Public Notices August 4, 2021

CITY OF STAPLES, MINNESOTA

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 

2022 to 2026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN

 

The City of Staples will hold a public hearing on August 10, 2021, at 7:05 p.m. at City Hall, 122 6th St NE to present and accept comments on the 2022 to 2026 Capital Improvement Plan. A copy of the draft is available at City Hall, 122 6th St NE.

All interested parties are encouraged to attend the public hearing and provide comments.

 

July 23, 2021

 

Tara Greer, City Clerk

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NOTICE OF 

PUBLIC SALE OF 

TAX-FORFEITED LANDS

Friday, August 13, 2021. 10:00 a.m.

 

Todd County 

Commissioner board room in the 

Historical Court House

215 1st Avenue S

Long Prairie, MN  56347

 

New Tax-forfeited parcels and a few repriced 

parcels will be 

on auction.

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the parcels described in the List of Tax-Forfeited Land that is contained herein shall be sold to the highest bidder at public sale. The sale will be governed by the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 282.01 and by the resolution of the Todd County Board of Commissioners authorizing such sale. The resolution reads as follows:

BE IT RESOLVED, that all parcels of tax-forfeited land listed on the List of Tax-Forfeited Land be classified as nonconservation land; that the basic sale price of each parcel on List of Tax-Forfeited Land, that is on file with the Clerk of the County Board, be approved and authorization for a public sale of this land be granted, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 282.01; that the sale will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 13, 2021, by the Todd County Auditor/Treasurer at the Commissioner board room in the Historical Court House, for not less than the basic sale price; and that all sales shall be full payment or on the terms set forth on the List of Tax-Forfeited Land.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the conditions and terms of the public sale shall be as described in the list of Tax-Forfeited Land contained here-in and approved by the Todd County Board of Commissioners.

Information about the sale of tax-forfeited land in Todd County can be obtained at the office of the County Auditor/Treasurer, Todd County Courthouse, 215 1st Avenue So, Suite 201,Long Prairie, Minnesota, 56347. Telephone: (320) 732-4469, or online at: https://www.co.todd.mn.us/divisions/property-records/auditor-treasurer/

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Staples Motley

School Board Minutes

ISD #2170

Staples-Motley School Board meeting #21 

June 28, 2021, 

6 p.m., District Office

 

MINUTES

 

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order with Members Winkels, Lund, Freeman, B. Anderson, L. Anderson and Reeck present (comprising a quorum). Also attending:  Supt. Tappe; Business Services, Herdegen and Regan; Principals Johnson and Schmidt; Representatives from Ehlers, ICS, RAPP Communications and JLG; several community members; Staples World Managing Editor, Anderson; and Recording Secretary, Madson. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 

Motion by Reeck, seconded by B. Anderson, to adopt the agenda. MC 

Recognize Public - Chair Winkels welcomed the group and thanked everyone for attending 

School/Community Forum - the following community members addressed the Board: 

a. Ron Nypan - Proposed Facility Improvements/ wants versus needs

b. Bruce Drone - Tax Impact; stating that the Board is not listening to the tax payers

c. Dave Hoemberg - District Facilities and concerns regarding the consolidation agreement 

d. LEAP Board - Moving the district forward with Phase I; and stating that the LHS Foundation gives back to the community

Consent Agenda:

Motion by Freeman, seconded by Lund, to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of item #7. MC 

Motion by B. Anderson, seconded by Reeck, to Approve the 2021-22 Food Service Catering agreement with Freshwater ALC. MC  Winkels abstained 

Approve the Resolution to Accept Grants and In-Kind Donations 

Motion by B. Anderson, seconded by Winkels to Approve the Resolution to Accept Grants and In-Kind Donations in the amount of $1,771.10. MC Thank you to the SM Diamond Club, Nyhus Chevrolet, Northland Floral and Baxter Wal-Mart.  

Finance Items 

Motion by Freeman, seconded by L. Anderson, to approve : 

a. Official Depository Signers: REMOVE Chuck Herdegen and ADD John Regan

b. Officials to Invest Funds: REMOVE Chuck Herdegen and ADD John Regan 

c. Officials to make Electronic Investment Transfers: REMOVE Chuck Herdegen and ADD John Regan and Julie Polak

d. Signature Approvals: REMOVE Chuck Herdegen and ADD John Regan to execute agreements and/or financial documents as necessary on behalf the district.

Motion Carried.

Regan presented the Financial Report by B. Anderson seconded by Lund, to authorize payment of the vouchers. MC 

Motion by Reeck, seconded by Winkels, to Approve the FY 2021 Revised Budget and the FY 2022 Original Budget.  MC 

Motion by Lund, seconded by L. Anderson, to award the Dairy Bid to Prairie Farms for the 2021-22 School Year. MC Two bids with escalator were received - Prairie Farms and Kemps.

Motion by Freeman, seconded by Winkels, to approve the Credit Reimbursement request from Liz. Capistrant - $750. MC 

Motion by Reeck, seconded by Anderson, to Approve the Resolution Authorizing Real Estate Purchase, located at 201 Pleasant Ave., Staples MN., from Olson and Mertens -$60,000 

Following a Roll Call vote, voting in favor: Lund, L. Anderson, Reeck, B. Anderson, Freeman and Winkels. Opposed: none. MC 

Curriculum 

Review of the 2020-21 QCOMP Annual Report  

Motion by Winkels, seconded by B. Anderson, to nominate Mary Freeman as the 2021-22 Q-COMP Oversite Committee Rep.  MC 

Motion by Freeman, seconded by Winkels, to Approve the 2021-22 Local Literacy Plan. MC 

Personnel 

Motion by Reeck, seconded by L. Anderson to accept the retirement of Tammy Bell, Motley Head Cook; eff. June 4, 2021. MC 

Motion by Lund, seconded by Winkels, to accept the retirement of Julie Orlando, HS Food Service; eff. June 4, 2021. MC 

Motion by B. Anderson, seconded by Winkels, to approve the reduction of force of two (2) Paraprofessional positions; eff. end of 2020-2021 SY. Following a Roll Call vote, voting in favor: B. Anderson, Freeman, Reeck, Winkels, Lund and L. Anderson. MC 

Facilities

Mike Hubbard, ICS gave an update on the scope of Phase I and reviewed the funding sources. 

Funding options that will have a tax impact are Lease Levy over 15 years (2.4M), abatement bonds over four (4) years ($2.3M), and LTFM Bonds over four (4) years ($9.3M). The total tax impact on a $125,000 home would be $282 per year. Other funding sources with no tax impact are ESSER I & II funds, Community Partnerships, LTFM deferred maintenance, Energy & Operational Savings and Capital funding. The School Improvement Plan Phase I timeline was included indicating some funding sources do require MDE approval. 

Motion by Freeman, seconded by Reeck, to Approve the Resolutions Stating the Intention of the School Board to Proceed Forward with the Project in the estimated amount of $27,932,173 for the betterment of school facilities and Stating the Intention to Approve Professional Services Contracts for Board Approved Projects  Following a Roll Call vote, voting in favor: Winkels, L. Anderson, Reeck, Lund, Freeman and B. Anderson.  Opposed: none. MC 

Motion by Lund, seconded by Winkels, to Approve the Resolution Providing for a Public Hearing to consider Granting a Proposed Property Tax Abatement, to be held July 19, 6:00 p.m. in the District Office. 

Following a Roll Call vote, voting in favor: Freeman, L. Anderson, Reeck, B. Anderson, Winkels and Lund. Opposed: none. MC 

Adjournment

Motion by Freeman, seconded by B. Anderson, to adjourn the meeting at 7:06 p.m. MC 

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Todd County 

Commissioners Minutes

 

Minutes of the 

MEETING OF THE

Todd County Board of Commissioners 

June 1, 2021

 

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 June, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Becker. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. All Commissioners were present.

Approval of Agenda

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the agenda as presented.

Consent Agenda

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Neumann, the following motions and resolutions were introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

To approve the Todd County Board of Commissioner’s Meeting Minutes for May 18, 2021 as presented.

To approve a one day On Sale Temporary Liquor License for the Sacred Heart Area School - Sacred Heart Church at the address of 27625 Paint Lane, Browerville, MN in Moran Township effective June 11, 2021.

To hire Macoy Reimer, Seasonal Recreational Assistant for the Sheriff’s Department.

To hire Cole Yungbauer for FT Road Deputy, start date 7/5/2021.

To hire Shayla Baken for PT Correctional Officer, start date pending.

Auditor-Treasurer

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the May 2021 Auditor Warrants number (ACH) 901496 through 901573 in the amount of $6,684,767.47, (Manual) 625 through 632 in the amount of $902,877.12 and (Regular) 237520 through 237689 in the amount of $1,848,131.69 for a total of $9,435,776.28.

On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 401258 through 401278 in the amount of $19,812.01 and (Regular) 54822 through 54878 in the amount of $67,770.09 for a total of $87,582.10.

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the Health & Human Services Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 801695 through 801706 and (Regular) 707850 through 707872 for a total amount of $33,741.76.

On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the Health & Human Services SSIS Warrants number (ACH) 600405 through 600410 and (Regular) 516364 through 516384 for a total amount of $82,405.97.

Administration

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To remove capacity restrictions for all indoor settings, including public meetings as of June 1, 2021.

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To renew the Long Prairie Hockey Association Lease Agreement with the presented terms and conditions.

County Sheriff

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To accept the quote from CentralSquare for server based mapping upgrade.

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the 2020 Federal Boating Supplemental Equipment Grant in the amount of $4,439.

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the 2021 State Boat and Water Safety Grant in the amount of $6,129.

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve Tyler Thiel’s employment status change from FT to PT, effective June 6, 2021.

Health & Human Services

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the Fraud Prevention Investigation Program Cooperative Agreement between Todd County Health & Human Services, Todd County Sheriff and Todd County Attorney.

Jackie Och, HHS Director provided an update to the County Board on the COVID-19 situation and vaccination availability for county residents.

County Auditor-Treasurer’s Report

The County Auditor-Treasurer reported that the first half Real Estate tax payment collections have been successfully balanced and payments settled to the taxing authorities.

County Commissioner’s Report

Commissioners’ committee meetings are migrating back to in-person experiences.

Recess

Chairperson Becker recessed the meeting until June 15, 2021.

 

AUDITOr WARRANTS

Vendor Name $ Amount

1 PAYMENT LESS 

   THAN $2,000 $106.69 

MN DEPT OF REVENUE 77,312.55 

1 PAYMENT LESS 

   THAN $2,000 268.76 

MN DEPT OF REVENUE 4,580.00 

US BANK 9,184.66 

1 PAYMENT LESS 

   THAN $2,000 795.40 

1 PAYMENT LESS 

   THAN $2,000 89.60 

MN DEPT OF REVENUE 810,539.46 

CDW GOVERNMENT INC 4,209.35 

DOHERTY STAFFING 

   SOLUTIONS 3,604.31 

LONG PRAIRIE SANI. INC 3,462.75 

NYHUS CHEVROLET 

   BUICK INC 27,937.87 

Prairie Lakes Muni. 

   Solid Waste Auth 82,386.00 

TODD CO AUD-TREAS 5,794.16 

WENCK ASSOCIATES, INC. 3,517.50 

16 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 5,642.38 

AMCON CONCRETE 

   PRODUCTS LLC 6,551.15 

CLIFTON LARSONALLEN, LLP

 $     30,964.50 

COUNTIES PROVIDING 

   TECHNOLOGY 5,323.00 

COUNTRYSIDE REST 3,528.20 

DOHERTY STAFFING 

   SOLUTIONS 2,540.57 

LP LUMBER, LLC 3,495.35 

LONG PRAIRIE OIL CO 7,694.87 

MN DEPT OF FINANCE 8,717.00 

MORRISON COUNTY 35,900.60 

PETERS LAW OFFICE, P.A. 5,080.00 

STAPLES ADVANTAGE 2,836.46 

STOECKEL JAHNER INC 5,210.00 

STREICHER’S 4,046.99 

VERIZON 4,724.99 

WONDERLICH/SCOTT A 5,220.00 

68 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 14,797.25 

ANOKA CO 

   GOV’T CENTER 8,375.00 

CARD SERVICES COBORNS

   2,522.11 

CENTRA CARE 10,983.33 

DOHERTY STAFFING 

   SOLUTIONS 2,501.55 

FLEET SERVICES/

   WEX BANK 6,884.85 

LABSOURCE 3,557.82 

MN POWER & LIGHT 14,200.66 

NORTHERN STAR COOP 2,076.04 

SCHUMACHER’S NURSERY

   & BERRY FARM INC 15,199.25 

SHIRLEY’S GAS & 

   GROCERIES INC 3,406.65 

VOYANT COMMS., LLC 3,633.89 

48 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 20,828.27 

CENTERPOINT ENERGY 2,533.67 

DAN WELLE 

   SOUTHTOWN INC 6,584.00 

NORTH COUNTRY CHEV.

   BUICK GMC 28,494.80 

WEST CENTRAL 

   TECH SERVICE AREA 4,686.86 

20 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 10,337.69 

BIG SWAN LAKE 

   IMPROVEMENT DIST. 8,736.14 

CITY OF BERTHA 123,462.67 

CITY OF BROWERVILLE 167,585.72 

CITY OF BURTRUM 17,030.37 

CITY OF CLARISSA 103,523.67 

CITY OF EAGLE BEND 164,670.03 

CITY OF GREY EAGLE 64,876.90 

CITY OF HEWITT 39,584.11 

CITY OF LONG PRAIRIE 668,358.46 

CITY OF OSAKIS 106,559.73 

CITY OF STAPLES 542,014.87 

CITY OF WEST UNION 5,502.70 

REGION V DEVELOPMT 

   COMMISSION 17,227.55 

SAUK RIVER WATER 

   SHED DISTRICT 53,937.17 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 213 429,384.36 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 2155 2,968.28 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 2170 562,706.13 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 2753 1,084,117.41 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 486 261,037.38 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 487 4,945.91 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 740 56,181.87 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 743 454,810.13 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 786 336,997.12 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 786-

   DEBT DIST 86 8,163.33 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 787 544,636.01 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 787- 

   DEBT DIST 87 37,562.64 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 818 26,773.01 

TOWN OF BARTLETT 48,340.60 

TOWN OF BERTHA 61,577.03 

TOWN OF BIRCHDALE 79,434.89 

TOWN OF BRUCE 111,860.52 

TOWN OF BURLEENE 48,969.34 

TOWN OF 

   BURNHAMVILLE 106,902.62 

TOWN OF 

   EAGLE VALLEY 51,874.29 

TOWN OF FAWN LAKE 105,044.19 

TOWN OF GERMANIA 37,441.65 

TOWN OF GORDON 141,802.42 

TOWN OF GREY EAGLE 124,532.29 

TOWN OF HARTFORD 93,738.23 

TOWN OF IONA 38,050.54 

TOWN OF KANDOTA 59,093.84 

TOWN OF LESLIE 109,743.71 

TOWN OF LITTLE ELK 51,877.20 

TOWN OF LITTLE SAUK 83,972.42 

TOWN OF LONG PRAIRIE 88,613.86 

TOWN OF MORAN 66,530.33 

TOWN OF REYNOLDS 65,642.31 

TOWN OF 

   ROUND PRAIRIE 100,869.61 

TOWN OF STAPLES 112,164.96 

TOWN OF 

   STOWE PRAIRIE 59,828.46 

TOWN OF 

   TURTLE CREEK 44,464.14 

TOWN OF VILLARD 125,261.65 

TOWN OF WARD 69,621.82 

TOWN OF WEST UNION 47,868.20 

TOWN OF WYKEHAM 71,569.99 

4 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 2,862.69 

Total $9,435,776.28 

 

commissioner WARRANTS

Vendor Name $ Amount

CARGILL SALT DIV. 10,102.90 

CENTRAL SPECIALTIES

   INC 6,466.20 

EMERGENCY AUTO. TECH 5,059.39 

GRAINGER INC 2,771.11 

HERDERING INC 2,929.19 

MN DEPT OF TRANS 4,338.49 

PICTOMETRY 29,534.34 

ROCK SOLID SERV. LLC 4,085.00 

70 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 22,295.48 

Total $87,582.10 

 

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES WARRANTS

Vendor Name $ Amount

DHS - SWIFT 6,859.76 

FRESHWATER ED. 

   DISTRICT #6004 11,942.00 

NOW MICRO INC 3,287.01 

PERISH/ALAN 3,101.61 

31 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 8,551.38 

Total $33,741.76 

 

Vendor Name $ Amount

CENTRAL MN MENTAL 

   HEALTH CTR 3,000.00 

COMMUNITY AND F

   AMILY SRVS LLC 3,006.25 

DHS - MSOP - MN SEX 

   OFFENDER PROG. 5,895.00 

DHS - ST PETER RTC - 472 9,660.00 

LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERV.

   OF MN - ST PAUL 2,676.00 

NORTH HOMES CHILDREN 

   & FAMILY SRVS 23,834.31 

NORTHLAND 

   COUNSELING CTR 2,313.00 

VILLAGE RANCH INC 22,772.70 

PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 9,248.71 

Total 82,405.97 

 

On a motion by Erickson and seconded by Kircher, the preceding minutes of the County Board meeting held June 1, 2021 were duly approved by unanimous vote at the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on June 15th, 2021.

 

Witness my hand and seal:

 

Barbara Becker,

Todd County Board 

Chairperson

 

Denise Gaida, Todd County

Auditor-Treasurer

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Minutes of the 

MEETING OF THE

Todd County Board of Commissioners 

June 15, 2021

 

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 15th day of June, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Becker. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. All Commissioners were present.

Approval of Agenda

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the agenda as presented with the addition of item 8.1 Emergency Management - Drought Emergency Declaration.

Consent Agenda

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kircher, the following motions and resolutions were introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

To approve the Todd County Board of Commissioner’s Meeting Minutes for June 1, 2021 as presented.

To hire Kyle Drum for FT Road Deputy, start date 7/6/2021.

To hire Tyler Winkels for FT Road Deputy, start date 7/7/2021.

To promote Joshua Winter for Investigator, start date 7/6/2021.

To approve Kelsey Fenna to fill the open Social Worker position.

To approve the resignation of Kristin Hayes, Registered Nurse effective June 8, 2021.

To approve the resignation of Cassandra Snyder, Social Worker effective July 1, 2021.

To hire Jessica Barroso to fill the vacant Solid Waste Office Assistant position.

GAMBLING PERMIT - BIG LAKE SPORTSMANS CLUB

WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners are establishing their approval for a Gambling Permit for the Big Lake Sportsmans Club through this resolution;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners approve a Gambling Permit for the Big Lake Sportsmans Club to hold a raffle event at the Big Lake Sportsmans Clubhouse in Turtle Creek Township at the address 31974 County 16, Cushing, MN on August 21, 2021.

GAMBLING PERMIT -IVY’S LEGACY 

FOUNDATION

WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners are establishing their approval for a Gambling Permit for the Ivy’s Legacy Foundation through this resolution;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners approve a Gambling Permit for the Ivy’s Legacy Foundation to hold a raffle event at The Shed in Kandota Township at the address 10098 County 11, Sauk Centre, MN on October 16, 2021.

GAMBLING PERMIT – LITTLE BIRCH LAKE IMPROVEMENT 

ASSOCIATION

WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners are establishing their approval for a Gambling Permit for the Little Birch Lake Improvement Association through this resolution;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners approve a Gambling Permit for the Little Birch Lake Improvement Association to hold a raffle event at the Hub Supper Club in Burnhamville Township at the address 30905 County 13, Burtrum, MN on September 10, 2021.

To approve a one day On Sale Temporary Liquor License for Ivy’s Legacy Foundation at the address of 10098 County 11, Sauk Centre, MN in Kandota Township effective October 16, 2021.

Auditor-Treasurer

On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 401279 through 401318 in the amount of $51,926.07 and (Regular) 54879 through 54929 in the amount of $33,326.53 for a total of $85,252.60.

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the Health & Human Services Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 801707 through 801707 and (Regular) 707873 through 707940 for a total amount of $148,828.85.

On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the Health & Human Services SSIS Warrants number (ACH) 600411 through 600422 and (Regular) 516385 through 516412 for a total amount of $61,409.88.

Planning & Zoning

On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To grant the Conditional Use Permit with the proposed five conditions for David Yoder to build hunting shacks and cabins for retail on parcel 09-0012201.

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To grant the Conditional Use Permit for Tillman Infrastructures to build a 325’ communications tower on parcel 17-0027600 with one condition.

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To remand the Conditional Use Permit Request from Tim and Karen Melby to establish a four site campground on parcel 06-0023702 back to the Planning Commission for reconsideration and to grant an additional 60 day extension to the application deadline.

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the Lakeside Acres Preliminary Plat on parcel 15-0040000 with three proposed conditions.

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by majority vote with Neumann against: To approve the rezoning of the SW ¼ of the NE ¼, Section 18, Little Sauk Township from AF1 to Shoreland-RD with no conditions.

On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To grant the Conditional Use Permit to expand an existing feedlot from 77.4 animal units to 108.4 animal units on parcel 28-0015200 with six conditions.

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

Final Plat Approval - “Kuhlmann Oaks”

WHEREAS, Applicant and property owners Joshua A. Kuhlmann, Jordan G. Kuhlmann and Jill M. Skaja have applied to subdivide a property that is described as NE4 SE4 EX S 200 FT OF W 165 FT & EX E 208.75 FT OF W 373.75 FT OF S 208.75 FT 38.24 ACRES of Section 16 in Birchdale Township with the plat to be known as ‘Kuhlmann Oaks’,

WHEREAS, Kuhlmann Oaks consists of 1 lot; Lot 1, 10.01± Acres; located in the Residential-10 zoning in Birchdale Township,

WHEREAS, On February 4, 2021, the Todd County Planning Commission recommended the following property be considered for Subdivision pursuant to Todd County Subdivision Regulation and Ordinance: SECT-16 TWP-127 RANG-33       

The South 646.00 feet of the East 675.00 feet of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, Section 16, Township 127 North, Range 33 West, Todd County, Minnesota.              

WHEREAS, On February 16, 2021, the Todd County Board of Commissioners considered the Preliminary Plat for the above described property and approved the Sibell’s Subdivision Four preliminary plat with conditions,

1. Removal of all wood framing of the abandoned trailer home prior to final platting.

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 “Kuhlmann Oaks” be approved as presented.

Solid Waste

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote with Kneisl abstaining: To authorize the solid waste department to begin collection of film plastics through the partnership with Otter Tail County at no charge to participants for up to one year.

Emergency Management

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

RESOLUTION 

DECLARING A STATE OF EMERGENCY

WHEREAS, the extreme dry conditions impacted the population of Todd County and its cities, and;

WHEREAS, Todd County is seeing higher temperatures, winds and lower humidity than normal, and;

WHEREAS, the ongoing threat of fire event has caused a significant amount of public and private property damage, and;

WHEREAS, the ongoing drought event is threatening private and public infrastructure, and;

WHEREAS, Todd County usually has an average of 11.91 inches by this date and have only received 6.81 inches, and;

WHEREAS, the Todd County Department of Emergency Management requests the Todd County Board of Commissioners to declare Todd County in a STATE OF EMERGENCY for the extreme dry condition’s event of 2021.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners declares Todd County in a State of Emergency for conditions resulting from the lack of rain and humidity event that started May 1, 2021 and continues to this date.

County Auditor-Treasurer’s Report

The County Auditor-Treasurer had nothing to report.

County Coordinator’s Report

The County Coordinator reminded of the upcoming AMC District 4 meeting.

County Commissioner’s Report

The Commissioners reported on meetings attended.

Adjourn

On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Neumann, the meeting was adjourned for the month of June 2021.

 

COMMISSIONERS WARRANTS

Vendor Name $ Amount

AMAZON CAPITAL SERV $2,081.28 

BENNING PRINTING & 

   PUBLISHING 4,853.00 

FROGGY’S SIGNS INC 2,893.48 

MENCH/JAMES 3,675.00 

NOW MICRO INC 4,382.68 

TRISTAR POWER 

   SYSTEMS 6,923.93 

TRUENORTH STEEL 32,420.53 

WIDSETH SMITH 

   NOLTING INC 2,595.00 

83 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 25,427.70 

Total $85,252.60 

 

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES WARRANTS

Vendor Name $ Amount

#16413 $2,311.36 

#16713 2,108.00 

COMMUNITY AND

   FAMILY SRVS LLC2,210.00 

#166292,204.91 

#145933,867.56 

GERARD TREATMENT 

   PROGRAMS 4,000.86 

LUTHERAN SOCIAL 

SERV. OF MN - ST PAUL 2,765.20 

NORTHERN PINES 

   MENTAL HLTH CTR INC 2,500.00 

#16668 4,013.26 

STEP 4,818.20 

#16109 2,036.08 

VILLAGE RANCH INC 7,843.93 

PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 20,730.52 

Total $61,409.88 

 

Vendor Name $ Amount

CREMATION SOCIETY 

   OF MN - MPLS 2,565.00 

V #16752 - COST EFF 

   HEALTH INS 3,600.20 

DHS - SWIFT 44,499.80 

V #16675 - COST EFF 

   HEALTH INS 2,214.60 

RURAL MN CEP INC 12,187.57 

TODD COUNTY 

   AUDITOR/TREASURER 15,096.10 

TODD COUNTY SHERIFF 3,238.48 

USPS - POC 3,886.00 

131 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 61,541.10 

Total $148,828.85 

 

On a motion by Erickson and seconded by Neumann, the preceding minutes of the County Board meeting held June 15, 2021 were duly approved by unanimous vote at the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on July 6, 2021.

 

Witness my hand and seal:

 

Barbara Becker,

Todd County Board 

Chairperson

 

Denise Gaida, Todd County

Auditor-Treasurer

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