Denise Gaida

The meeting included discussions and decisions on various financial and administrative matters. Adjustments were made to the agenda, and approval was granted for commissioner warrants. The board addressed the transfer of funds related to the CARES Act and the 2020 Todd County Expo building renovation project. Additionally, they discussed and approved a committed fund balance for future retiree severance. Public Works requested and received approval for the transfer of budgeted rollover expenses to the following fiscal year. The board also addressed the reappointment of the County Extension Committee and updated the contract with Central Care Clinic for jail nursing services. Furthermore, they approved the roll over of funds from the computer equipment maintenance budget. The board also discussed and voted on the rezoning of a parcel.

The Todd County Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss the recent diversion of water from a project in Morrison County, which is affecting landowners in Todd County. The discussion included the history and issues related to Lake Shamineau's flooding, focusing on inflows and potential diversion of inflow water. An independent study on Lake Shamineau's water levels was presented, highlighting the trend of exceeding ordinary high water levels due to increased precipitation. A proposal was discussed to divert water upstream of two culverts into Fish Trap Creek, involving the construction of sump areas and detention basins with variable frequency drive pumps.

The Todd County Board of Commissioners convened to discuss several key items. These included approving commissioner warrants for both general and health and human services, acknowledging the receipt of a hold harmless agreement for ditch maintenance, and considering a three-year memorandum of agreement with the University of Minnesota Extension for local extension programs. The board also discussed and approved construction contracts for paving striping, pavement marking, and dust control projects. Additionally, the board proclaimed April 18th through the 24th as National Crime Victims Rights Week. Lastly, the board addressed the replacement of the grandstand roof and the exterior of the food stand building at the fairgrounds, evaluating bids and materials for these projects.

The meeting included discussion on amendments to the agenda and approval of consent items, including meeting minutes from December 9th, 2022, a month liquor license for Dave and Don store, the ambulance permit Midwest outdoor unlimited pray Partners, a gambling permit for Sac Valley gobblers, a gambling permit for Staples Sportsmen's Club and approved the 2023 tobacco licenses listed in the attached agenda resolution. There were also presentations and updates from the University of Minnesota Extension, focusing on 4-H Youth Development. The board discussed the vision and goals for Minnesota Youth, emphasizing learning, leadership, and community engagement. Specific programs such as STEM, Civic Engagement, Volunteer Systems, and Animal Science were highlighted, along with examples of their implementation in Todd County.

The Todd County Board of Commissioners convened to discuss several key items. These included approvals for various liquor licenses, gambling permits, and financial warrants. The board also discussed the authorization to purchase equipment, specifically two trucks, and reviewed the 2022 Federal Funding Award Announcement for the CSAH 26 Project. Additionally, they addressed the 2018 AIS Services Contract, a request to sign a Plan Development Agreement, and the installation of a Kidde Special Hazard Clean Agent. Economic development opportunities, including the Opportunity Zone, and solid waste management, specifically authorizing an amendment to the JPA for Prairie Lakes to issue bonds for an evaporator, were also on the agenda.