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Volume 12 • Issue 6
SEPTEMBER, 2014
Preliminary Tax Levy Approved by Council
Announcements
CITY HALL closed on Fridays
• City Council - City Council regular
meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th
Mondays of the month, except on holidays.
Next meetings will be Mondays October
13 and 27 at 7:00 p.m. All meetings are at
City Hall.
• Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board meets the 2nd Tuesday of the
month. Next meeting will be 3rd Tuesday,
October 14.
• Dundas Planning Commission meets
the 3rd Thursday - 7p.m. The next regular
meeting will be October 16 at 7:00p.m.
• Dundas Baseball Association meets on
the 2nd Monday of the month at 5:30p.m.
at L&M Bar and Grill. Contact person is
Bill Nelson 645-6567.
• Dundas Historical Society meets
monthly. Contact person: Michelle
Millenacker at 612-703-6648.
• Questions or concerns about City
water and sewer service? Call: M-Thurs.
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. City Hall 645-2852.
Water and sewer main emergencies after
hours: Duane Meliza 507-645-8062.
State law requires cities to approve a
Preliminary Real Estate Tax Levy for the
next year by September 30 of the current
year. The Preliminary Levy constitutes the
basis for the “Notice of Proposed Taxes”
sent by the county in November of each
year to property owners. The City is
required to set a date for a public meeting,
formerly known as “Truth in Taxation” and
did so on September 8th. The meeting is to
permit the public to comment on the budget
and levy. The” Final Levy” must be certified
to the county auditor in December. The
Final Levy can be less than the Preliminary
Levy but it cannot be higher.
The proposed budget recommended to the
Council was reviewed. The Dundas City
Council adopted Resolution 2014-33
“Adopting Preliminary 2014 Tax Levy
Collectable in 2015” which approved a pre-
liminary tax levy of $685,849 which is a
three percent increase from the current year.
The final levy will be approved in
December 2014. The City Council will hold
a meeting to discuss the budget and property tax levy and allow public input on
Monday, December 8, at 7:00 p.m.
In the meantime the City Council continues to work on finalizing the 2015 City
Budget. (see page 3)
New City Building Nearing Completion
CITY HALL HOURS:
Monday 8a.m.-6p.m.
Tues.-Thurs. 8a.m.-5p.m.; Friday Closed
ADVERTISING & EDITORIAL
DEADLINE FOR THE MESSENGER IS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22.
If you have an article or information,
submit to City Hall before the deadline.
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As the building nears the final phases of construction, the new City Public Works and Public Safety Building at 108 DeMann Count
will be completed in mid October and ready for occupancy by City staff.
The City Council has indicated an Open House will be scheduled in November to allow the public to view the new facility. The
facility was designed to accommodate the Public Works vehicles and Police squad cars along with staff offices.
WINTER PARKING
BAN
COMEDIAN
Comedian, Jeremy Danley, otherwise known as the
mighty Jer-Dog will appear for one show
only at The Fireside Lounge and Supper Club
in Dennison. 21+ show.
Friday, October 17, 10:00 p.m.
Tickets: $10.00
37540 Goodhue Ave., Dennison, MN 55018
Bar & Lounge Hours:
CLOSED MONDAY;
11a.m.-Close Tuesday through Sunday
Breakfast Served:
Sat. 11a.m.-1p.m., Sun. 10a.m.-1p.m.
www.firesidelounge.net
October 31April 15
RANDOM HYDRANT
FLUSHING
October 15November 15
Check Water Before
Washing Clothes
City Code §701.06(2)
STREET SWEEPING
(weather permitting)
End of October or
1st week November
ALL VEHICLES OF
THE STREET
Thorn
T
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Crest Farm
Farm Festivals
Festivals
GIFT SHOP
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MERCHAND !
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DISCOUNT
Candlelite
Candlelite
Evening
Evening
October
O c t o b e r 10th
10th
6:30p.m.-9:30p.m.
6:30p.m.-9:30p.m.
Band,
B a n d , Bonfire,
Bonfire,
Hay R
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FALL HARVEST CHRISTMAS IN
FESTIVAL
THE COUNTRY
Sept. 26-Oct. 19
Fri: Noon-5PM
Sat & Sun: 10:30AM-5PM
Nov. 28-Dec. 7
Fri: Noon-4:30PM
Sat & Sun: 10:30AM-4:30PM
After 26 years, this will be our
last season of festivals.
Come help us celebrate!
Weʼve enjoyed being a part of your
lives and itʼs been a pleasure to have
helped you create memories.
Become a member of our CSA program
Get great produce - Stay connected to the farm!
HUGE
Sales!
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September, 2014
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CITY HIGHLIGHTS
CITY WIDE
HYDRANT FLUSHING
October 15
to November 15
Check water before washing clothes
Check City website for dates
MAILING ADDRESS
FOR THE CITY
FALL YARD COLLECTION
NOTICE
www.cityofdundas.org
Waste Management will be collecting
compostable bags (lawn clean up of leaves,
etc) during normal trash pickup from October
1st through November 15th with compost
bags available at Menards, Cubs and
Econo Foods and stickers ($2.00) available
to Dundas City Hall.
STREET SWEEPING
(weather permitting)
End of October or 1st
week November
ALL VEHICLES OFF
THE STREET
Reminder to make sure all mail and utility bill
payment to the City of Dundas goes to the
correct mailing address to avoid being returned:
City of Dundas
P.O. Box 70
Dundas, MN 55019-0070
OVER FLOW OF
GARBAGE
If you have more garbage bags than your current garbage
cart will hold, you need to pickup Waste Management
garbage bags at City Hall for $3.00 each.
Waste Management WILL NO LONGER empty
overflowing carts or pickup extra garbage bags
not in a Waste Management garbage bag.
If you need to increase the size of your
garbage cart, call City Hall at 507-645-2852.
UTILITY BILLING POSTCARD
For those residents who have an outside meter for watering and receive
two postcards each month for their billing, Utility Department continues
to working to combine the outside watering usage account and inside
usage account to one postcard billing. Should you receive only
one postcard in the coming months,
check to see if an extra line for WATER OUT is on the postcard as that
is the outside water usage. Each meter is still read separately
for usage and billing.
Both accounts must be a zero balance before they can be converted.
PAVILION RENTAL
The 2014 season for renting the Pavilion at Memorial Park
has closed for the Season.
A big THANK YOU
goes out for those who rented and did a great job
cleaning and respecting the use of the facility.
Reservations for the 2015 season are now being accepted by
calling City Hall at 507-645-2852.
The 2015 Reservation Form will be available on the City website
at www.cityofdundas.org after October 1, 2014.
2014 DUNDAS CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS • CITY HALL 645-2852
MAYOR GLENN SWITZER COUNCILOR JAMES KESSLER COUNCILOR CHAD T. PRIBYL COUNCILOR JOHN CRUZ COUNCILOR GRANT MODORY
107 1st Street N.
Dundas, MN 55019
Phone: 507-664-9481
Term: 1/1/11-12/31/14
[email protected]
318 2nd Street N.
Dundas, MN 55019
Phone: 507-663-9084
Term: 1/14/13-Special Election
[email protected]
1613 Pinnacle Dr.
Dundas, MN 55019
Phone: 763-245-0811
Term: 1/1/13-12/31/16
[email protected]
506 Miller Ln.
Dundas, MN 55019
Phone: 507-663-0750
Term: 4/8/13-Special Election
[email protected]
307 Hester St. W
Dundas, MN 55019
Phone: 507-649-1163
Term: 1/1/11-12/31/14
[email protected]
CITY OF DUNDAS GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR PRELIMINARY LEVY
September, 2014
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A Scenic View of Dundas By Rebecca Niebur
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CITY HIGHLIGHTS
Dundas Police Department
Reports and Calls for Service August 2014
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Assisted Northfield P.D. with a motorcycle crash
Motorist assist
Proof of insurance form issued on West Ave.
Amanda Price arrested on suspicion of DUI
Citation for Expired D.L. and a proof of insurance form issued
Suicide threats reported in the 100 block of Miller Lane
Officer Eric Kline responded to I35 and MM 68 on a SWAT call
Hit and Run reported in the 100 block of Railway St.
Diane Marie Malloy cited for shoplifting at Menards
Matthew Steven Kimmes, was arrested on outstanding warrant and later
charged with felony possession of a stolen vehicle and stolen property
Austin Brown, 22, cited for Driving after Suspension
Property damage reported at CarTime
Animal complaint reported in the 100 block of 3rd St.
Emma Leese was cited for Driving after Revocation
Loud noise complaint reported in the area of 2nd St. and Mill St.
Timothy Kellstadt arrested on suspicion of DUI
Gloria Arguello cited for Driving after Revocation
Juvenile male was cited for possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle
Omar Lazaro cited for driving after Revocation and No Proof of Insurance
Officer Eric Kline responded to a SWAT call in the City of Faribault
Civil Matter involving private property easement/right of way in the 300
block of Railway St. N
Theft reported in the 200 block of 1st St. N
David Smith arrested on warrant and cited for No MN D.L. and Operate with
Revoked Plates
Medical reported in the 1600 block of Pinnacle Drive
Civil/Child Custody matter reported in the 200 block of West Ave.
Proof of Insurance form issued
September, 2014
www.cityofdundas.org
DUNDAS POLICE DEPT. - AUGUST 2014
Citations/Warnings/Complaints Report Submitted by: Chief Gordon Mincke
DUNDAS POLICE DEPARTMENT Police Chief Gordon Mincke
For Emergency Situations, Dial 911 Non-emergency situations, call 507-645-5252.
470 Railway Street S
If no Officer is available, contact the Dispatch Center: 866-727-5299.
September, 2014
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ADMINISTRATOR/CLERK’S REPORT
Administrator/Clerk’s Report
to City Council for Meeting
September 22 by John M, McCarthy
(follows agenda)
Consent Agenda
Change Order #1: This change order is to
provide zone control for the HVAC system.
Different areas of the Police Department
will have different requirements and occupancy of the public works offices will be
different than the police offices. Staff and
consultants recommend approval of the
$3,942 cost.
Healy Construction: Pay Application #4 is
for work completed as of the end of August
2014. The architect has certified the application for payment.
Old Business
Accept Report: The Dundas Planning
Commission met on September 18, 2014
and reviewed the proposed purchase of the
“Old School Property” for compliance with
the Dundas Comprehensive Plan. After
reviewing specific objectives and policies,
the Planning Commission found the purchase complies with the City of Dundas
Comprehensive Plan. Closing is set for
September 23, 2014. It is recommended the
City Council accept the finding of the
Dundas Planning Commission as described
in Resolution PC2014-01. (Motion)
Options for Routing Force Main: Staff has
reviewed several options for replacing the
force main which crosses the Cannon River
and connects with the Northfield Sanitary
Sewer System. After further review, three
of the options were looked at for consideration. All of the options would require a
river crossing and a force main running
from the rebuilt lift station to a connection
with the Northfield System. Option 1
would route the force main to the metering
station main through the property now
owned ty Terrance Lecanne and property
owned by the City of Northfield. Option 2
would route the force main along streets in
government owned rights of way. Option 3
would route the force main through property on the west side of the river to a new
crossing at the location the 2007 Joint
Sewer Study indicated. This option could
involve participation by the City of
Northfield. It is recommended Council
authorize a review of costs of a study to
replace Lift Station # 1 and connect the lift
station to the metering station or other parts
of the collection system as may be feasible:
(Motion)
Approve Maintenance Agreement with
Bridgewater Township: A proposed maintenance agreement for 115th Street has been
prepared and submitted to the Town along
with a request to comment or edit. The
Town apparently has not had an opportunity to review as a body, but no member has
responded with any concerns or suggestions. The minimum maintenance signs
have been removed and other signage to
indicate potentially unsafe road conditions
have been ordered. It is recommended
Council approve the agreement and author-
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contingent on approval by Bridgewater
Township. (Motion)
Proposal for Use of Archibald Mill
Engine House: One of the parties interested
in re-using the engine house, Gear
Resource, has submitted a Building Code
Analysis for a change of occupancy. The
analysis establishes what improvements
will be needed. The report prepared by
SMSQ Architects indicates that, in addition
to some minor accessibility and other alterations and repairs, providing for plumbing
fixtures will be the primary requirement. It
is indicated there will need to be two lavatories, a drinking fountain and a service
sink. There has been a suggestion the City
would participate in some of the necessary
upgrades which would be accessible to the
public. Staff is looking for instruction on
how to proceed with the project.(Motion)
Approve Request to Use Settlement
Funds for Hydraulic Analysis: The owner
of Titan Supply, Dan Zander has requested
the City consider adding to the capacity of
the storm water retention pond at the new
Police Department / Public Works Building
to provide for storm water manage required
by improvements to the Titan Property.
Currently there are at least two instances of
properties sharing a storm water retention
facility. To begin the process, an engineer
will need to do a hydraulic analysis. Zander
is requesting the pond be enlarged to
accommodate an additional 31,000 square
feet of impervious surface He is also
requesting the cost of the analysis be paid
from the settlement funds as the City would
require stormwater management when any
expansion of the existing facility occurred.
This would include City required paving.
I&S has estimated an analysis would cost
about $3,000. (Motion)
Ordinance and Resolutions
Resolution 2014 – 37 Amend Resolution
2011-18 Setting Fees for Building Permits:
The City has had several inquiries regarding
pre-constructed
sheds.
The
International Residential Code, which the
City has adopted, requires a building permit
for accessory structures in excess of 120
sq.ft. As these buildings are engineered and
certified at the place of construction and
then transported to and installed on a specific property, no local inspection of the
construction process is required. An inspection is still necessary to insure compliance
with codes as to the location of the building
and that it is properly secured. Staff recommends approval of the resolution setting a
fee for the necessary inspection. (Motion)
New Business
Open House for Public Works / Police
Department Building: The new building
should be occupied in about 4 weeks. This
would allow for an open house toward the
end of October. Approval of expenses up to
a set amount is requested for the open
house. (Motion)
Approve Preparation of Refunding Bond
Recommendation: Dundas has a series of
bonds, 2006B, issued to refund bonds
issued in 1999 and 2002. The Series 2006B
Bonds are callable beginning January 1,
2015. Springsted, the City’s Financial
Advisor has reviewed options for refunding
the bonds and it appears a reasonable
amount or savings can be achieved. The
bonds are being repaid by fees generated in
the sanitary sewer enterprise fund. Staff has
worked with Springsted to look at several
options including combining the refunding
bonds with a new bond issue to support lift
station and force main upgrades. Three
options were reviewed:
1. Refund the bonds in November with
payments beginning December 2015. New
bonds would be issued for the sanitary
sewer improvements. Preliminary review
indicates this could result in net present
value savings of about $65,000 and actual
cash savings of about $72,000 or about
$7,000 per year. .
2. Refund the bonds in November with
principal payments beginning December
2016. The NPV savings would be about
$2,000 less with cash savings being
reduced by about the same amount.
3. Combine the bonds with bonds for sanitary sewer improvements and issue in July
of 2015. This would save financing costs,
but would involve rate uncertainty.
After reviewing the options, it is recommended Council approve the preparation of
materials for the sale of bonds to refund the
Series 2006B bonds based on the option
with payments beginning in December
2015.
If approved to move forward, Springsted
would present a resolution to be considered
at the October 13th Council meeting. Upon
approval of the recommendation, the bond
sale would be set for early November. The
City would still make the January 1, 2015
payment of the 2006B bonds. With the new
bonds, the payment dates, currently January
and July, will be reset to June and
December. In addition to what appears to be
a substantial savings, this will greatly
improve what has become a bookkeeping
problem. (Motion)
Retainer Agreement: City Attorney
Callies has reviewed several options to help
with the upcoming contract negotiations.
After discussion, staff recommends the city
enter into an agreement with Abrams &
Schmidt LLC to provide legal advice and
representation on labor relations matters.
(Motion)
Engineer’s Report
Public Safety / Public Works Building:
The police department is sheetrocked and
primed. All of the windows are in. Titan
Supply Company has agreed to the shared
driveway arrangement discussed at the
meeting of September 8, 2004.
Depot Street Project: Final landscaping
has been scheduled. The wear course for
the road will be installed next year.
Administrator’s Report
Financial: General Fund Revenue for the
first 8 months of 2014 is $574,584.44 or
$53,157 more than last year. Most of the
increase is due to the payment of delinquent
taxes. As of the end of August, the City’s
General Fund expenditures are $564,670 or
$5,610 less than 2013.
Water Enterprise Fund Revenue of
$164,248 is down $13,257 from last year.
The decrease is almost entirely due to revenue from prepaid leases received last year.
Water Fund Expenses of $193,416 are
down by $71,383 over last year. This is due
primarily to costs involved in the repair of
Well House #1 in 2013.
Sanitary Sewer Enterprise Fund Revenue
to the end of August is $258,839 or $6,214
more than last year. Expenses of $208,598
are down $5,901 for the same period.
Northfield Area Fire and Rescue Service
JPA: The JPA met on Thursday, September
11. They are working on several organizational issues. The next meeting will be on
September 25 at the fire station.
Joint Meeting to Discuss ARD Planning
Commission: The City Council and Board
of Supervisors met on September 16. The
City will review administrative duties and
prepare a proposal for accomplishing the
responsibilities.
Future Workshop Schedule - All at 6:30
PM preceding the Regular Meeting:
October 13, Sanitary Sewer Enterprise
Fund
October 27, Refuse and Storm Water
Enterprise Funds
November 10, 2015 Budget Review
MINUTE by MINUTE
DUNDAS CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
7:15 PM - Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Bridgewater Township Hall
Present:
Mayor
Glenn
Switzer;
Councilors James Kessler, Grant Modory,
John Cruz, Chad Pribyl
Bridgewater Supervisors Present for Joint
Meeting: Chair Kathleen Doran-Norton;
Supervisors Gary Ebling and John Holden.
Also Present: John McCarthy and others.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Switzer called the Special Council
Meeting to order at 7:17 p.m. A quorum was
present.
PURPOSE
Joint Meeting with Bridgewater Township
to Discuss Funding the Dundas Planning
Commission when Acting as the Planning
and Zoning Authority for the Annexation
Reserve District.
The Council and Supervisors reviewed a
summary of concerns presented by the City
regarding providing funding for the independent planning commission. Three gener-
al topics were discussed including day to
day operations, costs of reviewing applications and costs attributable to the zoning
administrator.
Motion by Switzer, second by Pribyl that
the City Administrator prepare a request for
proposal for providing administrative services. A discussion included the administrator working with the town to develop the
RFP or the possibility of having two proposals which could be reviewed at the next
joint meeting Motion Carried Unanimously
(MCU).
A joint meeting was set for 7:00 PM,
Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at Bridgewater
Town Hall.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Pribyl, second by Switzer, to
adjourn the Special Meeting at 8:12 p.m.
MCU
Submitted by: John McCarthy,
Administrator/Clerk
Attest: Glenn Switzer, Mayor
(continued on page 7)
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Bernie “Bea” Agnes
(Johnson) Elwood
September, 2014
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Obituaries
Bernice “Bea” Agnes (Johnson) Elwood,
the daughter of Louis
and Agnes (Sherlock)
Johnson, was born on
October 12, 1918, in
Palo Alto County,
Iowa, and passed away
peacefully in the
Reflections Care Suites
at Three Links Care
Center in Northfield,
Minnesota,
on
September 12, 2014, at
the age of 95.
Bea received her education in Graettinger,
Iowa, graduating from Graettinger High
School in 1938. She took her first job when
she was in seventh grade working for a dentist and living with their family; she worked
in the dental office, helped with the housework, and cared for their children. She
moved back home when she was a senior in
high school so that she would have time to
play basketball, which she truly enjoyed
and was very proud of. On April 15, 1938,
she married Fred Henry Elwood and they
made their home in Estherville, Iowa. After
they were married she stayed at home and
raised her children. She enjoyed being a
stay-at-home mom and was a member of the
United Methodist Church. She loved to sew,
knit, crochet, quilt, play cards, golf and
spend summers at their cottage on Lake
Okoboji. When her children were grown
she went back to work. She worked for her
brother, Dr. Kenneth Johnson, in his
optometrist’s office for eight years. She
then spent nine months being a dorm mother to 125 boys at Iowa Lakes Community
College before going to work at the Emmet
County Courthouse. At the courthouse, she
worked in the Treasurer’s office for eight
years and then part-time in the Assessor’s
office for six years before retiring in 1980.
Bea and Fred enjoyed many fun filled years
of retirement before he passed away on
August 20, 1998. Soon after his death, she
moved to Dundas, Minnesota, to be near her
daughter. In July 2008, she moved to the
Northfield Retirement Center in Northfield
and then in August 2014 she moved to
Reflections at Three Links.Bea is survived
by her daughter, Dee Ann (Elwood)
Spillman and husband Gary of Dundas; her
son, Dan Elwood and fiancé Susan
Jacobson of Estherville; one grandson,
David Spillman and fiancé Robyn Jessen of
Northfield; three granddaughters, Danette
(Spillman) DeMann and husband Chris of
Dundas; Amy (Elwood) Koebke and husband Ron of Bemidji, MN; Megan
(Elwood) Struthers and husband John of
Apple Valley, MN; and seven great-grandchildren, Samantha Spillman, Jacob and
Travis DeMann, Cole and Alyssa Koebke,
and Haley and Justin Struthers. She was
preceded in death by an infant son, Fred Jr;
her husband, Fred; her parents, Louis and
Agnes; and her fourteen siblings: Leo,
Edwardine, Marie, Emmet, Laurence,
Melvin, Glen, Margaret, Irene, Charlotte,
Maynard, Kenneth, Eugene, and Robert.
There was a visitation on Thursday,
September 18 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the
Benson & Langehough Funeral Home in
Northfield; and a visitation on Saturday,
September 20 from 11:00 a.m. – Noon at the
Henry-Olson Funeral Home in Estherville.
Immediately following the visitation was a
graveside service at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were David Spillman, Chris
DeMann, Jacob DeMann, Travis DeMann,
Ronald Koebke and John Struthers. A lunch
was held at the VFW following the committal service.
Arrangements are with the Benson &
Langehough Funeral Home. www.northfieldfuneral.com
Julia A. O’Connor
Julie A. O’Connor, age 63, of Faribault,
MN, passed away
unexpectedly
on
Tuesday, September
16, 2014, at her home.
A Celebration of
Julie’s Life took place
on Friday, September
19, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
at the Parker Kohl
Funeral Home &
Crematory
in
Faribault. Bernadette
Tatge, pastoral minister of Divine Mercy
Catholic Church, officiated.
Visitation time for relatives and friends
was held on Friday from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at
the funeral home.
Julie Ann was born on July 25, 1951 in
Minneapolis, MN to Donald and Arlene
(Gray) Huss. She was raised in a farm family in Dundas and Faribault, graduating
from Faribault High School with the class
of 1970. Julie married Daniel O’Connor on
August 17, 1974 at the Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church in Faribault.
She worked at the Faribault Regional
Center for five years before her 37-year
career at the Minnesota State Academy for
the Blind, retiring on May 1, 2014. She
enjoyed playing softball and volleyball,
traveling, and farm life.
She is survived by her husband, Daniel
O’Connor of Faribault; four daughters,
Rhoda O’Connor (Chad Brooks) of
Faribault and children, Cameron and Emily;
Melissa (Alfredo) Nunez of Kenyon and
their children, Isabel, Jose, and Eddie;
Stonie (Erik) Wilson of Owatonna and their
children, Conor, Boe, and Parker; and
Ashley O’Connor (Aaron Barta) of
Faribault and children, Cohen and Addison;
her mother, Arlene Huss of Faribault; siblings, Chuck (Adriana) Frost of Verona,
Italy, Greg (Diana) Hollinger of Colonial
Beach, Virginia, Donna Olson of Faribault,
Sandy Hagel of Faribault, and Lori (Barry)
Davies of Faribault; and many nieces,
nephews, and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father;
mother-in-law and father-in-law, Mary and
Charles O’Connor; brother-in-law, John
O’Connor; sister-in-law, Sheila Gillen; and
niece, Jenny Erickson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be
directed to the Minnesota State Academy
for the Blind in memory of Julie.
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“I’M SORRY, BUT I FORGOT ABOUT…”
Sound familiar? It’s an often used phrase that most of us have used on
many occasions. There are times when we really do forget some things.
And there are times when we use that phrase when we did not forget
“anything” – we just did not want to do what we had agreed to do.
Forgetfulness is a way of life for many. Rather than doing what they said
they would do, they use it as an excuse for an unpleasant task. For some, it
“just happens” every now and then. For all, however, it started as part of a
promise or agreement that was at one time important. And, some promises
are, indeed, more important than others. Especially the promises we make
to God. Actually, our very life may depend on the promises we make to
Him.
Solomon reminds us of this fact when he wrote, “My son, do not forget
my teaching…keep my commands in your heart…for they will prolong
your life many years and bring you prosperity.” Notice the two approaches
to the same issue – one is negative: “Do not forget” and the other is
positive: “keep them in your heart.”
“Forget” in this instance is more than allowing an obligation to escape our
memory. It involves disregarding the commandments of God, replacing
Him with false gods and idols and a lack of faith and trust.
Notice where God’s teachings and commandments are to be kept – in our
hearts. The heart, in Scripture, is the center and seat of our inner life,
including our mind, our emotions and our will. Submitting our hearts to
God is a declaration to Him that His Word rules our lives.
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9:30 a.m. Worship; 11:00 a.m. Christian Life Classes
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DUNDAS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, September 8, 2014
7:00 p.m. Dundas City Hall
Present:
Mayor Glenn Switzer;
Councilors: John Cruz, James Kessler,
Grant Modory, Chad Pribyl
Staff Present: City Engineer Tom
McMahon, City Administrator/Clerk John
McCarthy, Deputy Clerk Linda Ripka
CALL TO ORDER/
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL
Acting Mayor Pribyl called the regular
Council meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. with
the Pledge of Allegiance. A quorum was
present. Mayor Switzer arrived.
PUBLIC FORUM
Dan Zander (Janesville, MN) reviewed
shared improvements for the entry drive at
the Titan property and the lot the City is
building the Police Department/Public
Works building on DeMann Court. Zander
indicated Titan will to pay for the improvements on his property.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Kessler, second by Cruz, to
approve the agenda with addition under Old
Business items: (d) Request for Study
Options, (e) Withdraw from Cannon Road
Maintenance Project, (f) Titan Supply
Request; under New Business items: (b)
Land Use Planning Workshops and (c)
Completion of Probationary Period. MCU
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Modory, second by Kessler, to
approve consent agenda as follows:
Regular Meeting Minutes of August 25,
2014;
MINUTE by MINUTE
Special Action Claims:
League of MN Cities Membership Dues $1,504;
MN Mayors Association Dues - $30.00;
Expenditures - $50,862.80. MCU
2015 BUDGET REVIEW
AND PUBIC INPUT
Administrator McCarthy explained the
City will review the proposed levy for 2014
taxes to be paid in 2015 and the associated
budget. Public input and questions are
encouraged. He explained a 2% increase in
the levy was being considered, but recent
information indicated 3% increase might be
needed. The final levy can be decreased,
but not increased. There was no input from
public.
OLD BUSINESS
Bridgewater Township
Administrator McCarthy reviewed meeting with Bridgewater Township regarding
115th Street.
Motion by Kessler, second by Pribyl, for
staff to prepare an agreement for maintenance of 115th Street. MCU
Joint Council/Town Board Meeting to
Discuss ARD Planning Commission
Motion by Modory, second by Kessler to
approve a Special Meeting with
Bridgewater Township Supervisors to discuss funding the Dundas Planning
Commission when acting as the Planning
and Zoning Authority for the ARD on
Tuesday, September 16, 2014, at 7:00 p.m.
at Bridgewater Town Hall. MCU
Withdraw Offer to Purchase
Motion by Modory, second by Kessler, to
withdraw offer to purchase property
Harvest Thyme
Craft Show
Saturdays: October 4, 11, 18, 25
Sundays: October 5, 12, 19, 26
described as, Outlot “A of Drentlaw
Addition,
Dundas,
MN,
PID
17.11.3.27.002. Administrator McCarthy
reported the owner declined the City’s proposal of $200,000 and countered with
$500,000. MCU
Request to Study Options
Administrator McCarthy discussed the
need to improve the sanitary sewer system
by rebuilding/replacing a lift station and
providing a connection to the metering station. The City had planned to build the system in the property which was hoped to be
acquired for the Cannon River Regional
Park.
Motion by Switzer, second by Kessler for
staff to look into options and estimated
costs for a force main connection when the
necessary upgrades to the sanitary sewer
system are constructed. MCU
Feasibility Report on Cannon Road
Maintenance Project
Motion by Pribyl, second by Kessler, to
withdraw participation with the City of
Northfield in the Cannon Road
Maintenance Project due to exceeding
costs. City Engineer McMahon reviewed
the cost of the project from the feasibility
report of September 2, 2014 and explained
compared to a report of April 2014 the estimated costs increased by fifty percent.
MCU
Titan Supply Company Request
Administrator McCarthy indicated the
request for a plan to pave a portion of Titan
Supply property to meet up to the drive of
the new City facility could be considered
through an encroachment agreement.
Dan Zander (Titan Supply) inquired on
future pond and storm water management
and was informed not a discussion item at
this time.
Motion by Switzer, second by Kessler, to
approve an encroachment agreement
between the City of Dundas and Titan
Supply Company and to be completed with
both parties signatures by close of City
business on Wednesday, September 11,
2014. Councilor Cruz caution all parties be
aware of the encroachment agreement and
timeliness. MCU
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 2014-33 A Resolution
Adopting a Preliminary 2014 Tax Levy
Collectable in 2015
Motion by Modory, second by Cruz to
approve Resolution 2014-33. Administrator
McCarthy indicated he is recommending
the preliminary levy increase by 3.0%
instead of the 2.0% as discussed in several
workshops. MCU
Resolution 2014-34 A Resolution
Rescinding Resolution 2012-38
Motion by Kessler, second by Switzer, to
approve Resolution 2014-34. Administrator
McCarthy stated the resolution removes the
Minimum Maintenance Road designation
established by Resolution 2013-38 and
noted appropriate replacement signs will be
installed. MCU
Resolution 2014-35 A Resolution
Establishing a Unit Rate Fee
for Storm Water Utility
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Motion by Modory, second by Kessler, to
approve
Resolution
2014-35.
Administrator McCarthy stated the Council
approved a Storm Water Utility Ordinance
which required the establishing of a Unit
Rate by resolution. MCU
NEW BUSINESS
Request for Public Hearing to Vacate
Motion by Modory, second by Switzer, to
call for a Public Hearing on Monday,
October 13, 2014, to vacate a street.
McCarthy reviewed the request from the
Kolb family and explained the request is
due to apparent unresolved issues involving
the existence of a street right–of–way.
MCU
Land Use Planning Workshops
Motion by Cruz, second by Switzer, to
approve normal and customary expenses for
City staff and Council members to attend
Land
Use
Planning
Workshops.
Administrator McCarthy stated GTS is conducting the half day workshop on Planning
Across Boundaries in Duluth. MCU
Completion of Probationary Period
Motion by Pribyl, second by Kessler, to
approve the successful completion of part
time officer Keith Vogel’s probationary
period as of July 8, 2014. MCU
REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS,
AND COMMITTEES
City Administrator/Clerk – John McCarthy
Archibald Mill Engine House: McCarthy
reported at least two parties are interested in
the engine house.
Northfield Area Fire and Rescue Service
JPA: McCarthy reported the JPA assumed
responsibility of the fire department on
September 1, 2014. There are still several
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MINUTE by MINUTE
organization and administrative issues
which should be addressed.
Pay Equity: McCarthy reported the City
has been notified it is in compliance with
Minnesota Local Government Pay Equity
Act.
Loss Control: McCarthy stated LMCIT
conducted a loss control survey of the
Public Works Department.
Mayor, Councilors and Committee Reports
Work Shop Meeting: Council will have a
Work Shop on September 22, 2014, at 6:30
p.m. at City Hall to review the water enterprise fund and 2015 budget.
Joint Meeting with Bridgewater
Township: The Council discussed the
upcoming joint meeting with Bridgewater
Township for September 16th regarding
sharing cost of the Dundas Planning
Commission relating to Annexation
Reserve District. Staff was asked to prepare
a report outlining the responsibilities and
suggested methods of funding.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Pribyl, second by Kessler, to
adjourn the regular meeting at 8:45 p.m.
MCU
Submitted by: John McCarthy,
Administrator/Clerk
Attest: Glenn Switzer, Mayor
Administrator/Clerk John McCarthy,
Deputy Clerk Linda Ripka
CALL TO ORDER/
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL
Acting Mayor Pribyl called the regular
Council meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. with
the Pledge of Allegiance. A quorum was
present.
PUBLIC FORUM
No one spoke.
WASTE MANAGEMENT
PRESENTATION
Mike Connelly of the Waste Management
Green Team Program presented a check for
$471.00 to the Trinity Youth Group for
31.42 tons collected during the period of
April through June 2014.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Kessler, second by Cruz, to
approve the agenda. MCU
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Modory, second by Kessler, to
approve consent agenda as follows:
DUNDAS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, August 25, 2014
7:00 p.m. Dundas City Hall
Present: Mayor Glenn Switzer (arrived
7:28 p.m.) Councilors John Cruz, James
Kessler, Grant Modory, Chad Pribyl
Staff Present: City Attorney Paula Callies,
City Engineer Tom McMahon, City
YOUNGʼS
Regular Meeting Minutes of August 11,
2014;
Special Action Claim: BCM for Street
Improvement- $131,303.77;
Expenditures: $172,308.73. MCU
OLD BUSINESS
Public Works meeting with Bridgewater
Township Representatives
Administrator McCarthy reported a
Public Works Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 26 at 7:00 p.m.
with
Bridgewater
Township
Representatives. He reviewed Council’s
previous discussion on road issues which
are part of the agenda. Discussion regarding maintenance and signage on 115th
Street followed.
Mayor Switzer arrived.
Joint Council/Town Board meeting
regarding the ARD Planning Commission
Administrator McCarthy reported a meeting date with Bridgewater Township
Supervisors regarding the ARD Planning
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NEW BUSINESS
Proposal for Use of Engine House
Administrator McCarthy reported the City
has received a proposal from The Gear
Resource Outfitters for leasing the
Archibald Mill Engine House.
Robert and Nicole Stai (Dundas) stated
they would like to move their business to
Dundas. They described a change in focus
from retail to outfitting and the proposed
“bouldering” facility. They indicated they
have worked with MnDNR on locating a
canoe / kayak ramp.
Council discussed the need for water and
sewer to the building and noted other
expenses will be determined by the occupancy code review. Staff will continue
working with the proposers.
Dog Park Improvements
Administrator McCarthy reviewed proposed improvements recommended by the
Park and Recreation Advisory Board. He
stated one is the dog park which includes an
upgraded entry, a sign and new fencing at
the County Road 1 side. McCarthy stated
staff has reviewed the proposal and supports with modifications. Council discussed
parking and closing the Hester Street gate to
the public.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS
AND COMMITTEES
City Attorney – Paula Callies
Former Jasnoch Property: Callies reported
sending a letter with the City’s proposal to
the owner of the property, which the City
planned to acquire for the Cannon River
Regional Park, but no reply has been
MINUTE by MINUTE
received.
City Engineer – Tom McMahon
Purchase of Old School Property:
McMahon reported AET has completed the
Phase I report. He reported the Executive
Summary of the report stated no evidence
of recognized environmental conditions in
connection with the site.
City Administrator – John McCarthy
Financial: McCarthy reported all funds are
on track and on budget for 2014. He noted
expenditures increase is due to back taxes
received, which is designated for the school
property purchase.
Standard & Poor’s Rate Review:
McCarthy reported work is continuing on
the annual rating review.
Northfield Area Fire and Rescue Service
JPA: McCarthy expressed concerns on the
operation and reviewed a list which included adoption of a rudimentary set of bylaws,
data practice act, record retention, consultants contract agreements, Open Meeting
Law, record retention, administration
duties including day to day operations and
lack of financial policies.
Mayor, Councilors and Committees
Councilor Pribyl reported the City will
receive a donation of $320.00 from volunteers running the Pancake Breakfast at
Celebrate Dundas. He stated the Park Board
will be white washing the hockey boards on
September 13.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Cruz, second by Pribyl, to
adjourn the regular meeting at 8:56 p.m.
MCU
Submitted
by:
John
McCarthy,
Administrator/Clerk
Attest: Glenn Switzer, Mayor
DUNDAS PARKS AND RECREATION
BOARD
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
7:00 PM Dundas City Hall
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
Present: Chad Pribyl, Gordon Kelley, Lee
Skaar, Deb Mikulecky
Absent: Matt Detert, Emily Zimmer,
Ashley Tabery
Staff Present: Administrator/Clerk John
McCarthy; Consultant Engineer Tom
McMahon
CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call/Notification of Quorum
Chair Pribyl called the regular meeting of
the Dundas Park and Recreation Advisory
Board to order at 7:00 p.m. A quorum was
present.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Skaar, second by Mikulecky, to
approve the agenda. Motion Carried
Unanimously. (MCU)
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Pribyl, second by Kelley, to
approve the minutes of August 18, 2014.
MCU
OLD BUSINESS
Rink Board Painting
Rink board painting will be on Saturday,
September 13th at 3:30 p.m. Members will
bring roller handles and paint trays as the
paint and roller brushes will be provided.
Tree City USA Application
No update at this time.
Trailhead Landscape Plan Update
Engineer, Tom McMahon, provided the
Park Board with the background on the
Trailhead Plan. He indicated a topical survey will be needed for the placement of a
bike path in the Trailhead area. A new rendering of the landscape plan will include the
recently acquired Archibald Mill ruin and
the engine house property.
NEW BUSINESS
Pavilion Rentals Report 2014
The 2014 Memorial Park Pavilion rental
report indicated despite the loss of rentals
due to Spring flooding the City still made
$400.00 more than in 2013. The rental fee
will remain unchanged for 2015.
Sink for Pavilion
The plan is to install the sink following
wall construction in the Pavilion building
before next spring.
Green Team Application 2015
The Park Board reviewed the 2015 pavilion rental application noting no change.
ITEMS FOR OCTOBER 14, 2014
MEETING
Tree City USA
Trailhead Update
Rink Board Painting - Review
Rink Rental Policy
Non Motorized Trail for Count Rd 1- 2018
Project
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chair Pribyl reviewed the upcoming
announcements and meetings.
ADJORNMENT
Motion by Kelley, second by Mikulecky,
to adjourn the meeting at 7:54 p.m. MCU
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Attest: Chad Pribyl, Chair
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Tuesday, September 30th celebrate Ron Silkey's final day
as Dennison Postmaster!
Coffee & Cookies will be served at the Postoffice. Come wish Ron a Happy Retirement!
In memory of Joel Stenhaug, September 22, 2013
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It is hard to believe on September 22nd, my dear Joel has been gone one
year already. I want to again thank you all for your prayers and concern.
Sunday, September 7th, one of Joels favorite songs, “Praise To The Lord
The Almighty” was sung. In 1984, we sung that song at our wedding on
September 15th. On September 22, 2013 at Joels funeral it was sung.
Recently, coming back from Joels class reunion on September 12, I went
to Subway for a sandwich. A man ahead of me paid for my sandwich. I
did not know him. Unreal. Tears came. How kind.
I sure appreciate all the kindness I have received, and there are lots more
stories to share.
Thank You, Bernice Stenhaug and Families
Joel Stenhaug Dedication & Horse Shoe Tournament
Saturday, October 11 at 1p.m.
As many of us in the community know, Joel loved to pitch horseshoes. In his honor,
his widow, Bernice, donated two park benches which have been installed near the
horseshoe pits at the Dennison City Park. There will be a dedication and memorial
tournament held on Saturday October 11, 2014 at 1 PM at the park site.
All are welcome to attend this special dedication, and play in this special dedication
day memorial tournament. Several of Joels trophies will be awarded to the top three
teams for this special event.
Guests may simply show up, or for additional information, contact Pete at 612-5017553 or Tammy at 763-227-9844.
September, 2014
THEME: SCARY MOVIES
ACROSS
1. Sir Toby of "Twelfth Night"
6. Mosquito enemy
9. Wide river valley
13. Part of soft palate
14. Grassland
15. Hamelin's child abductor
16. Awful smell
17. Banned insecticide
18. City in Belgium
19. *"One, two, ______'_ coming for you..."
21. *"The People Under the ______," 1991
23. Seek damages
24. It's more commonly called a pika
25. Onomatopoeia for collision
28. Young salmon
30. Maneuver for attaining particular goal
35. Show horse type
37. Fireplace smudge
39. Famous march composer
40. Yugoslavian leader during World War II
41. Chef's headgear
43. It will
44. To impede
46. Lowest brass
47. Not made up
48. "___ ___ Margery Daw"
50. *Like a lot of horror movie scenes
52. First responders
53. Metal enemy
55. Face twitch, e.g.
57. *1976 prom night thriller
60. *Movie about a cursed videotape
64. Antique shop item
65. Federal procurement org.
67. Was dishonest with
68. DVD player button
69. *Don't take one if you star in a Krueger flick
70. Fourth letter in Greek alphabet
71. Fancy-schmancy
72. Be in the red
73. Winter driving hazard
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1. In the ____, like a skinny-dipper
2. *"What ____ Happened to Baby Jane?"
3. Stringed instrument with pear-shaped body
4. Oafs
5. Desperate or badly-off
6. Another name for an Oldsmobile
7. Nourished
8. String bean's opposite
9. IV+IV
10. Imitator
11. 1983 ZZ Top hit
12. "... ___ he drove out of sight"
15. Mexican beaches
20. Brewer's staple
22. Big bang maker
24. Lawn pastime
25. *Norman _____
26. Get off the chair
27. Opposite of glossy
29. Place of origin
31. Coconut fiber
32. One who is tutored
33. Muhammad's religion
34. *"When a Stranger _____"
36. Fans reactions
38. London subway
42. *"Hellraiser III: Hell on _____"
45. *"Scary Movie 2" bird
49. Writing under influence, in text
51. Bears or cedes
54. Dal _____, in music
56. Angler's basket
57. *Rabid St. Bernard
58. Aphrodite's lover
59. "Lifestyles of the ____ and Famous"
60. Measuring roll
61. Doing nothing
62. Post-it ____
63. Buzzing pest
64. Large edible mushroom
66. *Movie with same name as certain tool
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- DUNDAS MESSENGER -
September, 2014
SAFETY TIPS FOR HALLOWEEN
The leaves are changing into brilliant shades of robust oranges, reds, yellows and
browns. Frost is common sign on your windshields in the morning. The days are
getting shorter. Must be Halloween again!
Halloween is a fun time of year that many children and adults alike like to
enjoy. Adults attend parties or decorate their homes, but kids look forward
to dressing up and moving from home to home in your neighborhood filling
their bags with treats. The Dundas Police and the National Center for
Missing and Exploited Children would like to remind you of some
important Halloween safety ideas to keep your ghost and goblins safe this year.
• Never allow children to trick or treat alone. Adults should accompany all children:
• Although parents don’t want to spoil the fun, adults should always approach the door and
be seen by the homeowner.
• Be familiar with all the houses from which your children receive treats.
• Children should be cautioned to not enter any home.
• Children should be cautioned to not approach any motor vehicle, occupied or not, unless they know the owner
and are accompanied by their parents.
• Children should wear bright clothing . Try too make or buy costumes that have naturally bright colors or are
reflective.
If not, be sure children are -wearing a glow stick, reflective stripes, and carrying a flashlight.
• Take time to remind your child about the rules of crossing the street. Sometimes the excitement of trick or
treating or seeing a friend in a new costume causes kids to dart out in front of traffic. Children should be told
to look both ways, cross the crosswalk, and hold parent’s hands.
• When using facial masks, be sure kids can see and breathe properly. This includes adequate peripheral vision.
A clear line of sight is important for a child’s safety.
• A11 costumes should be flame resistant. *
• Children should he cautioned to not approach homes that are not well lit or not lit at all.
• Children should be told to report suspicious incidents and tell kids to run away from suspicious persons or
activity and immediately notify their parents or guardians, or police.
• Parents should properly screen candy when children return home to see jf candy has been opened, tampered
with, or is not wrapped. Be cautions of “homemade” items unless you know that neighbor well. Encourage children
to resist the urge to eat their treats before you can properly look over the bag of treats.
• Adults are reminded to observe speed limits, if not, drive much slower than normal on Halloween night. If you
do not see well at night, do not drive on this holiday’ evening. Be extra vigilant of the side of the road in addition
to the main road so you will be prepared for unexpected moving objects entering into the path holiday and may
dart out in front of you. Unfortunately, their parents may not have taken the appropriate precautions to ensure
their children are visible, and you may be involved in unforgettable and unfortunate
tragedy.
If you observe suspicious or criminal persons or activity, you are encouraged to call
the police or 911.
If you have any questions or comments,
please call Chief Gordon Mincke,
(507) 645-2852 or email: [email protected]
* Children should be taught to
scream and make noise and run
away from anyone attempting
to force them into their homes
or cars.