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MINUTES OF THE
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Otter Tail County Courthouse
Commissioners' Room, Floor 1-8
Tuesday, April 11, 2000
9:30 a.m.
Call to Order
The Otter Tail County Human Services Board convened Tuesday, April 11, 2000, at 9:30 a.m. at
the Otter Tail County Courthouse with Commissioners Virginia Partmann, Chair;
Roger Froemming, Vice-Chair; Syd Nelson, Malcolm Lee, and Dennis Mosher present.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Mosher, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services Board
agenda of April 11, 2000, as presented.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Lee, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services
Board minutes of March 28, 2000, as mailed.
Legislative Update
Court Services Director, Chuck Kitzman, updated Board members on pending legislation affecting
regional juvenile treatment facilities and probation officer reimbursement. Lengthy discussion
followed regarding juvenile placement funding.
Medica Confidentiality Agreement
Public Health Director, Diane Thorson, requested approval of a Confidentiality Agreement between
the Otter Tail County Public Health Department and Medica Health Plan to share data relative to
child and teen checkup screenings. The Board referrred the agreement to the County Attorney.
Dental Clinic Funding
Ms. Thorson reported that an application to purchase portable supplies and equipment for the
proposed dental clinic was submitted to the Department of Health and the county should know if
the application for the grant is accepted by June. Senator Cal Larson is planning to prepare
legislation for next session to receive funding through the University of Minnesota for a rural dental
education site. In addition, the University of Minnesota is discussing an application to the Robert
Wood Johnson Foundation to establish a training program for a mid-level dental health practitioner;
similar to a nurse practitioner. Public Health has been invited to participate in the discussions on
this issue.
Youth Risk Endowment Foundation
Ms. Thorson received a mailing from the Minnesota Department of Health on youth risk planning.
The initial allocation for Otter Tail County from the endowment foundation is estimated at $22,593
for FY2001, $32,116 for FY2002, and $50,000 for FY2003 depending on interestearned on the
fund. This funding must be used on youth risk activities such as alcohol or drug use, decreasing
sexual behavior, and unhealthy physical and nutritional behaviors.
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Adult Mental Health Local Advisory Council
Motion by Froemming, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to officially appoint the Q
following individuals to the Otter Tail County Adult Local Mental Health Advisory Council effective
January 1, 2000.
Paul Baer Bob Dungay
Parkers Prairie, MN Fergus Falls, MN
Term: 2000 Term: 2000
LuAnne Hanson Kay W. Johnson
Battle Lake, MN Battle Lake, MN
Term: 2000, 2001, 2002 Term: 2000, 2001
Fonda L. Knudson Val Nelson
Erhard, MN Fergus Falls, MN
Term: 2000,2001,2002 Term: 2000, 2001
Eric Smemo Ethel Thompson
Fergus Falls, MN Fergus Falls, MN
Term: 2000 Term: 2000, 2001
State LAC Liaison Otter Tail County Social Service Dept.
Michael Stetzler Thomas A. Jensen, LISW
State Advisory Council of Mental Health Fergus Falls, MN
(non-voting county representative)
Child Protection Annual Report
Social Services Children's Mental Health Supervisor, Brad Vold, and department staff, presented 0
the 1999 Child Protection Family Unit of Otter Tail County Annual Report. Discussion followed
regarding the main challenges for the child protection unit this past year. Those challenges include
a new SSIS statewide computer system, increased truancies, changes in law, and culture diversity
issues.
Social Services Quarterly Financial Report
Fiscal Supervisor, Leon Anderson, presented a summary of year 2000 expenses and receipts
separated into program areas. He reported that Social Services is at 24% of budget as far as
expenses are concerned at the end of the first quarter.
Social Services Management Objectives -Quarterly Update
Human Services Director, John Dinsmore, presented a quarterly handout of Management
Objectives by Program Area. Office support staff is working more with the SSIS computer system
to allow social workers to increase time spent with clients. The Developmental Disabilities
Program staff has put together educational material in the form of a brochure that is a service
guide to developmental disability services. Strategies are being developed to recruit additional
foster care within the community.
Approval to Pay Bills
Motion by Lee, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services bills
and claims as presented.
Adjournment
Al 10:50 a.m., Chair Partmann declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Human Services
Board adjourned until Tuesday, April 25, 2000.
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Attest: kf/ ~.
Larry Kroh ~ Cler
Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners Minutes
April 11, 2000
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AN SERVICES BOARD
ortmann, Human Services Board Chair
Call to Order
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened Tuesday, April 11, 2000, at
10:56 a.m. at the Otter Tail County Courthouse with Commissioners Virginia Partmann, Chair;
Roger Froemming, Vice-Chair; Syd Nelson, Malcolm Lee, and Dennis Mosher present.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Nelson, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve the County Board
agenda of April 11, 2000, with the following additions:
Soil Survey Agreement Request
Request to Install Culvert-Ditch No. 37
Decision Regarding Ditch No. 4
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Froemming, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to approve the County Board
minutes of April 4, 2000, as presented.
Approval of License Applications
Motion by Lee, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to approve the following applications
for license:
Charles R. Hess and Demarice J. West
Hess Gas and Mini Mart
Hwy 108 and Main St.
Ottertail, MN
Thelma C. Ard
Lenny's Cafe and Dance Barn
RR 2 Box555
Underwood, MN
*Ted and Joan Vangrinsven
Spanky's Stone Hearth
Tobacco
Consumption and Display Permit
On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License
Sunday Liquor License
*Subject to the approval of the County Attorney's office and submission of the insurance
certificate.
Game & Fish License Agent Agreement ·
Motion by Nelson, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to authorize Wayne Stein,
Otter Tail County Auditor, to sign the State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Game
and Fish License Agent Agreement for the electronic game and fish license system.
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Payment Approval -Widseth Smith and Nolting t\
Motion by Nelson, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to approve payment to Widseth, ._
Smith and Nolting for environmental services and studies provided through 3/18/2000 in the
following amounts:
Environmental Services -UST Removals and Demolition:
Environmental Study -UST Removal Assessments -NYM:
Environmental Study -UST Removal Assessments -Rothsay:
Environmental Study -UST Removal Assessments -Newton Twp:
Premise Permit
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2000 -20
$819.00
$51.00
$51.00
$51.00
Upon a motion by Nelson, second by Mosher and unanimously carried, the Otter Tail County
Board of Commissioners adopts the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the responsibility for the regulation of lawful gambling and the issuance of licenses
and permits for the conduct of lawful gambling lies with the Minnesota Gambling Control Board;
and
WHEREAS, the Pelican Rapids Fire Relief Association, Pelican Rapids, MN, has made an
application to the Gambling Control Board for a premise permit to conduct lawful gambling at the
Blue Water Restaurant and Sports Bar, in Pelican Township of Otter Tail County; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 349.213 provides that the Gambling Control Board may not issue a
premise permit unless they receive a resolution from the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners to approve the permit; and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners is aware of no reason to oppose the
conduct of lawful gambling by the Pelican Rapids Fire Relief Association, Pelican Rapids, MN, at
the Blue Water Restaurant and Sports Bar, in Pelican Township of Otter Tail County;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
hereby approves the conduct of lawful gambling by Pelican Rapids Fire Relief Association, Pelican
Rapids, MN, at the Blue Water Restaurant and Sports Bar, in Pelican Township of Otter Tail
County, provided the applicant meets all the necessary criteria for the licenses and permits as
required by the Gambling Control Board.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of this application and approval shall be provided to the
Township of Pelican by sending them a copy of this resolution.
Adopted this 11th day of April, 2000.
Dated: ~/$1 9-000
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LarryKroti: Clerk
OTTER AIL COU BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Virgi , nty Board Chair
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April 11, 2000
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Premise Permit
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2000 -21
Upon a motion by Nelson, second by Mosher and unanimously carried, the Otter Tail County
Board of Commissioners adopts the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the responsibility for the regulation of lawful gambling and the issuance of licenses
and permits for the conduct of lawful gambling lies with the Minnesota Gambling Control Board;
and
WHEREAS, the Perham Lions Club, Perham, MN, has made an application to the Gambling
Control Board for a premise permit to conduct lawful gambling at the Perham Bowling and Rec.
Center, in Perham Township of Otter Tail County; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 349.213 provides that the Gambling Control Board may not issue a
premise permit unless they receive a resolution from the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners to approve the permit; and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners is aware of no reason to oppose the
conduct of lawful gambling by the Perham Lions Club, Perham, MN, at the Perham Bowling and
Rec. Center, in Perham Township of Otter Tail County;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
hereby approves the conduct of lawful gambling by the Perham Lions Club, Perham, MN, at the
Perham Bowling and Rec. Center, in Perham Township of Otter Tail County, provided the applicant
meets all the necessary criteria for the licenses and permits as required by the Gambling Control
Board.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of this application and approval shall be provided to the
Township of Perham by sending them a copy of this resolution.
Adopted this 11th day of April, 2000.
Dated: ~I~ &-aiJ OTT ARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Attest /4:1: µ
Larry Krohn, Ter
Premise Permit
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2000 -22
Upon a motion by Nelson, second by Mosher and unanimously carried, the Otter Tail County
Board of Commissioners adopts the following resolution:
0 WHEREAS, the responsibility for the regulation of lawful gambling and the issuance of licenses
and permits for the conduct of lawful gambling lies with the Minnesota Gambling Control Board;
and
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April 11, 2000
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WHEREAS, the Perham Lions Club, Perham, MN, has made an application to the Gambling O
Control Board for a premise permit to conduct lawful gambling at the Hamburger Hollow, in Pine ····
Lake Township of Otter Tail County; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 349.213 provides that the Gambling Control Board may not issue a
premise permit unless they receive a resolution from the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners to approve the permit; and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners is aware of no reason to oppose the
conduct of lawful gambling by the Perham Lions Club, Perham, MN, at the Hamburger Hollow, in
Pine Lake Township of Otter Tail County;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
hereby approves the conduct of lawful gambling by the Perham Lions Club, Perham, MN, at the
Hamburger Hollow, in Pine Lake Township of Otter Tail County, provided the applicant meets all
the necessary criteria for the licenses and permits as required by the Gambling Control Board.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of this application and approval shall be provided to the
Township of Pine Lake by sending them a copy of this resolution.
Adopted this 11th day of April, 2000.
Dated: A (JLlA • R ~ i d:¢:::t) t
OARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Premise Permit
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2000 -23
Upon a motion by Nelson, second by Mosher and unanimously carried, the Otter Tail County
Board of Commissioners adopts the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the responsibility for the regulation of lawful gambling and the issuance of licenses
and permits for the conduct of lawful gambling lies with the Minnesota Gambling Control Board;
and
WHEREAS, the Perham Lions Club, Perham, MN, has made an application to the Gambling
Control Board for a premise permit to conduct lawful gambling at Spankys Stone Hearth, in Hobart
Township of Otter Tail County; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 349.213 provides that the Gambling Control Board may not issue a
premise permit unless they receive a resolution from the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners to approve the permit; and
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WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners is aware of no reason to oppose the
conduct of lawful gambling by the Perham Lions Club, Perham, MN, at Spankys Stone Hearth, in
Hobart Township of Otter Tail County;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
hereby approves the conduct of lawful gambling by the Perham Lions Club, Perham, MN, at
Spankys Stone Hearth, in Hobart Township of Otter Tail County, provided the applicant meets all
the necessary criteria for the licenses and permits as required by the Gambling Control Board.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of this application and approval shall be provided to the
Township of Hobart by sending them a copy of this resolution.
Adopted this 11th d1y•of April, 2000.
Dated: /1'1et ,· /~ ~ 60 ,,
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ARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Partmann, County Board Chair
Premise Permit
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2000 -24
Upon a motion by Nelson, second by Mosher and unanimously carried, the Otter Tail County
Board of Commissioners adopts the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the responsibility for the regulation of lawful gambling and the issuance of licenses
and permits for the conduct of lawful gambling lies with the Minnesota Gambling Control Board;
and
WHEREAS, the Perham Lions Club, Perham, MN, has made an application to the Gambling
Control Board for a premise permit to conduct lawful gambling at Doug and Marys, in Leaf Lake
Township of Otter Tail County; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 349.213 provides that the Gambling Control Board may not issue a
premise permit unless they receive a resolution from the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners to approve the permit; and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners is aware of no reason to oppose the
conduct of lawful gambling by the Perham Lions Club, Perham, MN, at Doug and Marys, in Leaf
Lake Township of Otter Tail County;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
hereby approves the conduct of lawful gambling by the Perham Lions Club, Perham, MN, at Doug
and Marys, in Leaf Lake Township of Otter Tail County, provided the applicant meets all the
necessary criteria for the licenses and permits as required by the Gambling Control Board.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of this application and approval shall be provided to the
Township of Leaf Lake by sending them a copy of this resolution.
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April 11, 2000
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Adopted this 11th day of April, 2000.
Dated: Ap,.:, P {'5 ~M-0 -,
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OTTER ]~~TY BOA D O~OMMISSIONERS
By: 7:f'VI...AL..~ I ~
Virginia rtmann, County Board Chair
Premise Permit
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2000 -25
Upon a motion by Nelson, second by Mosher and unanimously carried, the Otter Tail County
Board of Commissioners adopts the following resolution: ·
WHEREAS, the responsibility for the regulation of lawful gambling and the issuance of licenses
and permits for the conduct of lawful gambling lies with the Minnesota Gambling Control Board;
and
WHEREAS, the Perham Lions Club, Perham, MN, has made an application to the Gambling
Control Board for a premise permit to conduct lawful gambling at Zorbaz, in Pine Lake Township of
Otter Tail County; and
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WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 349.213 provides that the Gambling Control Board may not issue a Q
premise permit unless they receive a resolution from the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners to approve the permit; and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners is aware of no reason to oppose the
conduct of lawful gambling by the Perham Lions Club, Perham, MN, at Zorbaz, in Pine Lake
Township of Otter Tail County;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
hereby approves the conduct of lawful gambling by the Perham Lions Club, Perham, MN, at
Zorbaz, in Pine Lake Township of Otter Tail County, provided the applicant meets all the
necessary criteria for the licenses and permits as required by the Gambling Control Board.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of this application and approval shall be provided to the
Township of Pine Lake by sending them a copy of this resolution.
Adopted this 11th day of April, 2000.
Dated: Ptp,i:.J 1~1 fMfi)
Attest Lu,~ J;{/i Larry Kro , ·· lerk
OTT~~ ,~L ~ou_NTY B RD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Virgini ortmann, County Board Chair
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Soil Digitizing Contribution Agreement
Motion by Froemming, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to authorize the Chair's
signature to execute the Contribution Agreement between the County of Otter Tail and the
Wisconsin Natural Resources Conservation Service of the United States Department of Agriculture
for soil digitizing map(s) without the previous condition that a penalty be applied if the project is not
completed by December 31, 2000.
Shoreland Management Ordinance Recommendations
Land & Resource Director, Bill Kalar, presented proposed amendments to the Shoreland
Management Ordinance recommended by the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission
considered concerns at their February 9, 2000, meeting including suggestions presented by the
Otter Tail County Lakes Association (COLA). Lengthy discussion followed regarding the
recommendations. The County Attorney will return to the Board to set a public hearing date to
consider these proposed amendments.
2001 -2006 Highway Improvement Plan
Highway Engineer, Rick West, reported that public hearings have been held relative to the
Otter Tail County 5-year highway plan.
Motion by Lee, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to approve the 2001 -2006 Highway
Improvement Plan as presented by the Highway Engineer.
Highway Project Update
Mr. West presented a construction and design project update handout. He reviewed the status of
all projects.
Final Payment -S.A.P. 56-602-05 & Etc.
Motion by Lee, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve final payment. in the
amount of $21,495.57, payable to ASTECH Corp. of St. Cloud, MN, for completion of the
Countywide Seal Coat, S.A.P. 56-602-05, etc. as recommended by the Highway Engineer.
Contract Approval -Seasonal Supply of Hot Mix Bituminous Material
Motion by Nelson, second by Mosher, and carried with Lee abstaining, to authorize the Chair's
signature to execute a contract between the County of Otter Tail and Sherbrooke Asphalt, Inc. of
Detroit Lakes, for year 2000 seasonal supply of hot mix bituminous material for North Otter Tail
County.
County Ditch No. 37
Ditch Inspector, Tiny Holm, presented a request from Landowner, Dennis Borgos, to replace an old
culvert with a 12" culvert in Ditch No. 37 with cost to be paid from the ditch fund.
Motion by Mosher, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to authorize replacement of the old
culvert with a new 12" culvert in Ditch No. 37 at the landowner's expense because it benefits only
one landowner.
County Ditch No. 4
After a previous public hearing regarding County Ditch No. 4, a motion was offered by Froemming,
seconded by Lee, and unanimously carried to proceed with hiring an engineer to perform an
engineer's report on County Ditch No. 4. After completion of the engineer's report, a public
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meeting will be held to explain the report. Commissioners requested that, at future ditch meetings, n
a large map of the ditch system being discussed be available for reference at the meeting. w
Long-Range Planning Committee Appointments
Motion by Froemming, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to appoint Charles Davis
(representing fourth district) and George Walters (representing first district) to a Long-Range
Planning Committee to recommend future direction (vision) for Otter Tail County.
Performance Evaluation Summary
Motion by Lee, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to approve the positive performance
evaluation of Assessor, Bob Moe, as presented. The summary will be placed in Mr. Moe's
personnel file.
Adjournment
At 12:12 p.m., Chair Portmann declared the meeting of the Otter
Commissioners adjourned until 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 18, 2000.
Tail County Board of
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Virgi Portmann, County Board Chair
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