STATE OF MINNESOTA IN DISTRICT COURT
COUNTY OF OTTER TAIL SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Court File No:
Timothy C. Wallgren and Sherri L. Wallgren,
Plaintiffs,
vs. SUMMONS
Hulda S. Anderson, also known as Hulda S. Anderson Perle, C.H. Perle, Thomas R Stewart, Blanche Stewart, Thomas Ralph Stewart, also known as T.R. Stewart, Clarence Frost, William Bohne, Mary Bohne, Melvin R. Maki, Mary Lee Maki, Erik A. Olson, Victoria M. Paavola, Marvin Monson, Arlene E. Monson, also known as Arlene Monson, Richard H. Ericksrud, also known as Richard Ericksrud, Sharon J. Ericksrud, also known as Sharon Ericksrud, Richard H. Ericksrud and Sharon J. Ericksrud as Trustees of the Richard H. Ericksrud and Sharon J. Ericksrud Revocable Living Trust dated October 20, 2003, Farmers & Merchants State Bank of New York Mills, Steven Virnala, Karie Johnson, Kristi Wallgren, Karla Kupfer, Todd Paavola, the unknown heirs of Arne Kolehmainen, deceased, the unknown heirs of Anita Kolehmainen, deceased, the unknown heirs of Einar R. Paavola, deceased, the unknown heirs of Einar F. Piippo, deceased, the unknown heirs of Ruth A. Piippo, deceased, the unknown heirs of Jean Wohlert, deceased, and the unknown heirs of any of the above named persons now deceased, also all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest or lien in the real estate described in the Complaint herein.
Defendants.
THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO the above named Defendants.
1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiffs have started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiffs’ Complaint against you is attached to this Summons. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this Summons.
2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this Summons located at:
Samuel D. Felix, Attorney at Law
4 5 0 West Main Street
Perham MN 56573
3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiffs’ Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiffs should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer.
4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiffs everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint.
5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case.
6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute.
7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in oter Tal County, Sale of Minnesota, egaly described as follows:
All that part of the West Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 9, Township 135, Range 37, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, described as follows:
Commencing at the southwest corner of said Section 9; thence North 00 degrees 07 minutes 47 seconds East (bearing is based on Otter Tail County Coordinates – 2011 Adjustment) along the west line of said Section 9, a distance of 1980.00 feet to the point of beginning of the land to be described; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 13 seconds East a distance of 330.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 07 minutes 47 seconds West a distance of 75.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 51 minutes 51 seconds West a distance of 330.00 feet to said west line; thence North 00 degrees 07 minutes 47 seconds East along said west line, a distance of 76.53 feet to the point of beginning.
Containing 25,002 square feet more or less. Subject to Cornwell Avenue.
The object of this action is to determine the title and adverse claims to the real property described above and to have Plaintiffs adjudged the owners thereof in fee simple. The Defendants will take notice that no personal claim is made herein against any of them.
Dated: April 16, 2025
KARKELA, HUNT & CHESHIRE, PLLP
By: Samuel D. Felix
450 West Main Street
Perham, MN 56573
Attorney Reg. No. 0397125
Telephone: 218-346-4995
Email: stelix@firmanswer.com
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFFS
Published May 7, May 14, May 21, 2025
PRESS MINUTES
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 553
NEW YORK MILLS, OTTER TAIL & BECKER COUNTY, MN
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2025
CALL TO ORDER BY THE CHAIR- at 5:30 pm.
ATTENDANCE & DETERMINATION OF A QUORUM- All School Board Members plus Superintendent A Johnson, M. Maki, J. Brockway, M. Young, M. Radniecki and student representative D. Selander. Visitors C. Bushinger, D. Grieger, T. Kupfer and E. Von Ruden.
SETTING THE AGENDA TO DETERMINE THE ORDERS OF THE DAY– Motion by Geiser, Second by Braukmann to approve the agenda as presented. Vote- u/c.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES- Motion by Kern, Second by Braukmann to approve the 2/24/2025 Regular Meeting minutes. Vote- u/c.
BUSINESS AFFAIRS AND APPROVAL OF BILLS- Motion by Geiser, Second by Schermerhorn to pay the Monthly Financial Claims per fund and the approved Electronic Fund Transfers for Minnesota State Withholding deposits and FICA/PERA/TRA/Annuity deposits. Vote- u/c.
REPORTS- Administrative Reports: Activities- Spring sports with high numbers; Student Representative-Spring events and school happenings; Elementary Principal-Author visit, spring happenings, conferences; HS Principal- conferences, testing, and Spring Week; Superintendent- Legislation; Business Office Report- meetings; School Board Committee Meetings: Negotiations and Personnel 2/24/25 and Curriculum, Instruction, and Policy- 3/24/25. Superintendent Evaluation process discussion.
OLD BUSINESS-
Motion by Geuiser, Second by Seelhammer to approve the second reading of policy 524.5 Personal Electronic Devices. Vote u/c.
CONSENT ITEMS- Motion by Ehnert, Second by Braukmann to approve the consent items as follows: CONTRACT: Astera Health Sports Trainer for 2025-26. DONATIONS- Steve’s Sanitation, Inc $250 to Close Up, Ottertail Aggregate, Inc $500 to Trap Team, Brunswick $250 to BPA, Viking Coca Cola $1787.40 to ISD 553 General Fund, Brunswick $5,000 to football scoreboard fund, NYM Lions Club $2,500 to the football scoreboard fund; Mills Athletic Association-windscreen for JH baseball and softball fields. Vote u/c.
NEW BUSINESS
OUT OF DISTRICT BUS REQUESTS- None.
APPROVE CONTRACT WITH ICS FOR FACILITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT-Motion by Ehnert, Second by Braukmann to table for next month.
FFA OVERNIGHT STAY- Motion by Schermerhorn, Second by Kern to approve the FFA State Convention overnight stay April 27-29, 2025 in Vadnais Heights, MN. Vote- u/c.
2025-2026 SCHOOL CALENDAR- Motion by Seelhammer, Second by Schermerhorn to approve the 2025-2026 School Calendar. Vote u/c.
ADDITIONAL PE/HEALTH TEACHER FOR 2025-2026 -Motion by Geiser, Second by Braukmann to approve the hiring of one additional Physical Education/ Health teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Vote u/c.
RESOLUTION APPROVING LONG-TERM FACILITY MAINTENANCE PROGRAM BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING THE INCLUSION OF A PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF THOSE PROJECTS IN THE DISTRICT’S APPLICATION FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2027 LONG-TERM FACILITY MAINTENANCE REVENUE.
BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of, New York Mills Public School, State of Minnesota, as follows:
1. The Freshwater Education District School Board has approved a long-term facility maintenance program budget for its facilities for the 2026-2027 school year (FY 2027) in the amount of $85,000 of which ISD 553’s proportionate share is $3,929.27 for pay as you go projects. The various components of this program budget are attached as Exhibit A hereto and are incorporated herein by reference. Said budget is hereby approved. (Exhibit A)
2. Minnesota Statutes 2023, section 123B.53, subd. 1, as amended, provides that if an intermediate school district’s long-term facility maintenance budget is approved by the school boards of each of the intermediate school district’s member school districts, each member district may include its proportionate share of the costs of the intermediate school district program in its long-term facility maintenance revenue application.
3. The proportionate share of the costs of the intermediate school district’s long-term facility maintenance program for each member school district to be included in its application shall be determined by multiplying the total cost of the intermediate school district long-term facility maintenance program times a three-year weighted average adjusted pupil units formula. For school year 2026-27 fiscal year 27), the long-term facility maintenance costs shall be funded through annual levy. The inclusion of this proportionate share in the district’s long-term facility maintenance revenue application for FY 27 is hereby approved, subject to approval by the Commissioner of Education. Upon receipt of the proportionate share of long-term facility maintenance revenue attributable to the intermediate school district program, the district shall promptly pay to the intermediate school district the applicable aid or levy proceeds.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was made by Geiser, duly seconded by Braukmann.
Those in favor thereof:
Kern, Seelhammer, Ehnert, Mursu, Schermerhorn, and Braukmann.
And the following voted against: Geiser
Whereupon said resolution was approved and adopted by the school board of Independent School District No. 553
FIRST READING OF POLICY #700.21 DISPOSITION OF TROPHIES – Motion by Braukmann, Second by Seelhammer to approve the first reading of Policy 700.21 Disposition of Trophies. Vote u/c.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS- High School BET, March 6, 2025, Elementary BET March 18, 2025
PERSONNEL CONSENT ITEMS- Motion by Braukmann, Second by Kern to approve the Personnel Consent Agenda as follows: APPOINTMENTS- Z. Hocking-Head Football Coach, H. Wurst-Head Volleyball Coach, A. Bauck-Jr. High Softball Coach, C. Dunrud-Jr. High Softball Coach, A. Anderson-Paraprofessional, L. McLeod-Part-Time Cleaner, C. Wolk-Paraprofessional. RESIGNATIONS- E. Barthel-Paraprofessional, M. Schmitz-Elementary Administrative Assistant, S. Lachowitzer-ECFE Teacher, T. Bloomquist-Paraprofessional. LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUEST-D. Kupfer February 20-May 28, 2025; REQUEST FOR TIME OFF W/O PAY- M. Wattenhofer- March 27-28, 2025. EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT- MOU with EM-NYMP. Vote u/c.
ADJOURNMENT– Motion by Geiser, Second by Schermerhorn to adjourn at 6:36pm. Vote- u/c.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED
Jodi Seelhammer, Clerk
Independent School District #553
Published May 7, 2025