HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Commissioners - Minutes - 12/20/2005MINUTES OF THE
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room
500 Fir Avenue W., Fergus Falls, MN
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
9:30 a.m.
Call to Order
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened Tuesday, December 20, 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 Mosher, and unanimously carried to approve the County
Board agenda of December 20, 2005, with the following addition:
1:30 p.m. -Proposed Ethanol Plant Discussion
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Nelson, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve the County
Board minutes of December 13, 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 B of these minutes.
Payable 2006 Otter Tail County Gross and Net Property Tax Levy Resolution
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2005 -73
The following resolution was offered by Commissioner Lee, who moved for the adoption of
Otter Tail County's Payable 2006 Gross and Net Property Tax Levies:
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioner held the required public hearing on
Thursday, December 1, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. in the Otter Tail County Commissioners' Room for
the purpose of considering,. reviewing, discussing, and receiving public input regarding the
proposed payable 2006 Gross and Net Property Tax Levy, which had been previously
adopted on Tuesday, September 13, 2005, and
WHEREAS, public discussion and comment regarding the proposed payable 2006 Gross and
Net Property Tax Levy was requested and accepted prior to and on Tuesday, December 1,
2005, and
WHEREAS, all interested individuals in attendance were encouraged and provided an
opportunity to address the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners with their concerns,
comments, and suggestions, and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners, after having received public
discussion and input from all interested individuals in attendance, declared the public hearing
adjourned and stated for the record that final action by the Board of Commissioners to adopt
the Payable 2006 Gross and Net Property Tax Levy would take place on Tuesday,
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December 20, 2005 at 9:30 a.m. in the Otter Tail County Commissioners' Room located in
the Otter Tail County Government Services Center, Fergus Falls, MN, and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners recognizes the requirement to
adopt Otter Tail County's final payable 2006 Gross and Net Property Tax Levy no later than
Tuesday, December 27, 2005, and the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners is required
to certify Otter Tail County's final payable 2006 Gross and Net Property Tax Levy to the
County Auditor's office on or before Wednesday, December 28, 2005.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
hereby levies for the payable year 2006, upon the taxable net tax capacity of the property of
Otter Tail County, the following amounts as detailed below:
Fund Breakdown
Net Tax Ca12acity Based Levies
Gross Levy CPA Net Levy
General Revenue 13,084,873 (1,403,337) 11,681,536
Debt Service -
Government Services Bldg Bonds 1,001,293 0 1,001,293
Veteran Nursing Home Bonds 133,700 0 133,700
Human Services -
Social Services 5,157,292 (553,113) 4,604,179
Administration 1,320,051 (141,574) 1,178,477
Public Health 449,840 (48,244) 401,596
Court Services 458,546 (49,179) 409,367
Road and Bridge 1,443,700 (154,835) 1,288,865
Capital Improvement 1,859,484 (199,427) 1,660,057
Total County -Excluding Regional
Library 24,908,779 (2,549,709) 22,359,070
Regional Library System 427,936 0 427,936
Total County -Including Regional Library 25,336,715 (2,549,709) 22,787,006
Lake Improvement Districts -
Pelican Group of Lakes 100,000 0 100,000
Pine Lakes 9,950 0 9,950
McDonald, Kerbs & Paul 8,640 0 8,640
South Turtle 39,000 0 39,000
Total County -Including Lake Improvement
Districts 25,494,305 (2,549,709) 22,944,596
Special Taxing District Tax -
Otter Tail County HRA (See Following
204,000 0 204 000 Resolution)
Grand Total -Otter Tail County 25,698,305 (2,549,709) 23,148,596
(Including Special Taxing District)
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners hereby certifies the above amount to the County Auditor's office as Otter Tail
County Final Gross/Net Property Tax levies for the payable year 2006, and directs the
County Auditor's office to spread these levies against the taxable net tax capacity of the
property of Otter Tail County.
The resolution was seconded by Commissioner Mosher and carried, with the members of the
Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners voting as follows:
Commissioner For Against
Sydney Nelson X
Malcolm Lee X
Dennis Mosher X
Roger Froemming X
Bob Block X
Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota this 20th day of December 2005.
Dated: / :l -:J..7-.GlC<:> $ OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Attest: La~ ~
Larry K~oti: Cler
By: W"',1 J} Q ~j
Robert Block, County Board Chair
Payable 2006 Otter Tail County Housing and Redevelopment Special Taxing District
Gross and Net Property Tax Levy Resolution
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2005 -74
The following resolution was offered by Commissioner Mosher, who moved for the
authorization of the Otter Tail County Housing and Redevelopment Special Taxing District
2006 Gross and Net Property Tax Levy:
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Housing and Redevelopment Authority is a special taxing
district under the provisions of Minnesota Statute Chapter 469, and
WHEREAS, on June 16, 2005, the Otter Tail County Housing and Redevelopment Authority,
had requested a Payable 2006 Gross and Net Property Tax Levy of $204,000, and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, September 13,
2005, adopted the Otter Tail County Housing and Redevelopment Authority's request of
$204,000 as the proposed Gross/Net Property Tax Levy for Payable Year 2006, and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners recognizes the requirement to
adopt the special taxing district's Payable 2006 Gross and Net Property Tax Levy no later
than Tuesday, December 27, 2005, and to certify the special taxing district's final payable
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2006 Gross and Net Property Tax Levy to the County Auditor's office on or before
Wednesday, December 28, 2005.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
hereby adopts, on behalf of the Otter Tail County Housing and Redevelopment Authority,
a final Payable 2006 Gross and Net property tax levy of $204,000 and hereby certifies the
same to the County Auditor's office to be spread against the taxable property of the Otter Tail
County Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
The resolution was seconded by Commissioner Froemming and carried, with the members of
the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners voting as follows:
Commissioner
Sydney Nelson
Malcolm Lee
Dennis Mosher
Roger Froemming
Bob Block
For
X
X
X
X
X
Against
Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota this 20th day of December 2005.
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Dated: )-;J-:J.,J -~';
Attest: ~ dL
Larry Kr~erk
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
By:____.ut--"'--"..._,;[a,,.__~....:.._;___.:._ __ _
Robert Block, County Board Chair
Resolution Adopting the Calendar Year 2006 Budget
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2005 -75
The following resolution was offered by Commissioner Nelson, who moved for the adoption of
the calendar year 2006 budget for the General Fund, for the Budgeted Special Revenue
Funds, and for the Debt Service Fund.
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioner held the required public hearing on
Thursday, December 1, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. in the Otter Tail County Commissioners' Room for
the purpose of considering, reviewing, discussing, and receiving public input regarding the
proposed calendar year 2006 budget for the General Fund, for the Budgeted Special
Revenue Funds and for the Debt Service Fund, which had been previously adopted on
Tuesday, September 13, 2005, and
WHEREAS, public discussion and comment regarding the proposed calendar year 2006
budget for the General Fund, for the Budgeted Special Revenue Funds, and for the Debt
Service Fund was requested and received on December 1, 2005, and
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WHEREAS, all interested individuals in attendance were encouraged and provided an
opportunity to address the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners with their concerns,
comments, and suggestions, and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners, after having received public
discussion and input from all interested individuals in attendance, declared the public hearing
adjourned and stated for the record that final action by the Board of Commissioners to adopt
the calendar year 2006 budget for the General Fund, for the Budgeted Special Revenue
Funds, and for the Debt Service Fund would take place on Tuesday, December 20, 2005, at
9:30 a.m. in the Otter Tail County Commissioners' Room located in the Otter Tail County
Government Services Center, Fergus Falls, MN, and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners recognizes the requirement to
adopt Otter Tail County's final calendar year 2006 budget for the General Fund, for the
Budgeted Special Revenue Funds, and for the Debt Service Fund no later than Tuesday,
December 27, 2005, and also recognizes the requirement to adopt the final calendar year
2006 budget after the adoption of the final payable 2006 Gross and Net Property Tax Levy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
adopts the amount of $61,047,134 as the County's calendar year 2005 budget for the
General Fund, for the Budgeted Special Revenue Funds, and for the Debt Service Fund, as
summarized in Attachment A and as detailed in the budget documents filed with the County
Auditor's office.
The above resolution was seconded by Commissioner Mosher and carried with the members
of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners voting as follows:
Commissioner For Against
Sydney Nelson X
Malcolm Lee X
Dennis Mosher X
Roger Froemming X
Bob Block X
Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota this 20th day of December 2005.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Dated: /:}.. -~]-:LQOS
Attest: k,µ11, ltL
Larry Kroh~lerk
By: QJ4J..-----i~j_
Robert Block, County Board Chair
License Applications
Motion by Mosher, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve the following
applications for license:
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Battle Lake Cenex
Battle Lake, MN
Lakeland General Store, Inc.
Pelican Rapids, MN
Pelican Hills Park, Inc.
Pelican Rapids, MN
The Club
Pelican Rapids, MN
Tobacco
Tobacco
Tobacco
Tobacco
Credit Card Approval
Motion by Nelson, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to approve the following
application for an Otter Tail County Credit Card:
Joseph Lee Axness $500.00 Limit
County Ditch Expenditures
Motion by Nelson, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve the following
County Ditch expenditures:
Hess Excavating
Ness Backhoe Service
Richard Carlund
Richard Carlund
Corbin Pickar Excavating
County Ditch No. 21
County Ditch No. 21
County Ditch No. 29
County Ditch No. 38
County Ditch No. 63
$ 150.00
270.00
150.00
50.00
13,991.39
ePayroll Web Services Discussion
Bog Removal
Cleaning
Beaver Removal
Beaver Removal
Repairs
County Auditor, Wayne Stein, opened discussion regarding an ePayroll Web Module
available through the County's current payroll software vendor. This is a multi-module
software package; however, Mr. Stein requested approval of the first module at this time,
which would allow employees to access their County payroll information on-line. The
software product is sponsored by the same company as the County's credit and debit card
system so it is integrated and connected to the payroll software. Discussion took place
regarding security and how the system would be accessed by employees and cost. Cost of
the first module is $8,600 plus annual maintenance and support fees of $4,000. Motion by
Mosher, second by Block, to approve the ePayroll Web Module for employees to view and
print their basic data, i.e. check stubs, at a cost of $8,600 plus an annual maintenance fee of
$4,000. Chairman Block called for a vote. Motion failed with Froemming, Nelson, and Lee
opposed. Commissioners requested adcjitional information. '
Criminal Justice Planning Advisory Committee
Andrew Klinnert, Chairman of the Criminal Justice Planning Advisory Committee, introduced
himself to the Board and reported that the Jail Planning Committee has been meeting since
last spring. Mr. Klinnert stated that the Committee had concerns of deficiencies in space for
the jail, so they began the process of identifying space inadequacies and then other
deficiencies as well. He referred to a handout detailing the current law enforcement
inefficiencies. Sheriff Schlueter stated that the County has gone through the jail study
process with the National Institute of Corrections Planning and the conclusion of the CJPAC
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is that the County will need to do something in the near future. An analysis needs to be
completed to determine if law enforcement needs can be met at the current Courthouse site.
If not, can neighboring properties be used or property off premises. Sheriff Schluetter
presented a proposal from Shultz Torgerson to lead the professional services for law
enforcement space planning at a cost of $52,000. He stated that this would be a six month
project and include a consortium of experts to assist with the planning including
Steve Johnson, an architect involved with the jail population study; Alan Brinkman, a former
Department of Corrections jail inspector and planner; and Don Hendricks of Acme Cost
Management-Estimating to help provide project budgets. County Coordinator, Larry Krohn,
requested that a proposed regional treatment facility for 60 beds also be considered during
this planning process. Lengthy discussion followed. Motion by Nelson, second by
Froemming, and unanimously carried to authorize the Sheriff to proceed with the Professional
Planning Services for the Detention Facility and the Otter Tail County Courthouse Campus as
proposed by Shultz Torgerson Architects at a cost of $52,000.00 as recommended.
Purchase of Squad Cars
Motion by Nelson, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve the purchase
of three (3) Ford Crown Victoria Squad Cars including all equipment at a cost of $79,778.00.
Request for Forgiveness of Penalty and Interest
Property Owner, Denise Mauer, requested forgiveness of penalty and interest in the amount
of $59.71 for parcel number 28-000-310-243-000. She explained that on-line banking was
used to pay the bill and it was sent May 6, 2005; however, the previous address for the
Treasurer's Office was used. The payment was not forwarded to the Treasurer's Office.
It was returned to their on-line bank account. She presented handouts showing the payment
and the return. Ms. Mauer stated that if she was able to provide an envelope showing that
the payment had been returned, the Treasurer's office would have reversed the penalty and
interest accrued after the May 15th deadline date; however, with on-line banking, envelopes
are not available. Discussion followed. Motion by Mosher, second by Nelson, to forgive the
penalty and interest, in the amount of $59.71, as presented. Discussion followed. The
motion and second were withdrawn to allow the Treasurer to provide input at the next Board
of Commissioners' meeting.
E-911 Signage Rates
Motion by Mosher, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to increase the E-911 Signage
rates from $22.50 to $35.00 effective January 1, 2006.
Data Verification Contracts
Motion by Nelson, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to increase the Data Verification
Contracts 3% effective January 1, 2006.
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE GRANT APPLICATION
BY THE CITY OF PERHAM
FROM THE MN DEPT OF EMPLOYEMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
FOR THE COUNTY HWY. 8/CONEY STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2005 -76
Upon a motion by Nelson, seconded by Lee, and unanimously carried to adopt the following
resolution:
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Whereas, the City of Perham is making a grant application to the Minnesota Department of
Employment and Economic Development under the Redevelopment Grant Program for the
County Highway 8/Coney Street improvements, and
Whereas, Otter Tail County concurs with the City of Perham with the need for these
intersection improvements caused by increasing traffic volumes and the rapid commercial
development in this area.
Now be it resolved that Otter Tail County is in support of this project and in support of the
grant application by the City of Perham.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota, this 20th day of December, 2005.
Dated:_.,__./ :J...,__-..,.~~7.._--'~c....,..=C)-=0_5.___
Attest: ~ -t{L
Larry K~lerk
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
By:____,Cif2'--"-"'u..t'""'~..,.__~~----
Robert Block, County Board Chair
High Water Issues -North Turtle/South Turtle Lakes
Highway Engineer, Rick West, opened discussion regarding North Turtle Lake and South
Turtle Lake water elevations. He stated that Sverdrup and Everts Township are asking for
guidance on the issue. At this time the high water is not affecting CR 133; therefore, the
Highway Department has not become involved. Commissioner Mosher stated that there are
people losing property and it appears that someone may have plugged a culvert/outlet out of
North Turtle Lake, where the water would flow south. DNR Hydrologist, Terry Lejcher, drew a
diagram of the situation. He explained that north of North Turtle Lake is a township road
shared by two townships and south is an abandoned railroad trestle. A 36" pipe goes
through the railroad trestle going south and south of that is CSAH 133 with an 18" pipe under
it and then the water flows south to South Turtle Lake. The pipe going under the railroad is
plugged. Mr. Lejcher stated that he has met with the townships with the idea of installing an
18" structure to the west of North Turtle Lake with a gate to monitor the flow of water.
Mr. Lejcher requested that the County contribute to the cost of this project to assist the
townships. A cost estimate will be obtained and Mr. West and Mr. Lejcher will return to the
County Board.
Quotation Summary -Right of Way Survey
After previously advertising for quotations, Highway Engineer, Rick West, opened the
following quotations for Right of Way Survey for CSAH 31 along Midland Beach Plat in
Section 2 of Dunn Township:
Heyer Land Surveying and Engineering, LLC $3,800.00
Detroit Lakes, MN
Anderson Land Surveying, Inc.
Fergus Falls, MN
$7,900.00
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Meadowland Surveying, Inc. $9,500.00
Detroit Lakes, MN
Motion by Lee, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to award the Right of Way
Survey Project for CSAH 31 along Midland Beach Plat to Heyer_ Land Surveying and
Engineering, LLC of Detroit Lakes, MN, in the amount of $3,800.00.
Recess & Reconvene
At 11 :08 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 :12 a.m.
Planning Commission Recommendations
Conditional Use Permit -Doug & Jeff VanderBerg:
Land & Resource Director, Bill Kalar, stated that this CUP request is a grade and fill project
on East Battle Lake. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the revised plan
dated October 25, 2005. The floor was opened for public comment. Neighbor Verlin Lokken
expressed concern regarding the effluent line that runs across the property to the south in
relationship to the proposed location of the house and garage. Attorney for the Applicants,
Robert Russell, stated that the applicants are aware of the effluent line and they have been
advised that if they damage the line, they would be liable. He stated that they know the
location and would avoid damage. Kathleen Lokken expressed concern regarding the
location of the sewer system. Mr. Russell stated that his clients are aware of the limitations
and the septic system would need to be filed by a licensed septic installer and would require
a permit. Discussion continued. Motion by Froemming, second by Nelson, and carried with
Lee opposed, to approve a Conditional Use Permit for the revised plan received on October
25, 2005, with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. The property is
described as Sunnyside 5th Addition Lot 10, Section 36 of Girard Township; East Battle Lake
(56-138).
Preliminary Plat-"Arvidson Addition to Lake Lida''/Douglas C. Arvidson.'
Motion by Lee, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to approve the Preliminary Plat
known as "Arvidson Addition to Lake Lida" consisting of one lot for single family residential
use with a condition as recommended by the Planning Commission. The property is
described as Lot 1 ex platted 10.8 AC 9.7 AC platted Lida View Hills_& ex .70 AC platted Lida
View Hills 2nd Addn & Vac Rd (10.10 AC) and Lot 2 & Vac Rd (16.85 AC) Section 23 of Lida
Township; Lake Lida (56-747).
Preliminary Plat "Eagle Oaks"/Thomas P. Bernardoni:
Motion by Mosher, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve the
Preliminary Plat of "Eagle Oaks" consisting of three lots for single family residential use as
shown in the revised map dated November 23, 2005, and with conditions as recommended
by the Planning Commission. The property is described as N 9.85 acres of Lot 4, Section 15
of Eagle Lake Township; Eagle Lake (56-253).
Preliminary Plat "Bev's Acres''/Gary Bergum:
Motion by Nelson, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve the
Preliminary Plat known as "Bev's Acres" consisting offour lots for single family residential use
as presented. The property is described as Pt of GL 1 ex platted & ex tracts, Section 1 of
Dead Lake Township; Marion Lake (56-243).
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Conditional Use Permit -Sunshine Villa (CIC #32)/Steve & Sheri Halstensgaard:
Motion by Nelson, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use
Permit to transfer a portion of the easterly property of this Common Interest Community to a
neighbor as presented. The property is described as Common Interest Community
Number 32, Sunshine Villa Units 1 -16 & Int in Outlet A, Section 23 of Pine Lake Township;
Big Pine Lake (56-130).
Conditional Use Permit -James & Linda Matter:
Motion by Froemming, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to deny an After-the Fact
Conditional Use Permit to replace a retaining wall for the reason stated in the Planning
Commission minutes of December 14, 2005. The property is described as Weston's 1st Addn
Ferncliffe Lots 15, 16, & 17, Section 31 of Girard Township; West Battle Lake (56-239).
Proposed Shoreland Rules Revision Discussion
Mr. Kalar provided an email handout from Terry Lejcher of the DNR regarding the State
Shoreland Development Process. The Chairman also acknowledged a letter received from
Terry Sulli_van regarding consideration of potential Shoreland Management Ordinance
changes that were previously presented to the Board by Stu Peterson. Mr. Kalar submitted
an outline for potential revisions to the SMO and requested that the Board review each item
conceptually so draft language can be written. The outline was developed by the Internal
Committee and dated December 20, 2005.
Motion by Lee, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to approve Item No. 1. As the
SMO is changed, definitions will need to be revised to match the changes. The items in
No. 1 of the outline are examples.
Motion by Mosher, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to authorize the Land &
Resource Department to begin the process of creating Districts as required by law.
Motion by Nelson, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to explore the possibility
of adding a lake classification and/or separate district for sensitive areas. Corrections of
misclassification of lakes should be completed in conjunction with the DNR. The potential of
multiple classifications per lake should be considered.
Commissioner Lee absent at 11 :47 a.m.
Motion by Mosher, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to approve No. 4 of the
outline to prohibit towers in the Shoreland area.
Motion by Mosher, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to approve No. 5 of the
outline to add a buildable area requirement and sewer system area requirement. With these
changes, an increased lot size may not be necessary.
Motion by Froemming, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to approve No. 6 of the
outline to increase lotline setback, add a wetland setback, and reduce residential building
height to 30'. Discussion took place whether substandard lots should be included relative to
the lotline setback or be phased-in to the regulation.
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Motion by Mosher, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve Item No. 7 to
change the attached backlot language and require extended lotlines.
Motion by Nelson, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried approve Item No. 8 to extend
the dates to complete some topographical alteration projects and give the Administrator
discretion to grant extensions of Conditional Use Permits.
Motion by Mosher, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to approve Item No. 9 to
reduce impervious surface to 20% of the lot area unless a licensed engineer submits a Storm
Water Management Plan. With a Storm Water Management Plan, the impervious surface
rule would be 25%, which is the current standard in the SMO. This proposal would be for any
development or change to a lot and this reduction is larger than the alternative statewide
standards.
Motion by Nelson, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve Item No. 10 to
clarify the need for Surveyor's Signature on Preliminary Plats.
Motion by Mosher, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve Item No. 11
to create a separate set of standards for resorts and remove non-residential land use from
the residential calculation and clarify open space use.
Commissioner Lee present at 12:09 p.m.
Motion by Froemming, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to approve No. 12
dealing with Grandfather dates, potentially having one SMO effective date. This could
authorize lots that were legal when created to be a legal lot and not substandard. Also,
hunting stands less than 36 sq. ft. would be exempt from the Ordinance requirement that
requires a site permit; however, would need to meet all setback requirements from the lake,
highway right of ways, etc.
Language regarding these concepts will be drafted and reviewed by the original Shoreland
Rules Revision Committee.
Recess & Reconvene
At 12:22 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 :23 p.m.
Wetland Easement
US Fish & Wildlife Realty Specialist, Don Kleven, requested certification of a waterfowl
management easement. Motion by Mosher, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to
certify the following waterfowl management easement as requested by Mr. Kleven.
Elder Alvin Merz:
T. 133N. R. 43 W. 5th P.M.
Section 3, W½NW¼SE¼, W½SE¼SE¼, SW¼SE¼, SE¼SW¼ except the west 10 acres.
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Ethanol Plant Discussion
Highway Engineer, Rick West, presented a map showing the location of one of the proposed
sites for the Ethanol Plant. The proposed site is the Jonathan & Brenda Piekarski property
off of CH 116. Lengthy discussion took place regarding a request from the Ethanol
Committee requesting the cost for CH 116 to be brought into compliance with additional truck
traffic to service the facility. Mr. West explained that the dollars will vary greatly depending
on whether or not the road will need to be widened. Discussion continued about potential
County support for the project.
Storm Damage -June 20, 2005
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2005 -77
Commissioner Nelson offered the following and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, Otter Tail County suffered damage from high winds the week of June 20, 2005;
and
WHEREAS, Individuals, townships, and cities incurred significant costs related to the high
winds; and
WHEREAS, The County established a tree disposal site for area businesses and individuals;
and
WHEREAS, The County received significant damage to highway signage.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
agrees to enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota Department of Employment
and Economic Development (DEED) to receive and administer $500,000 that was
appropriated from the State of Minnesota general fund.
Commissioner Froemming seconded the motion, and upon being put to a vote, was
unanimously carried.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota, this 20th day of December, 2005.
Dated: /?, -'J-7-:J..005 OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Attest /,,"fl ¢
LarryKro n, Cerk
By: Wu~
Robert Block~hair
Human Services Management Team
Motion by Lee, second by Block, and unanimously carried to clarify that the Human Services
Management Supervisors are subject to the Otter Tail County Personnel Rules in the same
manner as other non-union employees unless there is a rule that is superseded by the Merit
System. If the Merit System is silent on an issue, the Personnel rules would apply.
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Therefore, it is the opinion of the Personnel Board that the vacation schedule for non-union
Human Services employees should follow the Personnel Rules.
Adjournment
At 2:00 p.m., Chairman Block declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners adjourned until Tuesday, December 27, 2005.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Larry Kro , Clerk
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Robert Block, County Board Chair
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TOTAL TAX LEVY 13.446."63 1,443.700 7,J.85,729 1.e.5Sl.•&I
TAXES (OTHER) 264.500 0 0 0
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS 0 0 0 0
LICENSES & PERMITS 365.900 0 0 0
INTERGOVERNMENTAL
FEDERAL 195.000 1,519,000 s.2n.m 2,000
STATE 7.0,946 12.6011,000 4,425,866 0
CHARGES FOR SERVICE 1,542,024 624',000 675,336 0
FINES AND FORFEITS 0 0 0 0
INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS 446,000 0 0 100,000
MISCELLANEOUS 1,693,210 1,1-48.-400 610.499 18,000
18,694.043 17,344,100 18,375.209 1,979.48'
OTHER SOURCES
BUDGETED USE OF AVAIi.ABLE
FUNDS 0 400,000 0 1,258,895
SAl.E Of FIJ:EOASSET 0 0 0 0
TRANSFER IN
CAPITAL IMPROVEMEP<T FUND 0 0 0 70 000
0 -100,000 0 0 1,328,895
TOTAi. REVENUES AND OTHER
SOURCES 18,694,043 17,74'.100 ~37!1,2~ 3,308,379
12115,'200!,
VIKING DEBT
LIBRARY SERVICE ,...
FUND ______B!ND
•27.938 1,13,1,993 25,898,305
0 0 ,.., ...
0 0 0
0 0 365.900
0 0 8.993.779
0 0 17,775.812
0 0 2,841,360
0 0 0
0 0 ~.ODO
0 0 J.,170,109
4127.936 1.134.993 57,955,7&5
0 0 1.1S58,895
0 0 0
0 0 70.000
0 0 1,728.895
427,936 ~993 511.584.660
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6,828,388
16,501,598
2,027.832 .....
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DITCH LIBRA.RV CRIMINAL CRIMINAL EMPLOVIIENT , .. , 2005 ilOOB 2005 lJ"' ()
FIJND FIJND FORFEITURE FORFEITURE OBUGATION ~ BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET ll> 0 0
"' 0 3 REVENUES It>"' 3
TOTAL TAX LEVY 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25.698,305 23,835.999 N --0 "' "' TAXES (OTHER) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .... 500 417,168 15"
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS 129.0IXI 0 0 0 0 0 129,000 136,000 129.000 136,000 :,
It> LICENSES & PERMITS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 365.900 33'.JOO iil_ INTERGOVERNMENTAL 0
FEDE~ 0 0 0 0 0 300,000 300,000 0 7.291.779 6.828.388 ;;:: STATE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17.nS,812 18.S0l.5518
CHARGES FOR SERVICE 0 52,000 0 0 0 0 52,000 58.000 2.893,360 2,085.832 :,
C: FINES ANO FORFEITS 0 0 5,000 5.000 0 0 10,000 10,000 10,000 15,568 in INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5'5.000 '65,000 "' MISCELlANEOUS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000 3.-'70.Hl9 2,802,9(()
129,000 52,000 5,000 5,000 0 300.000 •91,000 205,000 58."'46,765 SJ.223,751
OTHER SOURCES
BUDGETED USE OF AVAILABLE
FUNDS 0 0 10,000 5.000 856,474 0 871,,474 U.000 2,530.369 1,110,045
SAl.E OF FIXED ASSET 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 500,000
TRANSFER.IN
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 70,000 0
0 0 10,000 5,000 i!!i6,474 ---, 871:47,4 U,000 2.600,369 1,610.045
TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER
SOURCES _1_2~.000 52,000 15000 10,000 856-474 ']00000 1,362,-47-4 219.000 61 047, 13"' 5-4 833,795
12115'2005 BUOGET06
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COUNTY LAW ATTORNEY SHERIFF'S POST
DITCH LIBRARY CRIMINAL CRIMINAL EMPLOYMENT
FUND FUND FORFEITlJRE FORFEITURE OBLIGATION
EXPENDITURlo.S
GENERAL GOVERNMENT 0 52,000 1!5,000 0 32ol.1!51
PUBLIC SAFETY 0 0 0 10,000 ,n.219
HIGHW'AYS 0 0 0 0 116,4~
HEAl TH 8 SANrTATION 0 0 0 0 !54,991
\r\'ELFARf 0 0 0 0 166,1118
CULTURE & RECREATION 0 0 0 0 0
CONSERVATION OF NATURAL
RESOURCES 129,000 0 0 0 1a.m
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT &
ASSISTANCE 0 0 0 0 0
UNA1.UX.ATEO 0 0 0 0 0
DEBT SERVICE
PRINCIPAL 0 0 0 0 0
INTEREST & FISCAL FEES 0 0 0 0 0
1:Z9,000 '"''' 15000 10.000 1!56,U-4
OTHER USES
TRANSFER OUT
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FlJNO 0 0 0 0 0
DESIGNATED FOR DEBT SERVICE
Vcl'ERAN'S BONDS 0 0 0 0 0
GOVERNMENT SERVICES BLOG
TOTAl On!ER USES 0 0 0 D 0
TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND
OTHER USE:S 129,000 52.000 15,000 10,000 856.-47-4
12/1512005
, ... "" ~ BUDGET BUDGET
0 391,1!51 73,000
0 1117.27'9 10.000
0 116.-458 0
0 !54,991 0
0 166,1118 0
0 0 0
0 1•s.m 1311,000
300,000 300,000 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
300.000 I 362 -47-4 219.000
0 0 0
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D 0 0
Joo1ooo 1,38247-4 219 000
TOTAL , ...
BUDGET
10.718,2&1
8,879,858
18.987,058
1,836,442
16,121,577
718,956
812.809
520.212
'·"""7.165
625,000
455,891
50 923.032
70,000
6.-422
.. 7.680
12ol.102
61,Q.47, 134
TOTAL ,,.,
BUDGET
8,818.022
7.1125.468
15,;&2.200
1,620.-483
1!5.285.$129
562,962
687.-455
217.:Z12
1.286,060
990.000
506,l19
~7_!2,!08_
0 .....
"4,699
51,6118
5"18331796
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FUND FUND FUND FUND FUND FUND BUDGET BUDGET -0"' ()
EXPENPIJYBES o, 0 0
10 0 3
GENERAL GOVERNMENT 9.048,2T5 0 0 1,27tU37 0 0 10.327.113 9,745.021
CD en 3 ,. -· PUBLIC SAFETY 7.232,212 0 753.9~ 708,168 0 0 8,692,379 7,815.468 "' HIGHWAYS 0 17,7«,100 0 1,126,500 0 0 1U70,600 15.982,200 "' HEAL.Tl-I & SANITATION 0 0 1,731,451 50000 0 0 1,781,451 1,620,483 a· ::, WELFARE 0 0 15,889,759 65.000 0 0 15,95-&,759 15,285,929 CD CULTURE & RECREATION 268,020 0 0 23.000 427.936 0 718,956 562,982 ~
CONSERVATIOIII OF NATURAL "'· RESOURCES 408.1!18 0 0 58,874 0 0 487,032 551,455 ~ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & ::,
ASSISTANCE 220.212 0 0 0 0 0 220.212 217.212 C
UNAl..lOCATED , ... ,.,ss 0 0 0 0 0 1.447.165 1.286.060 co DEBT SERVICE "' PRINCIPAL 0 0 0 0 0 625,000 825.000 990,000
INTEREST & FISCAL FEES 0 0 0 0 0 455 891 455 891 506,319
18,624,043 17,744 100 18,375,209 3,308.379 427,936 1.080,891 !19.560 sse 54,553,108
OTHER uses
TRANSFER 00T
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND 70.000 0 0 0 0 0 70.000 0
DESIGNATED FOR DEBT SERVICE
VETERAN"S BONDS 0 0 0 0 0 s.•22 8.•22 6.989
GOVERNMENT SERVICES BLDG '7,600 47 680 44.699
TOTA.L OTHER USES 70.000 0 0 0 0 !14102 12• 102 St,6B8
TOTAL EXPENDITURES ANO
OTHER USES ~.69-1,043 17,744.100 18,375.209 3.308.379 427,936 1.134.9~3 !59.684 660 ~7~
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OTC Warrants
December 20, 2005
. ---~ttachment B, Page I
IFD66 COUNTY 56
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WARRANTS APPROVED ON 12/20/2005 FOR PAYMENT 12/20/2005
VENDOR NAME
A'VIANDS LLC ACS
ALL-TEMP REFRIGERATION ARK & SPARK
BRIAN ARMSTRONG JEFFREY ARNDT
ASSOCIATION OF MN COUNTIES ATTACHMENTS INTERNATIONAL INC BATTLE LAKE STANDARD CITY BATTLE LAKE
BEN FRANKL IN BLUFFTON OIL COMPANY CITY BLUFFTON
BOTNER EXCAVATION SERVICES LLC CARR'S LAKE COUNTRY SUPERMARKE CHECKERS
GORDON CLINE CITY CLITHERALL CO OP SERVICES INC
COMPRENDIUM PROFESSIONAL DVLPM COOPERS TECHNOLOGY GROUP CORPORATE TECHNOLOGIES
CULLIGAN WATER COND CUTLER MAGNER COMPANY DACOTAH PAPER COMPANY CITY DALTON
CITY DEER CREEK CITY DENT JAMES EASTMAN ELECTRIC MOTOR SERVICE
CITY ELIZABETH ENVIROTECH SERVICES INC CITY ERHARD
EVERTS LUMBER CO FARNAM'S GENUINE PARTS INC
FERGUS ELECTRIC FERGUS FALLS MEDICAL GROUP
FERGUS FALLS NEWSPAPERS INC FERRELLGAS FLOOR TO CEILING STORE BILL FOLGER
FORCE AMERICA FOTH & VAN DYKE G & K SERVICES GATEWAY COMPANIES INC GE CAPITAL
GEOCOMM GOPHER STATE ONE CALL GR GRAPHICS INC ST LOUIS
AMOUNT
2,126-07
798.75
345-06 13_47
87-26 8,00
560.00 275.00 154.65
1,939.91 29.28 2,192.98
1,045.26 346.75 488.14
22.48
112. 75 197.65
4,756.03 417.00
1 71. 65 20.00 32.27 15,866.18
128.44 395.30 775.40 348.55
59.99 62.75 475.12
8,282.80 353. 62
58.38 553.31 9,031.42
143. 00 1,206.27 67.37
3,030.99
109.60 697.69
14,923.23 2,169.99
521.69 233.65 2,500.00
10.80 703.55
OTC Warrants
December 20, 2005
Attachment B, Page 2
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WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION
IFD66 COUNTY 56 PAGE 2
WARRANTS APPROVED ON 12/20/2005 FOR PAYMENT 12/20/2005
VENOOR NAME
HALL GMC INC ANNETTE HARRINGTON HEISLERS COUNTRY OIL HENNING AUTO PARTS INC HENNING HA!liJWAAE
CITY HENNING HENRY'S FOODS INC
HIGH PLAINS TECHNOLOGY HILLTOP LUMBER INC TERRY HOFF DAVID HOLMGREN
HOMESTEAD BUILDING SUPPLIES HSBC CARD SERVICES INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR INTERSTATE INC JK SPORTS GARY JOHNSON KELLY SERVICES INC
ANDREW KLINNERT
KOEP'S CL!THERALL CORNER
LARRY KROHN LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE CORP
LAKELAND MENTAL HEALTH CENTER LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE CO OP LARRY OTT INC TRUCK SERVICE LARRY'S SUPERMARKET PAT LARUM
LITTLE FALLS MACHINE INC
LOCATORS & SUPPLIES INC MACO MAIN STREET GAS & GOODS MATTHEW BENDER & COMPANY INC MN ASSOC OF TOWNSHIPS MN CO INSURANCE TRUST NATIONAL BUSINESS SYSTEMS INC
NELSON DODGE GMC
NELSON FORD LINCOLN MERCURY IN
NEW YORK MILLS HERALD
CITY NEW YORK MILLS NORTHWEST IRON FIREMEN INC OFFICEMAX CONTRACT INC ONE CALL LOCATORS LTD OTTER TAIL CO EMPLOYEES COMMIT OTTER TAIL TELCOM PAMIDJI. INC 008 PA.MIDA PHARMACY
PARK REGION CO OP CITY PARKERS PRAIRIE CITY PELICAN RAPIDS
AMOUNT
512.18 352.90 1,858.38 724.45 327.34 1,463.37 554.91 115.02 37.80 26.09 321.92 446.88
13.75
712.43 3,982.80 191.10 157.75 1,525.18
86.30 415.45
196.91 493.41 744.00
1,024.00
535.00 43. 74 63.96 2,268.50 396.09
450.00
1,083.87
109.15
15.00 7,246.00
16,000.00 155.88 324.83 23,92 1,237.61 752.B6
202.47
95.52
BB.SO
120.00 10. 6J, 6,079.6a 4,098.98 991.64 2,142.14
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IFD66
PAGE 3
WARRANTS APPROVED ON 12/20/2005 FOR PAYMENT 12/20/2005
VENDOR NAME AMOUNT
PERHAM CO OP CREAME~Y 4,144.70 CITY PERHAM 3,425.14 PETE'S AMOCO 2,889.84 PREMIUM WATERS INC · 34 .46 PRO AG FARMERS CO OP 841. 94 REVIEW ENTERPRISES INC 18.06 CITY RICHVILLE 429.51 RINGDAHL AMBUI..JI.N_CE SERVICE 145.00 CITY ROTHSAY 421. 91 ROYAL TIRE INC 6,065.73 RUFFRIDGE JOHNSON EQUIP CO INC 4,191.30 CHERI SCHULTZ 46.90 JERRY SHULTZ 8.00 SIGELMAN STEEL, RECYCLING INC 13.42 SOUTH MILL SERVICE 33.84 DAVID STADUM 19.53
STEINS INC 908.82 STEVE'S SANITATION INC 42.12 STRAND ACE HARDWARE 34.05 STREICHER$ 394.00 THERM-AIR SALES CORPORATION 1,760.74 JOSLYN THOMPSON 129.99 CITY UNDERWOOD 444.72 UNIVERSITY OF MN 15,281.59
CITY URBANK 509.33 JOYCE VALLEY 228.36 VARITECH INDUSTRIES 569.76 CITY VERGAS 710.78 VICTOR LUNDEEN COMPANY 9. 48 VIKING OFFICE PRODUCTS 305. 66 VOSS LIGHTING 223.83 WADENA CO AUDITOR TREASURER 598.26 WADENA PIONEER JOURNAL 72.80 GARY WASKOSKY 4.7.50 WASTE MANAGEMENT 18,850.00 WEST PAYMENT CENTER 203.75 RICHARD WEST 136.08 WIDSETH SMITH NOLTING & ASSOC 1,758.00 ZIEGLER INC 445.71
FINAL TOTAL ....... $206,064.38 . ....