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MINUTES OF THE
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Otter Tail County Courthouse
Commissioners' Room, Floor 1-B
Tuesday,December3,2002
9:30 a.m.
Call to Order
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened Tuesday, December 3, 2002, at
9:34 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 Block, and unanimously carried to approve the County
Board agenda of December 3, 2002, with the following changes:
1:30 p.m. -Joint Meeting canceled
1:10 p.m. -Add Bill Kalar fora Filing Extension Request
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Nelson, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to approve Ifie' County Board
minutes of November 26, 2002, as presented.
Approval to Pay Bills
Motion by Nelson, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to approve payment of County
Board bills per Attachment A of these minutes.
Approval of Best Contract
Detention Facility Administrator, Richard Akerman, requested approval of the Food Service
Contract with Best, Inc. at a 1 % increase over the previous contract. Motion by Nelson,
second by Lee, and unanimously carried to authorize the Chair's signature to execute an
agreement (amendment number six) between the County of Otter Tail and Best, Inc. for the
period of July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003, at a 1 % over the previous year's rate. Best,
Inc. provides food services for the detention facility.
Agreement with Grant County
Motion by Mosher, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to authorize the Chair's
signature to execute an agreement between the County of Otter Tail and Grant County,
which authorizes Otter Tail County to maintain 4.2 miles of the Central Lakes Trail for Grant
County through July 1, 2005. The agreement provides for routine maintenance with Grant
County reimbursing Otter Tail County for the work until July of 2005, at which time, the
Central Lakes Trail becomes a state trail.
MnDOT Partnership Agreement
Motion by Nelson, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to authorize the Chair's
signature to execute a State of Minnesota Partnership Contract between the State of
Minnesota Commissioner of Transportation and the County of Otter Tail as recommended by
the Highway Engineer.
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Consultant Agreement -CSAH 88 r'\
Motion by Lee, second by Block, and unanimously carried to authorize the Highway ,._
Department to enter into an agreement between the County of Otter Tail and Braun lntertec
Corporation for soil borings on CSAH 88 running north and west to CSAH 10. The contract
amount is $7,200.
Recess & Reconvene
At 10:10 a.m., Chairman Mosher declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners recessed for Personnel Committee Meetings. The County Board meeting
was reconvened at 11 :05 a.m.
Public Meeting per MS §116.07 Subd. 7
At 11 :06 a.m., Chairman Mosher opened the Public Meeting for the pending issuance of a
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Interim Permit for WB Stone, Inc. Feedlot, located in
Section 1 O of Elmo Township in Otter Tail County. No one from the public was in attendance;
therefore, no comment regarding the permit was offered. The Public Meeting was closed at
11:08 a.m.
Veterans Service Officer Position
VSO, Jourdan Sullivan, requested authorization to proceed with hiring a new County
Veterans Service Officer to serve the east portion of the County. Mr. Sullivan stated that he
previously met with the Budget and Personnel Committees. Motion by Lee, second by
Mosher, and unanimously carried to authorize the Veterans Service Officer Director to
proceed with the hiring process for an additional County Veterans Service Officer. Q
Smallpox Power Point Presentation
Assistant Public Health Director, Sue Ewy, showed a power point presentation to keep the
Board informed on the issues relating to smallpox. The State of Minnesota has submitted a
plan for pre-event smallpox. The post-event smallpox plan should be submitted to the Center
for Disease Control by December 9, 2002.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A TRAFFIC SAFETY AWARD
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2002 -61
Commissioner Froemming offered the following and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Sheriffs Office desires to protect the health of its citizens
by improving traffic safety and participation in the Safe & Sober Challenge; and
WHEREAS, under the provision of the Highway Safety Act (P.L. 89-563), the Minnesota
Department of Public Safety has federal funding to promote traffic safety; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety had judged the Otter Tail County
Sheriffs Office's efforts to decrease impaired driving and increase seat belt use to be
exceptional, and wants to reward those efforts by providing additional funding for the
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Sheriff Gary A Nelson of Otter Tail County is hereby authorized to execute such agreements
as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the Otter Tail County Sheriffs Office.
BE IT RESOLVED that Auditor Wayne Stein of Otter Tail County is hereby authorized to be
the fiscal agent and administer the grant on behalf of the Otter Tail County Sheriffs Office.
Commissioner Block seconded the motion, and upon being put to vote, was unanimously
carried.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 3rd day of December, 2002.
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Attesi· ~ ~ Larry Kro, Clek
. .. ~urplus Property
Chief Deputy, Mark Morris, explained that the State mandates training involving pursuit
driving for law enforcement personnel. The Sheriffs Department has used the Minnesota
Highway .Safety Center for this training. He reported that the Sheriffs Department has a
1996 Chevy Caprice and would be willing to donate this vehicle in place of this training.
Motion by Lee, second by Block, and unanimously carried to declare vehicle unit no. 463 as
surplus property and to donate this surplus property to the Minnesota Highway Safety Center
located in St Cloud, MN.
, Recess & Reconvene
At 11 :46 a.m., Chairman Mosher declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners recessed for lunch _break. The meeting was reconvened at 1 :00 p.m.
Position Change
County Coordinator, Larry Krohn, requested authority to replace the two part time
switchboard positions with one full time position with benefits. Motion by Lee, second by
Block, and unanimously carried to authorize one full time Secretary/Receptionist position to
replace two part time Secretary/Receptionist positions in the Coordinator's office.
Extension for Filing Final Plat -"Wall Estates"
Motion by Froemming, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to authorize an extension
for filing the Final Plat known as "Wall Estates" until April 30, 2003.
Premise Permit
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2002 -62
Commissioner Nelson 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
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WHEREAS, the Perham Lions Club, Perham, MN, has made an application to the Gambling Q
Control Board for a premise permit to conduct lawful gambling at the Spare Time Bar and ,,
Grill, in Perham Township of Otter Tail County; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 349.213 provides that the Gambling Control Board may not
issue a premise permit unless they receive a resolution from the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners 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 Perham Lions Club, Perham, MN, at the Spare Time
Bar and Grill, in Perham Township of Otter Tail County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
hereby approves the·conduct of lawful g·ambling by Perham Lions Club, Perham, MN, at the
Spare Time Bar and Grill, Perham Township of Otter Tail County, provided the applicant
meets all the necessary criteria for the licenses and permits as required by the Gambling
Control Board.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of this application and approval shall be provided to
the Township of Perham by sending them a copy of this resolution.
Commissioner Froemming seconded the motion, and upon being put to vote, was
unanimously carried.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 3rd day of December, 2002.
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COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Premise Permit
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2002 -63
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 VFW Post 612, Fergus Falls, MN, has made an application to the Gambling
Control Board for a premise permit to conduct lawful gambling at Lenny's Dining and
Dancing, in Maine Township of OtterTail County; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 349.213 provides that the Gambling Control Board may not
issue a premise permit unless they receive a resolution from the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners approving the application for a permit; and
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WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners is aware of no reason to oppose
the conduct of lawful gambling by the VFW Post 612, Fergus Falls, MN, at Lenny's Dining
and Dancing, in Maine 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 VFW Post 612, Fergus Falls, MN, at
Lenny's Dining and Dancing, Maine 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 Maine by sending them a copy of this resolution.
Commissioner Mosher seconded the motion, and upon being put to vote, was unanimously
carried.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 3rd day of December, 2002.
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Larry Krohn.erk
Special Meeting Scheduled
Motion by Nelson, second by Block, and carried with Froemming opposed, to schedule a
County Board meeting at 1 :30 p.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2002, for the purpose of
awarding bonds for the Government Services Building. The Special Meeting will be held in
the Commissioners' Room at the Otter Tail County Courthouse in Fergus Falls.
Non-Union Employer Contribution for CY2003
Motion by Lee, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to establish the non-union
employer contribution for benefits for CY2003 at $575.00.
Adjournment
At 2:10 p.m., Chair Mosher declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners adjourned until the Special Meeting scheduled at 1 :30 p.m. on Thursday,
December 12, 2002.
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OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
By~~ Dennis R. Mosher,ountyBoardChair
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Otter Tail County Warrants
December 3, 2002
Page 1, Attachment A
OTTER TAIL COUNTY AUDITOR IFD66
PANELSON RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS SYSTEM COUNTY 56
WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION PAGE 1
WARRANTS APPROVED ON 12/03/2002 FOR PAYMENT 1?/03/2002
VENDOR NAME
RICHARD AKERMAN ANDERSON LAND SURVEYING INC.
CITY BATTLE LAKE DAVID BERG
BEST INC.
CITY BLUFFTON
BOB BARKER COMPANY INC.
BP AMOCO
CITY CLITHERALL CRYSTEEL TRUCK EQUIPMENT INC.
CYBERNETICS
THE DAILY JOURNAL
CITY DALTON DAVID ROMANN HAULING & LANDSCP CITY DEER CREEK CITY DENT ROBERT DIEDERICH
ECONO SALES AND SERVICE
CITY ELIZABETH CITY ERHARD
CITY FERGUS FALLS FERGUS INTERNATIONAL INC.
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CITY HENNING THE INDEPENDENT
INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS
INSIGHT
INTERPOLL LABORATORIES INC.
INTERSTATE INC.
INTERTECHNOLOGIES GROUP
AMOUNT
42.41
3,200,00
1,680.14
53.98
8,545.65
901.22
123.65
16.42
170.41 425.00
150.00
159.00
•344.ll 2,424.37 668.54 300.68
29.99
529.27 409.65 300.10
870.00
218.60
J EGGUM METALS & RECYCLING
.KELLY SERVICES INC.
29. 82
269.99
1,261.72
184.00
593.77
69.00
1,605.00
249.21
17.05
12,679.50
535.60 46.00
4,123.00
1,300.00
36,412.88
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KOEP'S CLITHERALL CORNER
LAKELAND MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
LARRY OTT INC. TRUCK SERVICE
LARSON-PETERSON & ASSOCIATES MARK SAND & GRAVEL MIDRANGE PERFORMANCE GROUP INC MOENCH EXCAVATING . JIM MYHRE .
NESS BACKHOE SERVICE
CITY NEW YORK MILLS
TAMMY NORDICK ORIGINAL HEATING MAN, THE
OTTER TAIL CO TREASURER
CITY PARKERS PRAIRIE
PELICAN RAPIDS PRESS
CITY PELICAN RAPIDS
2,670.09 350.00 13,437.72
43.20
495.00 1,073.36
82.01
3,348.00
43.00
613.43
23 B. 0 0
1,936.80
12/03/200·2
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Otter Tail County Warrants
December 3, 2002
Page 2, Attachment A
OTTER TAIL COUNTY AUDITOR IFD66
PANELSON RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS SYSTEM COUNTY 56
WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION PAGE 2
WARRANTS APPROVED ON 12/03/2002 FOR PAYMENT 12/03/2002
VENDOR NAME
CITY PERHAM PETE'S AMOCO THE PIERCE CO,
RECYCLE AMERICA CITY RICHVILLE ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS CORPORATION
CITY ROTHSAY
SOUTH MILL SERVICE
SOUTHTOWN C-STORE SWANSTON EQUIPMENT CORP.
CITY UNDERWOOD .
UNIFORMS UNLIMITED
CITY URBANK ·
CITY VERGAS
VICTOR LUNDEEN COMPANY
VIKING COCA-COLA WADENA ASPHALT COMPANY INC
WADENA CO AUDITOR-TREASURER
WALTERS PHOTOGRAPHY 210 LUBE EXPRESS
FINAL TOTAL ...... .
AMOUNT
3,022.93
34.35 37.06 5,564.80
370.32
633.68 363.77
15.25
62.01 13,898.25
383.43
774.89
439.15
612.83
278.87
5.00
10,287.90
172. 48 59.32 23.90
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