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Todd County Commissioners Minutes

Minutes of the 

MEETING OF THE

Todd County Board of Commissioners 

August 3, 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 3rd day of August, 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 Erickson and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the agenda as presented.

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 July 20, 2021 as presented.

To approve a one day On Sale Temporary Liquor License for the Long Prairie Lions Club at the address of 24257 Riverside Drive (Long Drive In), Long Prairie, MN in Long Prairie Township effective August 28, 2021 replacing the previous approved event date of August 21, 2021.

To approve the resignation of Nicholas Miller, Correctional Officer, effective 07/31/2021.

Auditor-Treasurer

On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the July 2021 Auditor Warrants number (ACH) 901626 through 901691 in the amount of $1,115,050.38, (Manual) 640 through 647 in the amount of $53,939.09 and (Regular) 237836 through 237994 in the amount of $358,389.48 for a total of $1,527,378.95.

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) 401376 through 401396 in the amount of $14,047.18 and (Regular) 55041 through 55077 in the amount of $134,625.10 for a total of $148,672.28.

On motion by Kircher 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) 801862 through 801877 and (Regular) 708046 through 708070 for a total amount of $17,392.08.

On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the Health & Human Services SSIS Warrants number (ACH) 600441 through 600445 and (Regular) 516463 through 516469 for a total amount of $40,714.51.

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

TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM COUNTY DITCH FUND TO GENERAL REVENUE FUND

WHEREAS, The County Ditch Authority has approved to have the hours worked by the County Ditch Inspector charged back to that ditch, and;

WHEREAS, the calculations have been made for the County Ditch Inspector’s time for the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 per attached copy;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners approve the transfer of $5,355 from the Fund 40-County Ditch Fund to the Fund 01-General Revenue Fund per the attached list.

County Ditch/Ag Inspector

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Acting as Ditch Authority, set the date of the seconded CD41 Hearing for Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting is to be held at the Todd County Commissioners Board Room.

County Sheriff

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve Elizabeth Muchow’s employment status change from FT to PT Correctional Officer effective 08/06/2021.

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the contract with the Long Prairie Police Department for redaction of Watch Guard videos.

Soil & Water

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve creation of the Resource Conservationist - Riparian Position and begin the recruitment process.

Todd County Ag Society

An update was provided by Todd County Ag Society President Mike Wielenberg and Treasurer Garhard Hendricks of the 2021 Fair Activities with record attendance and overall good year of activities.

County Auditor-Treasurer’s Report

The County Auditor-Treasurer had nothing to report.

County Coordinator’s Report

The County Coordinator reported that there were meetings scheduled with Todd County’s Cities and Townships to support ARP Funding education.

County Commissioner’s Report

The Commissioners reported on meetings attended.

Recess

Chairperson Becker recessed the meeting until August 17, 2021.

 

AUDITOR WARRANTS

Vendor Name $ Amount

1 PAYMENT LESS 

   THAN $2.000 $279.00 

MN DEPT OF REVENUE 4,379.14 

MN DEPT OF REVENUE 4,733.62 

1 PAYMENT LESS 

   THAN $2,000 26.77 

MN DEPT OF REVENUE 32,333.76 

1 PAYMENT LESS 

   THAN $2,000 795.40 

1 PAYMENT LESS 

   THAN $2,000 66.43 

US BANK 11,324.97 

CELLEBRITE USA CORP 4,300.00 

DOHERTY STAFFING 

   SOLUTIONS 4,646.93 

EBSO INC 223,244.33 

GREELEY/PATRICK 9,745.00 

HEALTH PARTNERS 

   DENTAL 5,383.72 

KNIFE RIVER CORP 590,584.78 

LONG PRAIRIE 

   SANITATION INC 4,803.49 

Prairie Lakes MUNI.

   Solid Waste Auth 82,386.00 

STAPLES ADVANTAGE 3,137.64 

TODD CO AUD-TREAS 5,794.16 

WATERGUARDS, LLC 20,729.33 

WIDSETH SMITH 

   NOLTING INC 3,220.00 

36 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 14,280.59 

BOYER FORD TRUCKS 130,957.49 

CENTRA CARE 10,983.33 

DOHERTY STAFFING 

   SOLUTIONS 3,935.30 

GALLAGHER BENEFIT 

   SERVICES INC 2,000.00 

GOVERNMENT 

   MANAGEMENT GROUP 5,000.00 

MINNESOTA POWER 

   & LIGHT 16,886.30 

MN DEPT OF FINANCE 8,636.50 

MORRISON COUNTY 44,799.23 

PETERS LAW OFFICE, P.A. 3,400.00 

SALAM INTERN’L, INC 2,032.78 

SHIRLEY’S GAS & 

   GROCERIES INC 4,430.14 

VEOLIA ENVIRON. 

   SERVICES LLC 2,711.79 

51 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 22,033.33 

BHH PARTNERS 6,584.32 

DOHERTY STAFFING 

   SOLUTIONS 2,001.78 

LONG PRAIRIE OIL CO 22,377.44 

NELSON/GERALD 

   & PATRICIA 11,500.00 

ROLYAN BUOYS 3,918.82 

SAFE RESTRAINTS, INC. 2,384.12 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 213 6,452.01 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 2170 2,071.11 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 2753 3,444.31 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 787 6,832.52 

TOWN OF GORDON 4,107.23 

TOWN OF STAPLES 2,082.87 

TOWN OF TURTLE CREEK 2,438.59 

TOWN OF WARD 3,528.97 

52 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 17,851.11 

AAA STRIPPING 

   SERVICE CO 2,738.86 

BRAATEN SAND 

   & GRAVEL 84,231.00 

CLIFTON LARSON

   ALLEN, LLP 3,675.00 

COUNTIES PROVIDING 

   TECHNOLOGY 5,323.00 

COUNTRYSIDE REST 4,041.50 

FLEET SERVICES/

   WEX BANK 7,606.79 

LONG PRAIRIE OIL CO 6,478.69 

USPS-POC 2,805.57 

VERIZON 4,872.73 

VOYANT COMMS, LLC 3,716.44 

WONDERLICH/SCOTT A 7,160.00 

37 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 13,152.92 

Total $1,527,378.95 

 

COMMISSIONERS WARRANTS

Vendor Name $ Amount

CENTRAL 

   APPLICATORS INC 3,826.09 

CENTRAL STATES 

   WIRE PROD INC 3,303.25 

MENCH/JAMES 2,740.00 

MORRISON CO PUBLIC 

   HEALTH SERV 5,923.98 

TODD SOIL & WATER 

   CONS DIST 117,045.00 

53 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 15,833.96 

Total $148,672.28 

 

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES WARRANTS

Vendor Name $ Amount

PATTON SCHAD FUNERAL 

   SERV. - SAUK CENTRE $4,200.00 

PERISH/ALAN 3,232.69 

39 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 9,959.39 

Total $17,392.08 

 

Vendor Name $ Amount

CARLSON/BARBARA J $3,600.00 

DHS - MSOP - MN SEX 

   OFFENDER PROGRAM 5,895.00 

DHS - ST PETER RTC - 472 2,631.00 

NORTH HOMES CHILDREN 

   & FAMILY SRVS 14,034.90 

PINEHAVEN YOUTH 

   & FAMILY SRVS INC 11,339.51 

PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 3,214.10 

Total $40,714.51 

 

On a motion by Kneisl and seconded by Erickson, the preceding minutes of the County Board meeting held August 3, 2021 were duly approved by unanimous vote at the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on August 17, 2021.

 

Witness my hand and seal:

 

Barbara Becker,

Todd County Board 

Chairperson

 

Denise Gaida, Todd County

Auditor-Treasurer

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Minutes of the 

MEETING OF THE

Todd County Board of Commissioners 

August 17, 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 17th day of August, 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 Erickson and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the agenda as presented.

Consent Agenda

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

To approve the Todd County Board of Commissioner’s Meeting Minutes for August 3, 2021 as presented.

To approve Corey Heid, Road Deputy retirement, effective 07/30/2021.

To approve the resignation of Joshua Crider, PT Dispatch, effective 08/01/2021.

To hire Shayla Baken, FT Correctional Officer, effective 08/29/2021.

To approve the resignation of Erin Guenther, PT Road Deputy, effective 07/16/2021. 

To hire Tyler Schwartz for PT Road Deputy, start date 08/17/2021.

To approve Autumn Pundsack-Nelson to fill the open Social Worker position.

To approve Jennifer Panuska to fill the open Registered Nurse position.

Auditor-Treasurer

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 401397 through 401425 in the amount of $14,167.75 and (Regular) 55078 through 55137 in the amount of $49,879.78 for a total of $64,047.53.

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 Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 801878 through 801949 and (Regular) 708071 through 708131 for a total amount of $105,981.27.

On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the Health & Human Services SSIS Warrants number (ACH) 600446 through 600456 and (Regular) 516470 through 516497 for a total amount of $56,706.60.

Great River Regional Library

Karen Pundsack, Executive Director and Amy Anderson, Accounting Coordinator provided the County Board an update of Great River Regional Library’s 2022 Budget and recent initiatives.

Public Works

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

FINAL PAYMENT 

AUTHORIZATION - 

2021 DUST CONTROL CONSTRUCTION 

CONTRACT

WHEREAS, the contract with Knife River Corporation for a 2021 Dust Control Construction Contract known as CP 77-21-08 located on various county roads in Todd County in all things been completed, and;

WHEREAS, construction work on this contract was scheduled and completed in 2021 with the value of the total work certified being $114,112.95, and;

WHEREAS, partial payments amounting to $108,407.30 have been previously been made to the contractor as work progressed, and;

WHEREAS, it has been determined that $5,705.65 still remains to be paid to Knife River Corporation.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners does here accept said completed project for and in behalf of the County of Todd and authorizes final payment as specified.

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To set the 2021 Fall Road Meeting for October 28, 2021 at 9:00 a.m at the Long Prairie Public Works building.

County Ditch/Ag Inspector

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Acknowledge receipt of a Hold Harmless Agreement petition from Chad Bosl, to clean part of County Ditch 3 on parcel 17-0002500, Little Sauk Twp Section 3.

Facilities Committee

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the budgeted request to redo the roof of Annex 1 along with the small adjacent roof for the low bid of $103,730 by Buttweilers Do All Roofing.

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the request for new roof top units from H & S Heating for the low bid of $29,496 with funds sourced from the ARP/SLFRF to improve air quality as a COVID-19 mitigation effort.

County Sheriff

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

RESOLUTION 

APPROVING WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA DRUG AND VIOLENT CRIMES TASK FORCE JOINT POWERS 

AGREEMENT

WHEREAS, Todd County wishes to be a participating member of the West Central Minnesota Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force, a Joint Powers Entity formed pursuant to Minn. Stat. 471.59, and;

WHEREAS, to provide coordinated enforcement, it is beneficial for neighboring governmental units to share their resources in apprehending and prosecuting drug-related offenders, pursuing drug-related asset forfeitures, and;

WHEREAS, the Todd County Board acknowledges and agrees to all the rights and responsibilities contained in the current West Central Minnesota Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force Joint Powers Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the County Board of Todd County, Minnesota, that the Board Chair is authorized to sign the West Central Minnesota Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force Joint Powers Agreement attached hereto and made part hereof.

Soil & Water

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the job description for the Resource Conservationist - Riparian position as presented.

Planning & Zoning

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: to grant a Conditional Use Permit with no conditions for lumber storage on parcel 26-0049700.

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To extend the application deadline by an additional 60 days (120 days total) to allow for additional review of the Greystone First Addition Preliminary Plat.

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To amend section 6.03B of the Planning and Zoning Ordinance to reference Section 9.03 Cluster Development instead of Section 713 which does not exist any longer.

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by majority vote with Neumann against: To amend Section 6.03E of the Planning and Zoning Ordinance to increase the peak height of accessory structures in shoreland zoning from 18’ to 25’. Accessory buildings not meeting all setbacks would still be subject to a maximum peak height of 18’.

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To amend Section 6.04B of the Planning and Zoning Ordinance to update the use tables to a permittable use and create a footnote that it’s allowed as long as the property and home are meeting the requirements of Section 7.04(E) - Guest Cottage.

Health & Human Services

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by majority vote with Kircher against: To approve FFY2022 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program and Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program Grant Contract.

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To authorize the hiring of a Team Lead Social Worker.

Administration

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve reappointment of Pete Berscheit, County Veterans Service Officer for a term of four years.

Closed Session

Chair Becker closed the session at 10:10 a.m. pursuant to MN Statute §13D.03 to consider strategies for labor negotiations.

Chair Becker reopened the session at 10:57 a.m.

County Auditor-Treasurer’s Report

The County Auditor-Treasurer had nothing to report.

County Coordinator’s Report

The County Coordinator had nothing to report.

County Commissioner’s Report

The Commissioners reported on meetings attended and acknowledged an invitation to the Todd County All-Township Meeting coming up in September.

Adjourn

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

 

COMMISSIONER WARRANTS

Vendor Name $ Amount

BIG STONE THERAPIES, 

   INC. $3,093.16 

BROWERVILLE TRUCK-

   WASH/BIG BOYZ 5,401.97 

CENTRAL APPLICATORS 

   INC 2,562.07 

CENTRAL SPECIALTIES 

   INC 2,383.05 

COMMISSIONER OF 

   TRANSPORTATION 2,630.08 

JMD MANUFACTURING, 

   INC 4,885.00 

LONG PRAIRIE LEADER 4,221.15 

NORTHERN BUSINESS 

   PRODUCTS 3,135.92 

STAPLES WORLD 7,302.36 

TIERNEY BROTHERS INC 2,474.38 

79 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 25,958.39 

Total $64,047.53 

 

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES WARRANTS

Vendor Name $ Amount

CREMATION SOCIETY 

   OF MN - MPLS 2,607.00 

DHS - SWIFT 28,917.28 

NOW MICRO INC 4,382.68 

RURAL MN CEP INC 13,222.22 

129 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 56,852.09 

Total 105,981.27 

 

Vendor Name $ Amount

#16413 $2,353.52 

#16713 2,146.44 

#14593 4,052.32 

HOLISTIC FAMILY ED. 

   SRVS 4,810.59 

MID MINNESOTA DRUG 

   TESTING INC 2,032.00 

NORTHERN PINES 

   MENTAL HLTH CTR INC 3,612.00 

#16668 4,086.42 

S.N. CORPORATION 2,000.00 

STEP 4,917.76 

PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 26,695.55 

Total 56,706.60 

 

On a motion by Erickson and seconded by Kircher, the preceding minutes of the County Board meeting held August 17, 2021 were duly approved by unanimous vote at the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on September 7, 2021.

 

Witness my hand and seal:

 

Barbara Becker,

Todd County Board 

Chairperson

 

Denise Gaida, Todd County

Auditor-Treasurer

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