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Landscape Structures continues to redefine outdoor play

Delano’s Landscape Structures Inc. remains busy building the high-profile playgrounds for which it has become known.
A few weeks ago, for example, the St. Paul City Council approved a redevelopment project near Allianz Field, including an inclusive playground designed by the manufacturer.
Construction on the one-of-its-kind playground in Minnesota’s capital was expected to begin sometime this month.
The company, which has been building playgrounds since 1971, is capping off a busy year thanks to a renewed interest in outdoor spaces, including playgrounds and parks, Scott Roschi, Landscape Structures creative director, said.
The St. Paul playground is an example of the latest playground trends, including personalization and customization.

See the full story in this week’s newspaper.

Delano school district financial report

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Delano public hearing: conditional use permit

CITY OF DELANO
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Delano Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter on Monday, December 11, 2023 at the Delano City Hall, located at 234 2nd Street North, for the purpose of considering a development application from Aquatix / Landscape Structures for a conditional use permit to allow expanded outdoor storage area in a I- 1 Zoning District for property in Delano Minnesota legally described as follows.
Legal Description:
Lot 1, Block 2 Delano West Metro Business Park 2 nd Addition
Notice is further given that any written or oral comments from citizens regarding the proposed conditional use permit for outdoor storage will be heard at the public hearing. All interested persons are invited to attend the meeting and will be afforded the opportunity to speak on the applications during the public hearing.
/S/ Paula Bauman
Delano City Clerk
Published in the Delano Herald Journal, Nov. 24, 2023. |

Franklin Township winter parking

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP
PARKING AND SNOW PLOWING
Franklin Township prohibits parking any motor vehicle, machinery or implement on any township street between the hours of 2 am and 7 am during the winter season; November 1 through April 1 of the next year. There is no parking on any street after A snowfall of 2 inches or more until the street has been plowed. Violators will be towed.
Franklin Township would also like to remind all township residents and businesses of the Minnesota State Statue 160.2715 which prohibits plowing, shoveling, blowing or in any way depositing snow on any public road. Snow may not be moved or pushed across any township road from your residence or business. If you have someone that plows your driveway, please make them aware of this statue. Thank you for helping to keep our township safe for all!
Published in the Delano Herald Journal, Nov. 24, 2023. |

Wright County public hearings: variances

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
THIS IS A NOTICE TO INFORM YOU AS AN ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER WITHIN 500 FEET, THAT AN APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO THE WRIGHT COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT BY THE FOLLOWING APPLICANT:
JAMES BURANEN
LOCATION: 14882 State Hwy 55 NW & xxxx Osborn Ave NW– Part of SW 1/4 of SW1/4 and part of the N ½ of the SW 1/4 of Section 15, Township 121, Range 28, Wright County, Minnesota. (Southside Twp.) Tax #217-000-153305, 217-000-153302 & 217-000-153101 Property Owner: J & J Dock & Marine Service Inc. & Anna M Ryan
Requests a lot line adjustment as regulated in Section 155.026 of Chapter 155, Title XV, Land Usage & Zoning of the Wright County Code of Ordinances to adjust existing lot lines between parcels 217-000-153305, 217-000-153302, and 217-000-153101.
REASON A VARIANCE IS NEEDED: The Board of Adjustment can address lot line adjustments.
REFERENCE TO THE PROPOSED APPLICATION, YOU WILL BE HEARD ON:
DATE: Friday, December 8, 2023
TIME: 8:30 a.m.
MEETING LOCATION: WRIGHT COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER, COMMISSIONER BOARD ROOM, 3650 BRADDOCK AVE NE, BUFFALO, MN
OR YOU MAY SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO THE PLANNING & ZONING OFFICE, WRIGHT COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER,
Published in the Delano Herald Journal, Nov. 24, 2023. |
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
THIS IS A NOTICE TO INFORM YOU AS AN ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER WITHIN 500 FEET, THAT AN APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO THE WRIGHT COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT BY THE FOLLOWING APPLICANT:
MICHAEL DEWITTE
LOCATION: 5574 County Road 30 SE – Part of SW 1/4 of SE1/4 in Section 01, Township 118, Range 25, Wright County, Minnesota. (Franklin Twp.) Tax #208-200-014311 Property Owner: MICHAEL R & MARY L DEWITTE
Requests a variance as regulated in Section 155.026 and 155.048(F)(2) of Chapter 155, Title XV, Land Usage & Zoning of the Wright County Code of Ordinances to construct an addition to the existing home that is within the road setback.
REASON A VARIANCE IS NEEDED: A variance is required as the addition would be onto an existing
nonconforming home. The existing home is approximately 100 ft. from the centerline of County Road 30
whereas 130 ft. is required.
REFERENCE TO THE PROPOSED APPLICATION, YOU WILL BE HEARD ON:
DATE: Friday, December 8, 2023
TIME: 8:30 a.m.
MEETING LOCATION: WRIGHT COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER, COMMISSIONER BOARD ROOM, 3650 BRADDOCK AVE NE, BUFFALO, MN
OR YOU MAY SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO THE PLANNING & ZONING OFFICE, WRIGHT COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER,
Published in the Delano Herald Journal, Nov. 24, 2023. |
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
THIS IS A NOTICE TO INFORM YOU AS AN ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER WITHIN 500 FEET, THAT AN APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO THE WRIGHT COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT BY THE FOLLOWING APPLICANT:
JEAN DUFRESNE
LOCATION: 3955 Donnelly Drive NW – Portions of Lot 6,7 & 8 of Maple Crest Addition and Lot 2, Block 1 Maple Crest 2nd Addition in Section 04, Township 120, Range 26, Wright County, Minnesota. (Maple – Maple Lake Twp.) Tax #210-014-000070 & 210-155-001020 Property Owner: Charles Dufresne & Maria C Moreno
Requests a variance as regulated in Section 155.026, 155.006, and 155.049(F)(3) of Chapter 155, Title XV, Land Usage & Zoning of the Wright County Code of Ordinances to replace the existing home within the side yard setback and exceed the lot coverage maximums.
REASON A VARIANCE IS NEEDED: A variance is required as the replacement home would be 10 ft. from the west side yard whereas 15 ft. is required. The proposed building coverage would be 15.05% whereas 15% is the maximum and the proposed impervious surface coverage would be 25.05% whereas 25% is the maximum.REFERENCE TO THE PROPOSED APPLICATION, YOU WILL BE HEARD ON:
DATE: Friday, December 8, 2023
TIME: 8:30 a.m.
MEETING LOCATION: WRIGHT COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER, COMMISSIONER BOARD ROOM, 3650 BRADDOCK AVE NE, BUFFALO, MN
OR YOU MAY SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO THE PLANNING & ZONING OFFICE, WRIGHT COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER,
Published in the Delano Herald Journal, Nov. 24, 2023. |
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
THIS IS A NOTICE TO INFORM YOU AS AN ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER WITHIN 500 FEET, THAT AN APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO THE WRIGHT COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT BY THE FOLLOWING APPLICANT:
JOAN KOTILA
LOCATION: XXXX County Road 35 W – NW1/4 OF SE1/4 along with SW1/4 OF SW1/4 &E1/2 OF NW1/4 OF SW1/4 &SE1/4 OF SW1/4 & W35A OF NE1/4 OF SW1/4 & SW1/4 SW1/4 OF SE1/4….of Section 34, Township 120, Range 28, Wright County, Minnesota. (French Lake Twp.) Tax #209-000-344200 & 209-000-343401 Property Owner: Joan Kotila
Requests a variance as regulated in Section 155.026 and 155.048(G)(4) of Chapter 155, Title XV, Land Usage & Zoning of the Wright County Code of Ordinances to create a “1 per 40” entitlement division that exceeds the 10.0-acre maximum and does not meet the required road frontage.
REASON A VARIANCE IS NEEDED: A variance is required as the proposed 17.6-acre entitlement division is over the 10.0-acre maximum allowed. The request is also for a 33 ft. access strip whereas 300 ft. of road frontage is required for parcels over 5.0 acres.
REFERENCE TO THE PROPOSED APPLICATION, YOU WILL BE HEARD ON:
DATE: Friday, December 8, 2023
TIME: 8:30 a.m.
MEETING LOCATION: WRIGHT COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER, COMMISSIONER BOARD ROOM, 3650 BRADDOCK AVE NE, BUFFALO, MN
OR YOU MAY SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO THE PLANNING & ZONING OFFICE, WRIGHT COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER,
Published in the Delano Herald Journal, Nov. 24, 2023. |
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
THIS IS A NOTICE TO INFORM YOU AS AN ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER WITHIN 500 FEET, THAT AN APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO THE WRIGHT COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT BY THE FOLLOWING APPLICANT:
HENRY & KAREN MATTSON
LOCATION: 1855 & 1873 Bolton Drive – Part of N 1/2 of the NW 1/4 as well as the SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 in Section 26, Township 120, Range 26, Wright County, Minnesota. (Berthiaume – Chatham Twp.) Tax #203-000-262104 & 203-000-262100 Property Owner: Henry A & Karen H Mattson
Requests a variance as regulated in Section 155.026 and 155.048(G)(4) of Chapter 155, Title XV, Land Usage & Zoning of the Wright County Code of Ordinances to expand an existing “1 per 40” entitlement division over the 2.5 acre maximum the Board noted as part of the original variance approval for the “1 per 40” division.
REASON A VARIANCE IS NEEDED: A variance is required as the proposed size of the division would be increased to 2.7 acres which exceeds the 2.5 acre maximum the Board of Adjustment noted in the original “1 per 40” entitlement division approval.
REFERENCE TO THE PROPOSED APPLICATION, YOU WILL BE HEARD ON:
DATE: Friday, December 8, 2023
TIME: 8:30 a.m.
MEETING LOCATION: WRIGHT COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER, COMMISSIONER BOARD ROOM, 3650 BRADDOCK AVE NE, BUFFALO, MN
OR YOU MAY SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO THE PLANNING & ZONING OFFICE, WRIGHT COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER,
Published in the Delano Herald Journal, Nov. 24, 2023. |
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
THIS IS A NOTICE TO INFORM YOU AS AN ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER WITHIN 500 FEET, THAT AN APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO THE WRIGHT COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT BY THE FOLLOWING APPLICANT:
THOMAS MORRIS
LOCATION: 5614 Quinlar Ave NW – Lot 3, Block 2, Davidson’s Addition in Section 05, Township 120, Range 28, Wright County, Minnesota. (W. Sylvia – French Lake Twp.) Tax #209-013-002030 Property Owner: Thomas R. Morris & Kim D Morris
Requests a variance as regulated in section 155.026, 155.049(F)(3), 155.057(E)(1), and 155.090(Table 3) of Chapter 155, Title XV, Land Usage & Zoning of the Wright County Code of Ordinances to allow an addition and a deck to the existing home which is within the side yard and shoreland building setback. The request is to also allow a septic pressure bed within the property line setback.
REASON A VARIANCE IS NEEDED: A variance is required as the request is to add onto an existing home that is within the 75 ft. shoreland and 15 ft. side yard building setbacks. A variance is also required as the proposed septic pressure bed would be within the 10 ft. property line setback.
REFERENCE TO THE PROPOSED APPLICATION, YOU WILL BE HEARD ON:
DATE: Friday, December 8, 2023
TIME: 8:30 a.m.
MEETING LOCATION: WRIGHT COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER, COMMISSIONER BOARD ROOM, 3650 BRADDOCK AVE NE, BUFFALO, MN
OR YOU MAY SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO THE PLANNING & ZONING OFFICE, WRIGHT COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER,
Published in the Delano Herald Journal, Nov. 24, 2023. |

‘Thank you for your sacrifice:’ Delano High School honors nation’s heroes

Two Delano High School graduates were honored last week during their alma mater’s annual Veterans Day program.
Chase Christenson and Andrew Ihde, who graduated in 2023, recently finished U.S. Air Force training, Principal Barry Voight said Friday.
He said both men will continue training at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita, KS. Christenson is training to be a special operations aircraft technician, and Ihde is training to be a munitions systems specialist.
Voight said their names and photos will be added to the high school’s service wall.

See the full story in this week’s newspaper.