Public Notices April 8, 2026
NOTICE
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
NO. 2170
(STAPLES-MOTLEY)
STATE OF MINNESOTA
LOCATION WHERE BALLOTS WILL BE COUNTED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the election judges for Independent School District No. 2170 shall count the ballots cast in the School District’s April 14, 2026 Special Election at the following location:
COMBINED POLLING PLACE:
Staples Community
Center
425 4th Street NE
Staples, MN 56479
Dated: January 5, 2026
BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD
/s/ Sherry L. Frisk
School District Clerk
Independent School
District No. 2170
(Staples-Motley)
State of Minnesota
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NOTICE
CITY OF STAPLES
MEETING
TO CONSIDER THE VARIANCE APPLICATION FOR
A MINIMUM SIDE YARD SETBACK AT
312 8TH ST SE
NOTICE is hereby given that the Staples Board of Appeals and Adjustment will meet at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the Staples City Hall, 122 6th St NE, to consider the application for a Variance to Section 109-72 (e)(1), to create two parcels in the R-1 Zoning District that have a side yard less than ten feet by splitting parcel #38-0094000.
All persons interested are invited to attend this meeting and be heard on this matter. If you would like to submit a comment, email it to tgreer@ci.staples.mn.us. If you would like to mail a comment the address is 122 6th St NE, Staples MN 56479.
Dated: April 8, 2026.
Tara Greer, Clerk
City of Staples
218-541-5004
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NOTICE
EVERGREEN HILL
CEMETERY CLEANUP
Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Staples, will be conducting their spring cleanup on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
Two flower arrangements are allowed either on shepherd hooks or pole style pot holders, or a monument topper. Flowers must be maintained in an attractive manner or they will be removed.
Bob Reeck, Secretary
Evergreen Hill Cemetery
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Notice
MORAN Township board of appeal and equalization
Important Information regarding Property
Assessments
This may affect your 2027 property taxes.
The Board of Appeal and Equalization for Moran Township will meet on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 10:00 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, 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
Motley Township BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting for the Township of Motley, in Morrison County, Minnesota shall meet at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2026 at the Motley Township Hall.
The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether taxable prperty in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor and to determine whether corrections need to be made.
Ken Swecker, Clerk
Motley Township
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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage:
DATE OF MORTGAGE: May 8, 2020
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $263,532.00
MORTGAGOR(S): Jatty D. Zondo, married woman
MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Guardian Mortgage, a division of Sunflower Bank, N.A.
DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Recorded on May 13, 2020 as Document Number 519346 in the Office of the County Recorder of Todd County, Minnesota.
ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Guardian Mortgage, a division of Sunflower Bank, N.A. by assignment recorded on October 6, 2023 as Document Number A538428 in the Office of the County Recorder of Todd County, Minnesota.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, except the East 33 feet thereof, in Section 4, Township 132, Range 35, Todd County, Minnesota.
STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 13134 COUNTY 24, BERTHA, MN 56437
COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd County, Minnesota.
THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $239,769.57
TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.
NAME OF MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Guardian Mortgage, a division of Sunflower Bank, N.A.
RESIDENTIAL SERVICER: Sunflower Bank, N.A.
TAX PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 02-0003900
TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 1005554-1200011864-0
THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt then remaining secured by such mortgage, or any part thereof, or, if the action or proceeding has been instituted, that the same has been discontinued, or that an execution upon the judgment rendered therein has been returned unsatisfied, in whole or in part.
PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:
DATE AND TIME OF SALE: May 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM.
PLACE OF SALE: Todd County Sheriff’s Office, County Detention Center, 115 Third Street South, Long Prairie, MN 56347.
to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is twelve (12) months from the date of sale.
TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: Unless said mortgage is reinstated or the property redeemed, or unless the time for redemption is reduced by judicial order, you must vacate the premises by 11:59 p.m. on May 28, 2027.
THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.
MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None
Dated: March 23, 2026
GUARDIAN MORTGAGE, A DIVISION OF SUNFLOWER BANK, N.A.
Mortgagee
TROTT LAW, P.C.
By: /s/
N. Kibongni Fondungallah, Esq.
Samuel R. Coleman, Esq.
*Alexa Marsh, Esq.*
Attorneys for Mortgagee
25 Dale Street North
St. Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-9760
(23-1001-FC04)
Federal law may require reporting to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network for certain purchases of residential property by entities or trusts. A successful third party bidder may be required to provide ownership and identifying information as a condition to completing the transfer.
THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.
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Notice
CITY OF MOTLEY
SPECIAL MEETING and public hearing
Notice is hereby given that the Motley Planning Commission and City Council will hold Special Meetings on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Motley City Hall, 316 Hwy 10 S, Motley MN as follows:
4:30 p.m. - Planning Commission Special Meeting and Public Hearing
The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing to consider a proposed ordinance amendment to the City of Motley Land Use Matrix to allow solar energy systems as a permitted use within the Public District.
All interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing and be heard. Written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk prior to the hearing.
5:00 p.m. – City Council Special Meeting
The City Council will consider action on the proposed ordinance amendment following the Planning Commission’s recommendation.
This special meeting schedule is necessary to meet grant funding requirements and associated timelines, which require timely consideration of this ordinance amendment.
Dated this 1st day of
April, 2026.
BY ORDER OF THE MOTLEY PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL
Tami Brotherton,
City Clerk
City of Motley
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF TODD
SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
DISTRICT COURT
PROBATE DIVISION
Court File
No. 77-PR-26-245
Estate of
Bradley Eugene Mertens a/k/a Bradley E. Mertens a/k/a Bradley Mertens a/k/a Brad Mertens,
Decedent
NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
It is Ordered and Notice is given that on April 27, 2026 at 10:14 a.m. an administrative judicial hearing in which no appearances are necessary will be held in this Court at Todd County District Court, 221 First Avenue South, Long Prairie, Minnesota, for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent, and for the appointment of Deanne Mertens, whose address is 29868 Timberlane Road, Staples, Minnesota, 56479 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an Ρ UNSUPERVISED administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate, including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate.
Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes Section 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.
Dated: March 23, 2026
Heidi Hovis,
Judge of District Court
Kim Peterson
Court Administrator
Attorney for Petitioner
Lee Hanson
Hanson Law Office
1010 W. St. Germain St., Suite 750
St. Cloud, Minnesota, 56301
Attorney License No: 0040964
Telephone: (320) 257-3388
Email:
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NOTICE
STAPLES TOWNSHIP BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION
MEETING
This may affect your 2027 property taxes.
The Board of Appeal and Equalization for Staples Township will meet on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 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 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.
Bonnie Thoele, Clerk
Staples Township
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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.
That default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage:
DATE OF MORTGAGE: September 28, 2006
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $44,481.94
MORTGAGOR(S): Gary W. Mertens, Jr. and Dayna S. Mertens f/k/a Dayna S. Case, husband and wife
MORTGAGEE: CitiFinancial Services, Inc.
DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Recorded on October 3, 2006 as Document Number 444789 in the Office of the County Recorder of Todd County, Minnesota.
ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC by assignment recorded on August 12, 2016 as Document Number A500326 in the Office of the County Recorder of Todd County, Minnesota; thereafter assigned to Bayview Dispositions IVB, LLC by assignment recorded on February 26, 2019 as Document Number A513288 in the Office of the County Recorder of Todd County, Minnesota; thereafter assigned to Greenwich Revolving Trust by assignment recorded on February 26, 2019 as Document Number A513289 in the Office of the County Recorder of Todd County, Minnesota; thereafter assigned to U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely in its capacity as Indenture Trustee of CIM Trust 2019-R5 by assignment recorded on March 18, 2026 as Document Number A550468 in the Office of the County Recorder of Todd County, Minnesota.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lots 7 and 8, Block 1, Donovans Addition to Staples, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Todd County Recorder. Lots 7,8,9, and 10, Block 1, Donovans Addition to Staples, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Todd County Recorder. Being an abstract property. Todd County, Minnesota.
STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 124 MINNESOTA AVE SW, STAPLES, MN 56479
COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd County, Minnesota.
THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $28,081.47
TRANSACTION AGENT: None
NAME OF MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: CitiFinancial Services, Inc.
RESIDENTIAL SERVICER: Fay Servicing, LLC
TAX PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 38-0077300 and 38-0077400
TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: None
THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt then remaining secured by such mortgage, or any part thereof, or, if the action or proceeding has been instituted, that the same has been discontinued, or that an execution upon the judgment rendered therein has been returned unsatisfied, in whole or in part.
PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:
DATE AND TIME OF SALE: June 04, 2026 at 10:00 AM.
PLACE OF SALE: Todd County Sheriff’s Office, County Detention Center, 115 Third Street South, Long Prairie, MN 56347.
to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of sale.
TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: Unless said mortgage is reinstated or the property redeemed, or unless the time for redemption is reduced by judicial order, you must vacate the premises by 11:59 p.m. on June 4, 2027.
THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.
MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None
Dated: March 26, 2026
U.S. BANK NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL
CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS
INDENTURE TRUSTEE OF CIM TRUST 2019-R5
Mortgagee
TROTT LAW, P.C.
By: /s/
*N. Kibongni
Fondungallah, Esq.*
Samuel R. Coleman, Esq.
Alexa Marsh, Esq.
Attorneys for Mortgagee
25 Dale Street North
St. Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-9760
(26-0067-FC01)
Federal law may require reporting to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network for certain purchases of residential property by entities or trusts. A successful third party bidder may be required to provide ownership and identifying information as a condition to completing the transfer.
THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.
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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage:
DATE OF MORTGAGE: July 31, 2015
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $92,857.00
MORTGAGOR(S): Joel Ambriz Carrillo, a single person
MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Wintrust Mortgage, a division of Barrington Bank and Trust Co., N.A.
DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Recorded on August 3, 2015 as Document Number 495310 in the Office of the County Recorder of Todd County, Minnesota.
ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. by assignment recorded on September 10, 2019 as Document Number A515937 in the Office of the County Recorder of Todd County, Minnesota.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The East One hundred sixty-five (165) feet of the South Seventy-six (76) feet of the North Eighty (80) feet of Lot Three (3), Block One (1), Budgett`s First Addition to the Village of Long Prairie, Todd County, Minnesota.
STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 215 6TH ST SE, LONG PRAIRIE, MN 56347
COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd County, Minnesota.
THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $77,622.88
TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.
NAME OF MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Wintrust Mortgage, a division of Barrington Bank and Trust Co., N.A.
RESIDENTIAL SERVICER: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
TAX PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 36-0077000
TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 1000312-0001250034-1
THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt then remaining secured by such mortgage, or any part thereof, or, if the action or proceeding has been instituted, that the same has been discontinued, or that an execution upon the judgment rendered therein has been returned unsatisfied, in whole or in part.
PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:
DATE AND TIME OF SALE: June 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM.
PLACE OF SALE: Todd County Sheriff’s Office, County Detention Center, 115 Third Street South, Long Prairie, MN 56347.
to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of sale.
TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: Unless said mortgage is reinstated or the property redeemed, or unless the time for redemption is reduced by judicial order, you must vacate the premises by 11:59 p.m. on December 28, 2026.
THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.
MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None
Dated: April 02, 2026
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
Mortgagee
TROTT LAW, P.C.
By: /s/
N. Kibongni
Fondungallah, Esq.
Samuel R. Coleman, Esq.
*Alexa Marsh, Esq.*
Attorneys for Mortgagee
25 Dale Street North
St. Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-9760
(25-0371-FC02)
Federal law may require reporting to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network for certain purchases of residential property by entities or trusts. A successful third party bidder may be required to provide ownership and identifying information as a condition to completing the transfer.
THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.
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NOTICE
Call for Bids
Todd County Solid Waste Mowing
Todd County Solid Waste is accepting sealed bids for lawn mowing at its new Transfer Station Facility at 30433 US 71, Browerville, MN. Bids should be based on a lump sum rate per time mowed. Interested parties can submit their bid in a sealed envelope, along with proof of insurance and three references, by April 16, 2026. Sealed bids can be dropped off or mailed to Todd County Transfer Station 30433 US 71, Browerville, MN 56438.
Please direct any inquiries to Mike Eberle, Todd County Solid Waste Supervisor, 320-594-2210
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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, April 23, 2026 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, Suite 301, Long Prairie, Minnesota.
NOTE: This meeting is again being held in-person and the public is encouraged to attend. Those who do attend in person can find parking atop the hill on the west side of the Historic Courthouse and enter through the north doors, near the American Flag and monument.
Questions? Call or email 320-732-4420 or toddplan.zone@co.todd.mn.us
Agenda
•Call to Order
•Pledge of Allegiance
•Introduction of Board of Adjustment Members and process review
•Approval of agenda
•Approval of March 26, 2026 Board of Adjustment’s meeting minutes
•The applicant is introduced
•Staff report
•Applicant confirms if staff report accurately represents the request
•Site Visit Review
•Public comment
•Board review with applicant, staff, and public
1. Paul Hartmann: Section 08, Little Sauk Township, Maple Lake
Site Address: 19129 181st Ave., Long Prairie, MN 56347
PID: 17-0050300
1. Request to reduce the lake setback from 100’ to 87’ for the construction of an attached garage in Recreational Development Shoreland Zoning District.
2. Brian and Tamara Grafsgaard: Section 20, Kandota Township, Fairy Lake
Site Address: 11377 Admiral Lane, Sauk Centre, MN 56378
PID: 14-0037400
1. Request to reduce the lake setback from 150’ to 106’ for the replacement of cabin and to expand/convert from three season to four season in Natural Environment Shoreland Zoning District.
3. Tom Evans and Coleen Taylor: Section 22, Kandota Township, Sauk Lake
Site Address: 20598 Alabama Drive, Sauk Centre, MN 56378
PID: 14-0034600
1. Request to reduce the lake setback from 100’ to 94’ for proposed replacement of deck in Recreational Development Shoreland Zoning District.
Adjournment.
Next meeting: May28, 2026
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
Jim Pratt, Chair
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