Public Notices March 17, 2021 II
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, March 25, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. the Todd County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing in the Commissioner’s board room, 215 1st Ave. South, Long Prairie, Minnesota, or via Zoom Conference Call and Telephone Conference. Please email or phone your wish to be included in the meeting at 320-732-4420, toddplan.zone@co.todd.mn.us to consider the following Variance applications:
AGENDA
•Call to Order
•Approval of February 25, 2021 Minutes
•Board introduction and process review
o The applicant is introduced
o Staff Report
o Applicant request if staff report accurately represents the request
o Public Comment
o Board review with applicant, staff, and public
1. Scott and Amy Gaylord: Part of Lots 5 & 6, Fanning’s Subdivision, Section 11, Grey Eagle Township
Site Address: 14029 341st St, Burtrum. PID: 11-0066300
1. Request to decrease side lot line setback in Shoreland-Rd Zoning (Mound Lake) from 10 feet to 5 feet for construction of a 14 Foot by 48 Foot single car detached garage.
2. Stewart and Amy Tschida: Part of Lots 5 & 6, Tiemann’s Subdivision, Section 25, Birchdale Township
Site Address: 28882 Antelope Trail, Grey Eagle. PID: 03-0008900
1. Request to increase the maximum peak height of structures within the setback in Shoreland-RD Zoning (Little Birch Lake) from 18 feet to 23 feet for construction of dormer addition to dwelling (Does not increase maximum height of structure, only adds onto highest part)
Adjournment.
Next meeting:
April 22, 2021
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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NOTICE
BECKER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Appeal and Equalization for the Township of Becker, Cass County, Minnesota shall meet on Monday, April 5, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at the Becker Township Hall.
The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether taxable property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor, and to determine whether corrections need to be made. Mask and social distancing is required.
Mary Fitcher, Clerk
Becker Township
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NOTICE
CITY OF STAPLES
COUNTY OF WADENA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Review - *Equalization of the City of Staples, Wadena County, Minnesota, will meet at the Office of the Wadena County Assessor, Wadena MN at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, April 5, 2021. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor.
If you believe the value or classification of your property is incorrect, please contact your assessor’s office to discuss your concerns. If you disagree with the valuation or classification after discussing it with your assessor, you may appear before the County Board of Appeal and Equalization.
Publication date:
March 17, 2021
Diane Archer, City Clerk
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NOTICE
MAY TOWNSHIP
assessment meeting
The Board of Appeal and Equalization for the township of May, Cass County, Minnesota shall meet on Monday, April 5, 2021 at 12:00 noon at the May Town Hall, 5834 112th Street SW, Pillager, MN 56473. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether taxable property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor, and to determine whether corrections need to be made.
Bianca Wyffels, Clerk
May Township
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ADVERTISEMENT)
TODD COUNTY
HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Closing date:
April 13, 2021
Sealed bids will be accepted until 10:00 a.m., April 13, 2021 by the Todd County Public Works Director/Engineer and County Auditor/Treasurer at 44 Riverside Drive, Long Prairie, Minnesota 56347 for the following construction projects:
S.P. 077-070-014
6-Inch Ground-In Wet Reflective Multi-
Component Edge Lines
Various County
Roadways (28.700 miles)
This is an abbreviated advertisement. A full advertisement can be viewed by going to the Public Works website at https://egram.co.todd.mn.us/oneoffice/bidding.
Loren Fellbaum,
Director/Engineer
Todd County Public Works
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ADVERTISEMENT)
TODD COUNTY
2021 GRAVEL SURFACING PROJECT
Closing date:
March 29, 2021
Sealed bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m., March 29, 2021 by the Todd County Public Works Director/Engineer and County Auditor/Treasurer at 44 Riverside Drive, Long Prairie, Minnesota 56347 for the following construction projects:
CP 21:67
CP 21:70
CP 21:76
CP 21:78
CP 21:89
This is an abbreviated advertisement. A full advertisement can be viewed by going to the Public Works website at https://egram.co.todd.mn.us/oneoffice/bidding.
Loren Fellbaum,
Director/Engineer
Todd County Public Works
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ADVERTISEMENT)
TODD COUNTY
2021 BITUMINOUS PROJECTS
Closing date:
March 30, 2021
Sealed bids will be accepted until 10:00 a.m., March 30, 2021 by the Todd County Public Works Director/Engineer and County Auditor/Treasurer at 44 Riverside Drive, Long Prairie, Minnesota 56347 for the following construction projects:
SP 077-612-011
SAP 077-605-004
SAP 077-614-020
CP 21:102
CP 77-21-01
This is an abbreviated advertisement. A full advertisement can be viewed by going to the Public Works website at https://egram.co.todd.mn.us/oneoffice/bidding.
Loren Fellbaum,
Director/Engineer
Todd County Public Works
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Staples-Motley School Board Minutes
ISD #2170
School Board Meeting #11
Annual Organizational Meeting
Jan. 4, 2021, 6 p.m. District Office
MINUTES
Call to Order
By Chair Winkels
Oath of Office for incoming Board Members: Lisa Anderson, Jeremy Reeck and Bryan Winkels
Roll Call
Roll Call was taken with Members Bryan Winkels, Brad Anderson, Mary Freeman, Bruce Lund, Jeremy Reeck and Lisa Anderson present (comprising a quorum). Also present: Supt. Tappe; Business Managers, Herdegen and Regan; several community members and students; Staples World Managing Editor, Mark Anderson and Recording Secretary Madson. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
2021 Organizational Items:
Chair Winkels called for nominations for Board Chair. B. Anderson 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 Lund.Winkels called for additional nominations and with no further nominations, Lund was declared Vice Chair.
Chair Winkels called for nominations for Clerk. B. Anderson nominated Freeman. Winkels called for additional nominations and with no further nominations, Freeman was declared the Clerk.
Chair Winkels called for nominations for Treasurer.Winkels nominated B. Anderson. Winkels called for additional nominations and with no further nominations, B. Anderson was declared the Treasurer.
Appoint Person(s) to Perform Duties of the Office of Clerk & Treasurer
Motion by Freeman, seconded by Lund, to designate Bonnie Madson as Asst. to the Clerk; and the Business Manager, Chuck Herdegen, as Asst. to the Treasurer. MC
Appoint Board Members to Serve on Educational Committees
Members voiced their intent to serve on the following committees: Freshwater Education District, Bruce Lund (Alternate Mary Freeman); Sourcewell Delegate Assembly, Bryan Winkels; MN State HS League, Bryan Winkels; QCOMP, Mary Freeman (reassignment in June) MSBA Legislative Liaison, Lisa Anderson; Community Education Advisory Council, Bryan Winkels; Economic Development Authority, Supt. Tappe.
Finance Committee: B. Anderson and Reeck; Policy Committee: Winkels and L. Anderson; Technology Committee: Winkels; Meet & Confer Committee: Lund and Freeman; Facility Committee: Freeman and Reeck; Superintendent Evaluation: Winkels and B. Anderson
Annual
Organizational Items:
Motion by Lund, seconded by B. Anderson, to designate 2021 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 2021, 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 2021: 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 (Bryan Winkels); Board Treasurer (Brad Anderson); Superintendent, Shane Tappe; and Business Manager, Chuck Herdegen.
Official(s) to Invest Funds
To authorize school officials to invest funds on behalf of the school district: Business Manager, Chuck Herdegen and Superintendent, Shane Tappe.
Agent(s) to Make
Electronic Transfers
To authorize school officials to electronically transfer funds to be invested for the district: Business Manager, Chuck Herdegen and Payroll Clerk, Jenna Storry.
Signature Approvals
Authorize Superintendent Shane Tappe and Business Manager, Chuck Herdegen, to execute agreements and/or financial documents as necessary on behalf of the Staples-Motley School District.
Official Newspaper
To designate The Staples World as the legal and official newspaper for the Staples-Motley School District for 2021.
Motion Carried
Set School Board Meeting Schedule
Motion by Freeman, seconded by Winkels, to set the 2021 meeting schedule:
Regular meetings will be held the third Monday of each month (January and February will be the last Monday of the month) 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 second Monday of the month in January and February and the first Monday of the month thereafter (no Work Session in 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 Carried
Motion by Winkels, seconded by Lund, for the 2021 School Board Salary to remain at $3,377. MC
Adjournment
Motion by Lund, seconded by B. Anderson, to adjourn the meeting at 6:26 p.m. MC
Complete minutes are available at www.isd2170.k12.mn.us
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ISD #2170
School Board Meeting #12
Jan. 25, 2021, 6 p.m. District Office
MINUTES
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order with Members Winkels, Freeman, Lund, Reeck and L. Anderson present (comprising a quorum). B. Anderson was absent. Also attending: Supt. Tappe; Business Services, Herdegen and Regan; Principals, Johnson and Schmidt; several staff, students and community members; Staples World Managing Editor, Anderson; and Recording Secretary, Madson. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Motion by Reeck, seconded by Lund, to adopt the agenda as presented. MC
Chair Winkels recognized the public and thanked everyone for attending.
School/Community Forum
a. Ron Nypan addressed the Board with concerns over the proposed upcoming bond referendum. Concerns included the timing and the tax impact.
Consent Agenda
Motion by Freeman, seconded by Winkels, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. MC
Resolution for Accepting Grants and Donations
Motion by Lund, seconded by Reeck, to approve the Resolution for accepting Grants and Donations in the amount of $6,189.80. MC
Finance Items:
Motion by Freeman, seconded by Winkels, to authorize payment of the vouchers. MC
Motion by Reeck, seconded by Winkels, to approve the Pay Equity Compliance Report. MC
Facilities
Request consideration and approval of a Resolution relating to the Issuance of School Building Bonds in an amount not to exceed $64,380,000 and Calling for a Special Election on April 13, 2021.
Motion by Freeman, seconded by Lund, to pass the Resolution relating to the Issuance of School Building Bonds in an amount not to exceed $64,380,000 and Calling for a Special Election on April 13, 2021. Upon a Roll Call vote, voting in favor: Freeman, Reeck, Winkels, Lund and L. Anderson. Opposed: None B. Anderson was not present. Motion Carried.
Superintendent Tappe gave updates on referendum stakeholder meetings, COVID vaccine and saliva test availability for staff and the new Due North Education Plan from the Governor. Shout outs were given to all Support Staff and also to building administrator for their hard work and dedication to keep students in school. Phyl Runzel and Kim Prestridge are the district’s nominations for the Sourcewell Educator of Excellence Award.
Next steps for the referendum process were reviewed: Communication plan, microsite, tax calculator and informational mailers going out to all boxholders.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Freeman, seconded by Winkels, to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 p.m. MC
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