Sauk Rapids Herald - December 15 edition

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The Sauk Rapids Herald

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2016

LOCAL NEWS

Kelms continued from Women of Today continued from front___________ front_________________ as a child, which is near the Dairy Queen on Benton Drive.

Another longstanding tradition is visiting family members at their homes.

“When dad was alive, we would go around town and spend an hour and a half at each person’s house,” Chet said. “And he was definitely a policeman over that clock so we didn’t run over time. He had an agenda when we went around because we had to see everyone and still get home in time for dinner.”

The family has many more Christmas traditions, like going door-to-door and singing Christmas carols around their neighorhood.

Chet’s family still gathers on Christmas Eve and Vivian joins them.

“We always make Swedish meatballs, oyster stew and pasta among other things. It’s always the same meal,” Chet said. “We also make a birthday cake for

Jesus, something that started with Vivian.

While the family has countless traditions for Christmas, it doesn’t stop at midnight on Dec. 25.

“The day after Christmas, we all pack up our stuff and go north to the lake, and the whole family would follow,” Chet said.

“We lost that for a while, but I think my son, Brian, is going to try resurrecting that this year, as he is planning on coming up to the lake with his whole family.”

The family traditions are plentiful and full of Christmas spirit, exactly how the Kelm family likes it.

“Jesus is the reason for the season. We always keep that in mind as we celebrate together as a family,” Chet said. “We celebrate Christmas in every way we can, but it’s always the same so we can uphold our traditions.”

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(Above) Event attendees had the opportunity to enjoy a horse-drawn carriage Dec. 9 in Rice. (Right) Avery Jonas, 3, of Rice, puts snowflakes into an ornament.

Josie Freihammer, 3, of Rice, greets Santa as he arrives at the party.

80th Birthday___________ Cheers to 80 years!

You’re invited to a birthday celebration for Bill Lovitz.

The celebration will take place Saturday, Dec. 17 from 1-4 p.m. at the Sauk Rapids VFW, 901 North Benton Drive.

Eighteen-month-old Avery Laudenbach, of Rice, helps her mom put together a foam elf.

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Following Gunderson’s recognition, the council approved the property tax levy, general fund budget and enterprise budget for 2017. According to documents prepared by the city, the general fund budget is increasing by 4.3 percent and the levy will increase by approximately $134,000 over last year. However, city finance director Jack Kahlhamer does not expect property taxes to increase significantly. He estimated residents could expect a $2-$5 increase on a home valued at $250,000. That increase will vary with home value.

The city will also be increasing their rates on utilities. The usage rate for water will increase 2 percent, sewer 3 percent and a $1 bi-month-

ly fixed fee residential and commercial increase, storm water will increase 50 cents per month and increases to the street light utility fees will vary from 20-60 cents.

“What does that mean?”

Kahlhamer said. “Overall, the average utility bill will go up about $20 for the year. That’s average. There are some that are going to be less and some that will be more.”

No members of the public were present to address the council during the public hearings.

In other council news: • Approved termination of police officer Eric Norsten after an internal investigation and recommendation.

• Approved changes and authorized publication of the city’s fee schedule.

•Approved law enforcement personnel to sign and execute the memorandum of agreement between the Central Minnesota Mental Health

Center and the Sauk Rapids Police Department to implement the St. Cloud Child Response Initiative which helps children who have been involved in traumatic events.

• Approved purchasing 10 Tasers, holsters, battery packs and warranties. Currently the department has six units of various models which are no longer under warranties.

• Approved and authorized an amusement permit for Circus Pages International, Inc. The organization plans on holding a circus at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27, 2017 at the Benton County Fairgrounds.

• Approved sending two officers to the Minnesota Juvenile Officers Association Conference in January.

•Approved amending an ordinance in the liquor licensing code to clarify the requirements of a licensee in the event of a name change that does not cause a change

of ownership.

• Approved RA Morton: Construction Management and Pre-referendum Specialists’ capital planning proposal. The business will evaluate the needs of the Sauk Rapids government buildings and create a plan for the possibility of future expenses and additions.

• Approved the 2017 Short, Elliot, Hendrickson, Inc. rate schedule for city engineering.

• Approved purchasing exterior LED lighting and an entryway air curtain for the liquor store.

• Approved extending the cable franchise agreement with Charter for one additional year while the city renegotiates and drafts a new agreement.

• Approved personnel policy updates.

•Approved a special assessment deferral.

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What’s Happening

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Thursday, Dec. 15, noon to 4 p.m. — 55+ Driver Improvement 4-hr. refresher course. Salem Lutheran Church, 90 Riverside Drive SE, St. Cloud. For more information or to register visit http://www.mnsafetycenter.org or call (888) 234-1294.

Friday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m. — The Crusade Choir. The Crusade Choir will be presenting “Comfort and Joy” by Randy Vader and Jay Rouse under the diorection of Don Fortner. First Presbyterian Church, 340 Fifth St. S, St. Cloud. For more information visit http://fpcstcloud.org.

Saturday, Dec. 17, 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. — Holiday Crafts Session for children ages 6-12. Great River Regional Foley Public Library, 251 Fourth Ave. N, Foley. For more information call (320) 968-6612.

Saturday, Dec. 17, 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. — Community Fellowship Free Meal. First United Methodist Church, 1107 Pine Cone Road S, Sartell.

Saturday, Dec. 17, 2 p.m. — Customer Appreciation Ugly Sweater Party. O’Brien’s Pub, 10 Main St. E, Rice.

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Katrina Skaggs (left), her mother Jane and Rylee Klinkhammer, Jane’s granddaughter, prepare Saturday, Dec. 17, 8 p.m. — Ugly Sweater Party and Christmas cut-outs in Jane’s home Dec. 3.

eats it, and I make it to give to friends,” Skaggs said. “In my old neighborhood, before we moved here, I would go around and bring cookies to all the neighbors. I will bring the neighbors here cookies, but I only have three com-

pared to nine. I’ll also freeze some of it. We never end up throwing any of it away.”

The holiday tradition is something the group cherishes each year. They’ve shared laughter and created memories around the table of

Skaggs’s home.

“I just always remember frosting and sprinkling,” Zwilling said. “That was our job. When we were kids that was us. Mom did the roll-outs and the baking, but we were stuck with the frosting.”

Parade, lighting contest winners announced SAUK RAPIDS— Community members have been lighting things up over the last few weeks in hopes to win some cash prizes.

Parade float participants decorated their floats and units Dec. 3 for the

Sauk Rapids Community Ambassador Organization’s 9th Annual Holiday Parade of Lights. Collins Brothers Towing took the first prize winning $100, followed by Freedom Flight Hot Air Balloon in second and the Foley Ambassadors in third.

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Pulse on people Three graduate from Minnesota State UniversityMankato MANKATO — Amanda Waldoch, of Rice; Kelsey McMahon and Michael Wiechmann, both of Sauk Rapids, graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato Dec. 10 in Taylor Center on the Minnesota State Mankato campus. The university presented 1,587

degrees during summer/fall commencement exercises.

Waldoch graduated with summa cum laude honors and received a Bachelor of Science degree in dental hygiene. McMahon received her Bachelor of Science in mass communications; and Wiechmann received his Master of Arts in Teaching with a kindergarten through twelfth grade licensure.

ness Council held the 26th Annual House and Business Front Lighting Contest earlier this month as well. The event was sponsored by Mixin’ It Up Gluten Free Bakery and MedCycle Solutions. Judging took place on Dec. 10 from 5-9 p.m. Homes on Sixth Avenue N, Ocarina Drive,

SAUK RAPIDS—The Sauk Rapids Fire Department responded to a house fire Monday evening.

According to fire chief Jason Fleming, the department was dispatched around 9:15 p.m. to a home at 1109 11th St. N, Sauk Rapids. An occupant had tried putting the fire found in the attic out

the parking lot located at 500 66th St. NW, Sauk Rapids. A St. Cloud investigator found Juedes’ body while searching for the man.

The determination as to the cause and manner of Juedes’ death remains open pending toxicology results.

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ceived a missing person’s report Dec. 6 regarding Juedes.

An acquaintance of the man called with concerns as the man had not been seen since late the prior evening when he was out with friends. Investigative efforts led officers to determine Juedes was last seen alone and on foot at approximately 2:10 a.m. in

with an extinguisher before calling for assistance.

No one was injured in the blaze and the fire continues to be under investigation. The department was on scene for roughly four hours.

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Sunday, Dec. 18, 4 p.m. — Bethlehem Noel. Music by local professionals, students and community members combine to present chamber orchestra music. Also includes audience singalong of holiday favorites. Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 4310 Stearns County Road 137, St. Cloud.

Sunday, Dec. 18, 4 p.m. — Widowed Persons’ Christmas Dinner. Social at 4 p.m., dinner at 5 p.m. All widowed persons welcome. The Tuscan Center at Midtown Square, 3333 Division St. W, St. Cloud.

Sunday, Dec. 18, 7 p.m. — The Crusade Choir. The Crusade Choir will be presenting “Comfort and Joy” by Randy Vader and Jay Rouse under the diorection of Don Fortner. First Presbyterian Church, 340 Fifth St. S, St. Cloud. For more information visit http://fpcstcloud.org.

Monday, Dec. 19, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. — American Red Cross Blood Donations. St. Cloud Veterans Affairs Health Care Systems, 4801 Veterans Drive, St. Cloud. Located in CD135 Volunteer Services.

Tuesday, Dec. 20 and Wednesday, Dec. 21, 8 am. to 2 p.m. — Mississippi Heights Elementary School Holiday Store. Crafts

by MHES students and other holiday items will be for sale. All proceeds raise money for the American Cancer Society. MHES, 1003 Fourth St. S, Sauk Rapids.

No injuries in house fire

Missing man found in ditch SAUK RAPIDS — A St. Cloud man was found dead Dec. 7 after going missing two days before.

Authorities found the body of Seth Taylor Juedes, 22, shortly before 11 a.m. in a ditch near the intersection of Benton County Road 33 and Highway 10. The St. Cloud Police Department had re-

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Information about both events is updated each year on the city’s website under the city celebrations tab and can also be found in the Sauk Rapids fall newsletter.

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Saturday, Dec. 17, 7 p.m. — The Crusade Choir. The Crusade Choir will be presenting “Comfort and Joy” by Randy Vader and Jay Rouse under the diorection of Don Fortner. First Presbyterian Church, 340 Fifth St. S, St. Cloud. For more information visit http://fpcstcloud.org.

Wednesday, Dec. 21, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. — American Red Cross Blood Donations. Rice City Hall, 205 Main St. E, Rice.

Wednesday, Dec. 21, 4-7 p.m. — 7th Annual Authentic Norwegian Holiday Supper. Jordie’s Trailside Café, 105 First Ave., Bowlus.

Wednesday, Dec. 21, 5-7 p.m. — Rib Night. Provided by Texas Roadhouse and sponsored by the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 290. Sauk Rapids VFW Post No. 6992, 901 Benton Drive N, Sauk Rapids. Please contact the VFW for reservations (320) 252-3617.

Thursday, Dec. 22, noon to 6 p.m. — American Red Cross Blood Donations. Love of Christ Church, 1971 Pine Cone Road, St. Cloud.

Saturday, Dec. 24, noon to 5 p.m. — Celebrate Christmas Eve. Join the community in celebrating the holiday while watching the Vikings. Free fan food at halftime. Sauk Rapids VFW Post No. 6992, 901 Benton Drive N, Sauk Rapids.

Sunday, Dec. 25, 11 a.m. — Free Christmas Day Meal. Come gather and enjoy a meal served at noon. Living Waters Lutheran Church, 1911 Fourth Ave. N, Sauk Rapids.

Sunday, Dec. 25, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Christmas Blessing Dinner. Delicious homestyle dinner with all the fixings and desserts. Freewill offering with all donations going to local addiction programs in memory of Gary Currie. Jordie’s Trailside Café, 105 First Ave., Bowlus.

UPCOMING: Saturday, June 17 — Sauk Rapids Class of 1967 50th reunion. Sauk Rapids VFW Post No. 6992, 901 Benton Drive N, Sauk Rapids. For more information contact Pat Cripe (320) 281-5052.

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All the baking stuff was in the trailer so I didn’t bake. She baked. Which was kind of cool, because you could tell they missed it,” Skaggs said.

While the youngest family members keep themselves entertained in play, the rest of the group shuffles between different job duties. Ice cream buckets of chilled dough are brought to the table for everyone to knead, a double boiler filled with melted chocolate and sheets of wax paper create a station for dipping various confections. As her crew shifts between jobs, Skaggs orchestrates the group and concentrates on the baking.

“I’ve always needed to be very in control of the baking,” Skaggs said as she corrects her daughter Katrina who tries to add a snowflake cutout to a tray of trees. “No, you have to finish this one with trees otherwise they are going to burn.”

“She’s really controlling with the baking, we just do her odd jobs,” Klinkhammer added, smiling. “If you do something wrong she’ll offer to do the job and give you something else. I can’t roll out the cookies because I don’t have the proper thickness.”

Although Skaggs thoroughly enjoys baking, surprisingly, she isn’t the one to eat the holiday treats.

“I don’t eat any of it. I never do. I make it and family

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OPINION

New look but Wolves have same old problems

Many of us thought this was the year the Minnesota Timberwolves, who haven’t made the playoffs since the 2003-04 season, would finally turn things around. The team’s young nucleus of players showed significant improvement at the end of last season (including a road win

by ANDY THAYER over the 73-win Golden State SPORTS COLUMNIST Warriors.) And with players like Karl-Anthony Towns, Andrew Wiggins and Zach LaVine, who were all 21 years of age, there was a good chance this team could improve quickly.

In the offseason, the Wolves brought in highly-acclaimed coach Tom Thibodeau to both coach the team and run the front office, and his first draft at the helm brought universal praise after he selected point guard Kris Dunn, a player that many pundits agreed was NBA-ready and a strong rookie-of-the-year candidate. This team’s arrow had to be pointing upward, right?

Well, here we are on Dec. 13, and the Wolves are tied for the worst record in the NBA at 6-18. For reference, the Wolves were 9-15 at this point last season. What is going wrong?

The biggest issue I’ve seen is the Wolves still don’t play any defense. Coach Thibodeau has been heralded as a defensive genius (his recent track record in Chicago and Boston backs this up), but somehow the Wolves are a legitimately an awful defensive team. The Wolves are allowing their opponents to shoot 47.3 percent from the field, which is the second-worst number in the league.

Defense is all about effort, discipline and communication, and it appears coach Thibodeau still hasn’t gotten the Wolves to totally buy in on that end of the court. With all of their athleticism and size, there’s no reason the Wolves shouldn’t be an above-average defensive team. It’s frustrating to watch, because on any given possession, four of the five Wolves will appear to be locked in on defense and one guy will miss a rotation or gamble for an ill-advised steal and the integrity of the entire defensive scheme will break down. Before you know it, someone is shooting a wide-open three-pointer, and NBA players are paid big bucks to knock those down.

I still have hope the Wolves’ early-season defensive struggles are just growing pains. Tom Thibodeau had a tough task rebuilding this team’s defensive approach after years of coaching malpractice under Sam Mitchell, and he’s only had a few months to work with this young group.

Sometimes these things just take time. I’d rather have this team take a few steps backward in the win/loss column right now in order to reprogram bad defensive habits instead of selling out on that end of the court in order to get a few meaningless wins this season by playing an upand-down game. You can definitely tell that Thibodeau is doing everything he can to mentor his young players and instill a defense-first work ethic (that hoarse voice yelling on your TV broadcast every single possession is coach Thibs). The Wolves occasionally show flashes of potential and grit (their recent overtime win in Charlotte on the second night of a back-to-back, for example), but there’s no way to sugar-coat it – this awful start has definitely been disheartening.

As we move into the holiday season, a few winnable games loom on the schedule. Next week the Wolves will host the Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings at Target Center, and hopefully that will help them build momentum heading into a nationally-televised showdown with the red-hot Oklahoma City Thunder and triple-double machine Russell Westbrook on Christmas Day. If the Wolves can figure out the defensive end of the court, which is easier said than done, they can compete with anyone.

The cookie jar

This past weekend I had the opportunity to the attempt to get a cookie, the pig would “oink” bake with my son and partner’s children. As we at them. To this day, I find the thought hilarious. gathered around my townhome counter preparNow wiser, it probably wasn’t the most sensitive ing pretzel rods dipped in chocolate, pressed gift considering it was basically calling out all spritz cookies and Christmas cut-outs I couldn’t piggy-ness in the kitchen, but at the time we just help but reminisce about the cookie jar. thought it was the coolest thing because no one We had visited my parents earlier in the day, could get away with sneaking a cookie. and my son told me he took a cookie from the by NATASHA BARBER I don’t have grand stories about my mothcookie jar. This spurred a memory for me. I told er’s cookie jars – other than the fact they were the kiddos about my grandma Legatt. Suffering always empty. It seemed no matter how many from diabetes, my grandmother succumbed to cheap glazed oatmeal-raisin cookies Dad bought having her right leg amputated just above her knee when I on Sunday, I was always just in time to only find broken was very young. Grandma spent the better part of her days pieces and crumbs at the bottom of our olive green frog. parked in the kitchen, and I don’t remember her any other Perhaps that is why I spent so much time baking cookies way than wheeling around in her chair. Grandma has been as a teenager. She has a Home and Garden bean pot with gone for over 20 years now, but I distinctly remember her birdhouses on it as her jar now, but my luck hasn’t changed. reaction to children who took cookies from the jar without Even though my son always finds cookies at Grandmas, I asking. With eyes in the back of her head, she would reach seem to check it out at the most inopportune moments. back and grab your arm with a firm hand and scold. Her I received my own cookie jar two years ago from my senses were so magnificent that making it to the cookie jar son. It’s a cream colored owl to match the décor in my without her noticing almost became a game for me. kitchen. Sadly, I think he won’t remember much about this Wide-eyed the kids listened to the story, and we went jar because for him it’s always empty. Looks like I’ll need on with our activities. But I couldn’t help but think of the to do better at creating cookie memories. all the memories I’ve stored in that one seemingly-insignifOn Monday as I finished up my work at the Herald, icant household staple. my son called me. “Hi Mom,” he said. “I wanted to tell you My grandpa Pat was a pig farmer long before he moved I was home, and I wanted to ask if I could have a cookto his home in Elmdale with Grandma Ione. Although the ie.” Partially laughing at his innocence, I smiled to myself. two had a love for fishing, flowers and wood-chopping; my “Yes, you can have a cookie honey,” I said. We continued brother and I insisted buying pig-themed gifts. One year we our conversation and as I hung up the phone I thought – purchased an oinking pig cookie jar. When someone made Grandma Legatt would be proud.

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OBITUARIES Rose K. Dobos

Jeffrey D. Wimmer

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 9, 2016, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Rose Dobos, age, 97, who died Dec. 6 at the Country Manor Nursing Home in Sartell. The Rev. Thomas Knobloch officiated and burial was in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery in Opole. Visitation was from 4-7 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in St. Cloud and one hour prior to services Friday at the church in St. Cloud. Parish prayers were prayed at 5 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.

Rose was born Dec. 10, 1918, in Brockway Township, rural Stearns County to Peter & Sophie (Mastey) Sobania.

She married John P. Dobos on Oct. 19, 1937, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Opole.

She and her husband farmed in Brockway Township from 1937-68. They moved to St. Cloud in 1969 and she was employed by Vision Ease for 18 years until her retirement

Mass of Christian Burial will be noon Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for Jeff Wimmer who died Saturday at his home in Sauk Rapids. The Rev. Ralph Zimmerman will officiate.

Burial will be on Friday at 11 a.m. at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little Falls. Visitation was from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday at the Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and one hour prior to services on Thursday at the church in Sauk Rapids.

Jeff was born May 5, 1948, in St. Cloud to Richard “Dick” B. and Loretta I. (Zupan) Wimmer.

He graduated from the St. Cloud School of Nursing and met the love of his life on graduation day. He married Deb Leyk on Sept. 17, 1976, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids. Jeff served as a corpsman in the U.S.

Rose K. Dobos in 1983. Rose walked strongly of St. Wendel, Shirley in her faith; she is a member (Alphonse) Skwira of Rice; of St. Anthony’s Catholic 14 grandchildren; 32 great Church in St. Cloud and the St. grandchildren; three greatAnthony’s Christian Women. great grandchildren; and She also volunteered as a greatly anticipated the birth sacristan for Country Manor of three additional greatfor over 10 years and RSVP. great grandchildren She was preceded Rose enjoyed quilting and Crewel embroidery. She was in death by her parents; hardworking, tough, and good- husband, John; siblings, hearted; most importantly her Edward Sobania, Clara Kroll, family meant the world to her Norbert Sobania, Delores and she will be dearly missed Janski, and Art Sobania; and great grandson, Kendrick. by all who knew her.

Rose’s family would like Survivors include her daughters, Beverly (Edwin) to thank the staff at Country Pierskalla of St. Cloud, Manor for their care and Marlene (Rich) Yurczyk compassion.

Michael E. Maier Mass of Christian Burial was 11 a.m. Dec. 9, 2016, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for Michael “Mike” E. Maier, age 59, who passed away Dec. 5 at his home. Rev. Ralph Zimmerman officiated and entombment will be at Hilltop Mausoleum in Sauk Rapids. Visitation was from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and one hour prior to the services Friday at the church.

Parish prayers were at 7 p.m.

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Michael E. Maier was born July 1, 1957, in Owatonna to Edward and Helen (Seifermann) Maier.

They moved to Sauk Rapids in 1970. Mike serviced

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He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and St. Cloud Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 622. Mike enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, scuba diving, mud racing and gardening. He also enjoyed

er Creek Road. Gondeck hopes the speed limit will be dropped from 55 mph to 35 mph. The commissioners approved the study unanimously and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) is currently conducting the study.

• Citizens reported several snowplowing issues from the first snowfall. Gondeck stated he would contact the plow company and resolve the issues for the future.

The board recapped their Nov. 17 meeting at the 95th Street railroad crossing.

Board members stated all agencies present at the meeting were happy with the plans to update the road and install a quiet zone. Lloyd Erdmann, board supervisor, stated the next step is to file the notice of intent for the quiet zone.

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cooking and was known for his famous BBQ sauce. He was a giving, quiet person, with a free spirit, who always put others before himself.

Mike is survived by his parents, Ed & Helen of Sauk Rapids; siblings, Patricia (Jerry) Parsoneault of Roseville, Calif., Joan (Tom) Frederickson of Ramsey, Mark (Julie) Maier of St. Cloud, Susan (Steve) Hendricks of Lake Elmo, Dr. Christopher (Mary) Maier of South Haven; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

Memorials are preferred to Poor Clare’s Monastery.

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Meetings to resolve ordinance, fire contract

WATAB TOWNSHIP – Two private meetings are scheduled for Dec. 13 and Dec. 14 regarding two previous board meeting issues.

The board held a public hearing Nov. 29, to discuss Ordinance 3 – establishing fees for emergency protection services. Many citizens spoke of their concern and opposition to the ordinance.

Since the public hearing, the board has not taken any action on the proposed ordinance. Craig Gondeck, board chair, and Pat Spence, board clerk, stated at the Dec. 6 board meeting they have a meeting with the owner of Rockwood Estates, Matthew Loven, attorney representing Jon Ruis, United Way President and CEO, presented Emily Rockwood and Mike CouGustafson with her grand prize reward Dec. 9 at Mississippi rie, the attorney representing Heights Elementary.

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Navy for four years, serving in the Vietnam War and at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. He worked as a registered nurse at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center for 39 years.

Jeff was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Sartell American Legion Post No. 277. He had a green thumb, enjoyed the outdoors, gardening and taking care of his yard. Jeff also enjoyed crafts and volunteering at

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Gustafson, Trompeter win Live United essay contest

ST. CLOUD — Two local students were recently selected as winners in a Live United essay contest organized by the United Way. The United Way of Central Minnesota teamed up with U.S. Bank and Times Media to ask fifth grade students from central Minnesota how they Live United.

The organization received over 400 submissions from schools, and of those essays the United Way selected one grand prize winner and 14 runner-ups.

Emily Faith Gustafson, of Mississippi Heights Elementary, was recognized as the grand prize winner and Evan Trompeter, of Rice Elementary was one of the 14 runner-ups selected by the United Way. Gustafson received a $200 Visa gift card.

“Living united is when everyone works together,” said Gustafson in her essay.

“They don’t judge others by race, money or looks. They include others, and they don’t care what other people think of them. They don’t listen to rumors about people, they only see what they are like by their personal experiences. They believe and speak the truth. They will do the right thing no matter what the consequence is.

Treat everyone as a whole because everyone has differences. If everyone lived united it would make a big difference in our community, country and world!”

Trompeter received a $75 gift card and wrote, “Hi my name is Evan.

And I live united by recycling my cans, jars, wrapping paper and boxes. A second way is, I collected food for the food shelf at my birthday party instead of presents. Another way was bringing food to the sharing tree at my school. Another way I live united is by doing chores around the house like doing dishes. Another way I live united was instead of asking for presents for my birthday, I asked for food for the food shelf. This is how I live united.”

According to the United Way, Gustafson and Trompeter’s essays, along with the rest of the submissions, were great examples of how the children of central

Jeffrey D. Wimmer

Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School. He was known as the neighborhood watchman and the family historian. Jeff was a cheerleader for the Wimmer Opticians Softball Team on Thursday nights. His grandson Dane was his “little buddy.”

Jeff was a tender, loving, caring family man.

Survivors include his wife, Deb of Sauk Rapids; children, LeAnn Wimmer (Ben Drilling) of St. Cloud and Shaun of New York City; siblings, Jennifer (Steve) Baker of St. Cloud, Jon (Jane) of Sauk Rapids, Joel (Annette) of St. Cloud, Jay of Minneapolis; grandson, Dane and one new baby coming in March. He was preceded in death by his parents.

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Storms take first win over Flyers

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“Tonight we played a full game of basketball,” coach Foley said. “Everyone trusted each other and played very unselfishly.

SRR was off to a smooth start with a score of 11-6 before Bailey Roscoe had a 10-0 run that increased the lead to 21-6. Roscoe had eight points on the night which made her fourth in top scorers for the Storm.

Bailey Becker, Brooklyn Harren and Jackie Rasmussen each contributed a few buckets before halftime which put Storm in the lead, 30-15.

“Brooke and Bailey were great floor leaders making sure we were all on the right page,” Foley said. “It was exciting to see the girls pumped about playing together.”

The Storm took care of business in the second half, working the ball around the court finding the open girl for a good look at the basket.

Brooke Torvik chipped in a free-throw and a basket which kept the Storm in the lead with a score of 41-25 followed by Staci Meyer’s two baskets for a 49-30 lead.

The girls had full control over the Flyers the rest of the second half where they earned their first win of the season.

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Monticello 54, SRR 52 The Storm suffered a tough 54-52 loss last Friday to Monticello.

Despite the unfavorable outcome, Sauk Rapids put in a good fight.

Meyer led the Storm, chalking up 15 points which included being seven for seven in free throws. Becker contributed a solid 14 points, finished with seven defensive rebounds, two offensive rebounds and was six for nine on her free throws.

“Bailey Becker stepped up defensively and got a few steals,” Foley said. “It’s nice to see the drills worked on in practice applied in a game.”

Angela Konz added seven points to the scoreboard, and Roscoe scored six.

“We got down by 15 in the second half and battled back but then gave up too many offensive rebounds,” Foley said. “Then, right at the buzzer Monticello got the winning shot.”

Torvik battled fouls and was benched for the duration of the game.

SRR 24 28 – 52 M 27 27 – 54 SRR scoring: Konz 7, Torvik 4, Becker 14 (9 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals), Roscoe 6 (6 rebounds), Harren 5, Ella Douvier 1, Meyer 15 (4 steals).

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Freshman guard Bailey Roscoe puts a lot of pressure on a Little Falls ball handler during the Storms 25-point win over the Flyers Dec. 13.

Leading scorer for the Storm was Becker with 15 points on the scoreboard. She swooshed a three-pointer and averaged 66.7 percent on her free throws for the night.

Additional highlights for Becker included seven offensive rebounds, four defensive rebounds and one assist.

“They made a few more buckets than up, but we didn’t give up,” Foley said. “We are going in the right direction, we just have to pull it all together now.”

Fergus Falls 58, SRR 47 Konz, had five offensive The team lost to Fergus Falls rebounds and eight defensive Dec.8, 58-47. rebounds on the night and tal-

lied four points in the game along with Roscoe and Torvik who also had four. Torvik’s aggressive play caused her to foul out of the game.

“We went on a 14-0 run in the middle of the second half, but just couldn’t get a win out of it,” Foley said.

“Now we just need to be in the mindset that we’ll get it next time.”

SRR 21 26 – 47 F 26 32 – 58 SRR scoring: Harren 1, Konz 4 (13 rebounds), Torvik 4, Becker 15 (11 rebounds), Roscoe 4, Meyer 3 (3 rebounds).

Thompson takes third for gymnasts

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Morgan Thompson was the star of the Storm gymnastics team Dec. 8, taking third in the competition.

The Storm came less than four points away from their season’s goal of 130 at the meet against Willmar, scoring 126.725 to Willmar’s 140.175.

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8.25. Magnan took eighth with her score of 7.725.

Floren placed ninth, with a score of 7.675. Thompson took 10th with a score of 7.35.

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Floren came in eighth with 22.3 points and Henkemeyer took ninth with 21.4 points.

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of 6.25. Justus Floren came in 10th with a score of 3.513.

Thompson’s routine on the balance beam earned her a fifth place spot, with a score of 8.4. Brooke Helget came in sixth with a score of 8.35. Starr placed eighth with a score of 7.9. Floren came in with a score of 7.6, placing ninth. Henkemeyer placed 10th with a score of 6.8.

Starr was the lead Storm gymnast for the floor routines. She placed sixth with a score of 8.65. Walz followed in seventh, with a score of

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The Storm took 15 shots on goal and Marlin saved 46 shots toward the Storm.

Sartell 8, Sauk Rapids-Rice 1 Although Kirt slapped the puck into the Sabres goal less than five minutes into the game, the Storm lost 8-1 against their Sabres rival.

The Storm sat eight minutes on four infractions.

The Storm made 16 attempts on goal, and Marlin saved 45.

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The Storm boys hockey team took control of the ice early in both of their games – Dec. 8 against Sartell and Dec. 9 against Greenway.

Bryce Kirt and Cameron Bauer each scored goals this week. Goalie Lukas Marlin kept the Storm from withstanding disasters, making 91 saves between the two games.

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Greenway 9, Sauk Rapids-Rice 1 Bauer scored the first goal of the game Dec. 9, assisted by Drake Raduns-Parsley. However, the Storm quickly lost control and fell in a 9-1 loss.

The Storm sat 10 minutes on five infractions.

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On vault, Anna Walz led the team, placing fifth with a score of 8.6. Anna Magnan placed seventh with a score of 8.4. Ann Starr and Bergen Henkemeyer tied for eighth, each with a score of 8.35.

Thompson placed 10th with a score of 8.1.

Walz and Ellie Weinert found success on the bars. Walz placed fifth with a score of 7.5. Weinert followed in sixth with a score of 7.05. Thompson came in with a score of 6.9, placing eighth. Henkemeyer followed in ninth with a score

The Storm boys swim and dive team is splashing into their season Dec. 13 against Brainerd and they are ready.

“Many of the boys were working throughout summer and fall to prepare for the season,” said coach Ray Nelson. “There have always been guys on the team who practice regularly in the off-season, but this year, it’s a noticeable amount.”

This is Nelson’s first season as head coach, although he has been an as-

sistant coach for quite some time.

“I’m looking forward to having the team as my own, making my own decisions and having a new group of kids to coach,” Nelson said.

This year’s captains – Josh Deering, Ethan Baker and Tommy Stiegel – are ramping up the work ethic of the team. Stephen Erickson, Jayson Valek and Gabe Swanson, who were all team leaders last season, graduated in the spring.

“We have a really talented freshman and junior class, so I think we will have a strong team this season.

I’m expecting good things

from Cayden Daniels, Tommy Daniels and Isaac Freese in particular. They are turning into strong swimmers, always wanting to work harder and get better,” Nelson said.

The team is setting high standards for themselves, setting goals they feel are achievable.

“I can already tell we are better than we’ve been in the past few years, and I’m expecting the team to have a really strong season,” Nelson said. “Our goals are to place higher in section and the True Team meet, as well as getting more events to state than in the past.”

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Wrestlers upset Milaca, first time in 20 years

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The Storm wrestlers made team history Dec. 8 at their home triangular meet, beating Milaca for the first time in at least 20 years.

“This may actually be the first time we’ve ever beaten Milaca, but we haven’t been able to find the statistics yet,” said John Lelwica, assistant coach.

The coaching staff is commending the wrestlers for their hard work, perseverance and teamwork at the meet.

“The team put out a unified effort, and it was great to see it pay off on the mat,” said coach Terry Gorecki.

The Storm also picked up a 66-14 conference win over St. Cloud Apollo.

“Every guy on our team did their job and they are getting better every day,” Gorecki said.

Jared Spohn, Jake Ackerman, Hunter Rajkowski and Andrew Syvertson all had two-match victories.

The team continues their season in the Richmond tournament Dec. 17.

Sauk Rapids-Rice 66, St. Cloud Apollo 14 The team defeated their Apollo opponents in a quick 30-minute match, winning by a landslide, 66-14.

Graham Doherty started off the match with a win by forfeit in the 106-pound weight class. Spohn made short work of the match in the 113-pound weight class, winning by fall after 44 seconds. Benjamin Gilbertson followed suit in the 120-pound weight class, winning by fall 1:06 into the match. Brady Vait lost by an 8-0 major decision in the 126-pound weight class.

Bryce Warner defeated his opponent by a 1:40 fall in the 132-pound weight class.

Ackerman won by forfeit in the 138-pound weight class, as did Rajkowski in the

Jake Ackerman battles his Milaca opponent at 138 pounds during the triangular meet in Sauk Rapids Dec. 8.

Jared Spohn picks up his Milaca opponent, slamming him down into the mat. Spohn won by a 17-5 major decision.

145-pound weight class. In the 152-pound weight class, Tony Bemboom took down his opponent by fall in 18 seconds. In the 160-pound weight class, Tyler Och lost by a 10-0 major decision.

Marcus Santillana fought in the 170-pound weight class, winning by fall after 2:39.

Brent Nelson also won by fall in the 182-pound weight class. Daunte Molski lost by

fall in the 195-pound weight class. Syvertson competed in the 220-pound weight class, winning by fall. Gage Donovan rounded out the match for the team, winning by fall in the 285-pound weight class.

Sauk Rapids-Rice 37, Milaca 34 Ben Konz found his first varsity victory, along with

Bowling scores

Individual high single game: Corey Brown and Scott Held – 269 Individual high 3-game total: Chris Aleshire and Lyle Nelson – 683 Team high single game: Greenkeepers – 1323 class. Ackerman found his Team high 3-game total: second victory of the night St. Cloud Hyundai – 3596 in the 138-pound weight class, winning by a 6-4 League standings decision. Rajkowski took St. Cloud Hyundai 180.5down his Milaca opponent 113.5 by fall in the 145-pound Sartell Hardware Hank weight class. Despite a 152.5-141.5 tough effort, Bemboom Greenkeepers 149.5-144.5 lost by a 5-4 decision in the Upper Deck 148.5-145.5 152-pound weight class. SR Legion 146.5-147.5 Och lost by a 10-6 decision ATS 145.5-148.5 in the 160-pound weight The Blue Line 133-161 class. In the 170-pound Sentra Sota Sheet Metal weight class, Santillana 120-174 lost by fall. Nelson lost by a 12-4 major decision in the Highlights 182-pound weight class. Corey Brown – 673 Syvertson put his opponent Aaron Schultz – 666 to the mat, winning by fall Adam Schleicher – 664 in the 195-pound weight Ryan Ertl – 659 class. Molski lost by fall in Greg Steinkopf – 657 the 200-pound weight class.

Konz pinned his opponent Curt Dingmann – 654 to the mat in the 285-pound Scott Held – 644 weight class, winning by Andy Schommer – 644 Darrel Gerdes – 639 fall in 35 seconds.

Sauk Rapids-Rice for- Rod Oltz – 619 the team beating Milaca in feited in the 126-pound Al Eiynch – 617 a 37-34 match.

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Gast was assisted by Alec Skar and Kyle Wendorf. But Jamnicky didn’t give the lead away, shooting another puck to the back of the net before the end of the first period.

Granite City’s Tucker Bjorlin scored the lone second period goal, and Matthew Sprink sunk the empty netter before the end of the third.

Assists were tallied by Bjorlin, Smith Brandon Baker, Jordan Olson, Jack Petroske, Brandon Bissett, Jack Walter, Matthew Sprink and Spencer Nelson.

Berglove saved 27 of 28

shots on goal, while Cathcart 31 of 35. The game included rough play which resulted in the Lumberjacks sitting 42 minutes on right infractions and the WarHawks 34 on eight, including two game ejections for continuing altercations which were received by Petroske and WarHawks’ Leonardo Ewald.

The Lumberjacks continue their season with a three-game weekend at the Blaine Showcase. They take on the Pittsburgh Vengeance, the Euless Jr. Stars and the Jersey Shore Wildcats over the weekend at the Schwan Super Rink.

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The Granite City Lumberjacks skated away with four more division points last weekend, winning against both the New Ulm Steel 2-1 and Willmar WarHawks 5-1.

Granite City 2, New Ulm 1 Granite City goalie David Mulligan helped the Lumberjack team shut the door on the Steel Dec. 10 in the New Ulm Civic Center Arena. Mulligan saved 23 of 24 shots on goal.

The Steel’s Luc Kreuser was the first on board early in the game. Kreuser scored a power play goal.

He was assisted on the play

by Vincent Billing and Tim O’Connor. The Steel held the Lumberjacks scoreless in the first period, but Lumberjack local Keenan Lund, of Sartell, tied the game at 1:49 of the second with help from Ryan Smith and William Sprink. Granite City gained the lead in the third with a goal from Owen Sikich and fended off any comebacks from the New Ulm team with heavy pressure. Will Mix and Brady Dahl tallied the assists on the Sikich goal.

Both teams sat 18 minutes on five infractions each.

New Ulm tender Nathan Siclovan saved 24 of 36 shots on goal.

Granite City 5, Willmar 1 A Lumberjacks opened with a two goal lead at the Willmar Civic Center Arena Dec. 9 and set the tone for the 5-1 win over the WarHawks.

Less than ten minutes in, Andrej Jamnicky skated in and beat Willmar’s goalie Alexander Cathcart for the first goal on board. Jamnicky was followed by Sikich who created the two goal lead. Willmar’s Dylan Gast answered back with a point.

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Sauk Rapids Police Department activity Monday, Nov. 28 0125 hrs – suspicious activity on the 100 block of River Ave S 0347 hrs – disturbance on the 1200 block of 2nd Ave N 0711 hrs – theft on the 300 block of Industrial Blvd 0830 hrs – traffic accident on the 1800 block of Osauka Rd NE 0838 hrs – escort 1043 hrs – civil on the 400 block of 13th Ave S 1158 hrs – child on the 1000 block of 4th St S 1424 hrs – child on the 1000 block of 6th Ave N 1619 hrs – traffic hazard on 4th Ave N and 6th St N 1630 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1700 block of 2nd Ave N 1900 hrs – theft on the 300 block of 7th St S 1922 hrs – child on the 100 block of 11th St N 1938 hrs – child on the 2500 block of Olive Lane

PUBLIC NOTICES CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 (1) The exact name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Johnson Custom Woodworking (2) The address of the principal place of business is: 110 7th Ave NE, Saint Cloud, MN 56304, USA (3) List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: Matthew R. Johnson, 110 7th Ave NE, Saint Cloud, MN 56304, USA (4) By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

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LOCAL NEWS 2201 hrs – dumping 2 traffic stops; 4 medical calls; 2 assists Tuesday, Nov. 29 0123 hrs – suspicious activity on the 300 block of 13th St N 0745 hrs – dvs 0938 hrs – warrant 1049 hrs – utility problem on the 900 block of 3rd Ave S 1152 hrs – vehicle 1211 hrs – missing person 1800 block of Eastern Star Loop 1702 hrs – vulnerable adult on the 200 block of 14th St S 1806 hrs – welfare check on the 1000 block of 11th Ave N 1934 hrs – theft on the 1900 block of Benton Dr N 2303 hrs – disturbance on the 700 block of 11 ½ St N 2306 hrs – civil on the 300 block of 13th St N 4 traffic stops; 3 assists; 4 medical calls; 3 human services reports Wednesday, Nov. 30 0053 hrs – welfare check on the 1200 block of 7th Ave N 0350 hrs – police proactive visit 10th St S & Broadway Ave S 0420 hrs – lift assist 0916 hrs – child on the 1800 block of Osauka Rd NE 1057 hrs – suspicious activity on the 100 block of 1st St S 1117 hrs – suspicious activity on Benton Dr and 1st St S 1720 hrs – dispute on the 800 block of Benton Dr 1821 hrs – animal on the 1200 block of Fieldstone Dr 1832 hrs – accident on the 1000 block of Industrial Dr S 1903 hrs – violation court order on the 800 block of 4th St 2033 hrs – theft on the 300 block of 2nd Ave S 2051 hrs – theft on the 1200 block of 2nd Ave N 2205 hrs - 911 2 traffic stops; 2 assists; 2 medical calls; 5 parking violations; 1 ordinance violation; 7 permits issued

Thursday, Dec. 1 1025 hrs – driving 1040 hrs – fraud on the 100 block of 1st St S 1058 hrs – trespassing on the 100 block of 1st St S 1151 hrs – civil on the 1300 block of 13th St Cir 1306 hrs – suicidal person on the 900 block of 1st St S 1448 hrs – suspicious activity on the 100 block of 3rd Ave N 1642hrs – theft on the 1500 block of 2nd Ave N 1729 hrs – theft on the 200 block of 13th ST N 1819 hrs – fraud on the 1600 block of Peach Ct 1821 hrs – disturbance on the 1300 block of 13th St Cir 1854 hrs – suspicious activity on the 100 block of 3rd Ave N 1856 hrs – theft on the 1000 block of Garden Brook Dr 2052 hrs – criminal damage to property 400 block 13th Ave Notice of Filing for Township Election Notice is hereby given to qualified voters of Watab Town- S ship, Benton County, State of Minnesota, that filing for town 2106 hrs – harassment on the 1300 block of 13th St Cir office will be held for a two week period beginning January 3, 3 traffic stops; 5 assists; 3 medical calls; 2 alarms; 2 human 2017. services reports Affidavits of Candidacy shall be filed with the Town Clerk, Pat Spence, by appointment between January 3 and January 17, 2017. Contact her at 320-255-8916. Affidavits of Candidacy may also be filed between the hours of one and five p.m. on January 17, 2017 at the Watab Town Hall Clerk’s Office. Filings will close at 5:00 p.m. that day.

Filing Fee is $2.00.

Offices to be filled at the March Annual Election are: Treasurer for a Two-Year Term Supervisor for a Three-Year Term Noticed this 8th day of December 2017 Patricia B. Spence Clerk, Watab Township R-49-2B PUBLIC NOTICE Filing for Elected Office in Minden Township

Friday, Dec. 2 0005 hrs – animal on the 1500 block of 2nd Ave N 0247 hrs – open door on 6th St S and 3rd Ave S 0732 hrs – accident on the 1400 block of 2nd St N 1346 hrs – dispute on the 800 block of Benton Dr N 1525 hrs – administrative 1545 hrs – administrative 1623 hrs – suspicious activity on the 700 block Benton Dr N 1725 hrs – child on 5th Ave N 1807 hrs – domestic on the 700 block of 11 ½ St N 1821 hrs – fraud on the 3700 block 25th St NE in Minden Twp 2103 hrs – violation court order on 6th Ave S 3 traffic stops; 3 medical calls; 4 parking violations; 3 assists

Position up for election in March 2017 will be, Treasurer Saturday, Dec. 3 and Supervisor. You can file your affidavit of candidacy with the 0018 hrs – animal on the 100 block of 1st St S Minden Township clerk at paulafruth@yahoo.com , on January 3, 0024 hrs – controlled substance on the 1300 block 13th St 2017 through January 17, 2017.

R-49-2B BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 15, 2016 The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on November 15, 2016 in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN with Commissioners Ed Popp, Spencer Buerkle, Warren Peschl, Jim McMahon and Jake Bauerly present. Call to order by Chair Buerkle was at 9:00 AM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

Peschl/Bauerly unanimous to approve the agenda as written.

No one was present to speak under Open Forum.

McMahon/Popp unanimous to approve the Consent Agenda: 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 1, 2016 as written; 2) accept and file Committee of the Whole Minutes of October 24, 2016 as written; 3) annual approval of the County Emergency Operations Plan, and authorize the Chair to sign; 4) adopt Resolution 2016-#39, requesting completion of an engineering speed study by the Commissioner of Transportation on a section of CSAH 13 from TH 10 East to Sucker Creek Road, and authorize the Chair to sign; 5) adopt Resolution 2016-#40, accepting donation from Metro Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni Association to the Sheriff’s Office K-9 Program, and authorize the Chair to sign; and 6) approve Memorandum of Agreement with the State of MN for the Department of Defense excess property program, and authorize the Chair to sign.

Gerry Maciej, Benton Soil and Water Conservation District Manager, introduced Amanda Guertin, the new Benton SWCD Water Plan Technician.

Casey Gwost, Benton SWCD Technician, explained that the MN Board of Soil and Water Resources (BWSR) has released guidance and policy for SWCD’s to carry out implementation of the buffer law. He noted that Benton SWCD has begun determining and working with landowners on initial compliance with the buffer law along public waters in Benton County; of the 3,300 parcels along public waters and ditches that need to be reviewed, about 1,100 parcels have been deemed compliant thus far, with 170 parcels needing further review. Gwost indicated that, on public waters, buffers must be seeded by November 1, 2017; on public drainage systems, the deadline is November 1, 2018 (public waters require an average of a 50-foot buffer of perennial vegetation; public drainage systems require a 16.5-foot buffer). Gwost stated a January 1, 2017 deadline to complete the initial review of all parcels; March 31, 2017 is the deadline for counties/watershed districts to accept or decline jurisdiction of the buffer law and identify an ordinance or other official controls to carry out the compliance provision of the buffer law. He stated that BWSR plans to release an administrative penalty order in November to assist counties/watershed districts in determining whether or not they wish to accept jurisdiction of enforcing the buffer law; some entities accepting jurisdiction have adopted the new buffer law as their shoreland ordinance. Gwost noted that SWCD will communicate with landowners to educate them on the new buffer law and upcoming deadlines. Gerry Maciej noted that any compensation for counties for enforcement would have to be approved through legislative action.

Amanda Guertin, Benton SWCD Water Plan Technician, reported that Benton County’s Comprehensive Local Water Management Plan is set to expire in August 2018. She stated that the next steps in updating the plan include coordination of public meetings to gather input on priority concerns and sending notification of the update, along with an invitation to submit priority concerns, to all adjacent counties, local government units, and

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state review agencies; the input from these will assist in the creation of the Priority Concerns Scoping Document which is tentatively set to be submitted in July 2017. McMahon/Popp unanimous to adopt Resolution 2016-#41, a Resolution to Update the Benton County Comprehensive Local Water Management Plan, and authorize the Chair to sign.

Engineer’s Update: 1) Overlays/striping complete on CSAH 4, CSAH 6 and CSAH 7; 2) CSAH 8 reclaim, from CR 47 to TH 23 is complete; 3) “3 Up the Hill” project is essentially done for the winter—roadway is open with one lane striped down the middle; have completed temporary stabilization seeding; 4) trucks/ plows are winter-ready and materials are on hand; 5) providing traffic control for bridge inspections today (CSAH 29; CSAH 2 in Rice; Gordon Bridge); 6) attended Governor’s Council on Freight Rail Economic Development Workgroup (thoughts: BNSF rail line is a great asset to Benton County—if rail development is to occur in the county, it should be identified in the county’s comprehensive plan—should engage the short line rail providers more); 7) MN Transportation Alliance breakfast/ membership drive on November 30th at Best Western Kelly Inn in St. Cloud; and 8) have applied about 15,000 tons of gravel this year (as time/budget allows).

The Regular County Board meeting was recessed at 9:32 AM to conduct a Human Services Board meeting.

The Regular County Board meeting was reconvened at 9:51 AM. Troy Heck, County Sheriff, presented the Sheriff’s Office strategic plan which will serve as a guide in providing law enforcement services in Benton County; the plan provides detailed goals/ objectives, along with short-term, mid-term and long-term timelines. He reported on five strategic goals: 1) provide excellent service to the public; 2) increase transparency and outreach to the public and public safety partners; 3) acquire the people and tools needed to properly serve the public; 4) ensure staff has high access to high quality training to enhance their skills and abilities; and 5) find solutions to better address the growing crisis in mental health. Heck recited the new office mission statement—“to keep Benton County safe by enforcing laws, providing public safety services, and building community partnerships with respect and integrity”. Board members commented positively on the plan as presented.

Sheriff Heck explained that Benton County’s current financial policy restricts the county to only one credit card account; the restrictive nature of this policy can make doing business in the 24/7 world of law enforcement difficult. He noted that access to a credit card account is becoming more important as many businesses and vendors are moving away from invoicing for goods and services to electronic payments. Heck stated that the Sheriff’s Office has prepared a written policy for a Sheriff’s Office credit card that is very similar in nature to the County policy.

Peschl/Bauerly unanimous to approve the request to allow the Sheriff’s Office to obtain a credit card account and operate this account according to written policy. Monty Headley, County Administrator, indicated that he will be bringing forward the county fiscal policies for revision at a future meeting.

Headley reported that Cheryl Kantor, Senior Deputy Recorder, has agreed to serve as Interim County Recorder upon the retirement of County Recorder, Marilyn Novak, at the end of the year.

He noted the County Board’s interest in pursuing special legislation to allow the County Recorder position to become appointive permanently; it is necessary for someone to fill that role in the interim. Bauerly/Popp unanimous acknowledging Cheryl Kantor’s assumption of the Benton County Recorder’s duties on an interim

Cir 0049 hrs – suicidal person on 4th Ave N 0113 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1200 block of 5th Ave N 0155 hrs – drunk 0247 hrs – suspicious activity on the 200 block of 18th St N 1126 hrs – lift assist 1537 hrs – missing person on the 800 block of Linda Lane 1541 hrs – disturbance on the 100 block of 3rd Ave S 1710 hrs – property on the 200 block of 3rd St S 1915 hrs – child on the 1400 block of 2nd Ave N 1958 hrs – property on the 900 block of Benton Dr N 2050 hrs – accident on Benton Dr N 2101 hrs – parking 2134 hrs – unwanted on the 1300 block of 13th St Cir 2240 hrs – welfare check on Benton Dr N 2255 hrs – animal on the 300 block of Benton Dr N 2348 hrs – welfare check on the 200 block of 9th St S 2356 hrs – disturbance on the 1100 block of 2nd Ave S 2 traffic stops; 2 assists; 1 parking violation; 3 medical calls; 1 alarm Sunday, Dec. 4 0045 hrs – suspicious activity on River Ave N 0045 hrs – suspicious activity on the 1000 block River Ave N 0122 hrs – domestic on the 1300 block of 13th St Cir 0154 hrs – disturbance on the 700 block of Summit Ave S 0207 hrs – domestic on the 1300 block of 13th St Cir 0415 hrs – hospice document 1010 hrs – disturbance on the 1100 block of 1st Ave N 1039 hrs – death on the 300 block of 11th St N 1041 hrs – domestic on the 1100 block of 1st Ave N 1332 hrs – suspicious activity on the 400 block of Benton Dr S 1629 hrs – disturbance on the 100 block 1st St S 1955 hrs – suicidal person on the 1300 block of 2nd Ave N 1 assist; 1 medical call

Rice Police Department activity

Rice Police Department Activity

Monday, Nov. 28 1602 hrs – animal on the 1400 block of 3rd St SW 1 medical call; 1 permit issued Tuesday, Nov. 29 0720 hrs – civil on Division St S 0815 hrs – gas leak on Hwy 10 0847 hrs – animal on 2nd St NE 1348 hrs – theft 1 traffic stop; 1 assist Wednesday, Nov. 30 0305 hrs – missing person on the 100 block of 3rd Ave NW 1234 hrs – records check 1948 hrs – controlled substance on the 300 block of 3rd St SE 1 parking violation; 1 permit issued; 1 assist Thursday, Dec. 1 1 assist Friday, Dec. 2 0644 hrs – suspicious activity 12500 block Fromlet Loop NW 2005 hrs – dvs 2015 hrs – theft on the 2300 block of Pine Rd NW 1 ordinance violation Saturday, Dec. 3 1922 hrs – driving 2308 hrs – suspicious activity 125th St NW and 30th Ave NW 4 traffic stops Sunday, Dec. 4 1 traffic stop

basis as of January 2, 2017 and setting a salary of Grade 12, Step 1, for work as Interim County Recorder (this action is not an appointment to serve out the remainder of Marilyn Novak’s term, which expires January 7, 2019). Headley indicated that recruitment will begin for an employee to help with the workload; perspective applicants will be informed of the possibility that this position may not necessarily exist long-term.

Noting a resignation date of November 18th for the current Department of Development Director, Headley stated his recommendation for the creation of a selection panel to recommend to the County Board a candidate for this position; the panel would consist of two County Board members appointed by the Board, a representative of the Planning Commission, a representative of the Board of Adjustment, a representative from the County Attorney’s Office and the County Administrator (same composition as 2012). Headley also outlined the proposed recruitment plan; the timeframe from posting the job to a new Director starting will be approximately 3-4 months. Board consensus to appoint Commissioners Peschl and Popp to serve on the selection panel/move forward with the recommended recruitment plan.

Headley informed the Board that Sean Moe, Land Use Technician in the Department of Development, has agreed to serve as Interim Department of Development Director; he would focus on supporting the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment, ensuring land use applications are addressed within statutory timeframes. Peschl/McMahon unanimous to appoint Sean Moe as Interim Department of Development Director at Grade 16, Step 1, and provide that he may return to the Land Use Technician position without loss of pay, benefits or seniority.

Jackie Traut, Accounting Supervisor, explained that Benton County is able to claim reimbursements for “administrative overhead” functions that support grant-funded programs; the proposed agreement would direct Maximus to prepare an “indirect cost allocation study” that assigns portions of indirect costs to various federal grants. She noted that the contract presented today provides for cost allocation studies at a cost of $12,600 for the three-year term of the contract; in 2015, the County received $140,459 from various grant sources for its indirect costs. Michelle Meyer, Assistant County Attorney, stated several issues with the agreement that have not yet been addressed related to insurance coverage and limitation of liability. Headley noted that although there may be some risk related to these issues, Maximum has been preparing indirect cost allocation studies for Benton County since at least 2002 and there have been no concerns with their performance. Bauerly/Peschl unanimous to approve an agreement with Maximum Consulting Services Inc. for indirect cost allocation studies using data from 2015, 2016 and 2017, total cost of $4,200 per year, and authorize the Chair to sign.

Board members reported on recent meetings they attended on behalf of the county.

Peschl/Popp unanimous to set Committees of the Whole: November 30, MN Transportation Alliance Breakfast/Membership Drive; December 12, Final Budget Review/Elected Official Salaries; and January 20, MICA Annual Meeting.

McMahon/Bauerly unanimous to adjourn at 10:45 AM. Spencer C. Buerkle, Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator R-50-1B