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Grey Eagle City • March 14, 2023

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The regular meeting of the Grey Eagle City Council was called to order by Mayor Joseph Arnzen at 7:00 pm, on the 14th day of March 2023 in council chambers. Council members present were Brad Johnson, Roland Ahrendt and Brian Hollenkamp. There were no council members absent. Also in attendance were Lori Hellmann, Dan Berscheid, John Call and Beth Ramacher, and guests Steve Klaphake, Chris Browen, Brian Koehn and Alisha Sunderman.

A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve the agenda. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

A motion was made by Roland Ahrendt to approve the minutes of the February 14, 2023 meeting as written. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

Steve Klaphake was in attendance to request a new location for a 10’ x 20’ storage shed, which was approved at the December 13, 2022 meeting. A motion was made by Brad Johnson to approve the new location. A second was made by Brian Hollenkamp and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

The Council reviewed quotes from Grey Eagle Electric and Arc Electrical Service to replace the light fixtures in the fire hall. A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve and accept the quote from Grey Eagle Electric for $5,780 with work being done by May 15, 2023. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

John Call discussed work needed on the plow truck before next season. The mounting pins need to be replaced as does the cutting edge.

A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve the Right of Way (ROW) permit application and permit fee of $300. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve the permit application for the Double R to close two blocks of main street for the Car Show on Sunday, September 3, 2023 (of Labor Day Weekend). The Double R will be responsible for the cost of DOT approved detour signage needed. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

A motion was made by Brad Johnson to appoint Chris Browen to the vacant Council Member Seat. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. Chris Browen accepted the Council Member Seat and took her Oath of Office.

A motion was made by Brad Johnson to approve the Encroachment Agreement between

John and Laurie Call and the City of Grey Eagle. A second was made by Brian Hollenkamp and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to certify Vance Johnson’s unpaid utilities to Todd County Property Taxes. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

Discussion was held regarding Jon Stone adding another section to his fence. Council Members will look at it and discuss at the April meeting.

Discussion was held regarding water and sewer at Tim Ainali’s. The Clerk will follow-up on previous requests for quotes.

Discussion was held regarding Duane Karls and the diverter wall/fence. The Council requested Joe Kruger, the City Attorney, be present at the next meeting to discuss next steps.

Discussion was held regarding park projects. Nothing can be done at this time due to snow cover.

Removal of Holiday lights was discussed. John Call will need to get a quote to rent a lift. Discussion was made regarding the street pole by The Junction. Grey Eagle Electric will give the City a quote.

Discussion was held regarding the snow piles and possible water runoff. The City needs to make sure the drains are open when it warms up. An emergency meeting will be set, if needed, to address any issues/concerns.

A motion was made by Brad Johnson to approve purchasing the PowerBoss Pressure Washer from Neville Hardware for $389.99. A second was made by Brian Hollenkamp and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

A motion was made by Brad Johnson to setup a new syncing email account. A second was made by Roland Ahrent and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve the purchase of Kofax Power PDF Software for $179. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

Beth Ramacher accepted the full-time Clerk Treasurer position for the City of Grey Eagle.

Discussion was held about the intersection of Woodman Street South and Spruce Street East. The Council would like a letter sent to Update Building about lumber inhibiting the intersection.

A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve payment of Claims #2673-2693, totaling $31,195.87 and include additional payments of the following: MN Power $2516.75, MN Pollution Control $505.00, gWorks $168.03, Todd County Auditor $150.00 and Chris Browen $350.00. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

Brian Koehn discussed the 2022 audit. A mo-

Melrose Township Notice Of Annual Road Tour

The Melrose Township Board of Supervisors will conduct the annual Township Road Tour on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Departure time will be at 8:30 a.m. from the Town Hall. Any changes in date or time will be posted on the bulletin board at the Town Hall.

Cecilia Tylutki, Clerk

Burnhamville Township Residents & Landowners Dust Control for 2023

Burnhamville Township will be applying a dust abatement product on township roads where requested by residents. The cost is $ .89 per foot. The township will pay half and the requesting property owner will pay half the cost. Call by May 12, 2023 to be put on the list.

Interested residents may contact the clerk at 320-285-2050. You may also send check directly to: Burnhamville Township, 33624 170th St., Burtrum, MN 56318.

Shirley Hulinsky, Burnhamville Clerk

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 tion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve and submit the audit. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 pm. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

The next regular meeting of the Grey Eagle City Council will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 in Council Chambers.

Beth Ramacher, Clerk

Stearns Electric Election Results

Stearns Electric Association hosted its 86th Annual Meeting on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at the Melrose Area High School Auditorium. Scott Dirkes of Osakis was elected to the Cooperative’s Board of Directors in District 7 to serve a threeyear term.

Two incumbents, Greg Blaine of Little Falls and Eric Peterson of Grey Eagle, were also re-elected in District 1 and District 8 respectively and will each serve a three-year term.

The results were as follows:

DISTRICT 1: Serving Minnesota townships: Scandia-Valley, Cushing, Clough, Parker, Darling, Green Prairie, Culdrum, Pike Creek, Swanville, Swan River, Elmdale and Two Rivers in Morrison County. Greg Blaine (incumbent): 219; Write-In: 7.

DISTRICT 7: Serving Minnesota townships:

Turtle Creek, Little Elk, Leslie, Reynolds, Long Prairie, Bruce, Gordon, Little Sauk, Round Prairie, Burnhamville, West Union and Grey Eagle in Todd County; and Orange in Douglas County. Scott Dirkes: 158; Lawrence “Lonnie” Iverson” (incumbent): 135; Write-In: 0.

DISTRICT 8: Serving Minnesota townships: Kandota and Birchdale in Todd County; Westport in Pope County; Ashley, Sauk Centre and Melrose in Stearns County. Eric Peterson (incumbent): 207; Write-In: 1.

Following the meeting, the Stearns Electric Board of Directors held an organizational meeting. The following directors have been elected to serve as the Board officers: President: Eric Peterson, District 8; Vice President: Randy Rothstein, District 4; Secretary/Treasurer: Michael Cramer, District 3.

Crime Victims Have Rights

By Barb Dinkel Goodrich, Lead Advocate

Hands of Hope Resource Center, Todd County

Every year, millions of people’s lives are impacted by crime every year. Victimization and its aftermath may be one of the most difficult periods in a person’s life – and victims’ families, friends and communities often face their own challenges as well.

Since 1981, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week has been celebrated every year in April. Prior to this date, crime victims had no rights, access to crime victim compensation, or services to help rebuild their lives. They were often excluded from courtrooms, treated as an afterthought by the criminal justice system, and denied an opportunity to speak at sentencing. Yet through decades of advocacy and hard work, we have come a long way. Today, all states have enacted crime victims’ rights laws and established crime victim compensation funds.

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 2023 (April 23-29) honors and celebrates the achievements made since 1981 in securing rights, protections, and services for victims and their families. This year’s theme- Survivor

Stearns Co. Sheriff’s Office

Domestic Assault: April 13, 2023: At approximately 1:40 p.m., the Stearns County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic assault complaint at 40996 Sauk Lake Road in Sauk Centre Township. This location is approximately 1 mile north of Sauk Centre. During the investigation deputies attempted to make contact and arrest the suspect, Brian Lemley, 43, of Sauk Centre. When deputies arrived Lemley went inside the garage and closed the door. Several attempts were made to make contact with Lemley and all doors to the residence were found locked. The Stearns/ Benton SWAT team was requested to assist at the location. Negotiators with the SWAT Team were able to make contact with Lemley. At approximately 7:23 p.m., Lemley came out of the residence and was placed under arrest. He was transported to the Stearns County Jail on probable cause charges for Threats of Violence and Domestic Assault. In addition to those charges, he was also held on a Department of Corrections warrant for Domestic Assault.

The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Sauk Centre Police Department, Minnesota State Patrol, and Sauk Centre Ambulance.

Voices: Elevate. Engage. Effect Change. -calls upon communities to amplify the voices of survivors and commit to creating an environment where survivors have the confidence that they will be heard, believed, and supported. If you are a victim of crime, or would like additional information regarding victim rights, please contact Hands of Hope Resource Center at 320-732-2319.

Todd Co. Sheriff’s Office

Man Arrested in Murder-for-Hire Scheme: The Todd County Sheriff's Office arrested a man after he admitted to engaging in a murder-for-hire scheme. Robert Thomas, 38, of Sauk Centre is in custody at the Todd County Jail on charges of conspiracy to commit murder.

In late March 2023, the Todd County Sheriff's Office was made aware of a person trying to hire someone to murder a resident of Todd County. The target of the scheme is a close acquaintance of the suspect. The Todd County Sheriff's Office, the West Central Minnesota Drug and Violent Crime Task Force and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) immediately launched an investigation.

An undercover BCA agent arranged to meet with the suspect, later identified as Thomas. During the meeting, Thomas came to an agreement with the agent to commit murder, including making an initial payment. Thomas agreed to pay more money once the murder was committed.

A formal complaint is pending with the Todd County Attorney's Office. No other information is available at this time due to the active nature of the investigation.

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