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July 18, 2024 Scott Bakeberg, Authorized Agent Village Ranch Child and Family Services 13637 60th Street SW Cokato, MN 55321 License Number: 1059305 child placing agency (Rule 4) Dear Mr. Bakeberg: On May 15, 2024, Village Ranch Child and Family Services child foster care programs were reviewed to determine compliance with Minnesota Rules, parts 9545.0755 to 9545.0845 (Rule 4), which governs the licensing functions assigned to private agencies. No violations were noted during this review. RECOMMENDATION(S) The following recommendation(s) are not requirements of the licensing rules and statutes that govern your services or facility. DHS has provided the recommendations below to call your attention to areas where your facility is in minimum compliance with the requirements of applicable rules or statutes. DHS recommends that you comply with the following recommendations to ensure that you continue to meet the requirements of applicable licensing rules and statutes. Your failure to follow these recommendations will not result in a fine or action against your license at this time. However, should your failure to follow these recommendations result in a violation of rules or laws at a future date, you will be cited for noncompliance and DHS could issue a fine or other licensing action. Village Ranch is a non-profit corporation. The MSOS involuntarily dissolved the non-profit corporation on March 10, 2016, and reinstated it on November 2, 2020. Additionally, on January 25, 2022, the non-profit corporation was involuntarily dissolved by the Minnesota Secretary of State (MSOS). The MSOS reinstated the non-profit corporation on April 25, 2022. During the periods of dissolution, Village Ranch violated Minnesota Rules, part 9545.0785, subpart 3, because the agency’s non-profit corporation had been involuntarily dissolved. Consequently, it was not “organized according to a legal form of association or incorporation under Minnesota Statutes.” Village Ranch needs to develop a process to ensure your agency remains in good standing. If you have any questions regarding the certification review report, please contact Karol Jensen-Schneider at (651) 431-3469. We also welcome any feedback and suggestions that you may have regarding the child placing agency (Rule 4) review process. Sincerely, Tamara Moore, Unit Supervisor Licensing Division Office of Inspector General
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