Public notices for the week of June 16, 2024
PUBLIC NOTICE
Section 00 1113
Advertisement for Bids
FROM:
• THE Owner (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS Owner):
• City of Blue Earth
• Address:
• 125 West 6th Street
• Blue Earth, Minnesota
56013
• AND THE Architect (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS Architect):
• Brunton Architects & Engineers
• Address:
• 225 Belgrade Ave.
• North Mankato, MN 56003
• AND THE Construction Manager (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS Brunton Construction):
• Brunton Construction
• Address:
• 225 Belgrade Ave.
• North Mankato, MN 56003
• DATE: May 29, 2024
• TO: POTENTIAL BIDDERS
• Your firm is invited to submit a bid offer for multiple prime contract bid packages to the Owner for the remodeling of an existing facility located at:
• 201 E. 7th Street
• Blue Earth, Minnesota,
MN 56013
• Before 2:00 pm local daylight time on the 25th day of June, 2024, for:
• Project: Blue Earth City Hall
• Project Description:
• Project Summary
• The Project consists of the interior renovation of the entire main level of an existing bank building to be converted to a new City Hall for the City of Blue Earth. The basement will be used for mechanical and storage space only, with the scope of work limited to mechanical modifications. Level 1 is approximately 4,900 square feet and includes offices, council chambers, and various support spaces. Exterior scope of work is limited to paint and one new exterior window. Also, included is an alternate for renovation of the existing entrance concrete ramp and finishes located at the Senior Center Building, 118 w 7th St, Blue Earth, MN 56013.
• Prebid on June 12th at 11:00 A.M. at 201 E. 7th Street, Blue Earth, MN 56013
• All prime bidders are invited but attendance is not mandatory. Mechanical & Electrical bidders are highly encouraged to attend.
• Representatives of Architect and Construction Manager will be in attendance.
• Complete digital Bid documents for use by Contractors submitting a bid are available at www.QuestCDN.com. Digital plan documents may be downloaded for a non-refundable fee of $22.00 by inputting Quest Project 9155212 on the website’s Project search page. Please contact QuestCDN at (952) 233-1632 or info@QuestCDN.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information.
• Refer to other bidding requirements described in Document 00 2113 – Instructions to Bidders. Reference Specification 00 4300 Contract Summaries for complete list of separated bid packages of different scopes of work.
• Submit your offer on the Bid Form provided for a Stipulated Sum contract. Bidders may supplement this form as appropriate.
• Tax Exempt
• Your offer will be required to be submitted under a condition of irrevocability for a period of 30 days after submission.
• The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all offers.
June 3, 10, 17, 2024
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Faribault County, MN
County Project
BIDS CLOSE: July 10, 2024
at 10:00 AM CDT
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS-
NOTICE is hereby given that SEALED BIDS will be received at until 10:00 AM on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 by Kari Jacobson, County Auditor of Faribault County, at the Faribault County Courthouse, 415 North Main St., Blue Earth, Minnesota, 56013, 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.
Minimum wage rates to be paid by the Contractors have been predetermined and are subject to the Work Hours Act of 1962, P.L. 87-581 and implementing regulations.
READ CAREFULLY THE WAGE SCALES AND DIVISION A OF THE SPECIAL PROVISIONS AS THEY AFFECT THIS/THESE PROJECT/PROJECTS
The Minnesota Department of Transportation hereby notifies all bidders:
in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Act), as amended and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Subtitle A Part 21, Non-discrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation, it will affirmatively assure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded maximum opportunity to participate and/or to submit bids in response to this invitation, and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, disability, age, sex or national origin in consideration for an award;
in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, and Title 23, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 230 Subpart A-Equal Employment Opportunity on Federal and Federal-Aid Construction Contracts (including supportive services), it will affirmatively assure increased participation of minority groups and disadvantaged persons and women in all phases of the highway construction industry, and that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be provided to all persons without regard to their race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin;
in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.08 Unfair discriminatory Practices, it will affirmatively assure that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be offered to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age
in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.36 Certificates of Compliance for Public Contracts, and 363A.37 Rules for Certificates of Compliance, it will assure that appropriate parties to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement possess valid Certificates of Compliance.
If you have employed more than 40 full-time employees in any state, on any single working day during the previous 12 months, you must have a compliance certificate issued by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights to bid on any job in this advertisement. Please contact the Department of Human Rights immediately if you need assistance in obtaining a certificate.
The following notice from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights applies to all contractors:
“It is hereby agreed between the parties that Minnesota Statute, section 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 are incorporated into any contract between these parties based on this specification or any modification of it. A copy of Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 is available upon request from the contracting agency.”
“It is hereby agreed between the parties that this agency will require affirmative action requirements be met by contractors in relation to Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules 5000.3600. Failure by a contractor to implement an affirmative action plan or make a good faith effort shall result in revocation of its certificate or revocation of the contract (Minnesota Statute 363A.36, Subd. 2 and 3).”
PROJECT NO.:
• SP 022-030-006
LOCATION: • CSAH 12 FROM WEST CTY LINE TO JCT. CSAH 7
• CSAH 17 FROM UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD TO CSAH 16
• CSAH 23 FROM JCT. CSAH 2 TO CSAH 16\
TYPE OF WORK: • CURED-IN-PLACE PIPE LINING
LENGTH:
• 2 MILES
• 4.194 MILES
• 6.361 MILES
The major items of work are approximately:
• 2501.603 CLEAN PIPE CULVERT
2396 L F
• 2501.603 VIDEO TAPE CULVERT
2396 L F
• 2507.603 LINING CULVERT PIPE (18″) SPECIAL
146 L F
• 2507.603 LINING CULVERT PIPE (24″) SPECIAL
2140 L F
• 2507.603 LINING CULVERT PIPE (30″) SPECIAL
57 L F
• 2507.603 LINING CULVERT PIPE (36″) SPECIAL
53 L F
Proposals, and Plans may be obtained online or at the Faribault County Public Works, 727 East 5th Street, Blue Earth, MN 56013. Phone (507) 526-4288.
• Online (No Charge): https://mn-co-faribault.app.rtvision.com/oneoffice/bidding
• Hard Copy Charge: $35.00
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.
April Wellman, PE
Faribault County
Director/County Engineer
June 3, 10, 17, 2024
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Blue Earth Area
SPECIAL School Board Minutes
MAY 13, 2024
A Special Board Meeting of the Board of Education of Blue Earth Area, I.S.D. #2860 was held on Monday, May 13th, 2024 at 5:30 pm. Members of the public interested in monitoring the Board Meeting from a remote location made use of the following link: https://www.facebook.com/ISD2860
Board Members were present in person with Superintendent M. Fletcher for the regular board meeting at the meeting location: Blue Earth Area High School Media Center 1125 Highway 169 N Blue Earth, MN 56013.
Members present: S. Hauskins, S. Beyer, J. Eckles, L. Mensing, M. Franta, K. Zierke and Student Rep. R. Machacek. Member T. Armon arrived at 5:56 pm. Absent: Student Rep. L. Becker
May 13th, 2024
5:30 p.m.
AGENDA
Routine Items
I. Call to Order: Chairperson Hauskins called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm.
II. Pledge of Allegiance:
III. Approve Agenda: On a Beyer/Zierke motion. Approved 6-0.
IV. Public Input: None
V. Approve Minutes: On an Eckles/Mensing motion. Approved 6-0.
VI. Approve Payment of Bills and Wire Transfers: On a Beyer/Zierke motion. Approved 6-0.
VII. District Reports:
A. Morgan Franklin/Sara Albright – Franklin and Albright gave and update on the Art Department. Albright shared high school results and photos from a recent art show. Franklin gave an update on Elementary Art and various skills and mediums that they used throughout the year.
B. Sara Albright & Frankie – Therapy Dog – Albright gave an update on Frankie’s adventures and some of the key social emotional learning lessons Frankie has participated in.
VIII. Chairperson’s Report:
A. Diplomas/Graduation – Member Mensing and Member Armon will be handing out diplomas at graduation.
B. May 1st Board Work Session – Hauskins recapped the May 1st work session regarding the potential K7 building. Charlotte Nienhaus from ISG explained the process of submitting an overview of the project that gets submitted to the Minnesota Department of Education.
IX. Superintendent’s Report:
A. End of Year Dates and Events:
1. Wednesday, May 22nd from 4-6 pm Retirement and Teacher of the Year Celebration at Putnam Park.
2. Tuesday, June 4th – Last student day for K11 students.
3. Sunday, June 2nd at 2 pm – Commencement at the HS
4. Wednesday, June 5th and Thursday, June 6th – An all staff breakfast and presentation will be held and end of year work days for staff.
B. Legislative Update: Fletcher gave an update on the end of the recent legislative session.
C. Staffing Update: K7 building staffing updates were provided as well as at the High School. Representative Machacek gave a brief review of a student advisory group meeting that was held regarding sharing input about food service and menu suggestions.
X. Committee Reports:
A. Q Comp – Franta gave an update on the Q Comp meeting.
B. BEA Foundation – Beyer gave an update from the Foundation meeting where they discussed fundraising ideas and the funding requests. Next meeting is in September 2024.
C. Activities – Beyer discussed the April 2024 meeting held and shared the number of participants in various activities.
XI. Principal’s Reports:
Dressler – Dressler shared the list of end of year events. Also, here are various safety drills that need to be completed before the EOY. Staff is working on recapping and recommending changes/updates to PLC and/or PD sessions.
Shaffer – A recap was shared of the many events that will be occurring before the end of the year at the High School, one of them being the Kiwanis Awards Banquet and a special thank you to all of the donors who give scholarships to students. Also, The Spring Carnival is being held on May 29th at the High School from 4-7 pm. Accolades were given to Brenda Millmann for her efforts to organize the Carnival.
Sturz – Recaps were given on the recent 5th grade that did their service day in the community as well as many fun activities and field trips planned for most of the elementary classrooms.
XII. Curriculum/Instruction Director Report: Schmidt shared that all state testing is completed. ACT tests were wrapped up on May 1st with 63 students taking the test. She also gave a READ Act update.
Action Items
XIII. Approve Annual Bids: On a Beyer/Armon motion. Approved 7-0.
A. Softener Salt
B. Waste Removal
C. Snow Removal at High School Site
XIV. Approve Resolution Adopting ISD 2860 FY 2026 Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Ten-Year Plan: On an Eckles/Mensing motion. Approved 7-0.
Roll Call Vote: Hauskins – Y; Armon – Y; Eckles – Y; Franta – Y; Zierke – Y; Mensing – Y; Beyer – Y
XV. Approve 2025 Long Term Facilities Maintenance Revisions: On a Beyer/Eckles motion. Approved 7-0.
XVI. Approve FYE 2024 GASB 75 OPEB Valuation: On an Armon/Beyer motion. Approved 7-0.
XVII. Accept Donation from the BEA Tennis Association to be used for tennis uniforms: On a Beyer/Mensing motion. Approved 7-0.
XVIII. Approve Bucc-y Bag Donations: CFS, United Fund of Blue Earth, Land O’Lakes, Delavan Fire Department and Blu Bair On an Franta/Zierke motion. Approved 7-0.
XIX. Approve Resolution for MSHSL Membership for 2024-25 year: On an Armon/Beyer motion. Approved 7-0.
Roll Call Vote: Hauskins – Y; Armon – Y; Eckles – Y; Franta – Y; Zierke – Y; Mensing – Y; Beyer – Y
XX. Approve Resolution Authorizing the Preparation and Submission of a Proposal to the Commissioner of Education for Review and Comment on a Proposed Project; and Taking Other Actions with Respect Thereto: On a Beyer/Eckles motion. Approved 7-0.
Roll Call Vote: Hauskins – Y; Armon – Y; Eckles – Y; Franta – Y; Zierke – Y; Mensing – Y; Beyer – Y
XXI. Personnel: On an Eckles/Zierke motion. Approved 7-0.
A. Approve New Hires:
Keri Murphy- Elementary Teacher, August 19, 2024; Dani Morris- Elementary Teacher, August 19, 2024; Emma McLees- Elementary Teacher, August 19, 2024; Jameson Johnson – Elementary Teacher, August 19, 2024; Samantha Holmseth- Paraprofessional, April 8th, 2024; Carissa Maday- HS Math, 3rd Quarter, 2025
B. Approve Retirements:
Charlotte Osborn- Part Time Bus Driver, June 4th, 2024; Dexter Prechel- Bus Driver/Mechanic, June 5th, 2024
C. Approve Resignations:
Gianni Alm – Title 1 Teacher, June 6th, 2024; Danielle Johannsen – Elementary Teacher, June 6, 2024; Lexi Rivera – SPED Para, May 14th, 2024; Brittany Stindtman – Elementary Teacher, June 6, 2024; Andrea Nienaber – Paraprofessional, June 4th, 2024
District Policy
I. First Reading:
Policies can be found at http://www.beaschools.org/district/policy_library
A. 401 – Equal Employment Opportunity
B. 402 – Disability Nondiscrimination
C. 403 – Discipline, Suspension and Dismissal of School District Employees
D. 404 – Employment Background Checks
E. 405 – Veteran’s Preference
F. 406 – Public and Private Personnel Data
G. 407 – Employee Right to Know – Exposure to Hazardous Substances
H. 408 – Subpoena of a School District Employee
I. 409 – Employee Publications, Instructional Materials, Inventions and Creations
J. 412 – Expense Reimbursement
K. 510 – School Activities
Routine Items
XXII. Correspondence:
XXIII. Other:
XXIV. Adjourn: Chairperson Hauskins adjourned the meeting at 6:59 pm on an Armon/Zierke motion. Approved 7-0.
June 17, 2024
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF FARIBAULT
FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
DISTRICT COURT
PROBATE DIVISION
Court File No. 22-PR-24-296
Estate of
Alvin Herman Fuchs,
aka Alvin Fuchs,
Decedent
NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR DESCENT OF PROPERTY
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 (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 July 9, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., by this Court at 415 N Main Street Blue Earth, 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.
BY THE COURT
Dated: 06/10/2024
Troy G. Timmerman
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
June 17, 24, 2024
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF FARIBAULT
FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
DISTRICT COURT
PROBATE DIVISION
Court File No. 22-PR-24-289
Estate of
Bruce Lloyd Bonkoski,
Decedent
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 July 16, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 415 N. Main St., Blue Earth, Minnesota, for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent, and for the appointment of Kirk Anthony Nichols, whose address is 426 1st St. SW, Winnebago, MN, 56098 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: 06/11/2024
Troy G. Timmerman
Judge of District Court
Kelly Iverson
Court Administrator
Attorney for Petitioner
David F. Frundt
FRUNDT, LUNDQUIST & GUSTAFSON, LTD.
117 W Fifth St.; P.O. Box 95
Blue Earth, MN, 56013
Attorney License No: 028550X
Telephone: (507) 526-2177
FAX: (507) 526-4477
Email:
dfrundt@flglawfirm.com
June 17, 24, 2024
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