Public Notices March 3, 2021

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TODD COUNTY

HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

Closing date:

April 13, 2021

 

Sealed bids will be accepted until 10:00 a.m., April 13, 2021 by the Todd County Public Works Director/Engineer and County Auditor/Treasurer at 44 Riverside Drive, Long Prairie, Minnesota  56347 for the following construction projects:

 

S.P. 077-070-014

6-Inch Ground-In Wet Reflective Multi-

Component Edge Lines

Various County

Roadways (28.700 miles)

 

This is an abbreviated advertisement. A full advertisement can be viewed by going to the Public Works website at https://egram.co.todd.mn.us/oneoffice/bidding.

 

Loren Fellbaum,

Director/Engineer

Todd County Public Works

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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 March 23, 2021 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.

 

Published March 10, 2021

 

Diane Archer/City Clerk

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TODD COUNTY

2021 BITUMINOUS PROJECTS

Closing date:

March 30, 2021

 

Sealed bids will be accepted until 10:00 a.m., March 30, 2021 by the Todd County Public Works Director/Engineer and County Auditor/Treasurer at 44 Riverside Drive, Long Prairie, Minnesota  56347 for the following construction projects:

 

SP 077-612-011

SAP 077-605-004

SAP 077-614-020

CP 21:102

CP 77-21-01

 

This is an abbreviated advertisement. A full advertisement can be viewed by going to the Public Works website at https://egram.co.todd.mn.us/oneoffice/bidding.

 

Loren Fellbaum,

Director/Engineer

Todd County Public Works

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TODD COUNTY

2021 GRAVEL SURFACING PROJECT

Closing date: 

March 29, 2021

 

Sealed bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m., March 29, 2021 by the Todd County Public Works Director/Engineer and County Auditor/Treasurer at 44 Riverside Drive, Long Prairie, Minnesota  56347 for the following construction projects:

 

CP 21:67

CP 21:70

CP 21:76

CP 21:78

CP 21:89

 

This is an abbreviated advertisement. A full advertisement can be viewed by going to the Public Works website at https://egram.co.todd.mn.us/oneoffice/bidding.

 

Loren Fellbaum,

Director/Engineer

Todd County Public Works

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Staples-Motley

School Board Minutes

ISD #2170

School Board Meeting #10 

Dec. 21, 2020, 6 p.m. District Office

 

MINUTES

 

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order with Winkels, Longbella, Frisk, Freeman, Anderson and Lund present (comprising a quorum). Also attending: Supt. Tappe; Business Services, Herdegen and Regan; Principals Schmidt and Johnson; Activities, Lee; several employees and community members; Staples World Managing Editor, Anderson and Recording Secretary, Madson. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 

Motion by Frisk, seconded by Anderson, to adopt the agenda. Motion Carried. 

Consent Agenda

Motion by Freeman, seconded by Lund, to approve the Consent Agenda items, EXCEPT the Head Wrestling  coach position. MC

Motion by Longbella, seconded by Lund, to approve Shane Tappe as the Interim Head Wrestling Coach for the 2021 Wrestling season. MC 

Motion by Frisk, seconded by Longbella, to approve the Resolution to Accept Donations and Grants in the amount of $ 3,832.80. MC 

Finance Items

Presentation of the 

2019-2020 Audit

The audit firm of Schlenner Wenner & Co. presented the 2019-20 financial audit and gave the district an Unmodified (clean) Opinion. Documentation is available in the District Office. 

Motion by Lund, seconded by Anderson, to accept the 2019-2020 audit as presented by Schlenner Wenner & Co. MC

Motion by Frisk, seconded by Winkels, to approve the current SY budget and to certify the 2020 Tax Levy, payable 2021 at the maximum $2,546,975.22. MC 

Motion by Longbella, seconded by Freeman, to authorize payment of the vouchers. MC 

Motion by Longbella, seconded by Frisk, to approve the Resolution Directing Administration to Make Recommendations for Reductions in Programs and Positions. MC 

Motion by Freeman, seconded by Winkels, to approve the increase in Event Worker Pay. MC 

FACILITIES

ICS - Referendum 

Process presentation

Motion by Freeman, seconded by Frisk, to approve the recommendation to move forward with the two-building plan. MC MF 

Approve the Review 

and Comment to be 

submitted to MDE

Staples-Motley School Board moves that district administration be authorized to work with District consultants to complete and submit all required information to the Commissioner of Education to request Review and Comment on an approximate $69.2 million construction project financed through the issuance of $64,380,000 in voter-approved building bonds, if approved by voters in an election on April 13, 2021.  The project would include the following:

• Renovate and add space to the current Elementary School for an Early Childhood - 6th grade facility.

• Renovate, add and deconstruct space to the current Middle/High School for a 7th - 12th grade facility.

•Address deferred maintenance at both facilities.

•Expand parking and separate parent/bus traffic at both facilities.

•Discontinue the use of the Early Education Center.

Motion by Lund, seconded by Anderson, to Approve the Review and Comment to be submitted to MDE. MC 

Motion by Frisk, seconded by Winkels, to approve the INTENT to move forward with “Plan B” if needed. MC 

Policy and Other

Motion by Freeman, seconded by Anderson, to adopt Policy #713 Student Activity Accounting. MC 

Motion by Longbella, seconded by Freeman, to adopt the Resolution Establishing Combined Polling Places for 2021 as Staples Community Center, Motley City Hall and Scandia Valley Township Hall and for the hours of election to be 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. MC 

Motion by Frisk, seconded by Anderson, to approve the 2019-2020 WBWF summary. MC 

Reports: 

a. FED - 11/18/20 Minutes

b. Sourcewell - 10/20/20 Minutes

Written reports were submitted by Principals and Activities

A HUGE thank you to Greg Frisk for his term on the Staples-Motley Board as well as his previous term on the Motley School Board.

A HUGE Thank you to Chad Longbella for his 29 years on the Staples-Motley School Board. His dedication to the students of this district is much appreciated. 

New Board Members Jeremy Reeck and Lisa Anderson will be seated and take the Oath of Office on Jan. 4, 2021. 

Adjournment 

Motion by Longbella, seconded by Frisk, to adjourn the meeting. MC 

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MINNESOTA 

COURT RULES

CIVIL PROCEDURE

FORM 1. SUMMONS

 

STATE OF MINNESOTA

DISTRICT COURT

COUNTY OF TODD

SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

CASE TYPE: 

Quiet Title Action

 

SUMMONS

 

Michael G. Nosek,

Plaintiff

vs.

David Monkman, 

John Doe, Jane Roe, ABC Corporation, XYZ, LLC, all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest, or lien in the real property described here in,

Defendants

 

THIS  SUMMONS  IS   DIRECTED  TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS.

1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiff’s Complaint against you is attached to this summons*. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this summons.

2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 21** DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this summons a written response called an Answer within 21** days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this summons located at: 319 South 6th Street, Brainerd, MN  56401.

3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer.

4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not Answer within 21** days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the complaint.

5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case.

6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute.

7. To be included only if this lawsuit affects title to real property: THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Todd County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows:

That part of Government Lot 7 and that part of the Southeast Quarter lying North of the Northern Pacific Railway Company’s right-of-way, in Section 10, Township 133, Range 32 West of the Fifth P.M., Todd County, Minnesota, EXCEPT the following described tract, to wit: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Government Lot 7, Section 10, Township 133, Range 32 West, thence South on the Quarter line of said Section 1012 feet, more or less, to the Northerly line of the Northern Pacific Railway Company’s right-of-way; thence Southeasterly along the Northerly line of the Northern Pacific Railway Company right-of-way, a distance of 437.1 feet; thence North and parallel with the West line of said section 1994 feet, more or less, to the meander line of Crow Wing River; thence Westerly along the meander line of Crow Wing River, a distance of 433 feet, more or less, to the Quarter line of said section; thence South on said Quarter line 1000 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning, except right-of-way of Minnesota State Highway No. 10, AND EXCEPT the following described tract: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Government Lot 7, thence North 320 feet; thence West 1047.99 feet to the point of beginning; thence East along last described line 220 feet; thence North 400 feet more or less to the Crow Wing River; thence Westerly along the Crow Wing River 220 feet more or less to a point 400 feet more or less due North of the point of beginning; thence South 400 feet more or less to the point of beginning, Todd County, Minnesota.

 

AND

 

Government Lot 5, Section 11, Township 133 North, Range 32 West, Todd County, Minnesota

AND

The Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 11, Township 133, Range 32, Todd County, Minnesota

AND

That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 11, Township 133 North, Range 32 West, Todd County Minnesota, lying North of railroad right of way Except that part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter and the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter described as follows: Beginning at the northeast corner of said Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter; thence South 89 degrees 02 minutes 47 seconds West, assumed bearing, 312.07 feet along the north line of said Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter; thence North 64 degrees 34 minutes 46 second West 674.04 feet; thence North 35 degrees 34 minutes 46 seconds West 403.17 feet; thence South 01 degrees 04 minutes 07 seconds East 752.08 feet to the northerly right of way line of US Highway No. 10; thence South 82 degrees 06 minutes 29 seconds East 1156.06 feet along said northerly right-of-way line to the east line of said Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter; thence North 00 degrees 42 minutes 39 seconds West 298.77 feet along said east line of said Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter to the point of beginning.

 

The object of this action is Quieting Title.

 

Dated: July 7, 2020

 

SEVERSON PORTER LAW

By /s/ Kurt W. Porter Mark A. Severson 

  (Reg. No. 0388914)

Kurt W. Porter 

  (Reg. No. 0391461)

Joseph T. Pates 

  (Reg. No. 0401046)

Kevin J. Egan, of Counsel 

  (Reg. No. 0390606)

34354 County Road 3

P.O. Box 430

Crosslake, MN  56442

Telephone: (218) 692-6999

Facsimile: (218) 692-6970

e-mail: 

kurt@seversonporter.com 

 

ATTORNEYS FOR 

PLAINTIFF

 

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

 

The parties above-named represented by the undersigned, hereby acknowledge that sanctions may be imposed pursuant to Minn. Stat. Section 549.211.

 

Kurt W. Porter

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Long Prairie 

River One Watershed One Plan Collaborative MEETING, 

March 18, 2021

 

The Long Prairie River One Watershed One Plan Collaborative between Douglas, Morrison, Otter Tail, Todd and Wadena Counties is announcing it’s Public Kick off Meeting on March 18, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Participation will be via Zoom and is hosted by Todd County.

Join Zoom Meeting

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+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)

Meeting ID: 834 9173 1433

Passcode: 651378

Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kJ9CRt1UD

 

The primary goal of this event is to share what is known about the watershed and to provide public input opportunities to determine which resources and resource concerns citizens most value in regards to surface waters, forest, farmland, urban areas, wildlife habitat, and groundwater. Event keynote will be nationally known comedian/motivational speaker Charles Marshall.

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Todd County Commissioners

Minutes of the 

Todd County Board of Commissioners 

January 19, 2021

 

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 19th day of January, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Becker. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. All Commissioners were present.

Approval of Agenda

On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the agenda as presented with the addition of 11.4 Follow Up Discussion on Expo Bathrooms.

Consent Agenda

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Kneisl, the following motions were introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

To approve the Todd County Board of Commissioner’s Meeting Minutes for January 5, 2021 as presented.

GAMBLING PERMIT – MIDWEST OUTDOORS UNLIMITED – PRAIRIE PARTNERS CHAPTER

WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners are establishing their approval for a Gambling Permit for the Midwest Outdoors Unlimited - Prairie Partners Chapter through this resolution;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners approve a Gambling Permit for the Midwest Outdoors Unlimited - Prairie Partners Chapter to hold a raffle event at the Hub Supper Club in Burnhamville Township at the address 30905 County 13, Burtrum, MN on March 6, 2021.

To accept the resignation of Susan Prill, Deputy Assessor effective 12/31/2020.

Auditor-Treasurer

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 401004 through 401030 in the amount of $15,062.90 and (Regular) 54344 through 54394 in the amount of $51,791.16 for a total of $66,854.06.

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the Health & Human Services Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 801299 through 801366 and (Regular) 707431 through 707504 for a total amount of $114,520.80.

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the Health & Human Services SSIS Warrants number (ACH) 600321 through 600335 and (Regular) 516143 through 516176 for a total amount of $90,781.32.

On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Neumann, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

APPROVAL OF ALL COUNTY DEPARTMENTAL CHANGE & PETTY CASH FUNDS

WHEREAS, there are multiple petty cash & change funds in various departments across the county, and;

WHEREAS, State Auditing Standards & Statutes require board approval when modifications are requested and to annually confirm/reaffirm all county departmental change and petty cash funds, 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, to approve the petty cash and change funds for the various departments for immediate implementation as per the attached list to be filed in the Auditor-Treasurer’s Office.

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kircher, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

COMMIT FUND 

BALANCE FOR 

BUILDING & GROUNDS IMPROVEMENT FUND

WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners established a building and grounds improvement fund with the objective that the funds be utilized for current and future expenses and held within the County General Fund. The building and grounds improvement funds are appropriated and utilized each calendar year;

WHEREAS, the remaining balance of this account as of December 31, 2020 is $398,019.62. State Auditors recommendation is to approve by resolution a commitment of this fund balance on an annual basis for transparent financial reporting;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners hereby authorize the County Auditor/Treasurer to create a Committed Fund Balance account in Fund 01-General Revenue Fund with a balance of $398,019.62 to track the funding plan for the Committed Fund Balance of Building & Grounds Improvement Fund, effective December 31, 2020.

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Kneisl, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM GENERAL FUND TO TODD COUNTY 

DEVELOPMENT 

CORPORATION FUND

WHEREAS, the 2021 Budget for Todd County’s support to the Todd County Development Corporation has been approved at $67,000, and;

WHEREAS, a letter was received from the Todd County Development Corporation requesting for the allocation of funds from the County General Fund to be provided.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners hereby approve the transfer of funds in the amount of $67,000.00 from Fund 01-General Revenue to Fund 74-Todd County Development Corporation.

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Erickson, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

2021 PARKS AND TRAILS APPROPRIATION FUNDS TRANSFER

WHEREAS, the 2021 budget for Todd County’s allocation of funds to the Todd County Parks and Trails Board has been approved at $9,000; and 

WHEREAS, a letter was received from the Todd County Parks and Trails Board requesting for the appropriation of funds from the General Fund for 2021.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners hereby approve the transfer of funds in the amount of $9,000 from the General Fund to the Parks and Trails Fund.

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the 2020 County Motor Pool Budget Carryover per the attached Budget Request Form details in the amount of $58,181.

U of M Extension - Todd County

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To appoint Shirley Moberg to a 3-year term on the County Extension Committee January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 with three options for renewal for a total of nine years.

County Assessor

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To schedule the 2021 Todd County Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting for June 21, 2021; commencing at 6:00 p.m. and not ending before 7:00 p.m.

County Sheriff

On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To acknowledge the donations received by the Sheriff’s Office in the Canine Donation of $31,561.45 and Drone Donation account of $250.

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To carryover the balance of funds donated to the Todd County Sheriff’s Office in the Canine Donation and Drone Donation accounts totaling $11,392.16.

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To carryover the Sheriff’s Office funds in the Forfeiture Fund, Contingency Fund, and Canteen Fund with a total amount of $28,986.44.

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the purchase of a 2021 Chevy Tahoe in the amount of $38,837.76.

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the purchase of the 2021 Polaris Ranger in the amount of $26,167.10. 

Planning & Zoning

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To table the approval of the DC Lien Addition Preliminary Plat with the proposed conditions to a Special Board Meeting on January 22, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Erickson, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

Final Plat Approval – “Illies Estates” Subdivision

WHEREAS, Applicant and owner Gary and Renae  Illies applied to subdivide a property that is described as Part of NW4 and Government Lot 1 of Section 22 in Kandota Township with the plat to be known as Illies Estates,

WHEREAS, Illies Estates consists of two residential lots, Block One Lot 1 consisting of 4.10± acres, Block One Lot 2 consisting of 4.01± Acres, located in the Recreational Development Shoreland zoning of Sauk Lake in Kandota Township,

WHEREAS, On December 3, 2020 the Todd County Planning Commission recommended the following property be considered for Subdivision pursuant to Todd County Subdivision Regulation and Ordinance: 

SECT-22 TWP-127 RANG-34

PARTS OF NW4 & GOVT LOT 1 LYING N’ERLY OF DESC LINE: COMM AT NE COR OF NW4, W 237.53 FT TO CTR OF HWY 71, SW 309.72 FT, S’ERLY 1340.38 FT TO PT OF BEG, SE 801 FT TO SHLINE & TERM, EX PART PLATTED AS EMBLOM’S RESORT & EX N 664 FT & EX VAC ST LYING W OF EMBLOM’S RESORT & EX PART OF GOVT LOT 1 DESC AS BEG AT NW COR OF LOT 1 BLK 2 EMBLOM’S RESORT, SW 40 FT, NW 50 FT, NE TO PT ON SHLINE THAT IS 50 FT NW OF LOT 1 BLK 2 EMBLOM’S RESORT, SE TO NE COR OF LOT 1 BLK 2 EMBLOM’S RESORT, SW TO BEG & EX PART OF GOVT LOT 1 DESC AS BEG AT SW COR OF LOT 15 BLK 2 OF EMBLOM’S RESORT, W 40 FT, S 24.34 FT, SE 58.16 FT, SE 79.87 FT, SE 200 FT TO LAKESHORE, N ALONG LAKESHORE TO S LINE OF LOT 15 BLK 2 EMBLOM’S RESORT, W 237 FT TO BEG & EX COMM AT NW COR OF LOT 1 BLK 2 EMBLOM’S RESORT, SW 40 FT TO PT OF BEG, NW 50 FT, SW 100 FT, SE 166 FT, SE 134 FT, SE 55.03 FT, SE 197.77 FT, E 25 FT, NE 199.20 FT, NE 73.78 FT, NW 35.28 FT, NW 134 FT, NW 116 FT TO BEG & EX COMM AT NE COR OF NW4, W 237.53 FT TO CTR OF HWY 71, SW 309.72 FT, S’ERLY ALONG CTR OF HWY 71 1340.38 FT TO PT OF BEG, N’ERLY ALONG CTR OF HWY 71 96.92 FT, NE 83.06 FT, SE 214.11 FT, NE 20.72 FT, NE 144.46 FT, NE’ERLY, E’ERLY & SE’ERLY 81.08 FT, SE 33.07 FT, SW 13.14 FT, SE 58.16 FT, SE 79.87 FT, SE 200 FT TO SHLINE, S’ERLY 154 FT, NW 801 FT TO BEG 9.56 ACRES

WHEREAS, On December 15, 2020 the Todd County Board of Commissioners considered the Preliminary Plat for the above described property and approved the Illies Estates preliminary plat with one condition:

1. The residual parcels may have no further subdivision

WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Department has completed the necessary final plat review and find that all items required for final plat approval have been completed. 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the final plat of “Illies Estates” subdivision be approved as presented.

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To authorize the carry forward of Planning and Zoning funds as outlined in the Budget Request Form totaling to $87,541.

Health & Human Services

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the MFIP Biennial Contract Addendum seconded year 2020-2021 for program administration by Todd County.

Jackie Och, HHS Director provided an update to the County Board on the COVID-19 situation.

Administration

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: to authorize the adoption of the Jail Dispatch Unit Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2021.

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To authorize the adoption of the Sheriff’s Supervisory Unit Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2021.

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote with Becker abstaining: To approve the County Grant Relief Program for Small Businesses and Non-Profits.

Follow-up discussion regarding the completed bathroom size for ADA compliance of the Expo Building renovation and confirmation that all compliance standards have now been met.

County Auditor-Treasurer’s Report

There was no information to report.

County Commissioner’s Report

Commissioners reported on meetings attended.

County Coordinator’s Report

There was no information to report.

Adjourn

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Kneisl, the meeting was adjourned for the month of January 2021.

 

COMMISSIONER WARRANTS

Vendor Name $ Amount

ARC ELECTRIC SERVICE $2,575.95 

BIG STONE 

   THERAPIES, INC. 4,549.35 

INFORMATION 

   SYSTEM CORP 16,239.75 

METRO SALES INC 4,935.47 

MILLER BROTHER’S 

   CONSTRUCT 4,514.21 

NORTHERN STAR COOP 2,167.72 

ROYAL TIRE 3,066.52 

STAPLES WORLD 7,104.25 

70 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 21,700.84 

Total $66,854.06 

 

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES WARRANTS

Vendor Name $ Amount

ASSOCIATION OF MN 

   COUNTIES 2,403.00 

V #15377 - COST EFF 

   HEALTH INSURANCE 2,303.40 

SCHULLER FAMILY FUNERAL   

   HOMES  WADENA 7,000.00 

SOURCEWELL 41,539.30 

TODD COUNTY 

   ATT’S OFFICE 4,692.00 

137 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 56,583.10 

Total $114,520.80 

 

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES WARRANTS

Vendor Name $ Amount

ANOKA COUNTY 

   CORRECTIONS 7,530.00 

#16413 2,311.36 

#15998 3,124.49 

#14593 3,867.56 

HOLISTIC FAMILY 

   EDUCATIONAL SRVS 5,082.55 

#15686 2,053.75 

LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERV.

   OF MN-ST PAUL 2,765.20 

MID MINNESOTA 

   DRUG TESTING INC 2,109.00 

NORTHERN PINES 

   MENTAL HLTH CTR INC 18,228.50 

#16183 2,626.32 

PINEHAVEN YOUTH 

   AND FAMILY SERVICES 3,862.91 

STEP 6,120.88 

#16491 3,541.44 

#16109 2,036.08 

WEST CENTRAL 

   REG JUVENILE CTR 5,068.00 

PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 20,453.28 

Total $90,781.32 

 

On a motion by Erickson and seconded by Kircher, the preceding minutes of the County Board meeting held January 19, 2021 were duly approved by unanimous vote at the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on February 2, 2021.

 

Witness my hand and seal:

 

Barbara Becker,

County Board Chairperson

 

Denise Gaida, Todd County

Auditor-Treasurer

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Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Todd County Board of Commissioners January 22, 2021

 

Public Comment

Mark Hoffmann provided comment regarding the DC Lien Addition Preliminary Plat for consideration.

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 22nd day of January, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Becker. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. All Commissioners were present with Commissioner Kneisl attending via phone-bridge.

Approval of Agenda

Chairperson Becker reaffirmed the agenda as the one agenda topic provided.

Planning & Zoning

Discussion was held on the proposed DC Lien Addition Preliminary Plat with input from PZ Director Adam Ossefoort, Public Works Director Loren Fellbaum, PZ Land Use Attorney Jason Kuboushek, and Planning Commission Chair Mike Wiener.

Commissioner Neumann introduced a motion to approve the DC Lien Addition Preliminary Plat with nine proposed conditions. Motion failed due to lack of a seconded.

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by majority Roll Call vote with Becker and Neumann against: To approve the DC Lien Addition Preliminary Plat with seven proposed conditions.

Adjourn

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Erickson, the special meeting was adjourned.

On a motion by Erickson and seconded by Kircher, the preceding minutes of the Special County Board meeting held January 22, 2021 were duly approved by unanimous vote at the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on February 2, 2021.

 

Witness my hand and seal:

 

Barbara Becker,

County Board Chairperson

 

Denise Gaida, Todd County

Auditor-Treasurer

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