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Home My WebLink AboutBoard of Commissioners - Minutes - 04/21/19980 0 0 Call to Order The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened Tuesday, April 21, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. at the Otter Tail County Courthouse with Commissioners Malcolm Lee, Chair; Syd Nelson, Vice-Chair; Andy Lindquist, and Virginia Partmann present. Commissioner Bill Stone was absent. Approval of Agenda Motion by Partmann, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to approve the County Board agenda of April 21, 1998 with one addition: Land & Resource Director -11: 15 a.m. Approval of Minutes Motion by Lindquist, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to approve the County Board minutes of April 14, 1998 as submitted. MNET MIS Director, Tim Brand, explained that MNET is a State initiative to consolidate the numerous narrow bandwidth communication lines that link the County with State databases into one wide bandwidth T1 line. Mr. Brand provided a list of departments that currently communicate with the State databases. A consolidation would be more efficient from both hardware and monetary standpoints. The cost for the new line would be approximately $3,000 per month with the State paying all except $300 of that amount. Discussion followed. Motion by Lindquist, second by Partmann, and unanimously carried to authorize the Chair's signature to execute an agreement with the State of Minnesota to proceed with the MNET T1 network line and E-mail. Extension Update Educators, Steve Handegaard and Donna Geiser, updated board members regarding a youth sewing expo, school enrichment, and the annual "Conservation Days" program. Liquor Licenses Motion by Nelson, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to approve the following applications for license: Pair-A-Dice Resort Michael of Laurel Gooier Perham, MN 56573 · Perry's Mark W. Goettel Vergas, MN 56587 On/Off-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License and Off-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License Subject to submission of the necessary insurance certificate and payment of the required fees. Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners April 21, 1998 Page 2 Zorbaz of Little Pine Lake, Inc. Todd Collition , CFO RR 1 Box 532 Perham, MN 56573 On-Sale Intoxicating Seasonal Liquor License Request for Abatement Auditor, Wayne Stein, requested abatement of the following special assessments since the U.S. Fish & Wildlife sent the statement back with an explanation that the Fish & Wildlife Service does not pay taxes or assessments: Parcel 13-000-10-0057-001 United States of America US Fish and Wildlife Service RR 1 Box 76 Fergus Falls, MN County Ditch #37 Parcel 13-000-10-0057 -000 United States of America US Fish and Wildlife Service RR 1 Box 76 Fergus Falls, MN County Ditch #37 $4.84 $6.70 County Board members did not approve abatement and directed the Auditor to pursue collection of the.assessments as this is for benefits to property by way of improvements not taxes. Premise Permit Otter Tail County Resolution No. 98-29 Upon a motion by Nelson, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners adopts the following resolution: WHEREAS, the responsibility for the regul_alion 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 Spankys Stone Hearth in Hobart 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 0 0 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 Spankys Stone Hearth in Q Hobart Township of Otter Tail County. 0 0 ,0 Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners April 21, 1998 Page 3 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 Spankys Stone Hearth in Hobart 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 Hobart by sending a copy of this resolution. Adopted this 21st dz of April, 1998. Dated: ~ 1 Otte~ unty Board of Commissioners By /// ,tft:~e:--r ec Ma olm K. Lee, Chair Snowmobile Grant-In-Aid Trail Systems Resolution Otter Tail County Resolution No. 98 -30 UPON a motion by Lindquist, second by Partmann, and unanimously carried, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners adopts the following resolution: WHEREAS, Otter Tail County has sponsored Grant-In-Aid Trail Systems in the past; and WHEREAS, acceptance of the Grant-In-Aid Trail Systems proposed extensions are subject to the review and approval of the County Attorney; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Otter Tail County shall continue to sponsor Grant-In-Aid Trail Systems as they exist for Otter Tail Country Trail Association and proposed extensions of Grant-In-Aid Trails with the aforementioned condition. Adopted this 21 st day of April, 1998. Dated: J/ay ?5, lt?'f7' ) Otter Ta-~i~~nt~Board of Commissioners Byg ~C?r~ _L ai2oim K. Lee, Chair Attest: _ _J_:,,,e,UCf_...1.,,,_~~~-- Lar Recess and Reconvene At 10:35 a.m., Chairman Lee, declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners recessed for a short break. The meeting was reconvened at 10:45 a.m. Approval of Final Payment-S.A.P. 56-600-17 Motion by Lindquist, second by Portmann, and unanimously carried to approve final payment to Central Specialties, Inc. in the amount of $57,891.81 (estimate No. 3) for completion of S.A.P. 56-600-17 as recommended by the Highway Engineer. Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners • I April 21, 1998 Page4 Approval of Payment -Half Ton Pickup Motion by Partmann, second by Nelson, and carried, with Lindquist abstaining, to approve payment to Falls Automotive, Inc. in the amount of $21,873 (P.O. #58047) for a half ton club cab pickup as recommended by the Highway Engineer. Q Approval of 1998/99 Roadside Mowing Contract Motion by Nelson, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to authorize the Chair's signature to execute a contract between the County of Otter Tail and Orlin Johnson for 1998 and 1999 roadside mowing for area J. Approval of Seasonal Supply of Hot Mix Bituminous Contracts Motion by Nelson, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to authorize tne Chair's signature to execute the following contracts for seasonal supplies of hot mix bituminous with the Otter Tail County Highway department: Mark Sand & Gravel Acquisition Co. Wadena Asphalt, Inc. Mark Sand & Gravel Acquisition Co. North OT Season§II Supply of Hot Mix Bituminous East OT Seasonal Supply of Hot Mix Bituminous West OT Seasonal Supply of Hot Mix Bituminous Approval of Contract-S.A.P. 56-652-09 & Etc. Motion by Nelson, second by Partmann, and unanimously carried to authorize the Chair's signature to execute a contract between the County of Otter Tail and Central Specialties, Inc. of Alexandria, MN for overlay of CSAH No. 52, 66, 75, and 76 (S.A.P. 56-652-09 & Etc.) as recommended by the Highway Department. YMCA Pedal de Ponds Bicycle Benefit Motion by Partmann, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to approve the 6th annual Pedal de Ponds bicycle tour as submitted contingent upon approval of the Sheriff's Department and that Otter Tail County is not subject to liability relative to the tour. Highway Equipment Rick West, Highway Engineer, received quotations for equipment (5 units) as follows: Bert's Truck Equipment of Moorhead, Inc. J-Craft of Kimball, MN $16,49f: 17 $17,234.15 ' Motion by Lindquist, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried ,to approve purchase of equipment (5 units) from Bert's Truck Equipment of Moorhead,. Inc. in Jhe amount of $16,491.17 (low quotation) as recommended by the Highway Engineer. Transfer of Pickup Motion by Lindquist, second by Partmann, and unanimously carried to approve transfer of a 1976 Dodge pickup W200 4 x 4 (unit 23) from the Otter Tail County Highway Department to the Underwood Fire Department. This unit will not be sold at the 1998 county/city auction as previously designated. CSAH No. 24 Motion by Partmann, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to authorize the Highway Engineer to enter into an agreement with KBM Inc. of Grand Forks for an aerial survey for design services for CSAH No. 24 in the amount of $8,521 (low quotation). 0 0 0 0 Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners April 21, 1998 Page 5 Approval of an Addendum to Site Permit Land & Resource Director, Bill Kalar, introduced discussion regarding a Shoreland Ordinance provision that limits a lot to one dwelling. Problem(s) have arisen when individuals are building a home while living in a present dwelling such as a mobile home on the same lot. Discussion followed. The Land & Resource Director requested approval of an addendum to the application for site permit as a potential solution. Motion by Partmann, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to approve the Addendum to Application for Site Permit as presented by the Land & Resource Director. Ditch No. 41 Ditch Inspector, Tiny Holm, requested a decision from the County Board regarding the size of culvert(s) the City of New York Mills is allowed to use to connect to the Ditch No. 41 system. Discussion followed: Motion by Nelson, second by Partmann, and unanimously carried to authorize the City of New York Mills to install two 24" culverts to connect a portion of the city to the Ditch No. 41 system. Additionally, Mr. Holm reported that he has not heard from the City of New York Mills regarding the $10,000 entrance fee for the city to enter the ditch system. The commissioners directed the County Attorney to write a letter to the City of New York Mills informing them of the fee. Approval of U.S. Fish & Wildlife Request The Ditch Inspector reported that the Fish & Wildlife Service has requested to put in a dam so the property owned by the Wildlife Service will not become a part of Ditch No. 63. They would like to complete this work next fall. Motion by Lindquist, second by Partmann, and unanimously carried to approve the above Fish & Wildlife Service request as presented by the Ditch Inspector. Approval to Pay Bills Motion by Lindquist, second by Partmann, and unanimously carried to approve the bills per Attachment A of these minutes. Transfer of Vehicles Coordinator, Larry Krohn, reported that the EOT County Extension Department will sell their vehicle on the next County/City Auction and receive a vehicle currently used by the Sheriff's Department. Adjournment At 11 :50 a.m., Chairman Lee declared the meeting of the Commissioners adjourned until 1 :00 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 1998. Otter Tail County Board of Dated: -----'-;¼--'=~,,,,___, ----"--~1-'-1'1.:.....!....{....:.......~- CB/kd Attachment OMI OUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS By ~~ ~ __L alc;olm K. Lee, Chair 04/23/1998 12:01:01 0 0 HWEISS OTTER TAIL COUNTY AUDITOR RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS SYSTEM 'iiJIRRANTS FOR PUBLICATION WARRANTS APPROVED ON 4/21/1998 FOR PAYMENT VENDOR NAME A-1 LOCK AND KEY ACME ELECTRIC AL'S STOP & SHOP INC, ALEXANDRIA DIESEL INC. AMERICAN BUSINESS FORMS INC. AMERICAN INSTITUTIONAL SUPPLY AMERICAN LINEN SUPPLY AMOCO OIL COMPANY J. ANDERSON ARCHIE'S BRIAN ARMSTRONG ASSOC OF MN EMERGENCY MANAGERS MAVIS AUSTIN AUTO SAFETY SERVICE BALLARD SANITATION INC. BARR ENGINEERING COMPANY BATTLE LAKE AUTO PARTS BATTLE LAKE FARMERS UNION OIL BATTLE LAKE STANDA.~D BCA-TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT BEAR GRAPHICS INC. TERRY BENNETT BEST INC. BEST WESTERN HOTEL BJ'S EAST BLACK HILLS AMMUNITION BOLLINGER COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEP BRANDON COMMUNICATIONS BRETZ HARDWARE CARQUEST AUTO PARTS CHARLSON CONSTRUCTION & SNOW R MARY CHASTEEN CHAUSSE MANUFACTURING CO. INC. CHECKS IN THE MAIL INC. JOHN CHRISTENSON CO-OP SERVICES INC. COAST TO COAST-P COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION COMPTON TOWNSHIP COMPUTER PLACE OF FERGUS FALLS COOPER'S OFFICE SUPPLY INC. CRONATRON WELDING SYSTEMS INC. CULLIGAN CVSI INC. D & R USED AUTO SALES D-A LUBRICANT CO. DACOTAH PAPER COMPANY THE DAILY JOURNAL DAKOTA CO COURT ADMINISTRATOR AMOUNT 59.49 52.94 98.82 7.23 733.25 117.97 69.00 110.37 997.49 136.67 70.45 20.00 18.99 543.60 30. 42 2,699.00 178.08 394.99 658.79 240.00 88.83 100.00 85.45 705.20 124.29 239.00 22.52 152.70 15.21 44.68 32.00 59.83 176.49 132.82 55.20 1,452.86 44.90 220.49 82.32 37.22 1,367.76 84.24 46.36 2,293.02 16.98 229.60 739.80 3,194.96 10.00 Otter Tail County Warrants April 21, 1998 Page 1, Attachment A IFD66 COUNTY 56 PAGE 1 4/21/1998 vm:,r I C:111 vuu1ny YVOIICUU,> April 21, 1998 Page 2, Attachment A 4/23/1998 12:01:01 HWEISS OTTER TAIL COUNTY AUDITOR RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS SYSTEM WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION IFD66 COUNTY 56 PAGE 2 WARRANTS APPROVED ON 4/21/1998 FOR PAYMENT 4/21/1998 VENDOR NAME DAKOTA ELEVATOR DALTON MOBIL & BAIT DAREL JACOBSON CONSTRUCTION DATA COMM WAREHOUSE DENNY ' S CONOCO DENT OASIS INC. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY DICK'S STANDARD GAPPA OIL CO. DICTAPHONE DIST #544 DON'S SERVICE DOUGLAS CO SHERIFF ANDREA DULSKI-BUCHOLZ ROBERT DYKE E . S . R . I . INC . EAST OTTER TAIL CO EXTENSION EAST OTTER TAIL 4-H FEDERATION ECONO SALES AND SERVICE MICHELLE ELDIEN ELECTION SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE IN EMPIRE BUSINESS MACHINES ERHARD GAS & GROCERY EVERTS LUMBER CO. FAITH AND FELLOWSHIP PRESS MAYNARD FALK FARNAM'S GENUINE PARTS INC. FARNAM'S GENUINE PARTS INC.-PR FEDEX FERGUS AUTO SUPPLY FERGUS CHAMPION AUTO FERGUS FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT FERGUS FALLS TOWNSHIP CITY FERGUS FALLS FERGUS INTERNATIONAL INC. FERGUS TIRE CENTER FINANCE AND COMMERCE FORCE AMERICA FOTH & VAN DYKE ALAN FRANK GALAXY COMPUTER SERVICES CARLA GAUWITZ GE CAPITAL GE CAPITAL IT SOLUTIONS GENERAL OFFICE PRODUCTS CO. GERALD N. EVENSON INC. GODFATHER'S PIZZA GOODIN COMPANY GRANT CO. DAC HALL GMC INC. AMOUNT 161.80 82.67 420.00 955.77 183.07 136.01 510.00 13.90 285.10 240.00 159.18 128.00 46.60 14.88 158.69 27.47 40.00 165.60 25.80 221.94 90.52 200.26 69.22 367.70 70.00 796.76 165.99 16.50 8.44 8.51 139.63 3,320.61 1,006.43 679.00 29.95 175.00 545.29 837.10 ll.10 257.25 46.60 2,740.25 6,421.95 180.76 138.61 71.24 73.58 1,253.49 11.28 0 0 0 04/23/1998 12:01:01 0 0 HWEISS OTTER TAIL COUNTY AUDITOR RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS SYSTEM WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION Otter Tail County Warrants April 21, 1998 Page 3, Attachment A IFD66 COUNTY 56 PAGE 3 WARRANTS APPROVED ON 4/21/1998 FOR PAYMENT 4/21/1998 VENDOR NAME JOHN HALVORSON PAUL HAMANN STEVE HANDEGAARD DORWIN HANSEN HANSON'S PLUMBING & HEATING HARTHUN ELECTRIC HEDAHLS AUTO CENTER HEDAHLS INC. OF FERGUS FALLS HEISLER'S COUNTRY OIL HENNING ADVOCATE HENNING TRUSTWORTHY HARDWARE CITY HENNING HINTGEN-KARST & ASSOC. INC. SHELDON HOLM HONEYWELL IBM CORPORATION INFORMATION SYSTEMS CORP. INTERLIGHT INTERSTATE DETROIT DIESEL INC. INTERSTATE INC. J.J. KELLER & ASSOCIATES INC. JIM BORTNEM ENTERPRISES JIM HATCH SALES CO. JIM'S SERVICE JUERS' REPAIR INC K.I.D. LEASING K-MART JON KARGER KELLY SERVICES INC. KNUTSON ELECTRIC KOEP'S CLITHERALL CORNER L & L SERVICE LAGERQUIST CORPORATION LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE LAND MANAGEMENT INFORMATION CT LARRY OTT· INC. TRUCK SERVICE DEBBI LARSON LAWSON PRODUCTS INC. LARRY LEITCH MARIE LEVANG ANDY LINDQUIST LITTLE FALLS MACHINE INC. LOCATORS & SUPPLIES INC. M-R SIGN CO. MATHISON COMPANY JAY MCEVERS THE MIDWEEK MIDWEST PRINTING MILLER & HOLMES INC. AMOUNT 14.52 33.60 13 9. 74 35.00 41.00 488.04 53.99 68.72 411.71 120.86 57.11 900.00 62.27 80.00 682.45 414.00 731.53 80.80 23.96 91.63 116.80 60.00 6,914.51 169.55 8.61 347.42 12.75 28.50 750.00 44.53 85.81 144.15 253.99 973.14 140.00 1,925.00 13. 87 309.18 76.99 7.00 106.52 415.04 21.25 1,328.56 254.79 270.00 64.48 1,076.77 320.51 Otter Tail County Warrants April 21, 1998 Page 4, Attachment A 4/23/1998 12:01:01 HWEISS OTTER TAIL COUNTY AUDITOR RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS SYSTEM MARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION IFD66 COUNTY 56 PAGE 4 WARRANTS APPROVED ON 4/21/1998 FOR PAYMENT 4/21/1998 VENDOR NAME MN DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION MN EROSION CONTROL ASSN MN GIS-LIS CONSORTIUM MN MOTOR COMPANY MN SAFETY COUNCIL MN SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION MN STATE AUDITOR NARDINI FIRE EQUIPMENT NATIONAL BUSHING & PARTS CO. NELSON BROTHERS PRINTING & NEW YORK MILLS HERALD NORTH UNION TEXACO NORTHERN WASTE SYSTEMS NORTHWEST DIVERS OLSON OIL CO. ONE ON ONE COMPUTER TRAINING OTTER TAIL CO DEPARTMENT OF OTTER TAIL CO TREASURER OTTER TAIL POWER COMPANY OTTER TAIL TELCOM OVERHEAD DOOR COMPANY PAMIDA INC. PARK REGION CO-OP OIL CO. PAUL'S HOLIDAY PEBBLE LAKE AUTO REPAIR PETE PEDERSEN PELICAN CND ENTERPRIZES INC. PELICAN RAPIDS PRESS PERHAM AG CENTER LLC PERHAM CO-OP CREAMERY PERHAM CO-OP OIL CO. PERHAM ENTERPRISE BULLETIN PERHAM LINEN PERHAM PRINTING PERHAM STEEL COMPANY PERHAM SUPER AMERICA THE PHOTO CENTER PITNEY BOWES INC. POLK CO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT POPE CO SANITATION INC. PRAIRIE LUMBER & TRUSTWORTHY PRO AG FARMERS COOPERATIVE PRODUCTIVE ALTERNATIVES INC. QUADRANT COMPANY RAY'S OIL COMPANY RELIABLE REVIEW ENTERPRISES INC. ROTHSAY TRUCK STOP ROYAL TIRE AMOUNT 56.52 180.00 440.00 98.39 75.00 225.00 2,173.04 83.50 188.50 1,810.93 42.12 434.24 2,345.42 3 64. 09 378.38 211.69 50.21 204. 34 120.00 718.80 356.58 174.64 291.38 58.46 23.38 459.00 369.48 244.00 159.26 1,024.64 109.59 55.33 178.63 70.93 78.49 291.13 117.20 207.68 268.60 2,619.93 49.64 324.33 164.05 77.50 224.63 231.06 14,436.89 13.00 285.42 0 0 , .... 04/23/1998 12:0l:Ol HWEISS OTTER TAIL COUNTY AUDITOR RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS SYSTEM WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION Otter Tail County Warrants April 21 , 1998 Page 5, Attachment A IFD66 COUNTY 56 PAGE 5 WARRANTS APPROVED ON 4/21/1998 FOR PAYMENT 4/21/1998 0 VENDOR NAME ROYALE COMTRONICS RUBNER WELDING & EQUIPMENT SAMMY'S ONE STOP SANITATION PRODUCTS INC. SCOTT HOFLAND CONSTRUCTION INC SERVICE OIL SEWER SERVICE SHELBY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE SHERWIN WILLIAMS SIGELMAN STEEL & SALVAGE SOMODY SUPPLY INC. SOUTH MILL SERVICE SPECIAL OPERATIONS TRAINING STANDARD PARTS OF WADENA STEIN'S INC. STENERSON LUMBER STEVE'S CYCLE STEVE'S SANITATION BOB STOMMES STOP-N-GO STORES INC. STRAND ACE HARDWARE STREICHER'S SURPLUS SERVICES SWANSON'S SURPLUS STORE SWANSTON EQUIPMENT CORP. RICHARD TAMKE TANK & YUMMIES JEFFREY THOMPSON DAVID TOLIFSON TOUTGES SANITATION TRANSPORTATION COMPONENTS CO UGSTAD PLUMBING INC. UNDERWOOD OIL INC. UNITED BUILDING CENTERS UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA USA WASTE SERVICES INC. VALLEY TRUCK VICTOR LUNDEEN COMPANY VIKING OFFICE PRODUCTS VILLAGE APOTHECARY WADENA HIDE & FUR COMPANY WAL-MART WELDING SUPPLIES & FIRE WES' FUEL STOP RICHARD WEST SHARON WICKLUND WIDSETH SMITH NOLTING & ASSOC. WILKIN CO ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICE WILM'S AMOCO AMOUNT 515.82 105.33 66.17 164. 70 2,620.00 86.40 865.25 7.40 247.40 220.26 771.96 330.95 100.00 508.44 1,320.68 320.38 86.90 2,778.00 84.13 549.29 18.59 340.69 122.00 74.54 34.41 14.25 66.35 6.30 44.80 55.00 415.86 270.59 38.82 1,418.10 796.21 l,215.51 520.38 826.07 224.69 3.14 389.86 38.01 372.15 28.80 30.71 409.42 10,670.32 535.95 100.52 - UUt:11 I Cltt \,,,UUI l~J Y'i'CII I GIii ii~ April 21, 1998 Page 6, Attachment A IFD66 HWEISS COUNTY 56 4/23/1998 12:01:01 OTTER TAIL COUNTY AUDITOR RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS SYSTEM WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION PAGE 6 WARRANTS APPROVED ON 4/21/1998 FOR PAYMENT 4/21/1998 VENDOR NAME JOANNE WINJUM WW WALLWORK 210 LUBE EXPRESS FINAL TOTAL ...... . AMOUNT 45.20 82.79 37.46 $127,734.40 **** 0 0 0