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APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE
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COURTHOUSE, FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537
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Motion
Wayne M Pieske - Denied. (6:30 p.m.)
Motion was made by Frank Lachowitzer, second by Paul Larson to approve the variance as requested. The vote on
the motion was a tied voted with Randall Mann, Steve Schierer, and Mark Steuart voting no, therefore, the motion to
approve failed to pass. Those voting in support of the motion noted the distance the structure was from the lake, its
location within a wooded area, the relationship of the structure to adjacent neighbors and the applicant’s large lot.
Those voting against the motion to approve noted that had the request been presented before the project had been
completed it would not have been approved, the granting of the variance would establish precedence for this area, the
granting of the variance would not be consistent with recent actions of the Board of Adjustment and no adequate
hardship had been shown that would allow for the granting of this after the fact variance request.
Chairman/Otter Tail County Board of Adjustment
Permit(s) required from Land & Resource Management
Yes (Contact Land & Resource Management)
No
iM-Copy of Application Mailed to Applicant And the MN DNR
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Thursday, August 8, 2002
The Otter Tail County Board of Adjustment met Thursday, August 8, 2002, with the following persons in
attendance:
Cecil Femling
Paul Larson
Steve Schierer
Pat Eckert, Land and Resource Management
Frank Lachowitzer
Randall Mann
Mark Steuart
Call to Order -
Randall Mann, Chair, called the meeting of the Board of Adjustment to order at 6:30 p.m.
Minutes Approved -
Hearing no corrections or additions the minutes of the August 1, 2002 meeting was approved as mailed.
The following variance requests were heard:
Wayne M Pieske - Denied. (6:30 p.m.)
Wayne M. Pieske, Ottertail, MN, requested a variance of 6" from the required 20' maximum allowable
height of a non-dwelling structure for a 40’ by 64’ structure having an overall height of 20’ 6”. The property
is described as Lot 4, Block 1, Spanswick Addition, Hanson Lake in Girard Township. Emails from Tom
and Patti Baker and from Rita Kettgen in support of the applicant’s request were read for the record. A
letter from Dennis J. Poppenhagen in support of the applicant’s request was also read for the record. The
audience was polled with Richard Spanswick and Marcella Buirge speaking in support of the variance as
requested. After consideration, motion was made by Frank Lachowitzer, second by Paul Larson to
approve the variance as requested. The vote on the motion was a tied voted with Randall Mann. Steve
Schierer, and Mark Steuart voting no, therefore, the motion to approve failed to pass. Those voting in
support of the motion noted the distance the structure was from the lake, its location within a wooded area,
the relationship of the structure to adjacent neighbors and the applicant’s large lot. Those voting against
the motion to approve noted that had the request been presented before the project had been completed it
would not have been approved, the granting of the variance would establish precedence for this area, the
granting of the variance would not be consistent with recent actions of the Board of Adjustment and no
adequate hardship had been shown that would allow for the granting of this after the fact variance request.
James and Linda Matter - Approved as requested with a condition. (6:45 p.m.)
James and Linda Matter, Fergus Falls, MN, requested the following: “We have always wanted to have a 4-
season sunroom and have designed one to fit in with the architecture of our house. The sunroom would
replace the deck off our main floor family room and the shady, nonfunctional area beneath it. The
proposed size of the sunroom is 16’ wide and 14’ 2" deep. The proposed structure would consist of 2
stories, a ground floor basement level and a main floor level. The depth of the existing deck, including the
railing, is 12’ 8", but the square footage of the proposed sunroom is significantly less than the existing deck.
Our second, much less desirable option would be to build the sunroom with one level supported by stilts
like the present deck structure. The distance from the sunroom to the adjacent slope would be 26’ instead
of the required 30’, therefore requiring a variance. Even with the addition, our house is set further back
than our adjacent neighbors.” The property is described as Lot 8 and the West 80’ of Lot 9, Block 1,
Birchwood Riyer Estates, Otter Tail River in Aurdal Township. The audience was polled with no one
speaking for or against the request.
RECEIVED
JUL 0 3 2003
DISTRICT C<M^gjRE3ouRCE
SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
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STATE OF MINNESOTA,
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COMPLAINT - SUMMONS
FOR MISDEMEANOR
-vs-
Wayne Pieske,
42834 Co Hwy 1
Ottertail, MN 56571 Th'-Cih-'Defendant.District Court File No.
County Attorney File Number 03M-206
COMPLAINT
The Complainant being duly sworn, makes complaint to the above-named Court and states
that here is probable cause to believe that the above-named Defendant committed the offense
described below. The Complainant states that the following facts establish PROBABLE CAUSE:
Complainant, Tim Griep, is a duly acting and appointed Assistant Administrator for the Department
of Land and Resource Management for the County of Otter Tail, Minnesota, who received
information regarding the below-described offense. On April 12, 2002, WAYNE PIESKE,
hereinafter referred to as the defendant, was issued a Site Permit #19199 to build a 40' x 64' storage
structure on his property located at 42834 County Highway #1 in Ottertail, Otter Tail County,
Minnesota, and more particularly described as Lot 4, Block 1, Spanswick Addition, Girard
Township, within the shoreland management area of Hanson Lake, a natural environment lake. On
June 5, 2002, defendant called and stated he had over 20 cubic yards of fill for a driveway and the
storage structure. The Site Permit stated that the fill would be within the footprints of the storage
structure and that no Grade and Fill Permit or Conditional Use Permit would be needed. On June
14, 2002, defendant submitted a Grade and Fill Permit application for placing 60 cubic yards of fill
on the driveway area and around the new structure. On June 20, 2002, defendant viewed the
After-the-Fact Grade and Fill Permit application and determined that the amount of fill and areas of
fill that were placed would not create any erosion problems, and that the fill request would be
added to his Site Permit #19199. At that time, complainant measured the storage structure and
determined the building height at 20'6". The maximum height allowed for a structure under the
ordinance for a natural environment lake for a non-dwelling is 20 feet. On June 21, 2002,
complainant spoke with defendant and explained the height violation. Defendant requested a
variance application to appear before the Otter Tail County Board of Adjustment to request a
variance from the 20 foot requirement. On August 8, 2002, defendant appeared before the Otter
Tail County Board of Adjustment and his variance request was denied. On August 28, 2002,
complainant sent a letter to defendant advising that they must bring the structure into compliance by
December 1, 2002. As of March 3, 2003, defendant was on-site and observed that the structure
was still not in compliance.
SCA!i?;ED
OFFENSE
1Count:
Charge:
In Violation of:
Maximum Penalty:
Erecting Structure in Violation of Setback
OTC Shoreiand Management Ordinance III.4.; V.l.B. & V.9.B.
0-90 days and/or $1,000 fine
On and between April 12, 2002, and March 3, 2003, within the County of Otter Tail, one WAYNE
PIESKE, the defendant, erected or installed a new structure or altered any structure or part thereof
in the shoreiand area in a location in violation of the maximum height for a structure in violation of
the ordinance.
THEREFORE, Complainant requests that said Defendant, subject to bail or conditions of
release where applicable.
be arrested or that other lawful steps be taken to obtain Defendants appearance in(1)
court; or
be detained, if already in custody, pending further proceedings; and that said
Defendant otherwise be dealt with according to law.
(2)
Complainant
Being duly authorized to prosecute the offense charged, 1 hereby approve this Complaint
Michelle M. Eldien
Dated: 06/24/03
Assistant County Attorney
121 West Junius, Suite 320
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
218 998-8400
Attorney Registration Number: 237280
ihed and sworn to before this * * ^dav of . 2003.Subscr me
Notary
JILL JACKSON ►
Notary Public ’
* Minnesota ‘
< My Commission ExpUes January 31.2005 *
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FINDING OF PROBABLE CAUSE
From the above sworn facts, and any supporting affidavits or supplemental sworn
testimony, I, the Issuing Officer, have determined that probable cause exists to support, subject to
bail or conditions of release where applicable, Defendant=s arrest or other lawful steps to be taken
to obtain Defendants appearance in Court, or detention, if already in custody, pending further
proceedings. The Defendant is therefore charged with the above-stated offense.
SUMMONS
THEREFORE YOU, THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT, ARE HEREBY SUMMONED
j 20___, at
before the above-named Court at 121 West Junius, Suite 320, Fergus Falls, MN 56537, to answer
to this complaint.
o'clockto appear on the day of m
IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR in response to this Summons, a warrant for your arrest may be issued.
This Complaint-Summons was sworn to, subscribed before and issued authorized Issuing Officer this ^ day of if L>^I the undersigned
,20^,:
ing Officer
C SCJflED
RECEIVED
MAR 1 8 2003DAVID J. HAUSER
OTTER TAIL COUNTY ATTORNEY
121 WEST JUNIUS, SUITE 320
FERGUS FALLS, MINNESOTA 56537 land & RESOURCE
(218)998-8400
FAX(218)998-8414
ASSISTANTS
BARBARA R. HANSON
KURT A. MORTENSON
MICHELLE M. ELDIEN
NICOLE S. C. HANSEN
CHERIE L. CLARK
INVESTIGATOR
J. ALLAN ANDERSON
March 17, 2003
Mr. Wayne Pieske
42834 Co Hwy#l
Ottertail,MN 56571-9404
RE; Otter Tail County Office of Land & Resource Management vs.
Wayne Pieske
Dear Mr. Pieske:
The above-entitled matter has been referred to our office for consideration of criminal
prosecution for your failure to bring into compliance your property located within the Shoreland
Management Area of Hanson Lake in Otter Tail County.
Unless you bring the property into compliance by May 1, 2003, our office will have no choice
but to file a formal criminal complaint.
Very truly yours.
Michelle M. Eldien
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Department of
LAND AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
OTTER TAIL COUNTY
121 W. Junius Ave., Suite 130
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Ph: 218-998-8095 Ext. 225
Otter Tail County’s Website; www.co.ottertail.mn.us
MEMO
TO: Michelle Eldien
Asst. Co. Attnorey
FROM: Tim Griep "T^
Asst. Administrator
DATE; March 7. 2003
Violations; Otter Tail County Shoreland Management OrdinanceRE:
Attached you will find three Violation Reports for your review and processing.
Please contact me if you have questions or need any further information.
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VIOLATION REPORT
Land & Resource Management, Otter Tail Countyf
Reporting Official: Tim Griep Date: March 4, 2003
Violation: x
Section: III District Requirements, 4 Ordinance: Shoreland Management Ordinance
(maximum height of structure)
Landowner: Wayne Pieske
Mailing Address: 42834 Co Hwy #1 Ottertail MN 56571-9404
Contractor: self
Mailing Address: (same as above)
Violation Location:
Tax Parcel Number: 29000990983000
Legal Description: Lot 4 BIk 1 Spanswick Addition
Township Name: GirardSection: 04
Property (E-911) Address: N/A
NoShoreland Area:X Yes
If Yes,
Lake/River Number: 56-197
Lake/River Name: Hanson
Lake/River Classification: NE
Yes X NoComplaint:
If Yes, Date of Complaint: x
Evidence:
I X I Documents | [ Maps/Drawings | | Other
I X I Photographs I I Water Samples
Summary: 04-12-02 - Mr. Pieske was issued a Site Permit (#19199) to build a 40’ x 64’ storage structure
(copy enclosed, see “Characteristics of Proposed Non-Dwelling”).
Violation Report/March 3, 2003
Wayne Pieske/Hanson Lake (56-242)
Page 2
06-05-02 - Mr. Pieske called and stated he did some filling (over 20 cu. yds.) for a driveway and the
storage structure. Site Permit states fill would be within footprint of storage structure and no Grade & Fill
Permit or Condition Use Permit would be needed.
06-14-02 - Mr. Pieske submitted a Grade & Fill Permit Application for placing 60 cu. yds. of fill on driveway
area and around the new structure.
06-20-02 -1 viewed his After-the-Fact Grade & Fill Permit Application and determined that the amount of fill
and areas fill was placed would not create any erosion problems and that we would add the fill to his Site
Permit #19199. At that same time, I measured out the storage structure and determined that the building
was 20’ 6” in height; maximum height allowed is 20’.
06-21-02 - I spoke with Mr. Pieske and explained to him what I had found regarding the building height. At
that time I sent Mr. Pieske a Variance Application along with an Otter Tail County Board of Adjustment
Meeting and Application Deadline List.
07-10-02 - Mr. Pieske filed for a Variance with the Board of Adjustment for the August 8, 2002 meeting.
08-8-02 - Mr. Pieske met with the Board of Adjustment and the Variance request was denied. No
adequate hardship shown (see application enclosed).
08-09-02 - Copy of Variance Application with motion from hearing on August 8, 2002 mailed to Mr. Pieske.
08-28-02 - I sent a letter to Mr. Pieske giving him until December 1, 2002 to bring the structure into
compliance.
03-03-03 - As of this date, Mr. Pieske had not contacted our office. I went onsite to his property and found
the structure has not been brought into compliance.
If you have any questions, please call our office.
Department of
LAND AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
OTTER TAIL COUNTY
121 W. Junius Ave., Suite 130
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Ph: 218-739-2271 Ext. 225
Otter Tail County’s Website: www.co.ottertail.mn.us
August 28, 2002
Wayne M. Pieske
42835 Cty Hwy 1
OttertailMN 56571
RE; Denial of Variance, Spanswick Addition Lot 4 Blk 1, Hanson Lake (56-
197)
Dear Mr. Pieske,
It has been brought to my attention that your variance request to exceed the
maximum height of 20’ for your storage building was denied at the August 8,
2002 Board of Adjustment Meeting.
As a result of this action, the building will need to be brought into compliance.
Please have this done on or before December 1, 2002. Once this has been
done, please notify our office so we can do our final inspection.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, contact our office.
Sincerely,
Tim Griep
Asst. Administrator
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Notice of Hearing for Variance
Otter Tail County Courthouse
121 West Junius Ave.
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-2271 Ext. 240
Email - wstein@co.ottertail.mn.us
www.co.otter-tail.mn.us
Applicant must be present at the scheduled hearing.
To Whom It May Concern:
Wayne M. Pieske
42835 County Highway 1
Ottertail, MN 56571
has made application to the Otter Tail County Board of Adjustment for a variance as per requirements of the Otter Tail
County Shoreland Management Ordinance and/or the Subdivision Controls Ordinance. The Otter Tail County Board of
Adjustment will assemble for this hearing on
Thursday, August 8, 2002, at 6:30 p.m.)
in the Commissioners' Room of the Otter Tail County Courthouse, Fergus Falls, MN. (Please use the west Law
Enforcement entrance.) Individuals requiring special accommodations should contact the County Auditor’s
office prior to the date of the public hearing.
The property concerned in the application is legally described as
Lot 4, Block 1, Spanswick Addition,
E911 Address -1/5 mile E on 275'*' St from County Highway 5 (East of Ethel Beach Resort)
Section 4, Township 133, Range 39 - Township Name - Girard
Lake No. 56-197, Lake Name - Hanson, Class - NE
The variance requested is:
a variance of 6” from the required 20’ maximum allowable height of a non-dwelling structure for a 40’ by 64’
structure having an overall height of 20’ 6”.
M)ayy\e/Stel*\/
Board of Adjustment Secretary
Date: July 12, 2002
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OTTER TAIL COUNTY
Fergus Falls, Minnesota
State of Minnesota )
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County of Otter Tail)
I, Wayne Stein, Secretary for the Board of Adjustment for Otter Tail County, Minnesota, do hereby
certify that on the 15th, day of July, 2002 the attached Notice of Hearing for Variance was duly served
upon the individuals listed below and/or included in the attachment:
Wayne M. Pieske, 42835 County Highway 1, Ottertail, MN 56571
Carol Jacobson, Twp Clerk of Girard, 24893 Palace Road, Battle Lake, MN 56515
Otter Tail County Cola, % John Matteson, Rt 2 Box 40W, Battle Lake, MN 56515
Richard West, Otter Tail County Highway Engineer, Courthouse, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Terry Lejcher, DNR 1221 1/2 E. Fir Ave., Fergus Falls, MN 56537
DNR Regional Administrator, 2115 Birchmont Beach Rd. NE, Bemidji, MN 56601
Town Clerk
Board of Adjustment:
Paul R. Larson, 21283 County Highway 65, Henning, MN 56551-9573
Richard S. Schierer, 3310 Rollins Beach Tris, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Cecil B. Femling, 13 6th St. NE, Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
Randall Mann, 532 N. Ann St., Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Frank Lachowitzer, 43529 County Highway 53, Perham, MN 56573
Mark Steuart, 36768 Lillis Drive, Richville, MN 56576-9725
by placing a true and correct copy thereof in a sealed envelope, postage prepaid, and depositing the
same in the United States Mail at Fergus Falls, MN, property addressed to each of the individuals
listed above and/or listed in the attachment.
Dated: July 15th, 2002
Wayne Stein, Secretary
Otter Tail County Board of Adjustment
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LAURIE K HAHSOM 2ELIMSKY
42497 270TH ST
BATTLE LAKE, «H 56515-9676
LEONARD L & NANCY L HANSEN
3430 199TH AVE MW
OAK GROVE, HM 55303-8603
KELLI ZETOCHA
7750 173RD AVE SE WAHPETON, HD 58075-9351
MARCELLA M BUIRGE
170 63RD WAY HE
FRIDLEY, MM 55432-|^4ai4
WAYNE M PIESKE
42834 COUHTY HIGHWAY 1
OTTERTAIL, MN 56571-9404
THOMAS W & PATRICIA BAKER
1700 49TH AVE M
MINNEAPOLIS, MH 55430-3737
RICHARD & MARIE 3PAHSWICK
27708 COUNTY HIGHWAY 5
BATTLE LAKE, MM 56515-9679
DENNIS J POPPENHAGEH
2030 4TH ST E
SAINT PAUL, MN 35119-4008
"Rita Keitgen" <rakeltgen@hotmail.com>
<wstein@co.ottertail.mn.us>
8/7/02 5:03PM
From:
To:
Date:
To Otter Tail County Officials
CO Mr. Stein
I am the owner of the property, Lot 6 Block 1 Spanswick Addn. I am writing
in regard to the request for a variance for Wayne Peiske for a building on
his property in the Spanswick Addn to be considered on Thursday, August 8,
2002.
As the owner of the property two lots away from Mr. Peiske/Es I strongly
support granting the variance to Mr. Peiske.
It is my understanding that Mr. Peiske/Es structure is slightly (6 inches)
above the zoned limit. However, the structure is substantially back from
the lake and does not in any way block the view from my or other nearby
property. In addition the building is attractive and compliments the look
of the area.
Again, I support granting Mr. Peiske/Es variance. I can be reached at
612-721-7552 (H) or 612-865-2910 (cell) if you have questions.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Rita Keitgen
4044 20th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55407
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SCA^IfJED
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Wayne Stein
Patti Baker
Re: Wayne Pieske variance lot 4 block 1, Spanswick Addition
From:
To:
Subject:
I have received your comments and they will be shared at tonight's meeting.
Wayne Stein
County Auditor
»> "Patti Baker" <PBAKER@mn.rr.com> 08/07/02 08:44PM »>
Dear Mr. Stein,
I have been advised that a hearing will be held tomorrow at 6:30 PM at the Otter Tail County Courthouse,
in Fergus Falls regarding Mr. Pieske's request for a variance due to a overall height issue of 6 inches
exceeding the 20 ft maximum allowable height. My wife Patti and I had hoped to attend, however, I have
contacted pneumonia and I am under Doctors orders not to travel yet. My family and I have been property
owners in Otter Tail County for 52 years and understand that rules are set to protect our enviorment and
neighbors construction activities. My wife and I do not believe that Mr. Pieske had any intention of
breaking regulations set forth by your board. I have viewed the building and we are the immediate and
adjacent property owners. The building appears to be at least an additional 100 feet set back from the lake
as required and would not cause us any inconvience or concern now or in the future. We would therefore
request and support the board granting Mr. Pieske's variance request.
Tom and Patti Baker
SCANNED
(Dennis J. (Poppenfiagen
2030 East Fourth Street
Saint Paul, MN 55119
1 August 2002
Otter Tail County Board of Adjustment
Wayne Stein, Secretary
Otter Tail County Courthouse
121 West Junius Ave.
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Re: Variance request from Wayne M. Pieske
Adjustment Board Members:
As a property owner just 3 lots away from Mr. Pieskes’ building in question, I
wish to state that the structure is an attractive addition to the area. It is nestled
into the trees well below the tree line, of earth tones in color and has a pleasing
aesthetic presence. He has cut the entire lot exposing the new tree plantings
and giving the entire area a most pleasing appearance. If in fact the building is
6” too high, only a technician would be able to recognize it and then only with the
use of some rather sophisticated electronic measuring devise, certainly it can not
be viewed as an excessive height by my simple eye.
I would urge this Board to grant a variance immediately and to congratulate Mr.
Pieske on the fine new structure and land improvements he has done so far to
our new budding neighborhood and to the Otter Tail County tax base.
Sincerely,
Dennis J. Popp
Cc: Senator
Representative Bud Nornes
Representative George Cassell
District 4 Commissioner Roger Froemming
District 1 Commissioner Syd Nelson
District 2 Commissioner Malcolm Lee#^
District 3 Commissioner Dennis Mosher
District 5 Commissioner Bob Block
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(Dennis J. (PoppenHagen
2030 East Fourth Street
Saint Paul, MN 55119
1 August 2002
Otter Tail County Board of Adjustment
Wayne Stein, Secretary
Otter Tail County Courthouse
121 West Junius Ave.
Fergus Falls, MN 56537 ^ ^ ?00z/iUs
Re: Variance request from Wayne M. Pieske
Adjustment Board Members:
As a property owner just 3 lots away from Mr. Pieskes’ building in question, I
wish to state that the structure is an attractive addition to the area. It is nestled
into the trees well below the tree line, of earth tones in color and has a pleasing
aesthetic presence. He has cut the entire lot exposing the new tree plantings
and giving the entire area a most pleasing appearance. If in fact the building is
6” too high, only a technician would be able to recognize it and then only with the
use of some rather sophisticated electronic measuring devise, certainly it can not
be viewed as an excessive height by my simple eye.
I would urge this Board to grant a variance immediately and to congratulate Mr.
Pieske on the fine new structure and land improvements he has done so far to
our new budding neighborhood and to the Otter Tail County tax base.
Sincerely,
Dennis J. F^ppefihaafeh
Cc: Senator Cal Larson
Representative Bud Nornes
Representative George Cassell
District 4 Commissioner Roger Froemming
District 1 Commissioner Syd Nelson
District 2 Commissioner Malcolm Lee
District 3 Commissioner Dennis Mosher
District 5 Commissioner Bob Block