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Minutes of the
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Commissioners' Room, Floor 1-B
Otter Tail County Courthouse
Tuesday, April 11, 1995
1:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened Tuesday, April 11, 1995, at
1:00 p.rn. at the Otter Tail County Courthouse with Commissioners Bill Stone, Chairman;
Harley Windels, Malcolm Lee, Andy Lindquist and Virginia Partmann present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Partmann, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of
April 4, 1995, as submitted. (The minutes of April 4, 1995, were amended at the end of
the open session as found on page 6 of these minutes.)
BID OPENING -CSAH #84, NEW YORK MILLS
At 1:03 p.m., the Highway Engineer and Consultant for the project, Gary Nansen, after
having previously advertised for bids, opened the following bids:
Central Specialties, Inc.
Alexandria, MN
Christiansen Industrial Developers, Inc.
Bemidji, MN
Kern & Tabery, Inc.
Wadena, MN
Mark Sand & Gravel Company
Fergus Falls, MN
$877,227.30
916,753.15
987,356.58
833,357.25
The Highway Engineer will review the bids and offer a recommendation at the
April 18, 1995, board meeting.
CSAH #31, RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION RESOLUTION
Otter Tail County Resolution #95-25
Motion by Lee, seconded Partmann and unanimously carried, the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners adopts the following resolution subject to the approval of the County
Attorney's office:
WHEREAS, Otter Tail County has scheduled County State Aid Highway No. 31 from the
intersection of County State Aid Highway No. 4, North 1.162 miles located in Sections 3,
4, 9 and 10, Tl36N-R42W for reconstruction in 1995; and
WHEREAS, the reason for the reconstruction of this segment of County State Aid Highway
No. 31 is due to the existing highway's poor condition, the unsafe intersection at
county state Aid highway No. 4 and the need for the replacement of culvert between lake
Lizzie and Crystal Lake; and
WHEREAS, this improvement will greatly improve the safety of the highway; and
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WHEREAS, all necessary additional highway right-of-way has been acquired for the
reconstruction except for the following described tract, O\Aliled by Lyle D. Hosterman of
Hot Springs, Montana:
A strip of land over and across the following described tract:
Government Lot One (l), Section Nine (9), Township one Hundred Thirty-six (136)
North, Range Forty-two (42) West.
Due to the reconstruction and realignment of S.A.P. 56-631-04, said strip being all
that part of the above described tract1 to be retained for CSAH No. 31 right-of-
way, recorded as Parcel No. 2 of Otter Tail County Highway Right-of-Way Plat No. 1
of County State Aid Highway No. 31.
Excepting therefrom right-of-way of existing highways.
Containing 1.13 acres 1 more or less.
Also a Temporary Easement to construct slopes which will cease on or before
December 31, 1996 on the above described tract and recorded as Parcel No. 2 of
Otter Tail County Highway Right-of-Way Plat No. 1 of County State Aid Highway
No. 31.
Excepting therefrom right-of-way of existing highways.
Containing 0.12 acre 1 more or less.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners has elected
to proceed with the acquisition of the required right-of-way as described in the above
mentioned tract as prescribed under Minnesota Statute Section 163.12.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN, this 11th day of April, 1995.
Dated: . .a,w·,R , IRJ /9'1,5'
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william Stone, Chairman
CSAH #31 RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION
Motion by Lee, seconded Partmann and unanimously carried to authorize the establishment
of a hearing date for 1:00 p.m.1 May 2, 1995 for Mr. Lyle Hosterman1 if he so chooses,
to meet before the County Board regarding the CSAH #31 right-of-way acquisition. The
motion further authorized the County Highway Engineer and Joel Poulson, appraiser for
the project, to act on the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners' behalf in viewing
the property.
PEDAL-DE-POND BIKE TOUR
Motion by Partmann, seconded Lindquist and unanimously carried to allow the Pedal-de-
Pond Bike Tour on May 6, 1995, per the designated route, upon approval of the Sheriff
and that Otter Tail County would be held harmless in reference to potential liability.
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BID OPENING DATE SET
Motion by Partmann, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to set the bid opening date
for Loader-Tractor and Mower for 1:00 p.m., May 23, 1995 as requested by the Highway
Engineer.
LIQUOR LICENSES
Motion by Lindquist, seconded Lee and unanimously carried to approve the following
application for licenses:
Rocky's Resort
Stephen Kunz/Mike Scouten
Dent, MN
Galaxy Resort
Ronald J. Bina
Dent, MN
Application for Consumption
and Display (Set-Up) Permit.
Application for Consumption
and Display (Set-Up) Permit.
PAYMENT APPROVED
Motion by Lindquist, seconded Lee and unanimously carried to approve payment, in the
amount of $3,610, to Electronic Data Systems (EDS) for the 1995 software relicense fee
for the following applications:
General Ledger
Accounts Payable
Fixed Assets
Total
LIQUOR LICENSES
$2,555.00
940.00
115.00
$3,610.00
Motion by Windels, seconded Lindquist and unanimously carried to approve the following
application for license:
Sunset Bay Resort
Paul Grabarkewitz
Richville, MN
Off-Sale Non-Intoxicating Malt
Liquor License
Motion by Lee, seconded Lindquist and unanimously carried to approve the following
applications for licenses, subject to the submission of all necessary and required
forms:
Fair Hills Resort, Inc.
David and Barb Kaldahl
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
On-Sale Wine Licenses and
On-Sale Non-Intoxicating Malt
Liquor License
Motion by Windels, seconded Partmann and unanimously carried to approve the following
application for license, subject to the submission of all necessary and required forms:
Country Cocktail, Inc.
Marvin Feldewerd
Wadena, MN
On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor
License
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PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
Motion by Windels, seconded Lee and unanimously carried to approve the following
Conditional Use/Preliminary Plat Applications with conditions as recommended by the
Planning Commission:
Conditional Use Applications:
Otter Tail County Highway Department, West Red River, Sproul and Rice Lakes
Allen Floyd Chase, Ethel Lake
Douglas Kramer/Lyle Kachelmyer, East Leaf Lake
Conditional Use/Preliminary Plat Application:
Thalmann Addition to South Oaks, Delbert & Brunhilde Thalmann, Buchanan Lake
SUBDIVISION CONTROLS ORDINANCE
Land & Resource Director, Bill Kalar, informed the board that a revised copy of the
Subdivision Controls Ordinance will be prepared. The board requested that a copy of
the Subdivision Controls Ordinance be sent to each Commissioner with the revisions
highlighted before the ordinance is presented to the public.
SEWAGE DISPOSAL LICENSES
Motion by Lee, seconded Lindquist and unanimously carried to approve the following
applications for Sewage Disposal Installers License renewals:
Tom's Backhoe Service, Tom Falk, Vergas, MN
Permann Excavating & Plumbing, Michael Permann, Fergus Falls, MN
Motion by Lee, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to approve the following
application for Sewage Disposal Installers License:
Dan Swenson Construction, Dan Swenson, Lake Park, MN
Motion by Windels, seconded Lee and unanimously carried to approve the following
application for Sewage Disposal Cleaners License and to accept a cashier's check, in the
amount of $5,000, in place of the required bond.
Lakes Sewer Service, Leigh & Stephanie Barry, Dent, MN
EXTENSION OF FILING OF FINAL PLAT -K & K ADDITION
Motion by Windels, seconded Lee and unanimously carried to extend the time for filing of
the final plat of K & K Addition, (Sec. 2, Twp. 133, Range 40) Kelly & Kevin Closterman,
Otter Tail Lake.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE OF BOARD OF WATER AND SOIL RESOURCES
NATURAL RESOURCES BLOCK GRANT DOCUMENTS
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION 95-0S{A)
Motion by Lindquist, seconded Partmann and unanimously carried to amend Otter Tail
County Resolution 95-05, the portion that reads 11 ••• the expenditure of $51,419.67 in
cash and in-kind contributions ... 11 to read 11 •••• the expenditure of $70,753 in cash and
in-kind contributions ... 11 and to approve the Chairman's signature on the 1995 Natural
Resources Block Grant Agreement. Amended Resolution 95-0S{A) is adopted as follows:
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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
$70,753 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.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN, this 11th day of April, 1995.
Dated: OTTER T IL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Wi liam Stone, Chairman
Larry Krohn, Clerk
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION CORRECTION
Big Pine Lake Resort owner, John Miller, reported to the board that his concern of
increased taxes, reflected on his recent statement, had been handled by the Assessor.
Bob Moe, Assessor, reported that there had been an error in classification which
resulted in an incorrect calculation for Mr. Miller's statement. The Assessor informed
the board that an abatement in the $4,000 range had been signed and that he will look
at the feet of lakeshore and dwellings that are year around as well as those that are
seasonal for this resort.
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 2:30 p.m., the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners recessed for a ten minute
break and reconvened in open session at 2:40 p.m.
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AS400 Computer Project
MIS Director, Tim Brand, provided a financial information handout from IBM for the
AS/400 System. Discussion followed regarding the upgrade which involves a 11 box swap11 ,
and Brand's recommendation to purchase a model 300 AS/400 rather than a model 200 which
had previously been recommended by BRC. Brand reported that BRC had expressed interest
in submitting another bid; however, in the interest of time, Brand recommended that the
County proceed with purchase through the State Contract.
Motion by Lindquist, seconded Lee and unanimously carried to approve purchase from IBM
via the State Contract, a series 300 AS/400, system software and support, maintenance
and professional services on an installment plan, in the amount of $6,073 per month for
36 months, as outlined on page 2 of the IBM financial proposal dated April 11, 1995 and
recommended by the MIS Director. This proposal does not include the cost of PC's and/or
cabling.
1995 COUNTY BOAT AND WATER SAFETY AGREEMENT
Motion by Lee, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to authorize the Chairman's
signature on the l995 County Boat and Water Safety Agreement with the State of Minnesota
which provides for the allocation of funds in the amount of $56,294.
DISPATCH EQUIPMENT
Motion by Lee, seconded Lindquist and unanimously carried to approve the purchase of a
failing analog/tape recorder for the dispatch console at a cost of $15,000 with a
portion of that cost ($5,000) being provided by a grant as recommended by Captain,
Joe Peloquin.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BUILDING IN PERHAM
Motion by Windels, seconded Partmann and unanimously carried to amend the minutes of
April 11, 1995, page 5, under heading "OTTER TAIL COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING IN PERHAM" to
read as follows: '1 •••• to proceed with advertising for the sale of the Perham
building by way of a sealed bid with Otter Tail County reserving the right to reject any
or all bids. 11 The motion was amended to remove the setting of a minimum price for the
building.
CLOSED TO PUBLIC
At 3:50 p.m., Chairman Stone declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners closed to the public for the purpose of discussing allegations of the
Board of Adjustment pursuant to M.S. 471.705 Subd. 1 d(c).
ADJOURNMENT
At 3:45 p.m., Chairman Stone declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners adjourned until 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, 1995.
Dated: ,o..pa,·,o, !J,, /995 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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