P.O. Box 757 Worthington, MN 56187-07577.0 Administration Presentation 7.1 Letter of Support –...

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“Looking Forward with Purpose”

COUNTY BOARD – PROPOSED AGENDA TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020, 9:00 A.M.

1.0 Call to Order

2.0 Pledge of Allegiance 3.0 Approval of Agenda (Action)

4.0 Consent Agenda (Action) (9:05 a.m.)

Pg 3 4.1 March 03, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes

Pg 8 4.2 Meetings & Conferences – Travel Expenses Paid

Pg 13 4.3 Auditor’s & Commissioner’s Warrants

5.0 Department Presentations

5.1 Highway Department – Stephen Schnieder (9:00 a.m.) Pg 114 A. City of Lismore Bituminous Surfacing – Resolution 202011 (Action) Pg 117 B. City of Wilmont Bituminous Surfacing – Resolution 202012 (Action) Pg 120 C. Adrian Shop Concrete Pavement Bid Award (Action) Pg 121 D. Purchase Used Snow Blower (Action)

5.2 Administration – Bruce Heitkamp (9:10 a.m.) Pg 128 A. Data Center Architectural & Mechanical/Electrical Design Award (Action)

Board of Commissioners Phone: 507-295-5201

Fax: 507-372-8363 [email protected]

315 Tenth Street P.O. Box 757 Worthington, MN 56187-0757

6.0 Administration Presentation – Tom Johnson (9:15 a.m.)

Pg 129 6.1 2020 Boards, Committees & Commissions – Citizen Appointments (Action)

Pg --- 6.2 Cancel March 31, 2020 Work Session (Action)

Pg --- 6.3 HLWD Levy Authority Increase A. Remove Levy Increase Discussion from Table (Action) B. HLWD Levy Authority Increase (Action)

7.0 Inter-Agency Reports / Announcements (Information)

Pg --- 7.1 Committee and Board Reports

Pg 132 7.2 Correspondence

Pg 166 7.3 Calendar

8.0 Other / Future Business 9.0 Adjournment (Action)


“Looking forward with purpose.”

COMMISSIONER BRIEFING

March 03, 2020 Meeting Minutes

Consent Agenda

Recommendation: Approve the March 03, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes by approving the Consent Agenda. Attachments: March 03, 2020 Draft Regular Meeting Minutes

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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF NOBLES COUNTY,

MINNESOTA

The Board of Commissioners of Nobles County met in regular session on Tuesday, March 03, 2020, in the Commissioners Room, at the Nobles County Government Center, Worthington,

Minnesota. The following Commissioners were in attendance: Justin Ahlers, Robert S. Demuth and Donald Linssen.

The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Ahlers at 9:00 A.M. followed by the Pledge of

Allegiance.

1.0 Call to Order 2.0 Pledge of Allegiance 3.0 Approval of Agenda

VOTING It was duly passed to approve the agenda as presented. Motion by: Linssen, Donald Seconded by: Demuth, Robert S. 4.0 Recognition

4.1 Visitors & Guests Welcome 5.0 Consent Agenda

5.1

February 18, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Attachments: February 18, 2020 Draft Regular Meeting Minutes

5.2 Meetings & Conferences – Travel Expenses Attachments: Travel Expenses paid February 28, 2020 Travel Expenses paid Board February 28, 2020

5.3 PCard/Auditor's Warrants Attachments: Accounts Payable Summary Auditor’s Warrants

VOTING It was duly passed to approve the Consent Agenda. Moved by: Demuth, Robert S. Seconded by: Linssen, Donald 6.0 Department Presentation 6.1 County Attorney – Joe Sanow 6.1 (A) Travis Smith 2020 Contract

Attachments: Legal Services Agreement

Joe Sanow, County Attorney, presented the board with a legal service agreement for Travis Smith. The proposed contract is for an independent contractor to temporarily provide prosecution services until the open positions are filled and the new hires are ready to assume responsibility for cases. The contract contemplates $7,550 a month – the gross monthly salary for Attorney II, not including benefits or pension, plus mileage to the worksite. Mr. Smith is an experienced attorney

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and the proposed rate is fair and competitive in light of his experience. The County Attorney’s Office would also provide a laptop and access to our case files. VOTING It was duly passed to approve the contract with Travis Smith for $7,550.00 per month Moved by: Linssen, Donald Seconded by: Demuth, Robert S. 6.2 Auditor-Treasurer – Joyce Jacobs 6.2 (A) Affidavit of Lost Warrant

Attachment Application and Affidavit

On February 27, 2001, the County Board passed a resolution allowing the issuance of duplicate lost warrants by the County Auditor-Treasurer unless the amount exceeded $1,000, which would require Board approval. Consider the approval of the issuance of a duplicate warrant #46136 to Cody Cleland in the amount of $1,602.12 for county appropriation that occurred on January 14th, 2020. VOTING It was duly passed to approve the issuance of the duplicate warrant for $1,602.12 to Cody Cleland. Moved by: Demuth, Robert S. Seconded by: Ahlers, Justin 6.3 Administration – Bruce Heitkamp 6.3 (A) Data Center Change Order

Attachments: Doom & Cuypers Change Order

A change order has been submitted for work on the Data Center project. The proposed projects are: quarry-floor tile removal, trench fill-ins, and floor leveling will bring the Data Center to an acceptable standard for final construction. This work is proposed at a cost of $23,371.00. Due to the noise and dust created for the Career Force Doom & Cuypers have offered to perform the quarry floor-tile removal during the nights/weekend. The option for this after hours work is proposed at $1,966.00. The total of the change order would be $25,337.00. VOTING It was duly passed to approve the change order with Doom & Cuypers for $25,337.00. Moved by: Ahlers, Justin Seconded by: Linssen, Donald 7.0 Administration Presentation 7.1 Letter of Support – Kanaranzi-Little Rock Watershed District

Attachment MCIT Letter KLR Letter Resolution 202010

It was presented to the board that KLRWD Kanaranzi Little Rock Watershed District) has received a proposal to join MCIT for Casualty and Workers Compensation insurance. They are allowed to participate in, and become a member of, the MCIT group, provided they have a board action or resolution from a current member county to be their sponsor. The rest of the documentation needed to join is to be provided by KLR and there are no other responsibilities for the county. VOTING It was duly passed to approve Resolution 202010. Moved by: Linssen, Donald Seconded by: Demuth, Robert S. 7.2 HLWD Levy Authority Increase This item had been tabled from the February 18, 2020 meeting. It was recommended it be re tabled for the March 24, 2020 meeting. VOTING

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It was duly passed to remove the HLWD Levy Authority Increase from the table. Moved by: Ahlers, Justin Seconded by: Demuth, Robert S. It was duly passed to re table the item for the March 24, 2020 board meeting. Moved by: Ahlers, Justin Seconded by: Linssen, Donald 7.3 NAC AHU-1 VSD Proposal It was presented to the board that Maintenance has proposed an improvement for the Government Center. Adding a Variable Speed Drive (VSD) is expected to save considerable costs related to the operation of AHU-1. NAC proposed adding the VSD at a cost of $4,880.00 and in return the county can expect a savings estimated to be $1,200.00 annually, an anticipated 4-year payback on the investment. This has been discussed for some time now and we have gotten numbers very recently that show a very good return on the investment. VOTING It was duly passed to approve the installation of the VSD at a cost of $4,880.00. Moved by: Demuth, Robert S. Seconded by: Linssen, Donald 8.0 Inter-Agency Reports/Announcements 8.1 Committee and Board Reports District V - Commissioner Linssen – Reported on the Commissioner’s at your Café event

at Ecumen. It was a great turn out with many good questions asked and answered. He expressed he would like to make that an annual stop as he found that time very worthwhile. District IV - Commissioner Demuth – Reported on the AMC Legislative conference. Coronavirus was a hot topic along with the Medicare overpayment that was received by Counties and is now asking to be re-payed. The Governor has instructed not to repay at this time but more discussion is to come on that. County Administration – Bruce Heitkamp reported on the Mutual Aid meeting and how discussion is continuing on the Mutual Aid Grant that was received. Coronavirus is also a big topic of discussion and he explained that Nobles County is having meetings on preparedness. District I - Commissioner Ahlers – Reported on HLWD monthly meeting and the projects they are working on. He also reported on the Armory restoration work being completed. Lastly he reported on the AMC Legislative conference.

8.2 Correspondence Attachments: Recruitment Update JD 3 Public Statement MN DNR Advisory Letter for JD 3 Preliminary Engineering Report JD 3 Preliminary Hearing 12/16/19 HLWD Regular Meeting 12/19/19 Chronological History of Project JD 3 Board of Managers HLWD letter HLWD Regular Meeting 2/19/20 Nobles County Corn and Soybean Growers Annual Meeting Flyer

8.3

Calendar Attachments: Commissioners Calendar March 2020

9.0 Other / Future Business NEON

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Thursday March 5, 2020 Biotechnology Advancement Center 1527 Prairie Drive Worthington, MN 56187 10.0 Adjournment

VOTING It was duly passed to adjourn the meeting at 10:26 A.M. Moved by: Linssen, Donald Seconded by: Demuth, Robert S.

(Chairperson) (County Administrator)




March 03, 2020 Meeting Minutes

Consent Agenda

Recommendation: Approve the March 03, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes by approving the Consent Agenda. Attachments: March 03, 2020 Draft Regular Meeting Minutes

Travel Expenses Paid - Nobles County Board

Employee Taxable Non-Tax Per Number Date Name Dept Meeting/Conference Expenses Expenses Diem Account Code

524 02/25 - 03/04/2020 Demuth, Robert BoardAMC Conference, Community Diversity - St Paul, Okabena/Ocheda, Nobles County DAC $625.00 01-002-6105

524 02/25 - 03/04/2020 Demuth, Robert BoardAMC Conference, Community Diversity - St Paul, Okabena/Ocheda, Nobles County DAC $477.66 01-002-6201

524 01/02-02/19/2020 Demuth, Robert Board

NEON, Okabena/Ochada, DCA/NCHS Steering, Mait Coverage-Review, Community Services, City Council - School, NCAS Steering, WREDC, Prime West, EET $850.00 01-002-6105

570 01/02-02/20/2020 Linssen, Don Board

NEON - Worthington, S.W EMS - Redwood Falls, N.C Joint Transit - Worthington, ACE - Slayton, Solid Waste - Slayton, Prime West - Alexandria, PJC Joint Operating - Worthington $675.00 01-002-6105

571 02/03-02/27/2020 Metz, Gene Board

Watershed Meeting - Heron Lake, Commissioner Meeting, NEON, KLR, SMOC - Worthington, Plum Creek - Slayton, CPT, Moriss, MRC/AMC - St Paul $1,075.00 01-002-6105

572 01/22-03/02/2020 Widboom, Matt Board

CLT - Windom, City/County/School/College Meeting - Worthington, Nobles County Library - Worthington, Luverne MN SWMHC, LRIC - Worthington, Well Planning - Worthington Fire Hall, AA CPN LBH - Worthington, EWR Committee, SMOC - Worthington, PJC - Worthington, NCCSAB - Worthington $1,950.00 01-002-6105

571 02/03-02/27/2020 Metz, Gene Board

Watershed Meeting - Heron Lake, Commissioner Meeting, NEON, KLR, SMOC - Worthington, Plum Creek - Slayton, CPT, Moriss, MRC/AMC - St Paul $672.32 01-002-6201

572 01/22-03/02/2020 Widboom, Matt Board

CLT - Windom, City/County/School/College Meeting - Worthington, Nobles County Library - Worthington, Luverne MN SWMHC, LRIC - Worthington, Well Planning - Worthington Fire Hall, AA CPN LBH - Worthington, EWR Committee, SMOC - Worthington, PJC - Worthington, NCCSAB - Worthington $79.92 01-002-6201

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Travel Expenses Paid - Nobles County Board

Employee Taxable Non-Tax Per Number Date Name Dept Meeting/Conference Expenses Expenses Diem Account Code

13-Mar-20

524 01/02-02/19/2021 Demuth, Robert Board Planning and Zoning $50.00 01-105-6105

570 01/02-02/20/2021 Linssen, Don Board EMCAL - Worthington $35.00 01-282-6105

570 01/02-02/20/2022 Linssen, Don BoardACE - Slayton, Solid Waste - Slayton, Prime West - Alexandria $265.07 01-282-6201

572 01/22-03/02/2020 Widboom, Matt Board Nobles County Extension Office - Worthington $45.00 01-600-603-6105

571 02/03-02/27/2020 Metz, Gene Board Library - Worthington $28.75 21-511-6201

571 02/03-02/27/2020 Metz, Gene Board Library - Worthington $35.00 21-551-6105

Total $0.00 $1,523.72 $5,340.00

GRAND TOTAL $6,863.72

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Employee Taxable Non-Tax

Number Date Name Department Meeting/Conference Expenses Expenses Per Account CodeDiem

384 2/21/2020 Berkevich, Monette JailMental Health Governors Task Force, DOC St. Paul $211.83 01-250-251-6201

496 02/19-02/20/2020 Harberts, Michael Public Works Sign Training, Minneapolis $22.48 03-312-6201

745 2/26/2020 Johnson, Noah Public Works Annual Inspection Decals $30.00 03-316-6413

351 2/26/2020 Timmerman, James Public Works Annual Inspection Decals $30.00 03-316-6413

36 01/10-02/20/2020 Diekmann, Stephani Community Services MCHHS - St. Cloud $152.31 05-405-700-4444-6201

36 01/10-02/20/2020 Diekmann, Stephani Community Services Health Fiscal Meeting, Olivia $124.62 05-420-600-6201

36 01/10-02/20/2020 Diekmann, Stephani Community Services Child Support - Mankato $84.55 05-420-640-6201

547 02/01/-02/29/2020 Feller, Jane Community ServicesHome Visit/CTC Outreach - Worthington, Rushmore, Adrian $26.45 05-450-451-6201

540 01/01/-01/31/2020 Frederickson, Cynthia Community ServicesMnChoices - Worthington, Rushmore, PCA - Adrian $55.20 05-450-455-6201

540 01/01/-01/31/2020 Frederickson, Cynthia Community Services MnChoices - Fulda $19.95 05-450-455-6201

540 02/01-02/29/2020 Frederickson, Cynthia Community Servicesg

Reading, $31.63 05-450-455-6201

540 01/01/-01/31/2020 Frederickson, Cynthia Community Services Day Care Consultation - Worthington $1.73 05-450-456-6201

540 02/01-02/29/2020 Frederickson, Cynthia Community Services Day Care Consultation - Worthington $1.72 05-450-456-6201

695 12/03-02/10/2020 Ekadu, Peter Community ServicesWorthington Area Health Partners Meeting - Worthington, NEON $2.66 $1.61 05-450-458-6201

547 02/01/-02/29/2020 Feller, Jane Community Services Nursing License $85.00 05-450-460-6301

547 02/01/-02/29/2020 Feller, Jane Community ServicesBrochures to a community partner - Worthington $3.45 05-450-463-6201

695 12/03-02/10/2020 Ekadu, Peter Community ServicesWorthington, Coalition and Emergency Coordinator's Meeting - Marshall $59.85 05-450-469-6201

547 02/01/-02/29/2020 Feller, Jane Community Services

Home Visit, Child Find Meeting, Worthington, IEIC Meeting - Slayton, Training for IHVE - Mankato $10.35 $155.63 05-450-471-6201

540 01/01/-01/31/2020 Frederickson, Cynthia Community ServicesHealth History, Child Find Meeting - Worthington $2.87 05-450-471-6201

92 2/21/2020 Van Horsen, Jackie Library Children's Programs $20.44 21-514-6267

396 02/19-02/28/2020 Abrahamson, Angela Community ServicesClient Contact - Worthington, Ellsworth, Wilmont $46.29 Community Service

648 02/05-02/27/2020 Bechler, Danette Community Services

Client Visit - St. Peter, Worthington, Brewster, Minneapolis, Rushmore, Adrian, Wilmont, Leota, Ellsworth $22.70 $105.80 Community Service

684 2/28/2020 Dittmer, Gail Community Services Mets Mentor Meeting - St Paul $8.78 $100.56 Community Service

170 01/24-02/21/2020 Ehret, Tami Community ServicesHome Visit, Care Conference - Worthington, Ellsworth, Brewster $60.03 Community Service

517 01/01-02/29/2020 Goedtke, Darci Community ServicesSW 18 Consortium - Marshall, Client Meeting - Hope Have/TAC $93.50 Community Service

Travel Expenses Paid - Nobles County

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13-Mar-20

Employee Taxable Non-Tax

Number Date Name Department Meeting/Conference Expenses Expenses Per Account CodeDiem

Travel Expenses Paid - Nobles County

406 12/12-02/29/2020 Habben, Kristin Community ServicesClient Contact - Worthington, Drug Court -Worthington $2.90 $15.54 Community Service

713 01/01/-01/31/2020 Johnson, Jean Community Services

Family Assessment - Ellsworth, Worthington, Court - Worthington, Investigation - Adrian, PSOP - Worthington, Investigation - Worthington, Child Welfare Visit - Worthington, Family Assessment - Rushmore $120.75 Community Service

184 01/02-02/20/2020 Rempel, Shirley Community Services

Semi-Annual Review, Truancy Hearing, IEP Meeting, COL Assessment - Worthington, Luverne, Pipestone $104.97 Community Service

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Auditor’s Warrants

Consent Agenda Recommendation: Approve the Auditor’s Warrants totaling $2,833,862.96 by approving the Consent Agenda. Attachments: Accounts Payable Summary Auditor’s Warrants




City of Lismore Paving Agreement Public Works

Stephen Schnieder Time needed: 5 Minutes

Issue: Nobles County is planning on a bituminous paving project in the City of Lismore in 2020. The City of Lismore would like to include their work under the county contract. Discussion: Nobles County has permitted other governmental entities to include their paving work on the county contract to obtain lower prices. The costs incurred by the county are billed back to the city. The city retains the right to drop their project from the contract. Options: Approve the agreement with the City of Lismore. Do not approve the agreement. Recommendation: It is the recommendation that the agreement with the City of Lismore be approved by passing resolution 202011.

RESOLUTION NO. 202011

BE IT RESOLVED, By the Nobles County Board of Commissioners that the Chairperson and the Administrator be authorized to enter into an agreement with the City of Lismore for bituminous surfacing in 2020 and that such Agreement be part of this Resolution.

CERTIFICATION

STATE OF MINNESOTA )

(SS

COUNTY OF NOBLES )

I, Tom Johnson, Administrator of said Nobles County, do hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy with the original resolution adopted by the County Board on the 24th day of March, 2020, and now remaining on file in my office and that the same is a correct transcript there from and the whole of such original. Witness may hand and official seal this day of , 2020

SEAL

Tom Johnson, County Administrator Nobles County, Minnesota




City of Wilmont Paving Agreement Public Works


Issue: Nobles County is planning on a bituminous paving project in the City of Wilmont in 2020. The City of Wilmont would like to include their work under the county contract. Discussion: Nobles County has permitted other governmental entities to include their paving work on the county contract to obtain lower prices. The costs incurred by the county are billed back to the city. The city retains the right to drop their project from the contract. Options: Approve the agreement with the City of Wilmont. Do not approve the agreement. Recommendation: It is the recommendation that the agreement with the City of Wilmont be approved by passing resolution 202012.

RESOLUTION NO. 202012

BE IT RESOLVED, By the Nobles County Board of Commissioners that the Chairperson and the Administrator be authorized to enter into an agreement with the City of Wilmont for bituminous surfacing in 2020 and that such Agreement be part of this Resolution.

CERTIFICATION

STATE OF MINNESOTA )

(SS

COUNTY OF NOBLES )

I, Tom Johnson, Administrator of said Nobles County, do hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy with the original resolution adopted by the County Board on the 24th day of March , 2020, and now remaining on file in my office and that the same is a correct transcript there from and the whole of such original. Witness may hand and official seal this 24th day of March , 2020

SEAL

Tom Johnson, County Administrator Nobles County, Minnesota




Adrian Shop Concrete Pavement Bid Award Public Works


Issue: Replacement of the existing surfacing at the Adrian shop and paving part of the gravel lot around the new building addition is the next stage in completing the Adrian Shop expansion. Discussion: Bids were opened on March 12, 2020. There were 4 bids received with K & M Concrete, Inc. of Edgerton being the lowest responsible bidder for the amount of $226,313.00. The next lowest bid was $249,130.00 The high bid was $298,046.75. The estimated cost was $295,337.00. Options: Award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder K & M Concrete of Edgerton, MN. Reject the bids. Recommendation: It is the recommendation to award the contract to K & M Concrete, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $221,313.00.




Purchase Used Snow Blower Public Works


Issue: Public Works has two snow blowers. One was replaced this winter with a used 1993 Sicard machine. The second blower is a 1969 machine. New blowers cost around $750,000. Good used blowers can be difficult to find. Another snow blower has been located. It is the same type of machine that we purchased, a SMI Snowmaster, a 1993 model year Sicard snow blower, with similar hours of operations and in very good condition. The price is the same, around $115,000. Discussion: The original budget for one used blower was $265,000. The purchase of the used blower this winter was $115,000. Purchasing a second used blower would still be less than the original budget amount. The new blower we purchased runs very well and blows a lot of snow. The operators are happy with the cab set up and the find it easier to see during operation with the operator on the right hand side. The blower that is for sale was disassembled, refurbished, sandblasted and repainted. It is not clear how long this machine may be available for purchase. It may not be available if we wait until next year. Options: Approve the purchase of the used blower. Wait to go through the budget process to consider the purchase in 2021. Recommendation: It is the recommendation to purchase the second used blower this year while it is still available.


“Looking Forward with Purpose”


March 24, 2020 Data Center – Architectural & Mechanical/Electrical Design Award

Bruce Heitkamp, Deputy Administrator/Emergency Manager

Proposed Need: Architectural & mechanical/electrical design expertise is required to prepare the Old Jail Space area into the future Nobles County Data Center.

Discussion/Quotes: Administration solicited architectural & mechanical/electrical design quotes from two (2) firms who had previously designed projects for the County. The task is to design the following Data Center areas: conference room, office area, hallways, bathrooms, and mechanical/HVAC room. The firms are to consider the following: design, electrical/lighting, heating/cooling, and noise reduction. Both firms visited the site and were offered the same information as goals for the finished space. EAPC performed previous design services for the Old Jail Space’s Staircase Reestablishment & Floor In-Fill project.

The firms offered the following quotes:

Firm Architectural Mechanical & Electrical Total (firm location) Design Design Amount

EAPC $14,500.00 $18,000.00 $32,500.00 Sioux Falls, SD

Falls Architecture $12,150.00 $22,125.00 $34,275.00 Sioux Falls, SD

The remaining Data Center project(s), following this, will be focused on: final Data Center construction, server room infrastructure & fire suppression needs, and the remaining fixtures.

Funding Source: The project should be funded by dollars from the CIP Bond. Options: Award the project to either firm Delay the project or reject both quotes

Recommendation: Administration recommends awarding EAPC this project as they offered the lowest quote and they are familiar with prior Old Jail Space projects.


“Looking forward with purpose”

TO: Board of Commissioners FROM: County Administration DATE: March 16, 2020 SUBJECT: Recruitment Update 1) Deputy Assessor (Assessor) Requested: 08/09/19 Board Approved: 01/08/19 Posted: 08/20/19 Closes: Open until filled, first review 11/15/19 Status: 2) Deputy Sheriff- 2/5 time (Sheriff) Requested: 02/26/19 Board Approved: 01/08/19 Posted: 03/01/19 Closes: Open until filled, first review 03/22/19 Status: 3) Public Health Nurse -2 (Community Services) Requested: 04/08/19 Board Approved: 01/08/19 Posted: 01/22/20 Closes: 02/05/20 Status: Hired Erica Heidelberger 4) Correctional Officer-2 (Sheriff) Requested: 11/04/19 Board Approved: 01/08/19 Posted: 01/09/20 Closes: 01/24/20 Status: Interviews scheduled

ADMINISTRATION INTEROFFICE

MEMORANDUM

5) Assistant County Attorney I (Attorney) Requested: 11/18/19 Board Approved: 01/08/19 Posted: 01/14/20 Closes: Open until filled, Status: 6) Engineering Aide (Public Works) Requested: 12/24/19 Board Approved: 01/07/20 Posted: 01/09/20 Closes: Open until filled, first review 02/28/20 Status: Hired Cameron Lanier 7) Registered Nurse (Community Services) Requested: 01/15/20 Board Approved: 01/07/20 Posted: 01/22/20 Closes: 02/05/20 Status: Hired Shari Dean 8) Jail Sergeant In house (Sheriff) Requested: 02/05/20 Board Approved: 01/07/20 Posted: 02/10/20 Closes: 02/17/20 Status: Promoted Carrie Palmer 9) Deputy Auditor/Treasurer /License Ctr Tech (Auditor/Treasurer) Requested: 02/04/20 Board Approved: 01/07/20 Posted: 02/05/20 Closes: 02/19/20 Status: Hired Selena Lopez Cardenas 10) Lead Mechanic-In House (Public Works) Requested: 02/11/20 Board Approved: 01/07/20 Posted: 02/13/20 Closes: 02/21/20 Status: Promoted Noah Johnson 11) Law Clerk (Attorney) Requested: 02/18/20 Board Approved: 02/18/20 Posted: Closes: Status:

12) Mechanic (Public Works) Requested: 02/27/20 Board Approved: 01/07/20 Posted: 02/27/20 Closes: 03/20/20 Status: 13) Case Aide (Community Service) Requested: 03/02/20 Board Approved: 01/07/20 Posted: 03/03/20 Closes: 03/16/20 Status: 14) Deputy Auditor/Treasurer/Accounting (Auditor/Treasurer) Requested: 02/27/20 Board Approved: 01/07/20 Posted: 02/26/20 Closes: 03/09/20 Status: Interviews scheduled 15) Property Appraiser I (Assessor) Requested: 03/06/20 Board Approved: 01/07/20 Posted: 03/16/20 Closes: Status: 16) Summer Workers - 4 (Public Works) Requested: 02/25/20 Board Approved: 01/07/20 Posted: 02/26/20 Closes: Open until filled, first review 03/13/20 Status: 17) Summer Assistant (Library) Requested: 03/02/20 Board Approved: 01/07/20 Posted: 03/10/20 Closes: Open until filled, first review 03/27/20 Status:

Jan 1 - Mar 4, 20 Budget $ Over Budget % of Budget

IncomeLevy Request

Tax Distribution 4,194.41 146,592.00 -142,397.59 2.9%Levy Request - Other 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%

Total Levy Request 4,194.41 146,592.00 -142,397.59 2.9%

Misc. RevenueOther 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%Ditch Reimbursement 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%Dividends 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%Ag Market Value Credit 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%Interest 220.66 0.00 220.66 100.0%Misc. Revenue - Other 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%

Total Misc. Revenue 220.66 0.00 220.66 100.0%

Sales 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%

Total Income 4,415.07 146,592.00 -142,176.93 3.0%

Cost of Goods SoldCost of Goods Sold 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%

Total COGS 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%

Gross Profit 4,415.07 146,592.00 -142,176.93 3.0%

ExpenseAdministrative Contract 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%Audit Expenses 0.00 3,000.00 -3,000.00 0.0%Bank Service Charges 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%Board Compensation 0.00 5,000.00 -5,000.00 0.0%Ditch Expense 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%Insurance and Bonds 0.00 2,600.00 -2,600.00 0.0%Legal Fees 0.00 10,000.00 -10,000.00 0.0%Mileage and Travel 0.00 2,500.00 -2,500.00 0.0%Other Services/Charges 225.17 1,000.00 -774.83 22.5%Payroll Taxes 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%Professional Fees/MAWD & LMC 0.00 6,000.00 -6,000.00 0.0%Project Expenses

Buffer Program Expense 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%Cost-Share Expense 122,067.14 70,000.00 52,067.14 174.4%Education Expense 0.00 1,000.00 -1,000.00 0.0%Misc. Project Expense 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%Tree Program Expense 0.00 10,000.00 -10,000.00 0.0%Project Expenses - Other 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%

Total Project Expenses 122,067.14 81,000.00 41,067.14 150.7%

Publications and Hearings 1,610.84 2,000.00 -389.16 80.5%Supplies and Postage 0.00 750.00 -750.00 0.0%SWCD Admin/Technical Contract 17,500.00 70,000.00 -52,500.00 25.0%SWCD Technical Contract 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%

Total Expense 141,403.15 183,850.00 -42,446.85 76.9%

Net Income -136,988.08 -37,258.00 -99,730.08 367.7%

10:02 AM Kanaranzi-Little Rock Watershed District03/04/20 Profit & Loss Budget vs. ActualAccrual Basis January 1 through March 4, 2020

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NoblesCountyParkBoardMeetingDecember9th,2019–NoblesCountyPublicWorksHeadquartersWorthington,MN

MEMBERS PRESENT: Roger Nelson Galen Benton Tom Ahlberg Steve Schnieder Ann Lange

MEMBERS ABSENT: Roger Henning Gary Hibma

STAFF PRESENT: Jake Smith

CALL TO ORDER: Ahlberg called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m.

REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES of the December 3rd 2018: A motion was made by Nelson seconded by Benton and was approved by general consensus (MSC) to approve the August 19th 2019 minutes.

REVIEW AND APPROVE PAYMENT OF THE BILLS:

Review and approve the December 2019 Bills: A motion was made by Benton, seconded by Nelson and was approved by general consensus (MSC) to approve the bills.

New Business:

Motion from Lange and second by Benton to keep camping rates the same for the 2020 camping

season.

The park board discussed monthly camping, a Motion from Benton and a second from Lange to

allow up to 5 monthly’s at the Superintendent discretion.

A motion from Nelson and second by Benton to have a camp host on Fury’s Island and Maka‐

oicu Campgrounds.

OTHER BUSINESS: None.

ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made Benton, seconded by Lange and approved by general consensus (MSC) to adjourn the meeting p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Jake Smith, Park Superintendent at 12:50pm.

The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 9th, 2020 at 12.00 pm

NOBLES COUNTY ART CENTER BOARD MEETING MINUTES:

DATE: March 3, 2020 BOARD MEMBERS: Jean Bunge, Margaret Erickson, Kimberly Jansen‐Kooistra, Tricia Mikle, Katelyn Middagh, Susan Middagh, Nancy Jo Hambleton, Micah Stafford, Adry Stafford Matt Widboom (County Commissioner) In attendance: Tricia Mikle, Adrienne Herbert, Kimberly Jansen‐Kooistra, Susan Middagh, Katelyn Middagh, Margaret Erickson, Micah Stafford Meeting called to order by: Katelyn Approval of the Minutes: Tricia; Katelyn seconded Treasurer's Report: Motion to approve: Tricia; Seconded Micah February income: $557.00 February Expenses: $850.20

Director's Report: The District 518 High School exhibit begins March 6th from 5‐7 p. m. Letters have gone out for the Area Art Show. The show is juried and Joel McKinney will be the judge for the show. The opening reception will be on April 5th from 2‐4 p.m. Sky Alsgaard's photography exhibit is currently at the Memorial Auditorium. Beginning June 5th from 5‐7 p.m. the Artisan's Road Trip will be showing at the Nobles County Art Center until July 21st. Artwork by local artists are continuing to be displayed at the County Administration Building. Old Business: The next meeting with the WELL Project architects will be March 11th. Members are encouraged to bring in new Art Center members. New Business: Kimberly and her husband Richard will be doing a 30‐60 second conversational spot on the radio. There was some discussion about adding gently used art supplies to sell. Next meeting is Tues. April 7, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. Adjourn: Katelyn Seconded: Tricia Minutes prepared by: Adrienne Herbert, Secretary‐Treasurer

Nobles Soil and Water Conservation District 1567 McMillan Street, Suite 3 Worthington, MN 56187 Phone: 507-376-9150 www.noblesswcd.org

AGENDA Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

USDA Service Center, 1567 McMillan St., Worthington, MN 56187

March 18, 2020

7:30 a.m.

1. Approve Agenda 2. Approve Minutes 3. Treasurer’s Report 4. Cost-Share Contracts and Payments 5. Correspondence 6. District Manager Report 7. District Conservationist Report

a. MOA 8. Old Business

a. MRWP – Missouri River Watershed Partnership b. Cost-Share Policy c. Buffer Update d. 1W1P – West Fork Des Moines e. Local Work Group f. Legislative Days

9. Watershed Districts and Other Reports 10. New Business

a. Easement Delivery – Work Order Contract 11. Calendar of Events 12. Schedule Next Meeting 13. Adjourn

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Calendar of Events

March 3rd OOWD Board Mtg. 4:00 p.m. March 12th KLRWD Board Mtg. 5:00 p.m. March 12th KLRWD Advisory Mtg. 6:00 p.m. March 15th BWSR Reports Due March 18th SWCD Board Mtg. 7:30 a.m. March 18th-19th Managers Meeting – Shea All Day March 18th-19th MAWD Legislative Days All Day March 24th -25th MASWCD Legislative Days All Day March 24th -25th Emerald Ash Borer Training – Pioneer Village Multiple Times March 25th HLWD Advisory Meeting 8:00 a.m. March 25th HLWD Board Mtg. 9:00 a.m. March 31st SWPTSA Board Meeting – Marshall 10:00 a.m. April 1st SWMACDE Meeting 9:45 a.m. April 7th OOWD Board Mtg. 4:00 p.m. April 8th 1W1P – West Fork Des Moines April 9th KLRWD Board Mtg. 7:00 p.m. April 15th SWCD Board Mtg. 7:30 a.m. April 22nd HLWD Board Mtg. 9:00 a.m. May 5th OOWD Board Mtg. 4:00 p.m. May 14th KLRWD Board Mtg. 7:00 p.m. May 18th State Envirothon All Day May 20th SWCD Board Mtg. 7:30 a.m. May 20th HLWD Board Mtg. 8:00 p.m. May 25th Memorial Day – Office Closed All Day

Kanaranzi-Little Rock Watershed District 1567 McMillan Street, Suite 3 Worthington, MN 56187 Phone: 507-376-9150 www.klrwatershed.org

AGENDA Board of Managers Regular Meeting

Countryside Inn Steakhouse 208 N Louisiana Ave

Adrian, MN 56110 March 12, 2020

5:00 p.m.

1. Approve Agenda 2. Approve Minutes 3. Cost-Share Contracts and Payments 4. Treasurer’s Report

a. 2020 Budget Amendment 5. Correspondence 6. Old Business

a. Ditch 11 b. MRWP -Missouri River Watershed Partnership c. LMC/MCIT – Insurance d. Advisory Committee e. Environmental Fair f. 2020 Annual Plan

7. Administrator Report 8. Other Reports (County, TSA, SWCD, etc.) 9. New Business

a. Tim Taylor, Recognition Award 10. Calendar of Events 11. Schedule Next Meeting 12. Adjourn

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Calendar of Events

March 3rd OOWD Board Mtg. 4:00 p.m. March 12th KLRWD Board Mtg. 5:00 p.m. March 12th KLRWD Advisory Mtg. 6:00 p.m. March 15th BWSR Reports Due March 18th SWCD Board Mtg. 7:30 a.m. March 18th-19th Managers Meeting – Shea All Day March 18th-19th MAWD Legislative Days All Day March 24th -25th MASWCD Legislative Days All Day March 24th -25th Emerald Ash Borer Training – Pioneer Village Multiple Times March 25th HLWD Advisory Meeting 8:00 a.m. March 25th HLWD Board Mtg. 9:00 a.m. March 31st SWPTSA Board Meeting – Marshall 10:00 a.m. April 1st SWMACDE Meeting 9:45 a.m. April 7th OOWD Board Mtg. 4:00 p.m. April 8th 1W1P – West Fork Des Moines April 9th KLRWD Board Mtg. 7:00 p.m. April 15th SWCD Board Mtg. 7:30 a.m. April 22nd HLWD Board Mtg. 9:00 a.m. May 5th OOWD Board Mtg. 4:00 p.m. May 14th KLRWD Board Mtg. 7:00 p.m. May 18th State Envirothon All Day May 20th SWCD Board Mtg. 7:30 a.m. May 20th HLWD Board Mtg. 8:00 p.m. May 25th Memorial Day – Office Closed All Day

Kanaranzi – Little Rock Watershed District 1567 McMillan St. Suite #3, Worthington, MN 56187

507-376-9150 ext. 3

Advisory Committee Meeting Countryside Inn Steakhouse

208 N Louisiana Ave Adrian, MN 56110

March 12, 2020

6:00 PM

1. Call to Order

2. KLRWD Board Introductions

3. Advisory Committee Duties

4. Election of Officers

5. KLR Cost-Share Programs a. Buffer Program b. Tree Program c. Municipal Tree Program d. General Cost- Share Program e. Septic System and Well Sealing Incentives

6. KLR Involvement

i. Missouri River Watershed Partnership

7. Schedule next meeting/Set Meeting Schedule

8. Adjourn

Heron Lake Watershed District (HLWD) Regular Meeting March 23, 2020

AGENDA

APPROVAL OF AGENDA 9:00 a.m.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS 9:01 a.m.

ACTION ITEMS 9:15 a.m. 1. Minutes: February 19 regular meeting 2. Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) Conservation Program 3. Treasurer’s report and bill payment 4. 2020 Meeting Schedule 5. West Fork Des Moines River 1W1P Memorandum of Agreement 6. Minnesota Department of Agriculture Pesticide Monitoring 7. Schindler Pond bids

DRAINAGE MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE ISSUES – LOUIS SMITH 9:30 a.m. 1. Action: Direction to Move Forward

REPORTS HLWD Advisory Committee 11:30 a.m.

District Administrator 11:45 a.m. 1. Activity report 2. HLWD 50th Anniversary 3. Low interest loan approval

Watershed Technician 12:00 p.m. 1. Activity report 2. Permit applications 3. Cost-share approval

ADJOURN 12:15 p.m.

HLWD Board of Managers’ Working Agreement • Sessions start and end on time • Everyone participates; no one dominates • Listen respectfully, do not interrupt • Commit to attending and being on time • Seek common ground and action – not problems and conflict • After the meeting, accurately represent decisions to others • Put the purposes of the board ahead of my own needs and behavior

The mission of the HLWD is to protect and improve the water resources within its boundaries by supporting watershed residents through the use of education and financial programs.

Doors to the building will open at 8:45 a.m. Times listed are approximate unless otherwise set by public notice.


Heron Lake Watershed District PO Box 345, Heron Lake, MN 56137

507-793-2462 Email: [email protected]

Web: www.hlwdonline.org

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR’S

Activity Report February 1-29, 2020

Grant Awarded On February 3, the HLWD was notified that the HLWD Streambank Protection and Prairie Enhancement Grant application was approved for funding. This grant is from the Conservation Corps of Minnesota and Iowa (MCC) and will assist with stabilizing two streambank sites in Nobles County and one in Jackson County using a cedar revetment method. Maintenance will also be done on two different properties, both restored prairie. This year’s maintenance is to spot spray roughly 20 acres to control Canadian thistles and other invasive weeds.

Representative Hamilton Representative Hamilton scheduled a meeting with the administrators and board chairs of the four counties and the HLWD. His intent was to have an informal conversation to understand issues facing the HLWD and the affected counties.

The meeting was held on February 3. In attendance were Representative Hamilton, Senator Bill Weber, Justin Ahlers, Gene Metz, and Tom Johnson, Nobles County; Scott McClure and Steve Duncan, Jackson County; Dave Thiner, Murray County; Tom Appel,

Cottonwood County; Bruce Leinen, and me. Discussion was held regarding the need to increase the HLWD’s general operating levy, as well as many aspects of drainage management and funding. The legislators are taking the concerns to their staff to get clarification of the drainage law.

February Meeting The following information was sent to managers to review before the February meeting.

Construction Project Work Session: Chuck Brandel and Jacob Rischmiller, I+S Group (ISG) will provide an update on current projects, as well as present detailed information regarding the construction project process. The Public Drainage Projects 2020 was printed for use as a guide during this portion of the meeting. Treasurer’s Report and bill payment: See the enclosed document for detailed information. South Heron Lake TMDL Implementation: Phase 3 grant agreement: A motion is needed to authorize Bruce Leinen to sign the grant agreement. H2Over Viewers contract: The contract has been updated to include the price of $2 per acre for the determination of benefits for Jackson County Judicial Ditch (JD) 3. Minnesota Association of Drainage Inspectors membership: The dues are $50 for Members and $25 for Associate Members. The HLWD is considered an Associate Member. I have regularly attended these

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meetings for the past several years. They provide great education topics and pertinent information regarding current events in drainage within the state. Audit firm: Letters to all of the firms were again sent in January. The deadline to respond is February 12. As of this writing, no inquiries were received. Watershed Technician laptop computer: Nobles County leases computers every four years. For a 17-inch HP ZBook G6 laptop, the cost to lease would be $394.00 per year over four years ($1,576.00). The estimate from Computer Lodge for a 17-inch Dell G3 laptop was $1,199.00.

Nobles County Lease Program Computer Lodge Computer HP ZBook G6 laptop 17” Dell G3 laptop 17” Specs 8GB DDR4 Ram, 512GB Pci-E 8GB DDR4 Ram, 256GB Pci-E SSD + 1TB

HDD Cost Per Year $394.00/year over 4 Years $1,199.00 Total Cost $1,576.00 $1,199.00 Warranty 3 Year On-site Limited

Warranty 1 Year Factory Warranty

*These estimates do not include any insurance, programming, or anti-virus costs. Jackson County JD 30 open ditch cleaning: On January 17, 2020, ISG distributed bid requests to eleven contractors for cleaning of approximately 2,000 LF of open ditch on Jackson County JD 30. On the bid deadline of January 31, 2020 one bid was received from Noomen Excavating, LLC from Currie, MN with a bid of $8,050. ISG has worked with Noomen Excavating, LLC previously with positive results. ISG recommends awarding the project to Noomen Excavating, LLC. They would like to begin the work as soon as weather and site conditions allow in spring of 2020.

HLWD Annual Report Time was spent drafting the HLWD annual report during the month of February.

Jackson County JD 14 The Final Engineering Report for Jackson County JD 14 was submitted on February 18. The final hearing must be held within 25-50 days of the Final Hearing Notice approval. If the Board of Managers of the HLWD approved the Final Hearing Notice at the March meeting, the soonest the hearing could be held would be April 20. Given that most landowners would be involved with spring field work, action on the hearing notice will be delayed until the April meeting, with a final hearing being scheduled in June.

Construction Project Work Session Chuck Brandel and Jacob Rischmiller, ISG provided an update on current projects. Active projects include improvements for Jackson County JD 36, 19, 14, and 3 and Jackson County Ditch (CD), as well as reestablishment of records (ROR) for HLWD Projects 2, 4, and 84-4A. They also provided an overview of the construction process.


Jackson County JD 3 Bryan Murphy contacted me on January 22 regarding the contract for viewing. He sent an amended contract for action at the February board meeting. On February 6, Wayne Rasche and Bryan Murphy discussed the revised contract, costs, and statutory requirements. Bryan provided the following information regarding the viewing process which explains that the viewers have to apply benefits to all lands within a drainage system if the outlet is improved.

• MN § 103E. 315 Subd. 5 "The viewers shall determine the amount of benefits to all property within the watershed, whether the property is benefited immediately by the construction of the proposed drainage project or the proposed drainage project can become an outlet for drainage, makes an outlet more accessible, or otherwise directly benefits the property."

On February 21, Bryan Murphy, H2Over Viewers provided the following progress update. We have begun the evaluation process, i.e. creating land classes now that we have the watershed

outlined. Houston Engineering is creating a layer for the county we need to meet statute requirements. The process breaks sections down into 40 acre tracts or less. Houston's process along with our process to classify lands will take a few months. Hopefully by then we will be able to begin ground truthing.

For the most part things are going as planned. Changing this process to an improvement adds a considerable amount of time and effort to create and evaluate, but I am satisfied with our progress thus far.

I am working with ISG and H2Over Viewers to schedule a landowner meeting before spring field work begins. An update on activities undertaken by the engineering firm and viewers will be given, as well as an overview of the grant funds that have been secured.

Cover Crop Workshop The Farm Economics and Soil Health Winter Workshop was a successful event with attendance of 105. The majority of attendees (68%) were farmers and crop advisors. The remaining 32% were governmental agency personal. Almost all attendees are currently

making on-farm decisions or are assisting with making decisions. The purpose of the event was to convey knowledge and real-life experiences to local farmers on how make a profit while implementing soil health practices in their operations. From the 76 surveys collected, 59% of the attendees considered doing less tillage after the event and 39% were already doing some type of reduced tillage.


Rick Clark, a fifth generation Indiana farmer, spoke about how yields are important but increasing input costs to reach those yields are cutting into farms net profit. Rick also shared ideas on additional crop rotations that would help increase soil health, reduce tillage, and increase market opportunities.

Matt Alford, a Blue Earth, Minnesota farmer, had a similar message. Matt shared extensive economic data from his own operation. He also shared his experience with using cover crops and converting to strip till.

Both speakers shared data that showed soil health as a profitable endeavor for their own operations. Many of the

event evaluations noted the appreciation for actual experiences, especially from Minnesota.

After the event farmers had a chance to talk to each other and ask the speakers additional questions. Farmers learn best from other farmers and these types of conversations and networking opportunities are vital to soil health within the community. Farmers had a chance to communicate what has or hasn’t worked in their operations. They shared contact information for vendors such as strip-till equipment and aerial/ broadcast equipment for cover crop seed application. They discussed market opportunities

for other crops.

Local, state, and federal agency personnel shared information about research projects, research opportunities, and cost-share programs available.

The feedback from this event was great! Attendees were impressed with the speakers and their knowledge. The community is looking forward to more events like this one. Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the HLWD. Continuing education credits were offered. 105 people attended.


Summer Intern Brian Hubbard, MCC Program Manager contacted me regarding a recent interview for the summer intern position. He provided a resume and cover letter. He has offered the position to this person. Once I have confirmation, I will provide more information.

Drainage In early February, time was spent revising the 2020 Drainage Summary Document for all drainage systems for which the HLWD is drainage authority. This document was provided to managers in the meeting packet to be used as a reference during ISG’s presentation at the February meeting.

On February 26, I provided Louis Smith an update on the meeting with legislators and the HLWD’s February meeting.

February Meetings and Events • February 3: meeting with legislators and counties • February 19: Construction Project Work Session and HLWD meeting • February 24: Cover Crop Workshop

March Meeting NOTE DATE CHANGE. The next monthly meeting will be held on Monday, March 23 at 9:00 a.m.

Feb 29, 20ASSETS

Current AssetsChecking/Savings

CD- Exchange State Bank 119,757.54Checking-Adrian State Bank 28,944.52KLR-Savings 60,673.77

Total Checking/Savings 209,375.83

Total Current Assets 209,375.83

TOTAL ASSETS 209,375.83

LIABILITIES & EQUITY 0.00

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Feb 29, 20ASSETS

Current AssetsChecking/Savings

KLR-Savings (Ditch) 5,048.96

Total Checking/Savings 5,048.96

Total Current Assets 5,048.96

TOTAL ASSETS 5,048.96

LIABILITIES & EQUITY 0.00

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2020 2020- Amended

Revenues

Levy Request 146,592.00$ 146,592.00$

Total Revenues 146,592.00$ 146,592.00$

Expenses

SWCD Admin/Technical Contract 70,000.00$ 120,000.00$

Audit Expenses 3,000.00$ 3,000.00$

Board Compensation 5,000.00$ 5,000.00$

Insurance and Bonds 2,600.00$ 2,600.00$

Legal Fees 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$

Mileage and Travel 2,500.00$ 2,500.00$

Other Services/Charges 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$

Payroll Taxes -$ -$

Professional Fees/MAWD & LMC 6,000.00$ 6,000.00$

Project Expenses

Cost-Share Expense 70,000.00$ 70,000.00$

Education Expense 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$

Tree Program (Project Expense) 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$

Buffer Program -$ -$

Publications and Hearings 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$

Supplies and Postage 750.00$ 750.00$

Total Expenses 183,850.00$ 233,850.00$

Net Income (37,258.00)$ (87,258.00)$

Kanaranzi-Little Rock Watershed DistrictBudget Comparison

PROGRAM SUMMARY (As of 2/29/20) CASH BALANCE RECEIPTS DISBURSEMENTS CASH BALANCE

2014 Flood Relief - P1 -$ -$

2014 Flood Relief - P2 -$ -$

2016 State Cost-Share Fund -$ -$

2017 State Cost-Share Fund 10,898.52$ 10,898.52$

2017 Local Capacity 55,494.01$ 55,494.01$

2017 AIG MOB Hydro Conditioning -$ -$

2018 Buffer Law 4,503.32$ 4,503.32$

2018 Buffer Cost-Share -$ -$

2018 Technical Training Grant -$ -$


2018 Easement Implementation 4,000.00$ 4,000.00$

2018 Local Capacity 122,050.00$ 16,731.55 105,318.45$

2019 Conservation Delivery 18,512.00$ 18,512.00$


2019 SWCD Local Capacity Services 125,000.00$ 125,000.00$

2019 Easement Implementation -$ -$

2019 Buffer Law 55,000.00$ 55,000.00$


2020 Local Capacity 171,373.00$ 171,373.00$

SWCD Local Cost-Share Fund 7,002.20$ 7,002.20$

USFWS - Federal Funds -$ -$

District and County Funds 513,636.30$ 6,041.99 22,679.64 496,998.65$

TOTAL $ 1,136,487.10 6,041.99 39,411.19 $ 1,103,117.90

USE OF CASH (As of Month End Statement on 2-29-2020) CASH BALANCE RECEIPTS DISBURSEMENTS CASH BALANCE

Checking Account - FSBSW 71,251.86$ 16,973.06 54,278.80$

District Savings - FSBSW 1,037,450.49$ 328.79 16,731.55 1,021,047.73$

State Cost-Share Savings - FSBSW 27,784.75$ 6.62 27,791.37$

TOTAL $ 1,136,487.10 335.41 33,704.61 $ 1,103,117.90

NOBLES SWCD PROGRAM SUMMARY

03/05/20 Nobles Soil & Water Conservation District Bills Payable

As of February 29, 2020

Name Memo CreditChecking-1st State Bank SW

MN Dept. of Revenue 9742567 MN WH 404.00First State Bank Southwest 41-1333891 Federal Wh 2,123.04PERA 9369-00 PERA 1,166.70QuickBooks Payroll Service Created by Payroll Service on 02/03 5,902.07Verizon Wireless 442091079-00001 72.16LaCour, Catelyn Direct DepositRunck, Scott C Direct DepositShea, John C. Direct DepositVosberg, Sabrina M Direct DepositMN PEIP- C/O MMB Fiscal Service INV 939600 363.70Pheasants Forever, Inc PF Farm Bill Registration 2020 35.00MACDE Shea - Managers Meeting registrat 15.00QuickBooks Payroll Service Created by Payroll Service on 02/13 6,054.20LaCour, Catelyn Direct DepositRunck, Scott C Direct DepositShea, John C. Direct DepositVosberg, Sabrina M Direct DepositSWMACDE Environmental Fair 2020 Environmental Fair Sponsor 750.00MASWCD-Area 5 3 staff, 1 supervisor 60.00Marco Technologies LLC NC113 - Usage 53.30Vast Broadband 012501701 59.95NCPERS Minnesota 9369309 3/2020 - 936900 16.00MN Dept. of Revenue 9742567 State WH 403.00First State Bank Southwest 41-1333891 Federal WH 2,113.76PERA 9369-00 PERA 1,173.12Colt Bullerman Final cost-share payment - 2018-LC16,731.55MASWCD Legislative Days - 3 supervisor, 1 s 360.00Pheasants Forever Dues/Sponsorship 2020 300.00Millborn Seeds Inc. INV0120963 353.50VISA Fuel, Truck repair, Meeting and offi 901.14

Total Checking-1st State Bank SW 39,411.19TOTAL 39,411.19

Jim Knips, Treasurer

Nobles Soil and Water Conservation District Board Meeting

February 19, 2020

The regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Nobles Soil and Water Conservation District was held February 19, 2020 beginning at 7:30 a.m. The meeting was called to order by Chair, Rick Nelsen. Present were Lynn Darling, Rick Nelsen, Jim Knips and Paul Langseth. Also present were John Shea, District Manager; Sabrina Vosberg, Administrative Assistant; Catelyn LaCour, Farm Bill Technician; Scott Runck; Levi Campion, NRCS; Bob Demuth, Nobles County Commissioner; Nathan Blankers, NRCS.

AGENDA: The Agenda for the February 19, 2020 meeting was reviewed. Langseth moved to approve the agenda as presented. Darling seconded the motion. Affirmative: Darling, Knips, Nelsen and Langseth. Opposed: None. Motion Carried.

MINUTES: The minutes for the January 15, 2020 meeting was reviewed. Darling moved to approve the minutes as presented. Langseth seconded the motion. Affirmative: Darling, Knips, Nelsen and Langseth. Opposed: None. Motion Carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT: The Treasurer’s Report and Bills Payable was presented and reviewed for January 2020. Langseth moved to approve the reports, subject to audit, in the amount of $97,240.62. Darling seconded the motion. Affirmative: Darling, Nelsen, Knips and Langseth. Opposed: None. Motion Carried.

COST-SHARE CONTRACTS AND PAYMENTS: 2018 Local-Capacity Cost-Share Payment.

2018-LC-03-Bullerman Colt Bullerman WASCOB $16,731.55

Knips moved to approve the payment in the amount of $16,731.55 for Colt Bullerman. Langseth seconded the motion. Affirmative: Darling, Nelsen, Knips and Langseth. Opposed: None. Motion Carried.

CORRESPONDENCE: Heron Lake Watershed Cover Crop Meeting, MCIT Bulletin, MAWQCP flyer. Knips talked about the NACD annual meeting. He mentioned the various programs that should be rolling out soon. The various booths at the event focused on grants and conservation education in the schools.

OLD BUSINESS

Buffer – Still waiting for the letter to be sent.

Summit Lake 11 – DU had students clean out the boxes. No sign of eggs in any of boxes, but it looked like a couple had been used.

DES MOINES 1W1P – In the beginning stages of the 1W1P process. Jackson SWCD is looking at being the fiscal host as of now with Murray County working on the grant application.

MRWP – Discussion occurred on who would be fiscal host for the partnership. Next steps include a budget and workplan for the grant money. The board also accepted the $50,000 threshold for projects. Anything over that amount must be approved by the partnership. The next meeting is March 11.

DISTRICT MANAGER REPORT: Shea has 3 old computers to dispose of. He is planning to take them to computer lodge or public works. Shea then discussed the tree planters. Currently, we have three and we only use one.

Langseth moved to approve payment of $750 for environmental fair. Darling seconded the motion. Affirmative: Darling, Knips, Nelsen and Langseth. Opposed: None. Motion Carried.

Shea then mentioned potentially switching to outlook. Vosberg will get numbers and bring them to the board.

Finally, Shea discussed the Ocheda Lakeshore restoration project and the OOWD easement. Al Langseth asked what could be done with the easement on that site and if it could be removed.

DISTRICT CONSERVATIONIST: Campion mentioned the March 13 deadline for EQIP. The deadline for CSP is March 6 with the CSP renewal deadline March 20. CSP renewals can only renew if this is their first renewal, if it is the second, they have to wait two years. LaCour has been working on CRP.

WATERSHED DISTRICTS AND OTHER REPORTS

Shea reported on KLRWD. The board partnered with the City of Adrian on a wellhead project. Langseth reported on OOWD. The draw down is still on hold and the fish kill might not happen again this year based on water level. They are still working on the carp study in Lake Okabena. Demuth reported on the county. Street lighting on rural roads was discussed. Lincoln-Pipestone Rural water is looking to renew their bonds. Requests for support from the HLWD for increasing the levy cap and for bonding authority. The first request was tabled, but the second request was defeated. Knips reported on the TSA interviews from yesterday. They were able to offer the position to two applicants.

NEW BUSINESS

PHEASANTS FOREVER BANQUET DONATION - Langseth moved to provide 150 trees and planter to the PF auction. Knips seconded the motion. Affirmative: Darling, Nelsen, Knips and Langseth. Opposed: None. Motion Carried.

PHEASANTS FOREVER SPONSORSHIP – Darling moved to sponsor PF for $300. Langseth seconded the motion. Affirmative: Darling, Nelsen, Knips and Langseth. Opposed: None. Motion Carried.

PHEASANTS FOREVER – FARM BILL POSITION – Langseth moved to request a $3,000 partnership amount from Nobles County PF. Knips seconded the motion. Affirmative: Darling, Nelsen, Knips and Langseth. Opposed: None. Motion Carried.

2019 ANNUAL REPORT – Langseth moved to approve the report as presented. Darling seconded the motion. Affirmative: Darling, Nelsen, Knips and Langseth. Opposed: None. Motion Carried.

LOCAL WORK GROUP – The board would like to have the meeting April 8, 2020 at 8 am in the USDA meeting room.

MASWCD AREA 5 MEETING – Meeting is tomorrow in Slayton. Knips, Vosberg, Shea and Runck plan to attend.

HR TRAINING-MCIT – Langseth moved to approve sending Vosberg to the HR-MCIT training. Darling seconded the motion. Affirmative: Darling, Nelsen, Knips and Langseth. Opposed: None. Motion Carried.

LEGISLATIVE DAYS – Nelsen, Darling, Langseth and Shea plan to attend.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SCHEDULE NEXT MEETING: The next meeting is scheduled for March 18, 2020 at 7:30 a.m.

ADJOURN 8:53 a.m.

_______________________ Ken Wolf, Secretary

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Kanaranzi –Little Rock Watershed District Regular Meeting Minutes

February 13, 2020 Adrian City Hall, Council Chambers,

Adrian, MN 56110

CALL TO ORDER: The Regular Meeting was called to order by Chair, Layton Gruis at 4:05 p.m. Present: Mgrs. B. Jansma, L. Gruis, J. Brake, A. Henning, C. Gruis Guests: John Shea (Nobles SWCD Manager), Sabrina Vosberg (Nobles SWCD Assistant), Gene Metz (Nobles County Commissioner) AGENDA: The agenda for the February 13, 2020 meeting was reviewed. C. Gruis moved to approve the agenda with L. Gruis’ requested change. J. Brake seconded the motion. Affirmative: L. Gruis, J. Brake, C. Gruis and B. Jansma. Opposed: None. Motion Carried.

MINUTES: The minutes of the January 9, 2019 regular meeting were reviewed. B. Jansma moved to approve the minutes as presented. J. Brake seconded the motion. Affirmative: L. Gruis, J. Brake, C. Gruis and B. Jansma. Opposed: None. Motion Carried. COST-SHARE CONTRACTS AND PAYMENTS: Raddle presented the board with the updated logs. KLR-2018-18 Ray Jenniges WASCOB $22,740.85 After discussion, J. Brake moved to approve the contract payment for Ray Jenniges in the amount of $22,740.85. A. Henning seconded the motion. Affirmative: L. Gruis, J. Brake and B. Jansma. Opposed: None. Motion Carried. KLR-2019-04 Colt Bullerman WASCOB $16,731.55 After discussion, J. Brake moved to approve the contract payment for Colt Bullerman in the amount of $16,731.55. B. Jansma seconded the motion. Affirmative: L. Gruis, J. Brake and B. Jansma. Opposed: None. Motion Carried. KLR-2020-03 City of Lismore Well Sealing $300.00 After discussion, J. Brake moved to approve the contract payment for the City of Lismore in the amount of $300.00. B. Jansma seconded the motion. Affirmative: L. Gruis, J. Brake and B. Jansma. Opposed: None. Motion Carried. KLR-2020-04 City of Adrian Wellhead Area $89,563.50

After discussion, J. Brake moved to approve the contract payment for the City of Adrian in the amount of $89,563.50. B. Jansma seconded the motion. Affirmative: L. Gruis, J. Brake, C. Gruis and B. Jansma. Opposed: None. Motion Carried. TREASURER’S REPORT: Bills payable, subject to audit, in the amount of $123,403.15. After review, C. Gruis moved to pay the bills and approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented. B. Jansma seconded the motion. Affirmative: L. Gruis, J. Brake, C. Gruis and B. Jansma. Opposed: None. Motion Carried. J. Brake moved to transfer the Adrian CD into the Adrian Savings Account. A. Henning seconded the motion. Affirmative: L. Gruis, J. Brake, C. Gruis and B. Jansma. Opposed: None. Motion Carried. CORRESPONDENCE: HLWD is hosting a cover crop workshop on February 24th. Shea mentioned the Nitrogen Smart event held by the University of MN and Corn & Soybean Grower Associations. An LMC brochure was also handed out to the board. OLD BUSINESS:

A. Wellhead Project – Cost-share will be paid. The City of Adrian is waiting for the title on the Morganthaler piece, but the Dorn piece has been fully purchased by the City. The board then discussed the City of Ellsworth and the wellhead area they have.

B. Buffer Legislation Update – Letter has been sent to the county attorney. Once approve, it will be sent

to the landowners in non-compliance.

C. Ditch 11 – A ruling was passed, but no details were handed down. The county did request an updated cost log of the expenses.

D. Missouri River Watershed Partnership – The first meeting was held in January. The officers were selected for the board and the cost-share agreement was accepted. Contracts under $50,000 can be passed without the board meeting, but all payments will need to be passed by the board. The insurance will be split amongst the entities in the partnership.

E. LMC/MCIT Insurance – J. Brake moved to approve the resolution naming MCIT insurance provider of KLRWD. C. Gruis seconded the motion. Affirmative: L. Gruis, J. Brake, C. Gruis and B. Jansma. Opposed: None. Motion Carried.

F. Advisory Committee – C. Gruis moved to accept the list of advisory members as presented. B. Jansma seconded the motion. Affirmative: L. Gruis, J. Brake, C. Gruis and B. Jansma. Opposed: None. Motion Carried.

G. Advisory/ Recognition Meeting – The meeting will be held on March 12th at the Countryside Inn Steakhouse in Adrian. The KLRWD meeting will be at 5 with the Advisory meeting beginning at 6. A meal will be provided to those in attendance.

ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: None. OTHER REPORTS: Metz reported on the county. He asked if the KLRWD would ever consider increasing the levy limit. NEW BUSSINESS:

A. 2019 Annual Report – Add Adam and Bill to the report and include term end dates on the report. C. Gruis accepted the report with changes. B. Jansma seconded the motion. Affirmative: L. Gruis, J. Brake, C. Gruis and B. Jansma. Opposed: None. Motion Carried.

B. 2020 Annual Plan – Will be reviewed at 2020. Update Adam’s Address. Amend the budget $50,000 for Cost-Share.

C. Minnesota Viewers Association – The board is not interested in participating.

D. MAWD Legislative Days – No one is interested in attending this year.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS: Next meeting Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. ADJOURN: L. Gruis moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:54 p.m. Affirmative: L. Gruis, A. Henning, J. Brake and B. Jansma. Opposed: None. Motion Carried. ____________________

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