Public Notices April 16, 2025
NOTICE
STAPLES TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION MEETING
The Board of Appeal and Equalization of Staples Township will meet on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at the Town Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether property in this jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor.
If you believe the value or classification of your property is incorrect, please contact your assessor’s office to discuss your concerns. If you disagree with the valuation or classification after discussing it with your assessor, you may appear before the local Board of Appeal and Equalization. The board will review your assessments and make corrections as needed. Generally, you must appeal to the local board before appealing to the County Board of Appeal and Equalization.
Bonnie Thoele, Clerk
Staples Township
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NOTICE
MEADOWBROOK TOWNSHIP 2025 ANNUAL ROAD REVIEW
Meadowbrook Township will hold its annual road review on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The board will meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Leader Community Hall and proceed to drive and review all township roads from there, making note of road maintenance issues that must be corrected.
Ty Peterson, Clerk
Meadowbrook Township
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NOTICE
BULLARD TOWNSHIP ASSESSMENT NOTICE
Important Information Regarding Assessment and Classification
of Property
This may affect your 2026 property
tax payments
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Board of Review - *Equalization of the Township of Bullard of Wadena County, Minnesota, will meet at the Bullard Township Hall in Section 27 of Bullard Township; at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor.
If you believe the value or classification of your property is incorrect, please contact your assessor’s office to discuss your concerns. If you disagree with the valuation or classification after discussing it with your assessor, you may appear before the Local Board of Appeal and equalization. The board will review your assessments and may make corrections as needed. Generally, you must appeal to the local board before appealing to the county board of appeal and equalization.
Janelle VanAlst, Clerk
Bullard Township
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NOTICE
(ABBREVIATED
ADVERTISEMENT)
TODD COUNTY
2025 BOX CULVERT PROJECTS
Closing date: May 13, 2025
Sealed bids will be accepted until 10:00 a.m., May 13, 2025 by the Todd County Public Works Director/Engineer and County Auditor/Treasurer at 44 Riverside Drive, Long Prairie, Minnesota 56347 for the following construction projects:
SAP 077-599-065
SAP 077-599-067
This is an abbreviated advertisement. A full advertisement can be viewed by going to the Public Works website at https://egram.co.todd.mn.us/oneoffice/bidding.
Loren Fellbaum,
Todd County Public Works Director/Engineer
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NOTICE
THOMASTOWN TOWNSHIP
ROADSIDE BRUSHING
Thomastown Residents please be aware we will be brushing roadside ditches the week of April 21, 2025. Contact Troy Barrett with any questions at 218-894-2136.
Sue Walsvik, Clerk
Thomastown Township
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NOTICE
THOMASTOWN TOWNSHIP
REQUEST FOR BIDS
Thomastown Township is seeking bids for 4-5 miles Class #1, spread and packed, 1,000 yds./mile. Must meet Wadena County test specifications for Class #1.
Deadline for completion: August 15, 2025. Watering of roadbed required in event of drought.
Bids must be received before 7 p.m., May 5, 2025. Contact Troy Barrett, 218-894-2136.
Sue Walsvik, Clerk
Thomastown Township
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NOTICE
TODD COUNTY HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
The Todd County HRA’s annual meeting will be held Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. located at 300 Linden Ave S, Browerville MN.
Kim Wallace
Executive Director
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TODD COUNTY
BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT
215 First Ave. South
Long Prairie,
Minnesota 56347
320-732-4420
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.the Todd County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing in the Commissioner’s board room, 215 1st Ave South, Suite 301, Long Prairie, Minnesota.
NOTE: This meeting is again being held in-person and the public is encouraged to attend. Those who do attend in person can find parking atop the hill on the west side of the Historic Courthouse and enter through the north doors, near the American Flag and monument.
Questions? Call or email 320-732-4420 or toddplan.zone@co.todd.mn.us
Agenda
•Call to Order
•Pledge of Allegiance
•Introduction of Board of Adjustment Members and process review
•Approval of agenda
•Approval of March 27, 2025 Board of Adjustments meeting minutes
•The applicant is introduced
•Staff report
•Applicant confirms if staff report accurately represents the request
•Site Visit Review
•Public comment
•Board review with applicant, staff, and public
1. Brendan and Jackie Jay: Section 22, Burnhamville Township, Moose Lake
Site Address: 33554 State Hwy 28, Burtrum, MN 56318
PID: 06-0032400
1. Request to decrease the OHW setback from 150’ to 104’ for placement of Camper and;
2. Request to reduce the State Hwy 28 ROW setback from 50’ to 21.5’ for placement of same Camper in Natural Environment Shoreland Zoning District.
2. Jasen Braun and Dorothy Braun: Sections 03 & 04, Burnhamville Township, Mons Lake
Site Address: 32085 Flicker Road, Burtrum, MN 56318
PID: 06-0062200
1. Request to decrease the OHW setback from 150’ to 77’ for proposed addition of a 10’ X 30’ screened in porch in Natural Environment Shoreland District.
3. Kolin Knudson and Molly Brennan: Section 05, Gordon Township, Osakis Lake
Site Address: Fable Drive, Osakis, 56360
PID: 10-0050800
1. Request to reduce the road right of way setback from 20’ to 7’ for the construction of a small four-season cabin with attached garage in General Development Shoreland District.
Adjournment.
Next meeting: May 22, 2025
All persons interested are invited to attend said hearing or submit a letter to be heard on these matters. All correspondence must include name, mailing address and be received 48 hours before the date and time of the hearing.
Todd County Board of Adjustment
Russell Vandenheuvel, Chair
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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: July 31, 2015
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $92,857.00
MORTGAGOR(S): Joel Ambriz Carrillo, a single person
MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Wintrust Mortgage, a division of Barrington Bank and Trust Co., N.A.
DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Recorded on August 3, 2015 as Document Number 495310 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 September 10, 2019 as Document Number A515937 in the Office of the County Recorder of Todd County, Minnesota.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The East One Hundred Sixty-Five (165) feet of the South Seventy-six (76) feet of the North Eighty (80) feet of Lot Three (3), Block One (1), Budgett`s First Addition to the Village of Long Prairie, Todd County, Minnesota.
STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 215 6TH ST SE, LONG PRAIRIE, MN 56347
COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd County, Minnesota.
THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $78,100.83
TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.
NAME OF MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Wintrust Mortgage, a division of Barrington Bank and Trust Co., N.A.
RESIDENTIAL SERVICER: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
TAX PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 36-0077000
TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 100312- 0001250034-1
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: June 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM.
PLACE OF SALE: Todd County Sheriff’s Office, County Detention Center, 115 Third Street South, Long Prairie, MN 56347.
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.
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 December 12, 2025.
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: April 9, 2025
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
Mortgagee
TROTT LAW, P.C.
By: /s/
*N. Kibongni
Fondungallah, Esq.*
Samuel R. Coleman, Esq.
Alexa Marsh, Esq.
Attorneys for Mortgagee
25 Dale Street North
St. Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-9760
(25-0371-FC01)
THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.
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MINUTES
REGULAR BOARD MEETING FRESHWATER ED. DISTRICT #6004 3/12/25
Wadena, MN
The regular meeting of the Freshwater Education District #6004 was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Chair Huttunen.
Board Members present: C. Wolf - Long Prairie-Grey Eagle; B. Tumberg - Wadena-Deer Creek; S. Veronen - Verndale; J. Hillmer – Browerville, R. VanDenheuvel – Bertha-Hewitt; K. Howard – Menahga; R. Wright - Staples-Motley.
Supervising Superintendents: L. Westrum – Wadena-Deer Creek and S. Vedbraaten – Browerville.
Freshwater Administration: E. Weber, J. Wothe, J. Anderson and S. Thiel
Others: R. Bowman and S. Moe.
A motion was made by VanDenheuvel, seconded by Howard, to approve the modified agenda. Vote. U/C.
S. Moe and J. Wothe presented on options of SpEd Online Assessments.
Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Wright, seconded by Hillmer, to approve the following items:
1/22/25, Org. and Regular Board Mtg. Minutes; 2/12/25, Supt. Advisory Minutes; Renewal of Infinitec Agreement, 7/1/25 - 6/30/26; Personnel Items: Increase in hours for A. Zamzo, OT. Resignation of A. Montgomery, Behavior Specialist, effective 2/21/25. Hiring of C. D. St. Catherine, School Psych., effective 2/3/25. Advertising and Hiring N. Stout, School Chemical Dependency Counselor, effective the 25/26 SY. Hiring of H. Haase, Literacy Lead, effective 2/19/25. Advertising and Hiring of a Behavioral Interventionist and a Speech Language Pathologist. Voluntary Reduction of Hours for K. Becker, OT, effective 3/3/25. Resignation of A. Babler, ECSE Teacher, effective the end of the 24/25 SY. VOTE: U/C
Informational Items
Supt. Report:
•General Information:
Teacher evaluation process discussed.
Attending Region 5 Day at the Capitol on March 19.
Negotiations have begun with Teacher/Itinerant Staff.
READ Act training is nearing completion, with 42 staff members participating.
Discussions are ongoing with Parkers Prairie School regarding services.
•Facilities:
Purchased a used Toro snow sweeper/mower from the City of NYM for $8,618.
•Area Learning Center/Targeted Services:
Student enrollment has decreased, leading to budget reduction measures.
•Technology Report:
Transitioned to Google Education for Teachers and Itinerant staff.
Business office positions will continue using Microsoft.
•Special Ed Director Report:
Updates on SpEd Monitoring and upcoming trainings.
•Finance Report:
Budget increases for Menahga and Pillager ALCs.
Budget decreases for Staples, Wadena, and Long Prairie ALCs.
Business Items
Resolution Reducing and Discontinuing Educational Programs and Positions~
Moved by Veronen and seconded by VanDenheuvel, the following resolution and moved for its adoption:
WHEREAS, the School Board of Freshwater Education District #6004 adopted a resolution on January 22, 2025, directing the Administration to make recommendations regarding the reduction and/or discontinuance of programs and positions, and
WHEREAS, said recommendations have been received and considered by the School Board,
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Freshwater Education District School Board of Independent District #6004, as follows: That the following programs and positions, or portions thereof, be discontinued:
1. Nonrenewal of 0.28 FTE Assistant SpEd Director
2. Nonrenewal of 1.0 FTE ALC Teacher
3. ULA to 1.0 FTE Career Pathways/CTE Teacher
4. Reduction of 0.5 FTE School Social Worker in the ALC
5. Reassignment of 0.56 FTE ALC Program Assistant to District-wide Program Assistant
6. Reduction of .5 FTE ALC Program Specialist
Roll Call VOTE on the adoption of this Resolution was as follows: ABSTENTIONS: None. AYE: C. Wolf, B. Tumberg, S. Veronen, J. Hillmer, R. VanDenheuvel, K. Howard and R. Wright. NAY: None. ABSENT: R. Thalmann.
WHEREUPON, said the Resolution was declared Adopted.
A motion by Hillmer, seconded by Tumberg, to approve the Supervising School Social Workers Contracts as presented. VOTE-U/C
A motion by Tumberg and seconded by Wright to accept and approve the 25/26 SY Menu Options from the Districts of Bertha-Hewitt, Browerville, Frazee-Vergas, Menahga, Perham–Dent, Pillager, Sebeka, Staples-Motley, Wadena -Deer Creek and Verndale. VOTE-U/C
A motion by Veronen, seconded by Wolf, to approve the agreement with The Village Employee Assistant Program as presented. VOTE-U/C
A motion by Howard, seconded by VanDenheuvel, to approve the Academy’s Pizza Fundraiser Event as presented. VOTE-U/C
A motion by Howard, seconded by Tumberg, to adjourn the meeting at 5:56 p.m.
Respectifully submitted:
Barb Tumberg, , Clerk
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ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS
TODD COUNTY COURTHOUSE
PORKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS
Todd County, Minnesota
Separate sealed BIDS for the furnishing of all labor, materials, and equipment for the complete construction of the Todd County Courthouse Parking Lot Improvements Project will be received by the Owner at the Todd County Courthouse, Long Prairie, Minnesota, until the hour of 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at which time they will be publicly opened in the Todd County Board Room, 215 1st Ave S, Long Prairie, MN 56347.
The proposed work includes, but is not limited to, the following major quantities:
1 LS Clearing and Grubbing
36 LF Remove Curb and Gutter
220 SF Remove Concrete Walk
1200 CY Common Excavation
450 CY Aggregate Base Class 5
2250 SY Mill Bituminous Surface (2.0”)
460 TON Type SP 12.5 Wearing Course Mix
210 TON Type SP 12.5 Non-Wearing Mix
12 EA 6’ Precast Concrete Wheel Stop
2 CY Random Riprap Class II
767 SF 4” Concrete Walk
36 LF Concrete Curb and Gutter
370 LF Silt Fence, Type HI
90 LF Sediment Control Log
40 CY Common Topsoil Borrow
1 LS Turf Establishment
350 SY Rolled Erosion Prevention
3160 LF 4” Solid Line Paint
42 SF Pavement Message Paint
1 LS Lighting System
144 LF 8’ Vinyl Fence
The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the office of Widseth Smith Nolting, 704 E Howard Street, Hibbing, MN 55746.
Complete digital project bidding documents are available at https://widseth.com. Click “Bid Documents” in the top right corner of your screen or go to www.questcdn.com and enter the Quest project #9610193 on the website’s Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at (952) 233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading and working with this digital project information. You may download the digital plan documents electronically for $30. An optional paper set of project documents is also available from CES Imaging for a nonrefundable price of $30 plus printing costs. If you choose a paper copy you will get all addenda as paper copies and will be charged for the printing costs. Please make your check payable to CES Imaging and send it to 1701 James Circle N, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. Please contact CES Imaging Repro Dept at (763) 560-9098 or (800) 831-8587 for pricing and if you have any questions.
The Owner reserves the right to waive any informality or to reject any or all bids.
No bidder may withdraw their bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.
Each bid shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond in an amount equal to 5% of the total amount of the bid made payable without condition to the Owner, as a guarantee that the Bidder, if awarded the Contract, will promptly execute the Agreement in accordance with the Bid and the other Contract Documents.
Dated this 27th day of March 2025.
Denise Gaida,
Todd County Auditor/
Treasurer
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Minutes of the Meeting of the Todd County Board of Commissioners held on March 18, 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 18th day of March, 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 Becker and second by Denny, 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 Noska, the following motions were introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
To approve the Todd County Board of Commissioner’s Meeting Minutes for March 4th, 2025 as presented.
GAMBLING PERMIT – THE CURCH OF ST. JOSEPH OF GREY EAGLE
WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners are establishing their approval for a Gambling Permit for The Church of St. Joseph of Grey Eagle through this resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners approve a Gambling Permit for The Church of St. Joseph of Grey Eagle to hold a raffle event at the Shattuck’s Hub Supper Club in Burnhamville Township at the address 30905 County 13, Burtrum, MN on June 13th, 2025.
Approve the resignation of Social Worker Camryn Schaber, effective March 20th, 2025.
Approve the resignation of Administrative Assistant Victoria Hayes, effective February 18, 2025.
Auditor-Treasurer
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) 403763 through 403795 in the amount of $41,066.44 and (Regular) 58775 through 58807 in the amount of $45,127.72 for a total of $86,194.16.
On motion by Noska and second by Neumann, the following motion as introduced and adopted by unanimous rollcall vote: To approve the Health & Human Services Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 806274 through 806328 and (Regular) 712866 through 712910 for a total of $65,827.96.
On motion by Denny and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous rollcall vote: To approve the Health & Human Services SSIS Warrants number (ACH) 601598 through 601616 and (Regular) 518306 through 518327 for a total amount of $90,460.90.
Public Works
On motion by Noska and second by Becker, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR 2025 GRAVEL SURFACING PROJECTS
WHEREAS, sealed bids were received on March 11th, 2025 by the Todd County Public Works Director for CP 25:71, CP 25:85 and CP 25:86, said projects for gravel surfacing located on County Road 71, County Road 85 & County Road 86, and;
WHEREAS, the following sealed bids were received:
Swenson Aggregate Construction, LLC, Pine River, Minnesota $290,587.00
DLL Excavating, Inc., Little Falls, Minnesota $311,270.00
Central Specialties, Inc., Alexandria, Minnesota $318,165.00
Sanders Construction, Inc., Randall, Minnesota $365,012.00
Mark Sand & Gravel, Fergus Falls, Minnesota $461,540.00
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners does hereby accept and award the contract for the above said construction projects to Swenson Aggregate Construction, LLC of Pine River, Minnesota based on their low bid of $290,587.00.
On motion by Denny and second by Neumann, the following resolution as introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR 2025 DUST CONTROL PROJECT
WHEREAS, sealed bids were received on March 11th, 2025 by the Todd County Public Works Director for CP 77-25-08, said project for dust control located on various highways in Todd County, and;
WHEREAS, the following sealed bids were received:
Knife River Corporation, Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, $118,565.29
All States Pavement Recycling & Stabilization Rogers, Minnesota, $126,266.14
EnviroTech Services, Greeley, Colorado, $131,816.30
Northern Salt, Inc., Saint Paul, Minnesota, $133,203.84
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners does hereby accept and award the contract for the above said construction projects to Knife River Corporation of Sauk Rapids, Minnesota based on their low bid of $118,565.29.
On motion by Becker and second by Denny, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR 2025 PAVEMENT MARKING PROJECT
WHEREAS, sealed bids were received on March 11th, 2025 by the Todd County Public Works Director for CP 77-25-03, said project for pavement markings located on various highways in Todd County, and;
WHEREAS, the following sealed bids were received:
Sir Lines-A-Lot, LLC, Edina, Minnesota, $167,555.04
Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC, Eau Claire, Minnesota, $184,474.98
KAMCO Inc., Dassel, Minnesota, $185,674.87
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners does hereby accept and award the contract for the above said construction projects to Sir Lines-A-Lot, LLC of Edina, Minnesota based on their low bid of $167,555.04.
Ditch/Ag Inspector
On motion by Noska and second by Denny, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT – DITCH MAINTENANCE – COUNTY DITCH 27
WHEREAS, Bruce Zeidler is requesting to maintain approximately 3,826 feet of the Main Ditch of County Ditch 27 that is located on his parcels 28-0014100 & 28-0014400 and on Charles Dickey’s parcel 28-0014601. A Hold Harmless Agreement has been signed and submitted to the Ditch Authority, and;
WHEREAS, an onsite inspection has been done, and;
WHEREAS, applicant is allowed to maintain the drainage ditch to the original width, depth and grade. An improvement by lowering or widening the ditch bottom is not allowed. Sediment and vegetation can only be removed to the extent of the original ditch bottom elevation. Spoil must be side cast and leveled, staying within 16.5 feet of the ditch or moved to an approved upland site.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Todd County Ditch Authority gives permission to Bruce Zeidler to maintain approximately 3,826 feet of the Main Ditch of CD27 that is located on parcels 28-0014100, 28-0014400 & 28-0014601, Wykeham Twp section 16. This maintenance will be done at his own expense.
Facilities
On motion by Becker and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Approve to go out for bid on the Parking Lot project.
County Sheriff
On motion by Noska and second by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Open a FT temp Jailer position until the position is no longer needed.
Planning & Zoning
On motion by Denny and second by Noska, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
Final Plat Approval – “Taylors Woods Third Addition” Subdivision
WHEREAS, Applicant and property owners Dennis V. Taylor, Ronald W. Taylor, and Curtis A. Taylor applied to subdivide a property that is described as part of Section 30 of Grey Eagle Township with the plat to be known as “Taylors Woods Third Addition”,
WHEREAS, Taylors Woods Third Addition consists of two lots and an outlot; Block One, Lot 1, 117,991 square feet; Block One, Lot 2, 440,797 square feet; Block One, Outlot A, 55,044 square feet, located in Shoreland Recreational Development Zoning District in Grey Eagle Township,
WHEREAS, On September 5th, 2024, the Todd County Planning Commission recommended the following property be considered for Subdivision pursuant to Todd County Subdivision Regulation and Ordinance:
Lot 2, Block 1, TAYLOR’S WOODS, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Todd County Recorder.
WHEREAS, On September 17, 2024, the Todd County Board of Commissioners considered the Preliminary Plat for the above-described property and approved the Taylors Woods Third Addition preliminary plat with three conditions:
1. New accesses from the township road shall be approved by the local township prior to installation.
2. New access locations shall be approved by Todd County wetland staff to verify there are no impacts to wetlands.
3. Applicants abide by all other applicable federal, state, and local standards.
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 “Taylors Woods Third Addition” be approved as presented.
On motion by Neumann and second by Denny, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
Final Plat Approval – “Hinrichs Acres” Subdivision
WHEREAS, Applicant Thomas R. Hinrichs applied to subdivide a property owned by Thomas R. Hinrichs and Valerie J Hoeschen that is described as part of Section 36 of Leslie Township with the plat to be known as “Hinrichs Acres”,
WHEREAS, Hinrichs Acres consists of six lots; Block One, Lot 1, 2.00 acres; Block One, Lot 2, 2.00 acres; Block One, Lot 3, 2.00 acres; Block One, Lot 4, 2.00 acres; Block One, Lot 5, 2.00 acres; and Block One, Lot 6, 2.00 acres located in Agriculture/Forestry - 2 Zoning District in Leslie Township,
WHEREAS, On November 7, 2024, the Todd County Planning Commission recommended the following property be considered for Subdivision pursuant to Todd County Subdivision Regulation and Ordinance:
The North 448.87 feet of the East Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 36, Township 129 North, Range 35 West, Todd County, Minnesota.
AND
That part of the West Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 36, Township 129 North, Range 35 West, Todd County, Minnesota, described as follows:
Beginning at the northwest corner of said West Half of the Northeast Quarter; thence on an assumed bearing of South 0 degrees 35 minutes 16 seconds East along the west line of said West Half of the Northeast Quarter, a distance of 448.91 feet; thence South 89 degrees 46 minutes 38 seconds East 25.95 feet to the centerline of 161st Avenue; thence North 0 degrees 11 minutes 57 seconds West along said centerline, 448.81 feet to the north line of said West Half of the Northeast Quarter; thence North 89 degrees 38 minutes 52 seconds West along said north line, 29.00 feet to the point of beginning.
WHEREAS, On November 19, 2024, the Todd County Board of Commissioners considered the Preliminary Plat for the above-described property and approved the Hinrichs Acres preliminary plat with three conditions:
1. All new driveway accesses shall be approved by the local road authority prior to installation.
2. There shall be no dwelling sites allowed within the development area. Development shall be limited to accessory structures.
3. Abide by all other applicable Federal, State, and Local standards.
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 “Hinrichs Acres” be approved as presented.
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 replace the existing CUP #2024-008 on parcel 07-0037500 with the following conditions:
1. Hours of operation for the sawmill operation shall be restricted to 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM CST, Monday through Saturday.
2. Operation of the sawmill shall be conducted within a permitted structure.
3. Outdoor storage of products shall be allowed but shall be conducted in compliance with Section 9.01B of the Todd County Planning and Zoning Ordinance.
4. Heavy-duty truck traffic shall access the site via County 84 from the south. North bound traffic from the site shall not be allowed for protection of the roadway.
5. Operation site shall meet all the setback requirements for the zoning district in which it’s located.
6. There shall be no loading or unloading of materials within the road right of way.
7. Applicant shall establish a truck routes and signage with Eagle Valley Township.
8. Establishment of an exhaust system directed through the roof of the structure with inclusion of a muffler.
9. Applicant shall 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: To adopt the findings of the Planning Commission and grant the CUP on parcel 15-0012301 for temporary family housing with the following conditions:
1. Applicant shall abide by Section 9.17 of the Todd County Planning and Zoning Ordinance.
On motion by Denny and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To adopt the findings of the Planning Commission and grant the CUP on parcel 09-0009500 for installation of a ground mounted solar energy system in excess of 120% of the annual energy consumption with the following conditions:
1. Applicant must obtain permitting and/or licensing from additional governmental agencies as necessary.
Administration
On motion by Denny and second by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Approve the rescinding of Board Action Tracking Number 20250218-48.
On motion by Noska and second by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To authorize the adoption of the AFSCME – HHS Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2025-2027.
On motion by Becker and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To authorize the adoption of the AFSCME – Public Works Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2025-2027.
On motion by Noska and second by Denny, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
2025 Non-Union Employees and Appointed Officials Salaries
WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners are responsible for setting the compensation of county employees and appointed officials, and;
WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners desire to follow the same pattern bargained with unions for the non-union regular full-time employees and appointed officials, and;
WHEREAS, the implementation of the new 11-step salary schedule will take effect on the first day of the first full pay period in January 2025, pay date February 5, 2025 for regular full-time employees. Employees will be placed at the step within their respective grade that provides a salary increase, plus one additional step. Regular step increases will be granted starting the first day of the first full pay period worked in July, pay date August 6, 2025. Employees actively employed at the time this resolution is fully executed will receive retroactive wage increases dating back to the first full pay period in January 2025. Additionally, a 2.5 percent (%) general wage increase will take effect on the first day of the first full pay period in January 2025, applicable to all regular full-time employees whose salaries do not exceed the maximum of the salary schedule. Employees whose positions were changed as a result of a successful appeal due the performance of higher-level duties associated with a higher grade shall be placed on their step within the new higher grade under the 2024 Springsted salary grade before being placed on the 2025 Gallagher Classification Compensation salary grade as detailed above.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners authorize the implementation of the new 11-step salary schedule will take effect on the first day of the first full pay period in January 2025, pay date February 5, 2025 for regular full-time employees. Employees will be placed at the step within their respective grade that provides a salary increase plus one additional step. Regular step increases will be granted starting the first day of the first full pay period worked in July, pay date August 6, 2025. Employees actively employed at the time this resolution is fully executed will receive retroactive wage increases dating back to the first full pay period in January 2025. Additionally, a 2.5% general wage increase will take effect on the first day of the first full pay period in January 2025, applicable to all regular full-time employees whose salaries do not exceed the maximum of the salary schedule. Employees whose positions were changed as a result of a successful appeal due the performance of higher-level duties associated with a higher grade shall be placed on their step within the new higher grade under the 2024 Springsted salary grade before being placed on the 2025 Gallagher Classification Compensation salary grade as detailed above.
County Auditor-Treasurer’s Report
The County Auditor-Treasurer reported that the March Township elections were held and absentee for upcoming Osakis School special election on April 8 is now open. Also, CLA is on site to commence their annual audit visit and fieldwork.
The 2025 Property Tax Statements are scheduled to begin releasing to mailboxes by the end of the week.
County Attorney’s Report
The County Attorney had nothing to report.
County Coordinator’s Report
The County Coordinator attended the wellness committee, lunch and learn prep, dept .head and training on our new website.
County Commissioner’s Report
The Commissioners reported on meetings and events attended.
Commissioner Becker attended the Facilities, TWCC, Moran Twp annual meeting and Rainbow Rider meetings.
Commissioner Neumann attended the CPT, Park Board, Solid Waste and Rainbow Rider meetings.
Commissioner Noska attended regular meetings with notation of TWCC position now filled.
Commissioner Byers attended the Facilities, TCDC, Interviews for Road Deputy, Park Board, Personnel, Dept Head, Joint TWCC and SWCD Interview meetings.
Commissioner Denny attended the regular scheduled meetings including meeting with dept heads and extended thanks to Commissioner Noska for his efforts with the Fair Board
Adjourn
On motion by Denny and second by Neumann, the meeting was adjourned for the month of March 2025.
COMMISSIONER WARRANTS
VENDOR NAME $ AMOUNT
CARGILL SALT DIVISION
$19,172.95
CENTRAL STATES WIRE
PROD INC 2,820.00
CITY OF ST CLOUD 8,400.36
CUMMINS NPOWER
LCC 2,062.10
HENNEN FLOOR
COVERING INC 3,856.99
HILLYARD 3,447.18
LONG PRAIRIE
LEADER 5,539.50
MIDWEST LOCK & DOOR,
INC 2,783.00
NORTHERN STAR
COOP 6,579.12
VIKING GARAGE DOOR
CO 2,144.00
ZIEGLER INC 2,710.00
55 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 26,678.96
Total: $86,194.16
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES WARRANTS
VENDOR NAME $ AMOUNT
RURAL MN CEP INC $11,490.86
V#17772 - COST EFF HEALTH
INS 2,682.92
USPS-POC 5,755.00
WILLIAMS DINGMAN FAMILY
FUNERAL 3,500.00
82 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 37,489.75
14 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 4,909.43
Total: $65,827.96
VENDOR NAME $ AMOUNT
# 16704 $6,333.60
# 17598 3,783.64
GREATER MN FAMILY
SRVS INCS RANCH 20,122.48
NORTHERN PINES MENTAL
HLTH CTR INC 2,090.00
NORTHWOOD CHILDRENS
SERVICES 3,500.00
STEP 8,938.08
# 17734 2,516.08
VILLAGE RANCH INC 10,372.98
WEST CENTRAL REG
JUVENILE CTR 9,100.00
31 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 20,488.63
Total: $90,460.90
On a motion by Neumann and second by Noska, the preceding minutes of the County Board meeting held March 18, 2025 were duly approved by unanimous vote at the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on April 1, 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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