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Minutes of the
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Commissioners' Room, Floor 1-B
Otter Tail County Courthouse
Tuesday, June B, 1993
1:00 p.m.
Call to Order
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened Tuesday, June 8, 1993, at
1:00 p.rn. at the otter Tail County Courthouse with Commissioners Malcolm Lee, Chairman;
Andy Lindquist, Harley Windels and Bill Stone present and Virginia Partmann absent.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Lindquist, seconded Stone and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of
June 1, 1993, as submitted.
Bid Openings
The Highway Engineer, having previously advertised for bids opened the following bids:
Project SAP 56-659 09 & Etc. -Bituminous Overlay:
Mark Sand & Gravel Co.
Fergus Falls, MN
Starry Construction Co., Inc.
Long Prairie, MN
Phelps Mill Darn Repair:
Atlas Foundation Company
Rogers, MN
Barbarossa and Sons, Inc.
Osseo, MN
Industrial Builders, Inc.
Fargo, ND
Progressive Contractors Inc.
Osseo, MN
$760,497.62
$881. 697. 47
$413,344.70
$295,790.00
$389,252.00
$332,039.00
Rick West, Highway Engineer, will make a recommendation at the June 22, 1993, Board
meeting.
Two-Way Radio Communications System Modernization
John DuBois, Professional Communications Engineer and Consultant, proposed an upgrade of
Highway Department radio system. The proposed project involves a new frequency and
equipment for the department as well as allow communication for emergency use.
Motion by Lindquist, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to retain DeBois to
provide engineering services, to include administrative frequency for a cost not to
exceed $9,300. The total projected implementation cost is projected to be $142,000.
current budgets are $130,000 with approximately $15,000 from the 1994 budget.
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Bid Award
Motion by Windels, seconded Lindquist and unanimously carried to award the bid of
Project SAP 56-615-13 & Etc, to the lowest bidder, Mark Sand & Gravel co., Fergus Falls,
MN, in the amount of $445,898.97.
Motion by Lindquist, seconded Stone and unanimously carried to award the bid of Project
SAP 56-618-07 & Etc.to the lowest bidder, Mark Sand & Gravel Co., Fergus Falls, MN, in
the amount of $548,557.57.
Perham Turtle Fest
Motion by Windels, seconded Lindquist and unanimously carried to authorize the close of
CSAH 80 and 8, Perham, for June 27, 1993, for parade purposes in connection with the
Perham Turtle Fest.
Seasonal Supply of Hot Mix Bituminous -West Otter Tail
Motion by Stone, seconded Lindquist and unanimously carried to award the bid of
Seasonal Supply of Hot Mix Bituminous -West Otter Tail to Mark Sand & Gravel Co.,
of Fergus Falls, MN, in the amount of $16,400.
Tractor/Loader/Mower
The Highway Engineer was directed to proceed with development of bid specifications on a
tractor/loader/mower and to establish a bid date on same.
July 4th Parade
Motion by Lindquist, seconded Stone and unanimously carried to tentatively approve,
a July 4th parade requested by Pat Garza on CSAH 72 from the nursing home to the bridge
along Otter Tail Lake, subject to final approval of the Sheriff,
Conditional Use Applications
Motion by Windels, seconded Lindquist and unanimously carried to uphold the decision of
the Planning Commission to deny the Conditional Use Application of Brenda Minge,
Rose Lake, citing the applicant failed to appear.
Motion by Lindquist, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to uphold the decision of
the Planning Commission to approve the following Conditional Use Applications:
Otter Tail County Highway Department, Ten Mile Lake
Mark Bergerud, Dayton Hollow Reservoir
Carmon D. Jackson, Hoot Lake
Barron Todd Johnson et al, Pelican Lake
Richard Wayne Sturlaugson, Pelican Lake
Michael Conroy, Pickerel Lake
Motion by Lindquist, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to table approval of
the Conditional Use Application of Charles P. Christopherson, otter Tail Lake, pending
further on-site inspection.
Motion by Lee, seconded Lindquist and unanimously carried to approve, as recommended by
the Planning Commission, the Conditional Use Application of LuRae Louise Melaas,
Jewett Lake, with an added condition that the floral consulting service be limited to
not more than four business visits per month.
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Motion by Lindquist, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to approve, as recommended
by the Planning Commission, the Conditional Use Application of Myron J. Gunderson,
Long Lake, with an added condition to include a catch basin to retain run-off at the top
of slope to be cut.
Note: For detailed information regarding any of the above listed conditional use
permits, contact the Land & Resource Management Office.
Sewage Disposal Installers License
Motion by Lindquist, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to approve the Application
for Sewage Disposal Installers License of Jerdee Bridge Company, Edison v. D. Jerdee,
Lake Park, MN.
Pesticide Regulations
Motion by Lee, seconded Lindquist and unanimously carried to decline involvement with
pesticide regulations.
Wetland Rules
John Jasky, Wetland Management Specialist from the Board of Water & Soil Resources,
indicated that final wetland rules should be delivered to the Land & Resource Office
before July 1, 1993, The final rule must become part of local controls by
January 1, 1994. Until the rule is adopted, the interim rules will remain in effect.
Western MN Farm Resource Center
Bruce Lubitz, Executive Director of Western Minnesota Farm Resource Center, provided
information regarding the Center and requested funding from otter Tail County. No
action was taken by the Board.
Premises Permit Application
Motion by Windels, seconded Lindquist and unanimously carried to adopt the following
resolution:
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 Perham Lion's Club have made application to the Gambling Control Board for
a premise permit to conduct lawful gambling at the Hamburger Hallow in Pine Lake
Township of Otter Tail County; 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 of Commissioners is aware of no reason to oppose
the conduct of lawful gambling by the Perham Lion's Club at the Hamburger Hallow in Pine
Lake Township of Otter Tail County; and
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
hereby approves the conduct of lawful gambling by the Perham Lion's Club at the
Hamburger Hallow in Pine Lake Township of Otter Tail County, provided that the applicant
meets all the necessary criteria for the licenses and permits required by the Gambling
Control Board.
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IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of this application and approval shall be provided
to the Town Board of Pine Lake Township by sending them a copy of this resolution.
Dated this 8th day of June, 1993.
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Larr;(ohn, Clerk
Malcolm K. Lee, Chairman
Exemption from Lawful Gambling License
No action was taken by the Board to prohibit the Application for Authorization for
Exemption from Lawful Gambling License by the Fergus Falls Chapter of Ducks Unlimited
for an activity taking place August 25, 1993.
No action was taken by the Board to prohibit the Application for Authorization for
Exemption from Lawful Gambling License by the Pelican Rapids Ladyelippere Ducks
Unlimited for an activity taking place August 16, 1993.
Abatements
Motion by Lindquist, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to approve the following
applications for abatement:
Elizabeth Township:
Darlene E. Berge
Jimmy Selvin
22-300-50-0227-000
Abate on the 1993 tax rolls as an omitted personal property mobile home.
Woodside Township:
David and Nancy Swarts 62-000-13-0109-000
Abate to calculate this parcel as a cross county homestead. The applicant's primary
homestead is in Todd County and he has a total of 237.94 acres with a total valuation of
$80,900.
Fergus Falls City:
Jon Sander 71-300-50-0421-000
Abate to a 75% homestead classification.
1993.
The Homestead Card was received June 7th,
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Liquor Licenses
Motion by Windels, seconded stone and
application for licenses:
unanimously carried to approve the following
Uncle Ed's
Nancy Seeck
Fergus Falls, MN
Off-Sale Non-Intoxicating
Malt Liquor License
Subject to the approval of the County Attorney's office.
Collins Landing
Jodie Rate Collins
Dent, MN
On/Off-Sale Non-Intoxicating
Malt Liquor License
Subject to the approval of the County Attorney's office.
The Peak Supper Club
Tom and Bev Lorine
Clitherall, MN
Wine and On/Off Sale Non-
Intoxicating Malt Liquor
License
Subject to the approval of the County Attorney's office.
The Lanterns
Duane C. Frost
Ottertail, MN
Liquor and Sunday Liquor on-
Sale License
Subject to the approval of the County Attorney's office and the submission of the
required insurance papers.
Oakwood Golf Course
Bonnie Kern
Ottertail, MN
On/Off-Sale Non-Intoxicating
Malt Liquor License
Subject to the approval of the County Attorney's office and the County Sheriff's office.
Ten Mile Lake Resort and Steakhouse
Gerald Schultz
Dalton, MN
Wine License
On/Off-Sale Non-Intoxicating
Malt Liquor License
Subject to the approval of the County Attorney's office and the submission of the
required insurance papers.
Big Pine Resort
James Larson
Perham, MN
On/Off-Sale Non-Intoxicating
Malt Liquor License
Subject to the approval of the County Attorney's office.
Woodland Park Resort
Donald Bistodeau
Henning, MN
On/Off-Sale Non-Intoxicating
Malt Liquor License
Subject to the approval of the County Attorney's office.
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Rocky's Resort
Stephen Kunz and
Michael Scouten
Dent, MN
Set-up License, and
On/Off-Sale Non-Intoxicating
Malt Liquor License
Subject to the approval of the County Attorney's office.
The Little Dragon
Phat V Nguyen
Perham, MN
Wine License
Subject to the approval of the County Attorney's office.
Lenny's Cafe and Dance Barn
Leonard A. Lund
Underwood, MN
Vacation Land Resort
Annie M. Droullard
Battle Lake, MN
Lakeway Golf Course
Robert Puroon
Dalton, MN
Graystone Lodge
James and Beverly Ellis
Battle Lake, MN
on/Off-Sale Non-Intoxicating
Malt Liquor License
On-Sale Non-Intoxicating Malt
Liquor License
On/Off-Sale Non-Intoxicating
Malt Liquor License
Off-Sale Non-Intoxicating Malt
Liquor License, Liquor License
and Sunday Liquor License
Subject to the submission of the required insurance papers.
Riverfront Lounge
Cathy Johnson
Underwood, MN
Wine License, and
On/Off-Sale Non-Intoxicating
Malt Liquor License
Subject to the submission of the required insurance papers.
Benji's
David A. Bednarz
Erhard, MN
Set-up License
Subject to the approval of the County Attorney's office and the County Sheriff's office.
Dave and Louise's Restaurant
Dave and Louise Trana
Ottertail, MN
On/Off-Sale Non-Intoxicating
Malt Liquor License
Subject to the approval of the County Attorney's office.
Ethel Beach Resort
Allen Chase
Battle Lake, MN
Set-up License
Subject to the approval of the County Attorney's office and the County Sheriff's office.
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Hamburger Hollow
Mary J. Wallace
New York Mills, MN
on/Off-Sale Non-Intoxicating
Malt Liquor License
Subject to the approval of the County Attorney's office and the County Sheriff's office.
Zorba's II
Jeffrey Tweeton
Perham, MN
Wine License and
On/Off-Sale Non-Intoxicating
Malt Liquor License
Subject to the approval of the County Attorney's office and the County Sheriff's office.
Pelican Hills Park, Inc
John Morgan
Pelican Rapids, MN
Off-Sale Non-Intoxicating Malt
Liquor License
Abatement Denied
After additional review, the Auditor discussed with the Board a request by
Leander L. Watkins for abatement of accrued penalties and interest on past due taxes
amounting to $1,842.32. The Board supported the Auditor's recommendation for denial and
Stein was requested to notify Watkins.
Soil Survey Information
The Auditor provided information to Board members on the Soil Survey. He indicated that
on June 7, 1985, a resolution was adopted that established the total cost to
otter Tail County at $615,000, Payments were to begin in April of 1987 with the final
payment in April of 1993. As of June 8, 1993, Otter Tail County has paid $491,779.42.
Payment Approved
Motion by Lindquist, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to approve payment in the
amount of $322 per MN Statute 609.35, to the Fergus Falls Medical Group and stems from a
criminal investigation.
Request for Additional Staff
The Auditor requested a position authorization for an additional clerical staff person.
Position proposed would include approximately 60% of individual's .time be spent working
in the Motor Vehicle area; approximately 30% of time in Game & Fish; and the remainder
of time in the Auditor's office. The matter was tabled until the Auditor prepares a job
description of the proposed position.
Waste Pesticide Container Collection
Marie Tysdal, Public Information Officer in the Solid Waste Department, provided
details of the upcoming Waste Pesticide Container Collection scheduled for
June 24, 1993, in Fergus Falls and New York Mills and June 25, 1993, in Pelican Rapids
and Henning.
Bid Opening
Motion by Windels, seconded stone and unanimously carried to authorize the Highway
Engineer to set the bid opening for Surfacing Projects in Scambler, Hobart and Edna
Townships for 1:00 p.m, on July 6, 1993.
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Safety Emergency Services D~rector
Motion by Lindquist, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to proceed with the hiring
procedure for a full time Safety/Emergency Services Director. Position would require
cert'~fication for emergency services.
Adjournment
At 3:30 p.m. Chairman Lee declared the meeting adjourned until 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday,
June 22, 1993,
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Malcolm K. Lee, Chairman
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