Benton Ag Plus - October 1, 2022

Benton County Highway Department

CLOSING DATE: October 12, 2022

Foley, Minnesota 2023 Fiber Extension

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bid proposals will be received until 10:00 A.M. CST on October 12, 2022, at the Benton County Public Works Building, PO Box 247, 7752 Hwy 25 NE, Foley, MN 56329 by Chris Byrd, Engineer of Benton County, for the construction of 2023 Fiber Extension

COUNTY PROJECT NO.: BENTC 165873

LOCATION: Along MNTH 23; from St. Cloud to Foley

TYPE OF WORK: Direct Bury Fiber, Boring Conduit, and Turf Restoration

The Major Items of Work are approximately: 20 EACH, Fiberoptic Splice Vault 14 EACH, Pull Vault 55,060 LIN FT, 1.5” Non-metallic Conduit 57,355 LIN FT, Install Cable (Plow/Trench) 14,985 LIN FT, 1.5” Bored Conduit

Proposal, Plans and Speci cations may be examined and obtained for $75 at the Benton County Highway Engineers Of ce, PO Box 247, 7752 Highway 25 NE, Foley, MN 56329; located along TH 25, 1 mile north of TH 23 in the City of Foley. Proposal, Plans and Speci cations may also be downloaded at https://mn-co-benton.app.rtvision.com/oneofce/bidding for $0.00.

Bids must be sealed, identi ed on the envelope and accompanied by a Certi ed Check or a Bidder’s Bond in the amount of 5% of the bid and made payable to the Treasurer of Benton County.

The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities and further reserves the right to award the contract to serve the best interest of Benton County.

Dated at Foley, Minnesota on September 15, 2022.

Chris Byrd

Benton County Engineer/Public Works Director R-37-3B

PROBATE NOTICE

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF BENTON DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No: 05-PR-22-1629

ORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES IN UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

MINDEN TOWNSHIP

NOTICE OF MS4 REQUIREMENTS CHANGES

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of Minden Township will hold a public hearing on the 11th of October at 7:15 pm at the Minden Town Hall located at the intersection of Golden Spike

BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on September 6, 2022, in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN. Call to order by Chair Steve Heinen was at 9:00 AM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the ag. A roll call showed Commissioners Beth Schlangen, Scott Johnson, Steve Heinen, Jared Gapinski and Ed Popp present.

County Administrator Montgomery Headley requested to amend the agenda to add the Management Representation Letter related to the audit of the 2021 Benton County Financial Statements as Consent item number 12. Motion by Johnson and seconded by Gapinski to approve the amended agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

There was no one present from the public to speak under Open Forum.

Motion by Gapinski and seconded by Popp to approve Consent Agenda items 1 - 12: 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of August 16, 2022 and authorize the Chair to sign; 2) approve the Special Meeting Minutes of August 29, 2022 and authorize the Chair to sign; 3) accept and le the Management Team Meeting Minutes of June 9, 2022; 4) accept and le the Administrator’s Report through July 31, 2022; 5) appoint Kevin Renslow to the Park Commission to serve the remaining unexpired term of Park Commission Member Cindy Voit, representing Commissioner District 3; 6) approve the S.C.O.R.E. City of Foley Purchase Money Security Agreement for eight (8) Kirby built Hampton Benches’ 6’ bench/brown, item number ABC 1350-BN and authorize the Chair to sign; 7) approve the Board Certi cation to the County Auditor/Treasurer for Tax Year 2023 Benton County Solid Waste Fee Assessment and authorize the Chair to sign; 8) approve the Professional Services Agreement with Erickson Engineering and authorize the Chair to sign; 9) approve the Special Road Use Permit for the American Legion Car Show and authorize the Chair to sign; 10) approve a contract with Advanced Correctional Health, Inc. for jail medical services and authorize the Chair to sign; 11) accept a donation from Sauk Rapids VFW Auxiliary through the Central MN K-9 Foundation and authorize the Chair to sign; 12) approve the Management Representation Letter related to the audit of the 2021 Benton County Financial Statements and authorize the Chair to sign. Motion carried unanimously.

Next, Sheriff Troy Heck presented the life-saving awards ceremony. On November 10, 2021, Alan Frerich was operating a tractor at his residence in Maywood Township. While working around his home with the tractor, Mr. Frerich fell from the tractor and suffered a severe laceration on his leg, resulting in a wound that was bleeding signicantly. Mr. Frerich was able to make a rudimentary tourniquet from items found around him, call 911, and called his neighbor Greg Ransom. Mr. Ransom and a host of rst responders arrived on scene to begin caring for Mr. Frerich. Upon his arrival, Deputy Cody Eisenschenk replaced Mr. Frerich’s improvised tourniquet with a tourniquet from his medical supplies, signi cantly slowing the blood ow from Mr. Frerich’s leg. Subsequent arriving rst responders continued to care for Mr. Frerich and ensure he was transported safely for further medical care. The prompt and professional response from every link in the rst responder chain pre-

PUBLIC NOTICES

In Re: Estate of JAY P. KEDROWSKI, Decedent.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS:

It is Ordered and Notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of October, 2022, at 8:00 o’clock a.m., a hearing will be held in the above-named Court at Foley, Minnesota, on a Petition for the formal adjudication of intestacy, determination of heirship, and for the appointment of Joel Kedrowski and Michael Kedrowski, whose addresses respectively are 600 River Avenue South, Sauk Rapids MN 56379

Road N.E. and Town Hall Road N.E., Sauk Rapids for the purpose of holding a public hearing pursuant discuss new changes regarding Cloride Storage, pet Waste and Construcion storm water permit within the Township and to update the requirements necessary for current MS4 permit. FR-39-2B

served Mr. Frerich’s well-being from what was a serious and life-threatening wound. Present to receive the life-saving awards were Greg Ransom, Benton County Public Safety Dispatcher Joyce Zika, Mark Pappenfus, Todd Foreman, Travis Sweno, Jay Howard, Dan James, Benton County Public Safety Dispatcher Justin Wendland, Benton County Deputy Sheriff Cody Eisenschenk, Jeff Ellingworth, Eric Single, Jake Johnson, Jerry Erickson and Eric Thoerner.

Next, Land Services Director Roxanne Achman requested the County Board to consider the adoption of the proposed assessment of $67,985.00 for the total cleanup of the property formerly known as King’s Inn located at 9450 Highway 10 NW, Rice, MN. On September 12, 2021 a re destroyed the former King’s Inn. All cleanup efforts were completed as of May 20, 2022. In accordance with the agreement signed by Mr. Thomas Ranallo on May 4, 2022 and by the Benton County Board of Commissioners on May 9, 2022, Mr. Ranallo has agreed to repay the cleanup costs and have a special assessment placed on the property under the following terms: 1) the cleanup costs are not to exceed $70,000; 2) the assessment shall be payable in one installment; and 3) the assessment shall bear an interest rate of 3 percent. Achman noted that a Quit Claim Deed was recorded on May 16, 2022 conveying the subject property from Thomas Ranallo to his brother, Lawrence C. Ranallo. Both Thomas Ranallo and Lawrence Ranallo were present at today’s meeting. Mr. Thomas Ranallo asked for an extension of one year to pay off the assessment. Assistant County Attorney Michelle Meyer stated that statute requires that the assessment be paid in a single payment installment and payment arrangements will be made with the Auditor-Treasurer’s Of ce. Meyer stated she is unsure if they could extend the date of the payment, but the Ranallo’s could contact the Auditor-Treasurer’s Of ce to discuss options. Motion by Popp and seconded by Gapinski to adopt the Resolution on the proposed assessment of $67,985.00 for the cleanup of the property formerly known as King’s Inn located at 9450 Highway 10 NW, Rice, MN. Motion carried unanimously.

Then, NextEra Energy provided a presentation to the County Board on potential utility scale solar projects. This was for informational purposes only.

The Regular County Board meeting was recessed at 9:42 AM to conduct a Human Services Board Meeting.

The Regular Board meeting reconvened at 9:49 AM.

Next, County Administrator Montgomery Headley requested the County Board approve the recommended plans by Marsh & McLennon Agency (MMA) regarding Third Party Administrator (TPA) services for employee health insurance plans. Tim Hanson of MMA was present virtually to provide information and insight on this. Our current TPA for employee health insurance services PreferredOne was acquired by United Health Care in 2021 and has announced they will bring PreferredOne under the UHC fold completely by the end of 2022. As a result of the announcement, a TPA change is inevitable. MMA conducted a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) to nd a replacement provider for employee health insurance services. This change will affect all 7 Collaborative members. The results of the RFP were reviewed and voted on by the collaborative board and Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) was selected as the new TPA. The key details leading to this decision were: 1) BCBS total costs were $1 million under current maximum costs (overall); 2) plan bene ts were matched; 3) $250K was in-

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and 2851 West 6th Street, Duluth MN 55806, as Personal Representatives of the estate of the above-named decedent in an unsupervised administration, and that any objections thereto must be led with the Court. That, if proper, and no objections are led, a personal representative will be appointed to administer the estate; 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 further given that ALL CREDITORS having claims against said estate are required to present the same to said Personal Rep-

MINDEN TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF ROAD VACATION HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of Minden Township will hold a public hearing on the 11th day of October 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Minden Town Hall located at the intersection of Golden Spike Road NE and

resentative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this notice or said claims will be barred.

Date: September 17, 2022 /s/ Robert J. Raupp Judge Megan Bergman, Court Administrator

By /s/ Jennifer Siemers Deputy Court Administrator Torell Law Of ce Mark Torell (Atty. ID# 137339) 405 Dewey Street, PO Box 427 Foley, MN 56329 (320) 968-7284 R-38-2B

Town Hall Road NE, Sauk Rapids for the purpose of holding a public hearing pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 164.07 to hear from the public, consider, and possibly act to vacate 200 feet of Marson Drive. Interested persons are welcome to attend.

Cynthia Abraham, Clerk FR-39-2B

cluded to offset additional administration costs for the transition from PreferredOne; 4) Stop Loss rates were capped for 2024 and administrative rates were capped for 2024 and 2025; and 5) no Stop Loss Lasers were applied or ever have been by BCBS. MMA recommends moving TPA services away from PreferredOne to Blue Cross Blue Shield effective 01/01/2023. Motion by Gapinski and seconded by Popp to approve the recommendations provided by Marsh & McLennon Agency to move TPA services away from PreferredOne to Blue Cross Blue Shield effective 01/01/2023. Motion carried unanimously.

Next, Headley requested to select a rm for Benton County Government Center Space Needs Study, and to direct the County Administrator to bring a contract with the selected rm to the County Board for approval. The County Board interviewed ve architectural rms on August 29, 2022. These rms had responded to an RFP to conduct a space needs study for the Government Center. Headley stated he was directed by the County Board to contact references on GLT Architects of St. Cloud, MN and Headley stated he received nothing but compliments from the references for GLT Architects. Headley requested to endorse working with GLT Architects and to bring back a contract with the County Board. Motion by Johnson and seconded by Heinen to select GLT Architects for a Benton County Government Center Space Needs Study and to direct Headley to bring a contract for County Board approval. Motion carried unanimously.

Next, County Engineer Chris Byrd requested the County Board to approve an agreement with BNSF for railroad crossing repair. Byrd stated BNSF is planning to replace the rail crossing warning system at the crossing on Benton County Road 40 near TH 10, known as Halfway Crossing. BNSF is expecting Benton County to participate in the costs of replacement including the crossing surfacing material. They have provided an estimate of costs that puts the County participation amount at $59,200. Assistant County Attorney Michelle Meyer stated that she has reviewed the contract and recommended insurance language which was rejected by BNSF and stated BNSF should be willing to indemnify the County for any potential hazards it may create in the abutting county right of way. Motion by Popp and seconded by Johnson to approve the agreement with BNSF and to use funds from the Wheelage Tax fund to cover the cost of $59,200. Motion carried unanimously.

Next, Board members reported on recent meetings they attended on behalf of Benton County.

There were no comments by Commissioners.

Johnson/Popp to set the Committees of the Whole: Monday, October 17, 2022, discussion on Eagle View Commons Septic System and ARPA Funds update, Benton County Boardroom, Foley, 9:00 AM; Monday, October 24, 2022 Fall AMC District 5 Meeting, Meeker County Courthouse, 325 Sibley Ave N Litch eld, MN, 8:00 AM; Monday, October 10, 2022 Human Services Committee of the Whole, Third Floor Conference Room, Foley, 8:00 AM. Motion carried unanimously.

The Regular Board Meeting was adjourned at 10:47 AM.

Steven J. Heinen, Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator