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MINUTES OF THE
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Otter Tail County Courthouse
Commissioners' Room, Floor 1-B
Tuesday, September 25, 2001
9:30 a.m.
Call to Order
The Otter Tail County Human Services Board convened Tuesday, September 25, 2001, at
9:30 a.m. at the Otter Tail County Courthouse with Commissioners Dennis Mosher, Chair;
Bob Block, Vice-Chair, Syd Nelson, Malcolm Lee, and Roger Froemming present.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Lee, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services Board
agenda of September 25, 2001 as mailed.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Froemming, second by Block, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services
Board minutes of September 11, 2001 as mailed.
Community Health Services Public Hearing
At 9:35 a.m., Chair Mosher opened the public hearing for the CHS plan. Public Health Director,
Diane Thorson, previously advertised the date and time of the public hearing to give citizens an
opportunity for input. Ms. Thorson reported that she had received two comments regarding the
plan last week, one dealing with second hand smoke issues and the other was a request for a
copy of the draft plan. No one from the public was present for comment. Ms. Thorson reviewed
public health concerns that will be added to the CHS plan. She stated that this is an update to the
Community Health Services plan and she will return to the board for approval in two weeks. Chair
Mosher closed the public hearing at 9:40 a.m.
Child & Teen Checkup Outreach Contract
Motion by Nelson, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to authorize the appropriate
county officials' signatures to execute the Child and Teen Checkup Outreach Contract which
provides $113,148 for outreach to 4,523 eligible children. The contract will be sent to the State of
Minnesota before September 30, 2001.
Family Planning Grant Application
Otter Tail County Resolution 2001 -51
Commissioner Lee introduced the "following resolution and moved its adoption:
Be it resolved that:
1. Otter Tail County Public Health may apply for a Family Planning Special Project Grant from the
Minnesota Department of Health.
2. Otter Tail County Public Health through the Otter Tail County Human Services Board can enter
into a joint agreement with Mid-State Community Health Board in which the Mid-State
Community Health Board can enter into a grant contract with the Minnesota Department of
Health if the application is successful.
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September 25, 2001
Page 2
3. Diane Thorson, CHS Administrator is hereby authorized to execute the joint agreement and Q
contracts as required to implement the organization's participation in the Family Planning
Special Projects Grant Program.
Commissioner Block seconded the motion, and upon being put to vote, was unanimously carried.
Adopted this 25th day of September, 2001.
Dated: /0 )0"1,/01 ·-~=-+,~ ... ,~~------UMAN SERVICES BOARD
Attest: j$f:'t: • ~
Larry Krahe Cle
SELF Program Update
Mr. Dinsmore briefed the board on the Support for Emancipation and Living Functionally (SELF)
program. Otter Tail County has received $8,988 for CY2001 for the development, implementation,
and continuation of services designed to help older adolescents in substitute care prepare for the
transition to independent living.
Addendum to the Children's Mental Health Services Contract
Motion bty Lee, dsdecodnd byt Ftrhoem
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to execu e an a en um o e er aI oun y uman ervIces urc ase o ervIce greement
for the Children's Mental Health Services contract for the period of July 1, 2001 through
December 31, 2001. This addendum replaces the rates effective July 1, 2001.
Approval of Bills & Claims
Motion by Nelson, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services bills
and claims as presented.
Adjournment
At 10:20 a.m., Chair Mosher declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Human Services Board
adjourned until 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 9, 2001.
Dated: /o / 6 "1/oJ AIL COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES BOARD r I
Attest /_,,:;'/! ~
Larry Kroh~lerk
Call to Order
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened Tuesday, September 25, 2001, at
10:31 a.m. at the Otter Tail County Courthouse with Roger Froemming, Chair; Dennis Mosher, ~
Vice-Chair; Syd Nelson, Malcolm Lee, and Bob Block present. W
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Approval of Agenda
OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes
September 25, 2001
Page 3
Motion by Nelson, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to approve the County Board agenda
of September 25, 2001 with the following addition:
Labor Management Insurance Recommendation and Certification of Health Rates
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Lee, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to approve the County Board minutes
of September 18, 2001 as presented.
Tuffy's Pet Foods Tax Abatement Request
Perham City Administrator, Bob Louiseau, reviewed the Tuffy's Pet Foods abatement request.
County Attorney, David Hauser, stated that he has reviewed the development agreement and it is
consistent with the proposal. He advised two additions to the proposed resolution; 1) the proposed
tax abatement should only be effective so long as the property is operating as a pet food
production facility, and 2) the Development Agreement needs to be specifically adopted within the
resolution because the resolution should set the terms of the abatement. Mr. Hauser read, for the
record, comments from the County Auditor regarding the requested abatement. Motion by Nelson,
second by Froemming, to accept the tax abatement as proposed by the Tuffy's Pet Foods
business and approve the resolution with the two additions suggested by the County Attorney.
Lengthy discussion followed regarding the County's policy and financing issues. Chair Froemming
called for a roll call vote:
Commission District 3 Mosher Nay
Commission District 1 Nelson Yea
Commission District 4 Froemming Yea
Commission District 2 Lee Nay
Commission District 5 Block Nay
Motion failed.
Approval to Pay Bills
Motion by Mosher, second by Block, and unanimously carried to approve payment of County
Board bills per Attachment A of these minutes which include lodging payments as follows:
Radisson Suite Administrative Secretary, Renee Gillaspey
Best Western Deputy Sheriff, Scott Koennicke
Planning Commission Recommendations
Conditional Use Permit -Wee Villa LTD Partnership:
Land & Resource Director, Bill Kalar, reported that the Planning Commission recommended
replacement of an RCU with a manufactured home and screening an existing deck with conditions,
and recommended denial of changing a garage into a used car dealership. Roxanne Vigen and
Mary Bogenreif spoke in opposition of the used car business. Motion by Lee and seconded by
Mosher, to uphold the recommendations of the Planning Commission to approve a Conditional
Use Permit for requests No. 1 and No.2 with conditions as recommended by the Planning
Commission, and to uphold the denial of request No. 3 as recommended by the Planning
Commission. The property is described as GL 4 ex trs (36.15 AC) in Section 14 in Elizabeth
() Township, Long Lake (56-784). Chair Froemming called for a roll call vote:
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September 25, 2001
Page 4
Commission District 3
Commission District 1
Commission District 4
Commission District 2
Commission District 5
Motion earned.
Mosher
Nelson
Froemming
Lee
Block
Conditional Use Permit -Sverdrup Township/Everts Township:
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Motion by Mosher, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit
to fill and slope inslopes on a roadway with conditions as recommended by the Planning
Commission. The property is described as 250th St. in Sections 13 & 24 of Sverdrup Township
and in Sections 18 & 19 of Everts Township; North Turtle Lake (56-379).
Conditional Use Permit -Girard Township:
Motion by Froemming, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use
Permit to fill a flooded roadway with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission.
The property is described as 440th Avenue in Section 22 & 23 in Girard Township; Mason Lake
(56-196).
Conditional Use Permit -Ruby & Robert Murray:
Motion by Nelson, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to deny a Conditional Use Permit
to excavate and fill parts of this lot to establish a buildable site as recommended by the Planning
Commission. The property is described as Pt of GL 5 in Section 2 of Perham Township; Little Pine
Lake (56-142).
Conditional Use Permit -Jerry Berg/Jason Jegtvig:
Motion by Lee, second by Block, and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit to
allow 3 campers on this property with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission.
The property is described as Pt GL 4 (1.69 AC) in Section 13 & Pt SL 1 of GL 9 (1.99 AC) in
section 14 of Norwegian Grove Township; Olaf Lake (56-950).
Conditional Use Permit -Holly Sonmor:
Motion by Mosher, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit
to bring existing driveway 2' above lake level for driveway 18' wide with conditions as
recommended by the Planning Commission. The property is described as Lots 6, 7, & 8 (60.35
AC) in Section 5 of St. Olaf Township; Johnson Lake (56-393).
Conditional Use Permit -Howard Dahl. et al:
Motion by Lee, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to deny a Conditional Use Permit
to construct a 12' wide private road as recommended by the Planning Commission. The property
is described as E 405' of GL 3 ex platted & ex E 75' (9.02 AC) & Pt of GL 3, W 389' of E 794' ex
platted (5.58 AC) in Section 12 of Scambler Township; Pelican Lake (56-786).
Conditional Use Permit -Dwight Myers:
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Motion by Nelson, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit to
relocate a dwelling per Plan B with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. The Q
property is described as Lot 4 Blk 1 Sterling Heights in Section 6 of Perham Township; Devils Lake
(56-243).
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Fee Schedule Discussion
OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes
September 25, 2001
Page 5
Solid Waste Director, Mike Hanan, discussed with the Board, issues with disposal of electronics
and appliances especially old televisions. He reported that our fee schedule may need to be
updated for residents outside of the county. Motion by Block, second by Lee, to establish 5 times
the posted rate for non-county residents disposing of waste within Otter Tail County. Discussion
followed. The motion and second were rescinded. Motion by Block, second by Lee, and
unanimously carried to establish 3 times the posted rate for non-county residents disposing of
waste within Otter Tail County.
Recess & Reconvene
At 11 :47 a.m., Chair Froemming declared the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners' meeting
recessed for lunch. The meeting was reconvened at 1 :01 p.m.
State of the County Report
Minnesota Counties Insurance Trust (MCIT) Senior Account Executive, Sue Dahlhauser,
presented the MCIT 2001 State of the County Report. MCIT services many counties throughout
the state and provides worker's compensation, property/liability insurance, and other services.
GIS Update
GIS Data Base Coordinator, Sherry Leabo, updated the board on E911 conversion issues with
QWEST. She reported that the county website should be ready for the public the first part of
October. GIS Spatial Coordinator, Brian Armstrong, briefed the board. on the .High Accuracy
Reference Network (H.A.R.N.). The language in the subdivision controls ordinance may be
revised/modified and surveyors will be notified that the county needs certificates of location on
government corners. He reported that money for this year's parceling plan, in the amount of
$18,900, has been budgeted and the GIS Department has contracted with Pro-West and
Associates to do the parceling in Trondjhem and Rush Lake Townships. He requested $100,000
to continue the parceling project for CY2002 and $150,000 for CY2003. Discussion followed. No
action was taken.
Applications for License
Motion by Lee, second by Block, and unanimously carried to approve the following application for
license:
Craig Ronning
Hidden Acre Resort
29885 Candor Hall Rd
Vergas, MN 56587
Tobacco
Premise Permit
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2001 -50
Commissioner Froemming offered the following and moved its adoption:
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 Multiple Sclerosis Society -Minnesota Chapter, Minneapolis, MN, has made an
application to the Gambling Control Board for a premise permit to conduct lawful gambling at the
Trackside Lounge, in Compton Township of Otter Tail County; and
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September 25, 2001
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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 approving the application for a permit; and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners is aware of no reason to oppose the
conduct of lawful gambling by the Multiple Sclerosis Society -Minnesota Chapter, Minneapolis,
MN, at the Trackside Lounge, in Compton 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 Multiple Sclerosis Society -Minnesota
Chapter, Minneapolis, MN, at Trackside Lounge, in Compton 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 Compton by sending them a copy of this resolution.
Commissioner Nelson seconded the motion, and upon being put to vote, was unanimously carried.
Adopted this 25th day of September, 2001.
Dated: _ _./""'n'-l-l/ol!!ll"W/'-"'o"--1 ___ _ ,, OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Attest L,/1, ~
Larry Kro, Cl rk
g, County Board Chair
Application for License
Motion by Nelson, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve the following
application for license contingent upon approval by the Sheriff's Department, County Attorney's
office, and securing an insurance certificate.
Brenda Minge
Spanky's Stone Hearth
Spanky's in the Pink, Inc
On-Sale Liquor and Sunday Liquor
Approval of Contract for S.P. 56-624-10
Motion by Lee, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to authorize the Chair's signature to
execute a contract between the County of Otter Tail and Mark Sand & Gravel Acquisition Co. for
the CSAH No. 24 project from the South Jct. of CSAH No. 21 to the Jct. of TH 59 in Erhard, MN,
contingent upon the approval of the County Attorney.
Health & Dental Insurance Rates
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Motion by Lee, second by Block, and unanimously carried to approve the following health and
dental insurance rates: Q
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CY2001 OTC Rates (currently Add 13% for
charging) CY 2002
$750 Sgl -$177.00 $23.01
$750 Fam. -$474.00 $61.62
$300 Sgl./Copay Plan -$223.00 $28.99
$300 Fam./Copay Plan -$589.00 $76.57
$100 Sgl -$356.00 $46.28
$100 Fam -$958.00 $124.54
Single Dental -$19.00 add 6.00
Family Dental -$50.00 Add 8.00
Total
$200.01
$535.62
$251.99
$665.57
$402.28
$1,082.54
$25.00
$58.00
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September 25, 2001
Page 7
Add for New Total
County
Plans
$3.00 $203.00
$7.00 $543.00
$8.00 $260.00
$22.00 $688.00
0.00 $402.00
0.00 $1083.00
0.00 $25.00
0.00 $58.00
Lifetime Maximum Coverage for Health Insurance
Motion by Lee, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried not to increase the lifetime
maximum on the county's $750 deductible and copay plans to a 3 million dollar maximum from a
2 million dollar maximum and to consider the option again next year as recommended by the Labor
Management Committee.
Adjournment
At 2:10 p.m., a motion was offered by Mosher and seconded by Froemming, to adjourn the
meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners until 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 2,
2001. Motion carried.
Dated : __ ~/=61-"'/o .... ~.,.,/,....,.(),.../_· ___ _ I I
Attest: ~ -(/2
Larry Kroh, Clrk
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OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Roger , County Board Chair
Otter Tail County Warrants
September 25, 2001
Page 1, Attachment A a
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12:55:19
OTTER TAIL COUNTY AUDITOR PANELSON RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS SYSTEM
WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION
WARRANTS APPROVED ON 9/25/2001 FOR PAYMENT
VENDOR NAME
ADVANCE ELEVATOR COMPANY INC RICHARD AKERMAN AMERICAN INSTITUTIONAL SUPPLY, BEST WESTERN MAPLEWOOD INN BEYER BODY SHOP BLACK BOX CORPORATION C & S AUTO BODY & REPAIR CASEY'S GENERAL STORES, INC. COOPER'S TECHNOLOGY GROUP DACOTAH PAPER COMPANY DENNY'S ENTERPRISES INC DMG-MAXIMUS INC FERGUS AUTO SUPPLY FERGUS ELECTRIC FERGUS FALLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE FLOOR TO CEILING STORE ROGER FROEMMING LORI GILBERTSON RENEE GILLASPEY GR GRAPHICS INC LARRIS GREWE · ERVIN HAGEN MIKE HANAN IBM CORPORATION INSIGHT INTEGRITY COMPUTER SYSTEMS INTERTECHNOLOGIES GROUP K-MART KNUTSON ELECTRIC KOEP'S CLITHERALL CORNER LAKE REGION DENTAL CENTER LAKELAND MENTAL HEALTH CENTER LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE LARRY OTT INC. TRUCK SERVICE
MALCOLM LEE LOCATORS & SUPPLIES INC. MAIN STREET GAS & GOODS LLP MCCC,NW 3780 NELSON BROTHERS PRINTING KEVIN NEWBORG NIBBLERS INN NORTHERN WASTE SYSTEMS OTTER TAIL CO DEPT PUBLIC HEAL OTTER TAIL CO TREASURER OTTER TAIL POWER COMPANY OTTERTAIL GLASS INC
PAMIDA INC. SUPERCARS PETER RUDH GREGORY PETERSON
AMOUNT
1,598.50
13.90
760.70
274.25
85.00
134.91
49.0l 342.64 101.93
346.76
105.28 3,000.00
26.99
5,021.78
170.00
11,782.97
117.99
4.93
24.57 185.44
25.00
3.00
215.87
2,191.03
2,144.13 47.77 342.75 11.70
38.48
145.50
165.00
1,624.75
44.41 450.00
133.17
31,94
6 .34 9,344.63
127.80
238.17
61. 39
21,680.23
74.00
188.69
40.00
21. 80 1,137.63 85.20
5.84
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Otter Tail County Warrants
September 25, 2001
Page 2, Attachment A
9/25/2001
12:55:19
OTTER TAIL COUNTY AUDITOR
PANELSON RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS SYSTEM
WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION
WARRANTS APPROVED ON 9/25/2001 FOR PAYMENT
VENDOR NAME
PMR 2000
POLK
PRO ACTION EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY
RADISSON SUITE HOTEL
THE RENTAL STORE
KATI SASSEVILLE
JOYCE SCHMIDT
CHERI SCHULTZ
SERVICE FOOD SUPERVALU
SOBERG RADIATOR
STEIN'S INC. THERMAL TECHNOLOGIES INC.
THRIFTY .WHITE STORES
UGSTAD PLUMBING INC.
ULTRA-CHEM INC.
UNIFORMS UNLIMITED
VICTOR LUNDEEN COMPANY
VIKING OFFICE PRODUCTS
AMOUNT
44.58
63.00
16.49
158.34
152.25
23.15
76.59
34.41
10.10
30.00 1,223.76 1,365.00
1,017.50
20.13
179.61
91.06
1,681.70
208.94
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FINAL TOTAL ...... . $71,170.38 **** 0
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