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Minutes of the
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Commissioners' Room, Floor 1-8
Otter Tail County Courthouse
Tuesday, June 11, 1996
9:30 a.m.
Call To Order
The Otter Tail County Human Services Board convened Tuesday, June 11, 1996, at 9:30 a.m. at the
Otter Tail County Courthouse with Commissioners Andy Lindquist, Chair; Malcolm Lee, Harley Windels,
and Bill Stone present. Commissioner Portmann was absent.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Lee, seconded Stone and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services agenda of
June 11, 1996, with the following additions:
3, Health Services -add D. Request for Proposal
add E, Update/Bldg .· ·
11. Other -Summary of Long-Term Care Rates
,-. , ,, -Approval of Minutes ..
Motion by Windels, seconded Ston'e and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services mfnutes of
May 28, 1996, as submitted.
Collaborative Report
Diane Thorson, Public Health Director, referred to Collaborator, Frances Eggen's, recent handout of
thoughts regarding the Family Services Collaborative program. The Chair stated that Commissioner
Windels will respond to the letter at the next Human Services meeting in two weeks. Discussion continued
regarding options and the direction of the collaborative.
Emergency Medical Services Letter of Support
John Ringdahl and Tom Fennel of Ringdahl Ambulance appeared to request a letter of support for ·their
application to the EMS Regulatory Board of Minnesota for the purpose of upgrading their current level of
ambulance service to Advanced Life Support, Mr. Fennel provided a handout and reviewed the application
process. Chair Lindquist directed Assistant County Attorney, Barb Hanson, to write a letter of support for
the ALS application on behalf of the County Board.
PMAP
Social Services Director, Tom Fawcett, read a letter from Clay County inviting representative(s) of Otter Tail
County to attend a meeting regarding PMAP June 18, 1996, at 2:30 p.m. The Department of Human
Services will be represented at the meeting. The Chair directed Diane Thorson, Public Health Director, to
attend on behalf of Otter Tail County. Ms. Thorson informed board members that additional funds are
available for counties entering the PMAP or demonstrating their intent to enter the program by July 1, 1996.
General consensus expressed was not to make a rushed decision based on unknown funding dollars.
Request for Proposal -Home Health Services
Diane Thorson provided board members with a draft Request for Proposal for Home Health Services .. · .·
Motion by Lee, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to approve the Request for Proposal for Home·•;·
Health Services as submitted contingent on the following changes: 1) include the Assisted Living Program
in the bid proposal, and 2) Page 2, #4. -Change "Minnesota Care" to read "the Consumer Price Index".
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Public Health Director, Diane Thorson, and board members discussed lease/purchase options.
Commissioners expressed no interest in purchase options. Theo
Bills & Claims
Motion by Lee, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to approve the bills and claims as submitted.
Reports & Handouts
Tom Fawcett, Social Services Director, reviewed the EAP biweekly report, Lake Country Community
Resources Fathering Program information, 1995 Green Thumb achievements and the 1995 LSS financial
statement.
Adjournment
At 10:58 a.m., Chair Lindquist declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Human Services Board
adjourned until 9:30 a. sday~une 25, 1996. _d/ . /4--'
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By~ KthyOomholt,Recording Secretary
Thomas M. Fawcett, Director
Department of Social Services
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Call to Order
At 1 :00 p.m., Vice-Chair Lindquist declared the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners meeting
convened with commissioners Malcolm Lee, Harley Windels and Bill Stone present. Chair Portmann was r"\
absent. ,...,,
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Stone, seconded Lee and unanimously carried to approve the agenda of June 11, 1996, with the
following additions:
3:15 p.m. -LCMR Resolution
Letter, City of Battle Lake
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Lee, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of June 4, 1996, as
submitted.
Bid Opening -S.A.P. 56-635-21 & Etc.
After previously advertising for bids, Rick West, Highway Engineer, opened the following bids for
reconstruction of CSAH 35 south of Dent, bituminous surfacing-Glendalough State Park, bituminous
surfacing-Stalker/Long Lake road, bituminous overlay-County 111, Fergus Falls/Woodland Heights and
overlay-City of Dalton:
Central Specialties, Inc.
Alexandria, MN
Mark Sand and Gravel Co.
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
$1,132,365.75
1,051,720.17
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Approval of Agreement CSAH No. BO
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Motion by Windels, seconded Lee and unanimously carried to approve the Vice-Chair's signature to
. execute the Agreement for Repair and Replacement of County State Aid Highway No. 80.
FTE Position Approved
Motion by Lee, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to authorize the Clerk/Typist I position in the
Highway Department to change from a four-fifths position to a FTE position as requested by the Highway
Engineer.
Correspondence Acknowledged
Vice-Chair Lindquist acknowledged correspondence received from the Otter Tail County HRA and the City
of Battle Lake.
Employee-of-the-Month Program
Motion by Lee, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to approve payment to the Employees'
Committee from the Commissioners' Contingency Fund, in the amount of $960, for jackets, film, flash etc.
for the employee-of-the-month program and $84.59 for "years of service" certificate frames.
Resolution in Support of Digitizing Soil Surveys
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 96-30
Upon motion by Lee, seconded by Windels and unanimously carried, the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners adopts the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) has submitted a proposal to the Legislative
Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCMR) for funding to pay for the cost of digitizing several soil
surveys in the Minnesota River Basin; and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County soil survey is mapped on an orthophoto base, and is one of those to be
done under the BWSR proposal; and
WHEREAS, digital soil survey data will have tremendous benefiis to local government resource managers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby
supports the Board of Water and Soil Resources' proposal for funding to digitize several soil surveys in the
Minnesota River Basin.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution shall be sent to Senator Steve Morse,
Chairman, LCMR, 100 Constitution Avenue, Room 65, St. Paul, MN 55155-1201.
Adopted this 11th day of June, 1996.
Dated: Jewtr::{l~lf'/I, ARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Att .. t ~ a
Larry Krohn
U Pagemaker Computer Software
Marie Tysdal, Public Education and Information Officer, presented a letter of acceptance for a gift of
PageMaker computer software with licensure for five users in the Solid Waste Department. Ms. Tysdal
explained that the package had been damaged, therefore, Adobe Systems, was unable to sell the package
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and offered the gift to the Otter Tail County Solid Waste Department. Motion by Lee, seconded Windels o··· .. -
and unanimously carried to accept the software package and the acceptance letter to Adobe Systems as
presented by Ms. Tysdal.
Planning Commission Recommendations
Motion by Lee, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to approve the following Conditional Use
Application with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission except to change condition 1) to
read "three seasons" rather than "one season" to allow for sufficient time to accurately assess the situation:
Conditional Use Application:
Neil & Julie Wothe, Loon Lake (Section 2, Twp. 136, R. 41, Dora Twp.)
Motion by Lindquist, seconded Lee and unanimously carried to approve the following preliminary plat and
conditional use application with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission and with
additional conditions that; 1) fill material may not be placed in onsite wetland areas 2) the developer/owner
must provide specifications (including scale drawing(s)) for the construction of the service road and the
driveways for each lot 3) these specifications must be approved by Land & Resource Director, Bill Kalar,
and Highway Engineer, Rick West, prior to implementation, 4) there will be no change to the existing road
right-of-way for County Highway #33 and, 5) the clearcutting of onsite vegetation is prohibited.
Preliminary Plat:
"East Indian Shores", Joel Hegerle, C/O Taylor Investment Corporation, Indian Lake
Conditional Use Application:
Joel Hegerle C/O Taylor Investment Corp., Indian Lake (Sec. 22, Twp. 132, R. 42, Dane Prairie Twp.)
Motion by Lindquist, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to approve the following conditional use
applications and preliminary plats with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission:
Preliminary Plats:
"Otter Tail River Venture", Wayne Holl, et al, Otter Tail River
"Sugar Creek Acres", Richard Tornquist, et al, Middle Leaf Lake
Conditional Use Application:
Lyle/Yvonne Tweten, E. Spirit Lake (Sec. 8, Twp. 136, R. 41, Dora Twp.)
Vernon R. Strong, Pelican Lake (Sec. 6, Twp. 137, R. 42, Dunn Twp.)
Wayne Holl, et al, Otter Tail River (Sec. 4, Twp. 133, R. 40, Everts Twp.)
Craig Ronning, "Hidden Acres Resort", Leek Lake (Sec. 16, Twp. 137, R. 41, Candor Twp.)
Fecal Colliform Testing
Land & Resource seasonal staff biologist, George Hausske, explained, at the request of the board, the
benefits of analyzing water samples for fecal colliform. The Land & Resource Administrator reported that
the water testing has been budgeted under the water plan grant funds, however, fecal colliform testing was
not budgeted for 1996. Motion by Lee, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to proceed with fecal
colliform testing at the 68 sites designated for wale~ testing (water flowing out of the county) in addition to
the current nitrate and phosphorus testing.
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Approval of Final Plat -Condon Shores
Motion by Lee, seconded Stone, and unanimously carried to approve the final plat of Condon Shores (Sec.
23 & 24, Twp. 136N, R. 41W, West McDonald Lake) and waive the requirement for the dedicated non-
constructed portion of the road as recommended by the Land & Resource Director.
Pleasant Lake Property
Property Owner, Delbert Grieser!, appeared with a concern that the covenants placed on the deeds of the
property in his area are not being followed. Mr. Grieser! stated that the covenants do not allow a mobile
home to be in place for over one year and some neighbors have had mobile homes on their property for
seven years. The Land & Resource Director, Bill Kalar, explained that the county does not enforce
covenants. The Land & Resource Office grants a permit if all requirements of the Shoreland Management
Ordinance are met and the ordinance does not differentiate between houses, cabins or manufactured
homes. Assistant County Attorney, Barb Hanson, stated that Mr. Grieser! can initiate a lawsuit to force the
enforcement of the covenants.
West Central Initiative Fund
John Molinaro, WCIF Senior Program Specialist, provided the 1996-97 Overall Economic Development
Program Update and requested a resolution of support.
Resolution in Support of
1996-97 Overall Economic Development Program Update
for West Central Minnesota
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 96-31
Upon a motion by Windels, seconded Stone and unanimously carried, the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners adopts the following resolution:
WHEREAS, in 1991, the West Central Minnesota Initiative Fund prepared an Overall Economic
Development Program (OEDP) for the region containing Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope,
Stevens, Traverse, and Wilkin Counties of Minnesota (west central Minnesota), and
·wHEREAS, that OEDP contained background, analysis, economic data, goals and objectives for the
betterment of the region, and
WHEREAS, availability of an approved OEDP and related annual updates are a condition for qualifying for
grants for local economic development projects from the Economic Development Administration of the U.S.
Department of Commerce, and
WHEREAS, the Economic Development District Board of the West Central Minnesota Initiative Fund has
prepared and approved an annual update of the regional OEDP for 1996-1997,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners of Otter Tail County,
Minnesota, approves the 1996-97 update of the Overall Economic Development Program for west central
Minnesota.·
Adopted this 11th day of June, 1996.
Dated: Ju&{ 4:S'.;, 1q~1,
Attest: --l'L""'a""'L,""'~-=t{gq=-'----Larry Krohn{
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Approval of Lakes Country Service Agreement
Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
June II, 1996
Page 6
Motion by Lee, seconded Stone and unanimously carried to approve the Lakes Country Service =
Cooperative 1996-97 County Membership agreement, and to approve the annual membership dues of Q
$250.
Approval of 4th of July Parade
Motion by Stone, seconded Lee and unanimously carried to approve the request of Pat Garza for a July 4th
parade to be held along a portion of Otter Tail Lake contingent upon the approval of the Sheriff's
Department.
Assessment Contracts
Motion by Lee, seconded Stone and unanimously carried to authorize the Vice-Chair's signature to execute
a 1997 Assessment Agreement, in the amount of $6,033.25, between Otter Tail County and the City of
Pelican Rapids and a 1997 Assessment Agreement, in the amount of $1,678.55, between Otter Tail County
and Woodside Township.
Assessor's Update
Bob Moe, County Assessor, provided information regarding 1995 and 1996 assessment comparisons,
State and County Board of Equalization and 1996 law changes.
Premises Permit
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 96-32
Upon a motion by Lee, seconded Stone and unanimously carried, the following resolution was adopted:
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 VFW Post 612, Fergus Falls, MN, has made an application to the Gambling Control Board
for a premise permit to conduct lawful gambling at the Ten Mile Lake Steak House in Tumuli Township of
Otter Tail County; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 349.213 provides that the Gambling Control Board may not issue a 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 VFW Post 612, Fergus Falls, MN, at the Ten Mile Lake Steak House in Tumuli
Township of Otter Tail County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board Of Commissioners hereby
approves the conduct of lawful gambling by the VFW Post 612, Fergus Falls, MN, at the Ten Mile Lake
Steak House in Tumuli Township of Otter Tail County, provided the applicant meets all the necessary
criteria for the licenses and permits as required by the Gambling Control Board.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of this application and approval shall be provided to the Town of
Tumuli by sending them a copy of this resolution.
Adopted this 11th day of June, 1996.
Dated: ~ dl'i:t t9q~
ann, Chairperson
Attest:
Larry Kro, Clerk
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Premises Permit
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June I 1, 1996
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Otter Tail County Resolution No. 96-33
Upon a motion by Lee, seconded Stone and unanimously carried, the following resolution was adopted:
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 Fergus Falls Hockey Association, Fergus Falls, MN, has made an application to the
Gambling Control Board for a premise permit to conduct lawful gambling at the Pantry and Pub in Friberg
Township of Otter Tail County; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 349.213 provides that the Gambling Control Board may not issue a 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 Fergus Falls Hockey Association, Fergus Falls, MN, at the Pantry and Pub in Friberg
Township of Otter Tail County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board Of Commissioners hereby
approves the conduct of lawful gambling by the Fergus Falls Hockey Association, Fergus Falls, MN, at the
Pantry and Pub in Friberg Township of Otter Tail County, provided the applicant meets all the necessary
criteria for the licenses and permits as required by the Gambling Control Board.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of this application and approval shall be provided to the Town of
· Friberg by sending them a copy of this resolution.
Adopted this 11th day of June, 1996.
Attest:
Liquor Licenses
Motion by Stone, seconded Windels and unanimously carried to approve the following application for
licenses:
Big Pine Resort On/Off0Sale Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor License
John Miller
Perham, MN
Subject to the approval of the County Attorney's office.
District #166
Dennis D. Baanna
Dent, MN
On Sale Wine License and
On/Off -Sale Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor License
License Period -June 1st, 1996 through June 30th, 1996 and July 1st, 1996 through June 30th, 1997.
Subject to the approval of the County Sheriff's office and the County Attorney's office.
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Fair Hills, Inc.
Daniel Kaldahl
Detroit Lakes, MN
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June IL 1996
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On-Sale Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor License
and On-Sale Wine License
Subject to the approval of the County Attorney's office.
Galaxy Resort
Ronald J. Bina
Dent, MN
On/Off Sale Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor
and On-Sale Wine License
Subject to the approval of the County Attorney's office and to the submission of the required insurance
certificate.
Klimp's Kountry Korner On-Sale Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor License
Marlys A. Klimp
Battle Lake, MN
Subject to the approval of the County Attorney's office and to the approval of the County Sheriff's office.
Lakeside Market Off-Sale Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor License
Roger Vie
Battle Lake, MN
Subject to the approval of the County Attorney's office.
Riverfront Lounge
Walt Schmidt
Underwood, MN
*On Sale Wine License and **On/Off-Sale
Non-Intoxicating Malt.Liquor License
*Subject to the approval of the County Attorney's office.
**Subjeci'to the approval of the County Attorney's office, the County Sheriff's office and to the submission
of the required insurance certificate.
Voyages Supper Club
Richard Stoderl
Perham, MN
On Sale Liquor License and Sunday Liquor License
Ye Old School On/Off-Sale Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor License
Gail Suko
Erhard, MN
Subject to the approval of the County Attorney's office, the approval of the County Sheriff's office and to the
submission of the appropriate fees.
Zorbaz of Little Pine Lake, Inc.
Jeffrey Tweeton
Perham, MN
On Sale Wine License and
On/Off Sale Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor
Subject to the approval of the County Attorney's office.
Adjournment
At 2:59 p.m., Vice-Chair Lindquist declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
adjourned until 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 18, 1996.
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Larry Krol]fl
ARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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