Legals

Town of Midway

Meeting Notice

Conditional Use

APPLICANT:  Morin Seamless

        Siding

        5384 Hwy 2

        Duluth, MN  55810

PURPOSE: Conditional Use

Conditional Use is to add a U-Haul Dealership

DATE:    September 28, 2023 – 6 p.m.

               Midway Town Hall,

               3230 Midway Road

Beth Belden, Clerk

218-628-7135

P.J. – September 21, 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-23-338 Estate of BRADLEY R. WALLGREN a/k/a BRADLEY WALLGREN, Decedent It is Ordered and Notice is given that on October 24, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at Duluth, Minnesota, for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent, and for the appointment of Adam B. Wallgren, whose address is 5846 Seville Rd., Hermantown, MN 55811, and Sandra J. Wallgren, whose address is 5769 Highway 8, Culver, MN 55779, as Co-Personal Representatives 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 Representatives 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: September 11, 2023 BY THE COURT By /s/ Jill A. Eichenwald Jill A. Eichenwald Judge of District Court Amy Turnquist Court Administrator Debra Thorstensen Deputy Attorney for Personal Representatives Karen J. Olson Olson Law, PLLC 2002 W. Superior St./PO Box 16873 Duluth, MN 55816-0873 Attorney License No: 300354 218-727-8557 218-727-8558 kolson@kjolaw.net P. J. – September 21 and 28, 2023

SUMMONS STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS DISTRICT COURT SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT 14 – Other Civil Court File No. 69DU-CV-23-1580 Doris M. Della Paolera, Plaintiff, vs. Unknown heirs of Nicholas J. Watry, Norman Watry, unknown heirs of Marvin Watry, unknown heirs of Milton Watry, unknown heirs of Gerald Watry, unknown heirs of Kenneth Watry, Stephen Watry, Angela Pass, Barb Watry, Cathy Watry, James Watry, Tim Watry, unknown heirs of Antionette Watry, and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest, or lien in the real estate described in the Complaint herein, Defendants. THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFEN-DANTS: You, and each of you, are hereby summoned and required to serve upon Plaintiff’s attorney an Answer to the Complaint, within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons upon you, exclusive of the date of service. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. This action involves, affects, or brings into question real property situated in the County of St. Louis, State of Minnesota, described as follows: Southerly 165 feet of W 1/2 of NW 1/4 of NE 1/4, Section 7, Township 49, Range 15 W NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the object of said action is to obtain a judgment declaring that Plaintiff is the owner in fee of the property described above, and that the Defendants, and each of them, have no right, title, estate, interest, or lien in or upon the said real estate. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that no personal claim is made by Plaintiff against any of the Defendants. Civil cases are subject to Alternative Dispute Resolution processes as provided in Rule 114 of the General Rules of Practice for the District Courts. Alternative Dispute Resolution includes mediation, arbitration, and other processes set forth in the rules. You may contact the Court Administrator for information about these processes and about resources available in your area. Dated: August 9, 2023 Karen J. Olson, Atty Reg #0300354 Olson Law, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff 2002 W. Superior St. PO Box 16873 Duluth, MN 55816-0873 (218) 727-8557 P. J – September 21, 28 and October 5, 2023

Minutes Independent School District No. 704 Proctor, Minnesota

Regular School Board Meeting Monday, August 14, 2023 REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Jennifer McDonald, School Board Chair at 7:01 p.m. II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call MEMBERS PRESENT: Jennifer McDonald, Kimberly Parmeter, Lynn Peterson, and Joe Ward MEMBERS ABSENT: Amy Pocrnich, Jim Podgornik, and Larry Shelton STUDENT LIAISON MEMBERS: None Also in Attendance: Kerry Juntunen, Superintendent and Business Manager Stephen Anderson IV. Approval of Agenda MOTION: Moved by Joe Ward and seconded by Kimberly Parmeter, to approve the Agenda as submitted. Motion approved by unanimous vote. V. Approval of the Minutes of the Special School Board Meeting of July 10, 2023. MOTION: Moved by Jennifer McDonald and seconded by Kimberly Parmeter, to approve the Minutes of the Special School Board Meeting of July 10, 2023, as submitted. Motion approved by unanimous vote. VI. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular School Board Meeting of July 10, 2023. MOTION: Moved by Kimberly Parmeter and seconded by Joe Ward, to approve the Minutes of the Regular School Board Meeting of July 10, 2023, as submitted. Motion approved by unanimous vote. VII. Finance MOTION: Moved by Joe Ward and seconded by Lynn Peterson, to approve the payment of bills dated July 26 and August 14, 2023, in the amount of $1,236,618.67 covering checks 116817 through 117074; and electronic transfers and payrolls for June 2023 as submitted. Motion approved by unanimous vote. VIII. Commendations/Congra-tulations A. Congratulated the following students who participated in the Scott Anderson Leadership Forum June 12-16, at The College of St. Scholastica: Cooper Annala, Austin Bryant, Paige Evans, Connor Graves, Lizzy Harnell, Addison Hieb, Paisley Kleiman, Caleb Lanthier, Mariah Maeder, Emma McDonald, Aden Thorn, and Kailyn Morin. These Proctor students along with Becky LaPlante and Jennifer Harnell represented Proctor High School at the forum. IX. Public Comment A. Katie Fahlin, parent of an incoming third grader, voiced her concern regarding class sizes for the incoming third grade classes at Bay View. X. Consent Agenda MOTION: Moved by Lynn Peterson and seconded by Joe Ward, to approve the consent agenda as revised. Correct spelling on Connie #12 A. Personnel Items 1. Accepted the resignation from Connie MacInnes, 19.5 hours per week educational assistant at Bay View Elementary, effective July 31, 2023. 2. Accepted the resignation from Megan Borich, 32.5 hours per week educational assistant at Bay View Elementary, effective August 2, 2023. 3. Accepted the resignation from Suzanne Charbonneau as the playground supervisor at Bay View Elementary effective August 1, 2023. 4. Accepted the resignation from Sarah Klyve as the Assistant Director of Early Learning effective August 24, 2023. 5. Accepted the resignation from Nadia Mattson, 20 hours per week evening custodian at the secondary site, effective August 11, 2023. 6. Accepted the resignation from Jessica Worden as the Community Education Driver Ed Coordinator effective August 14, 2023. 7. Accepted the resignation of Amber Pietrusa as the assistant 9th grade volleyball coach effective July 19, 2023. 8. Accepted the resignation from Leah Payne as the Check and Connect Mentor at Bay View Elementary effective August 9, 2023. 9. Accepted the resignation from Roger Robbins as the second varsity assistant football coach effective immediately. 10. Approved the clarification of the employment contract of John Engelking as the Check and Connect Coordinator. 11. Eliminated the 14 hours per week educational assistant position at Pike Lake Elementary. 12. Eliminated the 19.5 hours per week educational assistant position at Bay View Elementary. 13. Eliminated the 40 hours per week Media Center Clerk position at Bay View Elementary. 14. Eliminated a 40 hours per week District-wide head cook position. 15. Eliminated a 14 hours per week cook’s helper position at the secondary site. 16. Eliminated the following vacant positions at the secondary site: a) 3 – 18 hrs/wk educational assistants b) 2 – 23 hrs/wk educational assistants c) 1 – 32.5 hrs/wk educational assistant 17. Created a 23.5 hours per week educational assistant position at Bay View Elementary. 18. Created a 30 hours per week/181 days cook assistant (District-wide CO-III, Pay Grade 17 of the Local 66 contract) position. 19. Created a 20 hours per week/195 days (Pay Grade 12 of the Local 66 contract) food service buyer position. 20. Approved the reorganization of the girls’ assistant soccer coach stipends. 21. Approved the recommendation to hire James Lane as the girls’ #1 assistant soccer coach beginning in the 2023-24 soccer season. 22. Approved the recommendation to hire Emma Walters as the girls’ #2 assistant soccer coach beginning in the 2023-24 soccer season. 23. Approved the recommendation to hire Carsen Monnier as the boys’ assistant soccer coach beginning in the 2023-24 soccer season. 24. Approved the recommendation to hire Amber Pietrusa as the assistant volleyball coach beginning in the 2023-24 volleyball season. 25. Approved the recommendation to hire Gabriella Jauhola as the assistant 9th grade volleyball coach beginning in the 2023-24 volleyball season. 26. Approved the recommendation to hire Philip Mogen as the second varsity assistant football coach beginning in the 2023-24 football season. 27. Approved the recommendation to hire Roger Robbins as the JV head football coach beginning in the 2023-24 football season. 28. Approved the recommendation to hire Michael Williams as the lead JV assistant football coach beginning in the 2023-24 football season. 29. Approved the recommendation to hire Kevin Anderson, II as the lead varsity assistant football coach beginning in the 2023-24 football season. 30. Approved the recommendation to hire Kalli Citurs as the 1.0 FTE grade 4 long-term substitute teacher at Bay View Elementary beginning August 29, 2023, through November 17, 2023. 31. Approved the recommendation to hire Emily Steward as the 1.0 FTE vocal and classroom teacher at Jedlicka Middle School effective August 29, 2023. 32. Approved the recommendation to hire Mary Hendrickson as the .5 FTE long-term substitute elementary guidance counselor at Pike Lake Elementary beginning August 29, 2023, through October 13, 2023. 33. Approved the recommendation to hire Olivia Ball as the 1.0 FTE long-term substitute special education teacher at Pike Lake Elementary for the 2023-2024 school year. 34. Approved the placement of Nathaniel Simpson into the 40 hours per week educational assistant position at the secondary site effective August 29, 2023. 35. Approved the placement of Ashley Bosiacki into the 32.5 hours per week educational assistant position at Bay View Elementary effective August 29, 2023. 36. Revised the Pay Grade for Brittney Swenson, 20 hours per week cook assistant at the secondary site, from Pay Grade 20 to Pay Grade 17, effective June 5, 2023. Brittney successfully completed the requirement of obtaining her ServSafe Certification. 37. Approved the lane change request for Jesse Smith effective for the 2023-2024 school year. 38. Approved the lane change request for Jill Lackner effective for the 2023-2024 school year. 39. Approved the lane change request for Dehlia Seim effective for the 2023-2024 school year. 40. Approved the lane change request for Carli Mitchell effective for the 2023-2024 school year. 41. Approved the lane change request for Erica Amborn effective for the 2023-2024 school year. 42. Approved the lane change request for James Bridges effective for the 2023-2024 school year. 43. Approved the lane change request for Lindsay Clauson effective for the 2023-2024 school year. 44. Adjusted the hours of the Media Center Clerk/educational assistant position at Pike Lake Elementary to 10.5 hours per week Media Center Clerk and 22 hours per week educational assistant beginning in the 2023-2024 school year. 45. Created a 40 hours per week Elementary Media Specialist (TOSA) position shared between Bay View and Pike Lake Elementary schools. 46. Created a 1.0 FTE kindergarten teacher position at Pike Lake Elementary for the 2023-2024 school year. 47. Created a 1.0 FTE first grade teacher position at Pike Lake Elementary for the 2023-2024 school year. B. Approved the Memorandum of Understanding between Just Kids Dental and Proctor Public Schools for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years. C. Approved the fall coaches and volunteers for the 2023-2024 school year. XI. Items for Individual Action A. Approved and accepted the School Board Goals and Action Plan for the 2023-2024 school year. MOTION: Moved by Joe Ward and seconded by Lynn Peterson, to approve and accept the School Board Goals and Action Plan for the 2023-2024 school year as submitted. Motion approved by unanimous vote. B. Approved the ATPPS Plan for the 2023-2025 school years. MOTION: Moved by Jennifer McDonald and seconded by Joe Ward, to approve and accept the ATPPS Plan for the 2023-2025 school years as submitted. Motion approved by unanimous vote. C. Set Truth in Taxation date as December 11, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., prior to the start of the regular School Board meeting. MOTION: Moved by Kimberly Parmeter and seconded by Lynn Peterson, to set Truth in Taxation date as December 11, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., prior to the start of the regular School Board meeting as submitted. Motion approved by unanimous vote. D. Adopted the Resolution Authorizing Execution of Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and ISD 704 for traffic safety projects during the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024. MOTION: Moved by Kimberly Parmeter and seconded by Joe Ward, to adopt the resolution authorizing execution of agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and ISD 704 for traffic safety projects during the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, as submitted. Roll Call Vote: 4 – Yes (JM KP LP JW) 0 – No 0 – Abstain Motion approved. E. Adopted the resolution authorizing the sale of the property and authorizing Superintendent Kerry Juntunen or Business Manager, Stephen Anderson, to execute all documents pertaining to the sale of property 1101 Almac Drive, Proctor, MN (McGovern’s 1st Addition Proctor, Block 5, Lot 1. The property Parcel Number is 185-0166-00220). MOTION: Moved by Lynn Peterson and seconded by Jennifer McDonald, to adopt the resolution authorizing the sale of the property and authorizing Superintendent Kerry Juntunen or Business Manager, Stephen Anderson, to execute all documents pertaining to the sale of property 1101 Almac Drive, Proctor, MN (McGovern’s 1st Addition Proctor, Block 5, Lot 1. The property Parcel Number is 185-0166-00220) as submitted. Roll Call Vote: 4 – Yes (JM KP LP JW) 0 – No 0 – Abstain Motion approved. F. Approved a request from administration for a job sharing agreement between the District, Kristin Hagemeyer and Erika D’Angiola (grade 2 – Pike Lake Elementary), for the 2023-2024 school year. MOTION: Moved by Joe Ward and seconded by Lynn Peterson, to approve a request from administration for a job sharing agreement between the District, Kristin Hagemeyer and Erika D’Angiola (grade 2 – Pike Lake Elementary), for the 2023-2024 school year as submitted. Motion approved by unanimous vote. G. Accepted a recommendation from the bus drivers’ Negotiation Committee to approve the Local 66 Bus Drivers’ Bargaining Agreement for the 2023-2025 school years. MOTION: Moved by Joe Ward and seconded by Kimberly Parmeter, to accept a recommendation from the bus drivers’ Negotiation Committee to approve the Local 66 Bus Drivers’ Bargaining Agreement for the 2023-2025 school years as submitted. Motion approved by unanimous vote. H. Accepted a recommendation from the Local 66 Negotiation Committee to approve the Local 66 Bargaining Agreement for the 2023-2025 school years. MOTION: Moved by Lynn Peterson and seconded by Jennifer McDonald, to accept a recommendation from the Local 66 Negotiation Committee to approve the Local 66 Bargaining Agreement for the 2023-2025 school years as submitted. Motion approved by unanimous vote. I. Adopted the resolution of accepting gifts received. MOTION: Moved by Lynn Peterson and seconded by Jennifer McDonald, to adopt the Resolution of accepting gifts received as submitted. Roll Call Vote: 4 – Yes (JM KP LP JW) 0 – No 0 – Abstain Motion approved. XII. Items for Discussion/Infor-mation A. Superintendent Update – Kerry Juntunen stated in the future the Superintendent Updates will focus on the Strategic Plan. B. Strategic Plan Discussion – Jennifer McDonald provided a recap of discussion items that took place during the special meeting. There was discussion about extending the Strategic Plan for another year or reconvening the committee to consider a new plan. Jennifer will reach out to Gail Gilman at MSBA. C. Enrollment Update – Kerry Juntunen stated the numbers are currently not the same as provided in the board packet. He will provide the board with updated numbers on a daily basis. D. Back to School Open Houses – Times for open houses were provided to board members in the electronic packet. E. The All Staff In-service day will be held on August 30 and lunch will be served in the Ugstad Circle. F. Public Relations Update Items relating to the District from the Proctor Journal: a) July 13, 2023 Edition: “Walsh, Patterson earn All-Area Softball Team honors,” “291 Proctor students on Honor Roll,” “Free Summer meals menu for kids, teens.” b) July 20, 2023 Edition: “Improvements needed at BV School playground,” “Historical Milestones highlight school’s past,” “Hot lunches at Proctor schools mark 90 years,” “Free summer meals for kids, teens,” “PHS students build 149.48 mpg vehicle.” c) July 27, 2023 Edition: “Playground for EveryBODY to hold ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday,” “Free summer meals for kids, teens.” d) August 3, 2023 Edition: “ISD 704’s Superintendent evaluation lauded by MSBA,” “Free summer meals for kids, teens,” “Playground for EveryBODY, 2nd St. Trail, others are investments in park system.” e) August 10, 2023 Edition: “School District population on the rise,” “Last week for Free meals for kids, teens.” Item relating to the District from the Duluth News Tribune: a) July 10, 2023 Edition: “Navigating Life – Lighthouse hosts camp for teens with limited vision.” XIII. Reports A. School Board Committee Reports – None XIV. Communications A. School Board Comments and Observations 1. School Board Celebrations a) Lynn Peterson mentioned the Bubble Man who had been at Bay View Elementary during KidsZone. The program was sponsored by the Arrowhead Library System. Lynn also reported that Vern Eilola, former ISD 704 superintendent, and Loren Peterson, former business manager had both passed away. b) Joe mentioned the passing of 1964 Knight of the Gridiron, Bruce Nelson. He also talked about the number of people who had been utilizing the Playground for EveryBody and offered kudos to Jennifer McDonald for her hard work. B. Student Liaison Board Member Comments – None C. Township and City Communications 1. National Nights out were mentioned. Kerry provided an update on the street work. XV. Adjourn MOTION: A motion was made by Joe Ward, seconded by Kimberly Parmeter, and unanimously approved to adjourn the meeting at 7:39 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Lynn Peterson, Clerk Jennifer McDonald, Chair P.J. – September 21, 2023

NOTICE OF INFORMAL 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-23-321 In re the Estate of: arthur lemon arnold aka Arthur L. Arnold Decedent TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given that an application for informal probate of the above-named Decedent’s last Will, dated SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 with NO Codicil thereto, has been filed with the Registrar herein, and the Application has been granted informally probating such Will. Any objections may be filed in the above named court and the same will be heard by the Court upon notice of hearing fixed for such purpose. Notice is hereby further given that informal appointment of MATTHEW A. ARNOLD, whose address is 2 hewlett lane, port washington, new york 11050 tel: 516-627-1452, as personal representative of the estate of the above-named Decedent, has been made. Any heir, devisee, or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative, and the personal representative is empowered to fully administer the estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of his letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate, unless objections thereto are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §524.3-607), and the Court otherwise orders. Notice is hereby given that all creditors having claims against said estate are required to present the same to said personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this notice or said claims will be barred. Dated: Sept. 7, 2023 /s/ Dale Harris Dale Harris Judge of District Court Amy Turnquist Court Administrator Janet Riegle Deputy Francis X. Hughes Attorney at Law PLLC Francis X. Hughes 0390789 302 West Superior Street STE 306 Duluth, MN 55802 218-966-0964 Attorney for Matthew A. Arnold P.J. – September 21 and 28, 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-23-340 Estate of HOLLEY L. WALLGREN a/k/a HOLLEY LEIGH WALLGREN and HOLLEY WALLGREN, Decedent It is Ordered and Notice is given that on October 24, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at Duluth, Minnesota, for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent, and for the appointment of Adam B. Wallgren, whose address is 5846 Seville Rd., Hermantown, MN 55811, and Sandra J. Wallgren, whose address is 5769 Highway 8, Culver, MN 55779, as Co-Personal Representatives 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 Representatives 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: September 11, 2023 BY THE COURT By /s/ Jill A. Eichenwald Jill A. Eichenwald 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 Duluth, MN 55816-0873 Attorney License No: 300354 218-727-8557 218-727-8558 kolson@kjolaw.net P. J. – September 21 and 28, 2023

Summary of the Proctor City Council Meeting Minutes

MINUTES OF THE PROCTOR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 17, 2023 Meeting was streamed live on the Trac 7 YouTube channel. Mayor Ward called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Pledge of Allegiance PRESENT: Mayor Ward, Councilor Troy DeWall, Councilor Rory Johnson, Councilor Benson MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilor Rohweder OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney John Bray, City Administrator Jess Rich, Administrative Assistant Megan Jordan, John Marshall, Finance Director Leslie Brunfelt, Michelle Svoboda, CGMC representative Erik Simonson M/S/P: Johnson/Ward to approve the minutes from Monday, July 3rd, 2023. M/S/P: Benson/Ward to approve the agenda for Monday, July 17th, 2023, with the addition of item 6F: Bike Surplus. Councilor DeWall requests to add item 7A: Attorney-Client Privilege and Pending Litigation with confirmation from Attorney Bray. COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT: John Marshall – on behalf of the VFW Post 137 M/S/P: Johnson/DeWall to approve the consent agenda for Monday, July 17th, 2023, pulling item 5A for discussion. A. City of Proctor Blight Policy Councilor DeWall has requested a follow-up on the progress at 6th/1st with the city receiving multiple complaints of consistent blight infringements at this address. M/S/P: Ward/DeWall to create a Proctor Blight Policy Committee to include two councilors, Attorney Bray, Administrator Rich, Chief Gaidis, a street department employee, and a member of the Planning & Zoning Commission. Mayor Ward states the possibility of combining the P&Z commissioner and the street department employee. M/S/P: Ward/Benson to seat Councilor DeWall and Mayor Ward to the Proctor Blight Policy Committee. M/S/P: 2022 Financial Statement – WIPFLI Michelle Svoboda on behalf of WIPFLI presents the 2022 audit findings. M/S/P: Johnson/Benson to accept the 2022 financial statement as presented by WIPFLI. M/S/P: Ward/Johnson to accept Resolution 30-23: 4M Fund Fixed Rate Program as submitted. M/S/P: Johnson/Benson to accept the records management Laserfiche contract with CDI in the amount of $22,212.00 as submitted. M/S/P: Johnson/Benson to approve Resolution 31-23: Designating Surplus Equipment at Mountain Spirits Liquor Store as presented. Performance Measurement Program Survey – Councilor Benson Councilor Benson delivers summary on the timeline and use of citizen surveys in the past. He suggests utilizing this tool in 2024, stating the surveys are typically delivered in April for a presentation in June. Mayor Ward suggests city staff and council members brainstorm questions to include in the survey to be brought back to council. Councilor DeWall suggests utilizing the billing inserts for delivery of information. M/S/P: DeWall/Ward to approve the performance measurement program survey as submitted. M/S/P: Ward/Johnson to approve resolution 32-23 declaring bike surplus equipment as submitted. Chief Gaidis states the bikes will be added to MN bid for auction. Discussion follows with other outlets for donations and suggestions, no action taken at this time. 7A: CLOSED MEETING PURSUANT to §13D.06 Subd. 1(b) for Attorney Client Privilege M/S/P: DeWall/Johnson to suspend the regular council meeting at 7:36 pm and open a closed session for attorney client privilege and pending/threatened litigation. M/S/P: DeWall/Johnson to reconvene the regular council meeting at 7:46 pm. BILLS FOR APPROVAL: General: $88,499.81 Liquor: $28,064.91 TOTAL BILLS FOR APPROVAL: $116,564.72 M/S/P: Rohweder/Ward to approve the bills as submitted. M/S/P: DeWall/Johnson to adjourn the regular council meeting at 7:55 pm. P.J. – September 21, 2023 MINUTES OF THE PROCTOR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 7, 2023 Meeting was streamed live on the Trac 7 YouTube channel. Mayor Ward called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Pledge of Allegiance PRESENT: Mayor Ward, Councilor Troy DeWall, Councilor Rory Johnson, Councilor Benson, Councilor Rohweder OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney John Bray via telephone, City Administrator Jess Rich, Administrative Assistant Megan Jordan, Chief Gaidis, Sherm Carlson, Phil Larson, Representative Natalie Zeleznikar, Todd Norton Mayor Ward suspends the regular council meeting and opens the public hearing regarding proposed garbage assessments at 6:03 pm. Council is presented with the address list of pending garbage assessments for 2023. M/S/P: Ward/Rohweder to certify garbage special assessment for 2023 as submitted. M/S/P: Johnson/Ward to approve the minutes from Monday, July 17th, 2023 with the following correction: Councilor Benson in attendance for the July 17th council meeting. M/S/P: Rohweder/Ward to approve the agenda for Monday, August 7, 2023, moving item 6D to a closed session for labor negotiations. COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT: Sherm Carlson, REA3D President: Presents a summary of the pickleball project and its current status. REA3D has spearheaded the concept of bringing a pickleball facility within the City of Proctor. Phil Larson 702 1st Ave: Addresses the council regarding blighted properties around and within the City of Proctor. Presents a public complaint referring to the property at 1st Ave/6th St stating numerous blight infringements over the last six years. Todd Norton 42 6th St: Complaint regarding constant blight infringement at 1st Ave/6th St. Representative Zeleznikar presents a summary of the legislative session, committee appointments, and shares her actions and strategies for representing the district at the state legislature for the upcoming year. M/S/P: Johnson/Benson to approve the consent agenda for Monday, August 7th, 2023, pulling items *1 A and *1B for discussion. Moving item 6D to a closed session *1A: Minnesota Housing Notification to local Officials Councilor Benson has a question for Administrator Rich regarding the housing tax credit. *1B: 2023 Hoghead Food/Craft Vendors and Neighbor Notification Administrator Rich clarifies the organizers are aware and ST3 forms are being distributed to vendors. M/S/P: Benson/Rohweder to award a tourism marketing grant to the Knotty Carvers in the amount of $950 for the annual show as submitted. M/S/P: Ward/DeWall to award a tourism marketing grant to the Twin Port Rosemaling Society in the amount of $1500 for the Scandinavian Fest as submitted. M/S/P: Ward/DeWall to recommend the following uses of the 2023 Public Safety Aid for Cities as submitted, including the purchase of equipment for the fire department in the total of $55,000 and the purchase of a 2023 Tahoe police squad and build out in the total of $65,000 as submitted. (Roll Call Vote: Johnson: Y Rohweder: N Benson: Y DeWall: N Ward: N) motion fails due to lack of support. Discussion follows regarding squad purchase history, intended future scheduling of squad purchases, vehicle price increases and availability. M/S/P: DeWall/Rohweder to approve the purchase of a 2023 Tahoe police squad and build out in the amount of $65,000 and delay the purchase of fire department equipment until the fall of 2024. 7A: CLOSED MEETING PURSUANT to §13D.06 Subd. 1(b) for Attorney Client Privilege M/S/P: Rohweder/Benson to suspend the regular council meeting at 7:13 pm and open a closed session for labor negotiations. M/S/P: DeWall/Johnson to reconvene the regular council meeting at 7:46 pm. M/S/P: Rohweder/DeWall to approve the Police Records Manager and Terminal Agency Coordinator job description as submitted. BILLS FOR APPROVAL: General: $2,000,343.18 Liquor: $17,209.63 TOTAL BILLS FOR APPROVAL: $2,017,552.81 M/S/P: Rohweder/Ward to approve the bills as submitted. M/S/P: DeWall/Johnson to adjourn the regular council meeting at 7:47 pm. P.J. – September 21, 2023 MINUTES OF THE PROCTOR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 21, 2023 Meeting was streamed live on the Trac 7 YouTube channel. Mayor Ward called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Pledge of Allegiance PRESENT: Mayor Ward, Councilor Troy DeWall, Councilor Rory Johnson, Councilor Benson, Councilor Rohweder OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney John Bray, City Administrator Jess Rich, Administrative Assistant Megan Jordan, Chief Gaidis M/S/P: Rohweder/Johnson to approve the minutes from Monday, August 7th, 2023, adding REA3D Pickleball to the next council meeting. M/S/P: Benson/Rohweder to approve the agenda for Monday, August 21st, 2023, correcting bills amount to $537,387.05. COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT: None M/S/P: Ward/Rohweder to approve the consent agenda for Monday, August 21st, 2023. M/S/P: Ward/Rohweder to approve resolution 33-23 as submitted, approving the PAHA raffle at Legends Bar on February 17th, 2024, as submitted. M/S/P: Johnson/Benson to approve the letter of support regarding the Blatnik Bridge reconstruction project as submitted. M/S/P: Rohweder/DeWall to approve Rail Safety Week, Sept 18th-24th Proclamation as submitted. M/S/P: Benson/Ward to approve change order #7 payable to Veit & Company in the amount of $6,490.51 for work performed by Core & Main. M/S/P: Johnson/Rohweder to approve pay application #6 to Veit & Company in the amount of $227,927.27 for work completed at the sand/salt storage facility. 7A: CLOSED MEETING PURSUANT to §13D.06 Subd. 1(b) for Attorney Client Privilege and Labor Negotiations M/S/P: Rohweder/Ward to suspend the regular council meeting at 6:30 pm and open a closed session for labor negotiations and attorney client privilege. M/S/P: DeWall/Johnson to reconvene the regular council meeting at 7:32 pm. BILLS FOR APPROVAL: General: $470,791.44 Liquor: $66,595.51 TOTAL BILLS FOR APPROVAL: $537,387.05 M/S/P: Rohweder/Johnson to approve the bills as submitted, Councilor DeWall with questions regarding the bills to MN Energy and natural gas costs to the building during summer months. M/S/P: DeWall/Johnson to adjourn the regular council meeting at 7:37 pm. P.J. – September 21, 2023

NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS DISTRICT COURT SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No.: 69DU-PR-23-331 In Re: Estate of DONNA MAE ANDRESEN Decedent It is Ordered and Notice is given that on October 17, 2023 at 1:45 p.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at St. Louis county, 100 NORTH 5TH AVE. WEST, DULUTH, MN 55802 on a petition for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of Decedent’s heirs, and for the appointment of STEPHEN CRAIG ANDRESEN whose address is: P.O. Box 455, Langdon, ND 58249, 701-256-3495 Cell 701-370-6540 as personal representative of the Decedent’s estate in an unsupervised administration. Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with the full power to administer the Decedent’s 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 Decedent’s estate. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: Sept. 7, 2023 BY THE COURT /s/ Dale Harris Dale Harris Judge of District Court Amy Turnquist Court Administrator Debra Thorstensen Deputy Francis X. Hughes Attorney at Law PLLC 302 West Superior Street STE 306 Duluth, MN 55802 218-966-0964 MN# 0390789 Attorney for Petitioner P.J. – September 21 and 28, 2023