HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Commissioners - Minutes - 11/09/1988CALL TO ORDER
ALL PRESENT
PERRIN RECYCLING &
GRANT APPLICATION
MINUTES APPROVED
BRANDT ELECTRIC
ESCROW RELEASED
FINAL PAYMENTS
JUSTICE FACILITY
MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNBD MEETING
OF THE
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OTTER TAIL COUNTY MINNESOTA
November 9, 1988
Pursuant to adjournment, the Board of County Commissioners of Otter
Tail County Minnesota met Wednesday, November 9th, 1988, with all
members present. Chairman Lindquist called the meeting to order at
12 :3 0 p .m ..
Mike Hanan, Solid Waste Officer, appeared before the Board and dis-
cussed the contract with Perrin Recycling. Hanan also informed the
Board that due to the restructuring of the Waste Management Board
and the Pollution Control Agency, the county's application for grant
funds for the construction of the recycling building at Production
Alternatives would be delayed approximately one month. No action
taken .
Motion was made by Bert Hovland, seconded by Hub Nordgren and unani-
mously carried, to approve the minutes of the November 2nd meeting as
correctedd
Motion was made by Hub Nordgren, seconded by Mel 0. Olson and unani-
mously carried, to release the escrow account being held for Brandt
Electric on the contract for the justice facility.
Upon motion made by Mel 0. Olson, seconded by Hub Nordgren and unani-
mously carried, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Otter Tail County Min-
nesota, that
WHEREAS the fol lowi:ng contracts had been entered into by the Otter
Tail County Board:
ABM Company , Inc . ,
Brandt Electric i
Ellenson Caulking Co.
Sig Olson & Sons Plastering
Rusco Window Co.
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l 0/10/85
8/27 /87
10/10/85
10/10/85
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$26,870.00 Mechanical
Insulation
321,880.00 Electrical
9,500.00 Caulking
22,165.00 Lath & Plaster
167,425.00 Window installation
WHEREAS the above contracts have now been completed to the satisfaction
of the County Board at total cost of:
ABM Company, !Ne. $34,470.10, an increase of $7 ,600.mO due
to change orders
Brandt Electric 443,590.53, an increase of $121,710.53
due to change orders
Ellenson Caulking Co. 12,295.00, an increase of $2,795.00 due
to change orders
Sig Olson & Sons Plastering 31,201.00, an increase of $9,036.00 due
to change orders
Rusco Window Co. 208,091.00, an increase of $40,666.00 due
to change orders
NOW, THEREFORE, BE
as follows; subject
IT RESOLVED, final payments
to final approval by Larry
are hereby approved
Krohn:
ABM Company, Inc.
Brandt Electric
Ellenson Caulking Co.
Sig Olson & Sons Plastering
Rusco Window Co.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN
$ 2,295.41
l ,387 .72
614. 75
1,000.00
14,171.30
this 9th day of November, 1988.
Cou..n.ty Boa1td -2 -NovembeJt 9, 1988
FORGIVENESS OF PENALTY Motion was made by Bert Hovland, seconded by Mel 0. Olson and unani-
DENIED -McCOY mously carried, to deny forgiveness of penalty on a late payment of
tax by C. D. McCoy, Omaha, NE, on property on Dead Lake Township.
ABATEMENTS
LEAF LAKE TOWNSHIP
ROAD RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION
VETERANS HOME
Motion was made by Bert Hovland, seconded by Mel 0. Olson and unani-
mously carried, to approve the following mobile home tax changes for
the year 1987:
Richard B. Ellingson
Cliff Moen
Fergus Falls Township
Fergus Falls Township
Cancel
Omitted property
Motion was made by Bert Hovland, seconded by Hub Nordgren and unani-
mously carried, to table action on a request from the Township of
Leaf Lake involving a disputed road near the Leaf Lake Pleasure
Grounds, until the County Attorney has had an opportunity to review
the requested resolution.
James Nitchals, Fergus Falls City Administrator, together with repre-
sentatives from Public Finance Consultants appeared before the Board
relative to the proposed veterans facility for the City of Fergus Falls.
After listening to the various interested parties, the following resolu-
tion was introduced by Mel 0. Olson, who moved for its adoption:
RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Otter Tail County
Minnesota , that
1. Pursuant to 1988 Minnesota Laws, Chapter 689, Article 1, Section
2, Subdivision 5, the City of Fergus Falls (the "City") proposes that
the Minnesota Commissioner of Veterans Affairs establish a veterans
home (the "Home") in the City on part of the site of the Fergus Falls
Regional Treatment Center. Under the proposal, up to sixty-five
percent of the cost of construction of the Home would be paid by the
United States Veterans Administration, and the County would issue ap-
proximately $2,000,00 in principal amount of bonds or other obliga-
tions (the "Bonds") pursuant to 1988 Minnesota Laws, Ct.apter 519,
Section.2 (to be codified at Minnesota Statutes, Section 373.4_0), to
pay the remaining costs of construction. The State would continue
to own the site, the County would own the Home and the Minnesota
Commissioner of Veterans Affairs would operate the Home under a lease
from the County for a term concurrent with the term of the Bonds, or
subject to the County's option to purchase the site at the expiration
or termination of a shorter lease term. The Bonds would be payable
primarily from rental payments to be mdde by the Commissioner, but
the full faith, credit and taxing powers of the County would be
pledged, if necessary, to the payment of the Bonds.
2. The County approves and supports the City's proposal and presently
intends to undertake the financing of the Home as conternpl ated by the
proposal, subject to:
a. Approval of the proposal by the Minnesota Legislature and enact-
ment of appropriate legislation, if necessary, to permit the con-
struction of the Home on State land, and eliminate any potential
income tax problems for the County associated with lease payments,
b. To authorize the Commissioner of Veterans Affairs to execute
and enter into a lease acceptable to all parties for the full term
of the bond schedule and operate the Home; and to clarify the
County's authority to issue the Bonds pursuant to 1988 Minnesota
Laws, Chapter 519, Section 2, and secure the Bonds as contemplated
in the proposa 1 .
The motion was seconded by Andy Lindquist and carried with the following
vote:
Yes: Commissioners Nelson, Hovland, Lindquist, Nordgren & Olson
No: None
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 9th day of November, 1988.
AG INSPECTOR -BOWERS
RESIGNATION
SOLID WASTE COMMITTEE
GUNVALDSON APPOINTED
ARRrnMATIVE ACTION &
WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION
INSTALLERS & CLEANERS
LICENSE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPROVED
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
DENIED -MOORE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
DENIED -TAYLOR INV.
FINAL -McLAUGHLIN &
SCHULZ, INC.
County Board -3 -November 9, 1988
Motion was made by Hub Nordgren, seconded by Sydney Nelson and unani-
mously carried, to accept the letter of resignation from Mark S.
Bowers, West Otter Tail County Agricultural Inspector, with the request
that the end of year reports be submitted by Bowers.
Motion was made by Mel 0. Olson, seconded by Hub Nordgren and unani-
mously carried, to appoint Chester Gunvaldson, 1109 Sunset Drive,
Fergus Falls, MN to the solid waste advisory committee to camplete
the:urleX!pined term:iof Donald R}lan.
Larry Krohn, County Coordinator, discussed with the board the progress
of the county's affirmative action plan. Krohn also discussed the
county's workmen's compensation claims and coverage, and through
general consent it was decided that those persons who have been in-
jured or are unable to function under their normal occupation and
placed in another departmental position, would be paid under the
general fund rather than charged to the receiving department's budget.
Motion was made
mously carried,
Sewage Disposal
by Sydney Nelson, seconded by Hub Nordgren and unani-
to approve the following licenses:
System Cleaners License:
Bob Rokes Bob's Septic Service Henning, MN
Sewage Disposal Installers License:
Bob Rokes Bob's Septic Service Henning, MN
Motion was made by Sydney Nelson, seconded by Hub Nordgren and unani-
mously carried, to approve the following applications for conditional
ulse permits, with conditional requirements:
George Zender &
Lloyd Danzeisen Aurdal Township
JOhn Olson/David Bjork Buse Township
Donald & Barbara
Anderson
Roy & Betty Skramsted
Floyd Lehne
Otis Phelps
Hobart Township
Maine Township
Maine Township
Dora Township
Remove portion of hill
Construct roadway
Remove high ground
Operate bake shop
Fi 11 low area
Expand camp ground
and f i 11
to l O units
Motion was made by Mel 0. Olson, seconded by Hub Nordgren and unani-
mously carried, to uphold the decision of the Otter Tail County
Planning Commission and deny the request of Kevin Moore to erect a
business sign at his property in Girard Township.
Motion was made by Mel 0. Olson, seconded by Bert Hovland and unani-
mously carried, to uphold the decision of the Otter Tail County Plan-
ning Commission and deny the request of Carol Ann Sers land ,.11iaylor
Investments, to subdivi-de a plat to be called West Battle Beach, in
Everts Township.
Upon motion made by Sydney Nelson, seconded by Bert Hovland and unani-
mously carried, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVEZD by the Board of County Commissioners of Otter Tail County
Mi nn·esota, that
WHEREAS, on May 18, 1988, the County Board accepted the bid of Mc-
Laughlin & Schulz, Inc., in the amount of $231,631.21 for sand
sealing under S.A.P. 56-601-28, etc., & C.P. 88:ss, and
WHEREAS, the above contract has now been completed to the satisfaction
of the County Board at a total cost of $242,148.01, an increase of
$10,516.72 due to supplemental agreements,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the County Auditor is hereby authorized
and directed to issue a warrant in the amount of $11,900.00 payable to
McLaughlin & Schulz, Inc., as final payment on this contract.
SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT
S.A.P. 56-635-11
PHELPS MILL SOIL
BORING
R0GER 1' & 0UDY BREDAHL
APPROACH to CSAH #32
BRIAN FR0NNING
COUNTY DITCH #70
CLOSED TO PUBLIC
ADJOURNMENT
County Board -4 -Novemberi19, 1988
Upon motion made by Sydney Nelson, seconded by Mel 0. Olson and
unanimously carried, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Otter Tail County
Minnesota, that
WHEREAS the proposal on S.A.P. 56-635-11 permits the County to add
work to the contract, and
WHEREAS it has been determined that the following work is needed:
60" high RC cattle pass culvert
60" hi"gh RC cattle pass end
Common Excavation
Motor Gracer, scraper & Dozer
Common Excavation
$ 5,825.00
l ,7 95. 00
2,076.51
4,57i.50
3,636.03
$17,905.04
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the above suppl ementa 1 contract
costs be added to S.A.P. 56-635-11.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 9th day of November, 1988.
County Engineer Berend, having received the following proposals for
bids for soil boring presented same to the County Board:
Brown Engineering $ 4,286.50
GeoTech Engineerin 5,715.00
Twin City Testing 3,275.00
Motion was made by Bert Hovland, seconded by Mel 0. Olson and unani-
mously carried, to authorize Berend to accept the low quotation from
Twin City Testing in the amount of $3,275.00, for soil boring in con-
nection with the dam construction at Phelps Mill, subject to review
by Berend.
Rick Olson appeared before the Board in reference to a request from
Roger and Judy Bredahl for access to CSAH #32 in Maine Township.
After review, motion was made by Hub Nordgren, seconded by Mel 0.
Olson and unanimously carried, to grant said approach request.
Brian Fronning, together with several people and the officers of
the township along County Ditch #70, appeared before the Board pre-
senting a petition requesting Fronning be allowed to repair tiles
on County Ditch #70 at his own expense. Mike Kirk spoke to the
issue indicating the Board could have the ditch inspected, hire an
engineer for review, , hold a public hearing, or allow Fronning to
fix that portion of the ditch on his own land, provided no altera-
tions are made from the original ditch elevations and tile size.
After considerable discussion, motion was made by Andy Lindquist,
seconded by Bert Hovland and unanimously carried, to allow Fronning
to make repairs to the tile no bigger and no de~per than the original
tile line, and that portion of the ditch within 1,000 feet of the
lake, permission must be obtained from the Land & Resource Management
office, staying within the guidelines of Minnesota Statutes.
At 2:35 p.m., motion was made by Mel 0. Olson, seconded by Hub Nordgren
and unanimously carried, to close the meeting for discussion on labor
negotiations.
At 3:35 p.m., with no further business~ Chairman Lindquist declared the
meeting adjourned until 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 16, 1988.