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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Commissioners - Minutes - 04/19/1977MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING . OF THE" BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OTTER TAIL COUNTY MINNESOTA Pursuant to adjournment, the Board of County Commissioners of Otter Tail County Minnesota met at 1:00 P.M., Ti:Iesday, April 19, 1977, Sydney G. Nelson absent. Upon motion made by Hub Nordgren, seconded by Bert Hovland and unanimously carried, the sum of $1,000 was appropriated for the East Otter Tail Soil & Water Conservation District. The Board, having previously advertised for bids to be received for the construction of Bridge No. 56519 and highway approaches, proceeded to open bids which were found to. be as follows: Herbison Bridge Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota' Structural Specialties, Hutchinson, Minnesota Glenwood Bridge, Inc., Glenwood, Minnesota Fischer Sand & Aggr., Apple Valley, Minnesota Swingen Construction Co., Grand Forks, North Dakota Base $189,091.55 197,855.47 203,043.55 219,014.55 228,427.40 Alternate $169,496.95 177,251.22 201, 52_4. 55 204,005.55 205,643.90 After consideration, motion was made by Bert Hovland, seconded by John Snowberg and unanimously carried, to accept the alternate bid of Herbison Bridge Co~pany, Minneapolis, Minnesota in the amount of $169,496.95, it being the lowest bid. Upon motion made by Bert Hovland, seconded by John Snowberg and unanimously carried, the County Auditor ,vas authorized to_ advertise for bids to be received until 10:00 A.M., Monday, June 13, 1977, for the construction of a bridge over a township road in Aurdal Township. \ .rf' .,/v~· 0}•'~· (~\.'-·, I Upon motion made by Bert Hovland, seconded by ,JOlm Snowberg · and unanimously carried, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION WH~REAS, Otter Tail County is required by state and federal regulations to conduct an archeological salvage operation at the site of the proposed Dead River Bridge, and WHER~AS, Dr. Michael G. Michlovic, Department of Socf~logy and Anthro- pology, Moorhead State University, has submitted "A Proposal for the Recovery of Archeological Materials at the Dead River Site, Otter Tail County, .Minnesot~1 at the estimated cost of $4,911.20, and WHEREAS, it is understood that the archeological woik shall be carried out under the supervision -of br. Michlovic and ·that the work wi 11 be comp_leted between June 1, and July 1, 1977, and WHEREAS, it shall be agreed that this archeological work will be per- ·formed in compliance with all federal, state and l~cal regulations regarding the preservation of cultural resources. NOW, THEREFORE., BE IT RESOLVED; that Otter Tai 1 County .shal 1 authorize and make payment to Moorhead State University to perform this archeological work, based on the estimated cost of ~4,911.20, with the undersianding that any unused funds wll 1 be returned to Otter Tai 1 County. Adopted this 19th day of Apri 1, 1977. Attest: . (SEAL) I UPon motion made by John Snowberg, seconded.by Bert Hovland and unanimously carried, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the County of Otter Tail has applied to the Commissioner of Transportation for a grant in the amount of $135,000.00 from the Minne- sota State Transportation Fund for the construction of Count~ Bridge No. 56519 over the Dead River, and WHEREAS, the application for the grant has been reviewed by the West Central Regional Development Commission, NOW .THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the County of Otter Tail does hereby affirm that any cost -0f the bridge in excess of the grant will be appropriated from funds available to the County of Otter Tail, and that any grant monies appropriated f_or the bridge but not required, based on the final estimate, shall be returned to the Minnesota State Transportation Fund. Adopted this 19th day of April, 1977. @: ~ .. ~ cMtter Tail County .Attest: Board of Commissioners County Auditor. (SEAL) The Board, having previously advertised for bids to be received for bituminous materials, proceeded to open bids which were found to be as follows: M.C. s.c. Murphy Oi 1 C<:>1:P. , Superior, Wisconsin .3678 .3628 Northwestern Refining Co., Saint Paul,Park, Minn. .3708 .3608 Hydrocarbon Specialties, Inc., Fargo, North Dakota .3725 .3645 Koch Refining Co., Saint Paul, Minnesota .3730 .3730 L. N. Sickels Co., Saint Paul, Minnesota .3731 .3731 After consideration, motion was made by John Snowberg, seconded by Hub Nordgren and carried, to accept the bid of Murphy Oil Company, Superior, Wisconsin in the amount of .3678 for M.C., it being the lowest bid. The Board, having previously advertised for bids for seasonal cul- vert supplies, proceeded to open bids which were found to be as follows: All Steel Products Co., Ihc., Chaska, Minnesota Northern Culvert Operations, Shakopee, Minnesota Armco, Minneapolis, Minnesota H. V. J Ni.nston Culvert Co; , Minneapolis, Minnesota WEsteel, Inc., Fargo, North Dakota Viking Steel Products, Shakopee, Minnesota Northwestern Sheet & Iron Works, Wahpeton, N. Oak. Elk River Concrete Products, Minneapolis, Minnesota Steel $12,065.46 12,259.34 12,476.90 13,247.50 13,283.48 13,557.98 14,318.54 Concrete $19,449.66 After consideration, motion was made by John Snowberg, seconded by Hub Nordgren and unanimously carried, to accept the bid of All ~'.S;teel Products Co., In., Chaska, Minnesota for the steel pipe supply in the amount of $12,065.46 and Elk River Concrete Products, Minneapolis, Minnesota, for the concrete pipe supply in the amow1t of $19,449.66, each being the lowest bid. Upon motion made by John Snm1berg, seconded by Hub Nordgren and unanimously carried, the County Auditor· was" atith.orized to advertise for bids to be received until 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, May.24th, for the sale of the County Garage property in the fity of Fergus Falls on the corner of Fir and Friberg. Motion was made by Hub Nordgren, seconded by Bert Hovland and carried to reimburse c~unty employees Jerome Fiskum and Lowell Peterson, in the amounts of $80.00 and $250.00 respectively, for personal property stolen in a breakin at the garage in Parkers Prairie, and upon motion made by Hub Nordgren, seconded by Bert Hovland and carried, Andy Leitch voting "no", the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Otter Tail County Minnesota, that Coverage for all personal tools shall be the obligation of .. ,: ~'·'. ' the owner and the county will not' assume: liabflity for said tools or equipment. Dated at Fergus Falls, Minnes·ota this 19th day of April, 19 77. Clerk The Board, having previously authorized the Sheriff's Department to obtain proposals for the purchase of two police cars to be used by the Sheriff's Department, gave consideration to the following proposals: Delivery Fergus Dodge. Inc., Fergus Falls (Monaco) $4,640.65 May or June Worner's Auto Sales. Fergus Falls (Matador) 4,712.00 4 to 6 weeks Worner's Auto Sales, Fergus Falls (Lemans} 4,790.00 6 to 8 weeks Bob Moore Ford, Fergus Falls (LTD 2) 4,797.59 4 to 6 weeks Worner' s Auto Sales, Fergus Falls (Matador) 4,864.00 Immediate Minnesota Motor Co .• Fergus Falls (Malabu) 4,963.77 Immediate Motion was made by John Snowberg, seconded by Hub Nordgren and unani- mously carried, to accept the proposal of Minnesota Motor Company, Fergus Falls, Minnesota in the amount of $4,963.77 for the immediate delivery, and motion was made by Hub Nordgren, seconded by Bert Hovland and carried, to accept the proposal of Worner Auto Sales, Fergus Falls, Minnesota in the amount of $4,864.00 ·for -immediate delivery.- Motion was made by Bert Hovland, seconded by Hub Nordgren and unani- mously carried, to assist on a cost-share basis with Aurdal Township for bituminous surfacing of approximately 1.9 miles running east from County Road No. 1 to the intersection junction of the Aurdal Town Hall; such work to be completed in 1977. Motion was made by Hub Nordgren, seconded by John Snowberg and unanimously carried, to table the application of Howard Peterson for license to sell intoxicating liquor at his new establishment in Amor Township. J Upon motion made by , seconded ------------------John Snowberg by Berton Hovland · and ca:/ried, .the foll!]wing resolution was adopted: --,-------------- RESOLVED by th.e ·Board· of County Commi~sioner~: of Otter Tail County Minnesota, that WHEREAS the Commi;,sioner Districts .of Otter Tail County as presently constituted, do not comply with the present ward lines in the City of Fergus Falls, and WHEREAS, the County Board having given published notice of their intent to redistrict the County as provided by Chapter 375.02, Minnesota Statutes, and WHEREAS, the public was given an opportunity to present their opinions, NOW, THEREFORE, be it hereby resolved, that the territory in the City of Fergus Falls affecting the District #3 and #5 areas conform to the present ward lines in ·the City of Fergus Falls, and th_at the total of Ward I be incorporated in Commissioner District #3, and that the total of Wards II, III and IV constitute Commissioner District #5. NOW, THEREFORE, be it further resolved, there be no change in the areas constituting Commissioner Districts #1, #2 and #4, as set by the County Board on February 10, 1965. Dated at Fergus Falls, Minnesota this 19th day of April, 1977. ATTEST: . Clerk Upon motion made by Hub Nordgren , seconded ------------------ by John Snowbe!"g and unanimously carried, the following resolution ---------"'---------- was adopted: RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Otterfail County Minnesota, that WHEREAS the County Board, on February 9, 1977, accepted the bid of Warner's Auto Sales, Fergus Falls, Minnesota for two 1977 Matador Coupes for use by the Probation and Parole Department at a total cost, of $8,390.00, and WHEREAS the above automobiles have now been delivered to the satis- faction of the County Board,: NOW, THEREFORE, the County Auditor i~ h,ereb:y: authorized and directed to issue a warrant in favor of Warner's Auto Sales, Fergus Falls, Minnesota in the amount of $8.390.00 in full payment thereof. Dated at Fergus Falls, Minnesota this 19 th day of April, 1977. Chairman ATTEST: ~-~~ Clerk Upon motion made by John Snowberg, seconded by Bert Hovland and unanimously carried, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Otter Tail County Minnesota, that WHEREAS authorization for establishment of a Board of Adjustment is set forth under Minnesota Statute 394.27, amendments and supplements thereto, and WHEREAS on the 9th day of March, 1972 The Otter Tail County Board of Adjustment was created by the Board of County Commissioners of Otter Tail County, :s.etting forth the1 membership of thr.ee. persons, one member of which shall be a current member of the Otter Tail County Planning Advisory Commission, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, the current member of the Otter Tail County Planning Advisory Coinmission shall be the Chairman of said Commission to serve on the Board of Adjustment. Dated at Fergus Falls, Minnesota this 19th day of April, 1977. Ch~~ ATTEST: ~ C !erk The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Berton Hovland who moved for its adoption: RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Otter Tail County Minnesota, thc:.t WHEREAS: A. Upon filing of a petition in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 116A.02 and after due Notice of Public Hearing on the engineer's preliminary report relating to construction of Crystal-Lida Sewer District Improvements in the County of Otter Tail, Minnesota, hearing on said improvements as duly held and the Council heard all persons desiring to be heard on the matter and fully considered the same; B. The County Board has examined the petition requesting construc- tion of said improvements and has foun·d and hereby finds and determines that said petition is sufficient as required by lmv; C. The County Board ·has re·ceived the enginee,r's preliminary report and has been advised by the engineer that the proposed Crystal-Lida Sewer District Im- provements of 1977 are feasible, and does hereby find and determine that the proposed improvement as outlined in the petition, and as modified and recommended by the en- gineer, is feasible, that there is necessity therefore and that it will be of public benefit and promote the public health; D. The County Board has determined that no alteration of the boun- daries of the proposed Crystal-Lida Sewer District Improvements of 1977 as set forth in the petition should be made; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the County Board of the County of Otter Tail, Minnesota, as follows: 1. The Engineer, Houston Engineering, Inc., is hereby ordered to proceed to make a detailed survey and to prepare all necessary plans and specifica- tions for said proposed improvement and r_eport the same to the County Board with all reasonable dispatch, provided that the petitioners file an additional bond with the County to cover the costs of the same. Said bond together with the previously filed bond to total $15,000.00. The motion for the adoption of the preceding resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner John Snowberg and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Hub Nordgren, Bert Hovland, John Snowberg and Andy Leitch And the following voted against the same: None vn1ereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, at Fergus Falls, Minnesota this 19th day of April , 1977. ------- ATTEST~~ Clerk Upon motion made by Hub Nordgren, seconded by Andy Leitch and unani- mously carried, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Otter Tail County Minnesota, that WHEREAS This Board, through conversations with other county boards in REgion IV, has determined there is a need for a detention center for juveniles _ and \VOmen in Region IV, and WHEREAS it is the wish of this Board to be able to lease one of the buildings located on the grounds of the Fergus Falls State Hospital presently not being utilized for hospital programs, and WHEREAS this building could serve the particular needs of a .. :detention center for juveniles and women without impairment of the State Hospital's present pro gr am, and WHEREAS approximately one year ago a project was submitted to the Minnesota Department of Public Welfare for use of this building by probation - correction personnel, said project not approved by the Department of Public Welfare, ,pe~ause of appropriation priorities, and WHEREAS the desire is now to lease the building from the Commissioner of Administration, eliminating any potential for conflict between appropr.iation for various state departments, and WHEREAS, if approval is received for a lease, program possibilities will be pursued with clearance for licensing, certification and other necessary compliances, ,,thus utilizing the existing faci 1i ties for community needs, NOW, THEREFORE, the County Board respectfully requests the legisla- tors representing Otter Tail County to intercede for Otter Tail County in exploring the lease of this building, and urge_the legislators representing portions of Otter Tail County pursue this jointly and keep Otter Tail County aware of the potential. Dated at Fergus Falls, Minnesota this 19th day of April, 1977. Chai~~ ATTEST: -- Clerk ---....... .... Upon motion made by Andy Leitch, seconded by Hub Nordgren and unanimously carried, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Otter Tail County Minnesota, that WHEREAS legislation has recently been introduced by Senator Roger Laufenburger, under Senate File 921, which would reimburse counties for SO% of secretary staff costs, travel and subsistence;. communication costs and office supply costs in connection with the county probation officer subsidy, NOW, THEREFORE, the County Board does hereby approve said legislation and does urge its passage. Dated at Fergus Falls, ·Minnesota t;.his 19th day of April, 1977. ATIES~ Clerk I . Upon motion made by Bert Hovland, seconded by Hub Nordgren and unanimously carried, the following applications for license to sell non-intoxicating malt liquor were approved: Timothy Donley Robin D. Johnson Frank D. Miosek Joseph P. Lathauer Ralph E. Granlund Lawrence J. Purdon Ray C. Pfeifle Elmer E. Andresen August Heinrich Gerald Anderson John Ferris Morris G. Anderson · Lila Keskinen Richar_p L. Brandt Ralph R~chter Millicent Chartraw Edgar Splittstoesser Fred L. Evans Keith McKay Tim's TAckle & Bait Johnson's Store Pelican Beach Resort Riverside Cabins Pleasure Park Resort Lakeway. Golf Course Log Haven Resort Mosquito,Heights . . ~ . . Cozy.Cov~ Resort Chalet Chanticlee'.r Limmer' s REso_rt; Olson's Resort Oak Point Resort Smuggler's Cove Lost Valley Resort Kingswood Resort South Turtle Lake Resort Babe's Resort Sleepy Hollow Resort Amor Township Dunn Township Dunn Township Friberg Township Otter Tail Township Tordenskjold Tmmship; Lida Township Pine Lake Township Dead Lake Township Otter Tail Township Rush Lake Township Dunn Township Otto Township Pine Lake Township Candor Township Star Lake Township Sverdrup Township Perham Township Tordenskjold Township Motion was made by Hub Nordgren, seconded by Bert Hovland and unanimously carried, to "grandfather in" the "Head Lake Resort11 for Department of Health license. Upon motion made by Hub Nordgren, seconded by John Snowberg and unanimously carried, the following applications for sewage disposal system cleaners license were approved: Robert Palubicki Kenneth A. Svare John Leick BJB Excavating Svare's Cat Service Jack's Pumping Service Dent, Minnesota Audubon, Minnesota Vergas, Minnesota Upon motion made by ,John Snow berg, seconded by Bert Hovland and unanimously carried, the following applications for sewage disposal installers license were approved, subject to pending bonds: James A. Carlisle John Leick Robert Palubkicki Gordon C. Ekre Kenneth A. Svare Marvin J. Wegscheid Bill Walker Carlisle Heating & Plbg. BJB Excavating Ekre Trenching & Ditching Svare's Cat Service Bluffton Hardware Walker Excavating Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Vergas, Minnesota Dent, Minnesota Hawley, Minnesota Audubon, Minnesota Bluffton, Minnesota Wahpeton, North Dakota ' Motion was made by John Snowberg, seconded by Bert Hovland and unanimously carried, to delay action on the preliminary plat of "Little Pine Estates" for planning commission review. Motion was made by Hub Nordgren, seconded by John Snowberg and unanimously carried, to approve the following applications for special use permit: John R. Magnuson Owen Stowman Girard Tmmship Rush Lake Township Add six camp sites Expand existing campground Motion was made. by John Snowberg, seconded by Bert Hovland and unani- mously carried, to approve the preliminary plat of 1st Add'n. to Boedigheimer Devel- opment, located in-Section 6 of Otto Township, and the special use permit for con- struction of road, subject to conditional requirements. Motion was made by John Snowberg, seconded by Bert Hovland and unani- mously carried, to approve the preliminary plat of Glen Moen's, as yet unamed, lo- cated in Section 19 -133 -42. Motion was made by Hub Nordgren, seconded by John Snowberg and una11i- mously carried, to approve the preliminary plat of Sunset Heights, located in sec- tion 28 -133 -39. Upon motion made, by Hub Nordgren,. seconded by Bert Hovland and unanimously carried, approval 1·1as given to Aaron Johnson, Girard Township, to change a recreational campgro,und:to a mobile home site.· Motion was made by Bert Ho'vland, seconded by John Snowberg and unanimously carried, to ·cancel an N.S.F. C?eck written by David Peterson to Shoreland Management in 1975. Motion was made by Bert Hovland, seconded by Hub Nordgren and unani- mously carried, to approve the preliminary plat of "Rose Acres'' located in Section 17 -137 -40, subject to requirements as stipulated by Land Surveyor Don Busker. Upon motion made by Hub Nordgren, seconded by Bert Hovland.and unanimously carried, the following applications for homestead classification and/or reduction of assessed valuation were approved: Eddie Ojala George Bang Berthe! Christianson Otto Township Maine Township Pelican Rapids Homestead classification Homestead classification Overvalued Upon motion made by John Snowberg, seconded by Bert Hovland and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned until 9:30 A.M., Tuesday, May 10, 1977. ATTEST: Clerk