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MINUTES OF THE
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
New York Mills Courtroom
• Main Avenue, New York Mills
Tuesday,August14,2001
9:30 a.m.
Call to Order
The Otter Tail County Human Services Board convened Tuesday, August 14, 2001, at 9:30 a.m. at
the New York Mills Office Building with Commissioners Dennis Mosher, Chair; Bob Block, Vice-
Chair; Syd Nelson, Malcolm Lee, and Roger Froemming present.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Nelson, second by Block, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services
Board agenda of August 14, 2001, with the following addition:
9:30 a.m. -Rex Stoutenberg of New York Mills
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Froemming, second by Block, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services
Board minutes of July 31, 2001 as mailed.
Old Building -Possible Health Hazard
Rex Stoutenberg of New York Mills reported that there is a building on a piece of property on
Centennial that the County has acquired by default. He stated that the building's roof has caved in
and may be a health hazard. He requested that the County remove the building. The Public
Health Director will look at the property and declare the building a nuisance if it is a health hazard.
Juvenile Detention Service Contract
Motion by Lee, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to authorize the Chair's signature to
execute a contract to renew the Juvenile Detention Service Subsidy Program grant in the amount
of $11,842 per year for the next two years. These funds are used to operate the juvenile
temporary hold facility.
Public Health Worksite Labor Management Committee
Public Health Director, Diane Thorson, reported that the Public Health Worksite Committee has
been upgrading job descriptions, developed an evaluation form to receive input from staff
regarding the effectiveness of the committee, and working on a new performance evaluation
system.
Medicare Letter from MN Department of Health
Ms. Thorson briefed the Board regarding a letter received from the Department of Health relative to
medicare certification. Because Otter Tail County is no longer providing home care services, the
Public Health Department will voluntarily decertify from the medicare program at the end of this
year. Once decertified from the program, the Public Health Dept. can work with BCBS and Medica
to correct their contracts that have required medicare certification.
Q Dental Clinic Contract
Motion by Block, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to authorize the Chair's signature to
execute a contract between the County of Otter Tail and the University of Minnesota to allow the
University to provide a dental clinic for low-income residents from October 8, 2001 through
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October 19, 2001, at a cost of $15,000. The County receives reimbursement of those funds by O
billing Medical Assistance, Minnesota Care, or other 3rd party insurers.
CSSA Update
Human Services Director, John Dinsmore, updated commissioners regarding the Community
Social Services Act and the CSSA plan each County is required to submit to the OHS every two
years. Otter Tail County's preliminary CSSA plan will be submitted to the Board in two weeks and,
if approved, forwarded to OHS for review.
Children's Day Treatment Contract
Motion by Nelson, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to authorize the Chair's
signature to execute a contract between the County of Otter Tail, Perham School District, and
Lakeland Mental Health Center for a Day Treatment Program in the Perham School District for the
2001-2002 school year. The contract involves special education funds from the school district and
county funding. Otter Tail County will provide financial support of up to 30% of the program cost of
$123,134 for the upcoming school year. County funding will be obtained from savings from the
Fergus Falls Day Treatment Program, supplemental funds from OHS, and Medical Assistance
reimbursements.
Child Support Program Overview
Human Services Supervisor, Brooks Anderson, provided handouts describing the County's Child
Support program. He reviewed current staffing, purpose of the Child Support Program, and the
many issues relative to childdsuppfort such as, patHernity, lodcatthing pa
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care expenses and the nee to reeze assets. e note at a arge amount o o lars pass
through the Child Support program; over 5 million dollars in CY2001.
Otter Tail Residence Closure Agreement
Contract with Homework Center
Motion by Nelson, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to authorize the Chair's
signature to execute a closure agreement between the County of Otter Tail and Beverly
Enterprises. The Otter Tail Residence will be closed November 1, 2001.
Motion by Nelson, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to authorize the Chair's
signature to execute an addendum to a contract between the County of Otter Tail and the
Homework Center in Fergus Falls for a 3% COLA rate increase for the SILS program effective
July 1, 2001.
Family Services Governance Agreement
Motion by Nelson, second by Block, and unanimously carried to authorize payment of $250.00 per
participating member to the Otter Tail Family Services Collaborative from each participating
member's budget and to authorize the County official responsible for that participation to sign the
Otter Tail Family Services Collaborative Governance Agreement.
Bills & Claims
Motion by Lee, second by Block, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services bills
and claims as presented. 0
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Adjournment
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At 10:44 a.m., Chair Mosher adjourned the meeting of the Otter Tail County Human Services
Board until 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 28, 2001 .
. Dated:._---'--'----'~:.,,1-/_2--_5--+/-o_./ ____ _ IL COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES BOARD
Attest ~ ~· Larry Kr n, lerk
By:
Dennis Mosher, Human Serv ir
Call to Order
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened Tuesday, August 14, 2001, at 10:56 a.m.
at the New York Mills Office Building with Roger Froemming, Chair; Dennis Mosher, Vice-Chair;
Syd Nelson, Malcolm Lee, and Bob Block present.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Mosher, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to approve the County Board
agenda of August 14, 2001 with the following additions:
Pine LID -Request to Transfer Fiscal Responsibility for the Challenge Grant
Discussion -WACCO Membership
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Block, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to approve the County Board
minutes of August 7, 2001.
Approval to Pay Bills
Motion by Nelson, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to approve payment of County
Board bills per Attachment A of these minutes.
Certification of Land Acquisition
Don Kleven of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, requested certification of land purchased from the
Fergus Falls Fish & Game Club, Inc. Motion by Mosher, second by Lee, and unanimously carried
to certify the purchase agreement for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Club to secure the following
described lands:
Fergus Falls Fish & Game Club, Inc.
T. 132 N., R. 44 w., 5th P.M.
That portion of Section 16 described as follows: Beginning at the point 1180.9' east of the
southwest corner of the NW¼; th. east on said one quarter line a distance of 200'; th. N.3°04' W a
distance of 1325'; th. N.89°20' W a distance of 350'; th. S.09°28' Ea distance of 1343.3' to POB
and there terminating, and containing 8.25 acres (more or less), after acreage reductions in the
tract that have been made for a strip of land 25' north of and parallel to the ¼ line at the south
limits of the tract. Together with an easement for the purpose of ingress to and egress from the
tract as follows: A strip of land 25' wide north of and parallel to the south line of the NW¼
beginning at the west quarter corner and continuing east approximately 1900'. Together with an
easement for-the purpose of stockpiling stripping from the pit area as follows: A strip of land 100'
wide westerly and parallel to the west limits of the tract.
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Rural Health Network Budget Request 0
County Coordinator, Larry Krohn, reported that the Rural Health Network is a statewide
organization that provides emergency services to individuals that may or may not qualify for other
programs. It is direct assistance to the individual whereby they are able to respond more quickly
than other organizations/programs. The organization is based out of Elbow Lake. Funding is being
reduced by the State; therefore, they are requesting funding from counties where they have
provided services. They have sperit approximately $4,000 in Otter Tail County and are requesting
that amount from the County. Lengthy discussion followed with concern of duplication of services
as many of the programs such as Farm Business Management are being offered through the
County Extension office. Motion by Mosher to table this budget request until next year, and further
research the programs offered. Motion died for lack of a second. Motion by Mosher, second by
Froemming, to offer the Rural Health Network $1,000 from the CY2001 budget. Chair Froemming
called for a roll call vote:
Commission District 2 Lee Nay
Commission District 3 Mosher Yea
Commission District 5 Block Yea
Commission District 1 Nelson Yea
Commission District 4 Froemming Yea
Motion carried.
Planning Commission Recommendations
Conditional Use Permit -Timothy G. & Amy S. Lindgren:
Motion by Lee, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit
to install a retaining wall per the modified drawing as submitted by the applicant and with
conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. The property is described as Lot 14
Abie's Acres, Section 35 of Dora Township; Star Lake (56-385), GD.
Conditional Use Permit -Jeffrey J. & Beth Voels:
Motion by Lee, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve an after-the-fact
Conditional Use Permit to replace and repair retaining wall to prevent shoreline erosion with
conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. The property is described as Washburn
Beach Lot 27, Section 20 of Dunn Township; Lake Lizzie (56-760), RD.
Preliminary Plat -"Rolling Oaks Estates"/Merrel Morrel & John Ahlgren:
Motion by Mosher, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to approve the preliminary Plat known
as "Rolling Oaks Estates" consisting of 15 single family residences as presented to the Planning
Commission at their August 8, 2001 meeting. The property is described as Gov. Lots 3, 4, & 5,
Section 21 of Tordenskjold Township; Long Lake (56-428), NE.
Conditional Use Permit -Merrel Morrel & John Ahlgren:
Motion by Mosher, second by Block, and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit
to construct a road to service the proposed plat of "Rolling Oaks Estates" with conditions as
recommended by the Planning Commission.
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Conditional Use Permit -Gerald & Deborah Moltzan/Taylor Investment Corp: Q
Motion by Lee, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit to
construct approximately 1,381 feet of roadway according to Township and County specifications as
presented. The property is described as Pt. of SE¼SW¼; Pts of Gov. Lots 8 & 10, Section 21 of
Candor Township; Hook Lake (56-547), NE.
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Conditional Use Permit -"North Ten Mile Estates"/Taylor Investment Corp:
David Landecker representing Taylor Investments, expressed appreciation to the Planning
Commission for approval of the "North Ten Mile Estates" Preliminary Plat and Conditional Use
Permit; however, he objected to the 66 ft. right of way requirement for the road to be built that
leads to the plat. Tim Lundquist attorney representing Tumuli Township, stated that the 33-ft. right
of way request was for Township reasons and .presented a_. letter, to the Board in favor of
Mr. Landecker's position. Mr. Landecker stated. that the 33-ft,_ requirement conforms with the
Subdivision Controls Ordinance. They requested that the Board approve the Conditional Use
Permit with removal of the 66-ft. right of way recommendation. Lengthy discussion followed.
Motion by Mosher, second by Lee, to approve a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of
approximately 1,125 feet of roadway within the plat of "North Ten Mile Estates" and construction of
660 feet of cartway road within 1,000 feet of North Ten Mile Lake as presented. This motion
removes the Planning Commission recommendation that a 66' right-of-way is required for the
roadway to the plat. The property is described as Sub Lots 19, 20, & 25 of State Sub of W½,
Section 16 of Tumuli Township; North Ten Mile Lake (56-604), NE. Chair Froemming called for a
roll call vote:
Commission District 2 Lee Nay
Commission District 3 Mosher Yea
Commission District 5 Block Yea
Commission District 1 Nelson Nay
Commission District 4 0 Motion earned.
Froemming Yea
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Preliminary Plat -"Haugen's Point First Addition"/Christine Malstrom, Trustee:
Motion by Lee, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to approve the Preliminary Plat of
"Haugen's Point First Addition" consisting of 3 single-family residential lots as presented. The
property is described as Pt Gov. Lot 2 & Pt Gov. Lot 3, Section 17 of Dunn Township; Bass Lake
(56-770), GD.
Preliminary Plat & Conditional Use Permit -"Southern Exposure"/Randy & Vicky Arntson:
Motion by Lee, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to approve the Preliminary Plat known
as "Southern Exposure" consisting of 11 single family residential lots and a Conditional Use Permit
to construct a road to service the proposed plat with conditions as recommended by the Planning
Commission. The property is described as Pt of GL 1 & 2 and Pt of the NE¼ of the NW¼, Section
29 of Scambler Township; Pete Lake (56-941), NE.
Preliminary Plat & Conditional Use Permit -"Western Exposure"/Wesley Hagen & Rodney Hagen:
Motion by Lee, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to approve the Preliminary Plat known
as "Western Exposure" consisting of 10 single family residential lots and a Conditional Use Permit
to construct 3,030' of gravel road to service the plat with conditions as recommended by the
Planning Commission. The property is described as Pt. of GL's 3, 4, 5, & 6, Section 29 of
Scambler Township; Pete Lake (56-941 ), NE.
Conditional Use Permit -Arlin & Bonnie Henkelman:
Motion by Mosher, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit
to level a hill as presented with correction (application should have read cubic yards rather than
cubic feet). The property is described as 3.36 Ac -N 1583.43' of S 1943.77' of GL 7 E of Ded
Public Rd Ex S 973.3', Section 9 of Dane Prairie Township; Wall Lake (56-658), GD.
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Conditional Use Permit -Craig Seydel: Q
Motion by Nelson, second by Block, and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit
to construct a driveway with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. The
property is described as Pt GL 5, known as Tract K, Section 28 of Hobart Township; Long Lake
(56-388), RD.
Conditional Use Permit -Dennis & Bonnie Cheesebrow:
Motion by Nelson, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit to
construct a driveway with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. The property
is described as Pt. GL 5 & Pt GL 6, known as Tract R, Section 28 of Hobart Township; Long Lake
(56-388), RD.
Extension Request -"Park View"/James Allaire et al:
Motion by Lee, second by-· Mosher, and unanimously carried to approve an extension of
Conditional Use Permit #5865 for earthmoving to September 12, 2001, for the plat of "Park View"
on Lake Lida.
Recess & Reconvene
At 11 :57 a.m., Chair Froemming declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners recessed for lunch break. The meeting was reconvened at 1 :00 p.m.
Pelican Group of Lakes Improvement District
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2001 -43 Q
IN THE MATTER OF THE PELICAN GROUP OF LAKES IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT:
At the regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for Otter Tail County, Minnesota, on
August 14, 2001, Commissioner Lee moved that the County Board adopt the following Resolution
of Intent:
WHEREAS, on October 5, 1993, the Board ordered the establishment of the Pelican Group of
Lakes Improvement District effective June 6, 1994; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the District ("Directors") has asked the Board to consider
amending the order establishing the District to include delegation of powers and authorities
specifically allowed by Minnesota Statutes Section 103B.551; and
WHEREAS, the Directors make their request in order to clarify the District's role and function and
in order to simplify the processes by which the District undertakes to implement programs and
projects of benefit to the District and the County,
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of County Commissioners for Otter Tail County, Minnesota
resolves and states its intent to consider amending the order establishing the Pelican Group of
Lakes Improvement District as requested by the District's Board of Directors. The County Board
and staff shall proceed according to the procedures contained in Minnesota Statutes Chapter
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1. In consultation with the County Board and staff, the District's Board shall publish notice of a
public hearing on a proposed amendment to the order establishing the District.
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() 2. In consultation with the County Board and staff, the District's Board shall provide written notice
to Dunn and Scambler Townships of the proposed amendment to the order establishing the
District and encourage each to comment on the proposed amendment.
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Commissioner Block seconded the motion, and upon being put to vote, was unanimously carried.
Adopted this 14th day of August, 2001.
Dated: _ _.._f?;1-L~:)....,_,1 /,_,o='~----OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Attest ~~ a Larry Kron, Clerk
Roger, roemming, County Board Chair
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Proposed Amended Order Establishing the Pelican Group of the LID
The order establishing the Pelican Group of Lakes Improvement District is amended as indicated
below in bold:
a. The boundaries of the Pelican Group of Lakes improvement District shall encompass all
parcels of real property any part of which is located within 500 feet of the ordinary high water
mark of Bass, Big Pelican; Fish and Little Pelican Lakes in Scrambler and Dunn Townships
of Otter Tail County, to include the entire tax parcels, except for all such parcels classified for
agricultural use.
b. The water and related land resource management programs to be under taken in the district
include the following:
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i. develop and implement a comprehensive plan to eliminate water pollution;
ii. receive financial assistance from and participate in projects or enter into contracts
with federal and state agencies for the study and treatment of pollution problems and
related demonstration programs;
iii. undertake research to determine the condition and development of the body of water
included within the lake improvement district and to transmit the studies to the
Department of Natural Resources, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and other
interested authorities;
iv. make cooperative agreements with the United States or state government or other
county or city to effectuate water and related land resource programs;
v. conduct programs of water improvement and conservation;
vi. implement a water monitoring system;
vii. serve as local sponsor for state and federal projects or grants;
viii. regulate water surface use as deemed necessary and reasonable; or
ix. such other programs, plans, studies, developments and implementations as are
allowed or permitted by law; and approved by the County Board from time to time.
The Board delegates to the Pelican Group of Lakes Improvement District the power and
authority to:
i. acquire by gift or purchase an existing dam or control works that affects the
level of waters in the district;
ii. construct and operate water control structures that are approved by the
commissioner of natural resources under the section 103G.245;
iii. undertake projects to change the course current or cross section of public
waters that are approved by the commissioner of natural resources under
section103G.245;
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iv, acquire property, equipment, or other facilities, by gift or purchase to improve
navigation;
v. contract with a board of managers of a watershed district within the lake
improvement district or the board of supervisors of a soil and water
conservation district within the district for improvements under chapters 103C
and 103D;
vi. undertake research to determine the condition and development of the body of
water and the water entering it and to transmit the results of the studies to the
pollution control agency and other interested authorities;
vii. develop and implement a comprehensive plan to eliminate water pollution;
viii. conduct a program of water improvement and conservation;
ix. construct a water, sewer, or water and sewer system in the manner provided by
section 444.075 or other applicable laws;
x. receive financial assistance from and participate in proje"cts or.enter into
contracts with federal and state agencies for the study and treatment of
pollution problems and related demonstration programs;
xi. make cooperative agreements with the United States or state government or
other counties or cities to effectuate water and related land resource programs;
xii. maintain public beaches; public docks, and other public facilities of access to
the body of water;
xiii. provide and finance a government service of the county or statutory or home
rule city that is not provided throughout the county or, if the government
service is provided, the service is at an increased level within the district;
xiv. regulate water surface use as provided in sections 86B.205, 103G.605. and
103G.621;
xv. finance sewer, water, joint sewer and water, storm water and related
improvement programs and projects as provided in chapter 429 and section
444.075; and
xvi. exercise those related functions necessary to effectuate the powers and
authorities listed above.
The programs of the lake improvement district will be financed by:
i. assessing the costs of projects upon benefited property within the district in
the manner provided under chapter 429;
ii. imposing service charges on the users of lake improvement district services
within the district;
iii. issuing obligations as provided in section 429.091;
iv. levying an ad valorem tax solely on property within the lake improvement
district, to be appropriated and expended solely on projects of special benefit
to the district;
v. imposing or issuing any combination of service charges, special assessments,
obligations, and taxes; or
vi. imposing any of the finance mechanisms provided for in section 444.075.
The Administrator of the Otter Tail County Department of Land and Resource Management
shall be responsible for supervising the programs of the district.
The Board of Directors of the Pelican Group of Lakes Improvement District shall consist of
nine members, who must be owners of property located within the district. The initial director
shall be appointed to alternating terms of one, two, and three years each. Thereafter, three
directors shall be elected each year to serve three year terms. No director may serve more
than two successive complete terms. An individual shall be eligible for re-election to the
Board of Directors after three years absence.
Directors may be removed by a two-thirds vote of the remaining board member or by a vote
of the majority of the property owners present at an annual meeting. Vacancies in the Board
of Directors may be filled by a majority vote of the remaining directors, subject to approval by
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a majority vote of the property owners present at the next annual meeting. A director elected
to fill a vacancy shall serve the unexpired term
This Order shall be published once in the official newspaper of the county.
The effective date of the amendment to the order establishing the lake improvement district shall be
30 days form the date of publication.
A copy of this Order shall be filed with the Secretary of State, the Pollution Control Agency and the
Commissioner of Natural Resources.
Henning Township Road
Solid Waste Director, Mike Hanan, presented a draft letter regarding the County's position relative
to the Henning Township Road. Discussion followed. Commissioners requested that the letter be
sent to the Henning Township Board.
Resolution of Intent to Amend the Order Establishing Otter Tail County
Pine Lakes Improvement District
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2001 -44
Commissioner Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners by an order dated August 10, 1999,
established the Otter Tail County Pine Lakes Improvement District pursuant to Minnesota Statute
§103B.501 to §1038.581; and
WHEREAS, the boundaries of the district were established to include: Any and all parcels that
include lake/water frontage along the shores of Big Pine Lake and Little Pine Lake; and property
within 300 feet from the shores of the Otter Tail River from the Becker County line to Big Pine
Lake, and property within 300 feet of the shores of the Toad River from the Becker County line to
Big Pine Lake; and
WHEREAS, the property owners that own property within 300 feet of the shores of the Otter Tail
River and the Toad River as described above have petitioned to be removed from the Lake
Improvement District; and
WHEREAS, the Lake Improvement District will enhance the water quality of our natural resources
in Big and Little Pine Lakes and at the same time, protect lakeshore property values; and
WHEREAS, the Lake Improvement District provides more benefit to lakeshore property owners
than that of the river-shore property owners; and
WHEREAS, the water quality of the Otter Tail and Toad Rivers and Little and Big Pine Lakes can
be protected and enhanced through the County Shoreland Management Ordinance with technical
assistance and cooperation from the East Otter Tail County Soil & Water Conservation District.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners that it
intends to amend its Order establishing the Otter Tail County Pine Lakes Improvement District to
read as follows:
That the Boundaries of the district shall be: Any and all parcels that include lake/water
frontage along the shores of Big Pine Lake and Little Pine Lake in Otter Tail County.
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Representation on the Board of Directors will be changed to delete references to river property O
owners and will provide for four members who own property on Big Pine Lake, four members who
own property on Little Pine Lake, and one member at large from either lake.
A public hearing shall be held.
Commissioner Lee seconded the motion, and upon being put to vote, was unanimously carried.
Adopted this 14th day of August, 2001.
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Resolution to Transfer Fiscal Responsibility to the Pine Lakes
Improvement District for the Challenge Grant
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2001 -45
Commissioner Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) and the Legislative Commission on
Minnesota Resources (LCMR) has established a challenge grant program to improve water quality,
and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Pine Lakes Improvement District, through Otter Tail County,
applied for and has been awarded a grant starting in fiscal year 2002, and
WHEREAS, the BWSR and LCMR are now requiring that funds be channeled through the Natural
Resources Block Grant unless resolutions are passed delegating authority to another local unit of
government or county entity, and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners enacted an order establishing the Pine
Lakes Improvement District, and
WHEREAS, the property owners will be served more efficiently by involving fewer organizations for
any one grant program and both the County and the LID will have less administrative work.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
hereby delegates any authority it may have under the above mentioned grant to the LID to
administer the 2002 BWSR/LCMR Challenge Grant and naming the Otter Tail County Pine Lakes
Improvement District as the fiscal agent for said grant.
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Commissioner Froemming seconded the motion, and upon being put to vote, was unanimously ~~. 0
Adopted this 14th day of August, 2001.
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A~t L:~d LarryKron, Clerk
Challenge Grant Requests
Commissioner Nelson submitted two Challenge Grant requests that were considered at the most
recent Budget Committee meeting. The Fergus Falls Historical Society has requested $10,000
through the Challenge Grant to assist with their parking lot project. The History Museum of East
Otter Tail County has submitted two requests through the Challenge Grant; one for $2,000 and
one for $8,000 (each for specific projects). Lengthy discussion took place. Motion by Nelson,
second by Block, to allocate $5,000 to the Otter Tail County Historical Museµm located in Fergus
Falls and $5,000 to the History Museum of East Otter Tail County from the CY2001 Challenge
Grant budget. Chair Froemming called for a roll call vote:
Commission District 2 Lee Nay
Commission District 3 Mosher Yea
Commission District 5 Block Yea
Commission District 1 Nelson Yea
Commission District 4 Froemming Yea Q Motion earned.
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Western Area City County Cooperative
Commissioner Nelson submitted information from the Western Area City County Cooperative and
expressed support to belong to the organization. This request for the County's membership will be
placed on the agenda after further research of materials provided and additional Department Head
input.
Authorization of Exemption for Lawful Gambling
Motion by Froemming, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to receive and approve with no
waiting period the Ducks Unlimited Spring Migration #162's application for exempt permit for an
event scheduled for September 7, 2001 at the Pier on Otter Tail Lake.
Health Insurance Renewal for 2002
County Coordinator, Larry Krohn, reported that, last Thursday, the Lakes Country Service
Cooperative held their annual meeting. BCBS reported average health insurance trend increases
at 14.5%. Otter Tail County's increase for CY2001 will be 13%. Prescription drug utilization is
climbing dramatically as well as use of non-formulary drugs. One of the goals of our C/C/OGA
pool is common health plan(s) for all members of the pool.
West Central Initiative -Letter of Support
Mr. Krohn reported that the West Central Initiative is planning to look at city water systems to take
a collaborative approach to the issues small cities will be facing relative to their city water systems.
He requested a letter of support on their behalf. Motion by Lee, second by Mosher, and
unanimously carried to authorize a letter of support from the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners to the West Central Initiative for this planning.
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New York Mills Building Update Q
Physical Plant Manager, Rick Sytsma and Human Services Director, John Dinsmore, presented a
floor plan to accommodate the Human Services Department's proposed increased staffing in the
New York Mills building as well as other requests for space from non-county entities.
Adjournment
At 3:05 p.m., Chair Froemming declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners adjourned until 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 21, 2001.
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