City of Walker

CITY OF WALKER
COUNTY OF CASS
STATE OF MINNESOTA

 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON VACATION OF A PORTION OF MICHIGAN AVENUE IN WALKER, MINNESOTA PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUE §412.851
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the planning board on the 22^nd day of May 2023, in the Walker Fire Hall Meeting Room located at 701 Elm Avenue at 6:00 p.m.

Property description:
The section of Michigan Avenue between Minnesota Trunk Highway 34 and 7^th Street South. This section of avenue is located on the north end of the current parking lot for Super One, south of the pond.
A diagram of the proposed area to be vacated may be viewed at City Hall, 205 Minnesota Avenue West.

Those unable to attend the public hearing may submit written comments to Jennie Meyer, Zoning Administrator, PO Box 207, Walker, MN 56484

CITY OF WALKER
COUNTY OF CASS
STATE OF MINNESOTA

SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE 2023-02
ORDINANCE 2023-02, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART I: CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 2 – ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE V. BOARD AND COMMISSIONS, SEC. 2-104. – PARK ADVISORY BOARD.

Summary: Ordinance 2023-02 AMENDS Park Advisory Board ordinance to update Board Member term limits from one three-year term to three three-year terms.  

Ordinance 2023-02 was passed on Monday, March 6^th, 2023. A printed copy of the full text of Ordinance 2023-02 will be available for inspection by any person during regular business hours at the City Hall, 205 Minnesota Ave W, Walker, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by clicking here.

Hope Fairchild
City Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer

 NOTICE for Meeting pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 13D.02
City of Walker

Walker City Council Meeting
Notice of Meeting by Interactive Technology

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Walker City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, March 6^th, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. at the Walker Fire Hall, located at 701 Elm Avenue.
In accordance with the requirements of Minn. Stat. Section 13D.02, Councilmember Jim Senenfelder will appear remotely via interactive television from the following location:

436 Northcutt Drive
Alamo, TX 78516

Members of the public may register for the meeting by clicking on the link below:
Register in advance for this webinar:

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Fr6utKaXTHGoNwkfWuc7MA

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Please note: unless requested, you will not be seen or heard via Zoom at the meeting. Please send an email to hfairchild@ci.walker.mn.us for more information.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Walker Planning Commission will convene for their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, February 27th, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at Walker Fire Hall located at 701 Elm Avenue to conduct a meeting following last month’s public hearing and tabled motion:

1. 6:00 P.M. A regular meeting with an agenda item tabled last meeting: A conditional use permit to construct a Family Dollar/Dollar Tree combination retail store on the west side of parcel 96-360-0110.

This is not a public hearing. It is following last month’s public hearing where the motion was tabled.

NOTICE for Meeting pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 13D.02
City of Walker
City Council Meeting
Notice of Meeting by Interactive Technology
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Walker will hold its regular meeting on Monday, November 7^th, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at the Walker Fire Hall, located at 701 Elm Avenue.
In accordance with the requirements of Minn. Stat. Section 13D.02, Councilmember Jim Senenfelder will appear remotely via interactive technology from the following location:
Outside at 436 Northcutt Dr., Alamo TX, 78516.
Members of the public may monitor the meeting by emailing City Administrator Hope Fairchild at hfairchild@ci.walker.mn.us. She will send you a link to register for the meeting. After you register, you will receive a link to the meeting.

Please be advised that the Walker City Council will be meeting with board members of Shingobee Township, Leech Lake Township, Pine Lake Township, and Turtle Lake Township to discuss local government funding options for the new Walker Public Library. The meeting will be conducted on Monday, October 17^th, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Walker Fire Hall, 701 Elm Avenue, Walker, Minnesota. The public is invited to attend.

Hope Fairchild, City Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer

The City of Walker is seeking applications for full-time and part-time police officers. Applicant must be POST licensed or eligible to be licensed at the time of application. Preference will be given to full-time and part-time licensed officers with previous experience. The wage range is $22.05 - $25.25 with experience and training considered. Wage increases are set every three years by the union contract. Applicants must pass a background check, physical exam, and psychological exam. Applications may be obtained and submitted to the City Administrator at Walker City Hall, 205 Minnesota Avenue West, Walker, MN 56484, by mail at P.O. Box 207, Walker, MN 56484, online at www.ci.walker.mn.us, or by email at hfairchild@ci.walker.mn.us. The City of Walker is an equal opportunity employer.

NOTICE for Meeting pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 13D.02
City of Walker

City Council Meeting
Notice of Meeting by Interactive Technology

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Walker will hold its regular meeting on Monday, June 6^th, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the Walker Fire Hall meeting room, located at 701 Elm Avenue, Walker, MN 56484.

In accordance with the requirements of Minn. Stat. Section 13D.02, Councilor Char Moore will appear remotely via interactive technology from the following location:

408 Walker Bay Blvd., Walker, MN 56484

Members of the public may monitor the meeting by attending in person or by the following information:

Please click the link below to join the webinar:
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Councilmembers Senenfelder and Moore will be attending the Monday, February 7^th, 2022 Council Meeting remotely via Zoom. Councilmember Senenfelder will be located outside at 1015 W. Sam Houston Blvd., Pharr, Texas, 78577. Councilmember Moore will be located outside at the Royal Kona Resort, 75-5852 Ali’i Dr., Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740.

WALKER, MINNESOTA
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
CITY DOCK SERVICES

The City of Walker is requesting proposals for city dock services. The City is looking for an automatically renewing contract beginning on October 4^th, 2021.

Scope of services: to remove eight (8) city docks located at the north end of 5^th Street and place them at the 4^th Street North access. The City would then assist the service provider in placing the docks in winter storage. Come spring, the service provider would then replace the eight (8) city docks at the north end of 5^th Street.

Proposals should be received by the City no later than close of business Wednesday, September 20, 2021, to allow adequate time for review. Three (3) copies of each printed item should be provided. Materials may be sent by mail to:

Hope Fairchild, City Administrator
City of Walker
P.O. Box 207
Walker, MN 56484

The Monday, June 7^th City of Walker Council Meeting will be a “hybrid meeting” taking place with two (2) options. You can attend in person at the Walker Fire Hall located at 701 Elm Avenue, Walker, MN 56484, or attend virtually via Zoom by sending a request to hfairchild@ci.walker.mn.us by Friday, June 4^th at 3 p.m.

The Monday, May 3^rd City of Walker Council Meeting will be a “hybrid meeting” taking place with two (2) options. You can attend in person at the Walker Fire Hall located at 701 Elm Avenue, Walker, MN 56484, or attend virtually via Zoom by sending a request to hfairchild@ci.walker.mn.us by Friday, April 30^th at 3 p.m.

Interim Use Permit for 712 Cleveland Blvd W to consider the property being used as a vacation rental per Sec. 109-201 of the City Ordinance.

The office of the City of Walker Administrator will receive sealed bids for the sale of the following described real property (land): Parcel No. 96-027-0001.

The office of the City of Walker Administrator will receive sealed bids for the sale of the following described real property (land): Parcel No. 96-120-0001.

The City of Walker Council Meeting will be a “hybrid meeting” taking place with two (2) options. You can attend in person at the Walker Fire Hall located at 701 Elm Avenue, Walker, MN 56484, or attend virtually via Zoom by sending a request to hfairchild@ci.walker.mn.us by Friday, February 26^th at 3 p.m.

LIBRARY BOARD WORK SESSION NOTICE

DATE AND TIME: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23^rd, 2021 AT 6:00 P.M.
LOCATION: WALKER PUBLIC LIBRARY IN LOWER LEVEL OF AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK, 100 HIGHLAND AVENUE, WALKER, MN 56484

The Library Board will hold a work session to assemble a presentation on the old “Lucky Moose” building as the new Walker Public Library location for Walker City Council consideration.

The Walker Library Board will not discuss any other matters at said work session.

Sincerely,

Hope Fairchild, City Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer

WALKER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
WALKER, MINNESOTA
SEEKS STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ)
FOR ENGINEERING CONSULTANT

The City of Walker seeks Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from an engineering consultant firm to oversee capital improvements at the Walker Municipal Airport for a five-year contract period beginning March 1, 2021.  The process will be in accordance with FAA AC 150/5100-14E.

As well as providing engineering services for specific capital projects relating to airport maintenance, enhancement and long-term development, the consultant will also serve as a link and facilitator between the City and such agencies as the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), Office of Aeronautics and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The consultant also should expect to work with the City on matters relating to airport planning and zoning, legislative and congressional activities affecting airports, and other advisory activities as needed.

The following projects are currently listed on the airport’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) or have the potential to occur within the five-year contract period.  These will be included within the scope of the consultant contract:

• Fuel System Upgrades
• Multi-Unit T-Hangar
• Hangar/T-Hangar Removal and Site Grading
• Hangar Site Improvements
• Runway, Taxiway, Apron Rehabilitation and/or Reconstruction
• Routine Airside and Landside Pavement Maintenance
• Tree Obstruction Removal
• Snow Removal Equipment Acquisition
• Miscellaneous Environmental Studies
• Snow Removal Equipment building
• Land acquisition & easement acquisition
• Runway lighting replacement
• Perimeter fencing

Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) should be received by the City no later than close of business Friday, February 19, 2021, to allow adequate time for review. The SOQ should be limited to 20 pages maximum covering airport familiarity and project understanding, project team, and relevant experience.  Three (3) copies of each printed item should be provided. Materials may be sent by mail to:

Hope Fairchild, City Administrator
City of Walker
P.O. Box 207
Walker, MN 56484

Additional information is available from Hope Fairchild at the address above, by phone at 218-547-5501, or by email at hfairchild@ci.walker.mn.us. To ensure a fair review and selection process, firms submitting proposals are requested to refrain from contacting other City Staff or Council Members regarding these proposals. The City of Walker will review all submitted Statements of Qualifications and will make a final determination on a successful candidate on or about March 1, 2021.

WALKER, MINNESOTA
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
GARBAGE SERVICES

 The City of Walker is requesting proposals for garbage services. The City is looking for a 1-year contract period beginning on March 1^st, 2021.

Scope of services: to empty and replace garbage bags in nineteen (19) garbage cans in Walker City Park and twenty-two (22) garbage cans throughout Downtown Walker on a daily basis as needed.

Proposals should be received by the City no later than close of business Wednesday, February 17, 2021, to allow adequate time for review. Three (3) copies of each printed item should be provided. Materials may be sent by mail to:

Hope Fairchild, City Administrator
City of Walker
P.O. Box 207
Walker, MN 56484

CITY OF WALKER
COUNTY OF CASS
STATE OF MINNESOTA

Notice of Public Hearing for Revision to the Current Fee Schedule

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a hearing will be held before the City Council, February 1^st, 2021 in the Walker Fire Hall Meeting Room located at 701 Elm Avenue at 6:05 pm to consider revisions to the Walker City Code Pertaining to Fees Services to take effect after its adoption and publication.

A complete list of the proposed fee schedule can be viewed at City Hall: 205 Minnesota Avenue West, or on the City website at https://www.ci.walker.mn.us. Those unable to attend the public hearing may submit comments to Hope Fairchild, City Administrator, by phone at 218-547-5501, by email at hfairchild@ci.walker.mn.us, or by mail at PO Box 207, Walker, MN 56484.

Dated the 15^th Day of January, 2021
Hope Fairchild, City Administrator

CITY OF WALKER
COUNTY OF CASS
STATE OF MINNESOTA

SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE 2020-04, 2020-05, 2020-06, and 2020-07

 ORDINANCE 2020-04, AN ORDINANCE ADDING DEDICATION TO PUBLIC STANDARDS TO CITY CODE
Summary: Ordinance 2020-04 states that the City of Walker finds it in the public interest and necessary to provide future parks, trails, and other public open and recreational spaces for citizens of Walker. As such, for every new subdivision of land involving three or more lots which are to be developed for residential purposes, the City Council, with the recommendation of Planning Commission, shall require a payment or dedication to the City.  

ORDINANCE 2020-05, AN ORDINANCE ADDING ZONING CLASSIFICATION DESIGNATION TO CITY CODE
Summary: Ordinance 2020-05 designates the zoning classification of the property legally described as TRACT D, REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO. 74 as PUBLIC.

ORDINANCE 2020-06, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART II: LAND DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 109: ZONING AND, GENERALLY, SECTION 109.195 EXTRACTIVE USE/MINING.
Summary: Ordinance 2020-06 amends the permit requirement for Extractive Use/Mining from Conditional Use Permit to Interim Use Permit.

ORDINANCE 2020-07, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART II: LAND DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 109: ZONING AND SUBDIVISIONS, ARTICLE II. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT, SECTION 109.45 PLANNING COMMISSION.
Summary: Ordinance 2020-07 amends City Code to allow Commission members to serve three consecutive three-year terms.

Ordinance 2020-04 was passed on July 6^th, 2020. Ordinance 2020-05 was passed on July 6^th, 2020. Ordinance 2020-06 was passed on December 17^th, 2020. Ordinance 2020-07 was passed on December 17^th, 2020. A printed copy of the full text of Ordinance 2020-04, 2020-05, 2020-06, and 2020-07 will be available for inspection by any person during regular business hours at the City Hall, 205 Minnesota Ave W, Walker, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by going to https://www.ci.walker.mn.us/

Hope Fairchild
City Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer

CITY OF WALKER
COUNTY OF CASS
STATE OF MINNESOTA

OPEN BOARD SEATS

CEMETERY BOARD; Seven (7) members – Two (2) City of Walker resident seats open, two (2) Shingobee Township resident seats open
Term Limit - 3 years

Those wishing to fill the open seats may fill out an application and return to Hope Fairchild by email at hfairchild@ci.walker.mn.us, drop off at City Hall at 205 Minnesota Ave. W, Walker, MN, or by mail at PO Box 207, Walker, MN 56484.
Applications can be found online at www.ci.walker.mn.us  or at Walker City Hall 205 Minnesota Ave. W.

 January 5^th, 2021

Hope Fairchild, City Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer

City of Walker

Excess Land and Building Sale

Physical Address – 207 Fourth Street North, Walker, Minnesota 56484

The office of the City of Walker Administrator will receive sealed bids for the sale of the following described real property (land and building):

Parcel No. 96-337-0940

Legal Description

LOTS 10 THRU 12 & 10 FT OF VAC ALLEY BLK 9.

The above described real property (land and building) will be sold in its current condition. The sale and planned future development/use of the above described property is subject to any and all existing easements and public road rights-of-way of record, as well as to City and County ordinances as applicable.

If you are interested in viewing the above described property and building, please contact Hope Fairchild, City Administrator by phone at 218-547-5501, or by email at hopef@arvig.net.

The office of the City of Walker Administrator, Walker City Hall, P.O. Box 207, 205 Minnesota Avenue West, Walker, MN 56484 will accept sealed bids until 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 31^st, 2020. The City of Walker will open and read aloud the sealed bids on Monday, January 4^th, 2021 beginning at 6:05 p.m. at Walker Fire Hall, 701 Elm Avenue, Walker, MN 56484. Special note – any bid submitted which is less than $25,000 will not be considered.

A bid bond or cashier’s check equal to at least 5% of the total bid amount must accompany the sealed bid. The cashier’s check should be payable to the City of Walker. The City of Walker will require payment in full at the time of closing. In addition to the total base bid amount, the successful bidder will be responsible for the legal publication cost, any County and/or City deferred, pending, or current assessments, any legal costs relating to this sale and all other costs, fees (recording fee and well certificate fee), taxes (deed tax), etc. associated with the closing of the sale.

The City of Walker reserves the right to open competitive bidding immediately after the bids have been opened and read on Monday, January 4^th, 2021 at 6:05 p.m., from the floor to those individuals/entities that submitted a qualified sealed bid on or before 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 31^st, 2020.

A qualified sealed bid will consist of the following: the City Official Bid Form, the total base bid amount, which excludes the additional costs noted above, a preferred closing date for the property transaction, contact information (address, phone number, and email address), signature and either a bond bid or a cashier’s check equal to at least 5% of the total base bid amount. An official bid form can be obtained from Walker City Hall during normal business hours, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or can be downloaded from the City website at: www.ci.walker.mn.us.

The Walker City Council will award the sale of the above described property on Monday, January 4^th, 2021 to the highest and most responsible bidder (the bid most favorable to the City); however, the Walker City Council does reserve the right to reject any and/or all bids.

Questions regarding this property sale must be addressed to Hope Fairchild, City Administrator by phone at 218-547-5501 or by email at hopef@arvig.net.

Hope Fairchild, City Administrator

Notice of the Walker Municipal Airport Master Plan Public Open House

Monday, November 2, 2020
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. (Prior to City Council Meeting)
Walker Fire Hall
701 Elm Avenue, Walker, MN

The City of Walker is finalizing a 20-year Master Plan for the Walker Municipal Airport. The City is hosting a public open house to present the recommended airport facility improvements. Boards depicting the phases of the Master Plan project will be available to view. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and provide comments. All interested persons are invited to attend and present their views on the recommended airport improvements. A presentation of the final draft of the Airport Layout Plan will be given during the City Council meeting. 

CITY OF WALKER

COUNTY OF CASS

STATE OF MINNESOTA

OPEN BOARD SEATS

PARK BOARD; Seven (7) members – One (1) City of Walker resident seat open

Term Limit - 3 years

People wishing to fill the open seat may fill out an application and return to Hope Fairchild by email hopef@arvig.net, drop off at City Hall, or by mail PO Box 207 Walker MN 56484.

Applications can be found online at www.ci.walker.mn.us  or at Walker City Hall 205 Minnesota Ave. W.

 July 28^th, 2020