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MINUTES OF THE
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Otter Tail County Courthouse
Commissioners' Room, Floor 1-B
Tuesday, May 25, 1999
9:30 a.m.
Call to Order
The Otter Tail County Human Service Board convened Tuesday, May 25, 1999 at 9:34 a.m. at the
Otter Tail County Courthouse with Commissioners Syd Nelson, Chair; Malcolm Lee, Secretary;
Andy Lindquist, and Roger Froemming present. Vice-Chair, Virginia Portmann was absent.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Lee, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Service
Board agenda of May 25, 1999 with the following addition: Public Health Director, Diane Thorson
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Lindquist, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Service
Board minutes of May 11, 1999 as mailed.
1998 Probation Survey
Court Services Director, Chuck Kitzman, presented data from the 1998 DOC probation survey that
includes uniform data collected from each county in Minnesota. He reviewed comparisons of
1997-98 year-end felony probation and juvenile/misdemeanor probation offenses. Mr. Kitzman
reported that he will be attending the spring MACO conference to learn new laws and determine
how those laws will impact the delivery of services for the Court Services Department.
Human Service Agency Philosophy
Human Service Director, John Dinsmore, provided a handout that detailed the Human Service
management philosophy. Discussion followed as to the process being used to follow management
philosophy and obtain positive goals agency-wide.
CSSA Planning
Mr. Dinsmore provided a copy of the public notice that will be published to ask for input regarding
the Community Social Services Plan for 2000-2001. Mr. Dinsmore noted that ideas and comments
regarding the CSSA plan will be solicited through surveys completed within the agency as well as
with the public. He provided a sample survey that may be used as well as a list of planning
activities to be completed before the final plan is approved.
Tobacco Prevention Endowment
Safe Handgun Storage
Public Health Director, Diane Thorson, reported on new legislation regarding tobacco prevention
funds.
Ms. Thorson reported that she had received $500 to assist in advertising information regarding
safe handgun storage. The check was received along with advertising material to be distributed.
Discussion followed. Commissioners requested that the check not be cashed at this time to allow
for further review of the ad material. Commissioners requested that Ms. Thorson return to the
board regarding this issue.
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Bills & Claims 0
Motion by Lindquist, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Service bills
and claims as presented.
Adjournment
At 11 :12 a.m., Chairman Nelson declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners adjourned until 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 8, 1999.
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Call to Order
Services Chairman
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened Tuesday, May 25, 1999 at 1 :01 p.m. at
the Otter Tail County Courthouse with Commissioners Syd Nelson, Chair; Andy Lindquist,
Malcolm Lee, and Roger Froemming present. Vice-Chair, Virginia Partmann was absent.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Lindquist, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to approve the County Board
agenda of May 25, 1999 with the following changes: Q
Bill Kalar -Pomme de Terre Watershed & Sewage Abatement Request
Carolyn & Neal Johnson -canceled
Wayne Stein -Licenses
Authorization for Payment -Personnel Policy Review
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Lindquist, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to approve the County Board
minutes of May 18, 1999 as presented.
West Otter Tail County Biological Study Update
DNR Plant Ecologist, Craig Anderson, presented slides and handouts regarding the MCBS which
began in 1987 as a systematic survey of rare biological features. Discussion followed the slide
presentation.
Planning Commission Recommendations
Conditional use Permit -Therman D. Milander:
Motion by Nelson, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit to
dig a pond deeper on Marion Lake (Sec. 7, Twp. 135, R. 39, Rush Lake Township, Lake #56-243)
with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Conditional Use Permit -Zane Johnson:
Motion by Lee, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried lo approve a Conditional Use Permit
for additional fill on South Lida Lake (Sec. 32, Twp. 136, R. 42, Lida Township, Lake #747) with
conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission.
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·Q Conditional Use Permit-Terry Colton/Scenic Point Resort:
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Motion by Lindquist, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to uphold the Planning
Commission's recommendation to re-approve an expired Conditional Use Permit (#3402) for
additions at the resort on Clitherall Lake (Sec. 13, Twp. 132, R. 40, Clitherall Township, Lake #56-
238) as presented.
Conditional Use Permit -Bryan A. & Pamela J. Odegard:
Motion by Lindquist, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use
Permit to build a permanent structure on East Lost Lake (Sec. 1, Twp. 133, R. 41, Sverdrup
Township, Lake #56-378) with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Conditional Use Permit -Jim Anstadt:
Motion by Lee, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional use
Permit to put in a retaining wall on Lake Lida (Sec. 14, Twp. 136, R. 42, Lida Township, Lake #56-
747) with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Conditional Use Permit -Laura Johnson:
Motion by Nelson, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use
Permit to a fill a hole on Little Pine Lake (Sec. 30, Twp. 137, R. 38, Corliss Township,
Lake #56-142) with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Conditional Use Permit -Ronald & Kathleen Barth:
Motion by Froemming, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use
Permit to repair and remove an existing wall on Clitherall Lake (Sec. 6, Twp. 132, R. 39, Nidaros
Township, Lake #56-238) with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Pomme de Terre Watershed
Mr. Kalar reported on a recent meeting with several entities regarding the Pomme de Terre
Watershed District. He provided a handout of statistics (suspended soils, phosphorus & nitrate
levels, etc.) relative to the Minnesota River Basin. Discussion followed regarding a previous Joint
Powers agreement and a need for Otter Tail County to either rescind or re-sign the agreement by
July 1, 1999.
Sewage Abatement List Request
Motion by Lee, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to approve the request from the
Jewett Lake Association that Jewett Lake be placed on the sewage system abatement list.
Edna Township -High Water
Mr. Kalar presented a map showing several areas where water is flooding the roads. There is no
immediate chance of the water receding. Edna Township requested permission to go ahead with
raising the road levels before the Planning Commission meeting on June 16th• Discussion
followed. No action was taken.
Service Fee Appeal
Service Fee Systems Administrator, Michele Petterson, presented a request from the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie to~p eal the annual service fee assessment for refuse of
$22.50. Motion by Froemming, second b Lindquist, and carried to uphold the recommendation of
the Solid Waste Advisory Committee o deny the appeal because other churches are being
charged based on the same formula and and the church does generate garbage. r""_./ ,,
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Approval of License Applications 'O
Motion by Lee, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to approve the following applications
for license:
Marvin Heisler
Heisler Country Store
RR 1 Box 422
Vergas, MN
Roger Vie
Lakeside Market
RR 2 Box 270
Battle Lake, MN
Carol Hockersmith
Silent Rainbow Resort
RR 1 Box 403
Dent, MN
Off-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License
Off-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License
On/Off-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License
OT Water Management District Reappointments
Motion by Lindquist, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to reappoint Don Thorson and Alan
Harder, effective July 1, 1999 to 4 year terms on the Otter Tail Water Management District Board
of Directors.
M . b L d CbonFveyanc_e of Pudblic Pr_operty
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otIon y ee, secon y roemmIng, an unanimous y came o approve conveyance o e ...._,,
following described tax-forfeited parcel to the City of Rothsay for an authorized public use:
79-000-30-0006-001
Section 30 Township 135 Range 44
Sub Lot 6 of Government Lot 3, Except the South 80'
The area will be used by the City of Rothsay for an open space recreation-use area for the public. A way-
side rest area.
Extension Update
Extension Educator, Angela Berge, reported on several events including the annual "Spring Fling"
(130 women attended) an upcoming seminar on violence, Ag Assistance Program, and rural farm
crisis.
Snowmobile Grant-In-Aid Trail Systems
Otter Tail County Resolution #99-24
Upon motion by Lee, second by Lindquist, 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 Q
review and approval of the County Attorney.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Otter Tail County shall continue to sponsor Grant-In-
Aid Trail Systems as they exist for Lake Runners Trail Association and proposed extensions of
Grant-In-Aid Trails with the aforementioned condition.
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--~ 0 Adopted this 25th day of May, 1999.
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Highway Project Update
Highway Engineer, Rick West, provided a handout that outlined highway design and construction
projects for the upcoming 1999 season.
Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management Plan
Mr. West presented a draft Otter Tail County Highway Department Integrated Roadside Vegetation
Management Plan for commissioners review.
Phelps Mill Donations
Mr. West reported that the county has received a $1,000 donation from the Phelps Mill Association
and a $1,000 donation from the Dalton Lions Club for use at the Phelps Mill Park. Mr. West
suggested two options to be used to determine how these donations and future donations will be
used. The group that inspects the gounds prior to the festival could determine where the money
will be spent or that could be determined at budget time. Commissioners concurred on requesting
the festival committee to make the donation funding determination for Phelps Mill.
Payment Approval of Personnel Policy
Motion by Lee, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to approve payment to Scott Lepak
for a formal review and opinion letter regarding the proposed personnel policy at an hourly rate of
$120 per hour not to exceed $1,500.
Adjournment
At 3:15 p.m., Chairman Nelson declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners adjourned until 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 1, 1999.
Dated:
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