3/25/2009 – Public Notices

SECTION 1.1

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

2009 EMERGENCY SANITARY

SEWER IMPROVEMENTS

CITY OF MINNEWAUKAN,

NORTH DAKOTA

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of the City of Minnewaukan, North Dakota, will meet at the City Library in said City on April 16,

2009 at the hour of 2:00 PM CT for the purpose of opening and considering bids for the furnishing of materials, labor, equipment and skill required for the purpose of construction of a Emergency Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project and incidental items in and for said City, as is more fully described and set forth in the plans and specifications therefore, which are now on file in the office of the City Auditor.

Bids will be received on the following

approximate quantities and types of work:

Contract Bond, 1 L SUM; Mobilization, 1 L SUM; Traffic Control, 1 L SUM; Strip & Respread Topsoil, 2,792 SY; Imported Fill, 2,332 CY; Erosion Control, 1 L SUM; Riprap, 145 CY; Clean 8" Sewer main, 3,485 LF; Reline 8" Sewer main,

3,485 LF; Re-open Services, 33 EA; Asphalt Patching, 48 SY; Salvage Fire Hydrant, 3 EA; Plug Pipe, 1 EA; Type 1 Manhole Adjustment, 3 EA; Type

2 Manhole Adjustment, 11 EA; Raise Manhole Rim, 3 EA; Seeding, 1 L SUM; Raise Lift Station, 3 EA.

Complete digital project bidding documents are available at www.kljeng.com "Client Zone" or www.questcdn.com. You may download the digital plan documents for $29.00 by inputting Quest project # 849516 on the Web site’s Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. An optional paper set of project documents is also available for a non-refundable price of $95.00 per set at Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson, Inc., 1010 4th Ave. SW; PO Box 937, Valley City, ND 58072.

Please contact us at 701-845-4980 if you have any questions.

All bids are to be submitted on the basis of cash payment for the work and materials, and each bid shall be accompanied by a separate envelope containing a bidder’s bond in a sum equal to five per cent (5%) of the full amount of the bid, executed by the bidder as principal and by a surety company authorized to do business in this state, conditioned that if the principal’s bid be accepted and the contract awarded to him, he, within ten (10) days after notice of award, will execute and effect a contract in accordance with the terms of his bid and a contractor’s bond as required by the laws of the State of North Dakota and the regulations and determinations of the City Council of the City of Minnewaukan, North Dakota.

All bidders must be licensed for the highest amount of their bids, as provided by Section 43

07 05 of the North Dakota Century Code.

Bidders on this work will be required to comply with Federal Labor Standards Provisions HUD-4010

(7/03) and other HUD/CDBG requirements.

Bidders on this work will be required to comply with Title 40 CFR 33.240 and Executive Order 12138. The requirements for bidders and contractors, under this regulation, and Executive Order concerns utilization of Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Small Businesses (SB) and Labor Surplus Area Businesses (LSAB) and are explained in the specifications.

All bidders must complete the MBE/WBE

Solicitation Sheet found in the specifications and submit with bid. Any bid that does not have this sheet will be considered non-responsive and that bid will not be opened. Bidders must follow all instructions.

The goal for MBE is 4% of the total dollar value of the project.

The goal for WBE is 4% of the total dollar value of the project.

Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the Executive Order 11246, as amended, 11375, 11458, 11518 and 11625 and as supplemented in Department of Labor regulation (41 CFR Part 60). Bidders shall comply with all federal regulations regarding projects funded with Community Development Block Grants. The detailed requirements for bidders and contractors under these orders are explained in the specifications.

Contracts shall be awarded on the basis of the low bid submitted by a responsible and responsive bidder for the aggregate sum of all bid items. A single contract will be awarded for the work.

All bids will be contained in a sealed envelope, as above provided, plainly marked showing that such envelope contains a bid for the above project. In addition, the bidder shall place upon the exterior of such envelope the following information:

1. The work covered by the bidder

2. The name of the bidder

3. Separate envelope containing bid bond and a copy of Contractor’s License or Renewal Certificate. (MBE/WBE 4. Acknowledgement of the Addenda.

The work on the improvements will be completed by June 30, 2009 for all Phase 1 work as described in the Special Provisions. Final completion of all work shall be August 30, 2009.

The City of Minnewaukan reserves the right to reject any and all bids to waive any informality in any bid, to hold all bids for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days from the date of opening bids, and to accept the bid deemed most favorable to the interest of the City.

Should the Contractor fail to complete the work within the time required herein or within such extra time as may have been granted by formal extensions of time approved by the Owner, there will be deducted from any amount due the Contractor the sum of $750 per day for each day and every day that the completion of the work is delayed. The Contractor and his surety will be liable for any excess. Such payment will be as and for liquidated damages and not as a penalty.

All bidders are invited to be present at the public opening of the bids.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Dated this 23rd day of March, 2009

CITY OF Minnewaukan, NORTH DAKOTA

Laura Weed

City Auditor

(Publish March 25 & April 1 & April 8, 2009)

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS

OF THE BOARD OF

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

BENSON COUNTY

NORTH DAKOTA

March 6, 2009

The Benson County commissioners met in regular session on Friday, March 6, 2009 at 9 a.m. in the commissioner room of the Benson County Courthouse in Minnewaukan, ND. Commissioners present were Jason Lee, David Davidson, Curtis Hvinden, Lowell Haagenson and Michael N. Steffan. Richard Peterson of the Benson County Farmers Press was also present. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Lee.

A motion was made by Hvinden, seconded by Haagenson, to approve the minutes from the regular meeting of February 17, 2009. All members voted yes. The motion carried unanimously.

The board reviewed a letter from the Rolette County Commission dated February 23, 2009 regarding Lake Region Law Enforcement Center issues.

Benson County Transportation Director Susan Fossen met with the board and requested a pay increase for two drivers in Minnewaukan. She also indicated she received a letter from Maddock Community Development requesting a donation.

Fossen suggested a gift certificate for a free bus ride for the donation. Fossen also presented a resignation letter dated Feb. 2, 2009 from Russell Ramsfield. Ramsfield indicated he would be able to drive during the summer months if needed. Fossen discussed regionalization of the transportation system. Peterson indicated he talked with Bill Keith concerning this issue and Devils Lake has been selected as a location for a pilot project. He indicated one person in Bismarck will handle eight regions and the state will own the buses, etc. Fossen presented a copy of SB 2223 on this issue. Peterson expressed his concern with the program in that all local control will be lost and once the program is put into place, it will not be able to revert back to the former system. A motion was made by Haagenson, seconded by Hvinden, to grant the increase for the two drivers in Minnewaukan and to accept the resignation of Russell Ramsfield.

All members voted yes. The motion carried unanimously.

Haagenson stated he talked with Dennis Weed, acting highway superintendent, regarding the fees charged by the highway department. Weed indicated to Haagenson that the equipment rates were recently increased to equal the rates charged by the contractors hired by Benson County to assist with snow removal. Weed questioned if the rate should now be returned to the rate formerly charged. Lee stated his concern was that Benson County needs to be consistent with the rates charged by private contractors. Discussion was held on whether or not the rates charged equal the expenses for the machines and operators. A motion was made by Steffan, seconded by Davidson, to reduce the rates to the former amounts, to review the equipment rental rates charged by the county at the end of the year and to have the rates increase again if private contractors need to be hired in the future. All members voted yes.

The motion carried unanimously.

The board reviewed the equipment rental contracts submitted by Maddock Construction and Ritterman Trucking. A motion was made by Haagenson, seconded by Steffan, to sign the equipment rental contract. All members voted yes. The motion carried unanimously.

The board reviewed and discussed the monthly county bills along with the bills for February

2009 from Benson County Transportation. The board also reviewed a customer quote for cutting edges submitted by Butler Machine. The board discussed a bill for removal of trees and questioned why the work was not performed by the county.

A motion was made by Haagenson, seconded by Steffan, to pay all county approved bills and to accept the quote for cutting edges. All members voted yes. The motion carried unanimously.

The following bills were paid:

Decatur Electronics Inc. $21.35

Farmers Union Oil-Mdk 152.41

Garrison Diversion Dist. 3,587.55

McQuoid’s Grocery 45.39

NDACO Resource Group 110.00

ND State Treasurer 10,395.82

Otter Tail Power Co. 2,671.09

Scott Knoke 220.85

Visa 670.09

Distribution to Entities 726,930.59

Social Welfare 786.70

State of ND Dept. of

Human Services 3,606.37

Otter Tail Power Company 641.29

Reardon Office Equip. 145.24

Distribution to Entities 2,687.18

Alltel 65.22

Esmond City 25.50

Farmers Union Oil-Mdk 9,090.06

Farmers Union Oil-York 3,032.72

Gofer Sanitation 55.00

ND Telephone Co. 138.56

Office Depot 129.79

Otter Tail Power Company 476.40

Colleen Hanson 74.00

David Ambers 29.45

Duane Nelson 51.50

Floyd Smith 36.20

Jonelle Hvinden 45.20

Jason Lee 34.40

Ken Bachmeier 49.70

Lorraine Sabbe 39.80

Larry Tarang 42.50

Olaf Nord 38.00

Paul Backstrom 38.00

Wendy Arne 42.50

Wilhemette Arnold 59.60

Alltel 175.66

Chad’s Amoco 88.44

Conseco Health Ins. Co. 61.00

Dean Petska 50.00

Information Technology Dept. 452.00

James Wang 638.00

Maddock Mini Mart 180.20

NDACS 50.00

ND County Recorders Assn. 75.00

Social Welfare 1,179.18

Reliable Office Supplies 27.02

Benson Co. Transportation 800.00

ND Telephone Co. 685.62

Minnewaukan City 100.95

Dakota Computer Pros. 920.00

Farmers Union Oil-York 3,866.98

Farmers Union Oil 531.42

Nationwide Retirement

Solution 1,099.00

NDACO Resource Group 687.50

ND Public Employee’s

Retirement 10,093.43

NDSU Extension Service 150.00

Northern Plains RC&D 300.00

Protective Life Ins. Co. 129.28

Universal Services 87.00

Benson Co. Highway Dept. 100.00

Lyndon Olson 74.31

US Postmaster 45.40

BW Seven Seas Inn 165.00

Travis Anderson 100.41

Tim Finley 72.06

Wanda Teigen 158.93

Comfort Inn 165.00

Expressway Inn 165.00

ND Public Employee’s

Retirement 19,658.20

State Fire & Tornado Fund 67.39

Wayne Trophies 59.40

Aflac 866.83

Dental Service Corp. of ND 3,450.48

David Daeley 165.00

Ellen Huffman 209.01

Hoiberg’s 49.85

Jean Olson 81.31

JS Vending 30.56

Kelly Inn 55.00

Lana Johnson 144.90

McQuoid’s Grocery 155.89

Susan Hoffer, Sec-Treas. 60.00

NDSU Extension Service 77.50

NDSU Extension Service 14,693.16

Prairie Public 150.00

Benson Co. Farmers Press 441.35

Ramsey Co. NDSU Ext. 8.00

Rhoda Pfeifer 203.95

Randy Thompson 32.50

Thompson’s Glass & Paint 1,705.00

Social Welfare 13,929.23

Acme Electric 23.48

B & H Oil 6,744.62

Butler Machine 12,318.94

Caterpillar Financial 51,966.84

Maddock City 114.30

Minnewaukan City 40.50

Dakota Implement 370.24

Farm Plan 658.35

Farmers Union Oil-York 1,651.83

Gene Hager 710.00

Gus’s Auto Supply 504.32

Harlow Sanitation 210.00

Harlow Elevator 85.00

Hermansdale Farms 1,400.00

Home of Economy 117.49

Klemetsrud Plumbing &

Heating 7.67

Mac’s Inc. 1,782.16

Moller’s Inc. 91.80

Nodak Electric Co-op. 316.35

Northern Plains Electric Co-op. 106.00

Otter Tail Power Company 527.56

Paulson Supply 83.20

Powerplan 94.99

Praxair Distribution 20.92

Radiator Proz 145.00

Randall Pfeifer 120.00

Wal-Mart 15.40

Wanda Teigen 225.67

FEBRUARY 2009, NET PAYROLL

County Agent $1,039.49

Emergency Disaster 1,005.71

VSO 1,033.38

County Road 26,605.24

Social Services 24,668.25

County General 35,911.95

Nelson County Sheriff Kelly Jahnke and Benson County Sherriff Steven J. Rohrer met with the board to give a presentation on the Learn System for rural law enforcement departments. He indicated the program costs are $25 per month per user which would result in a $100 cost per month to Benson County.

State’s Attorney James P. Wang came to the meeting at 10 a.m.

Jahne indicated on-site training will be provided to the users of the Learn System. Rohrer presented city patrol summaries for February 2009 along with his activity report for January, 2009.

Rohrer discussed a report which needed DEM response. The board asked for Rohrer’s input on the Learn System.

Tim Sattler and Roni Lillehaugen, RDO, met with the board regarding future equipment purchases for the road department. Sattler presented information on a new blade produced by John Deere.

Charles Paulson of the Department of Emergency Management (DEM) met with the board to give a progress report on the activities of his office.

The board reviewed an issue in which the DEM was unable to be contacted.

A special meeting of the Benson County Water Board was held to discuss information on Bouret Dam. People present at this time were Allan Howard; Ben Varnson, Upper Sheyenne Joint Basin Board; Leona Bouret; Gail Hanson; Don Hanson; Brittany Hanson and Andrew Morin Sr., Spirit Lake Fish & Wildlife Service; Brian Maddock and John Beckstrand, Benson County Water Board; Peter Larson; Charles Paulson, Benson County DEM; and Jean Olson, Benson County Water Board Secretary.

State’s Attorney Wang explained that he is still waiting for an Attorney General’s Opinion as to ownership of the dam. Beckstrand presented information as to what is on record at the Benson County Recorder’s Office as to ownership of the dam. Wang stated there is a statute in place which states the State of ND has the authority to turn the dam over to Benson County. Morin gave input that the tribe would like to see the dam repaired and the impacts which could arise if it is not. Donald Hanson said the area is used frequently for a recreation area. Maddock stated people living downstream may be jeopardized if the dam should fail. The estimated costs presented for removal of the dam were between $30,000.00 and $60,000.00. Information was received that the ND State Water Commission may be willing to assist in paying to repair the dam.

Peterson stated the dam is not a liability to the county and should remain in place. The estimated costs presented for repairing the dam were $110,000.00 which would include a fish passage.

At this time, the estimated contributions which could be received to repair the dam are $30,000.00 — State Water Commission; $27,500.00

— Game & Fish Dept.; $1,500.00 — Upper Sheyenne Basin Board; $12,000.00 — Fish & Wildlife; and $12,000.00 Cass County Board. The Devils Lake Basin Board and the Spirit Lake Tribe may also be willing to contribute. The amount requested from Benson County is $21,000.00 and Benson County would need to act as the sponsor for the project.

Varson presented information on lidar mapping and presented a list of all the dams in Benson County. The consensus of the people present and the water board was that the dam should be repaired. It was suggested that perhaps the State Water Commission would assist with the engineering. Davidson questioned when the funds from Benson County would need to be available.

The board consented to the water board getting more accurate estimates as to costs of the project.

Morris Holen Jr. and Bob Indvik of Wold Engineering met with the board and presented a map depicting ages of payment/overlay and chip seal on roads. Discussion was held on what can be done to resolve the issue between the State of ND and the Spirit Lake Tribe regarding the 4% materials tax assessed on projects. No agreement was reached between the state and the tribe by the designated deadline regarding the materials tax so the stimulus money allocated to Benson County could not be used to pave the Wood-Rutten Road. Steffan stated his aggravation of not being able to set up a meeting with the tribe to discuss the 4% materials tax issue. Holen stated Benson County may be in jeopardy of losing some federal aid dollars allocated because it is not being used. The board reviewed e-mails from Bryon Fuchs, ND DOT, dated February 19 and 23, 2009 regarding the stimulus money.

Commissioner Davidson left the meeting at 12: 53 p.m.

Holen suggested the board focus on the Hwy. #30 project at this time as the Wood-Rutten Road is no longer an option. The board concluded to have State’s Attorney Wang prepare a letter to Paul Benning, ND DOT, to inform him Benson County will not be able to use the stimulus money allocated.

The board discussed a request to allow Twete Inc.

of Devils Lake, ND to place radio equipment on the tower at Rangen Hill. A motion was made by Haagenson, seconded by Steffan, to grant the request. All members voted yes. The motion carried unanimously.

The board reviewed an estimate for replacing flooring in the recorder’s office. A motion was made by Steffan, seconded by Hvinden, to replace the flooring. All members voted yes. The motion carried unanimously.

The board discussed hiring a new highway superintendent. The board concluded to contact one of the previous applicants to discuss the wages and benefits for the position.

A motion was made by Hvinden, seconded by Steffan, to transfer $5,000.00 from the State Revenue Sharing Fund to the Disaster Emergency Fund. All members voted yes. The motion carried unanimously.

The board reviewed a communication tower lease between Benson County and Devils Lake Equipment for placement of radio equipment on the tower located in the NW? of Sec. 2, Twp. 152, Rge. 69 (Rangen Hill Tower). A motion was made by Haagenson, seconded by Hvinden, to have the chairman sign the lease. All members voted yes. The motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Steffan, seconded by Hvinden, to pay the $125.00 membership dues to the ND Association of County Engineers. All members voted yes. The motion carried unanimously.

The board reviewed a progress report dated March 6, 2009 from VSO David Daeley.

The board also reviewed a profit and loss report from the road department from February 2009.

A letter form the Spirit Lake Sioux Tribe dated February 27, 2009 was presented to the board regarding the transfer of fee simple lands to the US in trust for the benefit of the Spirit Lake Tribe.

The board reviewed a letter from Jeff Bitz of ND Insurance Department, dated February 24, 2009 regarding the possibility of assessing bondholders a premium.

The board also reviewed a letter from Paul Benning, ND DOT, dated February 26, 2009 regarding projects SC-0328(066) and SC-0319(061).

A motion passed to adjourn at 2:25 p.m.

Bonnie Erickson

Benson County Auditor

Jason Lee

Chairman

NOTICE BEFORE FORECLOSURE

To:

Keith L. Harings

2313 Prairie Wood Lane

Warwick, ND 58381

Gail M. Harings

2313 Prairie Wood Lane

Warwick, ND 58381

Occupant

2313 Prairie Wood Lane

Warwick, ND 58381

the title owners of the following described real property:

Lot Nine (9), Block One (1) of Prairie Wood Development, according to the plat recorded June 15, 2001 in Book F Plats, Page 87, said Prairie Wood Development being located in Sections Nine (9), Ten (10), Fifteen (15) and Sixteen (16), Township One Hundred Fifty Two (152), Range Sixty Three (63), Benson County, North Dakota aka 2313 Prairie Wood Lane, Warwick, ND 58381.

Notice is hereby given that that certain mortgage upon the above-described property, Keith L.

Harings and Gail M. Harings, mortgagors, executed and delivered to Independence State Bank, Mortgagee, dated May 4, 2007, and filed for record in the office of the Register of Deeds of the County of Benson and State of North Dakota, on the 8th day of May, 2007 at 9:50 a.m. as Document No. 195170 and which mortgage is being serviced by Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP, and given to secure the payment of $220,000.00, and interest according to the conditions of a certain promissory note, is in default.

NOTICE

Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that unless you dispute the validity of the foregoing debt or any portion thereof within thirty days after receipt of this letter, we will assume the debt to be valid. On the other hand, if the debt or any portion thereof is disputed, we will obtain verification of the debt and will mail you a copy of such verification. You are also advised that upon your request within the thirty day period, we will provide you with the name and address of your original creditor, if different from the creditor referred to in this Notice. We are attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

At this time, no attorney with this firm has personally reviewed the particular circumstances of your account. However, if you fail to contact our office, our client may consider additional remedies to recover the balance due.

The following is a statement of the sum due for principal, interest, taxes, insurance, maintenance, etc., as of February 9, 2009:

Principal $217,533.37

Accrued interest to

February 9, 2009 $8,515.07

Late Charges $307.64

County Recording Costs $10.00

Property Inspection $15.00

TOTAL $226,381.08

That as of February 9, 2009, the amount due to cure any default, or to be due under the terms of the mortgage, exists in the following respects:

Accumulated Payments

Owing: $9,229.62

Principal & Interest:

6 months @ $1,538.27 = $9,229.62

Late Charges 307.64

County Recording Costs 10.00

Property Inspection 15.00

TOTAL $9,562.26

all of which must be paid BY CERTIFIED FUNDS, MADE PAYABLE TO COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS and mailed to the undersigned attorney to cure the default, plus any accrued interest, subsequent payments or late charges which become due and any further expenses for preservation of the property which may be advanced. PLEASE CONTACT THE UNDERSIGNED FOR THE EXACT AMOUNT DUE THROUGH A CERTAIN DATE.

You have the right, in accordance with the terms of the mortgage, to cure the default specified above. You also have the right to assert in the foreclosure action that no default exists or any other defense you may have to said action.

Notice is further given that if the total sums in default, together with interest accrued thereon at the time of such payment, accrued payments then due and expenses advanced, are not paid within thirty (30) days from the date of mailing or service of this Notice, the Mortgagee will deem the whole sum secured by the mortgage to be due and payable in full without further notice.

Furthermore, proceedings will be commenced to foreclose such mortgage, and in the event of sheriff’s sale as provided by the laws of the State of North Dakota, the time for redemption shall be as provided by law, but not less than sixty (60) days after the sheriff’s sale.

Dated February 2, 2009.

MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM

Attorneys for the Plaintiff

Office and Post Office Address:

46 West Second Street, P.O. Box 1097

Dickinson, North Dakota 58602-1097

Tel: (701) 227-1841

Fax: (701) 227-4739

By: /s/ Bethany J. Abrams

Bethany J. Abrams,

Attorney #06344

If you have previously received a discharge in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, this is not an attempt to collect a debt against you personally, but only an attempt to determine your intention concerning retaining this property.

(Publish March 18 & 25 & April 1, 2009)

NOTICE OF ELECTION

MADDOCK SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 9

Notice is hereby given by Brenda Fossen, Business Manager of the Maddock School District No. 9, that on the second Tuesday, the 9th day of June, 2009, the annual election will be held for the purpose of electing two members to the school board, each for a term of three years.

Any candidate for election as a member to the school board of a school district shall file with the Business Manager of the School Board, not less than 60 days before the election, and before four o’clock p.m. on the sixtieth day, a statement setting forth his or her name and the position for which he or she is a candidate. A statement which is mailed to the Business Manager shall be in physical possession of the Business Manager before four o’clock on the sixtieth day before the election. The closing date and time for filing will be April 10, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.

School board members with terms expiring are Linda Ellingson, representing Arne and South Viking and parts of East Fork and West Antelope Townships of Benson County; and parts of Fram, Heimdal, Norway Lake and Valhalla Townships of Wells County; and Rebecca Brandvold, representing North Viking and Hesper Townships, and parts of Aurora and Rich Valley Townships of Benson County; and parts of Alexanter Township of Pierce County.

The Maddock School District No. 9 polls are located in the Maddock School Resource Center.

Polls will be open on June 9, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Brenda Fossen

Business Manager

Maddock School District No. 9

Maddock, ND 58348

(Publish March 18 & 25 & April 1, 2009)

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

WARWICK CITY COUNCIL

January 12, 2009

A regular meeting of the Warwick City Council was held at 7p.m. January 12, 2009. The meeting was called to order by Mayor George Evans. Council members present were Ron Jacobson, Nick Walter and Gary Elfman.

Minutes of the previous meeting were read. Elfman made a motion, seconded by Walter, to approve the minutes. The motion carried.

Bills were presented:

UTILITY FUND

Mark Elfman $249.34

Otter Tail Power Co. 194.84

Waste Management 823.94

North Dakota Dept. of Health 16.00

Hawkins,Inc. 731.39

Internal Revenue Service 123.93

GENERAL FUND

Otter Tail Power Co. 155.72

Sandra Barber 210.00

Benson Co. Farmers Press 53.76

Farmers & Merchants State Bank 20.00

Gary Elfman 240.00

Internal Revenue Service 241.95

Job Service 26.72

Walter made a motion, seconded by Jacobson, to pay the bills. The motion carried.

The next regular meeting is February 2, 2009 at 7 p.m.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.

Sandra Barber

City Auditor

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

WARWICK CITY COUNCIL

February 2, 2009

A regular meeting of the Warwick City Council was held at 7p.m. February 2, 2009. The meeting was called to order by Mayor George Evans. Council members present were Ron Jacobson, Nick Walter and Gary Elfman.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read.

Jacobson made a motion, seconded by Elfman, to approve the minutes. The motion carried.

Bills were presented.

UTILITY FUND

Mark Elfman $249.34

Otter Tail Power Co. 172.95

Waste Management 823.94

North Dakota Dept. of Health 16.00

Hawkins,Inc. 731.39

Internal Revenue Service 123.93

GENERAL FUND

Otter Tail Power Co. 155.72

Sandra Barber 210.00

Benson Co. Farmers Press 53.76

Farmers & Merchants State Bank 20.00

Gary Elfman 240.00

Internal Revenue Service 241.95

Job Service 26.72

Elfman made a motion, seconded by Walter, to pay the bills. The motion carried.

Elfman made a motion, seconded by Walter, to grant permits to both Warwick School and Warwick Rodeo Club. The motion carried.

Elfman made a motion, seconded by Walter, to accept the application for a beer & liquor license renewal from Darrell’s Bar. The motion carried.

A letter was drafted by council members to be sent to dog owners who are letting their dogs run loose. The letter states dogs are to be kept penned up, tied up or will be picked up. Disconnect notices were also drafted.

The next regular meeting will be held March 2, 2009.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.

Sandra Barber

City Auditor

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

KNOX CITY COUNCIL

March 13, 2009

A regular meeting of the Knox City Council was held Friday, March 13 at 1 p.m. at the Knox Fire Hall. Present were Mayor Lloyd Marchus and council member J.P. Robbins. Absent was council member Sharon Hart. Also present was City Auditor Pat Robbins.

Mayor Marchus called the meeting to order.

Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The financial reports were also presented and approved.

Bills paid in February were approved:

Waste Management $295.28

Otter Tail Power Co. 299.81

Benson Co. Farmers Press 28.60

Snow removal 881.50

Pat Robbins 85.00

City Auditor Pat Robbins reported she had checked with the Devils Lake District Department of Transportation (DOT) on a pump for the park. She is waiting for a decision from the DOT.

The council was questioned about the Legion paying for garbage service. It was decided the Legion is used only for occasional community social functions and the party using the hall pays the garbage charge.

Discussion was held on correspondence from the DOT concerning transportation enhancement grants.

It was decided this would not apply to the city of Knox.

The next meeting will be held Friday, April 10 at 7 p.m. at the Knox Fire Hall.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.

Pat Robbins

City Auditor

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

The North Dakota Department of Transportation

(NDDOT) will receive bids for the construction of the following project(s):

Job No.: 12

Project No(s).: PM-3-999(024)

Length: 829.695

Type: PAVEMENT MARKING

County(s): BENSON, CAVALIER, EDDY, FOSTER, NELSON, PIERCE, RAMSEY, ROLETTE, TOWNER and WELLS Counties

Location: VARIOUS US AND STATE HIGHWAYS IN DEVILS LAKE DISTRICT Bids will be received until 09:30AM, April 17, 2009, IN THE FOYER, LOCATED ON 3RD FLOOR, OUTSIDE ROOM 330 OF THE NDDOT BUILDING, ON THE CAPITOL GROUNDS, IN BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA. Bids will be opened at that time and the live webcast can be viewed online at http://www.dot.nd.gov/business/bidwebcast.htm.

All bidders are required to be prequalified at least seven (7) days before the date of the bid opening.

The proposal forms, plans, and specifications are available on the NDDOT Web site at http://www.dot.nd.gov and may be inspected at the Construction Services Division, NDDOT, Room 333,

608 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, North Dakota, 58505-0700.

NDDOT reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, waive technicalities, or to accept such as may be determined in the best interests of the state.

Requested by:

Francis G. Ziegler, P.E., Director

North Dakota Department of Transportation

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that Workforce Safety & Insurance will conduct a public hearing on Monday, April 6, 2009, at the Board Room, Century Center, 1600 East Century Avenue, Bismarck, North Dakota, at 1:15 p.m. at which time and place all persons will be heard regarding the proposed changes to premium rates in accordance with NDCC ?65-04-01.

These changes are on file and may be reviewed or copied on any working day between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at Workforce Safety & Insurance in Bismarck. A copy may be requested by phone by calling (701) 328-3800 or by writing to:

Workforce Safety & Insurance

Attention: Robin Schuh

1600 East Century Avenue, Suite 1

P.O. Box 5585

Bismarck, ND 58506-5585

(701) 328- 5955

Written data, views or arguments concerning the proposed changes or adoptions may be sent to WSI at the above address. The closing date for receipt and consideration of all written or oral submissions is close of business April 13, 2009.

If you plan to attend the public hearing and will need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please contact Workforce Safety & Insurance at the above telephone number or address at least five days prior to the public hearing.

Dated this 20th day of March 2009

/s/ Barry Schumacher

Chief of Employer Services

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF BENSON COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA.

In the Matter of the Estate of Mylo M. Strand, Deceased.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to Rodney A. Strand, personal representative of the estate, whose address is 520 Woodland Dr., Devils Lake, ND 58301, or filed with the court.

Dated this 2nd day of March, 2009.

-s-Rodney A. Strand

Rodney A. Strand

Personal Representative

520 Woodland Dr.

Devils Lake, ND 58301

George M. Ackre

Ackre Law Firm, Ltd.

Attorneys for Personal Representative

PO Box 685

Cando, ND 58324

First publication on the 25th day of March, 2009.

(Publish March 25 & April 1 & 8, 2009)