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Home My WebLink AboutBoard of Commissioners - Minutes - 09/22/1981.. 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 12:50 p.m., September 22, 1981, all members present. The Otter Tail County Soil & Water Conservation Districts appeared before the Board and presented a proposal for a soil survey for Otter Tail County at a total cost of $1,553,978, with Otter Tail County's contribution to be $517,992.60 paid over an eight year period at $64,749 per year, commencing in September of 1984. After listening to various interested parties, motion was made by Bert Hovland to sign the agreement and participate in the soil survey. The motion was seconded by Van Ellig but failed with Andy Leitch, Sydney Nelson and Hub Nordgren voting "no". After further discussion, motion was made by Hub Nordgren to table action until after the township officers have had their fall meetings, for input from the townships. The motion was seconded by Andy Leitch and carried with Bert Hovland and Van Ellig voting:-"no". The final plat of Ratliff Estates, located in Section 12-131-40, was presented to the Board and upon motion made by Andy Leitch, seconded by Bert Hovland and carried, approved. Motion was made by Andy Leitch, seconded by Bert Hovland and carried, to appoint Cliff Ukkelberg to the appraisal board of county ditches. Glen Melby, County Sheriff, appeared before the Board relative to the need for a new firing range. After discussion, motion was made by Andy Leitch, seconded by Bert Hovland and carried, to purchase approximately two or two and one-half acres at $800.00 per acre adjacent to the county garage in Aurdal Township, for a firing range. Pursuarit,to pub"lished notice~:a hearing .was-iheld·cohcerning the proposed annual budget for fiscal year 1982 and the use of revenue sharing funds as contained in the proposed budget. After considerable discussion, the budgets as presented by each department were requested to be returned to each department official and cut to no more than 9% over the budget as set for 1981a to be finalized in October. RESOLUTION Upon motion made by __ A_n_d_y_L_e_i_t_c_h _______ , seconded by ____ B_e_r_t_H_o_v_l_a_n_d ____ and carried, the following Resolution was adopted: RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS of Otter Tail County, Minnesota that WHEREAS, Otter Tail County Road #5 was relocated and opened for travel several years ago; and WHEREAS, most of the old right-of-way of County Road #5 was vacated at that time; and WHEREAS, a portion of old right-of-way in Section 4 of Girard Township was not vacated at the time t~at County Road #5 was relocated, and said old.right-of-way is not needed any longer for county highway purposes; and WHEREAS, the old right-of-way no longer needed for county purposes is legally 'described as follows: All that portion of Highway Right of Way in Government Lots Three and Five (3 & 5) and Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW¼ of SW\) of Section 4, Township 133 North, Range 39 West lying between Lake Ethel and a Fifty (50) foot strip of land lying Westerly of and adjacent to the following described centerline: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Section 4, Township 133 North, Range 39 West, thence South 01°12 1 West for a distance of 1,701.9 feet, thence South 67°38' East for a distance of 558.7 feet, thence deflect to the right on a 7°00' Curve (Delta Angle 38°53') for a distance of 91.7 feet to point of beginning, thence continue on said 7°00 1 Curve for a distance of 463.8 feet, thence South 28°45' East for a distance of 452.0 feet, thence deflect to the right on a 4°00 1 Curve (Delta Angle 28°16') for a distance of 706.7 feet, thence South 00°29• East for a distance of 94.11 feet, thence deflect to the right on a 1°00 1 Curve (Delta Angle 04°11') for a distance of 418.3 feet, thence South 03°42' West for a distance of 190.0 feet and there terminating. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That the following described coun½y highway be and the same hereby is vacated pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 163.11, Subd. 4: All that portion of Highway Right of Way in Government Lots Three and Five (3 & 5) and Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW¼ of SW¼) of Section 4, Township 133 North, Range 39 West lying between Lake Ethel and a Fifty (50) foot strip qf land lying Westerly of and adjacent to the following described centerline: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Section 4, Township 133 North, Range 39 West, thence South 01°12 1 West for a distance of 1,701.9 feet, thence South 67°38' East for a distance of 558.7 feet, thence deflect to the right on a 1°00 1 Curve (Delta Angle 38°53') for a distance of 91.7 feet to point of BOO~ 13 7 PAGE St/ l \ J i· ·' BOOK ,-37 PAG,51f beginning, thence continue on said 7°00' Curve for a distance of 463.8 feet, thence South 28°45' East for a distance of 452.0 feet, thence deflect to the right on a 4°00' Curve (Delta Angle 28°16') for a distance of 706.7 feet, thence South 00°29• East for a distance of 94.11 feet, thence deflect to the right on a 1°00 1 Curve (Delta Angle 04°11') for a distance of 418.3 feet, thence South 03°42' West for a distance of 190.0 feet and there terminating. 2. That a copy of this resolution be served upon each occupant of lands through which the vacated portion of old County Road #5 passed, and that the County Auditor post notice of this resolution for at least 10 days. 3. That a copy of the resolution together with proof of service and affidavit of posting be filed in the County Auditor's office. Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota this 22nd day of September, 1981. . :;:~~~~!i!~q ... :· .. \..i .< ..... Jcu.JJ Bursuant to Minn. Stat. 375.025 and notice :thereof, a hearing was conducted for the purpose of redistricting Commissioner Districts #3 and #5, to conform with newly redistricted ward lines in the City of Fergus Falls. After discussion, motion was made by Hub Nordgren, seconded by Bert Hovland and carried, to adopt the following resolution: RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Otter Tail County Minnesota, that WHEREAS, the City of Fergus Falls has changedthe precinct lines and ward lines for election purposes in the City of Fergus Falls, and WHEREAS, the Third Commissioner District and the Fifth Commissioner District are involved in the City of Fergus Falls, NOW, THEREFORE, the County Board does hereby determine the Third Commissioner District and the Fifth Commissioner District lines be changed to conform to the existing ward lines within the City of Fergus Falls, with the Third Commissioner District encompassing Ward I and the Fifth.Commissioner Dis- trict comprising Wards II, III and IV. Dated at Fergus Falls, Minnesota this 22nd day of September, 1981. ATTEST: w-~_/4-; -~) V . Clerk Motion was made by Sydney Nelson, seconded by Bert Hovland and carried, to approve the application of Robert & Glendia Pouliot for license to sell beer at their general store in Corliss Township. Roger Bengtson, Veterans Ser.vice Officer, appeared before·· the Board with a request for a new automobile for use of the Veterans Service Office. After discussion, motion was made by Andy Leitch, seconded by Sydney Nelson and carried, authorizing advertising for bids to be received until 2:00 p.m., October 27, 1981. Motion was made by Sydney Nelson, seconded by Van Ellig and carried, to approve payment in the amount of $91,500 to the Association of Minnesota Counties for payment of premium on the Worker's Compensation Plan. A petition calling for speed restrictions at the intersection of County Roads #4 and #31 at the outlet of Lake Lida was presented to the Board for consideration. After discussion, motion was made by Bert Hovland, seconded by Andy Leitch and carried, to accept said petition and request a study be made of the area for restricted speed. Motion was made by Sydney Nelson, seconded by Van Ellig and carried, to grant special aid to the Township of Perham for construction on the Grand View Heights Road, in the amount of $500.00. Motion was made by Bert Hovland, seconded by Van Ellig and carried, to approve payment in the amount of $6,897.00 to Association of Minnesota Counties representing dues payable for 1982. Motion was made by Bert Hovland, seconded by Sydney Nelson and carried with Andy Leitch and Van Ellig voting "no", to approve payment in the amount of $578.00 to National Association of Counties, 1982 membership fee. Sandy DiBrito, Perham City Administrator, along with representatives of Midland Feeds and Tuffy's of Perham, appeared before the Board and presented a petition requesting certain highways in the City of Perham be raised to 10 ton per axle weight maximum to conform with the U.S. 10 highway weight limitation. After considerable discussion, the following resolution was adopted, upon motion made by Sydney Nelson, seconded by Van Ellig and carried unanimously: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the local businesses have requested the designation of several 10 ton routes to utilize Trunk Highway No. 10 in and adjacent to the City of Perham, and WHEREAS, Road Rater test data has indicated sufficient load carrying capacity on several County State Aid Highways in the area to accomodate 10 tons. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that County State Aid Highway No. 8 be designated a 10 ton route; beginning at the intersection with Trunk Highway 10 and terminating at the north city limits of Perham, and also that County State Aid Highway No. 80 be designated a 10 tqn route beginning at the southeast junction with Trunk Highway 10 and terminating at the northwest junction with Trunk Highway 10, Adopted 22nd day of September , 1981. --,------ Board of Commissioners Attest: (SEAL) Upon motion made by Andy Leitch, seconded by Bert Hovland and carried, the following resolution was a~ted: RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Otter Tail County Minnema, that WHEREAS, on May 6, 1980, the County Board accepted the bid of Ackling Construction Company, Perham, MN in the amount of $117 ,396 .. 20 for grading and aggregate surfiacing, on CSAH #7, under S .. A.P. 56-607-02, and WHEREAS, the above contract has now been completed to the satis- faction of the county board at a total cost of $132,647 .. 35, an increase of $15,251.15 due to overruns on excavation, aggregate surfacing, pipe culverts and sodding, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the County Auditor is hereby authorized and directed to issue a warrant in the amount of $13,264.74 payable to United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company and Ackling Construction Company as final payment for this work. Dated at Fergus Falls, Minnesota this 22nd day of September, 1981. ATTEST: Clerk Upon motion made by Sydney Nelson, seconded by Hub Nordgren and carried, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners.of Otter Tail County Minnesota, that WHEREAS, on December 9, 1980, the County Board accepted the bid of Mac Queen Eq'uipment, Inc., Saint Paul, .MN for one self-propelled highway line striper in the amount of $39.404.00, and WHEREAS, the above striper has now been delivered to the satis- faction of the County Board at a cost of $39.404.00, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the County Auditor is authorized and directed to issue a warrant in the amount of $319,404.00 payable to MacQueen Equipment, Inc. , 595 Aldine St. , ·saint Paul, MN in full payment thereof. Dated at Fergus Falls, Minnesota this 22nd day of September, 1981. ATTEST: Upon motion made by·Bert Hovland, seconded by Van Ellig and carried, the following bills were allowed: COUNTY BEVENUE All Building Corp. Assoc. of Minnesota Counti~s Battle Lake Farmers Union Oil Bender, Ma:tthew Birkholz Northside Service Bob Moore Ford Bridgeview Motor Inn Burroughs Corp. Carr Enterprises Inc. Cass Clay Creamery Computer Concepts Conoco Inc. Continental Big Red Cooper's Office Supply Dacotah Paper Co Detroit Lakes Ambulance Co Empire Business Machines Fergus Palls Daily Journal Fergus Falls DWI Clinic Fergus Locker & Meat Supply Fergus Motors Inc. Griep, Tim Hanson, Marjean Hiritgen-Karst Electric Holiday IBM Corp. International Assoc. Jack & Jill Jacobson, Arlys Johnson, James Krekula, Alva Lachowitzer, Frank Lagerquist, Gust & Sons Lake Region Hospital Lundeen Co, Victor MacGregor, Richard Metz Baking Co Miller• s Bait Minriesota Mo~or Co f1oritgomery Ward National Bushing & Parts National Foods Nelson Bros Printing , Nelson, Mike North Central Instruments Oran.di, Mehdi M.D. Otter Tail Co-op Oils Otter Tail Co. Hwy pept Otter Tail Sheriff's Dept Penny Co, J.C. Perham Co-op Oil Perham, City of Peterson, Karen Peterson, Therese Photo Center, The P.i tney Bowes 1,996.00 7,489.10 612.46 122.50 318.43 162.95 122.88 724.64 135.07 303.16 1,522.13 323.02 508.59 238.67 620.39 222.50 563.00 514.08 200.00 402.48 111.98 117.00 128.24 321.71 836.23 1,072.23 -375.00 215.75 172.80 137.36 443.68 351.95 339.39 239.75 1,236.29 390.83 116.61 482.95 466.35 238.25 207.12 582.59 338.50 475.10. 195.18 490.00 496.59 326·.1a, 350.20 113.04 191.24 488.05 2,094.38 640.00 14o.55 184.50 ,, ',. \, Ringdahl Ambulance Service Rockford MaP Publishers Inc Rudd, Tom Service Oil Co Shannon, Terry Sharifi, Subhi M.D. South Mill Standard Stop N Go Store Thomas Oil Co Tombave, Mrs Gordon Trites, David University of Minnesota Vern Charest Oil West Central Airways Western Chemical Co Xerox Corp Eighty three other Misc. -vendors ROAD & BRIDGE Battle Lake Fanners Union Oil Bearings & Drives Bill's Back.hoe Bob's Standard Bulk Service Borchert-Ingersoll Inc Brause, Rodney Bud's Mobil Capitol Gears Inc. Co-op Services Inc. Commissioner of Transportation Consumer's Co-op Oil D-A Lubricant Co Denny's North Star Dent Oil Co Ebersviller Im.pl. Co ·Farmers Co-op Assoc Fergus Tire Center General Trading C_o Genuine Parts Co, . Grewe, Marie Jim's Standard Service Jody's Auto Body Koch Ashpalt Co Lake Region Rehab. Industries Lawson Products Inc M-R Sign co· Mark Sand & Gravel Mayo's Standard $ervice M:Ldwest Business Products Miller, Casey & Jon MinnesQj;a Mining & Mfg National Bushing_ & Parts North Union Champlin Northwestern Bell Tel~phone Co Otter Tail_Co-op Oils Ottertail Aggregate Park Region Co-op Oil Pelican Ready Mix Penrose Oil Co Perham Ready Mix Ray's Oil Co S & C computer Service Inc South Mill .Standard St Cloud Railroad Salvage Inc. 126.50 250.00 253.20 759.26 261.00 590.00 179.72 463.47 1,499.29 118.65 208.50 195.00 259.80 597.80 681.22 398.78 3,211.67 9,176.36 503.40 137.50 163.56 162.46 1,284.00 415.26 941.72 457.16 4,111.75 622.00 26o.15 383.57 421.37 169.84 310.66 177.33 503.77 251.87 133.50 920.32 157-95 43,716'~22:;-- 105.00 284.27 505.4o 688.35 931.43 109.50 4,202.i:1 4o7.84 446.38 683.58 206.97 109.86 179.50 949.99 2,539.75 487.60 429.o_o' 993.16 1,787,97 694.26 180.00 I •.:• •• 1 ' .. , ;··.,._ ,. .·'.' Thalman's Repair Thomas Oil Co Thomas Oil Co Tucker Co Inc Vergas Ford Equipment Co Verga& Oil Co 1 Wadena Asphalt €0 Wahl, Charles &jEloise Welding Supplies Woodworth Backh6e Service Thirty eight ot~er Misc. vendors Total : I I I Al's Refrigerat~on Mollerud Electric COUNTY BUILDING Wanek Plumbing i Heating Five other Misc vendors total BOAT & WATER SAFETY Battle Lake Farmers Union Oil I Bay View Shores• Carr Enterprises Inc. Ot~r Tail Co-op Oils Tenter, Erwin '. Total Six otheriMisc Vendors I I FEDERAL REVENUE SHABING Total of two vendors TAX FOREITED Total of Two vendors I 198.63 1,489.55 3,552.01 1,260.00 285.4o 857,47 9,825.00 490.00 201.42 115.00 1,155.91 1,385.60 382.12 1,427.05 226.10 584.85 518.33 289.4o 298.82 168.48 l71.56 46.0l 95.50 i With no further business, the Chairman adjourned the meeting ! until 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 13, 1981. I ci?alrman ATTEST: I )3,,,{r'uiJ . I V . Clerk