City Limits 4-15-16

MEMORANDUM
DATE:
April 15th, 2016
TO:
MAYOR & COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM:
DANNY LENZ, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT:
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
TINK LARSON FIELD GRANDSTAND INFORMATION MEDIA RELEASE
This afternoon staff sent out a media release providing general information on the Tink Larson Field
Grandstand. Included was information on the investigation, insurance and ownership, donations and
contributions and the next steps in the City’s process for determining what will be rebuilt in the
Grandstands place. This was done both to provide an update to the community as well as to help clarify
some misinformation and confusion that staff has been hearing is going. The full press release is attached
below.
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT MEETING
On April 21st at 6:00 PM at the Waseca Public Safety Building the City of Waseca and its Economic
Development Authority will be hosting a meeting with builders, developers, realtor and lenders to
discuss what the City can do to help stimulate housing development within the City of Waseca. While this
is not an open house or public meeting, anyone who is involved in housing development, or has a genuine
interest in helping find solutions to spur housing development is invited to attend. If you know of
someone interested in attending please have them contact Gary Sandholm at garys@ci.waseca.mn.us or
by calling 507-833-9281. The invitation letter to the meeting is attached below.
SPRING LOAD RESTRICTIONS LIFTED
The City has been notified by Waseca County Sheriff Brad Milbrath that Spring Load Restrictions for
South, Southeast, Metro and Central regions, which include Waseca, were lifted as of 12:01 AM this
morning. More information on the road restrictions are included in the attachment below.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED: 16TH ANNUAL WASECA LAKES AND PARKS CLEANUP
The 16th Annual Waseca Lakes and Parks Cleanup has been scheduled for Saturday, April 23rd from 9AM
to Noon. Volunteers interested in participating should meet at the Maplewood Park Shelter at 9AM for
coffee, juice, rolls and your cleanup assignments. Hot dogs will be served from 11AM to Noon for
volunteers. This annual cleanup event is put on by the Waseca Lakes Association. The flier is attached
below.
CITY WIDE BRUSH PICK-UP SCHEDULE
Starting Monday, May 2nd, the City of Waseca will provide free pickup of brush. All materials must be on
the curb by 7:00 AM on May 2nd to be included in the pick-up. There are restrictions and requirements as
to what will be picked-up, branch size and location so please check-out the brush pick-up webpage
at: http://ci.waseca.mn.us/2016/04/city-wide-brush-pick-up/ to learn more.
WASECA-LE SUEUR REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM SPRING AUTHOR SERIES
The Waseca Le-Sueur Regional Library System announces their Spring Author Series. The series included
visits from authors Brian Freeman, Lorna Landvik, Cynthia Kraack and Mary Relindes Ellis. The series is
free and open to the public. More information can be found in the attachment below.
UPCOMING WASECA LIBRARY EVENT
The Waseca-Le Sueur Regional Library System is hosting upcoming events at the Waseca Public Library.
The full release for the events are attached, summary information is included below:
• Monday, April 18th at 6:30PM – Mother Daughter Book Club: Girls grades 3-6 are invited to
bring a significant female to join them to discuss great new books, do activities and enjoy treats.
Stop by the library to pick up this month’s book, Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate.
• Wednesday, April 20th from 2:00PM – 5:00PM – Early Out Event: Larger than Life Games:
Play life-sized versions of your favorite games, like Pac-Man, Candy Land, Jenga and more! This
free event is geared towards grade K-6, with snacks provided and registration required.
• Saturday, April 23rd from 9:00AM – 1:00PM – Waseca Public Library How-To Festival: Learn
a wide variety of skills at this community-based interactive learning event. From kids yoga to
roller derby, from growing micro-greens to making a perfect cup of coffee and from throwing a
perfect spiral to creating flower arrangements, add a few tricks up your sleeve in these 30-minute
sessions. Sessions are led by local businesses and community members, with all ages welcome in
celebration of lifelong learning. This event is free and open to the public. Stop by the Waseca
Public Library for a schedule, or see the attached release.
• Thursday, April 28th at 12:00PM – Kusudama Workshop: Learn the Japanese art of origami
flower balls. All supplies are provided. The event is free with registration required.
ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS
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Updated May Calendar
Updated April Calendar
The complete City Limits document can be found on the City’s website at: http://ci.waseca.mn.us/thecity-limits-weekly-managers-report/
FOR IMMEDIATE REALEASE: April 15, 2016
Tink Larson Field Grandstand Information & Clarifications
For a little bit over a week now the Waseca community has been seeking to understand the reason for the fire
that consumed the Tink Larson Field Grandstand on April 6th, and to determine what comes next for the historic
structure. While searching for these answers there are a lot of questions in the community, and a lot of
misinformation. My hope is that I can help answer some of those questions and clear up some of the confusion.
First, the State Fire Marshal and the Waseca Police Department are still investigating the cause of the fire.
There is a great deal of information and leads still coming in with each requiring appropriate due diligence. I
would urge those following the investigation not to jump to any conclusions or make any assumptions about the
cause. We will continue to provide information as we are able.
Second, Tink Larson Field and the Grandstand are all owned by the City of Waseca and are covered under the
City’s insurance policy. As with any insurance policy we are working with our provider through the claims
process to make sure the City is reimbursed for all eligible costs. While the City does have insurance it is
unlikely that it will cover the full cost of rebuilding the Grandstand. The appraised value of the Grandstand is
less than what the value of a brand new facility is, and when taking into account constructing a building that
meets current building codes and accessibility requirements the City is confident the cost to rebuild the structure
similarly to what stood before the fire will exceed the insurance value.
Third, the Waseca community is seeing an outpouring of support from people and businesses across the state.
City representatives are in contact with many of these businesses and individuals, and ask that those wanting to
contribute time, money, services, etc. to the rebuilding of the Grandstand go through the City of Waseca. The
City has partnered with BEST of Waseca County, a 501(c)3, to collect donations for the reconstruction of the
facility. Donations can be made through the City’s website at: http://ci.waseca.mn.us/tink-larson-fieldgrandstand-donations/, information on where to make in-person contributions or mail in contributions can be
found on the website as well.
Finally, the City is working quickly to put in place a process to rebuild the Tink Larson Field Grandstand. Staff
has met with architects and engineers to get a preliminary assessment of the project undertaking and will be
presenting a timeline and several options for the process that will be used to determine what the reconstructed
facility will look like. These options will be presented to the City Council at their April 19th City Council
meeting. In whatever option the Council pursues there will be an opportunity for significant public and
stakeholder input into the design of the new facility.
I would like to thank everyone for their patience as we work through the cause of the fire and what will come
next. We are aware of the level of interest in both sides of this incident and are working quickly to bring one to
a conclusion and to begin the process for the other. With the continued support and interest of the community
the rebuilding of the Tink Larson Field Grandstand will not only be a reminder of the community’s past, but
also a testament to its current resilience and character for years to come.
Danny Lenz
City Manager
City of Waseca
Minnesota Department of Transportation
Office of Materials & Road Research
1400 Gervais Avenue
Maplewood, MN 55109-2044
Office phone: 651-366-5592
Fax: 651-366-5461
SEASONAL LOAD LIMIT NOTIFICATION
Date:
April 11, 2016
Subject:
ENDING DATE for Spring Load Restrictions in the SOUTHEAST, SOUTH,
METRO and CENTRAL FROST ZONES, and adding one EXCEPTION to
ENDING DATE in the SOUTH FROST ZONE.
POSTING UPDATE
The ENDING DATE for Spring Load Restrictions in the SOUTHEAST, SOUTH, METRO and
CENTRAL FROST ZONES will be Friday, April 15, 2016 at 12:01 AM.
Spring Load Restrictions are still in effect in the NORTH-CENTRAL and NORTH FROST
ZONES.
EXCEPTION UPDATE TO THE 2016 MAP
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Comments
Subsurface analysis
2/22/2016 4/29/2016 indicates continued
soil weakness.
Road Restriction maps indicating the locations of weight restricted routes and those state
highways open to maximum ten-ton axle weights are listed on the MnDOT Seasonal Load
Limits website at www.dot.state.mn.us/materials/ Click on “Seasonal Load Limits,” then click on
“Spring Load Restrictions.” Also available is a text list of the restricted segments along with
exceptions to the map.
OVERWEIGHT PERMITS
Middle-range overweight permits become available within each frost zone when Spring Load
Restrictions are lifted.
Full-summer overweight permits become available within each frost zone starting two to three
weeks after Spring Load Restrictions are lifted.
Full-summer overweight permits can be issued immediately for interstate highways only. All
other routes are eligible for middle-range permits.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
For questions about over legal weight/size "heavy haul" trucking call:
Minnesota Department of Transportation
Freight and Commercial Vehicle Operations - Oversize/Weight Permits
651-296-6000
or email: ofcvopermits.dot@state.mn.us
For questions about enforcement call:
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
State Patrol - Commercial Vehicle Enforcement
651-405-6196 (select Option 3, Option 3).
The ending dates for Spring Load Restrictions are based on how weather is affecting roadway
strength. These dates are established by monitoring roadway strength as weather conditions
change. Therefore, the ending dates for Spring Load Restrictions are variable.
As soon as a date is set, MnDOT will report this date on its 24-hour automated message center
at 1-800-723-6543 for the USA and Canada, and locally at 651-366-5400 for the Minneapolis/St
Paul area. This information is also published on the MnDOT Seasonal Load Limits website:
www.dot.state.mn.us/materials.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Volunteers Wanted
16th Annual Waseca Lakes and Parks Cleanup
Saturday, April 23rd, 9am to Noon
WASECA-LE SUEUR REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM
408 N STATE ST * WASECA, MN 56093 * 507-835-2910
Stacy Lienemann, Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 11, 2016
Spring Author Series
Waseca-Le Sueur Regional Library System announces our Spring Author Series.
Internationally-bestselling author and Edgar finalist Brian Freeman will open the series at New Richland
Public Library (119 S Broadway, New Richland, MN) on Monday, April 18th at 6:30 pm. Freeman’s
Jonathan Stride mystery series features twist-filled plots, unforgettable characters, and an ice and snow
setting of northern Minnesota.
Hilarious author Lorna Landvik, will speak at Le Sueur Public Library (118 E Ferry St, Le Sueur, MN) on
Monday, April 25th at 7 pm. Landvik has written eight novels, including Best to Laugh and the bestseller
Patty Jane’s House of Curl. She is also a dynamic speaker, having worked as a stand-up comic at Los
Angele’s Comedy Store and The Improv.
Minnesota author Cynthia Kraack will speak at Elysian Area Library (132 Main St E, Elysian, MN) on
Wednesday, May 4th at 6:30 pm. Kraack’s lastest contemporary fiction novel, The High Cost of Flowers,
won two Midwest Book Awards and tells the story of a daughter renewing her relationship with her
parents.
Wrapping up the series will be Mary Relindes Ellis, who will speak about her book The Bohemian Flats at
Janesville Public Library (102 W Second, Janesville, MN) on Thursday, May 19th at 6:30 pm. The St. Paul
Pioneer Press wrote, “The Bohemian Flats should go on everyone’s ‘must read’ list for its evocation of a
time and place and characters that are fully alive.”
This series is free and open to the public. Authors will be signing books at the events.
This series is made possible by grants provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative and is
funded in part with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.
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MEDIA: Please contact Waseca Public Library (507-835-2910 or mwhite@tds.lib.mn.us) with questions.
Brian Freeman
Lorna Landvik
Cynthia Kraack
Mary Relindes Ellis
WASECA-LE SUEUR REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM
408 N STATE ST * WASECA, MN 56093 * 507-835-2910
Stacy Lienemann, Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 11, 2016
Mother-Daughter Book Club
Girls in grades 3-6 are invited to bring a significant adult female to join them as we discuss great new
books, do activities, and enjoy treats. Stop by the library to pick up this month’s book, Crenshaw by
Katherine Applegate. Book club begins at 6:30 pm on April 18th at Waseca Public Library.
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MEDIA: Please contact Waseca Public Library (507-835-2910 or jlee@tds.lib.mn.us) with questions.
WASECA-LE SUEUR REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM
408 N STATE ST * WASECA, MN 56093 * 507-835-2910
Stacy Lienemann, Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 11, 2016
Early Out Event: Larger than Life Games
At Waseca Public Library’s next Early Out event, play life-sized versions of your favorite games, like PacMan, Candy Land, Jenga, and more!
This free event will be held from 2-5 pm at Waseca Public Library on Wednesday, April 20th. Snacks will
be provided. This event is geared for grades K-6. Due to limited space, registration is required. Stop by
the Library to register or call 507-835-2910.
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MEDIA: Please contact Waseca Public Library (507-835-2910 or jlee@tds.lib.mn.us) with questions.
WASECA-LE SUEUR REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM
408 N STATE ST * WASECA, MN 56093 * 507-835-2910
Stacy Lienemann, Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 11, 2016
Waseca Public Library How-To Festival
Learn a wide variety of skills at this community-based interactive learning event on Saturday, April 23rd
from 9 am-1 pm at Waseca Public Library. From kids yoga to roller derby, from growing micro greens to
making a perfect cup of coffee, from throwing a perfect spiral to creating flower arrangements, add a
few tricks up your sleeve in these 30-minute sessions.
Sessions are led by local businesses and community members. All ages are welcome at this event, which
celebrates lifelong learning. Staged at various locations in and outside the library, multiple sessions will
take place at the same time. Stop by Waseca Public Library for a schedule.
Free and open to the public. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Waseca Public Library.
The full schedule:
9 AM
HOW TO MAKE A PERFECT CUP OF COFFEE
Daily Grind. Meeting Room
HOW TO MAKE DICE GAMES FOR KIDS
Dianne Pinney. Kids Area
HOW TO CREATE A HANDMADE BIRTHDAY CARD
Stampin’ Up. New Adult Books Area
HOW TO ROPE LIKE A COWBOY
Elizabeth and Randy Raub. Trowbridge Park
9:30 AM
HOW TO SOLVE A SUDOKU PUZZLE
Dianne Pinney. Meeting Room
HOW TO CREATE A TRAVEL FLANNEL BOARD
Stacy Lienemann. Kids Area
HOW TO GIVE A HAND MASSAGE
Healing Hands. New Adult Books Area
HOW TO DO BASIC BIKE MAINTENANCE
Straight River Sports. Trowbridge Park
10 AM
HOW TO GROW MICRO GREENS
Stacey Weichert. Meeting Room
HOW TO MAKE A COOKIE COLOR WHEEL
Miranda Robinson. Kids Area
HOW TO DO AFFIRMATIONS
Healing Hands. New Adult Books Area
HOW TO BE A DERBY GIRL
Mankato Area Derby Girls. Trowbridge Park
10:30 AM
HOW TO BREW YOUR OWN KOMBUCHA
Erica Forsythe. Meeting Room
HOW TO PLAY HANABI
Dork Den. Kids Area
HOW TO CREATE SIMPLE FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS AT HOME
Waseca Floral. New Adult Books Area
11 AM
HOW TO MAKE 60-SECOND SALAD DRESSINGS
Stacey Weichert. Meeting Room
HOW TO DO KIDS’ YOGA
Julia Lee. Kids Area
HOW TO APPLY JAMBERRY NAILS
Terry Stahl. New Adult Books Area
HOW TO CHANGE YOUR OIL LIKE A PROFESSIONAL
Rose Oil. Trowbridge Park
11:30 AM
HOW TO DECORATE A CAKE
Hy-Vee. Meeting Room
HOW TO MAKE A LEGO MAZE
Dianne Pinney. Kids Area
HOW TO USE YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS
Abigail Barnes. New Adult Books Area
HOW TO CREATE ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONIST ART
Miranda Robinson. Trowbridge Park
12 PM
HOW TO MAKE HEALTHY KIDS’ SNACKS
Julia Lee. Meeting Room
HOW TO DRAW SIMPLE CARTOONS
Miranda Robinson. Kids Area
HOW TO IDENTIFY FALSE WEIGHT LOSS CLAIMS
Mayo Health System. New Adult Books Area
HOW TO THROW A PERFECT SPIRAL
Waseca High School Football Team. Trowbridge Park
12:30 PM
HOW TO PICK PERFECT PRODUCE
Hy-Vee. Meeting Room
HOW TO MAKE A RACING MOUSE
Andrea White. Kids Area
HOW TO CREATE CLAY CATS AND DOGS
Trudi Remund. New Adult Books Area
HOW TO PERFORM 3 BASIC KARATE MOVES
Waseca Aikido and Karate. Trowbridge Park
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MEDIA: Please contact Waseca Public Library (507-835-2910 or mwhite@tds.lib.mn.us) with questions.
WASECA-LE SUEUR REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM
408 N STATE ST * WASECA, MN 56093 * 507-835-2910
Stacy Lienemann, Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 15, 2016
Kusudama Workshop
Learn the Japanese art of origami flower balls at Waseca Public Library on April 28th at noon. All
supplies are provided at this free event. Registration is required.
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MEDIA: Please contact Waseca Public Library (507-835-2910 or mwhite@tds.lib.mn.us) with questions.