Public Notices April 9, 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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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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NOTICE
BYRON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Byron Township Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting will be held Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Leader Commmunity Hall.
Becki Rassler, Clerk,
Byron Township,
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NOTICE
EVERGREEN HILL CEMETERY CLEANUP
Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Staples, will be conducting their spring cleanup on Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Two flower arrangements are allowed either on shepherd hooks or pole style pot holders, or a monument topper. Flowers must be maintained in an attractive manner or they will be removed.
Bob Reeck,
Secretary/Treasurer
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NOTICE
OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ORDINANCE 553 AMENDING SECTION 109-5 OF THE CITY CODE OF THE
CITY OF STAPLES
NOTICE is hereby given that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Staples will hold a public hearing at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the Staples City Hall, 122 6th St NE, to consider recommending approval of Ordinance 553 amending section 109-5 of the city code of the City of Staples.
The proposed ordinance is available for review at City Hall during regular business hours. 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
OF PUBLIC HEARING
TO CONSIDER ORDINANCE 553 AMENDING SECTION 109-123 OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF STAPLES
NOTICE is hereby given that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Staples will hold a public hearing at 5:05 p.m. on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the Staples City Hall, 122 6th St NE, to consider recommending approval of Ordinance 554 amending Section 109-123 of the city code of the City of Staples.
The proposed ordinance is available for review at City Hall during regular business hours. 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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Minutes of the SPECIAL BOARD Meeting of the
Todd County Board
of Commissioners
held on FEB. 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 February, 2025 at 11:00 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 Noska and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To acknowledge the agenda as presented.
Closed Session
On motion by Noska and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To close the session at 11:02 a.m. pursuant to MN Statute §13D.03 to consider strategies for labor negotiations.
On motion by Neumann and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To reopen the session at 11:57 a.m.
Adjourn
On motion by Neumann and second by Becker, the meeting was adjourned at 11:58 a.m.
On a motion by Denny and second by Becker, the preceding minutes of the County Board meeting held February 10th, 2025 were duly approved by unanimous vote at the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on March 3, 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 Joint
Meeting of the Todd County Board of Commissioners and Todd County
SWCD Supervisors
held on February 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 February, 2025 with all Board of Commissioner members present and with all SWCD Supervisors present.
Chair Byers called the joint meeting to order for the Board of Commissioners.
Chair Wendel called the joint meeting to order for the SWCD Supervisors.
Approval of Agenda
On motion by Katterhagen and second by Williamson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the agenda as presented.
On motion by Becker and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the agenda as presented.
SWCD Presentation
Deja Anton, District Manager presented the following information for general knowledge and discussion between the board members:
•Introduction of New Supervisor/Staff and Staff Updates
•Highlights of the draft 2024 Annual Report was provided for discussion.
•2024 Program Highlights
•Dept 605 Goals and SWCD Contributions
SWCD
On motion by Williamson and second by James, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the Todd SWCD 2024 Annual Report.
On motion by James and second by Katterhagen, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To adopt the Crow Wing MOA as presented.
General Discussion
An invitation was extended to attend the RD Offutt Farms Ag Water Quality Certification Tour and Luncheon on February 28, 2025.
The Todd County Annual Feedlot Meeting & Farmer Appreciation Dinner is scheduled for Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Central Lakes College starting at 10:00 a.m. for those interested in attending.
A summary of the MASWCD Legislative Priorities was provided for study.
Adjourn
On motion by Katterhagen and second by Williamson, the SWCD Board adjourned the joint meeting by unanimous vote.
On motion by Denny and second by Noska, the Todd County Board of Commissioners adjourned the joint meeting by unanimous vote.
On a motion by Denny and second by Becker, the preceding minutes of the Joint Meeting of the Todd County Board of Commissioners and Todd County SWCD Supervisors meeting held February 18, 2025 were duly approved by unanimous vote at the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on March 3, 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
Meeting of the
Todd County Board
of Commissioners
held on Feb. 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 February, 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 with removal of item 4.2 Anderson Resignation and addition of item 13.3 2025-2027 AFSCME-HHS Contract.
Consent Agenda
On motion by Noska and second by Denny, the following motions and resolution were introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
To approve the Todd County Board of Commissioner’s Meeting Minutes for January 27, 29, 31 and February 4, 2025 as presented.
To hire Kevin Valley as a Part Time Public Safety Telecommunicator. Grade 6, Step 4.
Accept the Resignation of Doug Thom, GIS Specialist effective February 28, 2025.
To promote Cheryl Klimek to fill the open Eligibility Worker position. Grade 6 Step 4, $24.28/hr. Start date: TBD
To hire Stacie Ilgen to fill the open Eligibility Worker position.Grade 6 Step 1, $22.22 /hr. Start date: TBD
Approve the resignation of Administrative Services Manager Jena Peterson, effective March 13, 2025.
To approve a one year Club On Sale & Sunday Liquor License for the American Legion #417 Oscar Jacobson Post (Little Sauk Legion) at the address of 16268 County 50, Long Prairie, MN in Little Sauk Township effective April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026.
To approve a Seasonal On Sale and Sunday Liquor License for Birchwood Resort at the address of 22182 Birchwood Loop, Sauk Centre, MN in Birchdale Township effective April 15, 2025 through October 15, 2025.
To approve a one year Dance License for Rebecca L. Pratt dba Clarissa Ballroom at the address of 19281 Kotter Road, Clarissa, MN in Eagle Valley Township effective April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026.
To approve a one year On Sale and Off Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License for Rebecca L. Pratt dba Clarissa Ballroom at the address of 19281 Kotter Road, Clarissa, MN in Eagle Valley Township effective April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026.
To approve a one year Setup License for Rebecca L. Pratt dba Clarissa Ballroom at the address of 19281 Kotter Road, Clarissa, MN in Eagle Valley Township effective April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026.
To approve a one year Wine License (including Strong Beer) for Rebecca L. Pratt dba Clarissa Ballroom at the address of 19281 Kotter Road, Clarissa, MN in Eagle Valley Township effective April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026.
To approve an Off Sale, On Sale and Sunday Liquor License for T.J.’s Diamond Point Inc dba Diamond Point Supper Club/Lounge at the address of 12867 Bayview Dr, Sauk Centre, MN in Birchdale Township effective April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026.
To approve a Seasonal On Sale, Off Sale and Sunday Liquor License for DT Lisson Inc dba Double Eagle Golf & Grille at the address of 31886 County 3, Eagle Bend, MN in Burleene Township effective April 1st, 2025 through October 31st, 2025.
To approve a one year On Sale and Sunday Liquor License for Sauk Centre Country Club dba Greystone Golf Club at the address of 10548 Andrews Drive, Sauk Centre, MN in Kandota Township effective April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026.
To approve a one year On Sale and Sunday Liquor License for the Long Prairie Country Club at the address of 406 6th St SE, Long Prairie, MN in Long Prairie Township effective April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026.
To approve a Seasonal Off Sale and On Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License for Rainbow Lodge at the address of 20576 Banks Trail, Sauk Centre, MN in Kandota Township effective April 15, 2025 through October 15, 2025.
To approve a Setup License for Rainbow Lodge at the address of 20576 Banks Trail, Sauk Centre, MN in Kandota Township effective April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026.
To approve a Seasonal On Sale Wine License including strong beer for Donald Panitzke dba Rainbow Lodge at the address of 20576 Banks Trail, Sauk Centre, MN in Kandota Township effective April 15, 2025 through October 15, 2025.
To approve an Off Sale, On Sale and Sunday Liquor License for Full O Fun LLC dba Saukinac Campground at the address of 21914 Bay Loop, Sauk Centre, MN in Kandota Township effective April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026.
To approve a one year On Sale and Sunday Liquor License for Shady’s Golden Eagle at the address of 13218 County 103, Burtrum, MN in Grey Eagle Township effective April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026.
To approve a one year Off Sale, On Sale & Sunday Liquor License for the Shadys Midway Inc at the address of 17908 US 71, Long Prairie, MN in Round Prairie Township effective April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026.
To approve an On Sale, Off Sale and Sunday Liquor License for Michael Shattuck dba Shattuck’s Hub Supper Club at the address of 30905 County 13, Burtrum, MN in Burnhamville Township effective April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026.
To approve an Off Sale, On Sale and Sunday Liquor License for The Rock Tavern LLC at the address of 11977 County 47, Grey Eagle, MN in Grey Eagle Township effective April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026.
To approve a one day On Sale Temporary Liquor License for the Sauk Centre Area Chamber of Commerce at the Marthaler’s Shed at the address of 10098 County 11, Sauk Centre, MN in Kandota Township effective May 3, 2025.
GAMBLING PERMIT –
SAUK CENTRE AREA
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners are establishing their approval for a Gambling Permit for the Sauk Centre Area Chamber of Commerce through this resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners approve a Gambling Permit for the Sauk Centre Area Chamber of Commerce to hold a raffle event at the Howard and Katherine Marthaler Shed in Kandota Township at the address 10098 County 11, Sauk Centre, MN on May 3, 2025.
Auditor-Treasurer
On motion by Noska and second by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous roll call vote: To approve the Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 403713 through 403742 in the amount of $59,926.46 and (Regular) 58703 through 58742 in the amount of $62,056.84 for a total of $121,983.30.
On motion by Denny 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) 806209 through 806254 and (Regular) 712786 through 712829 for a total of $114,525.11.
On motion by Becker and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous rol lcall vote: To approve the Health & Human Services SSIS Warrants number (ACH) 601567 through 601587 and (Regular) 518268 through 518284 for a total amount of $89,562.09.
On motion by Neumann and second by Denny, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
2025 PARKS AND TRAILS APPROPRIATION FUNDS TRANSFER
WHEREAS, the 2025 budget for Todd County’s allocation of funds to the Todd County Parks and Trails Board has been approved at $9,000; and
WHEREAS, a letter was received from the Todd County Parks and Trails Board requesting for the appropriation of funds from the General Fund for 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners hereby approve the transfer of funds in the amount of $9,000 from the General Fund to the Parks and Trails Fund.
Board of Commissioners & SWCD Supervisor Joint Meeting
Chair Byers suspended the current meeting to allow for the Joint Meeting with the SWCD Supervisors to be held at 9:09 a.m.
Separate minutes of the Joint Meeting are attached.
Chair Byers resumed the regular board meeting at 9:29 a.m.
County Assessor
On motion by Becker and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To schedule the 2025 Todd County Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting for June 23, 2025; commencing at 6:00 p.m. and not ending before 7:00 p.m.
Public Works
On motion by Noska and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by majority vote with Becker and Neumann against: Approve the purchase of a new equipped plow truck (includes trade-in) per the attached purchase agreements for $321,436.24.
On motion by Denny and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Approve the attached state bid tractor - mower purchase agreement from Midwest Machinery Company for the purchase of a 2025 John Deere 6M 155 Tractor and a 2025 Diamond DDR-120 Mower for $191,068.23.
An announcement was provided that Todd County was awarded from Region 5 Development Commission regarding a 2029 Federal Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Award for Todd County’s State Aid Highway #51 Project.
MIS
On motion by Noska and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: to approve the purchase of Splunk for the County SIEM solution.
GIS
On motion by Neumann and second by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: to adopt the change to horizontal 911 address signs effective immediately.
Planning & Zoning
On motion by Denny and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Grant the rezoning of the NE1/4 of the SE1/4, Section 2, Burleene Township from R-10 to AF-2 with no conditions.
Health & Human Services
On motion by Denny and second by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the two opioid settlement community requests for funding to Better Days Treatment Center and First Baptist Church for an overall total of $13,225.
On motion by Becker and second by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve members serving on the Todd County Public Health Advisory Committee to include: Rona Bleess, Faith Community Nurse/Community Member; Cindy Denning, Staples-Motley ISD #2170; Kristen Defoe, CentraCare Health RN; Callista Lehner, CentraCare Health; Megan Kruse, Todd Wadena Community Corrections; Amber Rasinski, Community Member; Bernice Desotell, Community Member; Dr Alex Harsha, Lakewood Health System; Tanja Levin, LPGE ISD #2753; Jason Polovick, Central Todd County Care Center; Barb Becker, County Commissioner-District 1; Randy Neumann, County Commissioner-District 5; Jackie Och, Todd County Health & Human Services Director.
On motion by Neumann and second by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the Todd County Public Health Advisory policy/job description as reviewed by the committee.
Administration
On motion by Noska and second by Becker, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
ADOPTION OF CHANGES
TO THE TODD COUNTY
PERSONNEL POLICY
WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners has recognized a need for a strong, up to date personnel policy, and;
WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners and Policies Subcommittee have had an opportunity to review the policy revisions put forth in Section 7.24 Employee Recognition Service Awards, of the Personnel Policy and find the implementation to be in the best interest of the sound administration of the County.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Todd County Board of Commissioners adopts the attached changes to the Todd County Personnel Policy and directs the County Coordinator to begin administration of said policy as of February 18, 2025, and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that it is understood that this Resolution replaces and supersedes all prior County Board actions, oral or written, relating to the subject matter hereof.
On motion by Becker and second Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve participation for the year 2025 in Sourcewell’s Internship Program for the departments requesting to participate (Health & Human Services, Solid Waste, GIS, Planning and Zoning, Public Works, MIS, Sheriff and Administration).
On motion by Noska and second by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To authorize the adoption of the AFSCME HHS Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2025-2027.
Closed Session
On motion by Neumann and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To enter into closed session pursuant to MN Statute §13D.05, subd. 2(b) and to enter into closed session pursuant to MN Statute 13D.05 Subd. 3(a) at 10:14 a.m.
On motion by Becker and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To reopen the session at 11:23 a.m.
On motion by Denny and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To terminate employee #597 for just cause effective 2/18/25.
The summary of the closed session was a satisfactory evaluation of the County Coordinator.
County Auditor-Treasurer’s Report
The County Auditor-Treasurer reported on attending the MACO conference, provided unofficial election results from the Swanville School special election, reminded of the upcoming March Township elections and upcoming Osakis School special election on April 8. Also, the annual Todd County Township meeting is tentatively set for April 1, 2025.
County Coordinator’s Report
The County Coordinator shared a thank you letter from Initiative Foundation.
County Commissioner’s Report
The Commissioners reported on meetings and events attended.
Commissioner Becker attended the Public Health, negotiation, and TWCC meetings.
Commissioner Neumann attended the Public Health, CMCOA, negotiations, Park Board, Solid Waste, and Rainbow Rider meetings.
Commissioner Noska attended regular meetings.
Commissioner Byers attended the finance, policy, dept head, public works, personnel, interviews, childcare, SWCD, and Laudermill meetings.
Commissioner Denny attended the regular scheduled meetings including Policy, Finance, Personnel, SWCD, Interviews, Laudermill hearing, Dept Head and Negotiations.
Adjourn
On motion by Denny and second by Neumann, the meeting was adjourned for the month of February 2025.
COMMISSIONER WARRANTS
VENDOR NAME $ AMOUNT
ARC ELECTRIC
SERVICE $10,328.91
BROWERVILLE TRUCKWASH/
BIG BOYZ 7,986.70
CARGILL SALT
DIVISION 31,067.63
CONFITREK, INC. 2,400.00
EMERGENCY AUTOMOTIVE
TECHNOLOGIES 13,392.29
LONG PRAIRIE
LEADER 3,178.50
MOMENTUM TRUCK
GROUP 2,725.58
SHI CORP 3,808.00
WHITMORE INC 2,370.00
WIDSETH SMITH
NOLTING INC 19,644.00
60 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 25,081.69
Total: $121,983.30
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES WARRANTS
VENDOR NAME $ AMOUNT
DHS SWIFT $50,662.34
V#17455 - COST EFF
HEALTH INS 2,709.11
LAKEWOOD HEALTH
SYSTEM 2,552.41
RONALD MCDONALD
HOUSE 2,500.00
RURAL MN CEP INC 12,800.80
SHI CORP 8,620.00
TODD COUNTY
ATTORNEY’S OFFICE 2,200.00
73 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 30,772.27
10 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 1,708.18
Total: $114,525.11
VENDOR NAME $ AMOUNT
AKSAMIT
TRANSPORTATION
INC $10,516.48
#16704 7,012.20
#17598 4,189.03
GREATER MN FAMILY
SRVS INC 2,500.00
HEARTLAND GIRLS
RANCH 22,278.46
LUTHERAN SOCIAL
SERVICE OF MN -
ST PAUL 2,086.70
#12198 2,900.00
#17597 4,021.01
PRODUCTIVE
ALTERNATIVES INC 2,070.03
PSJ ACQUISITION LLC 6,923.70
RESOURCE TRAINING
& SOLUTIONS 4,944.45
#17734 2,785.66
26 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 17,334.37
Total: $89,562.09
On a motion by Denny and second by Becker, the preceding minutes of the County Board meeting held February 18th, 2025 were duly approved by unanimous vote at the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on March 3, 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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Minutes of the
Meeting of the
Todd County Board
of Commissioners
held on March 4, 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 4th day of March, 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 Noska and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To adopt the agenda as presented with addition of 4.9 Resignation Part-Time Public Safety Telecommunicator Kayla Andersen, 4.10 Hire Part-Time Road Deputy Cole Yungbauer and 12.2 2025 Agreement Between Douglas County and Todd County for Shared Services of a GIS/E911 Coordinator.
Consent Agenda
On motion by Denny and second by Becker, the following motions were introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
To approve the Todd County Board of Commissioner’s Meeting Minutes for February 10th and 18th, 2025 and Joint County/SWCD Meeting Minutes for February 18t 2025 as presented.
Approve the hiring of Mr. Tyler Odden to fill the vacant Public Works Sign Technician position at Grade 8, Step 1 ($24.97/hour).
Accept the resignation of Investigator Cole Yungbauer effective 03/03/2025.
Approve the resignation of Social Worker Dixie Allen, effective March 3rd, 2025.
Approve the resignation of Public Health Nurse Kelly Messer, effective February 21st, 2025.
To approve an Off Sale and On Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License for TMF Resort Inc dba Head of the Lakes Resort at the address of 15080 Gardenia Drive, Osakis, MN in Leslie Township effective April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026.
To approve a Setup License for TMF Resort Inc dba Head of the Lakes Resort at the address of 15080 Gardenia Drive, Osakis, MN in Leslie Township effective April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026.
To approve an On Sale Wine License including strong beer for TMF Resort Inc dba Head of the Lakes Resort at the address of 15080 Gardenia Drive, Osakis, MN in Leslie Township effective April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026.
Approve the resignation of Part-Time Public Safety Telecommunicator Kayla Andersen effective January 16, 2025.
To hire Cole Yungbauer to fill the open Part-Time Road Deputy position. Grade 10 Step 8, $35.02/hr. Start Date: TBD.
Auditor-Treasurer
On motion by Neumann and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous rollcall vote: To approve the February 2025 Auditor Warrants number (ACH) 904832 through 904914 in the amount of $1,283,442.80 (Manual) 1047 through 1057 in the amount of $72,761.20 and (Regular) 243982 through 244123 in the amount of $895,966.63 for a total of $2,252,170.63.
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) 403743 through 403762 in the amount of $24,986.35 and (Regular) 58743 through 58774 in the amount of $16,688.56 for a total of $41,674.91.
On motion by Becker 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) 806255 through 806273 and (Regular) 712830 through 712865 for a total of $141,969.78.
On motion by Denny 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) 601588 through 601597 and (Regular) 518285 through 518305 for a total amount of $87,268.91.
Public Works
On motion by Neumann and second by Noska, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR 2025 BITUMINOUS HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION
WHEREAS, sealed bids were received on February 25th, 2025 by the Todd County Public Works Director for SAP 077-603-010, SAP 077-622-014, CP 25:73, CP 25:78 and CP 77-25-01, said projects for highway construction related work at various locations in Todd County, and;
WHEREAS, the following sealed bids were received:
*Mark Sand & Gravel Co., Fergus Falls, Minnesota: $4,113,309.75
•Central Specialties, Inc., Alexandria, Minnesota: $4,125,035.93
•Anderson Brothers Construction, Brainerd, Minnesota: $4,266,576.20
•Minnesota Paving and Materials, Rogers, Minnesota: $4,399,198,.03
•R.J. Zavoral and Sons, Inc., East Grand Forks, Minnesota: $4,405,995.59
•Knife River Corporation, Sauk Rapids, Minnesota: $4,823,858.39
•Duininck, Inc., Prinsburg, Minnesota: $5,046,727.74
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 Mark Sand & Gravel Co. of Fergus Falls, Minnesota based on their low bid of $4,113,309.75.
Announcement of the FY2027 Federal HSIP Safety Project Grant from MnDOT was provided which is intended to be for the installation of 6” Ground-In Wet Reflective Stripes in the amount of $342,000.
County Attorney
On motion by Becker and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Approve the 2025 Agreement for Prosecution Services, Burtrum, Grey Eagle, Clarissa, Eagle Bend, Bertha, and Hewitt.
County Sheriff
On motion by Denny and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Appoint Sarah Booker as the Todd County delegate to the CMESB Regional Advisory Committee and Michael Wisniewski as the alternate representative.
On motion by Becker and second by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To purchase the 2025 Chevy K1500 pickup from Alexandria Motors for the price of $48,510.00.
Planning & Zoning
On motion by Neumann and second by Denny, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
Final Plat Approval –
“Ambling Trail Plat” Subdivision
WHEREAS, Applicants and property owners Michael and Jeanne Bushard applied to subdivide a property that is described as part of Section 23 of Birchdale Township with the plat to be known as “Ambling Trail Plat”,
WHEREAS, Ambling Trail Plat consists of two lots with 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 Birchdale Township,
WHEREAS, On January 2, 2025, 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 and that part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SW¼ NE¼) of Section 23, Township 127 North, Range 33 West, Todd County, Minnesota, described as follows:
Beginning at the southeast corner of Lot 4, Block One, BIRCHDALE ESTATES, according to the recorded plat thereof; thence South 00 degrees 01 minutes 17 seconds East, assumed bearing along the southerly extension of the east line of said Lot 4, a distance of 12.22 feet, said point also being 142.11 feet northerly of the northeast corner of Lot 1, ANDERSON’S SUB-DIVISION, FIRST ADDITION, according to the recorded plat thereof; thence South 82 degrees 50 minutes 32 seconds West 535.18 feet to a point on the northerly extension of the easterly line of Lot 11, said ANDERSON’S SUB-DIVISION, FIRST ADDITION, said point also being 137.97 feet northerly of the northeast corner of said Lot 11; thence South 80 degrees 24 minutes 59 seconds West 428.44 feet to a point on a northerly extension of the easterly line of Lot 19, said ANDERSON’S SUB-DIVISION, FIRST ADDITION, said point also being 137.35 feet northerly of the northeast corner of said Lot 19; thence South 79 degrees 19 minutes 26 seconds West 361.80 feet to a point on the east line of BIRCHDALE ESTATES PLAT 3, according to the recorded plat thereof, said point also being 57.80 feet northerly of the southeast corner of Lot 1, Block One, said BIRCHDALE ESTATES PLAT 3; thence North 07 degrees 38 minutes 29 seconds West, along said east line of BIRCHDALE ESTATES PLAT 3, a distance of 862.40 feet to the centerline of Trunk Highway No. 28; thence North 48 degrees 44 minutes 23 seconds East, along said centerline of Trunk Highway No. 28, a distance of 632.34 feet to the westerly extension of the north line of Lot 1, aforesaid Block One, BIRCHDALE ESTATES; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 52 seconds East, along said westerly extension of the north line of Lot 1, a distance of 114.26 feet to the northwesterly line of said Lot 1; thence South 48 degrees 44 minutes 23 seconds West, along said northwesterly line of Lot 1, a distance of 207.47 feet to the westerly line of said BIRCHDALE ESTATES; thence South 28 degrees 48 minutes 00 seconds East, along said westerly line of BIRCHDALE ESTATES, a distance of 1102.96 feet to the southwest corner of aforesaid Lot 4, Block One, BIRCHDALE ESTATES; thence North 83 degrees 58 minutes 43 second East, along the south line of said Lot 4, a distance of 461.22 feet to the point of beginning.
WHEREAS, On January 21, 2025, the Todd County Board of Commissioners considered the Preliminary Plat for the above-described property and approved the Ambling Trail Plat preliminary plat with two conditions:
1. All new driveway accesses shall be approved by the local road authority prior to installation.
2. 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 “Ambling Trail Plat” be approved as presented.
Health & Human Services
On motion by Noska and second by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the Accounting Contract as presented.
On motion by Noska and second by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Approve notification to the Minnesota Department of Commerce, Todd County’s intent to administer and deliver the Energy Assistance Program for FFY 2026.
On motion by Becker and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Approve the elimination of the Public Health Nurse position in the Adult Services Unit.
Solid Waste
On motion by Neumann and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To award the bid to Boyer Truck in the amount of $154,448.10 for Western Star 47X Semi-tractor.
On motion by Noska and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To award the bid of $250,484.00 to North American Trailer for 2 walking floor trailers.
On motion Neumann and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve letter of support and contribution of $6,000.00 to Ottertail County application of C&D Management Grant.
On motion by Denny and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Authorize Solid Waste Director to sign proposal with Barr for professional services for $15,500.00.
On motion by Neumann and second by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Authorize Solid Waste Director to sign proposal with Widseth for professional services for $18,500.
Administration
On motion by Becker and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the Todd County Recorder as the Supervisor for the GIS department.
On motion by Noska and second by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the 2025 Agreement between Douglas County and Todd County for shared services of a GIS/E911 Coordinator.
County Auditor-Treasurer’s Report
The County Auditor-Treasurer reminded of the upcoming March Township elections and absentee for upcoming Osakis School special election on April 8th is now open. Also, the final preparation for CLA’s annual audit upcoming visit is nearing completion. The 2025 Property Tax Statements are nearing completion for release to mailboxes in the next week or so.
County Attorney’s Report
The County Attorney had nothing to report.
County Coordinator’s Report
The County Coordinator attended a broadband, lunch & learn, paycom software, wellness, Sourcewell, TCDC/LP Chamber and GIS contract with Douglas County meetings.
County Commissioner’s Report
The Commissioners reported on meetings and events attended.
Commissioner Becker attended the Region V and TWCC interview meetings.
Commissioner Neumann attended the SRWD, 1W1P-SR and SR JD2 Miller’s Bay meetings.
Commissioner Noska attended regular meetings with nothing special to report.
Commissioner Byers attended the personnel and union discussion meetings.
Commissioner Denny attended the regular scheduled meetings including union discussions.
Recess
Chair Byers recessed the meeting until March 18, 2025.
AUDITOR WARRANTS
VENDOR NAME $ AMOUNT
AMAZON CAPITAL
SERVICES $4,671.00
CLIFTON LARSON
ALLEN, LLP 17,430.00
GERTH/CHARLOTTE 2,000.00
LONG PRAIRIE LEADER 3,276.00
LONG PRAIRIE SANITATION
INC 6,184.75
VERIZON 6,901.34
WEST CENTRAL TECH
SERVICE AREA 4,228.47
37 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 17,417.13
ACOM SYSTEMS 4,000.00
CARD SERVICES
COBORNS 2,514.65
CENTERPOINT ENERGY 3,099.52
CENTRA CARE 12,714.58
FLEET SERVICES/WEX
BANK 7,386.93
HEALTH PARTNERS
DENTAL 8,590.01
HY-TEC
CONSTRUCTION 432,250.00
LEADSONLINE LLC 3,106.00
LONG PRAIRIE OIL
COMPANY 5,421.65
MINNESOTA UI 6,290.85
MN DEPT OF FINANCE 6,259.50
MORRISON COUNTY 16,369.50
PETERS LAW OFFICE,
P.A. 7,475.00
POPE DOUGLAS SOLID
WASTE MANAGEMENT 11,514.00
PRAIRIE LAKES MUNICIPAL
SOLID WASTE
AUTHORITY 93,473.61
PRAIRIE PHARMACY 2,286.69
SHIRLEY’S GAS &
GROCERIES INC 3,668.98
STAPLES ADVANTAGE 3,290.31
STEP 10,473.70
TODD CO AUD-TREAS 8,828.23
TOWN OF BARTLETT 27,561.26
TOWN OF BERTHA 27,933.84
TOWN OF BIRCHDALE 41,743.71
TOWN OF BRUCE 29,347.47
TOWN OF BURLEENE 27,110.21
TOWN OF
BURNHAMVILLE 36,258.88
TOWN OF
EAGLE VALLEY 41,062.61
TOWN OF FAWN LAKE 34,767.07
TOWN OF GERMANIA 35,570.50
TOWN OF GORDON 32,871.66
TOWN OF
GREY EAGLE 28,194.96
TOWN OF HARTFORD 42,770.40
TOWN OF IONA 39,702.82
TOWN OF KANDOTA 26,375.89
TOWN OF LESLIE 29,441.33
TOWN OF LITTLE ELK 23,866.63
TOWN OF
LITTLE SAUK 37,445.20
TOWN OF
LONG PRAIRIE 35,161.97
TOWN OF MORAN 33,550.93
TOWN OF REYNOLDS 32,061.22
TOWN OF
ROUND PRAIRIE 44,640.42
TOWN OF STAPLES 32,751.99
TOWN OF
STOWE PRAIRIE 38,009.22
TOWN OF
TURTLE CREEK 18,826.58
TOWN OF VILLARD 40,194.81
TOWN OF WARD 36,460.81
TOWN OF
WEST UNION 24,224.23
TOWN OF WYKEHAM 37,096.38
ULINE 4,521.21
VOYANT COMMUNICATIONS,
LLC 3,516.44
WIDSETH SMITH
NOLTING INC 5,540.50
38 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 16,668.42
ALL STATE
COMMUNICATIONS 2,890.00
ANOKA CO GOVERNMENT
CENTER 8,375.00
CARDMEMBER
SERVICE 2,326.13
CARGILL SALT
DIVISION 7,634.10
CENTERPOINT ENERGY 2,322.34
CENTERPOINT
ENERGY 11,116.28
COUNTIES PROVIDING
TECHNOLOGY 8,006.00
GALLAGHER BENEFIT
SERVICES INC 2,000.00
MADDEN GALANTER
HANSEN, LLP 17,675.10
MINNESOTA POWER 20,737.03
MISSISSIPPI HEADWATERS
BOARD 7,700.00
MORRISON SWCD 4,183.23
STOECKEL JAHNER INC 2,730.00
WADENA COUNTY
SHERIFF 2,997.50
35 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 14,606.22
SCHOOL DISTRICT
#2170 7,140.67
SCHOOL DISTRICT
#486 4,830.83
TOWN OF BRUCE 2,415.41
TOWN OF FAWN LAKE 3,320.46
4 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 2,651.02
AMAZON CAPITAL
SERVICES 2,580.12
DOHERTY STAFFING
SOLUTIONS 2,627.35
EAGLE BEND FARM & LUMBER
SUPPLY INC 2,280.59
EBSO INC 327,049.63
MCIT 2,281.00
METRO SALES INC 3,860.48
MINNESOTA POWER 5,133.75
PEMBERTON SORLIE RUFER &
KERSHNER 7,215.60
27 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 14,351.62
MN DEPT OF REVENUE 59,569.02
US BANK - CC 8,454.06
10 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 4,738.12
TOTAL: $2,252,170.63
COMMISSIONER WARRANTS
VENDOR NAME $ AMOUNT
EMERGENCY AUTOMOTIVE
TECHNOLOGIES $4,415.17
INTRADYN 2,080.00
LITTLE FALLS MACHINE
INC 2,724.88
LONG PRAIRIE LEADER 5,054.50
MCCC, MI33 8,695.00
NORTHSTAR PLUMBING,
HEATING AND AIR 3,625.14
46 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 15,080.22
Total: $41,674.91
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES WARRANTS
VENDOR NAME $ AMOUNT
DHS - SWIFT
$ 46,390.48
FRESHWATER EDUCATION DISTRICT 6004 18,660.00
INNOVATIVE OFFICE
SOLUTIONS, LLC 42,819.75
QUALITY LOGO
PRODUCTS 2,669.11
TODD COUNTY
AUDITOR-
TREASURER 15,096.10
50 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 16,334.34
Total: $141,969.78
VENDOR NAME $ AMOUNT
DHS - MSOP - MN SEX OFFENDER
PROG - 462 6,038.80
GERARD TREATMENT
PROGRAMS 9,475.46
GREATER MN FAMILY
SRVS INC 18,233.76
HOLISTIC FAMILY
EDUCATION SRVS 2,049.05
LUTHERAN SOCIAL
SERVICE OF
MN - ST PAUL 3,129.30
MERIDIAN
SERVICES INC 3,272.14
NORTHWOOD CHILDRENS
SERVICES 8,522.22
PRAIRIE LAKES
YOUTH PROGRAMS 14,023.07
STEP 5,085.33
VILLAGE RANCH INC 11,260.44
21 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 6,179.34
Total: $87,268.91
On a motion by Neumann and second by Noska, the preceding minutes of the County Board meeting held March 4th, 2025 were duly approved by unanimous vote at the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on March 18th, 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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