Newton Township, Otter Tail County, MN
Noxious Weed Notice
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 18.83, subdivision 1, that all person(s) in Newton Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, shall control or eradicate all noxious weeds on land they occupy or are required to maintain. Control or eradication may be accomplished by any lawful method, but the method(s) applied may need to be repeated in order to prevent the spread of viable noxious weed seeds and other propagating parts to other lands. All weeds shall be eradicated by June 26, 2026. Failure to comply may mean that the inspector having jurisdiction may hire the work done. If the work is hired done by the inspector, the cost can be placed as a tax upon the land and collected as other real estate taxes are collected. More information regarding the Minnesota Noxious Weed Law can be obtained from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s web site: http://www.mda.state.mn.us/weedcontrol
Published June 3, June 10, 2026
SUMMARY MINUTES
New New York Mills City Council
118 N Main Ave New York Mills, MN
June 9, 2026 4:30 p.m.
Members present: Hetland, Grotheer, Nesland, Maki, Hammond Absent:
Staff present: Public Works Director Mattson, Liquor Store Manager Jacobson, Police Chief Berndt, Clerk Treasurer Roberts, Administrative Assistant Kopveiler, Officer Tharaldson
Guests Present: Greta Foss-NYM Dispatch, Ben Holsen-Holsen Solar, Griffin Peck-WCI, Jessica Helmbrecht (4:57 pm), Tessa Braukmann (4:57 pm)
Call to Order by Mayor Hetland at 4:30 p.m. A quorum was present.
Pledge of Allegiance
Final Agenda Adoption–Motion by Maki to approve the agenda as presented, 2nd by Nesland, Vote u/c
Approval of Minutes from May 12, 2026 Regular Meeting & Public Hearing – Motion by Nesland to approve, 2nd by Hammond. Vote u/c Communications & Recognitions – None.
Department Reports
Liquor Store Report – Motion by Hammond to approve, 2nd by Grotheer Vote u/c Fire Dept Report- Motion by Maki to approve, 2nd by Grotheer. Vote u/c
Police Department Report – Motion by Hammond to approve, 2nd by Maki. Vote u/c
Utilities Department Report – Motion by Nesland to approve along with approval of step raise for Dylan Ness, 2nd by Hammond. Vote u/c.
Administration Report – Motion by Hammond to adopt 5% pay increase for seasonal pool employees by Nesland, vote u/c. Motion by Grotheer to approve report, 2nd by Maki. Vote u/c.
Public Requests – None
Committee Reports-
Park Board- Draft minutes were in the packet from May 20, 2026. Next meeting Wednesday, July 15, 2026 @ 4:30 pm Economic Development Authority-Draft minutes in packet from May 20, 2026 meeting. Next Meeting June 17, 2026.
Financial Consent Agenda, Financial Reports & Payment of Financial Claims-Motion by Hammond to approve, 2nd by Maki. Vote u/c
Old Business – None
Open Forum – No one was present with concerns New Business –
Resolution Acknowledging donation to City of New York Mills from Farmers & Merchants State Bank for the Pool- Resolution No. 06-09-2026- Motion by Maki to approve, 2nd by Grotheer, Vote u/c.
WCI/Holsen Solar-Solar Quote for City Center Building-Presentation and quote was received for City Center. Discussion ensued including changes in proposal.
Open Forum – No one presented concerns
WCI/Holsen Solar-Cont.-Discussion continued. Council asked for more information regarding change of solar panel location in regard to compatibility with new building, its roof load capacity and warranty.
Resolution to Accept Solar Proposal from Holsen Solar for Solar on City Center Building- Resolution No. 06-09-2026a- Motion by Grotheer to table till next month to obtain more information. Motion 2nd by Nesland. Vote as follows: In favor: Maki, Grotheer, Nesland, Hetland. Against: Hammond
Resolution to Support Seeking Solar Financing from West Central Initiative for Solar Installation on City Center Building-– Resolution No. 06-09-2026b – No action taken
Adjournment- Motion by Nesland to adjourn at 5:18 p.m. 2nd by Hammond. Vote u/c.
Next Regular Meeting
Tuesday July 14, 2026
Published June 17, 2026