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Minutes of the
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Commissioners' Room, Floor 1-B
Otter Tail County Courthouse
Wednesday, June 10, 1992
1:00 p.m.
Call To Order
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened Wednesday, June 10, 1992, at
1:00 p.m. at the Otter Tail County Courthouse with Commissioners Andy Lindquist,
Chairman; Harley Windels, Bill Stone, Malcolm Lee and Virginia Partmann present.
Minutes Approved
Motion by stone, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to approve the June 3, 1992,
minutes as submitted.
Bicycle Race
Motion by Lee, seconded Partmann and unanimously carried to grant permission for the
Star of the North bicycle games to use County Roads 9, 34, 32 and 23 on June 27, 1992,
contingent on the conditions that the games are in compliance with the United States
cycling Federation safety rules, that the Sheriff's Department has been notified and do
not object to such race being held on the above mentioned County roads, and that the
County is not liable for claims arising from the race.
Position Authorized
Motion by Partmann, seconded Lee and unanimously carried to authorize the replacement
hiring of a full-time STS Crew Leader position. Hiring to be open to the public and
follow normal procedures through the Coordinator's Office.
Phone System Card Payment Authorized
Motion by Lee, seconded Stone and unanimously carried to purchase an additional digital
card at a cost of approximately $1,000.
Conditional Use Applications
Motion by Lee, seconded Stone and unanimously carried to approve the following
conditional Use Applications subject to conditions and recommendations as indicated by
the Planning Commission:
Approvals:
Donald c. Lende, Lake Lida
Gary Jacobson, Beauty Shore Lake
Bob/Patricia Miller, Eagle Lake
Roger Hallberg, Paul/Rusche Lake
Thomas E. Pulford, Walker Lake
Shawn Frank, West Battle Lake
Ron Zimney, Long Lake
Gary Abel, Long Lake
Donald J. Hendrickx, Rusche Lake
Steven D. Rekken, Ottertail River
Janie Braakman, Franklin Lake
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Richard Dielke, Leek Lake o Magnus o. Foss, Jr., Pelican Lake
Motion by Lindquist, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to refer the Conditional
Use Application of Kevin Peterson, Clear Lake, to the Land & Resource Management Office
until further determinations can be made regarding the high water level.
Motion by Lindquist, seconded Lee and unanimously carried to table action on the
Conditional Use Application of Charles F. Ernston, Wall Lake, until the Land & Resource
Management Office has information as to clarification of wetland.
Motion by Lee, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to refer the Conditional Use
Application of Gerald Benson, Heilberger Lake, back to the Planning Commission for
clarification of the Commission viewing the correct site. Land & Resource Director to
ensure correct site is viewed.
Note: For detailed information regarding any of the above listed conditional use
permits, contact the Land & Resource Management Office.
Cleaners & Installers Licenses
Motion by Lee, seconded Fortmann and unanimously carried to approve the following
Cleaners and Installers License Applications:
Cleaners: o Bob's Septic Service
Installers:
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Ron Braton
Bob's Septic Service
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Waterfowl Easements
Motion by Lindquist, seconded Fortmann, and unanimously carried to approve the waterfowl
easements, dated June 3, 1992, as follows:
John Henry Mark
Henry Mark
Henry Mark et al
T.132 N., R, 42 W., 5th P.M., Section 25, E 1/2 SE 1/4.
T • 13 2 N • , R • 4 2 W. , 5th P • M. , Sect ion 2 5, Lot 2, SE 1 / 4
NW 1/4.
T. 132 N, R, 42 w., 5th P.M., Section 25, as described on
supporting materials.
Motion by Lindquist, seconded Fortmann, and unanimously carried to approve the waterfowl
easements, dated June 3, 1992, as follows:
Carlton E. Mortensen
Carter Mortensen
T. 132 N., R. 41 W., 5th P.M., Section 11, Lot 7, the SW
1/4 SW 1/4 except the North 795 feet of the South 1,203
feet of the East 450 feet.
T. 132 N., R. 41 w., 5th P.M., Section 7, Lot 11, Section
18, W 1/2 NE 1/4, NW 1/4 SE 1/4, Lot 6.
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1992 Board of Equalization Handout Materials
Bob Moe, Assessor, provided a draft copy of the 1992 Board of Equalization handout
materials for the Board's review.
Engineering Consultant Agreement
Motion by Lee, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to approve the professional
engineering services required for the design and construction of the North Otter Tail
County Overlay project with Interstate Engineering, Inc.
Highway Construction Contracts
Motion by Partmann, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to authorize Chairman
Lindquist to execute the highway construction contracts with Starry Construction
Company, Inc. for Project No. 56-635-25 & Etc. as well as the highway construction
contract with Mark Sand & Gravel company for Project NO. 56-615-12 & Etc. as previously
awarded.
Transfer of Equipment
Motion by Lee, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to approve the transfer of a
1967 Ford Tractor/Loader from the Highway Department to the Solid Waste Department as
requested by the Highway Engineer. Inventory to reflect transfer and no funds
exchanged.
Position Authorized
Motion by Lee, seconded Fortmann and unanimously carried to authorize the Highway
Engineer to begin the procedure for replacement of the Assistant Highway Engineer
(retirement proposed 10/1/92).
AMC -M.A.G.I.C. Fund
Motion by Lee, seconded Fortmann and unanimously carried to adopt a resolution
authorizing entry into a joint powers agreement in the form of a Declaration of Trust
establishing an entity known as "Minnesota Association of Governments Investing for
Counties" and authorizing participation in certain investment programs. Such resolution
to be reviewed by the County Attorney prior to Chairman Lindquist's signature.
Abatements
Motion by Windels, seconded Stone and unanimously carried to approve the following
applications for abatement:
Dunn Township:
B. John Barry 17-000-99-1015-000 Abate to correct the footage
used on this parcel. Was
assessed on 132' and should have
been 66'. Payable 1991 and
1992.
Q Erhards Grove Township:
Bruce A. Nettestad 24-000-07-0047-002 Abate this parcel to an ag
homestead. He has requested
homestead before and the
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Girard Township:
Gary/Brenda Davis
Gorman Township:
John/Katherine Berger
Oak Valley Township:
Elwood/Connie McBrady
Shawn and Kelly
West her head
29-000-99-0299-001
30-000-10-0060-000
30-000-15-0088-000
43-000-20-0146-000
43-000-20-0146-001
o Pelican Township:
Galen Schroeder 50-000-99-0325-000
Sverdrup Township:
Eric/Linda Gronner 57-000-30-0182-000
Tordenskjold Township:
Underwood Oil Inc. 58-000-06-0037-003
Henning City:
John Lannon 72-000-23-0086-001
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paperwork was misplaced. Payable
1990.
Abate this parcel to residential
homestead. There is a life
estate on this parcel. Payable
1991 and 1992.
Abate this parcel to a 75%
midyear homestead. Applied in
April of 1992. Moved onto the
property in January of 1991.
Ownership was established in
April of 1991.
Abate to correct the valuation
as a portion of this parcel was
split to #146-001.
Abate to split this parcel
from #146-000.
Abate this parcel to 75%
homestead. Homestead was
applied for in April of 1992.
Abate to remove the valuation of
house owned by Catherine
Gronner. It is assessed on
Personal property.
Abate to put this parcel on as
omitted. Was split from #37-001
and a new parcel was never
created.
Abate to put this parcel back on
the tax rolls, wrong parcel was
abated to exempt, should be
#233-001. Property was referred
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to as the Lannon property but
was not referring to this 0 parcel.
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Parkers Prairie City:
Peter/Joann Kamphake
Perham City:
John D. Hult Sr.
75-000-99-0252-000
77-000-99-0468-000
Abate to put this parcel on as
commercial. Was purchased in
July of 1990 and should have
been taxed for this parcel for
the 1991 payable 1992.
Abate to a midyear 75%
homestead.
Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor License Applications
Motion by Stone, seconded Portmann and unanimously carried to approve the following
renewals for Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor License Applications:
Rolling Hills Golf Course
Cyril or Carol Flem
B.P.O. Elks Lodge NO. 1093
R.C. Dolan
Corner Store
Thomas Stich
Uncle Ed's
Gary Seeck
Koep's
Joe or Eileen Koep
Mosquito Heights
Steve Lehmann
Lakeway Golf Club
Robert Purdon
Cozy Cove Resort
Gary Benson
Coll ins Landing
Jodie Collins
on-sale Non-Intoxicating
Malt Liquor License
on-sale Non-Intoxicating
Malt Liquor License
Off-sale Non-Intoxicating
Malt Liquor License
Off-sale Non-Intoxicating
Malt Liquor License
Off-sale Non-Intoxicating
Malt Liquor License
on/Off-sale
Non-Intoxicating Malt
Liquor License
on/Off-sale
Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor
License
On/Off-sale
Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor
License
On/Off-sale
Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor
License
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Silent Rainbow Resort
Carol J. Hockersmith
Ten Mile Resort Inc.
Gerald M. Schultz
Wildwood Beach Store
Roger Hegle
Woodland Park Resort
Donald Bistodeal
Clear Lake Resort
Ruben Finnkelson
Sleepy Hollow Resort
Louis Lepacek
Birchwood Golf Course
Brian Evenson
Ye Olde School House
Gail Suko
Lenny's Cafe & Dance Barn
Leonard A. Lund and Thelma Ard
Blue Horizon Ballroom
Diane Wanner
Graystone Lodge
James & Beverly Ellis
Dunvilla Supper Club
E.L> 10,000 Inc.
Zorbaz Pizza and Mexican Restaurant
Thomas w. Hanson
On/Off-sale
Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor
License
on/Off-sale
Non-Intoxicating Malt
Liquor License
On/Off-sale
Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor
License
On/Off-sale
Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor
License
on/Off-sale
Non-Intoxicating Malt
Liquor License
on/Off-sale
Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor
License
On/Off-sale
Non-Intoxicating Malt
Liquor License
On/Off-sale
Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor
License
On/Off-sale
Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor
License
on/Off-sale
Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor
License
On/Off-sale
Non-Intoxicating Malt liquor
License -On-Sale Intoxicating Li
License and Sunday Liquor License
on-Sale Intoxicating
Liquor License and Sunday
Liquor License
On/Off-sale
Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor
License and On Sale Wine License
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Zorbaz' s II
Jeffrey Tweeton
Riverfront Lounge
Cathy Johnson
The Lanterns
Duane & Irene Frost
Cactus Food and Drink
Herb Steeke
Lease Agreement
on/Off-sale
Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor
License and On Sale Wine License
On/off-sale
Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor
License and On Sale Wine License
on-Sale Intoxicating
Liquor License and Sunday Liquor
License
on-sale Intoxicating
Liquor License and Sunday Liquor
License
Subject to meeting insurance
requirements.
Motion by Windels, seconded Stone and unanimously carried to authorize the Chairman of
the Board to sign the lease agreement between Otter Tail County and Kevin Jackson for
the lease of Lot 1 Block 6 of Hidden Trails to the City of New York Mills.
Otter Tail Lake Sewer District
Motion by Stone, seconded Partmann and unanimously carried to waive the approval
requirement according to M.S. 116A.24 Subd. 2 (a) with regard to otter Tail Lake Sewer
District's establishment of bonding requirements.
Deferred Compensation
There was general discussion about deferred compensation plans, the number being offered
and possible policy criteria. The coordinator, in conjunction with the Auditor, were
asked to draft a policy for establishing guidelines for plans to be offered and
recruitment from outside sales staff.
Tax Forfeited Lands
Lists of proposed tax forfeited lands were distributed by the Auditor to individual
commissioners.
Board of Equalization/Regular Board Meeting
Motion by Partmann, seconded Lee and unanimously carried to continue the regular
business for the Board of commissioners' meeting on June 17, 1992, after the Board of
Equalization meeting has closed.
Phelps Mill Park Manager
Motion by Lee, seconded Partmann and unanimously carried to offer the Phelps Mill Park
Manager position to Kenneth L. Peterson of Battle Lake.
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Committee Reports
Commissioner Partmann reported on recent Long Range Planning Committee activities and
discussed upcoming meeting plans.
Several commissioners (Lindquist/Fortmann/Lee) attended the Landfill meeting between
Fergus Falls and Otter Tail County. Meeting focus was directed at aspects of one vs two
landfills.
Sustainable Ag Grant -WOT
Motion by Partmann, seconded Lee and unanimously carried to authorize the Auditor to pay
grant monies to a full time temporary student serving on the program.
Recycling Building -Pelican Rapids
Motion by Lee, seconded Stone and unanimously carried to authorize the County Attorney
to propose a settlement with regard to the special assessments on the recycling building
in Pelican Rapids.
Stang Lake Restoration Project
Motion by Lee, seconded Fortmann and unanimously carried to authorize the Board's
Chairman to execute the engineering contract for the services of Interstate Engineering,
Fergus Falls, regarding the impoundment of Stang Lake when the contract has been
drafted.
Adjournment
At 4:12 p.m., with no further business, Chairman Lindquist declared the meeting
adjourned and closed to the public. Next meeting is scheduled for June 17, 1992, after
the Board of Equalization meeting takes place.
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