Public Notices February 23, 2022
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF TODD
DISTRICT COURT
SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Court File Number
77-PR-21-696
Case Type:
Informal Probate
In re: the Estate of Yvonne Dorothy Dickman, Deceased
Notice of Informal Probate of Will and Appointment of Personal Representative and Notice to Creditors
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS;
Notice is hereby given that an application for informal probate of the above-named Decedent’s Last Will dated September 17, 2003 has been filed with the Probate Registrar, and the application has been granted.
Notice is also given that the Probate Registrar has informally appointed the following:
Kevin Lynn Dickman
108 Timberline DR N
Colleyville, TX 76034
As personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative, or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-607, and the court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate.
Any objections to the probate of the Will, or to the appointment of the personal representative, must be filed with this court, and will be heard by the court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing.
Notice is also given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four (4) months after the date of this Notice, or the claims will be barred.
Dated: September 24, 2021
District Court Judge
Rhonda Bot
Court Administrator
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NOTICE
BECKER TOWNSHIP ANNUAL MEETING
The Becker Township Annual Meeting will be held Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at the Becker Town Hall.
In case of bad weather it will be held the following Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at the Becker Town Hall.
All township residents are encouraged to attend.
Mary Fitcher, Clerk
Becker Township
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NOTICE
BYRON TOWNSHIP ANNUAL MEETING
Byron Township will hold their Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. at the Leader Community Hall.
Becki Rassler, Clerk
Byron Township
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NOTICE
ICE WINGS, LLP
CASS COUNTY
MPCA APPLICATION
Notice is hereby given per Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 116, that Ice Wings, LLP has made an application to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency/ County of Cass for a permit to build a new livestock feedlot greater than 500 animal units.
The existing feedlot is in the SE ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 23 in Poplar Township, in Cass County, Minnesota. There are currently two existing barns on this site. The existing farrowing barn is a total confinement barn 180’10” x 252’4” with a 2’ below barn concrete manure storage area that pull plugs to the gestation barn. This barn has a capacity of 416 head of swine weighing over 300 pounds or 166.4 animal units. The existing gestation barn is a total confinement barn 122’7” x 573’6” with an 8’ below barn concrete manure storage area. This barn has a capacity of 2,080 head of swine weighing over 300 pounds or 832 animal units. The existing site currently has a total 2,496 head or 998.4 animal units.
The proposed expansion will include an additional two barns. Gestation barn two will be a total confinement barn 122’7” x 594’ with an 8’ below barn concrete manure storage area. This barn will have a capacity of 2,080 head of swine weighing over 300 pounds or 832 animal units. The second proposed farrowing barn two will be a total confinement barn 180’ 10” x 228’8” with a 2’ below barn concrete manure storage area that will pull plug to the gestation barn. This barn will have a capacity of 416 head of swine weighing over 300 pounds or 166.4 animal units.
After construction the new capacity will be 4,992 head for a new total of 1,996.8 animal units for this site.
This publication shall constitute as notice to each resident and each owner of real property within 5,000 feet of the perimeter of the proposed feedlot, as required by Minnesota State Law.
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NOTICE
FAWN LAKE TOWNSHIP
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING CHANGE
Fawn Lake Township will be holding the regular March meeting on Monday, March 7, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.
This will be one week earlier than normal. Questions, call the clerk at 218-531-0287.
Kelly Miller, Clerk
Fawn Lake Township
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NOTICE
FAWN LAKE TOWNSHIP
election and annual meeting
Fawn Lake Township will hold an election for:
One (1) supervisor position, three (3) year term
One (1) clerk, two (2) year term
on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Fawn Lake Hall. Board of Canvass to immediately follow.
The Annual Meeting will immediately follow the Board of Canvass.
In case of inclement weather, all will be held the following Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at the same times.
Questions call the clerk at 218-531-0287.
Kelly Miller, Clerk
Fawn Lake Township
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NOTICE
STAPLES TOWNSHIP
ELECTION AND
ANNUAL MEETING
The Staples Township Election and Annual Meeting will be held Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at the Staples Town Hall located at 25750 490th St., Staples.
The Polling Hours are 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Positions to be filled are:
One (1) supervisor, three (3) year term;
One (1) Clerk, two (2) year term.
Board of Canvass will follow the election with the Annual meeting immediately after that.
In case of inclement weather, the Election and Annual Meeting will be held one week later on Tuesday, March 15, 2022.
Bonnie Thoele, Clerk
Staples Township
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NOTICE
MAY TOWNSHIP 2022 ANNUAL MEETING
The May Township, Cass County, will hold it’s Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the May Township Hall.
In case of bad weather, the Annual Meeting will be held the following Tuesday, March 15, 2022, same time and place.
Bianca Wyffels, Clerk
May Township
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NOTICE
VILLARD TOWNSHIP
ANNUAL MEETING
The Annual Meeting for Villard Township will be held Tuesday March 8, 2022, immediately following the regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Eastwood Inn, Motley, MN.
Any questions or concerns please call the clerk at 218-640-6115.
Mary Koenig, Clerk
Villard Township
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NOTICE
Election and Annual Meeting for Thomastown Township
The polls will be open from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, for the Thomastown Township election of:
One (1) supervisor
One (1) clerk
The annual township meeting will be held following the canvassing of the election at 8:10 p.m.
The election and Annual Meeting will be held March 15, 2022, at the same time if there is bad weather on March 8.
Stacy Dukowitz, Clerk
Thomastown Township
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ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL &
REGULAR BOARD MTG
FRESHWATER ED DIST. # 6004
1/26/2022
Wadena, MN
MINUTES
Call to Order by the 2021 Chair R. VanDenheuvel at 5:00 p.m.
Board Present: R. Thalmann - Henning; K. Howard - Menahga; B. Lund - Staples-Motley; C. Funk - Sebeka; C. Wolf - Long Prairie-Grey Eagle; B. Tumberg - Wadena-Deer Creek; S. Veronen - Verndale; R. VanDenheuvel - Bertha-Hewitt. Supt. D. Fjeldheim, Sebeka. FED Staff: E. Weber; L. Murdock (virtually) J. Anderson; S. Thiel. Absent: J. Hillmer - Browerville.
Rotation of Officers: MOTION BY Tumberg and 2ND BY Veronen to appoint the following officers for the calendar year 2022, per the current FED Bylaws; Chair: R. Thalmann, Vice-Chair: K. Howard; Clerk: B. Lund; Treasurer: C. Funk. VOTE-U/C.
Agenda: MOTION BY Lund and 2ND BY Funk to approve the agenda as presented. VOTE-U/C
Past Board Minutes: MOTION BY VanDenheuvel and 2ND BY Wolf to approve the 11.17.21 minutes as presented. VOTE-U/C
2022 Organization of the Board-
MOTION BY Tumberg and 2ND BY Funk to authorize the use of a signature plate to sign documents. VOTE-U/C.
MOTION BY Howard and 2ND BY VanDenheuvel to name the following as official depositories: 1st International Bank of Staples, MN, Wadena State Bank of Wadena, MN, 1st International Bank of Ottertail, MN and MN School District Liquid Asset Fund, plus any other MN FDIC financial institution and to authorize designated staff to invest funds in these institutions with evidence of sufficient collateral. VOTE-U/C
MOTION BY Lund and 2ND BY Tumberg to authorize designated staff to make electronic fund transfers as outlined by State Statutes. VOTE-U/C
MOTION BY Funk and 2ND BY Wolf to approve the Board per diem for regular/special and committee meetings to be set at the per diem rate of $70 for meetings of four hours or less and $130 for meetings in excess of four hours. Mileage to be reimbursed at the current federal rate. VOTE-U/C
MOTION BY VanDenheuvel and 2ND BY Tumberg to set the Regular Board meeting dates as follows with start time of 5 p.m.; 4/27/22, 6/22/22, 8/24/22, and 10/26/22 in Wadena, MN with Special Board Meetings called as needed. VOTE-U/C
MOTION BY Thalmann and 2ND BY Lund to name the Long Prairie Leader as the 2022 official newspaper. VOTE-U/C
The Chair announced his appointments to the 2022 Personnel Committee; S. Veronen, C. Funk, and R. Thalmann.
Appointments by the 2022 Chair- Otter Tail Cty Collaborative: R. Thalmann; Todd Cty Collaborative: R. VanDenheuvel; Supv. Supts: D. Fjeldheim and L. Westrum and the annual associate membership in the MREA and full membership in MSBA.
MOTION BY Funk and 2ND BY VanDenheuvel to acknowledge the annual review of the identified Policies and action to direct the Ex. Director to maintain the FED Policy Manual in accordance with any MSBA recommended legal revisions and/or legislative mandatory revisions. VOTE-U/C
MOTION BY Veronen and 2ND BY Howard to name Hitesman & Associates, P.A., Maple Grove; Kennedy & Graven, Minneapolis; Pederson & Pederson P.A., Wadena, as well as Pemberton Law, Fergus Falls, as the 2022 Consulting Law Firms. VOTE-U/C
MOTION BY Tumberg and 2ND BY Howard to name the designated staff as FED E-Service contacts. VOTE-U/C
Regular Board Mtg
Business and Finance-
MOTION BY VanDenheuvel and 2ND BY Lund to approve 10/5/21-12/31/21 voucher claims as presented. VOTE-U/C
The following resolution is hereby MOVED BY Funk and 2ND BY Tumberg: To recognize that the Board of FED, No. 6004 gratefully accepts the following Reading for the Future donations identified: Shirley’s Gas Station, Eagle Bend, MN~$300; Mayer, Porter & Nelson, LTD, Staples, MN~$25; Staples Eye Clinic, Staples, MN~$50; Nelson Insurance Agency, Inc., Staples, MN~$50; Long Prairie Dairy Queen, Long Prairie, MN~$100; MN-National Bank, Sauk Centre, MN~$50; Long Prairie Packing Co, Long Prairie, MN~$150; Faith Lutheran Church Men, Staples, MN~$25; Lincoln Area Business Association, Cushing, MN~$500; VFW Auxiliary No. 3922, Wadena, MN~$50; Lincoln Scandia Valley Lions Club Inc., Motley, MN~$300; Mid-MN Federal Credit Union, Baxter, MN~$200; Eagle Bend Lions Gambling, Eagle Bend, MN~$500; American Legion Post 124, Motley, MN~$200; Browerville Lions Gaming, Browerville, MN~$250; American Legion Post 12, Long Prairie, MN~$100 and Staples Lions Club, Staples, MN~$250.
VOTE on adoptions of this resolution was as follows: ABSTENTIONS: None. AYE: VanDenheuvel, Veronen, Tumberg, Wolf, Funk, Lund, Howard, and Thalmann. NAY: None ABSENT: Hillmer.
WHEREUPON said Resolution was declared duly adopted.
MOTION BY VanDenheuvel and 2ND BY Thalmann to approve the Part-Time Grow Your Own Project Coordinator contract as presented. VOTE-U/C
MOTION BY Howard and 2ND BY Tumberg to approve Revision II modification and Revision II Assessment Manual Summary of the current FY-22 financial budget as follows:
FUND
01 General Fund: Revenue - $12,153,508; Expenditures - $11,585,343
04 Community Service: Revenue - $1,055,680; Expenditures - $1,065, 567.
VOTE-U/C
MOTION BY VanDenhuevel and 2ND BY Wolf to approve the submission of the 2022 Pay Equity Report. VOTE-U/C
Department Reports
Business Managers Report; Reviewed the Qtr. Financial, Facility Reserve Balances, OPEB Reserve Balances, and the FY22 Assessment Summary.
Executive Director Report: Review of the Annual Inst. & Prog. Membership Menu Options; FED Legislative Day; Principals Advisory Mtg; COVID Updates; Possibility of purchasing of adjacent property.
ABE: Currently 181 students are enrolled.
ALC/TS: 16 Schools participating in Targeted Services.
ECFE/SR: Number in all programs has increased, currently serving 200 parents and 350 students; photos were shared of activities that have been offered.
Technology: currently looking at updating phone and security camera system.
Freshwater Ed. Foundation: reviewed balance summary.
Personnel Consent Agenda
MOTION BY VanDenheuvel and 2ND BY Tumberg to approve the consent agenda. with the request of Funk to remove item number h.
a. Hiring of Heidi Meekins, SpEd Paraprofessional
b. Hiring of Miranda Matis, SpEd Paraprofessional
c. Increase in Hours for Kayla Kneisl, SpEd Paraprofessional
d. Hiring of Sheri McKeever, Assessment Specialist
e. Resignation of Betsy Larson, SpEd Paraprofessional
f. Retirement of Nettie Janson, Birth -3 Home Visitor/DAPE
g. Hiring Trisha Kraemer, Physical Therapist
Vote: U/C
MOTION BY VanDenheuvel and 2ND BY Funk to approve the following:
h. Increase in Hours for Terrie Aho, SpEd Paraprofessional.
Vote in Favor: VanDenheuvel, Veronen, Tumberg, Wolf, Funk, Lund and Thalmann. Abstaining: Howard.
Adjournment- MOTION BY Funk and 2ND BY Tumberg to adjourn the meeting at 6 p.m. VOTE: U/C.
Pre-Approved
Publication Summary
RESPECTFULLY
SUBMITTED:
Bruce Lund, Clerk
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