Public Notices January 15, 2025

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: January 6, 2006

ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $195,000.00

MORTGAGOR(S): Kevin J. Bednar, and Penny K. Bednar, husband and wife as joint tenants

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for MILA, Inc.

DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Recorded on August 9, 2006 as Document Number 443619 in the Office of the County Recorder of Todd County, Minnesota.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for the Specialty Underwriting and Residential Finance Trust Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates Series 2006-BC2 by assignment recorded on January 6, 2010 as Document Number 466298 in the Office of the County Recorder of Todd County, Minnesota; thereafter assigned to Bank of America, N.A. by assignment recorded on September 5, 2023 as Document Number A537950 in the Office of the County Recorder of Todd County, Minnesota; thereafter assigned to Nationstar Mortgage, LLC by assignment recorded on November 12, 2013 as Document Number 487120 in the Office of the County Recorder of Todd County, Minnesota; thereafter assigned to U.S. Bank, National Association, as Trustee for the Holders of the Specialty Underwriting and Residential Finance Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-BC2 by assignment recorded on October 29, 2014 as Document Number A491803 in the Office of the County Recorder of Todd County, Minnesota.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The North 436.14 Feet to the South 1183.43 Feet of the West 547 Feet thereof of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 17, Township 133, Range 33 West of the Fifth Principal Meridian, Todd County, Minnesota.

STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 48218 COUNTY 9, 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: $267,245.95

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.

NAME OF MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: MILA, Inc.

RESIDENTIAL SERVICER: Nationstar Mortgage LLC

TAX PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 22-0017500

TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 1001752-0000289060-9

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 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM.

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 15, 2025.

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 10, 2025 

 

U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, 

AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE 

SPECIALTY 

UNDERWRITING AND RESIDENTIAL FINANCE TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-BC2

Mortgagee

 

TROTT LAW, P.C.

 

By:________/s/__________

*N. Kibongni 

Fondungallah, Esq.*

Samuel R. Coleman, Esq.

Sung Woo Hong, Esq.

Alexa Marsh, Esq.

Attorneys for Mortgagee

25 Dale Street North

St. Paul, MN 55102

(651) 209-9760

(24-0766-FC02)

 

 

THIS IS A 

COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT 

COLLECTOR.

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MORAN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF AUDIT

 

The Moran Township Board will hold the annual Board of Audit meeting following the Tuesday, February 4, 2025 meeting.  

 

Diane Mack, Clerk

Moran Township

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Minutes of the Special Board Meeting of the Todd County Board of Commissioners 

held on NOVEMBER 19, 2024

 

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 19th day of November, 2024 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 Noska and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To adopt the agenda as presented with the removal of item 12.2 University of MN Extension Contract Discussion.

Consent Agenda

On motion by Noska and second by Byers, the following motions and resolutions were introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

To approve the Todd County Board of Commissioner’s Meeting Minutes for October 15 and 22, 2024 as presented.

GAMBLING PERMIT – 

SAUK CENTRE FAIRY LAKE ASSOCIATION

WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners are establishing their approval for a Gambling Permit for the Sauk Centre Lions Fairy Lake Association through this resolution;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners approve a Gambling Permit for the Sauk Centre Lions Fairy Lake Association to hold a raffle event at the Lions Fairy Lake Association in Kandota Township at the address 10500 County 95, Sauk Centre, MN on May 28th, 2025.

GAMBLING PERMIT – SAUK VALLEY GOBBLERS

WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners are establishing their approval for a Gambling Permit for the Sauk Valley Gobblers through this resolution;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners approve a Gambling Permit for the Sauk Valley Gobblers to hold a raffle event at Diamond Point in Birchdale Township at the address 12867 Bayview Dr, Sauk Centre, MN on March 8th, 2025.

GAMBLING PERMIT - 

SAUK VALLEY GOBBLERS

WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners are establishing their approval for a Gambling Permit for the Sauk Valley Gobblers through this resolution;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners approve a Gambling Permit for the Sauk Valley Gobblers to hold a raffle event at Diamond Point in Birchdale Township at the address 12867 Bayview Dr, Sauk Centre, MN on April 12th, 2025.

GAMBLING PERMIT – STAPLES SPORTSMENS CLUB

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

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners approve a Gambling Permit for the Staples Sportsmens Club to hold a raffle event at the Clarissa Ballroom in Eagle Valley Township at the address 19281 Kotter Road, Clarissa, MN on March 8, 2025.

To hire Christine Jaeger to fill the open Social Worker position. Grade 10, Step 1 at $28.06/hr. Start date: TBD

To hire Kelsey Benson to fill the open Social Worker position. Grade 10, Step 3 at $29.77/hr. Start date: TBD

Auditor-Treasurer

On motion by Neumann and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous rollcall vote:  To approve the Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 403523 through 403561 in the amount of $81,331.64 and (Regular) 58472 through 58514 in the amount of $62,131.56 for a total of $143,463.20.

On motion by Denny and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous rollcall vote:  To approve the Health & Human Services Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 805918 through 805960 and (Regular) 712525 through 712552 for a total of $49,047.36.

On motion by Noska and second by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous rollcall vote:  To approve the Health & Human Services SSIS Warrants number (ACH) 601471 through 601489 and (Regular) 518140 through 518168 for a total amount of $101,999.16.

Todd Wadena Community Corrections

On motion by Noska and second by Denny, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:  

RESOLUTION APPOINTING NEW MEMBERS TO THE TODD-

WADENA COMMUNITY 

CORRECTIONS ADVISORY BOARD 2024

This is a resolution appointing three new members to the Todd-Wadena Community Corrections Advisory Board.

WHEREAS, On January 2, 2024, the Todd County Board of Commissioners appointed membership to the Advisory Board, and  

WHEREAS, The positions of Public Health, Victims Services, and Public Defender, all in Wadena County are currently open, and

WHEREAS, Sarah Ness, Wadena County Public Health Director; Johanna Bolter, Director of Advocacy for Someplace Safe; and Jessen Alexander, Public Defender have agreed to fill the vacant positions, and

WHEREAS,  On August 12, 2024, The Advisory Board approved the following individuals for membership to the Advisory Board: 

1. Sarah Ness, Wadena County Public Health Director

2. Johanna Bolter, Director of Advocacy, Someplace Safe

3. Jessen Alexander, Public Defender

THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED that the three individuals listed above be appointed to the Todd-Wadena Community Corrections Advisory Board in their respective positions. 

County Ditch/Ag Inspector

On motion by Denny and second by Byers, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:  

Hold Harmless Agreement for Ditch Maintenance – County Ditch 29

WHEREAS, Paul Raber is requesting to maintain approximately ½ mile of County Ditch 29, on his own property, located in Eagle Valley Township, section 25.  A Hold Harmless Agreement has been signed and submitted to the Ditch Authority, an onsite inspection has been done, and;

WHEREAS, applicant is allowed to maintain the drainage ditch to the original width, depth and grade.  An improvement by lowering or widening the ditch bottom is not allowed.  Sediment and vegetation can only be removed to the extent of the original ditch bottom elevation.   Spoil may be side cast and leveled, staying within 16 ½ feet of the ditch, or moved to an approved upland site.  

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Todd County Ditch Authority gives permission to Paul Raber to maintain approximately ½ mile of CD29, located on parcels 07-0029100 & 07-0029200, Eagle Valley Township, section 25. This maintenance will be done on his own property and at his own expense.

On motion by Byers and second by Noska, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:  

Hold Harmless Agreement for Ditch Maintenance – County Ditch 31

WHEREAS, Aaron Wendel is requesting to maintain approximately 2,390 feet of Lateral 1 & of Branch 1 of Lateral 1, County Ditch 31, on his own property, located in Eagle Valley Township, section 5.  A Hold Harmless Agreement has been signed and submitted to the Ditch Authority, an onsite inspection has been done, and;

WHEREAS, applicant is allowed to maintain the drainage ditch to the original width, depth and grade.  An improvement by lowering or widening the ditch bottom is not allowed.  Sediment and vegetation can only be removed to the extent of the original ditch bottom elevation.   Spoil may be side cast and leveled, staying within 16 ½ feet of the ditch, or moved to an approved upland site.  

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Todd County Ditch Authority gives permission to Aaron Wendel to maintain approximately 2,390 feet of CD31, located on parcel 07-0004100, Eagle Valley Township, section 5. This maintenance will be done on his own property and at his own expense.

Public Works

On motion by Noska and second by Byers, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:  Promote Adam Olson to fill the Maintenance Foreperson position at a Grade 11, Step 6 ($34.48/hour) with a start date of 11/20/2024.

On motion by Neumann and second by Denny, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

2029 AREA TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN 

NOMINATION – 

CSAH 51 PROJECT

WHEREAS, the Central Minnesota Area Transportation Partnership (ATP) annually solicits projects for State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) funding which provides for improvements to the transportation systems, with money requests being project specific, and;

WHEREAS, project nominations must meet eligibility guidelines and qualifying criteria as established by the Central Area Transportation Partnership, and;

WHEREAS, the Todd County Public Works Department recommends that the following project be submitted and nominated for inclusion in the 2029 Area Transportation Improvement Plan, which is a prioritized list of transportation projects that the Central Minnesota Partnership recommends for inclusion in the State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP),

County State Aid Highway 51 – from the Douglas County Line to Stearns County Line

SP 077-651-0XX: Bituminous Reclamation, Bituminous Surfacing, Aggregate Shouldering, Centerline Pipe Maintenance, and Pavement Striping Project, and;

WHEREAS, this project is listed on the Todd County Public Works Department Proposed Five Year Construction Plan.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners does herby support the recommendation of the Public Works Department for submittal and nomination of the above noted project and requests said project be included in the State Fiscal Year 2029 Area Transportation Improvement Plan.

Planning & Zoning

On motion by Neumann and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:  Remand the Hinrichs Acres Preliminary Plat proposal back to the Planning Commission with a 60 day extension to the decision period to research regarding regulations clarification due to the adjacent wildlife management area with US Fish & Wildlife.

On motion by Denny and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:  Adopt the findings of the Planning Commission and grant the rezoning of the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 20, Fawn Lake Township with no conditions.

On motion by Noska and second by Denny, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

Resolution to Support

Adoption of the Crow Wing River Comprehensive 

Watershed Management Plan 

WHEREAS the Crow Wing River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan (CWMP) includes a boundary map and

WHEREAS the Crow Wing River CWMP identifies the areas within the County where surface water, groundwater, natural resources, and other related water quality issues and concerns and

WHEREAS the Crow Wing River CWMP identifies high-priority erosion, sedimentation, water quality issues, priority areas and implementation actions in accordance with Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) policy and

WHEREAS the Crow Wing River CWMP replaces the Todd County Comprehensive Local Water Management Plan for Todd County purposes for the area of the county identified within the Plan and

WHEREAS the Todd County Board of Commissioners supports sending the Crow Wing River CWMP final draft plan to the BWSR for review and

WHEREAS BWSR will review and approve the Crow Wing River CWMP according to Minnesota Statutes §103B.101, Subdivision 14.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Todd County adopts the Crow Wing River CWMP as its Comprehensive Local Water Management Plan within the Crow Wing River Watershed from 2025 to 2035 upon approval from the BWSR.

Solid Waste

On motion by Byers and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:  Authorize staff to sign permit reissuance application forms for submittal to the MPCA.

Health & Human Services

On motion by Denny and second by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:  To approve the revised Environmental Health Ordinance.

On motion by Neumann and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:  To approve the revised Public Health Nurse job description.

On motion by Byers and second by Denny, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

A Resolution Establishing Support for Clay County to Develop a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility and Replace Current Non-secure Unit

WHEREAS, there is inadequate capacity across Minnesota’s continuum of care to support children with high-acuity, complex, and/or co-occurring conditions, including violent or sexually inappropriate behavior and significant physical health challenges; and

WHEREAS, Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTF) play a critical role in serving children and youth under the age of 21 with severe mental health needs and aggression, as part of this continuum; and

WHEREAS, currently only four PRTF facilities are operational in Minnesota, offering a total of 166 beds, which is insufficient to meet the growing needs of children with serious and complex mental health conditions; and

WHEREAS, the demand for additional PRTF beds across Minnesota is urgent to ensure children receive timely and appropriate care; and

WHEREAS, equitable distribution of PRTF beds throughout the state is essential to provide children with proximity to their home communities, families, and local service providers; and

WHEREAS, Clay County is committed to addressing this critical gap in mental health services by establishing a PRTF in partnership with a qualified service provider for the delivery of these essential services; and

WHEREAS, Clay County seeks bond proceeds funds from the commissioner of human services for a grant to Clay County to predesign, design, and remodel of the West Central Regional Juvenile Center non-secure unit into an 18-bed psychiatric residential treatment facility and address the predesign, design, construct, furnish, and equip of a non-secure unit within Clay County to replace the existing facility that will become a psychiatric residential treatment facility.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners via this Resolution, supports Clay County to request Minnesota state funds for infrastructure development for a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility in Clay County, ensuring access to specialized care for children with complex mental health needs across the region.

On motion by Noska and second by Byers, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:  To approve the Todd County Mental Health Advisory Council Bylaws.

On motion by Noska and second by Byers, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:  To approve the renewal contract (1/1/2025 to 12/31/2025) for Rural MN CEP to provide MFIP & DWP Employment Services.

Chair Becker tabled the STEP Purchase of Service and Host County contract renewal item to the December 3, 2024 meeting to allow for clarification of language within the contract to be drafted for review.

Chair Becker tabled the Northern Pines Purchase of Service Agreements renewal item to the December 3, 2024 meeting to allow for clarification of language within the contract to be drafted for review.

Administration

On motion by Noska and second by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:  Do not approve to extend the 30 day unpaid leave of absence for employee #0486.

Closed Session

On motion by Byers and second by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To enter into a closed session pursuant to MN Statute 13D.05 Subd 3(a) at 10:00 a.m.

On motion by Noska and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To reopen the session at 10:30 a.m.

Chair Becker stated that a positive review for the County Coordinator’s performance evaluation was given.

County Auditor-Treasurer’s Report

The County Auditor-Treasurer reported statistics from the November 5th, 2024 State General Election. A recount of the Office of Todd County Commissioner District 1 has been scheduled for November 21st, 2024.

County Coordinator’s Report

The County Coordinator attended the emergency disaster planning event and administrative meetings.

County Commissioner’s Report

The Commissioners reported on meetings and events attended.

Commissioner Denny attended regular meetings, CD41, election canvassing, and solid waste meetings.

Commissioner Becker attended policy, dept head, personnel, rainbow rider, CD41, broadband, and housing funding discussion and also questions regarding location of recent SWCD meetings.

Commissioner Neumann attended the CMCOA, dept head, personnel, CD41, solid waste, rainbow rider, and questions regarding location of recent SWCD meetings.  

Commissioner Noska attended the Ag Society annual meeting and election canvassing meetings.

Commissioner Byers attended the CD41, Housing funding discussion, and TCDC meetings.

Adjourn

On motion by Neumann and second by Denny, the meeting was adjourned for the month of November 2024.

 

COMMISSIONER WARRANTS 

VENDOR NAME        $ AMOUNT

CAVI SYSTEMS 5,500.00 

BRAATEN AGGREGATE

INC 8,645.23 

CARGILL SALT DIVISION

21,491.97 

M-R SIGN COMPANY INC

5,093.20 

METAL CULVERTS INC 35,964.20 

MIDSTATES EQUIPMENT 

& SUPPLY INC 8,695.00 

MINNESOTA POLLUTION 

CONTROL AGENCY 25,942.25 

WHITE CAP LP 2,174.60 

74 PAYMENTS LESS 

THAN $2,000 29,956.75 

Total: $143,463.20

 

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES WARRANTS

VENDOR NAME                $ AMOUNT 

RURAL MN CEP INC 15,552.27 

61 PAYMENTS LESS 

THAN $2,000 29,619.29 

9 PAYMENTS LESS 

THAN $2,000 3,875.80 

Total: $49,047.36

 

VENDOR NAME           $ AMOUNT

#16704 7,636.73 

#17598 4,189.03 

#16192 2,665.38 

GREATER MN FAMILY SRVS 

INC 2,500.00 

HEARTLAND GIRLS 

RANCH 20,918.80 

HOLISTIC FAMILY 

EDUCATION SRVS 7,394.80 

J & L FARMS LLC 2,400.00 

#17670 2,423.88 

#17597 4,021.01 

PRAIRIE LAKES YOUTH 

PROGRAMS 11,191.00 

VILLAGE RANCH INC 8,752.66 

37 PAYMENTS LESS 

THAN $2,000 27,905.87 

Total: $101,999.16 

 

On a motion by Denny and second by Noska, the preceding minutes of the County Board meeting held November 19, 2024 were duly approved by unanimous vote at the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on December 17, 2024.

 

Witness my hand and seal:

/s/ on file

Barbara Becker, 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 December 3, 2024

 

Public Comment

Sharon Kutter addressed the County Board regarding concerns due to recent legal actions that occurred and the need for policies and procedures to avoid deemed unnecessary legal action.

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 3rd day of December, 2024 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 Byers and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To adopt the agenda as presented.

Consent Agenda

On motion by Denny and second by Byers, the following motions and resolutions were introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

To approve the Todd County Board of Commissioner’s Meeting Minutes for October 25 and November 4, 2024 as presented.

GAMBLING PERMIT – NWTF STRUTTIN BLACKBEARDS

WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners are establishing their approval for a Gambling Permit for the NWTF Struttin Blackbeards through this resolution;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners approve a Gambling Permit for the NWTF Struttin Blackbeards to hold a raffle event at the Clarissa Ballroom in Eagle Valley Township at the address 19281 Kotter Road, Clarissa, MN on February 1, 2025.

Accept the resignation of Angela Chamberlin Admin. Assistant effective 12/2/2024

Accept the resignation of Eric Dahl Seasonal Rec. Assistant effective 10/10/2024

Accept the resignation of Nathan Benning Seasonal Rec. Assistant effective 8/11/2024

Accept the resignation of Parker Duncan Seasonal Rec. Assistant effective 8/11/2024

To approve the transfer of Katie Leslie to fill the Accounting Specialist position, Grade 6, Step 8 at $27.34/hour. Start date: December 23, 2024

Approve the resignation of Social Worker Theresa James, effective December 12, 2024.

Approve the resignation of Social Worker Intern Cassandra Ortiz, effective November 22, 2024.

Auditor-Treasurer

On motion by Neumann and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous rollcall vote: To approve the November 2024 Auditor Warrants number (ACH) 904553 through 904650 in the amount of $2,120,273.98 (Manual) 1015 through 1023 in the amount of $122,358.13 and (Regular) 243497 through 243650 in the amount of $2,835,840.57 for a total of $5,078,472.68.

On motion by Denny and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous rollcall vote: To approve the Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 403562 through 403589 in the amount of $31,480.34 and (Regular) 58515 through 58549 in the amount of $86,525.16 for a total of $118,005.50.

On motion by Neumann and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous rollcall vote:  To approve the Health & Human Services Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 805961 through 806003 and (Regular) 712553 through 712596 for a total of $108,235.55.

On motion by Noska and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous rollcall vote:  To approve the Health & Human Services SSIS Warrants number (ACH) 601490 through 601501 and (Regular) 518169 through 518189 for a total amount of $70,985.64.

County Assessor

On motion by Denny and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:  To approve an abatement for parcel 02-0010500 for the 2023 assessment, taxes due in 2024 due to a fire of a structure on 7/27/2023.

Emergency Management

On motion by Byers and second by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the Board Chair to sign and Auditor/Treasurer to sign the ARMER grant contract agreement.

County Sheriff

On motion by Noska and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Accept the DNR Snowmobile grant for the 2025 fiscal year not to exceed $7,240.

Health & Human Services

On motion by Neumann and second by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To authorize the hiring of one Public Health Nurse.

On motion by Byers and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the STEP Purchase of Service and Host County contract renewal.

On motion by Denny and second by Byers, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:  To approve the Northern Pines Purchase of Service Agreements renewal.

Administration

On motion by Neumann and second by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:  To accept the 2024 Safe & Secure Courthouse Grant Funds.

County Auditor-Treasurer’s Report

The County Auditor-Treasurer reported the results of the Commissioner District 1 recount which showed no change in votes tabulated with incumbent candidate Becker the winner by 1 vote.  Ag taxes were due on November 15, 2024.  The AMC Conference is coming up to attend.

County Coordinator’s Report

The County Coordinator attended the Arvig broadband presentation, better health collective, fall road, cannabis and TWCC meetings.

County Commissioner’s Report

The Commissioners reported on meetings and events attended.

Commissioner Denny attended the fall road, recount, and recount canvassing meetings.

Commissioner Becker attended MTWCHB, recount, personnel, TWCC, fall road, Friendly Rider, and fall potluck meetings.

Commissioner Neumann attended the SRWD, fall road, policy, CPT and personnel meetings.  

Commissioner Noska attended the HRA and TWCC meetings.

Commissioner Byers attended the fall potluck, fall road with discussion regarding tarring roads with seeking funding, and watershed policy meetings.

Recess

On motion by Byers and second by Noska, the meeting was recessed until December 17, 2024.

 

AUDITOR WARRANTS 

VENDOR NAME         $ AMOUNT

DECISION POINTS AUTHORS 

LLC 6,000.00 

DOHERTY STAFFING 

SOLUTIONS 2,799.36 

G S EQUIPMENT INC 8,480.00 

HY-TEC CONSTRUCTION

959,823.00 

INNOVATIVE OFFICE 

SOLUTIONS, LLC 6,444.49 

J5 RESCUE SUPPLY 

LLC 62,315.00 

MINNESOTA UI 3,615.79 

REDSTONE 

CONSTRUCTION 814,306.75 

STANTEC CONSULTING 

SERVICES INC 12,822.31 

VERIZON 6,229.02 

WIDSETH SMITH 

NOLTING INC 17,787.45 

WONDERLICH/SCOTT A 7,777.50 

32 PAYMENTS LESS 

THAN $,2000 18,705.80 

ANOKA CO GOVERNMENT 

CENTER 8,375.00 

BOULDER CREEK, INC

106,342.72 

BRAATEN AGGREGATE 

INC 14,056.76 

CARD SERVICES 

COBORNS 4,964.34 

CENTRA CARE 12,109.12 

CHARM-TEX 5,183.80 

DEPUTY REGISTRAR 6,947.75 

FLEET SERVICES/WEX 

BANK 8,880.05 

HANSEN/TODD 11,250.00 

LONG PRAIRIE SANITATION 

INC 4,863.62 

MASWCD 3,150.00 

MN DEPT OF FINANCE 6,181.00 

MORRISON SWCD 3,772.57 

NORTH COUNTRY CHEVROLET

BUICK GMC 149,445.00 

PETERS LAW OFFICE, 

P.A. 5,192.00 

PRAIRIE LAKES MUNICIPAL 

SOLID WASTE AUTH 90,689.08 

SHIRLEY’S GAS & 

GROCERIES INC 3,603.27 

STEP 11,666.25 

VOYANT COMMUNICATIONS, 

LLC 3,550.90 

34 PAYMENTS LESS 

THAN 2000 18,916.58 

ASFELD/JOSEPH 5,113.25 

BERSCHEIT FARMS 

LLC 13,655.33 

CEBULLA/PAUL 5,575.42 

COUNTIES PROVIDING 

TECHNOLOGY 8,166.00 

DOLEZAL/PATRICK and 

BEVERLY 2,348.03 

GALLAGHER BENEFIT 

SERVICES INC 2,000.00 

KRAUSE/JON 28,353.53 

LONG PRAIRIE OIL 

COMPANY 2,413.99 

MADDEN GALANTER 

HANSEN, LLP 4,481.15 

MILLER/ABNER and 

CAROL 6,362.25 

MINNESOTA POWER 19,061.62 

MORRISON COUNTY 45,696.10 

NORTHERN STAR 

COOP 3,013.62 

STAPLES ADVANTAGE 3,541.56 

STATEMA/ANDY 9,833.00 

TODD CO AUD-TREAS 8,690.77 

VEOLIA ENVIRONMENTAL 

SERVICES LLC 2,504.20 

43 PAYMENTS LESS 

THAN $2,000 16,785.33 

CENTERPOINT 

ENERGY 2,170.39 

JAMES/BARBARA 11,025.00 

LONG PRAIRIE OIL 

COMPANY 5,081.94 

OFFICE OF MNIT 

SERVICES 2,691.51 

STOECKEL JAHNER

INC 31,335.00 

THE TRADESMEN 

CONSTRUCTION INC 136,078.19 

TRIMIN SYSTEMS INC 20,953.00 

WEST CENTRAL TECH 

SERVICE AREA 11,480.98 

28 PAYMENTS LESS 

THAN $2,000 14,242.25 

CITY OF BERTHA 23,005.42 

CITY OF 

BROWERVILLE 17,006.81 

CITY OF BURTRUM 4,079.05 

CITY OF CLARISSA 14,331.48 

CITY OF EAGLE BEND 27,302.16 

CITY OF GREY EAGLE 17,577.70 

CITY OF HEWITT 6,153.94 

CITY OF 

LONG PRAIRIE 96,721.37 

CITY OF OSAKIS 22,406.29 

CITY OF STAPLES 73,936.20 

REGION V DEVELOPMT 

COMMISSION 4,067.55 

SAINT PAUL PORT

AUTHORITY 4,368.56 

SAUK RIVER WATER 

SHED DISTRICT 16,577.48 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 

213 113,629.70 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 

2170 148,486.87 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 

2753 285,471.80 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 

486 69,613.85 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 

740 20,774.17 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 

743 222,266.70 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 

786 102,993.49 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 

787 174,776.10 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 

818 10,687.68 

TOWN OF BARTLETT 13,128.23 

TOWN OF BERTHA 19,537.14 

TOWN OF BIRCHDALE 55,877.05 

TOWN OF BRUCE 27,769.67 

TOWN OF BURLEENE 13,198.56 

TOWN OF 

BURNHAMVILLE 20,925.54 

TOWN OF 

EAGLE VALLEY 27,252.11 

TOWN OF 

FAWN LAKE 17,203.31 

TOWN OF 

GERMANIA 15,868.71 

TOWN OF GORDON 29,017.43 

TOWN OF 

GREY EAGLE 27,319.36 

TOWN OF HARTFORD 37,687.40 

TOWN OF IONA 21,215.94 

TOWN OF KANDOTA 16,597.72 

TOWN OF LESLIE 18,606.69 

TOWN OF LITTLE ELK 7,636.72 

TOWN OF 

LITTLE SAUK 24,510.08 

TOWN OF 

LONG PRAIRIE 31,961.32 

TOWN OF MORAN 14,002.49 

TOWN OF REYNOLDS 23,403.72 

TOWN OF 

ROUND PRAIRIE 44,238.92 

TOWN OF STAPLES 15,254.92 

TOWN OF 

STOWE PRAIRIE 19,412.86 

TOWN OF 

TURTLE CREEK 8,745.12 

TOWN OF VILLARD 12,105.68 

TOWN OF WARD 32,182.66 

TOWN OF 

WEST UNION 23,291.08 

TOWN OF WYKEHAM 27,158.67 

9 PAYMENTS LESS 

THAN $2,000 5,871.39 

US BANK - CC 6,009.27 

MN DEPT OF 

REVENUE 54,153.43 

MN DEPT OF 

REVENUE 3,039.00 

MN DEPT OF 

REVENUE 55,759.34 

5 PAYMENTS LESS 

THAN $2,000 3,397.09 

TOTAL: $5,078,472.68 

 

COMISSIONER WARRANTS

VENDOR NAME           $ AMOUNT 

ICARGILL SALT 

DIVISION 7,204.19 

CHAMBERLAIN OIL 

COMPANY 2,739.34 

D & D AUTO REPAIR 2,193.81 

DS SOLUTIONS, INC 3,079.00 

ELECTION SYSTEMS & 

SOFTWARE INC 8,326.50 

FRIEDRICH’S TIRE & OIL 

CO INC 3,460.38 

LITTLE FALLS MACHINE 

INC 2,547.84 

M-R SIGN COMPANY 

INC 5,737.50 

MCCC, MI33 2,250.40 

MENCH/JAMES 5,665.00 

RED CEDAR CONSULTING, 

LLC 3,946.02 

STOECKER REPAIR 8,826.68 

TRITECH SOFTWARE 

SYSTEMS 37,464.54 

WADENA CO HIGHWAY 

DEPT 5,973.50 

49 PAYMENTS LESS 

THAN $2,000 18,590.80 

Total: 118,005.50 

 

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES WARRENTS

VENDOR NAME          $ AMOUNT

DHS - SWIFT 46,190.16 

FRESHWATER EDUCATION 

DISTRICT 6004 17,500.00 

TODD COUNTY AUDITOR 

TREASURER 15,096.10 

75 PAYMENTS LESS 

THAN $2,000 25,316.79 

9 PAYMENTS LESS 

THAN $2,000 4,132.50 

Total: $108,235.55 

 

VENDOR NAME           $ AMOUNT 

ICENTRAL MN MENTAL 

HEALTH CENTER 3,000.00 

GERARD TREATMENT 

PROGRAMS 8,938.85 

GREATER MN FAMILY 

SRVS INC 11,938.34 

HOLISTIC FAMILY 

EDUCATION SRVS 2,176.90 

MERIDIAN SERVICES 

INC 3,313.74 

PRESBYTERIAN FAMILY 

FOUNDATION INC 4,959.10 

SOMEPLACE SAFE 

PTC INC 2,225.00 

VILLAGE RANCH INC 10,789.24 

WEST CENTRAL REG 

JUVENILE CTR 12,918.00 

24 PAYMENTS LESS 

THAN $2,000 10,726.47 

Total: $70,985.64

 

On a motion by Denny and second by Noska, the preceding minutes of the County Board meeting held December 3, 2024 were duly approved by unanimous vote at the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on December 17, 2024.

 

Witness my hand and seal:

/s/ on file

Barbara Becker, County Board Chairperson

/s/ on file

Denise Gaida, Todd County Auditor-Treasurer

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