Public notices for the week of March 10, 2024

By Staff | Mar 10, 2024

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage:

DATE OF MORTGAGE: April 6, 2018

ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $60,606.00

MORTGAGOR(S): Dylan Foley, a single man

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Land Home Financial Services, Inc, its successors and assigns

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING:

Recorded: April 13, 2018 Faribault County Recorder

Document Number: 377319

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE:

And assigned to: Land Home Financial Services, Inc.

Dated: July 22, 2022

Recorded: July 29, 2022 Faribault County Recorder

Document Number: 391895

Transaction Agent: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Land Home Financial Services, Inc, its successors and assigns

Transaction Agent Mortgage Identification Number: 1001138-0000334681-9

Lender/Broker/Mortgage Originator: Land Home Financial Services, Inc

Residential Mortgage Servicer: Land Home Financial Services, Inc.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Faribault

Property Address: 251 6th Ave NW, Wells, MN 56097

Tax Parcel ID Number: 305031390

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The North 35 feet of Lot 9 and the South 25 feet of Lot 10 in Block 8 in Park Place Addition to the City of Wells, Faribault County, Minnesota, as designated upon the Plat of said Addition on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for said Faribault County

AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $56,470.26

THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that this is registered property;

PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above-described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:

DATE AND TIME OF SALE: March 21, 2024 at 10:00 AM

PLACE OF SALE: County Sheriff`s office, 320 Dr. H. Russ Street, Blue Earth, Minnesota

to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorney fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns.

If the Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on September 23, 2024, or the next business day if September 23, 2024 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

Mortgagor(s) released from financial obligation: NONE

THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.

THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.

DATED: January 23, 2024

MORTGAGEE: Land Home Financial Services, Inc

Wilford, Geske & Cook, P.A.

Attorneys for Mortgagee

7616 Currell Boulevard,

Suite 200

Woodbury, MN 55125

(651) 209-3300

File Number: 051432-F3

February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 4, 11, 2024

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage:

DATE OF MORTGAGE: October 9, 2020

MORTGAGOR: Katrina Castillo, a single woman and Anthony Marshall, a single person.

MORTGAGEE: U.S. Bank National Association.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded October 12, 2020 Faribault County Recorder, Document No. 385346.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. Dated January 2, 2024 Recorded January 3, 2024, as Document No. 396048.

TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE

TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE

LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: U.S. Bank National Association

RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc.

MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 421 East 8th Street, Blue Earth, MN 56013

TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 213250790

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:

Lot Nine (9) in Block Eight (8) Garretson’s Addition to Blue Earth City (now City of Blue Earth) Faribault County, Minnesota, according to the Plat of said Addition on file and of record in the office of the Register of Deeds of said County.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Faribault

ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $47,642.00

AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $51,617.71

That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof;

PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:

DATE AND TIME OF SALE: April 16, 2024 at 10:00 AM

PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff’s Office, Faribault County Jail, 320 Dr. H. Russ Street, Blue Earth, MN

to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on October 16, 2024, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None

“THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.”

Dated: February 13, 2024

Select Portfolio

Servicing, Inc.

Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee

LIEBO, WEINGARDEN,

DOBIE & BARBEE, P.L.L.P.

Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee

4500 Park Glen Road #300

Minneapolis, MN 55416

(952) 925-6888

38 – 24-001513 FC

IN THE EVENT REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW: THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.

Feb. 19, 26, March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2024

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Section 00 1113

Advertisement for Bids

Faribault County Ditch No. 24 Improvement

Faribault County

Drainage Authority

Winnebago City

Township, Minnesota

ENGINEER PROJECT NO. 12-14012

General Notice

Faribault County Drainage Authority (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: Faribault County Ditch No. 24 Improvement

ISG (the Engineer) Project No. 12-14012

Bids for the construction of the Project will be received by ISG (the Engineer) electronically through QuestCDN until March 18, 2024 at 2:00 PM local time. At that time the Bids received will be posted publicly online.

The project includes the following major quantities of Work:

1. Approximately 7,400 linear feet of agricultural tile with sizes ranging from 15-inch to 30-inch. An estimated total of 186 linear feet of directional drilling or boring 15-inch pipe under roadway for two crossings of County Road 7. One open cut and restore gravel road for 230th street road crossing. Site restoration of disturbed tillable land and road ditches, seeding and erosion control.

The awarded contractor must guarantee the tile work under the contract for three years after its completion against any fault or negligence on the part of the awarded Contractor.

Obtaining the Bidding Documents

Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated website:

Quest Construction Data Network (QuestCDN)

www.questcdn.com

The QuestCDN eBidDoc number is 8931374. For assistance and free membership registration, contact QuestCDN at 952.233.1632 or info@questcdn.com.

Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the designated website. Prospective Bidders are urged to register with the designated website as a plan holder, even if Bidding Documents are obtained from a plan room or source other than the designated website in either electronic or paper format. The designated website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website.

Bidding Documents may only be purchased for download online at the designated website for a fee of $22.00.

The bidder must electronically submit the proposal online using the designated website. The bidder must pay an online bidding fee off $42.00.

Pre-bid Conference

A pre-bid conference call for the Project will be held on March 11, 2024 at 10:00 AM. Attendance at the pre-bid conference call is encouraged but not required.

Virtual Meeting Room: …

ttp://tinyurl.com/mtmh7jyt

Phone Number: …

(612) 474-1960

Conference ID Number: …

923 209 994

Instructions to Bidders

For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.

This Advertisement is

issued by:

By: Chuck Brandel, P.E.

Title: Vice President

Date: February 26, 2024

February 26, March 4, 11, 2024

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Minn. Stat. 580.025, 580.04

Date: February 26, 2024

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described Mortgage:

1. Date of Mortgage: June 27, 2006

2. Mortgagors: Michael L. Geary and Theresa L. Geary

3. Mortgagee: CitiFinancial Services, Inc.

4. Recording Information: Recorded on 06/28/2006, as Document Number: 336836, in the Office of the County Recorder (or Registrar of Titles) of Faribault County, Minnesota.

5. Assignments of Mortgage: Assigned to Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, by written assignment recorded on 05/02/2016, as Document Number 371254, in the recording office stated in paragraph 4. Further assigned to Greenwich Revolving Trust by written assignment recorded on 11/09/2022, as Document Number 392717, in the recording office stated in paragraph 4. Further assigned to Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity but solely as Indenture Trustee of CIM Trust 2023-R3 by written assignment recorded on 01/18/2024, as Document Number 396164, in the recording office stated in paragraph 4.

6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 232000210

7. Legal description of the mortgaged premises:

The following real property in Faribault County, Minnesota, described as follows: Lots 1 and 2 in Block 2 in the village of Delavan, Faribault County, Minnesota. And a tract commencing 80 feet north of the northwest corner of Block 2 of the Village of Delavan, according to the plat of said village on file and of record in the office of the register of deeds (now county recorder) in and for the county of Faribault and state of Minnesota, thence north 100 feet, thence east 95 feet, thence south 100 feet. Thence west 85 feet to the point of beginning. Also known as the west 95 feet of Auditors Lots 32, 33, and 34 of Auditors Plat of the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section 36 in Township 104 north, range 27 west of the fifth principal meridian in the County of Faribault and State of Minnesota. Being an Abstract property

Being the same property conveyed by fee simple deed from Dana R. Oehlerich single to Michael L. Geary and Theresa L. Geary, dated 06/01/2005 recorded on 06/06/2005 in document no 332178, in Faribault County records, State of MN.

8. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 207 Main St N, Delavan, MN 56023

9. The person holding the Mortgage: is not a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02 are: Fay Servicing, LLC and Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity but solely as Indenture Trustee of CIM Trust 2023-R3, respectively.

10. The name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 19 is: CitiFinancial Services, Inc.

11. The requisites of Minn. Stat. 580.02 have been satisfied.

12. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $54,017.32

13. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the mortgage, is: $20,051.12

14. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Faribault County, Minnesota, at public auction on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Faribault County Sheriff’s Office, 320 Dr. H. Russ Street, Blue Earth, MN 56013.

15. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representative or assigns is 6 months after the date of the sale.

16. Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) provides, “If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, the notice must also specify the date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23.” If this statute applies, the time to vacate the property is 11:59 p.m. on November 9, 2024.

Name of Mortgagee or

Mortgage Assignee:

Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity but solely as Indenture Trustee of CIM Trust 2023-R3

Name and address of

Attorney for Mortgagee or

Mortgage Assignee:

Daniel O. Barham,

Barham & Maucere LLC,

7209 Haley Industrial Dr.

Ste. 210,

Nolensville, TN 37135

March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 2024

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STATE OF MINNESOTA

COUNTY OF FARIBAULT

FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

DISTRICT COURT

PROBATE DIVISION

Estate of

Michael Richard Lepp,

aka Michael R. Lepp,

aka Michael Lepp,

Decedent

Court File No. 22-PR-24-77

NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

It is Ordered and Notice is given that on March 26, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 415 N Main Street Blue Earth, Minnesota, for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent, and for the appointment of LuAnn Lepp, whose address is PO Box 43, Easton, MN, 56025 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.

BY THE COURT

Dated: Feb. 23, 2024

Darci Bentz

Judge of District Court

Kelly Iverson

Court Administrator

Attorney for Petitioner

Daniel L. Lundquist

FRUNDT, LUNDQUIST & GUSTAFSON, LTD.

117 West 5th Street

PO Box 95

Blue Earth, MN, 56013

Attorney License No: 0348168

Telephone: (507) 526-2177

FAX: (507) 526-4477

Email:

dlundquist@flglawfirm.com

March 4, 11, 2024

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STATE OF MINNESOTA

COUNTY OF FARIBAULT

FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

DISTRICT COURT

PROBATE DIVISION

Estate of

Wayne Orville Risk,

aka Wayne O. Risk,

aka Wayne Risk,

Decedent

Court File No. 22-PR-24-88

NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND

APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

It is Ordered and Notice is given that on April 9, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 415 N Main Street, Blue Earth, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of the Decedent dated, March 27, 2017, and codicils to the will, dated April 11, 2022, (“Will”), and for the appointment of Joyce Risk, whose address is 34416 30th Street, Elmore, MN 56027 and Kimberly Volz, whose address is PO Box 83, Elmore, MN 56027 as 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.

BY THE COURT

Dated: Feb. 27, 2024

Darci Bentz

Judge of District Court

Kelly Iverson

Court Administrator

Attorney for Petitioner

Ryan A. Gustafson

FRUNDT, LUNDQUIST & GUSTAFSON, LTD.

117 West 5th Street

PO Box 95

Blue Earth, MN, 56013

Attorney License No: 0392220

Telephone: (507) 526-2177

FAX: (507) 526-4477

Email:

rgustafson@flglawfirm.com

March 4, 11, 2024

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

2024 Street & Utility Improvements

City of Blue Earth

Blue Earth, MN

RECEIPT AND OPENING OF PROPOSALS: Proposals for the work described below will be received online through QuestCDN.com until 10:00 a.m. on April 1, 2024, at which time the bids will be opened and publicly read through Microsoft Teams. Please use the link or call-in number and conference ID below to see and/or hear the bid opening results:

Microsoft Teams Meeting Link: https://tinyurl.com/4889cj7y

Meeting ID: 240 570 054 989; Passcode: ptjpAC

Call: +1 612-428-8778; Phone Conference ID: 230 093 363#

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The work includes the construction of approximately:

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Excavation – Common

8,700CY

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Sodding

13,000SY

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Bituminous Pavement

2,350TON

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Bituminous Milling 2″ Depth

5,210SY

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2″ Bituminous Overlay

600TON

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Concrete Driveway/Walk

3,430SY

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Concrete Curb & Gutter

6,125FT

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Concrete Pavement Patch

1,280SY

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12” – 18″ RCP Storm Pipe

1,010FT

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21” – 27″ Storm Pipe

800FT

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Drainage Structure (Storm Sewer) 160FT

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Drainage Structure (Sanitary Sewer) 132FT

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6” – 10″ PVC Sanitary Sewer

3,470FT

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6″ Watermain

470FT

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10” – 12″ Watermain

2,435FT

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8″ Watermain (Trenchless)

620FT

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Jack & Auger Steel Casing

60FT

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together with numerous related items of work, all in accordance with Plans and Specifications. This project is subject to Responsible Contractor Certification.

COMPLETION OF WORK: All work under the Contract must be complete by June 20, 2025.

PLAN HOLDERS LIST, ADDENDUMS AND BID TABULATION: The plan holders list, addendums and bid tabulations will be available for download on-line at www.questcdn.com or www.bolton-menk.com.

TO OBTAIN BID DOCUMENTS: Complete digital project bidding documents are available at www.questcdn.com or www.bolton-menk.com. You may view the digital plan documents for free by entering Quest project #9018706 on the website’s Project Search page. Documents may be downloaded for $50.00. Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, viewing, downloading, and working with this digital project information.

BID SUBMITTAL: A bid shall be submitted online no later than the date and time prescribed. For this project, the Owner will only be accepting online electronic bids through QuestCDN. To access the electronic bid form, download the project document and click online bidding button at the top of the advertisement. Prospective bidders must be on the plan holders list through QuestCDN for bids to be accepted.

BID SECURITY: A Proposal Bond in the amount of not less than 5 percent of the total amount bid, drawn in favor of City of Blue Earth shall accompany each bid.

OWNER’S RIGHTS RESERVED: The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities and informalities therein and to award the Contract to other than the lowest bidder if, in their discretion, the interest of the Owner would be best served thereby.

DATED: March 4, 2024

/S/ Mary Kennedy

City Administrator

March 11, 18, 25, 2024

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Faribault County, MN

County Project

CLOSING DATE:

April 4, 2024, 10:00 AM CST

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS-

NOTICE is hereby given that SEALED BIDS will be received until 10:00 AM on Thursday, April 4, 2024, by Amy Sathoff, County Auditor/Treasurer of Faribault County, at the Faribault County Courthouse, Blue Earth, Minnesota, on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners of said county for the following project. Bids will be opened and read publicly in the Commissioners Room in the Courthouse in Blue Earth immediately after the hour set for receiving bids. Any bids received after said hour will be returned to the bidder unopened. Any bid received without a certified check or bid bond will be returned without being read or considered.

PROJECT NO.: Faribault County Public Works Roof (Blue Earth Shop)

LOCATION: Faribault County Public Works, 727 5th Street, Blue Earth MN 56013

TYPE OF WORK: Remove all roof areas down to the decking and dispose of all debris. Install two layers of 2.6” thick ISO insulation and secure the decking with mechanical fasteners. Attach 1/8″ per foot tapered ISO over the base insulation. Fully-adhere 60 mil thick white TPO over the new insulation. Complete all flashings and details per Elevate recommendations. Fabricate and install new 24-gauge thick colored metal cap, edge, scuppers, and downspouts. Work to be completed in the calendar year of 2024.

Proposals, and Plans may be obtained at the Faribault County Buildings & Grounds, 415 N Main Street, Blue Earth, MN 56013. Phone (507) 526-6250.

Bids must be accompanied by a Certified Check or Bid Bond made payable to the Treasurer of Faribault County for at least 5% of the amount bid.

The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities thereof.

Saxon Warmka

Faribault County

Buildings & Grounds Director

March 11, 18, 25, 2024

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Faribault County, MN

County Project

CLOSING DATE:

April 4, 2024, 10:00 AM CST

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS-

PROJECT NO.: Faribault County Courthouse Windows

LOCATION: Faribault County Courthouse, 415 N Main St, Blue Earth MN 56013

TYPE OF WORK: Remove and replace 206 Windows with 451T Framing in Champagne Finish with 1″ Solar Bronze insulated Units.

Work to be completed in the calendar years of 2024, 2025.

Proposals, and Plans may be obtained at the Faribault County Buildings & Grounds, 415 N Main Street, Blue Earth, MN 56013. Phone (507) 526-6250.

Bids must be accompanied by a Certified Check or Bid Bond made payable to the Treasurer of Faribault County for at least 5% of the amount bid.

The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities thereof.

Saxon Warmka

Faribault County

Buildings & Grounds Director

March 11, 18, 25, 2024

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

BLUE EARTH AREA SCHOOLS

HIGH SCHOOL

HVAC DUCT PAINTING

Sealed Prime General Contract bids for Blue Earth Area Schools High School HVAC Duct Painting will be received by the Owner at the District Offices’ Conference Room at 315 East 6th Street, Blue Earth Minnesota, 56013 by mail or personal delivery until Monday, March 25, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. at which date and time, all bids will be opened and read aloud.

A pre bid conference and walk-through, will be held Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. at the Blue Earth High School, 1125 North Grove. Interested bidders should meet at door “L”.

Project Scope: Blasting duct work and repainting in commons and locker-rooms.

Bidders shall submit their proposal on the forms provided. Proposal shall be filled in clearly and correctly with ink or other permanent format. Proposal shall be signed by the individual, members of the partnership, or by one or more officers of the corporation making the proposal.

Bidding documents may be obtained at the District Office, 315 East 6th Street, Blue Earth, Minnesota 56013. For information regarding project, contact Jim Wirkus, Building and Grounds Supervisor for Blue Earth Area Schools, at 507-526-6501.

All bids shall be sealed in an opaque envelope upon which shall be plainly marked “BLUE EARTH AREA SCHOOLS HIGH SCHOOL HVAC DUCT PAINTING” and the name of the bidder. If a bid is to be mailed, the bid envelope shall be sealed in a regular mailing envelope. FAX and E-mail Bids will not be accepted. The Owner reserves the right to hold and consider the bids for 30 days after the date of the bid opening.

Bids shall be accompanied by a bidder’s bond or certified check payable to Blue Earth Area Schools for not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid including add alternates. A bidders bond shall include a certified copy of the power of attorney.

The right to waive any informality in any bid and reject any or all bids, are reserved to the Owner.

March 11, 18, 2024

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

BLUE EARTH AREA SCHOOLS

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS FLOOR REPLACEMENT

Sealed Prime General Contract bids for Blue Earth Area Schools High School Commons Sport Floor will be received by the Owner at the District Offices’ Conference Room at 315 East 6th Street, Blue Earth Minnesota, 56013 by mail or personal delivery until Monday, March 25, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. at which date and time, all bids will be opened and read aloud.

A pre bid conference and walk-through, will be held Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. at the Blue Earth High School, 1125 North Grove. Interested bidders should meet at door “L”.

Project Scope: Removal and replacement of an existing Tarkett Rubber Sports Floor. Approximately 7,000 sq. ft.

All bids shall be sealed in an opaque envelope upon which shall be plainly marked “BLUE EARTH AREA SCHOOLS HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS FLOOR REPLACEMENT” and the name of the bidder. If a bid is to be mailed, the bid envelope shall be sealed in a regular mailing envelope. FAX and E-mail Bids will not be accepted. The Owner reserves the right to hold and consider the bids for 30 days after the date of the bid opening.

The right to waive any informality in any bid and reject any or all bids, are reserved to the Owner.

March 11, 18, 2024

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FARIBAULT COUNTY

BOARD OF

COMMISSIONERS

SYNOPSIS

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

1. All members present. The pledge of allegiance was recited.

2. Approved synopsis and official proceedings of the February 6, 2024 regular and drainage meetings, and February 14, 2024 special meeting.

3. Approved agenda of February 20, 2024.

4. Approved a contract for professional services with Pat Martinson at a rate of $60 per hour for an estimated 10-15 hours of work.

5. Approved Resolution 24-CB-12 authorizing Amy Sathoff and Nadia Lane to make electronic funds transfers and sign on behalf of Faribault County. All voted yes.

6. Approved the liquor license renewal for the American Legion Post 192.

7. Approved a 36-month rental agreement with Metro Sales, Inc. for a Ricoh IMC4500 copier/printer/scanner for the extension office at $185.73 per month.

8. Approved the hire of Isabella Nelson as a property appraiser.

9. Approved training requests from B. Gehrking to attend a US Police Canine Association Narcotics Detection Certification in Wright County, V. Do to attend a TASER Instructor Course in Marshall, and M. Lore and L. Schonborn to attend a Confined Spaces in Construction training in Savage.

10. Approved the training request from B. Gehrking to attend the Dogs for Law Enforcement Iowa K9 Seminar in Independence, IA.

11. Approved payment of the following bills: Auditor warrants totaling $2,855,169.93, ACH-EFT payments totaling $1,595,561.67; and audit/auxiliary totaling $283,396.43.

Discussion was held concerning the following:

1. Public comment was received from B. Baldwin regarding Minnesota Patriots 4 America.

2. Auditor/Treasurer A. Sathoff met regarding office business.

3. The Sentencing to Service quarterly reports for 4th quarter 2023 were reviewed.

Complete minutes are on file in the Central Services Office.

The meeting was adjourned for February 2024.

Bill Groskreutz, Chair Sarah Van Moer,

Acting Clerk to the Board

March 11, 2024

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