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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Commissioners - Minutes - 10/05/19990 0 MINUTES OF THE OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Otter Tail County Courthouse Commissioners' Room, Floor 1-B Tuesday, October 5, 1999 9:30 a.m. Call to Order The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened Tuesday, October 5, 1999 at 9:30 a.m. at the Otter Tail County Courthouse with Commissioners Sydney Nelson, Chair; Virginia Portmann, Vice-Chair; Malcolm Lee, Andy Lindquist, and Roger Froemming present. Approval of Agenda Motion by Portmann, second by Froemming and unanimously carried to approve the County Board agenda of October 5, 1999 with the following additions: Pine Lakes Improvement District Appointments Request for Approval of Benefit Option Request for Clarification -September 21, 1999 Clarification of Minutes -September 21, 1999 Motion by Lindquist, second by Lee and unanimously carried to clarify the County Board minutes of September 21, 1999 (Page 4, heading Preliminary Plat & Conditional Use Permit -"Turner Point"/Delbert Turner. et al as follows: remove "with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission" and the sentence, therefore, shall read: "Motion by Lindquist, second by Lee and carried, with Portmann opposed, to approve the preliminary plat of "Turner Point" consisting of 4 residential lots and conditional use permit to construct a road to service the plat subject to 1) a document (prepared by the County Attorney and Land & Resource Director) attached to the plat notifying purchasers of limited buildable lot size on Lots 1 & 4, 2) the degree of road curvature (Schwartz Property) be reduced, and 3) mitigation for the wetland loss must be done in accordance with the provisions of the Wetland Conservation Act." Approval of Minutes Motion by Lindquist, second by Froemming and unanimously carried to approve the County Board minutes of September 28, 1999 as mailed. Premise Permit Otter Tail County Resolution No. 99 -48 Upon a motion by Lindquist, second by Portmann 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 American Legion Post 30, Fergus Falls, MN, has made an application to the Gambling Control Board for a premise permit to conduct lawful gambling at Wee Villa Lodge in Elizabeth Township of Otter Tail County; and Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners October 5, 1999 Page 2 WHEREAS, Minnesota Statue 349.213 provides that the Gambling Control Board may not issue a n premise permit unless they receive a resolution from the Otter Tail County Board of w 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 American Legion Post 30, Fergus Falls, MN, at Wee Villa Lodge in Elizabeth 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 American Legion Post 30, Fergus Falls, MN, at Wee Villa Lodge in Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth by sending them a copy of this resolution. Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 5th day of October, 1999. Dated: 0¢;;& !'.l 12. , ! 't'\9 Attest ~ ~ Lar};Kroh, Clek Premise Permit Otter Tail County Resolution No. 99 -49 Upon a motion by Partmann, second by Lindquist 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 Dent Fire Fighters Relief Association, Dent, MN, has made an application to the Gambling Control Board for a premise permit to conduct lawful gambling at the Galaxy Resort in Star Lake Township of Otter Tail County; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statue 349.213 provides that the Gambling Control Board may not issue a premise permit unless they receive a resolution from the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners approving the permit; and 0 WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners is aware of no reason to oppose the conduct of lawful gambling by the Dent Fire Fighters Relief Association, Dent, MN, at the Galaxy Resort in Star Lake Township of Otter Tail County. O NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the conduct of lawful gambling by the Dent Fire Fighters Relief Association, Dent, 0 0 ; Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners October 5, 1999 Page 3 MN, at the Galaxy Resort in Star 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 Star Lake by sending them a copy of this resolution. Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 5th day of October, 1999. Dated: ()et-~ /2.., 19"!9 AtteSt_L_aL.:~""'4f""~~~n--", ~.,,i.,1""';a_"'--k·::..,c..::·=' '--- Premise Permit Otter Tail County Resolution No. 99 -50 Upon a motion by Nelson, second by Froemming 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 Dent Fire Fighters Relief Association, Dent, MN, has made an application to the Gambling Control Board for a premise permit to conduct lawful gambling at Huckleberry's Bar and Grill in Dora Township of Otter Tail County; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statue 349.213 provides that the Gambling Control Board may not issue a premise 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 Dent Fire Fighters Relief Association, Dent, MN, at Huckleberry's Bar and Grill in Dora 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 Dent Fire Fighters Relief Association, Dent, MN, at Huckleberry's Bar and Grill in Dora 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 Dora by sending them a copy of this resolution. Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 5th day of October, 1999. Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners October 5, 1999 Page 4 Dated: (Qe;f-,..,8.,A:, /Z, /9?9 • Attest: ~ ~ LarryKrhn, !erk COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Q Premise Permit Otter Tail County Resolution No. 99 -51 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 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 Dent Fire Fighters Relief Association, Dent, MN, has made an application to the Gambling Control Board for a premise permit to conduct lawful gambling at the Silver Moon Lounge in Perham Township of Otter Tail County; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statue 349.213 provides that the Gambling Control Board may not issue a premise permit unless they receive a resolution from the Otter Tail County Board of Q. 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 Dent Fire Fighters Relief Association, Dent, MN, at the Silver Moon Lounge 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 Dent Fire Fighters Relief Association, Dent, MN, at the Silver Moon Lounge 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 by sending them a copy of this resolution. Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 5th day of October, 1999. Dated: ({;d-;,.te_N IZ.. I 999 • OTTER Attest &z, ~ Lafry Kro n, Crk Contract Approval -Tank Removal & Building Demolition Motion by Partmann, second by Lee and unanimously carried to authorize the appropriate county officials' signatures to execute a contract agreement between Otter Tail County and Zervas 0 lo Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners October 5, 1999 Page 5 Industrial Petroleum Co. for underground storage tank removal and building demolition at the three tax-forfeited sites in Otter Tail County. Payment Approval Motion by Lindquist, second by Lee and unanimously carried to approve payment to Lake Region Healthcare Corporation, in the amount of $564.70, for the costs of a medical examination conducted under the provision of Minnesota Statute §609.35. Approval of "Work Around" PERA Life Option Motion by Lindquist, second by Partmann and unanimously carried to authorize the County Coordinator to offer a "work around" PERA life insurance option. Payment Approval Motion by Lindquist, second by Lee and unanimously carried to authorize payment for expanded use of the SandCreek Employee Assistance Program in an amount not to exceed $3,000. Approval to Proceed with Bids -Residential Markers The County Attorney introduced discussion regarding the residential markers for the E-911 project. Lengthy discussion followed regarding the possibility of bonding or requesting a change in legislation that allows counties to assess for the cost of the markers/signs. Commissioner Partmann noted that everyone should pay for their own sign; however, the project needs to move forward and at the same time Otter Tail County should pursue a change in legislation. 0 Motion by Lee, second by Froemming and unanimously carried to authorize the GIS Department to proceed with the bid process for E-911 residential markers subject to the intention of Otter Tail County to pursue legislation that will facilitate the reimbursement of cost for the E-911 residential markers through service fees and assessments. 0 Appointments -Pine Lakes Improvement District Motion by Nelson, second by Froemming and unanimously carried to appoint the following property owners to the Pine Lakes Improvement District Board effective October 15, 1999: Carl Annalora, resident Clint Brandt, non-resident Todd Barney, resident Frank Stanislawski, resident Dan Boedigheimer, resident Randall Carow, resident Mark Dombeck, resident William Rose, resident Kermit Larson, resident Big Pine Lake Big Pine Lake Big Pine Lake Little Pine Lake Little Pine Lake Toad River Toad River Otter Tail River At Large Snowmobile Agreement-OCTA One Year Term Two Year Term Three Year Term Two Year Term Three Year Term One Year Term Two Year Term Three Year Term One Year Term Motion by Lindquist, second by Lee and unanimously carried to authorize the Chair's signature to execute an agreement between the State of Minnesota and County of Otter Tail to provide maintenance funds for the OCTA snowmobile trails for FY2000. This agreement provides for distribution of funds based on a percentage basis of work performed. Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners October 5, 1999 Page 6 Transportation Letter r"\ Highway Engineer, Rick West, presented a draft letter to express the county's concerns regarding • the emergency transportation bonding bill of 1999. Commissioners approved the letter as submitted. Approval to Pay Bills Motion by Froemming, second by Portmann and unanimously carried to approve bills per Attachment A of these minutes which includes the following lodging payment: Holiday inn Express Appraiser, Twyla Neumann Closed to the Public At 10:15 a.m., Chairman Nelson declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners closed to the public for purposes of discussing labor negotiation strategies with the county's collective bargaining units. All five seated commissioners were present. Recess & Reconvene At 10:30 a.m., upon conclusion of the closed session, the Chairman recessed the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners. He declared the meeting reconvened at 11 :00 a.m. Approval of Social Services Supervisor Position Motion by Portmann, second by Lee and unanimously carried to approve an additional Social Services Supervisor position at a DMG salary grade 22 as budgeted. Resolution Requesting an Agricultural Disaster 0 Otter Tail County Resolution No. 99 -52 Upon a motion by Froemming, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners adopts the following resolution: WHEREAS, many residents of Otter Tail County, subdivision of the State of Minnesota, are experiencing extreme financial losses as a result of poor crop prices; and WHEREAS, all farmers in Otter Tail County have been affected with continued low crop prices; and WHEREAS, the recent and current county posted prices are approximately $1.50/bu. for corn, $1.30/bu for barley, $.80/bu for oats, $2.30/bu for wheat, $6.25/cst for sunflowers and $4.10/bu for soybeans and, even with average yields in Otter Tail County, projected losses will be $7.5 million for corn, $2.5 million for soybeans, $1.5 million for wheat and $5.4 million for hay; and WHEREAS, Otter Tail County anticipates a negative economic impact which extends well beyond the farming community and to other segments of the county; and WHEREAS, Otter Tail County farmers are in need of immediate financial assistance to alleviate pending economic disasters. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners for, and on 0-. behalf of the citizens of Otter Tail County, request that the Governor of the State of Minnesota petition the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to declare Otter Tail County an economic disaster. Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 5th day of October, 1999. 0 Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners October 5, 1999 Page 7 Dated:_-4.([),t;J.;,..c.;a~'>i-,._1U1..1.L../.u2.,..,,,___,_/9L9u'l'----OUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Attest ~;{£2 Lfu-ryhn, Clerk irman National 4-H Week -October 3-10,1999 Extension Educators, Steve Handegaard and Donna Geiser, and 4-H youths (Rose Stenoien, Suzie Rethmeier, Mike Hendrickx, and Heidi Brenden) presented an overview of 4-H community service activities and requested approval of the following 4-H Week Proclamation: National 4-H Week Proclamation Otter Tail County Resolution No. 99 -53 Upon a motion by Lee, second by Froemming and unanimously carried, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners adopts the following resolution: WHEREAS, social problems concern our nation and threaten its future; and WHEREAS, connecting youth and adults to work together through volunteer service can bridge the differences that separate people and help solve problems; and 0 WHEREAS, we, the American people, have a tradition of philanthropy and volunteerism; and, WHEREAS, more than 6.5 million youth touch and enhance the lives of others during National 4-H Week and throughout the year by doing good, by giving where there is a need, rebuilding what had been torn down, teaching where there was a desire to learn and inspiring those who had lost hope; and, WHEREAS, 4-H, 4-H youth, volunteers and Extension staff have joined to promote a week of national, collaborated volunteer community service; and, WHEREAS, volunteer community service is an investment in the future we all must share. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Sydney Nelson, County Board of Commissioners Chairman, do hereby proclaim: October 3-10, 1999 National 4-H Week in Otter Tail County, and urge my fellow citizens to observe this week by connecting with youth, friends, fellow employees and relatives, and with school, community and civic groups to engage in projects benefiting their community. () Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 5th day of October, 1999. Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners October 5, 1999 Page 8 Attest k:r rf12-Larry Kro n~ Clek Performance Evaluation Summary )~fD OF COMMISSIONERS u~ Motion by Lee, second by Froemming and unanimously carried to approve a positive performance evaluation for Public Health Director, Diane Thorson, and to direct that the summary be placed in her personnel file. Adjournment At 11 :30 a.m., Chairman Nelson declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners adjourned until the next scheduled meeting on Tuesday, October 12, 1999. Dated: {~ le?, !9'!/1 CB/kd Attachment Q 0 0 10/5/99 0 0 RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS SYSTEM COUNTY 56 WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION ATTACHMENT A PAGE 1 WARRANTS APPROVED ON 10/5/1999 FOR PAYMENT 10/5/1999 VENDOR NAME AMOUNT A-1 LOCK & KEY 4.80 ALLIED FIRE PROTECTION INC 800.00 AMALGAMATED SOFTWARE OF NORTH 630.00 AMERICAN INSTITUTIONAL SUPPLY 144.78 AMERICAN LEGION FLAG SERVICE 280.00 ASSOCIATION OF MN COUNTIES 85.00 BECKLUND OIL CO 158.22 BELLMORE'$ NORTH UNION TOWING 192.62 BEST INC. 11,420.31 BEYER BODY SHOP 1,049.53 BOB'S STANDARD BULK SERVICE 25.19 BONAR 104.84 BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION 955.75 BRETZ HARDWARE 59.17 BRIGGS CORPORATION 18.30 CABELA'S INC 47.77 CARR'S TREE SERVICE 798.75 CENTER FOR PROFESSIONAL PROGR 199.00 CENTRAL LAKES BLACKTOPPING 165.00 CITY BAKERY 6.75 CO-OP SERVICES INC 67.60 COOPER/KAREN 37.00 COOPER'S OFFICE SUPPLIES 779.37 COPY CORNER/THE 143.88 CORPORATE TECHNOLOGIES 3,275.00 CROP PRODUCTION SERVICES 12.24 DAN'S EXHAUST PROS 101.42 DATA COMM WAREHOUSE 106.24 DATA JUNCTION CORP 1,560.00 DEATON'$ MAILING SYSTEMS INC 995.00 DELZER CONSTRUCTION INC 34.08 DEN BOER NANCY 38.44 DENZEL'S REGION WASTE INC. 122.85 DIALAMERICA MARKETING, INC 40.94 EASTMAN/JAMES W 81.99 ECKERT/PAT 34.93 ECONO SALES AND SERVICE 49.32 ELECTION SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE 1 159.95 1015199 0 0 0 RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS SYSTEM COUNTY 56 WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION ATTACHMENT A PAGE 2 WARRANTS APPROVED ON 1015/1999 FOR PAYMENT 10/5/1999 VENDOR NAME AMOUNT FALLS AUTOMOTIVE INC 18.95 FERGUS ELECTRIC 4,268.90 FERGUS FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT 920.69 FERGUS LOCKER 43.04 FERGUS TIRE CENTER 234.30 FROEMMING/ROGER 610.08 GE CAPITAL IT SOLUTIONS 3,064.86 GE CAPITAL IT SOLUTIONS 934.66 GR GRAPHICS 985.96 GRAND VIEW LODGE 6.37 HANAN/MIKE 147.25 HAUGEN PH.D.,L.P./M.L. 600.00 HEDAHLS AUTO CENTER 4.78 HENNEPIN CO SHERIFF 22.90 HOLIDAY 248.83 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS 333.35 HOME OF ECONOMY 2,199.40 HOME SHOP/THE 130.39 HONEYWELL 161.88 I B M CORPORATION 1,111.47 IAAO 130.00 INFORMATION SYSTEMS CORP 121.28 INTEGRITY COMPUTER SYSTEMS 158.65 INTERNATIONAL TRANSLATION SER 1,002.62 INTERSTATE INC 526.75 K.I.D. LEASING 259.00 KAWLEWSKI/DEBBIE 88.80 KELLY SERVICES INC 830.02 KOHLER-STROM'S RESORT 20.75 L& L SERVICE 155.73 LAKE REGION HEAL TH CARE 1,360.00 LAKELAND MENTAL HEAL TH CENTER 4,028.00 LAKELAND POWER EQUIPMENT 49.46 0 0 0 10/5/99 RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS SYSTEM COUNTY 56 WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION ATTACHMENT A PAGE 3 WARRANTS APPROVED ON 10/5/1999 FOR PAYMENT 10/5/1999 VENDOR NAME AMOUNT LARRY OTT INC. TRUCK SERVICE 2,125.00 LEVERENTZ/JACLYN 37,92 M-R SIGN CO 2,273.78 MARIPOSA PUBLISHING 45.80 MARK SAND & GRAVEL 3,288.03 MARY DOLAN MEDIA PRODUCTION 120.00 MEDICINE SHOPPE 2,986.62 MERICKEL LUMBER & ACE HARDWARE 84.37 MEYER GARBAGE SERVICE 24.57 MICRO WAREHOUSE 361.05 MID-CENTRAL EQUIPMENT INC 5.65 MN COUNTIES COMPUTER CO-OP 1,687.43 MN DEPT OF CORRECTIONS 100.00 MN DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 50.00 MN POLICE AND PEACE OFFICERS 75.00 MN STATE AUDITOR 14,111.39 MORRISON COUNTY SHERIFF 120.00 NATURES GARDEN WORLD 1,674.14 NELSON/SYDNEY G 411.10 NORDICK CONSTRUCTION 6,672.00 NORTH CENTRAL INSTRUMENTS 1,520.81 NORTH UNION TEXACO 24.65 NORTHERN TECHNOLOGIES INC 760.00 NORTHWEST LASERS INC 1,570.61 OBC MIDWEST 273.28 OLSEN CHAIN & CABLE CO. INC 255.40 OLSON AUTO ELECTRIC 217.89 OLSON OIL CO 457.03 OTTER TAIL CO HUMAN SERVICES 60.00 OTTER TAIL CO SHERIFF DEPT 742.51 OTTER TAIL TELCOM 634.25 PAMIDAINC 47.18 PC MALL, INC 449.63 PELICAN BEACH STORE 36.97 PELICAN RAPIDS PRESS 156.75 PERHAM PRINTING 42.71 PERHAM RADIATOR REPAIR 35.00 PETES BODY SHOP & TOWING 534.59 PHOTO CENTER/THE 3.05 0 10/5/99 0 0 RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS SYSTEM COUNTY 56 WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION ATTACHMENT A PAGE 4 WARRANTS APPROVED ON 10/5/1999 FOR PAYMENT 10/5/1999 VENDOR NAME AMOUNT PIERCE CO.!THE 741.05 PINE PLAZA TV & APPLIANCE 351.40 PRAIRIE LUMBER & TRUSTWORTHY 29.69 PRECISION MEASURING SYSTEMS 65.53 R&R READY MIX INC 17.04 RAY'S OIL STATION 325.91 RICK'S TIRE SERVICE 50.00 ROCHFORD & HUTMACHER PROP LLC 17.50 RURAL CELLULAR CORPORATION 48.56 SANITATION PRODUCTS INC 133.05 SCHWANKE/VICKI 27.90 SEARS COMMERCIAL ONE 32.35 SHERWIN WILLIAMS 145.88 SOUTH MILL SERVICE 296.34 SOUTHTOWN C-STORE 233.22 STADUM PLUMBING L.L.P. 649.86 STADUM/DAVID 150.47 STEIN'S INC 2,474.29 STEVE'S SANITATION 935.00 STOLULOUIS 41.12 STOMMES/BOB 181.46 SVINGEN ATHENS RUSSELL & 55.00 SWANSON/JODI 48.80 THOMPSON/JOSLYN 175.00 TNT REPAIR INC 129.16 TRIMIN SYSTEMS INC 10.00 U OF M EXTENSION 29.58 U SWESTDEX 258.00 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA 224.66 URISA 138.00 US OFFICE PRODUCTS 1,472.37 VICTOR LUNDEEN COMPANY 729.09 VIDEO B205PRODUCTION PLUS 570.00 . ' ' • Q 10/5/99 0 0 RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS SYSTEM COUNTY 56 WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION ATTACHMENT A PAGE 5 WARRANTS APPROVED ON 10/5/1999 FOR PAYMENT 10/5/1999 VIKING OFFICE PRODUCTS VOSS LIGHTING WASKOSKY/GARY WASTE MANAGEMNT INC WASTE MANAGEMENT OF CENTRAL MN WEST GROUP PAYMENT CTR 210 LUBE EXPRESS TOTAL AMOUNT 468.86 28.69 16.00 17,766.57 30,065.60 97.45 26.86 152,898.62