June 2, 2009

The Todd County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner's Board Room in the City of Long Prairie, MN, on the 2nd day of June 2009 at nine o'clock a.m. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman Kneisl with all members present. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

RESOLVED by this board to approve the agenda as amended with the addition of: 1) Discussion on Commissioner's Policy Direction on Administrative Reductions in County Programs Aids (CPA).

South Country Health Alliance gave a presentation update relating to South Country Health Alliance's 2008 financial and operational performance, an update on the impact of recent legislative changes on Health Plan Operations, and discussed key initiatives in 2009.

On motion by Blessing and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced:

RESOLVED by this board to approve the June 5, 2009 Commission Warrants #20163 to #21194 for $61,992.17.

A Roll Call Vote was taken with all Commissioners voting yes. Received majority vote, motion approved.

On motion by Ruda and seconded by Blessing, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

RESOLVED by this board to approve the May 2009 County Board Minutes.

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

RESOLVED by this board to close the regular meeting to discuss pending litigation regarding County Road 55 (Area Lakes Properties, LLC/Todd County) and to discuss the potential settlement of litigation filed against the County (Malz vs Todd County).

On motion by Ruda and seconded by Blessing, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

RESOLVED by this board to re-open and continue with the regular Board Meeting.

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

RESOLVED by this board to accept settlement agreement for Malz vs Todd County.

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

RESOLVED by this board as Resolution #2009-6/2-48, to award the contract for the 2009 Bituminous Construction Project S.P. 77-602-18 to Tri-City Paving of Little Falls, MN based on their low bid of $872,251.56.

Discussion was held by the Todd County Veteran Service Agent on the Federal and State Benefits the County Veterans had received in 2008.

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

RESOLVED by this board to approve the motion to acknowledge the receipt of petition to clean lateral on Co. Ditch 19 in Section 24 of Ward Township.

On motion by Ruda and seconded by Kircher, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by majority vote:

RESOLVED by this board as Resolution #2009-6/2-49, to approve Todd County entering into an agreement between the Central Minnesota Regional Radio Board and State of Minnesota through its Commissioner of Transportation for the Operation of Subscriber Radios on the Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER) System. Neumann and Kircher opposed.

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

RESOLVED by this board as Resolution #2009-6/2-50, to accept the Joint Powers Agreement between the State of Minnesota and the Todd County Detention Center and authorize Sheriff Mikkelson to carry out the conditions of the Agreement of Housing State Inmates for a fee of $56.10 a day.

Discussion was held by Randy Pepin, Extension Educator, Ag Production System regarding "Breakfast on the Farm" to promote the livestock industry.

Resolution adopting an Amendment to the Todd County Policy Manual was pulled and will be brought back to the next Board meeting on June 16, 2009.

Discussion was held on the Commissioner Policy Direction on Administrative reduction in County Program Aids with a decision to bring a resolution to next board meeting.

There being no further business to come before this Board, Chairman Kneisl recessed the meeting to June 16, 2009 at nine o'clock a.m. in the Commissioners Board Room.

June 16, 2009

The Todd County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner's Board Room in the City of Long Prairie, MN, on the 16th day of June 2009 at nine o'clock a.m. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman Kneisl, with all members present. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

RESOLVED by this board to approve the agenda as amended with the addition of: 1) Update of Battle Point Park.

On motion by Ruda and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced:

RESOLVED by this board to approve the June 2009 Auditor Warrants #212387 to #212576 for $7,200,210.42.

A Roll Call Vote was taken with all Commissioners voting yes. Received majority vote, it was approved.

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Blessing, the following motion was introduced:

RESOLVED by this board to approve the June 19, 2009 Commissioner Warrants #21195 to #21358 for $142,525.32.

A Roll Call Vote was taken with all Commissioners voting yes. Received majority vote, it was approved.

Cheryl Schneider, Public Health Director presented Deloris Hoffman, Home Health Aid, a recognition award after 32 years of service. The Todd County Board of Commissioners wishes Deloris the best on her retirement.

On motion by Ruda and seconded by Kircher, the following board action was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

RESOLVED by this board as Board Action #2009-06/16-11 to approve the Todd County Comprehensive Local Water Management Committee Appointments.

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

RESOLVED by this board as Resolution #2009-06/16-51 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, as provided in Section 169.14, Subdivision 5, of the Minnesota Statues, on Todd County State Highway #44 (Front Street) from Trunk Highway #71 to Trunk Highway #210 in the City of Hewitt.

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

RESOLVED by this board as Resolution #2009-06/16-52 that the Todd County Board of Commissioners hereby concludes that an Environmental Impact Statement is not needed for the Staples North/South Corridor and Railroad Grade Separation Safety Project, as proposed.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Todd County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the distribution of a negative declaration on the need for an EIS to all parties included in the EAW distribution list and to all persons that commented in writing during the 30-day review period.

A consensus was taken of the Board to allow the Rural MN Workforce Center, along with Todd County and the Long Prairie Chamber of Commerce to partnership to do a project providing job search - related training to Todd County residents needing this service. This will be held in the County Board Room.

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

RESOLVED by this board to approve the Todd County Planning Commission recommendations for the following CUP, subject to conditions and as per copy on file in the Auditor/ Treasurer's Office: T-Mobile Central, LLC (Steven D. Beck Property): (83.72 acres) S2 SE4 lying SW of Ctrline of Hwy #71 & S 82.5 ft of N2 SE4 lying SW of Ctrline of Hwy #71, Sec 6, Hartford Twp.

CUP to lease property in the S2 of SE4 of above described property to be used to construct and operate a 245 ft self-support communication tower and associated ground equipment structures.

On motion by Ruda and seconded by Blessing, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

RESOLVED by this board to approve the Todd County Planning Commission recommendations for the following CUP, subject to conditions and as per copy on file in the Auditor/ Treasurer(s Office: Daniel J. Beachy: (80 acres) N2 NE4, Sec 11, Eagle Valley Twp. CUP to operate a parochial school for a maximum of 25 students.

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Blessing, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Knife River Corporation (La- Vern Graves Property): NW4 SW4, Sec 24, Little Sauk Twp. CUP to operate an asphalt plant, stockpiling of materials and truck hauling for construction of local township, county & state projects in a 4.5 acre parcel of the above listed property ? which is an existing pit permitted by CUP.

Discussion on the Perham Resource Recovery Facility was pulled from the Agenda . Tim Cadwallader from Solid Waste could not make the meeting. Will be rescheduled to the June 30 meeting.

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

RESOLVED by this board as Resolution #2009-06/16-53, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners hereby declares that Todd County property tax payers should not be saddled with the financial consequences of the neglected responsibilities of the State?s Governor and Legislatures, and:

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners will not be forced to raise and expend property tax revenue on behalf of the State for activities and programs which are created and mandated by the State without proper representation for those expenditures at the local level, and;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners, which is the governing board most aware of the needs of the residents of Todd County, intends to engage in a strategic process through which it will identify objectives and allocate resources to meet those needs.

Discussion was held on the Comprehensive Plan and a resolution will be brought to the next meeting.

Randy Neumann gave an update on the restoration of Battle Point Park.

ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:

1. Hiring of Fairground Maintenance Person - Gerald Determan

2. Erin Penrose resignation - Final day 6-19-09

3. Updated on goals to make Comprehensive Plan a more usable document.

There being no further business to come before this Board, Chairman Kneisl recessed the meeting to June 30, 2009 at seven thirty o'clock p.m. in the Commissioners Board Room.

June 30, 2009

The Todd County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner's Board Room in the City of Long Prairie, MN, on the 30th day of June 2009 at seven-thirty o'clock p.m. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman Kneisl, with all members present. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

On motion by Blessing and seconded by Ruda, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

RESOLVED by this board to approve the agenda as amended with the addition of: 1) BA - Authorization for Administrator to sign Public Health contracts 2) MCIT review. 3) Great River Regional Library Budget Discussion 4) Discussion on 2010 Budget

Bruce Underdahl from MCIT gave an annual report on Todd County's Insurance.

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

RESOLVED by this board as Resolution #2009-6/30-54 to approve the Audit Contract to have Larson Allen audit the Todd County Financial Statements for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2010, and 2011.

On motion by Ruda and seconded by Blessing, the following resolution was introduced:

RESOLVED by this board as Resolution #2009-6/30-55, to certify that all parcels of land have been viewed and comply with the provisions of MN Statutes that require the withholding of taxforfeited lands from sale as per list on file in the County Auditor's Office.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Todd County Board hereby requests approval from the MN DNR for the sale of said lands.

A Roll Call Vote was taken with all Commissioners voting yes. Received majority vote, motion adopted.

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

RESOLVED by this board as Resolution #2009-6/30-56 to approve the transfer of the first half of the 2009 portion, $137,108.50, from the General Fund to Community Corrections Fund.

Tim Cadwallader, Solid Waste Director, gave a progress report on the Perham Resource Recovery Facility.

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

RESOLVED by this board as Board Action #2009-6/30-12 to approve a per-diem of $35.00 for members of the Comprehensive Planning Committee who are not County employees or otherwise being compensated for participation on the committee and the Commissioners authorize the Board Chair to sign the Budget Amendment to provide funding for such.

On motion by Blessing and seconded by Ruda, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

RESOLVED by this board as Board Action #2009-6/30-13 to approve the ELRM Budget Amendment and to authorize the County Administrator to negotiate and contract with a qualified individual or business to perform ISTS inspections.

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

RESOLVED by this board to acknowledge the receipt of a Hold Harmless Agreement from Richard Zunker to clean a portion of County Ditch 33 on his property at his own expense. DISCUSSIONS:

Todd County Collection Policy.

Comprehensive Plan Update.

Todd SWSD - MPCA Feedlot Program

2010 budget

On motion by Blessing and seconded by Ruda, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

RESOLVED by this board as Board Action #2009-6/30-14 authorizing the County Administrator to sign contracts on behalf of the Board for Public Health Contract renewals as per list on file in the Auditor-Treasurer's offi ce.

Commissioner Ruda gave an update on the 2010 budget for the Great River Regional Library. The 2010 Budget will stay the same as for 2009.

There being no further business to come before this Board, motion was made by Blessing, seconded by Neumann, and duly carried to adjourn for the month of June 2009.

Todd County Board

of Appeal and Equalization Meeting

June 15, 2009

The Todd County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner's Board Room in the City of Long Prairie, MN, as the Todd County Board of Appeal and Equalization, on the 15th day of June 2009 at six o'clock p.m. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Kneisl with all Commissioners present. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

On motion by Blessing and seconded by Ruda the agenda was approved with no changes.

The following landowners were scheduled to appear before the County Board of Appeal and Equalization:

A. Peter Klick (Little Sauk Township): Parcel 17- 0049100

B. Tim and Linda Dally (Little Sauk Township): Parcel 17-0041303

C. Michael and Laurie Auger (Little Sauk Township): Parcel 17-0018200 (by email)

RECOMMENDATIONS BY COUNTY ASSESSOR:

PARCEL - 02-0008400 - Peter and Joan Wallner, Bertha Township, Land breakdown change

02-0008700 - Peter and Joan Wallner, Bertha Township, Land breakdown change

03-0033100 - Fred and Jane Messer, Birchdale Township, Land breakdown change

15-0078500 - Lynn and Sharon Murray, Leslie Township, Land value reduction

21-0014400 - Paul and Anna Graves, Round Prairie Township, Remove Commercial Classification

21-0020200 - Paul and Anna Graves, Round Prairie Township, Add Commercial Classification

24-0030600 - Roger and Marlene Jeziorski, Turtle Creek Township, Land Breakdown Change

37-0013800 - BDP Estates Osakis City, Reduce House value

PETER KLICK

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Ruda, the following motion was introduced:

Resolved by this board to lower the Market Value from $248,400 to $220,000 on Parcel 17-0049100. Motion was defeated by a two to three vote. Value will stay at $248,400. TIM AND LINDA DALLY

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced:

Resolved by this board to lower the Market Value from $440,800 to $375,000 on Parcel 17-0041303. Motion was defeated by a one to four vote.

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Ruda, the following motion was introduced and adopted by majority vote:

Resolved by this board to lower the Market Value from $440,800 to $395,000 on Parcel 17-0041303. Blessing opposed. MICHAEL AND LAURIE AUGER

(Michael and Laurie could not make the meeting due to a family emergency; their e-mail was read into record)

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

Resolved by this board to leave the Market Value at $182,500 on Parcel 17- 0018200.

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

Resolved by this board to approve the recommendations of the County Assessor on the following parcels:

PARCEL - 02-0008400 - Peter and Joan Wallner, -lower the Value from $190,200 to $186,600

02-0008700 - Peter and Joan Wallner, -lower the Value from $221,100 to $217,800

03-0033100 - Fred and Jane Messer, -lower the Value from $261,200 to $257,300

15-0078500 - Lynn and Sharon Murray, -lower the Value from $142,100 to $123,600

21-0014400 - Paul and Anna Graves, -change classifi cation from Commercial to Res.- Full Homestead on 2nd record

21-0020200 - Paul and Anna Graves, -change classification from Res. Non Homestead to Commercial

24-0030600 - Roger and Marlene Jeziorski, -lower the Value from $397,300 to $362,300

37-0013800 - BDP Estates -lower the Value from $65,600 to $36,500

There being no further business to come before this Board, Chairman Kneisl recessed the meeting to June 16, 2009 at nineo'clock a.m. in the Commissioners Board Room.

Karen Busch, Clerk to County Board

Gary Kneisl, Chairman of the Board

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