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By Tim King Todd County Commissioners approved another $24,950 to fur- ther repair the foundation of the Historic Courthouse at their Tuesday Augu st 16 meeting. At an August 2 meeting they approved the expenditure of an additional $88,080. The money is coming from the renovation project’s contin- gency fund. The $312,000 fund is part of the project’s overall $3.6 million budget. The foundation problem, which was brought to the commissioners attention in July, involves portions of the building on its west and east sides. The base- ment is being excavated in these areas and the foundation is not as substantial as it was originally thought by the architects. At the August 16 meeting, Commissioner Gerald Ruda asked the architect if the renovated build- ing will last another 100 years after the renovation is completed. Ruda said during a series of public meetings last year, Todd County voters had been assured the build- ing would last at least another cen- tury . Once the foundation has been reinforced and rebuilt, the building will be even stronger than it has been previously, the architect told Ruda. Commissioners expressed con- cern the foundation repairs were depleting the contingency fund. They asked the architect, and proj- ect manager Earl Fuechtmann, if the fund was adequate to cover future surprises. Fuechtmann, and the architect, said they could only guess at the answer to that ques- tion. Approximately $123,000 of the contingency fund has been spent. ZONING At the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, commissioners accepted two condi- tional use permit applications and rejected one. The application denied by the commissioners was made by Jeff and Steven Kobliska. The Kobliskas had removed 6,000 cubic feet of soil and numerous trees on two lots in Sylvan Shores in Fawn Lake Township without a permit. The county stopped the work when the violation was dis- covered in June. The area is in a shoreland district. The Planning Commission recommended a $1,200 fine be levied against the Kobliskas for failing to obtain a conditional use permit. They also recommended the area be restored in a way that will minimize ero- sion. County commissioners accepted both recommendations. Jeff Kobliska, who was present at the meeting, said it will cost between $2,500 and $3,000 to restore the area. He said he want- ed to restore the area. Commissioners also levied a $1,233 fine against Ellie Scott o Saukinac Campground on Sauk Lake in Kandota Township. Scott A community newspape r serving Br owerville, MN and surr ounding ar eas. USPS 067-560 Thursday, August 25, 2011 Volume 95; Number 11 www.bladepublishing.net Wed. Aug. 24 Thur. Aug. 25 Fri. Aug. 26 Sat. Aug. 27 Sun. Aug. 28 Mon. Aug. 29 W EEKLY W EATHER REPORT 7 5 ¢ Athletes gearing up for fall sports Board approves additional foundation expenditures By Tarissa Host. If you are a citizen of Browerville, you have heard of the Browerville Lions Club. Even if you have only driven through the city you have seen the works of the Browerville Lions. If you drive past the “Welcome to Browerville” sign, or travel to Motzko Field for a game of soft- ball, you have witnessed works of the Browerville Lions. You may have read about their con- tributions to the community in this very newspaper. But, there is so much more to the Browerville Lions than meets the eye. It isn’t just the Continued on page 16 Continued on page 16 Pictured above: The officers of the original Browerville Lions Club in 1987. Front Row: Dale Morcomb, “Tail Twister”; Michael Schultz, secretary; Roger Nordtvedt, third vice-president and membership chairmam; Steve Beck, treasurer. Back Row: Gary Stracek, director; Chuck Jesinoski, “Lion Tamer”; Tom Allen, second vice president; Russ Noland, director; Larry Werder, president; and Allen Hoelscher, first vice-president. Not pictured are directors Lyle Olson and Vince Leisen. Practice s are under way for the 201 1 Tiger Football and Volleyball seasons. See season previews and additional photos inside.
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By Tim King
Todd County Commissioners
approved another $24,950 to fur-
ther repair the foundation of the
Historic Courthouse at their
Tuesday August 16 meeting. At an
August 2 meeting they approved
the expenditure of an additional
$88,080. The money is coming from
the renovation project’s contin-
gency fund. The $312,000 fund is
part of the project’s overall $3.6
million budget. The foundation
problem, which was brought to the
commissioners attention in July,
involves portions of the building on
its west and east sides. The base-
ment is being excavated in these
areas and the foundation is not as
substantial as it was originally
thought by the architects.
At the August 16 meeting,
Commissioner Gerald Ruda asked
the architect if the renovated build-
ing will last another 100 years
after the renovation is completed.
Ruda said during a series of public
meetings last year, Todd County
voters had been assured the build-
ing would last at least another cen-
tury. Once the foundation has been
reinforced and rebuilt, the building
will be even stronger than it has
been previously, the architect told
Ruda.
Commissioners expressed con-
cern the foundation repairs were
depleting the contingency fund.
They asked the architect, and proj-
ect manager Earl Fuechtmann, if
the fund was adequate to cover
future surprises. Fuechtmann, and
the architect, said they could only
guess at the answer to that ques-
tion. Approximately $123,000 of
the contingency fund has been
spent.
ZONING
At the recommendation of the
Planning and Zoning Commission,
commissioners accepted two condi-
tional use permit applications and
rejected one. The applicationdenied by the commissioners was
made by Jeff and Steven Kobliska.
The Kobliskas had removed 6,000
cubic feet of soil and numerous
trees on two lots in Sylvan Shores
in Fawn Lake Township without a
permit. The county stopped the
work when the violation was dis-
covered in June. The area is in a
shoreland district. The Planning
Commission recommended a
$1,200 fine be levied against the
Kobliskas for failing to obtain a
conditional use permit. They also
recommended the area be restored
in a way that will minimize ero-
sion. County commissionersaccepted both recommendations.
Jeff Kobliska, who was present at
the meeting, said it will cost
between $2,500 and $3,000 to
restore the area. He said he want-
ed to restore the area.
Commissioners also levied a
$1,233 fine against Ellie Scott o
Saukinac Campground on Sauk
Lake in Kandota Township. Scott
A community newspaper serving Browerville, MN and surrounding areas. USPS 067-560
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Volume 95; Number 11
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Athletes gearing up for fall sports
Board
approves
additional
foundation
expenditures
By Tarissa Host.
If you are a citizen of
rowerville, you have heard of
he Browerville Lions Club.
ven if you have only driven
hrough the city you have seen
he works of the Browerville
Lions.
If you drive past the “Welcome
to Browerville” sign, or travel to
Motzko Field for a game of soft-
ball, you have witnessed works
of the Browerville Lions. You
may have read about their con-
tributions to the community in
this very newspaper.
But, there is so much more to
the Browerville Lions than
meets the eye. It isn’t just the
Continued on page 16 Continued on page 16
Pictured above: The officers of the original Browerville Lions Club in 1987. Front Row: DaleMorcomb, “Tail Twister”; Michael Schultz, secretary; Roger Nordtvedt, third vice-president
nd membership chairmam; Steve Beck, treasurer. Back Row: Gary Stracek, director; Chuck
Jesinoski, “Lion Tamer”; Tom Allen, second vice president; Russ Noland, director; Larry
Werder, president; and Allen Hoelscher, first vice-president. Not pictured are directors Lyle
Olson and Vince Leisen.
Practices are under way for the 2011 Tiger Football and Volleyball seasons. See season previews and additional photos inside.
