Public Notices March 22, 2023
NOTICE
BECKER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting for the Township of Becker, Cass County, Minnesota shall meet on Monday, April 3, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Becker Township 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.
Mary Fitcher, Clerk
Becker Township
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NOTICE
MAY Township
ASSESSMENT
meeting
The Board of Appeal and Equalization for the Township of May, Cass County, Minnesota shall meet on Monday, April 3, 2023, at 12:00 noon at the May 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 make.
Biannca Wyffels, Clerk
May Township
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TODD COUNTY
PLANNING COMMISSION
215 1st Ave. South,
Suite 103
Long Prairie, MN 56347
320-732-4420
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Todd County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Commissioners meeting room, Historic Courthouse, 215 First Ave. South, Long Prairie, MN to consider the following applications.
NOTE: This meeting is again being held in-person and the public is encouraged to attend, but Zoom and phone options are still available for those who are unable to attend in person. If you wish to join via Zoom, please contact our office for the call-in information. 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? Phone 320-732-4420 or email toddplan.zone@co.todd.mn.us.
AGENDA
•Call to Order.
•Introduction of Planning Commission Members and process review.
•The applicant is introduced
•Staff report
•Applicant confirms if staff report accurately represents the request Public comment
•Board review with applicant, staff, and public
•Approval of agenda.
•Approval of the March 2, 2023 Planning Commission meeting minutes.
1. Merritt and Jan Pulkrabek: Section 19, Ward Township Site Address: 23352 County 20, Browerville, MN
PID: 26-0018002
1. Request for a Conditional Use Permit for a ground mounted community solar energy system in AF-1 Zoning.
2. Finally Home Preliminary Plat: Section 11, Staples Township Site Address: 27020 490th Street, Staples, MN 56479
PID: 22-0010000
1. Request for a one lot, 5-acre plat in R-2 Zoning.
3. Kyle and Laura Dalquist: Section 23, Little Elk Township Site Address: 29161 335th Ave., Browerville, MN 56438 PID: 16-0022600
1. Request for a Conditional Use Permit for the creation of a feedlot for 988.8 animal units in AF-1 Zoning.
4. Proposed Amendment to Todd County Planning & Zoning Ordinance:
1. Section 9.08: Sewage Treatment Standards.
Adjournment.
Next Meeting:
May 4, 2023
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 Planning Commission
Jim Pratt, Chair
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notice of mortgage forclosure 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: March 19, 2015
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $113,264.00
MORTGAGOR(S): Jennifer L. Winkler, a single person
MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Central Minnesota Credit Union
DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Recorded on March 23, 2015 as Document Number 493489 in the Office of the County Recorder of Todd County, Minnesota.
ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC by assignment recorded on April 8, 2020 as Document Number A518778 in the Office of the County Recorder of Todd County, Minnesota.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The South 100 feet of the following described parcel of land to-wit; A part of Lot 7 and a part of Lot 8 Block 2 of the Townsite of Round Prairie, Todd County, Minnesota; also a part of the N½ of NW¼ of Section 18, Township 128, North, Range 33, west of the 5th P.M. being more particularly described as follows, to-wit; Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 6 Block 2; thence on an assumed bearing of N17°27`E and along the east line of Lot 5, said Block 2 a distance of 5.0 feet; thence N72°33`W. 142.0 feet to a point on the west line of Lot 5, said Block 2, said point being 5.0 feet northeasterly of the Southwest corner of Lot 5, said Block 2; thence continuing N72°33`W. 23.0 feet; thence N17°55` E. 131.63 feet; thence N77°13` W. 78.91 feet; thence S17°55` W. a distance of approximately 309.55 feet; thence S72°26` E. 100.91 feet to a point on the west line of Lot 8 of said Block 2, said point being 16.0 feet Northeasterly of the Southwest corner of Lot 8, said Block 2; thence S73°21` E. 142.01 feet to a point on the east line of Lot 8, said Block 2; said point being 18.0 feet northeasterly of the Southeast corner of Lot 8, said Block 2; thence N17°27` E. and along the easterly line of said Block 2 a distance of 176.0 feet to the point of beginning, Todd County, Minnesota.
STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 18907 ELDERBERRY DR, 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: $98,657.90
TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.
NAME OF MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Central Minnesota Credit Union
RESIDENTIAL SERVICER: Nationstar Mortgage LLC
TAX PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 21-0041400
TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 1011283-0001100334-7
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 04, 2023 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 November 6, 2023.
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: February 28, 2023
LAKEVIEW LOAN
SERVICING, LLC
Mortgagee
TROTT LAW, P.C.
N. Kibongni
Fondungallah, Esq.
Samuel R. Coleman, Esq.
*Sung Woo Hong, Esq.*
Attorneys for Mortgagee
25 Dale Street North
St. Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-9760
(23-0146-FC01)
THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.
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Minutes of the
Meeting of the
Todd County Board of Commissioners
Feb. 21, 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 21st day of February, 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.
Consent Agenda
On motion by Becker and seconded by Noska, the following motions were introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
To approve the Todd County Board of Commissioner’s Meeting Minutes for February 7, 2023 as presented.
To approve an Off Sale, On Sale and Sunday Liquor License for T.J.’s Diamond Point Inc dba Diamond Point Supper Club/Lounge at the address of 12867 Bayview Dr, Sauk Centre, MN in Birchdale Township effective April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024.
To approve a one year On Sale and Sunday Liquor License for Sauk Centre Country Club dba Greystone Golf Club at the address of 10548 Andrews Drive, Sauk Centre, MN in Kandota Township effective April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024.
To approve a one year On Sale and Sunday Liquor License for the Long Prairie Country Club at the address of 406 6th St SE, Long Prairie, MN in Long Prairie Township effective April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024.
To approve an Off Sale, On Sale and Sunday Liquor License for The Rock Tavern LLC at the address of 11977 County 47, Grey Eagle, MN in Grey Eagle Township effective April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024.
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, 2023 through October 15, 2023.
To approve a Setup License for Rainbow Lodge at the address of 20576 Banks Trail, Sauk Centre, MN in Kandota Township effective April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024.
To approve a Seasonal On Sale Wine License including strong beer for Donald Panitzke dba Rainbow Lodge at the address of 20576 Banks Trail, Sauk Centre, MN in Kandota Township effective April 15, 2023 through October 15, 2023.
To approve a one year Off Sale, On Sale & Sunday Liquor License for the Rohdes Midway Gas Bar & Grill Inc dba Midway Bar & Grill at the address of 17908 US 71, Long Prairie, MN in Round Prairie Township effective April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024.
To approve an Off Sale, On Sale and Sunday Liquor License for Full O Fun LLC dba Saukinac Campground at the address of 21914 Bay Loop, Sauk Centre, MN in Kandota Township effective April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024.
To approve an On Sale, Off Sale and Sunday Liquor License for Michael Shattuck dba Shattuck’s Hub Supper Club at the address of 30905 County 13, Burtrum, MN in Burnhamville Township effective April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024.
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, 2022 through March 31, 2023.
To approve the promotion of Brittney Hendricks as Sergeant with a starting pay at Grade 11, Step 7, $ 34.99/hr with a start date of February 21, 2023.
To hire Connie Spanswick as PT Dispatcher with starting pay at a Grade 6, Step 2, $22.56/hr with a starting date of February 21, 2023.
To hire Doug Rakow for FT Deputy in the Sheriff’s Dept with starting pay at a Grade 10, Step 2, $28.48/hr; a start date is to be determined.
To approve the resignation of eligibility worker Connie Helgeson, effective February 22, 2023
To approve Steven McCoy to fill the Financial Support Services Manager position. Grade 13, Step 1 at $32.62. Start Date: TBD
To approve Hilary Tumberg to fill the open Waiver Supervisor position. Grade 13, Step 4 at $35.64. Start Date: TBD
Auditor-Treasurer
On motion by Denny and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous rollcall vote: To approve the Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 402393 through 402418 in the amount of $19,905.23 and (Regular) 56717 through 56765 in the amount of $77,411.45 for a total of $97,316.68.
On motion by Erickson and seconded by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous rollcall vote: To approve the Health & Human Services Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 803690 through 803769 and (Regular) 710140 through 710215 for a total of $99,692.54.
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) 600846 through 600861 and (Regular) 517226 through 517251 for a total amount of $94,620.33.
Long Prairie Area
Chamber of Commerce
On motion by Erickson and seconded by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve waiving the rental and utility fees for the MS Tram event organized by the Long Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce at the Todd County Fairgrounds on July 27 & 28, 2023.
Board of Commissioners & SWCD
Supervisor Joint Meeting
On motion by Noska and seconded by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To suspend the current meeting to allow for the Joint Meeting with the SWCD Supervisors to be held.
Separate minutes of the Joint Meeting are attached.
On motion by Denny and seconded by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To resume the regular board meeting.
University of Minnesota Extension
Brenda Miller, U of M Extension Educator – Agriculture Production Systems/Livestock provided a program update to the County Board.
Public Works
Todd County Engineer, Loren Fellbaum, provided an announcement from Region 5 Development Commission regarding a 2027 Federal Surface Transportation Block Grant Program for Todd County’s State Aid Highway #11 Project.
On motion by Becker and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To set the 2023 Spring Road Meeting for April 3, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. at Public Works Northern Shop.
On motion by Erickson and seconded by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the purchase of a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 from North Country GM for $52,760.66 per the attached state bid quote.
County Attorney
On motion by Becker and seconded by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Approve the 2023 Agreement for Prosecution Services with the Cities of Burtrum, Grey Eagle, West Union, Clarissa, Eagle Bend, Bertha, and Hewitt.
Solid Waste
On motion by Erickson and seconded by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Authorize solid waste director to sign Agreement with WSN for final cover design and bidding services.
On motion by Erickson and seconded by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Authorize solid waste department to retain Barr Engineering for PFAs evaluation as part of a consortium of landfills, and proceed with other necessary actions to perform PFAs sampling and analysis.
Health & Human Services
On motion by Becker and seconded by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the out of state travel request for David Determan to attend the National Preparedness Summit for $2,250 via the COVID Response Grant.
Administration
On motion by Erickson and seconded by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the one-time six (6) month extension of probation for Employee #998.
County Auditor-Treasurer’s Report
The County Auditor-Treasurer reported on meetings attended including the recent MACO Conference and preparations are moving forward for the 2023 Property Tax Statement calculations.
County Attorney’s Report
The County Attorney reported on office status and contingency planning due to pending weather.
County Commissioner’s Report
The Commissioners reported on meetings and events attended.
County Coordinator’s Report
The County Coordinator reported on meetings and events attended.
Adjourn
On motion by Noska and seconded by Erickson, the meeting was adjourned for the month of February 2023.
COMMISSIONER WARRANTS
Vendor Name $ Amount
ARC ELECTRIC
SERVICE $5,117.69
COMPASS MINERALS
AMERICA $33,336.33
GILSON COMPANY $2,537.02
INTRAYDYN $2,080.00
LITTLE FALLS MACHINE
INC $2,297.43
LONG PRAIRIE
LEADER $10,924.59
MORRIS ELECTRONICS $3,938.37
ONSOLVE, LLC $9,324.40
TODD CO MIS DEPT $2,260.48
66 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $,2000 $25,500.37
Total: $97,316.68
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES WARRANTS
Vendor Name $ Amount
BRENNY FUNERAL CHAPEL -
STAPLES $3,500.00
DHS - SWIFT $4,370.00
NOW MICRO INC $6,535.08
RURAL MN CEP INC $13,033.42
V #17218 - COST EFFECTIVE
HEALTH INSURANCE $2,799.36
WILLIAMS DINGMANN FAMILY
FUNERAL HOME -
LONG PRAIRIE $3,500.00
150 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 $65,954.68
Total: $99,692.54
Vendor Name $ Amount
# 17141 $3,339.63
CARLSON/BARBARA J $5,250.00
DHS - ST PETER
RTC - 472 $2,976.00
# 2925 $3,807.73
MID MINNESOTA DRUG
TESTING INC $2,367.00
NORTHERN PINES MENTAL
HLTH CTR INC $2,090.00
# 16668 $3,331.57
PINE MANORS INC $2,925.00
PINEHAVEN YOUTH AND FAMILY SRVS INC $7,679.71
# 17183 $2,399.09
STAPLES MOTLEY
ISD 2170 $11,184.76
STEP $7,931.91
VALLEY LAKE BOYS
HOME INC $17,900.00
VILLAGE RANCH INC $4,014.50
PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 $17,423.43
Total: $94,620.33
On a motion by Noska and seconded by Becker, the preceding minutes of the County Board meeting held February 21, 2023 were duly approved by unanimous vote at the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on March 7, 2023
Witness my hand
and seal:
Randy Neumann,
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
Feb. 21, 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 21st day of February, 2023 with all Board of Commissioner members present and SWCD Supervisors Buchholz, Katterhagen & Williamson present and SWCD Supervisors James & Wendel absent.
On motion by Erickson and seconded by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To call the joint meeting to order.
On motion by Katterhagen and seconded by Buchholz, the following was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To call the joint meeting to order.
Approval of Agenda
On motion by Buchholz and seconded by Katterhagen, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the agenda as presented.
On motion by Becker and seconded by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the agenda as presented.
SWCD Presentation
Deja Anton, District Manager presented the following information for general knowledge and discussion between the board members:
• The role the SWCD plays in County responsibilities.
• Key Roles/Positions within the SWCD
• WCD Funding and County Reimbursement
• Future Foreseeables
• Highlights of the 2022 SWCD Annual Report
• Presentation of the SWCD 2023 Plan of Action
Todd County SWCD
Annual Report 2022
On motion by Katterhagen and seconded by Buchholz, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To adopt the final revision of the Todd County SWCD 2022 Annual Report as presented and posted on the County website.
Long Prairie River Watershed MOA
On motion by Katterhagen and seconded by Buchholz, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the signing of the Long Prairie River Watershed MOA which adds Ottertail County to the Collaboration.
General Discussion
The Todd County Annual Feedlot Meeting & Farmer Appreciation Dinner is scheduled for Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Clarissa Ballroom, Clarissa from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for those interested in attending.
Adjourn
On motion by Buchholz and seconded by Katterhagen, the SWCD Board adjourned the joint meeting by unanimous vote.
On motion by Erickson and seconded by Denny, the Todd County Board of Commissioners adjourned the joint meeting by unanimous vote.
On a motion by Noska and seconded by Becker, the preceding minutes of the Joint Meeting of the Todd County Board of Commissioners and Todd County SWCD Supervisors meeting held February 21, 2023 were duly approved by unanimous vote at the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on March 7, 2023.
Witness my hand and seal:
Randy Neumann,
County Board Chairperson
Denise Gaida,
Todd County Auditor-
Treasurer
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Minutes of the Special Board Meeting of the Todd County Board of Commissioners
Feb. 24, 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 24th day of February, 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 Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the agenda as presented.
Commissioners
On motion by Becker and seconded by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To proceed with MIS Director interview.
On motion by Erickson and seconded by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To open the MIS Director Candidate Deliberation.
On motion by Noska and seconded by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To hire Lisa Parteka as MIS Director with starting pay at Grade 15, Step 1.
Adjourn
On motion by Erickson and seconded by Denny, the Special Board Meeting was adjourned.
On a motion by Noska and seconded by Becker, the preceding minutes of the Special County Board meeting held February 24, 2023 were duly approved by unanimous vote at the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on March 7, 2023.
Witness my hand and seal:
Randy Neumann,
County Board Chairperson
Denise Gaida,
Todd County Auditor-
Treasurer
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