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Home My WebLink AboutBoard of Commissioners - Minutes - 07/10/19910 0 Minutes of the OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Commissioners' Room, Floor 1-B Otter Tail County Courthouse Wednesday, July 10, 1991 1:00 p.m. Call To Order The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened Wednesday, July 10, 1991, at 1:00 p.m. at the Otter Tail County Courthouse with Commissioners Melo. Olson, Chairman; Harley Windels, Bill Stone, Andy Lindquist and Malcolm Lee present. Minutes Approved Motion by Lee, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to approve the July 3, 1991, minutes as submitted. Approach Surfacing Policy Highway Engineer Rick West updated the Board on the Approach Surfacing Policy and the need for a final review/approval of the County Attorney with expectations of seeking the Board's approval at an upcoming meeting. S.A.P. 56-651-11 CSAH No. 51/RR Crossing -Perham Motion by Windels seconded Stone and unanimously carried to authorize the Highway Engineer to advertise for bids on CSAH No. 51/RR Crossing Project -City of Perham - S.A.P. 56-651-11 with the opening of bids to be August 14, 1991. Premise Permits -Gambling Application Motion by Lee, seconded Lindquist and unanimously carried, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners adopted the following resolution approving a gambling premise permit for the American Legion Post 30 at Ye Olde School House operated by Gail Suko in Friberg Township. WHEREAS, the responsibility for the regulation \l,,; of lawful gambling and the issuance of licenses and permits for the conduct of lawful gambling~lies with the Minnesota Gambling Control Board; and WHEREAS, the American Legion Post 30 has made application to the Gambling Control Board for a premises permit to conduct lawful gambling at Ye Olde School House, and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 349.213 provides that the Gambling Control Board may not issue a premise permit unless they receive a resolution from the County Board approving the permit; and 0 0 0 ,_. otter Tail County Board of Commissioners July 10, 1991 Page 2 WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board is aware of no reason to oppose the conduct of law- ful gambling by the American Legion Post 30 at Ye Olde School House, and NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, tha~ the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the conduct of lawful gambling by the American Legion Post 30 at Ye Olde School House in Friberg Township of Otter Tail County, provided that the applicants meet all necessary criteria for the licenses and permits required by the Gambling Control Board. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of this application and approval shall be provided to the Town Board of Friberg Township by sending them a copy of this resolution. OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Mel'f.Q&B, Chairman 5th District Bill Stone, 4th District Premise Permits -Gambling Application Motion by Lee, seconded Lindquist and unanimously carried, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners adopted the following resolution approving a gambling premise permit for the American Legion Post 30 at the Wee Town Bar and Grill operated by Kim Kugler in Friberg Township. WHEREAS, the responsibility for the regulation of lawful gambling and the issuance of licenses and permits for the conduct of lawful gambling lies with the Minnesota Gambling control Board; and WHEREAS, the American Legion Post 30 has made application to the Gambling Control Board for a premises permit to conduct lawful gambling at the Wee Town Bar and Grill, and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 349.213 provides that the Gambling Control Board may not issue a premise permit unless they receive a resolution from the County Board approving the permit; and WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board is aware of no reason to oppose the conduct of law- ful gambling by the American Legion Post 30 at the Wee Town Bar and Grill, and NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the conduct of lawful gambling by the American Legion Post 30 at the Wee Town Bar and Grill in Friberg Township of Otter Tail County, provided that 0 0 O~ter Tail County Board of Commissioners July 10, 1991 Page 3 the applicants meet all necessary criteria for the licenses and permits required by the Gambling Control Board. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of this application and approval shall be provided to the Town Board of Friberg Township by sending them a copy of this resolution. 5th District Bill Stone, 4th District ,1ft.t::::,:::!.f, MII Life Insurance Renewal Motion by Lee, seconded Lindquist and unanimously carried to approve the renewal of the MII Life Insurance and to authorize the Chairman to sign the contract on behalf of the Board. Abatements Motion by Lee, seconded Stone and unanimously carried to approve the following applica- tions for abatement: Elizabeth Township: Robert/Jean Romanshek Larry/Jean Hulet Scambler Township: Troy Budke 22-300-50-0145-000 22-300-50-0218-000 55-300-50-1025-000 To remove from tax rolls, sold in 1990. To correct owner for 1991, pur- chased in 1990. Abate on as omitted, per Erwin Siems. Liquor License Applications 0 Motion by Lee, seconded Stone and unanimously carried to approve the following license application: 0 0 0 i ., oiter Tail County Board of Commissioners July 10, 1991 Page 4 Applicant ~ame Name of Business Paul Grabrackewitz Richville, MN SUNSET BAY RESORT Type of License Off Sale Beer Meeting Closed to Public At 1:45 p.m. Chairman Olson declared the meeting closed to the public until 2:00 p.m. for the purpose of discussing labor negotiation strategies relative to a grievance of the Sheriff's bargaining unit and pursuant to the Attorney-Client Privilege as authorized in 471.705 Subd ld relative to discussions of pending litigation of Gary A. Nelson and Dean A. Nelson regarding the Sheriff hiring his son; and the veterans preference action being brought by David L. Olson regarding his termination in 1974 as a dispatcher. Meeting Open to the Public At 2:04 p.m. the County Board reconvened in open session. Board of Equalization Report Having reviewed and given consideration to the individual requests presented to the Board of Equalization on June 17, 1991, the County Assessor made his recommendations to the Board. No action was taken regarding the request of Marvin Anderson, Oakwood Supper Club and Wayne Kiepert, Oakwood Golf Course, as these requests did not relate to property valuations. After discussion, a motion was made by Lindquist, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to instruct the County Assessor to contact each of the in- dividuals requesting consideration from the Board of Equalization regarding the Board's action, and to accept and approve the recommendations of the County Assessor as follows: Donovan Ellwanger, Eastern Township Marilyn Przymus, Inman Township Hamilton Vasey, Ottertail City Raymond Bode, Tordenskjold Township Roger Jensen, Dunn Township Ron Hegerle, Aurdal township Ashur Cordes, Inman Township Sidney Brennan, Jr., Star Lake Township James Evans, Dora Township C.H. Bonrud, Tumuli Township Harry Jackim, Edna Township Steven Hames, Aurdal Township Donna Mindermann, Star Lake Township Kevin Klosterman, Everts Township Ron Zimney, Elizabeth Township Impi Curtis, Inman Township Lyle McManus, City of Fergus Falls No Change No Change Reduced from 86,500 to 84,200 Reduced from 1,700 to 1,100 No Change Reduced from 52,200 to 44,500 #35-001 Reduced from 3,500 to 1,100 and #45 Reduced from 2,600 to 2,300 Reduced from 44,300 to 42,200 Reduced from 56,200 to 55,000 No Change 2 Lots reduced from 700 to 300 l Lot reduced from 1,800 to 300 Reduced from 82,300 to 75,800 Reduced from 82,500 to 60,200 No Change No Change No Change No Change ·'r Octer Tail County Board of Commissioners July 10, 1991 Page 5 0 Harold Marty, Norwegian Grove Township No Change Note: Complete minutes of the Otter Tail County Board of Equalization of June 17, 1991, are located at the otter Tail County Auditor's Office. Solid Waste Advisory Committee The Board acknowledged the interest of Brad Froslee, 4-H club member, and encouraged his attendance and participation as an ex-officio member of the Solid Waste Advisory Committee. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Land Easements Approved Motion by Lindquist, seconded Lee and unanimously carried to approve the acquisition of land by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for the purposes of waterfowl easement rights from Fredrick E. Carlson and Gloria A. Carlson, husband and wife, of Evansville, MN and another easement from Donovan N~ Olson and Rosalie s. Olson, husband and wife, of Wendell, MN, with legal descriptions as follows: Carlson: Olson: T. 131 N., R. 40 W., 5th P.M., Section 36, Sl/2 NEl/4 NEl/4, Nl/2 SEl/4 NEl/4. T. 131 N., R. 41 w., 5th P.M., Section 25, the east 5 chains of the SEl/4 SE l/4 SWl/4, the west 6.5 chains of the SWl/4 SW l/4 SEl/4, the south 153 feet of the west 6.5 chains of the NWl/4 SWl/4 SEl/4. Adjournment At 2:55 p.m., with no further business, Chairman Olson declared the meeting adjourned until 9:30 a.m. on July 17, 1991. Dated: rJ-/(-q J OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS By~Q~ Mel o.i;Cairman otter Tail County Board of Commissioners 0 0 y a I i H 'i i MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE OTTER TAIL COUNTY BIY,RD (IF EQUALIZATION June 17th, 1991 ·The Otter Tall County Board of Equal1zet1on met Monday, June 17th, 199 I, with Comm1ss1oners Meilcolm lee, Anct, Lln~ulst, Mel Olson, Bill Stone and County Aud1tor Wt1yne Stein present. Commissioner Herley Wln~ls W!S unable to attend the meetlno. Members of the BD!trd were sworn in by the Honorable Judge Harlsn Nelson. Represenllng the County Assessor's office were the following: Russell Anderson Eo,ar Meyer Debbie Thormodson Dou,;i Walvatne The following persons appeared, or submitted written requests for consideration: Donovan Ellwan03r, Ei,stern Township Merilyn Przymus, Inman Townsh1p Roy Bode, TordenSkJold TownS/llp Hamilton Vasey, Lot 7 Eleanor Bea:::h-Ottertail City Lyle McMennus, City of FerQtls Fells Roger Jensen, Dunn Township Ron Hegerle,Aurdal Township Ashur COrcles, Inman Township HM-old Mitrty. Norwegian Grove Sidney Brennen, Jr., Star Lake Tovmship James Evans. Dora Townsh1p HarryJ. J.oc:klm, Edna Township Dennis Haogstr:-om representing C. H. Bonrud, Tumuli Township Steve Hames: Aurdel Township Donne M1nderinemn, Star Lake Township Kev1n Klostermann, Everts Township Ronald Zimney, Ellzebeth Township Imp! Curtis, Inman Township , Wll'yne K1spert, OakwOOO Golf course. Henning Town..nlr: Marvin Anderson, Oakwood Supper Club, Henning TO'Nnship The following individuals had submitted letters which were mentioned for the records and hOO either been handled prior to the meeting or efforts would be me:E to discuss their ra:::iuest with them when they could be reoc:hed: · Wilma Johnson, C1ty of Fergus Falls James K. O'Toole, Clty of Fergus Falls Euo,ne Elh8rd, Loke L1221e Oscer R. L in(iJ:ren, Pellam lake Perk, Dunn Townsh1p Arthur Espeland, Personal Rep. Olen R. Soils Sr. Estate, Everts Township J. Hegstoo, Nlderos Townsh1p J880 D1rckX, Maine Township The Board referred ell requests for consideration to the County Assessor's office for their rev1ew and re:ommendetions. The Board then OOjournad at 2 p.m. unt11 the July 10th, 199 ! County Board meeting at which time the County Assessor will make his recommendations and the Board w111 take final action. The Board of Equal1zat1on resumed at 2 p.m. on July 10th, 1991. Hevlng revlewed and given considerat1on to the individual ra:::iuests presenteo to the Board of Equalizetion on June 17th, 1991 , the County Asressor made his recommendeit1ons to the Board. No tciion was taken regarding the request of Marvin AJ'JOOrson. Ol:lkwoo:1 Supper Club !md Wll'yne K ispert, Oak:woo:1 Golf Course as these rEK:1uest d1d not relate to property valuatlons. After discussion, a motion was mam by Commissioner Andy llnll:lulst, seconood by Harley Wlndels end unan1mous!y carried to instruct the County Assessor to contact each of the 1nd1vidui,ls requesting consideration from the Board of Equalization regarding the Board's i,;:tion arid ta 5Xept end approve the recommendations of the County Assessor as follows: Donovan Ellwan93r, Eastern Townsh1p No Change 0 0 () I '1 I ' I l ! . j ! I ,; I Page2 Mer11yn Przymus, Inman Township · Hllm llton Vasey, Otter r,11 City Raymond Bode, Tordenskjold Township Roger Jansen, Dunn T!M'nship Ron Hegerle, Aur~I Township Ashur.Qnes, /nman TOY1nship Sidney Brennom, Ster Leike Township James Evans, Dore Township C.H. Bonrud, Tumull Townsh1p Harry Jack Im ,.Edne Township Steven Homes, Aurdal Township Donne M1ndermann, Star LBk.e Township Kev1n Klosterman, Everts Township Ron Ztmney, El1zebeth Township lmp1 Curtis, Inman Township Lyle McManus, C1ty of Fergus Falls Harold Nerty, Norwegien 0rove Twp. NoChel'IO;I Reduoed from 86,500 to 84,200 · Reduoed from I , 700 to I, I 00 NoChenge Reduced from 52 ,200 to 4.q ,500 •35-00 I Reduced from 3,500 to I • 1 00 end • 45 A:edUCOO from ; 2',600 to 2,300. ' Reduced from 44,300 to 42,200 Reduced from 56,200 to 55,000 No Change 2 lots reduced from 700 to 300 1 Lot reduca:l from 1,800 to 300 Reduoedfrom 82,300 to 75,800 Reduced from 82,500 to 60,200 No Chenoa No Change No Chern):! No Chan93 No Chang:i On July 10th, 1991 wlt 1:':u#, Q_ o further bus mess the Board of Equa'llzet1on Adjourned. ✓ Chairman Approva:t 7-r1-qr Attest: / ,/ /J Clerk Jllo/ q,K