Public Notices March 24, 2021

NOTICE 

BECKER TOWNSHIP annual road tour

 

The Becker Township annual road tour will be held on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Meet at the town hall at 4:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

 

Mary Fitcher, Clerk

Becker Township

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NOTICE 

STAPLES TOWNSHIP

CONTRACT FOR ditch mowing

 

Needed: Individual to mow approximately 34 miles of roadside ditches, 8’ cutback, just prior to July 4 and September 1 each year.  Must carry $2,000,000 liability insurance. 

Contact Bonnie Thoele, Clerk, at  218-296-2151.

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NOTICE

evergreen hill cemetery election of officers

 

Evergreen Hill Cemetery will hold a meeting on Tuesday, March 30, 6 p.m. at the Staples Community Center. Election of officers will be held at this meeting.

 

Bob Reeck, Secretary

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NOTICE 

BULLARD TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW – EQUALIZATION

 

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review - Equalization of the Township of Bullard of Wadena County, Minnesota, will meet at the Bullard Township Hall in Section 27 of Bullard Township at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 8, 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 local board of appeal and equalization. The board will review your assessments and may make corrections as needed. Generally, you must appeal to the local board before appealing to the county board of appeal and equalization.

 

Janelle VanAlst, Clerk

Bullard Township

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NOTICE

STAPLES TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION

MEETING

 

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeal and Equalization for Staples Township shall meet on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. at the Town Hall for the purpose of determining whether taxable property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor and to determine whether corrections need to be made.

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 Local Board of Appeal and Equalization. The board will review your assessments and make corrections as needed. Generally, you must appeal to the local board before appealing to the County Board of Appeal and Equalization.

Appointments are required. Please contact the Todd County Assessor’s Office to schedule an appointment. Phone: 320-732-4431.

 

Bonnie Thoele, Clerk 

Staples 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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Minutes of the 

Todd County Board of Commissioners 

February 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 February, 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 Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the agenda as presented.

Consent Agenda

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

To approve the Todd County Board of Commissioner’s Meeting Minutes for January 19, 2021 and January 22, 2021 as presented.

To approve a One-Day On Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License for the Swanville/Sobieski Lions on the Long Lake in Burnhamville Township effective February 27, 2021.

To approve Sergio Aguilera to fill the open Health Education Coordinator position.

To hire Tyler Winkels for PT Road Deputy, start date 02/03/2021.

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 January 2021 Auditor Warrants number (ACH) 901258 through 901339 in the amount of $1,357,477.99, (Manual) 598 through 606 in the amount of $102,923.52 and (Regular) 236894 through 237042 in the amount of $501,087.50 for a total of $1,961,489.01.

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 401031 through 401055 in the amount of $16,191.37 and (Regular) 54395 through 54443 in the amount of $175,205.90 for a total of $191,397.27.

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the Health & Human Services Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 801367 through 801376 and (Regular) 707505 through 707544 for a total amount of $44,505.06.

On motion by Kneisl 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) 600336 through 600339 and (Regular) 516177 through 516191 for a total amount of $54,494.62.

On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To reappoint Jennifer Crider as District 2 Representative, Al Loken as District 4 Representative and acknowledging the At-Large #2 position remains vacant to the Parks & Trails Board.

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

TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE TODD WADENA COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS FUND FOR THE 

2021 ALLOCATION

WHEREAS, The 2021 Budget for Todd County’s support to Todd Wadena Community Corrections has been approved at $548,848; and

WHEREAS, a letter was received from the Todd Wadena Community Corrections requesting for the allocation of funds from the General Fund to be provided;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that The Todd County Board of Commissioners hereby approve the transfer of funds in the amount of $548,848 from Fund 01-General Revenue to Fund 75-Todd Wadena Community Corrections.

On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the assignment of the Chevrolet Colorado unit to the Facilities Department for departmental daily tasks.

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the purchase of (4) 2021 Chevrolet Traverses from North Country GM for a total of $114,123.80 per the attached proposed purchase agreement.

Health & Human Services

Jackie Och, HHS Director provided an update to the County Board on the COVID-19 situation.

Public Works

On motion by Kircher and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To set the 2021 Spring Road Meeting for April 5, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. at the Todd County Board Room.

Administration

On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To authorize the adoption of the HHS Unit Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2021.

On motion by Neumann and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To authorize the adoption of the Public Works Unit Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2021.

Closed Session

Chair Becker closed the session at 9:36 a.m. pursuant to MN Statute 13D.05 Subd 3 (c) 3 to develop or consider offers or counter offers for the purchase or sale of real or personal property.

Chair Becker reopened the session at 9:53 a.m.

County Auditor-Treasurer’s Report

The County Auditor-Treasurer reported on the upcoming elections for Townships on March 9, 2021 and Staples-Motley School District on April 13, 2021.

County Commissioner’s Report

Commissioners reported on meetings attended.

County Coordinator’s Report

The County Coordinator reported on the Small Business Relief Grant applications received so far and reminded of the upcoming February 19, 2021 submission deadline.

Recess

Chairperson Becker recessed the meeting until February 16, 2021.

 

AUDITOR WARRANTS

Vendor Name $ Amount

MN DEPT OF REVENUE $13,664.65 

MN DEPT OF REVENUE 2,515.00 

1 PAYMENT LESS 

   THAN $2,000 1,462.91 

US BANK 3,751.04 

1 PAYMENT LESS 

   THAN $2,000 142.84 

MN DEPT OF REVENUE 79,687.64 

1 PAYMENT LESS 

   THAN $2,000 1,230.00 

1 PAYMENT LESS 

   THAN $2,000 442.00 

1 PAYMENT LESS 

   THAN $2,000 27.44 

CENTRAL LAKES 

   COATINGS LLC 8,403.00 

DOHERTY STAFFING 

   SOLUTIONS 2,233.18 

LONG PRAIRIE OIL CO 6,675.63 

MCCC, MI33 9,771.66 

MENCH/JAMES 3,090.00 

MOTOROLA 4,553.65 

16 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 6,256.36 

ASSOC OF MN 

   COUNTIES 12,908.00 

ASSOC OF MN COUNTIES 2,085.00 

COUNTRYSIDE REST 4,801.25 

DOHERTY STAFFING 

   SOLUTIONS 3,121.78 

FLEET SERVICES/

   WEX BANK 5,029.81 

GREAT RIVER REGIONAL

   LIBRARY 82,710.25 

INITIATIVE FOUND 7,500.00 

KNOWBE4 INC 3,132.00 

LONG PRAIRIE 

   SANITATION INC 4,646.43 

MCCC, MI33 7,253.21 

MCIT 368,779.00 

MN COUNTY 

   ATTORNEY’S ASSOC 3,760.00 

MN STATE 

   SHERIFFS ASSOC 6,510.96 

MORRISON COUNTY 26,697.48 

PETERS LAW OFFICE, P.A. 5,455.00 

Prairie Lakes Muni.

   Solid Waste Auth 82,386.00 

SHIRLEY’S GAS & 

   GROCERIES INC 2,126.50 

STAPLES ADVANTAGE 2,867.29 

TODD CO HISTORICAL 

   SOCIETY 8,500.00 

US BANK 359,515.00 

VERIZON 4,783.53 

VOYANT COMMS., LLC 3,810.23 

WONDERLICH/SCOTT A 7,860.00 

37 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 18,809.37 

CITY OF BERTHA 5,175.33 

CITY OF BROWERVILLE 5,807.80 

CITY OF CLARISSA 5,010.21 

CITY OF EAGLE BEND 12,767.17 

CITY OF GREY EAGLE 7,598.53 

CITY OF HEWITT 3,726.72 

CITY OF LONG PRAIRIE 15,671.71 

CITY OF OSAKIS 2,012.76 

CITY OF STAPLES 11,550.52 

SAUK RIVER WATER 

   SHED DISTRICT 3,358.59 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 213 24,874.78 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 2170 25,907.44 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 2753 63,240.97 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 486 14,310.20 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 743 20,768.80 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 786 37,457.78 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 786-

   DEBT DIST 86 6,848.33 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 787 36,726.96 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 787- 

   DEBT DIST 87 5,487.09 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 818 2,807.50 

TOWN OF BARTLETT 6,224.19 

TOWN OF BERTHA 7,033.88 

TOWN OF BIRCHDALE 3,089.76 

TOWN OF BRUCE 5,674.97 

TOWN OF BURLEENE 5,151.75 

TOWN OF 

   BURNHAMVILLE 6,023.62 

TOWN OF EAGLE VALLEY 9,350.24 

TOWN OF FAWN LAKE 2,827.65 

TOWN OF GERMANIA 4,588.59 

TOWN OF GORDON 11,356.36 

TOWN OF GREY EAGLE 5,334.41 

TOWN OF HARTFORD 7,397.89 

TOWN OF IONA 4,963.46 

TOWN OF KANDOTA 3,893.83 

TOWN OF LESLIE 4,944.92 

TOWN OF LITTLE SAUK 7,341.08 

TOWN OF LONG PRAIRIE 5,581.74 

TOWN OF MORAN 4,238.23 

TOWN OF REYNOLDS 5,044.13 

TOWN OF ROUND PRAIRIE 2,823.96 

TOWN OF STAPLES 2,645.22 

TOWN OF STOWE PRAIRIE 6,983.28 

TOWN OF TURTLE CREEK 2,572.83 

TOWN OF VILLARD 4,759.29 

TOWN OF WARD 6,951.91 

TOWN OF WEST UNION 3,733.27 

TOWN OF WYKEHAM 11,393.51 

10 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 7,490.93 

CARD SERVICES 

   COBORNS 2,474.05 

CENTERPOINT ENERGY 2,900.81 

COUNTIES PROVIDING 

   TECHNOLOGY 6,398.00 

HEALTH PARTNERS 

   DENTAL 5,251.61 

MADDEN GALANTER 

   HANSEN, LLP 3,731.63 

MCIT 2,935.00 

MN POWER & LIGHT 13,432.00 

MN DEPT OF FINANCE 7,388.50 

STEP 7,905.58 

TODD CO AUD-TREAS 5,062.66 

TODD TRAILS ASSOC 14,915.25 

47 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 16,874.04 

CENTERPOINT ENERGY 4,803.65 

DOHERTY STAFFING 

   SOLUTIONS 4,416.90 

ITEN FUNERAL HOME 3,500.00

MARTINEZ ROBLES/

   AMBER OR LUIS 3,050.40 

MCCC, MI33 8,848.00 

METRO SALES INC 2,004.09 

PHB EXCAVATING LLC 6,270.00 

RAINBOW RIDER 15,912.81 

RDO EQUIPMENT CO 158,994.80 

STREAMWORKS 5,875.00 

24 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 9,065.05 

Total 1,961,489.01 

 

commissioner WARRANTS

Vendor Name $ Amount

ASSOC OF MN COUNTIES 2,500.00 

CENTRAL STATES 

   WIRE PROD INC 2,443.25 

CHAMBERLAIN OIL CO 3,890.05 

EMERGENCY AUTO. TECH 2,033.35 

LITTLE FALLS 

   MACHINE INC 3,319.17 

NORTHLAND TRUCK 

   SALES, INC 158,748.00 

68 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 18,463.45 

Total $191,397.27 

 

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES WARRANTS

Vendor Name $ Amount

BOULGER FUNERAL 

   HOME - FARGO, ND 3,000.00 

DHS - SWIFT 6,433.00 

HANDI-XPRESS LLC 6,687.20 

PATTON SCHAD FUNERAL

   SERVICE - MELROSE 3,500.00 

PERISH/ALAN 2,693.10 

RONALD MCDONALD

   HOUSE - UPPER MIDWEST 3,100.00 

RURAL MN CEP INC 9,432.64 

TODD COUNTY MIS DEPT

 $     2,991.38 

42 PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 6,667.74 

Total 44,505.06 

 

Vendor Name $ Amount

DHS - MSOP - MN SEX 

   OFFENDER PROGRAM 6,091.50 

DHS - ST PETER RTC - 472 9,982.00 

GERARD TRMT 

   PROGRAMS 10,072.02 

HOLISTIC FAMILY 

   EDUCATION SRVS 5,803.45 

LUTHERAN SOCIAL 

   SERVICE OF MN-ST PAUL 2,353.20 

MERIDIAN SERVICES INC 2,745.29 

NORTH HOMES CHILDREN 

   & FAMILY SRVS 7,952.13 

WEST CENTRAL REG 

   JUVENILE CTR 4,114.00 

PAYMENTS LESS 

   THAN $2,000 5,381.03 

Total 54,494.62 

 

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

 

Witness my hand and seal:

 

Barbara Becker,

County Board Chairperson

 

Denise Gaida, Todd County

Auditor-Treasurer

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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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