Citizen, Saturday, October 17, 2015 Page 13

MICA: 2015 session a good one for counties

By Ken Francis,
Contributing Writer
The 2015 Minnesota
Legislative Session was
pretty good for counties.
That was the conclusion presented by Keith
Carlson, Executive Director
of the Minnesota InterCounty
Association
(MICA) to the county
board this week.
There were no extraordinary cuts in Health &
Human Services or any
substantial cuts in property
tax aid and credits, he
said.
Counties also shared
$22 million in funding because of new mandates in
child protection requirements.
There was a modest increase in corrections fund-

ing and no levy limits or reverse referendums, said

Carlson.
But it could have been
better, given that we had
substantially a $1.9 billion
surplus, he said.
The legislature didnt
pass a transportation bill
and there was no property
tax relief for farms or any
other type of property.
Steve Novak of MICA
said parties in both the
House and Senate recognized there was a transportation funding crisis and
agreed on a number of $710 billion over a decade.
Both introduced funding packages that
addressed the size and scope
of the problem, said
Novak.
Unfortunately,
they did it in as opposite a
way as you could possibly

KEITH CARLSON

do
it. Thats what led to a nodecision.
The Senate Democrats
followed the traditional
model of raising the gas
tax, with the concept of a
12-16 cent increase over a

STEVE NOVAK

succession of a few years.

They also proposed increasing vehicle registration fees.
The Republican House
package would have shifted
existing money into transportation by reallocation of

sales tax money.

The two bills passed in
the House and Senate separately, but thats as far as
they got.
Novak said its very
unlikely there will be a
major transportation bill in
2016 if the Republicans
stick with their no gas tax
increase concept.
As much as a lot of
people dont like the gas
tax, the legislature has yet
to come up with a reliable
counterpart that could replace it, he said.
Carlson said because
the legislature couldnt
agree on a transportation
funding package or a tax
bill, it left $865 million on
the table, and by the close
of the last fiscal year ending
June 30, there was another
$555 million.

So were looking at
over $1.4 billion in funds
that the next legislature can
spend, he said.
But he said even with
the surplus, there is the real
likelihood of tough times
ahead.
This session was great
in terms of the outcomes for
counties, generally. But at
some point the state, the nation, is going to experience
another recession, he said.
Much of the surplus that
was enjoyed during this
past session is attributable
to the states individual income tax, and thats a very
volatile source.
At some point we will
return to the environment
that existed for much of the
past decade. So you do
need to prepare for that.

LPN / RN

REGIONAL

Employment
MDS RN
Coordinator
FT Days
Must be registered & licensed with the State of
MN as an RN & must maintain licensure. Complete
MDS for all nursing home
residents under the DON.
Responsible for implementing & assessing needs/
concerns of the residents.
MDS exp strongly preferred,
detailed oriented, good
time mgmt skills, & be well
organized.

Senior Campus

Phone: 320-251-9120
Fax: 320-251-4336
Apply online today at
www.talahicc.com
EEO/AA Employer

Apply in person

WELL DRILLERS
Drilling Assistants
Full time positions are open
in Environmental Drilling Department. 40 to 60 hours per
week. Travel in and out of
state and local, 401K, dental
& health ins., PTO. High
school diploma or GED required. Clean driving record,
pass a drug test, must possess a class A license or the
ability to obtain one. Paid
training, no experience
needed. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their
race, color, creed, religion,
national origin, sex, sexual
orientation, disability, age,
marital status, or status with
regard to public assistance.

141 28th Ave S,

Waite Park, MN 56387

320-251-5090
Equal Employment Opportunity

$500 Sign
on Bonus

TMA
Trained Medication
Assistant
FT/PT AM & PM
Positions
Must be certified as a
TMA & in good standing

$500 Sign
on Bonus

CNA
AM & NOC
FT/PT Shifts

Senior Campus

Phone: 320-251-9120
Fax: 320-251-4336
Apply online today at
www.talahicc.com
EEO/AA Employer

FT / PT - All Shifts
Must be on the MN Board
of Nursing. CPR Preferred.
Long Term Care
Experience Preferred,
$1,000 Sign-On Bonus

DRIVERS

Sign-On Bonus
Home every night
Class A/CDL required
Bonuses offered
Insurance available
763-441-0047

Senior Campus

Phone: 320-251-9120
Fax: 320-251-4336
Apply online today at
www.talahicc.com
EEO/AA Employer

Call
763-761-5880
to place
your ad

Family Owned

TRUCK WASHERS
Clearwater Truck Center
is looking for FT & PT
Truck Washers Days,
Nights & Saturdays.
Call 320-558-6565
or apply in person

www.clearwatertruckcenter.com

TADD'S LIGHTHOUSE
(Adult Foster Care &
Related Services agency)

NOW HIRING

Is seeking compassionate
individuals with initiative &
enthusiasm to work as Direct
Support Professionals & FT
Designated Coordinator in
St. Cloud area
Variety of shifts. 1 Year Exp
Preferred. Send inquiries:
amber@taddslighthouse.com

Full Time Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanics

Must have tools. Commission, Vacation & Holiday
Pay, Health & Dental Insurance, IRA.
Print an application at:

www.ClearwaterTruckCenter.com

320-558-6565

then fax to: 320-558-2186 or bring it to

Clearwater Truck Center, located at 925
Shorty St., easily accessible from I-94 and
highway 24 (exit 178) in Clearwater, MN.

Assisted Living
RN Director

- NOW HIRING -

Chrome Store Sales

Looking for PT help. Stock Shelves,
Bill Customers, Set-Up Displays.
$10.00 per hour. Commissions available.
Includes nights & everyother weekend.
You can print an application at
www.clearwatertruckcenter.com/documents/application.pdf

Call Audra Pederson at

320-558-6565 with any questions
Fax Applications to 320-558-2186
Questions & resumes/applications can also be emailed to
chromestore@clearwatertruckcenter.com
You can bring application in, or stop by & fill one out.

EOE

Human Service Technician

Is currently accepting positions to work in our Adult
Foster Care as direct care staff (Human Service
Techs) in Big Lake & Buffalo sites. We have both FT
and PT positions for eves & O/N shifts available. Exp.
working with people with disabilities or a background
in medical field & exp. helpful, but not necessary.
Competitive pay & benefits EOE.

Attn: Brian
Apply online at divinehouse.org
or call 320-231-2738
Divine House Inc.
328 5th St. SW, Willmar, MN 56201

Nuss Truck & Equipment in Sauk Rapids is

accepting applications for the following position:
2nd Shift Diesel Truck Technician:
Must have Diesel truck vo-tech certification or related experience. Sign on bonus of up to $4,000
available!
About Us: Nuss Truck & Equipment, Inc. (NTE) is
a respected, growing regional dealer of commercial trucks & equipment. We pride ourselves on
both our family heritage & our ability to improve
our customers experience with the equipment
they rely on to keep their businesses running every
day. We offer a competitive benefits package. We
offer medical insurance, health savings account,
dental insurance, vision discounts, matching 401k,
voluntary life insurance, educational assistance,
employee assistance program, flexible spending
accounts, long-term & short-term disability insurance, paid holidays, paid time off & direct deposit.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity,

please complete our online application at
nussgrp.applicantpro.com or you may visit
our website at nussgrp.com.

PT Home Health RN Director with potential for FT

hours in Quality Mgmt in
skilled nursing facility.
Oversee Home Health operations in conjunction with
the Administrator & provide oversight & mgmt to
professional nursing staff.
The primary purpose of the
quality improvement nurse
is to evaluate the quality of
patient care & patient outcomes as they relate to skin
conditions, wounds, pressure ulcers, infections, &
falls.

Senior Campus

Phone: 320-251-9120
Fax: 320-251-4336
Apply online today at
www.talahicc.com
EEO/AA Employer

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Employment
Enjoy helping others?

Many Opportunities Available

Die Cast Operator - Monticello
2nd & 3rd shift $12.50/hr
Shipper/Tool Assembly - Monticello
1st shift $11/hr Temp-to-Hire
Great Benefits
Industrial Painter & CNC - Becker
1st shift $17-19/hr

We have a job for you!

Metal Grinder - Big Lake

1st & 2nd shift $14-17/hr
Optical Production - St. Cloud
All shifts available $11-14.50/hr.
Customer Service / Pick Up
- Becker 1st shift $10.50-11/hr

Comprehensive Services, Inc. a residential

provider for persons with disabilities is now
accepting applications for Full-Time
Coordinator, along with Part-Time, early
mornings, evenings and weekend position
available in Big Lake and Elk River.
For more information this position call:

763-274-0351 AA/EOE
ALL POSITIONS ARE TEMP-TO-HIRE
APPLY ONLINE WWW.PROSTAFF.COM 320-656-9777

Carpenter, Laborer
& Concrete Finishers
Ebert Construction is seeking Carpenters, Laborers
and Concrete Finisher for various sized projects and
service work in the commercial construction field. The
ideal candidate must have the ability to lift 50 lbs
continuously, have the essential physical requirements
necessary to do the job and be task oriented.

Now Hiring

Annandale Care Center

Housekeeping/Laundry
PT 32 hr / 2weeks

LPN - Overnights 72

hr / 2 weeks or on-call

Senior Caregiver
PT Nights

apply online at: ww.ahcsmn.org

500 Park St E. Annandale, MN 55302 Sally.Noyes@ahcsmn.org 320-274-1327

Love What You Do!

NOW HIRING
CAREGIVERS,
CNA, PCA
A provider of quality services for people w/disabilities is hiring PT Program
Counselors in Sauk Rapids,
St. Cloud & Foley. Asleep
overnights, evenings and
weekends. As a Direct Support Staff, you will be responsible for medication
administration, personal
cares, assisting with activities of daily living, re-directing and responding to
both verbal and physical
behaviors on a daily basis
and running behavior support programs.

Online at:
www.dungarvincareers.com
AA/EOE

To apply please visit our website

www.ebertconst.com
or call 763-498-7844
EOE

EMPLOYMENT IS ONLINE
WWW.CITIZENNEWSPAPER.COM

Becker Public Schools has the following openings:

Servers & Cashiers Bus Drivers

Substitutes in all departments

(Teachers, Custodial, Transportation, Food Service)

Go to our website for more info & to fill out an online application!
www.applitrack.com/becker/onlineapp/

NOW HIRING
ROUTE
COORDINATOR
ECM Publishers, Inc. is seeking a Route Coordinator to
ensure the timely and accurate delivery of weekly newspapers. The position is 32 hours per week with flexible
schedule but will include Saturdays. The ideal candidate
must have strong communication skills, be responsible,
detail oriented, able to read and follow maps, have a reliable vehicle, and a valid drivers license with a good
driving record. Competitive compensation, mileage reimbursement and benefits package provided. ECM is a
drug free workplace. If you are interested, please call for
an application or send your resume to:

ECM Distribution, Attn: Distribution Manager

PO Box 487, Anoka, MN 55303

We are opening a
store in Elk River
Fall, 2015!

NOW HIRING
Body Technicians, Diesel Technicians
& Outside Parts Sales
GATR offers a $2000 hiring bonus & a full benefit package

Please send your resume to: kkern@gatr.net WWW.GATR.NET

763-241-8146

Fulfillment Distribution Center, Inc.

Now Hiring!

Packagers Order Pickers Forklift Operators

Truck Loaders Truck Unloaders

AS LITTLE
AS 2 DAYS
A WEEK!
REFER A
FRIEND &
GET $$$

We Offer:

Benets:

Medical, dental
& life insurance
Short/Long term
disability benefits
401(k)
EAP
Paid holidays
Vacation
PTO
Employee
Referral Program

PT & FT positions
Flexible schedules
No exp. necessary
PT & FT benefits
Incentive pay
Attendance awards
Minimal wknds.
Advancement
Opportunities
Casual, safe work
environment
Located on bus line

EOE

Central Minnesotas
Leading Freightliner
Dealer is Growing!
Come join one of the largest truck sales and servicing
facilities in the Midwest. We are looking to fill the
following positions:
Experienced body Shop Techs
Diesel techs Shop cleaner
service administration
parts delivery, night
We offer competitive pay based on experience and a full
benefit package.
Apply in person, mail, email or fax your resume to Human Resources

Freightliner of St. Cloud

25200 Augusta Dr St Cloud, MN 56301
Phone: 320-251-0931 Fax: 320-255-8859
Email: lquinn@frtsc.com

RECYCLE
YOUR ITEMS
Businesses
around Becker
are collecting
various items for
Recycling.
Community
Center
Insight Eye
Care
Food Pride
Call for items
being recycled.

DIESEL MECHANIC
Sysco Western MN located in St. Cloud, is
currently accepting applications for a FT 2nd shift
diesel mechanic. Responsibilities include
preventative maint. on tractors and trailers, Thermo
King reefer units, light repairs, tire changing, and
other tasks as assigned. Basic tool set required.
Knowledge of Kenworth trucks helpful.
Full benefits package available.

Apply at sysco.com/westernminnesota
EOE/AA M/F/D/V
Pre-placement drug screening/criminal bkgd check

DRIVERS
J&B Group, Inc. is a wholesale producer & distributor of
quality food products headquartered in St. Michael, MN.
We are seeking full-time drivers, based out of our St.
Michael facility.
Qualified candidate must be at least 21 years old with a
Class A, CDL. Must have a good driving record. We offer
the following route schedules; day, evening, overnights
& weekends. A lifting assessment, DOT physical, criminal
background check & drug screen are required of all truck
drivers.
We offer a competitive salary & benefits package.
Starting wage is $17 & up per hour based on experience,
overtime pay after 40 hours. We offer health insurance,
dental, vision, 401(K) & a competitive paid time off program where accrual starts immediately upon hire.

( Apply at Door 7 )
720 Anderson Ave St. Cloud, MN
or employment@fdcfulfillment.com
(320) 656-8880 with quesitons

Wellstead of Rogers

Please log on to www.nonamesteaks.com

and scroll down to the bottom of the page
and click on Careers to apply
Or call Amy at 763.497.9535

J&B GROUP, INC.

Attn: Human Resources

Is your Standard
Excellence?
Have you been looking to work with
people who share your Commitment
to a higher standard? If so, weve
been looking For You!

Currently Hiring
Waitstaff / Server LPN
Resident Assistant / CNA
Activity Assistant
PT Evening Cook

The Wellstead of Rogers

& Diamondcrest
20600 S Diamond Lake Rd
Rogers, Minnesota 55374

13200 43rd street, st. michael, mn 55376

SKILLED
LABORERS
AND
OPERATORS

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Industry leading blow molder is looking for qualified Maintenance Technicians for all shifts. The
position requires knowledge of industrial equipment in a manufacturing setting, welding experience, basic machining skills, knowledge of
hydraulics & electrical fundamentals & general
building maintenance. Candidates applying
should have a 2+ year education in Electro/Mechanical fields &/or 2+ years of experience. We
offer competative wages & excellent benefits including: Paid Vacation, Paid Holidats, 401K,
Health Savings Account, Short & Long-Term Disability, Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance.

Come join our team today!

Please send resumes to:

763-428-1981

MP Nexlevel, LLC
500 Cty Rd 37 E, Maple Lake, MN 55358,
hr@mpnexlevel.com
Fax: (320) 963-2438
EOE/AA/M/F/Disability/Veterans

Advertising Pays

www.wellsteadofrogers.com
Five Star Quality Care
is an Equal Opportunity Employer

MP Nexlevel, LLC, a leader in the underground utilities industry, is looking for Skilled Laborers and/or
Operators with 6+ mos exp. Laborers must have a
good understanding of construction and be familiar
with working w/ tools and their hands. Operators
must be able to use backhoes/equip. Will be working
around the Twin Cities metro area but must be willing to travel. Full benefits packet offered. Please
download app. at www.mpnexlevel.com, mail, email or fax to address below. No phone calls please.

Missy Bruggenthies - Human Resources

222 Bronder Dr, Foley, MN 56329
missy.bruggenthies@blowmolded.com

To advertise in the

Sherburne County Citizen

763-261-5880 or Fax 763-261-5884