St. Catherine Catholic Church
203 E. Brown St., Luverne
St. Catherine Ph. 283-8502; www.stscl.org
Monsignor Gerald Kosse, Pastor
Sundays 8:30 a.m. Mass. Public Mass will be celebrated at FULL capacity in the church. Masses: 9 a.m. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Friday at the nursing homes – check the bulletin. All Sunday masses will be live streamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pg/stccluverne/videos/. Visit www.stscl.org for more information.
 
Luverne Christian Reformed Church
605 N. Estey St., Luverne
Office Ph. 283-8482; Prayer Line Ph. 449-5982
www.luvernecrc.com — office@luvernecrc.com
Roger Sparks, Pastor
Sundays 9:30 a.m. Worship service. 6:30 p.m. Evening worship service. We are streaming Sunday services live on Roger Sparks’ Facebook page at 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Send him a friend request if you’re not connected. You may also visit our website for delayed broadcasts. Also our services are on local cable TV at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and at 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays. In all circumstances, may we joyfully declare: “Our help is in the name of the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” Psalm 124:8.
 
First Baptist Church
1033 N. Jackson St., P.O. Box 975, Luverne
Ph. 283-4091; email: fbcluv@iw.net — www.fbcluverne.org
Walt Moser, Pastor
Sundays, 10:30 a.m. In-person worship service. Service is also on Facebook Live at 10:30 a.m.
 
Grace Lutheran Church
500 N. Kniss Ave., Luverne
Ph. 507-283-4431; www.graceluverne.org — graceluverne@iw.net
Ann Zastrow, Pastor
Dave Christenson, Interim Pastor
Thursday, Aug. 19: 8:30 a.m. Missions in Action. Saturday, Aug. 21: 5:30 p.m. Polka Worship service. Sunday, Aug. 22: 9 a.m. Worship service. 10 a.m. Fellowship coffee and treats. Monday, Aug. 23: Grace Notes deadline. Tuesday, Aug. 24: 9 a.m. Staff meeting. 5 p.m. Executive meeting. Wednesday, Aug. 25: 7 a.m. Men’s Bible study. 7:30 a.m. Mom’s Bible study at Wildflowers. Thursday, Aug. 26: 8:30 a.m. Missions in Action. Online, TV and Radio Worship options are available. Online: Sundays 9 a.m. on the church website www.graceluverne.org, click Worship tab or go directly to our Facebook page at Grace Lutheran ELCA, Luverne. TV: Vast Channel 3 will air our worship service Mondays at 4:30 p.m. and Fridays at 10 a.m. Radio: KQAD-AM Radio will air our worship service on Sundays at 8:15 a.m.
 
Bethany Lutheran Church
720 N. Kniss Ave., Luverne
Ph. 507-283-4571 or 605-215-9834
pastorapalmquist67@yahoo.com
Andrew Palmquist, Pastor
Sundays, 10:15 a.m. Worship service; worship online as well (at els.org). Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Zoom Bible study. See our Facebook page, Bethany Lutheran Church (Luverne) for other classes and events.
 
American Reformed Church
304 N. Fairview Dr., Luverne
Ph. 283-8600; email: office@arcluverne.org
Friday, Aug. 20: 6:30 a.m. Community men’s Bible study. Sunday, Aug. 22: 9:30 a.m. Worship service. Tuesday, Aug. 24: 12:00 Staff meeting. 7 p.m. Prayer meeting. Services are also broadcast on Vast Channel 3 on Mondays at 6 p.m. and Wednesdays at 4 p.m. DVD’s available upon request. To stay up to date on announcements, follow us on Facebook and Instagram @arcluverne.
 
Rock River Community Church (formerly First Assembly of God)
1075 110th Ave., 2 miles west of Luverne on County Rd. 4
Ph. 612-800-1255; email info@rockrivercommunity.church
Bob Junak, Pastor; Annette Junak, Assistant Pastor
Sundays, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. Worship service. Children’s church for ages 3-6th grade and nursery for ages 0-3 provided during our services. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Worship service. All services are in-person and all are welcome.
 
United Methodist Church
109 N. Freeman Ave., Luverne
Saturday, Aug. 21: 8 p.m. AA meeting. Sunday, Aug. 22: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday school. 10:30 a.m. Worship service; live streamed on Facebook and radio. 2 p.m. Wild Water West trip. 4:30 p.m. Genesis to Revelation Bible study. Monday, Aug. 23: 6:30 p.m. Worship and music meeting with a meal provided at Felicia H. home. Messenger deadline. Wednesday, Aug. 25: 5:30 p.m. Free Community Meal with pick-up option available. All are invited; no charge. 8 p.m. AA meeting.
 
First Presbyterian Church
302 Central Lane, Luverne
Ph. 283-4787; email: Firstpc@iw.net— www.fpcluverne.com
Jason Cunningham, Pastor
Sunday, Aug. 22: 9:30 a.m. Worship service. In-person Worship service and live on Facebook. Our Facebook page can be found under First Presbyterian Church of Luverne. We are also on the local Luverne cable station at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and 10 a.m. on Thursdays. Monday, Aug. 23: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Quilters.
 
St. John Lutheran Church
803 N. Cedar St., Luverne
Ph. 283-2316; email: stjohn@iw.net
www.stjohnlutheranluverne.org
Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, Pastor
Saturday, Aug. 21: 5:30 p.m. Worship. Sunday, Aug. 22: 9 a.m. Worship service. Services will be available on the Vast Channel 3 Sunday and online at the city website, cityofluverne.org.
 
Living Rock Church
500 E. Main St., Luverne
Ph. 449-0057; www.livingrockswmn.org
Billy Skaggs, Pastor
 
New Life Celebration Church
101 W. Maple, Luverne
Ph. 449-6522; email: newlifecelebration@gmail.com
Food mission every third Thursday.
 
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
305 E. 2nd St., P.O. Box 36, Hardwick
Ph. (507) 669-2855; zionoffice@alliancecom.net
Jesse Baker, Pastor
 
Ben Clare United Methodist Church
26762 Ben Clare Ave., Valley Springs, S.D.
igtwlb@WOW.net
Bill Bates, Pastor
 
First Lutheran Church
300 Maple St., Valley Springs, S.D.
Ph. (605) 757-6662
Mark Eliason, Pastor
Sunday, Aug. 22: 10 a.m. Joint worship at First Lutheran. Masks are no longer required if fully vaccinated. Worship will be streamed live on Facebook Video worship via YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHdQwVxFcU4
 
Palisade Lutheran Church
211 121st St., Garretson, S.D.
Ph. (507) 597-6257 — firstpalisade@alliancecom.net
Mark Eliason, Pastor
Sunday, Aug. 22: 10 a.m. Joint worship at First Lutheran. Masks are no longer required if fully vaccinated. Worship will be streamed live on Facebook. Video worship via YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHdQwVxFcU4
 
First Presbyterian Church
201 S. 3rd St., P.O Box 73, Beaver Creek
Ph. 507-935-5025
email: lori.firstpres@gmail.com
Sundays, 9:30 a.m. Worship Service. Second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. Session meeting.
 
Magnolia United Methodist Church
501 E. Luverne St., Magnolia
Ph. 605-215-3429
email: magnoliamnumc@gmail.com
Nancy Manning, Pastor
Sunday, 9 a.m., in-person with livestream available on the church’s Facebook site.
 
Steen Reformed Church
112 W. Church Ave., Steen
Ph. 855-2336
Jeremy Wiersema, Pastor
Sunday, 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Worship service in-person with livestream available on Facebook and YouTube. Radio worship on KQAD Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
 
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
112 N. Main St., Hills
Ph. 962-3270
Nita Parker, Pastor
Sunday, Aug. 22: 9 a.m. Worship at Tuff Home. 9:30 a.m. Youth time. 10 a.m. Worship service. Worship will be streamed live to Facebook at Bethlehem of Hills. You can find more info on our website blchills.org. Tuesday, Aug. 24: 2 p.m. Tuff Home Bible study. 3:15 p.m. Tuff Village Bible study.
 
Hills United Reformed Church
410 S. Central Ave., Hills
Office Ph. 962-3254
hillsurc@alliancecom.net
Alan Camarigg, Pastor

Rock County Commissioners
meet July 20
Herreid Board Room          5:00 P.M.
Rock County Courthouse July 20, 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 July 20, 2021,County
Board agenda, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Thompson, to approve the July 06, 2021, 
County Board minutes, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Burger, seconded by Thompson, to approve the consent agenda,
declared carried on a voice vote.
1. Authorization to bid let 2021 Box Culvert projects – SAP 067-599-184,
SAP 067-594-001, SAP 067-599-180, SAP 067-599-183.
Dan Larson, Director Rural Counties Caucus and Luke Johnson, Pipestone County Commissioner and Chair Rural Counties Caucus, presented an overview of the mission and current work of MN Rural Counties Caucus. Following the presentation they asked Rock County to join and informed the Rock County Board that the dues to belong are $2,100 annually. The Rock County Board thanked them for the presentation and referred the request to the budget committee. Commissioner Johnson also spoke about supporting the MN Highway 23 Coalition, no action was taken at this time.  
Arlyn Gerhke, Land Management Office Engineer Technician presented a request to participate in the regional LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) project. LIDAR is a tool used for enhanced survey work. The cost to Rock County to participate is $16,200. Motion by Reisch, seconded by Overgaard to authorize the expenditure and have the payment taken from Water Plan budget, declared carried on a voice vote.
Ryan Holtz, Rock County Rural Water System Director presented an agreement between RCRW and Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water to sell water back and forth between the entities on an emergency and as needed basis.  Motion by Burger, seconded by Overgaard to approve the agreement pending review of the Rock County Attorney, declared carried on a voice vote.
Holtz informed the County Board that RCRW has been awarded a grant to work with the State MPCA and Federal EPA to protect aquifers from surface contaminants using vegetative filtration of sensitive areas. The grant would authorize RCRW to offer compensation to landowners to take the cropland out of regular production, but could still do limited small grain production on the property. The board thanked Holtz for his work on the project.
Holtz requested authorization to attend the National Rural Water Conference
in Milwaukee, WI on September 13-16, 2021; motion by Reisch, seconded
by Overgaard to authorize Holtz to attend the National Rural Water Conference,
declared carried on a voice vote.
Ashley Kurtz, Auditor/Treasurer, presented the claims and per diems of $1,100.00; 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.
JULY 20, 2021 CLAIMS OVER $2,000
BREMIK MATERIALS, INC $4,358.97 
BROCK WHITE   6,195.84 
CHS 11,634.48 
COMMUNITY EDUCATION   4,000.00 
COUNTIES PROVIDING TECHNOLOGY   6,664.00 
FIDLAR TECHNOLOGIES INC   2,737.98 
KETTERLING SERVICES INC 12,281.66 
LUVERNE/CITY OF   8,566.83 
LYON COUNTY LANDFILL 17,637.80 
M-R SIGN CO INC   8,178.60 
SANFORD HEALTH   2,366.00 
SOUTHWEST HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES 34,639.90 
STAPLES ENTERPRISES INC   2,001.22 
TK ELEVATOR CORPORATION   3,690.94 
TOWMASTER   2,434.57 
TRANSOURCE TRUCK & EQUIPMENT INC   3,019.12 
ZIEGLER INC   2,480.80 
71 PAYMENTS LESS THAN $2,000 23,917.66 
     TOTAL               $156,806.37 
The County Board was in receipt of the Fund Balance report; motion by Burger, seconded by Thompson, to approve, declared carried on a voice vote.
The County Board received a request to consider accepting
credit cards for payment for county services. After discussion the board
determined to not accept credit cards for payment.
Administrator provided updates on a number of topics to include: Building HVAC Systems as part of the CIP, Workforce Center updates and job solicitations, advertising for Land Records Director, budget development, employee benefit meetings, contract work for law enforcement and assessment contracts.
The Administrator led a discussion regarding the renewal of the Law Enforcement contract with the City of Luverne stating that both sub-committees have agreed to a tentative contract to present to their respective board/council.  Motion by Burger, seconded by Reisch, to approve a 5-year law enforcement contract with the City of Luverne, effective January 01, 2022, declared carried on a voice vote. Commissioners Burger and Reisch expressed their gratitude in working through the contractual process with the City of Luverne leadership.
The County Board was informed that a re-zoning request in Section 30 of Vienna Township has withdrawn their application; presented as information.
The Administrator informed the County Board that the state has received the bids for the National Guard Armory to be built in Luverne and are curr
ently reviewing the bids and will make an announcement in the near future.
The County Board was informed that Rural Water’s grant request to Congressional Directed Spending for water tower project in Springwater Township has advanced to the next round in the federal process for consideration; presented as information.
The Administrator requested approval to contract with Integrity Employee Benefits, LLC for Agent of Record designation for Rock County’s ancillary benefits; motion by Burger, seconded by Thompson, to approve, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Reisch, seconded by Overgaard, to contract with Gallegar Benefit Services, Inc in developing an Request for Proposal (RFP)
for group health insurance, declared carried on a voice vote.
The County Board scheduled a meeting date of August 17th at 5:30 P.M. inviting the mayors of small city municipalities to discuss law enforcement contract, assessment contract and the utilization of America Recovery Plan Funding.
Commissioner Reisch stated that he had attended the following meetings:  Community Corrections, Library Board and Southwestern MN Opportunity Council.
Commissioner Thompson stated that she had attended the following meetings:
Southwest Regional Development Commission.
Commissioner Overgaard stated that he had attended the following meetings:
Land Use meeting.
Commissioner Burger stated that he had attended the following meetings:
Community Corrections, Southwest Mental Health.
Commissioner Williamson stated that he had attended the following meetings: Rural Water, Southwest Mental Health, Soil and Water Conservation District. 
With no further business to come before the County Board, the meeting was declared adjourned by order of the Chair.  A Road and Bridge tour followed the regular board meeting.
(08-12)

Rock County Commissioners
meet July 6
Herreid Board Room          5:00 P.M.
Rock County Courthouse July 06, 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 July 06, 2021 County 
Board agenda, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Thompson, to approve the minutes of the June 22, 2021 County Board meeting and the June 22, 2021 Board of Appeal 
and Equalization meeting, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Williamson, to approve the consent agenda,
declared carried on a voice vote.
1. Resolution No. 17-21, Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water Board appointments
of Joseph Weber, Rod Spronk, Jerry Lonneman
Senator Bill Weber and Representative Joe Schomacker reviewed the 2021 regular and special legislative session providing highlights of items that could potentially impact the county;  the County Board thanked them for the attendance and update.
Evan Verbrugge, Sheriff, reviewed with the County Board the potential for a school resource officer, he informed the board that the City of Luverne and the Luverne public school have already taken action to share the cost of the officer and that he would be meeting with the Hills Beaver Creek school district to discuss sharing the costs as well. The County Board took no action but will await the outcome of the meeting with Hills Beaver Creek school district.
Ashley Kurtz, Auditor/Treasurer, presented the claims and per diems of $1,100.00; motion by Overgaard, seconded by Reisch, to approve the claims and per diems, declared carried on a voice vote. A complete listing of the claims is available at the Auditor/Treasurer’s office.
JULY 6, 2021 CLAIMS OVER $2,000
A & B BUSINESS INC $5,259.49 
A.C.E. OF SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA   4,903.00 
BREMIK MATERIALS, INC   3,882.15 
ELECTION SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE INC   5,951.25 
MARK'S PLUMBING HEATING & AC LLC   3,150.00 
MORRIS ELECTRONICS 14,635.08 
RETROFIT COMPANIES, INC   4,847.07 
TRANSOURCE TRUCK & EQUIPMENT INC   2,215.85 
WEX BANK   2,920.27 
64 PAYMENTS LESS THAN $2,000 24,333.35 
     TOTAL                 $72,097.51 
The County Board was in receipt of the Fund Balance report; motion by Overgaard, seconded by Thompson, to approve, declared carried on a voice vote.
The Auditor/Treasurer and Administrator reviewed the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan and requested a date be set for the public hearing to present it to the public. Motion by Thompson, seconded by Overgaard to adopt Resolution No. 19-21, Calling For a Public Hearing on August 3, 2021, @ 9:00 a.m. for the 5-Year Capital Improve Plan and Authorizing the Issuance 
and Sale of General Obligation CIP Bonds, declared carried on a voice vote.
The County Board was in receipt of a resignation letter from Tom Houselog, Land Records Office Director; Motion by Burger, seconded by Reisch to accept the retirement letter and to pass their collective thanks to Mr. Houselog for a great job serving the residents of Rock County for the past 21 years, declared carried on a voice vote. 
Motion by Reisch,  seconded by Thompson to post the position of Land Records Director in house with the understanding if there are not any qualified candidate(s), the county will reopen the position for an external posting, declared carried on a voice vote.
The Administrator requested approval to move forward with a Record of Codification all county ordinances; the County Attorney’s office is also in support of the project.  Motion by Thompson, seconded by Reisch to contract with American Legal Publishing for codification services for a cost of $8,300.00, declared carried on a voice vote.
The County Board was informed that the county continues to await guidance on the potential expenditure of the American Rescue Plan funds; no action was taken.
The Administrator informed the County Board that Generations (previously Luverne Senior Citizens organization) has closed on the purchase of the Prairie Events Center property and as a result, the county will be reviewing space requirements for A.C.E. to see if we can lease space with Generations for A.C.E.; no action was taken.
The County Board was in receipt of a Condition Use Permit (CUP) from NextEra Energy/Walleye Wind for a temporary lay down yard located in the SW 1/4 of Section 17 of Beaver Creek Township.  A Public Hearing was held on June 21st with no opposition. On a recommendation from the Planning & Zoning Board, motion by Burger, seconded by Overgaard, to approve, declared carried on a voice vote.
The Administrator presented the following activity report from the Administrator's
from the Administrator’s office:
•Economic Development/potential business prospects on the BRRRA
•Development of the CIP
•AMC Legislative review
•Building Issues/roof leaking at Human Services and Law Enforcement 
buildings
•Emergency Ag Board meeting and monitoring the drought conditions
•Participated in webinar regarding the American Rescue Plan
•Development of Law Enforcement and Assessment contracts
•Researching details regarding SBA Program for Opportunity Zones
Commissioner Reisch stated that he had attended the following meetings:  Budget, American Recovery Fund Advisory and County Board of Appeals and Equalization.
Commissioner Thompson stated that she had attended the following meetings: 
A. C. E. and County Board of Appeals and Equalization.
Commissioner Overgaard stated that he had attended the following meetings:
Purdue Digital Assessment and County Board of Appeals and Equalization.
Commissioner Burger stated that he had attended the following meetings: 
Caring Hands Nursing Partnership and Budget Committee.
Commissioner Williamson stated that he had attended the following
meetings: County Board of Appeals and Equalization.
With no further business to come before the County Board, the meeting
was declared adjourned by order of the Chair.
(08-12)

Rock County Board of Equalization meets June 22
Rock County Board of Equalization Meeting                                       7 P.M.
Herreid Board Room                                                                           June 22, 2021
Rock County Courthouse
Chair Williamson called the meeting to order with all Commissioners 
present. Also present were: Administrator Kyle Oldre and Land Records Office 
Director Tom Houselog.
There were no attendees at the Board of Equalization meeting; therefore, 
no action was taken.
Houselog reviewed property valuation changes from the previous year to 
current; presented as information only.
With no further business to come before the Rock County Board of Equalization, 
the meeting was closed by order of the Chair.
(08-12)

Rock County Commissioners
meet June 22
Herreid Board Room          5:00 P.M.
Rock County Courthouse June 22, 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 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 June 22, 
2021 County Board agenda, declared carried on a voice vote
Motion by Reisch, seconded by Overgaard, to approve the June 08,
2021 County Board minutes, declared carried on a voice vote.
The County Board went into closed session at 5:05 P.M. by order of the Chair
to discuss litigation with legal counsel.
By order of the Chair, the County Board rose from closed session at 5:45 P.M.
Evan Verbrugge, Sheriff, introduced new Deputy Jonathon Stearns
and conducted a Swearing In Ceremony. The County Board welcomed
Deputy Stearns to the Rock County Sheriff’s Office.
The Sheriff presented a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with F-M Ambulance for a CAD interface between F-M Ambulance and the Rock County Sheriff’s Office which will result in reimbursable fees for services, goods, and materials to the Sheriff’s office; motion by Thompson, seconded by Overgaard, to approve the MOU with F-M Ambulance, declared carried on a voice vote.
The Sheriff also presented a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hennepin Health Care System and the Rock County Sheriff’s Office with Telephone Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (T-CPR) services to the Rock County 911 Center; motion by Burgers, seconded by Overgaard, to approve the MOU with Hennepin Health Care System for T-CPR services, declared carried on a voice vote.
By order of the Chair, a Public Hearing was called to order at 6:15 P.M.
for the purpose of hearing public comment for the following:
• Rock Home Initiative (RHI) tax abatement for Tom and Heidi Freese for new construction located on Lots 1 & of Block 1 in the Spring Brook Addition in the City of Beaver; abatement request is estimated at $732.23/year for a period of 5-years. 
• Tax Abatement for Trudy Vandenburg dba Manley Tire for a mechanic shop building expansion in SW Corner of Lot north and east of Highway less .06 a CSAH #17 in Section 36, Township 102 Range 47; the estimated abatement is $923.54/year for a period of 10-years for a total abatement of $9,236.00.
There was no public attendance or comment received for the Public Hearing, therefore the hearing was closed at 6:17 P.M. by order of the Chair.
Motion by Reisch, seconded by Thompson, to approve the RHI tax abatement
for Tom and Heidi Freese, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Burger, to approve Resolution No. 16-21, a tax abatement for Trudy Vandenburg with a declining benefit over a period of 9-years for a total abatement of $6,464.78, declared carried on a voice vote.
George Bonnema, Generations President, presented a project update stating that the Generations organization has agreed to purchase the Grand Prairie Event Center for their new location instead of new construction. They currently own the property purchased from Terry Thone and have a tenant, and 
as to date, they have several interested in purchasing their existing building.
Mark Sehr, Engineer, presented an update regarding the authorized purchase of a 2021 Ram 2500 Crew Cab Truck with galvanized framework and liftgate stating that they are no longer able to order this truck due to product availability. The Engineer requested to be allowed to purchase a 2022 Ford 250 FTX 4x4 crew cab for $39,700.17 from the state bid. Motion by Reisch, seconded by Overgaard to rescind action from the February 2, 2021, for the purchase of the 2021 Ram 2500 Crew Cab truck and authorize the purchase of a 2022 
Ford 250 4x4 crew cab from the state bid, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Thompson, seconded by Williamson, to approve the final contract payment of $64,026.50 to Prahm Construction for SAP 067-598-022, the bridge construction on County Road 52 over the BNSF railroad, declared carried on a voice vote.
The County Board was in receipt of the claims and per diems of $2,500.00; motion by Burger, seconded by Reisch, to approve, declared carried on a unanimous vote. A complete listing of the claims is available at the Auditor/Treasurer’s office.
 
JUNE 22, 2021 CLAIMS OVER $2,000
AMERICAN COMMUNICATIONS INC $3,500.00 
BREMIK MATERIALS, INC 11,524.45 
BROCK WHITE 27,300.00 
CEMCAST PIPE & PRECAST 2,070.00 
CHS 7,821.36 
COUNTIES PROVIDING TECHNOLOGY 6,584.00 
FLEET SERVICES DIVISION-ADMIN FMR 6,683.20 
GRAHAM TIRE-WORTHINGTON                 18,375.44 
KETTERLING SERVICES INC 11,504.01 
LUVERNE/CITY OF   7,730.14 
LYON COUNTY LANDFILL 14,652.40 
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA 18,814.00 
ROCK COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT   2,040.50 
SCHOMACKER'S OFFICE CLEANING LLC   3,170.68 
STREICHER'S   2,907.98 
SW MN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD   2,530.00 
TK ELEVATOR CORPORATION   2,375.70 
TRANSOURCE TRUCK & EQUIPMENT INC   4,140.69 
57 PAYMENTS LESS THAN $2,000 25,472.46 
    TOTAL               $179,197.01 
The County Board was in receipt of the Fund Balance report; motion by Overgaard, seconded by Reisch, to approve, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Thompson, seconded by Overgaard, to approve a perpetual easement to Loren and Shirley Fick and Loren Fick Farms (Grantee) for an ingress and egress over and across the property owned by Rock County/Shoeneman Park for a RIM Agreement for CREP #67-06-20-01, declared carried on a voice vote.  
Motion by Thompson, seconded by Overgaard, to authorize Calla Jarvie as the signature authority for the Library Fellowship Agreement with Berea College and to approve the attendance of the out-of-state travel requirement as per the 
agreement, declared carried on a voice vote.
The Administrator presented a brief legislative update with no action taken.
The County Board was in receipt of an acknowledgement from SWMN Arts
Council thanking them for the 2021 appropriation and requesting funding for 2022;
no action was taken.
Motion by Burgers, seconded by Reisch, to proceed with a service contract 
with Nobles County for engineering services by the Rock County Highway
department, declared carried on a voice vote.
Commissioner Reisch stated that he had attended the following meetings:
Community Corrections, Southwest MN Opportunity Council.
Commissioner Thompson stated that she had attended the following
meetings: Southwest Health and Human Services, Chief Elected Officials Board/
Private Industry Council.
Commissioner Overgaard stated that he had attended the following meetings:
AMC District VIII, Food Shelf event, Extension and Planning and Zoning.
Commissioner Burger stated that he had attended the following 
meetings: AMC District VIII
Commissioner Williamson stated that he had attended the following meetings: AMC District VIII, Rural Water, Soil and Water Conservation District and Extension.
With no further business to come before the County Board, the meeting 
was declared adjourned by order of the Chair.
(08-12)

Rock County Commissioners
meet June 8
Herreid Board Room          5:00 P.M.
Rock County Courthouse June 8, 2021
The meeting was called to order by the Chair with all Commissioners present; also in attendance were Administrator Kyle Oldre, Deputy Administrator Susan Skattum, Star-Herald Reporter Mavis Fodness and County Attorney Jeff Haubrich.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those in attendance.
Motion by Thompson, seconded by Reisch, to approve the County 
Board June 08, 2021 agenda, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Burger, seconded by Overgaard, to approve the County Board 
May 18, 2021 minutes, declared carried on a voice vote.
Calla Jarvie, Community Library Director introduced April Prohl, a Master’s student at Emporia State University College. Jarvie stated that Ms. Prohl will be 
interning at the library as part of the master’s program. 
Jarvie informed the County Board that Trivia Night at the brewery has resumed with much enthusiasm. Also, Rock County Community Library was selected out of 65 applications for a Rural Library Fellowship. The Fellowship will 
be a 3-year project with a focus on third grade reading initiatives. 
Jason Overby, Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water (LPRW) Systems Manager and LPRW Board Member Rod Spronk presented an overview of the LPRW 2020 Audit. The audit resulted in an unmodified/clean opinion with assets totaling $96.5 million, a 1.6 percent increase with a debt reduction of .28% resulting in a net assets of $57.6 million, a 2.8 percent increase. The LPRW system hooked up 53 new rural customers with 1 new customer in Rock County; currently they are in receipt of 42 new requests for hook up to the system. Overby 
briefly discussed infrastructure needs and projects and that they continue to 
investigate Amercian Rescue Plan funding and the eligibility requirements.
Eric Hartman, Land Management Office Director, requested to approve a conditional use permit for Knife River for the placement of a temporary hot mix plant located in the SE 1/4 of Section 15 of Luverne Township; Hartman stated that a Public Hearing was held on 05/24/2021 with no opposition. Motion by Burger, seconded by Reisch, to approve the conditional use permit for Knife River with conditions identified on the permit, declared carried on a voice vote.
Hartman stated that his office is in receipt of a request to re-zone property located in Vienna Township from A-1/agriculture to R-1/residential; the property is described as follows: a 9.00 acre tract in the SW 1/4 of Section 30 in Vienna Township, parcel number 12-0174-200. Motion by Burger, seconded by Thompson, authorizing the Planning & Zoning Commission to schedule a 
Public Hearing for the re-zoning request, declared carried on a voice vote.
Mark Sehr, Engineer, requested approval of Resolution No. 15-21, a 2021 Bridge priority listing; the bridge priority listing identifies bridge projects that are eligible for MnDOT State Aide/Bridge Bonding funds and MN Vehicle Sales Tax funds. Motion by Burger, seconded by Overgaard,
to approve Resolution No. 15-21, declared carried on a voice vote.
The Administrator informed the County Board that he and the Engineer have been in discussions with Nobles County regarding contracting engineering services with Rock County on a short term basis due to recent retirements in the Nobles County Highway Department.  It was the consensus of the County Board to pursue the contract services as long as the Rock County Engineer is willing to do so.
Ashley Kurtz, Auditor/Treasurer, presented the claims and per diems of $900; motion by Overgaard, seconded by Reisch, to approve, declared carried on a voice vote.
 
JUNE 8, 2021 CLAIMS OVER $2,000
A & B BUSINESS INC $2,647.47 
BREMIK MATERIALS, INC 21,103.93
CONTECH ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS LLC 34,622.38
DLT SOLUTIONS   3,731.10
LUVERNE FARM STORE INC 10,987.35
LUVERNE LANDSCAPING LLC   2,500.00
LYON COUNTY LANDFILL   4,244.92
NOBLES COUNTY AUDITOR-TREASURER 6,490.00
QUADIENT FINANCE USA INC 3,000.00
RDO EQUIPMENT               152,609.43
SHORT-ELLIOTT-HENDRICKSON, INC 4,905.46
STAPLES ENTERPRISES INC 3,196.38
TRANSOURCE TRUCK & EQUIPMENT INC 3,445.69
WEX BANK 3,191.88
ZIEGLER INC 4,098.89
57 PAYMENTS LESS THAN $2,000 29,102.98
    TOTAL               $289,877.86 
The County Board was in receipt of the Fund Balance report which reflected partial distribution of the first half property tax collection and receipt of the first half of the federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds of $904,665.00 (Informational Item #7.1); motion by Burger, seconded by Williamson, to approve the Fund Balance report, declared carried on a voice vote.
The Administrator provided a Budget Committee update stating that they had met with representatives of the Jasper, Edgerton and Rock County Ambulance services to discuss the 2021 appropriation. Rock County has a total 504 sections of which Edgerton Ambulance serves 34 sections, Jasper Ambulance serves 79 and Rock County Ambulance serves 391. Current funding levels are as follows:
•Edgerton Ambulance - $500/$14.71 per section
•Jasper Ambulance - $1,300/$16.46 per section
•Rock County Ambulance - $15,000/$38.36 per section
The Budget Committee recommends that the County Board adjust the 2021 Appropriation for the Jasper, Edgerton and Rock County Ambulance services to $63.29 per section with a minimum appropriation 
of $2,500.00 and adjust the other appropriations for the following:
Edgerton Ambulance - $2,500 (an increase of $2,000)
Jasper Ambulance - $5000 (an increase of $3,700)
Rock County Ambulance - $24,746 (an increase of $9,746)
Increase Rock County Historical Society from $10,000 to $25,000
Eliminate the History Center pledge of $25,000
Add Generations building project pledge of $30,000
Eliminate Rock County VFW appropriation of $300
Motion by Reisch, seconded by Overgaard, to authorize the changes to the 2021 Appropriations listing, an increase of $36,146 and utilize Reserves to pay the difference between the budgeted amount of $77,220.00, declared carried on a voice vote.
The County Board was in receipt of (2) abatement applications: RHI abatement for new home construction for Tom and Heidi Freese and a Tax Abatement for Business expansion for Trudy Vandeburg dba Manley Tire. 
The Public Hearing is scheduled for June 22 at 6:05 P.M. and 6:10 P.M.
The Administrator presented a funding request from the Rock County Ag Society for COVID cautionary supplies totaling $41,074.00 in preparation of the county fair; the expenditures are ARP eligible expenditures. Motion by Burger, seconded by Thompson, to approve the funding request of $41,074.00 to be paid from the ARP/Corona Virus Relief funds, declared carried on a 4-0 vote with Commissioner Overgaard abstaining.
The Administrator presented an updated regarding the status of Drivers Exam Stations re-opening locally, currently, only regional stations are open.  Oldre stated that the local exam stations are scheduled to re-open after the legislative session has been completed; also stated the Public Safety will be conducting a 2-year study regarding whether or not to eliminate the local stations and move to a regional model.
The Administrator informed the County Board that there is doubt that legislators 
will wrap up the legislative session in the identified timeline.
The County Board was in receipt of the AMC District VIII meeting
notice scheduled for June 10th in Slayton.
Commissioner Reisch stated that he had attended the following meetings: City/County Liaison, Budget and City of Luverne Law Enforcement contract.
Commissioner Thompson stated that she had attended the following 
meetings: Southwest Health & Human Services and A.C.E.
Commissioner Overgaard stated that he had attended the following meetings: Solid Waste, Rural Energy, Planning & Zoning, City/County Liaison, and Purdue Study/Library.
Commissioner Burger stated that he had attended the following meetings:  Southwest Health & Human Services, Budget and City of Luverne Law Enforcement contract.
Commissioner Williamson stated that he had attended the
following meetings: One Watershed One Plan.
Commissioner Overgaard called the question regarding hosting an employee picnic; it was the consensus of the County Board to proceed 
with the event and schedule it for some time in September.
The Administrator and Deputy Administrator also presented an
update of other activities from the Administrator’s Office:
•Oldre was a presenter (for the 2nd time) at a new commissioner’s training event
•Provided a brief statement regarding potential economic
development opportunities that are in the infancy stages
•He and sub-committee have reached a tentative agreement for
law enforcement services with the City of Luverne
•Continues to research ARP guidelines for eligible projects
•Obtaining a quote from R & G for HVAC services; the current service
provider is Johnson Controls
•Skattum stated the SWWC Service Cooperative, a member of the Minnesota 
Health Care Consortium went out to bid the health insurance and Medica was 
awarded the bid, replacing Blue Cross Blue Shield.  The Administrator’s office is 
be seeking other bids for our own rating to use as a comparison to the rating from 
the service cooperative. In summary, there will be change in health 
insurance providers. 
With no further business to come before the County Board, the meeting 
was declared adjourned by order of the Chair.

Rock County Commissioners meet May 18
Herreid Board Room          9:00 A.M.
Rock County Courthouse May 18, 2021
The meeting was called to order by the Chair with all Commissioners present; also in attendance were Administrator Kyle Oldre, Deputy Administrator Susan 
Skattum, Star-Herald Reporter Mavis Fodness and County Attorney Jeff Haubrich.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those in attendance.
Motion by Burger, seconded by Reisch, to approve the May 18, 2021,
County Board agenda, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Burger, to approve the May 04, 2021,
County Board minutes, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Burger, seconded by Thompson, to approve the consent agenda,
declared carried on a voice vote.
1. Authorize Luverne Country Club to conduct a raffle/MN Gaming Permit
Jim Veldkamp, representing the Jasper Community Ambulance organization and Mike Baustian, City of Jasper Mayor, presented an activity update and a funding request. Currently the organization has thirteen full time volunteer EMTs and a waiting list of three. Their service area includes portions of Rock County, Pipestone County and Minnehaha County South Dakota. They have recently purchased a new ambulance in 2021 replacing a 15-year old ambulance. Funding includes county appropriations, community fundraisers, grants, and appropriations from South Dakota townships within the Jasper Ambulance service area. Rock County’s current appropriation to the Jasper Community Ambulance is $1,300 and has been that amount since 2005; Veldkamp requested an appropriation increase for the amount of $4,836. After considerable discussion, it was determined to host a meeting with all ambulance service organizations to develop new funding/appropriation amounts.
Tom Houselog, Land Records Office Director/Assessor, led a discussion regarding property valuations and the impact; the Land Records Office assesses fifteen out of twenty taxing districts within the county. Property valuations are market driven and currently, agriculture values are going down and residential values are going up. There are seventeen taxing districts that have opted to an “open book” process to dispute their property values, the other districts utilize their local Board of Appeal and Equalization process prior to the County Board of Appeal and Equalization process. Houselog stated that the office is always appreciative of valuation inquiries and happy to review the process with any property owner.
The County Board was informed that the Assessing Contracts with city municipalities will expire 12/31/2021; the Administrator and LRO Director were directed to develop new contracts with updated rates for the new contract cycle.
Ryan Holtz, Rural Water System Manager presented a number of  
informational updates:
•Review of distribution map and system updates
•Recent Minnesota Department of Health audit resulting in no deficiencies
•Review of a study conducted by Banner to assist with future water needs; the results indicate that water needs continue to increase and that the system needs more water storage on the west and north side of the system.  
•Review of system map identifying where improvements need to be made; improvements consist of replacing pipe and (3) new water towers.
•Lewis & Clark project is nearing completion within 4-6 years
and water allotments will be absolute.
The Administrator informed the County Board of U.S. Senator Tina Smith’s announcement regarding the return of Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) in the Fiscal Year 2022 federal appropriation process and that Senator Smith is currently accepting requests for Minnesota-based projects. Oldre stated that Highway Engineer Sehr intends to submit an application for (3) road projects and recommended that Rural Water submit an application as well. Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Thompson, to authorize Holtz to submit an application to the CDS for Rural Water System improvements, declared carried on a voice vote.  
The Administrator also stated the Rural Water System improvement project is an eligible expenditure for the federal American Rescue Plan funds.
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 upon request at the Auditor/Treasurer's office.
MAY 18, 2021 CLAIMS OVER $2,000
ALLIANCE COMMUNICATIONS COOP $5,763.00 
BREMIK MATERIALS, INC   9,367.58 
CHS   5,608.07 
COUNTIES PROVIDING TECHNOLOGY   6,584.00 
DAKOTA ALIGNMENT   3,035.66 
FLEET SERVICES DIVISION-ADMIN FMR   6,569.32 
FORUM COMMUNICATIONS PRINTING   2,179.95 
HEAT TACTICAL TEAM   7,500.00 
KETTERLING SERVICES INC 13,989.55 
LUVERNE/CITY OF 34,207.52 
LYON COUNTY LANDFILL 14,616.36 
MORRIS ELECTRONICS   4,292.16 
OCV LLC   2,995.00 
ROCK COUNTY OPPORTUNITIES   2,168.21 
ROYAL TIRE INC   2,686.96 
SOUTHWEST HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES 34,589.14 
STAPLES ENTERPRISES INC   2,663.07 
TOLLEFSON PUBLI   2,583.37 
73 PAYMENTS LESS THAN $2,000 27,321.27 
    TOTAL               $194,862.51 
The County Board was in receipt of the Fund Balance report which reflected the first half of the property tax collection; motion by Reisch, seconded by Overgaard, to approve the Fund Balance report, declared carried on a voice vote.
The Auditor/Treasurer stated that she has applied for the Rock County’s allotment of the American Rescue Plan funds; eligible expenditures include the following: emergent Public Health needs; negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 public health emergency; equity-focused services; replace public sector revenue loss due to the COVID-19 public health emergency; premium pay for essential employees; investments to water, sewer and broadband infrastructure.
Mark Sehr, Engineer, requested authorization for final contract payment of $88,756.27 to Duininck Inc for the 2020 Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter, and Bituminous Mill/Overlay Projects in Magnolia, Beaver Creek, Steen, Hills, and Hardwick, projects SAP 067-611-009, SAP 067-623-003, SAP 067-624-004, SAP 067-625-006, SAP 067-627-003, and SAP 067-628-004. Motion by Burger, seconded by Reisch, to approve, declared carried on a voice vote.
The Engineer presented bids for the purchase of a skid steer loader:
John Deere Compact Track Loader 333G w/Bucket $68,500.00
John Deer Attachments:-
   SB78D snow blower     7,861.68
   RS72Rotary Cutter   12,409.08
   Heavy Duty 60” Frame & Forks     1,400.83
   Attachment total: $21,671.59
Bobcat Compact Tract Loader T4/w Bucket $64,926.36
Bobcat Attachments:
   SB240 snow blower     5,972.08
   80” Brushcat Rotary Cutter     6,892.15
   Heavy Duty 48” Frame & Forks         832.96
   Attachment Total: $13,697.19
Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Reisch, to approve the John Deere bids for the Compact Track Loader $68,500.00 and John Deere attachments for $21,671.59 for a grand total of $90,171.19, declared carried on a voice vote.
The Engineer presented bids to replace the Tractor Backhoe which also
included bids for a Track Excavator as an additional options:
Tractor Backhoe   Tractor Excavator
Case 590SN $121,500.00   Case CX160D 167,485.75
Attachments 13,536.00   Attachments   15,940.00
  Less trade in (24,600.00)     Less trade in (24,600.00)
Total $110,436.00   Total $179,332.98
John Deere 410L $118,600.00   John Deere 160GLC $153,384.43
Attachments 15,115.00   Attachments     27,045.00
      Less trade in (25,000.00)     Less trade   (25,000.00)
Total $108,715.00   Total $155,429.43
RDO/Cat430 $133,964.94   RDO/Cat 317GC $190,379.98
Attachments 21,240.00   Attachments     15,403.00
      Less trade in (16,000.00)     Less trade in     26,450.00
Total $139,204.94   Total $179,332.98
After considerable discussion, motion by Reisch, seconded by Burger, to accept the Excavator bid from John Deere for $155,429.43, declared carried on a voice vote.
The Administrator informed the County Board that the MN Legislative Session has tentatively agreed upon a $52 billion budget; more information will be forthcoming.
Commissioner Reisch stated that he had attended the following
meetings: Southwest MN Opportunity Council, Library, Community Corrections 
and Law Enforcement contract. 
Commissioner Thompson stated that she had attended the following meetings:  none
Commissioner Overgaard stated that he had attended the following meetings:
Walleye Wind PUC event and Community Transit Advisory.
 
Commissioner Burger stated that he had attended the following meetings:  Southwestern Mental Health, Community Corrections, Law Enforcement contract.
Commissioner Williamson stated that he had attended the following meetings:
Rural Water, Southwestern Mental Health.
With no further business to come before the County Board, the meeting
was declared adjourned by order of the Chair.
(08-12)

Huiskes probate
STATE OF MINNESOTA PROBATE COURT
                                                                         DISTRICT COURT
COUNTY OF ROCK                                                                     PROBATE DIVISION
 
Court File No. 67-PR-21-184
 
In Re: Estate of ORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING 
David Alan Huiskes,                                  FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND
a/k/a David A. Huiskes,   APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
a/k/a David Huiskes, IN SUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION
Deceased                                 AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
 
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS:
It is Ordered and Notice is hereby given that on the   13th   day of  September , 2021, at  8:30 O'clock A.M., a hearing will be held in the above named Court at Rock County Courthouse, Luverne, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the will of the above named deceased, dated May 8, 2013, and for the appointment of Shirley J. Huiskes, whose address is 1206 Linden Street, Luverne, Minnesota 56156, as personal representative of the estate of the above named decedent in supervised administration, and that any objections thereto must be filed with the Court. That, if proper, and no objections are filed, said personal representatives will be appointed to administer the estate, to collect all assets, pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, and sell real and personal property, and do all necessary acts for the estate. Upon completion of the administration, the representative shall file a final account for the allowance and shall distribute the estate to the persons thereto entitled as ordered by the Court, and close the estate.
Notice is further given that ALL CREDITORS having claims against said estate are required to present the same to said administrator or to the Court Administrator
within four months after the date of this notice or said claims will be barred.
 
Date: August 3, 2021 /s/ Terry Vajgrt
Judge of District Court
/s/ Natalie Reisch
Douglas E. Eisma Court Administrator
Attorney for Petitioner
Eisma and Eisma
130 East Main
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4828
I.D. #158343 (08-12, 08-19)