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OTTERTAIi.. COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS . Ott~r Tail County Courthouse
Commissioners' Room, Floor 1-13.
. Tu~•sday, l(Qgust 25; •1998 ..
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Call to Order
The Otter Tail County Human Services Board convened Tuesday, August 25, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. at
the Otter Tail County Courthouse with Commissioners Syd Nelson, Chair; Virginia Partmann, Vice-
Chair; Malcolm Lee, Secretary; Andy Lindquist, and Bill Stone present.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Lee, second by Stone, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services agenda
of August 25, 1998 with the following addition:
Supervisor, Brad Vold at 10:45 a.m. -Request for Approval of Day Treatment Contract
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Stone, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services
minutes of August 11, 1998 as submitted on August 25, 1998.
Handout -Environmental Health Division
Public Health Director, Diane Thorson provided information from the OHS Environmental Health
Division regarding health issues/concerns arising from animal agriculture. Discussion followed.
Approval of Breast & Cervical Cancer Grant Agreement
Ms. Thorson reported receipt of a grant agreement for the MN Breast & Cervical Cancer Outreach
program that provides $8,338 from the state for the services.
Motion by Partmann, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to authorize the appropriate county
officials' signatures to execute the Minnesota Breast & Cervical Cancer Grant Agreement between
the MN Department of Health and Otter Tail County Department of Health as recommended by the
Public Health Director.
Proposed Dental Clinic Update
Ms. Thorson briefed the board on a recent meeting with the architects relative to the proposed
dental clinic. Ms. Thorson provided a map of the proposed area located at the FFRTC. She noted
space for parking, common waiting room, restroom facilities, conference room, housing for dental
students, and the clinic area. She stated that remodeling, equipment purchase, and initial stocking
of supplies is estimated at $1.3 million. Funding sources are currently being sought by the
University of Minnesota, Public Health Department, and others. Ms. Thorson reported that the
portable dental clinic is scheduled to be in Fergus Falls two more times while the permanent clinic
pilot project is being planned.
Approval of Purchase of Service Contract
Court Services Director, Chuck Kitzman requested approval of a Purchase of Service Contract for
prevention services. The contract provides $60,000 over a two-year period from the State of
Minnesota for the Village to provide mental health prevention assessments/services. The Court
Services Department is the fiscal agent.
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Motion by Portmann, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to authorize the appropriate county
officials' signatures to execute a Purchase of Service Contract between Otter Tail County Court Q
Services and Social Services and the Village Family Service Center as recommended. . .
Social Services Director Resignation Accepted
Chairman Nelson read, for the record, a resignation letter from Social Services Director,
Tom Fawcett.
Motion by Portmann, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to accept, with regret, the
resignation of Mr. Fawcett and request that a plaque be given to Mr. Fawcett to acknowledge his
years of service and dedication to Otter Tail County
Approval of Day Treatment Contract
Supervisor, Brad Vold requested approval of a contract with the Fergus Falls area special
education district for a day treatment program. Mr. Vold noted that the contract provides $90,563
for the program, however, in two years the county's financial commitment should decrease with
more funding from the school district.
Motion by Nelson, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to authorize the appropriate
county officials' signatures to execute a contract between Otter Tail County Social Services and
the Fergus Falls Special Education District as described above and subject to the approval of the
County Attorney.
Adult Services Unit Update
The Adult Services Unit employees provided an update regarding the various programs provided Q
to adults. Intake Social Worker, Shelly Bartels reviewed the Vulnerable Adult Program. Social
Worker, Cindy Eull discussed investigation of potential vulnerable adults and provided statistics of
total cases. Brochures describing vulnerable adult maltreatment were provided. Social Worker,
Brenda Moses explained pre-admission screening for an individual entering a nursing home in the
State of Minnesota. She reviewed the EW, AC, and CADI programs. Discussion followed
regarding potential savings of keeping an individual in their own home vs entering a nursing home.
Social Workers, Lori Jaros and Deb Sjostrom reviewed Assisted Living, Adult Foster Care, and
Adult Foster Care Licensing.
Bills & Claims
Motion by Lee, second by Partmann, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services bills
and claims as presented.
Adjournment
At 11 :18 a.m., Chairman Nelson declared the Otter Tail County Human Services meeting
adjourned until 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 1998
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Sydn elson, Human Services Chair
Virginia Portmann, Human Services Vice-Chair 0
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Call to Order
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August 25, 1998
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The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened Tuesday, August 25, 1998 at 1 :00 p.m.
/-at the Otter Tail County Courthouse with Commissioners Malcolm Lee, Chair; Syd Nelson, Vice-.O Chair; Andy Lindquist, Bill Stone, and Virginia Partmann present.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Nelson, second by Stone, and unanimously carried to approve the County Board
agenda of August 25, 1998 with one change as follows:
1 :00 p.m. -Mike Hanan (canceled)
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Lindquist, second by Partmann, and unanimously carried to approve the County Board
minutes of August 18, 1998 as submitted.
Discussion -Budget Committee
Budget Committee member, Andy Lindquist briefed commissioners regarding the budget process.
Mr. Lindquist reported that the Public Health Director has requested a computer software upgrade
(MCCC system) in the amount of $142,045. The money is being requested over a five-year period.
Discussion followed.
Motion by Partmann, second by Stone, with Lindquist opposed, to table a decision on the above
budget request for further information.
Correspondence Acknowledged
Chairman Lee acknowledged receipt of a letter from Mr. James Schreiner. The County Attorney Q summarized the letter.
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Appointments to Absentee Ballot Board
Motion by Partmann, second by Stone, and unanimously carried to appoint the following
individuals to the following Boards:
Absentee Ballot Board
Vicki Lee, DFL
Arleen Nycklemoe, DFL
(November 3, 1998 State General Election)
Mary Beth Montplaisir, Republican
Stuart Klovstad, Republican
(November 3, 1998 State General Election)
Resolution Board
Arleen Nycklemoe, DFL
(November 3, 1998 State General Election)
Deborah Zachmann, DFL
Christal Meyer, Republican
Election Judge Salary
Motion by Nelson, second by Partmann, and unanimously carried to set the hourly rate for those
individuals serving as election judges for Otter Tail County at $7.00 per hour.
Planning Commission Recommendations
Preliminary Plat & Conditional Use Permit
"North Bass Lake Shores"-Max Stroschein c/0 Taylor Inv:
Motion by Lindquist, second by Partmann, and unanimously carried to approve the revised
preliminary plat of "North Bass Lake Shores" consisting of 12 residential lots and a CUP to
construct a road to service the lots on Bass Lake (Section 36, Twp. 133, R. 42, Aurdal Twp, 56-
570) with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion was revised to
include authorization to extend earth moving for this project until October 1, 1998 with proper
temporary erosion control measures as specified by the Land & Resource office.
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Conditional Use Permit -Charles and Alice Oppegard:
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Motion by Stone, second by Nelson to table the CUP request of Charles and Alice Oppegard on
East Leaf Lake (Section 25, Twp. 134, R. 38, Leaf Lake Twp, 56-116). Q
Motion by Portmann, second by Lindquist, and carried with Stone and Nelson opposed, to deny
the CUP application of Charles and Alice Oppegard as recommended by the Planning
Commission.
Conditional Use Permit -Kraig Ketter:
Motion by Nelson, second by Portmann, and unanimously carried to approve a CUP to level a lot
on Scalp Lake (Section 7, Twp. 137, R. 40, Hobart Twp, 56-358) with conditions as recommended
by the Planning Commission. The motion included the condition that the hill/ridge not be pushed
into the slough and work is performed to meet requirements of the Wetland Conservation Act.
Conditional Use Permit -Candor Township:
Motion by Lee, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to approve a CUP to improve a road
so the township would maintain it in the future on Leek Lake (Section 16, Twp. 137, R. 41, Candor
Township, 56-532) as presented.
Conditional Use Permit-Elizabeth Township:
Motion by Lee, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to approve a CUP to change the
slope of a road bank to prevent snow drifting near Jewett Lake (Section 23, Twp. 134, R. 43,
Elizabeth Township, 56-877) with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Conditional Use Permit -Peter Ziolkowski: . d CU Q
Motion by Nelson, second by Stone, and unanimously came to approve a P to run an
excavating business from this location on Robinson Lake (Section 31, Twp. 137, R. 38, Corliss
Township, 56-143) as presented.
Conditional Use Permit -Timothy & Susan Vandestreek:
Motion by Portmann, second by Nelson, and unanimously carried to approve a CUP to operate an
office from a garage on a back lot on Long Lake (Section 5, Twp. 134, R. 39, Otter Tail Township,
56-210) with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Conditional Use Permit -Olaf Johnson Et Al:
Motion by Lee, second by Portmann, and unanimously carried to deny a CUP to install concrete
divider as there is a suitable alternative and as recommended by the Planning Commission. The
property is on Lizzie Lake (Section 33, Twp. 137, R. 42, Dunn Township, 56-760).
Conditional Use Permit -Pelican Township. c10 OTCo. Highway Department:
Motion by Lee, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to approve a CUP to replace existing
Bridge No. 3565 on the Pelican River near the outlet to Lake Lizzie (Section 12, Twp. 136N, R.
43W, Pelican Township, PRD) as presented.
Conditional Use Permit-Dead Lake Township. c10 OTCo. Highway Department:
Motion by Nelson, second by Stone. and unanimously carried to approve a CUP to replace existing
Bridge No. 3580 on the channel between Star Lake and Dead Lake (Section 18, Twp. 135N, R. o·
40W, Dead Lake Township, TR) as presented.
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Conditional Use Permit -Otter Tail County Highway Department:
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,'Motion by Lee, second by Partmann, and unanimously carried to approve a CUP to replace
existing Bridge No. L0868 on the channel between Star Lake and Dead Lake (Section 13, Twp.
135N, R. 41W, Star Lake Township, TR) as presented.
Extension of Earthmoving Deadline -Richard Buckley:
Motion by Lee, second by Partmann, and unanimously carried to approve an extension for the fall
earthmoving deadline for a CUP for Richard Buckley on Lake Lida (56-747) until October 1, 1998
as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Recess and Reconvene
At 1 :55 p.m., Chairman Lee recessed the meeting of the Otter Tail· County Board of
Commissioners for a short break. The Chairman reconvened the meeting at 2:00 p.m.
Pier Lodge Assistance Request
Pier Owner Landis Weaver, and Financial Consultant David Drown, requested the County Board's
assistance by way of tax abatement for the proposed Pier Lodge project. Mr. Drown explained that
the project needs to move forward so construction opportunities are not lost.
County Attorney, David Hauser presented a proposed Otter Tail County policy on economic
development tax abatements. Discussion followed.
Commissioner Lindquist stressed that a previous attempt at promoting economic development
between the years of 1990 -1994 had not been a profitable venture. He presented comparisons of
tax collections on a $4. 7 million project in Otter Tail County and surrounding counties. Otter Tail
County's tax was the lowest and other counties would collect much more than the estimated
$77,000 per year.
Discussion continued regarding actual market value, purpose of tax court appeals, and the need to
develop an economic development policy.
Chairman Lee requested that county officials draft a policy for tax abatement and bring the
recommendation/policy back to the County Board for consideration next week.
David Drown requested that the County Board set a date for a public hearing for the proposed Pier
Lodge project. County Commissioners set the public hearing on Tuesday, September 8, 1998, at
7:30 p.m. in the Commissioners' Room at the Otter Tail County Courthouse relating to a request
for a property tax abatement for the Pier Lodge and Convention Center.
A township official spoke in favor of the project. Howard Manteuffel of Limmers Resort spoke in
opposition of giving a tax abatement for this project.
Grant Application
County Coordinator, Larry Krohn reported that a grant is available for feedlot permitting project(s).
The grants are a 50/50 match and the state planning agency is urging counties to use grant
monies for comprehensive plans. Commissioner Partmann requested the County Attorney draft a
narrative from Land Use Study Advisory Board meetings and send the application to the agency by
the grant application deadline date of September 17, 1998.
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Adjournment
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At 3:35 p.m., Chairman Lee declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
adjourned until 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 1998.
Dated: d?o,m,.,.Jw, 2 ~ 197£
Attest ~ft; d
Larry Kron, Clerk
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