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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 16, 2010
9:30 a.m.
Call to Order
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at 9:33 a.m.,
at the Otter Tail County Government Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN, with Commissioners,
Roger Froemming, Chair; John Lindquist, Vice-Chair; Doug Huebsch and Lee Rogness present.
Commissioner Everett Erickson was absent.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Lindquist, second by Rogness, and unanimously carried to approve the Board of
Commissioners agenda of February 16, 2010 as mailed.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Rogness, second by Huebsch, and unanimously carried to approve the Board of
Commissioners meeting minutes of February 9, 2010 as mailed.
Approval to Pay Bills
Motion by Huebsch, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to approve payment of the County
Board bills per Attachment A of these minutes.
Final Plat Approval -"Puppy Point First Addition"
Motion by Rogness, second by Huebsch, and unanimously carried to approve the Final Plat of Future
Generations, LLC entitled "Puppy Point First Addition" located in Section 34 of Dunn Township;
Franklin Lake (56-759) with a condition that a corrected plat will be filed to c_orrect a minor clerical
error.
Tax Abatement Request for Westridge Mall
Community Development Director, Gordon Hydukovich, briefed the Board regarding a tax abatement
request for the Westridge Mall.
DENIAL FOR TAX ABATEMENT REQUEST FOR
WESTRIDGE MALL, FERGUS FALL, MN
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2010 -10
Commissioner Huebsch offered the following and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS: The Westridge Mall in Fergus Falls, MN is in need of funding for a remodeling project,
and
WHEREAS: The City of Fergus Falls requests a tax abatement from Otter Tail County, and
WHEREAS: The Otter Tail County Policy on Economic Development Tax Abatements adopted
09/08/89 and amended 07/11/00 states that "generally, establishments which will be engaged in the
retail sales of merchandise to the public will not be considered for economic development tax
abatements", and
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OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes
February 16, 2010
Page 2
WHEREAS: The City of Fergus Falls, Minnesota (the "City") proposes to use property tax abatements Q
as provided for in Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.1812 through 469.1815 (the "Abatement Law") to
(the "Project"). The City has requested in writing that the County also assist the Project pursuant to
the Abatement Law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners (the "Board") of the County
of Otter Tail, Minnesota (the "County") as follows:
Response to Request. The Board hereby declines, in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes, Section 469.1813, Subdivision 6(b) to grant abatement for the Project pursuant
to the Abatement Law.
Commissioner Lindquist seconded the motion and YEAS and NAYS are as follows:
Board of County Commissioners
Everett P. Erickson
Roger Froemming
John Lindquist
Douglas A. Huebsch
Leland R. Rogness
YEA
X
X
X
X
NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
X
Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota, this 16th day of February, 2010.
Dated 02./,;i.s /~010 • OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Attest ~d La;;;i<rhn, Clerk
g, Board of Commissioners Chair
Prairie Lakes Municipal Solid Waste Authority Joint Powers Agreement
Solid Waste Director, Mike Hanan, reported that Becker County, now part of the PLMSWA Joint
Powers Agreement, requested language changes to the agreement. He provided a handout of the
proposed changes dated February 8, 2010. Motion by Huebsch, second by Rogness, and
unanimously carried to approve the Summary of Changes to the PLMSWA Joint Powers Board
Agreement as submitted by the Solid Waste Director.
Recycling Discussion
Mr. Hanan reported on the upcoming Resource Recovery Day at the Capital. Discussion took place
regarding recovery facilities vs. land filling, recycling and education, re-use centers, and the value of
recycling at the site of demolition. Mr. Hanan talked about businesses reusing products that used to
be waste. Commissioners plan to tour a re-use center in St. Paul.
Recess & Reconvene
At 10:15 a.m., Chairman Froemming declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners recessed for a short break. The meeting was reconvened at 10:22 a.m. with
Commissioners Huebsch, Lindquist and Froemming present.
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OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes
February 16, 2010
Page 3
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY LOCATION
Tower Road Bridge & Street Project/
County State Aid Highway No. 1
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2010 -09
Commissioner Huebsch offered the following and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, it appears to the County Board of Commissioners of the County of Otter Tail that
the highway right of way required for County State Aid Highway No. 1 under Project
No. S.P. 126-125-03 / S.P. 56-601-48 should be accurately described and located by a highway right
of way plat.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the County Board of Commissioners of the
County of Otter Tail that the Board of County Commissioners for the County of Otter Tail is hereby
designating the definite location of County State Aid Highway No. 1 in Sections 4 and 5, Township
132 North, Range 43 and Section 33, Township 133 North, Range 43 West all of the 5th Principal
Meridian as shown on the 3 pages of CITY OF FERGUS FALLS/ OTTER TAIL COUNTY HIGHWAY
RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 1.
Commissioner Lindquist seconded the motion and YEAS and NAYS are as follows:
Board of County Commissioners
Everett P. Erickson
Roger Froemming
John Lindquist
Douglas A. Huebsch
Leland R. Rogness
YEA
X
X
X
NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
X
X
Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota, this 16th day of February, 2010.
Dated: -~P=-'"'-'"'[2=3....,_,{k>t=~o~---• . OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Attest ~~
LarryKron, Cerk
Wind Farm
Commissioner Rogness was present at 10:25 a.m. Commissioner Huebsch reported on a wind farm
in Stevens County that is similar to the wind farm being planned in the Parkers Prairie region and
suggested a site visit once the turbines are operating.
State Auditor Planning Meeting
Motion by Huebsch, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to appoint Commissioner
Rogness and Lindquist to attend a State Auditor Planning meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Friday,
February 19, 2010.
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February 16, 2010
Page 4
License Application 0
Motion by Froemming, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to approve the following
application for license:
Wee Villa Resort Ltd Ptsp
31126 County Highway 27
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Renewal of Consumption and Display Permit
Closed to the Public
At 11 :03 a.m., 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
13D.05 Subd. 3b. Present were Commissioners Froemming, Lindquist, Huebsch, and Rogness,
County Attorney, County Coordinator and Board Secretary.
Adjournment
At 11:54 a.m., on February 16, 2010, Chairman Froemming adjourned the meeting of the Otter Tail
County Board of Commissioners until Tuesday, February 23, 2010.
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OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes
February 16, 2010
Attachment A, Page 1
WARRANTS APPROVED ON 2/16/2010 FOR PAYMENT 2/16/2010
VENDOR NAME
A'VIANDS LLC
ABG MAINTENANCE INC
BALLARD SANITATION INC
BARNA GUZY & STEFFEN LTD
BATTERIES PLUS
BEN HOLZER UNLIMITED
BLUESTONE TECHNOLOGIES INC
BRAUN VENDING INC
BRETZ HARDWARE
BUMBLEBEE GIBSON INC
CALL ONE INC
CARR'S LAKE COUNTRY SUPERMARKE
CDW GOVERNMENT INC
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS
CIT TECHNOLOGY FIN SERV INC
CO OP SERVICES INC
COOPERS TECHNOLOGY GROUP
CULLIGAN
CULLIGAN WATER COND
D & T VENTURES LLC
DENZEL'S REGION WASTE INC
EAGLE POINT
EVERGREEN EQUIPMENT INC
FARGO FREIGHTLINER
FARMERS CO OP OIL ASSN
FARNAM'S GENUINE PARTS INC
FASTENAL COMPANY
FERGUS ELECTRIC
FERGUS FALLS DAILY JOURNAL
FERGUS FALLS MEDICAL GROUP
FERGUS FALLS POLICE DEPT
FERGUS POWER PUMP INC
FORCE AMERICA
G & K SERVICES
GALL'S INC
FRANCES GLEASON
GOODIN COMPANY
GRAINGER INC
NICOLE HANSEN
HAWES SEPTIC TANK PUMPING
HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVI
HEALTHPARTNERS MEDICAL GROUP
HENNING AUTO PARTS INC
HENNING HARDWARE
HEPPNER CONSULTING INC
CRYSTAL HERMAN
HIGHWAY TECHNOLOGIES
SANDY HOLO
HOMESTEAD BUILDING SUPPLIES
ROBERT HUCKEBY
INDEPENDENT EMERGENCY SERVICES
INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS
INTOXIMETERS INC
MICHELLE JORGENSON
KELLY SERVICES INC
KOEP'S CLITHERALL CORNER
LAKE REGION DENTAL CENTER
AMOUNT
10,396.61
171.00
476.00
26.00
190.79
25.74
7,572.37
28.37
5.51
6,785.00
97.71
1,436.27
8,981.51
68.35
190.53
5,233.74
347.06
27.46
70.28
739.00
859.20
3,193.31
23.96
4.82
4,706.50
1,422.99
5.45
1,531.22
690.56
259.00
1,775.39
3,520.00
2,504.34
836.37
479.18
117.56
38.66
155.83
57.00
160.00
29.10
368.00
53.50
106.11
613.29
8.94
174.75
24.00
27.32
1,203.73
64.22
171.41
1,878.86
7.00
1,268.96
987.55
901.00
OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes
February 16, 2010
Attachment A, Page 2
LAKES AREA COOPERATIVE
LAKEWAY MARKET LLC
LARRY OTT INC TRUCK SERVICE
LAWSON PRODUCTS INC
LIEBERMAN CO INC
LOCATORS & SUPPLIES INC
KAREN LUNDIN
MARCO
THE MIDWEEK
MN OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNO
NANIK'S ELECTRIC
NAPA FERGUS FALLS
NAPA STANDARD PARTS OF WADENA
NATIONAL BUSINESS SYSTEMS INC
NELSON AUTO CENTER
NORTHSTAR TECHNOLOGY GROUP INC
OFFICEMAX INCORPORATED
OLSON OIL CO INC
OLYMPIC SALES INC
ONE CALL LOCATORS LTD
OTTER TAIL CO RECORDER
OTTER TAIL CO TREASURER
OTTERTAIL TRUCKING INC
PAMIDA PHARMACY
PARK REGION CO OP
PENROSE OIL COMPANY
PERHAM ACE HARDWARE
PERHAM SAND & GRAVEL
CITY PERHAM
PETE'S AMOCO
PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION INC
PREMIUM WATERS INC
PRO AG FARMERS COOPERATIVE
PRO BUILD FERGUS FALLS
PRO-WEST & ASSOCIATES INC
PRODUCTIVE ALTERNATIVES INC
QUICK'S NAPA AUTO PARTS
RDO TRUCK CENTERS
RED BARN PLAT BOOKS
REVIEW ENTERPRISES INC
RINGDAHL AMBULANCE SERVICE
ROTHSAY FARMERS CO OP
SBLC-FF
CHERI SCHULTZ
SCOTT HOFLAND CONSTRUCTION INC
SERVICE FOOD SUPERVALU
SOUTHTOWN C-STORE
STEINS INC
STEVE'S SANITATION INC
STREICHERS
SYNERGY GRAPHICS
TITAN ACCESS ACCOUNT
TOWMASTER
SUSAN ULSCHMID
UL TEIG ENGINEERS
UNIFORMS UNLIMITED
UNIV OF MN EXTENSION SERVICE
UNIVERSITY OF MN PRINTING SERV
2,112.38
4,770.78
750.00
260.83
126.10
292.26
285.59
59.67
159.90
1,200.00
434.24
19.64
259.98
4,800.00
41.44
259.53
378.72
955.59
517.61
75.10
400.00
46.00
8,845.00
4,806.11
538.65
2,244.86
166.17
71.55
134,910.00
2,235.85
235.13
5.34
1,219.86
19.79
1,195.00
74.12
57.92
717.67
1,020.00
280.93
150.00
41.54
3.73
40.00
4,575.00
169.05
1,333.36
1,459.04
581.12
1,252.54
885.05
1,544.81
95.12
50.54
2,046.00
490.70
30.99
401.86
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VALLEY FIRE EQUIPMENT
VERGAS 66
VINYL PRODUCTS MFG INC
VOSS LIGHTING
WARNER GARAGE DOOR
WASTE MANAGEMENT
WINMAR HME
ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE
ZIEGLER INC
5TH DISTRICT JAIL ADMN ASSN
•••• FINAL TOTAL .......
OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes
February 16, 2010
Attachment A, Page 3
463.50
2,887.05
566.81
109.48
136.90
880.60
198.00
23.76
583.16
1,390.00
$272,337.40 ....