Public Notices August 12, 2020
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
OF TAX-FORFEITED LANDS
Friday, August 21, 2020
10:00 a.m.
Todd County Commissioner board room
in the Historical Court House
215 1st Avenue S, Long Prairie, MN 56347
New forfeited parcels and a few repriced parcels will be on auction.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the parcels described in the List of Tax-Forfeited Land that is contained herein shall be sold to the highest bidder at public sale. The sale will be governed by the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 282.01 and by the resolution of the Todd County Board of Commissioners authorizing such sale. The resolution reads as follows:
BE IT RESOLVED, that all parcels of tax-forfeited land listed on the List of Tax-Forfeited Land be classified as nonconservation land; that the basic sale price of each parcel on List of Tax-Forfeited Land, that is on file with the Clerk of the County Board, be approved and authorization for a public sale of this land be granted, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 282.01; that the sale will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 21, 2020, by the Todd County Auditor/Treasurer at the Commissioner board room in the Historical Court House, for not less than the basic sale price; and that all sales shall be full payment or on the terms set forth on the List of Tax-Forfeited Land.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the conditions and terms of the public sale shall be as described in the list of Tax-Forfeited Land contained here-in and approved by the Todd County Board of Commissioners.
Due to Covid-19 we ask that you RSVP
to attend the auction.
Please call the main line 320-732-4469.
Location could change due to
the volume of RSVPs.
PPE/Mask are Required!
Information about the sale of tax-forfeited land in Todd County can be obtained at the office of the County Auditor/Treasurer, Todd County Courthouse, 215 1st Ave. So, Suite 201, Long Prairie, Minnesota 56347. Telephone: 320-732-4469, or online at: www.co.todd.mn.us/departments/auditor_treasurer/forfeiture_lands
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CITY OF STAPLES
Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Assessments
Notice is hereby given that the Staples City Council will meet at 7 p.m. on August 25, 2020 at 122 6th St. NE to consider and possibly adopt assessments for non-payment of utility charges against property.
The proposed assessment roll is on file for public inspection at the city clerk’s office. Written or oral objections will be considered at the meeting.
Diane Archer, City Clerk
Published 8-12-2020
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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, August 27, 2020 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 phone conference call. 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 the July 2020 BOA 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. Approval of new criteria questions and after-the-fact criteria questions.
2. Dale Peterson: NW ¼ SW ¼ of Section 16, Township 132N, Range 32W in Fawn Lake Township
Site Address: 30696 416th St, Browerville. PID: 08-0016100
1. After-the Fact Request to reduce the setback in AF-1 to the South property line from 30 to 0 feet due to existing structure built on property line.
2. Request to reduce the side yard setback in AF-1 zoning from the South side yard property line from 30 to 25 feet for future deck addition.
3. Joseph Kauffman: SE ¼ NE ¼ of Section 22, Township 131, Range 34 in Eagle Valley Township
Site Address: 35447 205th Ave, Clarissa. PID: 07-0025300
1. Request to reduce the setback in AF-1 zoning from feedlot to schoolhouse to be less than ¼ mile.
4. Mark Wimmergren: 1.44 Acres between County 104 & Enchanted Loop near Differt’s subdivison in Section 16, Township 128, Range 32, Burnhamville Township
Site Address: 31474 Enchanted Loop, Burtrum. PID: 06-0021900
1. Request to reduce the road ROW setback from a County Road in Shoreland- RD Zoning from 20 feet to 17.5 feet
5. Benjamin VandenWymelenberg: Part of E2 of Government Lot 1, Section 2, Township 131, Range 32 in Turtle Creek Township
Site Address: 38514 Northstar Drive, Cushing. PID: 24-0001000
1. Request to reduce 150 feet setback in Shoreland- NE zoning to as close as 100 feet for building of research and storage facility with living quarters.
6. Richard and Lois Humbert: 0.39 Acres between County 47 and Big Birch Lake in Section 20, Township 127, Range 32 in Grey Eagle Township
Site Address: 11099 County 47, Grey Eagle. PID: 11-0030800
1. Request to reduce the Shoreland-RD Ordinary High Water setback from 100 feet to 70 feet for new house construction.
2. Request to increase the maximum height for dwellings within minimum setbacks in Shoreland Zoning from 18 feet to 26 feet for same new house construction
3. Request to increase roofed structure limit from 15% to 15.4% for same new house construction.
7. Rocky and Dianne Karnes: Government Lot 1 in West Union Township (12-127-35)
Site Address: 16148 County 2, Sauk Centre. PID: 27-0009900
1. Request to increase the maximum accessory structure height in Shoreland- NE zoning from 18 feet to 21 feet for purpose of building 40 foot by 140 foot storage shed.
8. Darryl Gerads: Lot 7 and part of Lot 6, Scenic Shores Subdivision (11-127-32) in Grey Eagle Township
Site Address: 33134 Cottontail Drive, Grey Eagle. PID: 11-0070600
1. Request to reduce side lot line setback in Shoreland-RD zoning from 10 feet to 5 feet for building of 14 foot by 16 foot storage shed.
2. Request to reduce road Right-of-Way setback in Shoreland-RD zoning from 20 feet to 19 feet.
9. Thomas Bense: Part of NE4 NE4 (24-127-32) in Grey Eagle Township
Site Address: 34741 County 2, Grey Eagle. PID: 11-0035000
1. Request to reduce rear lot line setback in AF-1 zoning from 50 feet to 20 feet for building of 40 foot by 80 foot shed.
10. Jeremy Freudenrich: Part of Government Lot 4 (20-127-32) in Grey Eagle Township
Site Address: 11133 County 47, Grey Eagle. PID: 11-0029700
1. Request to reduce the setback in Shoreland-RD zoning from 100 feet to 92 feet for building of garage addition.
2. Request to increase maximum building height for accessory structures in Shoreland- RD zoning from 18 feet to 21 feet.
11. Matt and Beth Streit: 51.5 Acres of SE4 and NE4 NE4 (26-131-32) in Turtle Creek Township
Site Address: 33311 County 16, Cushing. PID: 24-0026800
1. Request to increase maximum building height for accessory structures in Shoreland- RD zoning from 18 feet to 19 feet, 10 inches.
Adjournment.
Next Meeting:
September 24, 2020
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
Bill Berscheit, Chair
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Minutes of the
Meeting of the
Todd County Board of Commissioners
June 16, 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 16th day of June, 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 resolution were introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
To approve the Todd County Board of Commissioner’s Meeting Minutes for June 2, 2020 as presented.
GAMBLING PERMIT - BIG LAKE SPORTSMANS CLUB
WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners are establishing their approval for a Gambling Permit for Big Lake Sportsmans Club through this resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners approve a Gambling Permit for the Big Lake Sportsmans Club to hold a raffle event at the Big Lake Sportsmans Clubhouse in Turtle Creek Township at the address 33513 County 16, Cushing, MN on August 15, 2020.
To approve a one day On Sale Temporary Liquor License for the Long Prairie Lions Club at the address of 24257 Riverside Drive (Long Drive In), Long Prairie, MN in Long Prairie Township effective July 15, 2020.
To approve the resignation of Jordan Host as PT Correctional Officer effective 06/08/2020.
To approve the resignation of Jose Martinez as PT Correctional Officer effective 06/15/2020.
To approve the resignation of Grant Allen as Custodian effective June 19, 2020.
To approve the hire of Emily Berscheit as Seasonal Solid Waste Help.
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) 400669 through 400693 in the amount of $63,158.20 and (Regular) 53593 through 53640 in the amount of $11,142.37 for a total of $74,300.57.
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) 800748 through 800807 and (Regular) 706782 through 706841 for a total amount of $200,479.80.
On motion by Becker 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) 600201 through 600216 and (Regular) 515854 through 515886 for a total amount of $81,044.88.
On motion by Becker and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To adopt the Todd County Election Emergency Plan as presented.
City of Long Prairie
On motion by Erickson and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the Redevelopment Agreement in Master Development District No. 1 and Tax Increment Financing District No 1-16.
Public Works
On motion by Neumann and seconded by Erickson, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
REQUEST FOR SPEED LIMIT STUDY ON
COUNTY ROAD #11
WHEREAS, some Todd County residents have expressed concerns over the appropriateness of the 55 mile per hour regulatory speed limit on County Road 11 from the Stearns County Line to Ada Drive in Kandota Township, and;
WHEREAS, by Minnesota Statute 169.14, Subdivision 5, local authorities can request the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation to authorize a speed limit on a local (non-trunk highway) roadway.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners does hereby request the Commissioner of Transportation to make the necessary investigation to determine the reasonable and safe speed limit, as provided in Section 169.14, Subdivision 5, of the Minnesota Statutes, on Todd County Road 11 from the Stearns County Line to Ada Drive in Kandota Township.
On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the attached Cooperative Construction Agreement for Fiscal Year 2021 Construction for the proposed 2021 Projects on CSAH 38 and CSAH 56.
County Sheriff
On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the purchase of the Watchguard redaction software.
Planning & Zoning
On motion by Neumann and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve final platting of the Sibells Subdivision Three plat with conditions on parcel 10-0003900.
On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by majority with Commissioner Becker, Erickson, Kircher and Kneisl for and Commissioner Neumann against: To approve the establishment of preliminary plat on parcel 03-0024600 with the proposed conditions.
On motion by Becker and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve a Conditional Use Permit for Temporary Family Living on parcel 25-0029901 with the proposed conditions.
On motion by Erickson and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve a Conditional Use Permit to establish a sheet metal fabrication, retail sales, and metal machine shop on parcel 20-0036502 with the proposed conditions.
On motion by Becker and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve a Conditional Use Permit to open a previous gravel pit in Shoreland Zoning with the proposed conditions.
On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: That we have reviewed the draft Redeye One Watershed, One Plan and recommend to the Redeye Watershed Policy Committee that this plan be submitted to the Board of Water and Soil Resources for their approval, as stated in the BWSR Operating Procedures 2.0 and the Redeye 1W1P Planning Memorandum of Agreement.
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 THE
COVID-19 RELIEF
PARTNERSHIP
EMERGENCY FUNDING APPLICATION
WHEREAS, Todd County Health & Human Services is requesting funds to sustain its COVID-19 response, and;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners fully supports Todd County Health & Human Services in collaborating with Sourcewell to implement this application to provide necessary supplies and equipment to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Todd County Board of Commissioners further supports Todd County Health & Human Services in submitting a COVID-19 Relief Partnership Emergency Funding application to Sourcewell.
Jackie Och, HHS Director presented an update on the COVID-19 Situation for discussion.
Administration
On motion by Becker and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve Geotechnical work and mortar sample and testing through Chosen Valley Testing.
On motion by Erickson and seconded by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve Change Order 13 to replace existing overhead doors at east and west gable ends of the Expo Building.
Discussion was held and overall update provided of the Expo Building project’s progress.
On motion by Erickson and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To Implement Phase 2 of Reopening which would include the following:
a. Open Justice Center on June 15, 2020 b. Open Historic Courthouse and Public Works on June 26, 2020 c. Continue high volume service by appointment only, such as driver’s license d. Continue providing all other services online, by phone, email and drop box and by appointment only e. Continue public meetings virtually and with limited in-person capacity of 10.
Auditor-Treasurer’s Report
The Auditor-Treasurer reported that mobile home tax statements have been mailed, the finance committee has well begun the 2021 budget preparations and State Primary Absentee Voting open(ed) June 26, 2020.
Commissioner’s Report
Commissioner Neumann reported on the status of the SRWD Manager applicants received and also thanked the individuals that attended the County Board of Equalization Meeting on June 15, 2020.
Coordinator’s Report
Coordinator Pelzer reported a situational update of the Todd County Fair and adjustments to the fairgrounds use in response to COVID-19 restrictions.
Adjourn
On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Becker, the meeting was adjourned for the month of June 2020.
COMMISSIONER WARRANTS
Vendor Name $ Amount
CONTECH ENGINEERED
SOLUTIONS, LLC $54,584.60
M-R SIGN COMPANY INC 3,639.56
71 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 16,076.41
Total $74,300.57
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES WARRANTS
Vendor Name $ Amount
DHS - SWIFT $121,407.58
RURAL MN CEP INC 9,451.59
TODD COUNTY AUD./
TREASURER 15,096.10
TODD COUNTY SHERIFF 2,232.29
US POSTAL SERVICE 3,868.00
115 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 48,424.24
Total $200,479.80
Vendor Name $ Amount
#15998 $3,026.53
#14593 3,771.77
#15686 2,000.43
LUTHERAN SOCIAL
SERVS. OF MN-ST PAUL 2,838.36
NEXUS INC - MILLE
LACS ACADEMY 11,278.73
NORTHERN PINES
MENTAL HLTH CTR INC 3,868.00
#16183 2,630.98
#13887 2,812.63
#16014 2,635.62
VILLAGE RANCH INC 7,615.46
WEST CENTRAL REG
JUVENILE CTR 4,114.00
PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 34,452.37
Total $81,044.88
On a motion by Erickson and seconded by Becker, the preceding minutes of the County Board meeting held June 16, 2020 were duly approved by unanimous vote at the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on July 7, 2020.
Witness my hand and seal:
David Kircher,
County Board Chairperson
Denise Gaida, Todd County
Auditor-Treasurer
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