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Swanville City • March 7, 2023

Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. The meeting called to order 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Sandy Lange, John Dragseth, Norm Carlson, Tony Maciej and Jim Molitor. Also present: Holly Wilson, Tyrel Clark, Bruce and Laurie Miller, Jason Murray, and reporter Terry Lehrke.

Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting Tuesday, February 7, 2023 was reviewed. A motion was made by John Dragseth to approve the minutes. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The treasures report was given. A motion was made by Norm Carlson and seconded by Tony Maciej to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

Holly Wilson and Tyrel Clark city engineers with Moore Engineering were present to go over with council proposals that were obtained from well drillers. Moore sent out invitations to well drillers and two were received back. After discussion, Jim Molitor made a motion to accept the quote from Traut Wells Companies for $33,490.00 for the digging of the first productive well and obtain samples of the well. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. No money has been granted at this time for the new water project. Mayor Lange will be going to the capital to testify before the Senate’s Capital Investment Committee March 9 to talk about the city’s water project and its need for funding in the bonding bill.

Mayor Lange introduced Jason Murray with David Drown and Associates. Jason explained the temporary funding of $563,000.00 to pay

Moore Engineering. Jason stated the First State Bank of Swanville is carrying the loan and offered a competitive interest rate. Resolution #230307 for temporary funding was introduced, Jim Molitor made a motion to accept Resolution #230307 for the temporary funding to pay Moore Engineering. John Dragseth seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. The funding is set for a closing date of March 28, 2023.

Building permit applications were looked at. The Swanville Bible Church is requesting to build a handicapped ramp in the front of the church with concrete added under the ramp and move the church sign also. Jim Molitor made a motion to give a building permit to the Bible Church for the ramp. John Dragseth seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. No fee will be collected. The city does not charge a fee for handicap ramps. Tom and Janet Kruzel is requesting to build a 65’x60’ house with garage and a 24’x28’ shed on there property on 30 Forest Hill Lane. Mayor Lange made a motion to give a building permit to the Kruzel’s to build the house with garage and shed. Jim Molitor seconded he motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

City wide clean-up day is set for Saturday, May 6, 2023.

The following claims were presented for payment. Members of the council were furnished with a listing. Jim Molitor made a motion to approve the claims. John Dragseth seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The next regular monthly meeting will be held Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 7:00 pm in the Swanville Center.

There being no further business, a motion

GREY EAGLE TOWNSHIP Beach and Public Boat Access Maintenance

Grey Eagle Township is looking for someone to maintain the swimming beach on Big Birch Lake and the public boat access area. Duties would include putting in the dock and fall removal, general clean-up and mowing as needed. Interested applicant must be at least 16 years old and provide proof of insurance. This would be for the 2023 season and would be paid at the end of summer. Please contact one of the township’s supervisors or Mary Ann Primus, clerk @ 320-815-8224 before the May 1st meeting.

GREY EAGLE TOWNSHIP Mowing Township Road Ditches

Grey Eagle Township is looking for someone to mow township road ditches. The board is looking for someone with equipment to cut an 8-10 foot wide swath. Proof of insurance is required. The board is looking for quotes by the hour. This project includes approx. 60 miles of road as some areas will not be mowed. Interested applicants can meet with the township road supervisor, John Young or call 612-597-4499 before presenting a bid for the project. Quotes may be sent to Grey Eagle Township, P.O. Box 202, Grey Eagle, MN 56336 before the June 5, 2023 meeting.

GREY EAGLE TOWNSHIP • DUST CONTROL

Grey Eagle Township will be contracting for dust abatement treatment of gravel roads for the 2023 season. Magnesium Chloride Road Saver will be applied at the cost to the property owner of $44.50 per hundred feet. Cost sharing for 2023 will be limited to 400 ft. per property. If you are interested in having the gravel road treated in front of your property, send a check and a note indicating the area you wish to have treated and include your address to: Grey Eagle Township PO Box 202 Grey Eagle, MN 56336

Product will not be applied until payment is received. If you have questions call Mary Ann Primus at 320-815-8224

Mary Ann Primus, Grey Eagle Township Clerk

MELROSE TOWNSHIP Important Information Regarding Property Assessments This may affect your 2024 taxes

The Board of Appeal and Equalization for Melrose Township will meet on 4/20/2023, 2:00-2:30 pm, at the Melrose Township Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor.

If you believe the value or classification of your property is incorrect, please contact your assessor’s office to discuss your concerns. If you disagree with the valuation and classification after discussing it with your assessor, you may appear before the local board of appeal and equalization. The board will review your assessments and may make corrections as needed. Generally, you must appeal to the local board before appealing to the county board of appeal and equalization.

Cecilia Tylutki, Melrose Township Clerk

was made by Tony Maciej and seconded by Jim Molitor to adjourn. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 8:05pm.

Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/Treasurer

Classified Ads

FOUND: A car key fob South of Grey Eagle. Call 320-285-3261.

WANTED TO BUY: Butcher cows, bulls, fats & walkable cripples: also horses, sheep & goats. 320-235-2664. SC-odB

WANTED: Apartment or house to rent around Grey Eagle or Albany area. Call 507304-1726 ask for Jack.

WANTED: 606 or 454 International utility tractor. Call 320-267-5632. RB-tfn

WANTED: 70 hp. tractor with cab & snowblower, reasonable. Call 320-267-5632. RB-tfn

WANTED TO BUY: Brass national cash register, must be in working condition. Call 651-739-2715. 4/27

FOR SALE: 18x8 insulated garage door with opener and tracks. Call 320-290-0397.

FOR SALE: Steel house siding and vinyl windows. Call 320-290-0397.

FOR SALE: 14' Crestliner aluminum boat with 6HP Johnson Sea Horse outboard motor, and Snowco trailer, $1250. Call 218760-8266. GR-tfn

FOR SALE: Tractor tire chains 11x38, 22 in. wide, 120 in. long, $100. Call 612-2832718.

FOR SALE: 1982 Marxium 1100 cc Yamaha m/c, exc. condition, 9k miles. Call 320573-2355. 4/27

FOR SALE: Weber 3 burner gas grill, includes tank, good shape. Call 320-5732355. 4/27

FOR SALE: Weber charcoal gas fired grill, good shape, gas tank included. Call 320573-2355. 4/27

FOR SALE: 22x33 inch stainless steel kitchen sink 7 inches deep with faucets and hoses, good condition, reasonable. Call/text 320-630-0134.

FOR SALE: 2-mounted plows for Allis Chalmers WD or D17. 3-14” bottoms. Call 320-250-3874, leave message.

FOR SALE: Floe V2000 electric boat lift with canopy/cover/battery tray/rod holders/ remote, excellent cond., $3,500. Grey Eagle 612-709-8918. 4/20

Help Wanted

Full Time & Part Time Cooks

$16-$22 an Hour Call or Apply Within Shady’s Golden Eagle Bar & Grill Burtrum • 320-285-6707

Todd County HHS Employment Opportunities

Todd County HHS is looking for reliable, service oriented individuals to serve the citizens of Todd County in following positions:

**Eligibility Worker - (FT)

** Registered Nurse - Care Coordinator (FT)

** Home Health Aide (PT)

To learn more about these openings and how to apply visit the official Todd County website at https://www.co.todd.mn.us Questions may be directed to Todd County Administration: (320) 732-6155. EOE