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OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room
500 Fir Avenue W., Fergus Falls, MN
Tuesday,October18,2005
9:30 a.m.
Call to Order
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened Tuesday, October 18, 2005, at
9:30 a.m., at the Otter Tail County Government Services Center with Commissioners,
Bob Block, Chair; Roger Froemming, Vice-Chair; Dennis Mosher, Syd Nelson, and
Malcolm Lee present.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Froemming, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to approve the County Board
agenda of October 18, 2005, with the following addition:
9:30 a.m. -Wayne Stein -Exempt Permit Application
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Nelson, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to approve the County Board
minutes of October 11, 2005, as mailed.
Approval to Pay Bills
Motion by Mosher, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to approve payment of the
County Board bills per Attachment A of these minutes.
Approval of Exempt Permit Application
Motion by Nelson, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to approve, with no waiting
period, the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association Buffalo Creek Chapter's LG220 Application
for Exempt Permit for an event scheduled for November 4, 2005, at the Play Time Sports Bar
and Ballroom Inc., located at 43974 390th St., Perham, MN.
Minnesota Grant Storm Funding
Highway Engineer, Rick West, and Solid Waste Director, Mike Hanan, spoke in reference to
a $500,000 grant that will be received from the State of Minnesota for the damages and clean
up costs from the June 20, 2005, wind storm. Mr. West reported costs to the Highway
Department of $92,000 and Mr. Hanan reported cost through September for his Department
at $320,000. Cities and Townships have also submitted costs related to the storm. They
stated that all expenses will need to be verified by receipts or other documentation. The
County Board agreed that because there will not be enough funding to cover all expenses,
the same pro-rate should be used for all governmental units. Mr. Hanan reported that the
County's debris sites in Henning and Ottertail will be closed October 31, 2005. A resolution
to accept the grant dollars will take place next Tuesday and the resolution to determine
distribution will take place after verification is complete for dollars spent.
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Solid Waste Department Report
Mr. Hanan explained that he has been notified that the Fergus Falls Incinerator located at the
RTC will be closed down in February of 2006 because the quality testing required by the
MPCA would need to be complete to continue to run the incinerator. Otter Tail County
generates about 29,000 -30,000 tons of waste every year. A commitment of about 12,000
tons of waste is delivered to the Perham Resource Recovery Facility. The County has about
17,000 -18,000 tons per year that has previously been delivered to Fergus Falls. Mr. Hanan
noted that the possibility of expanding the Perham Facility has been discussed. The State of
Minnesota would pay for a study to expand the capacity at that facility; however, the County
is concerned with the financial arrangement of money spent at the Perham Recovery Facility.
He stated that he has been meeting with a group in Fargo/Moorhead, made up of several
government entities, most of who have relied on landfills for their waste disposal. There is
now limited capacity in the landfills and they are at the point where a study is needed to
determine what is best for the group. The total cost of the study is $44,800 with $2,500 being
Otter Tail County's portion, if the County chooses to participate. Motion by Froemming,
second by Lee, and unanimously carried to authorize payment of $2,500, to the Red River
Valley and Lakes Region Solid Waste Panel, for Otter Tail County's participation in their Solid
Waste Study, as recommended by the Solid Waste Director.
Motion by Mosher, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to appoint Commissioner,
Roger Froemming and Solid Waste Director, Mike Hanan, as the policy makers for Otter Tail
County on the Red River Valley and Lakes Region Solid Waste Panel.
West Otter Tail County Farm Bureau Correspondence
County Coordinator, Larry Krohn, presented two items that were acted on at the recent WOT
Farm Bureau Annual Meeting as follows; 1) support for the development of an ethanol plant
in Otter Tail County, and 2) concern for control of noxious weeds in the road rightaways.
Commissioners expressed support for the development of an ethanol plant in Otter Tail
County and referred the noxious weed issue to the County Highway Engineer,
Rick West, and County Ditch Inspector, Randy Wasvick.
Proposed Chemical Dependency Treatment Facility
Kent Mattson stated that since last week's discussion he had an opportunity to discuss the
County's concerns regarding the proposed chemical dependency treatment facility with the
State. He addressed several concerns and discussion continued specifically about the
financing process. The facility would be operated by the State of Minnesota with the building
owned by Otter Tail County through the County Housing and Redevelopment Authority. HRA
Director, Jeff Gaffaney, stated that the HRA Board's main concern is the financial backing of
the County. Motion by Lee, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried that Otter Tail
County would support the development of the proposed chemical dependency treatment
facility through the County HRA utilizing, as appropriate, the full faith and credit of the County.
Ditch Issues
Ditch No. 63
Ditch Inspector, Randy Wasvick, stated that Ditch 63 is a tile system in Oscar and Elizabeth
Township with problem areas off of CR 118 north of Elizabeth going to the west. He stated
that a blowout occurred this spring in Aaberg's property that drowned out 15-20 acres of corn.
A picture was provided of the area. Additionally, on Lee Uhlig's property there are three
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spots where the tile has blown out. Cost estimates could not be obtained because the
contractors do not know what they will run into until they start digging. This system was built
in 1917. Mr. Wasvick stated that these areas need to be repaired and he expressed concern
that the whole system needs to be fixed. Benefits have been redetermined on this system.
He suggested an assessment of $10,000 per year for this ditch to build up some dollars
before re-tiling the complete ditch. Discussion took place regarding repairing the system.
Motion by Mosher, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to authorize repair of the four
blown out areas of tile in County Ditch System 63, as recommended by the Ditch Inspector.
Ditch No. 37
Mr. Wasvick met with the Underwood City Council regarding Ditch 37 as previously directed.
He stated that Ugstad's have a camera that they can run up a pipe and follow on the outside
of the pipe to determine placement of the pipe and what is plugging it. The cost is $135 for
the first hour and $55 per hour after that. The number of hours the work will take is unknown.
The ditch is still running and the water has come down. He did not recommend action at this
time. Commissioner Mosher directed Mr. Wasvick to ask the City of Underwood if they are a
member of Minnesota Rural Water Association. This Association is located in Elbow Lake
and they can assist small cities with technical advice.
Ditch No. 70
Mr. Wasvick reported that James Puchtel lives on the west side of Sewell Lake and has
requested that a larger pipe be installed in the outlet of Sewell Lake because the lake is high
and some water is on his property. The water going out of Sewell Lake flows into Ditch 70.
The outlet is working fine and runs full all winter. The County Attorney stated that this would
be an improvement in a Ditch System and would require a petition. The improvement would
need to be feasible and the benefits would have to exceed the cost.
Ditch No. 25
Mr. Wasvick reported that John Lunde, Big McDonald Lake Association, has contacted him
regarding Ditch No. 25. He provided a map with Ditch No. 25 shown in green. A culvert is
underneath the tarred, township road in that area and beavers are plugging the culvert. The
area shown on the map in blue is where the township wants to install a culvert with a clemson
levelor which should take care of the beaver problem. The DNR does not have a problem
with the work so long as they stay at the same elevation as the original culvert. The area
where they plan to install the new culvert is not in the Ditch System; therefore, the township
as the road authority, is the determining local government unit for this issue.
Beaver Trapping
Motion by Nelson, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to increase the payment
for trapping beaver in County Ditch Systems from $35 per beaver to $50 per beaver effective
October 18, 2005.
Recess & Reconvene
At 10:49 a.m., Chairman Block declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners recessed for a short break. The meeting was reconvened at 11 :03 a.m.
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Planning Commission Recommendations
Land & Resource Director, Bill Kalar, stated that the Planning Commission minutes of
October 12, 2005, were incorrect under the membership roll call section. Frank Lachowitzer
and Richard Sha are included as present at the meeting by mistake. They were absent.
Conditional Use Permit-Orville & Maureen Keller:
Motion by Lee, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use
Permit for· a Bed & Breakfast business with conditions as recommended by the Planning
Commission. The property is described as Pelican Heights Lot 16, Section 2 of Dunn
Township; Little Pelican Lake (56-761). ·
Conditional Use Permit -Lowell Regstad:
Motion by Lee, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to deny, for reasons as
recommended by the Planning Commission, a Conditional Use Permit for a grade and fill
after-the-fact request. The property is described as Lot 15, Blk 1 Silent Haven, Section 32 of
Dora Township; West Silent Lake (56-519).
Preliminary Plat-"Almora Shores'1/Secluded Land Company. LLC:
Motion by Froemming, second by Mosher and unanimously carried to approve a Preliminary
Plat consisting of six (6) residential lots as presented. The property is described as Gov.
Lot 1, Section 35 of Elmo Township; Lake Almora (56-49).
Preliminary Plat & Conditional Use Permit "Olaf Lake Shores'1/Secluded Land Company. LLC:
Motion by Lee, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve the Preliminary
Plat known as "Olaf Lake Shores" consisting of six (6) residential lots and a Conditional Use
Permit to construct a road to service the plat with conditions as recommended by the
Planning Commission. The property is described as GL 8 (3.75 Acres) Section 11; S 10 Ac
of 16½ Ac along N Line of GL 2 Ex Tr (10 Ac) and N 6½ Ac along N Line of GL 2 (6.5 Ac)
Section 14 of Norwegian Grove Township; Lake Olaf (56-950).
Preliminary Plat -"Sunrise Bluff'/Pat & Roland Canham:
Motion by· Nelson, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to approve a Preliminary Plat
khown as "Sunrise Bluff' consisting of two (2) single family residential lots as presented. The
property is described as Pt Lot 5 & Pt Lot 8 & Pt SE ¼ NW ¼ ... , Section 6 of Hobart
Township; Lake Six (56-369).
Conditional Use Permit -Keith & Trudy Swanson:
Motion by Nelson, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use
Permit for filling around the proposed house (referred to as #1 in the Planning Commission
minutes of 10/12/05) and deny a Conditional Use .Permit to reshape the bank and terrace
down by the lake (referred to as #2 in the Planning Commission minutes of 10/12/05). The
approval of #1 includes a condition as recommended by the Planning Commission. The
property is described as Bg 580' S of NE cor GL 2, SELY 68', S 110' ... (2.2 Ac) Section 14 of
Edna Township.
Conditional Use Permit -Marin Bay Condominium Ass'n .• Inc:
Mr. Kalar stated that this request to change the docking configuration was recommended for
denial by the Planning Commission. Don Gronbeck and John Bunnell asked for an
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opportunity to address the Board regarding this request. Don Gronbeck stated that they
failed with the Planning Commission last week and they felt that an individual made some
contentions that were not accurate. The most damaging contention was that it was
necessary for this CUP to be approved by 100% of the residents. Mr. Gron beck noted that at
that point, even though it didn't seem reasonable, they could not respond. Since that time,
Mr. Gronbeck and Mr. Bunnell were able to contact an attorney and Mr. Gronbeck referred to
a letter submitted to the County Board. According to their attorney only 67% of the
association residents would need to concur to get a CUP approved. They noted that the
Planning Commission used the term "centralization" and felt that some of them were willing to
go along with what was proposed October 1 ih and there were others that wanted to go back
to the original configuration. The developer is not working towards a solution as far as the
docking system is concerned. Mr. Gronbeck requested approval to use the docks that have
been purchased for the most recent docking proposal. The County Attorney stated that there
is a Conditional Use Permit authorizing the cluster development but it requires a centralized
docking situation as outlined in the application. Mr. Kalar clarified the situation. He stated
that the first CUP was approved when the development was proposed and it included a long
single dock that went out into the lake quite a distance. Subsequent to that approval, the
developer came in for a change in the docking scheme and applied for a dock/track type of
system. There would be no dock for boating purposes. The boats would be stored in a
storage area and the boats would be tracked down into the lake and go back into the storage
structure at the end of the day. This was approved by the County Board. Ultimately, the
developer decided not to go that route and then unauthorized docks showed up on the lake.
Mr. Kalar stated that if the developer wasn't going to go with the second CUP application,
they would need to go with the first CUP approval to allow one dock or apply again for
another configuration. This is why the request is here today. Mr. Bunnell stated that the
current request is safer because of wind and depth concerns with one, long dock where the
end of the dock is nine feet deep and it is difficult to get a lift in at that depth. Mr. Kalar stated
that, in his opinion, the application has met the cluster docking idea. The Planning
Commission did not feel that this is centralized docking and their motion states that as the
reason for denial. The original proposal and subsequent proposals were shown to the Board
(Exhibit 1, Exhibit 2, & Exhibit 3).
Motion by Froemming to deny this Conditional Use Permit request for the new docking
configuration at Marin Bay Condominiums as recommended by the Planning Commission.
The motion died for lack of a second.
Motion by Nelson, second by Mosher, and carried with Froemming opposed, to send this
Conditional Use Permit request back to the Planning Commission because the letter
submitted by Mr. Florey contained erroneous information and the applicants felt that they did
not have an opportunity to address the issues at the Planning Commission meeting.
Commissioners also felt that something should be worked out and questioned the meaning of
an "appropriate centralized docking system" and whether or not that can be different based
on the situation. The applicants agreed to waive the 60-day rule. The property is described
as Marin Bay Condominium Community #30, Section 31 of Corliss Township; Big Pine Lake
(56-130).
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Conditional Use Pennit -Nicholas Ill & Janice Schmit:
Motion by Nelson, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve an after-the-
fact Conditional Use Permit request to bring in fill to prepare for a future building location with
conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. The property is described as
Lot 9 & land between lot & river, Riverview Beach & Pt of GL 5 in rear of Lot 9, Riverview
Beach, Section 34 of Rush Lake Township; Otter Tail River (56-ORC).
Conditional Use Pennit -Harold Woods:
Motion by Lee, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use
Permit to build a road to service a new subdivision with conditions as recommended by the
Planning Commission. The property is described as NW¼ SE¼ ex tr, NE¼ NW¼ &
Lots 2 & 3; Sub Lot A of Lot 1 & Lot 6 ex tr & SW¼ SE¼, Section 26 of Dora Township;
Elbow Lake (56-514).
Conditional Use Pennit -Lee Madetzke:
Motion by Froemming, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use
Permit for excavation of a basement and grading for new construction of a home with a
condition as recommended by the Planning Commission. The property is described as ELY
10' of Lot 2 & Lot 3 ex ELY 60', Steuart's Beach, Section 28 of Girard Township; West Battle
Lake (56-239).
Preliminary Plat & Conditional Use Pennit-"Otter Tail River Heights''/Goldfish Development.
Co. -Changed Name to "Phelps Mill River Heights":
Motion by Froemming, second by Lee, to approve the Preliminary Plat known as "Phelps Mill
River Heights" consisting of 15 lots for single family residential use and a Conditional Use
Permit to construct a road to service the proposed plat, with conditions as recommended by
the Planning Commission.
Several members of the public asked to address the County Board. Linda Reese stated that
she had sent a letter to the Board and expressed concern· regarding the safety of the
entrance which goes from 295th Street and turns into 315th Avenue where there is a 90
degree curve that the developer is proposing to put in just 60 feet from a reverse 90 degree
curve. In the Subdivision Controls Ordinance, it suggests that it should be 100' before it
reverse curves to make it safe. Mr. Kalar showed the map of the Preliminary Plat to the
Board. County Highway Engineer, Rick West, spoke on the issue. He stated that he had
viewed the property at the request of the Town Board and the findings were that it is no
different than many other roads in Otter Tail County. He recommended that the Township
place some advisory speed signs and from the east, the Town Board should be sure that the
road is kept visible by reducing the hill and keeping it clear of brush. He stated that this was
the best solution with the recommended area where the road was to be built. The individual
who lives north of the property expressed concern regarding blind spots on 245th, additional
traffic with the proposed development that presents a safety hazard, environmental concerns
and that on the west end of the property there are three proposed houses that will be on very
marshy land. He was also concerned about archaeological issues. Commissioner Mosher
stated some of the concerns are addressed in the conditions. Mr. Kalar spoke about
concerns with meeting the Wetland Conservation Act in a specific area of a proposed road to
fill only a minor amount of fill and also the flow of water which was the reason for the
condition for the equalizing culvert.
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Commissioner Froemming withdrew his original motion. Motion by Froemming, second by
Block, to deny the Preliminary Plat known as "Phelps Mill River Heights" consisting of 15 lots
for single family residential use and to deny a Conditional Use Permit to construct a road to
service the plat. Commissioner Froemming stated that there are too many questions that are
not answered with this development. Chairman Block called for a vote. Commissioner
Froemming, Block, and Mosher voted Yea with Commissioners Nelson and Lee voting Nay.
Motion passed 3-2.
Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAWl, "The Preserve at Echo Bay"
Mr. Kalar stated that last Wednesday was the end of the public comment period for the EAW
for the Preserve at Echo Bay. The County will now need to make a decision by
November 14, 2005, as to whether or not an Environmental Impact Statement is needed for
this particular project. He recommended that the Planning Commission review the EAW,
comments that have been received, and put together findings for the County Board to
consider. The decision the County Board would need to make is either a positive declaration
for an EIS if there is a potential for significant environmental impact or a negative declaration
for an EIS if there is not a potential for significant environmental impact. Motion by Nelson,
second by Lee, and unanimously carried to refer the review of the EAW and public comments
for "The Preserve at Echo Bay" to the Planning Commission to complete findings and
recommendations to submit to the County Board.
Commissioner Lee absent at 12:11 p.m.
Shoreland Rules Revision Committee
Mr. Kalar provided copies of the Shoreland Rules Revision Committee minutes, which include
comments from a meeting held on October 13, 2005.
Final Plats
Motion by Nelson, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve the Final Plat
of Ratz Farms known as "Ratz Lakeview Division", that part of GL 2 and GL 3 and that part of
GL 4 in Section 19, Township 137N, R. 40, Long Lake (56-388), Hobart Township.
Motion by Nelson, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve the Final Plat
of Theodore A. Kunza known as "Heath-Nie Pleasant View Estates", in that part of GL 2 and
that part of GL 3 in Section 33, Township 137N, R.38W, Big Pine Lake (56-130) in Corliss
Township.
Commissioner Lee present.
Pelican Lake Property Owners Association
Mr. Kalar provided copies of a letter he has received from the Pelican Lake Property Owners
Association regarding proposed language changes to the Pelican Lake Improvement District.
Conditional Use Permit Extension Request
Motion by Froemming, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to approve the extension
request of Lorin & Anna Remmick for Conditional Use Permit #6171 to extend an
earthmoving project on Pickeral Lake (56-475) until September 1, 2006, because of weather
issues.
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Final Payment-2004 Countywide Seal Coat Project
Motion by Lee, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to authorize Final Payment to
Morris Sealcoat & Trucking, Inc. of Morris, MN, per Estimate No. 7 in the amount of
$46,497.33, for S.A.P. 56-601-43 & Etc., County Wide Seal Coat.·
· Infrastructure Funding -Perham TIF District No. 2-26
Mr. West reported that the County had made a request for proceeds from Perham Tax
Increment Financing District No. 2-26 to fund infrastructure, street signals, etc. on
CSAH No. 8. Mr. West stated that funding from TIF District's is allowable; however, if the
County is going to request this funding, it should be done on a countywide basis. He
recommended that Otter Tail County withdraws from the TIF District. Perham City Manager,
Bob Louiseau, spoke in favor of the County withdrawing their funding request from this TIF
District and explained that if money was diverted from redevelopment of the property and
used for development of the intersection, with the City of Perham already requesting some
signal costs, etc. from the District, it could make the development prohibitive. Motion by
Nelson, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to withdraw Otter Tail County's
funding request from Perham TIF District No. 2-26.
REGULAR TO MUNICIPAL ADVANCE RESOLUTION
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2005 -64
Upon a motion by Lee, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to adopt the following
resolution:
WHEREAS, the County of Otter Tail has obtained the Commissioner's approval of the plans
for the following County State-Aid Project(s):
Project# S.P. 56-624-10
Project# S.A.P. 56-624-13
Project# S.P. 56-665-06
Project# S.A.P. 56-624-12
Project# S.A.P. 56-635-30
Project# S.A.P. 56-667-31
AND, WHEREAS, said County is prepared to proceed with the construction of said project(s)
by providing county regular funds to supplement the available funds in the County Municipal
Account, and
WHEREAS, repayment of the funds so advanced by the County is desired in accordance with
the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 162.08, Subd. 5 & 7 and Minnesota Rules 8820.1500
Subp. 9.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Commissioner of Transportation be and is
hereby requested to approve this basis for financing said construction project(s) and to
authorize repayments from subsequent accruals to said Account, in the amounts as herein
indicated. ·
Transfer the Yearly Municipal Construction Allotment, beginning in 2006, to the Regular
Construction Allotment until the borrowed funds are repaid in full to the Regular Construction
Allotment Account.
Adopted at Fergus Faffs, Minnesota, ·this 18th day of October, 2005.
Dated: __ /o-+-1~-s~/ b_5~--
Attest: A~~
Larry Kroh, Gerl<
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OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
By: ~ ~~ Robert Block, County Boardhair
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY LOCATION
County State Aid Highway No. 86
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2005 -65
Upon a motion by Mosher. seconded by Nelson, and unanimously carried to adopt the
following resolution:
WHEREAS, it appears to the County Board of Commissioners of the County of Otter Tail that
the highway right of way required for County State Aid Highway No. 86 under Project No.
S.A.P. 56-686-01 should be accurately described and located by a highway right of way plat.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the County Board of Commissioners of the
County of Otter Tail that the Board of County Commissioners for the County of Otter Tail is
hereby designating the definite location of County State Aid Highway No. 86 in Sections 1
and 2 in Township 132 North, Range 44 West and Section 36 in Township 133 North, Range
44 West, of the 5th Principal Meridian as shown on the single page of the OTTER TAIL
COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 14.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota, this 18th day of October, 2005.
Dated:_~/ o~,f"@~s-~,r/=0_5,..._ __
Attest }""!J d
Larry Kr hn, Clerk
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
By: W-t Q&:j
Robert Block, County Board Chair
Recess & Reconvene
At 12:26 p.m., Chairman Block declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners recessed for lunch break. The meeting was reconvened at 1 :34 p.m.
Scoping Project for Blue Heron Bay Development
Mr. Kalar stated that he has confirmed when the notice of the Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS) was published in the EQB Monitor and that was September 26, 2005, which
means that the public comment period pertaining to the scope would extend until
October 26, 2005. Based on the rules, the County has until November 17, 2005, to issue its
scoping decision regarding the EAW. Mr. Kalar stated that the Court has found that Boating
and Nutrients need to be in the EIS and each item in the EAW should be fully addressed.
County Attorney, David Hauser, stated that the County has 15 days after the close of the
public comment period to make a decision. Mr. Hauser referred to the Environmental
Assessment Worksheet that was provided (Version 2/99 -editorial corrections May,05).
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He also stated that he and Bill Kalar reviewed the comments that were received from the
Dead Lake Association and the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy: Comments
are still being received and will be -received until October 26, 2005. The County Attorney
stated that the numbers on the EAW Worksheet that seemed to match concerns expressed
by the comments already received are as follows:
#6. Description
#9. Land use (relates to use of property or prior use)
#11. Fish, wildlife and ecologically sensitive resources
#15. Water surface use
#17 Water quality: surface water runoff
#19. Geologic hazards and soil conditions (relates to nutrients)
#25 Nearby resources (relates to archaeological)
Mr. Hauser reported that it seems most of the requests fit within the areas referred to and, the
rest would have had enough information based on the EAW. After the comment period, the
County will draft a scoping decision which will consider each number in the EAW, based on
the Court of Appeals decision. It was stated that #12 (Physical impacts on water resources)
could go along with #17. Commissioner Nelson asked about #21 (Traffic). The County
Attorney and the Land & Resource Director did not feel there was a potential for significant
impact on the Traffic issue as the EAW included traffic studies and the roads are constructed
and are the type of roads that can bear hi~her traffic. An in-depth review will take place at
the County Board meeting after October 261 . .
Attorney, Robert Russell, stated that there has been a change in the structure of ownership in
the Blue Heron Bay property and the documents will reflect Blue Heron Bay LLC controlled
by Jim Erickson and his wife.
. . -.. '. -' Merv Freeman spoke _about the fragile ecology of Dead Lake arid the reason· why it is
classified as a Natural Environment lake with the highest possibility of pollution. . . . ) ..
Adjournment
At 2:08 p.m., Chairman Block declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners adjourned until Tuesday, October 25, 2005.
Dated.: __ _,_/ D=-,.../.:i-'5,,,__,_/_05=---'---OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Attest: ~~ ~ Larry Kr n, Cerk
By: [?Jarj ~
Robert Block, County Board Chair
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15.46 119.64 200.01 63. 71
129.60 11.89 246.00
8.25 292.64 43.20 85.00 1,859.20 44,700.00 89.79 343.18 106.64 8,112.50 117. 08
9.99 510.00 340.42
313. 91
238.56 935.02 15,525.00 90.53 121. 80
760.25
12.44 663.25 1,618.59 320.56 88,867.70
9,515.00 107. 71 1,108.67 1,998.09 233.65
485.91 440.51 579.66 23 .19 1,416.94
OTC Warrants
October 18, 2005
Attachment A, Page 2
10/18/2005
10:04:50
OTTER TAIL COUNTY AUDITOR
PANELSON RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS SYSTEM
WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION
IFD66
COUNTY 56
PAGE 2
WARRANTS APPROVED ON 10/18/2005 FOR PAYMENT 10/18/2005
VENDOR NAME
HENNING AMBULANCE
HENNING HARDWARE
HENNING LUMBER INC
SANDY HOLO
THE INDEPENDENT J C'S GENERAL STORE
J EGGUM METALS & RECYCLING KELLY SERVICES INC
KOLPAK L & L SERVICE
LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE CORP
LAKELAND MENTAL HEALTH CENTER LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE CO OP LARRY OTT INC TRUCK SERVICE LARRY'S SUPERMARKET LEAF RIVER AG SERVICE M-R SIGN COMPANY INC. MAIN STREET GAS & GOODS MATTHEW BENDER & COMPANY INC METEORLOGIX
MIDWEST TESTING LABORATORY
MIDWESTERN MAT RENTAL & SUPPLY
MN CO ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION MN MOTOR COMPANY
MN OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNO ROBERT MOE
NANIK'S ELECTRIC NELSON DODGE GMC
NELSON FORD LINCOLN MERCURY IN NELSON INTERNATIONAL
NEW YORK MILLS HERALD NORLAB INC
OTTER TAIL CO TREASURER
OTTER TAIL TELCOM OVERLAND MECHANICAL SERVICES ANN PACKER-SMITH
PAMIDA INC 008 PENROSE OIL COMPANY PERHAM CO OP CREAMERY PERHAM ENTERPRISE BULLETIN CITY PERHAM
PETE'S AMOCO
PITNEY BOWES
PRO AG FARMERS CO OP
PRO-WEST & ASSOCIATES INC QUALITY TOYOTA QUICK'S NAPA AUTO PARTS RESEARCH SUPPLY & MARKETING ROAD EQUIPMENT PARTS CENTER
AMOUNT
414.00 541.27 696.04 82.32 61.69
8 .92 15,360.90 874.60
321.89 155.96 1,133.60 744.00
52.40 835.00
31. 95
10.22
1,622.49
331. 31 1,900.31 73.29
7,809.00
22.37 26.63 183.46 68.40
197.80
180.00
2,501.15
447.21
570.00
280.00
94.00 930.55 420.00
87.86
426.25
29.81
975.79
2,045.12 527.70 76,228.00
61.61 67.07 196.81 385.00 191.84 39.70
959.05
15.34
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10/18/2005
10:04:50
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OTTER TAIL COUNTY AUDITOR PANELSON RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS SYSTEM WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION
OTC Warrants
October 18, 2005
Attachment A, Page 3
IFD66
COUNTY 56 PAGE 3
WARRANTS APPROVED ON 10/18/2005 FOR PAYMENT 10/18/2005
VENDOR NAME
ROYAL TIRE INC SAMMYS ONE STOP CHERI SCHULTZ
SERVICE FOOD SUPERVALU SHERWIN WILLIAMS
SIGELMAN STEEL & RECYCLING INC
STEINS INC STENERSON LUMBER SWANSTON EQUIPMENT CORP TRIMIN SYSTEMS INC SUSAN ULSCHMID UNIFORMS UNLIMITED UNIVERSITY OF MN UNIVERSITY OF MN-EXTENSION SER
VALLEY SOFT WATER VICTOR LUNDEEN COMPANY VIKING OFFICE PRODUCTS
WALLWORK TRUCK CENTER WELDING SUPPLIES & FIRE EQUIPM WELLER OIL CO
WEST PAYMENT CENTER XEROX CORPORATION
PINAL TOTAL ...... .
AMOUNT
1,044.40
23.37 41.39
19.49 52.87
948.01
524.66 25.54 6.36 2,279.25 98.50 73.92
15,281.59 75.50 65.81
211. 67 476.08
1,695.04
148. 63 205.32
440.50 30.09
$331,642.65 ••••