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OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room
500 W. Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
Tuesday,October7,2008
9:30 a.m.
Call to Order
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened Tuesday, October 7, 2008, at 9:30 a.m., at
the Otter Tail County Government Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN, with Commissioners
Syd Nelson, Chair; Everett Erickson, Vice-Chair; Bob Block, Roger Froemming, and Dennis Mosher
present.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Froemming, second by Block, and unanimously carried to approve the Board of
Commissioners agenda of October 7, 2008, as presented.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Froemming, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to approve the Board of
Commissioners meeting minutes of September 30, 2008, as mailed.
Approval to Pay Bills
Motion by Erickson, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to approve payment of the County
Board bills per Attachment A of these minutes.
Sign Discussion
Owner of Maple Leaf Resort, Lois Klinker, discussed an issue with their sign by the road that identifies
their resort. According to Ms. Klinker, the resort sign has been in place since the storm of 2005 and
previous to the storm, there were different signs in that location, one being an old Coca Cola sign.
The resort recently received a letter from the County Highway Department that the sign is located in
the highway right of way and must be moved. Lengthy discussion took place regarding the situation.
Motion by Mosher to request the Highway Department to grant an extension until April 30, 2009, to
Maple Leaf Resort for removal of their resort sign. This would allow time to designate a different
location and hire someone to move the sign. Commissioner Mosher withdrew the motion because the
Highway Department has authority over road right of way issues by statute. The Highway Department
will work with the landowner to resolve the situation.
Training -Highway Department
Motion by Mosher, second by Erickson, and unanimously carried to approve a Tuition Assistance
Agreement between the County of Otter Tail and Wade Bugbee to allow Mr. Bugbee to attend
MnDOT certification courses. The County will pay for classes and related expenses.
Culvert Replacement -Cental Lakes Trail
The Otter Tail County Highway Department received the following quotations for a culvert
replacement project on the Central Lakes Trail:
Landwehr Construction, Inc.
St. Cloud, MN
Korby Contracting, Inc.
Fergus Falls, MN
$39,888.00
$48,900.00
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October 7, 2008
Page 2
Mark & Brenda Construction
Fergus Falls, MN
Riley Bros. Construction, Inc.
Morris, MN
$53,731.00
$53,764.00
Motion by Mosher, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to award the Central Lakes Trail
Culvert Replacement Project to Landwehr Construction, Inc. of St. Cloud, MN at the low quotation of
$39,888.00 as recommended by the Highway Engineer.
Lake Elevations
Assistant Highway Engineer, Chuck Grotte, provided handouts with recent lake elevations on South
Turtle Lake and Johnson Lake. He stated that the water is receding in both of these areas. The
pump at Johnson Lake will be removed.
Joint Powers Agreement with State of Minnesota
Motion by Erickson, second by Block, and unanimously carried to authorize the Chair and the County
Coordinator to sign the Joint Powers Agreement with the State of Minnesota, acting through its Office
of the Secretary of State. The purpose of the agreement was for providing election recount services
for the automatic recount of votes pursuant to Minnesota Statute 204C.35 for the non-partisan primary
for the Minnesota Supreme Court Seat No. 4.
License Application
Motion by Froemming, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to approve the following
application for license:
DJ's Powerhouse Tobacco
Bluffton, MN
Delayed Payroll
In reference to the Delayed Payroll Vote, 58% of the employees voted with 243 voting for Option
No. 1 and 25 voting for Option No. 2.
Payment Approvals
Motion by Mosher, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve payment, in the
amount of $3,430.76, to Faegre and Benson for services provided by Stephen Rosholt as they related
to the IRS Audit of the Government.Services Center Bonds.
Motion by Erickson second by Block, and unanimously carried to approve payment, in the amount of
$1,143.00, to National Association of Counties for the County's 2009 membership dues.
Recess & Reconvene
At 10:21 a.m., Chairman Nelson declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners recessed for a short break. The meeting was reconvened at 10:28 a.m.
Assessor's Department
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October 7, 2008
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Assessor, Bob Moe, provided a copy of a Resolution supported by Isanti County which requests that
the Governor suspend the implementation of the changes to the Green Acres Law. He did not
recommend that Otter Tail County support suspension by Governor action. Mr. Moe stated that, in his
opinion, the overall premise of the changes to the Green Acres Law is good but there are issues with
people currently covered by Green Acres and with the payback provisions. Commissioner Nelson
expressed concern that this would increase property taxes for many county farmers. Mr. Moe stated
that Green Acres is a deferment of taxes which originated in the Metro area. Property owners have
until January 2, 2009 to elect or opt out of the Green Acres program. Mr. Moe also submitted
Property Tax Fact Sheet 14 from the Minnesota Department of Revenue regarding home values.
Performance Evaluation Summary
Motion by Froemming, second by Mosher, and unanimously carried to approve a commendable
performance evaluation for Public Health Director, Diane Thorson.
Closed to the Public
At 11: 1 O a.m., Chairman Nelson declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners closed to the public for a follow-up evaluation of the performance of County Assessor,
Robert Moe, pursuant to M.S. Chapter 13D.05 Subd. 3. Commissioners Nelson, Erickson, Block,
Froemming, and Mosher were present for the evaluation. A summary of performance conclusions will
be provided at the next regular County Board meeting.
Adjournment
At 11 :55 a.m., upon completion of the Closed Session, Chairman Nelson declared the meeting of the
Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners adjourned until Tuesday, October 14, 2008.
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OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes
October 7, 2008
Attachment A, Page 1
WARRANTS APPROVED ON 10/07/2008 FOR PAYMENT 10/07/2008
VENDOR NAME
A-1 LOCK & KEY LLC
A-1 TROPHY
A'VIANDS LLC
ALL CREATURES VET HOSPITAL
AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION
B & D FOODS INC
TERRY BENNETT
BOBCAT OF OTTER TAIL COUNTY
BOUND TREE MEDICAL LLC
HEATHER BRANDBORG
BRIAN M RIPLEY EXCAVATING
CALL ONE INC
MARLENE CARLSON
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS
CITIZENS ADVOCATE AND VERNDALE
GORDON CLINE
COOPERS TECHNOLOGY GROUP
DACOTAH PAPER COMPANY
ELECTION SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE IN
FERGUS FALLS DAILY JOURNAL
FERGUS FALLS POLICE DEPT
CITY FERGUS FALLS
FERGUS POWER PUMP INC
FERGUS TIRE CENTER
FERRELLGAS
FRAZEE FORUM INC
GALL'S INC
MYRON GRAFF
GRAINGER INC
HANCOCK CONCRETE PRODUCTS CO
HAWES SEPTIC TANK PUMPING
HENRY'S FOODS INC
HOUSTON ENGINEERING INC
HSBC BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
IMAGETECH SERVICES
INFORMATION SYSTEMS CORP
INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS
INTERSTATE INC
K.I.D.LEASING
KELLY SERVICES INC
KIM KNUTSON
LAKE REGION HEAL TH CARE CORP
LARRY OTT INC TRUCK SERVICE
PAT LARUM
MARIE LEVANG
MARCO
MARCO INC ST LOUIS
MARK AND BRENDA CONSTRUCTION I
MCCC Ml 33
MEIXEL TRUCK SALES INC
MIDWEST PRINTING CO
MIDWESTERN MAT RENTAL & SUPPLY
MILLE LACS SWCD
MN MOTOR COMPANY
MODU FORM INC
AMOUNT
47.57
6.39
329.00
39.35
91.26
554.37
8.00
159.70
330.42
52.65
3,420.00
86.10
18.08
65.55
55.65
397.30
507.19
227.46
9.59
4,270.30
1,301.56
16,398.58
476.00
188.42
325.55
58.56
35.98
6.75
87.27
I 1,594.54
70.00
1,252.51
4,680.20
327.51
142.37
795.00
1,023.76
1,339.20
256.44
671.78
6.59
850.45
250.00
77.59
40.95
34,770.50
433.65
4,020.00
292.00
6,250.00
29.82
69.60
170.00
891.09
1,524.23
OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes
October 7, 2008
Attachment A, Page 2
ROBERT MOE
ANNE MUELLER
RICHARD OLSON
OTTER TAIL FAMILY SERVICES COL
OTTER TAIL VALLEY RAILROAD
OTTERTAIL TRUCKING INC
OVERLAND MECHANICAL SERVICES
PELICAN RAPIDS PRESS
PEPSIAMERICAS
PERHAM ENTERPRISE BULLETIN
PHOENIX SIGNS
PINE PLAZA TV APPLIANCE
PRODUCTIVE ALTERNATIVES INC
REVIEW ENTERPRISES INC
RICK'S TIRE SERVICE
RINGDAHL AMBULANCE SERVICE
RUTTGERS BAY LAKE LODGE
RENEE SAURER
SBLC-FF
PAUL SIMENGAARD
SIMPLEXGRINNELL LP
CAROLYN STABNOW
STATE INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
STEINS INC
STREICHERS
TASER INTERNATIONAL
THYSSEN KRUPP ELEVATOR CORPORA
TITAN ACCESS ACCOUNT
TRADEHOME SHOES
TRAFFIC CONTROL CORPORATION
ULTIMATE RENT ALL & RV
UNICEL FERGUS FALLS
UNIVERSITY OF MN
VICTOR LUNDEEN COMPANY
JO WEATHERLY
WEST PAYMENT CENTER
LORI WOOD
ZIEGLER INC
210 LUBE EXPRESS
•••• FINAL TOTAL. .....
120.51
160.55
2,707.25
300.00
26,621.09
6,961.30
1,419.82
63.09
254.71
55.36
900.66
111.77
10.65
102.30
100.00
724.23
2,568.84
10.00
142.50
179.33
24.75
70.00
129.41
827.13
849.85
450.00
2,353.31
5.11
114.99
5,047.98
838.69
42.59
620.00
628.52
1,108.34
26.62
95.61
124,697.42
51.48
$272.880 14 ••••