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Home My WebLink AboutBoard of Commissioners - Minutes - 03/22/1994Minutes of the OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Commissioners' Room1 Floor 1-B Otter Tail County Courthouse Tuesday, March 22, 1994 1:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened Tuesday, March 22, 1994, at 1:00 p.m. at the Otter Tail County Courthouse with Commissioners Harley Windels, Chairman; Bill Stone; Virginia Partmann; Malcolm Lee and Andy Lindquist present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Stone, seconded Lee and unanimously carried to approve the March 15, 1994, minutes as submitted. CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION Bill Kalar, Land & Resource Director, presented information regarding the Conditional Use Application of Madsen's Resort, Inc., Blanche Lake. Representing the Madsen interest were Chuck, Jean, Eric and Carl Malmstrom and Pat Greene. After discussion of density concerns expressed by Partmann, a motion was offered by Lindquist, seconded Lee and unanimously carried to uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the Conditional Use Application of Madsen's Resort, Inc., Blanche Lake, as conditioned by the Commission. Those conditions included that the Malmstroms 1 must submit a written agreement {signed and dated by both parties Malmstroms'/Benedicts') indicating how they will reduce the impact of this project to the Land & Resource Management Office by July 1, 1994. Note: Any construction of fence or barrier between properties is to be at the expense of the Malrnstrom's. 1994 SEWAGE DISPOSAL INSTALLERS LICENSE RENEWALS Motion by Lee, seconded Lindquist and unanimously carried to approve the following 1994 Sewage Installers Licenses: Motion by Lee, Sewage Disposal Moerke Excavating, Kenneth Moerke, Elbow Lake, MN Tom's Backhoe, Tom Falk, Vergas, MN 1994 SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM CLEANERS LICENSE seconded Partmann and unanimously carried to approve the following 1994 System Cleaners Licenses: Sherbrooke Septic Service, Ross Seifert, Pelican Rapids, MN EXTENSION OF FINAL PLAT Motion by Lee, seconded Lindquist and unanimously carried to approve a ninety day extension regarding the filing of the final plat of Tanglewood, Little Pelican Lake. 0 0 , Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners March 22, 1994 Page 2 BOARD OF WATER & SOIL RESOURCES NATURAL RESOURCES BLOCK GRANT Bill Kalar, Land & Resource Director, indicated his office has received the Board of Water & Soil Resources Natural Resources Block Grant. A motion was offered by Partmann, seconded Stone and unanimously carried to direct $5,000 be paid to each (East and West) Soil Conservation Districts from the grant monies as previously designated. BOARD OF EQUALIZATION MEETING INFORMATION Bob Moe, Assessor, provided Board members with information for the upcoming Board of Equalization meetings. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAYS A motion was offered by Partmann, seconded Lee and unanimously carried to adopt the following resolution: WHEREAS, it appears to the County Board of the County of Otter Tail that the road hereinafter described should be designated County State Aid Highway under the provisions of Minnesota Law and MnDOT Cooperative Construction Agreement of No. 69784 {Turnback of a portion of T.H. No. 59). NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the County Board of the County of Otter Tail that the road described as follows, to-wit: From the intersection of T.H. 210 South and East to the Intersection of I-94, Length: 4.7l miles (see attached map). BE, AND HEREBY IS ESTABLISHED, located and designated a County State Aid Highway of said County, subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Transportation of the State of Minnesota. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Board Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to forward two certified copies of this resolution to the Commissioner of Transportation for his consideration, and that upon his approval of the designation of said road or portion thereof, that same be constructed, improved and maintained as a County State Aid Highway of the County of Otter Tail, to be numbered and known as County State Aid Highway No. 82. Adopted March 22, 1994, at Fergus Falls, MN. Dated: (1,Jl4d 6,/tllfef OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 0 0 Q • ·1 · Otter Tai County March 22, 1994 Page 3 Board of CommissioiletS RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAYS A motion was offered by Lee, seconded Lindquist and unanimously carried to adopt the following resolution: WHEREAS, it appears to the County Board of the County of Otter Tail that the road hSreinafter described should be designated County State Aid Highway under the provisions of Minnesota Law and MnDOT Cooperative Construction Agreement of No. 69784 (Turnback of a portion of T.H. No. 59). NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the County Board of the County of Otter Tail that the road described as follows, to-wit: From the intersection of I-94 East and South to the North Corporate Limits of the City of Fergus Falls, Length: 3.44 miles (see attached map). BE, AND HEREBY IS ESTABLISHED, located and designated a County State Aid Highway of said County, subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Transportation of the State of Minnesota. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Board Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to forward two certified copies of this resolution to the Commissioner of Transportation for his consideration, and that upon his approval of the designation of said road or portion thereof, that same be constructed, improved and maintained as a County State Aid Highway of the County of Otter Tail, to be numbered and known as County State Aid Highway No. 88. Adopted March 22, 1994, at Fergus Falls, MN. Dated: Cfpii.£ £, If/fl¥ OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Attest: Larry CONSULTANT AGREEMENT Motion by Lee, seconded Lindquist and unanimously carried to approve a consultant agreement with Interstate Engineering, Inc., Wahpeton, ND, with regard to design engineering for reconstruction of Highway 59 north of Fergus Falls. RADIO COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT AGREEMENT Motion by Partmann, seconded Stone and unanimously carried to approve a radio communication agreem~nt with Midland International Corporation, Kansas City, M01 contingent upon approval by the County Attorney. 0 -ofter Tail County Board of Commissioners March 22, 1994 Page 4 SP 56-614-09 Motion by Lee, seconded Partmann and unanimously carried to approve right-of-way acquisition payments in the amount of $367.50 to each of the following with regard to SP 56-614-09: Floyd Harthun Thomas Harthun PREMISE PERMIT APPLICATION Motion by Lindquist, seconded Lee 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 Boardi and WHEREAS, the Lake Country Sportsman's Club of Otter Tail County, Battle Lake, MN has made an application to the Gambling Control Board for a premise permit to conduct lawful gambling at the Amor House in Amor Township of Otter Tail County; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 349.213 provides that the Gambling Control Board may not issue a premise permit unless they receive a resolution from the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners 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 Lake Country Sportsman's Club of Otter Tail o County, Battle Lake, MN, at the Amor House, in Amor Township of Otter Tail County. 0 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the conduct of lawful gambling by the Lake Country Sportsman's Club of Otter Tail County, Battle Lake, MN, at the Amor House in Amor 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. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of this application and approval shall be provided to the Town Board of Amor Township by sending them a copy of this resolution. Dated this 22nd day of March, 1994. Dated: r:!&: S:: lffJ/ OTTER TAIL By COUN:ID OF COMMISSIONERS · dels, Chairman MOTOR VEHICLE DEPARTMENT: COPIER REPLACEMENT Motion by Partmann, seconded Lindquist and unanimously carried to authorize the replacement of a photocopy machine in the Motor Vehicle Department as requested by the Auditor and as budgeted. 0 Q .otter Tail County Board of Commissioners March 22, 1994 Page 5 APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR EXEMPTION FROM LAWFUL GAMBLING LICENSE Commissioner Stone indicated no objection to an Application for Authorization for Exemption from Lawful Gambling License received from the St. James Church, Maine, MN, for an event scheduled for July 24, 1994. PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT Motion by Lee, seconded Partmann and unanimously carried to appoint Merle Miller, Pelican Rapids, MN, to the Planning Commission for a three year term ending December 31, 1996. Motion by Partmann, Fergus Falls, MN, December 31, 1994. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT APPOINTMENT seconded Lee and unanimously carried to appoint Randall Mann, to the Board of Adjustment for a one year term ending GIS ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT Motion by Partmann, seconded Lindquist and unanimously carried to authorize the signature of the Board Chairman and Clerk on a GIS Assessment Agreement with Spatial Management Group (SMG). SOLID WASTE COLLECTION & TRANSPORTATION LICENSE Motion by Lee, seconded Stone and unanimously carried to approve the Application for Collection and Transportation of Solid Waste or Source Separated Materials of Lakes Area Disposal, Bradley Dean Johnson, Pelican Rapids, MN. NORTHEAST LANDFILL Mike Hanan, Solid Waste Director, discussed with the Board a request for change order from Kern & Tabery, Inc., Wadena, MN, regarding the flexible membrane liner. TRI-LAKES ESTATES FIRST ADDITION Motion by Lee, seconded Partmann and unanimously carried to authorize the Chairman's signature on an Amendment of Declaration of Covenants, Restrictions and Stipulations Plat of Tri-Lakes Estates First Addition. CPR TRAINING Motion by Partmann, seconded Lee and unanimously carried to implement, in the near future, a CPR training program for Otter Tail County employees as previously discussed by the Long Range Planning Committee. CLOSED TO PUBLIC At 3:44 p.m. Chairman Windels declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners closed to the public for the purpose of discussing litigation strategies regarding the Northeast Landfill tank matter. Attorney-Client Privilege is authorized in MS 471.705 Subd l d. 0 ·,ofter Tail County Board of Commissioners March 22, 1994 Page 6 ADJOURNMENT At 3:56 p.m. Chairman Windels declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners adjourned until 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aprils, 1994. Dated: ~ S°/ lt?9JI OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CB:kal