Public Notices September 25, 2024

NOTICE

EVERGREEN HILL CEMETERY CLEANUP

 

Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Staples, will be conducting their fall cleanup on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.

Two flower arrangements are allowed either on shepherd’s hooks, pole style pot holders, or a monument topper. Flowers must be maintained in an attractive manner or they will be removed. No other items allowed.

 

Bob Reeck,

Sec./Treasurer 

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Region Five 

Development 

Commission 

Notification

 

Commissioner Rosemary Franzen will participate remotely via interactive technology at the Brainerd High School, 702 S 5th St., Brainerd, MN, for the Region Five Development Commission Meeting on September 26, 2024. 

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STATE OF MINNESOTA

COUNTY OF TODD

DISTRICT COURT

SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

PROBATE DIVISION

Court File No.

77-PR-24-788

 

In Re: Estate of

William Anthony Nietfeld, 

a/k/a William A. Nietfeld, and 

a/k/a Bill Nietfeld,

Decedent.

 

NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 

It is Ordered and Notice is given that on October 21, 2024 at 10:14 a.m., an administrative non-appearance hearing will be held in this Court at 221 1st Avenue South, Long Prairie, Minnesota, on a petition for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of Decedent’s heirs, and for the appointment of Deborah Lanier, of 7108 Rainwater Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27615 and Robert Nietfeld, of 399 - 2nd Avenue North, Greenwald, MN  56335, to serve together as personal representative of the Decedent’s estate in an unsupervised administration.

Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with the full power to administer the Decedent’s estate, including the power to collect all assets; to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; to sell real and personal property; and to do all necessary acts for the Decedent’s estate.

Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. 

 

Dated: 9/11/2024

 

BY THE COURT

Daniel Benson

Judge of District Court

 

Mark F. Uphus

MN# 141136

310 Main St E - PO Box 158, Melrose, MN  56352

Telephone: 320/256-7491

Facsimile: 320/256-7612

e-mail: manager@uphuslaw.com

 

ATTORNEY FOR 

PETITIONERS  

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TODD COUNTY

NOTICE 

TO THE PUBLIC

TODD COUNTY 

UNIFIED 

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ORDINANCE AMENDMENT

 

Notice to the Public: on October 15, 2024 at 9:15 a.m. in the Commissioners Boardroom, Todd County Historic Courthouse (215 1st Avenue South, Long Prairie, Minnesota) the Todd County Board of Commissioners will hold a First Reading to solicit public input on the Todd County Unified Environmental Health Ordinance amendment.

The Second Reading of the Todd County Unified Environmental Health Ordinance amendment will be held on November 4, 2024 at 9:15 a.m. in the Commissioners Boardroom, Todd County Historic Courthouse (215 1st Avenue South, Long Prairie, Minnesota).  The Todd County Unified Environmental Health Ordinance amendment can be viewed online at https://www.co.todd.mn.us/. 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Denise Gaida, 

Todd County 

Auditor-Treasurer

Clerk to the County Board

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MINUTES

FRESHWATER ED. DISTRICT #6004 

AUGUST 21, 2024

Wadena, MN

 

Call to order

The meeting was called to order at 5 p.m. by V. Chair C. Funk.

Board Present: C. Funk-Sebeka; B. Tumberg-WDC; S. Veronen-Verndale; J. Hillmer-Browerville; R. VanDenheuvel-B-H; R. Thalmann - Henning; Board Members Absent: L. Anderson- S-M; C. Wolf- LP-GE; K. Howard- Menahga.

Supervising Supts.: L. Westrum- WDC and S. Vedbraaten-Browerville.

FED Admin: E. Weber, J. Wothe, J. Anderson, and S. Thiel Ex. Asst.

Agenda - MOTIONED BY VanDenheuvel, seconded BY Thalmann to approve the agenda as presented. VOTE-U/C

Old Business

MOTIONED BY Tumberg, seconded BY Veronen to approve the 6/26/2024 minutes as presented. VOTE-U/C

MOTIONED BY Thalmann, seconded BY VanDenheuvel to acknowledge receipt and review of the 8/2024 Superintendent Advisory minutes as presented. VOTE-U/C

New Business

MOVED BY Tumberg, seconded BY Hillmer to accept the following donations: 

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Board of FED, #6004, gratefully accepts the following donations as identified below:

Menahga Gateway Lions, Menahga, MN - $250 for Spring Fling

First Congregational United Church of Christ, Wadena, MN - $1,000 for Comfort Dog.

VOTE on adoptions of this Resolution was as follows: 

ABSTENTIONS: None. AYE: Tumberg, Veronen, Hillmer, VanDenheuvel, Thalmann and Funk. NAY: None. ABSENT: Howard, Wolf and Anderson. 

WHEREUPON said Resolution was declared duly adopted.

MOTIONED BY VanDenheuvel, seconded BY Veronen to approve the School Nutrition Program between WDC #2155 Dist. and FED #6004 as presented. VOTE- U/C

MOTIONED BY Tumberg and seconded BY Thalmann to approve the agreement between S-M Dist. #2170 & FED #6004 for SR/ECFE Consulting Svc. for the 24/25 SY as presented. VOTE- U/C

MOTIONED BY Hillmer, seconded BY Tumberg to approve the Svc Agmt between Stellher Human Svcs. and FED #6004 as presented. VOTE- U/C

MOTIONED BY Thalmann, seconded BY VanDenheuvel to approve the Svc. Agmt between Presence and FED #6004 as presented. VOTE- U/C

MOTIONED BY Veronen, seconded BY Hillmer to approve the Svc. Agmt between LCSC and FED #6004 for School Audiology, effective 7/2/2024 - 6/30/2025 as presented. VOTE- U/C

Supt. Westrum joined the meeting.

MOTIONED BY Tumberg, seconded BY Funk to approve the Svc. Agmt between Sourcewell and FED #6004 for the 24/25 SY as presented. VOTE- U/C

MOTIONED BY Thalmann, seconded BY Hillmer to approve the Svc. Agmt between cmERDC and FED #6004 for the 24/25 Annual SMART Systems, Citrix Hosting, UFARS as presented. VOTE-U/C

MOTIONED BY VanDenheuvel, seconded BY Thalmann to approve the Svc. Agmt between cmERDC and FED #6004 for the 24/25 Annual Copier and MFP Maintenance Agmt as presented. VOTE- U/C

Supt Vedbraaten left the meeting.

MOTIONED BY Veronen, seconded BY VanDenheuvel to approve the 24/25 SY Academies Student Handbook as presented. VOTE- U/C

MOTIONED BY Tumberg, seconded BY Hillmer to approve the 24/25 School Year ALC’s Student Handbook as presented. VOTE- U/C

MOTIONED BY Thalmann, seconded BY VanDenheuvel to approve the Agmt between West Central MN Cmty Action, LLC & FED #6004 as presented. VOTE- U/C

MOTIONED BY Tumberg, seconded BY Hillmer to amend the 24/25 Adopted Budget as presented. VOTE- U/C

MOTIONED BY Thalmann, seconded BY Veronen to approve the transfer of $30,000 to the OPEB Fund as presented. VOTE- U/C

MOTIONED BY VanDenheuvel, seconded BY Hillmer to approve the transfer of $41,385.40 from SPED Unassigned fund balance to the SPED MA fund balance as of 6/30/24. VOTE- U/C

MOTIONED BY Thalmann, seconded BY Funk to approve the FY24 Qtr. 4 Voucher Claims totaling $2,124,307.42 as presented. VOTE- U/C

MOTIONED BY Veronen, seconded BY VanDenheuvel to approve the MOU between the FED #6004 Paraprofessionals and RVR Drivers Group and FED #6004 to forego the HITA bid process in 2024. VOTE- U/C

MOTIONED BY Thalmann, seconded BY Tumberg to approve the MOU between Ed Minnesota, FED #6004 T-I Group, and FED #6004 to forego the HITA bid process in 2024. VOTE- U/C

MOTIONED BY Hillmer, seconded BY VanDenheuvel to adopt the MSBA Policy #621 as presented. VOTE- U/C.

MOTIONED BY Veronen, seconded BY Tumberg to approve the 24/25 FED Employee Handbook as presented. VOTE- U/C

MOTIONED BY Tumberg, seconded BY VanDenheuvel to approve the 24/25 Summer SY TS/CR Svc Agmt as presented. VOTE- U/C

MOTIONED BY Thalmann, seconded BYVanDenheuvel to approve the 24/25 ALC Extended-Time Programming Handbook as presented. VOTE- U/C

MOTIONED BY Veronen, seconded BY Funk to approve the Remote Deposit Capture Agmt with First Int. Bank, of Staples, MN as presented. VOTE- U/C

MOTIONED BY Thalmann, seconded BY Hillmer to approve the Agmt between Infinitic Assistive Tech and FED #6004 as presented. VOTE- U/C

MOTIONED BY VanDenheuvel, seconded BY Hillmer to approve the FY25 Asst. Membership Agmt with LCSC and FED #6004 as presented. VOTE- U/C

MOTIONED BY Veronen, seconded BY Tumberg to approve the personnel consent agenda as follows:

•FY25/26 Finance & Business Mgr. Contract.

•Hiring of D. Gillespie, R. Beard, A. Rajdl.

•Reassignment of J. Storry, T. Sweeney, M. Wolhowe, L. Peterson.

•Grade Change for S. DeMars.

•Permission to Advertise and Hire a SR Para for LP-GE School District, ECSE Para (4), SpEd Program Specialist for the 24/25 SY.

•Increase in Hours for J. Becker, K. Schalow, M. Murch, P. Kellen.

•Decrease in Hours for M. Schmidt, M. Leone, L. Hubbard, H.Haase.

•Resignation of L. Baumgart, T. Weaver, A. Berg, L. Damm, J. Kuyava.

•Status Change of B. Sandy, from Hrly Payroll to SpEd Para.

•Lane Change of N. Schmidt. VOTE- U/C

Department Reports

Finance Manager, J. Anderson reviewed the FY24 Unaudited Finance Reports, FY24 Q4 Cash, Fund Balance, OPEB, Facility Reserve Reports, and Fund 51 Bus. Office Services summary.

SpEd Director, J. Wothe gave an update on “Bucky, Academies’ Comfort Dog, Academies Enrollment, along with a comprehensive overview of 480 District Staff attended pieces of training offered by FED this summer.

Ex. Director, E. Weber covered several key updates, including personnel matters and facilities improvements, noting that the five “owned” buildings require re-shingling due to a manufacturing defect in the current shingles installed five years ago.

Adjournmen

MOTIONED BY Tumberg, seconded BY Hillmer to adjourn the meeting at 5:58 p.m. 

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Minutes of the Meeting of the Todd County Board of 

Commissioners held

AUGUST 20, 2024

 

Public Comment

Bill, Julie and Anthony Berscheit addressed the County Board regarding solar project opportunities and limitations and the challenges that exist due to zoning ordinance parameters.

Kerry Pipo addressed the County Board regarding concerns of zoning ordinance enforcement on a neighboring property.

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 20th day of August, 2024 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 Denny and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To adopt the agenda as presented.

Consent Agenda

On motion by Neumann 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 August 6 and 14, 2024 as presented.

To hire Kayla Anderson as a Part Time Dispatcher, Grade 6, Step 1.

To accept the resignation of Emily Olson, seasonal worker at Todd County Transfer Station effective 8/10/2024.

To approve the hire of Cheryl Klimek to fill the open Paraprofessional Case Aide position. Grade 5, Step 4, $22.92/hr. Start date: TBD

To approve the hire of Kathleen Martin to fill the Seasonal Office Support Specialist II (EAP) position. Grade 5, Step 1, $20.97. Start date: TBD

Auditor-Treasurer

On motion by Byers and second by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous rollcall vote: To approve the Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 403370 through 403398 in the amount of $22,088.86 and (Regular) 58253 through 58295 in the amount of $46,513.83 for a total of $68,602.69.

On motion by Noska and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous rollcall vote: To approve the Health & Human Services Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 805636 through 805680 and (Regular) 712247 through 712281 for a total of $169,114.82.

On motion by Denny 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) 601374 through 601402 and (Regular) 518005 through 518028 for a total amount of $152,731.93.

On motion by Noska and second by Byers, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: 

TRANSFER OF FUNDS OF ARP/SLFRF PROJECT EXPENSES

WHEREAS, Todd County has received funding via the Federal American Rescue Plan (ARP/SLFRF) Act, and;

WHEREAS, Todd County has used/expensed funds within the allotted timeframe indicated in the federal guidance terms, and;

WHEREAS, Todd County departments incurred qualifying expenses via the Federal ARP/SLFRF Act which were not able to be expensed directly to Fund 19-ARP/SLFRF and now necessitate realignment to the County Departments that incurred the initial eligible expense.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners hereby authorize the transfer of funds in the amount of $2,865.29 from Fund 19-ARP/SLFRF to Fund 11-Human Services in the amount of $2,865.29 to realign eligible ARP-SLFRF expenses to the County Departments where the support of the position’s expense occurred.

Todd County Historical Society

De Eberle provided an update to the County Board regarding the operations at Todd County Historical Society and Museum which Todd County supports annually via appropriation.

Great River Regional Library

Karen Pundsack and Amy Anderson presented information to the County Board regarding their 2025 Budget and Todd County’s apportioned allocation commitment for discussion.

Public Works

On motion by Noska and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Approve the attached state bid quote to purchase a Bobcat 770 Skidloader from Farm-Rite Equipment for $76,469.85.

 

Planning & Zoning

On motion by Neumann and second by Byers, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: 

Resolution to 

Establish an Interim 

Ordinance on Adult Use Cannabis Businesses

WHEREAS, the Minnesota Legislature enacted, and Governor signed, Chapter 63 - H.F. No. 100 which created comprehensive legislation relating to the legalization and establishment of cannabis related businesses in the State of Minnesota; and

WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 342 allows Counties to establish reasonable restrictions as to the time, place, and manner of the operation of a cannabis business: and

WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, section 342.13(e) expressly allows local governments that are conducting studies to establish an interim ordinance to protect the health, safety and welfare of its citizens. 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Todd County has provided at least 10 days published notice of a public hearing: and 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Todd County Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 1, 2024; and 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Todd County Board of Commissioners now has adopted an interim ordinance which establishes a moratorium on cannabis related businesses until January 1, 2025. 

On motion by Denny and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To adopt the Leaf, Wing, Redeye Agreement of Services to receive WBIF grant funding.

On motion by Denny and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Adopt the findings of the Planning Commission and grant the CUP for parcel 22-0018700 to establish a retail greenhouse with following conditions. 

1. The greenhouse operator must provide adequate off-street parking for all greenhouse traffic. No parking will be allowed within the road right of way.

2. No loading or unloading of materials will be allowed within the road right of way. 

3. The business is restricted to construction of a single greenhouse as proposed. Construction of additional greenhouses or expansion to an existing greenhouse will require review by the Planning Commission. 

4. Business signage must abide by the Home-Based Business requirements, Section 9.15 of the Todd County Planning and Zoning Ordinance. Placement of signage within the road right of way shall require approval from the road authority. 

5. Applicant must obtain additional permitting and/or licensing from additional government agencies as necessary. 

On motion by Noska and second by Byers, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Adopt the findings of the Planning Commission and grant the CUP on parcel 20-0033700 to establish a woodworking shop with following conditions. 

1. Off street parking shall be provided for all business traffic.

2. All waste materials such as paints, stains, and solvents must be disposed of according to applicable state and local requirements.

3. There shall be no loading or unloading of materials within the road right of way. 

4. All components of the operation shall be located outside of the public right of way.

5. Applicant abide by all other applicable Federal, State, and local standards.

On motion by Neumann and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Adopt the findings of the Planning Commission and grant the CUP on parcel 10-0030200 for wood/fiber processing with following conditions.

1. Off street parking shall be provided for all business traffic.

2. All components of the operation shall be located outside of the public right of way.

3. There shall be no loading or unloading of materials within the road right of way. 

4. Hours of operation shall be limited to 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 after sunset, Monday through Saturday. There shall be no operating on Sundays. 

6. Applicant abide by all other applicable Federal, State, and local standards.

On motion by Neumann and second by Denny, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

Final Plat Approval – 

“Linwood Cabins” Subdivision 

WHEREAS, Applicant and property owner T. Rose Incorporated, Rafal Zajac, applied to subdivide a property that is described as part of Government Lot 2, Section 20, of Gordon Township with the plat to be known as “Linwood Cabins”,

WHEREAS, Linwood Cabins consists of none residential lots and two common space lots; Block 1, Lot 1 consisting of 1,491 square feet, Block 1 Lot 2 consisting of 2,597 square feet, Block 1 Lot 3 consisting of 1,729 square feet, Block 1 Lot 4 consisting of 1,716 square feet, Block 1 Lot 5 consisting of 1,689 square feet, Block 1 Lot 6 consisting of 2,269 square feet, Block 1 Lot 7 consisting of 4,692 square feet, Block 1 Lot 8 consisting of 2,761 square feet, Block 1 Lot 9 consisting of 2,043 square feet, Block 1 Lot 10 consisting of 51,403 square feet, Block 2 Lot 1 consisting of 5,280 square feet, located in Shoreland General Development Zoning District in Gordon Township,

WHEREAS, On September 7, 2023, the Todd County Planning Commission recommended the following property be considered for Subdivision pursuant to Todd County Subdivision Regulation and Ordinance:  

That part of Government Lot 1, Section 20, Township 128 North, Range 35 West, Todd County, Minnesota, described as follows:

Commencing at the northeast corner of Lot 1, NORRIS AND CUSHING’S SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH 511.5 FEET EXCEPT THE EAST 1278.2 FEET OF GOVERNMENT LOT 2, SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 128 NORTH, RANGE 35 WEST, according to the recorded plat thereof;

thence on an assumed bearing of North 88 degrees 43 minutes 30 seconds West along the north line of said Lot 1, NORRIS AND CUSHING’S SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH 511.5 FEET EXCEPT THE EAST 1278.2 FEET OF GOVERNMENT LOT 2, SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 128 NORTH, RANGE 35 WEST, 132.77 feet to the point of beginning of the land to be described;

thence North 21 degrees 20 minutes 30 seconds East 271.00 feet; thence North 34 degrees 03 minutes 34 seconds East 60.00 feet;

thence North 12 degrees 07 minutes 57 seconds East 50.00 feet; thence North 40 degrees 19 minutes 29 seconds East 104.70 feet;

thence North 50 degrees 12 minutes 24 seconds West 133.25 feet; thence South 39 degrees 58 minutes 04 seconds West 179.92 feet;

thence southwesterly along a tangential curve, concave to the southeast, radius 996.46 feet, central angle 13 degrees 45 minutes 58 seconds 239.41 feet;

thence North 88 degrees 43 minutes 33 seconds West 59 feet more or less to the shoreline of Lake Osakis;

thence southerly along said shoreline to said north line of Lot 1, NORRIS AND CUSHING’S SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH 511.5 FEET EXCEPT THE EAST 1278.2 FEET OF GOVERNMENT LOT 2, SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 128 NORTH, RANGE 35 WEST;

thence South 88 degrees 43 minutes 30 seconds East along said north line of Lot 1, NORRIS AND CUSHING’S SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH 511.5 FEET EXCEPT THE EAST 1278.2 FEET OF GOVERNMENT LOT 2, SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 128 NORTH, RANGE 35 WEST, 257 feet more or less to the point of beginning.

WHEREAS, On September 19, 2023, the Todd County Board of Commissioners considered the Preliminary Plat for the above-described property and approved the Sunset Point preliminary plat with seven conditions:

1. Creation of a property owners association agreement including mandatory membership of all property owners with inclusion of Todd County as a participating member. 

2. Creation of deed restrictions, covenants, or other instruments in accordance with Section 7.16C (iii) of the Planning and Zoning Ordinance with inclusion of Todd County as a participating member. 

3. No additional impervious surface shall be allowed within the shore or bluff impact zones. 

4 No outward expansion shall be allowed to existing structures. Lot 6 shall be allowed to construct one lake side deck not to exceed 150 square feet. 

5. Boat mooring site shall not exceed 9 slips. 

6. No construction or placement of accessory structures will be allowed within the common space. 

7. Applicant must obtain additional permits and authorizations as required by other agencies including but not limited to the Sauk River Watershed District.

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 “Linwood Cabins” be approved as presented.

County Assessor

On motion by Noska and second by Byers, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Approve abatement of the 2024 property taxes in the amount of $1,451 and a reduction of the 2024 market value of $192,000 for parcel 22-000200 due to a fire at the property.

On motion by Denny and second by Byers, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To authorize the hiring of a Social Worker in the Adult Services Unit.

On motion by Byers and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the Opioid Settlement funding request to Better Days Treatment Center.

On motion by Noska and second by Byers, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the Opioid Settlement funding request for Decisions Points Training.

On motion by Byers and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the Opioid Settlement funding request for the Criminal Justice Mental Health Summit.

Health & Human Services

On motion by Byers and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the final amount of ARP funds previously authorized via BA #20211005-36 & #20230404-29 for the Eligibility Worker at $50,151.05 and allow remaining funds of $41,145.95 to be returned to the ARPA fund for other proposed projects.

On motion by Denny and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the final amount of ARP funds previously authorized via BA#20220315-27 for the Senior Meals support at $2,954 and allow remaining funds of $7,046 to be returned to the ARPA fund for other proposed projects.

Administration

On motion by Noska and second by Byers, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

Appointment of County Assessor

WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. §273.061 declares that the term of office as County Assessor shall begin on January 1 of every fourth year after 1973, and;

WHEREAS, January 1, 2025, will begin a new term of office for county assessors statewide.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Todd County Board reappoints Christopher Odden, County Assessor, to a four-year term beginning on January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2028, pursuant to the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 273.061, subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Revenue.

On motion by Denny and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To renew the LPHA Lease Agreement with the presented terms and conditions.

County Auditor-Treasurer’s Report

The County Auditor-Treasurer reported that the State Primary Election event was held with approximately a 13% turnout of voters in Todd County. A reminder that mobile home taxes are due at the end of the month and final preparations of the County Budget are underway.

County Coordinator’s Report

The County Coordinator reported that the County Employee Appreciation Picnic was a successful event. Currently working on drafting an application for a safety grant opportunity.

County Commissioner’s Report

The Commissioners reported on meetings and events attended.

Commissioner Denny had no new business to report.

Commissioner Becker attended the Public Health, Personnel, TWCC, Policies, Finance and PZ meetings.

Commissioner Neumann attended Public Health, Solid Waste, Rainbow Rider, Personnel, Policies, CPT 1W1P, Employee Picnic, JD2 and Canvassing of Election Results meetings.

Commissioner Byers attended the TCDC, TCC, Employee Picnic, Canvassing of Election Returns, PZ, Wellness and Daycare planning meetings.

Commissioner Noska had no new business to report.

Adjourn

On motion by Byers and second by Neumann, the meeting was adjourned for the month of August 2024.

 

COMMISSIONER WARRANTS 

VENDOR NAME     $ AMOUNT

BRAATEN AGGREGATE 

INC $6,720.00 

BROWERVILLE TRUCKWASH/

BIG BOYZ 4,497.30 

CENTRAL APPLICATORS 

INC 4,512.33 

CENTRAL STATES WIRE 

PROD INC 2,773.00 

EMERGENCY 

AUTOMOTIVE 

TECHNOLOGIES 2,999.04 

FARM-RITE EQUIPMENT, 

INC 2,415.54 

FIRST RATE GLASS, INC 2,850.00 

MORRIS ELECTRONICS 

INC 9,111.59 

NORTHERN STAR COOP 2,989.16 

NOW MICRO INC 4,622.60 

OK TIRE STORE, INC 3,012.48 

SMS POWER TRAIN 

AND HARDWARE 2,013.62 

UNITED SPRAY FOAM

LLC 4,800.00 

59 PAYMENTS LESS 

THAN $2,000 15,286.03 

Total: $68,602.69

 

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES WARRANTS

VENDOR NAME     $ AMOUNT

ST JOSEPH’S AREA 

HEALTH SERVICES $2,393.08 

7 PAYMENTS LESS 

THAN $2,000 3,083.38 

DHS - SWIFT 24,635.13 

MILLER-CARLIN FUNERAL

HOMES LLC 3,500.00 

RURAL MN CEP INC 20,976.42 

WADENA COUNTY 

HUMAN SERVICES 83,333.00 

68 PAYMENTS LESS 

THAN $2,000 31,193.81

Total: $169,114.82 

 

VENDOR NAME   $ AMOUNT

#16704 $7,132.48 

#17598 2,162.08 

#16192 2,665.38 

#16095 2,257.43 

#17599 2,809.22 

HEARTLAND GIRLS 

RANCH 31,378.20 

HOLISTIC FAMILY 

EDUCATION SRVS 8,216.82 

LUTHERAN SOCIAL 

SERVICES OF 

MN-ST PAUL 2,435.40 

NORTH HOMES CHILDREN 

& FAMILY SRVS 10,654.50 

#17597 4,089.05 

STEP 9,308.10 

VALLEY LAKE BOYS 

HOME INC 8,835.00 

VILLAGE RANCH INC 28,777.58 

WEST CENTRAL REG 

JUVENILE CTR 6,459.00 

39 PAYMENTS LESS 

THAN $2,000 25,551.69 

Total: $152,731.93

 

On a motion by Neumann and second by Denny, the preceding minutes of the County Board meeting held August 20, 2024 were duly approved by unanimous vote at the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on September 3, 2024.

 

Witness my hand and seal:

/s/ on file

Barbara Becker, 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

AUGUST 28, 2024

 

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 28 day of August, 2024 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 Denny and second by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To adopt the agenda as presented.

Closed Session

Chair Becker closed the session at 9:02 a.m. pursuant to MN Statute §13D.03 to consider strategies for labor negotiations.

On motion by Denny and second by Noska, session was reopened at 10:13 a.m.

Administration

The County Commissioners held discussion regarding factors influencing the potential salary adopted for the County Commissioner position in 2025.

On motion by Neumann and second by Noska, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

2025 COUNTY COMMISSIONER SALARY

WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners is responsible for setting compensation of county employees, elected officials, appointed officials and board members, and;

WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners considered the duties and responsibilities of each individual position; and

WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners considered the salaries of elected officials in other comparable counties; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners approve setting the County Commissioners salary at $35,084 (no change from 2024) plus $2,500 supplemental pay for Board Chair and $2,000 supplemental pay for the Board Vice-Chair in 2025.

The County Attorney held discussion with the County Board regarding factors influencing the salary requested for the County Attorney position in 2025.

On motion by Byers and second by Neumann, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

2025 COUNTY ATTORNEY SALARY

WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners is responsible for setting compensation of county employees, elected officials, appointed officials and board members, and;

WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners considered the duties and responsibilities of each individual position; and

WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners considered the salaries of elected officials in other comparable counties; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners approve setting the County Attorney salary at $150,234 in 2025.

The County Auditor-Treasurer held discussion with the County Board regarding factors influencing the salary requested for the County Auditor-Treasurer position in 2025.

On motion by Denny and second by Byers, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

2025 COUNTY AUDITOR/TREASURER SALARY

WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners is responsible for setting compensation of county employees, elected officials, appointed officials and board members, and;

WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners considered the duties and responsibilities of each individual position; and

WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners considered the salaries of elected officials in other comparable counties; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners approve setting the County Auditor/Treasurer salary at $113,128 in 2025.

The County Recorder held discussion with the County Board regarding factors influencing the salary requested for the County Recorder position in 2025.

On motion by Noska and second by Byers, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

2025 COUNTY RECORDER SALARY

WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners is responsible for setting compensation of county employees, elected officials, appointed officials and board members, and;

WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners considered the duties and responsibilities of each individual position; and

WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners considered the salaries of elected officials in other comparable counties; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners approve setting the County Recorder salary at $75,020 in 2025.

The County Sheriff held discussion with the County Board regarding factors influencing the salary requested for the County Sheriff position in 2025.

On motion by Denny and second by Byers, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

2025 COUNTY SHERIFF SALARY

WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners is responsible for setting compensation of county employees, elected officials, appointed officials and board members, and;

WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners considered the duties and responsibilities of each individual position; and

WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners considered the salaries of elected officials in other comparable counties; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners approve setting the County Sheriff salary at $130,047 in 2025.

Adjourn

On motion by Neumann and second by Noska, the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 a.m.

On a motion by Neumann and second by Denny, the preceding minutes of the County Board meeting held August 20, 2024 were duly approved by unanimous vote at the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on September 3rd, 2024.

 

Witness my hand and seal:

/s/ on file

Barbara Becker, 

County Board Chairperson

/s/ on file

Denise Gaida, Todd County Auditor-Treasurer

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