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Call to Order
The Otter Tail County Human Services Board convened Tuesday, March 24, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. at
the Otter Tail County Courthouse with Bill Stone, Chair; Syd Nelson, Vice-Chair; Andy Lindquist,
Secretary; Malcolm Lee, and Virginia Partmann present.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Lee, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services
agenda of March 24, 1998 as submitted.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Lindquist, second by Partmann, and unanimously carried to approve the Human
Services minutes of March 10, 1998 as submitted.
Approval of Supplemental Juvenile Restitution Grant Contract
Chuck Kitzman, Court Services Director, requested approval of a supplement grant agreement for
juvenile restitution funds in the amount of $3,200.
Motion by Nelson, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to authorize the signatures of the
Human Services Chair and Vice-Chair to execute FY 98 Supplement #1 to Grant No. 78000-PO
000-1334 as recommended by the Court Services Director. The agreement is between the State
of Minnesota and Otter Tail.County.
Approval of Supplemental Contract for Secretarial Services
Mr. Kitzman reported that one secretarial position in the Court Services Department in New York
Mills is 50% contracted to the MN DOC. Due to unanticipated increases in benefit expenses for the
employee, an additional $500 is required from MN DOC to meet their 50% salary responsibility.
Motion by Partmann, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to authorize the signatures of the
Human Services Chair and Vice-Chair to execute FY 98 Supplement to Contract No. 000-1615
between the State of Minnesota and Otter Tail County for the above described purpose.
Family Services Collaborative
Family Services Collaborative, Frances Eggen, reported that the application for Local Collaborative
Time Study funding looks positive for approval very soon. The collaborative's application for
Welfare to Work implementation funding was approved, in the amount of $350,000, over a period
of two years. Ms. Eggen provided a handout showing the funds requested for specific purposes
and funds that were approved.
Report -Grant Funds
Public Health Director, Diane Thorson, reported that the WCAAA applied for funding for the nine-
county region for dietician services to provide nutrition education in homes as well as in the
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community. The grant has been approved. Otter Tail County is the fiscal agent and funding will be
provided to those counties in the region willing to participate in the program. Stevens and
Traverse counties have applied for health assessment funds to assist the elderly in staying in their n
own home. Otter Tail County will participate in the health assessment program for Otter Tail .._,
County citizens and will be reimbursed by the StevensfTraverse grant.
Car Seat Rodeo
Diane Thorson, Public Health Director reported that the Public Health Department plans to have a
rummage sale in conjunction with a Car Seat Rodeo during the next year. The Car Seat Rodeo
would raise awareness of the proper use of car seats and proceeds from the rummage sale would
be used to purchase bicycle helmets. The County Board agreed with the concepUplan.
1997 Otter Tail County Public Health Annual Report
Diane Thorson provided the 1997 Otter Tail County Public Health Annual Report and reviewed
programs, whether discretionary or mandated, and expenditures and revenues of each program.
Discussion followed.
Bills & Claims
Motion by Lee, second by Partmann, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services bills
and claims as submitted.
Contract for Home Delivered Meals
Motion by Lee, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate county
officials' signatures to execute a contract between Lutheran Social Services and the Otter Tail
County Social Services Department for home-delivered meals for CADI and ACEW at $4.25 per
meal.
Discount Request to Purchase Property
Tom Fawcett, Social Services Director, presented a request for a discount on a contract for deed
that the county is currently collecting on for a past MA claim. Motion by Lee, second by Partmann,
and unanimously carried to deny the request to discount the property.
Correspondence Acknowledged
Mr. Fawcett provided several handouts including the Child Care Fund for 1998, February Financial
Statement, and a letter from the DHS approving the 1998 and 1999 Community Social Services
Plan.
Retirement Announced
Mr. Fawcett announced that he received a retirement notice effective April 30, 1998 from Social
Services Supervisor, Rosann Sauck. Motion by Partmann, second by Lindquist, and unanimously
carried to accept the resignation, with regret, and commend Rosann Sauck for over 30 years of
service to Otter Tail County.
Adjournment
At 11 :14 a.m., Chairman Stone declared the Human Services
9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 1998.
Byw~~<
William Stone,~
Board meeting adjourned until
Thomas M. Fawcett, Social Services Director
By ~'f)J..ti:
Kathymholt, Recording Secretary
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Call to Order
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The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened Tuesday, March 24, 1998 at 1 :08 p.m. at
the Otter Tail County Courthouse with Commissioners Malcolm Lee, Chair; Syd Nelson Vice-Chair; Q Andy Lindquist, Bill Stone, and Virginia Partmann present.
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Approval of Agenda
Motion by Lindquist, second by Stone, and unanimously carried to approve the County Board
agenda of March 24, 1998 as submitted.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Lindquist, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to approve the amended County
Board minutes of March 17, 1998 as presented at the meeting. Additionally, page 6 under
"Adjournment" should read Vice-Chairman Nelson rather than Vice-Chairman Stone.
Approval of Consultant Agreements
Motion by Nelson, second by Stone, and unanimously carried to authorize the Chair's signature to
execute a consultant agreement between Otter Tail County and Interstate Engineering, Inc. for
design services for CSAH 35 Bridge Replacement (BR. #L0868) as recommended by the Highway
Engineer.
Motion by Lindquist, second by Partmann, and unanimously carried to authorize the Chair's
signature to execute a consultant agreement between Otter Tail County and Interstate
Engineering, Inc. for design services for Dead Lake Bridge Replacement (BR. #3580) in the
amount of $6,100 as recommended by the Highway Engineer.
Final Payment Approved -CSAH 88 Turnback Project
Motion by Lindquist, second by Partmann, and unanimously carried to approve final payment to
Mark Sand & Gravel Co., in the amount of $81,101.75, for S.A.P. 56-688-01TB & S.A.P. 126-104-
02TB.
Premise Permit
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 98 -21
Upon a motion by Nelson, second by Stone, and unanimously carried, the Otter Tail County Board
of Commissioners adopts the following resolution:
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 Perham Lions Club, Perham MN, has made an application to the Gambling
Control Board for a premise permit to conduct lawful gambling at Hamburger Hollow in Pine Lake
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 Perham Lions Club, Perham, MN, at Hamburger Hollow in Pine
Lake Township of Otter Tail County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
hereby approves the conduct of lawful gambling by the Perham Lions Club, Perham, MN, at
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Hamburger Hollow in Pine Lake 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 0
Township of Pine Lake by sending a copy of this resolution.
Adopted this 24th day of March, 1998.
Dated: vflf& R , ?., 17?8
Attest: /41~ · /~
Larry Kroh, Cler
Otter Tail Cm,mty Board of Commissioners
By ,,,a~0t' a
Ma{colfi Lee, Chair
Premise Permit
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 98 -22
Upon a motion by Nelson, second by Stone, and unanimously carried, the Otter Tail County Board
of Commissioners adopts the following resolution:
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 Perham Lions Club, Perham MN, has made an application to the Gambling Q
Control Board for a premise permit to conduct lawful gambling at Stroms Steak House in Perham · ·
Lake 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 Perham Lions Club, Perham, MN, at Stroms Steak House in
Perham Township of Otter Tail County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
hereby approves the conduct of lawful gambling by the Perham Lions Club, Perham, MN, at
Stroms Steak House in Perham 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
Township of Perham Township by sending a copy of this resolution.
Adopted this 24th day of March, 1998.
Dated: 1 /'b rn; 0. ?i I '1?8 i
Attest ~ ¢-Larry~Cle
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Premise Permit
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Otter Tail County Resolution No. 98 -23
Upon a motion by Nelson, second by Stone, and unanimously carried, the Otter Tail County Board Q of Commissioners adopts the following resolution:
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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 Perham Lions Club, Perham MN, has made an application to the Gambling
Control Board for a premise permit to conduct lawful gambling at Dave & Louise's in Leaf Lake
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 Perham Lions Club, Perham, MN, at Dave & Louise's in Leaf
Lake Township of Otter Tail County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
hereby approves the conduct of lawful gambling by the Perham Lions Club, Perham, MN, at Dave
& Louise's in Leaf Lake 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
Township of Leaf Lake Township by sending a copy of this resolution.
Adopted this 24th day of March, 1998.
Dated: , A (',..µJ)~ 7, / '1 iJ
Atlest ~~ d Larry Krorr, Clerk
Otter ..• T.f~ .• ~9tmty Board ;!f C mmissioners . tz): ~.
By /;//:✓~// /1 ~
Malcolm Lee, Chair
Liquor License Application
Motion by Stone, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to approve the following
application for license:
Dave & Louise's
Louise E. Trana
RR 2 Box 137
Henning, MN
Consumption and Display Permit
Handout Provided
Auditor, Wayne Stein, provided a handout of 1998 payable tax rates.
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Planning Commission Recommendation
Conditional Use Permit-Gaylord & Joy Johnson:
Commissioner Lee reported that he and the Land & Resource Director looked at the Gaylord and Q.
Joy Johnson property as the County Board requested at the March 17, 1998 meeting. Mr. Lee
stated that the Planning Commission did a good job setting the requirements.
Motion by Partmann, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use
Permit for Gaylord & Joy Johnson (Sec. 8, Twp. 135, R. 42,South Arm of Lida Lake -56-747) for
grading and filling to develop a homestead. The CUP is subject to conditions as recommended by
the Planning Commission.
Support of Labor/Management Committee
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 98 -24
Upon motion made by Partmann, second by Stone, and unanimously carried, the following
resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Otter Tail County, Minnesota, that
WHEREAS, The State Bureau of Mediation Services is charged with providing training, staff
resources and ongoing support to organized Labor/Management Committees, and
WHEREAS, the employees of Otter Tail County, through their recognized bargaining units, have
requested the formation of a Labor/Management Committee, and
WHEREAS, two separate meetings have been held to determine the feasibility of a /\
Labor/Management Committee, and w
WHEREAS, employees representing both labor and management have indicated their support for
the creation of a Labor/Management Committee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners supports the creation of
Labor/Management Committee and authorizes its employees to participate in the authorized
training and functions of such a Committee on a trial basis for the next two years beginning in May,
1998. .
Adopted this 241h day of March, 1998.
Dated: 1 4pA; R, 71 / 9"(rf
Attest k,;:( ~
Larry Kro , Clrk
Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
By~//!/{
Malcolm Lee, Chair
Phelps Mill Festival Request
Commissioner Lee reported receipt of a letter from Teresa Brause, Phelps Mill Festival Manager.
Ms. Brause requested that an Otter Tail County Commissioner carry on the tradition of welcoming
the public at the Opening Ceremony at the festival. Commissioner Bill Stone offered to speak at Q
the Opening Ceremony and commissioners concurred.
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Cormorant Lake Meeting
Chairman Lee reported that the Cormorant Lake meeting is scheduled for April 2, 1998. County
Board members requested that Chairman Lee attend the meeting on behalf of the board.
Furniture Expenditure Approved
Motion by Nelson, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to approve computer equipment,
stands, and furniture (chairs and/or desks) in the amount of $12,000, for the district judges and
court reporters. The funds are lo be paid from the 1997 Court Administrator's budget.
Adjournment
At 2:00 p.m., Chairman Lee adjourned the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners until 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 1998.
Dated:
Attest: -L/4=,;,:,u;,,'./.djl¥------J.'r,4";E£:L&:L __
Larry Krol>l'n, C~
CB/kd
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOA~F COMMISSIONERS
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Malcolm K. Lee, Chair