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Minutes of the 

MEETING OF THE

Todd County Board of Commissioners 

November 2, 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 2nd day of November, 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 Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the agenda as presented.

Consent Agenda

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

To approve the Todd County Board of Commissioner’s Meeting Minutes for October 19, 2021 as presented.

To accept the resignation of Kevin Brown, Resource Conservationist-Ag as of 10/21/2021.

To approve Rocio Rivera to fill the open Support Enforcement Aide position starting 11/07/2021.

To approve Keyandra Harren to fill the open Support Enforcement Aide position, start TBD.

To hire Traci Becker, FT Correctional Officer, start date pending.

Auditor-Treasurer

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the October 20-21 Auditor Warrants number (ACH) 901787 through 901873 in the amount of $4,929,952.54, (Manual) 661 through 668 in the amount of $684,035.37 and (Regular) 238424 through 238441 in the amount of $1,465,091.75 for a total of $7,079,079.66.

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 401562 through 401583 in the amount of $365,497.73 and (Regular) 55318 through 55354 in the amount of $30 049.16 for a total of $95,546.89.

On motion by Kneisl 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) 802129 through 802144 and (Regular) 708322 through 708353 for a total amount of $23,413.51.

On motion by Kircher 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) 600491 through 600498 and (Regular) 516593 through 516609 for a total amount of $83,492.35.

County Ditch/Ag Inspector

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

Hold Harmless 

Agreement – Ditch 

Maintenance – 

County Ditch 27

WHEREAS, Dave Harren is requesting to maintain approximately 2,034 feet of CD27 that is located on parcel 28-0015001. A Hold Harmless Agreement has been signed and submitted to the Ditch Authority, and;

WHEREAS, 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 must be side cast and leveled, staying within 16.5 feet of the ditch, or moved to an approved upland site. 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Todd County Ditch Authority gives permission to Dave Harren to maintain approximately 2,034 feet of CD27 that is located on parcel 28-0015001, Wykeham Twp. Section 17. He will do this project on his own property, at his own expense. 

On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Acting as Ditch Authority, acknowledge receipt of a Hold Harmless Agreement petition from Roger Stender and Kyle Pesta, to clean part of County Ditch 22 on parcels 13-0018500 and 13-0018600 in Iona Twp. Section 19.

Solid Waste

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

A RESOLUTION 

ESTABLISHING 

Market Price for the Solid Waste Management Tax 

WHEREAS, the solid waste management tax requires political subdivisions to identify by resolution a market price of the political subdivision: and Subsidizes the cost of service at a facility. and;

WHEREAS, the political subdivision will be liable for the solid waste management tax based only on the market price amount identified through this resolution, and;

WHEREAS, the market price is identified in the state statutes as the “lowest price available in the area” and; 

WHEREAS, Todd County has performed research to identify the lowest price available in the area;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the County of Todd declares a market price of $79 per ton at the Morrison County Landfill.

Administration

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

Adoption of 

Changes to Todd County Personnel Policy

WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners has recognized a need for strong, up to date personnel policy, and;

WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners and policies subcommittee have had an opportunity to review the policy revisions put forth in Article III, Section 3.03 (g) of the Personnel Policy and find the implementation to be in the best interest of the sound administration of the County;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Todd County Board of Commissioners adopts the attached changes to the Todd County Personnel Policy and directs the County Coordinator to begin administration of said policy as of November 2, 2021 and;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that it is understood that this Resolution replaces and supersedes all prior County Board actions, oral or written, relating to the subject matter hereof.

Discussion was held regarding Community Solar Energy Systems/Solar Farms in Todd County (non-residential). Research will continue on this topic for return to Work Session for further discussion.

Closed Session

Chair Becker closed the session at 9:26 a.m. pursuant to MN Statute §13D.03 to consider strategies for labor negotiations.

Chair Becker reopened the session at 9:54 a.m.

County Auditor-Treasurer’s Report

The County Auditor-Treasurer reported that elections are being held (today) that affect portions of Todd County Voters which include Upsala, Sauk Centre, Osakis and Long Prairie/Grey Eagle School Districts. 

County Coordinator’s Report

The County Coordinator reported that there was a special Todd County Development Corporation meeting on November 1, 2021 to discuss broadband with area Legislators and Commissioners.

County Commissioner’s Report

Commissioner Neumann reported on a meeting at Miller’s Bay on Lake Osakis attended by numerous State, County and Local Officials with landowners to discuss the sludge and weed concerns on this lake.

Recess

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

 

AUDITOR WARRANTS

Vendor Name $ Amount

LONG PRAIRIE SANI. $4,776.75 

MID CENTRAL 

   NATIONAL BANK 81,527.00 

NORTH COUNTRY 

   CHEV BUICK GMC 38,896.48 

PRAIRIE LAKES MUNI. 

   SOLID WASTE AUTH 82,386.00 

VERIZON 4,884.62 

YOUNG/CAREY 13,700.00 

20 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 9,032.81 

COUNTIES PROVIDING 

   TECHNOLOGY 5,417.56 

COUNTRYSIDE REST 5,457.50 

FLEET SERVICES/

   WEX BANK 7,991.93 

HARVEY/JANET 9,265.00 

KNOW iNK 8,125.00 

LONG PRAIRIE OIL CO 4,178.82 

MN DEPT OF FINANCE 8,767.00 

MORRISON COUNTY 36,574.54 

NIEMEYER/NORMA 5,333.75 

NORTHERN BUSINESS 

   PRODUCTS 3,262.78 

PETERS LAW OFFICE, P.A. 5,620.00 

REGENTS OF THE 

   UNIV OF MN 36,946.75 

SHIRLEY’S GAS & 

   GROCERIES INC 4,080.36 

STAPLES ADVANTAGE 3,006.54 

STATE OF MINN 3,465.00 

STEARNS CTY 

   HWY DEPT 180,748.41 

52 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 19,109.42 

CARD SERVICES 

   COBORNS 3,168.87 

CATHOLIC CHARITIES 

   ST PAUL & MPLS 41,509.00 

CENTRA CARE 10,983.33 

CITY OF GREY EAGLE 448,877.01 

EVANS/RANDOLPH 7,500.00 

KOEHN/JEFF 2,116.76 

LEGAL INTERPRETING 

   SERVICES 2,392.50 

MCCC, MI33 5,571.66 

MEYER/EUGENE and 

   CATHERINE 7,437.50 

MINNESOTA POWER 

   & LIGHT 14,334.99 

RANDT/CHARLES and 

   LINDA 6,431.49 

TODD COUNTY MIS 

   DEPT       2,000.00 

VOYANT COMMS, LLC 3,516.47 

41 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 14,548.11 

ANOKA CO GOV’T CENTER

   8,375.00 

CENTERPOINT ENERGY 2,129.80 

GALLAGHER BENEFIT 

   SERVICES INC 2,000.00 

GOLDEN SHOVEL AG. 5,700.00 

PRO TINT WINDOWS 

   FILMS 2,355.00 

STEP 22,077.50 

30 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 14,501.08 

BIG SWAN LAKE 

   IMPROVEMENT DIST. 5,026.74 

CITY OF BERTHA 100,331.32 

CITY OF BROWERVILLE 104,961.95 

CITY OF BURTRUM 10,767.52 

CITY OF CLARISSA 87,993.08 

CITY OF EAGLE BEND 133,319.09 

CITY OF GREY EAGLE 47,017.17 

CITY OF HEWITT 24,295.94 

CITY OF LONG PRAIRIE 577,535.96 

CITY OF OSAKIS 91,606.46 

CITY OF STAPLES 419,743.09 

CITY OF WEST UNION 6,329.71 

REGION V DEVELOPMT 

   COMMISSION 9,842.26 

SAUK RIVER WATER 

   SHED DISTRICT 36,235.05 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 213 317,590.83 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 2170 314,741.20 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 2753 681,448.56 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 486 154,020.70 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 740 44,211.56 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 743 323,844.37 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 786 205,814.36 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 786-

   DEBT DIST 86 5,073.95 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 787 314,852.53 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 787- 

   DEBT DIST 87 21,948.08 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 818 13,159.89 

TOWN OF BARTLETT 20,948.51 

TOWN OF BERTHA 16,016.83 

TOWN OF BIRCHDALE 53,193.02 

TOWN OF BRUCE 78,842.66 

TOWN OF BURLEENE 18,189.65 

TOWN OF 

   BURNHAMVILLE 53,734.65 

TOWN OF 

   EAGLE VALLEY 39,652.67 

TOWN OF FAWN LAKE 39,436.54 

TOWN OF GERMANIA 17,008.68 

TOWN OF GORDON 87,079.84 

TOWN OF GREY EAGLE 80,411.45 

TOWN OF HARTFORD 41,252.49 

TOWN OF IONA 15,442.17 

TOWN OF KANDOTA 37,960.13 

TOWN OF LESLIE 66,687.64 

TOWN OF LITTLE ELK 22,660.61 

TOWN OF LITTLE SAUK 44,200.89 

TOWN OF LONG PRAIRIE 44,967.74 

TOWN OF MORAN 32,789.45 

TOWN OF REYNOLDS 20,203.24 

TOWN OF 

   ROUND PRAIRIE 37,227.50 

TOWN OF STAPLES 64,011.18 

TOWN OF 

   STOWE PRAIRIE 27,251.41 

TOWN OF 

   TURTLE CREEK 26,468.20 

TOWN OF VILLARD 49,685.03 

TOWN OF WARD 29,958.28 

TOWN OF WEST UNION 38,968.79 

TOWN OF WYKEHAM 24,879.85 

5 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 4,123.73 

MN DEPT OF REVENUE 88,364.27 

MN DEPT OF REVENUE 2,194.74 

US BANK 6,257.35 

MN DEPT OF REVENUE 585,368.77 

4 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 1,850.24 

Total $7,079,079.66 

 

COMMISSIONER WARRANTS

Vendor Name $ Amount

BOLTON & MENK, INC 3,994.00 

CENTRAL APPLICATORS 

   INC 13,713.85 

MIDSTATES EQUIP 

   AND SUPPLY 4,877.95 

MORRISON CO 

   PUBLIC HEALTH SERV 7,901.48 

RINKE-NOONAN 

   CORP LTD 3,737.50 

STREICHER’S 8,536.19 

TRUENORTH STEEL 33,904.50 

WOLTERS BODY SHOP 2,898.32 

51 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 15,983.10 

Total $95,546.89 

 

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES WARRANTS

Vendor Name $ Amount

DHS - SWIFT $6,933.67 

PERISH/ALAN 2,421.79 

SHI CORP 4,728.00 

45 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 9,330.05 

Total $23,413.51 

 

Vendor Name $ Amount

CARLSON/BARBARA J $3,400.00 

CENTRAL MN MENTAL 

   HLTH CTR 2,000.00 

DHS - MSOP - MN SEX 

   OFFENDER PROGRAM 6,210.00 

DHS - ST PETER RTC - 472 2,697.00 

LUTHERAN SOCIAL 

   SERV. OF MN-ST PAUL 11,464.80 

NORTH HOMES 

   CHILDREN & FAMILY 

   SRVS 9,483.30 

NORTHERN PINES 

   MENTAL HLTH CTR INC 16,764.50 

WEST CENTRAL REG 

   JUVENILE CTR 20,249.00 

PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 11,223.75 

Total $83,492.35 

 

On a motion by Kircher and seconded by Neumann, the preceding minutes of the County Board meeting held November 2, 2021 were duly approved by unanimous vote at the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on November 16, 2021.

 

Witness my hand and seal:

 

Barbara Becker,

Todd County Board 

Chairperson

 

Denise Gaida, Todd County

Auditor-Treasurer

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