The Luverne Cardinals softball team entered the week on a four-game winning streak. During that four-game stretch, the Cardinals outscored their opponents 43-12 to bring their overall record to 8-7.
That winning streak came to a screeching halt on Tuesday, May 11, when the Cardinals’ bats went cold against the Worthington Trojans.
The visiting Trojans held the Cardinals to just one hit to pick up the 13-0 victory.
The Trojans jumped on the Cardinals right away by scoring five runs in the first inning.
Worthington added one more run in the second to take a 6-0 lead into the third inning.
In the top of the fourth inning the Trojans scored two more runs to take a commanding 8-0 lead.
Worthington scored five runs in the top of the fifth inning to take a 13-0 lead.
The Cardinals were overmatched at the plate, as Worthington’s starting pitcher recorded 14 strikeouts.
Billi Connell recorded the lone hit for the Cardinals.
The Cardinals will look to start a new winning streak on Tuesday, May 18, when they travel to Adrian to take on Adrian/Ellsworth.
Luverne defeated the Dragons earlier this season 6-4.
Luverne will wrap up the week on Thursday, May 20, when it hosts Edgerton/Southwest Minnesota Christian.
The Cardinals defeated Edgerton/Southwest Minnesota Christian 7-6 earlier this season.
 
Worthington 5 1 0 2 5 13 10 1
LHS 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3
 
Batting: Connell 1-2

The Luverne Cardinals tennis team continued its dominance on Monday, May 10. The Cardinals defeated St. James 4-3 in Luverne to remain undefeated and improve to 10-0 overall.
“It was a great team effort,” Luverne head coach Lucas Larson said. “The boys are reaping the rewards for the hard work they continue to put in. I’m very proud of them.”
Luverne’s Pierce Cunningham defeated Marco Hernandez in straight sets. Cunningham won the first set 6-0 and took the second set 6-2 to pick up the match victory.
Griffen Jarchow won his match in straight sets for the Cardinals. Jarchow defeated Payton Brown in the first set 6-0. Jarchow then took the second set 6-1 to pick up the victory.
Kyle Ferguson lost a hard-fought match to St. James’ Preston Wegner.
Wegner won the first set 7-5 and then took the second set 6-0.
Brennan Kern defeated Luverne’s Chance Tunnissen in straight sets. Kern won the first set 7-6 and took the second set 6-2.
Luverne’s Blake Frahm and Ben Jarchow defeated the duo of Caleb Rivera and James Gutierrez in a thrilling three-set match.
The Cardinal duo won the first set 6-1. Rivera and Gutierrez bounced back to win the second set 6-3. The Cardinal duo won the third set 6-4 to pick up the 2-1 victory.
Luverne’s Jayson Rops and John Miller won a back-and-forth match over Rudolfo Arreola and Andrel Rivera. Rops and Miller won the first set 7-5 and then took the second set 7-6.
“John Miller and Jayson Rops came through in the clutch when we needed them to,” Larson said.
“The resolve they showed as first-year tennis players was much needed.”
St. James’ duo of Juan Castaneda and Adan Rodriguez defeated Luverne’s Ethan Nath and Logan Ommen in three sets.
Nath and Ommen won the first set 6-2, but failed to win the match. The St. James duo won the second set 6-3 and then won the third set 6-4.

The Luverne Cardinals and Hills-Beaver Creek boys’ golf teams competed in Adrian on Thursday, May 13.
A total of four teams competed in Adrian, including the two Rock County teams.
The Cardinals took home first place with a score of 170.
The Patriots tied with Adrian/Ellsworth for second place with an overall score of 187.
The Cardinals owned the top of the leaderboard with the Top 3 individual performers all being Cardinals.
Henry Hartquist took home first place with a final score of 40.
Tyler Arends took home second place with a score of 42.
Brady Bork placed third with a score of 43.
Luverne’s Owen Sudenga tied for fifth place with Adrian’s Landyn Loosbrock. Both golfers shot a 45.
H-BC’s Damien Meinerts and Austin Allen both shot a 46 to tie for seventh place.
H-BC’s Ethan Kruger and Luverne’s Colin Schoeneman both shot a 47.
Luverne’s Cooper Arends, H-BC’s Jacob Axness and Dallas Page all shot a 48 to tie for 13th place.
The Luverne golf teams will be back in action on Wednesday, May 19, when they travel to Tyler for the Tyler Invitational. The meet is scheduled to start at noon at the Tyler Golf Club.

The Hills-Beaver Creek boys’ and girls’ golf teams competed in their third Red Rock Conference meet of the season on Tuesday, May 11.
The boys’ team competed in Sanborn, while the girls played in Slayton.
The H-BC girls finished fourth overall with a total score of 433.
The Adrian/Ellsworth golf team took home first place with a final score of 395.
Adrian/Ellsworth’s Gracia Elias and Murray County Central’s Cierra Tutt tied for first place with a score of 91.
H-BC’s Tess Van Maanen finished one stroke off the lead with a score of 92.
Hannah Fick shot a 101. Tara Paulssen shot a 112. Mackenzie Vos shot a 128 and Danette Leenders shot a 158.
At the beginning of the season Van Maanen and Fick were the only two that had varsity experience. H-BC coach Dan Ellingson said the rest of the team has shown marked improvements since the first meet of the season.
“The girls have been improving all season long,” Ellingson said. “The girls’ team has more wins than losses and that is very encouraging.”
The H-BC boys finished third overall with a score of 405.
Heron Lake-Okabena/Fulda took home first with a round of 375.
HLOF’s Sawyer Dent was the top individual performer with a score of 83.
H-BC’s Thomas Dysthe finished third overall with a score of 89.
Austin Allen and Damien Meinerts both shot a 105 for H-BC.
Jacob Axness shot a 106. Dallas Page shot a 112 and Ethan Kruger shot a 117.
“The boys have gained in the conference,” Ellingson said. “They are currently in third place overall. Our goal was to be in the top two, so we are close.”
The H-BC golf teams will be back on the course Tuesday, May 18, in Worthington for another Red Rock Conference meet.

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 and 8:30 a.m. Sunday. No mass, communion service or rosary at care centers at this time. 5 p.m. Saturdays and 8:30 a.m. mass 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. Sunday, May 23: 9:30 a.m. Worship service. 6:30 p.m. Worship service. Wednesday, May 26: 6:30 p.m. Ladies’ Prayer Time. 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
Thursday, May 20: 8:30 a.m. Missions in Action. Saturday, May 22: 5:30 p.m. Worship service. Sunday, May 23: 9 a.m. Worship service. 10:30 a.m. Adult Bible study via Zoom. Tuesday, May 25: 8:30 a.m. Grace Notes assembly. 9 a.m. staff meeting. Wednesday, May 26: 7 a.m. Men’s Bible study. 3:30 p.m. Pizza Ranch carryout fundraiser. Online, TV and Radio Worship options are still 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. – NEW TIME! Radio: KQAD-AM Radio will air our worship service on Sundays at 8:15 p.m.
 
Bethany Lutheran Church
720 N. Kniss Ave., Luverne
Ph. 507-283-4571 or 507-449-0291 or 605-215-9834
pastorapalmquist67@yahoo.com
Andrew Palmquist, Pastor
Sundays, 10:15 a.m. Worship service; worship online as well. Mondays, 6:30 p.m. Zoom Bible study. See our Facebook page, Bethany Lutheran Church (Luverne). Also visit els.org with our sister churches for online worship opportunities.
 
American Reformed Church
304 N. Fairview Dr., Luverne
Ph. 283-8600; email: office@arcluverne.org
Mike Altena, Pastor
Friday, May 21: 6:30 a.m. Community Men’s Bible study. Saturday, May 22: 8 a.m. Fellowship Hall reserved. Sunday, May 23: Communion of Celebration—last week of Sunday school. 9:30 a.m. Worship service. 10:50 a.m. Sunday school. 2 p.m. LHS Baccalaureate. Fellowship Hall reserved. Tuesday, May 25: Noon Staff meeting. 7 p.m. Prayer meeting.Worship 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
Ph. 283-4529; email: luverneumc@iw.net
Thursday, May 20: 1-3 p.m. and 5-6:30 p.m. Rock County Food Shelf curbside. Saturday, May 22: 8 p.m. AA meeting. Sunday, May 23: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday school. 10:30 a.m. Worship service. 4:30 p.m. Genesis to Revelation Bible study. Monday, May 24: 8 p.m. AA meeting. Wednesday, May 26: 5:30 p.m. Community Meal with pickup option available. 8 p.m. AA meeting. Thursday, May 27: 1-3 p.m. Rock County Food Shelf curbside.
 
First Presbyterian Church
302 Central Lane, Luverne
Ph. 283-4787; email: Firstpc@iw.net— www.fpcluverne.com
Jason Cunningham, Pastor
Sunday, May 23: 9 a.m. Sunday school. 10:15 a.m. Worship service. Monday, May 24: 6:30 p.m. Confirmation. Wednesday, May In-person Worship service and through Facebook Live Sunday. 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.
 
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, May 22: 5:30 p.m. Worship. Sunday, May 23: 9 a.m. Worship service. 10:15 a.m. Sunday school and Adult Bible study. 7 p.m. Online Bible study. Worship service is 75 people. 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, May 23: 9 a.m. Worship at First Lutheran. Masks are no longer required if fully vaccinated. Facebook live. 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, May 23: 10:30 a.m. Worship at Palisade 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, May 23: 9 a.m. Worship at Tuff Home. 9:30 a.m. Youth time. 10 a.m. Worship at Bethlehem. Wednesday, May 26: 9 a.m. Quilting. Worship will be streamed live to Facebook at Bethlehem of Hills. You can find more info on our website blchills.org.
 
Hills United Reformed Church
410 S. Central Ave., Hills
Office Ph. 962-3254
hillsurc@alliancecom.net
Alan Camarigg, Pastor

Rock County Commissioners meet March 16
Herreid Board Room          9:00 A.M.
Rock County Courthouse March 16, 2021
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Reisch with Commissioners Thompson, Burger and Overgaard present and Commissioner Williamson absent; also in attendance were County Attorney Jeff Haubrich, Administrator Kyle Oldre,
Deputy Administrator Susan Skattum and Mavis Fodness.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those in attendance.
Motion by Burger, seconded by Thompson, to approve the March 16, 2021, 
County Board agenda, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Thompson, seconded by Burger to approve the March 02, 2021, 
County Board minutes, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Thompson, seconded by Overgaard, to approve the 
consent agenda, declared carried on a voice vote.
1. Resolution No. 07-21, LPRW Appointment – Peter Petersen
Doug Bos, Land Management Office Assistant Director, reviewed the 2020 County Feedlot Officer Annual report stating that Rock County has 547 registered feedlots of which 36 were inspected in 2020 and found in compliance. The feedlot summary also identified training and other program activities. Motion by Burger, seconded by Thompson, to approve the 2020 CFO Annual Report, declared carried on a voice vote.
Bos stated that new construction for feedlots have slightly 
decreased from 2020 to 2021.
Bos presented a brief update regarding One Watershed One Plan stating the joint powers organization received $1.3 million in funds and $510,000 have been spent for projects in the watershed districts in Rock County with more projects awaiting 
additional funding.
Mark Sehr, Engineer, presented (2) price quotes for the 2021 Pavement
Marking project on various roadways throughout the county:
Traffic Marking Service, Inc. $71,294.40
AAA Striping Service $71,294.40
As both quotes were identical, the Engineer researched the issued and recommended that the Chair conduct a coin toss with the County Attorney as a witness and confirm the result; Traffic Marking Service, Inc was identified as “heads” and AAA Striping Service was identified as “trails”. The coin toss resulted in Traffic Marking Service, Inc winning; motion by Burger, seconded by Overgaard, to award the project to Traffic Marking Service for $71,294.40, declared carried on a voice vote.
Ashley Kurtz, Auditor/Treasurer, presented the claims; motion by Overgaard, seconded by Thompson, to pay the claims as presented, declared carried on a voice vote. A complete listing of the claims is available upon request at the Auditor/Treasurer's office.
MARCH 16, 2021 CLAIMS OVER $2,000
BUTLER MACHINERY CO $2,651.90 
CHS               5,300.75 
COUNTIES PROVIDING TECHNOLOGY               6,584.00 
FIALA/ERNEST G               2,400.00 
GREAT PLAINS PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES               3,847.50 
KETTERLING SERVICES INC               8,440.16 
LYON COUNTY LANDFILL           12,491.30 
MORRIS ELECTRONICS               2,095.00 
ROCK COUNTY OPPORTUNITIES               2,023.23 
SAFEASSURE CONSULTANTS INC               6,640.30 
STAPLES ENTERPRISES INC               2,215.29 
THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR CORP               2,181.02 
TOLLEFSON PUBLISHING               2,467.81 
WEX BANK               2,176.10 
73 PAYMENTS LESS THAN $2,000           21,057.37 
     TOTAL               $82,571.73 
The County Board was in receipt of the Fund Balance report; motion by Burger, seconded by Reisch, to approve declared carried on a voice vote. 
The County Board was in receipt of the 2021 Tax 
Capacity rates; presented as information only.
The County Board was in receipt of a distribution report 
of the wind production tax; presented as information only.
Rock County $633,861.54
Denver Township         84,499.24
Luverne Township         931.28
Martin Township         418.32
Rose Dell Township     60,733.83
Springwater Township     11,882.70
Total $793,326.91
The Administrator presented an update on the American Rescue Plan Financing stating that recipients are awaiting guidance from the US Treasury on how to spend the funds and that each recipient must certify that they want the funds; upon certifying the distribution amount, recipients will receive half of their allotment after 60 days of the certification and the remaining balance will be received 12-months thereafter.
The Administrator informed the County Board of phone service issues impacting county offices, specifically Law Enforcement and 911 calls. The Administrator stated that Alliance Communications was contacted to inquire about providing phone services and replacing the current system with a voice over IP (VOIP) solution that utilizes the Alliance and county’s fiber network; all current phone numbers would have portability/remain the same. While the Administrator was awaiting a price quote to determine the cost of the change, he anticipates the expenditure to be similar to the current expenses paid to Vast. The Administrator requested authorization to proceed with the phone service change and update; motion by 
Burger, seconded by Thompson, to approve, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Burger, seconded by Overgaard, to set the Board of Appeal and Equalization for June 22, 2021 at 7:00PM and to move the start time of the June 22nd meeting to 5:00PM, declared carried on a voice vote.
Commissioner Reisch stated that he had attended the following meetings: Union Negotiation, Library, Community Corrections, Southwestern MN Opportunity Council.
Commissioner Thompson stated that she had attended the following meetings:   Chief Elected Officials/PIC and they will be meeting with TCI to assist those that need new jobs.
Commissioner Overgaard stated that he had attended the following meetings:  Magnolia Township, Mound Township, Denver Township, City of Hardwick, Rock County/Purdue Study group, Clean Energy Resource Team and Regional Extension. 
Commissioner Burger stated that he had attended the following meetings: Southwest Mental Health, Community Correction, and Union Negotiation. 
With no further business to come before the County Board, motion by Thompson, seconded by Reisch to adjourn the meeting, declared carried on a voice vote.
(05-13)

Rock County Commissioners meet April 6
Herreid Board Room          9:00 A.M.
Rock County Courthouse April 6, 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 and Mavis Fodness.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those in attendance.
Motion by Burger, seconded by Overgaard, to approve the April 06, 2021, 
County Board agenda, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Reisch, to approve the March 16, 2021,
County Board, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Burger, seconded by Thompson, to call to order a Public Hearing
at 9:02 A.M. to allow public comment on a tax abatement request for Kelly 
and Tammie Leuthold d.b.a Leuthold Salon and for a Rock Home Initiative 
application for Ross Van Hulzen, declared carried on a voice vote.
The County Board reviewed the Leuthold Salon abatement, requesting an abatement of 100% of the county tax for a period of ten years located in Martin Township; estimated total abatement is $5,650. No public comments were received.
The County Board also reviewed the Rock Home Initiative abatement request from Ross Van Hulzen for new construction located in Battle Plain Township for a period of 5-years; the estimated annual abatement is $1,165.00.  No public comments were received.
The Public Hearing was closed at 9:05 A.M. by order of the Chair.
Motion by Reisch, seconded by Burger, to approve Resolution No. 10-21, a tax abatement request for Kelly and Tammie Leuthold d.b.a Leuthold Salon with the following terms: 100% abatement for years 1-5 and a declining 
abatement thereafter for years 6-9, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Thompson, to approve a Rock Home Initiative abatement for Ross Van Hulzen, for a new construction on a 2-acre tract in the NE Section of Battle Plain Township for a period of 5-years with an estimated 
annual abatement of $1,165.00, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Thompson, seconded by Reisch, to approve the
consent agenda, declared carried on a voice vote.
1. Resolution No. 08-21, Recognition Day for Nation Service Proclamation
2. Resolution No. 09-21, Rock County Snomasters 2021 Trail Agreement
Ashley Kurtz, Auditor/Treasurer, presented the claims; motion by Overgaard, seconded by Burger, to approve declared carried on a voice vote. A complete listing of the claims is available upon request at the Auditor/Treasurer's office.
APRIL 6, 2021 CLAIMS OVER $2,000
A & B BUSINESS INC $3,680.56 
A.C.E. OF SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA               4,903.00 
BAKER & TAYLOR               2,662.12 
CENTERPOINT ENERGY               3,730.49 
FLEET SERVICES DIVISION-ADMIN FMR               7,034.42 
GRAHAM TIRE-WORTHINGTON               2,120.00 
HILDI INC               3,800.00 
MORRIS ELECTRONICS             9,239.85 
NEWMAN SIGNS INC               7,096.60 
NOBLES COUNTY AUDITOR-TREASURER           19,185.00 
QUADIENT FINANCE USA INC               4,141.12 
RACOM               7,711.76 
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA 19,114.00 
SANFORD HEALTH               2,100.00 
TEXAS REFINERY CORP               2,089.80 
TRANSOURCE TRUCK & EQUIPMENT INC               5,949.25 
82 PAYMENTS LESS THAN $2,000           23,985.92 
     TOTAL               $128,543.89 
The County Board was in receipt of the Fund Balance report which reflected some tax revenue, due to the distribution of tax statements.  Motion by Overgaard, seconded Williamson, to approve the Fund Balance report, declared carried on a voice vote. 
Kurtz presented (3) tax abatement requests:
Parcel 03-0050-200 – a valuation change/correction due to incorrect soil 
map, abatement amount $594.00.
Parcel 03-0050-300 – a valuation change/correction due to incorrect soil 
map, abatement amount $508.00
Parcel 20-1409-600 – a valuation change/correction due to property improvements, 
abatement amount $380.00
Motion by Burger, seconded by Thompson, to approve tax abatement on
Parcel 03-0050-200 for $594.00, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Reisch, to approve tax abatement 
on Parcel 03-0050-300 for $508.00, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Thompson, seconded by Overgaard, to approve tax abatement
on Parcel 20-1409-600 for $380.00, declared carried on a voice vote.
Mark Sehr, Engineer, requested to bid let project SAP 067-612-010, a curb and gutter/sidewalk repair project on City of Luverne Main Street from TH 75 to Blue Mound Ave; motion by Overgaard, seconded by Thompson, approve a bid let date of May 3rd at 10:00 A.M. for SAP 067-612-010, declared carried on a voice vote.
The Engineer requested to add a mill/overlay project on CSAH 12, 1.2 miles west of TH75 to TH 75 on the Rock/Pipestone county line; the project would be a change order to SAP 067-612-010 the 2021 Pavement Rehabilitation project.  Motion by Burger, seconded by Overgaard to approve 
the change order to SAP 067-612-010, declared carried on a voice vote.
Commissioner Overgaard requested to schedule a Road & Bridge
tour, the date is yet to be determined.
Motion by Reisch, seconded by Overgaard, to approve a 5-year building lease agreement with DDJJ Partnership for office space for the Land Management Office effective January 01, 2021 at a rate of $11.80/square foot, declared carried on a voice vote. The rate increase reflects the increases to utilities.
The Administrator presented (3) bids to purchase a new lawn mower:
•John Deere/Z994R - $15,100 less $1,500 for broom attachment = $13,600.00
•Jaycox/Ferris IS2600 – 15,278.00 (no trade)
•Rock Motor Sports/X-mark - $17,199.00 less $2,500 for 
broom attachment = $14,699.00
The Administrator recommended purchasing the X-mark machine as the county already has an X-mark mower with an inventory of existing parts and accessories; motion by Thompson, seconded by Reisch, to accept the bid from Rock Motor Sports for an X-mark lawnmower for $14,699.00, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Reisch, to authorize Summer Help to be utilized between Building Maintenance and Rural Water to assist with lawn maintenance duties, declared carried on a voice vote.
The Administrator briefly discussed the Development Program Development District No. 5, a tax increment financing plan for TIF (Development) District No. 23, the former Sharkee’s/Mert’s properties; was presented as information only.
The Administrator presented a vaccine roll out update for Rock County stating that the estimate for persons vaccinated in Rock County is at 40%. Currently persons age 16 and over are eligible for the vaccination.
The County Board was informed that Minnesota Public Utilities Commission will be holding public hearing via remote access on May 4, 2021 for the certificate of need and site permit application for proposed wind farm for Walleye Wind, LLC; no action was taken.
Motion by Reisch, seconded by Burger, to remove the appointment for services process currently being used for Licensing, Auditor/Treasurer, Land Records and Library and resume business operations as they were prior to COVID19 restrictions, effective May 1, 2021, declared carried on a voice vote.
The Administrator stated that he is still monitoring the American Rescue Plan; more information will be presented as it becomes available.
Commissioner Reisch stated that he had attended the following meetings: Plum Creek Library Executive Committee, City/County Liaison, SW Emergency Communications and SW Regional EMS.
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: 
Regional Solid Waste and Rural Energy, City/County Liaison.
Commissioner Burger stated that he had attended the following 
meetings: no meetings.
Commissioner Williamson stated that he had attended the following
meetings: no meetings.
With no further business to come before the County Board, motion by Overgaard, seconded by Thompson to adjourn the meeting, declared carried on a voice vote.
(05-13)

Schwartz Family LLC 
applies for 
livestock feedlot permit
Notification Requirements
MINNESOTA RULE 7020.2000, SUBP. 4
notice of application foR 
livestock feedlot permit
Notice is hereby given per Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 116, and Rock County’s feedlot ordinance, that Schwartz Family LLC have made an application to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency / County of Rock for a permit to build a new feedlot. 
The new proposed feedlot will be located in the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 in Section 5 Martin Township, Rock County, Minnesota. The proposed new feedlot will be a 122’7” x 224’ total confinement facility with a capacity of 3,330 head of finishing swine weighing between 55-300 pounds for a total of 999 animal units. The proposed barn will have an 8’ deep concrete below barn manure storage pit with 12 months of storage. The total number of animal units after construction will be 999.
This publication shall constitute as notice to each resident and each owner of real property within 5000 feet of the perimeter of the proposed feedlot, as required by Minnesota State Law.
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