

He is preceded in death by his parents LeRoy and Marcella Westbrock, his mother and father in law Marion and Jacob Ries and his ex-wife Bonnie Bond.

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Community Snapshots

The Grey Eagle City Council accepted a $19,800 donation from the Grey Eagle Burtrum Lions Club. This donation will be used for roof repairs on the Old Village Hall. Pictured are (front, from left) Council members Dennis Barrett and Andrea Kraska; (back) Council member Ralph Muellner, Grey Eagle Burtrum Lions Members George Elliott and Mark Larson, Mayor Jim Gohman and Council member Thom Muellner. Submitted by Lori Hellmann.

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Minnesota Through The Lens:

The Upsala girls’ softball team captured a share of the Prairie South Conference Championship. This was the first conference championship in softball in the school’s history. “It was a shortened season with multiple double-headers but the girls won the games they needed to win,” stated coach Mark Herbes.

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The congregation will celebrate the burning of the mortgage five years after completion of its new building.

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Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson

Part of the massive tax bill passed by the Legislature in the closing days of the session was an exemption from most sales tax payments for cities and counties in Minnesota. Townships currently enjoy the exemption, so when this new law goes into effect, most units of local government will not be paying sales tax on their purchases to the state. I have long been in favor of eliminating this form of “double taxation,” and in fact authored a bill in the House to do just that.

What surprised me was that, in addition to the sales tax relief, local governments were also given a bump in their Local Government Aid (LGA) payments.

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It’s going to be interesting to see how local officials handle these changes in tax policy and LGA payments. The changes are promoted as items that will allow local taxpayers to save money because, in theory, property taxes should be lowered because of the savings from the sales tax modification and the increased state aid in the form of LGA. In the past, changes such as these have not always resulted in property tax reductions because, if local spending was increased, taxpayers might not have seen reductions on their property tax.

“Buy The Farm” An amendment added to a bill on the final day of session will have implications for several families in our area. The so-called “Buy the Farm” bill was passed, and hopefully it will help those families who are trying to work with the power companies in selling their property that’s in close proximity to the new Cap-X power line being built through central Minnesota. The original bill has been around for many years, but this new amendment adds several timelines to the process. A lawsuit pertaining to the same topic is currently before the state Supreme Court, and the result of that is also expected to have a bearing on how this law works going forward.

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Local Municipality Minutes Melrose City April 18, 2013 The Melrose City Council met in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 6:35 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 Mr. Christenson, seconded by Mr. Klasen and unanimously carried to approve the agenda as submitted.

Mayor Vogel then opened the floor to public comment.

Jim Illies addressed the Council asking that the bridge project be put on hold for two years until further research can be conducted. If the road is closed, what impact will it have on the community?

Allen Klaphake, during his stay in Arizona, learned of the bridge project and believes the decision was made hastily and requested the Council take more time.

George Jensen thanked the Council for continuing to listen to the residents’ concerns on the bridge project and asks the Council to obtain more data on the project prior to moving forward. Believes the issue warrants further consideration.

Jim Mohs noted he has received numerous calls on the bridge project and expressed his concern for the traffic flow during the construction period.

Bob Hock asked the Council if they have given consideration to the heavier traffic loads during bridge construction and the impact of rerouting traffic.

Jim Mohs reported that the Melrose Lake Association has received a grant from The Center for Urban and Regional Affairs (CURA) to begin studies on the Melrose Lake. CURA Community Based Research Programs provide applied research assistance to community-based groups located outside the Twin Cities area, neighborhood groups within the metro area, and other nonprofit agencies and groups. Students are selected by and report to the community organization. Organizations define and direct their research projects.

Council Member Mayers: why are we rushing into this project?

Have we talked to business owners in the downtown area? And although there is no upfront cost, the City will have to pay a cost. Mayor Vogel commended those who have become actively involved on the bridge project and for continuing to bring forth their concerns.

Gerry Osendorf asked the Council Members why the City is moving forward so quickly. He noted the reduction in parking in the downtown area will have a negative impact on the downtown businesses.

Mike Nieslon with WSB noted that more information will be available by the Council’s May 16 meeting.

Vern Hollermann noted that the intersection has been the scene of numerous accidents and, with a different design, could make it a safer

intersection as well as reduce the time of road closure and maintain the parking spaces in downtown.

The following items were considered for approval under the Consent Agenda: a. the minutes from the Council’s February 11 Special Joint Meeting with the Public Utilities Commission, February 27 Special Meeting, February 28 Regular Meeting, March 7 Special Meeting, and March 21 Regular Meeting. b. list of bills in the amount of $392,544.80. c. list of investments for the month of March. d. The Council to give consideration to approving the Community Festival License Application for Melrose Bowl, Inc. for the Melrose Fire Department Fundraising Event - Outdoor Concert to be held Friday, June 28 at Melrose Bowl.

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 - Private Property. Approval is contingent upon the City Clerk receiving all required documentation. e. The Council to give consideration to approval of the following Temporary On-Sale 3.2% Malt Liquor License application: 1) Melrose Chamber of Commerce for the Riverfest Celebration - June 27-29, 2013.

Approval of the license should be contingent upon receipt of the necessary certificates of insurance as to dram shop and general liability coverage.

Action Required: The Council to give consideration to approve/ deny the 3.2% Malt Liquor License Application. f. Gambling Resolution: 1) Resolution No. 2013-20, Resolution Approving Gambling License to the Melrose Area Chamber of Commerce for an exemption from lawful gambling license to conduct a bingo on June 27 and 29 at the Riverfest Celebration at 206 5th Ave NE in Melrose. g.The following Ambulance Department uncollectible accounts have been submitted to Revenue Recapture or written off: Hildegard Loch (WO), $720.00; James Kloskin (WO), $199.17; Thomas Hiltenen (WO), $1,328.40; Arthur Fisher (WO), $750.00; Zachary Gallegher (RR), $793.20; Janell Rittgers (RR), $100.00; Ember Schmitz (RR), $802.80; Noel Garza (CA), $1,285.20; Otis Nelson (WO), $612.00; Garcieia Ambriz (CA) for minor, $602.40; Michael Worden (RR), $147.60; Michael Berg (RR), $228.72; Elizabeth Dodge (RR), $342.36; Elizabeth Dodge (RR), $939.44; Luke Olmscheid (RR), $620.40; Laurie Felix (WO), $740.40; Kimberly Van Heel (RR), $121.92; Sally Harms(RR), $126.44; Renee Slavik (WO), $1,162.80; Stacy Diaz Escobar (CA) for minor, $608.40. Total: $12,231.65. h. The following is a list of Fire Department accounts that have been submitted to Revenue Recapture or collections and are recommended to be charged off: Herb Thelen Estate (WO), $ 125.00; Janell Keehr for minor (CA), $125.00; Renee Slavik (WO), $125.00; Jamison Trucking Inc. (CA), $400.00; Luke Olmscheid (RR), $125.00; William Marty (RR), $400.00. Total: $1,300.00.

i. Donation Resolutions: 1) Resolution No. 2013-21: donation in the amount of $1,100 from Melrose Lions towards the Riverfest Celebration; 2) Resolution No. 2013-25: donation in the $150 from the Melrose Lions towards Night to Unite. j. Brandon Roering has submitted his resignation from the Ambulance Department effective April 1, 2013. Mr. Roering had been on a one year leave of absence and because he is living out of state, will not be returning to the Department at this time. He has served on the Department since March, 2009.

The Council to take action accepting Mr. Roering’s resignation.

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

The Council then held a Public Hearing for the purpose of gathering input and taking testimony relating to: (a) the intention to issue general obligation capital improvement plan bonds pursuant to Minnesota Statues, Section 475.521 in an amount not to exceed $2,050,000; and (b) the proposal to adopt a capital improvement plan therefore.

The proceeds of the bonds will be used to finance the acquisition of the existing public safety (Fire and Ambulance Station) facility (the “Project”) from the Melrose Area Development Authority, Minnesota (the “Authority”), the lessor of the Project under the outstanding lease agreement and in connection with the acquisition, advance refund the Authority’s outstanding principal amount of its Public Project Lease Revenue Bonds Series 2008A (City of Melrose, Minnesota Lease With Option to Purchase Project) dated April 1, 2008 in anticipation of reducing debt service cost to the City.

City Administrator Brethorst presented the Affidavit of Publication of the Hearing Notice which was published.

There were no questions or comments the Public Hearing was closed at 7:05 p.m.

Planning and Development Director Walz reported on the Commission’s April 11 Regular Meeting. The Commission reviewed the request of a business to construct a fabric membrane structure to showcase their inventory. Additional information is being sought. No decision has been made at this time.

Police Chief John Jensen presented the Police Department’s March report. Chief Jensen noted that 12 citations were written for the month of March 2013. He stated there were 201 calls for service during this month compared to 231 for March of 2012. The year-to-date number of calls is 576, compared to 644 in 2012. Due to the weather conditions, the Police Department has not been begun the annual spring Nuisance Housing Code inspections.

City Attorney Scott Dymoke reported on the projects he has been working on for the City: • Auditor’s Letter: Reviewed City files and records and prepared legal opinion requested by City Auditor.

• Rose Park/Kraft Drive: Reviewed applicable statutes, ordinances, and City files in preparation for hearing on petition to reform legal descriptions for Rose Park property and issue new Certificates

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of Title. Attended hearing in support of approval of new legal descriptions.

Administrator Brethorst reported on his attendance at the Joint Legislative Conference for Cities, Counties, School Boards and Townships on March 20 and 21. It was reported the a new Local Government Aid (LGA) formula has been developed and will most likely benefit the City of Melrose for the next three to four years. It is unknown how LGA will truly affect the City thereafter. Multiple other topics were discussed to include Street Improvement Districts, legislation exempting cities from paying sales tax to early voting in Minnesota.

Earlier in the meeting, the City Council held a Public Hearing for the purpose of gathering input and taking testimony relating to: (a) the intention to issue general obligation capital improvement plan bonds pursuant to Minnesota Statues, Section 475.521 in an amount not to exceed $2,050,000; and (b) the proposal to adopt a capital improvement plan therefore.

The proceeds of the bonds will be used to finance the acquisition of the existing public safety (Fire and Ambulance Station) facility (the “Project”) from the Melrose Area Development Authority, Minnesota (the “Authority”), the lessor of the Project under the outstanding lease agreement and in connection with the acquisition, advance refund the Authority’s outstanding principal amount of its Public Project Lease Revenue Bonds Series 2008A (City of Melrose, Minnesota Lease With Option to Purchase Project) dated April 1, 2008 in anticipation of reducing debt service cost to the City.

Based on current markets, a refinance of the 2008A Bond would yield annual savings or could equal a cash savings at the end of the bond. The Fire/Ambulance Bond is callable February 2015. Due to this fact, the City would conduct an advanced refunding of the current bond as was done twice before in the past four years. The current all-inclusive rate is 4.78%; under a refinancing, it would be 2.25% for the 2008A Bond.

Paul Donna of Northland Securities, via phone, provided a summary of the bond process and answered questions. Mr. Donna noted that the purpose of the bond sale is to full net advance refund the February 1, 2014 through 2028 maturities of the Melrose Area Development Authority’s Public Project Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2008A and to provide the City with maximum interest cost savings.

Moody’s Investor Services assigned an “A1” rating to the City’s general obligation bonds. Four bids were received. Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. of Milwaukee, WI had the lowest bid of 1.79%. This will result in annual savings of approximately $18,000 for an estimated total saving of $230,000.

1) Mr. Klasen introduced Resolution No. 2013-22, Resolution Giving Preliminary Approval to the Issuance of General Obli-

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gation Capital Improvement Plan Bonds in an Amount Not to Exceed $2,050,000 and Adopting the City of Melrose, Minnesota, Capital Improvement Plan for the Years 2013 Through 2017. The motion was seconded by Mr. Christenson with a roll call vote recorded as follows: For: Council Members Klasen, Christenson, Mayers, Finken, and Mayor Vogel; Against: None.

2) Mr. Klasen introduced Resolution No. 2013-23, Resolution Accepting Proposal on the Sale of $2,000,000 General Obligation Capital Improvement Plan Bonds, Series 2013A, Providing for Their Issuance and Levying a Tax for the Payment Thereof. The motion was seconded by Ms. Mayers with a roll call vote recorded as follows: For: Council Members Klasen, Mayers, Finken, Christenson, and Mayor Vogel; Against: None.

3) Administrator Brethorst noted that Briggs and Morgan, the City’s Bond Counsel, recommends the City adopt a policy for the review of post issuance compliance for bond issues. This follows the recommendation from the IRS to comply with certain review processes of the bonds. Staff has reviewed the attached policy and the City already complies with any and all items outlined in the policy. Therefore, staff recommends adopting the policy as presented.

A motion was made by Mr. Christenson, seconded by Mr. Finken and unanimously carried adopting the post issuance policy and procedure.

City Administrator Brethorst noted that AFSCME Local #65 employees are requesting a change to the vacation and sick leave payout an employee receives at termination with 20 years of service. As policy stands today (if qualified) upon termination 50% of an employee’s unused vacation is paid into the employee’s Health Care

Savings Plan account (HCSP) and 50% is paid out in cash. Sick leave payout is made at 75% into their HCSP and 25% in cash. AFSCME is requesting that 100% of sick leave and vacation payout be paid into their Health Care Savings Plan with no cash payout. There are no taxes on the dollars paid into the HCSP; therefore, this is a win-win situation for the City and employee as both would save on FICA & MC taxes.

The Ad Hoc Labor & Personnel Committee, City Administrator Brethorst, and Human Resource Coordinator Gruber recommend approval of entering into the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

The Utilities Commission took action entering into the MOU at their April 8 Meeting.

A motion was made by Ms. Mayers concurring with the Utilities Commission to approve entering into the MOU. The motion was seconded by Mr. Finken with a roll call vote recorded as follows: For: Council Members Mayers, Finken, Klasen, and Christenson; Against: None; Abstain: Mayor Tim Vogel due to a potential conflict of interest.

Electrical Line Worker Russ Braegelmann has submitted his notification of his intention to retire, with his last day of work being May 8, 2013. Mr. Braegelmann has worked for the City since April 19, 1976 and is to be commended for his service.

A motion was made by Mr. Finken approving Mr. Braegelmann’s retirement effective May 8, 2013. The motion was seconded

by Ms. Mayers with a roll call vote recorded as follows: For: Council Members Finken, Mayers, Klasen, and Christenson; Against: None; Abstain: Mayor Tim Vogel due to a potential conflict of interest.

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tion Month. Child abuse is an issue that affects all members of a community, and finding solutions depends on involvement among people throughout the community.

A motion was made by Ms. Mayers, seconded by Mr. Finken and unanimously carried to adopt a proclamation proclaiming April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Mayor Vogel noted that a Special Meeting of the Council, acting as the Board of Review and Equalization, is scheduled for Tuesday, April 30 at 4:30 p.m. at the Melrose City Center. The law requires one voting member of the board attend the appeals and equalization course within the last four years.

Council Members Finken, Mayers, Klasen, Christenson and Mayor Vogel have all attended the Board of Appeal and Equalization training and are certified. The Council then discussed scheduling a special meeting to further review the CentraCare proposal. By consensus, the meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, May 7 at 5:30 p.m.

The Council, at its January 23 meeting, authorized WSB to prepare plans and specifications for the 2013 street projects. After further review and discussion, Ms. Mayers introduced Resolution No. 2013-26, Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for the 2013 Capital Improvements. The motion was seconded by Mr. Christenson with a roll call vote recorded as follows: For: Council Members Mayers, Christenson, Finken, Klasen, and Mayor Vogel; Against: None.

Mayor Vogel reported that animal licenses will be issued from May 1-31 at the Melrose City Center for residents who own a dog or cat. The Melrose City Code requires the following: All dogs and cats 6 months and older, kept or harbored in the City, must be licensed with a City of Melrose license. A maximum of 3 domestic animals is allowed on the same premise.

• A valid rabies vaccination certificate indicating the animal has been vaccinated within three years must be presented before a license can be issued. The earliest age to vaccinate for rabies is 3 months old.

• The license fee for all dogs and cats is $15 if spayed or neutered or $20 if not spayed or neutered.

• The dog or cat owner is subject to a penalty of $5 for late registration and costs incurred for impounding the animal. These fees are in addition to the license fee.

• Pet owners are required to clean up animal waste.

• Animals are prohibited from running at large.

Mayor Vogel indicated that at the League of Minnesota Cities

(LMC) supports HF 745 (Erhardt, DFL, Edina) and SF (Carlson, DFL, Eagan), legislation that would allow cities to create street improvement districts. This authority would allow cities to collect fees from property owners within a district to fund municipal street maintenance, construction, reconstruction, and facility upgrades. If enacted, this legislation would provide cities with an additional tool to build and maintain city streets. The LMC is asking for endorsement by adopting Resolution No. 2013-24, A Resolution Supporting Legislation Authorizing the Establishment of Municipal Street Improvement Districts.

After further discussion, the Council, by consensus, chose not to take action on Resolution No. 2013-24, A Resolution Supporting Legislation Authorizing the Establishment of Municipal Street Improvement Districts due to concerns of probable additional fees on the City’s property owners. City Attorney Dymoke also noted that several court cases failed to show that there is any significant increase in market value as a result of the resurfacing or reconstruction of streets.

Mayor Vogel noted that staff has received two quotes for TIF reporting services, one from Abdo Eick & Meyers (AEM) and one from David Drown Associates (DDA). Community Development Director Walz recommends entering into an agreement with DDA to complete all TIF reporting. DDA has performed the majority of the work related to establishing all of the TIFs within the City. It is argued the if DDA performs these duties, they will be able to provide us additional services and recommendations related to use of funds as well as the annual accounting reporting.

All costs for this service will come from the revenues captured from the TIF increment. A motion was made by Mr. Klasen, seconded by Mr. Christenson and unanimously carried authorizing staff to enter into a one year agreement with DDA for TIF reporting services.

As part of the development proposal of Development Project #02-14-13A, the City proposes to vacate a portion of undeveloped Industry Parkway road in order to create a desirable lot to fit the size needs for the prospect. This road vacation will be followed up by a public hearing and possible addition of a replacement road dedication on the western edge of Block 4, Lot 1 of the development site.

A motion was made by Mr. Christenson, seconded by Ms. Mayers and unanimously carried adopting Resolution No. 2013-27, Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on the Vacation of a Portion of Industry Parkway in the Melrose I-94 Indus-

trial Park in the City of Melrose, Stearns, County, Minnesota.

The following informational items were discussed: a. The following is a list of upcoming schools and conferences: 1) Keep Negativity from Infecting Your Workplace Webinar on Tuesday, April 9 at 1:00 p.m. Registration fee: $197 per person. Attending: Human Resource Coordinator Diane Gruber, all Department Heads, and the City Administrator.

Supervisors are strongly encouraged to attend. All employees are invited to attend the webinar if their Supervisor approves; 2) Shotgun and Rifle Instruction Course, May 15-17 at the Sherburne County Sherriff’s Office. Attending: Police Officer Shawn Swanson; 3) Basics of Planning and Zoning Community Center, May 15 in Shoreview.

Registration fee: $135 per person.

Attending: City Clerk Patti Haase. b. The minutes from MADA/ COC’s January 28 Regular Meeting, February 25 Regular Meeting, and March 25 Regular Meeting. c. The minutes from the Utilities Commission’s March 11 Regular Meeting. d. Administrator Brethorst was appointed to sit on the Minnesota Association of Small Cities Board of Directors to fill an at-large position representing cities of 5,000 and below. e. The Police Department is offering for sale the following vehicle: 1995 GMC Yukon SLT, Mileage 136,000, green with leather interior. The vehicle will be on display at the Melrose City Center. Sealed bids will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Friday, April 19.

Bidding sheets can be obtained at the front desk of the Melrose City Center. Bids will be opened at 9:00 a.m., Monday, April 22. Bids must include bidder’s name, address, home and work phone number, and amount of bid. A sealed bid can be sent to the Melrose City Center, addressed to City Clerk, City of Melrose, 225 1st St NE, Melrose MN 56352. Please mark “Bid for Yukon”. The winning bidder will be notified by phone. The City of Melrose reserves the right to reject any and all bids received. The vehicle will be sold as is and the buyer will be responsible for transfer of title and applicable fees associated with the transfer. f. Minnesota Sister City International Annual Conference Itinerary and Registration. g. 2013 Tax Capacity Rate Information.

A motion was made by Mr. Finken, seconded by Mr. Klasen and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

Patricia Haase, City Clerk

Olive Branch Retreat to host Summer Moon Festival

The Summer Moon Festival at The Olive Branch Retreat at Fuller Lake, Grey Eagle is an uplifting, inspirational, fun event meant to be a celebration of life and is open to the public. The festival includes lakeside booths providing a sampling of integrated wellness and healthful food vendors. Visitors can tour the former convent, now retreat. Harp music will fill this outdoor sanctuary with feeling throughout the day. Inspirational seminars are also offered and will invite guests to linger and enjoy the atmosphere. A Fairy Tea Party on the lawn is offered for children. The evening entertainment shifts to an open house atmosphere and includes a DJ with dance music, and an opportunity to enjoy the sunset over the lake.

Saturday, June 8, 2013 from 10 a.m.4 p.m., exhibits open to the public. From 6-10 p.m. public open house including DJ and dance music.

Profit from the Summer Moon Festival at the Olive Branch Retreat will be donated to Meta Five Displaced Homemaker Program in Brainerd, MN, and to establish a

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Dig Into Reading with Jared Sherlock: Wednesday, June 12, 6-6:45 p.m. for children ages 3-12 and their families. Magician Jared Sherlock’s show blends magic, juggling, and audience participation for a high-energy comedic event.

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Swanville Library Musician Paul Spring Family Concert: Monday, June 10, 2:30-3:30 p.m. His family concerts are interactive and an upbeat mix of traditional folk tunes and songs to promote reading among young audiences. This concert is a Summer Reading Program kick-off even.

Dig Into Reading with Heebie Jeebies: Thursday, June 13, 11-11:45 a.m. Glen Everhart is a former elementary school music teacher, and he has many years of experience performing for live audiences. The entire family will enjoy his unique brand of family comedy and music.

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Holiday Weekend Recap: At least 4 Killed, 360 DWI arrests 4,316 Seat Belt Tickets during First Week of Click It or Ticket, Effort Runs through June 2 Preliminary crash reports indicate at least four people were killed in traffic crashes during the Memorial Day weekend, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety.

Approximately 360 people were arrested for DWI during the holiday weekend.

Four Memorial Day Weekend Traffic Deaths • In Douglas County at 2:03 a.m., Sat., May 25, a 19-year-old male motorist on I-94 was killed when he was passing another vehicle and sideswiped it, causing his vehicle to lose control and roll.

• In LeSueur County at 7:58 a.m., Sat., May 25, a 24-year-old female driver was killed on Hwy. 112 when her vehicle left the road and vaulted, hitting a power pole.

• In Hennepin County around 5 p.m., Sat. May 25, a 49-year-old male pedestrian was killed as he was walking on the road with traffic when a vehicle crossed the center line and struck him.

• In Morrison County at 4:44 p.m., Mon., May 27, an 81-year-old woman driver was killed on U.S. 10 when her vehicle was broadsided by an oncoming vehicle as she attempted to make a left turn.

There were four deaths during the holiday weekend in 2012; zero deaths in 2011; nine in 2010; 13 in 2009; and two in 2008.

Of these 28 road deaths, 14 were drunk driving-related.

4,316 Ticketed for Belt Violations as Click It or Ticket Continues: Since the start of a statewide Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement campaign on May 20, at least 4,316 motorists have been cited for seat belt violations (preliminary). Extra belt patrols are on the roads through June 2. Drivers and all passengers, including in the back, must be belted. Children must be in the correct child restraint or booster seat.

Minnesota Road Deaths Up in 2013: Minnesota traffic deaths topped the 100-death mark for the year last week. Todate, 112 people have been killed in crashes, up from 99 at this time in 2012.

DPS officials are reminding motorists to make safe, smart decisions behind the wheel as the summer months are historically the deadliest due in part to a spike in drunk driving and vehicles traveling at faster speeds.

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