No bunny left out

Rice Women of Today has Easter eggs to go around

BY NATASHA BARBER | STAFF WRITER

With most lawns still covered with piles of snow, Easter fun on Saturday found its way indoors.

The Rice Women of Today hosted its Easter event April 1, where scattered plastic eggs dotted the oors of Old Village Hall in Rice. The two-hour event was not a race but instead a test of stamina. Little ones and their families got their ll of bags, buckets and baskets of empty eggs that were exchanged for prizes. Kids returned to the activity over and over as they wished while others moved on to register for door prizes, have their faces painted and take photos with the Easter bunny.

STATE OF MINNESOTA) ) SS

COUNTY OF BENTON ) DISTRICT COURT SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

TO: ALL PERSONS WITH A LEGAL INTEREST IN THE PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE FOLLOWING DELINQUENT TAX LIST

A list of real property in Benton County on which delinquent property taxes and penalties are due has been led with the District Court Administrator of Benton County. This list is subject to forfeiture because of delinquent taxes.

The property owner, taxpayer, or other interested person must either pay the tax and penalty plus interest and costs, or le a written objection with the District Court Administrator. The objection must be led by April 25th, 2023, stating the reason why the tax or penalty is not due on the property. If no objection is led, a court judgment will be entered against the property for the unpaid tax, penalty, interest, and costs.

For property under court judgment, the period of redemption begins on the second Monday of May, 2023, and ends three years later. The period of redemption means the time within which taxes must be paid to avoid losing the property through forfeiture.

To avoid forfeiture, taxes must be paid by the second Monday in May, 2026.

To determine how much interest and costs must be added to pay the tax in full, contact the Benton County Auditor-Treasurer’s Of ce, Courthouse, P O Box 129, Foley, MN 56329, telephone number (320) 968-5006

Megan Bergman District Court Administrator County of Benton, Minnesota

Delinquent Tax List

Of ce of the County Auditor-Treasurer County of Benton, State of Minnesota

The following table contains a list of real property located in BENTON COUNTY on which taxes and penalties became delinquent on January 2, 2023. Interest calculated from January 1, 2023 and county costs must be paid along with the total tax and penalties in order for a parcel of real property to be removed from the delinquent tax list.

ROBERT W J ANDERSON & AARON R ANDERSON 03.00017.01 2022 $628.36

Sect-02 Twp-036 Range-028

80.67 AC

N1/2 OF THE NW1/4 LESS TRACTS ADAM TURNQUIST 03.00021.00 2022

Sect-02 Twp-036 Range-028

10.87 AC

S 682 FT OF THE E 694 FT OF THE SE1/4 OF THE NW1/4 GRAHAM TOWNSHIP: TERRY GERALD SAUER 04.00005.01 2022

Sect-01 Twp-038 Range-030

9.29 AC

S 324.50 FT OF THE SW1/4 OF THE NW1/4 LESS THE E 72 FT 6 IN S S U I PROPERTIES LLC 04.00123.00 2022

Sect-14 Twp-038 Range-030

10.00 AC PART OF THE NW1/4 OF THE NE1/4 COMMENCING AT THE NW CORNER THENCE ELY 933.91 FT TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE SLY 267.30 FT THENCE WLY 179.29 FT TH SLY 574.56 FT THENCE ELY 574.54 FT THENCE NLY 841.86 FT THENCE WLY 395.25 FT TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING ANDREW J HAGERT & LEAH D HAGERT 04.00342.00

Sect-36 Twp-038 Range-030

OF THE SE1/4 GRANITE LEDGE TOWNSHIP: RAYMOND C KELASH 05.00050.00 2022

Twp-038 Range-028

QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (NW 1/4 SW 1/4) OF SECTION TWENTY-NINE (29), TOWNSHIP THIRTY-SIX (36), NORTH OF RANGE THIRTY (30) WEST, FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT 1827.60 FEET NORTH AND 1404.60 FEET NORTHEASTERLY AT 72 DEGREES 52 MINUTES FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 36, RANGE 30; SAID POINT BEING THE INTERSECTION OF THE TRUNK HIGHWAY 23 RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE AND THEN EAST LINE OF NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (NW 1/ 4 SW 1/ 4) OF SAID SECTION 29; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID EAST LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (NW 1/4 SW 1/ 4) A DISTANCE OF 393.6 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY AND PARALLEL WITH SAID TRUNK HIGHWAY NO. 23 RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 339.95 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE LAST DESCRIBED LINE A DISTANCE OF 376.45 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID TRUNK HIGHWAY NO. 23; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 455.1 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, BENTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA.

LESS AND EXCEPT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING: THAT PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 30 WEST, SHOWN AS PARCEL 203C ON MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NUMBERED 05-4, BENTON

Sect-11 Twp-037 Range-029

20.00 AC

N1/2 OF THE SW1/4 OF THE NW1/4

2022 $956.95

MAVERICK M WOLF 02.00356.00 2022 $122.35

Sect-26 Twp-037 Range-029

.24 AC

PART OF THE NE1/4 OF THE SW1/4

COMMENCING 2428.50 FT NLY OF THE SE CORNER OF THE SW1/4

THENCE WLY 183 FT TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE WLY 117 FT

THENCE NLY 90 FT THENCE ELY 117

FT THENCE SLY 90 FT TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING

GLENDORADO TOWNSHIP:

ROBERT W J ANDERSON & AARON R ANDERSON 03.00017.00 2022

& THE W 2 RODS OF THE SE1/4 OF THE SW1/4 LANGOLA TOWNSHIP:

OF THE NE1/4 OF THE SE1/4

E MILLS &

R MILLS 06.00316.00 2022

Sect-33 Twp-038 Range-031

AC SW1/4 OF THE SE1/4 OF THE SE1/4

MINDEN TOWNSHIP: BRENT L PLUMSKI, SAMANTHA A PLUMSKI, GARY R PLUMSKI REVOCABLE TRUST, JUDITH L PLUMSKI REVOCABLE TRUST 09.00009.02 2022 $1,694.29

Sect-01 Twp-036 Range-030

1.74 AC

E 270 FT OF THE S 280 FT OF THE

SE1/4 OF THE SE1/4 BRENT PLUMSKI & SAMANTHA PLUMSKI 09.00010.01 2022 $221.67

GARY R PLUMSKI

REVOCABLE TRUST & JUDITH L PLUMSKI

REVOCABLE TRUST-OWNER SUBJECT TO CONTRACT FOR DEED

Sect-01 Twp-036 Range-030

15.15 AC

S 500 FT OF THE E1/2 OF THE SW1/4

TLX PROPERTIES LLC 09.00518.00 2022 $12,536.92

MANN PROPERTIES LLC

OWNER SUBJECT TO CONTRACT FOR DEED

SECT-29 TWP-036 RANGE-030

3.40 AC

OF

INDUSTRIAL PARK

Lot-004 Block-001 1.28 AC

PART OF LOT 4 BLOCK 1 WAPICADA

INDUSTRIAL PARK LYING E OF THE FOLLOWING LINE COMMENCING AT THE NE CORNER OF LOT 4

THENCE WLY ALONG N LINE OF LOT 4 202.45 FT TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE SLY 275 FT TO S LINE OF LOT 4 AND THERE TERMINATING

JOHN CAMPBELL & LOIS CAMPBELL 09.01158.01 2022 $10,895.47

Sect-28 Twp-036 Range-030

WAPICADA INDUSTRIAL PARK

2.86 AC

PART OF LOT 4 AND LOT 5 BLOCK 1 WAPICADA INDUSTRIAL PARK LYING W OF THE FOLLOWING LINE COMMENCING AT THE NE CORNER OF LOT 4 THENCE WLY ALONG THE N LINE OF LOT 4 202.45 FT TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE SLY 418.46 FT THENCE SELY 49.37 FT TO THE W LINE OF THE E 155 FT OF LOT 5 TH SLY ALONG THE W LINE 131 FT TO THE S LINE OF LOT 5 AND THERE TERMINATING ST GEORGE TOWNSHIP

GREGORY A ROLLING & SANDRA L ROLLING 10.00446.00 2022 $693.37

Sect-28 Twp-036 Range-029

30.48 AC

PART OF THE E1/2 OF THE SE1/4 BOUND ON THE N BY THE S LINE OF N 543.90 FT ON THE W BY THE E LINE OF W 647.56 FT ON THE S BY THE CENTERLINE OF COUNTY ROAD 48 SAUK RAPIDS TOWNSHIP

AC

Tax notice continued from page 14

TOWN

Lot-010 Block-001 & LOT 11 & PART OF 12

JASON DANIEL HURST 13.00268.00 2022

Sect-26 Twp-037 Range-029

FOLEY’S 1ST ADDITION TO TOWN

Lot-009 Block-010

LOT 9 LESS S 22 FT OF THE W 49 FT 5 IN & N 5 FT 5 IN OF THE E 40 FT 7 IN OF LOT 10

JASON DANIEL HURST 13.00275.00 2022 $1,123.50

Sect-26 Twp-037 Range-029

FOLEY’S 1ST ADDITION TO TOWN

Lot-009 Block-010

S 22 FT OF E 27 FT OF THE W 49 FT 5 IN OF LOT 9 & W 45 FT OF THE E 97 FT 7 IN OF LOT 10

KURTIS L ORTH 13.00491.00 2022

Sect-25 Twp-037 Range-029 PARK LOTS ADDITION TO FOLEY

Lot-017

KEITH E OLSON & TAMMY J LEWANDOWSKI 13.00608.00 2022

Sect-35 Twp-037 Range-029

FOLEY DEVELOPMENT PLAT Lot-018 Block-004

RENTALS LLC 13.00867.00 2022

Sect-25 Twp-037 Range-029 EASTVIEW MEADOWS 3

Block-001 1.29 AC

M JANEY 13.00970.00 2022

Sect-26 Twp-037 Range-029 HENDRICKS ADDITION Lot-005 Block-001 CITY OF RICE: SAMANTHA CARLSON & RICHARD A

THAT PART OF SW1/4 SW1/4 LYING ADJACENT TO AND PARALLEL WITH THE NORTHERLY 38 FEET OF LOT 1

Sect-28

CORNER Lot-002 Block-001

ABIGAIL A ELLERBUSCH & SHANE R VANNURDEN 15.01003.00 2022

Sect-28 Twp-038 Range-031 FOX MEADOWS SECOND ADDITION Lot-005 Block-001 .28 AC CITY OF ST CLOUD: SUPPER & SOUNDS LLC 17.00044.00 2022

Sect-36 Twp-036 Range-031 PART OF THE SE1/4 OF THE SE1/4 COMMENCING 797.20 FT W OF THE NE CORNER, THENCE

E 500 FT,THENCE S 152.2 FT, THENCE

W 370.2 FT TO THE NELY RIGHT OF WAY OF HWY 10 THENCE NWLY ON THE RIGHT OF WAY 200 FT TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING LESS PART SHOWN AS PARCEL 305A ONMNDOT RIGHT OF WAY PLAT 05-15

WILLIAM MURPHY 17.00056.01 2022 $2,036.79

Sect-31 Twp-036 Range-030

3.03 AC PART OF SW1/4 OF THE NW1/4 COMMENCING AT THE SW CORNER THENCE E 598 FT THENCE N 660 FT THENCE E 200 FT THENCE S 660 FT THENCE W 200 FT TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING

DANIEL FRANCIS KRAMER 17.00212.00

Sect-36 Twp-036 Range-031 EAST ST CLOUD Lot-003 Block-010 & LOT 4

MICHELE L RAINE & CHARLES P LINGL 17.00273.00

Sect-36 Twp-036 Range-031 EAST ST CLOUD

CARLEE SERVICE, AND JOSEPHINE

LUBESMEIER 19.01343.00 2022 $2,379.55

Sect-26 Twp-036 Range-031

SWEETS ADDITION TO SAUK

RAPIDS

Lot-006 Block-002 & NLY 30 FT OF LOT 7

JOEL D GRAHAM & DEBORAH A GRAHAM 19.01343.01 2022 $2,877.35

Sect-26 Twp-036 Range-031

SWEETS ADDITION TO SAUK

RAPIDS

Lot-005 Block-002 & SLY HALF OF LOT 4

MATTHEW CHRISTIAN HUNT JENSEN, CARLEE SERVICE, AND JOSEPHINE

LUBESMEIER 19.01354.00 2022 $356.25

Sect-26 Twp-036 Range-031

SWEETS ADDITION TO SAUK

RAPIDS

Lot-021 Block-002

EXCEPT THE RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY

MATTHEW CHRISTIAN HUNT JENSEN, CARLEE SERVICE, AND JOSEPHINE

LUBESMEIER 19.01355.00 2022 $108.09

Sect-26 Twp-036 Range-031

SWEETS ADDITION TO SAUK

RAPIDS

Lot-022 Block-002

EXCEPT THE RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY

Benton County Board Of Commissioners Special Meeting Minutes

MINDEN TOWNSHIP, 2989 GOLDEN SPIKE ROAD

NE, SAUK RAPIDS, MN 56379

MARCH 15, 2023

The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in special session on March 15, 2023, at Minden Townhall, 2989 Golden Spike Road NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379. Call to order by Chair Scott Johnson was at 6:30 PM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the ag. A roll call showed Commissioners Beth Schlangen, Scott Johnson, Steve Heinen and Ed Popp present. Commissioner Gapinski was absent. Chair Johnson noted the absence excused.

Chair Johnson requested to conduct a public hearing on the revocation of County Road 50 right-of-way. The County has expressed an interest in revoking County Road 50 rightof-way to Minden Township. Such revocation will then allow the City of Foley to pursue the acquisition of land area needed for its odor control facility (a component of the wastewater project to connect the City of Foley to the St. Cloud regional wastewater treatment plant). The public hearing opened at 6:30 PM. Jack Brosh of 453 Stanley Drive, Foley, MN, representing the City of Foley, spoke in favor of the revocation of County Road 50 right-of-way. No one else spoke at the public hearing. The public hearing closed at 6:31 PM. There were no emails, letters or other communications to be read into the record. There were no comments or concerns from State agencies, cities or townships on this agenda item. No of cial action was required by the Township. Motion by Johnson and seconded by Heinen to approve the revocation of County Road 50 right-of-way to Minden Township. Motion carried unanimously. County Administrator Montgomery Headley noted that the Resolution, evidence of civil process, and the Af davit of Posting was led with the Auditor-Treasurer on March 14, 2023, and the easement is complete. Also, Headley will record an underlying Quick Claim Deed associated with that process on March 16, 2023.

Chair Johnson adjourned the Regular Board Meeting at 6:34 PM.

Scott Johnson, Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners

ATTEST: Montgomery Headley

Benton County Administrator.

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Tax notice continued from page 15

MATTHEW CHRISTIAN HUNT JENSEN, CARLEE SERVICE, AND JOSEPHINE

Sect-26 Twp-036 Range-031 SWEETS ADDITION TO SAUK

Block-002 EXCEPT THE RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY

Sect-22 Twp-036 Range-031

& LITCHFIELD’S ADDN

100 FT OF BLK 15 EXCEPTING

RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY & LESS THE NELY 125 FT OF THE SWLY 150 FT OF OF THE SELY 100 FT

& LITCHFIELD’S ADDN

NE 125 FT OF THE SW 150 FT OF THE SE 100 FT

DONNEL & ROSMIA DONNEL 19.04842.00 2022 $347.98

Sect-07 Twp-036 Range-030

VILLAGES OF CREEK SIDE PLAT 4

Lot-014 Block-001 ) SS

COUNTY OF BENTON)

I, Christine Scherbing, being by me rst duly sworn, disposes and says that she is the Auditor-Treasurer of the County of Benton; that she has examined the foregoing list and knows the contents thereof; and that the same is a correct list of taxes delinquent for the year therein appearing upon real estate in said county.

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 15th day of February, 2023.

Christine Scherbing Benton County Auditor-Treasurer

STATE OF MINNESOTA) ) SS

COUNTY OF BENTON)

I, Megan Bergman, Court Administrator, Seventh Judicial District, and for the County of Benton, State of Minnesota, do hereby certify that I have carefully compared the foregoing list of the delinquent tax list of Benton County for the year 2022 with the original list and records in this of ce. I further certify that the hereto annexed and foregoing list of delinquent taxes was led in my of ce by Christine Scherbing County Auditor-Treasurer of said Benton County on this 15th day of February, 2023.

Megan Bergman Court Administrator Benton County

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CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333

ASSUMED NAME: QBC Marketing.

PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 103 Summit Ave. South, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379.

NAMEHOLDER(S): Terry Lee Awiszus, 103 Summit Ave. So, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 and Marie Carol Awiszus, 103 Summit Ave So., Sauk Rapids, MN 56379.

(4) By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is re-

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage:

DATE OF MORTGAGE: July 1, 2014

MORTGAGOR: Anthony Brown, an unmarried man.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Mortgages Unlimited Inc. its successors and assigns.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded July 16, 2014 Benton County Recorder, Document No. 404338.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: U.S. Bank National Association. Dated September 1, 2015 Recorded September 8, 2015, as Document No. 411601.

TRANSACTION

AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.

TRANSACTION

AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION

NUMBER ON MORTGAGE:

100848100126236308

LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE

ORIGINATOR STATED ON

STATE OF MINNESOTA) ) SS

COUNTY OF BENTON)

Filed in the of ce of the Court Administrator of the District Court in and for Benton County, State of Minnesota, this 15th day of February, 2023.

Megan Bergman Court Administrator Benton County R-14-1B quired, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/ her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required elds, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

/s/ Terry L.

Awiszus 03/20/2023 R-14-2P

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

MORTGAGE: Mortgages Unlimited, Inc.

RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association

MORTGAGED

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 805 5th Street Northeast, Rice, MN 56367

TAX PARCEL I.D. #:

150069000

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 10, Block 4, Fox Meadows, Benton County, Minnesota.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Benton

ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $178,571.00

AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $218,517.26

That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof;

PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:

DATE AND TIME OF SALE: April 27, 2023 at 10:00 AM

PLACE OF SALE: Benton County Sheriff’s Of ce, 581 Highway 23 Northeast Foley, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on October 27, 2023, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S)

RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None

“THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.”

Dated: February 21, 2023

U.S. Bank National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee LIEBO, WEINGARDEN, DOBIE & BARBEE, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888

19 - 22-004832 FC

IN THE EVENT REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW: THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. R-9-6B

BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MARCH 21, 2023

The Benton County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on March 21, 2023, in the Benton County Board Room in Foley, MN. Call to order by Chair Scott Johnson was at 9:00 AM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the ag. A roll call showed Commissioners Beth Schlangen, Steve Heinen, Scott Johnson, Jared Gapinski and Ed Popp present.

County Administrator Montgomery Headley requested to amend the agenda to add Consent Agenda item # 6 to consider the Management Representation Letter for Auditor-Treasurer Agreed Upon Procedures (Transition “Audit”); and to add Regular Agenda item to consider a Resolution of Support: Pope/Douglas Solid Waste Management’s Application for Capital Assistance Program (CAP) Grant funds for Phase II of their project to retro t and expand the existing waste diversion/recycling processing facility as the third item under Land Services Director Roxanne Achman at 9:50 AM. Motion by Popp and seconded by Heinen to approve the amended agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

There was no one present to speak during Open Forum.

Next, Schlangen requested to pull Consent Agenda item #4 to consider the request for unpaid leave for an employee from 3/03/2023 through 7/20/2023. Motion by Popp and seconded by Heinen to approve Consent Agenda items 1-3, 5 and 6: 1) Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 21, 2023 and authorize the Chair to sign; 2) approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 7, 2023 and authorize the Chair to sign; 3) approve a Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME Council 65, Representing Human Services Employees, for the Period of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025 and authorize the Chair to sign; 5) approve the 2023 SCORE Grant Applications Round I; 6) approve the Management Representation Letter for Auditor-Treasurer agreed upon procedures (Transition “Audit”) and authorize the Chair to sign. Motion carried unanimously.

Next, Schlangen requested a correction on Consent Agenda item # 4 to change the wording in the body of the Agenda item request for unpaid leave from March 1, 2022 to July 20, 2023 to March 1, 2023 to July 20, 2023. Motion by Schlangen and seconded by Johnson to approve Consent Agenda item # 4 to approve a request for unpaid leave from March 1, 2023 to July 20, 2023. Motion carried unanimously.

Next, Marion Larson of the Central MN Emergency Medical Services Region provided a presentation to the County Board. This was for informational purposes only.

Next, the City of Gilman of cials discussed the City’s wastewater system project with the County Board. Gilman Mayor Adam Mueller, Council Members Jeremiah Dahler and Andy Schommer, along with Kevin Szafranski presented to the County Board. This was for informational purposes only.

Next, the County Board considered participating in the “Mighty Mississippi River Clean Up Challenge” between April 15th and May 15th this year. Goodhue County Commissioner Linda Flanders encourages counties to sponsor cleanup events during this timeframe. Property Management Director Jeff Dingmann stated he will contact local Boy Scout/Girl Scout Troops to help with clean-up along the river and will look into costs of obtaining a dumpster to be placed at the park.

The Regular County Board meeting was recessed at 9:40 AM to conduct a Human Services Board Meeting.

The Regular Board meeting reconvened at 9:47 AM.

Next, Headley requested the County Board to select two members to a County Engineer Selection Committee (to review applications, interview nalists and recommend a hiring decision to the County Board). Three Board members volunteered to be on the Committee, and there was a consensus among the County Board to table this until the next Board Meeting to allow time to decide who would be the best t for the County Engineer Selection Committee. Motion by Popp and seconded by Gapinski to table this topic until the Tuesday, April 4, 2023 Regular Board Meeting to select two Board members to be on the County Engineer Selection Committee. Motion carried unanimously.

Next, Headley asked the County Board to consider a Resolution to af rm participation in a national settlement with supply chain distributors of opioids. The Resolution was provided by AMC and af rms Benton County’s endorsement of and participation in a national lawsuit settlement with opi- oid supply chain distributors (e.g., retail pharmacies such as Walgreens). Motion by Popp and seconded by Gapinski to approve the Resolution to af rm participation in a national settlement with supply chain distributors of opioids. Motion carried unanimously.

Next, Headley requested the County Board consider an agreement with Employee Strategies. The County’s Management Team recommends entering into an agreement with Employee Strategies to conduct employee surveys and to work with the Management Team to develop employee retention strategies. Employee Strategies was recommended by the Association of MN Counties. The overall goal of obtaining the services of Employee Strategies is to identify what might be causing employee turnover and then develop strategies to address those causes. Headley added that the cost to conduct the survey would be about $15,000, and we have a suf cient employee training budget to cover the cost. Motion by Heinen and seconded by Popp to approve the agreement with Employee Strategies. Motion carried unanimously. Headley added that he will work with the Management Team to nd the best timeframe to conduct the surveys within the next 6 months.

Next, Property Management Director Jeff Dingmann requested the County Board consider an agreement with Hennen Enterprises for a forestry management project at Bend in the River Park, as recommended by Forester Bob Perleberg and the Benton County Park Commission. Mr. Perleberg has obtained bids from commercial loggers to complete the forestry management project at Bend in the River National Park. Mr. Perleberg recommends the contract with Hennen Enterprises. The project will involve selected thinning of pine tree stands on the east side of the park (approximately 20% - 30% removal) to improve the health of the remaining trees. In a few instances, pine tree stands will be removed completely due to the species nearing end of life. The nal forestry management plan was presented to the Park Commission, which supports the plan as recommended by Mr. Perleberg. Mr. Perleberg informs us the logger expects to begin work around April 10th. During the project, the East side of the Park will be closed. The County will put up barricades on entrances to the East side and will post signage. We will also send out news releases. Based on the estimated tree removal, the County should receive approximately $39,335 from the logger. The Forester will receive 13% of this amount, per his agreement with Benton County, leaving a net of $34,221 to the County. Headley recommends depositing these funds to the Parks CIP fund to be used for stump removal and prairie grass seeding where trees have been removed. Motion by Gapinski and seconded by Popp to approve the agreement with Hennen Enterprises for a forestry management project at Bend in the River Park, and to deposit the funds to the Park’s CIP fund to be used for stump removal and prairie grass seeding where trees have been removed. Motion carried unanimously.

Next, Land Services Director Roxanne Achman requested to conduct a public hearing on the proposed changes to the Benton County fee schedule. At the February 21, 2023 County Board meeting it was recommended by the Board to bring forward the recommended fee for the AgBMP Septic Loan Application (a new application and program) and to hold a public hearing in accordance with MN Statutes. The proposed application fee is $100.00. The public hearing on proposed changes to the Benton County fee schedule opened at 10:06 AM. No one was present virtually or in-person to speak. The public hearing closed at 10:07 AM. Achman reported that there were no emails, letters or other communications to be read into the record. The Department has not received any comments or concerns from State agencies, cities or townships on this agenda item. No of cial action was required by an affected Township. Motion by Gapinski and seconded by Heinen to approve the revised Benton County fee schedule effective March 21, 2023. Motion carried unanimously.

Next, Achman requested to consider a Resolution adopting the AgBMP Loan Terms and Lien Agreement for Eagle View Commons Community Septic Repair/Replacement. Achman stated that the County Board must set the terms of the loan. In accordance with Minn. Stat. §17.117 Subd. 11, the county shall set loan terms that do not exceed a term length of 10 years or exceed an interest rate of 3% per year. Since the February 21, 2023 Board meeting there has been additional discussion on the interest rate and the cost to the County for managing the AgBMP Loan Program. Achman provided a memo with additional details about the cost to the county, the letter from Eagle View Commons HOA, the March 22, 2022 Committee of the Whole minutes, a copy of the lien document applicants would be required to complete as part of the loan application, and the resolution outlining the terms of the AgBMP Loan. The project is anticipated to cost an estimated $444,000. This cost is only an estimate and is subject to change. It will not be nal until all invoices have been received from the contractor for work completed. Motion by Johnson and seconded by Heinen to set the interest rate of the loan at 1.75% of the AgBMP Septic Loan agreement. Motion carried unanimously.

Next, motion by Johnson and seconded by Heinen to have the loan due and payable in full upon any sale, conveyance, or other transfer of property. Motion carried on a 4 to 1 vote, with Commissioner Schlangen, Heinen, Johnson, and Gapinski voting “aye” and Commissioner Popp voting “no”.

Next, motion by Heinen and seconded by Gapinski to approve the term of ten (10) years for the AgBMP Loan for parcels within the Eagle View Commons development. Motion carried unanimously.

Last, motion by Johnson and seconded by Heinen to adopt the resolution outlining the terms of the AgBMP Septic Loan and Lien Agreement for Eagle View Commons Community Septic Repair/Replacement. Motion carried unanimously.

Next, Achman requested the County Board to approve the Resolution of Support: Pope/Douglas Solid Waste Management’s application for Capital Assistance Program (CAP) Grant funds for Phase II of their project to retro t and expand the existing waste diversion/recycling processing facility. Achman stated that Pope/Douglas Solid Waste Management is submitting an application for grant funds to the MPCA for Phase II of their project. In 2019, Tri-County signed a letter of support for a grant application that Pope/Douglas submitted to the MPCA. Due to the total project cost, the MPCA advised that the funding request be submitted in phases. Phase I of the project included the construction of a Source Separated Organics Facility. Funds were awarded and the facility was opened in September 2022. The resolution is in support of the Phase II of the project, which involves retro tting and expanding the existing waste diversion/recycling processing facility. Achman noted that there is no scal responsibility to the County by adopting this resolution. Motion by Popp and seconded by Johnson to approve the Resolution of Support: Pope/Douglas Solid Waste Management’s Application for Capital Assistance Program (CAP) Grant funds for Phase II of their project and to retro t and expand the existing waste diversion/recycling processing facility. Motion carried unanimously.

Next, Benton SWCD District Manager Gerry Maciej provided a review of the 2022 accomplishments of the Benton SWCD. This item was for informational purposes only.

Next, Interim County Engineer Mark Loidolt provided an Engineer’s update. This item was for informational purposes only.

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

Under Comments by Commissioners, there was a request to discuss the future employee appreciation event.

Popp/Gapinski to set the Committee of the Whole Meeting: Monday, March 27, 2023 Highway 10 and 23 – St. Cloud Interchange: Construction Kick-Off Meeting, MnDOT St. Cloud Of ce, 3725 12th Street North, St. Cloud, MN, Sinclair Lewis Conference Room, 3:00 PM. Motion carried unanimously.

Chair Johnson adjourned the Regular Board Meeting at 11:27 AM.

Scott Johnson, Chair Benton County Board of Commissioners

ATTEST: Montgomery Headley

Benton County Administrator

Notice Of Public Hearings

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Benton County Board of Adjustment will conduct public hearings on April 20th, 2023, 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:

City of Foley requesting a variance to create a lot that is not large enough for a public utility structure to meet the setback requirements in the Agricultural District. Pursuant to Sections 7.2.6(B)(1)(C), 9.11.2(A) and 11.5.1 of the Development Code. The affected property is described as follows: part of the NW1/4 SW1/4, Section 13, Minden Township.

City of Foley requesting a variance to place a public utility structure 14ft from the side property line (15ft required) in the Agricultural District. Pursuant to Sections 7.2.6(B)(1)(C), 9.11.2(C) and 11.5.1 of the Development Code. The affected property is described as follows: part of the NW1/4 SW1/4, Section 13, Minden Township.

ANYONE with comments regarding the above will be heard at this meeting.

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