Public Notices October 20, 2021
NOTICE
FAWN LAKE TOWNSHIP NOVEMBER MEETING
The regular monthly meeting for November has been changed and will be held on Monday, November 1 at 7 p.m. at the town hall.
Questions, please call the clerk at 218-531-0287
Kelly Miller, Clerk
Fawn Lake Township
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NOTICE
Lake shore
AERATION WARNING
LAKE SHAMINEAU
Open water along the shore with thin ice around the edges on the south shore of Lake Shamineau. Starting November 15, 2021 and into the early months of 2022. For inquiries call 763-535-1079.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
AERATION WARNING
NOTICE - Lake Shore AERATION WARNING LAKE SHAMINEAU: Open water along the shore with thin ice around the edge on the southwest shore of Lake Shamineau Lots 2142 and 2174. Starting December 1, 2021 into the early months of 2022.
For inquiries call 952-975-9078.
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NOTICE
Lake shore
AERATION WARNING
LAKE SHAMINEAU
Open water along the shore with thin ice around the edge on the South shores of Lake Shamineau. Starting November 2021 and early months of 2022. For inquiries call 651-698-8246.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
AERATION WARNING
NOTICE: An aeration system creating thin ice will be in operation on the southeast shoreline on Lake Shamineau, 33203 and 33211, during ice conditions fall of 2021 and continuing through Spring 2022. The purpose is to protect the shoreline from ice expansion.
Please be aware of open water and thin ice.
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NOTICE
Lake shore
AERATION WARNING
LAKE SHAMINEAU
Beware open water and thin ice. Aeration to occur on south shore along Lakeshore Drive beginning November 1, 2021 until April, 2022. For inquiries call 763-516-2514.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
An aeration system will be operating after Nov. 15, 2021 until ice out on Lake Shamineau on the South shore about 1-1/2 miles East of West end of the lake, which will result in thin ice and open water.
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NOTICE
BID FOR PRECISION IRRIGATION SYSTEM
Central lakes college
Central Lakes College is soliciting bids for a Precision Irrigation System. Detail specifications may be obtained by contacting Keith Olander at 218-894-5163. Bids will be accepted at the Staples Campus until 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 26, 2021.
All bids must be sealed and marked “BID FOR PRECISION IRRIGATION SYSTEM”.
Submit bids to:
Central Lakes College
ATTN: Debbie Sterriker
1830 Airport Road
Staples, MN 56479
The college reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive any information or irregularities in the bidding and to make the award serving the best interest of the college.
Central Lakes College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. These materials are available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities upon request. If you use a TTY, call the Minnesota Relay Service at 800-627-3529 and request to contact Central Lakes College.
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TODD COUNTY
PLANNING COMMISSION
215 1st Ave. South,
Suite 103
Long Prairie,
Minnesota 56347
Phone 320-732-4420
Fax 320-732-4803
Email: toddplan.zoneco.todd.mn.us
Notice is hereby given that the Todd County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 4, 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 October 7, 2021 Planning Commission meeting minutes.
1. Moses D. Borntreger: Section 3, Reynolds Township
Site Address: 19785 270th Street, Long Prairie. PID: 20-0001700
1) Request for Conditional Use Permit for temporary family housing in AF-1 Zoning.
2. Alysa Thompson: Scenic Valley Big Sauk Lake Third Addition, Section 23, Long Prairie Township
Site Address: 21366 110th Street, Sauk Centre. PID: 03-0089000
1) Request for Conditional Use Permit for an in-home daycare in Shoreland - RD Zoning (Sauk Lake).
3. Change to Section 6.04C of Todd County Planning and Zoning Ordinance
1) Addition to commercial uses to include Wedding/Event Centers
Adjournment
Next meeting:
December 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.
Michael Wiener,
Chairperson
Todd County Planning Commission
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Minutes of the
MEETING OF THE
Todd County Board of Commissioners
September 7, 2021
Call to Order
The Todd County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissior’s Board Room in the City of Long Prairie, MN on the 7th day of September, 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 August 17, 2021 as presented.
To accept the resignation of Jaden Evenson, Public Works Summer Help effective 08/19/2021.
To accept the resignation of Travis Moller, Public Works Summer Help effective 08/12/2021.
To approve Megan Benning’s Clerical Intern completion, effective 08/12/21.
To approve the hiring of Mr. Dillon Peterson to fill the vacant Public Works Heavy Equipment Operator position at Grade 7, Step 1.
To approve the hiring of internal applicant Mikayla Johnson to fill the Team Lead Social Worker position effective September 12, 2021.
To approve the hire of Beau Herzig, FT Correctional Officer, effective 09/20/2021.
Auditor-Treasurer
On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the August 2021 Auditor Warrants number (ACH) 901692 through 901744 in the amount of $3,457,887.68, (Manual) 648 through 653 in the amount of $110,166.49 and (Regular) 237995 through 238153 in the amount of $547,750.68 for a total of $4,115,804.85.
On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 401426 through 401460 in the amount of $59,362.75 and (Regular) 55138 through 55190 in the amount of $50,788.58 for a total of $110,151.33.
On motion by Neumann and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the Health & Human Services Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 801950 through 801969 and (Regular) 708132 through 708157 for a total amount of $115,493.03.
On motion by Kircher and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the Health & Human Services SSIS Warrants number (ACH) 600457 through 600463 and (Regular) 516498 through 516521 for a total amount of $51,047.80.
On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Erickson, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
COUNTY DITCH
MAINTENANCE
ASSESSMENTS FOR TAXES PAYABLE 2022
WHEREAS, the Auditor-Treasurer’s office along with the County Ditch Inspector have been proactively working on improving the cash flow balances within Fund-40 County Ditches on an annual basis to maintain positive cash flow, and;
WHEREAS, per County Board suggestion, recommendations for the July 2020 through June 2021 assessment cycle were discussed at the County Board Worksession on August 17, 2021, and;
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute allows for the Ditch Authority to approve maintenance fund assessments on a yearly basis without incurring the expense of a public hearing if statute requirement criteria have been met, and;
WHEREAS, it is the goal of the County Board to transition from the past practice of collecting after spending to maintaining a revolving collection comparative to expense trends and to keep assessments occurring as close to real time as possible for the potential property owners affected.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners in their capacity as the Todd County Ditch Authority hereby approves the Maintenance Fund/Ditch Assessments for the 2022 Tax Payable Year as a one year repayment period without interest applied per the attached list.
On motion by Neumann and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To set the County Fee Schedule Public Hearing for October 5, 2021 to begin at 9:15 a.m. in the County Commissioners Board Room and instruct all appropriate legal notices be generated and published accordingly.
Finance Committee
On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kircher, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
A RESOLUTION
ADOPTING THE 2022 PRELIMINARY LEVY
WHEREAS, the Laws of the State of Minnesota direct that the Todd County Board of Commissioners are required to approve by resolution a preliminary levy no later than September 30 annually, and;
WHEREAS, The Todd County Board of Commissioners have considered the financial situation of the County and had an opportunity to deliberate the levying of property taxes upon property owners within the County.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners approve the 2022 Preliminary Levy for Todd County, for property taxes payable in 2022 per table below, with the authority to reduce this levy before the final levy deadline of December 30 2021.
On motion by Erickson and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To set the Truth in Taxation Hearing for Wednesday, December 1, 2021 to begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Todd County Commissioner’s Boardroom.
County Ditch/Ag Inspector
On motion by Erickson and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To acknowledge receipt of a Hold Harmless Agreement petition from Richard Zunker, to clean part of County Ditch 33 on parcel 20-0036800, Reynolds Twp Section 33.
On motion by Kircher and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To acknowledge receipt of a Hold Harmless Agreement petition from Prairie Lakes Farm LLC/Amthor Cattle, to clean part of County Ditch 19 on parcel 26-0022100, Ward Twp Section 24.
On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Acting as Ditch Authority, approve a Minor Maintenance project on CD15 to clean approximately 3,036 feet of ditch that is on parcels 02-0023100 and 02-0023501. Corbin Pickar Excavating, Inc. will do the project at a cost not to exceed $6,831.
On motion by Neumann and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Acting as Ditch Authority, approves a Brush Spraying project to treat approximately 2.48 miles of brush on County Ditch 8. Central Applicators of Foley will do the project at a cost not to exceed $3,792.16.
Soil & Water
On motion by Kircher and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To adopt the County/SWCD Agreement as presented.
County Sheriff
On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the 2020 Federal Boat Equipment Grant Amendment.
On motion by Kircher and seconded by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the hire of a FT Road Deputy with the use of ARPA Funds.
Solid Waste
On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To purchase the 2023 Freightliner Truck and PUP Trailer from Northland Truck Sales and trade in the 2004 Sterling.
Health & Human Services
On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To formally accept the donation and allow HHS to expend the donations on items necessary to improve the experience of families and children in our Child Protection system.
County Commissioners
The Todd County Board of Commissioners met with State Representative Ron Kresha and State Representative John Poston for discussion regarding legislative priorities. Dialogue of topics including Corrections Funding, Public Safety, Mental Health, Broadband Initiatives, and Covid were put forward by the County Board and County Department Heads.
Closed Session
Chair Becker closed the session at 11:09 a.m. pursuant to MN Statute §13D.03 to consider strategies for labor negotiations.
Chair Becker reopened the session at 12:04 p.m.
County Auditor-Treasurer’s Report
The County Auditor-Treasurer reported that there are Special Elections upcoming on November 2, 2021 for ISD 213 Osakis Public School, ISD 487 Upsala Public School, ISD 743 Sauk Centre Public School and ISD 2753 Long Prairie Grey Eagle Pubic School and absentee voting will open September 17, 2021 for these elections. Voters should reach out to the school district to request absentee ballots.
County Coordinator’s Report
The County Coordinator had nothing to report.
County Commissioner’s Report
The Commissioners expressed their gratitude to State Representative Kresha and State Representative Poston for taking part in today’s legislative discussion.
Recess
Chairperson Becker recessed the meeting until September 21, 2021.
AUDITOR WARRANTS
Vendor Name $ Amount
MN DEPT OF REVENUE $97,373.73
US BANK 6,803.94
MN DEPT OF REVENUE 4,617.00
3 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 1,371.82
ANOKA CO GOV’T
CENTER 8,375.00
EBSO INC 221,582.25
HEALTH PARTNERS
DENTAL 5,383.72
KNIFE RIVER CORP 2,441,881.92
LONG PRAIRIE LUMBER,
LLC 3,706.04
TODD CO AUD-TREAS 4,350.44
VERIZON 5,031.69
26 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 9,380.31
COUNTIES PROVIDING
TECHNOLOGY 5,403.00
DOHERTY STAFFING
SOLUTIONS 3,637.77
LONG PRAIRIE OIL CO 5,818.80
MN DEPARTMENT
OF HEALTH 2,391.00
MN DEPT OF FINANCE 9,340.00
MORRISON COUNTY 52,858.66
PRAIRIE LAKES
MUNICIPAL SOLID
WASTE AUTH 82,386.00
SHIRLEY’S GAS &
GROCERIES INC 2,994.24
STAPLES ADVANTAGE 2,681.50
44 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 15,692.00
AMERICAN COMMS INC 3,750.00
CARD SERVICES
COBORNS 2,302.11
CENTRA CARE 10,983.33
COUNTRYSIDE
RESTAURANT 4,950.10
DAN’S PRIZE INC 58,795.00
FLEET SERVICES/
WEX BANK 7,911.29
FRESHWATER ED.
DISTRICT #6004 13,453.00
LONG PRAIRIE
SANITATION INC 3,462.75
MINNESOTA POWER
& LIGHT 15,023.27
NORTHERN STAR COOP 2,254.49
PETERS LAW OFFICE, P.A. 4,320.00
STEP 11,516.00
SUNDERMANN/ADAM 3,001.88
VOYANT COMMS, LLC 3,384.97
WATERGUARDS, LLC 24,930.35
WENCK ASSOCIATES, INC. 4,346.25
WEST CENTRAL
TECH SERVICE AREA 4,720.70
38 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 14,369.28
CLIFTON LARSON
ALLEN, LLP 3,150.00
GALLAGHER BENEFIT
SERVICES INC 2,000.00
KNIFE RIVER CORP 5,705.65
MINNESOTA POWER
& LIGHT 2,677.27
MN DEPT OF
TRANSPORTATION 4,500.66
STEARNS COUNTY
HWY DEPT 218,960.32
TOLSON/DIAN 4,480.61
WARNER LAW, LLC 5,624.78
36 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 12,941.45
EBSO INC 227,265.28
HEALTH PARTNERS
DENTAL 5,680.98
KNIFE RIVER CORP 410,117.93
STEP 11,758.50
TODD CO AUD-TREAS 4,350.44
22 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 10,055.38
Total $4,115,804.85
COMMISSIONER WARRANTS
Vendor Name $ Amount
ARC ELECTRIC SERVICE $2,729.97
BOSL/GREG 2,693.69
BROWERVILLE
TRUCKWASH/BIG BOYZ 2,061.06
FRIEDRICH’S TIRE &
OIL CO 7,546.13
H & L MESABI 11,320.00
H & R CONSTRUCTION CO 2,313.45
MORRISON CO
PUBLIC HEALTH SERV 5,028.35
NOW MICRO INC 4,676.68
RAINBOW RIDER 8,583.34
RINKE-NOONAN
CORP LTD 3,250.00
RJ CONTRACTING
& REMODELING LLC 2,031.00
ROYAL TIRE 4,349.40
SAFE RESTRAINTS, INC. 3,064.24
SHI CORP 2,926.00
SUMMIT COMPANIES 2,075.25
TRUENORTH STEEL 20,114.20
WHEELCO TRUCK
AND TRAILER PARTS 4,776.06
WORMS LUMBER &
READY-MIX INC 2,066.54
70 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 18,545.97
Total $110,151.33
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES WARRANTS
Vendor Name $ Amount
DHS - SWIFT $101,925.71
PERISH/ALAN$3,165.31
TODD CTY. SHERIFF $2,388.34
43 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 8,013.67
Total 115,493.03
Vendor Name $ Amount
DHS - MSOP - MN SEX
OFFENDER PROGRAM 6,091.50
DHS - ST PETER RTC - 472 2,718.70
NORTH HOMES
CHILDREN &
FAMILY SRVS 14,502.73
PINEHAVEN YOUTH
& FAMILY SRVS INC 2,611.56
VILLAGE RANCH INC 7,843.93
PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 17,279.38
Total $51,047.80
On a motion by Kircher and seconded by Kneisl, the preceding minutes of the County Board meeting held September 7, 2021 were duly approved by unanimous vote at the Todd County Board of Commissioners Regular Board Meeting held on September 21, 2021.
Witness my hand and seal:
Barbara Becker,
Todd County Board
Chairperson
Denise Gaida, Todd County
Auditor-Treasurer
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