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MINUTES OF THE OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Government Services Center, Commissioners’ Room 515 W. Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
September 4, 2018 9:30 a.m.
Call to Order The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at the Government Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN, with Commissioners Wayne Johnson, Chair; Roger Froemming, Vice-Chair; John Lindquist, Lee Rogness and Doug Huebsch present.
Approval of Agenda
Chairman Johnson called for approval of the Board Agenda. Motion by Froemming, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to approve the Board of Commissioners Agenda of September 4, 2018, as presented. Consent Agenda Motion by Froemming, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to approve Consent Agenda items as follows: 1. August 28, 2018, Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Minutes 2. Warrants/Bills and HS Program Bills for September 4, 2018 (Exhibit A) 3. Approve Exempt Permit – Amor Rumors Restaurant 4. Approve Payment to Sanford, in the amount of $4445.30, for Services Provided under M.S. 609.35 Purchase Agreement Motion by Huebsch, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to approve a Purchase Agreement between Otter Tail County (buyer) and Mark G. and Cindy L. Hauge (owner) to acquire real estate located at 25037 County Highway 27, Fergus Falls, MN, due to intrusion with the CSAH 27 highway project.
Purchase price of $145,000 plus closing costs was determined after consideration of an appraisal and relocation benefits. Staffing Motion by Rogness, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to replace two current Public Health positions (Dietician & Public Health Nurse) changing from .80 FTE to 1.0 FTE. Motion by Lindquist, second by Huebsch and unanimously carried to approve a Chief Deputy position in the Recorder’s office to be filled internally. The internal position moving to the Chief Deputy position will not be backfilled. County Drainage Systems
Judicial Ditch (JD)#2:
Motion by Lindquist, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to authorize Otter Tail County to apply, on behalf of JD 2 interested parties, for clean water project funds for the outlet portion of the ditch, as submitted by the County Ditch Inspector. Ditch #70: Motion by Rogness, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to authorize the Ditch Inspector to hire a pipeline inspection company to view the tile in Ditch 70 that was repaired in 2016. Brian Fronning is concerned that this area is no longer functioning.
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Ditch #25: Ditch Inspector Kevin Fellbaum provided a brief history regarding a portion of Ditch 25 including property owned by Bill and Elaine Schepper. The Scheppers have requested a clean out of Ditch 25 south of
CSAH 35. After their request, concerns were expressed regarding the water quality in this area and the affect a clean out could have on Big McDonald Lake. Mr. Fellbaum shared E-coli readings at the CSAH 35 crossing, in Wendt Lake, and the northside of Big McDonald Lane. E-coli readings were very high in Wendt Lake and the CSAH 35 crossing area and low on the northside of Big McDonald Lane. The cattails in the ditch before it flows into Big McDonald Lake have been naturally filtering the water. After receiving the water quality data and referencing M.S. 103E.015, a motion was offered by Lindquist, seconded by Huebsch and unanimously carried to deny the request of Bill and Elaine Shepper to perform repair work south of CSAH 35 in Ditch 25. The motion included a directive for the Ditch Inspector to survey the culvert(s) for elevation readings at Big McDonald Lane. Recess & Reconvene At 9:59 a.m., Chair Johnson declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners recessed for a short break. The County Board meeting was reconvened at 10:09 a.m.
Pictometry Product Demonstration
Land Services Director Brian Armstrong demonstrated a mapping product through EagleView and explained its capabilities. EagleView provides access to its aerial imagery, 3D models, and measurement and analytical tools through proprietary software. Mr. Armstrong explained how some of this technology could be incorporated into the current GIS maps accessible on the County website. 2018/2019 Legislative Discussion At 10:40 a.m., MICA Lobbyists Keith Carlson, Nancy Silesky, and Steve Novak briefed the Board and other County officials on the 2018 overview of legislative changes, specifically in the areas of taxes, health & human services, and transportation. Lobbyist Sarah Psick of Psick Capitol Solutions will also be at the capitol with Otter Tail County’s priorities in mind especially looking for opportunities for bonding dollars for specific projects. Commissioners discussed several areas of concern for possible consideration in the upcoming legislative session. Recess & Reconvene At 11:40 a.m., Chair Johnson declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners recessed for a short break. The County Board meeting was reconvened at 11:54 a.m. with Commissioner Roger Froemming absent. Riverview Dairy Tour Motion by Huebsch, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to authorize commissioners to tour the Riverview Dairy Thursday, September 20, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. in Campbell, MN. Closed to the Public At 12:13 p.m., Chair Johnson declared the Board of Commissioners meeting closed to the public to discuss attorney-client privileged matters involving potential litigation regarding County drainage system issues. The closed session is authorized under Attorney-Client privilege, M.S. §13D.05, Subd. 3(b). Present were
Commissioners Huebsch, Johnson, Lindquist and Rogness, Rinke Noonan Attorney John Kolb, Attorney Michelle Eldien, Administrator John Dinsmore, Ditch Inspector Kevin Fellbaum, Public Works Director Rick West, Highway Engineer Charles Grotte, Land & Resource Director Chris LeClair, Asst. Land & Resource Director Kyle Westergard, Engineering Technician Gordon Cline, and Wetlands Inspector Tyler Marthaler.
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Adjournment Upon the conclusion of the closed session, at 1:56 p.m., Chairman Johnson declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners adjourned until 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at the Justice Two Coffeehouse in Clitherall, MN.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated:
By: Attest: Wayne Johnson, Chair John Dinsmore, Clerk
OTC Board of Commissioners’ Minutes September 4, 2018 Exhibit A, Page 1 WARRANTS APPROVED ON 9/04/2018
OTC Board of Commissioners’ Minutes September 4, 2018 Exhibit A, Page 2