Public Notices October 18, 2018
NOTICE
Lake shore
AERATION WARNING
LAKE SHAMINEAU
Open water along the shore with thin ice around the edge on the South shores of Lake Shamineau. Starting November 2018 and early months of 2019. For inquiries call 651-698-8246.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
An aeration system will be operating after Nov. 15, 2018 until ice out on Lake Shamineau on the South shore about 1-1/2 miles East of West end of the lake, which will result in thin ice and open water.
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NOTICE
Lake shore
AERATION WARNING
LAKE SHAMINEAU
Open water along the shore with thin ice around the edge on the south shore of Lake Shamineau. Starting November 15, 2018 and into the early months of 2019. For inquiries call 763-535-1079.
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LYONS TOWNSHIP
REQUEST FOR BIDS
Lyons Township is seeking bids for Road Plowing and Grading, Gravel Delivery and Application, Road Repair and Brush Cutting.
Contact Neal Malcore, 27549 Co. Rd. 7, Verndale, MN 56481 by Nov. 1, 2018.
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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 Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 122 6th St NE to consider and possibly adopt assessments for non-payment of mowing charges against property at 1402 3rd St NE and 207 7th St NE.
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 10-18-2018
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NOTICE of public accuracy testing
The public is welcome to observe the Public Accuracy Testing of Election Machines for the upcoming General Election.
Testing will be held on Thursday, October 25, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. in the Election Room located in the Main Street Government Center at 347 Central Ave, Long Prairie, MN.
Please contact 320-732-4414 with any questions.
Denise Gaida, Todd
County Auditor-Treasurer
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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE 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: August 25, 2011
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $143,798.00
MORTGAGOR(S): Bronson J. Windorski and Elaine Louise Windorski, husband and wife
MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation as nominee for Embrace Home Loans, Inc., a Rhode Island corporation
DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Recorded on August 31, 2011 as Document Number 475058; as modified of record by document recorded on April 1, 2014 as Document No. A488809 in the Office of the County Recorder of Todd County, Minnesota.
ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. by assignment recorded on April 8, 2013 as Document Number A483674 in the Office of the County Recorder of Todd County, Minnesota.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Real property in Todd County, Minnesota, legally described as follows:
Lot 3, Block 3, Wilson`s First Addition to Staples, including the West Half of vacated alley which abuts said Lot 3 on the East line thereof, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Todd County Recorder.
For title reference see a deed from Elaine Louise Windorski f/k/a Elaine Louise Wold and Bronson J. Windorski recorded 12/14/2009 in Instrument 466001. Also being the same property conveyed to Elaine Louise Wold from Stephen D. DesMarais and Helen C. DesMarais recorded 07/11/2007 in Instrument 450130.
STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 901 PLEASANT AVE. NE, STAPLES, MN 56479
COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd County, Minnesota.
THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $108,546.99
TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.
NAME OF MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Embrace Home Loans, Inc., a Rhode Island corporation
RESIDENTIAL SERVICER: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
TAX PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 38-0108703
TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 100049700011834971
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: November 29, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.
PLACE OF SALE: Todd County Sheriff’s Office, County Detention Center, 115 Third Street South, Long Prairie, Minnesota.
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. The time allowed by law for redemption by the United States of America or any agency thereof is twelve (12) months from the date of the 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 May 29, 2019.
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: October 5, 2018
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
Mortgagee
THE ACADEMY LAW GROUP, P.A.
By: /s/
N. Kibongni
Fondungallah, Esq.
Samuel R. Coleman, Esq.
*Corbin C. Smith, Esq.*
Attorneys for Mortgagee
The Academy Professional Building
25 Dale Street North
St. Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-9760
(18-0764-FC01)
THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.
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Todd County Commissioners Minutes
Minutes of the Meeting of the
Todd County Board of Commissioners held on
September 18, 2018
Public Comment
Roger Dukowitz addressed the County Board on concerns relating to the Expo Building proposed projects and the Hilltop Regional Kitchen proposed funding request.
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 18th day of September, 2018 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 Kircher and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote. To approve the agenda as presented.
Consent Agenda
On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kneisl, the following motions were introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
To approve the Commissioner’s Meeting Minutes for September 4, 2018 as presented.
To approve the Human Resources Report for Personnel Actions dated September 18, 2018 as on file.
Auditor-Treasurer
On motion by Becker and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the Commissioner Warrants number 49722 through 49841 in the amount of $206,641.32.
On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the Health & Human Services Warrants number 514290 through 514367 in the amount of $135,596.38 and warrants number 703439 through 703530 in the amount of $75,851.74.
On motion by Becker and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To adopt the attached Todd County Procurement Standards Policy for Federal Awards due to threshold increases conveyed by the Office of Federal Financial Management.
Long Prairie Airport Committee
On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To authorize the City of Long Prairie’s Administrator and Mayor to administer and sign the Grant Agreement from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration to aid in the 2018 Runway Extension project at the Long Prairie Municipal Airport.
Public Works
On motion by Kircher and seconded by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To set the 2018 Fall Road Meeting for November 19, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at the Long Prairie Public Works Shop.
Facilities Committee
On motion by Becker and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by majority roll-call vote with Erickson against: To not approve the attached WSN Proposal to conduct a Building User Needs Study for the Expo Building.
Assessor’s Office
On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the contract with Pro-West to develop a web-based soils module.
Ditch Inspector
On motion by Becker and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: The Todd County Ditch Authority approves a brush control project on County Ditch 45 to be performed by Central Applicators, Foley MN at an estimated cost of $481.71. The section of ditch to be sprayed is approximately 150 feet long and was cut and mowed in November 2015.
On motion by Becker and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: The Todd County Ditch Authority approves a brush control project on County Ditch 4 to be performed by Central Applicators, Foley MN at an estimated cost of $1,875.72. The section of ditch to be sprayed is approximately 4,319 feet long and is south of County Road 14. This section is ditch had tree removal done in 2010 as part of a maintenance project and has now grown back in brush that needs to be controlled to prevent future tree removal costs.
On motion by Kircher and seconded by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: The Todd County Ditch Authority acknowledges receipt of a Hold Harmless Agreement petition from Ray Cline for ditch maintenance on County Ditch 8, parcel 26-0014400, Ward Twp section 16.
On motion by Erickson and seconded by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To hire Central Applicators from Foley to spray Wild Parsnip in County road ROW and Twp road ROW that has been identified as having Wild Parsnip. The dollar amount will not exceed $11,350.94.
Soil and Water Conservation District
On motion by Kircher and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve request to recruit for the District Manager position for Todd SWCD.
Planning and Zoning
On motion by Erickson and seconded by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To authorize acceptance and use of FY 2019 Riparian Protection Aid funds to total $141,979 as outlined by staff.
On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To grant the request to establish Beckley’s Diamond Bay First Addition Preliminary Plat with conditions recommended by the Planning Commission.
On motion by Becker and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To grant the requested CUP amendment for parcel #25-0061000 with conditions recommended by the Planning Commission.
On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To grant the request to rezone the R-10 zoned portion of PID#05-0008700 to AF2 zoning with conditions recommended by the Planning Commission.
Solid Waste
Motion by Kneisl failed due to lack of seconded for
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING Market Price for the Solid Waste Management Tax
On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Becker, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING Market Price for the Solid Waste Management Tax
WHEREAS, the solid waste management tax requires political subdivisions to identify by resolution a market price if the political subdivision: Subsidizes the cost of service at a facility.
WHEREAS, the political subdivision will be liable for the solid waste management tax based only on the market price amount identified through this resolution, and
WHEREAS, the market price is identified in the state statutes as the “lowest price available in the area”, and
WHEREAS, Todd County has performed research to identify the lowest price available in the area;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the County of Todd declares a market price of $70.00 per ton at the Morrison County Landfill.
Health & Human Services
On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the Energy Assistance Program Contract and Internal Controls Documentation for FFY2019.
Finance Committee
On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kneisl, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous roll-call vote:
A RESOLUTION
ADOPTING THE 2019 PRELIMINARY LEVY
WHEREAS, the Laws of the State of Minnesota direct that the Todd County Board of Commissioners are required to approve by resolution a preliminary levy no later than September 30 annually, and;
WHEREAS, The Todd County Board of Commissioners have considered the financial situation of the County and had an opportunity to deliberate the levying of property taxes upon property owners within the County.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners approve the 2019 preliminary levy for Todd County, for property taxes payable in 2019 per table below, with the authority to reduce this levy before the final levy deadline of December 30 2018. (SEE LEVY CHART)
On motion by Becker and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To set the Truth In Taxation Hearing for November 27, 2018 to begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Todd County Commissioner’s Board room.
Auditor-Treasurer’s Report
The Auditor-Treasurer reported that the Absentee Voting period for the General Election will begin on September 21, 2018 and extended a thank you to the Finance Committee and Department Heads for their participation in the 2019 budget preparations.
Commissioner’s Report
The Commissioners reported on the meetings that they had attended.
Interim Coordinator’s Report
The Interim Coordinator reported on the meetings attended and extended a thank you to all as this is the last meeting that Interim Coordinator Pelzer will be serving as the new County Coordinator will be arriving on September 24, 2018.
Adjourn
On motion by Becker and seconded by Erickson, the meeting was adjourned for the month of September 2018.
commissioners WARRANTS
Vendor Name $ Amount
ANDERSON INDUSTRIAL
SCALES INC $ 2,663.00
COMMISSIONER OF
TRANSPORTATION 2,877.15
CORBIN PICKAR
EXC INC 137,885.00
FRIEDRICH’S TIRE &
OIL CO 2,559.90
SUMMIT COMPANIES 3,976.50
TODD COUNTY MIS
DEPT 7,845.15
TURNKEY/THREE
SQ. MARKET 2,518.38
ULTRA MAX 5,903.00
WIDSETH SMITH
NOLTING INC 5,633.15
WOLTERS BODY SHOP 3,459.40
110 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 31,320.69
Total $206,641.32
HEALTH & HUMAN
SERVICES WARRANTS
Vendor Name $ Amount
#14524 $2,543.86
#14000 2,174.42
# 15336 2,930.74
#14593 5,645.44
HOLISTIC FAMILY
EDUCATION SRVS 8,272.06
KINDRED FAMILY
FOCUS 7,353.20
#15511 6,940.59
LITTLE SAND GROUP
HOME 6,942.45
LUTHERAN SOCIAL
SERV. OF MN ST PAUL 2,925.00
#10746 2,331.82
NORTH HOMES CHILD.
& FAMILY SRVS 10,318.04
NORTHERN PINES
MENTAL HLTH CTR IN 3,143.00
#13849 5,282.88
#15571 2,559.98
#15286 4,047.05
STEP 7,266.68
VILLAGE RANCH INC 11,605.01
WEST CENTRAL REG
JUVENILE CTR 3,479.17
PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 $39,834.99
Total $135,596.38
Vendor Name $ Amount
V#15478 - COST EFF.
HEALTH INS 3,408.60
ITEN FUNERAL HOME -
BROWERVILLE 3,175.00
RURAL MN CEP INC 12,777.07
TODD COUNTY MIS
DEPT 20,920.40
WILLIAMS DINGMANN
FAMILY FUNERAL - LP 4,200.00
87 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 31,370.67
Total $75,851.74
On a motion by Becker and seconded by Kneisl, the preceding minutes of the County Board meeting held September 18, 2018 were duly approved by unanimous vote at the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on October 2, 2018.
Witness my hand and seal:
Randy Neumann,
Todd County Board
Chairperson
Denise Gaida, Todd County
Auditor-Treasurer
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