HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Commissioners - Minutes - 06/03/2014MINUTES OF THE
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room
515 W. Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
June 3, 2014
8:30 a.m.
Call to Order
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at the
Government Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN, with Commissioners Wayne Johnson, Chairman;
Roger Froemming, Vice-Chairman; John Lindquist, Lee Rogness, and Doug Huebsch present.
Approval of Agenda
Chairman Johnson called for approval of the June 3, 2014 agenda. Motion by Froemming, second by
Lindquist, and unanimously carried to approve the Board of Commissioners agenda of June 3, 2014 with
the following additions:
• Under General Discussion -Additional Auditor Agenda Items
Consent Agenda
Motion by Huebsch, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve Consent Agenda items as
follows:
1. May 20, 2014 Board of Commissioners' Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for June 3, 2014 (Attachment A)
3. City of Battle Lake TIF District No. 4-5 Notice
(informational only)
4. City of Perham TIF District No. 2-38 Notice
(informational only)
5. Approval of Contracts & Bonds for the Following Highway Projects:
o Countywide Intersection Lighting, Otter Electric, LLC
o Bituminous Overlay for CSAH 21, CH114 & 120, Mark Sand and Gravel
Co.
o Enhanced Intersection Signage & Pavement Markings, Traffic Marking
Service, Inc.
o Countywide Seal Coat, ASTECH Corp
o Paved Shoulders and Rumble Strips, Anderson Brothers Const. Co.
o Countywide Traffic Marking, Traffic Marking Service
o Paving, Aggregate, Storm Sewer & Curb and Gutter for CSAH 27 & Fir
Ave, Mark Sand & Gravel Co.
6. Employee's Committee Invoice for Sample Clothing
7. Approval of the Following Renewal Liquor License Applications:
o Clear Lake Resort, Cozy Cove Resort, Ron's Ready Mart, Perham Oasis,
Zorbaz of Little Pine Lake, The Pickle Factory Bar and Grill, and Stalker
Lake Golf Course Bar and Grill
8. Approval of a One Day Temporary Liquor License for 08/03/14 for St.
Lawrence Church
9. Approval of a County Credit Card for Social Worker, Michelle Foreman
10. Approval of the Following Applications for Exempt Permit:
o Event 07/27/14 at St. James Catholic Church (Hwy 74), Event 07/27/14
at St. James Catholic Church (Hwy 74), and Event 08/03/14 at St.
Lawrence Church (Hwy 14)
11. Grant Contract for $3,529.41 for the Property Record Information System of
Minnesota Dept. of Revenue Project
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County Notification System
Patrick Waletzko, Emergency Manager, reported that the MIR3 Notification System will end June 15, 2014.
Other notification systems were identified and reviewed for the best options for emergency notifications
county wide. The CodeRED Notification System offers automated weather notifications, ability for self-
registration for notifications in various applications (text, phone, & mobile devices) and notifications by
location. This system has larger capacity than the MIR3 System and saves about $10,000 per year.
Motion by Huebsch, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to authorize the appropriate County
Officials' signatures to execute the CodeRED Next Services Agreement between Otter Tail County and the
State of Minnesota effective June 6, 2014 at an approximate cost of $20,050.69.
Liquor License Approvals
Motion by Froemming, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to approve the following Liquor
License applications:
Spanky's Stone Hearth, Inc. On Sale Liquor (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015)
Ye Olde Schoolhouse Bar and Grill
Oakwood Supper Club
On/Off Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015)
On Sale Liquor & Sunday Liquor (July 1, 2014 -June 30, 2015)
Off Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor (July 1, 2014 -June 30, 2015) Lakeland General Store
Public Hearing/Meetings
Motion by Rogness, second by Huebsch, and unanimously carried to set a Public Hearing at 9:30 a.m. on
Tuesday, July 8, 2014, for the purpose of considering the submission of a Minnesota Investment Fund
application to the Department of Employment and Economic Development for the proposed Vertical Farms
Produce Project.
Motion by Rogness, second by Huebsch and unanimously carried to authorize Commissioners to attend
the Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) District 4 meeting in Wheaton, MN on June 6, 2014.
Annual Prometheus M.C. Zoo Run
Representatives of the Prometheus Motorcycle Club requested approval for the 29th Annual Zoo Run event
scheduled June 26th through June 29th of 2014. All proceeds from the motorcycle ride event are given to
the Chahinkapa Park Zoo in Wahpeton, ND. Discussion took place regarding various motorcycle runs and
the possibility of adding these to the Otter Country Tourism website. Motion by Huebsch, second by
Rogness, and unanimously carried to authorize exemption to the OTC Shows and Exhibitions Ordinance
for this charity event subject to providing security, adequate portable facilities, insurance, and notification to
law enforcement regarding the event which has been past practice.
Dog Bite Agreement
Melissa Duenow, from the Public Health Department, reported that William Roach, owner of the dog
named Jack has signed the Dog Bite Hearing agreement and complied with all conditions.
Human Resource Director
Larry Krohn, County Administrator, introduced Nicole Hansen, Otter Tail County's new Human Resource
Director to the Board. Ms. Hansen started with the Administration office June 1, 2014.
Meeting with Legislators
Commissioner Huebsch requested to meet with the County's legislators to talk about the bonding bill and
other legislative items. They requested that the Board Secretary send an invitation to State legislators for
a meeting on Tuesday, August 5, 2014.
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Federal Boat and Water Patrol Grant
Motion by Lindquist, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to authorize the appropriate County
Officials' signatures to execute the 2014 State of Minnesota Federal Boating Safety Patrol Supplement
Grant Agreement between the State and County of Otter Tail for the period of May 9, 2014 through
September 1, 2014. The grant provides $11,375.00 for boat patrol.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING MODIFICATIONS TO THE
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FORMING THE
CENTRAL MINNESOTA EMERGENCY SERVICES BOARD
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2014 -36
Commissioner Lindquist offered the following and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, Otter Tail County is a participating member of the Central Minnesota Emergency Services
Board (hereinafter the "Board"), a Joint Powers Entity formed pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 403.39 and
471.59; and
WHEREAS, a Joint Powers Agreement creating the Board was approved by the parties to the Agreement
comprising the Board, including Otter Tail County; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota legislature has amended Minnesota Statute 403.39 by adding a new section
entitled "Regional Emergency Communications Boards" that provides authority for Regional Radio Boards
to assume responsibility for coordinating regional 911 services; and
WHEREAS, compliance with this amendment to Minnesota Statute requires modification of the existing
Joint Powers Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Board recommends modification of the Joint Powers Agreement governing the Board to
provide for regional coordination of 911 services and public safety broadband data services.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners approves
modifications to the Joint Powers Agreement recommended by the Board and presented hereto; and be it
further
RESOLVED that the Otter Tail County Board Chair is hereby authorized to execute the required addendum
to the existing Joint Powers Agreement to implement the authorized n:ioctifications.
Commissioner Froemming seconded the motion and, upon being put to vote, the resolution was adopted
unanimously this 3"' day of June, 2014.
Dated: Ju,-o Jo, ~/'i
Recess & Reconvene
At 9:1 O a.m., Chairman Johnson recessed the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
for a short break. The Board of Commissioners meeting was reconvened at 9:20 a.m.
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June 3, 2014
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State Broadband Discussion
Motion by Huebsch, second by Rogness, and unanimously carried to authorize Commissioners Rogness
and Johnson to attend a meeting initiated by the Governor at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 in
St. Cloud to discuss State broadband needs.
Minnesota Inter-County Association
Motion by Huebsch, second by Johnson, and unanimously carried to authorize Otter Tail County to join the
Minnesota Inter-County Association. Commissioners requested a briefing about the organization from a
Representative of MICA at an upcoming Board meeting.
Aquatic Invasive Species (AISI Funding Discussion
Bill Kalar, Land & Resource Director, briefed the Board on new AIS funding of about 4.5 million dollars that
will become available through the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and passed on to
Minnesota counties. Mr. Kalar indicated thafthe dollars provided to each county will be based on the
number of boat launches and public access parking spots. County Officials will attend a webinar on
Wednesday, June 18, 2014 for further information.
Highway Mailbox Policy
Rick West, Public Works Director, presented a Mailbox Policy for the Highway Department specifying the
criteria for replacing mailboxes in the road right-of-way and current cost of the service. Motion by
Huebsch, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to approve the Otter Tail County Mailbox Policy as
presented and recommended by the Public Works Director.
Bid Award -S.P. 056-070-008 & S.P. 056-070-009
MN Project No. HSIP 5614(091 l
Motion by Froemming, second by Rogness, and unanimously carried to award this striping (road painting)
project to Traffic Marking Service, Inc. of Maple Lake, MN, in the bid amount of $517,963.48 as
recommended by the Public Works Director. The low bidder, AAA Striping Service Co. was previously
awarded this project; however, has since withdrawn their bid due to an error in their bid unit price for the
cost of paint.
Quote Accepted -CSAH 60 Toad River Project
Motion by Rogness, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to award this project to Landwehr
Construction, Inc. of St. Cloud, MN for the CSAH 60 Toad River Erosion Control project with the low quote
of $23,004.69.
Phelps Mill Picnic Shelter Floor Replacement
Motion by Froemming, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to award this project to Quality
Construction of Fergus Falls, MN with the low quote of $13,500.00, as presented and recommended by the
Public Works Director.
Ditch No. 70
The Public Works Director presented a letter from Gerhard Knutson, one of the petitioners for the Drainage
No. 70 Improvement project. The letter will continue the project and extend the bond to cover the cost of
the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW).
Recess & Reconvene
At 9:45 a.m., Chairman Johnson recessed the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
for several committee meetings. The Board of Commissioners meeting was reconvened at 11 :05 a.m.
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County Transportation Plan Overview Presentation
Brian Shorten and Craig Vaughn, SRF Consulting Engineers, presented an overview of the process to
develop Otter Tail County's Transportation Plan. The power point presentation reviewed the methodology
to develop the final plan as follows: 1) project management, 2) existing conditions and critical needs,
3) performance measures, 4) traffic forecasting and capacity analysis, 5) system analysis and future
system plan, 6) Implementation Plan, and 7) draft Transportation Plan and final preparation, review,
adoption and publication. Commissioners discussed the need to educate the public regarding our road
system as much as possible. SRF Consulting will work with a Project Management Committee (PMC) and
Project Steering Committee (PSC) to develop strategies for the final plan.
Adjournment
At 11 :53 a.m., Chairman Johnson declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
adjourned. The next County Board meeting is scheduled at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 10, 2014.
Dated: ,\ Ly/\0, 10 1 ::>.c.1 '-I D OF COMMISSIONERS
Attest: ~ ~
Larryl<ro, Clerk
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Vendor Name
A 'VIA.'IDS UC
ACTION TARGET
,\MERICAN WELDING & GAS INC
AliTO FIX
BAll.EY/lOREN K
BAIL~ SANITATION INC
BENSON PSYCHOLOGICAL SER\·1CES PC
BEYER BODY SHOP INC
BJORGAN CONSTRUCTION INC
BOB'S STA,'IDARD Bt,1.K SERVICE
BOYER/RODNEY
BRANDBORG/HEATHER
BUY-MOR PARTS & SERVICE llC
CDW GOVERNMENT INC
CENTil.AL DOOR & HARDWARE INC
~, ADVOCATE
CODE 4 SER\1CES UC
COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION
COMSTOCK CONSTRUCTION OF MN
CONCEPT CATERING
COOP SERv1CES INC
COOPERS TECHNOLOGY GROUP
CRARY/VINCE
Ct,UlGAN WATER CONDmONING
DACOTAH PAPER COMPANY
DESIGN ELECTRON1CS
DL.\.\>!Ot,;1) MOWERS INC
EGGE CONSTRUCTION INC
ERGOMITRICS
FARGO GL.\SS .a\ND PAINT CO
FASTENAL COMPANY
FERGUS FAUS DAILY JOURNAL
FERGUS POWER PUMP INC
FORUM COMMUNICATIONS PRINTING
FRAZEE ELECTRIC INC
FRAZIER/BREt-11
FRONTIER POWER.SPORTS
GABE/RICK~ B
GALLS 11.C
G • .\ST CONSTRUCTION CO INC
GILL/MARION
GOODIN COMPANY
OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes
June 3, 2014
Attachment A, Page 1
Amount
10,148.86
283.20
13.35
724.00
382.36
850,00
2,500 00
180.00
472.00
106.02
277.12
227.01
630.36
141.26
3,307.50
218.25
12,073.06
177.63
20,101.94
140.25
210.98
189.60
175.00
10.00
38.17
52.97
45,230.00
900.00
564.60
1,500.00
151.95
2,017.35
1,065.00
374.46
2,078.50
236,24
269.98
228.40
362.15
253,639.00
281.04
192.39
OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes
June 3, 2014
Attachment A, Page 2
Vendor Name
GO\/El!NMENT MANAGEMENT GROUP IN•
GRAINGER INC
Hil.DIINC
HOLO/SANDY
HOLTE/LESLIE
INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS
JP. COOKE CO
JKSPORTS
JONES AND !v!AGNUS
K.I.D. LEASING INC
KARGER/JON
KARKELA HUNT CICHOSZ & JENSEN PLil
KEEPRSINC
KEILY SERVICES INC
KENNING, PH.D.,L..P., P.C./!,!ARY
KEY GO\IEIL'<MENT FlNANCE INC
KFGO-AM
KIE.FERS.COM
LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE CORP
LARRY OTT INC TRUCK SERv1CE
LARRYS SUPERMARKET
LAWYERS CONCERNED FOR LAWYERS
l..lBERTI" TIRE RECYCLING UC
LIITLE BEAR TOWING
LOCATORS & SUPPLIES INC
MARCO INC
MARCO INC ST LOUIS
MATHISON CO
MATmEW BENDER & COMPANY INC
MN CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION
MN DNR ECO WATERS
MN STATE Au'DITOR
MN VIEWERS ASSOCIATION
MODERN ASSEMBLIES INC
N.>\PAFERGUS FALLS
NAPA PELICAN RAPIDS
NATIONAL BUSINESS SYSTEMS INC
NICE LAW OFFICE
NORTHLAND BUSINESS SYSTEMS INC
OLSON/BERTON
OLSON/RICHARD
OTTER TAll. CO RECYCLING
Amount
6,300.00
826.33
3,350.00
42.56
150.00
134.79
15.70
448.00
5,308.50
303.35
5.23
1,565.00
340.35
3,149.90
2,250.00
8,788.78
1,000.00
134.53
847.80
2,690.00
21.67
701.60
6,270.20
280.00
889.86
2,055.70
535.98
74.12
552.74
570.00
140.00
4,574.11
160.00
45.00
34.65
9.16
779.06
206.25
334.80
173.52
2.763.70
2,740.06
Vendor Name
OTTER TAIL CO RECYCLING
OTTER TAIL CO TREASURER.
OTTERTAIL AGGREGATE
OTTERTAIL TRUCKING INC
PACE A."'1,\1.)TICAL SERVICES INC
PERHAM FOCUS
PTI'ESOuUS
PTI'E'SAMOCO
PfilllJPE L-\ W OFFICE
PHOENIX SUPPLY
PICCHL-\RJNl,/M'\RCO
PITNEY BOWES
PRIORITY DISPATCH
PRODUCTIVE ALTERNATIVES INC
OUlll CORPOR-\TION
RDO EOlllPMENT
RDO TRUCK CENTERS
RECOVERY SYSTEMS CO INC
RON'S READY MART
ROl'SEVAC INC
S.WlNC
SAFEUTE FULFIIL\IDIT INC
SCHI.u'ETER/BRL-\N
SCHWARTZ/ROBERT E
SER\'ICE FOOD SUPERVALU
SEW PERFECT BRIDAL
SHERV.1N WJIJ..IAMS
S!GNWORKS SIGNS & BANNERS UC
SRF CONSULTING GROUP INC
STI.INS INC
STREICHERS
SWANSTON EOUIPMENJ' CORP
nns WEEKS SHOPPING NEWS
THOMSON REUTERS · WEST
ffiAN ?.l-\CHINERY INC
TNT REPAIR INC
TRA."'10u1lm· BUILDING SERVICES
TRUCK vrn.ITIES INC
TUNGSETH/CHRISTINE
US POSTAL SER\1CE
l' S POSThl-\STER
l'GSTAD PLUMBING INC
OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes
June 3, 2014
Attachment A, Page 3
Amount
1.199.74
44.20
430.00
19. 133.45
290.70
49.00
1,624.72
193.50
517.24
698.89
107.44
1,985.63
3,168.00
216.97
323.51
1,786.96
2.213.01
4. 715.28
261.73
45,367.00
800.00
137.48
1.100.00
304.56
169.13
35.00
519.81
1,160.00
2,759.40
987.05
2,191.34
10.498.58
118.80
2,894.84
225.00
100.72
425.00
5,764.00
194.96
20.000.00
27.93
25.38
OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes
June 3, 2014
Attachment A, Page 4
Vendor Name
UNIFORMS UNllMlTED INC
UNITED PAR.CE!. SER\r1CE
UNIVEll.SITY OF MN PRlNTING SERVICES
VAN DYKE D\IM/I'ERRENCE
\,1CTOR LUNDEEN COMPANY
VOSS UGHTING
WAlET'ZKO/PATRICK
WASS/DAVID F
WASTE MANAGEMENT
W1LKIN CO SHERIFF
WILSON/WAR.REN R
WINDa5/LORI
WOESSNER CONSTRUCTION INC
Final Total:
Amount
118.48
38.94
203.00
100.00
793.81
36.50
416.00
247.44
25,237.10
1,650.00
223.36
16.38
516.00
588,647.91