“The lake (Superior), it is said, never gives up her dead … when the gales of November come early.” And so goes the story of “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.”
This is probably the most recognized ship disaster of the Great Lakes, due in large part to Gordon Lightfoot’s 1975 ballad of the same name. Forty-six years ago, on Nov. 10, the Edmund Fitzgerald — with a crew of 29 — sank into the freezing waters of Lake Superior.
Sadly, life is filled with tragedy — whether it affects an individual, a family, a community or the nation. This despite the fact that God never intended for disasters of any kind to be a part of his creation. God originally gave mankind a perfect world, a perfect body and perfect soul.
But with Adam and Eve’s disobedience long ago in Eden’s Garden came the destruction of God’s perfect paradise: the influx of sin, a sinful nature, and death that infects the heart of every human being. Sin brings trouble and death to all of us. “… the whole world is a prisoner of sin.” Gal. 3:22. Left to ourselves, there is no escape. Like the doomed crew of the Edmund Fitzgerald, we too would be lost forever if God had not given us his precious Word of both Law and Gospel.
The Law is necessary. It crushes us by exposing our utter sinfulness and our need for a Savior. It shows how impossible it is for us to keep all of God’s commands. We struggle and fail each and every day.
Thankfully, though, the Gospel provides the ultimate Life Preserver that rescues us from our sin. It saves us when nothing else could. It reveals the Good News that God has forgiven all our sins through the perfect life, innocent death and victorious resurrection of His Son, Jesus Christ. Yes, Jesus took our place and succeeded, and he now reaches down to pull us out of the deadly waters of our sin.
As the Gospel assures us, “Whoever believes in [Jesus] shall not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16. All who believe and trust in Jesus as their personal Savior receive real forgiveness, peace with God, new life now as Christians, and the certainty of life everlasting with the Lord and all believers in the glories of heaven.
Such wonderful Good News fills us with heartfelt thankfulness and gratitude. God truly loves us and has saved us. And this becomes the motivation for our showing selfless love toward others, living for Christ and His glory, as well as telling others the Good News of Jesus, our Brother and Savior! May our gracious God, who has blessed us in so many ways, empower and enable us to do so.

Rock County Commissioners
meet Sept. 21
Herreid Board Room          9:00 A.M.
Rock County Courthouse September 21, 2021
The meeting was called to order by the Chair with all Commissioners present.
Also in attendance were Administrator Kyle Oldre, County Attorney Jeff Haubrich
and Star-Herald Reporter and Mavis Fodness.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those in attendance.
Motion by Burger, seconded by Reisch, to approve the September 21, 2021, County
Board agenda, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Thompson, seconded by Overgaard, to approve the September 07,
2021, County Board minutes, declared carried on a voice vote.
John Groothuis, MnDOT D4 and D8 Transit Project Manager, attended the County Board meeting via Zoom and discussed the recent invoice of $31,579 for overpayment from the 2016 Transit operating grant that was identified in the grant close out in 2017. Groothuis recognized the tardiness of the invoice and stated that the MnDOT Audit Team has had their share of challenges to staff turnover and COVID-19; Groothuis assured the County Board that there are no additional outstanding dollars due.  Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Thompson, to approve the expenditure from the dedicated reserve account for Transit/Heartland Express, declared carried on a voice vote.
Ashley Kurtz, Auditor/Treasurer present the claims with an addition of $3,800 from the Sheriff’s Office and per diems of $1,000; motion by Reisch, seconded by Overgaard, to pay the claims with additions and the per diems, declared carried on a voice vote. A complete listing of the claims is available at the Auditor/Treasurer’s office.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 CLAIMS OVER $2,000
AT-SCENE LLC $3,800.00 
CHS               9,814.67 
COUNTIES PROVIDING TECHNOLOGY               6,584.00 
DALY/JOSEPH L., ARBITRATOR               3,670.00 
EMERGENCY AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES               2,270.80 
FLEET SERVICES DIVISION-ADMIN FMR               7,227.53 
KETTERLING SERVICES INC           15,006.34 
LUVERNE AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION           10,000.00 
LUVERNE/CITY OF               9,120.79 
LYON COUNTY LANDFILL           19,683.74 
MN DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION           31,579.00 
PICTOMETRY INTERNATIONAL CORP           17,957.40 
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA   2,050.25 
SANFORD HEALTH               2,801.00 
W & N CONSTRUCTION INC           14,510.09 
WEX BANK               3,306.73 
56 PAYMENTS LESS THAN $2,000           21,627.71 
TOTAL                 $181,010.05 
The County Board was in receipt of the Fund Balance report. Kurtz stated that the E911 telecom rate increased which in impact Rock County’s monthly amount received. Motion by Burger, seconded by Overgaard, to approve the Fund Balance report, declared carried on a voice vote.
The Administrator led a discussion regard the 2022 budget and presented an update from the Budget Committee. The Budget Committee recommends setting the 2022 Preliminary Levy at 2.97% which includes an adjustment to the Sheriff’s budget to accommodate (2) new full time deputies, moving forward with the Capital Improvement Plan and bonding for CIP expenditures in 2022-2023 and decreasing the amount levied for reserves as some of the expenditures are identified in the CIP. After discussion, motion by Burger, seconded by Reisch, to set the preliminary levy at $6,533,370.00, a 2.97% increase, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Reisch, seconded by Overgaard, to authorize the issuance of a credit card for Land Records Office Director Rachel Jacobs, declared carried on a voice vote.
The Administrator reported that the new Armory project is moving
forward with construction scheduled to begin this fall.
The Administrator led a discussion regarding the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Grant program and developing a plan for distribution of funds for eligible expenses. Currently, the Administrator stated that the City of Hills is requesting ARP funds for water tower repairs and waste water lagoon improvements for their city sewer and water system. After considerable discussion, motion by Burger, seconded by Reisch, to set the grant parameters up to $100,000 for qualified projects for city municipalities and to include Rock County Rural Water and Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water system in the grant program, declared carried on a voice vote. The County Attorney was directed to draft an ARP Grant Request form to submit to the Administrator’s office for review by the County Administrator and County Attorney.
The County Board was in receipt of a funding request for Luv1 Luv All to expand dental clinic services from 1 day to 2 days due to the high demand; the request was for $10,000 to allow the expanded service to operate for one year. Motion by Reisch, seconded by Burger, to approve the request and to pay the expenditure from County Board Contingency, declared carried on a voice vote.
The County Board was informed that the Rock County Sheriff’s Office
was subject to a POST Board Standards review and that the Rock County Sheriff’s
Office was compliant and passed the review.
The Administrator presented an office activity update: Johnson Control contract term notice, audit exit, City/County Liaison, Budget Committee, interview for LRO Technician, Terrace/Tunnel repair project with Heller Architect and Beck & Hoffer, Incident Command Team, Stream Bank Stabilization, Dental Clinic/Luv1 Luv All and City of Kenneth Council meeting to discuss law enforcement contract. 
Commissioner Reisch stated that he had attended the following meetings:  City/County Liaison, Southwest MN Opportunity Council, Budget Committee.
Commissioner Thompson stated that she had attended the following meetings:
Southwest Regional Development Commission, Suicide Prevention event,
Historical Society, Southwest Health & Human Services.
Commissioner Overgaard stated that he had attended the following meetings: City/County Liaison, Battle Plain Township, City of Kenneth Council, and Historical Society.
Commissioner Burger stated that he had attended the following meetings: Southwest Health & Human Services, Southwestern Mental Health, Community Corrections, Southwestern Mental Health Collaborative with school districts and Budget Committee. 
Commissioner Williamson stated that he had attended the following
meetings: Southwestern Mental Health and Rural Water.
With no further business to come before the County Board, the meeting was
declared adjourned by order of the Chair.
(11-04)

Rock County Commissioners
meet Sept. 7
Herreid Board Room          9:00 A.M.
Rock County Courthouse September 7, 2021
The meeting was called to order by the Chair with all Commissioners present.
Also in attendance were Administrator Kyle Oldre, County Attorney Jeff Haubrich
and Star-Herald Reporter and Mavis Fodness.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those in attendance.
Motion by Thompson, seconded by Overgaard, to approve the September 07,
2021, County Board agenda, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Burger, seconded by Overgaard, to approve the August 17, 2021,
County Board minutes, declared carried on a voice vote.
National Grid Renewables Representatives Melissa Schmit, Jordan Burmeister and Jeremy Duehr presented an Elk Creek Solar project update and requested approval of the Development Agreement; motion by Burger, seconded by Thompson, to approve, declared on a 3-0 with Overgaard abstaining and Reisch not present. Timeline includes the install of data connections with transmission with construction to begin in the spring of 2022 and is estimated to be completed in
2023; project cost estimate if $118 million on the 80 megawatt solar farm.
The County Board was in receipt of a membership request from GreenSmith Luverne Holdings to join the St. Paul Port Authority for the reason of being eligible to access to up $1 million in Public Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) loans; the cap amount with the St. Paul Port Authority for PACE loans is greater than the cap amount with the Southwest MN Rural Energy Board.  St. Paul Port Authority Representative Michael Lindner and University of MN (CERT) Representative Peter Lindstrom outlined the Joint Power Agreement (JPA) and how the program works. Aaron Smith, Project Manager of GreenSmith Builders and Wendy Anderson, Financial Consultant for the City of Luverne presented a project update of a 54-apartment energy efficient complex, located on south Highway 75 in the City of Luverne. The PACE loan will be re-paid through a special assessment from the property owner, GreenSmith Luverne Holdings will own and operate the apartment complex. County Administrator Oldre and County Attorney stated that there is minimal risk to the county as there will be an asset if the loan becomes delinquent. Estimated construction costs are $6.8 million.
Motion by Reisch, seconded by Thompson, to approve Resolution No. 22-21, approving the Port Authority of City of St. Paul Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (Minn PACE) Joint Powers Agreement, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Burger, to approve the GreenSmith Luverne Holdings LLC 54-apartment energy efficient apartment complex project, located on south Highway 75 (formerly the old Sharkee’s property), declared carried on a voice vote.
Ashley Kurtz, Auditor/Treasurer, presented the claims; motion by Overgaard, seconded by Reisch, to approve, declared carried on a voice vote. A complete listing of the claims is available at the Auditor/Treasurer’s office.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 CLAIMS OVER $2,000
A & B BUSINESS INC $2,647.47 
AXON ENTERPRISE INC                 3,432.00 
CLIFTON LARSON ALLEN LLP               3,528.00 
COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION     2,129.48 
DILIGENT CORPORATION                 3,000.00 
EMERGENCY AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES     3,174.66 
LAWSON PRODUCTS, INC               3,254.83 
LIBERTY TIRE RECYCLING LLC               2,827.95 
MORRIS ELECTRONICS               4,035.29 
NOBLES COUNTY AUDITOR-TREASURER               8,840.00 
OPG-3 INC               2,061.82 
PEARSON BROTHERS INC.           63,737.06 
SNOW WHEEL SYSTEM INC               2,737.30 
STAPLES ENTERPRISES INC               3,763.80 
TOLLEFSON PUBLISHING               2,848.94 
ZIEGLER INC               4,201.54 
74 PAYMENTS LESS THAN $2,000           29,107.75 
    TOTAL               $145,327.89 
The County Board was in receipt of the Fund Balance report as of August 31, 2021; motion by Thompson, seconded by Burger, to approve, declared carried on a voice vote.
The County Board was in receipt of a letter from the MN Department of Public Safety Driver and Vehicle Services Director regarding the status of re-opening all 93 driver exam stations throughout the state; currently there are only 14 exam stations open due to a consolidation conducted in May 2020 due to pandemic.  The timeline to re-open the additional exam stations is scheduled for January 31, 2022. The County Board expressed their dissatisfaction of the announcement and timeline and directed the Administrator to draft and send a letter inform the Driver and Vehicle Services Director of Rock County’s  frustration and dissatisfaction.  
Kurtz presented an invoice from MnDOT for overpayment of the 2016 Transit grant agreement, the invoice amount is for $31,579.00. After discussion it was determined to table action of the expense and requested
a MnDOT Transit representative to provide and explanation.
Motion by Burger, seconded by Williamson, to approve the county’s 2020
Petty Cash and Change funds, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Burger, to authorize the License Center to have a separate checking account, as per compliance with the State of Minnesota to allow
them to conduct licensing transactions, declared carried on a voice vote.
The Auditor/Treasurer presented a request to abate real estate taxes for the amount of $628.00 on property located in Lots 18 & 19 in Blk 3 to the Original Plat of the City Hardwick, parcel 14-0068-000. The abatement request is due to a system error that excluded a Dis-abled Veteran Spouse Exclusion which would have made the taxable market value zero. Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Thompson, to approve the abatement request of $628.00 on parcel 14-0068-000, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Reisch, seconded by Overgaard, to approve an engagement letter with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP for 2020 audit services, declared carried on a voice vote.
Mark Sehr, Engineer, presented Resolution 21-21, a Local Bridge Replacement Program Grant Agreement with MnDOT; motion by Overgaard, seconded by Reisch, to approve Resolution No. 21-21, declared carried on a voice vote. Project identified in Resolution 21-21 is the removal of
old bridge structure located by the City Park within the City of Luverne.
Eric Hartman, Land Management Office Director, reviewed  proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and schedule a Public Hearing for following amendments:
Section 4. Subd. 2 Definitions – new definition, Self-storage Facility. A
building or group of buildings containing separate, individual,
and private storage spaces of varying sizes for lease or rent for varying
periods of time.
Section 15. A-1 Limited Agriculture District, Subd. 3 Conditional Uses — 
14. Self-storage facility
Section 16. A-2 Limited Agriculture District Subd. 3. Conditional Uses — 
14. Self-storage facility
Motion by Reisch, seconded by Overgaard, to schedule a Public Hearing for October 5, 2021 at 9:00AM in the Herreid Board Meeting Room located in the Rock County Courthouse, declared carried on a voice vote.
Hartman presented a Conditional Use Permit for W & N Construction for mining, processing and stockpiling of clay, gravel and aggregate materials located in Section 23 of Beaver Creek Township. Hartman stated that a Public Hearing was held on August 30, 2021 with no opposition. Motion by Burger, seconded by Overgaard, to approve the Conditional Use Permit 
with the conditions identified on the permit, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Williamson, to approve the
FY22-26 SCORE Grant Agreement with MN Pollution Control, SWIFT Contract
Number 192222, declared carried on a voice vote.
The Administrator stated that has been working on a number building issues, Ag Disaster-Drought designation, Rock River bank
stabilization project and seeking guidance on ARP funding.  
The County Board was in receipt of amendments to the Rural Minnesota Energy Board Joint Powers Agreement; motion by Reisch, seconded by Overgaard, to approve the amended JPA document, declared carried on a voice vote.
The Administrator stated that the Safety Plan for the Walleye Wind project has been approved by local emergency services representatives; presented as information only.
The Administrator provided an update regarding the process to repair the Terrace area at the Veterans Memorial Building and the Tunnel area located below the Terrace. Oldre had met with a contractor and Superior Calk & Tuckpoint to address the deteriorating surface on the Terrace which is the suspected cause to the water leak in the tunnel area below; the repair estimate is $250,000 and involves removing the top surface on the Terrace and exposing the tunnel structure to re-wrap/water proof the structure and replace the terrace surface. The contractor recommended contracting with the previous architect to work up the specifications for the repairs and then bid the project. Motion by Reisch, seconded by Thompson, to move forward in contacting the architect to development a repair estimate, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Reisch, seconded by Burger, to authorize the purchase of additional computer data storage for the cost of $10,687.65, declared carried on a voice vote.
Commissioner Reisch stated that he had attended the following meetings: Hospice
fundraising event, Streambank Stabilization meeting.
Commissioner Thompson stated that she had attended the following meetings:  Southwest Health and Human Services, A.C.E. and Hospice Fundraising event.
Commissioner Overgaard stated that he had attended the following meetings: AMC Extension, Transit, Historical Society, One Water Shed One
Plan, Planning & Zoning and Hospice Fundraising event.
Commissioner Burger stated that he had attended the following meetings:
Southwest Mental Health announcement to area schools regarding the
dis-continuation of services due to staff shortages.
Commissioner Williamson stated that he had attended the following meetings:  Hospice Fundraising event and commented on the weed problem along the BRRRA.
The County Board discussed details of the Employee Appreciation Picnic, scheduled for September 21, 2021, at 11:30 A.M .to 1:30 P.M. at the Rock County Highway Department.
With no further business to come before the County Board, the meeting
was declared adjourned by order of the Chair.
(11-04)

Rock County Commissioners meet Oct. 5
Herreid Board Room          9:00 A.M.
Rock County Courthouse October 5, 2021
The meeting was called to order by the Chair with all Commissioners present. Also in attendance were Administrator Kyle Oldre, County Attorney
Jeff Haubrich and Star-Herald Reporter and Mavis Fodness.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those in attendance.
Motion by Reisch, seconded by Thompson, to approve the October 05, 2021,
County Board agenda, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Burger, to approve the September 21,
2021, County Board minutes, declared carried on a voice vote.
By order of the Chair, the County Board meeting recessed at 9:05 A.M.
to conduct a Public Hearing for proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regarding Self Storage Facilities to be in Zones A-1 and A-2. There was no public comment either written or verbal received, therefore the public hearing was closed at 9:08 A.M. by order of the Chair.
Miranda Wendlandt, Clifton Larson Allen, Account Auditor, reviewed details of the 2020 audit; Rock County received an unmodified opinion for the audit.
Emily Crabtree, Luverne Area Community Foundation Executive Director, informed the County Board of a new grant program initiated to replace the former Red Arrow grant program in the community. The new program is designed to be community specific with each community being able to capitalize on a matching grant by the Foundation. The County Board thanked Crabtree for her presentation.
Ashley Kurtz, Auditor/Treasurer, presented the claims for payment; motion by Burger, seconded by Thompson, to approve, declared carried on a voice vote. A complete listing of the claims is available at the Auditor/Treasurer’s office.
OCTOBER 5, 2021 CLAIMS OVER $2,000
A & B BUSINESS INC $4,363.23 
A.C.E. OF SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA               4,903.00 
CLIFTON LARSON ALLEN LLP           37,212.00 
COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION               3,761.12 
FLEET SERVICES DIVISION-ADMIN FMR               7,227.53 
GALLAGHER BENEFIT SERVICES INC               4,750.00 
NOBLES COUNTY AUDITOR-TREASURER           10,040.00 
PATTEN ROOFING CO               8,150.00 
RICHARZ REPAIR               3,405.81 
55 PAYMENTS LESS THAN $2,000           17,977.89 
TOTAL               $101,790.58 
The Fund Balance report was reviewed by the County Board, motion by Overgaard, seconded by Williamson, to approve, declared carried on a voice vote.
Evan Verbrugge, Sheriff, requested authorization to change the E911 service
provider from IES to VESTA Solutions/Motorola Solutions to align with four
other counties; motion by Reisch, seconded by Overgaard to approve,
declared carried on a voice vote.
The Sheriff requested to fill (2) full-time deputy positions in his office of
which (1) officer would be assigned a School Resource Officer which be funded
by the county (1/3), City of Luverne (1/3) and 1/3 at 80% Luverne School District
and 20% Hills-Beaver Creek; the other full time position would be funded by 44%
City of Luverne and 56% Rock County, as per the contract. Motion by Burger,
seconded by Thompson, to authorize the (2) full-time deputy positions,
declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Reisch, to amend the Deputy job description to include the duties of School Resource Officer, declared carried on a voice vote.
Mark Sehr, Engineer, presented a bid from Dan Hamann Construction to replace windows in the office area of the Highway Department office area; motion by Overgaard, seconded by Burger, to approve, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Thompson, seconded by Williamson, to purchase a Trimble R12i Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Station from Frontier
Precision for $34,308.00, declared carried on a voice vote.
The Administrator presented an update on various projects
and meeting updates; no action 
Motion by Overgaard, seconded Reisch, to approve Resolution No. 23-21,
amending the Rock County Zoning Ordinance to allow for the construction of
self-storage facilities as conditional use in both A-1 and A-2 zones,
declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Thompson, seconded by Reisch, to set the annual Truth in Taxation meeting for December 14, 2021 at 6:00PM and to move the regular scheduled County Board meeting dates of December 07 and December 21 to December 14 and December 28, declared carried on a voice vote. 
The County Board was in receipt of a thank you from the Rock County Historical Society for the Highway Department’s work on their parking lot.
The Administrator led a discussion seeking input for agenda
items for the October 28th AMC District VIII meeting.
The Administrator presented an update regarding the health insurance RFP process stating that there was (4) bids received with Medica being the low compliant bid through the Minnesota Health Consortium/Southwest West Central Service Coop. Motion  by Overgaard, seconded by Thompson to accept the low compliant bid with Medica with a 2% increase for 2022 and a not to exceed 9% increase for 2023, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Thompson, seconded by Reisch, to set the monthly 2022 Cafeteria Contribution amount at $802.70, declared carried on a voice vote.
The County Board was in receipt of an update regarding the Walleye Wind
project stating that they have received approval from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to construct and operate a 109.7 megawatt Large Wind Energy Conversion System, located in Martin, Beaver Creek and Springwater townships of Rock County, however, the project will not break ground until May of 2022 with a completion date of September 2022.
Commissioner Reisch stated that he had attended the following
meetings: no meetings to report.
Commissioner Thompson stated that she had attended the
following meetings: no meetings to report.
Commissioner Overgaard stated that he had attended the following
meetings: no meetings to report.
Commissioner Burger stated that he had attended the following
meetings: Southwestern Mental Health
Commissioner Williamson stated that he had attended the following
meetings: no meetings to report. 
With no further business to come before the County Board, the meeting
was declared adjourned by order of the Chair.
(11-04)

City of Luverne adopts Ordinance 24
ORDINANCE NO. 24, FOURTH SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE “ZONING MAP” PROVIDED FOR
IN CITY CODE, SECTION 153.022, TO INCLUDE A ZONING AMENDMENT, REZONING 617 S KNISS AVE, LUVERNE, MN FROM C-C, COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO I-1 LIMITED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
THE CITY OF LUVERNE DOES HEREBY ORDAIN:
SECTION 1. The official “City of Luverne Zoning Map” governed and established by City Code, Section 153.022, originally adopted by Ordinance No. 272, Third Series, and succeeding amendments, is hereby amended and this ordinance constitutes the “Ninth Amendment to City of Luverne Zoning Map” to rezone the said property from C-C, Community Commercial, to I-1, Limited Industrial described as follows:
DESCRIPTION – Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13, Golla Addition
                            City of Luverne, Rock County, Minnesota
SEC. 2. The City Administrator is hereby instructed to cause the official “City of Luverne Zoning Map” as adopted in said Ordinance No. 272, Third Series, to be amended consistent with the amendment adopted herein including the notation of this ordinance number and its adoption date thereon and when so amended, said Zoning Map shall henceforth be the “City of Luverne Zoning Map” of all zoning districts delineated in City Code, Chapter 153.
SEC. 3. This ordinance takes full force and effect seven (7) days after its publication.
(11-04)

City of Luverne adopts Ordinance 23
ORDINANCE NO. 23, FOURTH SERIES
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO MUNICIPAL UTILITY RULES AND REGULATION PROCEDURES AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 50.22 DISCONTINUANCE OF SERVICE; PROCEDURE
THE CITY OF LUVERNE DOES HEREBY ORDAIN:
SECTION 1. That City Code Sec. 50.22, be hereby amended in its entirety as follows:
(A) All municipal utilities may be shut off or discontinued according to M.S. 216B. Public Utilities, as it may be amended from time to time.
SEC. 2. The Mayor and City Administrator are hereby authorized and directed to execute such legal documents as are necessary to accomplish this sale and are further authorized to execute and deliver a warranty deed upon complete fulfillment of all terms and conditions.  
SEC. 3. This ordinance takes full force and effect upon its publication.
(11-04)

ISD #2184 School Board
meets Sept. 23 
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF 
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2184, 
ROCK COUNTY, LUVERNE, MINNESOTA.  
A regular meeting of the Board of Education, ISD #2184, was held in the Performing Arts Center on September 23, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.
The following members were present: Katie Baustian, Jodi Bosch, Tim Jarchow, Reva Sehr, Jeff Stratton and David Wrigg. Absent: Eric Hartman. Also present:  Craig Oftedahl, Jason Phelps, Ryan Johnson, Stacy Gillette, Wade Hiller, Tyler Reisch, several community members, and Lori Sorenson – Rock County Star Herald.
Vice-Chairperson Tim Jarchow opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.  It was noted there is an addendum to the agenda. Motion made by Stratton, second by Sehr, to approve the agenda with the addendum. Motion unanimously carried.
Administrative reports were given.
Motion made by Bosch, second by Stratton, to approve the August 26 and September 16, 2021, School Board meeting minutes as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Sehr, to accept the following donations:
Piano – Twila VerSteeg
Piano – Luverne Education Legacy Foundation
Listen and Navigate with Technology – Donors Choose
STEAM Library – Donor Choose
Peer Helping Support – Luverne Lions Club
High School Robotics – Jaycox Implement Inc.
Elementary Counselor Curriculum – Sioux Valley Energy Customer Trust
Gaga pits – Parents: Partners in Education
And several donations from various community businesses in support of the
Bruce Gluf Cross Country meet
Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Bosch, second by Stratton, to approve the district bills as presented in the amount of $1,639,585.97; with payroll in the amount of $885,089.71; and the student activity bills as presented in the amount of $6,060.44. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Sehr, to receive the Student Activity Report showing the balances as of August 31, 2021. Motion unanimously carried.
Business Manager Tyler Reisch presented information regarding the 2021 Payable 2022 Preliminary Tax Levy.  His recommendation was to approve Maximum Levy at this time which will allow for any changes or adjustments to be made prior to certification of the final levy in December. Motion made by Wrigg, second by Baustian, to certify the maximum preliminary levy. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Bosch, second by Sehr, to accept the Snow Removal Contract with VerSteeg Excavation as presented.  It was noted that they have done our snow removal for several years. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Sehr, second by Stratton, to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 01-21
ACCEPTING TOSHIBA AMERICA FOUNDATION GRANT
WHEREAS, Toshiba America Foundation’s grants fund projects designed by individual classroom teachers.  This “direct-to-teacher” approach bring immediate results. Teachers are able to change the way they teach Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects because the 
grant supports equipment for hands-on experiments and inquiry-based approaches to the curriculum; and 
WHEREAS, the school, through Aaron Perkins, has applied for the grant to offset costs associated with the recycling of 3D printer materials; and
WHEREAS, the school was granted a $4,999.00 grant through the grant program; now, therefore, 
BE IT RESOLVED, Independent School District #2184 accepts the grant from Toshiba America Foundation totaling $4,999.00 to be used on 3D printer recycling costs.
Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Bosch, to approve the request from South Dakota State University for student Rebecca Olson to complete 20 hours of field experience with Dennis Moritz, Agriculture Teacher. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Stratton, second by Wrigg, to set the following per pupil rates for the contract for parochial transportation with the Luverne Christian School Society as follows:
2021-2022 - $415.00 per pupil
2022-2023 - $485.00 per pupil
2023-2024 - $550.00 per pupil
Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Bosch, second by Sehr, to accept the resignation of Amy Hamann, Paraprofessional, effective September 24, 2021. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Bosch, to accept the resignation of Joel Evans as weight room supervisor. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Sehr, second by Stratton, to approve the hiring of Mike Wenninger as weight room supervisor.  Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Bosch, to approve a medical leave of absence request from Amy Cook, M/HS Counselor, from November 24, 2021, through January 2, 2022. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Sehr, to adopt the following resolution:
AUTHORIZED SIGNERS ON INVESTMENTS
WHEREAS, Independent School District #2184 has cash and investments through various Board authorized financial institutions, and
WHEREAS, Tyler Reisch, Business Manager, needs to be authorized access to all cash and investments accounts Independent School District #2184 currently has and into the future; and
WHEREAS, Tyler Reisch, Business Manager, needs to be added as a signer to all investments accounts Independent School District #2184 currently has and into the future; and
WHEREAS, previous Business Manager, Marlene Mann, needs to have access authorization removed for all cash and investment accounts, as well as, removed as a signer on all investment accounts; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, Independent School District #2184 grants Business Manager, Tyler Reisch, access to all cash and investments accounts held at various authorized financial institutions; additionally,
BE IT RESOLVED, Independent School District #2184 approves Business Manager Tyler Reisch as a signer to all investments accounts held at various authorized financial institutions; furthermore,
BE IT RESOLVED, Independent School District #2184 removes Marlene Mann from all access and signer privileges for all cash and investment accounts the School District currently holds. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Sehr, to grant permission for Business Manager Tyler Reisch to close the Payroll Account at Security Savings Bank and roll this account into the District Finance Account. Business Manager Tyler Reisch is granted authority to receive a listing of ACH transfer accounts and is granted authority to wire transfer all depositories. Motion unanimously carried.
The Tri-State Band Festival Committee usage of grounds and facilities was reviewed. There were no committee reports. The upcoming meeting dates were reviewed. The October work session will be held on Tuesday, October 12 not Thursday, October 14. Motion made by Baustian, second by Sehr, to adjourn the meeting. Motion unanimously carried.
Dated: September 23, 2021 Reva Sehr, Clerk
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H-BC School Board 
meets Oct. 11
Hills-Beaver Creek Dist. 671
Minutes
Oct. 11, 2021
The Hills-Beaver Creek School Board met for its semi-monthly meeting at 7:02 p.m. in the H-BC Secondary School Board room, 301 N Summit Ave, Hills, MN.
Board members and Administration present were Fransman, Gehrke, Harnack, Knobloch and Rozeboom. Superintendent Holthaus, Principal Kellenberger and Business Manager Rozeboom were also
in attendance. Board members Bosch and Rauk were absent.
Motion by Harnack, second by Rozeboom, and carried to approve
the agenda.
Chair assigned Ethan Rozeboom as Acting Clerk.
Visitors to the meeting were Mavis Fodness with Star Herald and Kailey Rozeboom.
PATRIOT PRIDE:
-FFA Corn Drive
-Secondary Career Expo in Worthington
-Elementary Student Council Elections
-National Custodians Day October 2--Thanks to Lisa Durst, Dalton Bass, 
Deb Hartz, and Jason Rauk
-Bus Safety Week, October 3-9
Board Committee Meeting Reports:
-Staff Development/TAB-10/06, Building Grounds-10/11
Motion by Rozeboom, second by Fransman, and carried to approve
Consent Agenda:
-Minutes—09/27/2021
-Bills and Imprest
-Staff development goals for the 21-22 school year.
-Band instrument rental agreement and fees.
INDIVIDUAL ACTION ITEMS:
Motion by Harnack, second by Knobloch, and carried to approve offering a secondary theatre program and direct administration to recommend a director for hire.
Motion by Knobloch, second by Fransman, and carried to approve Secondary Grades 6-12 Social Emotional Learning Program- — Character Strong.
DISTRICT NON-ACTION ITEMS:
•Secondary Principal Report
•Superintendent/Elementary Principal Report
AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING
DATES TO REMEMBER:
-Operating Referendum Information Meeting at Secondary School 7:30 p.m.
10/12
-Regular Board Meeting, Wednesday, October 27, 2021 NOTE DAY CHANGE
-District Special Election, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m.
Ethan Rozeboom, Acting Clerk
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