Legal Notices for December 16, 2023 issue
School Board Meeting Minutes November 13, 2023 (Board Approved December 11, 2023)
1.0 The regular meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No. 696 was called to order in the Board Meeting Room at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Marsnik.
2.0 On roll call the following directors were present: Westlund, Coombe, Colarich, Omerza, Sjoberg, Marsnik. Absent: None. Also in attendance: Anne Oelke, Superintendent/PreK-5 Principal; Jeff Carey, 6-12 Principal; Tim Leeson, Facilities and Transportation Director; Tom Coombe, The Ely Echo; Catie Clark, Timberjay.
3.0 Pledge of Allegiance
4.0 Approval of Agenda:
4.a. Moved by Omerza, seconded by Colarich, to approve the agenda as
amended. Motion carried (Vote: 6,0)
5.0 Open Forum: None at this meeting
6.0 Correspondence/Informational Items:
6.a. Ely Community Resource 3rd Quarter Progress Report
7.0 Consent Agenda:
7.a. Moved by Colarich, seconded by Sjoberg, to approve following Program
Consent Agenda:
7.a.1. Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of October 9, 2023.
7.a.2. Approved the minutes of the study session of October 23, 2023.
7.a.3. Approved October 2023 receipts in the amount of $682,080.45 and disbursements in the amount of $468,960.78.
7.a.4. Approved October 2023 Financial Report.
Motion Carried (Vote: 6,0)
7.b. Moved by Sjoberg, seconded by Coombe, to approve following
Personnel Consent Agenda:
7.b.1. Approved Professional Growth Subsidy for the fall of 2023 in the amount of $23,400.00 per the current master agreement between ISD No 696 and the Ely Education Association.
7.b.2 Approved lane change request from Megan Wognum (MA Step 6 $59,123 to MA +17 Step 6 $60,942) per the current master agreement with the Ely Education Association.
7.b.3. Approved lane change request from Madeline Olson (BA +24 Step 5 55,481 to MA Step 5 $57,301) per the current master agreement with the Ely Education Association.
7.b.4. Approved lane change request from Cory Lassi (MA Step 11 $73,018 to MA +17 Step 11 $74,539) per the current master agreement with the Ely Education Association.
7.b.5. Approved lane change request from Autumn Boedeker (MA Step 6 $59,123 to MA +17 Step 6 $60,942) per the current master agreement with the Ely Education Association.
7.b.6. Approved Frank Ivancich .20 FTE Social Studies overload assignment for the 2023-2024 school year.
7.b.7 Approved the following Extra-Curricular Assignment as recommended by Jeff Carey, Memorial 6-12 Principal, per school board policy and the current master agreement between ISD No. 696 and Ely Education Association: Elyssa Erickson/Tim Hogan (Split Stipend), Junior Class Advisor and Junior Banquet.
7.b.8. Approved request from Max Gantt, K-12 Physical Education/Health teacher, to extend parental leave from November 6, 2023 - November 10, 2023 under the Family Medical Leave Act.
7.b.9 Approved request from Kelly Chick, K-12 Art Teacher, for medical leave of absence from December 5, 2023 through January 1, 2024 under the Family Medical Leave Act.
7.b.10. Accepted the resignation of Catherine Mindel from her Paraprofessional position (6.5 hours/day, 5 days/week, student contact days) effective September 26, 2023.
7.b.11. Pulled for Separate vote Renew the following assistant coaches for the 2023-2024 school year as recommended by Tom Coombe, Athletic Director per the current master agreement between ISD No. 696 and the Ely Education Association and school board policy: Tim Omerza, assistant boys basketball coach; Tom Omerza, assistant girls basketball coach; Duane Lossing, assistant hockey coach; Tyler Fish, assistant boys and girls Nordic skiing coach.
7.b.12. Approved the following assistant coaches for the 2023-2024 school year as recommended by Tom Coombe, Athletic Director per the current master agreement between ISD No. 696 and the Ely Education Association and school board policy: Pat Vanderbeek, Jake Vanderbeek, junior high boys basketball coaches (stipend to be paid by Ely Hoop Club); Troy Oelke, junior high girls basketball coach (stipend to be paid by Ely Hoop Club); Nate LaFond and Megan Theile, junior high skiing coaches (stipend to be paid by Nordic Wolves Booster Club); Paula Anderson and Carl Skustad, volunteer assistant boys and girls Nordic skiing coaches; Emmett Penke, Jen Zgonc, Erin Lowe, volunteer assistant girls basketball coaches; Heather Hohenstein, Sarah Sponholz, Liz Anderson, Karl Kubiak, Chris Ellerbroek, Beth Ohlhauser, volunteer assistant junior high skiing coaches.
Motioned Carried (Vote: 6, 0)
7.b.11. Moved by, Sjoberg, seconded by, Coombe to renew the following assistant coaches for the 2023-2024 school year as recommended by Tom Coombe, Athletic Director per the current master agreement between ISD No. 696 and the Ely Education Association and school board policy: Tim Omerza, assistant boys basketball coach; Tom Omerza, assistant girls basketball coach; Duane Lossing, assistant hockey coach; Tyler Fish, assistant boys and girls Nordic skiing coach. YES: Westlund, Coombe, Colarich, Sjoberg, Marsnik. NO: None. ABSTAIN: Omerza. Motion Carried (5, 0, 1)
7.c. Policy Consent Agenda: None at this Meeting
8.0 Old Business:
8.a. 21st Century Facilities Project was given by Tim Leeson and Superintendent Oelke.
9.0 New Business:
9.a. Moved by Colarich, seconded by Omerza, to approve the Widseth Master Agreement effective November 3, 2023 - November 3, 2024. Motion carried. (Vote: 6, 0)
9.b. Moved by Colarich, seconded by Coombe, to approve the Widseth Service Order Agreement effective November 3, 2023. Motion carried. (Vote: 6, 0)
9.c. Moved by Westlund, seconded by Omerza, to accept bid from Blue Cross Blue Shield for the district’s health insurance beginning 2024 pending bargaining units approval. Motion carried. (Vote: 6, 0)
9.d. Moved by Omerza, seconded by, Colarich to approve Resolution of Governing Board Supporting Form A Application to Minnesota State High School League Foundation. Motion carried. (Vote: 6, 0)
9.e. Moved by Sjoberg, seconded by Colarich, to approve Resolution of School Board/Governing Board Supporting Form B Application to Minnesota State High school League Foundation. Motion carried. (Vote: 6, 0)
9.f. Moved by Coombe, seconded by Westlund, to change the Decemberstudy session date from December 25 at 6 p.m. to December 18 at 6 p.m. Motion Carried. (Vote: 6, 0)
9.g. Moved by Colarich, seconded by Omerza, to approve Resolution Accepting Donations. Motion carried. (Vote: 6, 0)
10.0 Reports:
10.a. Athletic Director – Tom Coombe
10.a.1. Fall Sports season has come to an end
10.b.2. Recap of fall sports
10.b.3. Moving into winter sports
10.b.4. Iron Range Conference
10.b.Director of Facilities Report -Tim Leeson
10.b.1. None at this meeting
10.c. PreK-12 Principals’ Report
10.c.1. 3rd Grade wins Penny Wars
10.c.2. Ely Honor Choir participates in ChoirFest
10.c.3. Ely Band participates in Honor Band
10.c.4. Volleyball heads back to State
10.c.5. Washington students recognized for kindness and respect
10.c.6. Washington Veterans Wall
10.c.7. Early release update
10.c.8. Enrollment Update: Memorial-196 Washington-334
10.d. Superintendent – Anne Oelke
10.d.1. Enrollment update on Principals Report include PSEO and PT
10.d.2. Facilities team update
10.d.3. Negotiations update
10.d.4. Study session and special meeting November 27th
10.d.5. Early release November meetings
11.0 Board members comments and concerns: None at this meeting
12.0 Moved by Colarich, seconded by Omerza, to adjourn at 6:40 p.m. Motion carried. (Vote: 6, 0)
Rochelle Sjoberg, Clerk
5001-256796
Ely Echo December 16, 2023
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Study Session
November 27, 2023 (Board Approved December 11, 2023)
1.0 The study session of the School Board of Independent School District No. 696 was called to order in the Board Meeting Room by Chair Marsnik at 6:00 p.m.
2.0 On roll call the following directors were present: Coombe, Colarich, Marsnik, Omerza, Sjoberg. Absent: Westlund. Also in attendance: Anne Oelke, Superintendent/K-5 Principal; Tom Coombe, The Ely Echo
3.0 Discussed Costin Consultant Agreement
4.0 Reviewed AFSCME Contract
5.0Discussed state tournament sch ool dismissal policy
6.0 Removed Overview on employee resignation
7.0 Reviewed secretary job description
8.0 Reviewed Washington D.C. Senior trip
9.0 Moved by Sjoberg, seconded by Colarich, to adjourn at 6:45p.m. Motion carried. (Vote: 5,0)
Rochelle Sjoberg, Clerk
5001-256797
Ely Echo December 16, 2023
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Special Meeting
November 27, 2023 (Board Approved December 11, 2023)
1.0 The special meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No. 696 was called to order in the Board Meeting Room at 6:48 p.m. by Chair Marsnik.
2.0 On roll call the following directors were present: Coombe, Colarich, Marsnik, Omerza, Sjoberg. Absent: Westlund. Also in attendance: Anne Oelke, Superintendent/K-5 Principal; Tom Coombe, The Ely Echo.
3.0 Moved by Omerza, seconded by Colarich, to approve 2023-2024/2024-2025 master agreement between ISD No. 696 and AFSCME Local No. 295. Motion carried. (Vote: 5-0)
4.0 Moved by Sjoberg, seconded by Coombe, to accept the retirement of Michele Lekatz from her secretary position effective January 31, 2024. Motion carried. (Vote: 5-0)
5.0 Moved by Omerza, seconded by Coombe, to accept the resignation of David Brown from his bus driver position effective November 30, 2023. Motion carried. (Vote: 5-0)
6.0 Item tabled to the Dec. 11, 2023 meeting Moved by, seconded by, to approve Secretary Job Description. Motion carried. (Vote: 5-0)
7.0 Moved by Sjoberg, seconded by Colarich, to approve the Senior class trip to Washington D.C. March 20 - 25, 2024. Motion carried. (Vote: 5-0)
8.0 Moved by Colarich, seconded by Sjoberg, to adjourn 6:54 p.m. Motion carried. (Vote: 5-0)
Rochelle Sjoberg, Clerk
5001-256799
Ely Echo December 16, 2023
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS
DISTRICT COURT
SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
In Re: Estate of
Victor Arthur Koivumaki, III,
aka Victor Arthur Koivumaki,
aka Victor A. Koivumaki,
aka Victor Koivumaki
Decedent.
Court File No.: 69VI-PR-23
NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF DESCENT
Kristian Schmidt has filed a Petition for Determination of Descent. It is Ordered that on January 8, 2023, at 9:30 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at Virginia, Minnesota, on the petition.
*This hearing will be held remotely via Zoom Technology.
The petition represents that the decedent died more than three (3) years ago leaving property in Minnesota. The petition requests the Court, determine the descent of such property and assign the property to the persons entitled.
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 petition will be granted.
Notice shall be given by publishing this Notice and Order as provided by law and by:
Mailing a copy of this Notice and Order to each interested person by United States mail at least 14 days before the time set for the hearing.
BY THE COURT
Dated: Dec 1, 2023
Michelle Anderson
Judge of District Court
Dated: Dec 1, 2023
Amy Turnquist, Chelsea Opdahl, Deputy
Court Administrator
DEFENBAUGH LAW OFFICE
RAE R. BENTZ, MN# 218376
107 E. Camp Street
Ely, MN 55731
Telephone: 218-365-4977
e-mail: rae@defenbaughlaw.com
5001-256262
Ely Echo Publication Date(s):
Dec. 9, 16, 2023
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TOWN OF MORSE
NOTICE OF FILING FOR
TOWNSHIP ELECTION
Notice is hereby given to qualified voters of the TOWN OF MORSE, St. Louis County, State of Minnesota, that filing for town office will be held for a two-week period beginning Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
Affidavits of Candidacy can be filed with Town Clerk Nick Wognum, by calling 218-343-2019. Filing dates are from Tuesday, January 2, 2024 to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 16, 2024. The Morse Town Hall will be open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 for the end of the filing period.
Offices to be filled at the March 12, 2024 Annual Election at the Morse Town Hall are:
1 – (One) Supervisor – Three year term
Filing fee - $2.00
Nick Wognum, Clerk
Town of Morse
Ely Echo 12/16/22, 12/25/22, 12/30/22
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Notice of Meeting
Ely Public Schools
NOTICE OF DATE CHANGE FOR
SCHOOL BOARD STUDY SESSION
The December 25th School Board Study Session has been changed to
Monday, December 18th at 6:00pm
School Board Meeting Room
2nd floor of the Memorial building
600 E. Harvey St.
Ely, MN 55731
Ely Echo December 16, 2023
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OFFICE OF MINNESOTA
SECRETARY OF STATE
ASSUMED NAME
Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333
1. List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Stevens Animal Control Services
2. Principal place of business: 2631 Grant McMahan Blvd, Ely MN 55731
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. Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary:
Shane Stevens, 2631 Grant McMahan Blvd, Ely MN 55731
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 penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.
Shane Stevens
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TOWN OF FALL LAKE
FILING NOTICE
Notice is hereby given to qualified voters that a township election will be held in the Town of Fall Lake on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at the Fall Lake Town Hall.
Filings
open
January
2,
2024,
and
will
close
at
5:00
PM
(at
the
town
hall)
January
16,
2023,
for
the
following
office:
One
(1)
Supervisor
-
3
Year
Term
Affidavits of Candidacy may be filed with the Town Clerk, Cheri DeBeltz by:
• calling 218-365-3085
• Or on January 16, 2023, 1 – 5 pm at the
Fall Lake Town Hall
The filing fee is $2.00.
Cheri DeBeltz
Clerk - Town of Fall Lake
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ELY SHORT TERM RENTAL NOTICE
The Ely City Council is considering to reduce the number of Short Term Rental Licenses allowed in R-1, R-2, RT, and SMU. The current number of Short Term Rentals allowed is 35, and the City of Ely has 21 Short Term Rental Licenses Issued. The Ely City Council is looking at reducing the number of Short Term Rentals allowed to 25 in R-1, R-2, RT, and SMU.
As a reminder; those properties who are found to be renting without the necessary city and state documentation will be subject to a $700.00 fine per occurrence.
(per Ely City Code – Ordinance 357 – Section 17.09) (Resolution 2022-018)
If you are considering applying for a Short Term Rental License please contact the Building Department at 218-504-5142.
The Ely City Council will be discussing the current number of Short Term Rentals allowed at the January 2, 2024 Council Meeting.
Harold R Langowski
Clerk/Treasurer
5001-256268
Ely Echo Publication Date(s):
Dec. 9, 16, 2023
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Boards and Committee Openings
The City of Ely is calling for interested applicants to fill the following vacancies on the
Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA)
1-3 Year Term
*resident or non-resident
For more information on the committees go to https://www.ely.mn.us/boards If you are interested in serving on a committee please remit a letter of interest or fill out the “Application to serve on city commission” and remit to the Ely City Clerk’s Office, 209 E. Chapman Street, Ely, MN or email deputyclerk@ely.mn.us by December 27, 2023 at 4:30pm. Questions, please contact the Clerk-Treasurer’s Office at 218-365-3224.
Casey Velcheff
Deputy Clerk
5001-256795
Ely Echo
December 16, 2023
December 23, 2023
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Boards and Committee Openings
The City of Ely is calling for interested applicants to fill the following vacancies on the
Airport Commission
4 – 3 year terms
*resident or non-resident
Cemetery Committee
3 – 3 year terms
*resident or non-resident
Gardner Trust
1 – 3 year term
*At Large Resident
1 – 3 year term
*At Large Non-Resident
Heritage Preservation Commission
1 – 3 year term
*resident or non-resident
Library Board
3 - 3 year terms
*resident or non-resident
Park & Recreation Board
3 - 3 year term
*resident or non-resident
Planning and Zoning Commission
3 – 3 year terms
*resident or non-resident
Police Commission
3- 3 year terms
*resident or non-resident
Projects Committee
3 – 2 year terms
*resident or non-resident
Telecommunications Advisory Board
1- two year term
*subscriber/resident
Ely Utilities Commission (EUC)
2- 3 year terms
*Resident or non-resident
Tree Board
2 - 3 year terms
*resident or non-resident
For more information on the committees go to https://www.ely.mn.us/boards If you are interested in serving on a committee please remit a letter of interest or fill out the “Application to serve on city commission” and remit to the Ely City Clerk’s Office, 209 E. Chapman Street, Ely, MN or email deputyclerk@ely.mn.us by January 5, 2023 at 4:30pm. Questions, please contact the Clerk-Treasurer’s Office at 218-365-3224.
Harold R Langowski
Clerk/Treasurer
5001-256794
Ely Echo
December 16, 2023
December 23, 2023
December 30, 2023
