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MINUTES OF THE
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Otter Tail County Courthouse
Commissioners' Room, Floor 1-B
Tuesday,June11,2002
9:30 a.m.
Call to Order
The Otter Tail County Human Services Board convened Tuesday, June 11, 2002, at 9:43 a.m. at
the Otter Tail County Courthouse with Commissioners Dennis Mosher, Chair; Malcolm Lee,
Vice-Chair; Syd Nelson, Roger Froemming, and Bob Block present.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Lee, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services
Board agenda of June 11, 2002, as mailed.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Nelson, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services Board
minutes of May 28, 2002, as mailed.
REAM Grant
Court Services Director, Chuck Kitzman, reported that legislative impact has caused a reduction in
the amount of money the County receives through the Remote Electronic Alcohol Monitoring
(REAM) Grant. The grant amount has been reduced from $14,500 to $11,000. At times there
have been five to ten offenders on electronic monitoring per day. Mr. Kitzman stated that the
· offender pays 50% for the monitoring and the grant pays the other 50%.
Minnesota Department of Health
Grant Project Agreement for Community Health Boards
Motion by Lee, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to authorize the Chair's signature to
execute a contract agreement between the State of Minnesota, acting through its Minnesota
Department of Health, and Otter Tail County Department of Public Health for grants for the Family
Home Visiting Program and the TANF Youth Risk Behavior Program. The total obligation of the
State for compensation and reimbursement to Otter Tail County Department of Health will be for
state fiscal years 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007.
BluePrint for Health at Work -Flu Stop
Motion by Froemming, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to authorize the Public Health
Director to sign a Letter of Agreement between Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and its
affiliates for the County's participation with Blue Cross in Flu Stop at Work program. This program
includes the delivery of specified services to on-site flu shot clinics and related employer-based
programs.
MDH Bioterrorism Grant
Public Health Director, Diane Thorson, reported the Minnesota Department of Health federal grant
in the amount of $57,159 has been approved. Ms. Thorson requested approval of one 24-hour per
week nurse position, one 20-hour per week nurse position, and one full-time support staff position.
Motion by Lee, second by'Block,'and unanimously carried to authorize the Public Health Director
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to hire to fill these positions based on the grant money received. Additionally, this is a fourteen-
month grant, when grant dollars are gone, the positions will also be gone.
Minnesota Merit System
Human Services Director, John Dinsmore, reported that the Minnesota Merit System will no longer
provide Minnesota Merit System examinations. Each county will need to make their own
arrangements. Mr. Dinsmore presented a Letter of Understanding for Mr. Larry Zenner to serve as
Test Administrator of the Merit Systems examinations for candidates expressing an interest in
working for Otter Tail County. Mr. Zenner would conduct the administration of Merit System exams
on Saturdays. Otter Tail County would reimburse Mr. Zenner at a rate of $12.50 per hour. Motion
by Lee, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve the Letter of Understanding to
Mr. Larry Zenner, subject to the approval of the County Attorney.
Adult Mental Health Overview
Tom Jensen, Human Services Supervisor; and Social Workers Dana McClaflin, Margaret Smemo,
and Becky Robertson, presented an overview on Adult Mental Health. A handout was provided
showing the caseload countywide. There were 9 cases in the Northwest, 55 cases in the
Southwest, 18 in the Northeast, and 10 in the Southeast area of the County. There were 17
additional cases outside Otter Tail County, which includes clients living in group homes or other
residential situations. Program area concerns include: need for long-term residential care options
in the community; increased problems due to availability and abuse of Methamphetamine; and
upcoming changes in hold-order legislation.
Chemical Dependency Program Report
Brad Vold, Human Services Supervisor, Chemical Dependency Counselors Gary Holen and Carol
Donley, and Case Aide, Jan Gudmundson, reported on the Chemical Dependency Program. The
Chemical Dependency placements have increased by 114 occurrences from 2000 to 2001.
Alcohol is the most common chemical used, with Methamphetamine use on the increase. Last
year there were 18 commitments, with one pre-petition started but, not completed.
Family Services Collaborative Update
The Family Services Collaborative annual meeting will be held at Graystone this evening.
Discussion followed regarding if this is a public meeting. Because the collaborative is a public
body, its meetings are open to the public and notification should take place.
Approval of Bills and Claims
Motion by Lee, second by Block, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services bills
and claims as presented.
Adjournment
At 10:43 a.m., Chairman Mosher declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Human Services
Board adjourned until 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2002.
Dated: ~ IAM--P ~51 :J.cxD--OTTER TAIL COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES BOARD
Attest ¼ ~ Larry Kr n:ierk
By:~//kL
Dennis Mosher, Human Services Chair
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Call to Order
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened Tuesday, June 11, 2002, at 10:50 a.m.
at the Otter Tail County Courthouse with Dennis Mosher, Chair; Malcolm Lee, Vice-Chair;
Syd Nelson, Roger Froemming, and Bob Block present.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Froemming, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to approve the County Board
agenda of June 11, 2002, as mailed.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Lee, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to approve the County Board minutes
of June 4, 2002, as presented.
Approval to Pay Bills
Motion by Lee, second by Block, and unanimously carried to approve payment of County Board
bills per Attachment A of these minutes which includes the following lodging payments:
Stillwater Inn Corrections Officers, Brent Floden and
Kevin Sonstebo
Agreement: Widseth Smith Nolting
Motion by Lee, second by Block, and unanimously carried to authorize the Highway Engineer to
enter into an agreement between Widseth Smith Nolting and the Otter Tail County Highway
Department for environmental consulting services in the estimated amount of $4,090.00. Widseth
Smith Nolting will complete a Remedial Investigation Report at the Otter Tail County Garage in
Fergus Falls regarding removal of an aboveground storage tank.
Roadside Mowing Contract
Motion by Nelson, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to authorize the Chair's
signature to execute a contract bond between the County of Otter Tail and Rick Leitch, Contractor,
of Fergus Falls, MN, for roadside mowing in area "B" for 2002-2003, in the amount of $14,191.37,
contingent upon the approval of the County Attorney.
Request to Sell Vehicles
Chief Deputy, Mark Morris, reported that two vehicles were not available for sale at the County
auction. Mr. Morris requested to sell these vehicles on the open market. Motion by Froemming,
second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to approve the sale of two 1996 Chevrolets on the
open market as specified in Minnesota Statute 373.01 subdivision (4).
Approval for Lease Agreement
Motion by Lee, second by Block, and unanimously carried to approve a five-year lease agreement
between Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office and Fleetwood Financial Corp. for dispatch equipment in
the amount of $8,273.03, per year.
Input on Paul, Little McDonald, and Devils Lake LID
Chair Mosher clarified that this was not a public hearing, but a public meeting. Ron Anderson had
requested that this be placed on the agenda for County Board consideration. Currently there is no
Lake Improvement District. County Attorney, David Hauser, briefed the audience of previous
County Board action. The process was started by County Board Resolution and the required
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public meeting was held. The initial motion was to proceed with the LID as proposed. After the Q
public hearing there was a petition for the removal of Devils and Little Devils Lakes. Mr. Hauser
had prepared two separate orders; one for a five-lake LID and one for a three-lake LID. The
Commissioners adopted the order establishing a three-lake LID. At the subsequent meeting, that
motion was rescinded. There was a motion to establish a five-lake LID, that motion failed. Then
there was a motion to establish a three-lake LID, which was previously rescinded, that motion
failed. No order was adopted; therefore, there is no LID established. There were requests to bring
this back before the County Board as to what to do next. Minnesota Statute requires a 30-day
period, to help move the process along. It is now outside the 30-day period. Mr. Hauser explained
that someone that was opposed to the creation of the LID, if the County Board were to proceed
with the LID, could contest this. Bryce Anderson spoke on behalf of the committee. Mr. Anderson
stated that the issue is water quality. He requested that the Commissioners adopt the order for
establishing the LID without further delay so an annual meeting could be held. Mr. Anderson also
requested that the order to establish the LID include Little McDonald, Paul, and Kerbs Lakes, and
that Devils Lake could join the LID at a later date. Motion by Nelson, second by Froemming, to
follow through with the order that was originally passed at the May 21 st meeting. Discussion
continued regarding funding. Mr. Hauser stated that the value of the LID is for funding. Chair
Mosher called for a roll call vote, and the following resolution was adopted as follows:
THE OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ORDER ESTABLISHING THE OTTER TAIL COUNTY
LITTLE MCDONALD AND PAUL LAKES IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2002 -42 Q
Commissioner Nelson offered the following and moved its adoption:
The County Board of the County of Otter Tail, having held a public hearing in the VFW in the City
of Perham, Minnesota, on the 20th day of April, 2002, having reviewed the request of the Little
McDonald, Paul and Devils Lake Property Owners Associations, having considered the comments
made at the public hearing, and being fully advised in the premises, makes the following Findings
and Order:
FINDINGS
I.
The County Board adopted a Resolution of Intent to Establish a Lake Improvement District as
Resolution No. 2002-18, dated March 19, 2002.
11.
The Department of Natural Resources and the Pollution Control Agency of the State of Minnesota
were notified of the proposed Lake Improvement District.
111.
The Town Boards of Edna, Gorman and Perham Townships were given notice of the resolution
and of the public hearing.
IV.
The owners of the property on Little McDonald, Kerbs, Paul, Devils and Little Devils Lakes were
notified of the public hearing by mail.
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Notices of the public hearing were published in the Fergus Falls Daily Journal on March 29, 30 and
April 3, 2002; and published in the Perham Enterprise on April 4 and April 11, 2002.
VI.
The purpose and objective of the Lake Improvement District is to provide a means by which the
property owners can meet and deal with specific needs relating to water quality and water
management, including high water problems.
VII.
The establishment of the Lake Improvement District is appropriate and will promote the public
welfare.
VIII.
Although part of a larger drainage basin with the other lakes, Devils and Little Devils Lakes are in a
separate water basin, and many of the property owners on these two lakes object to being in the
proposed Lake Improvement District.
IX.
The property on Little McDonald, Paul and Kerbs Lakes will benefit by the establishment of the
district.
X.
The formation of the district will not cause or contribute to long-range environmental pollution, but
provide an opportunity to address environmental concerns and limit pollution.
XI.
Lake Improvement Districts are authorized by Minnesota Statutes §103B.501 through §103B.581.
ORDER
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED:
1. The name of the proposed Lake Improvement District shall be:
Little McDonald and Paul Lakes Improvement District.
2. The boundaries of the proposed lake improvement district shall include parcels that
have lake frontage on Little McDonald Lake, Paul Lake, and Kerbs Lake in Otter Tail
County, but shall exclude agricultural land.
As the use of agricultural lands within the 1,000 foot boundary of the district changes to non-
agricultural use, the district may, by confirming the change of use to the County Auditor and
Assessor, and by notifying the owner of the property and the Administrator of the Otter Tail
County Department of Land and Resource Management, include those formerly agricultural
lands in the district.
3. The water and related land resource management program that may be undertaken
by the district include:
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a. Develop and implement a comprehensive plan to eliminate water pollution;
b. 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;
c. Undertake research to determine the condition and development of the
body of water included within the lake improvement district to transmit the studies
of the Department of Natural Resources, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
and other interested authorities;
d. Make cooperative agreements with the United States or state government
or other county or city governments to effectuate water and related land resource
programs;
e. Conduct programs of water improvement and conservation;
f. Implement a water monitoring system;
g. Serve as local sponsor for state and federal projects or grants;
h. Regulate water surface as deemed necessary and reasonable; or
i. Such other programs, plans, studies, developments or implementations as
are allowed or permitted by law, and approved by the County Board from time to
time.
4. The Otter Tail County Board delegates to the lake improvement district pursuant to
Minnesota Statute §103B.551, Subd. 3, authority to:
a. Acquire by gift or purchase, equipment, structures or control works that
affects the level of waters in the district.
b. Construct and operate water control structures, equipment or control
works that are approved by the Commissioner of Natural Resources under
section 103G.245.
c. Undertake projects to change the course current or cross section of public
waters that are approved by the Commissioner of Natural Resources under
section 103G.245.
d. Acquire property, equipment or other facilities,. by gift or purchase to
improve navigation.
e. Contract with a board of managers of a watershed district within the lake
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improvement district or the board of supervisors of a soil and water conservation O
district within the district for improvements under chapters 103C and 103D. · •'
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f. 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.
g. Develop and implement a comprehensive plan to eliminate water pollution.
h. With the specific approval of the County Board for a particular project,
construct a water, sewer, or water and sewer system in the manner provided by
section 444.075 or other applicable laws.
i. 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.
j. Make cooperative agreements with the United States or state government
or other counties or cities to effectuate water and related land resource
programs.
k. Maintain public beaches, public docks and other public facilities for access
to the body of water.
I. 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.
m. Regular water surface use as provided in sections 86B.205, 103G.605
and 103G.621.
5. Funding for the lake improvement district shall be:
a. Start-up funds will be provided from the Little McDonald Lake Association
and Paul Lake Association.
b. Lake Improvement District activities may be funded by the levying of an ad
valorum tax solely on property within the district.
No establishment or increase in the ad valorum property tax will be
allowed if it affects the county levy subject to state-imposed levy limits.
c. Lake Improvement District activities may also be funded by assessment of
costs of projects upon the benefited property within the district in the manner
provided under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 429.
d. Lake Improvement District activities may also be funded by imposition of
service charges on users of the Lake Improvement District services within the
district (Minnesota Statute §428A.05).
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6. The Director of the Otter Tail County Department of Land and Resource Q
Management shall be responsible for supervising the programs of the Lake Improvement
District.
7. The Board of Directors of the Lake Improvement District shall consist of nine
members. The Board members must own property within the Lake Improvement District,
and a majority of the Directors must be residents of the District. The initial Directors will 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. Directors may be removed by a two-thirds vote of the
remaining Board members, or by a 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 of 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.
Representation on the Board shall include at least two members from Little McDonald Lake,
two members from Paul Lake, and two members from Kerbs Lake. Property owners not
present at the annual meeting may participate in the election of the District Board by
absentee ballot.
8. That this Order shall be published in the official newspaper of the County, and that
the effective date of the establishment of the Lake Improvement District shall be thirty (30)
days after publication.
9. That a copy of the Order shall be filed with the Secretary of State, the PoUution Q
Control Agency and the Commissioner of Natural Resources.
Commissioner Froemming seconded the motion and upon being put to a roll call vote, the above
resolution was adopted as follows:
Commission District 2 Lee Yea
Commission District 5 Block Yea
Commission District 4 Froemming Yea
Commission District 1 Nelson Yea
Commission District 3 Mosher Yea
Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota, this 11 st day of June, 2002.
Dated: & l,.IA\,k,, I % I :kxJ ';r OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Attest k~ '1t-LarryKron, Cerk
By:~dL--
Dennis Mosher, County Board Chair
Ditch No. 53 0
Ditch No. 53 is north of Rush Lake on County Road 114. Ditch Inspector, Randy Wasvick,
explained that this is a poor ditch system. It is a tiled system and runs through a township road
ditch. It is a mile and three-quarter long and in some spots the tile is 23 feet deep. There are two
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bad spots that have blown out holes that are approximately six feet by ten feet and eight feet deep.
The township has repaired the system several times and contacted Mr. Wasvick. They cannot
afford to keep repairing the system, and have put orange fencing around it to keep people from
falling in. Mr. Wasvick contacted Delzer Construction to get an estimate to replace the system. It
was estimated at $150,000 to $200,000 to replace. There are only four landowners that would
benefit. A redetermination of benefits could be completed. Mr. Wasvick recommended to
abandon the ditch and plug the holes. The County Attorney stated that if any property owner in the
benefited area were opposed to abandoning the ditch, then it could not be abandoned. Mr.
Wasvick will check into this and report back to the County Board in the next couple of weeks.
Ditch 43 -Indian Lake
Mr. Wasvick reported that a survey had been completed. He explained that a 12-inch pipe could
be installed running 300 feet and five feet deep. The pipe would go through a field and into the
lake. This would gradually lower the lake. Mr. Wasvick checked with Delzer Construction and the
approximate cost would be approximately $9,000. A dam would need to be installed to hold water
bringing the cost up to $12,000 or $13,000. There are 29 properties that would be benefiting. A
redetermination of benefits would need to be completed. Commissioners requested to schedule a
public information meeting. A public meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, June 26, 2002, at
7:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Room. Mr. Wasvick will have a notice published.
Request to Change 911 Address
Property Owner, Richard Palen, explained that he had received notice on May 28, 2002, that his
address had been changed from 48000 County Highway 14 to 36810 47ih Avenue. Mr. Palen
contacted the GIS Department to determine why his address was changed. It is policy to assign a
street or avenue number when three or more residences use the road. Mr. Palen was concerned
that assigning his driveway as an avenue would encourage public usage. He also explained that
this is a single lane private pathway and is not wide enough to allow for two meeting vehicles to
safely pass. There is no provision to turn around; therefore, people would be turning around in his
yard at all hours. Increased traffic would also slow emergency services. Commissioners
requested that a GIS Department staff person go back to Mr. Palen's address to check on his
concerns. This request will then be addressed at a later County Board of Commissioners meeting.
Recess & Reconvene
At 12:18 p.m., Chairman Mosher recessed the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners for a lunch break. The meeting reconvened at 1 :27 p.m.
Independence Day Parade Approved
Motion by Mosher, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve the annual
Independence Day parade on July 7, 2002, at 1 :00 p.m. on the west side of Otter ail Lake. This
approval is subject to the approval of the Sheriffs Department, proof of insurance, and that Otter
Tail County is held harmless relative to liability. The parade is being coordinated by Karen Zell-
Verhelst. (This is a modification to the motion of May 21, 2002. That motion stated that the
parade would be held on the 4th of July.)
Approval of Licenses
Motion by Froemming, second by Lee, and unanimously carried, to approve the following
applications for licenses:
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Balmoral Golf Course On/Off-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor 0 28294 State Highway 78
Battle Lake, MN 56515
(Karen Young)
***Blue Water Restaurant and Sports Bar Liquor and Sunday Liquor
44086 US Highway 59 Off-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
(Craig Nelson)
*Corner Store Off-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor
28027 County Highway 145
Battle Lake, MN 56515-9135
(Gregory J. Stich)
Fair Hills On-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor
24270 County Highway 20
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(Daniel Kaldahl)
*Hidden Acres On/Off-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor
29985 Candor Hall Rd
Vergas, MN 56587 0 (Craig Ronning)
+Koep's Off-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor
Junctions of Highway 210 and
County Road 5
Clitherall, MN
(Joseph Koep)
**RLJ Inc. Liquor and Sunday Liquor
Lenny's Dining and Dancing
30255 Phelps Mill Rd
Underwood, MN 56586
St. Lawrence Church On-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor
46404 County Highway 14 (For August 4, 2002)
Perham, MN 56573
(Rev Jerome Nordick)
*T & T Enterprises of Perham Inc Liquor and Sunday Liquor
Silver Moon Lounge & Steakhouse Off-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor
41500 400 St
Perham, MN 56573 Q Ye Olde Schoolhouse On/Off-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor
Edwards, MN
(Gail Suko)
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*Subject to the approval of the County Attorney's office.
**Subject to the approval of the County Attorney's office and to the submission of the required
insurance certificate.
***Subject to the approval of the County Attorney's office, the County Sheriff's office and to the
submission of the required insurance certificate.
+Subject to the approval of the County Attorney's office and to the approval of the County
Sheriff's office.
Approval of Contract
Motion by Nelson, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried, to approve the contract, with
lnterTechnologies Group of the Department of Administration, for the production of Redistricting
Notice Postal Verification Cards at a cost of $.24 per card through June 30, 2002 and at a cost of
$.30 per card from July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2002.
Application for Exempt Permit
Motion by Nelson, second by Block, and unanimously carried, to approve the St. Lawrence
Church's LG220 -Application for Exempt Permit, with no waiting period, for an event scheduled
for August 4, 2002 at the St. Lawrence Church.
Precinct Based Optical Scan Voting Equipment
County Auditor, Wayne Stein, reported that grant funds were received in the amount of $66,742.00
for Precinct-based Optival Scan Voting Equipment.
County Drainage System No. 43
Motion by Mosher, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve payment to the
Otter Tail County Highway Department, in the amount of $184.53, for services provided on County
Drainage System No. 43.
Phelps Mill Log House
Motion by Lee, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried, to establish the bid opening date
for the sale of the Phelps Mill Log House for Tuesday, July 9, 2002.
Fergus Falls Regional Treatment Center
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2002-43
Commissioner Block offered the following and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Fergus Falls Regional Treatment Center has been an integral part of Otter Tail
County and its greater community for over 100 years, and
WHEREAS, Otter Tail County and the State of Minnesota (DHS) have enjoyed a long partnership
in maintaining outstanding Mental Health and Chemical Dependency treatment, providing for the
integration of clients and former clients into the community, maintaining law enforcement and fire
protection, experiencing a mutual benefit from the presence of the City's steam-heating unit, while
continuing to provide employment to many area residents, and
() WHEREAS, a Community Group consisting of the City, County, and Lake Region Healthcare
recently proposed a creative solution to the State of Minnesota by offering to build a new facility
which would be leased by the State and used for caring for the Mentally Ill and Chemically
Dependent in our region, and
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WHEREAS, the State Legislature appropriated and the Governor approve $3 million towards this Q
project, with the Legislative intent to have the City involved with and consulted on the expenditure
of these funds, and
WHEREAS, the services and programs provided by the Fergus Falls Regional Treatment Center
are vital to the clients from our region and the general public who expects these services to be
available, and
WHEREAS, the Recreational Therapy, the Occupational Therapy Program, and Work Therapy
Programs have been discontinued in Fergus Falls, and
WHEREAS, Fergus Falls is the only Regional Treatment Center in the State that has lost these
programs, and
WHEREAS, the Fergus Falls RTC has also lost the Clinical Pastoral Training Program which
prepared the clergy for working with individuals with Mental Illness, Chemical Dependency, and
Developmental Disabilities, along with losing Catholic Mass and a Native American Spiritual
Advisor, and
WHEREAS, the Fergus Falls RTC has also lost its congregate dining room, the library, the patient
canteen, the beauty shop, social events, and a deterioration of the patient clothing room, and
WHEREAS, these program reductions may have consequences concerning the quality of care that Q
will be provided in Fergus Falls, which could very well result in a reduction in those seeking
treatment at the Fergus Falls facility, and
WHEREAS, Otter Tail County, as part of the group working to provide a new facility, would like
some reassurance that there will be adequate services and programs available to clients who will
be served at the new Fergus Falls Regional Treatment Center,
NOW THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the County Board of Commissioners of Otter Tail,
Minnesota, to ask the Department of Human Services to declare a moratorium on reductions in
staff at the Fergus Falls Regional Treatment Center in order to preserve the integrity and quality of
the services offered.
The above and foregoing resolution was offered at a regular meeting of the County Board of
Commissioners held on June 11, 2002, by Commissioner Block, who moved its adoption, was
seconded by Commissioner Mosher, and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Five
NAYS: 0
Whereupon the above resolution was duly adopted.
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~ Dated: J t~ L[, 2<:x)'.d:: OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Larry Kr n, Cerk
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Dennis Mosher, County Board Chair
Approval of Agreement for Bond Work
Motion by Lee, second by Block, and unanimously carried to enter into an agreement with Ehlers &
Associates of Roseville, MN, for financial advisory services. Ehlers & Associates will provide
financial services from the planning stages to the authorization stages for marketing and sale of
bonds. The fee for these services will be based upon the principal amount of bonds issued.
Performance Evaluation
At 2:30 p.m., Chair Mosher declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
closed to the public for the purpose of evaluating the performance of the County Coordinator, Larry
Krohn, pursuant to M.S. §471.705 Subd. 1d (d). All five seated Commissioners were present for
the evaluation. A summary of performance conclusions will be provided at the next regular County
Board meeting.
Reconvene and Adjournment
At 3:00 p.m., Chairman Mosher declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners reconvened and open to the public. At 3:01 p.m., Chairman Mosher declared the
meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners adjourned until Tuesday. June 18, 2002.
Dated: d' '-4",,IL I 8'., d-00?-OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Attest: ~ ~ LarryKrn, Cerk
By:IL<dt~
Dennis Mosher, County Board Chair
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VENDOR NAME
A-1 LOCK AND KEY AL'S STOP & SHOP INC. ARVIG COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
MAVIS AUSTIN · BRANDON BARKER BATTLE LAKE AUTO PARTS BATTLE LAKE STANDARD BELLMORE'S NORTH UNION TOWING BEYER BODY SHOP BJ'S EAST . BOB'S NAPA AUTO PARTS BP AMOCO · , BRETZ HARDWARE CO CADD-ENGINEERING SUPPLY, INC CARQUEST AUTO PARTS CASEY'S GENERAL STORES, INC. CO-OP SERVICES INC CONOCO COOPER'S TECHNOLOGY GROUP CORPORATE EXPRESS CORPORATE TECHNOLOGIES
CRANE JOHNSON CO. INC.-P CRANE JOHNSON LUMBER CO. CROP PRODUCTION SERVICES CROSSCOUNTRY COURIER, INC. CULLIGAN THE DAILY JOURNAL DAKOTA ELEVATOR DAN'S EXHAUST PROS DIVERSION AUTO ERHARD VILLAGE STORE EVERTS LUMBER CO. FARNAM' S GENUINE PARTS INC. -PR FARNAM I S GENUINE PARTS, INC FERGUS AUTO SUPPLY FERGUS BRICK & SUPPLY INC.
FERGUS ELECTRIC FERGUS FALLS MEDICAL GROUP FERGUS FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT FERGUS SURPLUS FERGUS TIRE CENTER BRENT FLODEN FLOOR TO CEILING STORE FRANKLIN FENCE CO. INC. FRONTIER PRECISION INC GERRY'S PARTS SUPPLY GOODIN COMPANY ERVIN HAGEN HEDAHLS HEADQUARTERS
AMOUNT
107.03 181.86 310.00 92.96 3.61 109.95 189.73 82.54 242.38 109.96 223.80 24.85 21.28 140.10 213.65 119.50 1,286.88 38.91 3,945.84 120.37
9,899.68 19.95 49.37 40.07 14.82 104.90 2,148.91 79. 00. 19.03 316.77 265.94 18.87 62.78 l5l..4l
3 l.. 94 3.62
82.20 267.00 1,049.89 .73 173.68 442.56 1,108.45 5.33 494.54 120.52 69.10 23.66 337.87
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WARRANTS APPROVED ON 6/11/2002 FOR PAYMENT
VENDOR NAME
HEISLER'S COUNTRY OIL HENNING ADVOCATE DOUG HOLEN HOLIDAY HOUG-HAMMER AMERICAN LEGION IBM CORPORATION INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS.
INSIGHT INTERSTATE ENGINEERING INC. INTERTECHNOLOGIES GROUP JAENISCH INDUSTRIES JJ'S GAS AND GROCERIES KELLY SERVICES INC. KNUTSON ELECTRIC REBUILDING L & L SERVICE LAKE REGION ELECTRIC CO-OP LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE LAKELAND TRUE VALUE HARDWARE LAKES RADIO LAKEWAY MARKET PATTY LARUM LEGEND TECHNICAL SERVICES INC LOCATORS & SUPPLIES INC. MAIN STREET GAS & GOODS LLP MATTHEW BENDER & COMPANY INC. MCCC,NW 3780 MERICKEL LUMBER & ACE HARDWARE THE MIDWEEK MIDWEST PRINTING CO. MINNESOTA STATE BAR ASSOCIATIO MN COUNTIES INSURANCE TRUST MN DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY MN MOTOR COMPANY MN VIEWERS ASSOCIATION MN WEBWORKS ROBERT MOE NATIONAL BUSHING & PARTS CO. NEW YORK MILLS HERALD NORTH UNION TEXACO OFFICE DEPOT OLIVIA CHRYSLER CENTER ORIGINAL HEATING MAN, THE OTTER TAIL CO HUMANE SOCIETY OTTER TAIL CO TREASURER OTTER TAIL TELCOM OVERHEAD DOOR COMPANY PAMIDA INC. PAMIDA PHARMACY PARK REGION COOPERATIVE
AMOUNT
95.70 27. 32 165.31 1,593.76
100.00 327.00 3,079.28 6,072.00
5,175.50 600.00
10.00 185.00 1,512.56 35.81 445.62 386.60 1,178.00 39.00 84.00 165.18 121.31 2,200.00 40.42 233.23 2,144.02 3,215.03 186.58 344.88 619.84 880.50 2,067.00 325.00 608.54 225.00 150.00 58.17 34.21 167.00 464.65 66.25 19,656.00 126.25 87.50 50.00 547.15 72.00 60.15 1,897.18 127.50
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WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION
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WARRANTS APPROVED ON 6/11/2002 FOR PAYMENT
VENDOR NAME
PAUL'S HOLIDAY STATION STORE PELICAN CASH & DASH PELICAN RAPIDS PRESS PENROSE OIL COMPANY PERHAM ACE HARDWARE PERHAM CO-OP CREAMERY PERHAM ENTERPRISE BULLETIN .
PERHAM PRINTING PETE'S AMOCO PETE'S BODY SHOP & TOWING THE PIERCE CO. PMR 2000 PMX MEDICAL PRAIRIE IMPLEMENT INC. REVIEW ENTERPRISES INC. RINGDAHL AMBULANCE SERVICE ROTHSAY TRUCK STOP & CAFE INC MATTHEW SAURER SCHROEDER'S HARDWARE & GROCERY SCOTT HOFLAND CONSTRUCTION INC SERVICE FOOD SUPERVALU SEWER SERVICE ·sIGELMAN STEEL & SALVAGE SIGNWORKS SIGNS & BANNERS SOUTH MILL SERVICE STEIN'S INC. STENERSON LUMBER STEVE'S SANITATION STILLWATER INN STOFFEL SEALS CORPORATION STOP-N-GO STORES INC. STRAND ACE HARDWARE
THYSSEN KRUPP ELEVATOR CORPORA THE TRANE COMPANY TRI-STATE TIRE UNITED BUILDING CENTERS VALLEY SOFT WATER VERGAS ACE HARDWARE VICTOR LUNDEEN COMPANY VIKING OFFICE PRODUCTS W.W. GRAINGER INC WACCO WADENA HIDE & FUR COMPANY WALTERS PHOTOGRAPHY WEST GROUP PAYMENT CTR. WESTSIDE CONOCO WILLIAM MITCHELL LAW REVIEW ZIEGLER INC. 210 LUBE EXPRESS
AMOUNT
294.36 290. 88 59.50 120.69 51.05 566.14 308.95 77.55 275.87 82.01 2,839.28
1 73. so 29.34 96.94 137.20 98.38 55.38 10.00 63.16 5,830.00 43.15 240.00 67.02 119.81 1,856.97 587.04
348.82 36.27 642.20 324. 85 679.B0
40.41 291.Sl 165.00
34.64 59.57 20.60 125.83
3 75. 59 100.06 154. 84 30.00
4.35 186.76 11,197.20 13.00 35.00 6.82 191. 43
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