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VICE CHAIRMAN -LIND-
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COUNTY RECORDER
MEETING DATES
CCM1ITTEE APPOINTMENTS
MINUTES OF THE REGUIAR MEETING
OF THE
BOARD OF COUNI'Y COMMISSIONERS
CJITER TAIL COUNTY MINNESorA
January 6, 1987
Pursuant to Minn. Stat., the otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
met Tuesday, January 6, 1987, with Sydney Nelson, Berton Hovland, Andy
Lindquist, A. Hubert Nordgren and Mel O. Olson present.
County Audi tor Sy,lvia Bergerud opened the meeting at 9: 30, after which
Judge Gray performed the swearing in ceremony for newly elected
canmissioners Hovland and Nordgren.
Auditor Bergerud called for motions for Chairman for the year 1987.
Motion was made by Hub Nordgren, seconded by Andy Lindquist and carried,
with Bert Hovland abstaining~ tb select Bert Hovland' as Chairman. ,: . , :. ,.
Motion was made by Hub Nordgren, seconded by Bert Hovland and carried
with·Andy Lindquist abstaining, to select Andy Lindquist as Vice Chair-
man.
Past president Melo. Olson presented a plaque to outgoing County
Sheriff Glen Melby, expressing thanks and appreciation for thirty-one
years of dedicated service to otter Tail County.
Motion was made by Mel Olson, seconded by Sydney Nelson and unanimously
carried, to approve the minutes of the December 29, 1986 meeting.
Motion was made by Hub Nordgren, seconded by Mel 0. Olson and unani-
mously carried, to allovNthe County recorder to fill a vacated position
created at the time of her appointment as county recorder.
Upon motion made by Andy Lindquist, seconded by Hub Nordgren and unani-
mously carried, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED by the Board of County Corrmissioners of otter Tail County, that •
The following dates be established as County Board meetings and Human
services Board meetings for the year 1987.
. Full day A.M. -Human Service
· ·Regular Board P.M. -Regular Board
January 6 & 29 8 & 22
February 12 & 26 5 & 19
March 12 & 26 5 & 19
April 9 & 23 2 & 16
May 14 & 28 7 & 21
June 11 & 25 4 & 18
July 6, 9 &'23. 2 & 16
August 13 & 27 6 & 20
September 10 & 24 3 & 17
october 15 & 29 8 & 22
November 12 & 25 5 & 19
December 10 & 23 3 & 17
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 6th day of January, 1987.
Motion was made by Mel Olson, seconded by Hub Nordgren and unani-
rrPUSly carried, to authorize the Chairman of the Board to name the
various canmittee appointments for the year of 1987, with Chairman
Hovland appointing the following to serve on the respective ccmnittees:
. -Building & grounds canmittee -Sydney Nelson and Mel 0. Olson
Budget carmi"ttee -1"'.el o. Olson and Hub Nordgren
Negotiation canmittees, Teamsters -Andy Lindquist and Hub Nordgren
1'.FSCME AFL-CIO -Sydney Nelson & Mel O. Olson
MN Wood Canmittee -Andy Lindquist
Fann Resource Center Comnittee -Sydney Nelson & Andy Lindquist
Jail Study Committee -Andy Lindquist & Sydney Nelson
Solid Waste.Canmittee -Andy Lindquist, Hub Nordgren and Bert Hovland
Joint Powers Board -Hub Nordgren & Bert Hovland
Salary Canmittee -Melo. Olson and Andy Lindquist
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 6th day of January, 1987
EXTENSION COMMI'ITEE
TAX FORFEITED LAND
SALES
POCKET GOPHER BOUNTY
RED RIVER VALLEY DEV.
ASSOCIATION
County Board -2 -January 6, 198!7
Upon motion made by Sydney Nelson, seconded by Mel O. Olson and carried,
with Hub Nordgren and Andy Lindquist abstaining, the follbwing
resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED by the Board of County Ccmnissioners of Otter Tail County
Minnesota, that
The following ccmnissioners be and hereby are appointed to serve on
the following County Extension Committees:
West Otter Tail County Extension Committee Andy Lindquist
East Otter Tail County Extension Ccmnittee A. Hubert Nordgren
Motion was made by Hub Nordgren, seconded by Andy Lindquist and unani-
m:msly carried, to adopted the following resolution:
RESOLVED by the Board.of County Corrmissioners of Otter Tail County
Minnesota, that
WHEREAS, it is provided in Minn. Stat. 282.05 for the apportionment
of proceeds fran the sale of tax-forfeited lands, and
WHEREAS, the County,Auditor shall apportion the tax sale proceeds to
the taxing districts pursuant to Minn-. Stat. 282.08, and
WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. 282.08 (4) (b) provides that the County Board may set
aside 20% of the proceeds remaining after the value of public improve-
ments, special asessments and bond issues levied on the property have
been paid, for acquisition and maintenance of county parts and recrea-
tional areas, and
WHEREAS, Otter Tail County has parks and recreational areas which would
benefit by such an apportionment,
NGv~ THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Auditor retain 20% of
the proceeds from the sale of tax forfeited lands for aa:ruisition and
maintenance of parks and recreational areas fran the proceeds available
after making the necessary statutory disbursements, said proceeds to
be disbursed according to law.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 6th day of January, 1987.
Upon motion made by Andy Lindquist, seconded by Sydney Nelson and unani-
mously carried, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED by the Board of County Ccmnissioners of Otter Tail County
l\11.f.nnesota, that
The smn of thirty cents (30 ¢) be paid out of the Revenue Fund of the
County for every pocket gopher killed in said county during the year
1987 in cases where the townships in which pocket gophers were so
killed shall provide for the payment of an additional bounty of forty
(40¢) cents for each pocket gopher so killed.
RESOLVED further that said payment of such bounty shall be made by
the County Auditor upon certificates executed by the Chairrran of
the Town Board of said township setting forth that the pocket gophers
were duly presented to the Chainnan of such Board and that the town-
ship had issued and delivered to each c:l:aimant a town order for
seventy cents (70¢) for each pocket gopher so killed.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 6th day of January, 1987.
Upon motion rrade by Sydney Nelson, seconded by Andy Lindquist and unani-
mously carried, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED by the Board of County Corrrnissioners of Otter Tail County
Minnesota, that
UNDER the provisions of Section 739, General Statues of 1932, the
smn of $500.00 be and the same hereby is appropriated out of the
Revenue Fund of the County to the Red River Valley Development Asso-
ciation, said amount so appropriated to be used in payment of premimns
to exhibitors for the year 1987.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 6th day of January, 1986.
WEST CENTRAL AREA
AGENCY ON' AGING
FOARD OF ADJUSI'MENT
BOILER & MACHINERY
POLICY
BIDS, PRINTING 8ND
PUBLICATICN
CITY OF PERHAM BILL
HOSPITALIZATION FAMILY
COVERAGE
DITCH INSPECTOR
NE SANITARY LAND FILL
RENT OF TILIABLE ACRES
County Board -3 -January 6, 1987
Upon motion made by Sydney Nelson, seconded by Andy Lindquist and unani-
IIPusly carried, the follo.ving resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Otter Tail County
Minnesota, that
Mel o. Olson be and is hereby appointed as Otter Tail C01.mty's repre-
sentative on the West Central Area Agency on Aging for the year 1987.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 6th day of January, 1987.
Motion was made by Sydney Nelson, seconded by Andy Lindquist and unani-
nPUsly carried, to' . ire-appoint: the following membem to the Otter Tail
county Board of Adjustment for a one year tenn:
George Walter
Roger Ma.rty
John Everts
Craig Anderson
Marcus Wiechmann
Motion was made by Hub Nordgren, seconded by Melo. Olson.and unani-
mously carried, to approve payrrent in the amount of $794.00 to J. A.
Price Agency, representing a one year renewal endorsement to the county'
boiler and machinery policy.
The Board, having previously advertised for bids to be received for ,~
printing and publications for the year 1987, proceeded to open bids
which were found to be as follows:
Legal Newspaper and Board Minutes:
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Vergus Falls
Discounts allowed after $40.73
7½ or more inches
18 3/4 or more inches
30 or more inches
45 or more inches
Financial Statement:
each month
$4.82
4~ 72
4.67
4.57
THE ENTERPRISE-BULLETIN, Perham, MN 1st printing
THE ADVOCATE, Henning, '.MN 2nd printing
Delinquent tax list f0r year 1986:
PELICAN RAPIDS PRESS, 1st printing
PELICAN RAPIDS PRESS, 2nd printing
$5. 43 per SAU
$5.99 per SAU
5.99 per SAU
$5.65 per SAtl
3.65 per SAU
After consideration, motion was made by Andy Lindquist, seconded by Mel o. Olson and unanimously carried, to accept the bids as presented,
being the only bids· received, and award as subnitted.
Motion was made by Mel O. Olson, seconded by Hub Nordgren and unani-.
nPUSly carried, to delay,1action on a bill presented €d the County fran
the City of Perham covering six months of janitorial services on the
Ackling Building in Perham.
Motion was made by Hub Nordgren, seconded by Andy Lindquist and unani-
mously carried, to grant the $11.27 additional cost of family coverage
to all reguwar employees in the revenue fund and road & bridge for the
year 1987. ·
Motion was made by iVEl Olson, seconded by Sydney Nelson and unanimously
carried, to appoint Dennis Berend, County Engineer, as the County Ditch
Inspector for the year 1987.
Motion was made by Sydney Nelson, seconded by Andy Lindquist and unani-
mously carried, to advertise for bids to be received ootil 10;00 a.m.,
Thursday, February 12, 1987, for rent of the apptoximate,'42 tillabl-e
acres at the NE Sanitary Landfill location.
DI'ICH ASSESSMENTS
County Board -4 -January 6, 1987
Upon motion made by Hub Nordgren, seconded by Andy Lindquist and unani-
mously carried, the follaving resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED by the Board of County Camnissioners of otter Tail County
Minnesota, that
The following arrrnmts of deficits incurred in county ditch projects
be placed on the property O\'\,'!lers along the appropriate ditches in
a prorated share of the original benefit determination; as special
assessments for the year 1987:
County Ditch #11
county Ditch #41
county Ditch #44
county Ditch #54
county Ditch #56
County Ditch #52
$6,300.00
400.00
600.00
1,500.00
1,500.00
4,000.00
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 6th day of January, 1987.
FORGIVENESS OF ADDIT-1 1/\. Motion was made by Mel O. Olson, seconded by Hub Nordgren and unani-
IONAL INTEREST mously carried, to accept payment of the 1986 tax, with penalty of
14%, forgiving the additional .667% penalty irrposed after January 1,
where the checks were issued December 30th, and not postmarked until
after the 31st cf DeceIPber, on property avned by Richard R. Werner
in the City of Fergus Falls. ·
BIDS, HEATING SYSTEMS The Board, having previously advertised for bids to be received for
heating systems at the Battle Lake, Parkers Prairie and Dalton garages,
proceeded to open bids which were found to be as follavs: -. . . . . .
Garage No. 3, ·Parkers Prairie
... (A) (B) (C)
$4,385.00
4,269.73
(D)
Stoa Plbg. & Ht.
Country Htg. & Air .
Hanson's Plbg.& Htg.
A & E. Plbg. & Htg.
Johnson Plbg. & Htg.
$7,778.57
7 ,6Bl.36
7,889.00
8,175.00
$6,375.50
5,665.97
6,148.00
6,224.00
4,926.00 $5,070.00
A & E. Plbg. & Htg.
North Star Plbg. & Htg.
Garage No~ 8, Battle Lake
Stoa Plbg. & Htg.
(A)
$7,967.22
7,784.94
7,992.00
8,240.00
Country Htg. & Air
Hanson's Plbg. & Htg.
A & E. Plbg. & Htg.
Johnson Plbg. & Htg.
A & E. Plbg. & Htg.
North Star Plbg. & Htg.
Garage No. 16; Dalton
Stoa Plbg. & Htg.
Country Htg. & Air
Hanson's Plbg. & Htg.
A & E Plbg. & Htg.
Johnson Plbg. & Htg.
A & E Plbg. & Htg.
North Star Plbg. & Htg.
(A)
$7,876.95
7,561.65
7,710.00
7,949.00
(A) Co-Ray-Vac CB-Series)
(B) Co-Ray-Vac (E Series)
(C) Gordan-Ray
(E)
4,624.00
(B)
$6,796.80
6,831.12
7,063.00
7,462.00
(E)
$4,624.00
(B)
$6,796.80
6,831.12
7,042.00
7,462.00
(E)
$4,624.00
(D) Reflect-~Ray (Alph-2700-Series)
(F)
4,430.00
5,335.00
(C)
$4,181.44
4,219.73
4.932.00
. , ·)
(F)
$4,828.00
6,245.00
(C)
$4,181.44
4,221.83
4,922.00
(F)
$4,810.00
6,245.00
(E) Solaronics Sun-Tube (Model) STG.-100-40 BN
(F) Space-Ray (Model R.S.T.P.-10 & R.S.T.P.-17)
(G) Wondaire ·
4,667.00
(G)
6,180.00
(D)
$5,070.00
4;597
(G)
$6,795.00
(D)
$5,070.00
4,548.00
(G)
$6,795.00
REJECI'ED BID
WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
County Board -5 --January 6, 1987
Motion was made by Mel O. Olson, seconded by Andy Lindquist and unani-
mously carried, to reject a bid received fran: ~ced~ Hea~g::~ Air
~-;::,~·:pc;, --A--,.-_:, ·I_J :.-. .,.,,,.,st··,:E"~'-g·o-,c -]lil'F'\·-_-::.,::,,s' spec·:.;.i;~,c-·a-i.~~--were not-met;,--·--\;;,,en<.±1:-l.Cl-Omng,, uc., -,vt;r; :i;::.a.J., -, 1u:1-,--= . ~~ _ ~"-'J=-_ _ __ ---___ _
All other bids were turned over to the County Engineer for review.
Upon motion made by Sydney Nelson, seconded by Hub Nordgren and unani-
mously carried, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED by the Board of County Cormnissioners of Otter Tail County
Minnesota, that
WHEREAS, changing road conditions created by temprature changes, rain
snow, traffic, etc., can result in the deterioration and serious damage
to roads and highways in otter Tail Colll'lty unless weight restrictions
are imposed up:m the vehicles:_ penui tted to operate thereon.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that no persons shall operate any vehicle
or canbination of vehicles upon any restricted county road or highway
in the County of Otter Tail and State of Minnesota, generally described
as follows:
otter Tail County State Aid Highways and Otter Tail
county Roads,
where gross weight on any single axle, as defined in ~innesota Statutes
1945, Sec. 169.87, Sub-division 1, exceeds five tons (10,000 pounds)
and the County-Highway Engineer of said County is hereby directed and
authorized to determine the need and to erect and maintain appropriate
signs plainly indicating the prohibitions and restrictions at each end
of thatportion of any highway affected thereby, and these restrictions
shall be effective and this prohibition effective upon the erection and
maintenance of the appropriate signs.
Adopted this 6th day of January, 1987.
AGENCY AGREEMENT Motion was made by Hub Nordgren, seconded by Mel O. Olson and unani-
mously carried, to approve the agreement with the.State of Minnesota
Department of Trarisportation requesting the Ccmnissioner of Transpor-
tation act as agent in accepting federal aid on the county's behalf,
for road and bridge construction during the year 1987, and the Chairman
of the Board and County Auditor were instructed to execute said agree-
ment on behalf of Otter Tail County.
FIVE YEAR R & B PLAN Motion was made by Andy Lindquist, seconded by Melo. Olson and unani-
mously carried, to schedule the hearing on the five year road & bridge
construction plan, for 1: 30 p.m., Thursday, February 26, 1987, in-: the
government services building.
R & B TRANSFER FROM Motion was made by Sydney Nelson, seconded by Mel O. Olson and unani-
FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING mously carried, to authorize the County Auditor to make a transfer of
$360,000 out of the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds into Road & Bridge
Fund for capital expenditures, trucks, pickups, cars, equiµnent, etc.
911 MIDWEST CCNTRACT Motion was made by Mel o. Olson, seconded by Andy Lindquist and unani-
mously carried, to approve the agreement with.Midwest Telephone Co.
for implementation of the County 911 Telephone System and the Chairman
of the County Board and the County Auditor were authorized to execute
said agreement on behalf of the County.
USER FEE STATEMENTS Motion was made by Mel 0. Olson, seconded by Andy Lindquist and unani-
mously carried, to fo:rward user fee statements as a separate statement
for 1987, but mailed at the time of the 1987 tax statements.
SOLID WAS'IE COILEX::TION Motion was made by Andy Lindquist, seconded by Sydney Nelson and unani-
LICENSES rrously carried, to approve the following applications for solid waste
collection and transportation license, subject to posting of bond:
Duane Zuehlke
John Beardrrore
David Meyer
Kenneth R. Saurer
Prairie Dray
Big Dipper Enterprises
Meyer Garbage Service
Ken Saurers Garbage
Parkers Prairie, MN
Wahpeton, ND
Perham, MN
Clitherall, MN
INSTI\LLERS LICENSE
CLEANERS LICENSE
WADENA COUNTY -NE
LANDFILL
HRA PUBLIC HEARING
SOLID WASTE OFFICER
E.O.T. FAIR ASS'-N
COUNTY ASSESSOR
1987 SAIARY
PERSONNEL REPIACEMENTS
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
SCHOOL DISTRICTS
County Board -6 -Januacy 6, 1987
Motion was made by Hub Nordgren, · seconded by Andy Lindquist and unani-
rrously carried, to approve the following applications for sewage system
installers license, subject to postitj.g of bond:
Ed Jutz
George Happel
Rodney Hanson
Dennis Delzer
David Bjerketvedt
Norman Lukken
Dan Bar:ry
Greg Barry
James Kucera
Kent Meader
Thomas Soberg
Richard Keihl
Jutz Excavating Service
Happel Excavating
Hanson's Plbg. & Htg.
Delzer Construction, Inc.
L & O Enterprises
Dan Barry Excavating
Greg Barry Excavating
Iversen-Kucera Const. Co.
Meader Excavating
Soberg Construction
:,' . 1Frazee, MN
Frazee, MN
Vergas, MN
Dalton, MN
Vining, MN
Battle Lake, MN
Dent, MN
Undel'.WOCXi, MN
Fergus Falls, MN
Dent, MN
Pelican Rapids, MN ·
Frazee, MN
Motion was made by Mel O. Olson, seconded by Hub Nordgren and unani-
mously carried, to approve the following applications for cleaners
license, subject to posting of bond:
Noman Lukken
Glenn A. Erickson
Leanard Krause
L & 0 Enterprises
Erickson's Septic Pumping
Service
J & L Plumbing
Battle Lake, MN
Fergus Falls, MN
Fergus Falls, MN
Motion was made by Hub Nordgren, seconded by Sydney Nelson and unani-
mously carried, to alla,.; Wadena County to deliver burnable garbage to
the NE Landfill, to'.be reviewed when the incinerator is in CCIIll11ercial
operation.
M:>tion was made by Mel 0. Olson, seconded by Hub Nordgren and unani-
mously carried, to schedule a hearing for 2 :00 p.m., Thursday, January
22, 1987, for the purpose of receiving public input in the application
for grant funds for the low inCOITe housing grant.
The County Board conducted the final interview for Solid Waste Officer
with Scott Golberg.
Art Carow, President of the East Otter Tail County Fair Association,
together, with other members of the Board, appeared before the County
:soard requesting funds to assist in the construction of a children's
barn, and bathroan facilities at the East otter Tail County Fairgrounds
in Perham. The representation was referred to the budget corrmittee
for recanmendation to the Board at their rreeting of the 5th of February.
Ervin Siems, newly appointed county assessor, appeared before the Board
relative to the proposed salary for the year 1987., M:)tion was made by
Mel O. Olson to grant a 90% of $28,000 assessor salary for a proba-
tionary period of six months. The :rrotion was seconded by Sydney Nelson
but withdrawn prior to vote. M::>tion was then made by Hub Nordgren,
seconded by Andy Lindquist and unanirrously carried, to establish the
1987 salary for the county assessor at $28,000.
IDtion was made by Andy Lindquist, seconded by M::!l O. Olson and carried
with Sydney Nelson and Hub Nordgren voting "no", to instruct Larry
Krohn, County Coordinator, to send a rnerro to all department heads re-
questing County Board approval prior to hiring replacements of personnel
at tirre of retirement or termination of employment.
Motion was made by Andy Lindquist, seconded by Hub Nordgren and unani-
:rrously carried, instructing Couhty Assessor Ervin Siems to notify the
school districts when the Board of F,qualization meetings are to be
held in their respective areas.
COUNTY ASSESSOR
PERSONNEL REPIACEMENT
MOTOR VEHICLE & AUDI'IDR
PERSONNEL REPIACEMENT
COUNTY OFFICIALS
AM:: DELEGATES
JAIL FACILITY
CHANGE ORDER
ADJOURNMENT
County Board -7, -January 6, 1987
Motion was made by Mel O. Olson, seconded by Andy Lindquist and carried
Ni.th Hub Nordgren voting "no" (to the requirement the board act on same)
authorizing County Assessor Ervin Siems advertise for a replacement in
his office.
Motion was made by Sydney Nelson, seconded by Hub Nordgren and unani-
mously carried, authorizing the County Auditor Sylv;ia Bergerud adver-
tise the replacement of a part-time position in the motor vehicle
office with a full time person half time in motor vehicle and half
time in the auditor's office.
Upon notion made by Hub Nordgren, second~d by Sydney Nelson and unani-
mously carried, the follaving resolution\was adopted:
RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Otter Tail County
Minnesota, that ·
The salaries of all Otter Tail County Department Heads and El--ected
officials remain frozen at the 1986 salaries, as follows:for the
year 1987:
County Assessor
County Attorney (80 to 100% of
judges' salary)
County Auditor
County Recorder
County Sheriff
County Coordinator
County Treasurer
Court Administrator
Land & Resource .Manager
+ Civil Defense Director
$28,000.00
'62,919.96
29~983.92
26,309.40
35,000.00
29,034.60
26,326.68
31,031.40
26,111.64
1,383.48
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, said deparbnent heads will receive fringe
benefits including hospitalization, life insurance coverage, P.E.R.A.,
and whatever other benefits accrue to other anployees,·except in the
case of elected officials·, where statutory limitations apply.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 6th day of January, 1987.
UpOn notion made by Andy Lindquist, seconded by Hub Nordgren and unani-
mously carried, the following persons will seJ:Ve as Otter Tail County's
delegates to the Association of Minnesota Counties for 1987:
Berton Hovland, County Board Chair
Sydney Nelson, Commissioner
Andy Lindquist, Commissioner
A. Hubert Nordgren, Conmissioner
Mike Kirk, County Attorney
Lar:ry Kroh:r;:i., Goun;ty Coordinator
Ervin Siems, County Assessor
Sylvia Bergerud, County Auditor
Motion was made by Melo. Olson, seconded by Andy Lindquist and unani-
mously carried, to approve the change order for replacement and revi-
sions to the Court Administrators Offices, for Klein :r.t'Carthy & Co.,
for a total of 100 hours, not to exceed $7,000.00.
With no further business, at 4:00 p.rn., Chairrran Hovland adjourned
the rreeting until the afternoon of January 8, 1987.
Chairman
ATTEST:
dyl 1 -, ,l &r«fierk
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