Public Notices May 21, 2025
NOTICE
MOTLEY PUBLIC CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
The Motley Public Cemetery Association will hold their annual meeting Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at Brick‘s Restaurant, Motley.
Lana Hansen, Treasurer
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NOTICE
CITY OF STAPLES
SUMMARY PUBLICATION
Official Summary of
Ordinance
No. ____________.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 109-123 OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF STAPLES
NOTICE: THE FOLLOWING PUBLISHED MATERIAL IS ONLY A SUMMARY OF THE AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 109-123 OF THE STAPLES CITY CODE. A PRINTED COPY OF THE ENTIRE 11 PAGE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BY ANY PERSON DURING REGULAR OFFICE HOURS AT THE STAPLES CITY HALL.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STAPLES HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
AMENDMENT OF MUNICIPAL CODE, SECTION 109-123, SIGNS.
Section 109-123 of the City Code has been amended to update various provisions of the Section. Notably, definitions have been modified and certain license requirements have been removed. Finally, certain requirements within zoning districts have been modified or removed.
EFFECTIVE DATE. This Amendment shall become effective upon its adoption and publication according to law.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Staples this ____day of__________, 2025
APPROVED:
Ron Murray, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Greer, City Clerk
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NOTICE
CITY OF STAPLES
ORDINANCE NO. 553
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 109-5 OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY
OF STAPLES
The City Council of the City of Staples hereby ordains as follows:
An amendment to Section 109-5 - Nonconforming uses, to read as follows (underlined text added and strikethrough text deleted):
Sec. 109-5. - Nonconforming uses.
Any structure or use existing upon the effective date of the adoption of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived may be continued subject to the following provisions:
(1) A nonconforming use or structure may be replaced, expanded, or enlarged in conformity with the provisions of Section 109-36, Conditional Use Permits.
(2) An existing nonconforming use shall not be allowed to be converted to another nonconforming use.
(3) A nonconforming use of a structure which has been discontinued for a period of 12 months shall not be re-established and any further use shall be in conformity with the regulations of this chapter.
(4) A nonconforming structure which is damaged by any cause to the extent of more than 50 percent of its market value as determined by the current records of the county assessor, shall not be restored except in conformity with the regulations of this chapter, unless building permit has been applied for within 180 days of when the structure is damaged.
(5) Normal maintenance of a nonconforming use and structure is permitted. Maintenance may include necessary non-structural repairs and incidental alterations which do not include or intensify the nonconforming use.
EFFECTIVE DATE. This Amendment shall become effective upon its adoption and publication according to law.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Staples this 13th day of May, 2025
Tara Greer, City Clerk
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NOTICE
THOMASTOWN TOWNSHIP
SPECIAL MEETING
Thomastown Township will be holding a special meeting at the town hall on Monday, June 2, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss vacating 120th St (minimum maintenance road) from 241st Ave. to 251st Ave. (Cty 29).
Sue Walsvik, Clerk
Thomastown Township
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Attention
Landowners:
Noxious Weed and Brush Spraying
Legal Notice is hereby given that there will be Noxious Weed and Brush Spraying of County Road Right of Way. The spraying will begin sometime after June 1, 2025. Any questions regarding this matter should be directed to Todd County Ditch and Ag Inspector Nancy Uhlenkamp, Located at Public Works, 44 Riverside Drive, Long Prairie, MN 56347, 320-533-4651, nancy.uhlenkamp@co.todd.mn.us. .
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PUBLIC NOTICE
GENERAL NOTICE
TO CONTROL OR ERADICATE NOXIOUS WEEDS
Notice is hereby given this 12th day of May, 2025, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 18.83, Subdivision 1 (2009), that all persons in Todd County, Minnesota, shall control or eradicate noxious weeds on land they occupy or are required to maintain (Landowners are required to control noxious weeds on lands enrolled in an FSA program. Please contact FSA for control requirements). Control or eradication may be done by any lawful method, but the method(s) may need to be repeated to prevent spread of viable noxious weed seeds and other propagating parts. Failure to comply with the general notice may mean that an individual notice, Minnesota Statutes, Section 18.83, Subdivision 2 (2009), will be issued. Failure to comply with an individual notice may mean the inspector having jurisdiction may hire the work done. If the work is hired done, the cost can be placed as a tax upon the land and collected as other real estate taxes are collected. You may obtain the Noxious Weed List from your County Agricultural Inspector (CAI) or your Local Weed Inspectors (LWI). LWIs include the township supervisors, city mayors or their appointed assistants. More information regarding the MN Noxious Weed Law and a list of CAIs can be obtained from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Web Site: https://www.mda.state.mn.us/plants-insects/minnesota-noxious-weed-list. The noxious weeds that need to be: Eradicated: Black swallow-wort, Brown knapweed, Common teasel, Cutleaf teasel, Dalmatian toadflax, Diffuse knapweed, Giant hogweed, Grecian foxglove, Japanese honeysuckle, Japanese hops, Johnsongrass, Pale swallow-wort, Palmer amaranth, Red hailstone/goldencreeper, Tree of heaven and Yellow starthistle. Controlled: Bohemian knotweed, Canada thistle, Common barberry, Common tansy, Giant knotweed, Japanese knotweed, Leafy spurge, Meadow knapweed, Narrowleaf bittercress, Non-native phragmites, Plumeless thistle, Poison hemlock, Purple loosestrife, Round leaf bittersweet, Spotted knapweed, and Wild parsnip. Restricted Noxious Weeds: Amur honeysuckle, Amur silvergrass, Bell’s honeysuckle, Black locust, Common or European buckthorn, Crown vetch, European alder, Garlic mustard, Glossy buckthorn (all cultivars), Japanese barberry cultivars, Lesser celandine, Morrow’s honeysuckle, Multiflora rose, Porcelain berry, Saltcedar, Siberian peashrub, Tatarian honeysuckle, Wild carrot/Queen Anne’s lace and Winged burning bush (and all cultivars). Specially Regulated Plants: Amur corktree, Amur maple, Callery pear, Norway maple, Poison ivy and Tatarian maple. We appreciate your help in controlling and eradicating Noxious Weeds in Todd County. Nancy Uhlenkamp, Todd County Ditch and Ag Inspector, Located at Public Works, 44 Riverside Drive, Long Prairie, MN 56347. 320-533-4651 nancy.uhlenkamp@co.todd.mn.us.
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Minutes of the Meeting of the Todd County Board of Commissioners held APRIL 15, 2025
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 15th day of April, 2025 at 9:00 AM. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Byers. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. All Commissioners were present.
Approval of Agenda
On motion by Neumann and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To adopt the agenda as presented with removal of item 7.2 Accept the Federal DNR Boat and Water Grant.
Consent Agenda
On motion by Becker and second by Denny, the following motions were introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
To approve the Todd County Board of Commissioner’s Meeting Minutes for April 1st & 10th, 2025 as presented.
Approve the resignation of Lead Eligibility Worker Teri Bense, effective April 11th, 2025.
To hire Tara Stanek to fill the open Administrative Specialist position. Grade E/5 Step E, $26.35/hr. Start Date: TBD
Auditor-Treasurer
On motion by Neumann and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous rollcall vote: To approve the March 2025 Auditor Warrants number (ACH) 904915 through 904982 in the amount of $546,912.83 (Manual) 1058 through 1067 in the amount of $37,693.39 and (Regular) 244124 through 244286 in the amount of $849,118.44 for a total of $1,433,724.66.
On motion by Denny and second by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous rollcall vote: To approve the Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 403822 through 403849 in the amount of $36,429.38 and (Regular) 58845 through 58883 in the amount of $98,233.12 for a total of $134,662.50.
On motion by Noska and second by Denny, the following motion as introduced and adopted by unanimous rollcall vote: To approve the Health & Human Services Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 806367 through 806415 and (Regular) 712959 through 712996 for a total of $75,354.92.
On motion by Becker and second by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous rollcall vote: To approve the Health & Human Services SSIS Warrants number (ACH) 601625 through 601642 and (Regular) 518353 through 518373 for a total amount of $64,492.44.
Public Works
On motion by Neumann and second by Noska, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
REQUEST FOR A SPEED LIMIT STUDY ON COUNTY ROAD #11 NEAR ADAMS DRIVE
WHEREAS, on June 16, 2020 the Todd County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution requesting the Minnesota Department of Transportation to conduct a speed limit study on County Road 11 from the Stearns County Line to Ada Drive in order to determine a reasonable and safe speed limit, and;
WHEREAS, on November 23, 2020 the Minnesota Department of Transportation submitted a letter to the Todd County Engineer recommending “No Change in the 55 MPH speed limit at this time” after completing an engineering and traffic investigation, and;
WHEREAS, due to some recent traffic crashes on County Road 11 near Adams Drive 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.
County Sheriff
On motion by Becker and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Accept the DNR Boat and Water Grant for the amount of $11,208 for the 2025 fiscal year.
On motion by Noska and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Purchase the 3 insquad camera systems from Motorola for a price of 22,674.60.
Planning & Zoning
On motion by Denny and second by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To adopt the findings of the Planning Commission and grant the CUP to establish a mini-storage facility on parcel 28-0012803 with the following conditions: 1. Access to the storage facility site shall be limited to 145th Ave. 2. Applicant shall abide by all other applicable Federal, State, and Local standards.
Solid Waste
On motion by Becker and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To award the bid to Pro Tainer Inc. for the amount of $37,065.
On motion by Neumann and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To award the bid to Innovative Office Solutions in the amount of $7,594.24.
Health & Human Services
On motion by Becker and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Approve the Fraud Prevention Investigation Program Cooperative Agreement between Todd County Health & Human Services, Todd County Sheriff, and Todd County Attorney.
On motion by Neumann and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Approve reciprocal memorandum of agreement for environmental health services between Horizon Public Health & Todd County HHS.
On motion by Noska and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Authorize the hiring of a Resource Navigator/Interpreter.
On motion by Denny and second by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Approve the elimination of one Care Coordinator position from the Adult Services Unit.
On motion by Noska and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Authorize the hiring of an Accounting Supervisor.
On motion by Becker and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Approve the elimination of the Administrative Services Manager position.
On motion by Noska and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Authorize the hiring of two Lead Eligibility Workers.
Administration
On motion by Becker and second by Noska, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
ADOPTION OF CHANGES TO THE TODD COUNTY PERSONNEL POLICY
WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners has recognized a need for a strong, up to date personnel policy, and;
WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners and Policies Subcommittee have had an opportunity to review the policy revisions put forth in Section 7.02 – Vacations, Section 7.04 – Holidays, Section 7.05 – Sick Leave and Section 7.21 – Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) Health Care Savings Plan (HCSP) with an effective date of January 1, 2025, of the Personnel Policy and find the implementation to be in the best interest of the sound administration of the County.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Todd County Board of Commissioners adopts the attached changes to the Todd County Personnel Policy and directs the County Coordinator to begin administration of said policy as of April 15, 2025, and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that it is understood that this Resolution replaces and supersedes all prior County Board actions, oral or written, relating to the subject matter hereof.
On motion by Neumann and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To terminate employee #1053 effective April 4, 2025.
County Auditor-Treasurer’s Report
The County Auditor-Treasurer reported that CLA is wrapping up the annual audit, an update of the results of the Osakis School District special election, 2025 Tax season is busy, tax forfeiture processes continue to evolve due to the major law change, and reminded of agenda submission deadline expectations.
County Coordinator’s Report
The County Coordinator reported on the following items: possible GIS office location change, Policy Committee, Dept Head, ancillary benefit, Paycom, Parks & Trails, grant research, Solid Waste, HHS Staffing and Labor Attorney meetings.
County Commissioner’s Report
The Commissioners reported on meetings and events attended.
Commissioner Becker attended the Annual Township Meeting, Rainbow Rider, and TWCC meetings.
Commissioner Neumann attended the Annual Township Meeting, Park Board, Rainbow Rider, Solid Waste, Park Finance and made special mention of the special tax forfeiture case and its legal affects.
Commissioner Noska attended regular meetings with special mention of the upcoming Comp Plan kickoff meeting.
Commissioner Byers expressed appreciation for the special HHS work session and potential of extra work sessions in the future to assist with timely flow of county business.
Commissioner Denny attended the regular scheduled meetings with special mention of the upcoming Comp Plan and Road meetings and attended the Finance Committee meeting.
Recess
Chair Byers recessed the meeting at 10:02 a.m. until May 6, 2025.
AUDITOR WARRANTS
VENDOR NAME $ AMOUNT
CLIFTON LARSONALLEN,
LLP 4,630.50
LONG PRAIRIE SANITATION
INC 4,673.25
OTTER TAIL CO SOLID
WASTE DEPT 13,434.43
TODD TRAILS
ASSOCIATION 29,884.00
30 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $,2000 14,278.78
ALEXANDRIA MOTOR
COMPANY 48,510.00
ARC ELECTRIC
SERVICE 4,870.30
BOYER FORD TRUCKS
INC 159,285.24
BROWERVILLE TRUCKWASH/
BIG BOYZ 2,307.90
CARAHSOFT 10,100.00
CARD SERVICES
COBORNS 2,168.77
CENTRA CARE 12,714.58
CLIFTON LARSONALLEN,
LLP 5,985.00
COUNTIES PROVIDING
TECHNOLOGY 7,926.00
FLEET SERVICES/WEX
BANK 7,025.55
HY-TEC CONSTRUCTION
295,450.00
LONG PRAIRIE OIL
COMPANY 5,223.17
MADDEN GALANTER
HANSEN, LLP 3,096.75
METRO SALES INC 2,873.07
MN DEPT OF FINANCE 5,084.50
NOW MICRO INC 5,688.00
POPE DOUGLAS SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT 10,637.75
PRAIRIE LAKES MUNICIPAL
SOLID WASTE AUTH 93,473.61
SHIRLEY’S GAS & GROCERIES
INC 2,966.72
STEP 9,618.18
WEST CENTRAL REG
JUVENILE CTR 14,054.00
48 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 19,934.12
ALL INDUSTRIAL TOOL
SUPPLY 11,865.14
BECKER/DARRICK AND
RACHEL 51,296.25
CENTERPOINT ENERGY
2,466.35
CENTERPOINT ENERGY
3,850.37
GALLAGHER BENEFIT
SERVICES INC 2,000.00
GRONDAHL/KEVIN AND
MARGARET 8,527.50
HEALTH PARTNERS
DENTAL 8,590.02
LONG PRAIRIE OIL
COMPANY 2,096.08
MENCH/JAMES 14,380.00
MINNESOTA POWER 24,342.18
MORRISON COUNTY 11,783.62
PETERS LAW OFFICE,
P.A. 5,525.00
TODD CO AUD-TREAS 8,759.50
TODD CO AUDITOR-TREASURER
96,835.50
TOWMASTER 162,151.00
VERIZON 6,922.79
WIDSETH SMITH NOLTING
INC 9,345.00
WONDERLICH/SCOTT A 6,737.50
48 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 20,127.91
CENTERPOINT
ENERGY 6,956.64
CUMMINS INC 2,062.10
OFFICE OF MNIT SERVICES
2,677.30
STAPLES ADVANTAGE 2,157.81
STOECKEL JAHNER INC 15,620.00
STREICHER’S 5,220.00
WARNER LAW, LLC 5,245.00
20 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 8,225.44
CLARISSA BALLROOM 3,010.83
CLIFTON LARSONALLEN,
LLP 3,465.00
HEALTH PARTNERS
DENTAL 8,750.58
REGENTS OF THE UNIV OF
MN 43,750.00
STONE HILL FARM WEDDING &
EVENT VENUE 2,450.00
THOMSON REUTERS - WEST
10,346.00
TODD CO AUD-TREAS 8,759.50
TODD CO AUDITOR-
TREASURER 3,176.12
27 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 10,663.07
MN DEPT OF
REVENUE 22,812.87
US BANK - CC 9,125.00
9 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 5,755.52
TOTAL: $1,433,724.66
COMMISSIONER WARRANTS
VENDOR NAME $ AMOUNT
ASSOC OF MN
COUNTIES 3,025.00
AXON ENTERPRISE, INC. 7,728.00
BRAATEN AGGREGATE
INC 9,289.61
EMERGENCY AUTOMOTIVE
TECHNOLOGIES 3,030.70
FORUM COMMUNICATIONS
PRINTING 8,173.80
FRIEDRICH’S TIRE & OIL
CO INC 2,181.95
LONG PRAIRIE
LEADER 9,469.00
LONG PRAIRIE OIL
COMPANY 20,711.04
MENCH/JAMES 9,010.00
MOTOROLA 13,525.54
NORTHSTAR PLUMBING,
HEATING AND AIR 3,557.86
NOW MICRO INC 2,924.00
RAHN’S OIL & PROPANE 20,086.93
SCR CENTRAL
DIVISION 2,200.00
WIDSETH SMITH
NOLTING INC 3,136.00
52 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 16,613.07
Total: $134,662.50
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES WARRANTS
VENDOR NAME $ AMOUNT
DHS - SWIFT 9,855.72
PETERSON/JENA 2,505.00
RURAL MN CEP INC 16,132.60
SHI CORP 4,031.63
77 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 40,442.69
6 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 2,387.28
Total: $75,354.92
VENDOR NAME $ AMOUNT
# 16704 $2,940.60
# 17598 4,189.03
HEARTLAND GIRLS
RANCH 22,278.46
# 17734 2,929.50
# 17748 2,806.40
VALLEY LAKE BOYS
HOME INC 3,280.00
33 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 26,068.45
Total: $64,492.44
On a motion by Denny and second by Neumann, the preceding minutes of the County Board meeting held April 15th, 2025 were duly approved by unanimous vote at the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on May 6, 2025.
Witness my hand and seal:
/s/ on file
Bob Byers,
County Board Chairperson
/s/ on file
Denise Gaida,
Todd County Auditor-Treasurer
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Minutes of the Special Board Meeting of the Todd County Board of Commissioners held on April 28, 2025
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 28th day of April, 2025 at 10:00 AM. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Byers. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. All Commissioners were present.
Agenda
Chair Byers acknowledged the agenda as presented.
Union Negotiations
Negotiation discussion was held with LELS Jail/Dispatch unit beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Chair Byers closed the session pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.03 at 10:45 a.m.
Chair Byers reopened at 11:20 a.m.
The board meeting was paused by Chair Byers at 11:25 a.m.
The board meeting was resumed by Chair Byers at 11:50 a.m.
Chair Byers closed the session pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.03 at 11:53 a.m.
Chair Byers reopened the session at 12:12 p.m.
The board meeting was paused by Chair Byers pending the next union unit arrival.
The board meeting was resumed at 12:35 p.m. with negotiation discussion held with LELS Admin Support Staff.
Chair Byers closed the session pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.03 at 1:36 p.m.
Chair Byers reopened the session at 1:55 p.m.
Negotiation discussion held with LELS Admin Support Staff unit.
Adjourn
On motion by Denny and second by Noska, the meeting was adjourned at 2:07 p.m.
On a motion by Neumann and second by Noska, the preceding minutes of the Special County Board meeting held April 28th, 2025 were duly approved by unanimous vote at the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on May 6, 2025.
Witness my hand and seal:
/s/ on file
Bob Byers, County Board
Chairperson
Denise Gaida,
Todd County Auditor-Treasurer
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