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MINUTES 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 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 9, 1981, all members
present.
Upon motion made by Andy Leitch, seconded by Bert Hovland and
carried, approval was given for payment in the amount of $575.00 to the Ass'n
of Minnesota Counties for services of Peter D. Bergstrom for May, 1981 relative
to negotiations on the sheriff's department union agreement.
Motion was made by Bert Hovland, seconded by Andy Leitch and car~
ried, authorizing the Chairman of the Board to execute an agreement on behalf of
Otter Tail County for work study program with the Fergus Falls Community College.
Jerry Bratten, owner of Holly's Resort on Otter Tail Lake, appeared
before the Board relative to road signs as they pertain to resorts in Otter Tail
County. Mr. Bratten also requested to go on record in favor of the Otter Tail
Lake sewer project.
Upon motion made by Andy Leitch, seconded by Sydney Nelson and car-
ried, the County Engineer was authorized to advertise for bids to be received until
2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 21, 1981, for grading and aggregate surfacing under project
No. SAP 56-681-03, from CSAH #38 to 4.177 miles north.
Motion was made by Sydney Nelson, seconded by Andy Leitch and carried,
to grant a utility permit to the Lake Region Co-op Electrical Association to place
power line poles 60 1 from center line on County Road #8, northeast of Perham.
Representatives from the Blanche Lake area, appeared before the Board -· ,..,,,._,. ... ~
presenting a petition calling for a certain portion of land des:i:-gfiated to be in
the Otter Tail Lake Area Sewer District, namely land running east from the Creek
on Blanche Lake, be excluded from the sewer district. Upon motion made by Hub
Nordgren, seconded by Bert Hovland and carried, the petition was accepted and the
County Auditor was instructed to place said petition on file.
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Upon motion made by
Van Ellig
was adopted:
RESOLUTION
Andy Leitch , seconded by ---~-----------
and carried, the following Resolution
RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS of Otter Tail County,
Minnesota and the Commissioners of the Otter Tail Lake Sewer System, that
WHEREAS, notice of a preliminary public hearing to consider the
engineer's preliminary survey and report relating to the Otter Tail Lake
Area Sewer System was duly served upon all interested persons and owners of
lands and properties and corporations, public or private, likely to be
affected by the proposed improvements as shown by the engineer's report and
published in the official newspapers covering the area at least once; and
WHEREAS, a preliminary hearing to consider the engineer's
preliminary survey and report was held at the Otter Tail County Courthouse
in the City of Fe-rgus Falls, State of Minnesota, at 3:00 o'clock p.m. on
Tuesday, May 26, 1981 to consider said survey and report.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners
of Otter Tail County, Minnesota, and the Commissioners of Otter Tail Lake
Area Sewer System hereby make the following Findings:
1. That the proposed improvement as outlined and recommended by the
engineer in its preliminary survey and report is feasible.
2. That there is a necessity for the proposed improvement outlined and
recommended in the engineer's preliminary survey and report.
3. That the improvement outlined and recommended in the engineer's
preliminary survey and report will be of public benefit and promote the public
health.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota this 2nd day of June, 1981.
OF COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST:
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OTTER TAIL LAKE SEWER SYSTEM
ATTEST: By __________________ _
Richard Smith, Chairman
Edward Shimeta, Secretary
RESOLUTION
Upon motion made by ~-V_a_n_E_l_l_i~g'--------------' seconded
by __ A_n_d~y'--L_e_i_t_c_h ___________ , and carried, the following Resolution
was adopted:
'WHEREAS, the Board of County Connnissioners of Otter Tail County has
received the engineer's report :!;or the proposed Otter Tail Lake Area Sewer
System and found the proposed improvement is feasible, that there is necessity,
therefore~ that it will be of public benefit and promote the public health_._
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners
of Otter Tail County, Minnesota, as follows;
1. That the engineer, Ulteig Engineers, Inc 1 t is hereby ordered to
proceed to make a detailed survey and prepare all necessary plans and specifica-
tions for the proposed improve·roent, together with an estimate of the total cost
of the construction of the system and report the same to the Board with all
reasonable dispatch.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota, this 2nd day of June! 19.81.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ATTESTED TO:
OTTER TAIL LAKE SEWER SYSTEM
By _________________ _
Richard Smith, Chairman
ATTESTED TO:
Edward Shimeta, Secretary
Motion was made by Bert Hovland, seconded by Andy Leitch and
carried, requesting a letter be written to the Environmental Protection Agency
and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency relative to the impaet on the Otter
Tail Lake Area sewer project, should the petition for exclusion from the project
be granted.
Motion was made by Hub Nordgren, seconded by Sydney Nelson and
carried, to approve the following applications for permit to allow consumption
and display of intoxicating liquor:
Eddie Richardson
Bonita M. Houts
Jerry Schultz
Richard Grewe
Robert V. Obright
The Red Hut
Birch Shore Resort
Ten Mile Lake Resort
Elks Point
Collins Landing
John Schleeter Leaf Lake Ballroom
(Subject to County Sheriff approval)
Gail Anderson Chalet Chanticleer
(Subject to County Sheriff approval)
Sverdrup Township
Candor Township
Tumuli Township
Dane Prairie Township
Star Lake Township
Leaf Lake Township
Otter Tail Township
Motion was made by Andy Leitch, seconded by Bert Hovland and carried,
authorizing the County Auditor to transfer a sum, not to exceed $608.92, from the
County Revenue Fund to the 1980 Game & Fish Fund to cover a deficit in said fund.
Motion was made by.Bert Hovland, seconded by Van Ellig and carried,
to set a hearing for 1:30 p.m., Friday, September 4, 1981 for the proposed use of
$750,838 of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds, and 10:00 a.m., September 9th, 1981 for
use of Federal REvenue Sharing Funds in connection with the budget.
Upon motion made by Sydney Nelson, seconded by Andy Leitch and car-
ried, the following tax changes were approved for the year 1981:
Leonard & Ethel Vierzha Otto Township
Ernest Walker Gorman Township
Eligible for seasonal/recreational/
residential classification
Omitted property
Motion was made by Van Ellig, seconded by Andy Leitch and carried,
to grant minimum wage to Michael Nelson for lawn mowing at Phelps Mill Park.
Commissioner Hovland introduced the following Resolution
and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION TEMPORARILY DELAYING ACTION
ON PROCEEDINGS ON THE PROPOSED CRYSTAL
LIDA SEWER SYSTEM AND ORDERING AN
INSPECTION OF ALL PROPERTY IN THE
DISTRICT ON CERTAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, the recornmondations of both the Crystal Lida Sewer
Commission and the opponents of the Crystal Lida Sewery System
have been considered by the County Commissioners at this meeting
of May 13, 1981;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that all proceedings on the
proposed project be delayed until August 15, 1981, and that:
1. The County Shoreland Management Office is hereby ordered
to conduct an inspection of all property within the
district boundaries for compliance with pollution laws
and shall report to the County Board of Commissioners and
Crystal Lida Sewer Commission on or before August 15, 1981;
2. After receiving the report and recommendations of the
County Shoreland Management Office, the County Board shall
establish a time schedule for requiring the compliance of
all properties with applicable pollution laws.
3. Payment of the engineering fee of approximately $52,000
and the attorney's fees of approximately $13,000 be tabled
until after the report of the County Shoreland Management
Office is received.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly
seconded by Commissioner Ellig , and upon a vote being taken
thereon, the following voted in favor·thereof:
Sydney Nelson, Bert Hovland, Andy Leitch, ·Hub Nordgren and
Van Ellig
and the following .~oted against the same:
·Norte
Whereupon said Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted at
Fergus Falls, Minnesota, this 10.th day of Jill}e,, 1981.
ATTEST:
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Upon motion made by Van Ellig, seconded by Andy Leitch and
carried, the following resolutions pertaining to the Overall Economic Development
Progrm and the Revised and Updated Overall Economic Development Plan for West
Central Minnesota were approved:
RESOLVED by the Board of County Commi~sioners of Otter Tail County
Minnesota, that
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Administration has designatl.edi,Jseg.iion
IV as an Economic Development District, and
WHEREAS, this designation has allowed Region IV to develop an Over-
all Economic Development Program, and
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Administration has approved fund-
ing to carry out an Economic Development Program in the area, and
WHEREAS, this Program will enable the counties and municipalities
in the Region to receive the benefits and advantages of the Economic Development
Administration programs, and
WHEREAS, these advantages shall include a multi-jurisdictional
body to ensure that economic development inthe Region receives adequate emphasis,and
WHEREAS, the entire area covered by the West Central Regional
Development Commission will be economically assisted by this Program,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that
Otter Tail County concurs and supports the West Central Regional
Development Commission's Overall Economic Development Program, and recommends
that the intent of the program continue to be supported by the Office of the
Economic Developme~t Adminstration.
Dated at Fergus Falls, Minnesota this 9th day of June, 1981.
Chaifman , ..
ATTEST:
Clerk
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RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Otter Tail
County Minnesota, that
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Administration has designated
Region IV as an Economic Development District, and
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WHEREAS, this designation has allowed Region IV to develop an
Overall Economic Development Program, and
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Administration has approved
funding to carry out an Economic Development Program inthe area, and
WHEREAS, this Program will enable the counties and municipalites
in the Region to receive the benefits and advantages of the Economic Development
Administration programs, and
WHEREAS, these advantages shall include a multi-jurisdictional body
to ensure that economic development in the Region receives adequate emphasis, and
WHEREAS, the entire area covered by the West Central Regional
Development Commission will be economically assisted by this Program, and
WHEREAS, the West Central Regional Development Commission has pre-
pared for submission to the Economic Development Administration an "Annual
OEDP Report and Program Projection", and
WHEREAS, this Report is necessary for continuing the District's
financial assistance for an additional year,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that·
Otter Tail County concurs and supports the West Central Regional
DEvelopment Commission's updated and revised "Annual OEDP Report and Program
Projection", and recommends that this document be submitted to the Office of
Economic Development Administration.
Dated at Fergus Falls, Minnesota this 9th day of June, 1981.
ATTEST:
Clerk
Motion was made by Sydney Nelson, seconded by Andy Leitch and carried,
to approve the plat" of Squires Second Addition, located in Section 13 -135 -39.
Motion was made by Hub Nordgren, seconded by Bert Hovland and carried,
to approve the plat of West Sandy Point Beach, to be located in Section 17-134-38.
Motion was made by Sydney Nelson, seconded by Andy Leitch and carried,
to uphold the decision of the Otter Tail County Planning Advisory Commission and
deny the following applications for special use permit:
Arthur J. Azure
Fritz S. Hjeltness
Edna Township
Leaf Lake Township
Remove dirt and landscape
Dedicate 44' strip of lake
shore as controlled access
for proposed backlots
Motion was made by Sydney Nelson, seconded by Van Ellig and carried,
to approve the following applications for special use permit:
A. L. Vierkant
Maine Township
Dean M. Lilja
Ruse Lake Township
Maine Township
Hobart Township
Remove top of bank & fill low area
(Subject to conditional requirements)
Repair bridge abutments
Landscape for boat landing (subject
to conditional requirements)
Motion was made by Andy Leitch, seconded by Bert Hovland and carried,
to approve a preliminary plat of Schiltz Add'n, to be located in Section 29 -131 -42.
Motion was made by Sydney Nelson, seconded by Andy Leitch and carried,
to approve the following applications for sewage disposal installers license, subject
to posting of bond:
Joe Stenger, Jr. Stenger Excavating Detroit Lakes, MN
Al Dahl AlDahl Construction Detroit Lakes, MN
Kent Meader Dent, MN
Allan D. Roggenkamp Wadena, MN
George Happel Frazee, MN
Steve Torgrimson Torgy's Trenching & Const. Ashby, MN
Motion was made by Sydney Nelson, seconded by Andy Leitch and carried,
authorizing the County Auditor to issue warrants in the amount of $10,000 each to
the East and West Otter Tail County Fair Associations, representing the 1981 appro-
priation.
Upon motion mal:! by Andy Leitch, seconded by Bert Hovland and carried,
the meeting was adjourned until 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 10, 1981.
-WEDNESDAY'S SESSION -
Pursuant to adjournment, the Board of County Commissioners of
Otter Tail County Minnesota met at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 10, 1981, all members
present.
Reuben Swenson, former administrator of the Otter Tail County
Nursing Home, along with Larry Iversen, Blue Cross-Blue Shield representative,
appeared before the Board relative to retirement compensation lost because of
an Attorney General's opinion at the time of Swenson's retirement. After dis-
cussion, motion was made by Andy Leitch, seconded by Bert Hovland and carried,
in light of confusion existing because of the opinion, the county reimburse
Swenson for payments made by him (Swenson) and continue reimbursing payments to
him under his current coverage until the total credit of $4,069.07 has been
exhausted.
Upon motion made by Bert Hovland, seconded by Van Ellig and carried,
the personnel policy as presented by the Personnel Committee was accepted with a
deletion of that portion of Article X, Section 0, as follows: "In the event that
the injury results in a long-term disability, and after exhaustion of employees's
accumulated sick leave days, the County shall pay the difference between workmen's
compensation and full salary for a period of up to two (2) years, from the date o
injury or until the employee returns to work on a doctor's certificate, or until
the date such employee is awarded permanent and total disability benefits under
other retirement programs," said policy on file in the office of the County Auditor.
Upon motion made by Hub Nordgren, seconded by Bert Hovland and car-
ried, the following applications for license to sell non-intoxicating malt liquor
were approved:
Michael J. Wardlow
Gerald R. Smith
Ardelle D. Hoye
Dennis Nosbish
Dwight D. Sonnenberg
Linden Park Resort
Pelican Beach Resort
Holiday Haven
Oakwood Supper Club
Maine Store
John P. Schleeter Leaf Lake Ballroom
(Subject to County Sheriff approval)
Girard Township
Dunn Township
Girard Township
Henning Township
Maine Township
Leaf Lake Township
RESOLUTION
Upon motion made by ___ s_y_d_n_e_y_N_e_l_s_o_n ____ , seconded by
Van Ellig and carried, the following REsolution was adopted:
RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS of Otter Tail County,
Minnesota·that
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board is a legal governing body
of Otter Tail County, State of Minnesota and is charged by Minnesota law with
protecting county roads and county state aid highways and providing for the
safety of users of the same;
WHEREAS, in order to provide for the safety said Board must comply
with Minnesota Statute 160.27 where it states it shall be a misdemeanor
for any person to erect any type of fencing within the right of way of a
county highway and other prohibitions; and
WHEREAS, it is against the public welfare and safety for any person
to violate said statute and additional violations shall include but not be
limited to the piling of rocks, debris, and fill, within the r_ight of way of
said roads; and
WHEREAS, general agricultural use of said right of way, except the
perennial hay crop, is d_etrimental to the maintenance of said right of way;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners
of Otter Tail County, Minnesota hereby prohibits any general agricultural
practices or unauthorized uses of the right of way of any county road or
county state aid highway in Otter Tail County.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota this 10th day of June, 1981.
ATTEST:
~~,0 1z 4 "r h ., J) Sylv"a G. Bergerud~ krk
AMENDED RESOLUTION FORMING THE OTTER TAIL LAKE
AREA SEWER DISTRICT AND INITIATING PROCEEDINGS
FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SEWER SYSTEM
Upon motion made by Van Ellig, seconded by Andy Leitch, and carried,
the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED, by the Board of County Commissioners of Otter Tail County,
Minnesota, that
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners previously
received a petition pursuant to Minn. Stat. Chapter 116A requesting the creation
of a sewer system around Otter Taii Lake, and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Corrnnissioners previously
retained Ulteig Engineers, Inc. of Fargo, North Dakota, to explore the
establishment of a sewer system in the Otter Tail Lake area and to secure, if
possible, grants for the construction of said system from the State and Federal
government, arid
WHEREAS, grants consisting of 94 percent of the cost of a proposed
system including all of Otter Tail Lake and parts of Round, Deer, Blanche, Long
and Walker Lakes, and their connecting waterways are available, and
WHEREAS, the system which has been approved for grant purposes includes
areas other than those found in the petition previously filed requesting the
creation of a sewer system around Otter Tail Lake, and
WHEREAS, the County Board of Commissioners is agreeable to forming a
sewer district pursuant to Minn. Stat. 116A.02, Subd. 4 and initiating the
proceedings for the establishment of a sewer system pursuant to Minn. Stats.
116A.O2, Subd. 3, subject to the following:
(1) That the engineering firm appointed pursuant to Minn. Stat.
116A.O6 not engage in billable work on the system until such work
has been grant approved, and
(2) That the Otter Tail Lake Association, the original petitioners,
or any other party interested in this system make and file a bond in
the amount of $15,000.00, payble to Otter Tail County, conditioned
to pay all costs and expenses which may be incurred in case the
proceedings are dismissed for any reason or no contract is entered
for the construction of the system pursuant to Minn. Stat. 116A.O3.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Otter Tail Lake Area Sewer
District is hereby established for the properties set out on the map of the area
prepared by Ulteig Engineers, Inc., and dated April, 1981, and showing the
· effective properties on Otter Tail, Walker, Long, Blanche, Round and Deer
Lakes, and their connecting waterways, which said map is on file in the
office of the County Auditor of Otter Tail County, s:ubject to.the following
conditions:
(1) That the engineering firm appointed pursuant to Minn. Stat.
116A.06 not engage in billable work on the system until such work
has been grant approved, and
(2) That the Otter Tail Lake Association, the original petitioners,
or any other party interested in this system make and file a bond
in the amount of $15,000.00, payable to Otter Tail County, conditioned
to pay all costs and expenses which may be incurred in case the
proceedings are dismissed for any reason or no contact is entered
for the construction of the system pursuant to Minn. Stat. ll6A.03.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that pursuant to Minn. Stats: ll6A.02, Subd. 3,
proceedings be initiated for the establishment of a sewer system as provided
in Minn. Stats. 116A.01 through 116A.26.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota, this 10th day of June, 1981.
ATTEST;
'i!ft~""j;~ si'4aG.Bergerud:tier
AMENDED RESOLUTION
Upon motion made by Van Ellig, seconded by Andy Leitch, and
carried, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED, by the Board of County Commissioners of Otter Tail County,
Minnesota, that
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners has ordered
the formation of the Otter Tail Lake Area Sewer District under Minn. Stat.
116A.02, Subd. 4 and initiated the proceedings for the establishment of .a sewer
system pursuant to Minn. Stat. 116A.02, Subd. 3 and now desires to appoint a
sewer commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that such commission is hereby
appointed before the final award of a contract for construction of the system
and the number of members of said commission is hereby designated to be not
less than five (5) and not more than eleven (11). Members shall be appointed
hereby by the County Board from within the area of the County which is served
by the system.
The Commission members shall serve for terms of four (4) years and
until his successor is appointed and qualified. The commencement date of the
term of each member and the name of each member and his successor is hereby
fixed by Order of the Board so that as nearly as possible an equal number of
members will be replaced or be reappointed each year. The name and term of each
member is hereby designated as follows:
Raymond Mounts (Ole), Ottertail council member, Ottertail, Minnesota,
four-year term;
Dale Wittman, Ottertail Township Treasurer, Richville, Minnesota,
four-year term;
Roland Mann (Rollie), Everts Township Supervisor, Battle Lake,
Minnesota, three-year term;
Warren (Bud) Abbot, Girard Township, Ottertail, Minnesota, three-
year term;
Ed Shimeta, Route 2, Battle Lake, Minnesota, two-year term;
Harvey Blanshan, Route 2, Battle Lake, Minnesota, two-year term;
Richard (Dick) Smith, Battle Lake, Minnesota, one-year term.
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners may waive.its
right to approval of certain actions by the Sewer Commission,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that the Sewer Commission
hereby appointed may do all things necessary to construct, operate and maintain
the system without approval of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
including, but not limited to,,the following:
(1) Employ on such terms as it deems advisable, persons or firms performing
engineering, legal or other services of a professional nature; require any
employee to obtain and file with it an individual bond or fidelity insurance
policy; and procure insurance in such amounts as it deems necessary against
liability of the board or its officers and employees or both, for personal injury
or death and property damage or destruction, with the force and effect stated on
Chapter 466, and against risks of damage to or destruction of any of its facilities,
equipment, or other property as it deems necessary.
(2) Construct or maintain its systems or facilities in, along, on, under,
over, or through public streets, bridges, viaducts, and other public rights-of-way
without first obtaining a franchise from any local government unit having
jurisdiction over them; but such facilities shall be constructed and maintained
in accordance with the ordinances and resolutions of any such government unit
relating to construction, installation, and maintenance of similar facilities in
such public properties and shall not obstruct the public use of such rights-of-way.
(3) Enter into any contract necessary or proper for the exercise of its
powers or the accomplishment of its purposes.
(4) Have the power .. to adopt rules and regulations relating to the
establishment of water or sewer rentals or user fees as may be deemed advisable and
the operation of any system operated by it, and may provide penalties for the
violation thereof not exceeding the maximum which may be specified for a
misdemeanor. Any rule or regulation prescribing a penalty for violation shall
be published at least once in a newspaper having general circulation in the area.
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(5) Act under the provisions of Section 471.59, or any other appropriate
law providing for joint or cooperative action between government units.
(6) Acquire by purchase, lease, condemnation, gift, or grant, any real or
personal property including positive and negative easements and water and air
rights, and it may construct, enlarge, improve, replace, repair, maintain, and
operate any system determined to be necessary or convenient for the collection
and disposal of sewage or collection, treatment, and distribution of water in its
jurisdiction. Any local government unit and the commissioners of transportation
and natural resources are authorized to convey to or permit the use of any such
facilities owned or controlled by it by the board or commission, subject to the
rights of the holders of any bonds issued with respect thereto, with or without
compensation, without an election or approval by any other government agency.
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The board or commission may hold such property for its purposes, and may lease
any such property so far as not needed for its purposes, upon such terms and in
such manner as it shall deem advisable. Unless otherwise provided, the right to
acquire lands and property rights by condemnation shall be exercised in accordance
with Sections 117.011 to 117.232, and shall apply to any property or interest
therein owned by any local government unit; provided, that no such property
devoted to an actual public use at the time, or held to be devoted to such
use within a reasonable time, shall be so acquired unless a court of competent
jurisdiction shall determine that the use proposed by the commission is paramount
to such use. Except in case of property in actual public use, the board or
commission may take possession of any property for which condemnation proceedings
have been commenced at any time after the issuance of a court order appointing
commissioners for its condemnation.
(7) Contract with the United States or any agency thereof, any state or
agency thereof, or any local government unit or governmental agency or subdivision,
for the joint use of any facility owned by the board or such entity, for the
operation by such entity of any system or facility of the board, or for the
performance on the board's behalf of any service, on such tenns as may be
agreed upon by the contracting parties.
(8) Exercise any other powers granted to the board or boards or court
under Section 116A.Ol, Subd. 2, relating to the establishment of a water or
sewer or water and sewer system, except for the power to issue bonds.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota, this 10th day of June, 1981.
ATTEST:
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AMENDED RESOLUTION APPOINTING ENGINEER
Upon motion made by Van Ellig, seconded by Andy Leitch, and carried,
the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED, by the Board of County Commissioners of Otter TaiL County,
Minnesota, that
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board, by resolution, has established
the Otter Tail Lake Area Sewer District and initiated proceedings for the
establishment of a sewer system, and
WHEREAS, Ulteig Engineers, Inc., has already performed services in the
study of the feasibility of an Otter Tail Lake Area Sewer District and the
availability of grants therefore.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that Ulteig Engineers, Inc.,
of Fargo, North Dakota, be, and the same hereby are, appointed engineers for the
proceedings as provided in Minn. Stat. 116A.O6, Subd. 1, provided that said
engineer shall take and subscribe an oath and give the County Board a bond in
the amount of $5,000.00 (Five Thousand and no/1OO Dollars) with good and
sufficient surety payable to said county as provided in Minn. Stat. 116A.O6,
Subd. 2, and further provided that said engineering firm obtain grant approval
prior to conducting any work on this sytem.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Ulteig Engineers, Inc., take all steps
necessary to complete the preliminary survey and report required under Minn.
Stat. 116A.O7, which, for the most part, has previously been completed, as soon
as possible.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota, this 10th day of June, 1981.
ATTEST:
Motion was made by Hub Nordgren, seconded by Andy Leitch and
carried, to approve the application of Dennis Ralph Nosbish, for on sale intoxica-
ting liquor license, including Sunday liquor, at Oakwood Supper Club in Henning
Township.
Motion was made by Van Ellig, seconded by Sydney Nelson and car-
ried, to increase the cost of the resort sign slats from $16.50 to $20.00 per
slat.
Motion was made by Bert Hovland, seconded by Andy Leitch and car-
ried, to approve an application of Burnett Hanson, Sr., of Norwegian Grove Township,
for correction of clerical error resulting in overvaluation of property.
The matter of the union agreement for the sheriff's department,
tabled from a previous meeting, was brought before the Board. After discussbn
motion was made by Van Ellig, seconded by Andy Leitch and carried, to table
action until the June 23rd meeting, to allow consideration by the County Sheriff
and County Attorney.
With no further business, the Chairman adjourned the meeting until
the afternoon of June 23rd, 1981.
ATTEST:
Clerk