Public Notices December 7, 2022

Notice of Filing

For Staples Township

 

Staples Township is accepting filings for:

- Supervisor for a three (3) year term  

- Treasurer for a two (2) year term

The filing period for these offices opens at the home of the Clerk located at 48301 County 21, Staples, on January 3, 2023 and closes at 5:00 p.m. on January 17, 2023. Filing fee is $2.00.

Please contact Bonnie Thoele at 218-296-2151  to file for office. 

 

Bonnie Thoele, Clerk

Staples Township

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City of Staples

 

Notice of Public Hearing

 

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Staples will conduct a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Staples Government Center located at 122 6th St NE, Staples to receive public input regarding the 2023 Final Budget and Property Tax Levy. 

All interested persons are invited to attend the hearing and be heard on this matter or submit written comments to the City Clerk prior to the hearing. For a copy of the proposed 2023 Final Budget and Property Tax Levy, contact City Hall at 218-894-2550. 

 

Dated:  December 6, 2022

/s/ Tara Greer, City Clerk

 

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NOTICE

Second and Final Reading of Ordinance

 

NOTICE is hereby given that the Staples City Council gave an ordinance its first reading to require a license to enact a local sales and use tax in the City of Staples.

The second and final reading will be considered at the December 13, 2022 Staples City Council meeting.

 

Dated: December 6, 2022    /s/ Tara Greer, City Clerk

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ADVERTISEMENT 

FOR BIDS

 

TITLE:

Staples-Motley 

High School Addition 

& IAQ Upgrades 

 

LOCATION OF WORK:

401 Centennial Drive

Staples, MN  56479

OWNER:

Staples-Motley Public

Schools ISD #2170

905 4th Street NE

Staples, MN  56479

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER:

ICS Consulting, LLC.

1139 Franklin Ave., 

Suite 1

Sauk Rapids, MN  56379

(320) 360-5506

Contact: Jorden Pangrac

ARCHITECTURAL: 

JLG Architects

525 Broadway

Alexandria, MN  56308

(320) 408-7008

STRUCTURAL: 

Northland Consulting Engineers

102 South 21st Ave. West

Duluth, MN  55806

(218) 727-5995

CIVIL, MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL ENGINEER:

CMTA

2201 12th Street N, 

Suite E

Fargo, ND  58102

(701) 280-0500

 

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The project consists of multiple work scopes for all of the work necessary for the construction of an approximate 22,000 sf gym and wellness center addition and indoor air quality upgrades to the existing school. Work scopes include but are not limited to: Earthwork, Concrete, Precast Concrete, General Construction, Masonry, Steel Material, Steel Install, Roofing & Metal Panel, Aluminum Doors Windows & Glazing, Flooring & Tile, Acoustic Ceilings & Acoustical Treatment, Wood Athletic Flooring, Fluid-Applied Athletic Flooring, Paint & Wall Coverings, Gymnasium Equipment, Bleachers & Fixed Bench Seating, Fire Suppression, Mechanical, and Electrical. 

BID DATE AND LOCATION:

Sealed Bids will be received at Staples-Motley School District ISD #2170 District Office, 905 4th Street NE  Staples, MN 56479 then publicly opened and read aloud. Bids will be received and stamped-in prior to 2:00 p.m. local time on December 14, 2022. Bids submitted after allotted time will be discarded, NO EXCEPTIONS.  

EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS:

Bidders may view drawings and specifications for the project at the office of the Construction Manager.

For Electronic access to the bidding documents, please contact Angie Stahnke at 218-336-5901. The Construction Manager can also provide locations of Builders Exchanges holding plans for contractors to access. Bidders are responsible for any and all costs associated with the production of plans and specifications for their use.

BIDDING REQUIREMENTS:

Each Bidder must comply with the following requirements to reassure acknowledgment and recognition of their Bids:

Bids must be accompanied by Bid security in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check, or Bid bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the base Bid submitted, made payable to the owner, as guarantee that Bidder will, if awarded, enter into contract in accordance with contract documents and submitted Bid.

Submit Bid on the prescribed form, which is furnished with the specification, with full name and address of the Bidder.

Completely fill in all blank spaces on the Bid Form, in ink or typewriter, in both words and figures.

Sign in longhand, executed by a principal duly authorized to enter into an agreement. If a Bidder is a co-partnership, then signatures on the Bid shall be by an authorized member of the firm, with names and addresses of each member of partnership.

Base Bid and all alternate Bids shall be stated both in writing and in figures. In all cases, written and numerical figures must agree; otherwise at Owner’s option, it shall be cause for rejection of Bid. Complete form without alterations.

Submit alternate prices (Bids) for either increasing or decreasing the costs, as called for on Bid form and Description of Alternates.  Submit a Bid for all alternates.

Owner may make such investigations as they deem necessary to determine the ability, competency, and responsibility of the Bidder to perform the work. Any Bidder shall furnish to Owner all such information and data for this purpose, as the Owner may request. Owner reserves the right to reject any Bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such Bidder fails to satisfy the Owner that such Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract and to complete the Work contemplated therein. The competence and responsibility of Bidder will be considered in making an award, including, but not limited to; (1) proof of financial responsibility, (2) quality of similar work, (3) amount of experience with similar projects, (4) facilities, personnel and equipment, (5) reputation for performance, and (6) the ability to complete the work within specified time. Owner reserves the right to reject any Bid where there is reasonable doubt as to the qualifications of the Bidder.

Owner reserves the right to: (1) accept Bidder’s Base Bid only, (2) accept any one or more of Bidder’s Alternate Bids, in any order regardless of the order in which they were listed, (3) reject all Bids, (4) award contract based on their investigation of Bidders, as well as acceptance of alternates, all of which the Owner deems to be in their best interest, (5) waive informalities or minor irregularities in Bids and waive minor irregularities or discrepancies in Bidding procedure.

Upon award of Contract, Contractor shall provide AIA A312 Performance and Payment Bonds in the amount of 100 percent (%) of Contract Sum in accordance with General Conditions and Amendments to General Conditions.

BIDDING DOCUMENTS & SITE REVIEW:

Each Bidder (including subcontract Bidder where appropriate) is required to visit the site and to fully inform themself and record their own investigations as to the extent of the Work, the extent of the Work performed by other contractors under other construction packages, conditions under which the Work is to be performed, existing buildings and streets, conditions of the area, existing utilities and other features, type of soil, available facilities and difficulties that may be encountered in connection therewith, and other relevant items which will affect their Bid or the Work.

Prior to submitting a Bid, each Bidder is required to examine all of the bidding requirements, all Contract Documents, all drawings, and specifications for the Project (including those primarily for other Subcontracts). Contractors shall become thoroughly familiar with the scope of the Project and all factors and items of work which will affect their Bid or the Work, whether shown or specified in documents primarily for Work of others or Work of this Contract.

No extras will be allowed the Contractor as a result of misunderstanding of the extent of scope of the Work as a result of their failure to study and record their own findings. Submission of a Bid shall be proof that such examinations have been made and that Bidder has recorded their own investigation and has become thoroughly familiar with all contract documents (including all addenda). The failure or omissions of any Bidder to examine any form, instrument or document shall in no way relieve any Bidder from any obligation in respect to their Bid. Nor shall it be the responsibility of ICS or its counterparts to ensure you have read all documentation. This is the sole responsibility of the Bidder and its Sub-Contractor(s).

PRE-BID CONFERENCE:

A Pre-Bid conference will be held at 2:00 p.m. on December 6, 2022 at Staples-Motley School District ISD #2170 District Office, 905 4th Street NE Staples, MN 56479. If Bidders want to visit the physical site, a site review will take place immediately following the Pre-Bid conference at Staples-Motley Elementary School. No extras will be allowed because of the Bidder’s misinterpretation as to the amount of work involved, Bidder’s own error, negligence, or failure to examine the site. 

START DATE:

Work will begin after receipt of the signed contract from the Owner. The anticipated award date is December 19, 2022. Pre-construction and submittals work related to the project is to commence immediately after receipt of the signed contract. The onsite work will begin on the premises no later than June 2, 2023.

SUBSTANTIAL AND COMPLETION DATE:

Owner requires 

all work to be 

substantially complete by:

IAQ Phase 1: 

August 25, 2023

IAQ Phase 2: 

August 23, 2024

Wellness Center 

Addition: 

September 27, 2024

 

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ISD #2170

School Board

meeting #6 

Oct. 24, 2022, 6 p.m. District Office

 

MINUTES

 

Call to Order by Vice Chair Lund

The meeting was called to order with Freeman, L. Anderson, Lund, Reeck and B. Anderson present. Winkels was absent. Also attending: Supt. Tappe, Business Mgr. Lego, Principals Ferdon and Berg, Pangrac representing ICS, several students, staff members, Staples World Editor Anderson and Recording Secretary Walz. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

2. Adoption of Agenda

Motion by L. Anderson, seconded by B. Anderson, to add items #5h, #5i, #9 & #10. MC

Motion by Freeman, seconded by Reeck, to adopt the agenda. MC 

Recognize the Public

Lund recognized the public and students in attendance.

Consent Agenda:

Approval of minutes from the Sept. 19 Regular Meeting 

Approve the resignation of: Skylar Bittner

Approve the hire of:

Allison Vangsness - MS Yearbook Layout Advisor

Sarah Decker – MS Student Council Advisor

Allison Vangsness - Sr High Knowledge Bowl Advisor

Shane Tappe – Head Baseball Coach considered separately

Amy Borash -Assistant Musical Director

Erin Judd - Special Olympics Advisor

Kasey Odden - MS Knowledge Bowl Advisor

Kristine Lezer - Custodian MS/HS

Heather Bartel – Custodian MS/HS

Approve the fundraiser requests from: Music Department; Cross Country Boosters; Volleyball Boosters; FFA; REACH; Basketball Boosters

Approve the Agreement with SW Minnesota State University through 2027

Void the 2022-2023 Tuition agreement with Crosslake Community School for J.S.

Approve the termination of Kellie Kasper, Custodian, as of 9/29/2022.

Approve the 2022-2023 lease agreement with Greater MN Family Services

Other

Motion by Lund, seconded by L. Anderson, to approve the Consent Agenda.  MC 

Motion by Reeck, seconded by Anderson to approve Shane Tappe as Head Baseball Coach. MC

Grants and Donations

Motion by Lund, seconded by B. Anderson, to approve the Resolution to Accept Donations and Grants in the amount of $4,270.88. MC

Thank you to Offutt Farms, Leaf River Ag Service, CAF-3m Hometown, Jerry Brever and Lakewood Health System for your generous donations.

Finance 

(Finance Committee Minutes - (10-5-2022) 

Financial Report provided by Business Mgr. Lego.

Motion by B. Anderson, seconded by Reeck, to authorize payment of the vouchers. MC 

Motion by L. Anderson, seconded by B. Anderson, to approve the removal of John Regan and addition of Tanley Lego to the CD accounts at Mid-Central Bank. MC

Motion by Reeck, seconded by Lund, to approve sealed bids. MC

Other 

Facilities

Project update - Pangrac from ICS provided a review of the project’s original scope, project adjustments, progress and forecast.

Policy

Motion by Freeman, seconded by L. Anderson, to approve Policy #722 Public Data Requests and form #722. MC 

Reports:

School Board

FED - Minutes 8-24-2022

Sourcewell - Minutes 8-16-2022

Principal Berg thanked the Staples Fire Department and Morrison County for sharing with students about fire and snow plow safety, and shared about the Sparks reading buddies opportunity for adult volunteers. Principal Ferdon said Homecoming was a great week and shared about the Veterans day programs on Nov. 11.

Superintendent Tappe recognized the principals during National Principal Month, shared that the district is hiring bus drivers - for regular and activity routes, and the success of the girls tennis team headed to the state tournament.

Activities Director Lee shared that it’s a busy week of post season activity, with the outcomes this week determining how busy next week will be!

SMEA President Schneider shared that all is well, and conferences are coming up soon.

Other

Adjournment 

(6:39 p.m)

Motion by B. Anderson, seconded by Reeck, to adjourn the meeting. MC 

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School Board Work Session, Meeting #7

Nov. 7, 2022, 

6:00 p.m - 

District Office

 

Minutes

 

Call to Order by 

chair Winkels. 

Board members Freeman, Lund, Reeck, L. Anderson, Winkels and B. Anderson were present, comprising a quorum. Also present were Supt. Tappe, Principals Berg and Ferdon, Staples World Editor Anderson, several students and recording secretary Walz. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Motion by Reeck, seconded by B. Anderson to Adopt the Agenda. MC.

2021-2022 Student Achievement Data Report presented by Teaching & Learning Coordinator Jenny Pantzke.

Motion by Lund, seconded by L. Anderson to adjourn at 6:47 p.m. MC

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Special School Board Meeting #8

Canvassing Election Returns

Weds., Nov. 16, 2022 7:30 a.m.

District Office

 

AGENDA

 

Call to Order (by Lund)

The meeting was called to order with B. Anderson, Freeman, Reeck, Lund, Supt. Tappe, ICS consultants and Recording Secretary Walz present. Winkels and L. Anderson were absent. L. Anderson arrived after item #5 on the agenda.The Pledge of allegiance was recited.

Adoption of Agenda

Motion by Freeman, seconded by Reeck, to adopt the agenda. MC

Canvass Returns for November 8, 2022 School Board Election 

Present Abstract and Return of Votes Cast  (Review of the Abstract)

Clerk’s Certificate as to Abstract and Return of Votes Cast 

A total of 9,716 votes were cast.

Kyle Reese 2,279

Chandler Trout 1,906

Ryan Wright 1,651

Erich Heppner 1,614

Bruce Drone 1,202

Shelly DeCamp 1,006

“Write-in” 58

 

Approve Resolution Canvassing Returns of Votes (Roll Call Vote) 

Motion by B. Anderson, seconded by Lund, to approve the Resolution Canvassing Returns of Votes.  Members Freeman, Reeck, B. Anderson and Lund voted in favor. None opposed. Winkels and L. Anderson absent. MC 

Approve Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Certificates 

Motion by Freeman, seconded by Reeck, to approve the Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Certificates. Freeman, Lund, Reeck and B. Anderson voted in favor. None opposed. Winkels and L. Anderson absent. MC 

Accept the Certificate of Election 

Motion by Lund, seconded by B. Anderson, to accept the Certificate of Election. MC 

Certificates will be given to new members and Oath of Office will be taken at the first meeting in January 2023. 

Canvass Returns for November 8, 2022 Operating Levy (Renewal) 

Present Abstract and Return of Votes Cast  (Review of the Abstract)

Clerk’s Certificate as to Abstract and Return of Votes Cast 

A total of 4,162 votes were cast

No     2,351

Yes    1,811

 

Adopt Resolution Canvassing returns of votes of the School District special election. (Roll Call Vote)

Motion by B. Anderson, seconded by Lund, to adopt the Resolution Canvassing the results of the special election. B. Anderson, Reeck, Freeman, L. Anderson and Lund voted in favor. None opposed. Winkels absent. MC 

Facilities

Approve Elementary addition bids and award contracts for work scopes 3,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16 & 17.

Motion by Freeman, seconded by Reeck, to approve Elementary addition bids and award contracts for work scopes 3,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16 & 17. MC 

Adjournment (7:47a.m.)

Motion by L. Anderson, seconded by Freeman, to adjourn the meeting. MC 

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Advertising Deadlines

Deadline for advertisements and copy is Friday, noon.

Staples World

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 100 Staples, MN 56479 Telephone: (218) 894-1112 - Fax: (218) 894-3570 Toll Free: 1-888-894-1112 E Mail: office@staplesworld.com; editor@staplesworld.com

Deadline: Friday, noon

 

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