Public Notices June 7, 2023
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF TODD
DISTRICT COURT SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
PROBATE DIVISION
Court File No.
77-PR-23-419
ESTATE OF
JOHN JAY RENGEL,
Decedent
NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
It is Ordered and Notice is given that on June 26, 2023 at 10:15 a.m. a hearing will be held in this Court at Todd County Courthouse, Long Prairie, Minnesota, on a petition for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Decedent’s Will dated May 7, 2008, and for the appointment of Joel Rengel, whose address is 18508 100th Avenue North, Maple Grove, Minnesota 55311 as personal representative of the Decedent’s estate in an unsupervised administration.
This Hearing will be held:
ViaZoom; to attend contact Court Administrationfo rhearing information prior to the hearing,
Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with the full power to administer the Decedent’s estate, including the power to collect all assets; pay all legal debts, claims, taxe , and expenses; sell real and personal property; and do all necessary acts for the Decedent’s estate.
Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred.
** This is an administrative hearing and your appearance is not required. If there is an objection to this petition, you will be notified of another date and time**.
Dated: May 25, 2023
Jay D. Carlson
Judge of District Court
Kim Peterson
Court Administrator/Deputy Court Administrator
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STAPLES-MOTLEY
ISD #2170
BID REQUEST FOR DAIRY PRODUCTS
Sealed bids for the 2023-2024 school year for Milk and related Dairy products will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. on June 15, 2023, in the district office of Independent School District #2170 located at 905 4th ST NE Staples, MN 56479 at which time bids will be opened in said office.
Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes with “Bid for Dairy Products” clearly marked in the lower left-hand corner of the envelope. Bids should be sent to Independent School District #2170, District Office, 905 NE Fourth ST, Staples, MN 56479.
Bid specifications may be obtained by contacting the district office at the above address or by calling (218) 894-5400, ext. 3164 or ext. 3009.
On June 19, at 6:00 o’clock pm. the School Board will meet to evaluate all bids and act thereon. Independent School District #2170 reserves the right to accept or reject, in whole or part, any bid received, and to waive all technicalities.
Lisa Anderson, Clerk
School Board
Staples-Motley School District, ISD #2170
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF TODD
DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Court File No.
77-PR-23-432
ESTATE OF
Carolyn R. Nystrom
DECEDENT
NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION WITHOUT WILL, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS:
It is Ordered and Notice is given that on July 10, 2023 at 10:30 a.m, a hearing will be held in this Court via zoom, 221 1st Ave. S, Ste 100, Long Prairie, Minnesota 56347, for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent, and for the appointment of: Alternative Personal Representatives Gary Nystrom whose address is: 26090 490th St., Staples, MN 56479 or Alan C Nystrom, PO Box 354, Remer, MN 56672
as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration.
Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate.
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 months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.
Dated: May 26, 2023
Jay D. Carlson
Judge
Kim Peterson,
Court Administrator/
Deputy Court Administrator
Scott A. Becker Esq.,
for Gary Nystrom
Benefits & Business Law Advisors,
PLLC 4660 Slater Road,
Ste. 146
Eagan, MN 55122
Alan C. Nystrom, Pro Se
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notice
town of villard
county of todd
state of minnesota
BID REQUEST
Villard Township will be accepting quotes for blowing, sealing, patching all existing cracks (including edge cracks) on approximately 6,200 feet of township roads.
We are asking for a quote using MN/DOT Spec. #3723 rubberized asphalt. Cracks will need to be routed 3/4 inch in width and 3/4 in depth.
All quotes must include equipment, labor, and materials. Work is to begin as soon as weather permits. The Villard Town Board requests that all work be done by October 1, 2023. The Board would recommend filling while the cracks are open.
Please contact Chairman Shawn Jordahl at 218-270-0137 with any questions. All quotes must be brought to the Town Hall on June 13, 2023, no later than 7 p.m. or mailed to the Town Clerk to be received no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Quotes can be faxed to 218-352-6736 by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. The Villard Town Board reserves the right to reject any or all quotes in the best interest of the township.
Mary Trantina Koenig, Clerk
Villard Township
31836 Timberlane Road
Staples, MN 56479
218.640.6115
Fax #218.352.6736
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NOTICE
town of villard
county of todd
state of minnesota
DITCH MOWING BID
To Whom It May Concern:
The Town of Villard, Todd County, MN is now accepting quotes for ditch mowing. The ditch mowing will take place once before July 1, 2023, and once before August 31, 2023. Any other time will be as needed and instructed by the Town Board.
This contract will be for one season of 2023 and is to mow approximately 38 miles of Township ditch in Villard Township. One swath of 6 feet on both sides of the road is recommended.
If you are selected for the job, you will need to provide a copy of your insurance and sign the contract before starting.
Please mail or email your quote to the clerk at the address shown below.
Description:
Quote to mow on township roads per time
Quote Amount:
_________________
Your quote will need to be received by the Clerk no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday June 13, 2023. Quotes can be emailed to the address listed below.
If you should have any questions, please contact the Villard Township Chairman at 218-270-0137. Thank you for your time.
Your Name:
Company Name:
Signature:
Mary Trantina Koenig, Clerk Villard Township 31836 Timberlane Road Staples, MN 56479
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NOTICE OF FILING FOR THE
2023 TODD COUNTY SPECIAL GENERAL ELECTION
Notice is hereby given that a Special General Election will be held in Commissioner District 3 of Todd County on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 for the purpose of electing a candidate for the office listed below. Alternatively, in the event that two or fewer candidates file for the open seat, a Special General Election shall be held in Commissioner District 3 on August 8, 2023.
Commissioner District 3 includes the municipalities of Long Prairie City, Long Prairie Township and Reynolds Township to which the candidate must maintain residence therein.
The filing period for these offices begins at 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 6, 2023, and ends at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
If necessary, a Special Primary Election will be held in Commissioner District 3 of Todd County on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 for the purpose of nominating candidates for the office listed below.
The filing place for County Offices is with the County Auditor located in the Todd County Historic Courthouse at 215 1st Avenue S, Suite #201, Long Prairie, MN. Candidates may file in person or by mail.
COUNTY OFFICES
One County Commissioner for District 3 (for term expiring January 2025).
Witness my hand and
official seal this
24th day of May, 2023
Denise Gaida, Todd County Auditor/
Treasurer
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TODD COUNTY
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
215 1st Ave. South,
Long Prairie, MN 56347
320-732-4420
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. the Todd County Board ofAdjustment will hold a public hearing in the Commissioner’s board room, 215 1st Ave. South, Suite 301, Long Prairie, Minnesota.
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 west side of the Historic Courthouse and enter through the north doors, near the American Flag and monument.
Questions? Call or email 320-732-4420 or toddplan.zone@co.todd.mn.us
AGENDA
•Call to Order
•Introduction of Board of Adjustment Members and process review
•The applicant is introduced
•Staff report
•Applicant confirms if staff report accurately represents the request
•Public comment
•Board review with applicant, staff, and public
•Approval of agenda
•Approval of April 27, 2023, Board of Adjustment meeting minutes
1. Ryan Rengstorf: Section 02 Staples Township
Site Address: 989 2nd Avenue NW, Staples, MN 56479 PID: 22-0052500
1. After-the-Fact Variance request to reduce the road right-of-way setback from 100’ to 22’ for placement of mini-storage containers in Commercial Zoning.
2. After-the-Fact Variance request to reduce the side yard setback from 50’ to 34’ for placement of mini-storage containers in Commercial Zoning.
Adjournment.
Next Meeting:
July 27, 2023
All persons interested are invited to attend said hearing or submit a letter to be heard on these matters. All correspondence must include name, mailing address and be received 48 hours before the date and time of the hearing.
Todd County Board of Adjustment
Richard Johnson, Chair
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FRESHWATER ED. DISTRICT #6004
April 26, 2023
Wadena, MN
MINUTES
Called to Order by Chair Howard at 5 p.m.
Board Present: K. Howard - Menahga; L. Anderson - Staples-Motley; C. Funk - Sebeka; C. Wolf - Long Prairie - Grey Eagle; S. Veronen - Verndale; R. VanDenheuvel - Bertha - Hewitt; R. Thalmann - Henning. Supt. L. Westrum - Wadena-Deer Creek. FED: E. Weber, Ex. Director; L. Murdock, SPED Director; J. Wothe, Director of Prog. & Eval; J. Anderson, Bus. Mang.; S. Thiel, Recorder.
Agenda
MOTIONED BY VanDenheuvel and seconded by Veronen to approve the agenda as presented. VOTE- U/C
Old Business
MOTIONED BY Funk and seconded by Thalmann to approve the 1/25/23 minutes as presented. VOTE- U/C
MOTIONED BY Thalmann and seconded by VanDenheuvel to acknowledge receipt and review of the 2.7.23, 3.15.23, and 4.12.23, Supt. Advisory minutes as presented. VOTE- U/C
New Business
MOTIONED BY Thalmann and seconded by VanDenheuvel to approve payments and mileage claims as presented. VOTE- U/C with S. Veronen abstaining.
The following resolution is hereby MOVED BY Funk and seconded by Thalmann: to recognize that the Board of FED, #6004, gratefully accepts the following donations as identified: Reading for the Future: $500 ~ Lakewood Health System, Community Funding, Staples, MN; $1,000 ~ Lions Club of Motley, MN; $50 ~ VFW Auxiliary No. 3922, Wadena, MN; $500 ~ Lincoln Area Business Association, Cushing, MN; Student Needs: $400 ~ Anonymous Donation. VOTE on adoptions of this Resolution was as follows; Abstentions: None; AYE: VanDenheuvel, Veronen, Funk, Anderson, Howard and Thalmann. Nay: None; Absent: Tumberg, Hillmer and Wolf. WHEREUPON said Resolution was declared duly adopted.
MOTIONED BY Veronen and seconded by VanDenheuvel to approve the changes to Policy 400.10L as presented. VOTE- U/C
MOTIONED BY Thalmann and seconded by Funk to approve Revision III Budget modification to the FY-23 financial budget as presented. VOTE- U/C
MOTIONED BY VanDenheuvel and seconded by Veronen to approve the transfer of $45,000 to the Facility Reserve Fund as presented. VOTE- U/C
The following resolution is hereby MOVED BY Funk and seconded by Thalmann:
WHEREAS, Darla Davis, a TIER 2 teacher in Education District No. 6004. BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Education District No. 6004, that the teaching contract is hereby terminated at the close of the current 2022-2023 school year. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that written notice be sent to said teacher regarding the non-renewal for her contract as provided by law. VOTE on adoptions of this Resolution was as follows; ABSTENTIONS: None. AYE: Thalmann, VanDenheuvel, Veronen, Funk, Anderson, and Howard. NAY: None. ABSENT: Tumberg, Hillmer and Wolf. WHEREUPON said Resolutions was declared duly adopted.
Business Mgr. Report
J. Anderson, reviewed the FY23, 3rd Qtr. Financial Statements;
Ex. Director Report: E. Weber shared updates on the following: FED Strategic Plan; August Staff Mtg., guest speaker on ChatAI - Artificial Intelligence; Personnel Committee will meet after Board Mtg.; Currently have seven positions advertised, with the possibility of offering a sign on bonus for positions that are difficult to fill; For the 23/24 SY E- Learning Days will be offered: Academies – 2 days and ALC’s – 5 days; Facilities; In the process of getting bids for re-seal coating the 2222 Industrial Drive parking lot to be completed the Summer of 2023. ABE; Eight students receiving their HS Diplomas; Training of 9 Interpreters; and one student receiving their US Citizenship.
ALC/TS
MOTIONED BY VanDenheuvel and seconded by Thalmann to approve the regular year “Extended Time Service Agreement” with Sebeka School District #820 as presented. VOTE: U/C
MOTIONED BY Funk and seconded by Veronen to approve 7/1/23 – 6/30/27 lease agreement with LPGE ISD# 2753 for the LP ALC site as presented. VOTE: U/C
MOTIONED BY Thalmann and seconded by VanDenheuvel to adopt the FED 23/24 ALC SY Calendar of 181 Teacher Days and 170 Student Days as presented. VOTE: U/C
CTE: With the assistant of Supt. Koep and Supt. Tappe, interviews were held and offering the position to Mike Kalunza from the Little Falls School District.
ECFE/SR: Discussion of FED providing service of Coordination for two additional schools for ECFE/SR Programs.
Tech: Reviewed the estimated aid participating districts will receive from State Telecom from the partnership of the Wide Area Network.
NOTE: Bd. Member C. Wolf joined the meeting at 5:34 PM.
MOTIONED BY Veronen and seconded by Thalmann to approve the 23/24 SY Dark Fiber Contract with Arvig as presented. VOTE: U/C
MOTIONED BY Thalmann and seconded by Funk to approve the 23/24 SY Marco Network Contract as presented. VOTE: U/C
MOTIONED BY VanDenheuvel and seconded by Thalmann to approve the 23/24 SY Consolidated Telephone Company Contract as presented. VOTE: U/C
MOTIONED BY Funk and seconded by Veronen to approve the 23/24 SY, West Central Telephone Association Contract for Internet Bandwidth as presented. VOTE: U/C
MOTIONED BY VanDenheuvel and seconded by Howard to approve 23/24 West Central Telephone Association Contract for Dark Fiber Lease as presented. VOTE: U/C
SPED:
MOTIONED BY VanDenheuvel and seconded by Thalmann to adopt the 23/24 Academies SY Calendar of 181 Teacher Days/170 Student Days as presented. VOTE: U/C
MOTIONED BY Thalmann and seconded by Howard to accept the response from Stellher Human Services in the amount of $183,963.15 for Mental Health Services for the 23/24 SY for the Academies. VOTE: U/C
MOTIONED BY Funk and seconded by Veronen to amend the Academies 22/23 SY Calendar as presented. VOTE: U/C
MOTIONED BY Veronen and seconded by VanDenheuvel to approve the MN Infinitec FY24 Agreement as presented. VOTE: U/C
Personnel Consent Agenda
MOTIONED BY Funk and seconded by Thalmann to approve the items as follows: L. Murdock, SpEd Director spoke of D. Williams and L. Perkins and honoring their service to Freshwater Education District.
SPED: Retirement of D. Williams, L. Perkins; Resignation of J. Dryer, B. Church, C. Kempenich; Hiring of K. Spar, K. Bouwman, A. Moxley, M. Thiesen, S. Schwendeman, S. Christenson; Request of Lane Change of N. Schmidt; Voluntary Reduction in Days of K. Keil, A. Wahlin; Voluntary Leave of Absence of T. Brown; ALC: Resignation of J. Line; Hiring of E. Granby; Reassignment of J. Fox.
ECFE/SR: Resignation of L. Reinbold;
ADMIN: Promotion of J. Wothe to SPED Dir., S. McAllister to Dir. of Prog. & Evals. Hiring of M. Kaluza, Carl Perkins Cord.; Resignation of C. Carter, E. Hoyt, W. Irons;
Approving of the 3-Year Agrmt. E. Weber; VOTE-U/C
Adjournment
MOTIONED BY Thalmann and SECONDED BY VanDenheuvel to adjourn the meeting at 5:43 p.m.
Pre-approved Publication Summary
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