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MINUTES OF THE
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room
500 W. Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
9:30 a.m.
Call to Order
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened Tuesday, February 2, 2010, at 9:30 a.m., at
the Otter Tail County Government Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN, with Commissioners,
Roger Froemming, Chair; John Lindquist, Vice-Chair; Everett Erickson, Doug Huebsch and
Lee Rogness present.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Lindquist, second by Erickson, and unanimously carried to approve the Board of
Commissioners agenda of February 2, 2010 with the following addition:
1O:10 a. m. -Facilities Operations Manager, Rick Sytsma
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Lindquist, second by Erickson, and unanimously carried to approve the Board of
Commissioners meeting minutes of January 26, 2010 as mailed.
Approval to Pay Bills
Motion by Erickson, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to approve payment of the County C) Board bills per Attachment A of these minutes.
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DWI Court Grant Application Approval
Probation Director, Chuck Kitzman, and Human Services Director, John Dinsmore, met with the Board
to discuss a U.S. Department of Justice Program Grant that must be submitted by February 11, 2010.
Documentation including an overview of the available funding was provided. Mr. Kitzman stated that
Otter Tail County is eligible for the enhancement grant under the program. Mr. Dinsmore reviewed
the highlights of the grant noting that the purpose of the enhancement grant is to expand DWI Court
program services. County match requirements were discussed. Motion by Rogness, second by
Lindquist, and unanimously carried to authorize the submission of an enhancement grant application
for Otter Tail County's DWI Specialty Court program through the Federal Bureau of Justice to seek no
more than $200,000 with a 25% (including in-kind) match requirement. The grant funding will allow
DWI Drug Court to serve more clients.
Optional Forms of County Government
County Attorney, David Hauser, briefed the Board on Minnesota Statute 375A which explains
alternative forms of county government. Discussion followed regarding the information.
Final Payment-C.P. 05:12 OUTLET
Motion by Lindquist, second by Erickson, and unanimously carried to approve Final Payment, payable
to Feldt Plumbing, LP of Detroit Lakes, MN, in the amount of $8,757.84 pursuant to Estimate #14 for a
temporary pumping system for the Johnson Lake project.
Final Payment -Ottertail Operations Center
Motion by Huebsch, second by Rogness, and unanimously carried to approve Final Payment, from
the Construction Fund to Pro Landscapers LLC, in the amount of $2,044.12, for landscaping at the
Ottertail Operations Center.
OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes
February 2, 2010
Page 2
CLASSIFICATION OF TAX FORFEITED LANDS
AND
REQUEST FOR DNR APPROVAL
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2010 -08
WHEREAS, The County Board of Commissioners of the County of Otter Tail, State of Minnesota,
desires to offer for public sale, government acquisition (public use or private) and/or private sale to
adjacent owners certain parcels of land that have forfeited to the State of Minnesota for non-payment
of taxes, and
WHEREAS, Said parcels of land have been considered and/or viewed by the County Board of
Commissioners and have been classified as non-conservation lands as provided for in Minnesota
Statutes 282.01.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby
certifies that all parcels of land on the attached Exhibit A have been considered and/or viewed and
comply with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 85.012, 92.461, 282.01, Subd. 8, 282.018 and other
statutes that require the withholding of tax-forfeited lands from sale. The County Board of
Commissioners hereby certifies that the East and West Otter Tail County Soil and Water
Conservation Board will review, as required, the appropriate properties as listed on Exhibit A for the
purpose of identifying any and all non-forested marginal lands and wetlands.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby
respectfully request approval from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the public
sale, government acquisition (public use or private) and/or private sale to adjacent owners of said Q,.
lands identified in Exhibit A
On February 2, 2010, Commissioner Erickson moved the adoption of the above resolution.
Commissioner Lindquist seconded the motion to adopt said resolution. The question was on the
adoption of the resolution, and there were§_ YEAS and Q_NAYS as follows:
OTTER TAIL COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Lee Rogness
Doug Huebsch
John Lindquist
Everett Erickson
Roger Froemming
Adopted this 2nd day of February, 2010.
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County Board Pictures
OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes
February 2, 201 O
Page 3
Physical Plant Manager, Rick Sytsma requested authorization to upgrade old County Board pictures,
store them in a high quality digital scan, and mat and frame them to hang on the northeast wall of the
Otter Tail Lake room in the Government Services Center building. Motion by Erickson, second by
Rogness, and unanimously carried to authorize the Plant Manager to display County Commissioner
Board pictures as described at an approximate cost of $1,500.00.
Recess & Reconvene
At 10:22 a.m., Chairman Froemming declared the meeting of the Otter., Tail 9ounty Board of
Commissioners recessed for committee meetings. The meeting was reconvened at 11 :12 a.m.
Closed to the Public
Chairman Froemming declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners closed
to the public for purposes of discussing labor negotiation strategies relative to the Human Services,
Nursing, and Facilities Maintenance collective bargaining unions. Present were all five seated
Commissioners, County Attorney, County Coordinator and Board Secretary. At 11 :37 a.m., upon
completion of the closed session, Chairman Froemming reconvened the meeting in open session.
Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification
Motion by Erickson, second by Huebsch, and unanimously carried to authorize the appropriate
County officials' signatures to execute an Agreement between the County of Otter Tail Sheriff's Office
and the U.S. Department of Justice which facilitates distribution of funds resulting from drug task force
seizures.
Recess
At 12:00 p.m., Chairman Froemming recessed the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners for lunch break.
Closed to the Public
At 1:15 p.m., Chairman Froemming declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners reconvened and closed to the public to discuss litigation in the matter of foreclosure
proceedings relative to the Ethanol Plant. The closed session is authorized by attorney-client
privilege, Chapter 130.05 Subd. 3b. Present were all five seated Commissioners, attorneys from
Lindquist & Vennum via conference call, the County Attorney, County Coordinator and Board
Secretary.
Recess & Reconvene
At 2:30 p.m., Chairman Froemming recessed the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners until Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 6: 15 p.m.
Closed to the Public
At 6:15 p.m., on Wednesday, February 3, 2010, Chairman Froemming declared the meeting of the
Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners closed to the public to discuss litigation in the matter of
foreclosure proceedings relative to the Ethanol Plant. The closed session is authorized by attorney-
client privilege, Chapter 130.05 Subd. 3b. Present were all five seated Commissioners and the
County Attorney.
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February 2, 2010
Page 4
Adjournment 0
At 6:45 p.m., on February 3, 2010, Chairman Froemming adjourned the meeting of the Otter Tail
County Board of Commissioners until Tuesday, February 9, 2010.
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OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes
February 2, 2010
Attachment A, Page 1
WARRANTS APPROVED ON 2/02/2010 FOR PAYMENT 2/02/2010
VENDOR NAME
A-1 ENGRAVING
BRIAN ARMSTRONG
CALL ONE INC
COLLEGE WAY AUTO INC
COOPERS TECHNOLOGY GROUP
CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING
DACOTAH PAPER COMPANY
DAIRYLAND LABORATORIES INC
E & J PRESS
EGGE CONSTRUCTION INC
FERGUS ELECTRIC
CITY FERGUS FALLS
FRONTIER PRECISION INC
GALL'S INC
PATRICK GRIFFIN
HEPPNER CONSULTING INC
INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS
J C'S GENERAL STORE
JK SPORTS
KELLY SERVICES INC
MARCIE KNUDSEN
LAB SAFETY SUPPLY INC
LAKELAND MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
LEWIS WELDING & EQUIPMENT
LIND FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICE
LITTLE FALLS MACHINE INC
LOCATORS & SUPPLIES INC
LONG WEEKEND SPORTSWEAR
MARCO
MARCO INC ST LOUIS
STEWART MENSING
GEORGE MEYER
MID-CENTRAL EQUIPMENT INC
MINNKOTA
MN DEPT OF COMMERCE
MN DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES
MN STATE AUDITOR
DEBORAH MORRIS
NAPA FERGUS FALLS
NATIONAL ASSOC OF COUNTY ENGIN
NELSON AUTO CENTER
NETWORK CENTER COMMUNICATIONS
CITY NEW YORK MILLS
NORTH AMERICAN SALT CO
NORTHLAND COMMUNITY & TECHNICA
OTIS ELEVATOR CO
OTTER TAIL CO EMPLOYEES COMMIT
OTTER TAIL CO PUBLIC HEAL TH
OTTER TAIL CO TREASURER
OTTER TAIL TELCOM
OTTERTAIL TRUCKING INC
PERHAM SAND & GRAVEL
PITNEY BOWES
POLK CITY DIRECTORIES
PRODUCTIVE ALTERNATIVES INC
QUARTERMASTER
RAY'S OIL COMPANY
RELIABLE OFFICE SUPPLIES
AMOUNT
63.07
66.51
432.90
436.19
20.92
10.69
561.07
82.00
277.87
75.00
536.93
7,656.50
1,608.47
267.23
115.08
8,602.37
98.27
29.99
70.00
525.12
77.73
1,166.16
67.50
7.18
460.00
1,332.73
187.27
132.00
904.75
232.06
5.00
153.51
9.08
29.00
375.00
153.63
1,588.00
78.77
1.42
450.00
11.44
355.00
373.66
28,976.17
302.50
113.04
988.60
265.81
35.00
534.35
704.00
177.20
2,893.00
175.00
87.11
46.48
2,644.00
167.42
OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes
February 2, 2010
Attachment A, Page 2
SCHRADER'S LAW ENFORCEMENT SUP
VICKI SCHWANKE
SERVICE FOOD SUPERVALU
SHERATON BLOOMINGTON HOTEL
SIGNWORKS
SOUTHTOWN C-STORE
SPRINT
STEINS INC
STRAND HARDWARE & RADIO SHACK
STREICHERS
SUPERIOR SHORES RESORT & CONFE
T & K TIRE SERVICE
TOUTGES SANITATION
TRADEHOME SHOES
TRANQUILITY BUILDING SERVICES
CHRISTINE TUNGSETH
UL TEIG ENGINEERS
UNIFORMS UNLIMITED
VICTOR LUNDEEN COMPANY
VOSS LIGHTING
WADENA CO SHERIFF
WELLS ROAD GRADING
WEST PAYMENT CENTER
•••• FINAL TOTAL ...
21.29
145.00
19.79
235.40
573.22
427.21
559.86
328.60
6.39
1,058.00
431.43
240.00
111 .60
382.45
454.22
102.36
395.18
75.23
32.83
329.90
159.30
2,465.00
1,368.61
$77,719.62 ••••
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Date
( 1)
07/28/41
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Date
(2)
09/06/08
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OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes
February 2, 2010
Exhibit A, Page 1
2010 Working List for Tax Forfeited Land Sale
Public Sale, Private Sale and Government Acquisition
(Private and/or Public)
Exhibit A
Aurdal Township
PIO Assessments
Property Address Before
Leaal Descriolion Value Forfeiture
03-000-11-0073-001 (544) Appraised -90.00 0.00
Specials After Forfeiture 0.00
From Tax Rolls --
Timber -
Section 11 Township 133 Range 42 -
Beginning at the southeast corner of Lot 1 Basic Sale Price -
Pleasure Point thence Southwesterly along
road 1 rod, thence South to Lake, thence
East 1 rod, North to beginning.
From Book 171 Page 39 -
Commencing at a point of the southeast corr
of Lot One, in Pleasure Point according to th
Plat thereof on file and of record in the office
of the Register of Deeds of Otter Tail Count\
Minnesota and being a part of the South Hal
of the Northwest quarter, (S½NW¼)
Sec. Eleven, (11) in Township One
hundred thirty -three, (133) Range
forty two (42) west, thence southwesterly alo
the road one rod, thence south to the lake
shore, thence east along lake shore line one
road, thence north to place of beginning.
Lida Township
PIO Assessments
Property Address Before
Legal Descriotion Value Forfeiture
37-000-99-0809-000 (548) Appraised -270.00 0.00
Lida Shores Specials After Forfeiture 0.00
Lot 1 Block 5 -
Timber -
Basic Sale Price -
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February 2, 201 o
Exhibit A, Page 2
Oak Valley Township
PID
Property Address
Date Legal Description Value
(3) 43-000-08-0072-002 (2155) Appraised -
09/06/08 Specials After Forfeiture
Section 8 Township 133 Range 36 -
North 10 Rods of South 41 Rods of West 8 Timber -
Rods of SW¼ SE¼
.50 of an Acre Basic Sale Price -
Woodside Township
PID
Property Address
Date Legal Description Value
(4) 62-000-21-0172-000 (786) Appraised -
08/10/09 Specials After
From Tax Rolls -Forfeiture-
Timber -
Section 21 Township 132 Range 36
BEG 2 RDS E OF NW COR OF NW1/4 Basic Sale Price -
SE1/4 THEN W 2 RDS S 2 RDS NE TO
BEG. (.01 of an acre)
From Book 309 Page 333 -
Beginning at a point two (2) rods due east
from the northwest corner of the Northwest
Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW¼ of
SE¼) of Section Twenty-one (21)
Township One Hundred Thirty-two (132)
North, Range Thirty-six (36) West of the 5th
P.M., thence running west two (2) rods,
thence south two (2) rods, thence
northeasterly to the point of beginning,
containing five hundred forty-four (544)
square feet.
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Assessments
Before
Forfeiture
2,670.00 0.00
0.00
Assessments
Before
Forfeiture
30.00 0.00
0.00
0
0
0
Date
(5)
08/10/09
Date
0 (6)
08/10/09
0
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February 2, 2010
Exhibit A, Page 3
City of Battle Lake
PIO Assessments
Property Address Before
Lenal Descrir>tion Value Forfeiture
63-000-99-0442-000 (542) Appraised -2,300.00 1,935.00
Specials After Forfeiture 0.00
From Tax Rolls --
Timber-
Section 4 Township 132 Range 40
RAILROAD ADDN -BL Basic Sale Price -
LOT 1 BLK 6
From Document No. 1007540 •
Lot 1 (1 ), Block Six (6) of Railroad Addition
to the City of Battle Lake, according to the
recorded olat thereof.
City of Fergus Falls
PIO Assessments
Property Address Before
Lenal Description Value Forfeiture
71-004-99-0490-000 (544) Appraised -1,620.00 0.00
Specials After Forfeiture 0.00
Section 3 Township 132 Range 43 .
Nelson's Second Addition Timber•
Lot 6 Block 3
Basic Sale Price.
Property Address -
1320 Vine St. S., Ferous Falls, MN
OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes
February 2, 2010
Exhibit A, Page 4
City of Urbank
PID
Property Address
Date Leaal Descriotion Value
(7) 81-000-30-0006-001 (547) Appraised -
09/06/08 Specials After Forfeiture
From Tax Rolls --
Timber -
Section 30 Township 131 Range 38
West 76.5' of East 175.5' of North 130' of Basic Sale Price -
South 460' of SE ¼ SW ¼ except
Northwest 1 O' by 1 O' (.37 of an Acre)
From Recorded Document -
All that part of the SE1/4 SW1/4
described by metes and bounds as
follows -Beginning at a point 20 rods
North and 6 rods West of the southeast
corner of the SE1/4 SW1/4 of Section 30
Township 131 Range 38, thence North
130' , thence West 661/, feet, thence
South 10 ft., thence West 10 feet thence
South 120 feet thence east 76½ feet to
point of beginning.
Property Address -
65 Central Ave N., Urbank, MN
(8)
08/10/09 81-000-99-0025-003 (547) Appraised -
Specials After Forfeiture
Per Tax Rolls (Pay 2009) -
Timber -
Section 30 Township 131 Range 38
Urbank Basic Sale Price -
South 67' of the North 267' of Lot 1 Block 2
Per Deed (Book 380 Page 437)
South 67 feet of the North 267 feet of Lot
One (1), Block Two (2), Townsite of
Urbank.
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Assessments
Before
Forfeiture
2,910.00 261.25
85.00
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690.00 0.00
0.00
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