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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Commissioners - Minutes - 01/10/19950 0 0 Minutes of the OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Commissioners' Room, Floor 1-B Otter Tail County Courthouse Tuesday, January 10, 1995 1:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened Tuesday, January 10, 1995, at 1:00 p.m. at the Otter Tail County Courthouse with Commissioners Bill Stone, Chairman; Harley Windels, Malcolm Lee, Virginia Fortmann and Andy Lindquist present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Partmann, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of January 3, 1995, as submitted. TAX STATEMENT INSERT Public Information Officer, Marie Tysdal, recommended a tax statement insert accompany the tax statements as in previous years to educate the public of the following issues: The new state imposed solid waste assessment. The solid waste service fee being listed as "Service Fee" on the tax statements rather than lumped in with other fees on the statement. Legislation effective January 1, 1995, regarding the disposal of oil filters. Explanation of the tax payment deadlines. Motion by Windels, seconded Partmann and unanimously carried to approve the tax statement insert as recommended by Ms. Tysdal and to direct the Coordinator's Office to contact department heads for other topics that tax payers need to be educated on that could be included in the insert. PESTICIDE CONTAINERS/COLLECTION Public Information Officer, Marie Tysdal, provided a handout to the Board members from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture which detailed the 1994 Otter Tail County empty pesticide container collection. Solid Waste Director, Mike Hanan, pointed out the concerns of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture regarding the 1994 collection in Fergus Falls. After further discussion, a motion was offered by Windels, seconded Fortmann and unanimously carried to continue the empty pesticide container collection in 1995 in the same manner as last year, however, if there is a continued lack of participation and cooperation by the sixteen licensed pesticide dealers in Otter Tail County, the program will be discontinued. Further, the motion directed Ms. Tysdal to phone the pesticide dealers in the county to request their participation. The Board directed the Solid Waste Director to write a letter to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to inform them that Otter Tail County doesn't have an indoor facility for empty pesticide container collection, therefore, if the state is uncomfortable with the county's operation, the program will be discontinued. .. 0 0 0 Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners January 10, 1995 Page 2 DEPOSITORIES OF COUNTY FUNDS OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION 95-03 Motion by Windels, seconded Lee and unanimously carried, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Otter Tail County, Minnesota, that WHEREAS, all financial institutions in Otter Tail County, including state and federal banks and savings and loan associations, be and are hereby designated as depositories of County funds. Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota, this 10th day of January, 1995. Dated: Larry Krohn, Clerk OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS U)~01 By ___ .:..:_::::__;_.:..__~=_:.,;___:_=------ William Stone, Chairman AUTHORITY TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION 95-04 Motion by Partmann, seconded Lindquist and unanimously carried, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Otter Tail County, Minnesota, that WHEREAS, Otter Tail County Treasurer, Steve Andrews, be and is hereby given authority to invest County funds as available. Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota, this 10th day of January, 1995. Dated: J4-011• 'J ti tf1S OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Byw~~ William Stone, 'chairman PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Motion by Lee, seconded Lindquist and unanimously carried to approve the conditional use application of Robert Floyd Severson, East Spirit Lake, (Lot 41, Block 1, Section 9, Dora Township) with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion did not include the portion of the permit application that reads 11 and that the Land & Resource Office approved the project {including the slope}. Approval is subject to confirmation that an easement is not available from the neighbor {an easement would minimize the earthmoving that would take place with this proposed road) . 11 ~ Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners January 10, 1995 0 0 0 Page 3 Motion by Lindquist, seconded Lee and unanimously carried to approve the conditional use application of Saundra Monahan, West Battle Lake, {Governmant Lot 3, Section 21, Girard Township) as recommended by the Planning Commission. 1995 SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM CLEANERS LICENSE RENEWALS Motion by Lindquist, seconded Partmann and unanimously carried to approve the following 1995 Sewage Disposal Cleaners License Renewals: Al Dahl Construction, Al Dahl, Detroit Lakes Art Anderson Pumping, Jerry Walberg, Detroit Lakes Leonard Balken, Fergus Falls Barry Excavating, Greg Barry, Underwood Cliff's Enterprises, Clifford Olson, Henning Dewey's Septic Service, Dewayne Erickson, Lake Park Fergus Power Pump, Inc., Roland Okerstrom, Fergus Falls Greg's Septic Service, Greg Kramer, Wadena Hawes Septic Tank Pumping, Loren Hawes, Ottertail Koep's Septic Services, Roman Koep, Parkers Prairie Lakes Pumping, Howard Molander, Detroit Lakes Leick's Resort, John Leick, Vergas Mort's Septic, Roland Morton, Audubon Moss Septic Tank Pumping, Kenneth Moss, Underwood PJ & Son Septic Pumping, Robert Pourrier, Erhard Perrin Pumping, William Perrin, Ashby Petermann Pumping, John Petermann, Fergus Falls R & J Septic Service, Roy Pomeranz, Bertha Richard's Septic Tank Pumping, Richard Turchin, Vining Sewer Service, Inc., Bernard Holzer, Perham Geoffrey Smith, Henning Super Sucker Septic Service, Wayne Johnson, Pelican Rapids The Pumper, Harold Davis, Pelican Rapids Val's Septic Pumping, Valentine Karasch, Henning 1995 SEWAGE DISPOSAL INSTALLERS LICENSE RENEWALS Motion by Partmann, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to approve the following 1995 Sewage Disposal Installers License Renewals: Al Dahl Construction, Al Dahl, Detroit Lakes Barry Excavating, Greg Barry, Underwood Bitzan Backhoe Service, Ben Bitzan, Evansville David Bjerketvedt, Vining Brogard Plumbing, Richard Brogard, Henning DND Construction, Inc., Nolan Moebius, Dalton Dan Barry's Construction, Dan Barry, Dent Delzer Construction, Inc, Dennis Delzer, Dalton Egge Construction, Inc, Chuck, Dan & Steve Egge Golombiecki Excavating, Jim Golombiecki, Fergus Falls Hanson's Plumbing & Heating, Inc, Robin Hanson, Perham Hough Landscaping, Inc., Michael Hough, Detroit Lakes Jerdee Bridge Co., Edison Jerdee, Lake Park Kiehl Construction, Richard Kiehl, Frazee Lake Region Well & Esc., Randy Vareberg, Vergas McGowan Clearing & Sodding, Melvin McGowan, Ottertail Moerke Excavating, Kenneth Moerke, Elbow Lake 0 0 0 Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners January 10, 1995 Page 4 Ripley's, Inc., David Ripley, Erhard Roggenkamp Excavating & Trenching, Allan Roggenkamp, Wadena Stadum Plumbing, Al & Ron Stadum, Erhard Torgy's Trenching & Exe., Duane Hokanson, Ashby Wilbur Wegscheid Plumbing & Htg., Wilbur Wegscheid, Wadena APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT Motion by Lee, seconded Lindquist and unanimously carried to approve the final plat of Robert D. Wilson, Leek Lake Heights, {Section 16, Range 41, Candor Township). NATURAL RESOURCES BLOCK GRANT Land & Resource Director, Bill Kalar, discussed the application process for the Natural Resources Block Grant. The Challenge Grant will be divided three ways between Otter Tail County and the East & West Soil Conservation Districts. After further discussion, Otter Tail County Resolution 95-05 was adopted. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE OF BOARD OF WATER AND SOIL RESOURCES NATURAL RESOURCES BLOCK GRANT DOCUMENTS OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION 95-05 Motion by Partmann, seconded Windels and unanimously carried, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners adopts the following resolution: WHEREAS, Otter Tail County has a state approved comprehensive local water plan which has been locally adopted pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 103B.311 and 103B.315; and WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota, acting by and through its Board of Water and Soil Resources {BWSR), has authority to award natural resources block grants for purposes of implementing comprehensive programs to local government pursuant to Laws of Minnesota, 1993, Chapter 172, Section 6; and WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Revenue has determined the minimum amount necessary to be raised by Otter Tail County for the base grant portion of the grant; and WHEREAS, BWSR has determined that Otter Tail County is eligible for a Natural Resources Block Grant of up to $80,697.00 upon BWSR acceptance of the local government unit's application and the execution and delivery of a Grant Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners approves execution of a grant agreement by Otter Tail County with the State of Minnesota to receive state funds for the implementation of its comprehensive local water plans, the administration of the Wetland Conservation Act and administration of the DNR shoreland program, under the terms of the Grant Agreement and all statutory requirements; and that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners authorizes the expenditure of $51,419.67 in cash and in-kind contributions to match the Natural Resources Block Grant as specified in Laws of Minnesota 1993, Chapter 172, Section 6, and the Grant Agreement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the chairperson of the County Board of Commissioners and the Clerk of the County Board are authorized to execute the Grant Agreement together with all related documents. \ CJ CJ 0 Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners January 10, 1995 Page 5 Dated: OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS By(/[)~~ William Stone, hairman Larry Krohn, Clerk PAYMENT -1995 PROPERTY/CASUALTY & WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE Motion by Lee, seconded by Partmann and unanimously carried to approve payment to the Minnesota Counties Insurance Trust, in the amount of $495,785, for the following insurance coverage: 1995 Property/Casualty Insurance 1995 Workers' Compensation Insurance ABATEMENT $255,929 $239,856 Motion by Lindquist, seconded Partmann and unanimously carried to approve the following abatement: Parcel# 72-200-99-6012-000 (Personal Property -Service Station) Dennis Fraki Payable Years 1986 through 1993 Tax Cost Penalty Interest Total $640.30 142.56 51.23 354.21 $1,188.30 1995 OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION Highway Engineer, Rick West, reported that Otter Tail County's Outdoor Recreation Grant Program Application for restrooms at Phelps Mill Park was not accepted for funding in 1995. Twenty-six out of one-hundred applications were recommended. Mr. West reported that he would apply again next year. TANK REMOVAL -VERGAS Highway Engineer, Rick West, reported that phase I of the tank removal process at the county garage in Vergas has been completed. Mr. West will be implementing Phase II by contacting the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) as it appears leakage has been detected. MINNESOTA COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT Motion by Lee, seconded Lindquist and unanimously carried to approve payment, in the amount of $350, to the State of Minnesota for the annual membership fee for the Minnesota Cooperative Purchasing Venture. 0 0 Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners January 10, 1995 Page 6 1995 HERBICIDE APPLICATOR'S LICENSE Motion by Lindquist, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to approve purchase of 1 95 Herbicide Applicator's License for seven Highway Department personnel at a cost of $10 each for a total cost of $70. COUNTY BOARD AUTHORIZATION POLICY The Board directed the County Attorney to prepare a resolution to clarify the policy for determining when County Board expenditure approval is necessary. COUNTY BOARD DATE CHANGED Motion by Lee, seconded Partmann and unanimously carried to hold the regular County Board meeting the first week of July on Wednesday, July 5, 1995. The purpose for the change is that the first Tuesday of July is the July 4th holiday. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS AMC Delegates Budget/Audit Committee Building Committee, Perham Building & Transportation Committee Department Head Group Liaison Employee Relations Committee Extension Committee GIS Joint Powers Board Lakeland Mental Health Land & Resource Law Library Personnel/Classification Committee Recycling Committee Regional Treatment Center Coalition All Board Members County Attorney County Coordinator Human Services Director Stone Windels Windels Lindquist Lee Lee Partmann Windels Lindquist Stone Partmann Lee Lindquist Lee Lee Windels Lee Stone Partmann Lee Windels Stone Partmann . • 0 (J 0 Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners January 10, 1995 Page 7 West Central Area Agency on Aging Stone Veterans' Horne Lee Int 1 l. Coalition Liaison Lee These committee appointments, requiring Board members time and responsibility to fulfill duties, qualify for per diem allowances as compensation for services. DENTAL PLAN FEE INCREASE Motion by Partmann, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to approve an increase for administrative services for the Otter Tail County Dental Plan by DCA, Inc. from $2.55 per participating employee to $2.60 per employee effective February 1, 1995. Motion by Lindquist, County Coordinator to Coordinator's Office. POSITION AUTHORIZED seconded Partmann and unanimously carried to authorize the proceed with advertising for a full time position in the SUPPORT OF FLEXIBILITY IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION 95-06 Upon motion by Windels, seconded by Fortmann and unanimously carried, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners adopts the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Minnesota State Legislature has encouraged the development of alternative forms of delivery of government services by local units of government; and WHEREAS, the traditional state method of authorizing the administrative rule making process to detail the criteria for the delivery of services by local governments results in excessive restrictions on the ability of local governments to adapt their programs to local needs; and WHEREAS, the detailed format and content of programs and services mandated by the State of Minnesota do not allow sufficient flexibility for local governments to make innovations to improve the delivery of government services; and WHEREAS, county governments have the trained and experienced personnel necessary to determine the most cost effective means to achieve program goals within the unique circumstances of each individual county. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby requests that the state legislature remove the detailed legislative and regulatory mandates which burden local governments and replace them with broadly stated goals and objectives for the delivery of services to state residents. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the State Legislature allow counties to develop individualized procedures and programs for the delivery of services within their county, in a manner which will encourage cost effective innovations. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution shall be provided to each state legislator representing residents of Otter Tail County, along with a request for support. • 0 0 0 Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners January 10, 1995 Page 8 Dated: Larry Krohn, Clerk OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD WETLANDS CONSERVATION ACT OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION 95-07 Upon motion by Lindquist, seconded by Lee and unanimously carried, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners adopts the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Minnesota Wetlands Conservation Act currently places a disproportionate burden on counties such as Otter Tail, which have retained the majority of their historic wetlands; and WHEREAS, the Wetlands Conservation Act unduly restricts the rights of private landowners; and WHEREAS, there remain unresolved constitutional issues regarding liability for the 11 taking11 of private land under the Wetlands Conservation Act; and WHEREAS, the Association of Minnesota Counties has proposed amendments to the Wetlands Conservation Act recommended by the Association of Minnesota Counties. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby declares its support for the proposed amendments to the Wetlands Conservation Act recommended by the Association of Minnesota Counties. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution and of the proposed amendments to the Wetlands conservation Act be sent to each of the state legislators representing residents of Otter Tail County. Dated: 'if":eang.. I?_. 11'15 OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS By ~ )4,0C) / William Stone, Chairman Larry Krohn, Clerk TANGLEWOOD -PELICAN LAKE Motion by Lee, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to authorize the Chairman's signature on a quit claim deed from Otter Tail County to the current property owners releasing restrictions placed on the property in 1974. The property has been replatted since 1979 and complies with current ordinances.