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Call to Order
The Otter Tail County Human Services Board convened Tuesday, August 26, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. at
the Otter Tail County Courthouse with Commissioners Bill Stone, Chairman; Syd Nelson, Vice-
Chair, Andy Lindquist, Secretary, Malcolm Lee, and Virginia Portmann present.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Lee, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services
agenda of August 26, 1997 as presented.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Portmann, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services
minutes of August 12, 1997 as presented.
Family Services Collaborative Report
Public Health Director, Diane Thorson, briefed board members regarding the McKnight Initiative
Planning Group meeting. The group will be holding additional meetings in area communities and
obtain information for submitting an application to the McKnight Foundation. Ms. Thorson reported
a lack of understanding regarding welfare reform/changes. She noted that the commissioners
would receive a summary report regarding the progress of this collaborative group.
Dog Bite Hearing
The County Attorney briefed the individuals present regarding the provisions of the Otter Tail
CountyHealth and Animal Control ordinance relative to dog bite(s) which result in bodily injury.
Notice of this hearing was previously provided. At 9:36 a.m., after being duly sworn in by the
County Attorney, Public Health Nurse Phyllis Knutson, gave testimony regarding a dog bite
incident on July 16,.1997 at 517 West Cavour in Fergus Falls. Ms. Knutson testified that she
received a report from the ER before a three-year-old boy, Dale Carrison, had surgery as a result
of this dog bite incident. Stitches were required on the boy's face. Pictures were submitted. After
being duly sworn in by the County Attorney, Hattie Shortsleeve, owner of a German Shepherd
(Sheba) that inflicted the injury gave testimony regarding the incident. After Hattie moved to 517
West Cavour, the children next door often came onto her property and threw things at the dog,
steal the dog's toys, etc. She always keeps the dog chained and the chain does not extend past
her property line(s). This is the first time Sheba has ever bitten anyone. "Beware of Dog" signs
are posted on the front and the back of the house which are visible from the front street and the
back alley. After being duly sworn in by the County Attorney, Harriet Stundahl, testified that Ms.
Shortsleeve stayed with her at her home for two months and Sheba never displayed any type of
aggressive behavior. At 10:06 a.m, upon conclusion of testimony, the County Attorney noted that
a decision in this dog bite hearing will be made within two weeks and the findings will be issued in
writing.
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County Based Purchasing
The Public Health Director provided board members with a draft copy of the County-Based -
Purchasing Preliminary Proposal. Nancy O'Lou~hlin has been hired to pr~pare ~he preliminary Q
plan and submit to the OHS along with a required resolution. Lengthy dIscussIon took place
regarding total population of MA recipients, financial risk, claims processing, etc.
County-Based Purchasing Preliminary Plan
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 97-43
UPON a motion by Partmann, seconded by Lee, and carried on a roll call vote as follows, the
Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners adopts the following resolution:
Commissioner
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Nelson
Lindquist
Stone
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WHEREAS, the following facts support this resolution to implement a county-based purchasing
plan:
1. Minnesota Statutes 256B.692, Subd. 1, authorizes County Boards to purchase or
provide health care services on behalf of persons eligible for medical assistance and general Q
assistance medical care who would otherwise be required to or may elect to participate in the pre-
paid medical assistance or pre-paid general assistance medical care programs.
2. Minnesota Statutes 256B.692, Subd. 5, requires that a County Board that wishes to
purchase or provide such health care services must submit a preliminary proposal, on or before
September 1, 1997, that substantially demonstrates the county's ability to meet all the identified
requirements, and to submit a final proposal on or before July 1, 1998, that demonstrates an ability
to begin enrollment ofrecipients on January 1, 1999.
3. The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners has conducted meetings of health care
providers in Otter Tail County and received input regarding county-based purchasing and the pre-
paid medical assistance program.
4. There are a significant number of health care providers who have encouraged the
County Board to pursue county-based purchasing in order to address issues of choice of provider
and convenience of access to health care services for Otter Tail County residents under the pre-
paid medical assistance program.
5. If the County Board does not submit a preliminary proposal by September 1, 1997, then
it may require two years to switch from a pre-paid medical assistance program to county-based
purchasing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners does
hereby declare its intent to develop and implement a county-based purchasing plan and enroll
eligible recipients not later than January 1, 1999.
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August 26, 1997
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that on or before September 1, 1997, Otter Tail County shall submit
to the Commissioner of Human Services a preliminary proposal that substantially demonstrates
the county's ability to meet all the requirements for county-based purchasing.
Adopted this 26th day of August, 1997.
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Attest: -~ /{L
Larry Kr n
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Sydney Nelson, Vice-Chair
Approval of Bills & Claims
Motion by Lindquist, second by Portmann, and unanimously carried to approve the Human
Services bills and claims as presented.
Financial Statement
The Social Services Director provided the July financial statement for Social Services funds.
Children's MH Plan Certification and Agreement
Motion by Lee, second by Portmann, and unanimously carried to authorize the Chair's signature to
execute the Children's MH Plan Certificate and Agreement.
Provider Agreement
The County Attorney briefed the board regarding recommended contract language revisions for a
provider agreement between Health Partners, Inc. and the Otter Tail County Public Health
Department. This agreement includes home health care services, Child & Teen Checkups, and
maternal child health counseling.
Motion by Portmann, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate county
official's signatures to-execute a provider agreement between Health Partners, Inc. and the Otter
Tail County Department of Public Health subject to final approval of the language revisions as
described by the County Attorney.
Approval of Peleske Group Home Agreement
Motion by Nelson, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to authorize the Chair's signature to
execute an agreement between the Peleske Group Home and Otter Tail County that reduces the
licensing for the group home from eight to six clients.
Adjournment
.m., Chairman Stone declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Human Services
urned until a.m. on Tuesday, September~, 1997.~
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Thomas M. Fawcett, Social Services Director
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August 26, 1997
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Call to Order
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened Tuesday, August 26, 1997 at 1 :01 p.m.
at the Otter Tail County Courthouse with .Commissioners Andy Lindquist, Chair; Syd Nelson, ~-
Malcolm Lee, Bill Stone, and Virginia Partmann present. Q
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Lee, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to approve the County Board agenda
of August 26, 1997 as presented with the following addition:
1 :35 p.m. -Land & Resource Director, Bill Kalar (snowmobile agreements)
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Stone, second by Partmann, and unanimously carried to approve the County Board
minutes of August 19, 1997 as submitted.
Support of Proposed DNR Facility
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 97-46
Upon a motion by Nelson, seconded by Partmann, and carried, the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners adopts the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners finds that the following facts support
this resolution:
1. The Fergus Falls Area Office of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is
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2. he current rea ice Is too sma o ouse a e epartmen personne serving
this area, which results in public confusion in dealing with multiple locations.
3. A proposed new facility for DNR Area Offices will be located on state land near Fergus
Falls and will be a more efficient building which is more accessible to the public.
4. The proposed DNR Area Offices will be constructed with State of Minnesota funding, at
no cost to the County of Otter Tail.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
hereby supports the capitol bonding request of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
for the 2.7 million dollars necessary to design and construct a new Fergus Falls area DNR office
and storage building.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution shall be sent to all legislators
representing residents of Otter Tail County, to the Commissioner of Natural Resources and to
Governor Arne Carlson.
Adopted this 26th day of August, 1997.
Dated: Jf,4;r..,~,o, ..::J /9/7 I ~
Attest: /~ t{£_
Larry Kroh~ Clerk
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Payments Approval
Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
August 26, 1997
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Motion by Nelson, second by Lee and unanimously carried to approve payment to B & M Ag
Service, Inc., in the amount of $1,350.73, for the eradication of noxious weeds on the following
described parcel:
40-000-02-0014-000
Section 2 Township 135 Range 37
East Half of the Southwest Quarter
Motion by Stone, second by Portmann, and unanimously carried to approve payment to Lakeland
Veterinary Clinic, in the amount of $50.00, for cost incurred under the provisions of Minnesota
Statute 343.23.
Certificate of Correction to Plat
Evanders Beach and First Addition to Augustana Beach
Motion by Lee, second by Partmann, and unanimously carried to accept Attachment A as
identified as a Land Surveyor's Certificate of Correction to the Plat of Resurvey and Addition to
Evanders Beach as prepared by David A. Anderson, Registered Land Surveyor, pursuant to the
provision of Minnesota Statute Chapter 505.175.
Motion by Stone, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to accept Attachment B as identified
as a Land Surveyor's Certificate of Correction to the Plat of First Addition to Augustana Beach as
prepared by Terry Lee Anderson, Registered Land Surveyor, pursuant to the provision of
Minnesota Statute, Chapter 505.173 through 505.177.
Property Tax Discussion
· ·Auditor, Wayne Stein, reported that the State Department of Revenue does not have a separate
levy available for separate improvement districts. Under the law, the county must approve the
their budget under 4.6% levy increase. The Pelican Group of Lakes Improvement District is
requesting a $20,000 budget increase. This increase cannot be a special levy. Chairman
Lindquist directed the Auditor to set-up a meeting with the county Budget Committee and
representatives of the Pelican Group of Lakes Improvement District.
Highway Projects Update
The Highway Engineer provided a highway construction and design project handout.
Speed Zone Study Request Resolution -A Segment of CSAH No. 35
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 97-44
Upon a motion by Partmann, second by Lee, and unanimously carried, the Otter Tail County
Board of Commissioners adopts the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the County of Otter Tail has requested that action be taken as necessary in order to
pursue a reduced speed limit from 35 mph to 30 mph on the segment of County State Aid
Highway No. 35 from a point 500 feet West of the drainage structure between North and South
Ten Mile Lakes, easterly to a point 2000 feet East of the drainage structure AND
'-.) WHEREAS, the County of Otter Tail believes that a speed zone would be beneficial in this area.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Otter Tail County does hereby request that the area
be studied by the Minnesota Department of Transportation to determine the need for a reduced
speed, if any. 0
BE IT ALSO RESOLVED, that Minnesota Department of Transportation proceed with establishing
a legal speed zone if the findings of the traffic study are supportive.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota, this 26th day of August, 1997.
Dated: ~-!:f D 2 pl' I ?'17
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Attest: /~~ ~ Larry K;n, Clerk
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Speed Zone Study Request Resolution -A segment of CSAH No. 56
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 97-45
Upon a motion by Portmann, second by Lee, and unanimously carried, the Otter Tail County
Board of Commissioners adopts the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the City of New York Mills has requested that the County of Otter Tail take such
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tate Aid ighway No. 6 rom the intersection o CS.t\ No. 67 and CSAH No. 56, easterly
approximately 650 feet to the East Corporate Limits of the City of New York Mills AND
WHEREAS, the County of Otter Tail believes that a speed zone would be beneficial in this area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Otter Tail County does hereby request that the area
be studied by the Minnesota Department of Transportation to determine the need for a reduced
speed zone, if any.
BE IT ALSO RESOLVED, that Minnesota Department of Transportation proceed with establishing
a legal speed zone if the findings of the traffic study are supportive.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota this 26th day of August, 1997.
Dated: ,,£,,d;;-::;... 4e4, ,.;;> /997 ~ I
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Sale of Used John Deere Tractor Q
Highway Engineer, Rick West, reported that Mr. Jim Aakre had previously bid $2,179 for a 1964
John Deere Tractor with mower. The bid bond was returned to Mr. Aakre at the time of payment
for the tractor, however, Mr. Aakre stopped payment on the check and did not pick up the tractor.
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Discussion followed. General consensus of the County Board is to offer this 1964 John Deere
1010 Tractor and Mower (serial# 50520) for sale at the city/county auction in May, 1998.
1998 Trail Assistance Program for Snowmobile Trails
Motion by Lee, second by Partmann, and unanimously carried to authorize the Chair's signature to
execute the following 1998 Trail Assistance Program/Grant Agreements for snowmobile trails
subject to the approval of the County Attorney:
Lake Runners-ErhardNergas Trails -$6,300
Otter Trail Riders Trails -$23,500
O.C.T.A. -Central Lakes/Underwood Trails -$4,200
Recycling Canister Agreement
Motion by Partmann, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to authorize the Chair's signature to
execute an agreement between the County of Otter Tail and the Fergus Falls WalMart to provide a
Recycling Canister in the WalMart parking lot.
Parking Space Lease Agreement
Motion by Lee, second by Partmann, and unanimously carried to authorize the Chair's signature to
execute a five year Parking Space Lease Agreement between First Lutheran Church and the
County of Otter Tail. The agreement provides 45 parking spaces for Otter Tail County at an
annual rental cost of $10,480 per year. This figure includes all maintenance and snow removal
costs.
Senior Nutrition Program Report
Commissioner Bill Stone reported that the bid from LSS for the seniors nutrition program was not
accepted because bid specifications were not met. Additionally, the Evaluation Committee and
Advisory Committee recommended the bid be turned down. Mr. Stone stressed that there will be
a provider for this program and other bids will be requested.
Bob Anderson, member of the Senior Nutrition Council with LSS, spoke briefly and requested that
the WCAAA Board reverse its action and accept the LSS bid as LSS was the only bidder.
Adjournment
At 2:06 p.m., Chairman Lindquist declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners adjourned until 9:30 a.m., on Tuesday, September 2, 1997.
Attest: ~, ~ LarryKr hn,i;rk
Attachments
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Andyindquist, Chairperson
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LAND SURVEYORS CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION TO PLAT
NAME OF PLAT
"FIRST ADDITION TO AUGUSTANA BEACH"
Pursuant to Chapter 472, Laws of Minnesota, 1955, and Chapter 505.173 through 505.177. Laws
of Minnesota, Terry Lee Anderson, the undersigned. a Registered Land Surveyor in the State of
Minnesota declares as follows:
(1) The subdivision plat of "FIRST ADDITION TO AUGUSTANA BEACH"was prepared by
Earnest E. Johnson a Registered Land Surveyor of whom is retired from surveying practice. His
whereabouts is unknown and he may be deceased.
(2) The subdivision plat of "FIRST ADDITION TO AUGUSTANA BEACH" was filed for record in
the office of the County Recorder in and for Otter Tail County, Minnesota on June 15th, 1937
and was recorded in Book N of Plats on page 3.
(3) That the subdivision plat of "FIRST ADDITION TO AUGUSTANA BEACH" contains errors,
omissions or defects in the following particulars to wit:
The legal description for the outside boundary lines of the plat states that it is following along the
shoreline of Otter Tail lake, but infact calls out a line approximately 30 feet northwesterly of the
shoreline when controlling the southeasterly line of the plat. This error inadvertanlly eliminates a
small sliver of land between the surveyors survey line and the actual shoreline.
(4) The following legal description is to be permanently attached to the plat of "FIRST ADDITION
TO AUGUSTANA BEACH" describ"1ng the afore mentioned sliver of land.
That part of Government Lot 3 of Section 28, Township 134 North, Range 40 West. Otter Tail
County, Minnesota described as follows:
Beginning at the Most Southerly Corner of Lot 28 of "FIRST ADDITION TO AUGUSTANA
BEACH" on file and of record in the office of the County Reocrder in and for Otter Tail County,
Minnesota; thence northeasterly along the southerly lines of Lots 28 through 4 of said "FIRST
ADDITION TO AUGUSTANA BEACH" to the most Easterly Corner of said Lot 4; thence
southerly along the southerly extension of the easterly_ line of Lot 3 of said "FIRST ADDITION
TO AUGUSTANA BEACH" to the shoreline of Otter Tail Lake; thence southwesterly along said
shoreline to the southerly extension of the Westerly Line of said Lot 28; thence northerly along
the southerly extension of the Westerly Line of said Lot 28 to the point of beginning.
sideline between lots. 4 and 5 and the. sidelines of lots 6 through 28 are to be
tersect the shoreline of Ottertail Lake.
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State of Minnesota The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this .:Z J. ,.f
Day
County of Otter Tail
(Minnesota
of~ , 1997 A.D., by Terry Lee Anderson
Notary Public. Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
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Attadnalt A, ~ 2
The above ceriificate of Correction to the plat or "FIRST ADDITION TO AUGUST ANA BEACH"
has been approved by the Board of County Commissioners of Otter Tail County. Minnesota this 0 _dJ_ Day of "' I-. 19 .'.Q. A.O.
Chairpe o the o d of County Commissioners. Otter Tail County
(A~~ Atte~~lJditor
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The above certificate of Correction was filed in the office of the County Recorder in and for Otter
Tail County, Minnesota this __ Day of ________ , 19 A.O. at O'Clock
_M .. and was recorded as Document Number _________ _
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LAND SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION TO PLAT
Name of Plat RESURVEY AND ADDITION TO EVANDERS BEACH
Pursuant to the provision of Chapter 505.175, Laws of Minnesota, 1957, David A Anderson, the undersigned. a
Registered Land Surveyor in and for the State of Minnesota, declares as follows
1. That the plat of RESURVEY AND ADDITION TO EVAN DE RS BEACH dated March 5, 1925 and filed on March 11,
1925 in the office of the County Recorder. Otter Tail County, Minnesota, in Book J of Plats, Page 75, was prepared by
Edgar Haugan, County Surveyor, deceased.
2. That said plat contains the fo_llowing omissions to wit·
The tie distance from the North Quarter corner of Section 1 0 to the northeast corner of Lot 12 was omitted from the !egal
description on said plat.
3. That the legal description on said plat is hereby corrected as follows, to wit
Also beginning where the east line of Government Lot 2, said Section 10 intersects the share line of Eagle Lake·. thence
North 1 degrees 40 minutes West alqng said east line qf Government Lot 2 a distance of 53.6 feet to a point 1005.32
feet south qf the North Quarter comer of said Section 10; thence South 71 degrees 18 minutes West 87.3 feet; thence
South 79 degrees 24 minutes West 245.2 feet: !hence South 70 degrees 05 minutes West 854.2 feet; thence North 73
degrees 37 minutes East 1106.1 feet; thence North 63 degrees 00 minutes East 70 feet to point of beginning
avid A.n e Son
Land Surveyor
Minn Reg. No. 13620
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF OTTER TAIL
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ;>~ti, day of Au~S T
Anderson
, 19 y'7, by David A
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I G CLEMENT M. HENDRICKSON I
..-.:. NOTARY PUBLIG-i,11NNESOTA I Nc&t~~
My Commission Expires JAd. 1t, ,JOOO 1 · ~' OTTER T Ill COUNTY I 1.t, Com,lws!iion EilnS JAN. 3!, 2000 ------------..
This above Certificate of Correction to the plat of RESURVEY ANO ADDITION TO EVANOERS BEACH has been
approved by the Board of Commissioners of Otter Tail County, Minnesota, at a regular meeting held on the
.lb day of ~.,.a':1.1.-I-, 19 97 . "' --
Attest