CITY OF FRANKLIN NEWSLETTER

JULY 2016 320 SECOND AVE. E., PO BOX 326, FRANKLIN, MN 55333-0326

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COUNCIL BRIEFS: (Complete minutes posted at City Hall and on the city web site)

Regular Meeting: Monday, July 11, 2016, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Council present: Degner, Heibel, R. Kokesch, Scharfencamp, and Wiese. Staff present: Kokesch, Pederson. Guests present were: J. Jutes, J. Harmoning, C. Gruendemann, M. Gehrke. Meeting was called to order, roll call showing all council present. Pledge of Allegiance recited. 1) Approved the agenda. 2) Approved the minutes 6/13/16. 3) No citizens to address. 4) Approved Resolution 2016-6, Assessment of Delinquent Utility Account. 5) Approved Franklin Fire Relief Association Temporary On-Sale Liquor application. 6) Department Heads reported. Kokesch: 7th St. stop sign visibility corrected but noted it is DOT responsibility; utilities have been dug to Franklin Industries property; boatlanding repairs will begin when the water levels are lower; tabled Hall’s request for LP tank line to run through alley; approved flag replacement at ballpark; discussed request for lim- ited parking by post office. Pederson: 2017 budget items to be considered; 2015 audit and financials extension filed through 8/15/16; discussed family healthcare dwelling law; approved Itron technical support extension; ballpark bath- room door replacement considered; election training completed; Beltz has farmland listed; declined membership re- quest of RCH Museum; city clean-up costs were $2684.99; approved Pederson vacation request. 7) Two Utility accounts for disconnection: approved one for payment plan, other set up automatic pay. 8) No new zoning permits issued. 9) Approved LMCIT Worker’s Compensation renewal. 10) Approved Amendment to Ordinance Chapter 91, Animals, Regulating Chickens; ordinance summary for publication. 11) Approved Renville County and Bird Island mutual aid agreements for assistance. 12) Approved listing Ford 8N tractor as surplus property. 13) Tabled solar energy contract. 14) Discussed implementing a penalty fee schedule for ordinance violations. 15) Approved $100 trophy sponsorship for Catfish Days. 16) Councilor requests: Scharfencamp requested speed limit signs; R. Kokesch requested sheriff dept. attend meetings and questioned limits on parked cars. The council would like all yards cleaned up before Catfish Days. 17) Approved the city’s financial report, June receipts $179,985.37; current expenses $197,736.48; the bills authorized for payment are as follows:

Salaries $6,464.85 Standard, Gaz. & Msgr $25.90 Expert T Billing $27.00 PERA $1,096.27 Wendy Pederson $24.84 City of Fairfax $347.50 MN Dept. of Revenue $333.29 Terry Childs $24.84 Clements Lumber $98.97 Internal Revenue Service $2,109.94 United States Treasury $19.53 Renville Co. Solid Waste $1,522.69 USDA Rural Development $763.00 Kevin Kokesch $87.97 Hawkin's, Inc. $1,224.22 SW/WC-Cooperative $3,863.00 Claudia Smith $57.75 MVTL Laboratories, Inc. $309.89 Renville-Sibley Coop. $44.91 Younger & Walton $392.50 All-Phase Electric $100.00 Post Office $121.64 Renv. Co. Public Works $756.86 Vessco, Inc. $16,551.12 Franklin Industries, Inc. $150,000.00 Meadowland Coop $36.76 MN Valley Telephone $301.90 Kandiyohi-Renville Health $100.00 LMCIT $750.00 Xcel Energy $2,723.55 Renville County Recorder $46.00 Franklin Amb. Assoc. $2,470.34 Wex Bank $330.24 Clobes Sanitation $3,363.30 Sheila Fisher-Birkemeyer $295.00 USTI $295.00 Marco $132.55 Praxair $81.38 Running's Supply $43.28 Madison Natl Life Ins. $32.70 North Ambulance $225.00 Bolton & Menk, Inc. $130.00 Gopher State One Call $11.00 CITY NOTICES: NOTICE OF CITY ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That a Municipal Election in the City of Franklin, County of Renville, State of Minnesota, will be held on Tuesday, the 8th day of November, 2016, between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., at the Franklin Fire Hall, located at 291 Third Ave. E., in said City. The first day of filing affidavits for Candidacy for said election will be Tuesday, August 2, 2016, and the last day for filing affida- vits for Candidacy for said election will be Tuesday, August 16, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. The purpose of the election is to elect one Mayor for a term of two years and two council persons for a term of four years each. Wendy Pederson City Clerk/Treasurer

SUMMARY OF AMENDMENT TO CITY OF FRANKLIN CODE OF ORDINANCES, Chapter 91 §91.08: FARM ANIMALS, REGULATING CHICKENS Shall be amended to allow up to 6 chickens (roosters are prohibited) on any premise within the city limits. The provisions of the ordinance regulates chickens, their confinement, coops and runs, and provides for conditions, inspections, and fines for violations. This ordinance summary was approved by the Franklin City Council on July 11, 2016. A complete copy of the ordinance is available for inspection at City Hall.

The city provided a clean-up day and yet there are yards full of stuff. Please clean up your yards and make Franklin look great before Catfish Days. Junk and nuisances will be enforced!

Surplus Property: The City of Franklin is accepting sealed bids on a 2006 Ford Crown Victoria and a Ford 8N Tractor with 12 volt electrical system, both sold as is. Sealed bids marked “Car Bid” or “Tractor Bid” may be sent or delivered to the Franklin City Hall, 320 Second Ave. E., PO Box 326, Franklin, MN 55333, by 7:00 p.m. on August 8, 2016, at which time bids will be opened at the August 8, 2016, Franklin City Council meeting; those with bids submitted will have the opportunity to raise their bid. The city reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Curbside Recycling: July 26; August 9, 23: Sept. 7, 20; Oct. 4, 18; Nov. 1, 15, 29; Dec. 13, 27

Mosquito Spraying: July 20; August 10, 24

Summer Library: Cedar Mountain Elementary Library will be open on Tuesday mornings from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. July 19, 26; August 2, 9, 16. Check-out Books and Story Time. Please use the Library side entrance as this will be the only door open.

41st Annual Catfish Derby Days...July 22-24! Support our local organizations and businesses!!

4-Family Garage Sale! Friday, July 22 (8AM – 5PM) Saturday, July 23 (9AM – 3P) 61801 430th Street - approxi- mately 3 miles South of Central Lutheran Church or just up the hill from Tim’s Turf. Disney collectibles; lawn mower; tan sectional (picture only); 2 lift chairs (picture only); large framed pictures; small tee- ter totter; kid’s plastic table and chairs; floor lamp; girls UA softball cleats; football cleats; upholstered footstool; Mizuno VB shoes (like new); tons of toys and games; puzzles; girls flower garden theme comforter and décor; misc. size house windows; kids coats; kids clothing: tons of clean, girls namebrand: UA, Nike, DKNY, CP, Puma, Justice, SO, Aeropostle, and Cherokee – lots of clean, boys namebrand UA, Nike, and Adidas); adult clothes; kids shoes and boots; flower girl dress; seasonal items; books; full comforter set; girls 26” bike (like new); boys bikes; outdoor Little Tykes swings; Cole- man camping items; kids Halloween costumes; SU!; dvds; and MUCH, MUCH more!

2nd Annual Franklin Fire & Rescue 5K Run/Walk...Saturday, July 23rd, at Veterans Memorial Park (east shelter), Franklin, MN. Registration at 7:30 a.m., Race starts at 8:30 a.m. To register go to: www.imathlete.com/events/ffr5k. Like us on facebook! Questions– contact Ash Heibel, 573-289-3409.

Andrea’s Tee’d Off at Breast Cancer...Saturday, July 30th, Mayflower Country Club, 9:00 a.m. shotgun start; 18 hole, 4 person scramble, no handicap required. Enjoy a fun filled day of celebrating Andrea Merkel’s fight. Register and get more information at: www.golf4Andrea.com

KMS Memorial Ride...Saturday Aug. 13th. Ride details at: kmsride.com and facebook.com/kmsride. This year’s raffle is for an 850 Polaris ATV.

Renville County Historical Society News

The summer seems to be slipping away! Stop by the Museum to check out the Franklin & Eddsville exhibits. Summer Museum Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM!

The U.S.S. Renville exhibit has been expanded! The U.S.S. Renville was commissioned in 1944 after Renville County, Minnesota sold the most war bonds! The ship served in World War II, Korean Conflict and the Vi- etnam War. The ship was also featured in the 1964 movie In Harm’s Way starring , , , Jill Haworth and Paula Prentiss. Don Wright, of Ohio, has donated many items regarding this ship. The Museum gift store has a limited number of U.S.S. Renville t-shirts for sale (Large & X-Large $15.00 each) and collectible pens $1.00 each). Stop by and see the updating exhibit!

RCHS will be sharing a booth with the Redwood County Historical Society at the Redwood County Fair July 14 – July 17th. RCHS will also be participating in the Sacred Heart, Hector, Franklin, Buffalo Lake and Olivia parades with the 1927 Dodge Deluxe Sedan donated by the Fluck family of Hector.

Thank you to all that supported RCHS during the Morton 4th of July celebration. The 3rd Annual Veterans Round Table was a success with music entertainment from Billy Underwood of Bird Island and a presentation by Al Koenig of Hector. The Patriotic Sing-a-Long was also well attended with 55 wonderful voices singing patriotic songs and learning a bit about the history of the songs. The RCHS Food Stand had delicious Danube Locker hot dogs and pulled pork that went over so well we had to resupply in the early afternoon. The food stand is one of the biggest fundraisers RCHS holds and we thank you for your support!

Check out the Renville County Historical Society’s exhibits at the Bird Island Public Library, County Court- house and Renville Public Library!

BECOME A MEMBER TODAY! Membership to RCHS is inexpensive, but it supports the preservation of Renville County history. Stop by the Museum today to become a member! Annual Individual Membership $15; Annual Family Membership $25; Lifetime Membership $200! Mail your check to RCHS Attn Membership 441 N Park Dr, Morton, MN 56270. RCHS also has a new Business Membership program. For more information contact Nicole at the Museum 507.697.6147 or [email protected].

Be sure to make plans to attend the Renville County Fair in Bird Island August 10 – 12th! Stop by Building # 4 where RCHS will have exhibits on the 150th Anniversary of Renville County, Morton and Beaver Falls! RCHS will have the collection of Morton graduation pictures on display at the Fair! The Museum will be closed Au- gust 8-14.

Be sure to LIKE us on Facebook @RCHSMuseum and Follow us on Twitter @RenvilleCoMNHis! Check out our website www.renvillecountyhistory.com for more information! Senior Nutrition- Meals on Wheels Call 507-430-5542 to reserve your meals

*Menus are subject to change

Mon., July 18 Swiss Steak Mon., Aug. 1 Hamburger Tues., July 19 Roast Turkey Tues., Aug. 2 Taco Salad Wed., July 20 Brat Wed., Aug. 3 Chicken in Cream Sauce Thurs., July 21 Pork Chop/Gravy Thurs., Aug. 4 Pork Loin Fri., July 22 Lasagna Fri., Aug. 5 Spaghetti/Meat Sauce

Mon., July 25 Chicken Tetrazzini Mon., Aug. 8 Salisbury Steak Tues., July 26 Lemon Pepper Fish Tues., Aug. 9 BBQ Pork Wed., July 27 Sweet & Sour Pork Wed., Aug. 10 Baked Rigatoni & Beef Thurs., July 28 Meatballs/Gravy Thurs., Aug. 11 Pub House Fish

Fri., July 29 Baked Chicken Fri., Aug. 12 Chicken Salad

Thank You: Thank you to all our donors. We made our goal of 40 - with 45 units!!! 4 deferrals and 10 no show. Thank you to Bernice S., Mary S., Peyton L., and Erica B., Jane and Addison S., Karen F., Alice G. and CM School. Thank you to CCW Sacred Heart for the food. Pins given to: Larry Serbus, 7 gallons and Wesley Lund, 1 gal- lon. Thanks for giving the gift of life! There was an awesome quilt that was displayed, made in 1918 by the Franklin Red Cross Workers. Vicki Madsen and Amy Koupal, Blood Mobile Coordinators

Thank you to everyone who donated to the St. John’s church paint fund. Jeff Bethke completed the painting in June, just in time for the 4th of July. Nicole Elzenga, Renville County Historical Society & Museium

Wanted: Volunteers needed for Catfish Days shifts - please call Corey Gruendemann at 507-240-0981, Jen Scharfencamp at 320-212-9539, Brian Pederson 320-583-0763 if you would be willing to help in any way. New people are needed to keep Catfish Days going!

Employment Opportunities: Childcare Teachers and Assistant Teachers: Cedar Mountain Cougar Cub Child Care Center is looking for indi- viduals to who will help us provide the highest quality child care and learning environment for the children we serve, ages 6 weeks to pre-kindergarten. For information and qualifications google: Minnesota State Licensing Rule 3. Apply at www.cms.mntm.org

Services: Bridge Street Massage - Dakotah Harmoning, MT, 507-616-1138, [email protected]. Hours: Monday-Wednesday, 9 am - 4 pm, Thursday 1 pm-6 pm, Friday 8 am - noon, 726 E. Bridge St., Redwood Falls, MN

Home for Rent: 371 First Street South, Franklin: 4 bedroom; 1 3/4 bath; no basement. Looking for reliable renter that pays rent and utilities on time and will take very good care of this home. Many furnishings pro- vided and is move-in/live in ready. No pets. Call Curt at 605-759-4995 after 5 p.m.

Give Away: Palmyra Farmers Mutual is GIVING AWAY a new playhouse!!! Register to win at: Palmyra Farmers Mutual, local businesses, or entry slip in local newspaper now through July 24th. Limit one (1) entry per person. Winner is responsible for pick-up/delivery of pre-assembled play- house. CITY OF FRANKLIN U.S. POSTAGE PAID P.O. BOX 326 FRANKLIN, MN 55333 FRANKLIN, MN 55333-0326 PERMIT # 5 PRESORT MAIL ECRWSS

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11:30 a.m., Main Str. Main a.m., 11:30 - 9:00 Registration Ride, Memorial KMS 13 Aug.

Hall Fire p.m., 8:00 - a.m. 7:00 Election, Primary State

Recycling Curbside 9 Aug.

Hall City p.m., 7:00 Meeting, Council City

Hall Fire p.m., 6:00 Club, Lions 8 Aug.

Insurance Union s ’ Farmer p.m.., 5:00 Corp., Dev. Comm. 3 Aug.

Open Filings Council City 2 Aug.

Recycling Curbside 26 July

Days Catfish 24 - 22 July

Hall Fire p.m., 7:00 Meeting, Fire

Hall Fire p.m., 6:30 Meeting, Ambulance 21 July

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