Legals advertisements for August 26, 2023
STATE OF MINNESOTA
SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
COUNTY OF St LOUIS
DISTRICT COURT
PROBATE DIVISION
Estate of Merlin Henry Pipho, a/k/a Merlin Pipho, Decedent
Court File No. 69VI-PR-23-122
NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
It is Ordered and Notice is given that on Sep 18, 2023, at 09:30 AM, a hearing will be held at Virginia Courthouse, 300 South 5th Avenue, Virginia Minnesota 55792, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the original Will of the Decedent dated, Sep 13, 2010, (“Will”), and for the appointment of Bobbi Lynn Ellenberg, whose address is 13515 Flint Lane, Apple Valley, MN 55124 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate.
Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.
Dated: 8/7/2023
Robert Friday
Judge of District Court
Amy Turnquist, Chelsea Opdahl,
Deputy
Court Administrator
Bobbi Lynn Ellenberg
13515 Flint Lane
Apple Valley, MN 55124
5001-247027
Ely Echo Publication Date(s):
Aug. 19, 26, 2023
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CITY OF ELY
TRAILHEAD SITE REBID
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed Bids for the construction of the site development work for the Ely Trailhead Site Rebid will be received for a single prime contract, by the City of Ely (The Owner), at the office of the Clerk, until 2:15 p.m. local time on September 14, 2023, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project consists of constructing approximately 1,500 cubic yards common excavation, 1,200 cubic yards Class 5, 900 tons bituminous paving, 300 linear feet storm sewer, 6,500 square feet concrete walk, 950 linear feet curb and gutter, site landscaping and all related appurtenances.
Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office (Office of the Engineer): JPJ Engineering, Inc., P.O. Box 656, 425 Grant Street, Hibbing, MN 55746, Phone: 218- 262-5528, www.jpjeng.com
Bidding Documents also may be examined at the office of the Owner and the Minnesota Builders Exchange.
Printed copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office upon payment of $50.00 for each set. No refund will be provided. Checks for Bidding Documents shall be payable to JPJ Engineering, Inc. Upon request and receipt of payment indicated above, the Issuing Office will transmit the Bidding Documents via U.S. mail. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office.
Alternatively, Bidding Documents may be ordered on line by registering with the Issuing Office at www.jpjeng.com under the “Construction Bidding Information” link for $35.00 (non-refundable). These documents may be downloaded by selecting this project and entering the eBidDocTM Number 8642028 on the “Search Projects” page. For assistance and free membership registration, contact QuestCDN at (952) 233-1632 or info@questcdn.com. Following registration, complete sets of Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the Issuing Office’s website as portable document format (PDF) files.
Bidders responding to this solicitation document shall submit to the Owner a signed statement under oath by an owner or officer verifying compliance with each of the minimum criteria in Minnesota Statutes, Section 16C.285, subdivision 3.
Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders, in an amount not less than 5% (five percent) of the Total Bid. The successful bidder will be required to provide a Performance Bond, Payment Bond and a Certificate of Insurance.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities and informalities and to award the contract in the best interest of the OWNER.
By order of the Ely City Council.
August 15, 2023
Harold Langowski, Clerk
5001-246796
Ely Echo Publication Date(s):
Aug. 19, 26, 2023
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CITY OF ELY
DOCUMENT 00 11 13
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
1.01 PROJECT INFORMATION
A. Notice to Bidders: Qualified bidders may submit bids for project as described in this Document.
Submit bids according to the Instructions to Bidders.
1. Regulatory Requirements: Applicable State and Local laws and regulations shall govern submittal, opening, and award of bids.
2. This project will be partially funded with Federal funds from the United Sates Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration and therefore is subject to the Federal laws and regulations associated with that program.
a. EDA Award No. 06-79-06405.
B. Project Name and Number: Ely Regional Trailhead Building. 17449.006.
1. Project Location: Highway 169, Ely, Minnesota 55731.
C. Owner: City of Ely, Minnesota.
1. Owner Representative: Harold Langowski, PE, (218) 226-5474, elyd@ely.mn.us.
D. Project Manager: Josh Elder, TKDA, (218) 491-7396, joshua.elder@tkda.com.
E. Architect: Benjamin Olson, AIA, TKDA, (218) 730-8747, benjamin.olson@tkda.com.
F. Project Description: Project consists of 3,080 square foot, Construction Type II-B, Occupancy Class B, single story building. The site Work will be bid concurrently under a separate Contract.
G. Construction Contract: Bids will be received for the following Work:
1. General Contract (all trades).
1.02 BID SUBMITTAL AND OPENING
A. Owner will receive sealed lump sum bids until the bid time and date at the location given below.
Owner will consider bids prepared in compliance with the Instructions to Bidders issued by
Owner, and delivered as follows:
1. Bid Date: Thursday, September 14, 2023.
2. Bid Time: 2:00 PM, local time.
3. Location: Ely City Hall, 209 E. Chapman Street, Ely, Minnesota 55731.
B. Bids will be thereafter publicly opened and read aloud.
1.03 BID SECURITY
A. Bid security shall be submitted with each bid in the amount of 5 percent of the bid amount. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after opening of bids. Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities.
1.04 PREBID MEETING
A. Prebid Meeting: A prebid meeting will not be held.
1. Bidders' Questions: Architect will provide written responses to bidders' questions received no later than September 7, 2023 at 12:00 PM local time.
2. Bidders are encouraged to review site work previously completed and other work being bid concurrently under a separate contract. Contact the Owner’s representative for Construction Documents relevant to this work.
1.05 DOCUMENTS
A. Online Procurement and Contracting Documents: Obtain access after August 18, 2023, via QuestCDN.com. Using QuestCDN number 8433428. Online access will be provided to all registered bidders and suppliers.
1.06 TIME OF COMPLETION
A. Successful bidder shall begin the Work on receipt of the Notice to Proceed and shall complete the Work within the Contract Time.
1.07 BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS
A. Bidders must be properly licensed under the laws governing their respective trades and be able to obtain insurance and bonds required for the Work. A Performance Bond, separate Labor and Material Payment Bond, and Insurance in a form acceptable to Owner will be required of the successful Bidder.
1.08 NOTIFICATION
A. This Advertisement for Bids document is issued by Harold Langowski, PE, City of Ely, MN.
5001-246843
Ely Echo Publication Date(s):
Aug. 19, 26, 2023
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Ely ISD #696
Pursuant to MN Statue 471.6161, notice is hereby given that Ely ISD #696 requests proposals for Group Health Insurance.
Specifications will be available from the District’s agent of record, National Insurance Services, at 14852 Scenic Heights Road, Suite 210, Eden Prairie, MN 55344, phone 800-627-3660.
Proposals are due no later than 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12th, 2023 to Ely ISD #696, 600 E. Harvey Street, Ely, MN 55731 and as specified in the RFP.
Ely ISD #696 reserves the right to reject proposals, waive formalities, and to select the proposal that best meets the Ely ISD #696’s needs.
Criteria for the evaluation of proposals will be provided when the specifications are requested.
5001-246760
Ely Echo Publication Date(s):
Aug. 19, 26, 2023
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
Ely Public Schools
Special Meeting
of the School Board
Monday, August 28th immediately following the 6:00 p.m. Study Session
School Board Meeting Room
2nd floor of the Memorial Building
600 E. Harvey St.
Ely, MN 55731
Purpose: Approve MSBA policies,
Approve new hires, Approve business manager contract, Approve business manager mentoring agreement.
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POSITION OPENING
Ely Public Schools
Paraprofessional
Ely Public Schools is accepting applications for a Paraprofessional for the 2023-2024 school year; background check required.
Qualifications include:
• Associate’s Degree/equivalent or complete a Para Pro exam with a passing score (www.ets.org/parapro)
• Preferred experience working with school age children
• Evidence of ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively in a collaborative setting
• Ability to perform job description duties
Benefits include:
• Paid sick leave, personal days and vacation
• Health and life insurance
• Flexible spending account
• PERA retirement
Application available at: www.ely.k12.mn.us
A complete application must include the following:
• District Application
• Resume
• College Transcripts
• 2 letters of recommendation
Return materials to: Ely Public Schools, Attn: Superintendent, 600 E. Harvey St., Ely, MN 55731 or email lwestrick@ely.k12.mn.us. Contact the District Office for
a complete job description.
Starting Rate of Pay: $17.23/hour
Hours: 6.5 hours/day
Deadline to apply: September 1, 2023; open until filled.
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NOTICE OF MEETING
Ely Public Schools
Facilities Committee Meeting
Thursday, August 31st at 11:00 a.m.
District/High School Office Conference Room
New building
600 E. Harvey St.
Ely, MN 55731
Purpose: Facilities Planning
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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
The Ely City Council will hold a Special Council Meeting, at the Winton Community Center, on Monday, August 28th, 2023 at 4:00pm for the Joint Powers Ambulance Meeting.
Harold R Langowski
City Clerk/Treasurer
Ely Echo
August 26, 2023
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BOARDS AND COMMITTEE OPENINGS
The City of Ely is calling for interested applicants to fill the following vacancies on the
Tree Board
1- Mid Term
*resident or non-resident
Police Commission
1- Mid Term
*resident or non-resident
For more information on the committees go to https://www.ely.mn.us/boards If you are interested in serving on a committee please remit a letter of interest or fill out the “Application to serve on city commission” and remit to the Ely City Clerk’s Office, 209 E. Chapman Street, Ely, MN or email deputyclerk@ely.mn.us by August 31, 2023 at 4:30pm. Questions, please contact the Clerk-Treasurer’s Office at 218-365-3224.
Casey Velcheff
Deputy Clerk
Ely Echo
August 19, 2023
August 26, 2023
