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Home My WebLink AboutBoard of Commissioners - Minutes - 04/19/2005MINUTES OF THE OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Government Services Center, 500 Fir Ave. W. Commissioners' Room Tuesday, April 19, 2005 9:30 a.m. Call to Order The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened Tuesday, April 19, 2005, at 9:30 a.m. at the Otter Tail County Government Services Center with Commissioners Bob Block; Chairman, Roger Froemming; Vice-Chair, Malcolm Lee, and Syd Nelson present. Commissioner Dennis Mosher was absent. Approval of Agenda Motion by Froemming, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to approve the County Board agenda of April 19, 2005, with the following additions: 10:20 -10:30 -Ag Educator, Vince Crary 10:30 -10:40 -Public Health Director, Diane Thorson Approval of Minutes Motion by Froemming, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to approve the County Board minutes of April 12, 2005, as mailed. Approval to Pay Bills Motion by Lee, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve payment of the County Board bills per Attachment A of the official minutes. 4-H Update 4-H Coordinator, Janet Malone, briefed the Board on 4-H projects and emphasized the after school 4-H ventures, which have been very successful. Ms. Malone reported that last year, over 2,000 youth participated in a 4-H event in East Otter Tail County. Proposed Veterans Museum Lina Belar, EOT History Museum Director, updated the County Board on a proposed Veterans Museum in Perham, MN. The Perham VFW Post 4020 donated their 12,000 square foot building on Main Street as a site for the proposed museum. Ms. Belar provided a brochure and pictures of the facility and an oral guided tour of the proposed galleries. The goal is to raise one million dollars and open in 2006. Public Hearing Established Motion by Froemming, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to establish the required Public Hearing (MS 340A.405), for the issuance of an Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License, at 11 :00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 10, 2005. Boating Safety Supplement Grant Agreement Motion by Lee, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to approve the Federal Boating Safety Supplement Grant Agreement between the State of Minnesota, acting through its Commissioner of Natural Resources, Bureau of Information and Education and the Otter Tail County Sheriffs Department and authorize the County Sheriff, County Board Chair, and the County Coordinator to sign the agreement. The grant amount is $5,000.00. OTCo. Board of Commissioners' Minutes April 19, 2005 Page 2 Liquor License Application Motion by Lee, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve the following application for license: *Spanky's On-Sale Liquor and Sunday Liquor Frazee, MN 56544 * License is subject to the approval'of the County Sheriffs office and the County Attorney's office. Ag Education Ag Educator, Vince Crary, supplied the Board with handouts and a briefing on Compost Pack Dairy Barns. Arsenic Rapid Response Project Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2005 -24 Commissioner Nelson offered the following and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, a proposal entitled "Concentrations of arsenic in food products from Minnesota cattle drinking water with elevated arsenic concentrations" was submitted to the Rapid Agricultural Response Fund; and WHEREAS, the proposal squarely addresses concerns raised by dairy producers and their families in Otter Tail County. Dairy production provides significant economic impact in Otter Tail County-as of February, 2005, Otter Tail County has 341 dairy farms, making Otter Tail County the third largest dairy producing county in Minnesota; and WHEREAS, the impact of the naturally occurring elevated water arsenic concentrations on the safety of the food products produced from these dairy cattle is obviously of great importance to both individual dairy producers and to the economy of Otter Tail County and the region; and WHEREAS, our citizens' concerns are escalating due to the January, 2006, implementation of the EPA's new water standard of 10 ppb. As many as 10% of the wells in this nine-county area, of which Otter Tail County is one, exceed this new standard and many are in the 100 to 150 ppb range; and WHEREAS, producers need to know whether to treat water for the cows or only the water for the house. This difference represents a significant economic outlay for the producers. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Otter Tail County enthusiastically supports the Concentrations of arsenic in food products from .Minnesota cattle drinking water with elevated arsenic concentrations study, because it is aimed at providing objective answers to the question of whether elevated water arsenic concentration may impact the safety of food products that are integral to the economic viability of our region. Commissioner Froemming seconded the motion, and upon being put to vote, was unanimously carried. OTCo. Board of Commissioners' Minutes April 19, 2005 Page 3 Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota, the 19th day of April, 2005. Date: Ot-fµc,, /05 Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners r I By: &e,j_ ~ Robert Block, County Board Chair Public Hearing Established County Coordinator, Larry Krohn, was contacted by a Dane Prairie Township Supervisor, who stated that some work has been completed on the road in Dane Prairie Township east of Highway 210 that was recently closed. The road is now open and passable. Motion by Lee, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to establish a Public Hearing at 1 :00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, 2005, in response to the formal complaint that was filed with Otter Tail County. Staffing Request Public Health Director, Diane Thorson, reported that she has received a resignation for a 24- hour per week Public Health Nurse position. She requested authorization to fill one full time PHN position for the aforementioned 24-hour per week position and a 16-hour per week tobacco reduction position, rather than two part time positions. Motion by Nelson, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to authorize the Public Health Director to proceed with the hiring process, through the Coordinator's office, for a full time Public Health Nurse to replace a 24-hour per week PHN position and 16-hour per week tobacco reduction position. Emergency Operations Center Emergency Services Director, Tiny Holm, introduced Mr. Tom Cherney, State Communications & Warning Officer and opened discussion regarding an Emergency Operations Center in Otter Tail County. Mr. Cherney recommended the former Commissioners room in the Courthouse be used as Otter Tail County's EOG because of its survivability, sustainability with a 24 hour operation also located in the building, good parking, kitchen and break area facilities, and close proximity to police and dispatch areas. Mr. Holm requested the Commissioners to think about where they would like the EOG located. CUP Approval Extension Motion by Lee, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to extend the Conditional Use Permit approval for Hidden Acre Development on Leek Lake (56-532) until July 1, 2005, because of some title deficiencies and other document issues. Planning Commission Recommendations Conditional Use Permit -Arnold Jonson: Motion by Froemming, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to deny, as recommended by the Planning Commission, an after the fact Conditional Use Permit, for installation of concrete retaining wall and a walkway to the lake. Reason for denial is that erosion will be exacerbated and also, other reasons as indicated in the April 13, 2005, Planning Commission minutes. The property is described as Blaze's Beach Lot 21, Section 21 of Otter Tail Township, Otter Tail Lake (56-242). OTCo. Board of Commissioners' Minutes April 19, 2005 Page 4 Preliminary Plat & Conditional Use Permit "Squires Estate"/John P. & Clark A. Squires: Motion by Froemming, second by Lee, and carried with Nelson opposed, to approve the original request for the Preliminary Plat known as "Squires Acres" consisting of 20 lots for single family residential use and a Conditional Use Permit to construct a road to serve the plat. The property is described as NE¼ NW¼ (39.5 AC) & Gov't Lot 3 except tracts (.43 AC), Section 13 of Rush Lake Township; Rush Lake (56-141). Preliminary Plat & Conditional Use Permit -"Big Pine Resort'1/Alpine Assets. LLC: Motion by Nelson, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to approve the Preliminary Plat known as "Big Pine Resort" consisting of 12 lots for single family residential use and a Conditional Use Permit to construct a road to serve the plat with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. The property is described as Part GL's 1 & 2, Section 15 of Pine Lake Township; Big Pine Lake (56-130). Preliminary Plat -"Quiet Creek Estates'1/Dennis & Maureen Richter: Motion by Nelson, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to approve the Preliminary Plat known as "Quiet Creek Estates" consisting of 5 lots for single family residential use as presented. The property is described as Lot 1 Ex Tr & NW¼ NW¼, Section 33 of Corliss Township and lots 1-2-3 Ex Platted Ex Trs, Section 32 of Corliss Township; Big Pine Lake (56-130). Preliminary Plat & Conditional Use Permit-"Silver Sands'1/Al/an Anderson & Jon Saetre: Motion by Froemming, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to approve the Preliminary Plat known as "Silver Sands" consisting of 3 lots for single family residential use and a Conditional Use Permit to construct a road to serve the plat with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. The property is described as Part GL 3 Com W¼ Car Sec 28, Section 21 and Part NW¼ NW¼ Com W¼ Car Section 28, Otter Tail Township; Otter Tail Lake (56-242). CUP #6151 Amended-Woodland Beach Resort, Otter Tail Lake (56-242/: Motion by Froemming, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to clarify that CUP #6151 allow additions to existing cabins and also, allow a single roof as presented in a drawing received by Land & Resource Management March 31, 2005. Amend 1/12105 Approval-"North Turtle Lake Shores'1/ Bothun Properties LLC: Motion by Froemming, second by Lee and unanimously carried to amend the 1/12/05 approval to include the construction of the driveway (between Lots 1 & 2) as shown on the Preliminary Plat Map, at the time of construction of the road. Shoreland Management Ordinance Revision Discussion Land & Resource Director, Bill Kalar, asked the Board if they wished to revise the SMO. Discussion followed regarding the need to make some changes. Commissioner Lee stated his opinion that major changes shouldn't take place until a decision is received from the Supreme Court. Continued discussion will take place. Training for Planning Commission Motion by Froemming, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to approve per diem ($47.50 for CY2005) and mileage reimbursement ($.405 per mile) for Planning Commission members interested in shoreland management training available in Alexandria, MN. OTCo. Board of Commissioners' Minutes April 19, 2005 Page 5 Blue Heron Bay -Environmental Impact Statement Mr. Kalar provided a letter received from Attorney Robert Russell, to confirm that R. Murray is ready to begin the process of preparing an EIS for Blue Heron Bay, while waiting for a decision from the Minnesota Supreme Court. If the decision not to require an EIS is upheld on appeal, Blue Heron Bay intends to terminate the EIS process. Adjournment At 12:15 p.m., Chair Block declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners adjourned until Tuesday, April 26, 2005. Dated: ot-/ /;;,_e, I os -~-,-,..,, ~,-------- Attest ~" Larry Kron, Clerk OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS By: C¼J. 61.e.,J Robert Block, County Board Chair CB/kd 4/19/2005 12:02:27 OTTER TAIL COUNTY AUDITOR PANELSON RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS SYSTEM WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION WARRANTS APPROVED ON 4/19/2005 FOR PAYMENT VENDOR NAME A-1 LOCK AND KEY . A' VIANDS LLC CARL AMUNDSON CLAY AMUNDSON APPLIED CONCEPTS INC BEAR GRAPHICS INC BELTRAMI CO AUDITOR TREASURER BOB BARKER COMPANY INC BOTNER EXCAVATION SERVICES LLC BRANDBORG LAW OFFICE BRETZ HARDWARE BRIGGS CORPORATION ALTON BROTEN KENT BUESSELER DOUG CANNELL CAROLINA SOFTWARE CHECKERS CO OP SERVICES INC COOPERS TECHNOLOGY GROUP COPY EQUIPMENT INC CORPORATE TECHNOLOGIES CULLIGAN WATER COND DEPT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY CAIS DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY ECONO SALES AND SERVICE SCOTT ELLINGSON FARGO FORKS FREIGHTLINER FARNAM' S GENUINE PARTS INC FERGUS ELECTRIC FERGUS FALLS NEWSPAPERS INC FERGUS FALLS POLICE DEPT FERRELLGAS FLOOR TO CEILING STORE FORESTRY SUPPLIERS INC FOTH & VAN DYKE G & K SERVICES JAMES GAUSTAD GE CAPITAL JOHN GOOD GR GRAPHICS INC FARGO GR GRAPHICS INC ST LOUIS HALL GMC INC KEVIN HAUGEN HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVI HEDAHLS HEADQUARTERS HEISLER'S COUNTRY OIL CITY HENNING HIGH PLAINS TECHNOLOGY SHELDON HOLM AMOUNT 38.29 2,800.00 100.00 100.00 299.02 204.34 52.45 33.08 178.75 71.50 15.74 194.50 1,303.00 151. 88 52.22 250.00 117.47 2,169.93 453.15 25.92 20.00 50.35 20.00 510.00 206.91 52.90 49.23 997.17 29. 80 351.56 456.64 37.81 71.36 802.42 11,869.00 2,172.05 4,233.00 233.65 150.39 708.73 200.16 542.70 5,866.00 114.00 266.16 1,102.76 900.00 4,987.40 250.70 Otter Tail County Warrants April 19, 2005 Page 1, Attachment A IFD66 COUNTY 56 PAGE 1 4/19/2005 Otter Tail County Warrants April 19, 2005 Page 2, Attachment A 4/19/2005 12:02:27 OTTER TAIL COUNTY AUDITOR IFD66 PANELSON RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS SYSTEM COUNTY 56 WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION PAGE_ 2 WARRANTS APPROVED ON 4/19/2005 FOR PAYMENT 4/19/2005 VENDOR NAME HOMESTEAD BUILDING SUPPLIES INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR INTERSTATE ENGINEERING INC JOHNSON CONSTRUCTION BRENT JOHNSON KARVONEN FUNERAL HOME KELLY SERVICES INC MARCIE KNUDSEN KOEP'S SEPTIC L & 0 ACRES TRANSPORT INC LAKE REGION DENTAL CENTER LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE CORP LAKELAND MENTAL HEALTH CENTER LARRY OTT INC TRUCK SERVICE DARREL LEITCH LITTLE FALLS MACHINE INC M-R SIGN COMPANY INC. MATTHEW BENDER & COMPANY INC STEWART MENSING MFIA MIDWEST PRINTING CO MIDWESTERN MAT RENTAL & SUPPLY MILLER & HOLMES INC JAMES MINION MN BOARD OF WATER & SOIL RESOU MN MOTOR COMPANY MN VIEWERS ASSOCIATION NELSON FORD LINCOLN MERCURY IN NEW YORK MILLS HERALD NORTHERN STATES SUPPLY INC NORTHSTAR TECHNOLOGY GROUP INC OTTER TAIL CO RECORDER OTTER TAIL TELCOM - PAMIDA INC 008 PAMIDA PHARMACY PEMBERTON SORLIE RUFER PERHAM CO OP CREAMERY PERHAM ENTERPRISE BULLETIN PERHAM PRINTING & SUPPLY PERHAM SAND & GRAVEL PIONEER RIM & WHEEL CO PREMIUM WATERS INC PRO AG FARMERS CO OP PRODUCTIVE ALTERNATIVES INC REED BUSINESS INFORMATION RELIABLE OFFICE SUPPLIES REVIEW ENTERPRISES INC ROBERT RUSSELL ATTORNEY AT LAW SCHMITZ FORD INC AMOUNT 24.47 583.12 9,208.50 13,297.00 716.00 535.00 390.15 39. 66 45.00 3,259.63 978.00 650.00 1,653.00. 1,100.00 100.00 1,209.72 10.12 528.45 104.95 100.00 64.97 87. 39 26.72 3,047.00 500.00 374.15 100.00 22.64 33.00 232.64 6,000.00 400.00 333.23 36.67 4,651.15 1,219.82 202.73 33.00 6.B2 42.50 78.B4 5.33 1,092.83 30.B9 .343.40 136.82 866.22 500.00 38.32 4/19/2005 12:02:27 OTTER TAIL COUNTY AUDITOR PANELSON RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS SYSTEM WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION Otter Tail County Warrants April 19, 2005 Page 3, Attachment A IFD66 COUNTY 56 PAGE 3 WARRANTS APPROVED ON 4/19/2005 FOR PAYMENT 4/19/2005 **** VENDOR NAME CHERI SCHULTZ SHESHUNOFF INFORMATION SERVICE JERRY SHULTZ SIGELMAN STEEL & SALVAGE CO IN STEINS INC STOLPMAN LAW OFFICE STRAND ACE HARDWARE UNICEL UNIVERSITY OF MN UNIVERSITY OF MN-EXTENSION SER VALLEY SOFT WATER KEITH VAN DYKE VICTOR LUNDEEN COMPANY VIKING OFFICE PRODUCTS WADENA CO AUDITOR TREASURER WASTE MANAGEMENT RANDY WASVICK WEST GROUP PAYMENT CTR XEROX CORPORATION FINAL TOTAL ...... . AMOUNT 3.93 479.90 144.99 266.59 65.85 1,370.48 32.98 319.46 15,281.59 140.00 58.56 80.00 28.44 36.76 724.52 4,569.85 216.55 2,625.11 256.16 $127,605.66 ****