Public Notices April 30, 2025
NOTICE
LEADER COMMUNITY HALL BOARD
The Leader Community Hall Board will meet on Thursday, May 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hall.
Mark Strom, Secretary
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NOTICE
FAWN LAkE TOWNSHIP ANNUAL ROAD TOUR
Fawn Lake Township will hold its Annual Road Tour on Friday, May 95, 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 218-531-0287.35
kelly Miller, Clerk
Fawn Lake Township
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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
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NOTICE
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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
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
CITY OF STAPLES PUBLIC HEARING TO
CONSIDER REQUEST TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE NORHT-SOUTH ALLEY LOCATED NORTH OF PLEASANT AVE NE, BETWEEN 2ND ST NE AND 3RD ST NE
NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of Staples will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the Staples City Hall, 122 6th St NE, to consider the request to vacate a portion of the north-south alley located north of Pleasant Ave NE, between 2nd St NE and 3rd St NE. The legal description of the alley is as follows:
The alley located between Lots 1-3 and Lots 4-6, Block 3, Brannon Addition, according to the plat of record in the Todd County Recorder’s office, Todd County, MN.
All persons interested are invited to attend this hearing and be heard on this matter. If you are unable to attend, you can e-mail or mail comments to the City Clerk at tgreer@ci.staples.mn.us. For more information, call Tara at 218-541-5004.
Tara Greer, Clerk
City of Staples
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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 320-287-2233.
Diane Mack , Clerk,
Moran Township
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Notice
townSHIP of villard
county of todd
state of minnesota
BID FOR
DITCH MOWING
To Whom It May Concern:
The Villard Township, Todd County, MN is now accepting quotes for ditch mowing. The ditch mowing will take place once before July 1, 2025, and once before August 31, 2025. Any other time will be as needed and instructed by the Town Board.
This contract will be for one season of 2025 and is to mow approximately 38 miles of Township ditches in Villard Township. One swath of 6 feet on both sides of the road is recommended.
If you are selected for the job, you will need to provide a copy of your insurance and sign the contract before starting.
Please mail or email your quote to the clerk at the address shown below.
Description:
Quote to mow on township roads per time
Quote Amount:
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Your quote will need to be received by the Clerk no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Quotes can be emailed to the address listed below.
If you should have any questions, contact the Villard Township Chairman at 218-270-0137. Thank you for your time.
Your Name:
Company Name:
Signature:
Mary Trantina-Koenig, Clerk
Villard Township
31836 Timberlane Road
Staples, MN 56479
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NOTICE
CITY OF STAPLES ORDINANCE NO. 555 AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE SALE OF PROPERTY
THE CITY OF STAPLES DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Sec. I The City of Staples is hereby empowered to sell the following real estate located in the City of Staples, County of Todd, State of Minnesota:
Lot A Auditor’s Subdivision of Lot 54 of the SW ¼ NW ¼ Lot, Section 12, Township 133, Range 33, reserving the following easements to the Grantor:
1) An easement for public roadway purposes over and across the following described property, which said easement shall run with the land and be for the benefit of the general public: Commencing at the northwest comer of Lot A, Auditor’s Subdivision of Subdivision of Lot 54 of the SW ¼ of NW ¼ of Section 12, Township 133, Range 33; thence South along the West line of said Lot A to the southwest comer of Lot A; thence East along the South line of Lot A a distance of 33 feet; thence North and parallel with the West line of Lot A to the North line of Lot A; thence West along the North line of Lot A a distance of 33 feet to the point of beginning;
2) A 30 foot wide easement for the purpose locating, establishing, maintaining, and constructing over and across the following described land a certain drainage ditch together with such rights of entry upon, passage over, deposit of excavated earth and storage of material and equipment on such area as may be necessary or useful for the construction, maintenance, cleaning and repair of such drainage ditch and grantors release the City of Staples from any and all claims or damages arising in any way or incident to the construction or maintenance of the drainage ditch across the following described land: Commencing at the northwest comer of Lot A, Auditor’s Subdivision of the Subdivision of Lot 54 of the SW¼ of NW¼ of Section 12, Township 133, Range 33; thence South along the West line of said Lot A a distance of 30 feet; thence East and parallel with the North line of said Lot A to the East line of Lot A; thence North along the East line of Lot A distance of 30 feet to the northeast comer of Lot A, and thence West along the North line of Lot A to the point of beginning.
Sec. 2 The net proceeds from the sale shall be used pursuant to Section 11.05 of the Staples City Charter.
Sec. 3 The Mayor and City Administrator are authorized to execute any documents to complete the sale.
Sec. 4 This ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage and publication in accordance with law.
Adopted this 22nd day of April 22, 2025.
Tara Greer, Clerk
City of Staples
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Minutes of the SPECIAL BOARD Meeting of the Todd County Board of Commissioners held on APRIL 10, 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 10th day of April, 2025 at 12:10 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Byers. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. All Commissioners were present.
Agenda
On motion by Denny and second by Noska, the following was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To acknowledge the agenda as presented.
Commissioners
On motion by Denny and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve an On Sale and Sunday Liquor License for Charlotte Tavern Inc at the address of 22056 US 71, Long Prairie, MN in Long Prairie Township effective April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026. This is subject to final approval requirements from the State of MN-DPS AGE before effective.
Adjourn
On motion by Becker and second by Neumann, the meeting was adjourned until April 15, 2025.
Witness my hand and seal:
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Bob Byers,
County Board Chairperson
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Denise Gaida,
Todd County Auditor-Treasurer
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Minutes of the BOARD Meeting of the Todd County Board of Commissioners held on APRIL 1, 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 1st day of April, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.. 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 18, 2025 as presented.
To approve a one day On Sale Temporary Liquor License for the American Legion #417 Oscar Jacobson Post (Little Sauk Legion) at the address of 16268 County 50 (parking lot and street area), Long Prairie, MN in Little Sauk Township effective July 12th, 2025.
To approve a one day Dance License for the American Legion #417 Oscar Jacobson Post (Little Sauk Legion) at the address of 16268 County 50 (parking lot and street area), Long Prairie, MN in Little Sauk Township effective July 12, 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) 403796 through 403821 in the amount of $26,107.24 and (Regular) 58808 through 58844 in the amount of $53,161.36 for a total of $79,268.60.
On motion by Neumann and second by Denny, the following motion as introduced and adopted by unanimous rollcall vote: To approve the Health & Human Services Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 806329 through 806366 and (Regular) 712911 through 712958 for a total of $63,079.73.
On motion by Noska and second by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous rollcall vote: To approve the Health & Human Services SSIS Warrants number (ACH) 601617 through 601624 and (Regular) 518328 through 518352 for a total amount of $87,176.19.
Hands of Hope Resource Center
On motion by Noska and second by Becker, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH APRIL 2025
WHEREAS, April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM): a time to bring attention to the widespread issue of sexual violence and empower communities to take action. This year’s theme, “TOGETHER WE ACT, UNITED WE CHANGE,” highlights the power of working together to create safer, more respectful environments for all, and;
WHEREAS, sexual abuse, assault, and harassment affect individuals of every background. To address this, we must promote education around consent, healthy communication, and bystander intervention. By equipping individuals and communities with these tools, we can help prevent violence before it starts and foster a culture of respect and care, and;
WHEREAS, central to this campaign is the importance of amplifying the voices of survivors, especially those most vulnerable in our communities. Their experiences must be heard and acknowledged, and their stories should guide our efforts to combat sexual violence in all its form, and;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, everyone in our communities deserves to live in safe and supportive environments where they are treated with respect. When our workplaces, schools, and communities work together to uphold safety and respect, we make progress in preventing sexual abuse, assault, and harassment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners does hereby proclaim April 2025 Sexual Assault Awareness Month and calls on all individuals, communities, and organizations of Todd County to take action to prevent sexual violence. Each day of the year is an opportunity to create change for the future.
On motion by Denny and second by Noska, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS’ RIGHTS WEEK APRIL 6 – 12, 2025
WHEREAS, Americans are the victims of more than twenty million crimes each year, affecting not only individuals, but their communities too, and;
WHEREAS, many victims face barriers – such as isolation, distrust of authorities, language limitations, lack of transportation, or cultural barriers – that keep them from accessing the services and criminal justice systems that can help them recover from crime, and;
WHEREAS, dedicated victim service providers work every day to meet the needs of crime victims, yet there are still too many victims without meaningful access to rights and services, and;
WHEREAS, crime victims’ rights acts passed here in Minnesota and at the federal level have provided victims with ways to participate meaningfully throughout the criminal justice process, and;
WHEREAS, the rights of crime victims are best protected when all participants in the criminal justice process – not only victims – are properly educated about victims’ rights, and;
WHEREAS, we must respond to crime and violence by helping victims access the justice, assistance, and support they need to rebuild their lives, and provide a sense of hope for their future, and;
WHEREAS, Hands of Hope Resource Center is hereby dedicated and committed to ensuring that accessible, appropriate, and trauma-informed services are offered to all victims of crime.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Todd County Board of Commissioners do hereby proclaim the week April 6-12, 2025, as CRIME VICTIMS’ RIGHTS WEEK
Reaffirming Todd County’s commitment to creating a victim service and criminal justice response to all victims of crime so that they may find relevant assistance, support, justice, and peace.
County Attorney
On motion by Neumann and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the 2025 Agreement for Prosecution Services-West Union.
Solid Waste
On motion by Denny and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Authorize solid waste director to sign Change Order CO-1 for $120,182.74.
On motion by Noska and second by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Authorize solid waste director to sign Change Order CO-2 for $65,595.89.
On motion by Becker and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To award the bid to Innovative Office Solutions in the amount of $29,062.91.
On motion by Neumann and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To award the bid to Farm Rite Equipment for the L95 loader in the amount of $76,091.23.
On motion by Noska and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve signing the 2025 STEP Services contract.
Administration
On motion by Becker and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To authorize the adoption of the Teamsters Courthouse Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2025-2027.
County Auditor-Treasurer’s Report
The County Auditor-Treasurer reported the 2025 Tax season is busy, attended the AMC Leadership Conference, and reminded that Osakis School District’s special election is happening on April 8, 2025.
County Coordinator’s Report
The County Coordinator attended meetings regarding childcare, personnel meeting, LPGE career fair, AMC Leadership Conference, organized the recent lunch & learn series and thanked Admin staff for their continued hard work for the county.
County Commissioner’s Report
The Commissioners reported on meetings and events attended.
Commissioner Becker attended the Staples City Park Board, feedlot, AMC Leadership Conference and Rainbow Rider meetings.
Commissioner Neumann attended the SRWD, CPT, AMC Leadership Conference meetings. Encouraged the board to work on a 5-year plan and renewing efforts to connect with area schools for students to experience county government at work.
Commissioner Noska attended regular meetings including the feedlot and a portion of the AMC Leadership Conference. Recognized the March 29th Vietnam Veterans Day and thanked them for their service.
Commissioner Byers attended the Personnel, Attorney workgroup, and AMC Leadership Conference meetings.
Commissioner Denny attended the regular scheduled meetings including the Prairie Lakes meeting with highlights on the ash program.
Recess
On motion by Becker and second by Denny, the meeting was recessed until April 15, 2025.
COMMISSIONER WARRANTS
VENDOR NAME $ AMOUNT
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES
$2,461.99
ARC ELECTRIC
SERVICE 9,409.43
BARR ENGINEERING
COMPANY 3,982.00
CAMFIL USA, INC. 2,644.41
EMERGENCY AUTOMOTIVE
TECHNOLOGIES 7,306.99
INNOVATIVE OFFICE
SOLUTIONS, LLC 12,877.64
LONG PRAIRIE
LEADER 20,850.75
MJ LAWN CARE
SERVICES 2,500.00
VIKING GARAGE DOOR
CO 2,064.00
54 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 15,171.39
Total: $79,268.60
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES WARRANTS
VENDOR NAME $ AMOUNT
ARC ELECTRIC $3,880.19
V#16675 - COST EFF
HEALTH INS 5,516.08
TCSS MH INITIATIVE FLEX
FUND 23,005.00
TRANSUNION RISK &
ALTERNATIVE DATA 4,080.00
76 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 24,395.13
6 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $,2000 2,203.33
Total: $63,079.73
VENDOR NAME $ AMOUNT
GERARD TREATMENT
PROGRAMS $8,558.48
GREATER MN FAMILY
SRVS INC 16,666.29
MERIDIAN SERVICES
INC 2,897.79
NORTH HOMES CHILDREN
& FAMILY SRVS 20,068.44
NORTHWOOD CHILDRENS
SERVICES 8,166.48
PRAIRIE LAKES YOUTH
PROGRAMS 12,600.00
WEST CENTRAL REG
JUVENILE CTR 10,948.00
26 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 7,270.71
Total: $87,176.19
On a motion by Becker and second by Denny, the preceding minutes of the County Board meeting held April 1, 2025 were duly approved by unanimous vote at the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on April 15, 2025..
Witness my hand and seal:
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Bob Byers,
County Board Chairperson
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Denise Gaida,
Todd County Auditor-Treasurer
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
TODD COUNTY COURTHOUSE
PARKING 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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