Public Notices December 29, 2016
filing notice
Barlett TOWNSHIP
Filing for one (1) Supervisor, 3-year term position and one (1) Treasurer, 2-year term position. Filing dates are January 3, 2017 through January 17, 2017 with the Clerk, Jan Jares, phone 218-640-3176. May file at the Clerk’s home, 47810 193rd Ave., Aldrich, MN, from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. on January 17, 2017. There is a $2 filing fee due at time of filing.
Jan Jares, Clerk
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filing notice
Fawn Lake TOWNSHIP
Fawn Lake Township is accepting filings for:
-Supervisor for a three (3) year term
-Treasurer for a two (2) year term
The filing period for these offices opens on January 3, 2017 and closes at 5 p.m. on January 17, 2017. Filing fee is $2.00.
Please contact Kelly Miller at 218-531-0287 to file for these offices.
Kelly Miller, Clerk
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Moran TOWNSHIP
Notice is hereby given to the residents of Moran Township that filing for township offices will open on January 3 2017, and close on January 17, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. The offiices that may be filed for are: One (1) supervisor for a 3-year term, and one (1) Treasurer for a 2-year term.
Candidates may file at the clerk’s office: 28316 410th St. Browerville, MN.
Teresa Wagner, Clerk
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Thomastown TOWNSHIP
Thomastown Township will hold an election of one supervisor for a three (3) year term and the treasurer for a two (2) year term. The filing period for these offices opens on January 3, 2017 and closes on January 17, 2017 at 5 p.m. To file for office, contact Joy Weyer at 218-894-1028.
Joy Weyer, Clerk
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NOTICE
Lake shore
AERATION WARNING
LAKE SHAMINEAU
Beware open water and thin ice. Aeration to occur on south shore along Lakeshore Drive beginning January 5, 2017 until April, 2017. For inquiries call 612-810-4200.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE BY SEALED BID/PUBLIC AUCTION
The County of Todd, a political subdivision organized under the laws of the State of Minnesota will be accepting sealed bids until January 10, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., at the Todd County Commissioner’s Room, 215 1st Ave. S., Suite 300, Long Prairie, MN, for the purchase and sale of the land and buildings at Co. Rd. 56, Long Prairie, MN 56347. This parcel has been used as a Sheriff’s Impound Lot, Veteran’s Service Garage and Sentence to Serve Wood Sale lot. The parcel will be sold “AS IS” with no warranty whatsoever. Additionally there is no warranty on boundaries or legal descriptions.
All bidders will complete, sign and submit a Purchase Agreement together with earnest money of $10,000 in the form a cashier’s check payable to Todd County. After opening of the sealed bids on January 10, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., any bona-fide bidder may raise their bid as in public auction until such time as a successful bidder is determined. The minimum bid which the Seller will consider is $277,185 plus any and all expenses incurred by the county in selling the real estate. The successful bidder will also reimburse the county for attorney’s fees incurred by the county up to a maximum of $3,000.
The successful bidder will be required to complete the closing with full payment and possession in accordance with the terms of the purchase agreement. Todd County will issue a Quit Claim Deed as set forth in the Purchase Agreement. The Purchase Agreement and bidding instructions may be obtained from the following:
Sellnow Law Office
229 Central Avenue
Long Prairie, MN 56347
-or-
Todd County Website
Todd County reserves the right to reject in whole or in part any bid deemed to be insufficient, to accept a bid which, in the sole judgment of Todd County, best serves the interest of Todd County and to waive any and all technicalities.
Sealed bids shall be clearly marked “BID FOR PARCEL NOS. 36-4013300 AND 36-4014300”, and submitted to Denise Gaida at the Todd County Auditor/Treasurer’s Office, 215 1st Ave. S., Suite 201, Long Prairie, MN 56347 or Sellnow Law Office, 229 Central Avenue, Long Prairie, MN 56347 on or before January 10, 2017 or presented on the date the bids are open.
The parcels are located at Co. Rd. 56 in the City of Long Prairie. The legal description is as follows:
That part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Section 17, Township 129 North, Range 33 West, Todd County, Minnesota, described as follows:
Commencing at the northwest corner of Lot 2, Block One, BURLINGTON ADDITION, according to the recorded plat thereof;
thence on a record bearing of North 74 degrees, 50 minutes 00 seconds West along the northwesterly extension of the northerly line of said Lot 2 a distance of 427.32 feet to the point of beginning of the land to be described;
thence South 18 degrees 17 minutes 00 seconds West 225.15 feet;
thence North 71 degrees 09 minutes 34 seconds West 271.31 feet to the easterly right of way line of County Road No. 56;
thence North 25 degrees 37 minutes 38 seconds East along said easterly right of way line 224.53 feet;
thence South 71 degrees 40 minutes 30 seconds East 242.60 feet to the point of beginning.
Containing 1.32 acres more or less
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That part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Section 17, Township 129 North, Range 33 West, Todd County, Minnesota, described as follows:
Commencing at the northwest corner of Lot 2, Block One, BURLINGTON ADDITION, according to the recorded plat thereof;
thence on a record bearing of North 74 degrees 50 minutes 00 seconds West along the extension of the northerly line of said Lot 2 a distance of 427.32 feet;
thence South 18 degrees 17 minutes 00 seconds West 225.15 feet to the point of beginning of the land to be described;
thence North 71 degrees 09 minutes 34 seconds West 271.31 feet to the easterly right-of-way line of County Road No. 56;
thence South 25 degrees 37 minutes 38 seconds West along said right-of-way line 115.91 feet;
thence South 72 degrees 35 minutes 31 seconds East 286.15 feet;
thence North 18 degrees 17 minutes 00 seconds East 107.95 feet to the point of beginning.
Containing 0.71 acre more or less.
Rod Erickson
Todd County Commissioner
Chairperson
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ISD #2170
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING #9
Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, 7:00 p.m.
High School
Media Center
MINUTES
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order with Freeman, Hoemberg, Lund, Longbella and Winkels present (comprising a quorum). Also present were Supt. Klamm; Business Manager, Patty Vacek; Principal Schmidt; Board Member Elect, Frisk; Buildings & Grounds Director, LeRoy Peterson; SMEA Rep, Bernadette Hogan and several other staff and HS students. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Motion by Longbella, seconded by Lund, to adopt the agenda, clarifying that the dates in items # 15 and 16 should be 2017 (not 2016). Motion Carried
Community/School Forum
Jeff Schiltz and John Powers, of Foster, Jacobs and Johnson, presented the findings of their District Mapping Study. Over the past 10 years, SM K-12 enrollment has decreased about 16 percent (%). The number of students living in the district has also declined by seven percent (7%) but has begun to stabilize. Relatively few students open enroll into our district, however, about 350 students open enroll out - mainly to Pillager, Verndale and Browerville.
Projected enrollment is expected to be essentially stable - declining by just two percent (2%) from 2017-2027.
A complete report will be available for download.
Consent Agenda
Motion by Winkels, seconded by Longbella, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion Carried.
Finance Items:
Patty Vacek presented the Financial Report ending Oct. 31, 2016.
Motion by Longbella, seconded by Lund, to approve the Financial Report and Authorization to Pay Vouchers. Motion Carried
Motion by Longbella, seconded by Winkels, to remove Marci Lord’s name from all financial institutions. Motion Carried.
Motion by Winkels, seconded by Hoemberg, to authorize Patricia Vacek to execute agreements and/or financial documents as necessary on behalf of SM. Motion Carried
Motion by Lund, seconded by Longbella, to authorize Patricia Vacek to invest funds on behalf of the school district. Motion Carried.
Motion by Winkels, seconded by Hoemberg, to authorize Patricia Vacek and Taylor Marucha to make electronic transfers for the district. Motion Carried
Personnel
Motion by Winkels, seconded by Longbella, to accept the resignation of Jarid Johnson, HS Paraprofessional, eff. Oct. 28, 2016. Motion Carried.
Motion by Lund, seconded by Longbella to accept the resignation of Lisa Kajer, eff. June 1, 2017. Motion Carried. Thank you to Lisa for her continued service and dedication to the district.
Motion by Longbella, seconded by Winkels, to accept the retirement of Donna Bestland, eff. June 1, 2017. Motion Carried. Thank you to Donna for her many years of service and dedication to the district.
Motion by Longbella, seconded by Winkels, to accept the maternity leave request from Samantha Pommier. Motion Carried.
Motion by Longbella, seconded by Freeman, to approve the .5 contract for Jackie Engebretson; Accounts Receivable; Grade 11; eff. 12-19-2016. Motion Carried.
Other
Motion by Winkels, seconded by Lund, to grant permission for further exploration of a Science Educational Experience extended trip to Iceland in June 2018. Motion Carried
Adjournment
Motion by Winkels, seconded by Longbella, to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried.
Complete minutes can be viewed at www.isd2170.k12.mn.us
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SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING #10
Monday, Dec. 5, 2016 7:00 p.m.
Motley Media Center
MINUTES
Call to Order
Roll call was taken with Freeman, Lund, Winkels, Longbella and DiGiovanni present (comprising a quorum).
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Motion by Winkels, seconded by DiGiovanni to adopt the agenda. Motion Carried
Financial
Motion by Longbella, seconded by Lund, to authorize the removal of Bonnie Thoele’s name from all Financial Institutions. Motion Carried
Motion by Winkels, seconded by Longbella, to authorize the removal of Roy DiGiovanni’s name from all Financial Institutions. Motion Carried
Adjourn the Special Meeting
Motion by Longbella, seconded by DiGiovanni, to adjourn the Special Meeting. Motion Carried
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SCHOOL BOARD WORK SESSION MEETING #11
Dec. 5, 2016
Motley Media Center
Immediately following the Special Board Meeting
MINUTES
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order with Longbella, DiGiovanni, Winkels, Freeman, Hoemberg and Lund present (comprising a quorum).
Motion by Winkels, seconded by Longbella, to adopt the agenda. Motion Carried
Levy Discussion
Discussion on the Levy Options previously reviewed along with an additional fourth option with an increase in the Long Term Facilities Unequalized (Levy increase of 7.11 percent (%)). Other under-levied areas of QCOMP and OPEB were also reviewed. The consensus seems to be going with the 5.75 percent (%) increase. The final decision will be made at the Dec. 19 regular meeting.
Facility Assessment
Facilities discussion with review of age and square footage of buildings. The option of hiring an outside firm was presented. A consulting firm would help prioritize the maintenance issues and help the board with the financial aspects. The cost ranges from 10-15 cents per square foot with the district having over 326,400 square feet. It was noted that NJPA will pay a percentage of the cost. Three firms will be asked to make a presentation to the board (one of those companies being FJ & J).
Adjournment
Motion by Lund, seconded by Winkels, to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried
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