Todd County Board Proceedings

Minutes of the Joint Special Board Meeting of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners and the Todd County Board of Commissioners held on
April 16, 2024
Call to Order
The Joint Special Board Meeting of the Douglas County and Todd County Board of Commissioners met in the Osakis School Auditorium in the City of Osakis, MN on the 16th day of April, 2024 at 6 p.m. The Douglas County Special Board Meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairperson Rapp.
The Todd County Special Board Meeting was called to order by Chairperson Becker.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. All Commissioners were present except Douglas County Commissioner Englund.
According to the public sign-in sheets, there were 197 persons in attendance.
Approval of Agenda
Vice Chairperson Rapp adopted the agenda as presented.
Chairperson Becker adopted the agenda as presented.
Petitioners Presentation
Mike Helwig & Bruce Magnus, representing the Osakis Lake Association provided a presentation to the County Boards and Public outlining the process for forming a Lake Improvement District and potential projects and budget for discussion.
Agency & Staff Comments
The opportunity was provided for County Staff and Agencies to present comments for discussion.
The DNR Advisory Report on the Formation of the Osakis Lake Improvement District in Douglas and Todd Counties was read into record for public acknowledgement.
Public Hearing
Vice Chairperson Rapp approved the opening of the public hearing portion of the meeting.
Chairperson Becker approved the opening of the public hearing potion of the meeting and read the rules of the public comment period proceedings into record.
The following persons provided public comment for the boards’ consideration:
• Howard Swenstad
• Mary Pohlmann
• Bob Brillhart
• Mike Maza
• Chuck Raudt
• Lori Persson
• Ed Hunter
• Chub Hensley
• Rochelle Moon
• Paul Hartmann
• John Krischuk
• Brian Levin
• Joe Wehland
• Bruce Rindahl
• Grant Shoenberg
• Pat Kramer
• Mark Schmidtbauer
• Justin Dahlheimer
• Joe Johnson
• Gene Mensen
• Tom Block
• Joe Drexler
The written public comments were also read into record that were received from:
• Al Lemke
• Morris Mesenbring
• Tom VanVoorhis
• Brian & Charlotte Bovee
Vice Chairperson Rapp approved the closing of the public hearing portion of the meeting.
Chairperson Becker approved the closing of the public hearing portion of the meeting.
Review of Next Step
Procedures
Chairperson Becker provided a summary of requirements that the county boards will need to perform regarding this Lake Improvement District petition request according to statute.
Adjourn
Vice Chairperson Rapp adjourned the meeting at 8:17 p.m.
Chairperson Becker adjourned the meeting at 8:17 p.m.
On a motion by Byers and second by Neumann, the preceding minutes of the Special Joint County Board meeting held April 16, 2024 were duly approved by unanimous vote at the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on May 7, 2024.
Witness my hand and seal:
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Barbara Becker, County Board Chairperson
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Denise Gaida, Todd County Auditor-Treasurer

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