city of ranklin newsletter september 2016 · any resident of renville county may visit the renville...
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COUNCIL BRIEFS: (Complete minutes posted at City Hall and on the city web site) Public Hearing and Regular Meeting: Monday, September 12, 2016, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Council present: Degner, Heibel, R. Kokesch, Scharfencamp, Wiese. Staff present: K. Kokesch, Pederson. Guests present were: C. Gruendemann, M. Uhlenkamp, M. Kerkhoff, D. Pomplun, M. Gehrke, R. Steffen 1) Public Hearing on Amendment to Article III of City’s Zoning Ordinance; no one opposed. 2) Hearing on Liquor Violation: Depot violation of sale to a minor charges were dropped due to failure of kids to follow rules; Depot employees to take Beverage Server Training. Regular meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m., all council present, Pledge of Allegiance. 1) Approved agenda. Approved the minutes 8/8/16. 2) Citizens were addressed. Kerkhoff received approval for music on the patio at the Longbranch on Oct. 1 until 12:30 a.m. Steffen
does not need a permit for a temporary garage extension/enclosure. 3) 2015 Audit and Financial Statements presented by M. Uhlenkamp were approved; thanked city for years of service. 4) RFP for Auditing Services and Financial Statement Preparation approved; will advertise in LMC bulletin and send locally. 5) Department Heads reported. Kokesch: 2 impellars cost $15,000; Steffen lift-station pump being repaired; boatlanding water level
is too high to repair rip rap; pumped 2 of 3 lift stations; w.w. permit application sent to MPCA; plans to repair pellet building soon; parks winterized in early October; pea rock swept from seal coat project; mower had 225 hours on it. Pederson: Board of Appeal training available; LMC Regional Mtgs. in Oct.-Degner and Pederson will attend; sheriff’s office setting up administrative fines list; seal coat pay estimate is $32,857.22; police equipment from squad car removed-gun sold, gun dismantled, taser to sheriff’s office radar approved to Alexandria Tech. college; MNDOT meeting 10/7/16 in Litchfield; approved Renv. Co. request for support of Boarder to Boarder grant application (Res. 2016-8). Wiese: Hiring on Fire Dept. to take place soon; Firefighter training in Olivia in Nov.; EMT training in Morgan in Nov.; accepted resignation of Jason Schacher.
6) Approved 3 utility disconnections. 7) Approved zoning report; permit to L. Prescott to install a 24’4” x 8’ porch with roof at 121 4th Ave. E. 8) Tabled indefinitely tennis court discussion. 9) Water tower rehabbing cost estimate is $300,284.60; another estimate to be obtained. 10) Approved SWWC/BCBS health insurance renewal. 11) 2017 Preliminary Budget reviewed and approved; approved $75,000 toward community center lease; approved holding a public
hearing on increasing liquor license fees; approved fee changes of $15.00 BLS loaded mile; large meter added rates, 1” $30, 1.5” $40.00, 2” $55. Approved EMT run pay to $15/hour.
12) Approved Resolution 2016-7 Proposed 2017 Budget and Levy of $167,527 a decrease of 4.047% from 2016. 13) Truth in Taxation set for December 12, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. 14) Councilor Requests: Wiese-thanks to J. Hansen for working on pumper. Scharfencamp-discussed placement of speed limit signs
on 3rd St. ; took down flags that were torn and supposed to be at half-mast; R. Kokesch confirmed culvert installed on 3rd St. has helped.
15) Approved financial report, August receipts were $26,532.18; current expenses are $32,489.97; the bills authorized for payment are as follows:
CITY OF FRANKLIN NEWSLETTER
SEPTEMBER 2016
320 SECOND AVE. E., PO BOX 326, FRANKLIN, MN 55333-0326
Phone (507) 557-2259 Fax (507) 557-2255 Email: [email protected]
Web Site: franklinmn.us The city of Franklin is an equal opportunity employer and provider.
Salaries $7,215.22 Kennedy & Graven $32.00 Expert T Billing $108.00
PERA $1,041.69 Wendy Pederson $171.18 All-Phase Electric $77.10
MN Dept. of Revenue $330.64 VISA $139.87 Renville Co. Solid Waste $1,001.70
Internal Revenue Service $2,136.42 Walmart $35.95 Minnesota Dept. of Health $356.00
USDA Rural Development $763.00 Kevin Kokesch $87.98 Dakota Supply Group $335.61
SW/WC-Cooperative $3,863.00 Claudia Smith $57.76 MVTL Laboratories, Inc. $94.72
Renville-Sibley Coop. $44.91 Younger & Walton $621.70 Duane W. Neilsen Co. $442.00
Post Office $71.40 Squads, Inc. $300.00 MN Valley Telephone Co. $269.99
Clarke Environmental $880.00 Bolton & Menk, Inc. $1,220.00 Xcel Energy $3,086.39
Marco $137.55 So. Central Grain/Energy $1,609.92 Wex Bank $349.97
Clobes Sanitation $1,300.00 Renville County Highway $373.90 League of MN Cities $672.00
Post Office $161.94 Kirvida Fire $1,243.22 Franklin Amstar $201.65
Madison Nat'l Life $32.70 Running's Supply $67.03 Hawkins, Inc. $40.00
Gopher State One Call $10.80 North Ambulance $675.00 Kerkhoff Plbg & Htg $527.43
Standard, Gazette & Msgr $46.25 Praxair $81.38 MN Ambulance Assoc. $175.00
NOTICES:
Please begin removing vehicles, campers, etc. from the streets to off-street areas to assist in street sweeping of the fall leaves and eventually for snow removal. Your cooperation and assistance is greatly appreciated!
Curbside Recycling 2016: Sept. 20; Oct. 4 & 18; Nov. 1, 15 & 29; Dec. 13 & 27.
Cedar Mountain Elementary School Farmer’s Market...Monday, September 19th, 5:30-7:00 in the CMES Gym, Franklin. Supper will be served in the cafeteria from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Classes will be selling produce, crafts, baked goods, etc. with the proceeds going toward field trips and classroom activities. Cedar Mountain ECFE Special Event…” Kids At Work” Construction Night, Thursday, September 29th, 5:30-7:00 p.m., Morgan High School Cafeteria. Meal Provided. Ages: 0-5 & Parents/Siblings. $5 per family. Please regis-ter for this event by Monday, September 26th. Contact Emily Dahmes at 557-2251 or [email protected] or Dawn Tietz at 249-5990 or [email protected] to register. 2016 Renville County Parks Archery Deer Hunt...Taking applications until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 30th. All information and the application can be found online at: http://www.co.renville.mn.us, by calling 320-523-3768, or send an email to: [email protected] Trevor Walberg Benefit...Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction, Sat., Sept. 24th, 5:00-8:00 p.m., Assembly of God Church, 701 Northwood Drive, Redwood Falls, MN. Please join us to help raise money and support Trevor and his family. Trevor was involved in an accident on his farm and the tragedy has affected his family both emotionally and financially. Donations may be sent or dropped off at Assembly of God Church, HomeTown Bank or gofundmelink: https://www.gofundme.com/23d2b83w For silent auction donations, please contact Debbi Walberg at 763-486-3361 or [email protected] Your thoughts, prayers and donations are sincerely appreciated. Renville County Historic Bus Tour...West Loop, Saturday, October 1, $20 per person, meet at 8:15 a.m. at the Courthouse parking lot in Olivia, bus leaves at 8:30. The bus will travel the west side of the county taking in the fall foliage with stops at the Danube Depot Museum, Renville City Museum, Sacred Heart Area Historical Society, traveling south to Skalbekken County Park along the Minnesota River Valley National Scenic Byway with lunch at Vicksburg County Park, stop at Beaver Falls County Park and visit to Bechyn to tour St. Mary’s Church returning to Olivia around 4:30 p.m. Buy your ticket by September 26th on line at www.renvillecountymn.com or stop in at the County Recorder’s Office in the Courthouse.
Minnesota River Valley Recreation and Conservation Master Plan
Please join us for a public workshop to discuss opportunities to expand outdoor recreation and conserve natural & cultural resources in the Minnesota River Valley (MRV) area within Redwood and Renville Counties. This project seeks to strengthen and diversify the local econ-omy while respecting private lands and the heritage of the region. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Redwood and Renville Counties are collaborating to create the first MRV Recreation and Conservation Master Plan. We’re very interested in your ideas and par-ticipation!
Workshop Agenda Welcome and Review Exhibits Project Overview Presentation Discuss Project Goals and Solutions
The same workshop will held on two consecutive days. If you’re not able to attend one of the workshops in person, all workshop materials will be available on the project webpage. An online survey will also be distributed after the workshop to request additional input and your ideas.
Workshop Times and Locations Tuesday, September 27, 6-8PM – Renville County Government Services Center, Room 116/117, 105 South 5th Street, Olivia, MN Wednesday, September 28, 6-8PM – Redwood Area Community Center, 901 E Cook St, Redwood Falls, MN
Please check out the MRV Project Webpage: www.mnr ivervalleymaster plan.org Send comments and questions to: [email protected] We hope you’ll join us for this workshop which will help create a framework for improvement and conservation of the beautiful Minnesota River Valley!
Senior Nutrition - Meals on Wheels
Call 507-430-5542 to reserve your meals *Menus are subject to change Gift Certificates for meals are available at the site or online at: www.lssmn.org/nutrition
Mon., Sept. 19 Hamburger Mon., Oct. 3 Veg. Soup/Turkey Sandwich Tues., Sept. 20 Taco Salad Tues., Oct. 4 Liver or Pepper Steak Wed., Sept. 21 Chicken in Cream Sauce Wed., Oct. 5 Roast Beef Thurs., Sept. 22 Pork Loin Thurs., Oct. 6 Chicken Lasagna Fri., Sept. 23 Spaghetti/Meat Sauce Fri., Oct. 7 Swedish Meatballs
Mon., Sept. 26 Salisbury Steak Mon., Oct. 10 Cabbage Roll Casserole Tues., Sept. 27 BBQ Pork Tues., Oct. 11 Pork Chop Wed., Sept. 28 Baked Rigatoni & Beef Wed., Oct. 12 Meatloaf Thurs., Sept. 29 Pub House Fish Thurs., Oct. 13 Oven Crispy Chicken Fri., Sept. 30 Chicken Salad Fri., Oct. 14 Meaty Beef Stew
Thank You:
Thank you very much to Josh Hansen for the work done on the pumper!!
Wanted:
Franklin Ambulance is in great need of dedicated individuals to become EMT’s/EMR’s. There will be an EMT class held in Morgan beginning November 9th. The class, your class hours, and mileage are all paid for with a commitment to the ambulance service. Please contact City Hall or any ambulance member if interested.
Cougar Cub Child Care Center is opening December 2016 in Franklin. Open all year Monday-Friday Meals catered by school district Educational Curriculum Brand New Construction Family-like Atmosphere Licensed, Fun, Friendly Staff Now accepting enrollments for infant through pre-school ages… For more information, please call Director-Jody Rose at 507-276-1805
RENVILLE COUNTY FOOD SHELF Any resident of Renville County may visit the Renville County Food Shelf located on Main Street Olivia.*
Hours of Operation Monday 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Tuesday CLOSED Wednesday 10:00 a.m. – 3 p.m. Thursday 5:00 – 7 p.m. Friday 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Located at 108 S. 9th Street, Olivia, MN 56277 Telephone: 320-523-5339
e-mail: [email protected] *Bring a current utility bill or other document that has your name and street address.
The Second Harvest Heartland guideline is 25 lbs . of food per person once a month or twelve times a year.
The city newsletter is available electronically to anyone electronically.
All that is needed is the email address sent to: [email protected] indicate that you would like to receive the city newsletter via email.
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Sept. 19 CM Elementary School Farmer’s Market, 5:30-7:00 p.m., CMES Gym
Farmer’s Market Supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., CMES Cafeteria
Sept. 22 Autumn Begins Oct. 5 Community Development Corporation, 5:00 p.m., Farmer’s Union Insurance
Oct. 6 Legion Post #308 Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Fire Hall
Oct. 10 Lions Club, 6:00 p.m., Fire Hall
City Council, 7:00 p.m., City Hall
Oct. 20 Ambulance Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Fire Meeting, 7:00 p.m.