HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Commissioners - Minutes - 07/14/2015MINUTES OF THE
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room
515 W. Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
July 14, 2015
8:30 a.m.
Call to Order
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened at 8:35 a.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 2015, at the
Government Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN, with Chairman John Lindquist, Vice-Chair Lee Rogness,
and Commissioners Doug Huebsch, Wayne Johnson and Roger Froemming present.
Approval of Agenda
Chairman Lindquist called for approval of the July 14, 2015 agenda. Motion by Johnson, second by
Rogness, and unanimously carried to approve the Board of Commissioners agenda of July 14, 2015 with
the following changes:
Report Regarding Use of Public Lands
Moratorium on Solid Waste Haulers' Licenses
Update on Dock Ordinance
Canceled Community Services Committee
Consent Agenda
Motion by Johnson, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve Consent Agenda items as
follows:
1. June 23, 2015 Board of Commissioners' Meeting minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for July 14, 2015
3. Human Services Bills & Claims
4. Lakes & Prairie Community Action Amendment for Child Assistance Program to
Extend Services to 12/31 /15
5. Approve On-Sale and Sunday Liquor License for Amor Partnership, Galaxy
Resort & Rest. for 7 /1 /15-6/30/16
6. Approve On-Sale Wine License for Battle View Landing for 7/1/15-6/30/16
7. Approve On-Off-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License for Battle View Landing for 7/1/15-
6/30/16
8. Approve On-Sale Seasonal Liquor License for Red Horse Ranch Arena, Inc. for
5/1 /15-10/31 /15
9. Approve Exempt Permit for Holy Cross Church for an Event on September 13,
2015
Bid Award -Skid Steers
Recycling Manager Rick Denzel presented bids for Skid Steers for the Recycling Center. Motion by
Johnson, second by Huebsch, and unanimously carried to approve the purchase of two Caterpillar 2420
Skid Steers from the State Bid at a purchase price of $41,480.00 each as recommended by Solid Waste
Officials. One Skid Steer was budgeted as a capital expenditure in 2015 ($47,500) and the second Skid
Steer will be purchased instead of two budgeted compactors.
Solid Waste Haulers License
County Attorney David Hauser submitted a copy of a Memorandum of Understanding addressed to Alex
Rubbish and Recycling, Inc. of Alexandria, MN. Alex Rubbish and Recycling, Inc. intends to purchase
Corrie's Sanitation, an existing licensed hauler in Otter Tail County, and has applied for a solid waste
haulers license. Motion by Rogness, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve a solid
waste haulers license as requested by Alex Rubbish and Recyling, Inc. subject to the Memorandum of
Understanding as presented by the County Attorney. The motion authorizes the appropriate County
signatures to execute the agreement.
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Parking for Waterfowl Production Area
Commissioner Wayne Johnson spoke about the need for a parking area for the Backstrom Waterfowl
Production public land. An easement alongside the bridge has been approved for the water trail access
project. A parking area could be created using the public lands in the area to alleviate parking along
Highway 28 that occurs so the public can access/use the land for hunting and other recreational purposes.
He encouraged the State Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to work
together on projects when possible.
TAX FORFEITED LAND APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE DEED
Otter Tall County Resolution No. 2015 -48
Upon a motion by Commissioner Froemming, the following resolution was offered:
WHEREAS, the City of Henning on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 passed Resolution No. 2015-05 requesting
acquisition by Conditional Use Deed, the following described property located within the City of Henning:
72-000-99-0214-001
Section 23 Township 133 Range 38
Original Plat -Henning
Lots 15 and 16 Block 8
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 282.01 Subdivision 1 a Paragraphs (e}, limits the authorized public uses for
Conditional Use Deed to road or right-of-way for a road, trails, transit facilities, public beach or boat launch,
public parking, civic recreation or conference facilities, parks, and public service facilities, and
WHEREAS, the City of Henning has indicated that the above referenced property will be used as a civic
recreation/conference facility and makes the following statement in support of their request to acquire the
above reference parcel by Conditional Use Deed:
"To be used by the general public for concerts, plays, conferences and events. The City of Henning
wishes to acquire Parcel Number 72000990214001 for public events. The general population will benefit
from this in that there is not currently a facility to house civic recreation events such as concerts and plays.
A Handicap accessible entrance will be added so that the facility will be available to all members of the
community."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby
supports and approves the City of Henning's request to acquire by Conditional Use Deed the following
described property within the City of Henning for the authorized public uses as stated above:
72-000-99-0214-001
Section 23 Township 133 Range 38
Original Plat -Henning
Lots 15 and 16 Block 8
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rogness and carried, with the members of the Otter Tail
County Board of Commissioners voting as follows:
Board Members -
Doug Huebsch
WayneD. Johnson
John Lindquist
Roger Froemming
Lee Rogness
For
X
X
X
X
X
Against Absent
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Adopted and signed this 14th day of July 2015
Dated: 7, ')./ -IS OT T CO ----------
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Sale of Property to Adjacent Landowners
Motion by Johnson, second by Rogness, and unanimously carried to authorize the private sale to adjacent
landowners for the following described parcel of tax forfeited land subject to township approval:
Part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE1/4 NW1/4) of Section No. Thirty-five
(35) in Township No. One Hundred thirty-three (133) North of Range No. Thirty-seven (37) West of
the Fifth (5th) Principal Meridian, a strip of land along the East line of said "forty" One (1) road wide
east and west and Eighty (80) rods long North and South containing one half acre -Otter Tail
County Tax Parcel 34-000-35-0236-000
Dog Bite Hearing
David Hauser opened a Public Hearing under the Otter Tail County Animal Health Control Ordinance.
Mr. Hauser indicated that a report has been made that a German Shepard dog named Tazer owned by
Lois & Eugene Bogenreif has caused a dog bite of substantial bodily harm. Ms. Bogenreif agreed that the
bite did occur on May 28, 2015 and under state statute caused substantial bodily harm. Public Health
Nurse Jessica Metzger provided a recommendation that the dog, Tazer be microchipped, placed in a
separate room when visitors are coming to the home, and on a leash when outside. Motion by Huebsch,
second by Johnson, and unanimously carried to find that the dog Tazer is a potentially dangerous dog and
the owners must abide by the recommendations of the Public Health Department. The County Attorney
will draft an Order of Findings and Fact in the case for approval by the Board at their next regular County
Board meeting.
Animal Health Control Ordinance Discussion
Jessica Metzger spoke briefly about dogs running at large throughout the County, specifically around the
lakeshore properties. During the summer tourist season, the population increases and there is a tendency
to treat the area as rural and allow dogs to run loose. Gary Garvey and Janice LaPatka spoke about their
experiences with dogs running lose from the Henry Farm by Franklin Lake. Lengthy discussion took place
regarding animal behavior, dogs biting humans, and dogs biting other dogs. Issues with other animals
such as cattle and pigs getting out of their fenced areas and causing damage were discussed. Sheriff
Schlueter suggested contracting with townships for animal enforcement. Ms. LaPatka requested
something be done regarding the Henry dogs attack on her dog and referred to M.S. 347.50. The County
Attorney indicated that the County would need to adopt an Ordinance that included dogs biting other dogs.
The County's current Ordinance addresses dogs biting humans. Motion by Johnson, second by Huebsch,
and unanimously carried to direct the County Attorney to research what can be done under the law
regarding dogs biting other dogs and report back to the County Board.
Recess & Reconvene
At 10:46 a.m., Chairman Lindquist recessed the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
for a short break. The meeting was reconvened at 10:53 a.m.
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Human Services Department Reports ·
Human Services Director Deb Sjostrom briefed the Board regarding the Human Services budget from
January 1, 2015 through June 30, 2015. Ms. Sjostrom and the Human Services Labor Management
Committee (LMC) Co-Chairs submitted documentation regarding the LMC Committee and briefed the
Board on topics the committee has addressed which include a Dress Code, Child Care Needs, and the
current Internal Posting requirements for open positions. Discussion took place regarding measuring the
effectiveness of the committee.
Redetermination Hearings -Viewer's Reports
County Ditch #23:
Ditch Inspector Kevin Fellbaum stated that this is a continuation of the Redetermination Hearing for
Ditch #23. The Ditch Viewers reviewed some properties upon request from landowners at the Ditch
Hearing. One property was re-assessed as no benefit and the total value of the ditch was reported as
$13,264,073.82. Chairman Lindquist asked for public comments. No one offered comment on Ditch #23.
Motion by Rogness, second by Huebsch, and unanimously carried to accept the amended Viewer's Report
for the Redetermination of County Ditch #23 as submitted. The County Attorney will prepare an Order and
submit to the Board for approval.
County Ditches # 18 & #3 7:
At the June 8, 2015 Ditch Hearing for redetermination and consolidation of ditches #18 and #37, several
landowners requested that their properties be reviewed for the assigned benefits. Mr. Fellbaum provided
the list of parcels reviewed and the changes that occurred and reported a total value of $1,738,057.87 for
the two ditches. Chairman Lindquist asked for public comments. Landowner Mark Schoening spoke in
disagreement with the benefit assessed on his ag land as developable lakeshore property because of
assessing the property at its highest and best use. His property is assessed at more than 10% of the total
value of the ditch. Ditch Viewers explained that highest and best use is how they are instructed to assign
benefits. Discussion took place regarding the potential application of the Green Acres law. Motion by
Rogness, second by Johnson, and unanimously carried to consolidate County Ditch Systems #18 and #37.
The County Attorney will draft an Order for the consolidation of the two ditches. Motion by Froemming and
seconded by Johnson to accept the amended Ditch Viewers Report for County Ditch #18/37 as presented.
Commissioner Huebsch referred to language contained on the Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
website regarding appraisal practices for highest and best application under ditch law. Motion by Rogness
and seconded by Huebsch to table the motion to accept the amended Ditch Viewers Report for Ditch
#18/37 until the next regular County Board meeting. The County Attorney and County Auditor-Treasurer
will research the Green Acres law and the appraisal practices for highest and best use under ditch law.
Chairman Lindquist called for a roll call vote to table the motion as follows:
Board Members -
Doug Huebsch
Wayne D. Johnson
John Lindquist
Roger Froemming
Lee Rogness
For
X
X
X
X
X
Against
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF
COUNTY WIDE HOUSING STUDY
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2015 -47
Absent
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Housing Partnership (MHP) has grant funding available for the purpose of
conducting Housing Studies to further the goal of providing affordable housing for Minnesota residents;
and
WHEREAS, a shortage of housing in Otter Tail County, especially in the Eastern portion of the County has
been identified; and
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WHEREAS, each City in Otter Tail County has addressed viable housing sites, infrastructure availability
and incentives that may be available in order to attract developers interested in developing housing in the
respective cities; and
WHEREAS, affordable housing is a key component to job growth throughout the County; and
WHEREAS, a County Wide Housing Study may benefit economic growth and community prosperity better
if approached cooperatively rather than separately; and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA) has submitted an
application to the MHP for grant funding for a County Wide Housing Study.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners strongly
supports the Housing Authority's application for a comprehensive County Wide Housing Study to further
the goal of affordable housing.
Upon the motion of Commissioner Rogness, seconded by Commissioner Froemming, and passed on a
5 -0 vote, the above resolution is hereby adopted by the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners.
Dated, 1-:l, I -15 OTT TAI COU~D ~ISSIONERS
i~~ Attest:
Larry Kro , Clrk
Drainage Systems
Ditch #37:
Ditch Inspector Kevin Fellbaum reported that an 8" tile that carries water from the wetland east of
Underwood stopped functioning the first part of June, 2015. Water continues to back up flooding the lawns
of the surrounding homes. Mr. Fellbaum stated that the wetland was pumped down and a contractor
attempted to push a camera through the tile to determine the problem; however, the camera could only
make it 50'. Discussion followed regarding the potential to bore the area and push in a tile. Motion by
Rogness, second by Johnson, and unanimously carried to authorize the Ditch Inspector to hire a contractor
to excavate down to the tile where the plug c1ppears (yellow area on map) to determine the problem. The
motion also included authorization for the Ditch Inspector to research the possibility of boring a pipe
through this area and requesting quotations from area contractors.
Ditch #45:
Motion by Froemming, second by Huebsch, and unanimously carried to authorize Glen Kramer to clean
sediment out of Ditch #45 in the areas identified in red on the map suQmitted by the Ditch Inspector. All
costs will be covered by Mr. Kramer. As part of this cleanout, 16.5' buffer strips will be established and
maintained by Mr. Kramer.
2015 Ditches to Redetermine Benefits
Mr. Fellbaum submitted recommendations for redetermination of benefits for 2015 including County
Ditches #70, #30 and #58. The Ditch No. 70 Redetermination will be needed if the petitioners elect to
continue with the proposed Improvement project. Motion by Johnson, second by Froemming, and
unanimously carried to approve Public Information meetings as follows:
County Ditch #30 -September 14, 2015, 7:00 p.m. at the
Government Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN
County Ditch #58 -September 21, 2015, 7:00 p.m. in Perham, MN
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Planning Commission Recommendations
Conditional Use Permit -Randal L. & Ina R. Gowin:
Land & Resource Director Bill Kalar stated that this is an after-the-fact Conditional Use Permit request for
earth moving. Motion by Froemming, second by Johnson, and unanimously carried to approve a
Conditional Use Permit for the revised plan dated July 8, 2015 as presented. The proposal is located in Pt
GL 8 & Lot 13 Blk 2 of Pleasure Park, Section 4 of Otter Tail Township; Otter Tail Lake (56-242), GD.
Conditional Use Permit -Julie & Stephen Weiand:
Motion by Johnson, second by Huebsch, and unanimously carried to deny the after-the-fact Conditional
Use Permit request of Julie & Stephen Weiand as recommended by the Planning Commission. The
motion includes the requirement for the Weiands to work with the Land & Resource Management office
regarding a restoration plan for the disturbed area. The project is located on Lot 2 Blk 1 Peterson Point,
Section 26 of Dunn Township; Franklin Lake (56-759), RD.
Linden Park Resort and Campground:
Mr. Kalar provided background information regarding a request for 6 new sites for Linden Park Resort and
Campgrounds subject to removal of a cabin on the lake frontage and 2 Recreational Camping Units. The
Planning Commission had previously recommended denial of the 6 new RCU sites recommending only 3
due to exceeding the current allowable density under the County's Shoreland Management Ordinance
(SMO). The Board of Adjustment approved a variance for 6 new RCUs citing the Commercial Statewide
Standards for density as the rationale. Motion by Huebsch, second by Johnson, and unanimously carried
to approve a Conditional Use Permit for 6 new RCU sites as presented. The proposal is located in Hurch's
First Addition to Linden Park Lots 6 & 7 Blk B & vac alley adj and pt of GL 1 & pt of GL 2, Section 26 of
Girard Township; East Battle (56-138), RD.
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Funding
Motion by Huebsch, second by Rogness, and unanimously carried to authorize release of $30,000 from
the AIS Funds to the Otter Tail County Coalition of Lake Associations (COLA) for use in the prevention of
the .spread of AIS in County lakes. The motion included the requirement for the COLA to document use of
the funds.
Standards Regarding Docks
Mr. Kalar submitted the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) News Release dated
July 13, 2015. The news release identifies rules to keep in mind when installing lifts and docks.
Recess & Reconvene
At 11 :51 a.m., Chairman Lindquist recessed the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
for lunch break. The meeting was reconvened at 1 :02 p.m.
Soil & Water Conservation Districts Program Updates
WOTSWCD Manager, Brad Mergens and EOTSWCD Manager, Darren Newville presented a document
titled "Buffer Legislation at a Glance" dated June, 2015. They briefed the Board regarding exemptions,
buffer protection maps, public waters covered by the legislation, compliance, administrative penalties, and
timelines. Discussion took place regarding the State timelines and Otter Tail County buffer initiative
timelines which are not the same. Mr. Newville reported that 22 projects have been completed through the
Shoreland Restoration program with several more scheduled this fall. Funding has been provided through
the Clean Water Grants and DNR for a new ag weather website, www.aqweathernetwork.com with eleven
radio stations currently participating. The Otter Tail River Watershed analysis is scheduled to begin in
CY2016.
Upcoming Seminar Dates
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Motion by Lindquist, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to authorize commissioners to attend
the following informational sessions:
4th Annual Water Issues Forum -July 17, 2015, 8 a.m. -Noon, Wendell, MN
Groundwater: Managing an Invisible Resource -July 29, 2015, 4-6 p.m. at Thumper Pond, OT
Session for Local Decision Makers -October 7, 2015, Parkers Prairie Events Center
Conservation Award
The Otter Tail County Board was selected by the local Soil & Water Conservation Districts for the 2015
Outstanding Conservationist Award. This nomination will be considered by the Minnesota Association of
Soil and Water Conservation Districts (MASWCD). The Conservationist Award recognizes individuals or
organizations for outstanding accomplishments with implementing conservation practices and improving
Minnesota's natural resources.
Geologic Atlas Program
SWCD Managers presented information regarding the Geologic Atlas Program. The program develops
geologic and hydrologic maps and associated databases essential to managing water. To initiate a
geologic atlas, the County must express interest and agree to establish accurate locations for water wells
with construction records. Discussion followed. Commissioners requested that the SWCD Managers
invite Geologist Dale Setterholm to meet with the Board regarding this program.
Recess & Reconvene
At 1 :54 p.m., Chairman Lindquist recessed the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
for a Public Works Committee meeting. The Board of Commissioners' meeting was reconvened at
2:25 p.m.
AGENCY AGREEMENT NO. 1000649
FOR FEDERAL PARTICIPATION
FOR S.P. 056-591-005, M.P. TA 5615(258)
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2015 -49
BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 161.36, the Commissioner of
Transportation be appointed as Agent of Otter Tail County to accept as its agent, federal aid funds which
may be made available for eligible transportation related projects.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the County Board Chair and the County Board Clerk are hereby authorized
and directed for and on behalf of the County of Otter Tail to execute and enter into an agreement with the
Commissioner of Transportation prescribing the terms and conditions of said federal aid participation as
set forth and contained in "Minnesota Department of Transportation Agency Agreement No. 1000649", a
copy of which said agreement was before the County Board and which is made a part hereof by reference.
Upon the motion of Commissioner Rogness, seconded by Commissioner Froemming, and passed on a
5 -0 vote, the above resolution is hereby adopted by the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota, this 14th day of July, 2015
Dated: __ 1_-_,(J. ___ / S __ ..,....__
La~.Ji/2 Attest:
OTT COMMISSIONERS
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AGENCY AGREEMENT NO.1000667, AMENDMENT NO.1
FOR FEDERAL PARTICIPATION
FOR S.P. 056-591-007, M.P. TA 5615(259)
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2015 -50
BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 161.36, the Commissioner of
Transportation be appointed as Agent of Otter Tail County to accept as its agent, federal aid funds which
may be made available for eligible transportation related projects.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the County Board Chair and the County Board Clerk are hereby authorized
and directed for and on behalf of the County of Otter Tail to execute an amendment to the agreement with
the Commissioner of Transportation prescribing the terms and conditions of said federal aid participation
as set forth and contained in "Amendment No. 1 to Minnesota Department of Transportation Agency
Agreement No. 1000667", a copy of which said amendment was before the County Board and which is
made a part hereof by reference.
Upon.the motion of Commissioner Rogness, seconded by Commissioner Froemming, and passed on a
5 -0 vote, the above resolution is hereby adopted by the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota, this 14th day of July, 2015
Dated: __ 1_-_~_,_~_I_S ___ _
Attest: La~,d/4
Highway Department Bid/Quote Awards
S.P. 056-070-021 & S.P. 8824-124-Rural Lighting:
Bids were opened for the Rural Intersection Lighting project on July 8, 2015 at the Government Services
Center, in Fergus .Falls, MN. Motion by Johnson, second by Huebsch, and unanimously carried to award
the Rural Ughting project to Otter Electric LLC of Fergus Falls, MN in the amount of $185,518.70
contingent upon the review and approval of the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
S.A.P. 056-628-013 Bridge 56J23:
Bids were opened for the Bituminous Surfacing, Culvert and Bridge Removal project on July 8, 2015 at the
Government Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN. Motion by Rogness, second by Huebsch, and
unanimously carried to award SAP. 056-628-013 to the low bidder, Midwest Contracting, LLC of Marshall,
MN at the bid price of $426,682.50.
Sidewalk Repairs -CSAH 5 in Clitherall:
Quotations were received for the Sidewalk Repair project on CSAH 5 until July 8, 2015. Motion by
Froemming, second by Johnson, and unanimously carried to award this project to Robert Nordick
Construction LLC of Fergus Falls, MN with the low quote of $14,018.00.
CSAH 21 Culvert Replacement-County Ditch No. 56:
Quotations were.received for the CSAH 21 Culvert Replacement project until July 8, 2015. Motion by
Johnson, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to award the CSAH 21 Culvert Replacement
project to DM Enterprises of Wadena, MN at the lump sum low quote of $58,750.00 and $14.00 per cubic
yard of borrow material.
CSAH 40 Culvert Replacement:
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Quotations were received for the CSAH 40 Culvert Replacement project until July 8, 2015. Motion by
Rogness, second by Huebsch, and unanimously carried to award the CSAH 40 Culvert Replacement
project to DM Enterprises of Wadena, MN with the lump sum low quote of $38,595.00 and $14.00 per
cubic yard of borrow material.
Central Lakes Trail Box Culvert Replacement-County Ditch No. 43:
Quotations were received for the Central Lakes Trail Box Culvert Replacement project until July 8, 2015.
Motion by Huebsch, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to award this Box Culvert
Replacement project on County Ditch No. 43 to Landwehr Construction, Inc. of St. Cloud, MN with the
lump sum low quote of $75,639.00 and $18.00 per cubic yard of borrow material, contingent upon the
review and approval of the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT).
Engineering Services Agreement
Motion by Rogness, second by Johnson, and unanimously carried to authorize the appropriate County
Officials' signatures to execute an Agreement between the County of Otter Tail and Houston Engineering,
Inc. for CSAH 40 Culvert Hydraulic Analysis at the NW¼ NW¼, Section 11, T132N, R36W location. The
estimated total cost is $3,700 for the engineering services.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT RESOLUTION FOR FLOOD HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT ASSISTANCE
LITTLE MCDONALD, KERBS AND PAUL LAKES/DEVILS LAKES OUTLET PROJECT
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2015 -51
BE IT RESOLVED that Otter Tail County, hereinafter referred to as the "Applicant," act as legal sponsor for
the project contained in a Flood Damage Reduction Grant Assistance Program Application submitted
on April 17, 2015 for the above named project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Richard West, Otter Tail County Public Works Director/County Engineer
is hereby authorized to apply to the Department of r-:Jatural Resources for funding of this project on behalf
of the Applicant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Applicant has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance,
and the institutional, administrative, and managerial capability to ensure adequate acquisition,
maintenance and protection of the proposed project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Applicant hereby pledges to complete the project or phase, if it
exceeds the total funding provided by the Department of Natural Resources.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Applicant has not incurred any costs, and has not entered into any
written agreements to purchase property proposed by this project for which it will seek reimbursement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Applicant has not violated any Federal, State, or local laws
pertaining to fraud, bribery, graft, kickbacks, collusion, conflict of interest or other unlawful or corrupt
practice.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon approval of its application by the state, the Applicant may enter
into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above-referenced project, and that the Applicant
certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in the contract agreement.
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Richard West, Otter Tail County Public Works
Director/County Engineer is hereby authorized to execute such agreements as are necessary to implement
the project on behalf of the applicant.
Upon the motion of Commissioner Huebsch, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, and passed on a
5 -0 vote, the above resolution is hereby adopted by the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota, this 14th day of July, 2015
Dated: __ 7....__~_-\_,__I ,_/_5 __ _ OTTER TAILfOU~Tr'J3PARD OF ,;OMMISSIONERS
By ~dw,J ~t)~ Johindquist, Chair
Contract Amendment for County Transportation Plan
Motion by Johnson, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve an Amendment (SRF No.
8472) to the Contract for Transportation Plan Consulting Services between the County of Otter Tail and
SRF Consulting Group, Inc. The amendment is for additional services at a budget amount of $14,000.
Adjournment
At 3:14 p.m., Chairman Lindquist declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
adjourned until the next County Boar<! meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 2015.
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Exhibit A, Page 1
WARRANTS APPROVED ON 7/14/2015
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BATTLE LAKE AUTO PARTS
BA TILE LAKE REVIE\'i
BER.G/ORDEAN G
BEYER BODY SHOP INC
BHH PARTNERS
BLUESTONE TECHNOLOGIES INC
BLUFFTON OIL COMPANY
BOB'S STANDARD BULK SER.VICE
BOYER/RODNEY
BRAUN VENDING INC
BREDl\>L.\N/DION
BRENNAN/KEVIN
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CAR.R'S TR.EE SERVICE
CDW GOVER,'iMENT INC
CERTIFIED AUTO REPAIR
CHRISTENSEN CONSTRUCTION
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CLEAN PLUS INC
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COATINGS ll'NLIMITED
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COLLEGE WAY Atrro INC
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COOKS CORRECTIONAL
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CORDES/CHE.SEY
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207.50
109.20
560.70
231.00
260.00
578.00
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1,091.14
269.02
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28.00
1,375.00
175.00
2.288.43
631.35
1,747.20
75.24
501.57
59.00
31.94
1,572.94
1,261.35
32,235.05
13,246.93
86.26
5,925.00
71.10
1,066.14
399.92
3,300.00
3,234.78
686.32
2,656.00
105.26
961.99
85.21
200.00
10.00
2,800.00
1,089.00
OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes
July 14, 2015
Exhibit A, Page 2
Vendor Name
DACOTAH PAPER. COMPANY
DAL TON SPORTS AND REPAIR
DANZEISEN/llOYD
DELL MARKETING LP
DEM-CON COMPANIE LLC
DEMUTH/JOHN
DEI\l"ZEL'S REGION WASTE INC
DEX EAST
DIGITAL Al.LY INC
DOU/CARL-\
EDWARD CARLSON POST 283
EGGE CONSTRUCTION INC
EVERGREEN LAND SER\!1CES
EVERTS LUMl!ER CO
EVIDENT INC
F.~AM'S GENUINE PARTS INC
FAR.:.'l'Af,fS GENUINE PARTS INC
FASTENAL COJ.',IP1-\.NY
FERGUS FAUS DAILY JOURNAL
FERGUS FAUS/cm· OF
FERGUS FAUS/CITY OF
FERGUS FAST L.\.NE
FOTH 11\"FRASTR.UCTIJR.ES & ENVIR.OMEN'
FRAZIER/BR.ENT
FRONNING/ABIGAIL
GAUS UC
GODFATHERS E.\.'TER..l,f!NATING INC
GOPHER. STATE ONE CALL
GRAINGER INC
GRE.-\TAMERICA FINANCLU. SVCS
GTS EDUCATIONAL EVENTS
K-\RDEKOPF and/MARVIN W
K-\RDEKOPF/MARVIN W & MARLYS I
H.-\\<\''E.S SEPTIC TANK PlJMPING
HEDAHl.S HE.\DQUARTERS
HEINEN/ETHAN
HENNEPIN CO SHERIFF
HENSCH/DlL\N
HEPPNER CONSULTING INC
HERZOG ROOFING INC
HILLTOP LUMBER. INC
HITESl\,IAN & WOl.D PA.
Amount
145.08
175.15
56006
16,658.25
51.012.50
21.38
124.80
42.35
790.00
99.53
200.00
1.505.00
15.474.88
2.58
62.25
414.85
134,67
22.36
7.185.40
2.178.00
920.32
42.24
10,539.25
289.15
518.69
1.695.09
562.75
45.60
832.36
230.00
270.00
1.600.00
2,750.00
80.00
51.18
548.56
10.00
457.13
350.00
274.90
17.77
608.00
Vendor Name
HOI.M/SHEIDON
HORGEN/JERRY
INDEPENDENT/THE
INL:\ND TRUCK PARTS AND SERVICE
INNOVATIVE omcE SOLUTIONS
IVERSON/JAMES
J&KMAJUNE
JP. COOKE CO
JAKE'S JOHNS LLC
]ESSEN/NICHOLAS M & CHRISTINA
JEVNE/MICHELLE
JK SPORTS
JOHNSON/MICHAEL
KEEPRS INC
KELLY SERv1CES INC
KINETIC LEASING INC
KVIDT/ALEX
L.\.KE REGION ELECTRIC CO OP
L.\.KE REGION HEAL TH CARE CORP
L.\.KE REGION HEAL THC..\RE. CORP
L.\.KEI..AND MENTAL HEAi. TH CENTER
L.\.KES COUNTRY SERVICE CO OP
L.\.KES RADIO
LARRY OTT INC TRUCK SERVlCE
L.\.RSON/LYNN
L-\WSON PRODUCTS INC
LEGION POST 489
LENTZ/JOLEEN
LIBERTY BUSINESS SYSTEMS FARGO
LOCATORS & SUPPLIES INC
LONG WEEKEND SPORTS\'IJ'EAR
M-R SIGN COMP.~• INC.
?.L-\RCOINC
M.-\RCO INC ST 1..oms
MARK SA.ND & GRAVEL CO
MATIIlSONCO
MATTHEW BENDER & COMPANY INC
MCIT
MED· TECH RESOURCE INC
MEND CORRECTIONAL CARE
MGK INDUSTRIES INC DBA OK TIRE
MHSRCRANGE
OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes
July 14, 2015
Exhibit A, Page 3
Amount
2,335.36
548.65
213.60
235.70
504.51
74.99
21.40
66.16
290.06
500.00
101.37
140.00
1,885.80
1,039.14
10,040.14
934.00
219.35
335.00
911.92
1.555.25
788.00
7.074.50
1,303.60
4,070.00
173.08
338.69
200.00
21.45
110.73
157.50
246.00
3,688.12
3,789.52
1,864.42
19,061.62
248.08
1,212.20
648.35
22.69
116.01
18.00
792.00
OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes
July 14, 2015
Exhibit A, Page 4
Vendor Name
MIDWEST MACHINERY CO
Milll'NESOTA NATIVE L-\NDSCAPES
Milll'NKOTA ENVIR.O SER\•1CES INC
MN CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION
blN DEPT OF COMMERCE
!'tlN DEPT OF HEAL TH
MN MOTOR COMPANY
MN STA TE AUDITOR
MNDRIVER.SMANUAI.S.COM
MOORE MEDIC'\I. I.LC
MOTION INDUSTRIES
MPELRA
NAPA CENTR.'\I. MN
NAPA FERGUS FAI.I.S
NAPA OF PERHAM
NATI.JRES GARDEN WORLD
NELSON AUTO CENTER
NEW YORK !tm..I.S DISPATCH
NEW'MA .. ~ PAINTING INC
NICE nm.EADS
NIEMEL;\ AUTO REPAIR & TO\'VING
NORDLUND/STEVEN J & BONNIE M
NORTH CENTRAL INC
NORTH UNION REPAIR
NORTHERN m.RIGA TION CONTRACTORS
NORTHERN STATES SUPPLY INC
NORTHlAND BUSINESS SYSTEMS INC
ODYSSEY GROUP/THE
OFFICEMAX INCORPORATED
OLSON AND/NELS R & BECJ..1· L
OLSON OIL CO INC
OLSON/BERTON
OTTER ELECTRIC UC
OTTER TAIL CO SHERIFF'S POSSE
OTTER TAIL CO TREASURER
OTTERTAlL AGGR.EGA TE
OTTERTAIL TRUCKING INC
OVER.HE.AD DOOR CO OF FERGUS FALLS
PABARCUS/]EFFR.EY
PAINTED ROSE INC
PARK REGION CO OP
PARKERS PRAIRIE/cm· OF
Amount
206.04
1.728.00
53.00
435.00
260.00
100.00
259.12
8.334.00
245.00
38.79
114. 71
250.00
72.95
15.44
22.36
4,163.86
932.29
704.40
1,060.00
122.00
39.70
2,107.00
20,359.36
39.00
299.00
1,093.18
537.04
125.00
160.51
1,525.00
89.99
265.25
1,282.17
2.140.98
372.87
450.00
24,603.02
60.00
127.65
500.00
193.20
1,530.00
vendor Name
PAW PUBUCATIONS llC BATTT.E L.\KE R
PEUCAN RAPIDS PRESS
PERHAM FOCUS
PERHA.\1/CITY OF
PETE'S BODY SHOP & TOW1NG
PETERSON/BLAINE
PITNEY BOWES
PMRlNC
PO\VERPL.\t'I OIB
PRAIRIE lNN & SUITES llC
PRAIR.IE RESTORATIONS INC
PRAIRIE SCALE SYSTEMS INC
QUALITY OVERHEAD llC
QUICK'S NAPA AUTO PARTS
RDO TRUST #80-6130
REGENTS OF THE lJNIVERSID" OF MN
RINGDAHi. AldBUL)),NCE INC
RMB ENVIROI\'MENTAI. LA..BOR.'HORIES D
ROSENTHAL/JACK
ROYAL TIRE INC
RUFFRIDGE JOHNSON EOJ.JIP CO INC
RUSSEll ATTORNEY AT L.\W/R.OBERT I.
SAND CREEK GROUP I.TD/THE
SBI.C FF
SCHAULAND TRUST /JOHN W
SCHW • .\t~/VICKI
SCffiVARTZ/ROBERT E
SERVICE FOOD SUPER VAI.U
SIGEI.MA.f>l STEEL & RECYCI.lNG INC
SIGNWORKS SIGNS & BANNERS llC
SIMPI.LXGRlNNEll
SOUTH Mill SERVICE
SOUTHTOWN OF PELICAN R..\PIDS INC
STAPLES ADVANTAGE
STATE lNDUSTRUI.. PRODUCTS
STEIN/WAYNE
STEINS INC
STEUART /J.L.i.RK
STR..i.ND HARD\VARE & R..i.DIO SHACK
STREICHERS
SWANSTON EQUIPMENT CORP
TACTICAL A VENUES I.LC
OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes
July 14, 2015
Exhibit A, Page 5
Amount
144.46
80.40
250.20
337.432.26
185.00
250.16
1.076.00
1,306.21
2,414.19
500.00
582.25
20,390.00
9.081.00
21.60
751.70
34,040.98
412.50
575.00
548.40
3,291.36
892.29
750.00
1,856.70
58.90
39,893.00
62.46
319.62
187.80
31.50
1,168.77
1,350.00
267.64
11.00
1,062.22
253.19
548.59
4,418.56
331.95
28.63
5,024.07
11,300.00
2.474.09
OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes
July 14, 2015
Exhibit A, Page 6
Vendor Name
TASER INTERNATIONAL
TEEM.;\RK MANUFACTu"RING, INC
THIS \VEEKS SHOPPING NEWS
THOMSON REUTERS -\VEST
THYSSEN KR.UPP ELEVATOR CORPORAH
TINJUM APPRAISAL CO INC
TIRES PLUS TOT Al. CAR C_.:\RE
TOSHIBA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS USA
TOWMASTER
TR.EE TRIMMERS TR.EE SER\llCE
TRI· STATE DI\tlNG
TRUCK UTilITIES INC
UGSTAD PLUMBING INC
UNIFORMS tJNLIMITED INC
UNIOJJE PAINT, BODY & TRIM
UNITED PARCEL SER.\tlCE
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
VERGAS 66 GAS & CONVENIENCE INC
VERGAS HARDWARE
VICTOR UJNDEEN COMPA.N'Y
VOSS LIGHTING
\\/ADENA ASPHALT INC
WALLWORK TRUCK CENTER
WASS/DA\llD F
WASTE MANAGEMENT
WAYNE'S TOOLWAGON
\VEIBYE/M.\RTIN & MICHEllE
\\'lDSETH SMITH NOL TING & ASSOC
WILSON/WAR.REN R
WlSKOW /MICHAEL
WOLTERS/MADISON
ZIEGLER INC
Final Total:
A.mount
78.81
83.48
1,108.92
4,742.04
1,796.07
19,200.00
2.209.42
108.36
71,024.18
6.661.50
190.00
254.10
100.00
577.45
l.593.60
32.56
200.00
84.07
14.21
1,057.73
873.96
43,246.00
69.69
249.47
33,731.29
140.90
1,125.00
8,220.50
268.45
275.43
295.00
1,806.69
1 ,034.656.45