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Community Stars Students named to academic lists BEMIDJI – Nathan Wollak, of Rice, was named to the Bemidji State University fall 2021 president’s list for achieving a 4.0 GPA. Rice residents Andrew Smoley and Tyler Summers as well as Sauk Rapids residents Jordan Baron and Victoria Gratke were named to the BSU fall 2021 dean’s list for achieving a GPA of 3.5 or greater.

Minnesota’s statewide tornado drills are April 4

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Babysitting Clinic This hands-on babysitting clinic for students in fth through eighth grades includes activities that focus on basic rst aid, re and weather safety, child development, and parent expectations. Updated handbooks will be provided for each participant with a login to take a certi ed test online at home after the course. Individual certi cations will be mailed once the test is completed.

Monday, April 4, 6-8:30 p.m. – Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School, 901 First St. S., Sauk Rapids.

SAUK RAPIDS – Minnesota observes Severe Weather Awareness Week April 4-8.

The statewide week that is meant to educate residents of seasonal threats is a week earlier than in recent years.

Statewide tornado drills will take place at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.

Thursday, April 7. This is in addition to the monthly 1 p.m. siren sounded the rst Wednesday of the month.

Outdoor warning sirens will sound in a simulated tornado warning at the listed times.

Sauk Rapids Police Chief Perry Beise said the afternoon siren is to allow people at businesses or schools to prepare for what they would do should a tornado strike while they are in those environments. The evening siren is for people to prepare home plans or business plans for second shift workers in similar scenarios.

According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota experiences

Nordic Walking Why walk when you can Nordic walk? With poles in hand, participants perform an all-body workout complete with upright, balanced posture, improved core strength and a stress-busting rhythm. Learn about bene ts (heart health, weight management, bone density, less pain, more con dence) and the speci cs of the poles, followed by instruction on basic technique. This class is appropriate for all levels of tness. Poles will be available for use during the class.

Tuesdays, April 12-26, 6-7 p.m. – Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School, 901 First St. S., Sauk Rapids.

To register or for more information on programs and costs, contact Sauk Rapids-Rice Community Education at www.isd47.org/ce or 320-258-1577.

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Prepare your family – Create or update emergency plans with your entire family. Ensure everyone has up-to-date contact information and knows what to do.

– Practice your family plan during the tornado drills. Have everyone build a family emergency kit together. Check with places your family spends time such as schools, workplaces, churches, markets or sports facilities to learn what their emergency plans are.

– Share the plans for these areas with your entire family and talk about what you would do if your family was not together during a disaster.

put it on display in your break room or other high-traffic locations. Encourage employees to get their own for their homes as well.

– Send a copy of the facility emergency plan to employees and have group meetings to review.

– Showcase instructional videos or distribute preparedness information. Provide information online about training opportunities.

– Contact a business continuity or emergency management professional.

Work with company leadership to create or update disaster and continuity plans.

– Conduct office evacuation and shelter-in-place exercises and drills.

Prepare your workplace Schedule an emergency exercise or drill.

– Update and distribute emergenOnce completed, evaluate and decide if cy contact information to employees. new procedures or training are needed.

Create and distribute a list of important Consult with local responders or emeremergency numbers. Designate critical gency managers to participate, observe function or emergency personnel. or advise.

– Organize an emergency prepared– Distribute emergency preparedness procedures review with employees ness messages. Include emergency preto review your company’s emergency paredness messages in communication plans. Ensure everyone understands touch points such as e-mails, newsletters their roles in a “what if?” scenario. and social media.

– Host a disaster preparedness More information regarding preparbrown bag lunch for employees. Invite ing neighborhoods, communities and emergency managers to give a disaster schools can be found at dps.mn.gov/ preparedness briefing. divisions/hsem/weather-awareness-pre- b – Get a NOAA Weather Radio and paredness. b an average of 29 tornadoes per year. In 2021, Minnesota recorded 64 tornadoes, including 22 on Dec. 15 alone, which were the latest reported tornadoes on record. A record was set in 2010 with 113 tornadoes touching down across the state.

Minnesota’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management

division, which hosts the week in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has designated a weather safety topic for each day of the week.

Information – including factsheets, checklists, data and other resources – can be found at dps.mn.gov/ divisions/hsem/weath-

er-awareness-preparedA ness.

Monday is alerts and warnings day. Tuesday’s subject is severe weather, lighting and hail. Wednesday covers oods. Thursday brings awareness to tornadoes. And, Friday reminds people of the dangers of extreme heat.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

DOCUMENT 00 11 13 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received by INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 47 SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS for 2022 Tennis Court Construction at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School until 2:00 PM, April 19, 2022, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Bidders are invited to attend. Bids received after this time will be returned unopened.

Bids shall be upon form provided in the Bidding Documents. Envelopes containing bids must be sealed and marked “2022 Tennis Court Construction at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School”, with the name and address of the bidder, and the date and hour of the opening. Bids shall be delivered to: Independent School District 47 District Of ce Second Floor Door 2 1833 Osauka Road NE Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 The complete form shall be without alterations, additions, or erasures. All bids shall be on a lump sum basis.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities in bids.

Direct communications regarding this Project to Brent Boelter, Inspec, telephone 763-546-3434; bboelter@inspec.com Bidding Documents are available for a fee via digital download at www.questcdn.com or www.inspec. com. Contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@ questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. Paper copies of Bidding Documents can be ordered by contacting Northstar Imaging Services, Inc., 651-686-0477, for a non-refundable fee plus shipping and handling. Plan Holders are parties that have downloaded the plans and speci cations. Plan holders will be noti ed via email as addenda are issued.

Copies of the Bidding Documents will be on le and available for inspection at Inspec, 5801 Duluth Street, Golden Valley, Minnesota 55422.

Each bidder shall accompany the Bid Form with Bid Security and the Responsible Contractor’s Af davit as described in the Instructions to Bidders.

Bid result information may be viewed at www.questcdn.com or www.inspec.com A pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 AM, April 12, 2022, at the Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, 1835 Osauka Road NE, Sauk Rapids, Minnesota. Attendees shall meet in the north parking lot, near the receiving dock.

2022 Tennis Court Construction Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools 00 11 13 - 1 215377 R-13-2B

NOTICE OF HEARING STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF MILLE LACS SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No: 48-FA-22-517 Domestic Abuse

In the Matter of: Sarah Ann Jorgenson Petitioner Estate of vs.

David Jerome Gjerdahl, Jr. Harvey John Roske a/k/a Harvey J. Roske, Respondent Decedent.

It is Ordered and Notice To Respondent named is given that on April 15, above: An order has been is- 2022 at 8:45 a.m., a hearing sued directing you to appear will be held in this Court at via Zoom, Mille Lacs Room Zoom, 725 CourtCounty Justice Center 225 6th Ave. SE, Milaca, MN on PROBATE NOTICE April 8, 2022 at 11:00 am.

STATE OF MINNESOTA and explain why the relief COUNTY OF STEARNS sought in the Petition for the Order for Protection should SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT not be granted.

You may obtain a copy DISTRICT COURT of the Petition, Notice of PROBATE DIVISION Remote Hearing with In- Court File No: structions and any order is- 73-PR-22-1882 sued from the court from the Mille Lacs County Court NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERAdministrator’s Of ce.

If you do not appear at SONAL REPRESENTAthe scheduled hearing, the TIVE AND NOTICE TO (INTESPetitioner’s request may be CREDITORS granted as a default matter. TATE) Failure to appear will not be a defense to prosecution for In re the Estate of violation of the Court’s Or- Jerry A. Knutson, Deceased der.

Notice is given that an March 28, 2022 Megan Bergman, by Jenni- application for informal apfer Norberg, Deputy pointment of personal repCourt Administrator / resentative has been led Deputy with the Registrar. No will R-13-1B has been presented for probate. The application has been granted.

Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally

appointed Karla K. Salmon, whose address is 281 Harriman Street, Somerset, WI 54025, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative.

Unless objections are led with the Court (pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate.

Any objections to the appointment of the Personal Representative must be led with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the ling of an appropriate petition and proper notice of

REGULAR MEETING SAUK RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL SAUK RAPIDS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 250 Summit Ave N. Monday, March 14, 2022 6:00PM MINUTES 1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Kurt Hunstiger called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Members present: Nick Sauer, Dottie Seamans, and Ellen Thronson. Members absent: Jason Ellering.

2. Additions or Changes to the Agenda NONE 3. Approve the Agenda Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

4. Approve Minutes A. 2-28-2022 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded by Councilperson Seamans to approve the 2-28-2022 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

5. Receive and File NONE 6. Mayor’s Communications • Benton County Commissioner, Steve Heinen—Benton County Commissioner, Steve Heinen, asked if the City Council would entertain the idea of allowing Benton County to hold a board meeting or two at the Sauk Rapids Government Center. Commissioner Heinen stated that Benton County will be asking the same of the City of Rice.

Commissioner Heinen also requested a special meeting of the City Council in which to meet with the Benton County Human Services Board. He requested a special meeting as he envisioned this meeting lasting a bit longer, so he didn’t want it to interfere with a regularly scheduled City Council meeting.

• New City Attorney—Adam Ripple, City Attorney, introduced Ashley Bukowski as one of Rinke-Noonan’s newest attorneys.

Ashley Bukowski, City Attorney, introduced herself to the City Council and staff. Bukowski stated that she was born and raised in Sauk Rapids. She previously served as

City Prosecutor for the City of Sauk Rapids in her previous position at another law rm. Bukowski concluded her introduction by saying that she is excited to continue her career in working for the City of Sauk Rapids on the civil side of things.

7. Audience Items/Visitors Total Time Limit 2 Minutes for Items NOT on the Agenda NONE 8. Public Hearings A. Applicant Sauk Rapids Softball, Inc. Purpose To Consider a Request for an On-Sale 3.2 Beer License for Sauk Rapids Softball, Inc. located at Bob Cross Park for the months of April through October of 2022 1.

1. Open Public Hearing 2. Close Public Hearing Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously.

3. Consider Action Motion: Moved by Councilperson Seamans and seconded

by Councilperson Sauer to approve and adopt the resolution approving an on-sale 3.2 beer license for the license period of April 15, 2022 through October 24, 2022 for Sauk Rapids Softball, Inc. contingent upon a Certi cate of Liquor Liability Insurance being submitted prior to liquor sales. Motion carried unanimously.

B. Applicant City of Sauk Rapids Purpose To Consider the Making of the 2022 Industrial Boulevard Improvements 2.

1. Open Public Hearing 2. Close Public Hearing Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously.

3. Consider Action Motion: Moved by Councilperson Sauer and seconded by Councilperson Thronson to approve the Resolution Authorizing Preparation of Plans and Speci cations for the 2022

Industrial Boulevard Improvements. Motion carried unanimously.

9. Consent Agenda A. Approve Hiring Traut Wells to Recondition Well #6 B. Approve Agreement Between Police Department and Child Advocacy Center C. Approve Purchase of Two Mowers for the Public Works Department D. Approve Sending Police Of cers to Northwestern University Police Supervisor Training E. Approve 2022 Plumbing and Mechanical Contractor Licenses F. Approve Extension of Refuse Collection Service Agreement with Allied Waste G. Approve 2022 Captain Selections for the Fire Department H. Approve Resolution Accepting Cash Donation I. Approve Purchase of Fitness Room Equipment and Use

by Members of City Boards and Commissions Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded

by Councilperson Sauer to approve consent agenda item 9A-9I. Motion carried unanimously.

10. Regular Agenda NONE 11. Other Staff Items A. 2022 Citizen of the Year Nominations—Due: April 4th Ross Olson encouraged anyone wanting to nominate someone for the 2022 Citizen of the Year recognition to please submit the nomination form to him by April 4th. Nomination forms are available on the city website or at the Sauk Rapids Government Center.

12. Other Council Items and Communications NONE 13. Approve List of Bills and Claims Motion: Moved by Councilperson Thronson and seconded

by Councilperson Seamans to approve the List of Bills and Claims. Motion carried unanimously.

14. Adjournment Motion: Moved by Councilperson Seamans and seconded

by Councilperson Thronson to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Hunstiger adjourned the meeting at 6:20 p.m.

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Notice of Hearing by Publication (Minn. Stat. § 518B.01, subd. 8)

PROBATE NOTICE STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF STEARNS DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No: 73-PR-22-1115 NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

house Square, St. Cloud, Minnesota 56303, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the will of the Decedent, dated January 27, 2017, (“Will”), and for the appointment of Vern P. Roske, whose address is 32362 County Rd 133, St. Joseph, MN 56367 as personal representative fo the Estate of the Decedent in an unsupervised administration. Any objections to the petition must be led with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are led or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate including power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all nec-

essary acts for the Estate.

Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat.

524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this0 Notice or the claims will be barred.

George Lock, Court Administrator /s/Matthew E. Engelking District Court Judge Attorney for Applicant Craig Hanson Hanson Law Of ce, PA 130 Division Street, Suite 118 Waite Park, MN 56387 J Attorney License No: 0311297 Telephone: (320) 257-3388 Fax: (320) 371-0102 Email: craig@hanlawof ce.

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Notice is also givenu that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-801) all creditors having claimsp against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Admin-h istrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.

Dated: March 21, 2022 George Lock Registrar /s/ Geo. A. Lock Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative Christine A. Rasmussen Valley Crossing Law, LLC PO Box 34, 940 7th Ave. Baldwin, WI 54002 MN License No: 0388005 Telephone: 715/972-8160 FAX: 715/688/4225 Email: christine@valleycrossinglaw.com R-12-2B

PUBLIC NOTICES SUMMONS NOTICE SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against nSTATE OF MINNESOTA you. The Plaintiffs’ Com.COUNTY OF BENTON -Case Type: Other Civil plaint against you is attached to this Summons and e(Quiet Title) on le in the of ce of the eDISTRICT COURT court administrator of the -SEVENTH JUDICIAL above-named court. Do not tDISTRICT throw these papers away. rCourt File No: They are of cial papers s05-CV-22-129 that affect your rights. You e SUMMONS must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet ,Timothy J. Arnold be led with the Court and rand Jeffrey J. Arnold, Plaintiffs, there may be no court le g number on this Summons. evs.

Barbara Kissner, Linda Hie2. YOU MUST REmenz, Margaret Blair a/k/a PLY WITHIN 21 DAYS Peggy Blair f/k/a Margaret TO PROTECT YOUR Demo, Clement C. Demo, RIGHTS. You must give Jerome Demo, Pamela J. or mail to the person who Demo n/k/a Pamela J. Ste- signed this Summons a writgora, Lisa Demo a/k/a Lis- ten response called an An.sa Demo n/k/a Lisa Stolze, swer within 21 days of the Randolph Demo, William date on which you received BDemo, Gerald H. Strating, this Summons. You must Lou Jane Strating; and ABC send a copy of your Answer Corporation; John Doe; to the person who signed Mary Rowe; XYZ Partner- this Summons located at: ship, whose true names are Rinke Noonan, Ltd., 1015 nunknown to Plaintiff; also West St. Germain Street, athe unknown heirs of Clar- Suite 300, P.O. Box 1497, ence Demo and all other St. Cloud, MN 56302-1497.

3. YOU MUST REspersons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, inter- SPOND TO EACH sest or lien in the real estate CLAIM. The Answer is described in the Complaint your written response to herein, the Plaintiffs’ Complaint. In Defendants. your Answer you must state s SUMMONS IS whether you agree or diseTHIS DIRECTED TO THE agree with each paragraph ABOVE-NAMED DEFEN- of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not kDANTS. 1. YOU ARE BEING be given everything asked r k r SAUK RAPIDS-RICE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 47 REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY BOARD MEETING Monday, March 14, 2022 A semi-monthly meeting of the Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 Board of Education was called to order by Chair Butkowski Monday, March 14, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the District Of ce Boardroom.

-ROLL CALL Members present included Braun, Butkowski, Hauck, Holthaus, Loidolt, Morse and Solarz. Others present were Superintendent Bergstrom, Director of Teaching and Learning Bushman, Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services Schoenherr, Director of Business Services Fiereck, and SRRHS Student Council Representative Buchanan.

ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM Chair Butkowski asked Clerk Morse to af rm there was a quorum in attendance. Clerk Morse af rmed there was a quorum.

APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA A motion was made by Hauck, seconded by Braun and unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Agenda” as amended.

CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Morse and was unanimously carried to approve the meeting’s “Consent Agenda”.

ACTION APPROVAL TO ADD TEMPORARY COVID-19 STUDENT TESTING COORDINATORS A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to approve the hire of two temporary COVID-19 student testing coordinator for the remainder of the 2021 – 2022 school year. The positions will coordinate and facilitate testing of symptomatic students in each building. The positions are fully funded through the state of Minnesota’s testing grant program.

APPROVAL OF THE 2023 – 2025 ACHIEVEMENT AND INTEGRATION PLAN AND BUDGET A motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Morse and unanimously carried to approve the proposed 2023 – 2025 Integration Plan (goals, staf ng and budget).

ADOPTION OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) A motion was made by Hauck, seconded by Holthaus and unanimously to adopt the MOU relating to compensation for two current staff members splitting a long-term substitute teaching role for an approved leave as the district was unable to secure a long-term substitute. This MOU agreement is not precedent setting nor will it constitute past practice.

ADOPTION OF MSBA POLICY #419 A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Holthaus and unanimously carried to approve the following policy.

for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer.

4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not Answer within 21 days, you will lose this case.

You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiffs everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint.

5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer.

If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case.

6.

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the

SAUK RAPIDS HERALD | SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2022 | Page 11 Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute.

7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Benton County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: See attached Exhibit A EXHIBIT A Property Description for PID 09-00504.00 The East 400 feet of the West 800 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 29, Township 36, Range 30, Benton County, Minnesota LESS the West 200 feet of the North 500 feet thereof; AND LESS that part taken in fee for MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 05-5, as led in Benton County, Minnesota.

Property Description for PID 09-00507.00 That part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter and the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 29, Township 36, Range 30, Benton County, Minnesota described as follows:

• #419 (Tobacco-Free Environment; Possession and Use of Tobacco, Tobacco-Related Devices, and Electronic Delivery Devices; Vaping Awareness and Prevention Instruction) is a “mandatory policy” and will replace current policy #419 (Tobacco-Free Environment; Possession and Use of Tobacco, Tobacco-Related Devices, and Electronic Delivery Devices; Vaping Awareness and Prevention Instruction).

This policy required two readings as substantive changes were recommended.

ADOPTION OF MSBA POLICY #208 A motion was made by Morse, seconded by Loidolt and unanimously carried to approve the following policy.

• #208 (Development, Adoption and Implementation Policies) is a “recommended policy” and will replace current policy #208 (Development, Adoption and Implementation Policies).

This policy required one reading as no substantive changes were recommended.

ADOPTION OF MSBA POLICY #210 A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Solarz and unanimously carried to approve the following policy.

• #210 (Con ict of Interest: School Board Members) is a “recommended policy” and will replace current policy #210 (Con ict of Interest: School Board Members).

This policy required one reading as no substantive changes were recommended.

ADOPTION OF MSBA POLICY #620 • #620 (Credit for Learning) is a “mandatory policy” and will replace current policy #620 (Credit for Learning).

This policy required one reading as no substantive changes were recommended.

ADDENDUM (Action) APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF THE PLEASANTVIEW TEMPORARY CLASSROOMS A motion was made by Holthaus, seconded by Hauck and unanimously carried to approve the agreement for the sale of the Pleasantview temporary classrooms.

PUBLIC INPUT Public input was taken at 6:50 p.m. District parent and staff member Keely Lee thanked district staff for their dedication to students and their learning throughout the pandemic.

Lee also shared she was hopeful the Board would keep necessary staff levels in mind when making budget decisions and encouraged the Board to utilize technology to livestream Board meetings.

ADJOURNMENT With no further business appearing before the Board, a motion was made Holthaus, seconded by Solarz and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 6:52 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Tracy Morse, Board of Education Clerk Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 R-13-1B

Commencing at the South Quarter corner of Section 29, Township 36, Range 30, per Document No. 368351; thence North 01 degrees 33 minutes 34 seconds West, assumed bearing along the west line of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, as measured between said South Quarter corner and the North Quarter corner per Document No. 368343, a distance of 1319.73 feet to the southwest corner of said Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter; thence South 89 degrees 27 minutes 34 seconds East, along the south line of said Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, a distance of 800.54 feet to the intersection with the east line of the West 800.00 feet of said Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter; thence North 01 degrees 33 minutes 34 seconds West, along said west line, a distance of 1212.08 feet to the southerly right of way line of State Trunk Highway No 23 according to MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 05-5, as led in Benton County, Minnesota; thence South 89 degrees 46 minutes 45 seconds East, along said southerly right of way line, a distance of 610.85

feet to the intersection with the west line of the East 1266.00 feet of said Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter; thence South 01 degrees 15 minutes 45 seconds East, along said west line, a distance of 1215.27 feet to the south line of said Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter; thence North 89 degrees 27 minutes 34 seconds West, along said south line and the south line of said Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, a distance of 604.67 feet to the point of beginning.

LESS that part taken in fee for MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 05-5, as led in Benton County, Minnesota The object of this action is to determine that Plaintiffs are the owners of the property.

Dated: January 28, 2022 RINKE NOONAN, LTD. /s/ David J. Meyers (#0151695) Suite 300 US Bank Plaza Building 1015 W. St. Germain St. P.O. Box 1497 St. Cloud, MN 56302-1497 (320) 251-6700 (320) 656-3500 fax Email: Dmeyers@RinkeNoonan.com Attorneys for Plaintiffs R-12-3B

Tuesday, March 15, 2022 JOINT MEETING MINUTES City of Rice and Sauk Rapids-Rice Board of Education Rice City Hall 6:00 p.m.

A joint meeting of the Rice City Council and the Sauk Rapids-Rice Board of Education called to order on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at the Sauk Rapids Government Center located at 205 Main Street East; Rice, MN 56367.

ROLL CALL Rice City Council members and attendees present were Skroch, Kampa, Scheel and Fandel. Sauk Rapids-Rice Board of Education members and attendees present included Braun, Butkowski, Hauck, Holthaus, Loidolt, Morse, and Solarz. Others Sauk Rapids-Rice Of cials present were Superintendent Bergstrom.

CALL TO ORDER Rice Mayor Skroch called the meeting to order.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Rice Mayor Skroch led the Pledge of Allegiance.

CITY OF RICE UPDATE Rice City Council members provided an update regarding Rice housing development plans and an overview of the new police building.

SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS UPDATE Superintendent Bergstrom provided an enrollment update and Rice Elementary Principal Paasch and IB Coordinator Davis presented information about Rice Elementary School’s International Baccalaureate program.

CLOSING COMMENTS Closing comments were provided by Mayor Skroch and Superintendent Bergstrom. The City of Rice and Sauk Rapids-Rice of cials mutually appreciate the collaboration.

ADJOURNMENT With no further joint meeting topics appearing before the Council and Board, a motion was made by Solarz, seconded by Morse and was unanimously carried to adjourn the Joint Meeting at 7:10 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Tracy Morse, Board of Education Clerk Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47 R-13-1B

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