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Farm Service Agency News by Ryan Brunn, executive director for Benton and Mille Lacs counties
Dairy producers can enroll for 2023 coverage through the Dairy Margin Coverage program, an important safety net program from the United States Department of Agriculture that helps producers manage changes in milk and feed prices. Last year, USDA’s Farm Service Agency took steps to improve coverage, especially for small- and mid-sized dairies, including ŏering a Supplemental DMC program and updating its feed cost formula to better address retroactive, current and future feed costs. These changes continue to support producers through this year’s signup, which began Oct. 17 and ends Dec. 9.
Transitioning a farm to the next generation involves many conversations and detailed planning. It is important for families to approach a transition with open minds.
Passing the farm onto
the next generation BY JAN LEFEBVRE | STAFF WRITER
Jim Molenaar
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Editor’s note: This is part one of a two-part feature regarding farm transitions. When considering a farm transition, how does the older generation value the next generation’s investment? Should sweat earn equity? Do children who put time and ĕort into the success of the farm deserve a larger share of farm inheritance than non-farming siblings? These, and many other, questions can be tricky when passing on a family farm. It is also a private matter to most families and can be di̇cult to discuss with others or even within the family itself. Jim Molenaar is aware of how
di̇cult it can be to navigate a farm transition. For the past 41 years, he has worked as an instructor in farm business management, the past eight years at St. Cloud Technical and Community College. A specialist in farm succession planning, he rst gained experience while working as a mediator in a farmer lender program during the 1980s farm crisis. “For so many farmers, transitioning is something they need help with,” Molenaar said. “Some do this very well, but
I’ve also seen some failures.” Molenaar grew up on a farm and went through a farm transition himself. “There is a big dĭerence between an estate plan and a farm succession plan,” he said. “An estate plan is what happens with my assets when I pass away. A farm succession plan is what I can do during my lifetime to make sure the farm continues with the next generation.” Many farmers are uncomfortable talking with others about their farm transition struggles. If they do wish to say something, they may rather remain anonymous. Even those who have had successful transitions are uncomfortable talking about the experience because they do not want to seem like they are bragging; they want to avoid sharing private nancial information about family members.
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SECTION 00 11 13 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 47 SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS CALL FOR BIDS 2023 ROOF REHABILITATION Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received for the 2023 ROOF REHABILITATION by Independent School District 47, hereinafter called the Owner, at the District Of ce, Door 2 on the Second Floor located at 1833 Osauka Road NE, Sauk Rapids, Minnesota 56379 until 10:00 a.m., local time on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. In general, the work consists of the removal of the existing roof systems and associated materials on approximately 12,500 ft^2 of the facility and installation of new roo ng systems as speci ed. Additionally, approximately 65 ft of new insulated metal panels is included with the project. It is the Owner’s intent to award the project to one Contractor. The Responsible Contractor that submits the lowest responsive Base Bid is required to provide one roofing crew working within the District, fully equipped and staged, consisting of 8 to 10 laborers until completion of the Contract or as directed by the Owner’s Representative. Bidding Documents have been prepared by ZMD Engineered Solutions, LLC (ZMD), 28 – 2nd Street NW, Suite #100, Osseo, MN 55369 (telephone: 763-515-8733)
and will be available on Monday, October 1, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. To order documents and view project information such as Drawings, Speci cation, plan holder list, prebid sign-in sheet, addenda and bid results, visit the Franz Reprographics web site at www.franzrepro.com and select the Plan Room option. Please login with your email address and password, or Register if this is your rst time in the Plan Room. Select the project from the list of public projects. Once you have selected the project, please review the Bid Package Information for ordering documents. To receive Electronic Downloads, Bid Addenda and Shipped Order Con rmations for this project, you must make the following email address a Safe Sender in your Outlook Email: info@ipdservices.com If you do not, your email server may block the receipt of these noti cations. These noti cations are sent from this email address, not from the email address of ZMD Engineered Solutions, LLC or Franz Reprographics. If you encounter problems, please contact Franz Reprographics by phone at 763-503-3401. Documents may also be reviewed at ZMD, Dodge Data and Analytics, ConstructConnect and the Minnesota Builders Exchange. On Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., a prebid conference will be held at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School, 901 1st Street South, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379. Attendees shall meet at the loading dock/garages on the North side of the school. All interested bidders (Prime Contractors and
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Benton County Board of Adjustment will conduct a public hearing on November 17th, 2022, in the Commissioner’s Room, Benton County Government Center, Foley, and beginning at 7:00 p.m. The Board of Adjustment will hear the following:
Ryan Beauchamp requesting a variance to construct on-site inspection of this property will be made at approxia feedlot structure 110ft from the centerline of a county mately 1:15 p.m. on November 17th, 2022. road (125ft required) and 330ft from a non-feedlot resiANYONE with comments regarding the above will be dence (660ft required) in the Agricultural District. Pursu- heard at this meeting. ant to Sections 7.2.6(B)(1)(a)(ii), 9.12.3 and 11.5.1 of the RF44-1B Development Code. The affected property is described as follows: N1/2 SE1/4, Section 35, Graham Township. The
BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 18, 2022 The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on October 18, 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, and Jared Gapinski present. Commissioner Ed Popp was absent. Chair Heinen noted the absence excused. County Administrator Montgomery Headley requested to amend the agenda to remove the agreement for a space needs assessment and conceptual design services with GLT Architects at 9:15 AM; remove the agenda item to award a construction project for Benton County Fiber Extension at 9:40 AM; and to add the discussion of use of County Road Right-of-Way for City of Foley Sewer Project at 9:05 AM. 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 Johnson to approve Consent Agenda items 1 - 5: 1) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of October 4, 2022 and authorize the Chair to sign; 2) approve the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of September 27, 2022 and authorize the Chair to sign; 3) approve a request for an unpaid medical leave of absence; 4) adopt a resolution to accept donations to install a playground set at the County’s Benton Beach Park and authorize the Chair to sign; 5) approve the 2023 MPCA SSTS Program Grant Agreement and Payment and authorize the Chair to sign. Motion carried unanimously. Next, Johnson had requested discussion on the use of County Road Right-of-Way (ROW) for City of Foley Sewer Project. The City of Foley’s sewer project included the planned usage of a parcel at the intersection of County Road 50 and 65th Ave NE for an above-ground facility (structure). Foley Public Works Director Mark Pappenfus provided an update to the construction issues with the ROW. Johnson requested Assistant County Attorney Michelle Meyer to provide solutions to the issue. Meyer stated the County may not be able to provide a solution. Gapinski asked that we keep working and moving forward on this and “we need to get this done.” This item was for informational purposes only. Next on the agenda was the public hearing for minor Final Plat entitled “Mayhew Lake Southeast Shores” submitted by Bernard and Lisa Janson. Land Services Director Roxanne Achman stated the applicant is requesting to nal plat 2 lots within Mayhew Lake Township on the southeast corner of Mayhew Lake. Achman added that all code requirements have been met. The public hearing opened at 9:23 AM. Present to speak was Property Management Director Jeff Dingmann who had questions regarding the dock. Achman stated it does not affect the dock, and if the water goes away, then it becomes the landowner’s land. The public hearing closed at 9:24 AM. Achman reported that Mayhew Lake Township had reviewed the request and opted to table it until their November meeting. The DNR reviewed this and were part of the lakebed ownership discussion. The DNR did not have any concerns and agreed that the lakebed ownership is accurate. Motion by Johnson and seconded by Heinen to approve the minor nal plat entitled “Mayhew Lake Southeast Shores” submitted by
Bernard and Lisa Janson. Motion carried unanimously. Next, Achman requested to conduct a public hearing for minor nal plat entitled “Poepping Addition” submitted by Peter and Jennifer Poepping. Achman stated the applicant is requesting to nal plat 2 lots within Watab Township along West Lake Road. Due to the plat being more than one lot, Watab Township required the plat to go through their subdivision process. The plat was approved by Watab Township on August 15, 2022. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the preliminary plat on October 6, 2022 at which it was approved. Achman stated that a gentleman did appear at a meeting and had concerns about drainage and Achman stated that we do not have the authority to direct drainage off of properties, and this property will be required to oodproof their home. Achman added that all code requirements have been met. The owners Peter and Jennifer Poepping were present virtually to answer any questions. The public hearing opened at 9:29 AM. No one was present virtually or in-person for the public hearing. The public hearing closed at 9:30 AM. There were no emails, letters or other communications to be read into the record. Achman stated Watab Township reviewed and approved the request and the DNR also reviewed the request and had no comments except to oodproof the septic. Motion by Johnson and seconded by Gapinski to approve minor nal plat entitled “Poepping Addition” submitted by Peter and Jennifer Poepping. Motion carried unanimously. Next, County Administrator Montgomery Headley requested the County Board to consider the resignation and retirement of Benton County Attorney Philip Miller effective January 3, 2023. Motion by Gapinski and seconded by Johnson to approve the resignation and retirement of County Attorney Philip Miller effective January 3, 2023. Motion carried unanimously. Next, Finance Director Jackie Traut requested the County Board consider adopting the Bene ts Advisory Committee’s (BAC’s) recommendations for non-union employee health insurance rates. As a result of the recommendation from Benton County’s broker Marsh and McLennan Agency (MMA), the funding levels for Benton County’s self-insured health plan need to be increased by 12%. In the past, the BAC has split the costs 50/50 of the stated increase between employer and employees. The BAC recommends evenly distributing the funding increase among the two plans. Motion by Gapinski and seconded by Heinen to adopt the BAC’s recommendations for non-union employee health insurance rates. Motion carried unanimously. Next, Headley requested the County Board consider installing a WiFi network to serve the Benton Beach Campground. Headley stated that we had received a couple of quotes for WiFi installation and recommends using ARPA funds to cover the cost of installation. The internet service would be provided by Benton Communications and would cost approximately $90 per month. The service can be started and stopped to coincide with the camping season. Should the Board agree to add WiFi service at the campground, the Park Commission will consider this new amenity in its discussions about 2023 camping fees on October 24, 2022. This proposal was considered by the Park Commission, which recommended its approval. Motion by Gapinski and seconded by Johnson to approve the request to install a WiFi network to serve the Benton Beach campground. Motion carried unanimously. Next, Headley requested the County Board consider a Forestry Management Agreement with Bob Perleberg for
Sub-Contractors) must submit with their bid the “Responsible Contractor Certi cate” as provided in the Bid Docu-H ments verifying compliance to Minnesota Statute 16C.285,F Subd. 3. p A Bid Bond or Certi ed Check for 5% of the maximumt bid payable to Independent School District 47 is requiredi as a guarantee that if the bid is accepted, the Bidder willf execute and le the proposed contract and provide 100%p Performance and Payment Bonds within ten (10) days after the award of the Contract. The Certi ed Check will bec returned to the Bidder as soon as the Contract and Bonds are executed. If, after ten (10) days, the Bidder shall fail toW execute said Contract and Bonds, the Certi ed Check ort Bid Bond shall be forfeited to Independent School Districtt 47, as liquidated damages. n The Owner reserves the right to waive irregularitiesa and to reject any and all bids. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of Sixty (60)H days after the date set for the opening thereof. a At the Owner’s discretion, liquidated damages in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) per calendara day will be assessed against the Contract if the project iss not completed on the dates indicated. This Advertisement for Bids is issued by the authority of Independent School District 47. R43-2B
selected timber removal at Bend in the River Park. Mr. Perleberg has proposed to assist Benton County with selected timber removal with a commercial logger and would determine and mark which trees to remove. During removal he would monitor the amount of timber removed and calculate the amount owed to the County by the logger. Mr. Perleberg’s fee would be 13% of this amount paid. This proposal was considered by the Park Commission, which recommended its approval. Also, the County Board and the Parks Commission met with Mr. Pereleberg onsite at Bend in the River Park to hear his proposal. As noted by Mr. Perleberg, in most cases approximately 20%-30% of the trees in each windbreak will be removed. The long-term goal is to improve the health of the remaining trees. Motion by Johnson and seconded by Gapinski to approve the Forestry Management Agreement with Forester Bob Perleberg, doing business as “Forestry First LLC” and to accept Mr. Perleberg’s version of the contract. Motion carried unanimously. Next, Headley requested the County Board appoint an Interim County Engineer/Public Works Director. With the absence of Commissioner Popp, the remaining Board Members wished to table this topic until the next Regular Board Meeting. Motion by Johnson and seconded by Gapinski to table this topic until the Tuesday, November 1, 2022 Regular Board Meeting. Motion carried unanimously. The Regular County Board meeting was recessed at 9:44 AM to conduct a Human Services Board Meeting. The Regular Board meeting reconvened at 9:50 AM. Next, Board members reported on recent meetings they attended on behalf of Benton County. Under Comments by Commissioners, Schlangen requested County Board approval to attend the Transportation Alliance Conference on October 24-26th for $300 and to also attend the annual meeting in November in St. Paul. Motion by Gapinski and seconded by Johnson to approve the attendance of the conferences, and to pay the attendance fee of $300. Motion carried unanimously. Then Schlangen reported on an issue with Minden Township wanting to count paper ballots instead of using the new devices that were purchased for elections. Headley stated that the folks of Minden Township should contact the Auditor-Treasurer with any concerns or clari cations. Heinen stated he would not override a decision by another elected of cial. Mark Ebnet of Minden Township stated that their Clerk did some checking on this and found that the Auditor-Treasurer has full authority to make decisions on how to conduct elections and now they are all on the same page. Johnson/Gapinski to set the Committees of the Whole: Tuesday, October 25, 2022 discussion on Highway Department transition, Benton County Boardroom, Foley, 9:00 AM; Tuesday, October 25, 2022 Open House for CSAH 1 Traf c Study, Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379, 5:00 PM. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Johnson and seconded by Gapinski to adjourn the Regular Board Meeting at 10:11 AM. Steven J. Heinen, Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Montgomery Headley Benton County Administrator R-44-1B
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