Public Notices April 5, 2023
NOTICE
CITY OF STAPLES
COUNTY OF TODD
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Review --*Equalization of the City of Staples, Todd County, Minnesota, will meet by appointment at the Office of the Todd County Assessor, Long Prairie, MN at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, April 21, 2023. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor.
If you believe the value or classification of your property is incorrect, please contact your assessor’s office to discuss your concerns. If you disagree with the valuation or classification after discussing it with your assessor, you may appear before the County Board of Appeal and Equalization on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
Tara Greer, City Clerk
City of Staples
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NOTICE
MOOSE LAKE TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION
Important Information Regarding Assessment and Classification
of Property
This may affect your 2024 property tax
payments.
Notice is hereby given, that the Board of Appeal and Equalization for the Township of Moose Lake, Cass County, Minnesota shall meet on Thursday, April 14, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. This meeting is at the Leader Community Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether taxable property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor, and to determine whether corrections need to be made.
If you believe the value or classification of your property is incorrect, please contact your Assessor’s office to discuss your concerns. If you are still not satisfied with the valuation or classification after discussing it with your assessor, you may appear before the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization. The Board shall review the valuation, classification, or both if necessary, and shall correct it as needed. Generally, an appearance before your Local Board of Appeal and Equalization is required by law before an appeal can be taken to the County Board of Appeal and Equalization.
Karen Roubal, Clerk
Moose Lake Township
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NOTICE
CITY OF STAPLES
COUNTY OF WADENA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Review --*Equalization of the City of Staples, Wadena County, Minnesota, will meet at the Office of the Wadena County Assessor, Wadena, MN at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, April 17, 2023. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor.
If you believe the value or classification of your property is incorrect, please contact your assessor’s office to discuss your concerns. If you disagree with the valuation or classification after discussing it with your assessor, you may appear before the County Board of Appeal and Equalization.
Tara Greer, City Clerk
City of Staples
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NOTICE
VILLARD TOWNSHIP MEETING
The Villard Township Annual Meeting will hold a continuation meeting on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 immediately following the regular monthly meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Villard Town Hall.
The annual road tour is set for noon on Monday, April 2, 2023, beginning at the Town Hall.
Mary Trantina Koenig, Clerk
Villard Township
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NOTICE
STAPLES TOWNSHIP BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION meeting
The Board of Appeal and Equalization for Staples Township shall meet on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. at the Town Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor.
If you believe the value or classification of your property is incorrect, please contact your assessor’s office at 320-732-4431 to discuss your concerns. If you disagree with the valuation or classification after discussing it with your assessor, you may appear before the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization. The board will review your assessments and make corrections as needed. Generally, you must appeal to the local board before appealing to the County Board of Appeal and Equalization.
Bonnie Thoele, Clerk
Staples Township
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NOTICE
MORAN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION
Important Information Regarding
Property Assessments
This may affect your
2024 property taxes.
The Board of Appeal and Equalization for the Township of Moran will meet on Monday, April 10, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the town hall. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor.
If you believe the value or classification of your property is incorrect, please contact your assessor’s office to discuss your concerns. If you disagree with the valuation or classification after discussing it with your assessor, you may appear before the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization. The board will review your assessments and make corrections as needed. Generally, you must appeal to the local board before appealing to the County Board of Appeal and Equalization.
Diane Mack, Clerk
Moran Township
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NOTICE
VILLARD TOWNSHIP BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION
This may affect your
2024 property taxes.
The Board of Appeal and Equalization for Villard Township will meet on April 17, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Town Hall, County Road 28, Philbrook. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor.
If you believe the value or classification of your property is incorrect, please contact your assessor’s office to discuss your concerns. If you disagree with the valuation or classification after discussing it with your assessor, you may appear before the Local Board of Equalization. The board will review your assessments and make corrections as needed. Generally, you must appeal to the local board before appealing to the County Board of Appeal and Equalization.
Mary Trantina Koenig, Clerk
Villard Township
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NOTICE
Meadowbrook Township BOARD
OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION
The Meadowbrook Township Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting will be held Friday, April 14, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Leader Community Hall.
The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether taxable property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor, and to determine whether corrections need to be made.
If you believe the value or classification of your property is incorrect, please contact your Assessor’s office to discuss your concerns. If you are still not satisfied with the valuation or classification after discussing it with your assessor, you may appear before the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization. The board shall review the valuation, classification, or both if necessary and shall correct as needed. Generally, you must appeal to the local board before appealing to the County Board of Appeal and Equalization.
Ty Peterson, Clerk
Meadowbrook Township
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NOTICE
BECKER TOWNSHIP ANNUAL ROAD TOUR
The Becker Township Annual Road Tour will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Meet at the town hall at 4:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
Mary Fitcher, Clerk
Becker Township
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NOTICE
MOTLEY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION
Important Information Regarding Assessment and Classification of Property
This may affect your
2024 property taxes.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Appeal and Equalization for the Township of Motley in Morrison County, Minnesota, will meet on Friday the 14th day of April, 2023, at 10:30 o’clock a.m. at the Motley Town Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether taxable property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor, and to determine whether corrections need to be made.
If you believe the value or classification of your property is incorrect, you may contact the Morrison County Land Services Office at 320-632-0170 or toll free at 866-401-1111, ext. 170, to discuss your concerns. If you are still not satisfied with the valuation and classification after discussing it with your assessor, you may appear before the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization, at the above date, time and location, by setting up an appointment through the Morrison County Land Services Office. The Board shall review the valuation, classification or both, if necessary, and shall correct as needed. As required by law, a property owner must appeal to the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization before an appeal can be taken to the County Special Board of Appeal and Equalization.
Ken Swecker, Clerk
Motley Township
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Minutes of the
Meeting of the
Todd County Board of Commissioners
MARCH 7, 2023
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 March, 2023 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 Erickson and seconded by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the agenda as presented with the redirection of item 4.16 Approve Hire Human Resource Manager to the March 21, 2023 board meeting as a closed session item.
Consent Agenda
On motion by Noska and seconded by Becker, the following motions were introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
•To approve the Todd County Board of Commissioner’s Meeting Minutes and Joint County/SWCD Meeting Minutes for February 21, 2023 and County Special Board Meeting Minutes for February 24, 2023 as presented.
•To approve a one year On Sale and Off Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License for Rebecca L. Pratt dba Clarissa Ballroom at the address of 19281 Kotter Road, Clarissa, MN in Eagle Valley Township effective April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024.
•To approve a one year Dance License for Rebecca L. Pratt dba Clarissa Ballroom at the address of 19281 Kotter Road, Clarissa, MN in Eagle Valley Township effective April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024.
•To approve a one year Setup License for Rebecca L. Pratt dba Clarissa Ballroom at the address of 19281 Kotter Road, Clarissa, MN in Eagle Valley Township effective April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024.
•To approve a one year Wine License (including Strong Beer) for Rebecca L. Pratt dba Clarissa Ballroom at the address of 19281 Kotter Road, Clarissa, MN in Eagle Valley Township effective April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024.
•To approve an Off Sale and On Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License for TMF Resort Inc dba Head of the Lakes Resort at the address of 15080 Gardenia Drive, Osakis, MN in Leslie Township effective April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024.
•To approve a Setup License for TMF Resort Inc dba Head of the Lakes Resort at the address of 15080 Gardenia Drive, Osakis, MN in Leslie Township effective April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024.
•To approve an On Sale Wine License including strong beer for TMF Resort Inc dba Head of the Lakes Resort at the address of 15080 Gardenia Drive, Osakis, MN in Leslie Township effective April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024.
•To approve a one year Off Sale, On Sale and Sunday Liquor License for Shady’s Golden Eagle at the address of 13218 County 103, Burtrum, MN in Grey Eagle Township effective April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024.
GAMBLING PERMIT – SAUK CENTRE FAIRY LAKE ASSOCIATION
WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners are establishing their approval for a Gambling Permit for the Sauk Centre Fairy Lake Association through this resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners approve a Gambling Permit for the Sauk Centre Fairy Lake Association to hold a raffle event at the Sauk Centre Lions Fairy Lake Park in Kandota Township at the address 10500 County 95, Sauk Centre, MN on May 24, 2023.
•To hire Heather Forsberg as a FT Dispatcher, start date 3/12/23, Grade 6, Step 4.
•To hire James Olson as a FT Dispatcher, start date 4/9/23, Grade 6, Step 7.
•Approve the hiring of Holli Winkler for the FT Correctional Officer position at Grade 6, Step 1, $21.89 with a start date of 03/09/2023.
•To approve Ryan Rhodes to fill the open Eligibility Worker position. Grade 6, Step 1 at $21.68. Start Date: TBD
•To approve Cathy Kirkpatrick to fill the open Home Health Aide position. Grade 2, step 1 at 17.18/hr. Start Date: TBD.
•Approve hiring Jaden Evenson to fill one of the vacant Public Works Summer Help positions for 2023.
•Approve hiring Travis Moller to fill one of the vacant Public Works Summer Help positions for 2023.
Auditor-Treasurer
On motion by Erickson and seconded by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous rollcall vote: To approve the February 2023 Auditor Warrants number (ACH) 903013 through 903088 in the amount of $712,350.27 (Manual) 801 through 809 in the amount of $40,788.00 and (Regular) 240599 through 240729 in the amount of $422,427.21 for a total of $1,175,565.48.
On motion by Denny and seconded by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous rollcall vote: To approve the Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 402419 through 402445 in the amount of $25,717.39 and (Regular) 56766 through 56803 in the amount of $77,478.35 for a total of $103,195.74.
On motion by Becker and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous rollcall vote: To approve the Health & Human Services Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 803770 through 803799 and (Regular) 710216 through 710273 for a total of $55,606.18.
On motion by Noska and seconded by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous rollcall vote: To approve the Health & Human Services SSIS Warrants number (ACH) 600862 through 600868 and (Regular) 517252 through 517266 for a total amount of $96,943.74.
Public Works
On motion be Erickson and seconded by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the attached Cooperative Construction Agreement with West Union and Kandota Township for the replacement of Bridge L9172.
On motion by Becker and seconded by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the attached Engineering Services Agreement from Widseth for the Bridge L9172 Replacement Project.
On motion by Erickson and seconded by Denny, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
AWARD OF
CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT FOR 2023
BITUMINOUS HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION
WHEREAS, sealed bids were received on February 28, 2023 by the Todd County Public Works Director for SAP 077-611-035, SAP 077-638-018, CP 23:66, and CP 77-23-01, said projects for highway construction related work at various locations in Todd County, and;
WHEREAS, the following sealed bids were received:
•Knife River Corporation, Sauk Rapids, MN, $5,351,251.39
•Anderson Brothers Construction, Brainerd, MN, $5,495,631.57
•Central Specialties, Inc., Alexandria, MN, $5,919.233.61
•Mark Sand & Gravel Co., Fergus Falls, MN, $6,512,170.44
•Duininck Construction, Prinsburg, MN, $6,768,618.10
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 $5,351,251.39.
County Sheriff
On motion by Noska and seconded by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the purchase of squad equipment for five (5) new squads for a cost of $9,482.60 each from Emergency Automotive Technologies at a total cost of $47,413.
On motion by Denny and seconded by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the purchase of 14 Taser 7 bundles at a price per year as follows: 2023 - $9,338 then 2024 through 2027, $7,728 per year. Total cost for the replacement Tasers will be $40,250.
Health & Human Services
On motion by Becker and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve a start date of March 13, 2023, for Steven McCoy, Financial Support Services Manager. Grade 13, Step 1 at $32.62/hr.
Administration
On motion by Denny and seconded by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve participation in Summer Internship Program through Sourcewell for Departments requesting to participate (Planning and Zoning, Sheriff, Administration).
County Auditor-
Treasurer’s Report
The County Auditor-Treasurer reported on the upcoming events including the Township Elections on March 14, 2023 and upcoming CLA Audit the week of March 20, 2023.
County Attorney’s
Report
The County Attorney asked for clarification on the closed session request for the redirected item 4.16 to ascertain the concern meets statutory guidelines for a closed session. The County Attorney office is holding steady with business and staff schedules.
County Commissioner’s Report
The Commissioners reported on meetings and events attended.
Commissioner Noska had meetings postponed due to weather.
Commissioner Erickson had nothing new to report so will report at the next meeting
Commissioner Becker reported on Region V, Facilities, Personnel and Mississippi Watershed meetings.
Commissioner Denny will report at the next meeting.
Commissioner Neumann provided a summary of numerous meetings attended in the month of February.
County Coordinator’s Report
The County Coordinator reported on meetings and events including committee meetings attended and maintaining flow during the interim period until HR Manager is filled.
Recess
Chairperson Neumann recessed the meeting until March 21, 2023.
AUDITOR WARRANTS
VENDOR NAME $AMOUNT
ACTIVE911 $3,287.50
CLIFTON LARSONALLEN,
LLP $3,255.00
MCTAVISH STEELWORKS
LTD $4,517.00
MN DEPT OF FINANCE $5,304.00
PETERS LAW
OFFICE, P.A. $6,070.50
PRAIRIE LAKES MUNICIPAL SOLID
WASTE AUTH $86,883.00
STEP $11,792.48
VERIZON $5,744.20
VOYANT COMMUNICATIONS,
LLC $3,568.51
39 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN 2000 $16,289.27
CDW GOVERNMENT
INC $3,477.98
CENTRA CARE $11,532.50
CITY OF LONG PRAIRIE $10,681.41
COUNTIES PROVIDING
TECHNOLOGY $5,709.00
COUNTRYSIDE
RESTAURANT $4,162.40
FLEET SERVICES/WEX
BANK $7,482.54
MINNESOTA POWER &
LIGHT $23,218.97
MISSISSIPPI HEADWATERS
BOARD $7,700.00
MORRISON COUNTY $20,054.70
NORTHERN STAR COOP $2,200.32
NOW MICRO INC $3,267.54
PSST, LLC $2,450.00
SHIRLEY’S GAS &
GROCERIES INC $4,582.56
TOWN OF BARTLETT $21,175.34
TOWN OF BERTHA $25,929.73
TOWN OF BIRCHDALE $25,286.62
TOWN OF BRUCE $19,401.45
TOWN OF BURLEENE $21,339.09
TOWN OF
BURNHAMVILLE $27,020.64
TOWN OF EAGLE
VALLEY $29,739.11
TOWN OF FAWN LAKE $25,458.52
TOWN OF GERMANIA $25,852.44
TOWN OF GORDON $27,562.26
TOWN OF
GREY EAGLE $20,207.17
TOWN OF HARTFORD $33,285.04
TOWN OF IONA $29,850.06
TOWN OF KANDOTA $19,451.78
TOWN OF LESLIE $22,326.46
TOWN OF LITTLE ELK $18,364.48
TOWN OF
LITTLE SAUK $27,579.82
TOWN OF LONG
PRAIRIE $27,492.39
TOWN OF MORAN $25,533.02
TOWN OF REYNOLDS $26,144.98
TOWN OF ROUND
PRAIRIE $30,031.98
TOWN OF STAPLES $23,877.50
TOWN OF STOWE
PRAIRIE $29,437.32
TOWN OF TURTLE
CREEK $15,004.40
TOWN OF VILLARD $28,423.23
TOWN OF WARD $31,376.59
TOWN OF
WEST UNION $16,830.64
TOWN OF WYKEHAM $27,739.94
42 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 $16,197.20
ANOKA CO GOVERNMENT
CENTER $8,375.00
BENNING PRINTING &
PUBLISHING $3,565.50
CARD SERVICES
COBORNS $2,320.33
CENTERPOINT
ENERGY $2,541.51
GALLAGHER BENEFIT
SERVICES INC $2,000.00
MCKESSON MEDICAL
SURGICAL $4,625.90
ST CLOUD HOSPITAL $26,381.47
TODD CO AUD-TREAS $5,697.93
WARNER LAW, LLC $4,484.78
35 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 $9,458.74
ARC ELECTRIC
SERVICE $25,408.19
CENTERPOINT
ENERGY $8,359.65
CITY OF STAPLES $7,909.48
MN DEPT OF FINANCE $2,534.10
S DISTRICT 2170 $22,991.55
S DISTRICT 2753 $2,027.45
TOWN OF FAWN LAKE $2,849.45
TOWN OF MORAN $4,907.05
TOWN OF WARD $3,739.27
23 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 $13,449.55
MN DEPT OF REV $29,237.69
US BANK $6,293.72
MN DEPT OF REV $2,393.15
6 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 $2,863.44
TOTAL: $1,175,565.48
COMMISSIONER WARRANTS
VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
BRAATEN SAND &
GRAVEL $13,353.87
COMPASS MINERALS
AMERICA $10,046.03
FARM-RITE EQUIPMENT,
INC $3,851.75
FRONTIER PRECISION
INC $3,330.00
H & L MESABI $2,542.12
J & E CONCRETE LLC $5,000.00
JOSH’S AUTOBODY AND
TOWING $11,668.21
NORTH COUNTRY EQUIPMENT
REPAIR, INC $5,476.90
NORTHERN STAR
COOP $4,652.12
NOW MICRO INC $4,148.00
NUSS TRUCK & EQUIP $6,172.27
ROLLIES SALES & SERVICE
INC $3,670.54
ST CLOUD ACOUSTICS
INC $3,650.00
TOWMASTER $5,754.89
51 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 $19,879.04
Total: $103,195.74
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
WARRANTS
VENDOR NAME $AMOUNT
DHS - SWIFT $7,512.86
FRESHWATER EDUCATION
DISTRICT $17,505.00
V #16114 - COST EFF
HEALTH INSURANCE $2,188.80
MORRISON CO PUBLIC
HEALTH SERVICE $2,053.02
PATTON SCHAD FUNERAL
SERVICE -
SAUK CENTRE $3,500.00
PERISH/ALAN $2,127.53
82 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $,2000 $20,718.97
Total: $55,606.18
VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
DHS - ANOKA METRO
RTC - 412 $30,780.00
DHS - MSOP - MN SEX OFFENDER
PROGRAM $6,649.50
DHS - ST PETER
RTC - 472 $6,150.40
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICE
OF MN-ST PAUL $2,541.90
NORTH HOMES CHILDREN &
FAMILY SRVS $19,617.92
PRAIRIE LAKES YOUTH
PROGRAMS $21,843.26
PRESBYTERIAN FAMILY
FOUNDATION INC $3,264.55
PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 $6,096.21
Total: $96,943.74
On a motion by Kneisl and seconded by Erickson, the preceding minutes of the County Board meeting held March 7, 2023 were duly approved by unanimous vote at the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on March 21, 2023.
Witness my hand and seal:
Randy Neumann,
County Board Chairperson
Denise Gaida,
Todd County Auditor-
Treasurer
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