The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutBoard of Commissioners - Minutes - 06/14/19940 0 Q Minutes of the OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Commissioners' Room, Floor 1-B Otter Tail County Courthouse Tuesday, June 14, 1994 1:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened Tuesday, June 14, 1994, at 1:00 p.m. at the Otter Tail County Courthouse with Commissioners Harley Windels, Chairman; Bill Stone; Virginia Partmann; and Malcolm Lee present. Commissioner Andy Lindquist was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Lee, seconded Partmann and unanimously carried to approve the June 7, 1994, minutes as submitted. TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE Mike Holstrom, Supervisor of the Amor Township Board, discussed a proposed exotic dancing township ordinance. After discussion with the County Attorney, Sheriff and Chief Deputy as well as Board members about enforcement of this proposed ordinance, Holstrom indicated he would return if/when the proposed ordinance becomes a township ordinance to address enforcement. PORTAGE LAKE PUBLIC ACCESS Dale Denker, Portage Lake area resident, discussed problems of noise, litter and gunshots at the public access on Portage Lake. Because of these problems, Otter Tail County has requested a curfew at the access, however, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) would not approve the curfew plan. Chairman Windels appointed the County Attorney and Sheriff to prepare a statement to be sent to legislators, the Department of Natural Resources and the governor requesting their cooperation in this matter. LICENSE APPLICATIONS Motion by Stone, seconded Partmann and unanimously carried to approve the following license applications: B.P.O. Elks Lodge No. 1093 Elks Point Dane Prairie Township Big Chief Station Stewart Fenton Fergus Falls, MN Birchwood Golf Course Brian L. Evenson Pelican Rapids, MN On-Sale Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor License. Off-Sale Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor License On/Off Sale Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor License 0 0 0 Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners June 14, 1994 Page 2 Country Manor Motel Minnesota Motel Corporation Thomas J. Petters Wadena, MN Dave & Louises Dave or Louise Trana Ottertail, MN Graystone Lodge James H. and Beverly J. Ellis Battle Lake, MN Koep's Clitherall Corner Joe and Eileen Koep Clitherall, MN Lenny's Cafe and Dance Barn Leonard Lund/Thelma Ard Underwood, MN Pelican Hills Park, Inc. John K. Morgan Pelican Rapids, MN Pelican Supper Club Paul Herringer Pelican Rapids, MN Sleepy Hollow Resort Louis L. Lepacek Battle Lake, MN Uncle Ed's Gary or Nancy Seeck Erhard, MN On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License On/Off Sale Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor License Off Sale Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor License, On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License and Sunday Liquor Off Sale Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor License On/Off Sale Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor License Off Sale Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor License On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License, Sunday Liquor and Off-Sale Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor License On/Off Sale Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor License Off Sale Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor License Motion by Stone, seconded Lee and unanimously carried, to approve the application of Four Star Promotions, Inc. for an On-Sale Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor License for the Runestone Festival on June 17-18, 1994. COUNTY DRAINAGE DITCH NO. 21 Motion by Lee, seconded Partmann and unanimously carried to approve payment from the county Ditch Fund to Interstate Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $608.50 for construction staking on County Drainage Ditch No. 21. Motion by Partmann, seconded Lee and unanimously carried to approve payment to Delzer Construction, Inc. in the amount of $3,679.70, for services provided on County Drainage Ditch No. 21. Motion by Partmann, seconded Stone and unanimously carried to authorize the Auditor to transfer $4,288.20 from the General Fund to the Ditch 21 Fund. Q u Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners June 14, 1994 Page 3 AUTHORIZATION FOR EXEMPTION FROM LAWFUL GAMBLING LICENSE No objection was expressed by Commissioner Lee with regard to an application for authorization for exemption from lawful gambling license received from the Pelican Rapids Ladyslippers DU. VEHICLE PAYMENT AUTHORIZED Motion by Lee, seconded Stone and unanimously carried to approve payment to Superior Ford for four 1994 Crown Victoria Patrol Cars, under the Minnesota Cooperative Purchasing Contract in the amount of $56,053. TWO DUMP BOX UNDERBODY BLADE & HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS Motion by Lee, seconded Stone and unanimously carried to award the bid for two dump box underbody blade & hydraulic systems to the lowest bidder as recommended by the Highway Engineer: Swanston Equipment Fargo, ND $49,379.96 UNDERGROUND TANKS Motion by Partmann, seconded Lee and unanimously carried to authorize the removal of underground storage tanks at Vergas and Fergus Falls as requested by the Highway Engineer. ERHARDS GROVE TOWER Motion by Portmann, seconded Stone and unanimously carried to authorize the Highway Engineer to proceed with maintenance on the Erhards Grove Tower to bring it into compliance with FAA and FCC regulations as outlined by the Highway Engineer. The motion authorized the work to be performed by Tim's Tower Service of Sauk Rapids. DELINQUENT MOBILE HOME TAXES Motion by Portmann, seconded Lee and unanimously carried to remove from the delinquent mobile home tax list the following individuals. Both are deceased: Roen Norton, Mahnomen, MN Harvey Whitlock, Dent, MN $ 10.80 $147.36 FORGIVENESS OF PENALTY & INTEREST Motion by Lee, seconded Portmann and unanimously carried to forgive the penalty and interest of Gary Burggraff, Moorhead, MN, 17-000-99-1472-000, due to the evidence from the post office which supported the unusual circumstances surrounding the postmark on their property taxes. WEST CENTRAL AREA AGENCY ON AGING Motion by Stone, seconded Partmann to approve the request of the West Central Area Agency on Aging to become an additional insured under the county's M.C.I.T. workers' compensation policy. Voting opposed to the motion were Lee, Portmann and Windels. The motion was not carried. 0 0 u Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners June 14, 1994 Page 4 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPOSIT OF FUNDS WITH THE MINNESOTA VETERANS HOMES BOARD FOR USE IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A VETERANS NURSING HOME IN FERGUS FALLS, MINNESOTA Upon a motion by Virginia Portmann, seconded by Malcolm Lee and unanimously carried, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners adopts the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board finds the following facts, in support of this resolution: 1. Minnesota Statutes, Section 198.36 provides that the Veterans Homes Board shall establish a Veterans Home in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, to provide skilled nursing care, which home must be purchased or built with funds, 65 percent must ·be provided by the federal government, and 35 percent by other non-state sources, including local units of government. 2. The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners received the approval of a majority of voters voting in a special election, held November 2, 1993, to issue general obligation bonds, not to exceed $1,500,000, to provide part of the funds for the acquisition and betterment of a Veterans Home to be owned and operated by the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Veterans Homes Board, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. 3. The Veterans Homes Board has made preliminary application to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs requesting federal funding for a Veterans Nursing Home in Fergus Falls and the Veterans Affairs Rules require that at least one-half of the state funds must be available for the project prior to approval. 4. The State of Minnesota, Department of Finance, requires that one-half of the local share funds must be on deposit in the State Treasury in order to issue an official letter of certification to the Veterans Affairs. 5. The State of Minnesota, Department of Finance, has guaranteed that the funds on deposit in the State Treasury will earn interest at a reasonable market rate which will accrue to the balance on deposit. 6. The Veterans Homes Board has assured that in the event the project is rejected, abandoned or cancelled, the unspent portion of the county's deposit and all accumulated interest shall be refunded to the county. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners, as follows: 1. That the Otter Tail County Treasurer is hereby directed to transfer the amount of $750,000 from the county general revenue fund to the Minnesota State Treasury as a deposit of one-half of Otter Tail County's maximum contribution to the 35 percent local share of the estimated total construction cost of a Veterans Nursing Home in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. 2. That this deposit of funds with the State of Minnesota is made upon the following conditions: Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners June 14, 1994 Page 5 a. That upon receipt of the money, the Minnesota Veterans Homes Board shall place the funds in an interest-bearing account where they shall accrue a reasonable market rate of interest. b. That the sole and exclusive use of the money and interest accrued shall be for capital expenditu·res related to the construction of a Veterans Home in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. c. That, upon receipt of approval of 65 percent funding by the federal government and the payment of the balance of the 35 percent local share, the Mi~esota Veterans Homes Board agrees to construct and operate a Veterans Home •in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, of at least 60 beds, to provide skilled nursing care and related health and social services to qualified veterans, including those who are residents of Otter Tail County. d. That in the event that the federal government denies the application for funding or indicates that it will not be approved, or in the event that the Minnesota legislature substantially amends or repeals Minnesota Statutes, Section 198.36, or for any other reason the Veterans Home cannot be constructed or operated in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, then the State of Minnesota, Veterans Homes Board, agrees to promptly refund the unused portion of this and any subsequent Otter Tail County deposit, along with any accrued interest, to the County of Otter Tail. e. That the Minnesota Veterans Homes Board will provide Otter Tail County with a Receipt of Deposit, acknowledging its agreement to the conditions set forth in this resolution. That pursuant to Treasury Regulations, Section 1.150-2, the county hereby declares its official intent to reimburse the deposit with the proceeds of bonds of the county, which were authorized by an election held November 2, 1993, in the amount of $1,500,000. Adopted this 14th day of June, 1994. OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Attest: Auditor BID OPENING r \ Motion by Lee, seconded Fortmann and unanimously carried to autho~ize the H_ighway ~ En9ineer to proceed with MnDOT's recommendation to advertise for bids on Projects SP 56-6l4-09 and SP 56-614-10. The opening is scheduled for Tuesday, July 26, 1_994, at 2:00 p.m. • Q Q Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners June 14, 1994 Page 6 ADJOURNMENT At 3:40 p.m., Chairman Windels declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of commissioners adjourned until 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 211 1994. Dated: 'f'l#t 4[, /qqif OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Attest: 411~ Larry Krohn, Clerk CB:kal