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CITY OF FRANKLIN NEWSLETTER
APRIL 2015
320 SECOND AVE. E., PO BOX 326, FRANKLIN, MN 55333-0326
Phone (507) 557-2259
Fax (507) 557-2255 Email: [email protected]
Web Site: franklinmn.us This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer
COUNCIL BRIEFS: (Complete minutes posted at City Hall and on the city web site)
A Regular Meeting of the Franklin City Council was held on Monday, April 13, 2015, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Council present:
Degner, Heibel, Kokesch, Scharfencamp, and Wiese. Staff present: Kokesch, Pederson, and Wiggin. Guests present: Jeff Marlowe, Wayne Olson, Mandi Kerkhoff, Amy Berg.
1) Approved the agenda, approved the minutes 3/9/15.
2) No citizens requested to be addressed.
3) Approved Longbranch Saloon request for a band on their patio on June 5th from 9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.
4) Marlowe presented information on the Redwood/Renville Regional Material Recovery Facility and recycling efforts.
5) Quam has not completed paperwork to close the project; meter inventory is taking place prior to bidding.
6) Approved SW Dust Seal for First Ave. and Third St. S., $82/100 ft.
7) Department Heads reported. Kokesch reported: wood chips are needed at the park; beacon light on the water tower is not
necessary; summer assistant has been hired; street cold-patching will be done; SW Transfer will need sewer connection;
$6300 to replace malfunctioning heater in water treatment plant. Wiggin reported: 15 calls for service, curfew violations,
garbage at the boatlanding. Pederson reported: personnel data required, fire department respiratory testing needs to be
done, options will be researched; approved Claudia Smith to shampoo carpets in City Hall and Fire Hall; mandatory city training will be May 4th at 7 p.m.; MN Byway garage sales are May 1-2; ELF grants are available via Development Corp.; Renv. Co.
10 meeting discussed blighted houses; approved MRWA to do a utility rate study; approved Pederson attend Small Cities/LMC
Conf. in Duluth; second notice to be sent to 470 Third Ave. to clean up junk. Wiese reported: Fire Dept. has a facebook page;
Ambulance Dept. needs a power cot.
8) Approved Sacred Heart Church raffle permit.
9) Zoning Permits issued: M. Forsyth, Franklin Depot, install 14 x 60’ wood deck at 343 2nd Ave.; K. Jensen, install a 48’ x 6’
fence at 311 & 341 Third Ave. E.
10) Approved Ordinance 31.31: Ordinance Establishing Fees for Emergency Protection Services and summary publication.
11) Discussed Franklin Wellness Center proposal.
12) Approved application for USDA Community Facilities Grant for a civil defense siren.
13) City Clean up was discussed-it will be run the same as last year in conjunction with the countywide clean up. Complaint with
18 signatures was received on several properties; it is hoped with the warmer weather people will clean up their propertiesespecially with the 40th anniversary of Catfish Days.
14) Approved swimming lessons at the Morgan Pool: Franklin participants pay $15, city will pay the remainder, no private lessons.
15) Councilor requests: discussed a request to install a rumble strip on the intersection of 3rd St. and 5th Ave.; Mayor Degner
received approval to attend the LMC annual convention.
16) Approved financial report, March receipts were $136,995.93; current expenses are $50,639.65; approve transfer of $4,856.56
to ambulance fund; the bills authorized for payment are as follows:
Salaries
PERA
MN Dept. of Revenue
Internal Revenue Service
USDA Fire Truck Loan
Renv.-Sibley-REED
SW/WC-Cooperative
Renville-Sibley Coop.
Verizon Wireless
LMCIT
League of MN Cities
Franklin Fire Relief
Xcel Energy
Postmaster
Clobes Sanitation
Post Office
Marco
$5,373.80
$972.05
$273.63
$1,745.70
$763.00
$1,851.85
$3,961.50
$44.91
$26.02
$18,265.00
$52.70
$1,000.00
$1,561.25
$69.70
$1,300.00
$272.63
$201.69
Kevin Kokesch
Claudia Smith
Standard-Gaz. & Msgr
Ronald Degner
Curt Scharfencamp
Wendy Pederson
Kerkhoff Plmbg & Htg.
Running's Supply, Inc.
City of Morgan
Younger & Walton
Emil Huwe
Renv. Co Public Works
Redwood Tire Service
VISA
Pat Sullivan
Electric Motor Co.
Heiman Fire Equipment
$79.99
$63.75
$40.70
$26.45
$11.50
$383.58
$155.00
$14.99
$2,917.00
$366.15
$150.00
$792.86
$396.41
$153.93
$319.02
$152.77
$299.00
Midwest Motor Works
Clement's Lumber
Praxair
North Memorial EMS Ed.
Renv. Co. Solid Waste
MN Rural Water Assoc.
USA Blue Book
Hawkin's
MVTL Laboratories, Inc.
Electric Pump
US Bank
Ehlers & Associates
MN Valley Telephone Co.
Wex Bank
MN UC Fund
City of Fairfax
Kurt Valentin
$159.29
$1,099.09
$71.75
$100.00
$425.00
$275.00
$248.43
$1,511.24
$312.49
$650.00
$87.50
$500.00
$211.12
$412.37
$77.84
$340.00
$100.00
CITY NOTICES:
Summary of City of Franklin Ordinance 31, Section 31
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING FEES FOR EMERGENCY PROTECTION FIRE SERVICES
PURPOSES AND INTENT:
This ordinance is adopted for the purpose of authorizing the City of Franklin to charge for fire service as authorized by Minn. Stat.
§§ 366.011, 366.012, and 415.01.
“Fire service” means any deployment of firefighting personnel and/or equipment to extinguish a fire or perform any preventative
measure in an effort to protect equipment, life, or property in an area threatened by fire. It also includes the deployment of firefighting personnel and/or equipment to provide fire suppression, rescue, extrication, and any other services related to fire and rescue
as may occasionally occur.
PARTIES AFFECTED:
(A) Owners of property within the City who receive fire service.
(B) Anyone who receives fire service as a result of a motor vehicle accident or fire within the City.
RATES:
The fee established shall be $750 per call for the first hour, $100 for each additional hour.
False alarms will be billed per fiscal calendar year (December through November); the first false alarm is at no charge, the second
false alarm is at half the first hour rate (currently $375.00), the third and any successive false alarms are billed at the full rate
(currently $750).
Open Burning is r egulated fr om Apr il - October. You must have a permit to burn. Burning is allowed between the hours of 6:00
p.m.-9:00 p.m. It is your responsibility to adhere to burning bans. There is no permit required for recreational (camp) fires.
All Pet (Cat and Dog) Licenses expire April 30th, you have until May 31st to license your pet. The fee is $5 until May 31st,
after that there is an additional $25 late fee. You must provide proof of current rabies vaccination and dogs require proof of a minimum of $50,000 current liability insurance. No licenses will be distributed without this documentation. Licensing will be enforced.
All City Utility Customers: The city needs your telephone number (if it is not listed in the phone book) or cell phone number
ASAP. The city will be installing new water meters in all homes and businesses and appointments need to be made with you for the
installation.
Curbside Recycling: April 28; May 12, *27(Wed.); June 9, 23
Bird Island Spring Craft & Gift Expo...Saturday, April 18th, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Island Ballroom, Bird Island, MN. Featuring
many local vendors and crafters. Concessions served all day by Athmann’s. Door prizes to be given away. A great time to
shop for Mother’s Day gifts!
EMT Initial Class...Monday, April 20, 2015, 6 PM-10 PM, at North Memorial Ambulance, 100 S. Dekalb St., Redwood Falls.
Preregistration and background paperwork required. Call 507-627-1160 or email: [email protected]
“Classic Car Cruise-In!!!”...(Fathers Read Every Day) FRED, Tuesday, April 21, 6:30 p.m., Cedar Mt. Elementary
School. Fathers/Male caregivers and their children will enjoy a free root beer float together, followed by a book-read by a special guest reader and a book give-away. There will also be an opportunity to visit the Book Fair. The event should last about 1
hour. FRED is for children of all ages and their fathers/male caregivers. If dads are unable to attend – moms are sure welcome!!
Tatanka Bluffs Corridor invites you to “Brain Gain of the Newcomers to Rural America”...presented by U of M Extension Research Fellow, Ben Winchester, on Thursday, April 23, 2015 from 6:00-8:30 pm at the Redwood Area Community Center, 901 E. Cook St., Redwood Falls, MN. RSVP to [email protected] by 4/19. Cost is $5.00 per person.
Open House Wedding Shower for Sonya Sherman...April 25th, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Franklin, from 11:00 a.m.-2:00
p.m. Sonya is the daughter of Todd and Peggy Sherman and bride-to-be of Derrick Siebert. Please come and help us celebrate her
new life. Hosting the event is Peggy Sherman, mother, Samantha Riley, sister, and Christine Sherman, sister-in-law. Lunch will be
served. The couple is registered at Macy’s, Crate and Barrel, and Williams-Sonoma.
St. Luke’s Church of Franklin-Building Fund Jackpot Junction Fundraiser...Monday, April 27, 2015, from 4:30-7:30 PM. $15
fundraiser pack Join us for a night out with friends of St. Luke’s. Tickets available at Jackpot Junction that day or from church council
members.
By-way Long Garage $ale...May 1-2, 2015. Cruise up and down the 287-mile long Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway to shop at
the garage sales May 1-2. Look for the red balloons to help guide your way to great deals, or join in and have your own sale! Visit:
www.mnrivervalley.com for more information.
MVHCL Summer Explorer Program 2015...June 15 - July 2, Mondays-Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. For Grades 1-6 (must have
completed Grade 1). Explorers will be split into 2 age groups, Grades 1-3 and Grades 4-6. Registration forms available at Cedar
Mountain School, City Hall or online at www.mvhcl.org. $250 per explorer. The city has committed $3000 to help fund explorers, but
you must enroll by April 17 to have your fee reduced, and the balance is due by April 24th.
Senior Nutrition - Meals on Wheels
Call 557-2247 or 507-430-5542 to order meals
Menus are subject to change
Mon., April 20
Tues., April 21
Wed., April 22
Thurs., April 23
Fri., April 24
Meatballs/Gravy
Baked Chicken
Teriyaki Beef/Rice
Chicken Tetrazzini
Fish/Baked Potato
Mon., May 4
Tues., May 5
Wed., May 6
Thurs., May 7
Fri., May 8
Baked Rigatoni & Beef
Taco Salad
Salisbury Steak
Baked Fish
Parmesan Chicken
Mon., April 27
Tues, April 28
Wed., April 29
Thurs., April 30
Fri., May 1
Teriyaki Chicken Salad
Hamburger
Chicken in Cr. Sauce
Pork Loin
Spaghetti/Meat Sauce
Mon., May 11
Tues., May 12
Wed., May 13
Thurs., May 14
Fri., May 15
Beef Tips/Gravy
Beef Stew
Roast Turkey
BBQ Chicken Sandwich
Country Steak
Thank You:
Thank you, to my neighbors, friends, family for the prayers, flowers, visits, and all the great care at the
GoldenLiving Center. Special thanks to Tammy, Jeremy, Jeff, Linda, and Tina. God Bless all!
Marilyn Wolter
Thank you to everyone that supported the Civic Club Scholarship Fundraiser at Jackpot Junction.
Give Away:
Toro Weed Whip, 12 volt, new; Lawn Edging (half roll); call 507-557-2690.
Business/Services:
Franklin Development Corporation (FDC) is working with the Renville County HRA/EDA to offer Economic
Levering Funds (ELF) grants of up to a maximum of $3,000 in the form of matching funds. Please contact Joel
Harmoning (507-557-7000) or Scott Nissen (507-557-2233) regarding more information on ELF grants.
Dennis McGowan Jr. Lawn Service/Snow Removal-We offer: Lawn Dethatching, Garden Tilling, Tree Trimming, Shrub
Pruning & Lawn Mowing. We accept Debit & Credit Cards. Call for your free estimate today! 507-829-4328 or [email protected]
I will accept old iron, appliances, and computer towers. NO tires, tv’s, monitors, keyboards, or radios. Call
Myron Gehrke at 507-430-5759 or Phyllis Case at 507-430-3739.
Wanted:
Classic Cars to be on display at Cedar Mountain Elementary School in Franklin for a FRED Night Event
(Fathers Read Every Day), Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 6:30 pm. Park in front of the school (south side) with
the other cars that will be joining us that night. Free Root Beef Floats. The event will be concluded with a
Classic Car Parade! Any questions, call Joy Gruendemann at 507-430-4402.
2015 Renville County Clean-Up
2015 City Clean-Up
Renville County Landfill & HHW Facility, Olivia
Monday-Wednesday, June 8, 9, 10 from 7:30-5:30
and at the Renville County Hwy. Shops from noon-5:30:
6/8 in Sacred Heart
6/9 in Buffalo Lake
6/10 in Fairfax
Collecting: Tires, Appliances, Electronics/Computers,
Fluorescent Bulbs, Ballasts, Rechargeable Batteries, Cell Phones, etc.
City Curbside Pick-Up Wed., June 10th
For miscellaneous household items and junk
accepted at the landfill without a fee. Have
items bundled, bagged, or boxed. Items
charged a fee at the landfill will not be
picked up-residents will be responsible
for removal. Let’s work together to clean up
Franklin before the 40th Catfish Days!
Fees collected per item, reduced rates for Renville County residents
More Info: 320-523-1144, 320-523-3706 or www.co.renville.mn.us
FRANKLIN COMMUNITY
CALENDAR 2015
April 21
April 28
May 4
May 6
May 7
May 10
May 11
May 12
May 14
May 21
FRED Night Event, 6:30 p.m., Cedar Mt. Elementary School
Curbside Recycling
All City Employee Training, 7:00 p.m., Fire Hall
Community Development Corp., 7:00 a.m., Farmer’s Union Insurance
Legion Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Fire Hall
Mother’s Day
Lions Club, 6:00 p.m., Fire Hall
City Council, 7:00 p.m., City Hall
Curbside Recycling
Ambulance Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Fire Hall
Fire Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Fire Hall
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