Public Notices April 14, 2021
NOTICE
MORAN TOWNSHIP road inspection tour
There will be a road inspection meeting on Saturday, April 24, starting at 8 a.m.
The town board will be leaving to drive the township roads at that time. You are welcome to follow in your own vehicle and when stopped, please keep a six foot distance from other individuals according to Governor Walz’ COVID-19 order.
Diane Mack, Clerk
Moran Township
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TODD COUNTY
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
215 1st Ave. South,
Long Prairie, MN 56347
320-732-4420
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, April 22, 2021 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, or via Zoom Conference Call and Telephone Conference. Please email or phone your wish to be included in the meeting at 320-732-4420 toddplan.zone@co.todd.mn.us to consider the following Variance applications:
AGENDA
•Call to Order
•Approval of March 25, 2021 Minutes
•Board introduction and process review
o The applicant is introduced
o Staff Report
o Applicant request if staff report accurately represents the request
o Public Comment
o Board review with applicant, staff, and public
1. Stewart and Amy Tschida: Part of Lots 5 & 6, Tiemann’s Subdivision, Section 25, Birchdale Township
Site Address: 28882 Antelope Trail, Grey Eagle. PID: 03-0053800
1. Request to increase the maximum peak height of structures within the setback in Shoreland-RD Zoning (Big Birch Lake) from 18 feet to 23 feet for construction of dormer addition to dwelling (Does not increase maximum height of structure, only adds onto highest part)
2. Brian and Mary Kalla: Lots 3 & 4, Summer Shores, Section 34, Leslie Township
Site Address: 14043 County 10, Osakis. PID: 15-0090000
1. Request to increase maximum height of accessory structures in Shoreland-GD zoning (Lake Osakis) from 18 feet to 23 feet for accessory storage building
Adjournment.
Next meeting:
May 27, 2021
All persons interested are invited to attend said hearing or submit a letter to be heard on these matters. All correspondence must include name, mailing address and be received 48 hours before the date and time of the hearing.
Todd County
Board of Adjustment
Richard Johnson, Chair
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NOTICE
Kass Krest, LLP
Cass County
Notice is hereby given per Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 215, that Kass Krest, LLP has made an application to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency / County of Cass to do an expansion on an existing livestock feedlot.
The existing Swine feedlot is located in the SW ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 10 in Byron Township, in Cass County, Minnesota. The farrowing barn is a total confinement 181’ x 252’ with a 2’ concrete below barn pull plug manure storage system and holds 416 farrowing sows (weighing over 300 pounds) for a total of 166.4 animal units. The gestation barn is a total confinement 122’7” x 573’6” with an 8’ concrete below barn manure storage area that holds 2,080 head of sows (weighing over 300 pounds) or 832 animal units. The site currently has a permit for the following two barns. A total confinement gilt development unit 122’7” x 229’ x 8’ for 1,008 sows (weighing over 300 pounds) for 403.2 animal units and 1,600 developing gilts weighing between 55 and 300 pounds for 480 animal unit this barn would have a total of 883.2 animal units. A total confinement isolation barn 51’4” x 153’9” x 8’ that would hold 800 head of swine under 55 pounds for a total of 40 animal units. The GDU and ISO barns are proposed to be eliminated from the permit. Kass Krest, LLP is now proposing to construct another total confinement gestation barn that would be 122’7” x 630’with an 8’ concrete below barn manure storage area. This barn will hold 2,080 head of gestating sows (weighing over 300 pounds) or 832 animal units. The second proposed barn would be a total confinement farrowing barn 181’ x 197’ with a 2’ concrete below barn pull plug manure storage system that would hold 416 farrowing sows (weighing over 300 pounds) for a total of 166.4 animal units. Currently the site is permitted for 1,921.6 animal units. After construction the new total of animal units for this site will be 1,996.8 animal units.
This publication shall constitute as notice to each resident and each owner of real property within 5,000 feet of the perimeter of the proposed feedlot, as required by Minnesota State Law.
Kass Krest, LLP
% James E. Dick and
Carol J. Dick
107 Cedar Bluff Dr.
Fairmont, MN 56031
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Minutes of the
Todd County Board of Commissioners
February 16, 2021
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 16th day of February, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Becker. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. All Commissioners were present.
Approval of Agenda
On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the agenda as presented with the removal of item 4.8 Hire Administrative Assistant - Angela Chamberlin.
Consent Agenda
On motion by Kircher and seconded by Neumann, the following motions were introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
To approve the Todd County Board of Commissioner’s Meeting Minutes for February 2, 2021 as presented.
To accept the retirement of Loren Miller as of December 31, 2020.
To accept the resignation of Reba Van Beusekom as of January 15, 2021.
To approve the resignation of Joshua Crider, Correctional Officer effective 2/16/2021.
To hire Joshua Crider, PT Dispatch effective 2/22/2021.
To approve the resignation of Riley Mounsdon, effective 12/31/2020.
To approve the resignation of Kellen Pulliam, effective 12/31/2020.
To accept the resignation of Kathleen Nauber, Payroll Specialist effective 2/19/2021.
To hire Danielle Pratt for Payroll & Benefits Specialist.
To approve a Seasonal On Sale and Sunday Liquor License for Birchwood Resort at the address of 22182 Birchwood Loop, Sauk Centre, MN in Birchdale Township effective April 15, 2021 through October 15, 2021.
To approve a Seasonal Off Sale and On Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License for Rainbow Lodge at the address of 20576 Banks Trail, Sauk Centre, MN in Kandota Township effective April 15, 2021 through October 15, 2021.
To approve a Setup License for Rainbow Lodge at the address of 20576 Banks Trail, Sauk Centre, MN in Kandota Township effective April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022.
To approve an On Sale and Sunday Liquor License for Thunder Lodge, Inc. at the address of 22056 US 71, Long Prairie, MN in Long Prairie Township effective April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022.
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) 401056 through 401078 in the amount of $23,193.57 and (Regular) 54444 through 54501 in the amount of $81,345.41 for a total of $104,538.98.
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) 801377 through 801444 and (Regular) 707545 through 707598 for a total amount of $77,702.85.
On motion by Kircher and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the Health & Human Services SSIS Warrants number (ACH) 600340 through 600349 and (Regular) 516192 through 516221 for a total amount of $79,977.67.
On motion by Erickson and seconded by Neumann, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by majority vote with Kircher 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, which the Todd County Board of Commissioners hereby request approval from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the Sale of tax forfeited parcels on the attached list.
Board of Commissioners & SWCD Supervisor Joint Meeting
Separate minutes attached.
University of Minnesota Extension - Todd County
Brenda Miller, Livestock Production Systems Educator provided a program update for the County Board to review.
County Sheriff
On motion by Kircher and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the purchase of (2) 2021 Ford Explorers.
On motion by Kircher and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the purchase of a 2021 Chevrolet Traverse.
Planning & Zoning
On motion by Neumann and seconded by Erickson, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
RESOLUTION TO
SUBMIT THE
SAUK RIVER
COMPREHENSIVE WATERSHED
MANAGEMENT PLAN TO MN BOARD OF
WATER & SOIL
RESOURCES
WHEREAS, Todd County previously resolved to support watershed-scale planning efforts in the Sauk River Watershed consistent with Minnesota Statues, Chapter 103B.801, also known as One Watershed, One Plan - a program administered by the MN Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR); and
WHEREAS, to that end, Todd County entered into an agreement with partnering entities to develop and adopt a Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan (CWMP) for the Sauk River Watershed under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 103B.801, and said agreement established a Policy Committee made up of one representative from each member’s governing board to oversee development of the CWMP in consideration of the One Watershed, One Plan program requirements; and
WHEREAS, Todd County has received notice from said Policy Committee that: 1) the CWMP has been developed, 2) the CWMP has undergone the required public commentary period, 3) the statutory-required notice for the public hearing was published, 4) the statutory-required public hearing has been held for the public to provide comments on the CWMP, and 5) the Policy Committee has voted to recommend the CWMP to parties of the above-mentioned agreement; and
WHEREAS, the above-mentioned agreement now requires each member to approve submission of the CWMP to the MN BWSR for its review and approval of the CWMP by the Policy Committee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the county hereby authorizes the Policy Committee to submit the Sauk River CWMP to the MN BWSR in fulfillment of the above-mentioned agreement.
On motion by Neumann and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the Kuhlmann Oaks Preliminary Plat with the one condition.
Administration
On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kircher, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
Adoption of
Changes to Todd County Personnel Policy
WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners has recognized a need for strong, up to date personnel policy, and;
WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners and policies subcommittee have had an opportunity to review the policy revisions put forth in Article VII, Section 7.27 of the Personnel Policy and find the implementation to be in the best interest of the sound administration of the County;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Todd County Board of Commissioners adopts the attached changes to the Todd County Personnel Policy and directs the County Coordinator to begin administration of said policy as of February 16, 2021 and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that it is understood that this Resolution replaces and supersedes all prior County Board actions, oral or written, relating to the subject matter hereof.
On motion by Kircher and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To authorize the adoption of the Courthouse Unit Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2021.
Health & Human Services
Jackie Och, HHS Director provided an update to the County Board on the COVID-19 situation.
Adjourn
On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Neumann, the meeting was adjourned for the month of February 2021.
COMMISSIONER WARRANTS
Vendor Name $ Amount
CARGILL SALT DIV $18,228.98
CHAMBERLAIN OIL CO 7,629.83
FARM-RITE EQUIP., INC 20,369.05
FRIEDRICH’S TIRE
& OIL CO 4,146.80
KRIS ENGINEERING 3,258.90
LONG PRAIRIE LEADER 3,689.20
MELROSE ONE STOP 5,403.00
MENCH/JAMES 3,240.00
NORTHERN BUSINESS
PRODUCTS 4,349.80
STAPLES WORLD 3,639.80
TRIMIN SYSTEMS INC 7,000.00
70 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 23,583.62
Total $104,538.98
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES WARRANTS
Vendor Name $ Amount
DHS - SWIFT 3,380.13
V #16675 - COST EFF.
HEALTH INS 3,220.54
OTTER TAIL CTY
HUMAN SERVICES 6,201.00
RURAL MN CEP INC 12,674.62
SHELLEY FUNERAL
CHAPELS- LITTLE FALLS 3,500.00
V#16191 - COST EFF.
HEALTH INS 2,437.66
TODD COUNTY SHERIFF 2,127.03
115 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 44,161.87
Total $77,702.85
Vendor Name $ Amount
ANOKA COUNTY
CORRECTIONS 5,271.00
#16413 2,311.36
CARLSON/BARBARA J 3,400.00
#15998 3,124.49
#14593 3,867.56
HOLISTIC FAMILY
EDUCATION SRVS 5,533.63
#15686 2,053.75
#10746 2,065.20
MID MINNESOTA
DRUG TESTING INC 2,327.00
NORTH HOMES
CHILDREN & FAM 14,502.73
NORTHERN PINES
MENTAL HLTH CTR INC 2,500.00
NORTHLAND
COUNSELING CTR 4,626.00
#16183 2,626.32
PORT OF CROW WING
GIRLS HOME 2,531.70
STEP 5,650.16
#16491 2,108.00
#16109 2,036.08
PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2.000 13,442.69
Total $79,977.67
On a motion by Kircher and seconded by Kneisl, the preceding minutes of the County Board meeting held February 16, 2021 were duly approved by unanimous vote at the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on March 2, 2021.
Witness my hand and seal:
Barbara Becker,
County Board Chairperson
Denise Gaida, Todd County
Auditor-Treasurer
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Minutes of the
Joint Meeting
of the
Todd County
Board of
Commissioners and
Todd County SWCD Supervisors held February 16, 2021
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 16th day of February, 2021 at 9:10 a.m. with all Board of Commissioner members and SWCD Chairperson Katterhagen present with confirmed online Zoom attendance of SWCD Supervisors Buchholz & Whitney.
SWCD Chairperson Katterhagen called the joint meeting to order.
Todd County Board of Commissioner Chairperson Becker called the joint meeting to order.
Approval of Agenda
On motion by Whitney and seconded by Buchholz, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the agenda as presented.
On motion by Kircher and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the agenda as presented.
Presentation on
1W1P Status
across the County
Deja Anton, District Manager reported on the status of the 1W1P projects throughout the County.
Red Eye
1W1P Implementation Work Plan
On motion by Buchholz and seconded by Whitney, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote:
Resolution to
Adopt Redeye
Watershed Based
Implementation Fund (WBIF)
Workplan
Whereas, the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) met on August 26, 2020 and approved the Leaf, Wing, Redeye One Watershed, One Plan according to Minnesota Statutes 103B.101, subdivision 14; and
Whereas, the Todd County SWCD adopted the Redeye Implementation Team Memorandum of Agreement on October 8, 2020 to guide progress on the Leaf, Wing, Redeye One Watershed, One Plan.
Now; Therefore, Be it Resolved, the Todd County SWCD hereby approves the bylaws, work plan and budget request for the Redeye Implementation Team, contingent on approval of the Redeye Implementation Team Policy Committee.
Sauk River
Comprehensive Watershed
Management Plan
On motion by Whitney and seconded by Buchholz, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous rollcall vote:
RESOLUTION TO
SUBMIT THE
SAUK RIVER
COMPREHENSIVE
WATERSHED
MANAGEMENT PLAN TO MN BOARD OF
WATER & SOIL
RESOURCES
WHEREAS, Todd SWCD previously resolved to support watershed scale planning efforts in the Sauk River Watershed consistent with Minnesota Statues, Chapter 103B.801, also known as One Watershed, One Plan - a program administered by the MN Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR); and
WHEREAS, to that end, Todd SWCD entered into an agreement with partnering entities to develop and adopt a Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan (CWMP) for the Sauk River Watershed under
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 103B.801, and said agreement established a Policy Committee made up of one representative from each member’s governing board to oversee development of the CWMP in consideration of the One Watershed, One Plan program requirements; and
WHEREAS, Todd SWCD has received notice from said Policy Committee that: 1) the CWMP has been developed, 2) the CWMP has undergone the required public commentary period, 3) the statutory required notice for the public hearing was published, 4) the statutory required public hearing has been held for the public to provide comments on the CWMP, and 5) the Policy Committee has voted to recommend the CWMP to parties of the above mentioned agreement; and
WHEREAS, the above mentioned agreement now requires each member to approve submission of the CWMP to the MN BWSR for its review and approval of the CWMP by the Policy Committee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the SWCD hereby authorizes the Policy Committee to submit the Sauk River CWMP to the MN BWSR in fulfillment of the above mentioned agreement.
Todd County SWCD Annual Report 2020
Discussion on the 2020 SWCD Annual Report and the SWCD activities was held.
County Successes
Deja Anton, District Manager provided an update on County Successes for discussion.
Todd County
SWCD Annual
Work Plan 2021
Deja Anton, District Manager reported on the 2021 Work Plan and held discussion.
On motion by Buchholz and seconded by Whitney, the 2021 SWCD Work Plan was accepted as read by unanimous Roll Call vote.
Staffing Updates
Deja Anton, District Manager provided an update as to present staffing within SWCD.
Adjourn
SWCD Chairperson Katterhagen adjourned the joint meeting.
On motion by Neumann and seconded by Kneisl, the Todd County Board of Commissioners adjourned the joint meeting and reopened the regular County Board meeting by unanimous Roll Call vote.
On a motion by Kircher and seconded by Kneisl, the preceding minutes of the Joint Meeting of the Todd County Board of Commissioners and Todd County SWCD Supervisors held February 16, 2021 were duly approved by unanimous vote at the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on March 2, 2021.
Barbara Becker,
County Board Chairperson
Denise Gaida, Todd County
Auditor-Treasurer
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