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MINUTES OF THE
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Otter Tail County Courthouse
Commissioners' Room, Floor 1-B
Tuesday, October 2, 2001
9:30 a.m.
Call to Order
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened Tuesday, October 2, 2001, at 9:31 a.m.
at the Otter Tail County Courthouse with Roger Froemming, Chair; Dennis Mosher, Vice-Chair;
Syd Nelson, Malcolm Lee, and Bob Block present.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Nelson, second by Lee, to approve the County Board agenda of October 2, 2001, with
the following changes:
Request for correction -9/18/01 Minutes
Request for Approval of COPS in School Grant
Request for Approval of E911 Contract Addendum
Auditor Wayne Stein -Agenda Item Canceled
Request for Approval of Parcel Mapping Contract
Motion carried unanimously.
Correction of Minutes -September 18, 2001
Motion by Lee, second by Block, and unanimously carried to approve the following correction to
the September 18, 2001, County Board minutes:
(Add the Italic data) Motion by Lee, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to approve the
Preliminary Plat known as "Kansas Point Passage" consisting of 5 lots (4 single family residential
lots & 1 non-residential backlot) with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Approval of Lake Improvement District Minutes
Motion by Mosher, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to approve the September 19, 2001,
Special Meeting minutes for the South Turtle Lake Improvement District public hearing.
Military Leave Benefit Request
Chief Deputy, Mark Morris, and Highway Engineer, Rick West, presented a handout and requested
continued health insurance for employees called to active duty during a time of war. Discussion
followed. County Attorney, David Hauser, referred to state statute and noted that the County is
required to pay for wages and benefits for 15 days. Beyond that time, the County has no authority
to pay for benefits; however, employees on a military leave may continue benefits for 18 months at
their own expense under the federal COBRA law. All benefits are reinstated at the conclusion of
military leave time.
COPS in Schools Grant Award
Motion by Mosher, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to authorize the Sheriff to
proceed with the COPS in Schools Grant for $125,000 to be awarded for a three year period with
the fourth year being the responsibility of the County and to authorize the appropriate County
officials' to sign the award documents. The motion also authorized the Sheriff's Department to
proceed with hiring for a police officer.
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Amendment to 911 Agreement 0
Motion by Lee, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to authorize the Chair's signature to ·
execute the second amendment to the 911 agreement between the County of Otter Tail and Park
Region Mutual Telephone Company.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Nelson, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to approve the September 25,
2001, County Board minutes as presented.
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 the following lodging payments:
Best Western Maplewood Inn Deputy Sheriff, Scott Koennicke
Holiday Inn Office Manager, Jane Baumgartner
Snowmobile Trails Agreements
Motion by Lee, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to authorize the Chair's signature to
execute the following snowmobile maintenance agreements with the State of Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources and the following trail associations for FY2002:
Otter Trail Riders Trail Association $32,797.00
Otter Country Trail Association (O.C.T.A.) $27,816.00
Lake Runners Trail Association $18,434.00
Recess & Reconvene
At 10:00 a.m., Chair Froemming declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners recessed for a Building Committee meeting. The meeting was reconvened at
10:45 a.m.
Amendments to 2001 Provider Contracts
Motion by Lee, second by Block, and unanimously carried to approve a cost of living increase (3%
or 3½%) as mandated by the Minnesota State Legislature for providers who deliver the following
services effective July 1, 2001:
Home and Community Based Waivered Services for Home and Community Based Waivered
persons with mental retardation or related conditions Services for the elderly
Waivered Services under Community Alternatives for Community Alternative Care Waivered
disabled individuals Services
Traumatic Brain Injury Services Nursing Services and Home Health Services
Personal Care Services and Nursing Supervision of Private Duty Nursing Services
Personal Care Services
Day Training and Habilitation Services for Adults with Alternative Care Services
mental retardation and related conditions
Adult Residential Program Grants Adult Community Support Grants
Semi-independent Living Services
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Professional Agreement with ProAct Resource Corporation Q
Motion by Lee, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to authorize the Chair's signature
to execute an agreement between the County of Otter Tail Human Services Department and
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ProAct Professional Resource Corporation to facilitate two meetings regarding long term care
services in Otter Tail County. Cost of the professional service is $40 per hour and mileage costs.
Planning Commission Recommendations
Preliminary Plat -"Adair Acres"/Patrick L. & Laurie Thompson:
Land & Resource Director, Bill Kalar, stated that Adair Acres is near West Battle Lake and the
Planning Commission recommended approval of the plat with six conditions. Chair Froemming
opened discussion to the public. Attorney Kris Svingen, representing the developers, reviewed the
process since last May wherein the developers addressed concerns regarding the plat. He spoke
in favor of the Planning Commission's recommendation and requested that the County Board
approve the Commission's recommended action. Attorney Steve Rufer, representing lake property
owners on the other side of the road of this development, presented concerns with increased
crowding on the road and acceptable factors for 2nd and 3rd lier development. He requested that
the County Board consider this before making a decision. Discussion followed. Motion by
Froemming, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to approve the Preliminary Plat known as
"Adair Acres" consisting of 13 single family residential lots with conditions as recommended by the
Planning Commission. The property is described as Pt of SE1/4 of the NE1/4, Section 31 and Pt
of S1/2 of the NW1/4, Section 32 of Girard Township; West Battle Lake (56-239).
Conditional Use Permit -Bruce & Nan Carlisle:
Motion by Lee, second by Block, and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit to
contour part of the lot to develop a building pad with conditions as recommended by the Planning
Commission. The property is described as Pt GL 6 & Pt NE1/4 NE1/4, Section 10 of Dunn
Township; Pelican Lake (56-786)
Conditional Use Permit -Ron Buckhouse:
Motion by Nelson, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use
Permit to construct a patio and retaining walls with conditions as recommended by the Planning
Commission. The property is described as Pine Lake Shores Lot 1 Blk 1, Section 35 of Gorman
Township; Little Pine Lake (56-142).
Conditional Use Permit -John & Sandy Karvonen:
Motion by Nelson, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to approve an After-the-Fact
Conditional Use Permit to repair erosion due to high water by means of rip rapping with conditions
as recommended by the Planning Commission. The property is described as Lot 7 & Pt Lot 6
Oakland Beach, Section 1 of Perham Township; Little Pine Lake (56-142).
Conditional Use Permit -Boosalis Trust:
Motion by Lee, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to permit topographical alteration of
the site required for the construction of a home and driveway with conditions as recommended by
the Planning Commission. The property is described as Blyberg's Point First Addition, Lot 3 Blk 1,
Section 17 of Dunn Township; Fish Lake (56-768). ·
Conditional Use Permit -Three Season's Lodge:
Motion by Froemming, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use
Permit to remove a cabin and build a 2nd residence as presented. This resort will consist of 14
rental units and 2 residences. The property is described as All That Part of GL 2, Section 32 of
Amor Township; Otter Tail Lake (56-242).
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Conditional Use Permit -Joe & Carrie Spaude: O
Motion by Mosher, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use
Permit to landscape the lot and riprap shoreline with conditions as recommended by the Planning
Commission. The property is described as Survey Lots of SL 3 of Sub-Div of GL 1, 2, 3, 4 145' on
Lk (called Lot A), Section 14 of Clitherall Township; Clitherall Lake (56-238).
Conditional Use Permit -Wil-O-Wood Resort/Timothy & Heide Lambertson:
Heide Lambertson of Wil-O-Wood Resort, stated that her resort is on Rush Lake and the original
request was for a total of 36 units (RV spots). She stated that the only request approved was the
replacement of an old mobile home. If the Planning Commission did not approve all 36 units, she
thought they would consider some units. Heidi presented a replacement plan that scaled down the
number of requested RV units from 36 to 29. Motion by Nelson, second by Lee, and unanimously
carried to send this CUP request back to the Planning Commission. Ms. Lambertson waived the
60-day ruling requirement.
RequestforletterofSupport
Ron Anderson, resident of Paul Lake, briefed the Board on a grant request through the DNR, for
Paul, Little McDonald, and Devil Lakes. The grant would be used to lower the water level in the
three lakes basin. He explained the project and requested a letter of support from the County for
the project. Motion by Nelson, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to authorize a letter of
support from the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners to support this Lakes Drainage
Proposal and encourage the DNR to provide financial assistance for the plan's implementation.
Ditch Viewers Per Diem
Motion by Nelson, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to authorize the per diem for Ditch
Viewers work at $80 per day effective January 1, 2001.
Recess & Reconvene
At 11 :43 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.
Agreement for Parcel Mapping Services
Motion by Lee, second by Block, and unanimously carried to authorize the Chair's signature to
execute an agreement between the County of Otter Tail and Pro-West & Associates, Inc. of
Walker, MN, for professional parcel mapping services for two townships in the amount of $18,900.
Adjournment
At 1 :07 p.m., a motion was offered by Lee and seconded by Block, to adjourn the meeting of the
Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners until Tuesday, October 9, 2001. Motion carried.
Dated: ~'l 9 1 2.~I OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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10/02/2001 12:37:31
OTTER TAIL COUNTY AUDITOR PANELSON RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS SYSTEM WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION
Otter Tail County Warrants
October 2, 2001
Page 1, Attachment A
IFD66 COUNTY 56 PAGE 1
WARRANTS APPROVED ON 10/02/2001 FOR PAYMENT 10/02/2001
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VENDOR NAME
A-1 LOCK AND KEY AMOCO OIL COMPANY BCA-TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT BELLMORE'S NORTH UNION TOWING DAVID BERG BEST WESTERN MAPLEWOOD INN BEYER BODY SHOP BIG FOOT GAS & GROCERY BRETZ HARDWARE CALL ONE, INC CLIFF'S ENTERPRISES COOPER'S TECHNOLOGY GROUP CORPORATE TECHNOLOGIES CULLIGAN DACOTAH PAPER COMPANY DELZER CONSTRUCTION INC.
ELECTION SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE IN FARNAM'S GENUINE PARTS, INC FERGUS ELECTRIC FERGUS FALLS MEDICAL GROUP FERGUS FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT FERGUS INTERNATIONAL INC.
FERGUS LOCKER FERGUS POWER PUMP INC. THOMAS FIGLIUZZI JOHN GOOD NEILL HARDINA BERNARD HARTMAN HEDAHLS HEADQUARTERS HEISLER'S COUNTRY OIL HENNING AUTO PARTS INC. HOLIDAY HOLIDAY INN SHELDON HOLM INDEPENDENT EMERGENCY SERVICES INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS INTEGRITY COMPUTER SYSTEMS INTERSTATE INC. JJ'S COMPANY-JOHN KAMPHAKE JK SPORTS INC.
ERWIN JOHNSON K.I.D. LEASING KELLY SERVICES INC. LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE LARRY OTT INC. TRUCK SERVICE LOCATORS & SUPPLIES INC. MAAO VIOLA MANDERUD MARK SAND & GRAVEL
AMOUNT
39.88 19.01 180.00 77.21 53.98 219.40 351.46 180.66 7.12 86.63 113.10 276.69 40.00 15.30 372.81 88.00
912.28 14.98 44.70 2,860.00 781.44 1,167.71
229.84 340.00 6.00 35,00
140.00 140.00 .89 146.86 24.10 444.54 138.16 209.77 33.00 346.79 69.18 1,194.90 2,438.58 429.18 200.00 83.29
118. 40 150.00 1,050.00 159.59 75.00 16.95 6,057.80
Otter Tail County Warrants
October 2, 2001
Page 2, Attachment A
OTTER TAIL COUNTY AUDITOR IFD66 10/02/2001 12:37:31 PANELSON RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS SYSTEM COUNTY 56
WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION PAGE 2
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WARRANTS APPROVED ON 10/02/2001 FOR PAYMENT 10/02/2001
VENDOR NAME
MN SAFETY COUNCIL MN STATE AUDITOR
JIM MYHRE NELSON DODGE-GMC SYDNEY NELSON NETWORK SERVICES COMPANY
NEW YORK MILLS HERALD NICE THREADS INC OTTER TAIL CO SOLID WASTE OTTER TAIL CO TREASURER OTTER TAIL TELCOM OVERLAND MECHANICAL SERVICES CYRIL PALUBICKI PAMIDA INC. PELICAN RAPIDS PRESS PERHAM CO-OP CREAMERY PERHAM ENTERPRISE BULLETIN PERHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT PETE'S AMOCO GREGORY PETERSON THE PIERCE CO. PITNEY BOWES INC. PRODUCTIVE ALTERNATIVES INC. RETROFIT RECYCLING, INC RPM SPORTS, INC SCHROEDER'S HARDWARE & GROCERY SIGNWORKS SIGNS & BANNERS SOUTH MILL SERVICE SOUTHTOWN C-STORE STADUM PLUMBING L.L.P.
STEVE'S CYCLE SULLIVAN ACE HARDWARE TECHMEDICAL, INC DAVID THOMPSON TRI STATE XEROGRAPHICS TRI-STATE TIRE TRUE VALUE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE UNIVERSITY OF MN-EXTENSION SER VICTOR LUNDEEN COMPANY VIKING GARAGE DOOR COMPANY INC WALTERS PHOTOGRAPHY WESTSIDE CONOCO SHARON WICKLUND WOLDEN'$ LAWN SERVICE WRECK A MENDED 210 LUBE EXPRESS
FINAL TOTAL ...... .
AMOUNT
99.00 11,759.06 51,17
45.81 144.91 269.34
45.30 379.50 36.70 1,033.50 108.52 54.ll 1,632.00 20.45 253. 73 58.00 177.42 25.00 126.50 800.00 49.64 828.57 222.92 733.17 16,99 79.72 253.71 324.79 256.45 7,342.12 10.84 25 .. 51
110.88 155.00 258.75 221.61
49.68 20,000.00 24.10 55.95 1,864.00 98.85 58.09 231.75 127.80 154.43 51.80
$72,907.32 ****
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