Public Notices Jan.31, 2024
PUBLIC NOTICE
AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES (AIS)
2024 RFP
Todd County is the recipient of County Program Aid grant funds for Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) prevention from the state of Minnesota as a result of 2014 Session Law Chapter 308. The purpose of these funds is to “prevent the introduction or limit the spread of aquatic invasive species at all the access sites within the county” (MN Statutes 477A.19).
The objective of this RFP is to facilitate the disbursement of these funds to parties interested in conducting work to this purpose.
Todd County is soliciting Local Government Units (LGU), private businesses and/or others who qualify for proposals for the Todd County AIS Program in 2024. The details of this RFP can be found on the Todd County website: https://www.co.todd.mn.us/divisions/soil-water-conservation-and-developm... or contact the Todd County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) at 320-732-2644. Applications are due March 09, 2024.
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notice
MEADOWBROOK TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF AUDIT
The Board of Audit for Meadowbrook Township will meet at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at the Leader Community Hall, immediately following the monthly town board meeting.
Ty Peterson, Clerk
Meadowbrook Township.
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notice
STAPLES TOWNSHIP ELECTION
ABSENTEE BALLOTS
Staples Township residents needing an Absentee ballot for the township election on March 12, 2024 should contact the clerk at 218-296-2151 between February 9 and March 9, 2024.
Bonnie Thoele, Clerk
Staples Township
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NOTICE
LEADER COMMUNITY HALL BOARD
The Leader Community Hall Board will meet Thursday, February 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hall.
Mark Strom, Secretary
Leader Community Hall Board
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NOTICE OF
PRESIDENTIAL
NOMINATION
PRIMARY MAIL
BALLOT
PROCEDURES
TO THE VOTERS OF SWANVILLE CITY
IN TODD COUNTY,
MINNESOTA
1. On March 5, 2024, the State of Minnesota is holding a Presidential Nomination Primary
a. This notice is given to all residents of mail ballot precincts in the State of Minnesota.
2. For more information about the Minnesota Presidential Nomination Primary, please visit https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/how-elections-work/presiden...
3. Eligible voters not pre-registered by February 13, 2024, or pre-registered voters wishing to receive their ballot at a temporary address may contact the Todd County Auditor-Treasurer’s Office by phone, mail or in person for an absentee ballot application.
4. All registered mail ballot voters will be sent all the major political party ballots to their residence approximately 30 days before the March 5, 2024, primary date.
5. Mail ballot voters will choose the ballot of the party they are in general agreement with their principles and only vote that one ballot.
6. Only one voted ballot will be returned. The unused ballots are to be destroyed and discarded by the mail ballot voter and NOT returned in the voted ballot envelope packet.
7. The voted major political party ballot may be returned by mail (a postage prepaid return envelope is included when the ballots are mailed), or may be delivered in person, or delivered by designated agent to: Todd County Auditor-Treasurer 215 1st Avenue S, Suite 201, Long Prairie, MN 56347
8. In addition to the normal business hours, extended hours for mail ballot voting are: Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Monday March 4, 2024, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
9. The polling place for this election will be at the Todd County Auditor-Treasurer’s Office 215 1st Ave S, Suite 201, Long Prairie, MN 56347. The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. At least one assistive voting device will be available at the polling place; allowing for persons with disabilities to vote privately and independently.
10. All mail ballots will be counted at the Todd County Main Street Government Center at 347 Central Avenue, Long Prairie, MN 56347 after 8:00 p.m. on March 5, 2024.
Additional information is available by contacting the Todd County Auditor-Treasurer’s Office by phone 320-732-4414, by e-mail elections@co.todd.mn.us, or in person.
Dated this 26th day of January, 2024.
/s/ on file
Denise Gaida, Todd County Auditor-Treasurer
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notice of mortgage forclosure sale
THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage:
DATE OF MORTGAGE: April 14, 2018
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $87,657.00
MORTGAGOR(S): Henry A. Youngvorst, an unmarried man
MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Quicken Loans Inc.
DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Recorded on April 20, 2018 as Document Number A508910 in the Office of the County Recorder of Todd County, Minnesota.
ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Rocket Mortgage LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC, by assignment recorded on November 13, 2023 as Document Number A538905 in the Office of the County Recorder of Todd County, Minnesota.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: That part of Government Lot 1, Section 9, Township 133 North, Range 33 West lying between the North line of said Lot 1 and a line parallel therewith and 150 feet southerly therefrom measured at right angles thereto and between two lines parallel with and distant respectively 184 feet and 359 feet westerly, measured at right angles, from the east line of said lot, Todd County, Minnesota .
STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 24709 THUNDER RD, STAPLES, MN 56479
COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Todd County, Minnesota.
THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $84,579.62
TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.
NAME OF MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Quicken Loans Inc.
RESIDENTIAL SERVICER: Rocket Mortgage, LLC
TAX PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 22-0007602
TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 100039034015630181
THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt then remaining secured by such mortgage, or any part thereof, or, if the action or proceeding has been instituted, that the same has been discontinued, or that an execution upon the judgment rendered therein has been returned unsatisfied, in whole or in part.
PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:
DATE AND TIME OF SALE: March 07, 2024 at 10:00 A.M.
PLACE OF SALE: Todd County Sheriff’s Office, County Detention Center, 115 Third Street South, Long Prairie, MN 56347.
to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of sale.
TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: Unless said mortgage is reinstated or the property redeemed, or unless the time for redemption is reduced by judicial order, you must vacate the premises by 11:59 p.m. on September 9, 2024.
THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.
MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None
Dated: January 09, 2024
ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC
Mortgagee
TROTT LAW, P.C.
By:/s/
N. Kibongni
Fondungallah, Esq.
Samuel R. Coleman, Esq.
*Sung Woo Hong, Esq.*
Attorneys for Mortgagee
25 Dale Street North
St. Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-9760
(23-1256-FC01)
THIS IS A
COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT
COLLECTOR
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ISD #2170
School Board
meeting #9
Mon., Dec. 18, 2023,
6 p.m. District Office
MINUTES
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Board Chair Winkels at 6:00 p.m.
Members Anderson, Reese, Winkels and Trout were present, comprising a quorum. Members Reeck and Wright were absent. Also present were Superintendent Tappe, Principal Ferdon, Principal Berg, Business Manager Hill, recording secretary Larson, community members, staff, students and Staples World Managing Editor Anderson. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Reese, to approve the addition of agenda items #12c and #12d. MC
Motion by Trout, seconded by Winkels, to adopt the agenda. MC
Chair Winkels welcomed and recognized the public
School/Community Forum
None
Audit Report
The 2022-2023 Audit report was presented by Brady Martz
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Reese, to accept the 2022-2023 Audit as presented by Brady Martz. MC
Consent Agenda
Approve the minutes from the November 20 Regular Board Meeting
Approve the minutes from December 4 Work Session and Truth in Taxation Meeting
Approve the 2023-2024 Certified Staff Seniority List
Approve the 2024-2025 School Calendar
Approve the 2025-2026 School Calendar
Approve the Fundraiser request from Student Council
Approve the Leave of absence request from Gerald Freese
Approve the resignation of:
a. Justin Edin, Varsity Tennis Coach
b. Tammy Johnson, Assistant Speech Coach
c. Garret Ballantine, JH Baseball Coach
d. Mark Bettis, Assistant Baseball Coach
Approve the hire of:
a. Bobbyjo Johnson - Honor Society Advisor
b. Brian Alt - Middle/High School Industrial Tech - Long Term Substitute
c. Miranda Anderson - District Office Receptionist
d. Jessica Sadlo - Elementary Paraprofessional
e. Evan Woodwick - Custodian
Other - none
Motion by Trout, seconded by Winkels, to approve the Consent Agenda. MC
Donations and Grants
Motion by Winkels, seconded by Anderson, to approve the Resolution to Accept donations and Grants in the amount of $23,442.47 and in-kind donations in the amount of $1000. MC
Thank you to the SM Wrestling Booster Club, Lincoln Scandia Valley Lions Club, Staples Historical Society, Staples Lions Club, Infinite Health Collaborative PA, CARE Ministries and Lakewood Health System for your generous donations.
Finance Items
Finance Report presented by Business Manager Hill
Motion by Trout, seconded by Reese, to approve the November Disbursements. MC
General Fund: $750,519.66
Food Service: $ 56,438.99
Community Service: $22,298.38
Construction Fund: $747,152.34
Debt Service: $0.00
Fund 45: $9.47
Fund 47: $0.00
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Winkels, to approve the November receipts. MC
General Fund: $619,187.15
Food Service: $162,577.88
Community Service Fund: $ 45,181.70
Construction Fund: $355,449.03
Debt Service Fund: $584,180.59
Fund 45: $ 17,128.65
Fund 47: $10.54
Motion by Winkels, seconded by Anderson, to approve the Resolution Directing Administration to Make Recommendations for Reductions in Programs and Positions. MC
This is the annual resolution required to allow any future budget reductions to occur.
Roll Call Vote - In favor: Winkels, Anderson, Reese, Trout. Absent - Reeck and Wright
Other - none
Facilities update
Presented by Williams from ICS
Other
Motion by Winkels, seconded by Anderson, to Adopt the Resolution Establishing Combined Polling Place for 2024 as Staples Community Center. MC
This is an annual requirement, regardless of whether an election is anticipated.
Roll Call Vote - In favor: Anderson, Trout, Reese, Winkels. Absent - Reeck and Wright
WBWF (World’s Best Work Force) report presented by Principal Berg, Principal Ferdon and Teaching and Learning Coordinator Pantzke.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Trout, to approve the 2022-2023 Combined WBWF summary. MC
Reports
1. School Board:
a. FED
b. Sourcewell - October 17, 2023 Minutes
c. Other
2. Principals
3. Activities Director
4. Superintendent
5. SMEA
6. Other
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Winkels, to adjourn the meeting at 6:40 p.m. MC
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MINUTES
ISD #2170
School Board Annual Organizational
meeting #10
Mon., Jan. 8, 2024,
6 p.m. District Office
MINUTES
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Board Chair Winkels at 6:00 p.m.
Oath of Office to newly elected Board Members
NONE
Roll Call
Members Anderson, Reeck, Winkels, Reese, Trout and Wright were present, comprising a quorum. Also Present were Superintendent Tappe, Principal Ferdon, recording secretary Larson, staff, students and Staples World Managing Editor Anderson. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Reese, to adopt the agenda. MC
Chair Winkels welcomed and recognized the public.
Reorganizational Items
Chair Winkels called for nominations for Board Chair. Reeck nominated Winkels. Winkels called for additional nominations and with no further nominations Winkels was declared the Board Chair.
Election of other Officers
Chair Winkels called for nominations for Vice Chair. Winkels nominated Wright. Winkels called for additional nominations and with no further nominations, Wright was declared Vice Chair.
Chair Winkels called for nominations for Clerk. Wright nominated Anderson. Winkels called for additional nominations and with no further nominations Anderson was declared the Clerk.
Chair Winkels called for nominations for Treasurer. Trout nominated Reeck. Winkels called for additional nominations and with no further nominations, Reeck was declared the Treasurer.
Motion by Reese, seconded by Wright, to appoint Trisha Larson as Assistant to the Clerk and Ellie Hill as assistant to the Treasurer as recommended by MSBA. MC
Annual Organizational Items
Motion by Reeck, seconded by Anderson, to designate 2024 School Attorneys, Official Depositories, Investment of Funds, Electronic Transfers, Signature Approvals:
Official School Attorneys
To name Pemberton Law Office of Fergus Falls; Kennedy & Graven; and Knutson, Flynn & Deans to serve as the official school district attorneys for 2024, and that the selection be determined by the administration. Authority also was granted to the administration to employ any other attorney/law firm as deemed necessary.
Official Depositories
To name the following as official depositories for 2024: First International Bank and Trust, Unity Bank Central, Mid-Central Federal Savings Bank, Mid-Minnesota Federal Credit Union, MN School District Liquid Assets Fund Plus, MN Trust, and other financial institutions which are in compliance with MN Statutes governing school district depositories. Signers at these Official Depositories shall include the Board Chair; Board Treasurer; Superintendent; and Business Manager.
Official Newspaper
To designate The Staples World as the legal and official newspaper for the Staples-Motley School District for 2024.
Official(s) to Invest Funds
To authorize school officials to invest funds on behalf of the school district: Business Manager and Superintendent.
Agent(s) to Make Electronic Transfers
To authorize school officials to electronically transfer funds to be invested for the district: Business Manager and Payroll Clerk.
Signature Approvals
Authorize Superintendent Shane Tappe, and Business Manager Ellie Hill, to execute agreements and/or financial documents as necessary on behalf of the Staples-Motley School District.
Appoint Board Members to Serve on Educational Committees
Members voiced their intent to serve on the following committees: Freshwater Education District: Lisa Anderson (Alternate Ryan Wright); Sourcewell Delegate Assembly: Chandler Trout; MN State HS League: Jeremy Reeck; QCOMP: Lisa Anderson MSBA Legislative Liaison: Kyle Reese and Supt. Tappe; Community Education Advisory Council: Jeremy Reeck; Economic Development Authority: Supt. Tappe; Finance Committee: Ryan Wright and Jeremy Reeck; Policy Committee: Kyle Reese and Chandler Trout; Technology Committee: Ryan Wright; Meet & Confer Committee: Bryan Winkels and Lisa Anderson; Facility Committee: Kyle Reese and Jeremy Reeck; Superintendent Evaluation: Jeremy Reeck and Bryan Winkels
Motion by Trout, seconded by Reeck, to set the 2024 meeting schedule as presented. MC
Regular meetings will be held the second to the last Monday of the month with the following exceptions: February will be held 2/26/24, June will be held 6/24/24 and December will be held 12/6/24. All regular meetings will be scheduled at 6:00 p.m., with a school /public forum first on the agenda if someone would like to address the board on any topic, subject to the limitations of policy #206.
Work Sessions will be the first Monday of the month with the following exception: April will be held 4/8/24 (no Work Session scheduled in July or Sept). All work Sessions MAY be followed by a regular Board Meeting as needed. Other meetings may be called as needed. All meetings will be held in the building of the District Office.
Motion by Winkels, seconded by Wright, to set the School Board Salary at $3,550. MC
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Wright, to Adopt the Resolution Establishing Combined Polling Place for 2025 as Staples Community Center. Members Reeck, Reese, Winkels, Anderson, Wright and Trout voted in favor. MC
Motion by Trout, seconded by Reese, to Approve the Resolution Allowing the School District to Purchase Supplies or Services from a School Board Member. Members Wright, Anderson, Trout, Reese, and Winkels voted in favor. Member Reeck abstained. MC
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Reeck, to adjourn the meeting at 6:24 p.m. MC
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