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Home My WebLink AboutBoard of Commissioners - Minutes - 11/21/2006MINUTES OF THE OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room 500 Fir Avenue W., Fergus Falls, MN Tuesday, November 21, 2006 9:30 a.m. Call to Order The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened Tuesday, November 21, 2006, at 9:32 a.m., at the Otter Tail County Government Services Center with Commissioners Roger Froemming, Chair; Dennis Mosher, Vice-Chair; Syd Nelson, and Bob Block present. Approval of Agenda Motion by Mosher, second by Block, and unanimously carried to approve the County Board agenda of November 21, 2006, with the following additions: 10:35 a.m. -Public Health Contract Approval 10:45 a.m. -Personnel Committee Meeting Weitland Appeal Information Bill from Everts Township i"pproval of Minutes Motion by Nelson, second by Block. and unanimously carried to approve the County Board minutes of November 14, 2006, as presented. Approval to Pay Bills Motion by Block, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to approve payment of the County Board bills per Attachment A of these minutes. Bioscienc,9 Tax Free Zone Designation City of Fergus Falls Economic Development Committee Chair, Don Westra, requested approval of a resolution in support of a BioScience Zone in the City of Fergus Falls. He stated that there are currently 66 acres to be designated for this zone and this is the application process to be included in the program. Otter Tail County Commissioners Bioscience Zone Resolution to Participate and Designate Property for Tax Free Zone Designation Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2006 -80 Commissioner Mosher offered the following and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners has a desire to promote development of bioscience and health related industries within the county boundaries, and WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development has created the Bioscience Zones to promote biotechnology and health sciences industries, and WHEREAS, Otter Tail County desires to participate in a regional application, administered and drafted by the City of Fergus Falls and West Central Initiative, and OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes November 21, 2006 Page 2 WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners has reviewed the Bioscience Zone requirements and agrees to provide the applicable tax exemptions within the designated bioscience subzones, and BE IT RESOLVED, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners upon careful consideration and review hereby approve the following specified properties to be included in a regional application for a Bioscience Zone through the City of Fergus Falls and the West Central Initiative Fund. Owner/Developer Parcel Number Acreaoe Ferqus Falls· Lake Reqron Hosoital Coro 71004990148000 1291 71001990157000 1.1703 71001990176900 1.0165 71001990183000 1.1499 71001990454000 .5353 71001990890000 1.4997 71001990363000 0326 71004990148001 .1291 Lake Reqion Healthcare Coro 71004990146000 1722 71001990174000 .1489 71004990432000 .6561 71001990455000 1 5453 71004990149000 .2583 71001990175000 .2127 71001990173000 .1630 71001990354000 0556 Otter Tail Power Companv 71002500122903 Total of 66 08 Acres 71002500126000 71002500127901 71002500139000 71002500139002 71002500139004 71002990610003 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners encourages the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development to approve the Bioscience Zone Application being submitted by the City of Fergus Falls and West Central Initiative Fund. Commissioner Nelson seconded the motion and upon being put to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows: Yes: 4 No: 0 Absent: 0 Dated: _ __,/_,__/ "_.')..'-'-'[,_,,.-=0_._/e __ OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes November 21, 2006 Page 3 OTT~N46~0F COM~ISSIONER: By: ,,, U_... /. V l Ce -~ ,.,_.,.._, Roger Froemming, Board ofComlnissioners Chair Green Acres Discussion Assessor, Bob Moe, presented a Green Acres Property Tax Fact Sheet printed from the Minnesota Department of Revenue website which explains Green Acres to the public. Mr. Moe pointed out that the DOR requires assessors to value property at its estimated market value. Market value reflects the greatest potential use of the land, known as the "highest and best use". Urban sprawl and proximity to a lake causes land to increase in valuation. Agricultural property; however, can be given a deferment under the Green Acres law to pay the agricultural value of the land rather than the market value. Mr. Moe provided an example of how Green Acres is intended to work. Discussion took place regarding the process when a property under Green Acres is sold, criteria determining when Green Acres should be considered, and varying real estate taxes from county to county. Motion by Mosher, second by Block, and unanimously carried to authorize the County Assessor to proceed with outsourcing the printing and mailing of the assessment notices at a cost of $0.37 per notice, which is approximately $20,000.00 annually. Computerized Fire Arms Training System {FATS) Sheriff, Brian Schlueter, explained that a FATS is the equivalent of a flight simulator for law enforcement and military combat situations. He stated that use of force is a large issue and this system encompasses everything from a verbal request on up to deadly force. It incorporates the judgment part of these decisions. It is a scenario based interactive simulator. The simulator is portable and would be accessible at the State Colleges in Fergus Falls or Moorhead at all times. Motion by Nelson, second by Block, and unanimously carried to authorize the Otter Tail County Sheriff to enter into an agreement with the MSCTC, Fergus Falls PD, Clay County Sheriffs Department, and Moorhead PD to purchase a Computerized FATS as presented with Otter Tail County's cost of $10,000.00 to be paid from existing Forfeiture Funds and Gun Permit Funds. Certificate of Real Estate Value Motion by Froemming, second by Block, and unanimously carried to approve payment from the Otter Tail County Compliance Fund (Account No. 01-2752) to the Commissioner of Revenue, in the amount of $7,500.00, for Otter Tail County's contribution to the development of the eCRV System. Applic.1tion for Exempt Permit Motion by Froemming, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to approve with no waiting period. the LG220 Application for Exempt Permit as submitted by the Pelican Rapids Jaycees for an event scheduled for November 24, 2006 at The Club located at the junction of Highway 59 and County Road 4. OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes November 21, 2006 Page4 Payment Approval . Motion by Nelson, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to''approve payment from Account 14-063.6687 to Election Systems and Software, in the amount of $56,260.97, for the remaining ·10% · balance due on the 2006 election equipment purchase (ES&S Model 1 00's and ES&S AutoMARKS. GSC Office Hours Motion by Nelson, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to require all departments in the Government Services Center to be open to the public at 8:00 a.m. effective January 1, 2007. Property Valuation Concern David Johnson, appearing on behalf of his son, Douglas Johnson, presented a photo with a red x indicating water on the bottom edge of the property. He stated that this will be considered additional lake shore frontage and will cause an increase in market value. Mr. Johnson indicated that the yellow line on the map is quite low in areas and he stated that there isn't a way to get to the area considered for lake shore frontage valuation. He also stated that the water sometimes does not touch his son's property depending on water levels and whether or not the tile in that area is working properly. Assessor, Bob Moe, explained that any body of water that has a DNR number assigned to it creates a reclassification. He stated that it doesn't matter if a road can be built to the area or not; however, if this is a family farm, the owner could apply for Green Acres. The valuations being completed at this time are subject to appeal. The Board requested that Mr. Johnson and the Assessor look at this specific situation in more detail. Final Plat -Swanson Acres Motion by Nelson, second by Block, and unanimously carried to approve the Final Plat known as Swanson Acres, GL 2 of Section 25, Gorman Township, Little Pine Lake. Safe Communities Coalition Grant Motion by Block, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to authorize the Board Chairman and the Public Health Director to sign the Safe Communities Grant Agreement between the Minnesota Commissioner of Public Safety and the County of Otter Tail as presented by the Public Health Director. The grant, in the amount of $20,500.00, will be used to decrease traffic accidents through education related to alcohol impaired driving, seat belt use, and safe driving. Recess & Reconvene At 11 :10 a.m., Chairman Froemming declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners recessed for a Personnel Committee meeting and lunch break. The meeting was reconvened at 1 :00 p.m. Exit Audit Conference State Auditor, Bob Johnson, presented the CY2005 Otter Tail County Financial Audit. He stated that a full County Board Exit Conference is a required communication. The State Audit was completed and the County's Financial Statements were deemed materially correct. Mr. Johnson reviewed Fund Balances which were within accepted averages based on required auditing standards. Bill from Everts Township OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes November 21, 2006 Page 5 County Attorney, David Hauser, provided copies of a bill received from Everts Township for upgrading a Township road near South and'North Turtle Lakes. Mr. Hauser will research the facts of the issue and return to the Board with additional information. Wetland Appeal Mr. Hauser stated that on December 5, 2006, the County Board is holding a special meeting to hear a Wetland Appeal. He provided the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act Sequencing Findings of Fact information to be followed for a local government appeal. RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FROM SPONSORING AGENCY Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2006 -81 Commissioner Mosher offered the following and moved its adoption: BE IT RESOLVED: that Otter Tail County act as sponsor for a "Transportation Enhancements" project identified as County Highway No. 1 Trail and acknowledges herewith that it is willing to be the project sponsor; knowing full well that such sponsorship includes a willingness to secure and guarantee the local share of costs associated with this project and responsibility for seeing this project through to its completion, with compliance of all applicable laws, rules and regulations. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: Richard K. West, County Engineer, is hereby authorized to act as agent on behalf of this applicant. Commissioner Block seconded the motion and upon being put to a vote, the above resolution was unanimously adopted: Adjournment At 2:16 p.m., Chairman Froemming declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners adjourned until Tuesday, November 28, 2006. Dated:~l~/ -_J..._'(~-~O_(p __ OF COMMISSIONERS Attest: CB/kd 11/21/2006 11:59:57 OTTER TAIL COUNI'Y AUDITOR PANELSON RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS SYSTEM WARRI\N"I'S FOR PUBLICATION OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes November 21, 2006 Attachment A, Page 1 IFD66 COUNTY 56 PAGE 1 WARRANTS APPROVED ON 11/21/2006 FOR PAYMENT 11/21/2006 VE:NDOR NAME A-1 LOCK & KEY LLC A'VIANDS LLC MARLYS ADAMS AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES rue AMERICAN INSTITI!I'IONAL SUPPLY AMERICAN LEGAL PUBLICATIONS APACHE GROUP OF MINNESOTA BRIAN ARMSTRONG ART N SIGN INC BALLARD SANITATION Il'JC BEN FRANKLIN TERRY BENNE'IT BEYER BODY SHOP INC HEATHER BRANDBORG STEVE BRANDNER BRANDON COMMUNICATIONS INC SANDRA BROWN CARGILL INC CARQUEST Al.ITO PARTS CATCO PARTS AND SERVICE CITICORP VENDOR FINANCE INC CO OP SERVICES INC COOPERS TECHNOLOGY GROUP CREATIVE FORMS & CONCEPTS INC DACOTAH PAPER COMPANY DAKOTA FLUID POWER INC DAKOTA PRINTER REPAIR LWC DAVID ROMANN HAULING & LANDSCP DELZER CONSTRUCTION lNC DENZEL'S REGION WASTE INC DEX MED]A EAST DITCH WITCH OF MINNESOT.l\ INC ELECTRIC MOTOR SERVICE FAP.NAM'S GENUINE PARTS INC FERGUS ELECTRIC FERGUS FALLS POLICE DEP'f FERGUS TIRE CENTER FINANCE AND COMMERCE FLEET SUPPLY THE FORUM rOTH & VAN DYKE GALL'S INC GE CAPITAL (CA) GENERAL PARTS & SUPPLY CO GODFATHERS EXTERMINATING IHC GOODIN COMPANY GOPHER STATE ONE CALL GR GRAPHICS INC ST LOUIS GRAINGER INC AMOUNT 5.B6 6,378.77 98.97 50,353.07 69.26 59.85 315.52 111.81 421.40 87.80 4.88 109. 70 329.42 14 9. 52 9.00 2,520.00 67.90 9,428.81 30.23 313.03 379.72 2,12~.~o 45.17 429.27 592.20 59.27 20.00 1,200.64 4'49. 23 2,515.66 19.95 104.22 65.30 266.20 966.-a5 274.13 15 .00 255.00 12.33 79.89 10,091.10 ' 103.10 372.74 107,50 321.08 111. 94 29 .00 1,479.65 121.55 OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes November 21, 2006 Attachment A, Page 2 11/21/2006 11:59:57 OTTER TAIL COUNTY AUDITOR PANELSON RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS SYSTEM. WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION IFD66 COUNTY 56 PAGE 2 WARRANTS APPROVED ON 11/21/2006 FOR PAYMENT 11/21/2006 VENDOR NAME PATRICK GRIFFIN HENNING LUMBER INC HEYER LAND SURVEYING AND ENGIN HIGH PLAINS TECHNOLOGY SANDY HOLO IMAGE TECH SERVICES INFORMATION SYSTEMS CORP INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR JK SPORTS JOHN BUSHMAN EXCAVATING GARY JOHNSON KELLY SERVICES INC L &: L SERVICE LA.KE REGION ELECTRIC CO OP LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE CORP LAKE SUPERIOR COLLEGE LAKELAND MENTAL HEALTH CENTER LAKES AA.EA PEST CONTROL LLC M-R SIGN COMPANY INC. MAIN STREET GAS&: GOODS MARK SAND & GP.AVEL CO MCCC MI 33 MCCOLLOUGH WELDING MIN'NKOTA MN CO INSURANCE TRUST MN MOTOR COMPANY NACVSO NAPA OF PERHAM NELSON BROS PRINTING NBLSON INTERNATIONAL NEWMAN TRAFFIC SIGNS OLSEN CHAIN & CABLE INC OLSON OIL CO INC OITER TAIL CO TREASURER OTTERTAIL TRUCKING INC PAMIDA PHARMACY PARK REGION CO OP PELICAN RAPIDS PRESS PEMBERTON SORLIE RUFER KERSHNE PREMIUM WATERS INC PROSWEEP INC PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER INC RADISSON SUITE HOTEL ST CLOUD RAY'S OIL COMPANY THE RENTAL STORE ROAD EQUIPMENT PARTS CENTER SERVICE FOOD SUPER VI.LU SHERWIN WILLIAMS STEINS INC AMOUNT 121.60 130.42 2,515.00 7,220.71 64.94 38.11 143.62 905.26 277.19 6,300.00 34.99 1,545.40 48.00 20,174.24 2,452.16 450.00 1,188.00 79.88 752.88 583.62 95,220.02 3,266.74 148. 63 54.00 133.00 7,950.96 120.00 3.77 35.81 20.40 131.60 443.06 103.26 303.92 5,202.00 5,624.12 1,957.52 58.00 1,590.70 29.13 150.00 428.22 199 . .38 323.77 12.00 330.68 36.22 38.B7 2,091.71 11/21/2006 11:59:57 OTTER TAIL COUNTY AUDITOR PANELSON RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS SYSTEM WARRJWl'S FOR PUBLICATION OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes November 21. 2006 Attachment A, Page 3 IFD66 COUNTY 56 PAGE 3 WARP.ANTS APPROVED ON 11/21/2006 FOR PAYMENT 11/21/2006 VENDOR NAME AMOUNT STERLING SOLUTIONS INC 900.00 STEVE'S SANITATION INC 596.26 SUPER SEPTIC INC OF PELICAN RA 77 .19 SYNERGY GRAPHICS INC 1,148.39 BOE TEBERG SO.OD MARCIA THOMPSON 98.66 TOM'S BODY SHOP 1,056.05 TRI TECH INC 62.25 SUSAN ULSCHMID 213.34 UNIFORMS UNLIMITED 50.95 UNIVERSITY OF MN 16,100.00 UNIVERSITY OF MN PRINTING SERV 110.76 VICTOR LUNDEEN COMPANY 179.46 VISUAL GOV SOLUTIONS LLC 199.00 VOSS LIGHTING 122.69 WADENA ASPHALT INC 21,210.54 WADENA CO AUDITOR TREASURER 1,004.18 WALLWORK TRUCK CENTER 2,998.6) WASTE MANAGEMENT 46,351.49 WILKIN CO HIGHWAY DEPT 271.04 ZIEGLER INC 2,168.36 BYRON ZITZOW 119. 99 •••• FINAL T'O'l"AL .•••.•. $359,599.01 • •••