Public Notices September 13, 2018

TODD COUNTY

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

215 First Ave. South

Long Prairie, Minnesota  56347

320-732-4420

 

PUBLIC NOTICE

 

Notice is hereby given that on Thursday September 27, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. the Todd County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing in the Commissioner’s board room, 215 1st Ave. South, Long Prairie, Minnesota to consider the following Variance applications:   

1. Karl and Shari Pung: Lot 6 of Kuehne’s Beach in Burnhamville Township

Site Address: 31285 Enchanted Loop. PIN: 06-0054200

1) Request to build new home on existing foundation (30ft. x 24ft.) with a maximum building height of 28ft. instead of the allowed 18ft. Existing foundation is 25ft. from the OHWL. (HOLD-OVER)

2. Stephen Sr. and Karen Konsor: E 72 FT of SW4 SW4 & W 25ft of SE4 SW4 S of RD & E of Sliter’s Beach in Grey Eagle Township

Site Address: 30259 122nd St. PIN: 11-0021700

1) Request reduction for Road ROW setback for the 21’ x 8’ deck to be 5’ on the West side and 9’ on the East side instead of the required 20’.

2) Request reduction for Road ROW setback for the 36’ x 8’ camper to be 13’ on the West side and 17’ on the East side instead of the required 20.

3. Michael D. Ames: Lot 12 Block 1 of Spring Beach in Burnhamville Township

Site Address: 18113 Dunlin Road. PIN: 06-0069700

1) Request to build a 24’ x 30’ garage 3’ from the property line.

4. Brian Thorson: SW4 NW4 & S2 NW4 NW4 in Burleene Township

Site Address: 72324 County 71. PIN: 05-0004100

1) Request to use a septic holding tank for a dwelling in AF-1 zoning.

Adjournment.

Next meeting: October 25, 2018

 

All persons interested are invited to attend said hearing or submit a letter to be heard on these matters.

 

Todd County 

Board of Adjustment

Bill Berscheit, Chair

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Staples Motley School Board

ISD #2170

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING #1 

Monday, July 23, 2018, 7 p.m. 

High School Media Center

 

MINUTES

 

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order with Lund, Frisk, Freeman, Longbella and Winkels present (comprising a quorum). Also present was Supt. Bratlie; Staples World Editor, Anderson; and Recording Secretary Madson.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 

Motion by Lund, seconded by Frisk, to approve the addition of agenda items #23 and #31b. MC 

Motion by Lund, seconded by Frisk to adopt the agenda. Motion Carried

Recognize Public - Chair Longbella thanked the public for attending. 

School/Community Forum 

a. Mark Anderson - Nature Education Arboretum project. 

Consent Agenda

Motion by Winkels, seconded by Frisk, to approve the consent agenda. MC

Finance Items

Motion by Freeman, seconded by Winkels, to Authorize payment of the vouchers. MC

Motion by Lund, seconded by Frisk, to approve the Long Term Facility Maintenance Plan. MC

Motion by Frisk, seconded by Freeman, to approve the Teachers On Call proposal. MC

This is a substitute calling system that will save personnel time.

Motion by Winkels, seconded by Longbella, to approve the Benefits Innovations proposal. MC

Motion by Lund, seconded by Frisk, to approve the Resolution Reauthorizing a previously Authorized Board Approved Referendum Authority. Voting in favor: Winkels, Longbella, Freeman, Lund, Frisk. MC

Motion by Winkels, seconded by Freeman, to approve the apptegy contract at $12,800 for social media. MC

Motion by Winkels, seconded by Frisk, to approve the Purchase Agreement for the Twins City Optical property at $139,000. MC

Motion by Frisk, seconded by Winkels, to designate Supt. Bratlie to provide signatures regarding the purchase of the Twin City Optical property on behalf of Staples-Motley. MC

Motion by Freeman, seconded by Lund, to approve the 2018-19 insurance policy agreement with Weizenegger Engel at $145,471. MC

Motion by Winkels, seconded by Freeman, to accept the City of Staples offer of $1.00 for the band shell. MC

Motion by Freeman, seconded by Frisk to accept the proposal from Bergen KDV for Business Services.  MC

Curriculum 

Motion by Freeman, seconded by Winkels to approve 2018-19 Handbook revisions. MC

Motion by Winkels, seconded by Frisk, to approve the 2018-2019 Chromebook Policy and Usage Handbook. MC 

Motion by Lund, seconded by Longbella, to approve the 2018-2019 Literacy Plan. MC

Motion by Freeman, seconded by Winkels, to approve the 2018-2019 School Meal Prices/Fee Schedule. MC

Motion by Winkels, seconded by Frisk, to ratify the 2017-2019 Teachers Master Contract. MC

Personnel

Motion by Lund, seconded by Freeman, to approve the Fall Extra Curricular and Coaching Assignments. MC

Motion by Lund, seconded by Winkels, to approve the 2018-19 contract for Nathan Fischer; MS Sped; at BA +30 MC 

Motion by Freeman, seconded by Frisk, to approve the 2018-19 contract for Kesha Holst; MS Social Worker; at MA+15. MC

Motion by Winkels, seconded by Frisk, to accept the resignation of Kaycia Ellingsen; School Readiness. MC

OTHER

Motion by Winkels, seconded by Freeman, to grant support of the Staples Area Friends of the Trails. MC

Consideration of the Orchestra Department of the GoFundMe proposal. 

Item died for lack of a motion.

Motion by Lund, seconded by Frisk, to propose the GoFundMe is run by the Music Boosters or some other organization (other than ISD 2170).  MC

Reports: School Board and Administration

Adjournment

Motion by Winkels, seconded by Freeman, to adjourn the meeting. MC

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School Board Meeting - #2

Monday, August 6, 2018, 7 p.m.

High School Media Center

Minutes

 

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order with Lund, Longbella, Freeman, Winkels, Anderson and Frisk present. Also attending was Supt. Bratlie; Principals Schmidt, Regan and Johnson; Staples World Manager, Halvorson; and Recording Secretary Madson. 

Motion by Winkels, seconded by Anderson, to adopt the agenda. MC

Superintendent Search Discussion

Discussion on a timeline. Freeman and Lund will work on a timeline and also look at search firm options. 

The goal is to have a new Superintendent in place July 1, 2019. 

Board Discussion

Facilities - Options on how to proceed were discussed and the Board was brought up to date on FJJ/ICS and WSN, and the timeline of the contracts. FJJ has asked WSN to cease working with our district. The board was in consensus that the project has not moved beyond Phase I which was our initial agreement with FJJ. The district has been advised by our legal service that it is an “implied contract” to move into Phase II. Supt. Bratlie will continue pursuing this.

Marketing - The district needs to keep the public informed as we move forward. A full size post card will be distributed at Railroad Days showing the proposed building site/building and promoting the new website.  

Adjournment

Motion by  Lund, seconded by Frisk, to adjourn the meeting. MC

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Todd County Commissioners

Todd County BOARD OF COMMISSIONERs august 7, 2018

 

MINUTES 

 

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 August, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Neumann. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. All Commissioners were present.

Approval of Agenda

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

To approve the Commissioner’s Meeting Minutes for July 17, 2018 as presented.

To approve the Human Resources Report for Personnel Actions dated August 7, 2018 as on file.

GAMBLING PERMIT - LONG PRAIRIE 

HOCKEY ASSOCIATION

WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners are establishing their approval for a Gambling Permit for the Long Prairie Hockey Association through this resolution;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners approve a Gambling Permit for the Long Prairie Hockey Association to hold gambling activities at Midway Gas in Round Prairie Township at the address 17908 US 71, Long Prairie, MN effective August 7, 2018 until revoked or otherwise cancelled as provided by law.

Auditor-Treasurer

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the July, 2018 Auditor Warrants number (ACH) 900046 through 900051 in the amount of $13,189.27, (Manual) 501 through 501 in the amount of $794.75 and (Regular) 232075 through 232243 in the amount of $1,380,734.79 for a total of $1,394,718.81.

On motion by Becker and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the Commissioner Warrants number 49378 through 49495 in the amount of $175,565.89.

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the Health & Human Services Warrants number 514140 through 514182 in the amount of $67,758.55 and warrants number 703136 through 703240 in the amount of $90,068.16.

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Becker, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by majority vote with Kircher and Neumann against:

Resolution Requesting Approval from the 

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources 

for the Sale of Tax 

Forfeited Lands

WHEREAS, the County Board of Commissioners of the County of Todd, State of Minnesota, desires to offer for sale certain parcels of land that have forfeited to the State of Minnesota for nonpayment of taxes, and

WHEREAS, said parcels of land have been viewed by the County Board of Commissioners and have been classified as non-conservation lands as provided for in Minnesota Statutes 282.01

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners hereby certifies that all parcels of land on the attached list have been viewed and comply with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 85.012, 92.461, 282.01, Subd. 8, and 282.018, and other statues that require the withholding of tax-forfeited lands from sale. (Unless otherwise stated.) The Todd County Board of Commissioners hereby certifies that the Soil and Water Conservation Board (of the district in which the land is located) has reviewed the attached land sale list and identified any and all non-forested marginal land and wetland. 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners hereby request approval from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the sale of one tax forfeited parcel highlighted on the attached list.

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the appointment of Loren Fellbaum, County Engineer as the member representative to the Facilities Committee for the Public Works facilities.

Public Works

The Commissioners applauded Nancy Uhlenkamp for being awarded the 2018 Outstanding Agricultural Inspector of the Year.

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve a construction contract with ASTECH Corporation, based on their low bid of $9,871 for CP 77-18-07 (2018 Lake Wobegon Trail Fog Seal Project).

The County Board received an update and held discussion on the current status of the Expo Building Project.

Facilities Committee

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by majority vote with Becker against: To approve the Service Master quote of $7,451 to clean surface areas in designated rooms of Expo Building.

County Recorder

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the SURVEYOR’S CERTIFICATE OF PLAT CORRECTION in regards to “BLY’S SUB-DIVISION GOVT LOT 1 SEC 9, TOWN 128 RAN. 35”.

On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by majority vote with Neumann and Becker against: To authorize the adding of an additional Full Time Deputy Recorder position and to begin the recruitment process for this position.

Lake Shamineau Lake Improvement District

The following action to approve the Resolution of Support for additional environmental information via land surveys, water surveys, environmental reviews, permits and petitions failed due to lack of motion.

Sheriff’s Office

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

RESOLUTION 

APPROVING STATE OF MINNESOTA JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF TODD ON BEHALF OF ITS SHERIFF’S OFFICE

WHEREAS, the County of Todd on behalf of it Sheriff’s Office desires to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with the State of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to receive funding to use to implement an adapter to make its records management system compatible with Minnesota National Incident-Based Reporting System requirements for which the Sheriff’s Office is eligible. 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Todd County, Minnesota as follows:

1. That the State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreement by and between the State of Minnesota acting through its Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the County of Todd on behalf of its Sheriff’s Office, is hereby approved. A copy of the Joint Powers Agreement is attached to this Resolution and made a part of it. 

2. That the Sheriff, Don Asmus, or his successor, is designated the Authorized Representative for the Sheriff’s Office. The Authorized Representative is also authorized to sign any subsequent amendment or agreement that may be required by the State of Minnesota to maintain the agreement with the State. 

To assist the Authorized Representative with the administration of the agreement, Steve Och, Chief Deputy is appointed as the Authorized Representative designee. 

3. That Randy Neumann, the Chairperson for the Todd County Board of Commissioners, and Don Asmus, the Sheriff, are authorized to sign the State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreement. 

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To allow Sheriff Asmus to purchase three (3) new police vehicles.

Health & Human Services

On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To appoint internal candidate Lisa Grossinger as full-time Child Services Supervisor effective August 8, 2018.

Administration

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the quote from BHH Partners for Condition Assessment of the Historic Courthouse Rock Wall Project.

On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve Todd County’s capital contribution to Counties Providing Technology.

DDA Human Resources, Inc. -  Gary Weiers

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To select Candidate number 1, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 9 as finalists for the Coordinator position for interviews.

Auditor-Treasurer’s Report

The Auditor-Treasurer reported that preparations are in order for the upcoming Primary Election on August 14, 2018. 

Commissioner’s Report

The Commissioners reported on the meetings that they had attended.

Interim Coordinator’s Report

The Interim Coordinator reported on the meetings attended and projects in-progress.

Recess

Chairperson Neumann recessed the meeting until August 21, 2018.

 

AUDITORs WARRANTS

Vendor Name $ Amount

NORTHERN SALT INC. $102,003.12 

RJ CONTRACTING & 

   REMODELING LLC 2,096.46 

TODD TRAILS ASSOC 6,135.85 

TRAFFIC MARKING 

   SERVICE INC 119,293.75 

TRI CITY PAVING INC 307,907.10 

VERIZON 3,365.36 

18 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 5,624.98 

AM. HERITAGE BANK 24,249.49 

ANDY’S CHARTER 

   SERVICE LLC 2,020.00 

BIG SWAN LAKE 

   IMPROV. ASSOCIA 6,912.20 

CITY OF EAGLE BEND 147,058.52 

COMPUTER PRO 4,882.00 

FLEET SERVICES/

   WEX BANK 6,331.33 

KNOW iNK 16,893.50 

LAMB LABOR 

   SERV. INC 29,004.00 

LP OIL COMPANY 4,065.21 

LONG PRAIRIE 

   SANI INC 3,191.25 

MN DEPT OF FINANCE 7,083.50 

MORRISON COUNTY 26,134.55 

PETERS LAW 

   OFFICE, P.A. 5,151.00 

PHEASANTS FOREVER 4,000.00 

Prairie Lakes Municipal   

   Solid Waste Auth 74,340.00 

STEP 4,266.15 

WIDSETH SMITH 

   NOLTING INC 2,107.50 

26 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 12,398.57 

AMERICAN HERITAGE 

   BANK 2,465.52 

HEALTH PARTNERS 

   DENTAL 3,298.32 

LONG PRAIRIE OIL 

   COMPANY 2,537.13 

MILLER BROTHER’S 

   CONSTRUCTION 69,362.38 

MINNESOTA POWER 

   & LIGHT 14,422.45 

NORTHERN STAR COOP 2,492.46 

WONDERLICH/SCOTT A 7,530.25 

43 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 16,902.49 

AMERICAN HERITAGE 7,269.27 

COUNTRYSIDE REST 3,522.40 

MINNESOTA DEPART. 

   OF HEALTH 2,734.00 

STAPLES ADVANTAGE 3,445.64 

STRUCTURAL 

   SPECIALTIES INC 33,026.06 

31 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 12,236.92 

CITY OF EAGLE BEND 130,738.51 

MITCH’S FUEL SERVICE 18,750.00 

TRI CITY PAVING INC 124,772.83 

VOYANT COMM. LLC 3,494.47 

18 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 8,407.57 

1 PAYMENT LESS 

   THAN $2,000 794.75 

Total $1,394,718.81 

 

COMMISSIONERS WARRENTS

Vendor Name $ Amount

APPLIED CONCEPTS 

   INC $5,471.00 

BIG STONE THERAPIES, 

   INC. 2,706.06 

CENTRAL SPECIALTIES 

   INC 5,228.87 

CHAMBERLAIN OIL CO 2,709.05 

HANCOCK CONCRETE 

   PRODUCTS CO 7,239.14 

JL TRUCKING 4,260.38 

LIBERTY TIRE 

   SERVICES LLC 39,220.02 

M-R SIGN COMPANY INC 2,001.10 

MCCC, MI33 5,543.40 

MORRISON CO PUBLIC 

   HEALTH SERV 5,471.00 

PHELAN CPA/FRANCIS 2,795.00 

TRUENORTH STEEL 29,555.94 

TURNKEY/THREE 

   SQUARE MARKET 2,928.74 

WATCHGUARD VIDEO 15,735.00 

ZIEGLER INC 3,437.92 

ZUERCHER 

   TECHNOLOGIES LLC 8,000.00 

102 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 33,263.27 

Total $175,565.89 

 

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES WARRANTS

Vendor Name $ Amount

CARLSON/BARBARA J $5,800.00 

LUTHERAN SOCIAL 

SERV OF MN - ST PAUL 6,863.58 

MID MINNESOTA 

   DRUG TESTING INC 3,835.00 

NORTH HOMES CHILD 

   & FAMILY SRVS 9,068.36 

NORTHERN PINES 

   MENTAL HLTH CTR 6,450.00 

NOTHWOOD CHILD 

   SRVS 2,055.83 

STEP 6,586.48 

VILLAGE RANCH INC 5,925.50 

PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 21,173.80 

Total $67,758.55 

 

Vendor Name $ Amount

DHS - CBHH - 

   BEMIDJI - 491 $38,090.00 

DHS - MSOP- MN SEX 

   OFFENDER PROG 5,580.00 

DHS - ST PETER 

   RTC - 472 6,264.00 

DHS - SWIFT 17,180.51 

101 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 22,953.65 

TOTAL $90,068.16 

 

On a motion by Becker and seconded by Erickson, the preceding minutes of the County Board meeting held August 7, 2018 were duly approved by unanimous vote at the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on August 21, 2018.

 

Witness my hand and seal:

 

Randy Neumann, 

Todd County Board 

Chairperson

 

Denise Gaida, Todd County

Auditor-Treasurer

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Advertising Deadlines

Deadline for advertisements and copy is Friday, noon.

Staples World

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 100 Staples, MN 56479 Telephone: (218) 894-1112 - Fax: (218) 894-3570 Toll Free: 1-888-894-1112 E Mail: office@staplesworld.com; editor@staplesworld.com

Deadline: Friday, noon

 

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