Public Notices October 22, 2025
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 2025 and early months of 2026. For inquiries contact 320-309-3783.
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NOTICE
Lake shore
AERATION WARNING
LAKE SHAMINEAU
Open water along the shore with thin ice around the edge on the West shores of Lake Shamineau. Starting November 2025 and early months of 2026. For inquiries call 218-821-1470.
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TODD COUNTY
PLANNING COMMISSION
215 First Ave. South
Suite 103
Long Prairie,
Minnesota 56347
320-732-4420
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Todd County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 6, 2025 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, and 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? Phone 320-732-4420 or Email toddplan.zone@co.todd.mn.usAgenda
•Call to Order
•Pledge of Allegiance
•Introduction of Planning Committee Members and process review
•Approval of agenda
•Approval of October 2, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes
•The applicant is introduced
•Staff report
•Applicant confirms if staff report accuretly represents the request
•Correspondence
•Site Visit Review
•Public Comment
•Board review with applicant, staff, and public
1. Donniel Robinson: Section 28, Moran Township
Site Address: 40324 County Rd., 21, Browerville, MN 56438
PID: 19-0029102.
1. Request to build a 60’ x 120’ building to grow Cannabis indoors as a licensed microbusiness, according to Statue, in AF-2 Zoning District.
2. Off Grid Recovery Community Inc.: Section 18, Bartlett Township
Site Address: 48650 County 23, Verndale, MN 56481
PID: 01-0018200
1. Request a CUP to grow up to 5,000 sq. ft. of cannabis in a secured area, to host onsite cannabis events, and operate an onsite thrift store all located in AF-1 Zoning District.
3. Sexton Family Cabin, LLC.: Section 25, Birchdale Township, Big Birch Lake
Site Address: Angus Trail, Grey Eagle, 56336
PID: 03-0059500, 03-0060200 and 03-0060500
1. Request to Create Sexton BBL Legacy, a 2.92-acre, one lot Plat by combining lots in Recreational Development Shoreland Zoning District.
Adjournment.
Next meeting:
December 4, 2025
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
Jim Pratt, Chair
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Minutes of the SPECIAL BOARD Meeting of the Todd County Board of Commissioners held Sept. 16, 2025
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 16th day of September, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Byers. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. All Commissioners were present.
Call to Order
On motion by Denny and seconded by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To adopt the agenda as presented.
Consent Agenda
On motion by Becker and seconded by Denny, the following motions were introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
To approve the Todd County Board of Commissioner’s Meeting Minutes for August 28 and September 2, 2025 as presented.
Accept the resignation of Intern Nathan Benning effective 7/30/2025.
Accept the resignation of Deputy Camden Terwey effective 8/28/2025.
Hire Chad Lenk for the FT Deputy position start date 9/21/2025 at a rate of pay of $28.48 Grade 10 Step 1.
To approve a one day Dance License for Saukinac Campground at the address of 21914 Bay Loop, Sauk Centre, MN in Kandota Township effective September 27th, 2025.
Auditor-Treasurer
On motion by Neumann and seconded by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 404065 through 404096 in the amount of $17,369.04 and (Regular) 59202 through 59232 in the amount of $106,380.79 for a total of $123,749.83.
On motion by Noska and seconded by Denny, the following motion as introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the Health & Human Services Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 806823 through 806874 and (Regular) 713375 through 713417 for a total of $101,811.91
On motion by Denny and seconded by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the Health & Human Services SSIS Warrants number (ACH) 601791 through 601809 and (Regular) 518600 through 518624 for a total amount of $118,418.09.
Long Prairie Hockey
Association
On motion by Noska and seconded by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To reaffirm the LPHA Lease Agreement with the presented terms and conditions.
MIS
On motion by Denny and seconded by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve hiring Deb Warner for the MIS Specialist position starting at grade H, step D at $32.28 starting 09/17/2025.
County Sheriff
On motion by Noska and seconded by Becker, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SUPPORT FOR THE TODD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO SEEK FUNDING FROM SOURCEWELL FOR IMPACT FUNDING
WHEREAS, Sourcewell is providing Impact Funding for Public Safety; and
WHEREAS, the Todd County Sheriff’s Office is in need of new portable radios, in the interest of public safety.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners approves the Sourcewell Impact Fund Application submitted by the Todd County Sheriff’s Office; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Todd County Board of Commissioners fully supports the Todd County Sheriff’s Office in submitting a Impact Funding application to Sourcewell to request financial support in the amount of $50,000 for portable radios from Motorola.
On motion by Becker and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Approve the purchase of the Flock Safety LPR camera system includes 4 mounted cameras for the price of $12,000.
On motion by Denny and seconded by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Approve the purchase of 5 radars from Stalker for the price of $12,884.50 paid for by our Forfeiture Fund.
Solid Waste
On motion by Denny and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To award the bid for the west drainage improvement to Diversified Foundation for $20,607.00.
On motion by Neumann and seconded by Denny, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING Market Price for the Solid Waste Management Tax
WHEREAS, the solid waste management tax requires political subdivisions to identify by resolution a market price if the political subdivision: and subsidizes the cost of service at a facility. and;
WHEREAS, the political subdivision will be liable for the solid waste management tax based only on the market price amount identified through this resolution, and;
WHEREAS, the market price is identified in the state statutes as the “lowest price available in the area” and;
WHEREAS. Todd County has performed research to identify the lowest price available in the area;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the County of Todd declares a market price of $82.00 per ton at the Morrison County Landfill.
On motion by Noska and seconded by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Award the bid to MN Tarp and Liner for tarp system in the amount of $8,000.00.
Planning & Zoning
On motion by Noska and seconded by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Adopt the findings of the Planning Commission and approve the preliminary plat of Brown Bear North Preliminary Plat with no conditions.
On motion by Denny and seconded by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To adopt the findings of the Planning Commission and grant the CUP for parcel 13-0032601 to establish a sawmill operation with the conditions below.
1. Hours of operation shall be restricted to 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CST, Monday through Saturday.
2. Operation of the sawmill shall be conducted within a permitted structure.
3. Outdoor storage of products shall be allowed but shall be conducted in compliance with Section 9.01B of the Todd County Planning and Zoning Ordinance.
4. There shall be no loading or unloading of materials within the road right of way.
5. The engine powering the sawmill shall include the use of a muffler.
6. Applicant shall abide by all other applicable federal, state, and local standards.
Health & Human Services
On motion by Becker and seconded by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the amendment of BAF 20250902-05 to the correct resignation date of 8/28/2025.
Administration
On motion by Noska and seconded by Denny, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To authorize the adoption of the LELS-Records Coordinators/Administrative Specialists Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2025-2027.
On motion by Becker and seconded by Denny, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SUPPORT FOR SEEKING FUNDING FROM SOURCEWELL FOR COMMUNITY IMPACT
GRANT FUNDS
WHEREAS, Sourcewell is providing Community Impact Grant Funds for Cities and Counties in Region Five, and;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Todd County Board of Commissioners approves the Sourcewell Community Impact Grant Funding application submitted by Todd County Administration and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That Todd County Board of Commissioners fully supports Todd County Administration in submitting a Community Impact Grant Funding application to Sourcewell to request financial support for in the amount of $50,000.00 for county projects.
On motion by Neumann and seconded by Noska, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SUPPORT FOR SEEKING FUNDING FROM SOURCEWELL FOR COMMUNITY MATCH FUNDING
WHEREAS, Sourcewell is providing Community Match Funds for Cities and Counties in Region Five, and;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Todd County Board of Commissioners approves the Sourcewell Community Match Funding application submitted by Todd County Administration and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That Todd County Board of Commissioners fully supports Todd County Administration in submitting a Community Match Funding application to Sourcewell to request financial support for in the amount of $40,000.00 for county projects.
On motion by Noska and seconded by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Approve requested compensation bank pay-out for Employee #951.
On motion by Denny and seconded by Becker, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Approve the MOAs regarding Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) for the corresponding bargaining agreements.
On motion by Neumann and seconded by Noska, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Approve MetLife as the PFML vendor with a two-year rate guarantee (2026 and 2027).
County Auditor-Treasurer’s Report
The County Auditor-Treasurer reported that the absentee voting will be opening on September 19th for the Upsala and Wadena Deer Creek special school elections this November. Attended several committee meetings and conference events.
County Coordinator’s Report
The County Coordinator reported attending Policy, Paycom, Sourcewell grant, Expo walkthrough, interviews, personnel, dept head, AMC Conference and mental health town hall meetings.
County Commissioner’s Report
The Commissioners reported on meetings and events attended.
Commissioner Becker attended the TWCC meeting that included discussion of a potential merger with OtterTail, and the AMC Conference.
Commissioner Denny has attended regular meetings and prep work for cannabis meetings.
Commissioner Noska has attended regular meetings, promoted the TCDC Director job opening, TWCC potential merger with OtterTail discussion, and the Fair board set the 2026 dates.
Commissioner Byers attended regular meetings including the AMC Conference and completion of the paving of the new courthouse parking lot location.
Commissioner Neumann attended the CMCOA, AMC Conference with highlights of support to the HHS software necessary upgrades, VRBO commercial classification tracking, and potential data center construction and impacts to the region/state, Millers Bay work group discussion and upcoming topic regarding firearm regulation changes.
Adjourn
On motion by Noska and seconded by Denny, the meeting was adjourned for the month of September 2025.
COMMISSIONERS WARRANTS
VENDOR NAME $ AMOUNT
A.W. RESEARCH
LABORATORIES, INC. $3,995.00
ARC ELECTRIC SERVICE 6,600.13
FARM-RITE EQUIPMENT,
INC 6,758.12
FRIEDRICH’S TIRE &
OIL CO INC 4,058.40
KRIS ENGINEERING INC 45,561.29
LONG PRAIRIE OIL CO 25,172.99
TODD SOIL & WATER
CONS DIST 7,191.89
56 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 24,412.01
Total: $123,749.83
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES WARRANTS
VENDOR NAME $ AMOUNT
V#17992 - Cost Eff
Health Ins $4,101.65
V#16675 - Cost Eff
Health Ins 4,346.28
DHS - SWIFT 23,109.22
FRESHWATER EDUCATION
DISTRICT #6004 23,429.00
INNOVATIVE OFFICE
SOLUTIONS, LLC 2,270.50
79 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 42,561.82
11 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 1,993.44
Total: $101,811.91
VENDOR NAME $ AMOUNT
#17598 $4,836.00
BUNDY/BETH 2,520.00
DHS - MSOP - MN SEX
OFFENDER PROG - 462 6,038.80
#17950 2,076.13
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICE
OF MN - ST PAUL 3,844.62
NORTH HOMES CHILDREN
& FAMILY SRVS 38,077.90
#15442 2,485.32
#16359 2,242.54
VALLEY LAKE BOYS
HOME INC 30,504.00
35 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 25,787.78
Total: $118,413.09
On a motion by Becker and second by Neumann, the preceding minutes of the County Board meeting held September 16, 2025 were duly approved by unanimous vote at the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on October 7, 2025.
Witness my hand and seal:
/s/ on file: Bob Byers,
County Board Chairperson
/s/ on file: Denise Gaida,
Todd County Auditor-Treasurer
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