Public Notices April 16, 2025
NOTICE
ORDINANCE NO.211
CITY OF MOTLEY
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE
This is a summary of ordinance number 211 passed by the City of Motley on the 14th day of April, 2025. The full text of the ordinance is available for review and inspection at the Motley City Offices during regular business hours.
ENACTING A CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF MOTLEY, MN, REVISING, AMENDING, REINSTATING, CODIFYING AND COMPILING CERTAIN EXISTING GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE POLITICAL SUBDIVISION DEALING WITH SUBJECTS EMBRACED IN SUCH CODE OF ORDINANCES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Tami Brotherton,
Clerk-Treasurer,
City of Motley
18pnc
NOTICE
FAWN LAkE TOWNSHIP ANNUAL ROAD TOUR
Fawn Lake Township will hold its Annual Road Tour on Friday, May 9, 2025 at 9 a.m.
All interested parties should meet at the town hall by 8:55 a.m.
Any questions, please call the clerk at 218-531-0287.
kelly Miller, Clerk
Fawn Lake Township
18-19pnc
NOTICE
MORAN TOWNSHIP ROAD INSPECTION
Moran Township will hold their road inspection tour on Saturday, May 3, 2025 starting at 7:00 a.m.
The Moran Township Board will be leaving from the town hall to drive the township roads about that time. Residents are welcome to follow in your own vehicle.
Diane Mack, Clerk,
Moran Township
18-19pnc
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
17-19pnc
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
17-19pnc
NOTICE
MORAN TOWNSHIP
MESSAGING
Moran Township residents that are 18 years or older, along with landowners: We are starting a new contact option called ClickSend. The messages will be sent, however, replies will not be available.
If interested, please send a text to “Click Send” with your name and address to the clerk at 218-287-2233.
Diane Mack , Clerk,
Moran Township
18-19pnc
Todd County Request for Proposals
Notice is hereby given that Todd County will accept proposals for private Minnesota Paid Family & Medical Leave until 3 p.m. May 27, 2025.
Request for Proposal specifications may be obtained from Integrity Employee Benefits at 866-437-7977, or email integrity@integrityeb.com .
Todd County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive formalities, and to make the award that is in the best interests of the group.
Todd County desires a long-term relationship for this program and will maintain so, as long as cost and services are satisfactory.
18pnc
ISD #2170
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
March 24, 2025
6:00 p.m.
District Office
MINUTES
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chair Freeman at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call was taken, members Frisk, Reeck, Reese, Trout and Freeman were present, comprising a quorum. Member Wright was absent. Also present were Superintendent Tappe, Business Manager Hill, Recording Clerk Larson, Principal Ferdon, Principal Koenigs, AD Lee, Staples World Managing Editor Anderson, SMEA president Kneisl and other staff members. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Motion by Frisk, second by Reeck to adopt the agenda. MC
Chair Freeman welcomed the public in attendance.
School/Community Forum
None
Consent Agenda
Approve the minutes from the February 24, 2025 Regular Board Meeting
Approve the fundraiser requests from Student Council
Approve the contract and hire of Justine Janecek, Speech Language Pathologist at MA Step 11 for the 2025-2026 School Year.
Approve the resignation of Josh Lee, Athletic/Community Ed Director effective June 30, 2025.
Approve the hire of:
a. Melissa Jewison, Adventures Aide effective 2/3/2025
b. Alisha Amerud, Elementary Paraprofessional effective 2/24/2025
c. Amanda Hinson, Level 3 MS/HS Paraprofessional effective 3/3/2025
d. Ashley Orth, Assistant Track Coach
e. Lisa Koenigs, Middle School Track Coach
f. Claire Grunewald, JH Softball Coach
g. Jake Kuehl, Assistant Baseball Coach
Motion by Trout, second by Reese to approve the Consent Agenda. MC
Donations and Grants
Motion by Reese, second by Reeck, to approve the resolution to accept donations and grants in the amount of $9,135. MC
Finance Items
Finance Report presented by Business Manager Hill
Approve the February Disbursements
General Fund: $685,727.74
Food Service: $52,416.01
Community Service: $28,497.31
Construction Fund: $80,243.60
Debt Service: $0
Fund 21 Student Activities: $ 12,974.68
Fund 45: $0
Motion by Reeck, second by Frisk, to approve the February disbursements. MC
Approve the February Receipts
General Fund : $1,299,348.51
Food Service: $95,433.61
Community Service Fund: $20,088.97
Construction Fund: $0
Debt Service Fund: $7,333.90
Fund 21 Student Activities: $ 4,749.
Fund 45: $0
Motion by Freeman, second by Trout, to approve the February receipts. MC
Other
Cabinet Presentation
Presentation by Middle/High School Principal Ferdon
Personnel
Motion by Reeck, second by Frisk, to approve the addition of an after-school Tutor position (American Indian Education Aid Program). MC
Motion by Trout, second by Reeck, to approve the Non-Renewal of Samantha Schimpp, a Tier 1 Teacher, effective at the end of the 2024-2025 School Year. (Roll Call Vote: In favor - Reeck, Reese, Freeman, Frisk Trout. Absent - Wright) MC
Motion by Frisk, second by Freeman, to approve the Non-Renewal of Jocelyn Anderson, a Tier 1 Teacher, effective at the end of the 2024-2025 School Year. (Roll Call Vote: In favor - Freeman, Trout, Frisk, Reeck, Reese. Absent - Wright) MC
Motion by Reeck, second by Trout, to approve the Non-Renewal of Jeff Sterriker, a Tier 1 Teacher, effective at the end of the 2024-2025 School Year. (Roll Call Vote: In favor - Reese, Freeman, Trout, Frisk, Reeck, Absent - Wright) MC
Motion by Freeman, second by Frisk, to approve the Non-Renewal of Kristopher Mumm, a Tier 1 Teacher, effective at the end of the 2024-2025 School Year. (Roll Call Vote: In favor - Trout, Frisk, Reeck, Reese, Freeman, Absent - Wright) MC
Motion by Reese, second by Trout, to approve the Non-Renewal of Bonnie Zimmerman, a Tier 1 Teacher, effective at the end of the 2024-2025 School Year. (Roll Call Vote: In favor - Trout, Frisk, Reeck, Reese, Freeman, Absent - Wright) MC
Motion by Frisk, second by Reeck, to approve the Non-Renewal of Tina Mitts, a Tier 2 Teacher, effective at the end of the 2024-2025 School Year. (Roll Call Vote: In favor - Frisk, Reeck, Reese, Freeman, Trout, Absent - Wright) MC
Motion by Freeman, second by Frisk, to approve the Non-Renewal of Angela Jares, a Tier 2 Teacher, effective at the end of the 2024-2025 School Year. (Roll Call Vote: In favor - Reeck, Reese, Freeman, Frisk, Trout, Absent - Wright) MC
Motion by Reese, second by Trout, to approve the Non-Renewal of Alicia Truax, a Probationary Teacher with an out of field permission, effective at the end of the 2024-2025 School Year. (Roll Call Vote: In favor - Freeman, Trout, Frisk, Reeck, Reese, Absent - Wright) MC
Motion by Freeman, second by Reese, to approve the Non-Renewal of Bobbyjo Johnson, a Probationary Teacher with an out of field permission, effective at the end of the 2024-2025 School Year. (Roll Call Vote: In favor - Reese, Freeman, Trout, Frisk, Reeck, Absent - Wright) MC
Motion by Reeck, second by Reese, to approve the Non-Renewal of Lisa Koenigs, a Probationary Teacher with an out of field permission, effective at the end of the 2024-2025 School Year. (Roll Call Vote: In favor - Trout, Frisk, Reeck, Reese, Freeman, Absent - Wright) MC
Motion by Trout, second by Frisk, to approve the Non-Renewal of Holt Truax, a Probationary Teacher with an out of field permission, effective at the end of the 2024-2025 School Year. (Roll Call Vote: In favor - Trout, Frisk, Reeck, Reese, Freeman, Absent - Wright) MC
Motion by Freeman, second by Reeck, to approve the Non-Renewal of Shelby Brusewitz, a Probationary Teacher, effective at the end of the 2024-2025 School year. (Roll Call Vote: In favor - Frisk, Reeck, Reese, Freeman, Trout, Absent - Wright) MC
Motion by Freeman, second by Trout, to approve the ULA of Zack Qual, a tenured teacher with out-of-field placement, effective at the end of the 2024-2025 School Year. (Roll Call Vote: In favor - Freeman, Trout, Frisk, Reeck, Reese, Absent - Wright) MC
Motion by Frisk, second by Reese, to approve the ULA of Drew Potter, a tenured teacher with out-of-field placement, effective at the end of the 2024-2025 School Year. (Roll Call Vote: In favor - Reese, Freeman, Trout, Frisk, Reeck, Absent - Wright) MC
Motion by Reeck, second by Trout, to approve the ULA of Kim Prestridge, a tenured teacher with out-of-field placement, effective at the end of the 2024-2025 School Year. (Roll Call Vote: In favor - Reeck, Reese, Freeman, Frisk, Trout, Absent - Wright) MC
Policy
(Policy Committee Minutes)
Motion by Frisk, second by Reese, to approve the review of policies with minimal or no changes. MC
205 – Open Meetings and Closed Meetings
206 – Public Participation at Board Meetings
302 – Superintendent
303 – Superintendent Selection
304 – Superintendent Contract, Duties and Eval s
403 – Discipline, Suspension, and Dismissal of School District Employees
413 – Harassment and Violence
502 – Search of Lockers, etc.
504 – Student Dress & Appearance
731 – Post-Issuance Debt Compliance
Other
Motion by Reeck, second by Reese, to approve sealed bids for miscellaneous items. MC
Motion by Freeman, second by Frisk to approve the revision to the 2024-2025 School Calendar with recommendation from SMEA and administration. (Student and Staff day on April 21 and staff day on June 2) MC
Reports:
School Board:
a. FED – No Minutes
b. Sourcewell - No Minutes
c. Other
SMEA - Report from President Kneisl and Representative Elfstrum
Principals - Reports from Principal Koenigs and Principal Ferdon
Activities Director - Report from AD/CE Lee
Superintendent - Report from Superintendent Tappe
Other
Motion by Reeck, second by Trout to adjourn the meeting at 7:10 p.m. MC
Trisha Larson, Clerk
ISD #2170
18pnc
Upcoming Meetings: Monday, May 5, 2025: Board Meeting, District Office, 6 p.m.; Monday, May 19, 2025, Board Meeting, District Office, 6 p.m.; Monday, June 2, 2025, Work Session, District Office, 6 p.m.
