Public Notices July 1, 2020

Minutes of the 

Meeting of the 

Todd County Board of Commissioners 

April 7, 2020

 

Call to Order

The Todd County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s Board Room in the City of Long Prairie, MN on the 7th day of April, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Kircher. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. All Commissioners were present.

Approval of Agenda

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the agenda as presented.

Consent Agenda

On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Neumann, the following motions and resolutions were introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

To approve the Todd County Board of Commissioner’s Meeting Minutes for March 17, 2020, March 24, 2020 and April 1, 2020 as presented.

To approve a Seasonal Off Sale and On Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License for T. Rose Inc. dba Linwood Resort at the address of 17857 Lake St E, Osakis, MN in Gordon Township effective May 1, 2020 through October 1, 2020.

To approve the hiring of Shanae Fortson as Administrative Assistant effective April 13, 2020.

To approve hiring Sam Byers and Jaden Evenson to fill the vacant Public Works Summer Help positions for FY 2020.

To approve the hire of Debra Warner as MIS Technician.

Auditor-Treasurer

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Kneisl the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the March 2020 Auditor Warrants number (ACH) 900729 through 900759 in the amount of $923,420.41, (Manual) 530 thru 536 in the amount of $51,328.87 and (Regular) 235139 through 235293 in the amount of $299,025.56 for a total of $1,273,774.84.

On motion by Becker and seconded by Erickson the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 400586 through 400598 in the amount of $11,036.59 and (Regular) 53298 through 53370 in the amount of $81,190.59 for a total of $92,227.18.

On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the Health & Human Services Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 800577 through 800592 and (Regular) 706543 through 706591 for a total amount of $107,536.40.

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the Health & Human Services SSIS Warrants number (ACH) 600158 through 600164 and (Regular) 515749 through 515771 for a total amount of $103,648.52.

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Becker, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote:

TRANSFER OF FUNDS - 2020 TODD COUNTY EXPO BUILDING 

PROJECT

WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners approved the project a construction project of the Expo Building at the Todd County Fairgrounds location on March 17, 2020, and;

WHEREAS, per auditing standards all building and construction projects are to be tracked and expensed via a dedicated fund, and;

WHEREAS, the building project is scheduled to commence in the near future and funding should be aligned to facilitate the project’s expenses.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners hereby approve the transfer of funds in the amount of $708,454.00 from Fund 01-General Revenue to Fund 37-Bldg Construction for the 2020 Todd County Expo Building Project.

Hands of Hope Resource Center

On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Neumann, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: 

April 2020 Sexual 

Assault Awareness Month Proclamation

WHEREAS, Hands of Hope Resource Center in conjunction with the Todd County Board of Commissioners are dedicated to making and keeping our county and its communities a safe and welcoming area for all families, and; 

WHEREAS, the voices of those who have been victimized by sexual assault need to be heard, and a clear message sent that there is no disgrace in being a survivor of sexual violence, as that shame lies only with the aggressor, and;

WHEREAS, Hands of Hope Resource Center continues to advocate and support multiple victims of all ages of sexual assault, through personal advocacy, court and systems advocacy, referrals to other needed services, and by providing a caring, non-judgmental, and confidential space with respectful and knowledgeable individual advocates to assist them, and; 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners joins Hands of Hope Resource Center in supporting and encouraging residents of Todd County to become part of the solution to eliminate sexual violence and to support and empower survivors. The first step in prevention is increased education, awareness and community involvement. We all need to speak out against harmful attitudes and actions and;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners does hereby proclaim April 2020 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and encourages constituents to join those who work to provide justice and safety in their effort to eliminate sexual violence in all communities in our county.

On motion by Becker and seconded by Erickson, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

RESOLUTION 

ESTABLISHING 

NATIONAL CRIME 

VICTIMS’ RIGHTS WEEK, 

APRIL 19-25, 2020

WHEREAS, the victims’ rights movement has resulted in the passage of laws at the local, state, and federal levels that established essential rights for victims;

WHEREAS, crime victims’ rights acts passed here in Minnesota and at the federal level have provided victims with ways to participate meaningfully throughout the criminal justice process;

WHEREAS, the rights of crime victims are best protected when all participants in the criminal justice process - not only victims - are appropriately educated about victims’ rights;

WHEREAS, supporting victims of crime is crucial to the U.S. justice system because our support honors the experiences of victims and allows them to find autonomy and empowerment through achieving self-defined goals;

WHEREAS, we must help victims access the justice, assistance, and support they need to rebuild their lives;

WHEREAS, advocacy by and for victims of crime is itself a form of seeking justice, no less than justice sought in the courts;

WHEREAS, the accomplishments of the victims’ rights movement - achieved through compassion and collaboration, and built on the courageous advocacy of individual victims and their families across the country - inspire in us hope for future progress and greater healing;

WHEREAS, we are determined to respond to crime and violence by helping victims find not only support, recovery, and justice, but also a sense of hope for their future;

WHEREAS, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week provides an opportunity to recommit to ensuring that accessible, appropriate, and trauma-informed services are offered to all victims of crime; and

WHEREAS, Hands of Hope Resource Center is hereby dedicated to strengthening victims and survivors in the aftermath of crime, building resilience in our communities and our victim service providers, and bringing hope and healing to all victims and survivors;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Todd County Board of Commissioners do hereby proclaim the week of April 19-25, 2020, as

Crime Victims’ 

Rights Week

reaffirming Todd County’s commitment to creating a victim service and criminal justice response that assists all victims of crime during Crime Victims’ Rights Week and throughout the year; and expressing our sincere gratitude and appreciation for those community members, victim service providers, and criminal justice professionals who are committed to improving our response to all victims of crime so that they may find relevant assistance, support, justice, and peace.

Public Works

On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Becker, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: 

AWARD OF 

CONSTRUCTION 

CONTRACT FOR 2020 BITUMINOUS HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION 

WHEREAS, sealed bids were received on March 31, 2020 by the Todd County Public Works Director for SAP 077-601-022, SAP 077-603-009, SAP 077-611-033, SAP 077-614-018, SAP 077-632-006, SAP 077-593-001, SAP 077-598-028, and CP 77-20-01, said projects for highway construction related work at various locations in Todd County, and;

WHEREAS, the following sealed bids were received:

Anderson Brothers Construction, Brainerd, Minnesota, $4,131,331.31

Knife River Corporation, Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, $4,207,129.94

Mark Sand & Gravel, Fergus Falls, Minnesota, $4,360,698.22

Central Specialties, Inc., Alexandria, Minnesota, $4,556,427.47

Duininck Construction, Prinsburg, Minnesota, $4,999,380.32

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners does hereby accept and award the contract for the above said construction projects to Anderson Brothers Construction of Brainerd, Minnesota based on their low bid of $4,131,331.31.

Planning & Zoning

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the job title change from Generalist to Administrative Assistant - P&Z and updated job description.

Soil & Water

On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To allow the Board Chair to sign the follow up letter to MPCA regarding the Todd County Feedlot Program Audit.

Health & Human Services

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve notification to the Minnesota Department of Commerce, Todd County’s intent to administer and deliver the Energy Assistance Program for FFY 2021.

Administration

On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve an unpaid medical leave of absence for employee #511.

On motion by Becker and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To separate employment with employee #817 effective today.

Recess

Chairperson Kircher recessed the meeting until April 21, 2020.

 

AUDITOR WARRANTS

Vendor Name $ Amount

M1 PAYMENT LESS 

   THAN $2,000 $39.31 

1 PAYMENT LESS 

   THAN $2,000 1,542.00 

MN DEPT OF REVENUE 39,914.28 

1 PAYMENT LESS 

   THAN $2,000 1,291.05 

1 PAYMENT LESS 

   THAN $2,000 831.10 

US BANK 7,683.98 

1 PAYMENT LESS 

   THAN $2,000 27.15 

EBSO INC 458,034.63 

HEALTH PARTNERS 

   DENTAL 4,910.90 

HILLYARD 2,107.38 

PHEASANTS FOREVER 6,724.00 

TODD TRAILS ASSOC 33,105.81 

17 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 6,333.69 

CENTERPOINT ENERGY 2,292.40 

CLIFTON LARSON

   ALLEN, LLP 3,150.00 

COUNTIES PROVIDING 

   TECHNOLOGY 5,085.00 

COUNTRYSIDE REST 3,105.00 

EMPLOYMENT 

   ENTERPRISES, INC 3,307.27 

FLEET SERVICES/

   WEX BANK 5,445.20 

GREAT RIVER 

   REGIONAL LIBRARY 83,351.50 

HILLTOP REGIONAL 

   KITCHEN 6,400.00 

METRO SALES INC 2,231.19 

MN POWER & LIGHT 17,536.47 

MN DEPT OF FINANCE 5,320.00 

MORRISON COUNTY 12,095.48 

PETERS LAW OFFICE, P.A. 3,780.00 

RINGDAHL 

   ARCHITECTS INC. 15,600.00 

STAPLES ADVANTAGE 2,931.56 

STEP 8,667.50 

WENCK ASSOC., INC. 7,715.40 

47 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 18,042.84 

CENTERPOINT ENERGY 3,684.19 

STOECKEL JAHNER INC 8,855.00 

TODD CO AUDITOR-

   TREAS 76,312.07 

35 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 14,781.16 

ANOKA CO  GOV’T 

   CENTER 14,994.25 

CLIFTON LARSON

   ALLEN, LLP 12,600.00 

EBSO INC 229,315.27 

LONG PRAIRIE OIL CO 3,265.47 

METRO SALES INC 2,111.80 

9 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 1,318.86 

CLIFTON LARSON

   ALLEN, LLP 6,965.00 

LP SANITATION INC 4,468.23 

Prairie Lakes Muni. 

   Solid Waste Auth 82,637.00 

RAHN’S OIL & PROPANE 13,232.59 

SHIRLEY’S GAS & 

   GROCERIES 2,057.50 

VERIZON 4,021.04 

VOYANT COMMS, LLC 3,539.47 

WONDERLICH/SCOTT A 7,311.25 

40 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 13,702.60 

Total $1,273,774.84 

 

COMMISSIONER WARRANTS

Vendor Name $ Amount

AMAZON CAPITAL 

   SERVICES 4,572.03 

AMHERST H WILDER 

   FOUNDATION 2,350.00 

ARC ELECTRIC SERV 9,800.00 

BRAATEN SAND & 

   GRAVEL 22,335.25 

CITY OF ST CLOUD 5,507.83 

ELECTION SYSTEMS 

   & SOFTWARE INC 5,865.06 

FRONTIER PREC. INC 4,399.20 

MORRISON CO PUBLIC 

   HEALTH SERV 2,669.33 

NOW MICRO INC 7,418.25 

77 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 27,310.23 

Total $92,227.18 

 

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES WARRANTS

Vendor Name $ Amount

BRENNY FUNERAL 

   CHAPEL - STAPLES 3,500.00 

DHS - SWIFT 89,737.14 

HANDI-XPRESS LLC 3,049.80 

PERISH/ALAN 2,391.62 

61 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 8,857.84 

Total $107,536.40 

 

Vendor Name $ Amount

CENTRAL MN MENTAL 

   HEALTH CTR $2,940.00 

DHS - ALEXANDRIA 

   CBHH - 491 6,096.00 

DHS - MSOP - MN SEX 

   OFFENDER PROG 17,881.50 

DHS - ST PETER RTC 

472 29,302.00 

#14593 2,432.90 

HOLISTIC FAMILY 

   EDUCATION SRVS 6,052.79 

LUTHERAL SOCIAL SERV.

   OF MN-ST PAUL 2,103.45 

NEXUS INC - MILLE 

   LACS ACADEMY 10,551.07 

NORTHERN PINES 

   MENTAL HEALTH CTR 2,409.00 

STEP 3,996.92 

VILLAGE RANCH INC 7,124.14 

PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 12,758.75 

Total $103,648.52 

 

On a motion by Erickson and seconded by Kneisl, the preceding minutes of the County Board meeting held April 7, 2020 were duly approved by unanimous vote at the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on April 21, 2020.

 

Witness my hand and seal:

 

David Kircher,

County Board Chairperson

 

Denise Gaida, Todd County

Auditor-Treasurer

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Minutes of the 

Meeting of the 

Todd County Board of Commissioners 

April 21, 2020

 

Call to Order

The Todd County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s Board Room in the City of Long Prairie, MN on the 21st day of April, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Kircher. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. All Commissioners were present.

Approval of Agenda

On motion by Becker and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the agenda as presented with the addition of item 5.5 Discussion on Hiring Freeze.

Consent Agenda

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kneisl, the following motions and resolutions were introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

To approve the Todd County Board of Commissioner’s Meeting Minutes for April 7, 2020 as presented.

To hire Preston Oetterer for part-time road deputy.

To hire Chad Olson for part-time dispatch.

Auditor-Treasurer

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Erickson the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 400599 through 400616 in the amount of $5,706.13 and (Regular) 53371 through 53439 in the amount of $69,614.52 for a total of $75,320.65.

On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the Health & Human Services Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 800593 through 800652 and (Regular) 706592 through 706653 for a total amount of $76,323.20.

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the Health & Human Services SSIS Warrants number (ACH) 600165 through 600176 and (Regular) 515772 through 515804 for a total amount of $86,013.19.

Discussion was held regarding the upcoming 2020 Property Tax Payment deadlines and potential impacts due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Discussion was also held regarding the potential impacts due to the COVID-19 pandemic and proposals to limit spending by implementing a hiring freeze.

Public Works

On motion by Becker and seconded by Kneisl, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: 

Grant Agreement to State Transportation Fund (Local Road 

Improvement Program) - Exhibit E 

Grant Terms and 

Conditions for 

SAP 077-593-001

WHEREAS, Todd County has applied to the Commissioner of Transportation for a grant from the Minnesota State Transportation Fund for Local Road Improvement, and;

WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Transportation has given notice that funding for this project is available, and;

WHEREAS, the amount of the grant has been determined to be $450,000 by reason of the lowest responsible bid.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, be it resolved that Todd County does hereby agree to the terms and conditions of the grant consistent with Minnesota Statutes, section 174.52 and will pay any additional amount by which the cost exceeds the estimate, and will return to the Minnesota State Transportation Fund any amount appropriated for the bridge but not required. The Todd County Board Chairman and the Todd County Auditor/Treasurer are hereby authorized to execute a grant agreement and any amendments thereto with the Commissioner of Transportation concerning the above-referenced grant.

On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Erickson, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

Grant Agreement to State Transportation Fund (Local Bridge Replacement Program) - Exhibit E 

Grant Terms and 

Conditions for 

SAP 077-614-018

WHEREAS, Todd County has applied to the Commissioner of Transportation for a grant from the Minnesota State Transportation Fund for construction of Bridge #77J82, and;

WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Transportation has given notice that funding for this project is available, and;

WHEREAS, the amount of the grant has been determined to be $107,117.90 by reason of the lowest responsible bid.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, be it resolved that Todd County does hereby agree to the terms and conditions of the grant consistent with Minnesota Statutes, section 174.50 and will pay any additional amount by which the cost exceeds the estimate, and will return to the Minnesota State Transportation Fund any amount appropriated for the bridge but not required. The Todd County Board Chairman and the Todd County Auditor/Treasurer are hereby authorized to execute a grant agreement and any amendments thereto with the Commissioner of Transportation concerning the above-referenced grant.

On motion by Becker and seconded by Neumann, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

Grant Agreement to State Transportation Fund (Local Bridge Replacement Program) - Exhibit E 

Grant Terms and 

Conditions for 

SAP 077-598-028

WHEREAS, Todd County has applied to the Commissioner of Transportation for a grant from the Minnesota State Transportation Fund for construction of Bridge #77J91, and;

WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Transportation has given notice that funding for this project is available, and;

WHEREAS, the amount of the grant has been determined to be $162,887.75 by reason of the lowest responsible bid.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, be it resolved that Todd County does hereby agree to the terms and conditions of the grant consistent with Minnesota Statutes, section 174.50 and will pay any additional amount by which the cost exceeds the estimate, and will return to the Minnesota State Transportation Fund any amount appropriated for the bridge but not required. The Todd County Board Chairman and the Todd County Auditor/Treasurer are hereby authorized to execute a grant agreement and any amendments thereto with the Commissioner of Transportation concerning the above-referenced grant.

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kneisl, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

AWARD OF 

CONSTRUCTION 

CONTRACT FOR 2020 HSIP PAVEMENT STRIPING PROJECT 

WHEREAS, sealed bids were received on April 7th, 2020 by the Todd County Public Works Director for SP 077-070-012 and SP 077-070-013, said projects for pavement striping work at various locations in Todd County, and;

WHEREAS, the following sealed bids were received:

Traffic Marking Services, Inc., Maple Lake, Minnesota, $327,493.75

Sir Lines-A-Lot, Edina, Minnesota, $347,721.75

AAA Striping Service Co., Saint Michael, Minnesota, $347,721.75

Century Fence Company, Forest Lake, Minnesota, $392,552.84

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners does hereby accept and award the contract for the above said construction projects to Traffic Marking Services, Inc. of Maple Lake, Minnesota based on their low bid of $327,493.75.

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Erickson, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

AWARD OF 

CONSTRUCTION 

CONTRACT FOR 

2020 DUST CONTROL PROJECT

WHEREAS, sealed bids were received on April 7, 2020 by the Todd County Public Works Director for CP 77-20-08, said project for dust control located on various highways in Todd County, and;

WHEREAS, the following sealed bids were received:

Knife River Corporation, Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, $135,503.87

Northern Salt, Inc., Forest Lake, Minnesota, $137,626.64

EnviroTech Services, Greeley, Colorado, $147,415.00

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners does hereby accept and award the contract for the above said construction projects to Knife River Corporation of Sauk Rapids, Minnesota based on their low bid of $135,503.87.

On motion by Becker and seconded by Neumann, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

AWARD OF 

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR 

2020 PAVEMNET 

MARKING PROJECT

WHEREAS, sealed bids were received on April 7, 2020 by the Todd County Public Works Director for CP 77-20-03, said project for pavement markings located on various highways in Todd County, and;

WHEREAS, the following sealed bids were received:

Traffic Marking Service, Inc., Maple Lake, Minnesota, $42,354.40

AAA Striping Service Co., Saint Michael, Minnesota, $44,985.70

Sir Lines-A-Lot, Edina, Minnesota, $52,369.97

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners does hereby accept and award the contract for the above said construction projects to Traffic Marking Service, Inc. of Maple Lake, Minnesota based on their low bid of $42,354.40.

County Sheriff

On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To accept the Federal NG9-1-1 CPE Grant in the amount of $6,300.

Planning & Zoning

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the corrections to the Todd County Planning and Zoning Ordinance in sections 7.07C, 804C, 9.10D, and 9.16A.

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To grant the Conditional Use Permit for an auto repair and auto dealership on parcel 14-0030600 with the proposed conditions.

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kneisl, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

Final Plat Approval - 

“Little Swan Lake 

Addition” Subdivision

WHEREAS, Applicant and owner Vernon Kroll applied to subdivide a property that is described as Part of Government Lot 3 of Section 3 in Burnhamville Township with the plat to be known as Little Swan Lake Addition,

WHEREAS, Little Swan Lake Addition consists of one residential lot, Block One Lot 1 40,004 ± square feet located in the Recreational Development Shoreland zoning of Little Swan Lake in Burnhamville Township,

WHEREAS, On November 7, 2019 the Todd County Planning Commission recommended the following property be considered for Subdivision pursuant to Todd County Subdivision Regulation and Ordinance:  

SECT-03 TWP-128 RANG-32 PART OF GOV’T LOT 3 DESC AS FOLLOWS: 

COMM AT E QUARTER CORNER OF SEC 3, W 596.33 FT, N 809.44 FT, SE 16.00 FT TO POINT OF BEG, SE 33.00 FT, SW 300.00 FT, SE 270.00 FT,  NE 774.33 FT TO E LINE OF GOV’T LOT 3, S 896.18 FT, W 1302.27 FT, N 400.00 FT, NE 403.76 FT, NE 454.24 FT TO POINT OF BEG;  16.82 ACRES -SURVEY 

WHEREAS, On November 19, 2019 the Todd County Board of Commissioners considered the Preliminary Plat for the above described property and approved the Little Swan Lake Addition preliminary plat with conditions,

WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Department has completed the necessary final plat review and find that all items required for final plat approval have been completed. 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the final plat of “Little Swan Lake Addition” subdivision be approved as presented.

On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Becker, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

ACCEPTING THE OFFER OF THE MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY TO PURCHASE A TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION STORM WATER REVENUE NOTE, SERIES 2020, 

IN THE ORIGINAL

AGGREGATE 

PRINCIPAL MOUNT 

OF $450,000 AND 

PROVIDING FOR ITS  

ISSUANCE IN 

ACCORDANCE WITH 

A CLEAN WATER 

PARTNERSHIP LOAN AGREEMENT

Full Resolution document available to public inspection via the County Auditor-Treasurer’s Office.

Solid Waste

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To authorize the solid waste director to electronically sign the SCORE agreement via Docusign.

Health & Human Services

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kneisl, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: 

A RESOLUTION

ESTABLISHING 

SUPPORT FOR SEEKING FUNDING FROM 

SOURCEWELL FOR A REGIONAL PROGRAM

THAT SUPPORT 

FAMILIES

WHEREAS, Sourcewell, is providing innovation funding for the Cities and Counties in Region Five, and;

WHEREAS, The Social Service and Public Health agencies of Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd, and Wadena Counties work to prevent child abuse, deflect children from child welfare and want to support and stabilize families, and;

WHEREAS, Safe Families of Minnesota focuses on strengthening parents by providing ‘breathing room’, allowing families to stabilize while children are in a safe and loving environment, and provides family coaching to struggling parents that is distinctly different from social work/casework, and;

WHEREAS, Safe Families of MN supports, and stabilizes families in crisis by surrounding them with caring, compassionate community, and;

WHEREAS, Safe Families of MN is nationally recognized by the Federal Children’s Bureau for their work with local and State agencies that keep children safe and families intact.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners approves Sourcewell innovative funding application submitted by Morrison County Public Health on behalf of Region V Counties of Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd and Wadena to collaborate with a professional non-profit organization that will build capacity within our communities to support families and children in need. 

On motion by Becker and seconded by Erickson, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

A RESOLUTION 

ESTABLISHING 

SUPPORT FOR SEEKING FUNDING FROM 

SOURCEWELL FOR A REGIONAL PROGRAM

THAT SUPPORTS WIRED KIDS EDUCATION 

WHEREAS, Sourcewell, is providing innovation funding for the Cities and Counties in Region Five, and;

WHEREAS, The Social Service and Public Health agencies of Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd, and Wadena Counties work to use the power of collaboration for the promotion of the healthy development of children at an early age, and;

WHEREAS, Wired Kids Education focuses on strengthening parents by providing learning to examine the impact of screen time on early childhood development, and;

WHEREAS, Wired Kids Education provides information on what is appropriate technology for young children with developing brains and bodies, and;

WHEREAS, Wired Kids Education will provide information on strategies to coach parents and caregivers on establishing healthy screen time habits.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners approves Sourcewell innovative funding application submitted by Cass County Public Health on behalf of Region V Counties of Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd and Wadena to collaborate with a professional organization that will build capacity within our communities to support families and children in need of healthy development. 

Administration

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the 2020 Pay Equity Compliance Report.

Facilities Committee

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the budgeted request to purchase and install glass enclosures on the main floor of the Historic Courthouse along with the lower level of the Historic Courthouse in the amount of $11,250 from Alex Glass and Glazing.

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve change order 3 for the Expo Building South Wall Repair in the amount of $31,472.

Discussion was held regarding change order 4 for the Expo Building for Replace OSB as needed in interior walls. Item was tabled to a future meeting.

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To apply spray foam insulation at a cost of $12,125 for a vapor barrier as part of the Expo Building renovation project and apply standard paint at a cost of $1,680.

Adjourn

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Kneisl, the meeting was adjourned for the month of April 2020.

 

COMMISSIONER WARRANTS

Vendor Name $ Amount

AMERICAN SOLUTIONS 

   FOR BUSINESS 11,186.68 

CITY OF LONG PRAIRIE 5,630.41 

DIAMOND MOWERS INC 3,920.70 

MCCC, MI33 5,516.50 

MENCH/JAMES 2,100.00 

MORRIS ELECTRONICS       6,836.84 

STAPLES WORLD 10,544.91 

80 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 29,584.61 

Total $75,320.65 

 

 

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES WARRANTS

Vendor Name $ Amount

BRENNY FUNERAL 

   CHAPEL - STAPLES #3,500.00 

V#16141 - COST EFF 

   HEALTH INSURANCE 3,425.92 

DANIEL FUNERAL 

   HOME - ST CLOUD 3,500.00 

DHS - SWIFT 8,221.07 

RURAL MN CEP INC 9,848.45 

117 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 47,827.76 

Total $76,323.20 

 

Vendor Name $ Amount

#15998 $3,026.53 

#14593 3,231.75 

HOLISTIC FAMILY 

   EDUCATION SRVS 3,854.79 

LUTHERAN SOCIAL 

   SERVS OF MN-ST PAUL 2,838.36 

NEXUS INC - MILLE LACS 

   ACADEMY 11,278.73 

NORTHERN PINES

   MENTAL HLTH 

   CTR INC 17,318.24 

#13887 2,164.42 

#16014 2,488.68 

VILLAGE RANCH INC 7,615.46 

PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 32,196.23 

Total $86,013.19 

 

On a motion by Becker and seconded by Kneisl, the preceding minutes of the County Board meeting held April 21, 2020 were duly approved by unanimous vote at the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on May 5, 2020.

 

Witness my hand and seal:

 

David Kircher,

County Board Chairperson

 

Denise Gaida, Todd County

Auditor-Treasurer

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