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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

City of Proctor

Planning and Zoning

Commission

Monday, March 27th, 2023

Notice is hereby given that the City of Proctor Planning & Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing to consider the following:

At 5:00 pm: An application from Josh Ruhnke for a conditional use permit from the City Code §155.001 (1) regarding the placement of a temporary storage bin.

Legal Description:

Parcel: 185-0240-00658

Common Property Description:

140 Kirkus St

Proctor, MN 55810

The hearing will be conducted (public input taken, commission discussion and their action to approve or deny this request) by the Proctor Planning & Zoning Commission at a meeting, Monday, March 27th, 2023 at the Proctor Community Center, Council Chambers, 100 Pionk Drive. Application, site plan and responses to conditional use criteria are available at City Hall for inspection. Persons wishing to comment on the conditional use permit may do so in person at the hearing, or in writing by addressing their comments to either the City Administrator or Building Official, 100 Pionk Drive, Proctor, or by calling 624-3641 prior to the meeting.

By Order of the Planning & Zoning Commission of Proctor.

Jess Rich

City Administrator

P.J. – March 9, 2023

Minnesota Secretary of State CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Pike Lake Presbyterian Church 2. State the address of the principal place of business: 5611 Martin Rd., Duluth, MN 55811 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: Pike Lake Community Church 5611 Martin Rd. Duluth, MN 55811 4. 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. Date: February 27, 2023 /s/ Sally Ostrander Sally Ostrander, Clerk P.J. – March 9 and 16, 2023

Minutes Independent School District No. 704 Proctor, Minnesota

Regular School Board Meeting Monday, February 13, 2023 REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Jennifer McDonald, School Board Chair at 7:00 p.m. II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call MEMBERS PRESENT: Jennifer McDonald, Kimberly Parmeter, Lynn Peterson, Jim Podgornik, Larry Shelton, and Joe Ward MEMBERS ABSENT: Amy Pocrnich STUDENT LIAISON MEMBERS: Brita Berglund and Abigail Schunk Also in Attendance: Business Manager Stephen Anderson IV. Approval of Agenda MOTION: Moved by Lynn Peterson and seconded by Jim Podgornik to approve the Agenda as revised. Addition of Items VII I & J Motion approved by unanimous vote. V. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular School Board Meeting of January 23, 2023. MOTION: Moved by Larry Shelton and seconded by Joe Ward to approve the Minutes of the Regular School Board Meeting of January 23, 2023, as submitted. Motion approved by unanimous vote. VI. Finance MOTION: Moved by Kimberly Parmeter and seconded by Larry Shelton, to approve the payment of bills dated February 13, 2023, in the amount of $393,290.58 covering checks 115316 through 115544 as submitted. Motion approved by unanimous vote. VII. Commendations/Congra-tulations A. Commended Sarah Klyve, Assistant Director of Early Learning, and Sarah Dennis, Early Learning Program Manager, for all their hard work and the many hours it took to schedule and create the early learning calendar and course catalog for the 2023-2024 school year. The course catalogs will be mailed out shortly and registration will begin on March 1 for the upcoming school year. B. Commended Natascha Ellis, Community Education Coordinator, for all her hard work and excellent customer service during our winter course catalog registration season. The community immensely enjoys its interactions with Natascha. C. Congratulated Zak McPhee for pinning his 175th win and earning the Outstanding Wrestler Award at the tournament in Grand Rapids on Saturday, January 21st. D. Recognized Lois O’Leary, Desirae Daniel, and drama students: Cecelia Parmeter, Maya Hansen, Reagan Paszak, Kevin Konczak, Bryce Boeselager, Cadence Madison, Erin Anderson, Piper Allen, Tanner Hargraves, Juan Lenz, and Lucy Mistelske for their participation in the One-Act Play competition on January 27th. E. Congratulated the Winter Homecoming Court: Peytra Cooke, Abby Hanson, Jayden LaLonde, Ashlynn Loftis, Maddy Walsh, Frank Amendola, Vincent Horngren, Kade Katzmarek, Braden Mehle, and Joshua Monreal. Braden Mehle and Ashlynn Loftis were crowned King and Queen. F. Commended Tim Rohweder, Barb Rands, Heidi Voss, Wayne Misgen, and everyone who helped make the winter homecoming assembly a success. G. Commended Gordy Westendorf and chaperones – Tim Rohweder, Ted Kiefat, Craig and Melissa Honkola, Nicole Appelwick, Shanna Johnson, Erika and Sami Klang, Sonja Carlson, Julie Lysher, and Officer Bradley for making Snoball a successful event. Sounds Unlimited did an awesome job DJing. H. Recognized our bus drivers for the outstanding job they do transporting our students safely to and from school. Minnesota School Bus Driver Appreciation Day is February 22, 2023. I. Congratulated the following Nordic skiers for making All-Conference: Della Bettendorf, Lizzy Harnell, Rachel Bettendorf, Elijah Wozniak, and Braden Mehle. J. Congratulated Della Bettendorf and Elijah Wozniak for qualifying for State for Nordic skiing. K. For the seventh consecutive year, the Night to Shine event took place on February 10. It will be formally acknowledged at the next board meeting. VIII. Public Comment – Items moved from XI. B & C A. Suzy Hartwick addressed the board to thank the district for their support for the past nine plus years. She further discussed her journey with the military and Beyond the Yellow Ribbon program. B. Mollie Haag updated the board regarding the Night to Shine event which was held February 10, 2023. This is the seventh year of this event. She talked about the modifications that were made with two years of COVID. This year was an in-person event, and they welcomed 150 guests. Mollie thanked Proctor Public Schools for hosting the event and presented the board with a token gift and a brochure. She submitted the names of the committee members who make this event possible including, Danielle Wines, Beth Adams, Renee Coughlin, Shelly McAllister, Heidi Voss, Sara Boespflug, Erin Haag, Erika Klang, Leah Kane, Rachel Burlet, Ted Kiefat, Kimberly Olson, and Cody Lau. IX. Consent Agenda MOTION: Moved by Joe Ward and seconded by Jim Podgornik, to approve the consent agenda as submitted. A. Personnel Items 1. Approved the recommendation to hire Jacob Eaton into the 30 hours per week educational assistant position at Bay View Elementary and the Proctor Early Childhood Center effective February 14, 2023. 2. Approved the recommendation to hire Jamie James into the 23 hours per week educational assistant position at the Proctor Early Childhood Center and Bay View Elementary effective February 15, 2023. 3. Approved the recommendation to hire Stefanie Sheldon into the 24.5 hours per week educational assistant position at Bay View Elementary effective January 27, 2023. 4. Approved the recommendation to hire Michael Michelizzi into the 1.0 FTE math interventionist long-term substitute teacher position at Jedlicka Middle School beginning February 3, 2023, through April 14, 2023. 5. Approved the placement of Tracey Lind into the 20.75 hours per week cook assistant position at Pike Lake Elementary effective January 31, 2023. 6. Accepted the resignation letter from Suzanne Hartwick, choir teacher and drama musical director at the secondary site, effective June 9, 2023. Suzy is currently on an approved leave of absence for the 2022-2023 school year. 7. Accepted the resignation from Lisa Lillie as the girls’ assistant swimming coach effective January 20, 2023. 8. Created a 1.0 FTE Early Childhood Special Education teacher position at the Proctor Early Childhood Center. 9. Approved the lane change request from Kevin Danielson effective January 30, 2023. B. Approved the reorganization of the golf salary stipends. C. Approved the reorganization of the baseball stipends. X. Items for Individual Action A. Adopted the resolution of accepting gifts received. MOTION: Moved by Lynn Peterson and seconded by Kimberly Parmeter, to adopt the resolution of accepting gifts received as submitted. Roll Call Vote: 6-Yes (JM KP LP JP LS JW) 0 – No 0 – Abstain Motion approved. XI. Items for Discussion/Infor-mation A. Superintendent Update B. Suzy Hartwick – Moved to public comment C. Mollie Haag will update the board regarding the Night to Shine event which was held on February 10th. Moved to public comment D. Strategic Plan Discussion – Kerry Juntunen and Jennifer McDonald reached out to Gail Gilman at MSBA regarding updating the strategic plan. Gail’s recommendation was to create a correspondence to those who served on the committee. She further suggested we work with the administration to revise the timeline. She did not feel the entire committee needed to get together to revise timelines. Any additions would be board directed. After board discussion, the board directed the superintendent to add bullet points under each item for further clarification. The board asked the superintendent to work with administration to determine revised timeline dates. There was a suggestion to discuss intent on some items with the former superintendent. Kerry will update the progress on the plan each month. It was further determined that once the plan has been updated, there will be a meeting with stakeholders from the past committee. The goal is to have the updated timeline in place for the next school year E. Annual Township meetings are scheduled for March 14th. F. Public Relations Update 1. Items relating to the District from the Proctor Journal: a) January 26, 2023 Edition: “Student’s Mayor For a Day essay to be used for grant,” “Proctor High School – Student of the Week: Isaac Sushoreba.” b) February 2, 2023 Edition: “PHS celebrates homecoming,” “AAA Assembly highlights the value of extracurriculars,” “Proctor High School – Student of the Week: Wesley Thiry,” “Donations sought for Class of 2023,” “41% of PHS seniors recognized at AAA,” “REA3D by Candlelight in-person Feb. 24,” “Legislators get schooled on what is going on in Proctor,” “Proctor Legion, K & D Auctions donate to school causes.” XII. Reports A. School Board Committee Reports – None B. Enrollment Report for February 2023 XIII. Communications A. School Board Comments and Observations 1. School Board Celebrations a) Lynn Peterson reported on the Pike Lake Read-a-thon and encouraged people to reach out to the principal or the administrative assistant for further information. She reported on upcoming MSBA training for phases 3 and 4. The culinary competition will be February 28 in the Twin Cities. The REA3D event is sold out. The online auction opens this Friday at Twinportsbid.com b) Jennifer McDonald mentioned the upcoming negotiations seminars with MSBA. c) Joe Ward talked about the girls basketball team that shoveled out the ECFE building playground. He wished the culinary arts team good luck in their competition. B. Student Liaison Board Member Comments 1. Abigail Schunk updated the board regarding the guest speaker, Anton Treuer. His purpose is to raise awareness of cultural issues. Abby also encouraged community members to read to preschoolers for I love to Read Month. NHS sponsoring a blood drive. 2. Brita extended a personal thank you to Ms. Hartwick for her love of music and inspiring students. She thanked Ms. Haag for organizing the Night to Shine. She further thanked Snoball committee members Payton Reppe, Josh Monreal, Allana Carlson, Peytra Cooke, Hannah Miller, Makalya Pearson, Braden Mehle, Brett Pampuch, Grace Heine, and Lilly Rich. C. Township and City Communications 1. Larry Shelton mentioned Twig Days will be this weekend including a back to the 80s dance and hockey. 2. The Mirage hockey team will play against Marshall this Wednesday at Cloquet to go to State, 7:00 pm. 3. Joe Ward mentioned three out of the four coaches in the semi-playoffs for girls hockey are former Mirage Players. XIV. Adjourn MOTION: A motion was made by Joe Ward, seconded by Lynn Peterson, and unanimously approved to adjourn the meeting at 8:13 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Lynn Peterson, Clerk Jennifer McDonald, Chair P.J. – March 9, 2023

Amended NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 69DU-PR-22-400 Estate of Lawrence Joseph LaFave, aka Larry J. LaFave, Decedent It is Ordered and Notice is given that on April 11, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 100 N. 5th Ave. W., Duluth, Minnesota, for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent, and for the appointment of Timothy James LaFave, whose address is 12202 Ruby Ln, Riverside, CA 92503 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate, including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate. If you have an objection to this case, please contact Court Administration at 218-221-7560 option 8 for further instruction as these hearings are currently held remotely due to the pandemic. Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 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 this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: March 2, 2023 BY THE COURT /s/ David M. Johnson David M. Johnson Judge of District Court Amy Turnquist Court Administrator Debra Thorstensen Deputy Attorney for Petitioner Yvonne Michaud Novak YMNLAW, PSC 202 W. Superior St., STE 303 Duluth, MN, 55802 Attorney License No: 0333578 Telephone: (218) 720-2888 Fax: (218) 260-2712 Email: yvonne@ymnlaw.com P.J. – March 9 and 16, 2023

NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 69DU-PR-23-76 Estate of Katherine Van Vleck Field, Decedent. It is Ordered and Notice is given that on April 4, 2023, at 1:45 p.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 100 N. 5th Ave. W., Duluth, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of the Decedent dated January 20, 1992, and separate writings under Minnesota Statutes section 524.2-513 dated January 21, 1999 (“Will’), and for the appointment of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., whose address is P.O. Box 41629, Austin, TX 78704 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate. Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 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 this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: March 1, 2023 (COURT SEAL) BY THE COURT /s/ David M. Johnson David M. Johnson Judge of District Court Amy Turnquist Court Administrator Debra Thorstensen Deputy Attorney for Petitioner Jacob J. Baker Hanft Fride, P.A. 1000 U.S. Bank Place 130 West Superior Street Duluth, MN 55802 Attorney License No: 302004 Telephone: (218) 722-4766 FAX: (218) 529-2401 Email: jjb@hanftlaw.com P.J. – March 9 and 16, 2023

Amended NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 69DU-PR-23-25 Estate of Mark Daniel Dougherty, Decedent It is Ordered and Notice is given that on April 4, 2023 at 1:30 p.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 100 North Fifth Avenue West, Duluth, Minnesota, for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent, and for the appointment of Chasity Hunt, whose address is 1202 Carlton Ave., Cloquet, MN 55720 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate, including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate. Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 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 this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: March 1, 2023 BY THE COURT /s/ David M. Johnson David M. Johnson Judge of District Court Amy Turnquist Court Administrator Debra Thorstensen Deputy Attorney for Petitioner Yvonne Michaud Novak YMNLAW, PSC 202 W. Superior St., STE 303 Duluth, MN, 55802 Attorney License No: 0333578 Telephone: (218) 720-2888 Fax: (218) 260-2712 Email: yvonne@ymnlaw.com P.J. – March 9 and 16, 2023

NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR DESCENT OF PROPERTY STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 69DU-PR-22-73 Estate of margaret e. jakubek, Decedent A Petition for Determination of Descent has been filed with this Court. The Petition represents that the Decedent died more than three years ago, leaving property in Minnesota and requests the probate of Decedent’s last Will dated January 14, 1993, if any, and the descent of such property be determined and assigned by this Court to the persons entitled to the property. Any objections to the Petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper, and no objections are filed or raised, the Petition may be granted. IT IS ORDERED and Notice is further given, that the Petition will be heard on April 4, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., by this Court at Duluth, Minnesota. 1. Notice shall be given to all interested persons (MINN. STAT. § 524.1-401) and persons who have filed a demand for notice pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-204. 2. Notice shall be given by publishing this Notice and Order as provided by law and by mailing a copy of this Notice and Order at least 14 days prior to the hearing date. Dated: February 23, 2023 BY THE COURT /s/ Theresa M. Neo Theresa M. Neo Judge of District Court Amy Turnquist Court Administrator Debra Thorstensen Deputy Attorney for Petitioner Karen J. Olson Olson Law, PLLC 2002 W. Superior St/PO Box 16873 Attorney License No.: 300354 218-727-8557 kolson@kjolaw.net P.J. – March 9 and 16, 2023

NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 69DU-PR-23-75 Estate of Gerald Edwin Anderson, Decedent It is Ordered and Notice is given that on April 4, 2023 at 1:30 p.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 100 N. 5th Ave W., Duluth, Minnesota, for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent, and for the appointment of Jerrid A. Anderson, whose address is 4383 Grouse Ridge Dr., Hermantown, MN, 55811 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate, including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate. Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 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 this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: Feb. 24, 2023 BY THE COURT /s/ Theresa M. Neo Theresa M. Neo Judge of District Court Amy Turnquist Court Administrator Debra Thorstensen Deputy Attorney for Petitioner Yvonne Michaud Novak YMNLAW, PSC 202 W. Superior St., STE 303 Duluth, MN, 55802 Attorney License No: 0333578 Telephone: (218) 720-2888 Fax: (218) 260-2712 Email: yvonne@ymnlaw.com P.J. – March 9 and 16, 2023