Public Notices July 28, 2021

PUBLIC NOTICE 

 

REGARDING REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR GUARANTEED ENERGY SAVING CONTRACT BY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #2170

(STAPLES-MOTLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS)

STATE OF MINNESOTA

 

Independent School District #2170 is issuing a request for proposals to select a qualified provider to provide energy conservation measures pursuant to Minnesota Statute 123B.65. The District intends to negotiate a contract with the provider deemed best suited to meet the needs of the District. Details of the request for proposal can be obtained from the Staples-Motley Public School District Office. The District Office is located at 905 5th Street NE, Staples, MN  56479. The contact for this project is Mr. John Regan, Business Manager. Responses to the request for proposal are due in the Staples-Motley School District Office by 2:00 p.m. (Central Standard Time) on August 13, 2021.

 

Mary Freeman

School District Clerk

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TODD COUNTY

PLANNING COMMISSION

215 1st Ave. South, 

Suite 103 

Long Prairie, MN  56347

Phone 320-732-4420

Fax 320-732-4803

Email toddplan.zone@co.todd.mn.us

 

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Todd County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the Commissioners meeting room, Historic Courthouse, 215 First Ave. South, Long Prairie, MN to consider the following applications.

NOTE: This meeting is again being held in-person and the public is encouraged to attend, but Zoom and phone options are still available for those who are unable to attend in person. If you wish to join via Zoom, please contact our office for the call-in information. Those who do attend in person can find parking atop the hill on the east side of the Historic Courthouse and enter through the North Doors, near the American Flag and monument.

Questions? Phone 320-732-4420 or Email toddplan.zone@co.todd.mn.us

 

Agenda

•Call to Order.

•Introduction of Planning Commission Members.

•Approval of the July 1, 2021 Planning Commission meeting minutes.

1.Lakes Gas Co.- Joe Deters: Section 29, Long Prairie Township 

Site Address: 23844 County 10, Long Prairie. PID: 18-0034700

1) Request for Conditional Use Permit for 18,000 Gallon Bulk storage tank in Shoreland- RD Zoning (Lake Charlotte).

2. JSL Properties- James Martin: Section 34, Ward Township 

Site Address: 25924 County 18, Browerville. PID: 26-0049700

1) Request for Conditional Use Permit for 100 ft by 40 ft addition for additional Lumber Storage for business in R-10 Zoning

3. Greystone Golf Club: Section 27, Kandota Township 

Site Address: N/A US 71, Sauk Centre. PID: 14-0026001

1) Request to plat 3.15 Acres into a single riparian lot in AF-2 and Shoreland- RD Zoning (Sauk Lake)

4. Change to Section 6.03B of Todd County Planning and Zoning Ordinance

1) References to Section 7.13 which does not exist, needs to change to Section 7.15 Subdivision/Plat Provisions.

5. Change to Section 6.04B of Todd County Planning and Zoning Ordinance

1) Discrepancy of multiple homes/guest cottages in Shoreland zoning

6. Change to Section 6.04C of Todd County Planning and Zoning Ordinance

1) Addition to commercial uses to include Wedding/Event Centers

7. Change to Section 9.04B of Todd County Planning and Zoning Ordinance

1) Adjustments in wording of railroad cars, cargo containers, and semi-trailers as storage units.

8. Change to Section 6.03E of Todd County Planning & Zoning Ordinance

1) Increase maximum allowable peak height of accessory structures in Shoreland Zoning. 

 

Adjournment –

Next meeting: 

September 2, 2021

 

All persons interested are invited to attend said hearing and be heard on these matters. If unable to attend, all correspondence must include name, mailing address and be received 48 hours before the date and time of the hearing.

 

Todd County Planning Commission

Michael Wiener, 

Chairperson

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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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Minutes of the 

MEETING OF THE

Todd County Board of Commissioners 

May 18, 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 18th day of May, 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 except Commissioner Kircher being absent.

Approval of Agenda

On motion by Kneisl 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 Kneisl 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 4, 2021 as presented.

To approve a One-Day Dance License for the T.J.’s on Diamond Point, Inc for July 3, 2021 at 12867 Bayview Drive, Sauk Centre, in Birchdale Township.

To approve an On Sale Wine License including strong beer for Donald Panitzke dba Rainbow Lodge at the address of 20576 Banks Trail, Sauk Centre, in Kandota Township effective June 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022.

To approve hiring Travis Moller to fill the vacant Public Works Summer Help position for FY 2021.

To promote Jacob Nosbush to Land Use Planner effective May 24, 2021.

To approve the promotion of Sheri Greenwaldt to fill the open Nursing Supervisor position.

To hire Emmitt Winkels, Seasonal Recreational Assistant for the Sheriff’s department.

To hire Anthony Harden, Seasonal Recreational Assistant for the Sheriff’s department.

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 Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 401218 through 401257 in the amount of $17,163.60 and (Regular) 54776 through 54821 in the amount of $29,736.54 for a total of $46,900.14.

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the Health & Human Services Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 801629 through 801694 and (Regular) 707795 through 707849 for a total amount of $82,866.41.

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the Health & Human Services SSIS Warrants number (ACH) 600393 through 600404 and (Regular) 516328 through 516363 for a total amount of $83,346.31.

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

APPOINTMENT OF MAGGIE 

LEVERICH-WOLD TO THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD 

OF TODD COUNTY

WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners of Todd County, Minnesota held a duly authorized special meeting on the 12th day of September, 1972; and

WHEREAS, at said meeting a resolution was passed and adopted declaring the need for a Housing and Redevelopment Authority in Todd County, Minnesota; and

WHEREAS, the current term for Donna Schneekloth on the Todd County HRA Board expired on September 18, 2020 and Maggie Leverich-Wold has expressed her desire to fill the new term for this vacant position.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Housing and Redevelopment Act of the State of Minnesota, the County Board of Commissioners of Todd County, Minnesota, hereby appoint the one person hereinafter named to serve as Commissioner of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Todd County, Minnesota, and to serve for a period of five years as hereinafter stipulated:

Maggie Leverich-Wold -  May 6, 2021 through September 18, 2025

University of Minnesota Extension - Todd County

Elizabeth Quillo, SNAP-Ed Educator of Health and Nutrition Programs provided a program update to the County Board.

Ditch/Ag Inspector

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Acting as Ditch Authority, set the date of the first CD41 Hearing for June 29, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting is to be held at a future determined location.

Solid Waste

On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To authorize the Solid Waste Director to sign for acceptance of Widseth’s proposal of Hydro and Survey Services.

Planning & Zoning

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the purchase of a Ford Ranger from Dan Welle Chevrolet in the amount of $6,584.

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the preliminary plat for Sunrise Estates with the 11 proposed conditions.

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the preliminary plat for Dismas Acres with the five proposed conditions.

On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To grant the Conditional Use Permit with four proposed conditions for Samuel Bontrager on parcel 07-0023300.

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the rezoning of the SW ¼ of the SW ¼, Section 10, Kandota Township from AF1 to AF2 with no conditions.

Health & Human Services

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the rates to provide nursing, PT, OT and ST visits of $180 per visit and HHA/HM rate of $75 per visit or hour effective June 1, 2021.

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

Administration

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

Adoption of Todd County Telework 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 put forth in the Personnel Policy Section 8.11 Telework 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 Todd County Telework Policy as part of the Todd County Personnel Policy and directs the County Coordinator to begin administration of said policy as of May 18, 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.

County Auditor-Treasurer’s Report

The County Auditor-Treasurer reported that the first half Real Estate tax payment collections are steady.

County Coordinator’s Report

The County Coordinator provided an update to preparations for the final phase of removing the county’s capacity limits.

County Commissioner’s Report

Commissioner Neumann reported that a position of Sauk River Watershed Manager will be open for applicants/appointment soon.

Adjourn

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

 

COMMISSIONER WARRANTS

Vendor Name $ Amount

BIG STONE THERAPIES, 

   INC. $2,315.44 

MORRIS ELECTRONICS 2,946.15 

MOTOROLA 4,262.00 

RINKE-NOONAN 

   CORP LTD 2,210.00 

SHI CORP 3,060.00 

STAPLES WORLD 2,574.99 

VIKING GARAGE DOOR 

   CO 3,325.42 

WIDSETH SMITH 

   NOLTING INC 2,965.00 

78 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 23,241.14 

Total $46,900.14 

 

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES WARRANTS

Vendor Name $ Amount

V #16734 - COST EFF 

   HEALTH INS $2,155.85 

V #15827 - COST EFF 

   HEALTH INS 3,309.85 

DHS - SWIFT 3,953.40 

RURAL MN CEP INC 11,480.65 

WILLIAMS DINGMANN 

   FAMILY FUNERAL - 

   LONG PRAIRIE 7,000.00 

V #16730 - COST EFF 

   HEALTH INS 2,044.02 

115 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 52,922.64 

Total 82,866.41 

 

Vendor Name $ Amount

#16413 $2,236.80 

#16713 2,040.00 

#15998 3,645.46 

DHS - MSOP - MN SEX 

   OFFENDER PROG 6,091.50 

DHS - ST PETER RTC - 472 9,982.00 

#14593 3,742.80 

GERARD TREATMENT 

   PROGRAMS 3,871.80 

HOLISTIC FAMILY 

   EDUCATION SRVS 5,696.77 

NORTH HOMES CHILDREN 

   & FAMILY SRVS 4,703.32 

NORTHERN PINES 

   MENTAL HLTH CTR INC 2,500.00 

#16668 3,883.80 

STEP 5,932.44 

PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 29,019.62 

Total $83,346.31 

 

On a motion by Erickson and seconded by Neumann, the preceding minutes of the County Board meeting held May 18, 2021 were duly approved by unanimous vote at the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on June 1, 2021.

 

Witness my hand and seal:

 

Barbara Becker,

Todd County Board 

Chairperson

 

Denise Gaida, Todd County

Auditor-Treasurer

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MINUTES 

FRESHWATER ED. DISTRICT #6004

BOARD MEETING

6/24/2021

 

Meeting held in person  and virtually as permitted under Minn. Stat. 13D.021

 

Called to Order by Chair VanDenheuvel at 5 p.m.

Roll Call– Board: R. VanDenheuvel- Bertha-Hewitt; K. Howard- Menahga; C. Funk- Sebeka; C. Wolf- Long Prairie-Grey Eagle; B. Tumberg- Wadena-Deer Creek; S. Veronen-Verndale. Absent: R. Thalmann- Henning; B. Lund- Staples-Motley; J. Hillmer- Browerville. Supt: D. Fjeldheim- Sebeka. FED- E. Weber, J. Anderson and S. Thiel.

Adoption of the Agenda- MOTION BY Veronen and seconded by Tumberg to approve the agenda as modified. VOTE-U/C

Presentation by Weber, Ex. Director on the completion of Ex. Directors 20/21 goals.

Old Business-

MOTION BY Funk and seconded by Wolf to approve the 3/24/2021 minutes as duly noted of changes in the SY Calendar. VOTE-U/C

MOTION BY Veronen and seconded by Tumberg to acknowledge receipt and review of 4/14/21 and 5/12/2021, Supt. minutes as presented. VOTE-U/C

Business & Finance-

MOTION BY Tumberg and seconded by Howard to approve the 4/24/2021 - 6/21/2021 voucher claims as presented. VOTE-U/C.

The following Resolution is hereby MOVED BY Funk and seconded by Wolf: To recognize and gratefully accept the following donations as identified: MN National Bank, Sauk Centre - $155. VOTE on adoptions of this Resolution was as follows; ABSTENTIONS: None. AYE: VanDenheuvel, Howard, Funk, Wolf, Tumberg, Veronen. NAY: None. ABSENT: Thalmann, Lund, Hillmer. WHEREUPON said Resolution has been declared duly adopted.

New Business-

MOTION BY Veronen and seconded by Tumberg to approve the ACP MOU between FED and EMFED #7335 for the 21/23 SY as presented. VOTE-U/C

MOTION BY Funk and seconded by Tumberg to approve the continuation of services from E-Rate Ed Solutions for the FY22 as presented. VOTE-U/C

MOTION BY Wolf and seconded by Veronen to adopt the 115 Trust Agrmt., for the Active & Post-Employment HRA plans effective 6/1/2021, as presented. VOTE-U/C

MOTION BY Howard and seconded by Tumberg to approve the annual Food Service Purchase Agrmt., with ISDs #2155 and #2753 for the 21/22 SY. VOTE-U/C

MOTION BY Veronen and seconded by Tumberg to authorize of the transferring of $175,000 from the Facility Reserve Acct. to Admin., SpEd, ALC and Tech. VOTE-U/C

MOTION BY Funk and seconded by Howard to approve the FED Empl. Handbook for the 21/22 SY as presented. VOTE-U/C

MOTION BY Tumberg and seconded by Veronen to adopt the 21/22 SY FED ALC Student Handbook as presented. VOTE-U/C

MOTION BY Howard and seconded by Funk to adopt the 21/22 SY FED SpEd Academy Student Handbook as presented. VOTE-U/C

MOTION BY Tumberg and seconded by Wolf to accept the insurance quote from National Insurance Brokers as presented. Roll Call VOTE- ABSTENTIONS: Veronen; AYE: Funk, VanDenheuvel, Wolf, Howard, Tumberg; NAY: None; ABSENT: Lund, Thalmann, Hillmer. Motion was declared adopted.

MOTION BY Tumberg and seconded by Veronen to accept the quote from Arvig for the FY22 Internet Service Agrmt., as presented. VOTE-U/C

MOTION BY Tumberg and seconded by Veronen to adopt the 22A Budget for FY22 as presented. VOTE-U/C

MOTION BY Howard and seconded by Veronen to res-cind Policy #808 - C19 Face Coverings. VOTE-U/C

Department Reports-

Ex. Director: Update on ALC’s current year attendance hours; SS Programs in Member and Out Reach Dist.; FED Safe Learning Plan; FEF received a $5,000 Innovative Grant.

Health Benefits Committee: Reviewed the 5/19/21, Mtg. Minutes

Personnel Agenda-

MOTION BY Funk and seconded by Wolf to approve the items as follows: Hiring of S. Lowe, K. Boutiette; Increase in Days for T. Gould; Permission to Advertise and Hire for a 3rd Party IEP Billing Clerk and 1.0 FTE SY PK-12 Substitute; Resignation of S. Speckien, E. Warner; Lane Change Request of N. Page; Retirement of B. Johnson; Increase in Hrs. for E. Hibbs, H. Haase, N. Hibbs; Decrease in Hrs. for L. Hubbard, B. Faust; Reassignment of W. Irons; Review and approve of changes to Policy 400.11L, VOTE-U/C

MOTION BY Veronen and seconded by Tumberg to adjourn the meeting at 6:10 p.m.

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Advertising Deadlines

Deadline for advertisements and copy is Friday, noon.

Staples World

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 100 Staples, MN 56479 Telephone: (218) 894-1112 - Fax: (218) 894-3570 Toll Free: 1-888-894-1112 E Mail: office@staplesworld.com; editor@staplesworld.com

Deadline: Friday, noon

 

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