Public MeetingS, HEARING & NOTICES
Bois de Sioux Board Meetings: The Bois de Sioux Watershed District Board of Managers meets regularly on the third Thursday of each month, generally for a half of a day starting at 8:00 a.m. April through October and at 9:00 a.m. November through March, in the District conference room (unless otherwise stated on the meeting agenda). The public is welcome to attend!
NOTICE OF HEARING
TRAVERSE COUNTY DITCH #51
On Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 9:00 am, the Bois de Sioux Watershed will hold a public hearing at the Bois de Sioux Watershed District Office, 704 Hwy 75 in Wheaton, Minnesota. The purpose of the hearing is to consider the following petition requesting authority to use Traverse County Ditch #51 as an outlet for Gary Findlay: Parcel #02-0168000, W1/2 of the SE1/4 of Section 36, Range 45, Clifton Township (127), Traverse County.
In the Matter of:
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Before the
BOIS DE SIOUX WATERSHED DISTRICT
SITTING AS THE DRAINAGE AUTHORITY FOR
GRANT COUNTY DITCH NO. 21
the Petition to Improve
Grant County Ditch No. 21
FINAL HEARING NOTICE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, the Board of Managers of the Bois de Sioux Watershed District (the "District”), sitting as the drainage authority for Grant County Ditch No. 21 ("GCD #21"), will hold a final hearing on the pending Petition for the Improvement of GCD #21, the engineer's detailed survey report, and the viewers' report of benefits and damages for GCD #21. The engineer's detailed survey report was filed with the District on August 31, 2023, and the viewers' report was filed with the District on October 17, 2023; both reports are available for inspection at the District's office.
The final hearing was held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 17, 2023, and was recessed; it will be reconvened at 9:00 am on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at the District's office located at 704 Highway 75 South, Wheaton, Minnesota 56296. At the final hearing, the District will accept public comment regarding the engineer's detailed survey report and the viewers' report. Any party having an interest in the proceedings may appear and provide comment. Written comments will be accepted at the final hearing and by mail through the date of the final hearing at the District's office.
THE PROPOSED DRAINAGE PROJECT INVOLVES THE IMPROVEMENT OF GCD # 21, beginning with Branch 1: from its junction with the Main on the east line of SW ¼ of §18, T128N, R43W to its terminus along the east line of the SE ¼ of the NW ¼ and the west line of the SW ¼ of the NE ¼ of §7, T128N, R43W. Branch 1 Fork: from its junction with Branch 1 along the north line of the SW ¼ of the SE ¼ and the south line of the NW ¼ of the SE ¼ of §7, T128N, R43W to its terminus on the east line of the SW ¼ of the SW ¼ and the west line of the SE ¼ of the SW ¼ of §7, T128N, R43W. Branch 2: from its junction with the Main on the north line the NW ¼ of the SW ¼ of §17, T128N, R43W through portions of the NW ¼ and NE ¼ of §20, T128N, R43W to its terminus in the SE ¼ of the SE ¼ of §17, T128N, R43W. Branch 2 Fork: from its junction with Branch 2 in the NE ¼ of §20, T128N, R43W south through the NE ¼ of the SE ¼ of §20, T128N, R43W to its terminus in the NW ¼ of §21, T128N, R43W. Branch 3: from its junction with Branch 4 in the SE ¼ of the NW ¼ of §17, T128N, R43W to its terminus in the south half of the NW ¼ of §16, T128N, R43W. Branch 4: from its junction with the Main line in the SE ¼ of the NW ¼ of §17, T128N, R43W to its terminus in the SE ¼ of the NE ¼ of §8, T128N, R43W. Main: from the outlet in the SW ¼ of §19, T128N, R43W to its terminus in the middle of section §17, T109N, R41W.
THE IMPROVEMENT OF GCD #21 WILL CONSIST OF lowering the depth of the improved portions of the drainage system to accommodate current farming practices, installing tile outlets, and improving drainage efficiency; increasing the size of existing tile segments to accommodate improved flow; constructing new surface intakes where necessary to provide improved, buffered, and stabilized inlets and to prevent erosion of soil into the system; and improving crossings.
THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES ARE AFFECTED BY THE WORK IDENTIFIED IN THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND THE VIEWERS' REPORT OF BENEFITS AND DAMAGES: All of Sections 4, 9, 15 - 18, and portions of Sections 5, 7, 8, 10, 19, 20, and 21 of Delaware Township, Grant County, State of Minnesota.
The following owners of property are affected by the Improvement of GCD # 21: BISS/SCOTT & MAREEN, BLUME/DANA J & KATY R, CHRISTIANSON/RODNEY, COLEMAN/JODY, CURRIER/GREG,BRUCE & DAVID, DERBY FAMILY REVOC LIVING TRST, DERBY/NANCY/ETAL, DERBY/ROGER & SHARON/TRST/ETAL, EATON/ERIC & BRENDA, ELLISON FARM INC, ELLISON FARM LMTD PARTNERSHP, ELLISON/DANIEL, ELLISON/MARK & LORI, EVERGREEN FLATS LLP, GERBER/KEITH & KELLY, GOTTA/JAMES J/& ROBIN A/TSTEES, HEINTZELMAN/VIRGINIA, JD FARM LLC, KJORNESS/KATHERINE/RESID TRUST, KJORNESS/TRAVIS,DAVID & SCOTT, LOREN & SHERYL OLSON, MC GEE/KAREN L, MC GEE/SHAWN M & STACY L, NELSON/JAMES K & CHARLENE R, NELSON/PATRICIA A, OLIVAS/JOSE L/SR, OLSON/NICHOLAS A & MEGAN J, OLSON/NICHOLAS A & MEGAN J, PATTISON FAMILY FARM LTD PTP, RATHS/PAUL J & JANE L, RICKS/LOWELL, TOUHEY/VERONICA, TRIDEN PROP LTD PRTNSHP LLLP, U S OF AMERICA, VIPOND FARMS LLP, VIPOND PROPERTIES LLLP, VIPOND/ANNEGINE M/RLT, VIPOND/TERRANCE E & KATHY L, WILLMERT/KENNETH
The following governmental entities are affected by the Improvement of GCD #21: DELAWARE TOWNSHIP, GRANT COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT, AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Dated: October 23, 2023
Linda Vavra, President
DISTRICT BOARD MEETINGS AND AGENDAS
The January 18, 2023 board meeting is moved to Thursday, January 25, 2023, at 9:00 AM.
December 21, 2023 at 9 AM: Agenda TBD
November 17, 2023 at 9 AM: Agenda & Preliminary Packet
October 19, 2023 at 8 AM: Agenda & Minutes
September 21, 2023 at 8 AM: Agenda & Minutes
August 17, 2023 at 8 AM: Agenda & Minutes
July 20, 2023 at 8 AM: Agenda & Minutes
June 15, 2023 at 8 AM: Agenda & Minutes
May 18, 2023 at 8 AM: Agenda & Minutes
April 20, 2023 at 8 AM: Agenda & Minutes
March 24, 2023 at 9 AM: Agenda & Minutes
March 16, 2023 at 9 AM: Agenda & Minutes
February 27, 2023 at 9 AM: Agenda & Minutes
February 23, 2023 at 9 AM: Agenda CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
January 26, 2023: Agenda & Minutes
December 15, 2022: Agenda & Minutes
November 17, 2022: Agenda & Minutes
October 20, 2022: Agenda & Minutes
September 15, 2022: Agenda & MinutesAugust 18, 2022: Agenda & Minutes
July 21, 2022: Agenda & & Minutes
June 16, 2022: Agenda & Minutes
May 19, 2022: Agenda & Minutes
April 28, 2022: Agenda NO QUORUM
April 21, 2022 at 8 am: Agenda & Minutes
March 24, 2022: Agenda & Minutes
March 17, 2022 meeting moved to March 24, 2022 at 9 AM
February 17, 2022: Agenda & Minutes
January 27, 2022: Agenda & Minutes
January 20, 2022: Agenda; Minutes
Please contact the District Office if you need a copy of prior meeting minutes.
Joint Comprehensive Watershed Plan & One Watershed One Plan Meetings:
Under plan development, the Policy Committee met monthly, on the first Thursday of each month. Now that the plan has been approved, the Policy Committee meets periodically to monitor and advice implementation activities.
Policy Committee - April 6, 2023 at 1 pm: Agenda
Policy Committee - January 5, 2023 at 1 pm: Agenda & Minutes
Policy Committee - September 1, 2022 at 1 pm: Agenda & Minutes
Policy Committee - June 2, 2022 at 1 pm: Agenda & Minutes
Policy Committee - April 7, 2022: Agenda & Minutes
Policy Committee - January 6, 2022: Agenda & Minutes
Policy Committee - September 2, 2021: Agenda & Minutes
Policy Committee - April 1, 2021: Agenda & Minutes
Policy Committee - March 4, 2021: Agenda & Minutes
Policy Committee - February 4, 2021: This meeting has been cancelled.
Policy Committee - January 28, 2021: Agenda & Minutes
Policy Committee - January 7, 2021: Agenda & Minutes
Bois de Sioux Watershed District Advisory Committee:
The Bois de Sioux Watershed District Advisory Committee typically meets in January and June.
Advisory Committee - January 6, 2023: Agenda
Advisory Committee - January 28, 2022: Agenda
Advisory Committee - March 17, 2021: Agenda & Notes
Advisory Committee - June 24, 2020: Agenda & Notes
Advisory Committee - January 8, 2020: Agenda & Notes
Advisory Committee - June 26, 2019: Agenda & Notes
Advisory Committee - January 9, 2019: Agenda & Notes
Advisory Committee - June 28, 2018: Agenda & Notes
Advisory Committee - January 22, 2018: Notes
Bois de Sioux Watershed Soil Loss Committee:
Buffer Committee - September 12, 2023: Agenda
Buffer Committee - August 2, 2021: Agenda
Buffer Committee - June 24, 2021: Agenda & Minutes
Buffer Committee - November 10, 2020: Agenda & Minutes
Buffer Committee - June 26, 2020: Agenda & Minutes
Buffer Committee - March 4, 2020: Agenda & Minutes
Buffer Committee - February 10, 2020: Agenda & Minutes
Buffer Committee - December 19, 2019: Agenda & Minutes
Buffer Committee - October 17, 2019: Agenda & Minutes
Bois de Sioux Watershed Rules Committee (former Policies & Procedures Committee):
Policies & Procedures Committee - January 6, 2023 at 1 pm: Agenda
Policies & Procedures Committee - April 5, 2022: Meeting Cancelled - Lack of Quorum
Policies & Procedures Committee - March 30, 2021: Agenda & Minutes not yet approved
Bois de Sioux Watershed Personnel Committee:
Personnel Committee - December 10, 2021: Agenda
Personnel Committee - December 17, 2020: Agenda & Notes
Personnel Commitee - July 7, 2020: Agenda & Notes
Personnel Committee - December 19, 2019: Notes
Bois de Sioux Watershed North Ottawa Operations Committee:
North Ottawa Project Team - July 17, 2023: Agenda
North Ottawa Project Team - March 24, 2023: Agenda
North Ottawa Project Team - January 20, 2023: Agenda
North Ottawa Project Team - August 31, 2022: Agenda & Notes
North Ottawa Project Team - June 22, 2022: Agenda & Notes
North Ottawa Operations Committee - April 7, 2022: Agenda & Notes
North Ottawa Operations Committee - March 30, 2022: Cancelled due to Weather
Bois de Sioux Watershed Construction Contract Committee:
Construction Contract Committee - August 10, 2021: Agenda
Construction Contract Committee - November 6, 2020: Agenda & Minutes not yet approved
Construction Contract Committee - September 10, 2020: Agenda & Notes
Construction Contract Committee - August 17, 2020: Agenda & Notes
Please contact our office if you need a copy of any minutes prior to 2018.