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Notice of mortgage 

foreclosure sale

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT DEFAULT has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage:  

 DATE OF MORTGAGE: September 25, 2013

ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $2,200,000.00

MORTGAGOR(S): Fairfield Greenwood Associates, L.P.

MORTGAGEE: Wrap Financing of Delaware, LLC

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING:

Recorded: October 8, 2013, Office of the County Recorder, Washington County, MN

Document Number: 3967343

ASSIGNMENT(S) OF MORTGAGE: 

And assigned to: NPAEP of Delaware, LLC

Dated: January 2, 2014, Office of the County Recorder, Washington County, MN

Recorded: February 13, 2014 

Document Number: 3979990

TRANSACTION AGENT: None

TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: None

LENDER UNDER DEED OF TRUST NOTE: Milner Marketing Corporation Employees Profit Sharing Trust

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Washington County

Property Address: 7190 East Point Douglas Road South, Cottage Grove, MN 55016

Tax Parcel ID Number: 17.027.21.21.0046

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 3, Block 1, Grove Plaza 2nd Addition, Washington County, Minnesota

AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $2,675,060.70

THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof;

PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above-described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:

DATE AND TIME OF SALE: Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.

PLACE OF SALE: Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Law Enforcement Center, 15015 62nd St. N., Stillwater, MN 55082

To pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns.  

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION: None

DATED: November 13, 2020

Larkin, Hoffman, Daly, & Lindgren, Ltd.

Attn: Bryan J. Huntington

Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgagee

8300 Norman Center Dr.

Suite 1000

Bloomington, MN 55437

(952) 896-3370

4837-4741-4225, v. 1

 

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November 18, November 25, December 2, December 9, December 16 and December 23, 2020.

 

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY

2021-2025 CAPITAL 

IMPROVEMENT PLAN

 

Notice is hereby given that the Washington County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing at or after 9:15 a.m., Tuesday, December 15, 2020, in the County Board Room of the Washington County Government Center, located at 14949 62nd Street North, Stillwater, MN 55082, to receive public comment on Washington County’s 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Plan (the “CIP”). The CIP includes various capital facilities, highways, and parks projects to be initiated by Washington County during the years 2021-2025. A copy of the proposed CIP is on file and is available for review at www.co.washington.mn.us or at the Office of Administration in the Washington County Government Center.

 

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the public who wish to share their comments and concerns are encouraged to submit them in writing prior to the hearing via email at [email protected], via phone by calling 651-430-6001, or by U.S. Mail to the address listed below. Comments and concerns received before 2 p.m. on December 14, 2020, will be provided to each commissioner. Additionally, members of the public may attend and testify at the hearing; however, the number of members of the public allowed in the Board Meeting Room at any one time may be limited due to COVID-19. If you have further questions, or need assistance with instructions, please call 651-430-6001. 

 

Washington County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or handicap status in employment or provision of services.

 

Dated:  November 3, 2020

WASHINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

/s/ Kevin Corbid, County Administrator

Office of Administration

14949 62nd Street North, P.O. Box 6

Stillwater, MN  55082-0006

PH:  651-430-6001

Published in 

The Country Messenger 

November 25, 2020

 

Public Hearing NOTICE FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY FEE SCHEDULE

Notice is hereby given that the Washington County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing at or after 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, in the County Board Room of the Washington County Government Center, located at 14949 62nd Street North, Stillwater, MN 55082, to consider setting fees under M.S. 373.41 for services provided by the county.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the public who wish to share their comments and concerns are encouraged to submit them in writing prior to the hearing via email at [email protected], via phone by calling 651-430-6001, or by U.S. Mail to the address listed below. Comments and concerns received before 2 p.m. on December 14, 2020, will be provided to each commissioner. Additionally, members of the public may attend and testify at the hearing; however, the number of members of the public allowed in the Board Meeting Room at any one time may be limited due to COVID-19.  If you have further questions, or need assistance with instructions, please call 651-430-6001. 

 

Washington County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment of the provision of services.

 

Dated:  November 3, 2020

WASHINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

/s/ Kevin Corbid, County Administrator

Office of Administration

14949 62nd Street North, P.O. Box 6

Stillwater, MN  55082-0006

PH:  651-430-6001

Published in 

The Country Messenger 

November 25, 2020

 

WASHINGTON COUNTY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Washington County Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in the Washington County Board Room (5th Floor) at 14949 62nd Street North, Stillwater, MN 55082 to consider the sale of 2.42 acres within Washington County Big Marine Park Reserve.  The Big Marine Park Reserve was created to provide the public the ability to recreate outdoors in a natural resource setting.  This particular 2.42 acre area was purchased in 1994 as part of a greater 130 acre parcel, however, the 2.42 acres is in-accessible to the main portion of the park reserve.  It is landlocked by a wetland and drainage way on the northwest portion with Big Marine Lake on the eastern portion and private property on the southern portion.  

 

Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 398.32,subd. 5, the County Board after public hearing and notice given may dispose of park property acquired under or subject to the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 398.31- 398.36 that is no longer needed for the purposes thereof.  The County Board may sell such parcel or interest upon such terms as it deems best in the public interest.

 

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the public who wish to share their comments and concerns are encouraged to submit them in writing prior to the hearing via email at [email protected], via phone by calling 651-430-4300, or by U.S. Mail to: Washington County Public Works Department, Parks Division, 11660 Myeron Road North, Stillwater, MN 55082.  

 

Comments and concerns received before 2 p.m. on December 14, 2020 will be provided to each commissioner.  Additionally, members of the public may attend and testify at the hearing; however, the number of members of the public allowed in the Board Meeting Room at any one time may be limited due to COVID-19.  If you have further questions, or need assistance with instructions, please call (651) 430-4300. 

 

Washington County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.

 

Dated:   November 17, 2020

/s/WASHINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

 

Sharon Price, Property Acquisition Manager       

Washington County Public Works Department

Parks Division

11660 Myeron Road North

Stillwater, MN 55082

Ph: 651-430-4391

Published in 

The Country Messenger 

November 25 and 

December 2, 2020

 

*IMPORTANT PROPERTY TAX HOMESTEAD NOTICE*

This will affect your 2021 property taxes and eligibility for Property Tax Refund

 Have you purchased or moved into a property in the past year?

Contact your county assessor to file a homestead application if you or a qualifying relative occupy the property as a homestead on or before December 1, 2020.

What is a qualifying relative?

For agricultural property, a qualifying relative includes the child, grandchild, sibling, or parent of the owner or owner’s spouse.

For residential property a qualifying relative also includes the owner’s uncle, aunt, nephew, or niece.

When do I apply?

You must apply on or before December 15, 2020.

Once homestead is granted, annual applications are not necessary unless they are requested by the county assessor.

Contact the assessor by December 15, 2020 if the use of the property you own or occupy as a qualifying relative has changed during the past year.

If you sell, move, or for any reason no longer qualify for the homestead classification, you are required to notify the county assessor within 30 days of the change in homestead status.

Washington County’s Electronic Homestead Application can be found at www.co.washington.mn.us by searching Homestead Application.  

For additional information or questions, call the Washington County Assessment Support Division at 651-430-6175.

 

Published in 

The Country Messenger 

November 25, 2020

 

Summary of Proceedings

Washington County Board of Commissioners

October 20, 2020

 

Present were Commissioners Fran Miron, District 1; Stan Karwoski, District 2; Gary Kriesel, District 3; Wayne Johnson, District 4; Lisa Weik, District 5. Board Chair Miron presided.

 

Commissioner Reports – Comments – Questions

Commissioners reported on meetings and other events that they attended.  Please see archived web streaming of the board meeting for full commissioner reports at www.co.washington.mn.us, under “County Board”.

 

Accounting and Finance

– Approval of Resolution No. 2020-117, ratifying the sale of general obligation Capital Improvement Plan refunding bonds Series 2020.

Community Corrections

– Approval of Federal Bureau of Prisons Contract No. 13690.

Community Services

– Approval of Contract No. 13740 which extends the county’s current participation in the Metropolitan County Consortium in the coordination of Non-Emergency Medical Transportation services.

General Administration

Approval of the following actions:

– October 6, 2020, County Board meeting minutes.

– Updates to Administrative Policy #1300 – Data Practices.

– Amendment No. 2 for Contract No. 12155 to extend the existing option agreement with Iron Mountain LLC through October 1, 2021.

– New Electronic Signature Policy.

– Resolution No. 2020-123, additional time for businesses to apply for the small business grant program as provided for in the county’s Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) spending plan.

– Resolution No. 2020-124, adding a limited assistance program for certain non-profits to the county’s CRF spending plan.

– Resolution No. 2020-125, reimbursement of county payroll expenses as provided for in the county’s CRF spending plan.

– Resolution No. 2020-126, revised CRF spending plan in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

– Delegate authority to the county administrator to determine the grant amounts and implement the grant agreements under the county’s Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) for assistance to schools, hospitals, chambers of commerce, conservation district, and food shelves, up to the total amounts of funding approved by the County Board on October 20th. 

– Summary of the county administrator’s performance review.

– Resolution No. 2020-127, 2021 annual salary for the County Administrator of $188,700.

– Resolution No. 2020-128, 2021 annual salaries and expenses for the County Commissioners of $70,725.

– Board workshops to discuss potential Land and Water Legacy Program conservation easement projects in Hugo and May Township.

– Board workshop to review the draft 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Plan.

Human Resources

Approval of the following actions:

– Revisions to Human Resources Personnel Rules & Regulations Section #16 – Leaves of Absence.

– Executive (closed) session to discuss labor relations strategy.

Information Technology

– Approval of Contract No. 13658 with GSI Inc. in the amount of $350,000 for managed services. 

Library

Approval of the following actions:

– Resolution No. 2020-120, request from the City of Marine to authorize $21,000 from the Jordan Bequest to be used for a redesign of interior space at the Marine Community Library and an upgrade to the Marine Library website.

– Permanent use of fund balance in an amount not to exceed $21,000 from the Library Fund for the Jordan Bequest.

Public Health and Environment

Approval of the following actions:

– Comment letter to Valley Branch Watershed District on their proposed minor plan amendment.

– Grant Agreement No. 13735 with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) in the amount of $514,487 for the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership program.

– Grant Agreement No. 13743 with MDH in the amount of $277,500 to support COVID-19 case investigation and contact tracing.

– Resolution No. 2020-121, directing the department to refund a portion of 2020 environmental health license fees.

– Resolution No. 2020-122, approving financing structure for enhancements at the Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Center.

– Board workshop for an overview of proposed 2021 budgets for the Washington Conservation District and Washington County watershed organizations.

Public Works

Approval of the following actions:

– Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 12856 with Northland Paving LLC in the amount of -$14,347 for work on the Wildwood Library project.

– Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 12918 with Steinbrecher Painting Company in the amount of -$3,273 for work on the Wildwood Library project.

– Change Order No. 8 in the amount of $96,302 with Valley Paving Inc. for the County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 15 Pavement Preservation project.

– Resolution No. 2020-118, to participate in the MN Department of Natural Resources Snowmobile Trails Assistance Program, and for staff to administer grant for the Star Trail Association.

Sheriff’s Office

Approval of the following actions:

– Accept Toward Zero Deaths Grant Agreement No. 13737 from the MN Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety, in the amount of $235,800.

– Resolution No. 2020-119, Agreement No. 13737 with the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration.

– Agreement No. 13720 with Independent Emergency Services LLC for installation of a Next Generation 9-1-1 Compatible Call Handling System.

A complete text of the Official Proceedings of the Washington County Board of Commissioners is available on the county’s website: www.co.washington.mn.us, under County Board, or for public inspection at the Office of Administration, Washington County Government Center, 14949 62nd St. N., Stillwater, MN.

 

Published in 

The Country Messenger 

November 25, 2020

 

Summary of Proceedings

Washington County Board of Commissioners

November 3, 2020

Present were Commissioners Fran Miron, District 1; Stan Karwoski, District 2; Gary Kriesel, District 3; Wayne Johnson, District 4; Lisa Weik, District 5. Board Chair Miron presided.

 

Commissioner Reports – Comments – Questions

Commissioners reported on meetings and other events that they attended.  Please see archived web streaming of the board meeting for full commissioner reports at www.co.washington.mn.us, under “County Board”.

Community Services

– Approval to apply for the Department of Human Services Emergency Solutions Grant, funded through the CARES Act, in an amount up to $900,000 for emergency shelter and homeless prevention.

General Administration

Approval of the following actions:

– Resolution No. 2020-129, accepting 3rd quarter donations in the amount of $35,202.25.

– Set a public hearing for December 15, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. to consider revisions to the county’s Fee Schedule.

– Set a public hearing for December 15, 2020, at 9:15 a.m. to consider adopting the final 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Plan.

– Margaret Vesel, Government Relations Director from Larkin Hoffman, presented a summary of the 2020 Legislative Session and the county’s legislative priorities.

– Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 12162 with Larkin Hoffman LLC for state legislative representation through November 12, 2022.

– County Administrator Kevin Corbid presented changes to the county’s Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) spending plan. Changes included: an exception for the White Bear Lake Chamber of Commerce and White Bear Lake Emergency Food Shelf to be eligible for the nonprofit grant assistance as adopted by the County Board on Oct. 20, 2020; change the amount of assistance provided to public schools to be increased up to $3,000.000; and, Resolution No. 2020-131, adding economic assistance to the Stillwater/Oak Park Heights and the Cottage Grove convention and visitor bureaus.

– Board correspondence was received and placed on file.

– Board workshop to discuss potential Land and Water Legacy Program protection project in Afton.

Public Works

Approval of the following actions:

– Application for a $100,000 grant for a new trailhead facility at Point Douglas Park through the National Park Service Alternative Transportation Systems implementation plan.

– Change Order No. 3 with Innovative Masonry Restoration in the amount of $-27,370.85.

– Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 12243 with Bolton & Menk Inc. in the amount of $115,667 for the County State Aid Highway 24 (Osgood Ave) Frontage Road Realignment project.

– Recognition of Minnesota Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) Awards of Excellence awarded to Washington County Parks: Sponsorships and Partnerships Category – Lifejacket Loaner Station; Marketing and Communication Category – Multilingual Signage in Parks.

– Recognition of National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards to Washington County Parks under the Parks & Recreation Category – Lifejacket Loaner Station and Multilingual Signage in Parks.

Sheriff’s Office

Approval of the following actions:

– Joint Powers Agreement No. 13747 with the MN Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.

– Agreement No. 13769 for the conveyance of a transit vehicle with the Metropolitan Council.

– Resolution No. 2020-130, agreement with Tek84 Inc. for a body scanner. 

A complete text of the Official Proceedings of the Washington County Board of Commissioners is available on the county’s website: www.co.washington.mn.us, under County Board, or for public inspection at the Office of Administration, Washington County Government Center, 14949 62nd St. N., Stillwater, MN.

Published in 

The Country Messenger 

November 25, 2020

 

Notice of Proposed 

Property Tax Hearing

 

The City of Marine on St. Croix City Council will hold its Truth in Taxation meeting for the proposed 2021 budget on:

 

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

 at 6 p.m.

Marine Village Hall

 121 Judd Street

 

For additional details or copies of the budget, you can contact the Marine City office at 651-433-3636.

 

Dated this 17th day of November, 2020

By: Lynette Peterson, City Clerk

 

Published in 

The Country Messenger 

November 25, 2020

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