February, 2019

Commissioner Proceedings

February 12, 2019

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Lake of the Woods County Government Center in the Commissioners’ Room.

Call to Order

Chairman Hasbargen called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited with the following members present: Commissioners: Joe Grund, Cody Hasbargen, Jon Waibel, Buck Nordlof and Ed Arnesen. Also, present were: County Auditor/Treasurer Lorene Hanson and Deputy Auditor/Treasurer Janet Rudd.

Approval of Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Grund, seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the agenda with the following addition- County Attorney.

Approval of Minutes

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the official and summarized minutes of January 22, 2019.

SOCIAL SERVICES

Social Services Director, Amy Ballard met with the board requesting approval for claims.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the following claims: Commissioners Warrant’s $8,301.87, Commissioners Warrant’s $2,201.45, Commissioners Warrant’s $63,404.33.

AUDITOR/TREASURER

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson met with the board requesting approval of claims, February 26, 2019 board meeting start time, Dr. Retention Agreement, and cell phone stipend, Larson Ditch Petition, GCN leases and post prom request of funds.

February 26, 2019 Board Meeting

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson met with the board to discuss the February 26 board agenda that will be held at Lake of the Woods School and informed them that the agenda is full and requested if the board could start at 8:30 a.m. to accommodate the full of agenda. The consensus of the board was to start at 8:30 a.m. instead of 9:00 a.m. and to post accordingly.

Claims

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the claims against the County as follows: Revenue $70,778.30, Road & Bridge $26,424.18, County Devel.$200.00 , Solid Waste, $33,399.78, EDA, $2,040.19.

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

Warrants Approved On 2/12/2019 For Payment 2/15/2019

Vendor Name Amount

Cenex Co-Op Services, Inc. 9,230.87

Counties Providing Technology 3,570.00

Farmers Union Oil Co. 3,023.30

Grant’s Mechanical 2,643.41

Howard’s Oil Company 3,043.67

Information Systems Corporation 8,771.00

Little Falls Machine, Inc 7,090.29

LOW Fair Association 25,000.00

LOW Highway Dept 7,774.15

Mar-Kit Landfill 15,063.25

Plutko Plumbing & Heating 6,034.18

R & Q Trucking, Inc 2,060.00

Streamworks 2,500.00

TOTALFUNDS 4,000.00

Woody’s Service 2,850.51

75 Payments less than 2000 30,187.82

Final Total: 132,842.45

Further moved to authorize the payment of the following auditor warrants: January 22, 2019 – $.50, January 31, 2019- $48,818.48, January 31, 2019 – $3,252.54, February 6, 2019, $9,831.58-Febuary 6, 2019- $230,605.33.

Dr. Retention

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Waibel and carried unanimously to approve to approve the Doctor Retention Agreement with Lakewood Health Center effective October 1, 2018 for three years unless earlier terminated by County by written notice and authorize County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson, Chairman Hasbargen, and County Attorney, James Austad to sign.

Cell Phone Stipend

Motion was made by Commissioner Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Grund to approve a County Cell phone stipend to Dean Wiese, in the amount of sixty dollars (60.00) per month.

Government Center North Leases

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Grund and carried unanimously to approve the Government Center North Lease for space with Sanford Health Network North effective February 1, 2013 and extended through and until December 31, 2019, or by written notice of sixty (60) day notices of termination of lease with a fixed rent of $1,000 per month and authorize County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson to sign.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Grund and carried unanimously to approve the Government Center North Lease for space with NWCA with a fixed rent of $650.00 per month effective August 1, 2019 thru July 31, 2020, unless extended or sooner terminated and authorize County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson and County Attorney to sign.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Waibel, and carried unanimously to contribute $100.00 to the Post Prom Committee from the Revenue fund.

HUMAN RESOURCES

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson met with the board on behalf of Human Resource Director, Savanna Slick to set a date for Non-elected Department Head Review Process. The board set March 12th after the regular meeting to discuss the review process.

NORTHWEST ANGLE EDGERIDERS

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson met with the board on behalf of Northwest Angle Edgeriders club for a resolution of Support for a Capital Equipment Grant.

Resolution

The following resolution was offered by Commissioner Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the following resolution:

MN Snowmobile Trail Assistance Program

FY2019 Capital Equipment Grant

Resolution – 19-02-01

WHEREAS, Lake of the Woods County on behalf of the Northwest Angle Edge Riders Snowmobile Club supports the grant application made to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the Federal Recreational Trail Program. The application is to purchase snowmobile trail grooming equipment for the Corridor 39 trail. The trail system is located throughout Lake of the Woods County.

WHEREAS, Lake of the Woods County recognizes the Northwest Angle Edge Riders Snowmobile Club will provide a twenty-five (25) percent match requirement for the Federal Recreational Trail Program.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, if Lake of the Woods County is awarded a grant by the Minnesota Department of Natural resources, the County agrees to accept the grant award, and may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above referenced project. The County will comply with all applicable laws, environmental requirements and regulations as stated in the grant agreement, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the applicant has read the Conflict of Interest Policy contained in the Trail Program Grant Manual and certifies it will report any actual, potential, perceived, or organizational conflicts of interest upon discovery to the state related to the application or grant award.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the County Board names the fiscal agent for Lake of the Woods County for this project as:

Lorene Hanson

County Auditor-Treasurer

206 8th Ave SE #260,

Baudette, MN 56623

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Northwest Angle Edge Riders Snowmobile Club hereby assures the grooming equipment acquired through this grant will be maintained for no less than twenty (20) years as required by the Federal Recreational Trail Grant Program or until such time as appropriate disposition actions are approved by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

County Attorney, James Austad met with the board to discuss the proposed Special Events Ordinance.

RECESS

The meeting was called to recess at 9:50 a.m. and reconvened at 10:02 a.m.

EDA DIRECTOR

Lake of the Woods Economic Development Authority Director, Ryan Zemek met with the board via a phone conference call to discuss the proposed loan to the Northern Farmer’s Cooperative Exchange for assistance with an upcoming expansion that would help with the demolition of an existing elevator. The cost of this is approximately $100,000 in labor and transport and $40,000 in demo fees. The Co-op approached the EDA for a loan with flexible terms to complete this phase of the project. Ryan informed the board that he is working on underwriting of the loan and will get terms and loan agreement done for the next EDA meeting.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Grund and carried unanimously to advance funds in the amount of $140,000 to the EDA from the Con-Con fund with funding returned by December 2019.

SHERIFF

County Sheriff, Gary Fish met with the board requesting permission to advertise, interview and hire two (2) part-time Dispatchers/Jailers.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Arnesen and carried unanimously to authorize County Sheriff, Gary Fish to advertise, interview and hire two (2) part-time dispatchers at grade 10, Step 1, 237 points, $18.86 per hour.

Credit Card

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Arnesen and carried unanimously to approve a county issued credit card to Dispatcher/Jailer, Tammy Maurer.

LAND AND WATER PLANNING

Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund met with the board and presented a Conditional Use Permit for Jerry and LuAnn Hennum to operate a commercial business consisting of transient short-term rental of an existing structure in a Residential District (R1). No comments were heard from the Public. Josh reviewed the Findings of Fact of the Planning Commission and informed the board that they approved this application with the following conditions, the specific conditions of approval are as follows:

Survey site to make sure all buildings within lot lines.
Meet all MDH requirements.
CUP terminates on sale or transfer of property.
Lodging tax for LOW County must be paid retro to 9/20/18.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Grund and carried unanimously to approve the following Findings of Fact for Jerry & Luann Hennum to operate a commercial business consisting of transient short-term rental of an existing structure in a Residential District (R1) as follows:

Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners

Findings of Fact and Decision

Name of Applicant: Jerry & Luann Hennum Date: February 12, 2019

Location/Legal Description: A tract of land lying in Government Lot 1 and in the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SE ¼ NW ¼), Section Twenty-eight (28), Township One Hundred Sixty-two (162) North, Range Thirty-one (31) – Parcel ID# 24.28.21.030.

Project Proposal: A Conditional Use Permit, as required by Section 401-B of the Lake of the Woods County Zoning Ordinance, to allow the applicant to operate a commercial business consisting of transient short-term rental of an existing structure in a Residential District (R1).

Is the project proposal consistent with the Lake of the Woods County Comprehensive Land Use Plan? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )

Why or why not? _Growth corridor________________________________________

2. Is the project proposal consistent with maintaining the public health, safety, and welfare?

YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )

Why or why not? _Must meet MDH/County requirements______________________

3. Is the project proposal consistent with the goal of preventing and controlling water pollution, including sedimentation and nutrient loading? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)

Why or why not? ______________________________________________________

4. Will the project proposal not adversely affect the site’s existing topography, drainage features, and vegetative cover? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)

Why or why not? ______________________________________________________

5. Is the project proposal’s site location reasonable in relation to any floodplain and/or floodway of rivers or tributaries? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )

Why or why not? _Not in floodplain_______________________________________

6. Has the erosion potential of the site based upon the degree and direction of slope, soil type and existing vegetative cover been adequately addressed for the project proposal?

YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)

Why or why not? ______________________________________________________

7. Is the site in harmony with existing and proposed access roads? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )

Why or why not? _State Hwy 172_________________________________________

8. Is the project proposal compatible with adjacent land uses? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )

Why or why not? _Residential____________________________________________

9. Does the project proposal have a reasonable need to be in a shoreland location?

YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)

Why or why not? ______________________________________________________

10. Is the amount of liquid waste to be generated reasonable and the proposed sewage disposal system adequate to accommodate the project proposal? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )

Why or why not? _Must meet MDH requirements_____________________________

11. Will the visibility of structures and other facilities as viewed from public waters comply with Section 901 of the Zoning Ordinance? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )

Why or why not? _No change_____________________________________________

12. Is the site adequate for water supply and on-site sewage treatment systems?

YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )

Why or why not? _Must meet MDH requirements____________________________

13. Are the affected public waters suited to and able to safely accommodate the types, uses, and numbers of watercraft that the project proposal will generate? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )

Why or why not? __No change/adequate____________________________________

14. If the project proposal includes above ground or below ground storage tanks for petroleum or other hazardous material that is subject to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) requirements, has a permit been sought? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)

Why or why not? ______________________________________________________

15. Will there be fencing and/or other screening provided to buffer the project proposal from adjacent properties? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)

Why or why not? ______________________________________________________

16. If signage is associated with the project proposal, has the applicant demonstrated the need for the number and size requested, and minimized the visual appearance as viewed from adjacent properties to the extent possible? YES ( ) NO (X) N/A ( )

Why or why not? ___None planned________________________________________

17. If the project proposal will generate additional traffic to or from the site, has the applicant adequately demonstrated how the additional traffic and parking is to be addressed?

YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )

Why or why not? __On site______________________________________________

If all answers to the Findings of Fact-Criteria are either “Yes” or are “Not Applicable” to the request, the criteria for granting the conditional use permit have been met. The conditional use permit will maintain the goals of safety, health, and general welfare of the public.

The specific conditions of approval are as follows:

Survey site to make sure all buildings within lot lines.
Meet all MDH requirements.
CUP terminates on sale or transfer of property.
Lodging tax for LOW County must be paid retro to 9/20/18.

Approved as Presented ( ) Approved with Conditions (X) Denied ( )

_____________________________________

Cody Hasbargen

Chair, County Board

This is in accordance with Section 1204 of the Lake of the Woods County Zoning Ordinance.

DNR

Tim Williamson, Acquisition and Development Specialist/Division of Parks and Trails and Jack Pellinen, Area 1C Supervisor and Hayes Lake State Park Manger met with the board to discuss Border to Border Touring Route which will be a scenic backroad route that intends to travel across the Northern Portion of the State from North Dakota Border to the Shore of Lake Superior on roads legally open for highway licenses vehicle. The purpose of the route is to allow extended, low-speed, adventure-touring through the upper portion of the State of Minnesota. Tim informed the board that there is a bill going through for the maintenance cost to counties for the maintaining of the roads. They will be having a public meeting on February 13th at the Lake of the Woods School.

PUBLIC WORKS

Public Works Director, Tim Erickson met with the board requesting approval to Advertise, Interview and Hire Heavy Equipment Operator and to Purchase a Mower.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to authorize Public Works Director, Tim Erickson and Human Resource Director, Savanna Slick to advertise, interview and hire a Heavy Equipment Operator at grade 11, step 1, points 265 and $19.93 per hour.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve the purchase of a Land Pride Mower RC5014 in the amount of $20,600 less trade in of $8,500 as budgeted.

Larsen Partial Drainage Abandonment Petition

The board discussed the options for the Larson Petition for Partial Drainage Abandonment. With this being a Joint Ditch with Lake of the Woods, Beltrami and Koochiching County this petition will have to be heard by the Joint Ditch Authority. It was the consensus of the County Board to direct Public Works Director, Tim Erickson to visit with Mr. Larsen and explain the options available to him with the drainage abandonment and potential road vacation. Tim will report back to the board following his conversation.

Badger Road

The board discussed the maintenance of the Badger Road. It was the consensus of the County Board as a temporary solution to snowplow the road until a final resolution could be resolved. This will be added to the March 12, 2019 county board agenda.

MIS

MIS Director, Peder Hovland met with the board for approval for the County’s Security Policy. It was the consensus of the County Board to approve the policy with their full support of the MIS Director in regards to the policy and the training for all employees, including disabling accounts if applicable.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve the Security Policy as presented.

RECESS

With no further business before the board, Chairman Hasbargen called the meeting to recess at 11:55 a.m.

Attest: February 26, 2019

__________________________________ _________________________________County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson Chairman of the Board, Cody Hasbargen

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Commissioner Proceedings

February 26, 2019

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 in the ITV room at the Lake of the Woods School.

High School Social Studies teacher, Mr. Don Krause

Mr. Don Krause thanked the Commissioners for meeting at the School so his students could attend and participate in the meeting.

Call to Order

Chairman Hasbargen called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited with the following members present: Commissioners: Joe Grund, Cody Hasbargen, Ed Arnesen and Jon Waibel. Absent, Buck Nordlof. Also present were: County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson Deputy Auditor/Treasurer Janet Rudd, County Attorney, James Austad and Woody Fiala.

Approval of Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Grund, seconded by Commissioner Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the agenda with the following additions: Minnesota Department of Administration- Fleet and Surplus Service Division.

Approval of Minutes

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Grund and carried unanimously to approve the official and summarized minutes of February 12, 2019.

SOCIAL SERVICES

Social Services Supervisor, Jodi Ferrier, met with the board requesting approval for claims.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Grund and carried unanimously to approve the following claims: Commissioners Warrants $4,837.41, Commissioners Warrants $726.14, Commissioners Warrants $11,178.37.

COUNTY AUDITOR/TREASURER

Claims

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson met with the board requesting approval of claims, appointment to the Board of Adjustment Committee, approval for Engagement letter for 2018 year-end audit with Hoffman/Philipp & Knutson and approval to enter into the MN Department of Administration Fleet and Surplus Service Division.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Grund, seconded by Commissioner Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the claims against the county as follows: Revenue-$16,337.13-Road & Bridge-$4,112.15-Solid Waste-$2,980.62–EDA-$325.00.

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

Warrants Approved On 2/26/2019 For Payment 2/28/2019

Vendor Name Amount

Lakes Gas Co 2,163.36

North Star Garage Door of Baudette 2,448.91

Sun Monitoring 2,082.00

44 Payments less than 2000 17,060.63

Final Total: 23,754.90

Further moved to authorize the payment of the following Auditor warrants: February 13, 2019-$100,609.19.

Board of Adjustments Committee Member

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Grund and carried unanimously to appoint Wes Johnson to the Board of Adjustments committee.

Engagement Letter

Motion was made by Commissioner Grund, seconded by Commissioner Arnesen and carried unanimously to authorize Chairman Hasbargen to sign the letter for year-end Audit services with Hoffman/ Philipp and Knutson for 2018 year-end audit.

MN Surplus

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Arnesen and carried unanimously to authorize Chairman Hasbargen, County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson, Public Works Director, Tim Erickson, Social Service Director, Amy Ballard and County Sheriff, Gary Fish to sign the signature card for Federal and /or State Surplus Property.

FRIENDS AGAINST ABUSE

Friends Against Abuse, Jenell Feller, Program Director met with the board and students to inform them of the services that are available for those experiencing domestic violence and to help make it faster and easier for victims of domestic violence and their friends /family.

AMEND AGENDA

Motion was made by Commissioner Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Waibel and carried unanimously to amend the agenda and add Northwest Emergency Communications Board appointment.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Waibel and carried unanimously to appoint Emergency Management Director, Jill Olson to the NWECB committee.

PINE TO PRAIRIE TASK FORCE

Officer Carl Hultman, and Detective, Joe Morisch met with the board and gave a background on what the Pine to Prairie Task force is all about. The force has a 13- member task force that works across state lines.

TOWARD ZERO DEATH

Public Works Director, Tim Erickson, District State Aid Engineer Lou Tasa, Michelle Rognerud, MnDOT District 2 Traffic Engineer and Lieutenant Brad Norland met with the board and presented a power point and information on the Towards Zero Death Task Force.

COUNTY ROAD 33

Public Works Director, Tim Erickson met with the board to discuss the CR 33 Path.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Arnesen and carried unanimously to approve the construction of path on CR 33.

RECESS

The meeting was called to recess at 11:15 a.m. and reconvened at 12:36 p.m. as follows:

NORTHERLY PARK

Northwest Angle Edge Riders President, Joseph Laurin met with the board to review the Northerly Parks plans. Joe discussed the board walk vs the wetland issues, the Tower height of proposed tower, insurance and the Welcome Center staffing.

BORDERLAND SUBSTANCE ABUSE COURT

Honorable Judge LeDuc, County Attorney, James Austad, DWI Court Coordinator, Amanda Zortman, met with the students and explained the process and the purpose of the Borderland Substance Abuse Court.

ROD AND GUN CLUB

Rod and Gun Club President, Robert Laine met with the board to discuss the lease with the county for the land for the Rod and Gun Club. Robert stated that they would like to lease the forty (40) acres -eastern half for sporting clays. Commissioners Hasbargen and Nordlof, County Attorney, James Austad and Robert Laine will review the lease agreement and bring back to the board.

ARENA BOARD

Mike Schulz and Derek Olson from the Lake of the Woods International Arena met with the board to update the board on the progress of the Arena and gave the board a tour of the Arena.

RECESS

With no further business before the board, Chairman Hasbargen called the meeting to recess at 3:25 p.m.

Attest: March 12, 2019

__________________________________ _____________________________________

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson Chairman of the Board, Cody Hasbargen

January, 2019

Commissioner Proceedings

Organizational Meeting

January 8, 2019

The Lake of the Woods County Board met on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, in the Commissioners’ Room in the Lake of the Woods County Government Center for their 2019 Organizational Meeting.

Call to Order

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance with the following members present: Commissioners Ed Arnesen, Jon Waibel, James “Buck” Nordlof, Cody Hasbargen, and Joe Grund. Also, present were: County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson, Deputy Auditor/Treasurer, Janet Rudd, County Attorney, James Austad and Linwood “Woody” Fiala.

Swearing in Ceremony

County Recorder, Susan Ney swore in Commissioner Joseph Grund and James “Buck” Nordlof with terms beginning January 7, 2019.

Election of Chair and Vice Chair

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson called for nominations for Chair for Lake of the Woods County Board for the year 2019. Commissioner Arnesen nominated Commissioner Cody Hasbargen for Chairman with Commissioner Waibel seconding the nomination. County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson called for nominations two more times.

Chair

Motion was made by Commissioner Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Waibel and carried unanimously close the nominations for Chairman.

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson called for a roll call for Commissioner Hasbargen for Chair. Roll call carried as follows: All in favor: Commissioners, Waibel, Hasbargen, Arnesen, Grund and Nordlof. Against: None. Commissioner Hasbargen assumed the position of Chair of the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners for 2019.

Vice – Chair

Chairman Hasbargen called for nominations for the position of Vice-Chairman the year 2019. Commissioner Arnesen nominated Commissioner Waibel for Vice-Chairman for Lake of the Woods County Board with Commissioner Nordlof seconding the nomination. Chairman Hasbargen called for nominations two more times.

Motion was made by Commissioner Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and carried unanimously to close the nominations for Vice-Chairman.

Chairman Hasbargen called for a roll call for Commissioner Waibel for Vice- Chairman. Roll call carried as follows: All in favor: Commissioners: Waibel, Hasbargen, Arnesen, Grund and Nordlof. Against: None. Commissioner Waibel assumed the position of Vice-Chairman of the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners for 2019.

Approval of Agenda

Motion was made by Commissioner Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the agenda with the following addition: Approval of December 27, 2018 minutes.

APPOINTMENT OF COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Waibel and carried unanimously to appoint Jill Hasbargen Olson as Lake of the Woods County Emergency Management Director, with Commissioner Hasbargen abstaining.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion was made by Commissioner Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Grund and carried unanimously to approve the official and summarized minutes of December 27, 2018 minutes.

County Auditor/treasurer

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson met with the board requesting approval of claims, Wells Fargo Signature Cards, Official Depositories for 2019, 2019 IRS Mileage rate, Auditor/Treasurer Office fees and Sanford Lease for GCN.

Claims

Motion was made by Commissioner Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Moorman and carried unanimously to approve the following claims against the county: Revenue-$ 197,234.58, Road & Bridge-$50,065.07, Solid Waste- $14,527.29.

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

Warrants Approved On 1/08/2019 For Payment 1/11/2019

Vendor Name Amount

Air Med Care Network 16,803.00

Bert’s Truck Equipment Of Moorhead, Inc 36,680.00

Cenex Co-Op Services, Inc. 2,794.30

Esri 25,000.00

Howard’s Oil Company 2,714.97

LOW Soil & Water Cons. Dist. 101,188.00

Malwarebytes Inc 2,519.25

Mar-Kit Landfill 10,559.75

Mn Assn Of Counties 4,202.00

Mn Counties Computer Co-Op 18,064.57

Mn Dept Of Transp 5,623.99

OnSolve,LLC 7,500.00

TOTALFUNDS 4,000.00

Voyageurs Comtronics, Inc 2,640.00

Woody’s Service 3,034.53

29 Payments less than 2000 18,502.58

Final Total: 261,826.94

Further moved to authorize the payment of the following Auditor warrants: December 31, 2018-$2,226.70, December 31, 2018- $51,115.82, January 2, 2019, 87,995.39.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Grund, seconded by Commissioner Arnesen and carried unanimously to authorize County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson, Deputy Auditor/Treasurer, Dawn Christianson and Chairman Hasbargen to sign the Wells Fargo signature card for account number 3908.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Waibel and carried unanimously to designate the following institutions as Official Depositories of county funds for the year 2019:

Wells Fargo, Baudette Branch
RiverWood Bank- Baudette Branch
Border State Bank, Baudette Branch
Multi Bank Security

It was further moved to designate Wells Fargo Minneapolis, as the official safekeeping Institution for Lake of the Woods County.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Arnesen and carried unanimously to approve the 2019 Standard IRS Mileage rate for business miles at .58 cents per mile.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the lease agreement between Lake of the Woods County and Sanford Medical Center, Thief River Falls for the use of the Government Center North, portion to be leased consisting of approximately 1,474 square feet. The term of the lease is January 1, 2019 thru December 31, 2019, with rent being $1,000 per month.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the Lake of the Woods County Auditor/Treasurer’s fees as presented.

COMMISSIONERS

Chairman Hasbargen discussed possible dates with the board so they could set the 2019 County Tour. A tentative date of October 15 2019 was set. The following topics were approved, Per-Diems and Meal Reimbursement.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Waibel and carried unanimously to approve County appointed committee member per diems from $40.00 to $75.00 per day effective January 1, 2019.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Arnesen and carried unanimously to approve out of county (accept NWA) meal reimbursements up to $40.00 per day, with itemized receipts and applicable agenda, effective January 1, 2019.

LOCAL SALES TAX

Chairman Hasbargen discussed the proposed local sales tax for Lake of the Woods County for the purpose of helping to pay for the cost for the new Law Enforcement/Jail facility that the State of MN is mandating. The purpose of the local tax would be to help relieve the burden of the total cost of the facility to the residents/tax payers of Lake of the Woods County

OFFICIAL COUNTY NEWSPAPER BID-OPENING

Chairman Hasbargen called for the bid opening at 9:30 a.m. for the Official Legal newspaper for the year 2019.MotionMotion was made by Commissioner Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Grund to designate the Northern Light Region as the Official Legal newspaper for the year 2019 and to award the first publication of the annual financial statement, the first and second publication of the delinquent tax list and all other legal publishing to the Northern Light Region.

Lake of the Woods County Bid Tabulation Legal Publishing Year 2019 January 8, 2019 Per Standard Advertising Unit Financial StatementDelinquent Tax ListAll Other Publications 1st Publ.2nd Publ1st Publ2nd Publ Northern Light Region PO Box 11346.506.506.506.506.506.50 Baudette, MN 56623 218-634-2700 Award To: Official Legal NewspaperNorthern Light Region 1^st Publ/Financial Stmnt6.50 2nd Publ/Financial Stmnt If applicable 6.50N/A 1st Delinq Tax List 6.50 2nd Delinq Tax List 6.50 All Other 6.50

APPROVAL OF 2019 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the following Committee Appointments for 2019:

2019 ASSOCIATION OF MINNESOTA COUNTIES (AMC)

Ag Task Force: Commissioner Waibel; Alternates: Commissioners

Environmental and Natural Resources: Commissioner Arnesen; Alternates: Commissioners;

General Government: Commissioner Nordlof: Alternates: Lorene Hanson and Commissioners;

Health and Human Service: Commissioner Waibel and Amy Ballard; Alternates; Commissioners;

PILT Advisory: Commissioners, Josh Stromlund;

Public Safety: Commissioner Hasbargen;

Transportation and Area Transportation Alliance: Commissioner Grund and Tim Erickson; Alternates: Commissioners;

2018 COUNTY RELATED COMMITTEES

Airport Commission: Commissioners Hasbargen and Waibel;

Beaver Committee: Commissioners Grund and Nordlof, Lee Hancock, Tim Erickson and Steve Levassuer;

Border Coalition/Passports: Commissioners Arnesen and Waibel, Sue Ney and Jill Olson;

Building and Safety Committee: Chair- Commissioner Hasbargen and Nordlof, Tim Erickson, Peder Hovland, Lorene Hanson and Amy Ballard, one from Law Enforcement, and Safety Director;

Comprehensive Land Use Planning Board: Commissioners Arnesen and Hasbargen, Sue Ney, Josh Stromlund and Lorene Hanson;

Continuity of Operation Plan (COOP): Jill Olson and All Commissioners;

County Extension Committee: Commissioners Arnesen and Hasbargen, Lorene Hanson, Additional members: Tabitha Ubel, Kenneth Horntvedt and Nicole Olson and Sandy Peterson. Extension Members: Aprille Albrecht, Lisa Loegering and Karen Santl.

County TV: Commissioners Waibel and Arnesen, Lee Hervey, Lorene Hanson, Peder Hovland and Jill Olson;

Data Privacy Administrator: Savanna Slick;

Department Head Liaison: Chair- Commissioner Hasbargen; Alternates: Commissioners;

Department Liaisons: Assessor – Nordlof; Land and Water Planning Office – Waibel; Attorney – Nordlof; MIS – Hasbargen; Sheriff – Arnesen; Social Services – Grund; Recorder – Nordlof; Highway – Grund; Auditor/Treasurer – Chair-Commissioner Hasbargen; H/R – Waibel; County Surveyor-Arnesen and Veterans Service Officer – Grund; Tourism Bureau- Arnesen; Wheelers Point Sewer- Waibel;

Department of Natural Resources: Arnesen and Waibel;

Drainage Committee: Commissioners Arnesen and Grund, Byron Tviet, Tim Erickson, Josh Stromlund, Dennis Johnson, Vern Horntvedt and SWCD Representative;

Enhanced 911 Committee: Commissioners Nordlof and Waibel, Peder Hovland, Gary Fish, Jill Olson and other local appointees;

Grievance Committee: Chair- Commissioner Hasbargen, County Attorney, James Austad, Human Resource Director, Savanna Slick, Daryl Fish, Josh Stromlund and Angie Eason; Alternate: Commissioner Waibel.;

Information Systems/Technology Committee: Commissioners Arnesen and Hasbargen, Peder Hovland, Josh Stromlund, Boyd Johnson, Lorene Hanson and James Austad;

Insurance Committee: Commissioners Arnesen and Waibel, Amy Ballard, Lorene Hanson, Sue Ney, Daryl Fish and Savanna Slick;

Jail Committee- Gary Fish, Tim Erickson, Jim Austad, Commissioner Arnesen and Waibel, Sandy Peterson, Peder Hovland and Lorene Hanson.

Joint Drainage Authority- JD22: Commissioner Grund-District 3, Commissioner Arnesen-District 5, Commissioner Waibel-District 4, JD 62- Commissioner Grund- District 3, Commissioner Arnesen- District 5, Commissioner Hasbargen-District 2;

Labor/Management Committees: Commissioners Arnesen and Hasbargen, Savanna Slick; Alternate: Commissioner Nordlof;

Lake of the Woods Affordable Housing/Loan Committee: Commissioner Nordlof, Sue Ney, Mary Jo Otten and Lorene Hanson; Alternate: Commissioner Hasbargen;

Law Library: Commissioner Arnesen, County Attorney, James Austad to appoint and Chief Judge to appoint;

Motor Pool Committee: Commissioner Waibel, Lorene Hanson, Jodi Ferrier, Mary Jo Otten, Josh Stromlund, Peder Hovland, Alternate: Commissioner Hasbargen;

Ordinance Committee: Commissioners Arnesen and Waibel, James Austad, Gary Fish, Josh Stromlund;

Park Commission: Commissioners Hasbargen and Arnesen, Tim Erickson and Joe Laurin; Alternate: Commissioner Waibel;

Personnel Committee (combined Compensation Plan and Personnel): Commissioners Nordlof and Arnesen, Savanna Slick, Sue Ney, Tim Erickson, Christine Hultman, Lorene Hanson and Daryl Fish;

Ploughing Committee: Commissioner Arnesen and Waibel, Gary Fish, Tim Erickson and Josh Stromlund: Alternate: Commissioners;

Public Information Officer: Lorene Hanson, Alternate; Savanna Slick and James Austad;

SHIP Committee: Commissioner Nordlof, Alternate: Commissioner Waibel;

Snowmobile Trails Committee: Commissioner Grund and Nordlof;

Solid Waste Committee/Household Waste: Commissioner Arnesen (as the (NWMNHHW representative for the Joint Powers Agreement), Commissioner Waibel, Tim Erickson, Tina Rennemo, Lorene Hanson and Mary Jo Otten;

Subdivision Controls Committee: Commissioner Arnesen, Josh Stromlund, Mary Jo Otten, Sue Ney, Peder Hovland and Commissioner of the District involved;

Township Road and Trails: Commissioners Arnesen and Nordlof, Tim Erickson,

Josh Stromlund, Peder Hovland, Boyd Johnson and Mary Jo Otten;

Northwest Angle Development: Commissioners Arnesen and Hasbargen; Alternates: Commissioners;

Vets Service: Commissioners Nordlof and Grund, Legion Commander or Delegate, VFW Commander or Delegate and Rick Rone;

Wellness Committee: Angie Eason, Julie Berggren, and Commissioner Nordlof;

2018 BOARDS/COLLABORATIVE/COALITION

Arrowhead Library System: Ronald Rudd (01-01-19 to 12-31-22) appointed 01-08-19; Alternate: Commissioner Nordlof (01-01-19-12-31-22);

Board of Adjustment-/Planning Commission: District 1- David Marhula, District 2-Reed McFarlane, District 3- Marshall Nelson Levasseur, District 4- Tom Mio, District 5-Anthony Head; at large; Ken Horntvedt and _____________; non-voting Commissioner Arnesen;

Border Substance Abuse Court and Steering Committee: Commissioner Waibel, Amy Ballard;

Community Education Advisory Board: Commissioner Hasbargen; Alternate: Commissioner Nordlof;

Headwaters Regional Development Commission: Commissioners Waibel and Hasbargen;

International Bridge: Commissioners Grund and Nordlof;

Joint Powers Natural Resources Board: Commissioners Grund and Nordlof;

Keep It Clean Committee/Aquatic Invasive Species: Commissioner Arnesen;

Lake of the Woods County Children and Families Collaborative and Prevention Coalition Committee: Commissioner Grund;

Lake of the Woods Criminal Justice Coalition and Children’s Justice Initiative: Commissioner Hasbargen;

Lutheran Social Service Board: Commissioner Nordlof and Amy Ballard; Alternate: Commissioner Waibel;

Mid-State Co-op: Peder Hovland as delegate #1, and Mary Jo Otten, as delegate #2;

Minnesota Counties Computer Co-op: Delegate #1 – Peder Hovland, Delegate #2 – Lorene Hanson; Alternate: James Austad

Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust: Commissioner Waibel; Alternate: Commissioner Nordlof;

Minnesota Rural Counties Caucus: Commissioner Hasbargen; Alternates: Commissioners;

North Country Community Health Board: Commissioner Grund(term expires 12/31/21) and Tom Mio (term expires 12/31/21) these are three-year terms;

North Country Community Health Services Advisory Committee: Commissioner Grund (term expires 12/31/20) and Tom Mio (term expires 12/31/19(these are two-year terms;

Northern Counties Land Use Coordinating Board: Commissioner Arnesen and Josh Stromlund; Alternate: Commissioner Nordlof;

Northwest Board of Aging/Area Agency: Commissioner Nordlof, Amy Ballard and Alternate: Commissioner Waibel;

Northwest Community Action: Commissioner Arnesen, Alternates, Commissioners;

Northwest Minnesota Juvenile Center Board: Commissioner Waibel (term expires 12/31/2021 (re-appointed in 2018) and Amy Ballard (appointed 2019 to 2022)

One Watershed/One Plan: Commissioner Arnesen, Alternate: Nordlof;

Rainy Rapid River Board: Commissioner Hasbargen, Josh Stromlund; Alternate: Commissioner Grund;

Red River Valley Development Association: Commissioner Arnesen and Ken Horntvedt;

Regional Advisory: Jill Olson

NW Emergency Communications Board: Commissioner Arnesen: Alternate: Commissioner Hasbargen;

SWCD District Committee: Commissioner Waibel and Josh Stromlund; Alternate: Commissioner Grund

SOCIAL SERVICES

Social Service Director, Amy Ballard met with the board requesting approval of claims.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the following claims: Commissioner Warrants $12,557.67, Commissioners Warrants $1,964.74, Commissioners Warrants $2,255.07.

PUBLIC WORKS

Public Works Director, Tim Erickson met with the board requesting approval to purchase two John Deere 6110 tractors as budgeted.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the purchase of two John Deere 6110 tractors in the amount of $181,500 as budget.

AMEND AGENDA

Motion was made by Commissioner Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Grund and carried unanimously to amend the agenda and add Opioid Grant.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

County Attorney, James Austad met with the board to discuss the possible grant for Opioid’s. He informed the board that Lake of the Woods Coalition organizers, Tammy Doebler and Sue Paulson have been working on applying for this grant along with LakeWood Health Center and requesting approval from the County Board to move forward with this grant opportunity. The consensus of the board was to move forward with the grant opportunity.

RECESS

With no further business before the board, Chairman Hasbargen called the meeting to recess at 11:50 a.m.

ATTEST: APPROVED:

______________________ ____________________________

County Auditor/Treasurer Chairman of the Board Lorene Hanson Cody Hasbargen

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Commissioner Proceedings

January 22, 2019

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Lake of the Woods County Government Center in the Commissioners’ Room.

Call to Order

Chairman Hasbargen called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited with the following members present: Commissioners: Joe Grund, Cody Hasbargen, Jon Waibel, Buck Nordlof and Ed Arnesen. Also, present were: County Auditor/Treasurer Lorene Hanson and Deputy Auditor/Treasurer Janet Rudd.

Approval of Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Grund and carried unanimously to approve the agenda.

Approval of Minutes

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Grund and carried unanimously to approve the official and summarized minutes of January 8, 2019.

SOCIAL SERVICES

Social Services Director, Amy Ballard met with the board requesting approval for claims.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Grund and carried unanimously to approve the following claims: Commissioners Warrant’s $11,900.95, Commissioners Warrant’s $1,153.97, Commissioners Warrant’s $10,699.24.

AUDITOR/TREASURER

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson met with the board requesting approval of claims, Dr. Retention Agreement, and County issued credit card. Discussion of Temporary Liquor License Permits, Claims

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the claims against the County as follows: Revenue $185,274.86, Road & Bridge $81,860.05, County Devel.$1,000.00 , Solid Waste, $33,354.17, EDA, $2,337.36.

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

Warrants Approved On 1/22/2019 For Payment 1/25/2019

Vendor Name Amount

Beltrami County Auditor-Treasurer 35,100.00

Cenex Co-Op Services, Inc. 11,739.34

Compass Minerals America 5,243.52

Conduent Business Services LLC 6,127.76

Counties Providing Technology 3,526.00

Headwaters Regional Development Commiss 5,000.00

LOW School District–390 3,300.00

Mn Assn Of Counties 2,500.00

MN Counties Intergovernmental Trust 143,870.00

Mn State Dept-Correction 21,391.55

Northern Light Region 3,064.62

Nw Mn Household Hazardous 4,113.00

Paul Bunyan Transit 15,594.26

Pro Mac Manufacturing Ltd 2,753.10

Thompson Reuters-West Publishing Corp. 2,572.00

University of North Dakota 9,202.71

69 Payments less than 2000 28,728.58

Final Total: 303,826.44

Further moved to authorize the payment of the following auditor warrants: January 8, 2019 – $108,964.10, January 16, 2019- $210,001.02, January 17, 2019 – $211,042.37.

Credit Card

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Grund, seconded by Commissioner Arnesen and carried unanimously to approve Emily Tiedemann, Dispatcher a county issued credit card.

Temporary On-Sale Liquor License

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson met with the board to discuss Permits for a 1 day to 4-day Temporary On- Sale Intoxicating Liquor License which permits exempt originations to sell liquor for events that they are hosting. There are requirements that need to be met and approved by the County and MN Liquor Control. The board set the fee for the Temporary License to $100.00 per day.

Doctor Retention Contract

Doctor Retention Contract was placed on February 12, 2019 agenda.

LAKE OF THE WOODS HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Historical Society Director, Lindsay Marshall met with the board and informed the board that there is a grant available called, Heritage Partnership Program, to local governments to help defer the cost of helping plan the 100- year celebration of Lake of the Woods County. Lake of the Woods County was created and vested on November 28, 1922 by Honorable J.A.O. Preus. Governor of Minnesota. The consensus of the board was to move forward with the grant application.

DITCH AUTHORITY

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and carried unamously to close the regular meeting at 9:55 a.m. and open Ditch Authority.

Commissioner Hasbargen reviewed the following ditch assessments that Public Works Director, Tim Erickson recommended for 2019 Ditch Assessments.

CD 1:
- 2018 assessment: 5% ($22,792.74)
- There is a major slope repair project on the south side of CSAH 8 from CSAH 2 going west about a mile. We haven’t started design yet, so we don’t have an estimate of cost, but it will likely be at least the 2018 assessment amount.
- 2019 maintenance plans include mowing and spraying
- Recommend setting 2019 assessment at 2018 level
JD 16:
- 2018 assessment: N/A
- Need to determine the outlet fee to JD 28. According to Kurt, we can set this fee at just about whatever reasonable amount we’d like. Looking at the original benefit amounts, approximately $8,500 of benefits are now drained through JD 28, so if you set an amount anywhere between $5,000 and $12,000, that would be reasonable.
- Recommend setting 2019 assessment at least at the determined outlet fee amount.
JD 24:
- 2018 assessment: 25% ($15,913.40)
- 2018 project for brushing opened up the outlet from CR 53 about 1.5 miles east to the lake. This corridor was also surveyed for a future project, which will likely be scheduled concurrently with the culvert replacement on CR 53. That project is on the 5-year bridge plan.
- Brushing project between CSAH 8 and CSAH 11 likely for 2019
- Recommend setting 2019 assessment at 2018 level
JD 26:
- 2018 assessment: 30% ($20,468.10)
- 2018 projects began straightening the channel and rebuilding the grade.
- 2019 projects will continue this work, weather permitting.
- I believe this ditch currently has negative fund balance.
- Recommend setting 2019 assessment at 2018 level
JD 28:
- 2018 assessment: 25% ($34,099.75)
- 2018 repair petition still needs design work (establish drainage outlets for water along TH 172)
- System has been committed to provide matching funds for SWCD grant project (2019-2020 construction)
- Ditch system has a negative fund balance
- Recommend setting 2019 assessment at 2018 level
JD 22: Joint Ditch with Roseau County
- Joint Drainage Authority has set this assessment at 25% ($9,022.88)
- Lake of the Woods Portion: $4,782.13
- Roseau Portion: $4,240.75
JD 62: Joint Ditch with Roseau County
- Joint Drainage Authority has set this assessment at 5% ($21,903.90)
- Lake of the Woods Portion: $16,844.10
- Roseau Portion: $5,059.80

The Ditch Authority recommended the following Ditch Assessments: County Ditch 1-$22,800; Judicial Ditch 16 Outlet Fee- 8,500; Judicial Ditch 24- $16,000; Judicial Ditch 26- $24,000; Judicial Ditch 28-$40,000; Judicial Ditch 22-Joint Ditch with Roseau-$4,782.13; Joint Ditch 62 with Roseau-$16,844.10.

Motion was made by Commissioner Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Waibel and carried unanimously to close the Ditch Authority meeting at 10:05 a.m. and reconvene the regular meeting.

DITCH ASSESSMENTS

Chairman Hasbargen discussed the 2019 Ditch Assessments and the recommendations from Public Works Director, Tim Erickson and the Ditch Authority.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Grund and carried unanimously to approve the recommendations of the Ditch Authority to set the 2019 Ditch Assessments as follows: County Ditch 1-$22,800; Judicial Ditch 16 Outlet Fee- 8,500; Judicial Ditch 24- $16,000; Judicial Ditch 26- $24,000; Judicial Ditch 28-$40,000; Judicial Ditch 22-Joint Ditch with Roseau-$4,782.13; Joint Ditch 62 with Roseau-$16,844.10.

DRIFTERS SNOWMOBILE CLUB

Randy Orton and Marty Mollberg, representing the Drifters Club met with the board requesting approval to enter into a grant application with the MN Department of Natural Resources for equipment for the Border Snowmobile Trail for snowmobile trail grooming equipment and a grant for repair of bridges on the Border Trails in Lake of the Woods County and is requesting that Lake of the Woods County would be the fiscal officer for these two grants. The club has the required 25% match for each grant.

Resolution

The following resolution was offered by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and unanimously carried, with Commissioner Grund abstaining, and moved for adoption:

MN Snowmobile Trail Assistance Program

FY2019 Capital Improvement Grant

Resolution – 19-01-01

WHEREAS, the Lake of the Woods County supports the grant application made to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the Federal Recreational Trail Program on behalf of the Lake of the Woods Drifters Snowmobile Club. The application is to repair bridges on the Border Trails in Lake of the Woods County. The trail system is located within Lake of the Woods County

WHEREAS, the Lake of the Woods County recognizes that the Lake of the Woods Area Drifters Snowmobile Club has contributed a twenty-five percent (25%) cash match to the project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, if Lake of the Woods County is awarded a grant by the Minnesota Department of Natural resources, the County agrees to accept the grant award, and may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above referenced project. The County will comply with all applicable laws, environmental requirements and regulations as stated in the grant agreement, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the applicant has read the Conflict of Interest Policy contained in the Trail Program Grant Manual and certifies it will report any actual, potential, perceived, or organizational conflicts of interest upon discovery to the state related to the application or grant award.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the County Board names the fiscal agent for Lake of the Woods County as:

Lorene Hanson

County Auditor-Treasurer

206 8th Ave SE #260,

Baudette, MN 56623

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the County hereby assures the trail improvements will be maintained for a period of no less than twenty (20) years as required by the Federal Recreational Trail Grant Program.

Resolution

The following resolution was offered by Commissioner Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Arnesen and unanimously carried and moved for adoption:

MN Snowmobile Trail Assistance Program

FY2019 Capital Equipment Grant

Resolution – 19-01-02

WHEREAS, Lake of the Woods County on behalf of the Lake of the Woods Drifters Snowmobile Club supports the grant application made to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the Federal Recreational Trail Program. The application is to purchase snowmobile trail grooming equipment for the Border Snowmobile Trail System. The trail system is located throughout Lake of the Woods County.

WHEREAS, Lake of the Woods County recognizes the Lake of the Woods Drifters will provide a twenty-five (25) percent match requirement for the Federal Recreational Trail Program.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, if Lake of the Woods County is awarded a grant by the Minnesota Department of Natural resources, the County agrees to accept the grant award, and may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above referenced project. The County will comply with all applicable laws, environmental requirements and regulations as stated in the grant agreement, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the applicant has read the Conflict of Interest Policy contained in the Trail Program Grant Manual and certifies it will report any actual, potential, perceived, or organizational conflicts of interest upon discovery to the state related to the application or grant award.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the County Board names the fiscal agent for Lake of the Woods County for this project as:

Lorene Hanson

County Auditor-Treasurer

206 8th Ave SE #260,

Baudette, MN 56623

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Lake of the Woods Drifters Snowmobile Club hereby assures the grooming equipment acquired through this grant will be maintained for no less than twenty (20) years as required by the Federal Recreational Trail Grant Program or until such time as appropriate disposition actions are approved by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

LAND AND WATER PLANNING

Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stomlund met with the board and presented a Conditional Use Permit for MLT&T and LMK Holding Company Inc. to allow the applicant to operate a winter access road to Lake of the Woods; storage shed for off-season equipment storage and storage of fish houses. No comments were heard from the Public and letter received was acknowledged. Josh reviewed the Findings of Fact of the Planning Commission and informed the board that they approved this application with the following conditions, the specific conditions of approval are as follows:

Signage to include wordage that road is for private use of Border View Lodge only. Not a public access
Limited to 18 wheelhouse clients

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the following Conditional Use permit:

Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners

Findings of Fact and Decision

Name of Applicant: MLT&T, LLC and MLK Holding Company Inc. Date: January 22, 2019

Location/Legal Description: The West 100 feet of the W½NE¼; The East 100 feet of the West 200 feet of the South 233 feet of the SW¼NE¼; The East 200 feet of the West 400 feet of the South 233 feet of the SW¼NE¼; the W½NE¼ Less Deeded, all within Section Twenty-four (24), Township One Hundred Sixty-two (162) North, Range Thirty-two (32) West, and the SW¼SE¼ less the West 100 feet in Section Thirteen (13), Township One Hundred Sixty-two (162) North, Range Thirty-two (32) – Parcel ID#s: 19.24.12.010, 19.24.12.011, 19.24.12.020, 19.24.12.000 and 19.13.43.000.

Project Proposal: A Conditional Use Permit, as required by Section 401-C of the Lake of the Woods County Zoning Ordinance, to allow the applicant to operate a winter access road to Lake of the Woods; storage shed for off-season equipment storage and storage of fish houses in a Rural Residential Zoning District (R2).

Is the project proposal consistent with the Lake of the Woods County Comprehensive Land Use Plan? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )

Why or why not? _Resort Development Area________________________________

2. Is the project proposal consistent with maintaining the public health, safety, and welfare?

YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )

Why or why not? _Adding to existing road and monitored by applicant____________

3. Is the project proposal consistent with the goal of preventing and controlling water pollution, including sedimentation and nutrient loading? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)

Why or why not? ______________________________________________________

4. Will the project proposal not adversely affect the site’s existing topography, drainage features, and vegetative cover? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )

Why or why not? _Will not______________________________________________

5. Is the project proposal’s site location reasonable in relation to any floodplain and/or floodway of rivers or tributaries? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)

Why or why not? ______________________________________________________

6. Has the erosion potential of the site based upon the degree and direction of slope, soil type and existing vegetative cover been adequately addressed for the project proposal?

YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)

Why or why not? ______________________________________________________

7. Is the site in harmony with existing and proposed access roads? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )

Why or why not? _Cannot access from 172, ice road access already exists_________

8. Is the project proposal compatible with adjacent land uses? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )

Why or why not? _Rural residential_______________________________________

9. Does the project proposal have a reasonable need to be in a shoreland location?

YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )

Why or why not? _Lake access___________________________________________

10. Is the amount of liquid waste to be generated reasonable and the proposed sewage disposal system adequate to accommodate the project proposal? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)

Why or why not? ______________________________________________________

11. Will the visibility of structures and other facilities as viewed from public waters comply with Section 901 of the Zoning Ordinance? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)

Why or why not? ______________________________________________________

12. Is the site adequate for water supply and on-site sewage treatment systems?

YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)

Why or why not? ______________________________________________________

13. Are the affected public waters suited to and able to safely accommodate the types, uses, and numbers of watercraft that the project proposal will generate? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)

Why or why not? ______________________________________________________

14. If the project proposal includes above ground or below ground storage tanks for petroleum or other hazardous material that is subject to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) requirements, has a permit been sought? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)

Why or why not? ______________________________________________________

15. Will there be fencing and/or other screening provided to buffer the project proposal from adjacent properties? YES( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)

Why or why not? ______________________________________________________

16. If signage is associated with the project proposal, has the applicant demonstrated the need for the number and size requested, and minimized the visual appearance as viewed from adjacent properties to the extent possible? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )

Why or why not? ___See conditions_______________________________________

17. If the project proposal will generate additional traffic to or from the site, has the applicant adequately demonstrated how the additional traffic and parking is to be addressed? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)

Why or why not? ______________________________________________________

If all answers to the Findings of Fact-Criteria are either “Yes” or are “Not Applicable” to the request, the criteria for granting the conditional use permit have been met. The conditional use permit will maintain the goals of safety, health, and general welfare of the public.

The specific conditions of approval are as follows:

Signage to include wordage that road is for private use of Border View Lodge only. Not a public access
Limited to 18 wheelhouse clients

Approved as Presented ( ) Approved with Conditions (X) Denied ( )

_____________________________________

Cody Hasbargen

Chair, County Board

This is in accordance with Section 1204 of the Lake of the Woods County Zoning Ordinance.

AMEND AGENDA

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and carried unanimously to amend the agenda at 10:45 a.m. to discuss the Humane Society.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

County Attorney, James Austad met with the board to inform the board that the Humane Society Shelters has been in contact with Parvovirus, which is a highly contagious viral illness that affects dogs. The Shelter has brought the animals to a Veterinarian for further evaluation and treatment.

Correspondence

The board acknowledge the receipt of the 2019 Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan.

RECESS

With no further business before the board, Chairman Hasbargen called the meeting to recess at 11:54 a.m.

Attest: February 11, 2019

__________________________________ _________________________________County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson Chairman of the Board, Cody Hasbargen

December, 2018

Commissioner Proceedings

December 27, 2018

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Thursday,
December 27, 2018 at Lake of the Woods County Government Center in the Commissioners’ Room.

Call to Order

Vice-Chairman Hasbargen called the meeting to order at 9:18 a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited with the following members present: Commissioners: Cody Hasbargen, Ken Moorman, Jon Waibel and Buck Nordlof. Absent, Ed Arnesen. Also, present were: County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson, Deputy Auditor/Treasurer Janet Rudd, Elect Commissioner Grund and Woody Fiala.

Approval of Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Nordlof, seconded by Moorman and carried unanimously to approve the agenda as presented.

Approval of Minutes

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman, seconded by Commissioner Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the official minutes and summarized minutes of December 11, 2018 with changes.

SOCIAL SERVICES

Social Service Director, Amy Ballard met with the board requesting approval of claims.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel seconded by Commissioner Nordlof, and carried unanimously to approve the following claims: Commissioners Warrants $ 13,711.72, Commissioners Warrants $3373.75, Commissioners Warrants $40,833.50.

NORTHERLY PARK

Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission, (GMRPTC), System Plan Coordinator, Joe Czapiewski, met with the board by conference call to discuss the process of applying for a legacy grant for designation as a regional park and the responsibilities of the county. This grant is a cash only, no “in-kind-services” and is a County Park, which means that the county is responsible for all of the coordinating the construction process, up keep of the park and liability. Joe informed the board that the DNR’s responsibility, once it passes through legislation, is to oversee the construction and funding. The board thanked Joe Czapiewski for meeting with the board. The board requested that County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson contact Joe Laurin and inform him not to send the Master Plan of the proposed Northerly Park until they meet with him to review and approve the plan before submission.

COUNTY BOARD CHAIR

Commissioner Arnesen resumed the position of Chairman at 10:00 a.m.

PUBLIC WORKS

Public Works Director, Tim Erickson met with the board requesting approval to purchase a Bobcat-Boom Loader as budgeted for 2019. Tim informed the board that Minnesota Pollution Control approved the minor expansion to the demolition landfill which will allow the county to operate for approximately five more years.

WHEELERS POINT SEWER PROJECT

The board discussed the Wheelers Point sewer project that is behind due to the wet fall. Public Works Director discussed the possibility of rebuild of CR 33 with the board. The board placed the discussion of rebuild of CR 33 on January 22, 2019 board agenda and requested that this be placed under Old/New business.

RECESS

The meeting was called to recess at 10:15 a.m. and reconvened at 10:20 a.m.

LAND AND WATER PLANNING

Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund met with the board and discussed the density and clarifications of definitions of the Lake of the Woods Zoning Ordinance.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Hasbargen and carried unanimously to open up the Lake of the Woods Zoning Ordinance to amend the definition section.

PER DIEMS

Chairman Arensen discussed the county staffs per diems, and non-county staff per diem rates. The board placed this discussion on January 8, 2019 agenda.

COUNTY AUDITOR/TREASURER

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson met with the board for approval of Claims, Community Health Fund, lost warrants, Valley Med Flight, Ditch 26 &28 temporary loan.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Moorman and carried unanimously to approve the following claims against the county: Revenue-$ 99,620.09, Road & Bridge-$38,753.60, County Devlp. $2,647.50, Joint Ditch-$18,569.79, Solid Waste- $14,839.89, EDA. -$2,727.83.

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

Warrants Approved On 12/27/2018 For Payment 12/28/2018

Vendor Name Amount

American Solutions For Business 2,448.00

Cenex Co-Op Services, Inc. 5,028.17

Counties Providing Technology 3,432.00

Dell Marketing, Lp 4,387.00

Freeberg & Grund, Inc 3,876.60

Lakes Gas Co 2,541.00

Lakewood Health Center 25,000.00

Lakewood Health Center 3,748.56

Little Falls Machine, Inc 3,411.55

LOW Highway Dept 18,569.79

Mactek Systems Inc 3,403.00

Mar-Kit Landfill 10,317.00

North Country Food Bank, Inc 25,000.00

Powerplan 5,452.31

Roger’s Two Way Radio, Inc 6,082.66

Roseau County Highway Dept 5,835.22

Swanston Equipment Corp 3,061.72

University Of Mn 9,234.00

Widseth Smith Nolting&Asst Inc 3,330.83

59 Payments less than 2000 32,999.29

Final Total: 177,158.70

Further moved to authorize the payment of the following Auditor warrants: December 13, 2018-$27,754.23, December 13, 2018- $16.00, December 13, 2018-($12,108.15), December 13, 2018- $12,108.15, December 19, 2018- $103,720.32, December 26, 2018-$290.20.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Hasbargen and carried unanimously authorize County Auditor/ Treasurer, Lorene Hanson to transfer $14,555.50 for the contribution for the Ambulance from the Community Health fund to the Con-Con fund.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the application and affidavit for lost warrants for Dawn Fish dated, May 11, 2018 for $7.00 without furnishing indemnifying bond.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman, seconded by Commissioner Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the application and affidavit for lost warrants for Cynthia McDougall dated, August 31, 2018 for $21.00 without furnishing indemnifying bond.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Moorman and carried unanimously to approve the Valley Med Flight (or any AirMedCare Network Provider) for medical necessity within Lake of the Woods County or Roseau County in the amount of $16,803.00 for 2019 from the Revenue fund.

Ditch 26&28

Motion was made by Commissioner Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Waibel and carried unanimously to authorize temporary loans to Ditch Fund 26 and 28; to mitigate temporary negative cash balances.

Chuck Larson Petition for Partial Abandonment of Ditch 36

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson will contact Koochiching and Beltrami Counties to set a Joint meeting date for Chuck Larson Petition for Partial Abandonment of Ditch 36.

YEARS OF SERVICE RECOGNITION

Chairman Arnesen, on behalf of the board thanked Commissioner Moorman for his years of service serving Lake of the Woods County Residents in District 3.

Resolution

The following resolution was offered by Chairman Arnesen and moved for adoption:

Recognition of years of service

Kenneth moorman

Resolution No. 18-12-06

Whereas: Kenneth Moorman has served for Lake of the Woods County as District 3 Commissioner since January 1, 2007;

Whereas: Kenneth will be retiring from Lake of the Woods County effective January 6, 2019;

Now Therefore, Be it Resolved: That Lake of the Woods Board of County Commissioners extends its deepest

appreciation to Kenneth for his dedicated service and wishes him well on his retirement.

The resolution was seconded by Commissioner Hasbargen and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman, seconded by Commissioner Arnesen and carried unanimously to call the meeting adjourned at 11:40 a.m.

Attest: January 8, 2019

__________________________________ _____________________________________County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson Chairman of the Board, Edward Arnesen

November, 2018

Commissioner Proceedings

November 13, 2018

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday,
November 13, 2018 at Lake of the Woods County Government Center in the Commissioners’ Room.

Call to Order

Vice-Chairman, Hasbargen called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited with the following members present: Commissioners: Cody Hasbargen, Jon Waibel, Ken Moorman and Buck Nordlof. Absent Edward Arnesen. Also, present were: County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson and Deputy Auditor/Treasurer Janet Rudd.

Approval of Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman, seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the agenda with the following addition: Consideration for Approval for Conditional Use Permit.

Approval of Minutes

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Moorman and carried unanimously to approve the official minutes and summarized minutes of October 23, 2018.

SOCIAL SERVICES

Social Services Director, Amy Ballard met with the board requesting approval of claims.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman seconded by Commissioner Waibel, and carried unanimously to approve the following claims: Commissioners Warrants $22,155.84, Commissioners Warrants $ 11,005.69, Commissioners Warrants $3,578.07.

COUNTY AUDITOR/TREASURER

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson met with the board for approval of Claims, Minnesota Counties Computer Cooperative Joint Powers Agreement, Con-Con Funding Request and Veterans Service Grant.

Claims

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the following claims against the county: Revenue-$ 54,644.63, Road & Bridge-$102,409.78, County Devlp. $20,010.73, Joint Ditch- 400.00, Solid Waste-$32,653.83, EDA-$54.54.

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

Warrants Approved On 11/13/2018 For Payment 11/16/2018

Vendor Name Amount

Cenex Co-Op Services, Inc. 13,933.77

Compass Minerals America 4,791.42

Dell Marketing, Lp 3,090.19

Farmers Union Oil Co. 2,149.61

Hoffman, Philipp & Knutson, PLLC 13,540.00

Holen Electric 10,874.00

Howard’s Oil Company 3,783.55

Lakewood Health Center 14,555.50

Lavalla Sand & Gravel Inc 75,000.00

LOW Highway Dept 3,531.06

Mar-Kit Landfill 15,574.50

R & Q Trucking, Inc 2,575.00

Swanston Equipment Corp 2,520.89

Widseth Smith Nolting&Asst Inc 7,371.08

Woody’s Service 3,928.84

97 Payments less than 2000 32,954.10

Final Total: 210,173.51

Further moved to authorize the payment of the following Auditor warrants: October 24, 2018-$443,439.49, October 31, 2018-$453,517.46, November 1,2018-$347,982.54, November 7, 2018- $113,439.62.

Minnesota Counties Computer Cooperative (MNCCC)

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman, seconded by Commissioner Waibel and carried unanimously to enter into the revised Minnesota Counties Computer Cooperative Joint Powers Agreement and Bylaws and authorize Vice-Chairman Hasbargen to sign.

Resolution

The following Resolution was offered by Commissioner Buck Nordlof seconded by Commissioner Ken Moorman and carried unanimously to approve the following:

RESOLUTION OF LAKE OF THE WOODS COUNTY

Operational Enhancement Grant Program

Resolution No 18-11-01

BE IT RESOLVED; by Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners that the County enter into the attached Grant Contract with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) to conduct the following Program: County Veterans Service Office Operational Enhancement Grant Program. The grant must be used to provide outreach to the county’s veterans; to assist in the reintegration of combat veterans into society; to collaborate with other social service agencies, educational institutions, and other community organizations for the purposes of enhancing services offered to veterans; to reduce homelessness among veterans; and to enhance the operations of the county veterans service office, as specified in Minnesota Laws 2015 Chapter 77, Article 1, Section 37, Subdivision 2. This Grant should not be used to supplant or replace other funding.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; by the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners that Rick Rone, the Veterans Service Officer, be authorized to execute the attached Grant Contract for the above-mentioned Program on behalf of the County.

WHEREUPON; the above resolution was adopted at the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners Board meeting this 13^th day of November, 2018.

CON-CON FUNDING

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman, seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and carried unanimously to make allocations to the below organizations from the Con Con funds, payable 2019.

LAKE OF THE WOODS COUNTY

County Development

Year 2019

Baudette Arena Association $20,000

Baudette Arena Association(New) $40,000

Williams Arena Association $ 7,000

Baudette Chamber-Chamber Projects $ 9,350

Economic Dev-Marketing/Operational $10,000

Depot Preservation $ 6,000

Friends Against Abuse $ 2,500

LOW Prevention Coalition $10,000

LOW Historical Society $12,500

LOW Humane Society-Support $ 7,500

University of MN Extension $ 2,000

University o fMN Extension-RRV Emg Lead $ 300

Williams Senior Center $ 4,000

Williams Public Library $ 650

Willie Walleye-Restoration $10,000

Joint Powers Natural Resources Board $ 1,000

Keep it Clean $ 2,500

LOW Road & Gun Club $ 2,000

LOW School Trap Team-Operational Exp $ 1,500

LOW Senior Fishing (LOW Chapter) $ 1,500

Rinke-Noonan-Retainer-Drainage $ 2,400

St. Louis County Aud-(NCLUCB) $ 2,000

Take A Kid Fishing $ 1,000

Williams Youth Recreation Assoc $ 8,000

Widseth Smith Nolting $16,000

Auditing Fees $ 900

Beaver Control $10,000

Drainage $10,000

$200,600

Veterans Memorial

Motion was made by Commissioner Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Moorman and carried unanimously to contribute $20,000 to the Lake of the Woods Veterans Memorial payable 2018 from the Con-Con fund.

HUMAN RESOURCE

Human Resource Director, Savanna Slick met with the board and informed the board that Linda Hartnell was hired for Child Support Officer.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Moorman and carried unanimously to approve the hiring of Linda Hartnell for Child Support Officer effective November 11, 2018 at Grade 11, Step 1, $19.73 per hour, Points 261.

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

Public Works Director, Tim Erikson met with the board requesting final approval for SAP 39-601-031 and SAP 39-622-006 for Davidson Ready-Mix & Construction, Inc. of Newfolden, MN.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman, seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the final payment for SAP 39-601-031 and SAP 39-622-006 for Davidson Ready-Mix & Construction, Inc. of Newfolden, MN in the total amount of $1,210,770.39 and hereby approves final payment of $63,847.90.

Recess

The meeting was called to recess at 10:00 a.m. and reconvened at 10:05 a.m. as follows.

LAND AND WATER PLANNING

Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund met with the board and presented a Conditional Use Permit, to allow Cyrus Resort, to move more than ten (10) cubic yards of material within the shoreland area of Bostic Creek. Josh reviewed the findings and facts with the board and informed the board that the Planning Commissioner recommends approval with the following condition that the project is completed by December 31, 2019.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the following findings and facts as presented:

Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners

Findings of Fact and Decision

Name of Applicant: Cyrus Resort Date: November 13, 2018

Location/Legal: That part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE ¼ of SW ¼), Section Twenty (21), Township One Hundred Sixty-two (162) North, Range Thirty-two (32) West, lying and being West of the center of the channel of Bostic Creek, parcel ID# 19.21.31.000.

Project Proposal: A Conditional Use Permit, as required by Section 902 of the Lake of the Woods County Zoning Ordinance, to move more than ten (10) cubic yards of material within the shoreland area of Bostic Creek.

Is the project proposal consistent with the Lake of the Woods County Comprehensive Land Use Plan? YES ( x ) NO ( ) N/A ( )

Why or why not? _Recreational___________________________________________

2. Is the project proposal consistent with maintaining the public health, safety, and welfare?

YES ( x ) NO ( ) N/A ( x )

Why or why not? _Safer for resort guests and chemical storage__________________

3. Is the project proposal consistent with the goal of preventing and controlling water pollution, including sedimentation and nutrient loading? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A ( x )

Why or why not? ______________________________________________________

4. Will the project proposal not adversely affect the site’s existing topography, drainage features, and vegetative cover? YES ( x ) NO ( ) N/A ( )

Why or why not? _____________________________________________________

5. Is the project proposal’s site location reasonable in relation to any floodplain and/or floodway of rivers or tributaries? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A ( )

Why or why not? __No change___________________________________________

6. Has the erosion potential of the site based upon the degree and direction of slope, soil type and existing vegetative cover been adequately addressed for the project proposal?

YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A ( x )

Why or why not? ______________________________________________________

7. Is the site in harmony with existing and proposed access roads? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A ( x )

Why or why not? _____________________________________________________

8. Is the project proposal compatible with adjacent land uses? YES ( x ) NO ( ) N/A ( )

Why or why not? _Recreational use________________________________________

9. Does the project proposal have a reasonable need to be in a shoreland location?

YES ( x ) NO ( ) N/A ( )

Why or why not? _The pool was there______________________________________

10. Is the amount of liquid waste to be generated reasonable and the proposed sewage disposal system adequate to accommodate the project proposal? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A ( x )

Why or why not? ______________________________________________________

11. Will the visibility of structures and other facilities as viewed from public waters comply with Section 901 of the Zoning Ordinance? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A ( x )

Why or why not? ____________________________________________________

12. Is the site adequate for water supply and on-site sewage treatment systems?

YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A ( x )

Why or why not? _____________________________________________________

13. Are the affected public waters suited to and able to safely accommodate the types, uses, and numbers of watercraft that the project proposal will generate? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A ( x )

Why or why not? ______________________________________________________

14. If the project proposal includes above ground or below ground storage tanks for petroleum or other hazardous material that is subject to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) requirements, has a permit been sought? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A ( x )

Why or why not? ______________________________________________________

15. Will there be fencing and/or other screening provided to buffer the project proposal from adjacent properties? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A ( x )

Why or why not? _____________________________________________________

16. If signage is associated with the project proposal, has the applicant demonstrated the need for the number and size requested, and minimized the visual appearance as viewed from adjacent properties to the extent possible? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A ( x )

Why or why not? ____________________________________________________

17. If the project proposal will generate additional traffic to or from the site, has the applicant adequately demonstrated how the additional traffic and parking is to be addressed?

YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A ( x )

Why or why not? _____________________________________________________

If all answers to the Findings of Fact-Criteria are either “Yes” or are “Not Applicable” to the request, the criteria for granting the conditional use permit have been met. The conditional use permit will maintain the goals of safety, health, and general welfare of the public.

The specific conditions of approval are as follows: Complete by 12/31/2019.

Approved as Presented ( ) Approved with Conditions (X) Denied ( )

_____________________________________

Cody Hasbargen

Vice Chair, County Board

This is in accordance with Section 1204 of the Lake of the Woods County Zoning Ordinance.

RECESS

With no further business before the board, Vice-Chairman Hasbargen called the meeting to recess at 11:26 a.m.

Attest: November 13, 2018

__________________________________ _____________________________________County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson Vice-Chairman of the Board, Cody Hasbargen

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Commissioner Proceedings

November 27, 2018

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday,
November 27, 2018 at Lake of the Woods County Government Center in the Commissioners’ Room.

Call to Order

Vice-Chairman, Hasbargen called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited with the following members present: Commissioners: Cody Hasbargen, Ken Moorman and Buck Nordlof. Absent Edward Arnesen and Jon Waibel. Also, present were: County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson and Deputy Auditor/Treasurer Janet Rudd.

Approval of Agenda-

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman, seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the agenda with the following addition: Final payment for Gladen Construction.

Approval of Minutes

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Moorman and carried unanimously to approve the official minutes and summarized minutes of November 13, 2018.

SOCIAL SERVICES

Social Service Director, Amy Ballard met with the board requesting approval of claims and approval to enter into a Contract with Mary Klinghagen to provide consolation and training for the Service Information System Healthcare claims.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Moorman and carried unanimously to authorize Social Service Director, Amy Ballard to enter into a Professional Service Agreement between Lake of the Woods County Social Service Department and Mary Klinghagen for contracting services for providing consultation and training for Social Service Information System (SSIS) healthcare claims, not to exceed $3,000 and commencing on December 1, 2018.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman seconded by Commissioner Nordlof, and carried unanimously to approve the following claims: Commissioners Warrants $4,955.74, Commissioners Warrants $ 2,917.44, Commissioners Warrants $16,598.33. Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman, seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and carried unanimously to authorize Social Services Director, Amy Ballard to enter into a Professional Service Agreement

COUNTY AUDITOR

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson met with the board for approval of Claims, and discuss Ditch Assessments.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman, seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the following claims against the county: Revenue-$ 27,329.10, Road & Bridge-$69,068.95, County Devlp. $20,000.00, Joint Ditch- 5,300.00, Solid Waste-$5,172.93. Further moved to authorize the payment of the following Auditor warrants: November 14, 2018-$72,409.45, November 21, 2018-$12,866.60.

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

Warrants Approved On 12/11/2018 For Payment 12/14/2018

Vendor Name Amount

Barnes/Todd 2,000.00

Bollig Inc 5,911.32

Compass Minerals America 4,363.92

Freeberg & Grund, Inc 5,325.00

Holen Electric 10,874.00

Howard’s Oil Company 2,159.03

Johnson Construction 3,270.00

Koochiching Co Treasurer 2,500.00

Lavalla Sand & Gravel Inc 30,000.00

LOW Highway Dept 4,143.21

Polk County Highway Dept 3,955.07

R & Q Trucking, Inc 2,060.00

Royal Tire Inc 2,969.00

Sandpieper Design LLC 2,311.65

Sjoberg’s Inc 2,668.00

Widseth Smith Nolting&Asst Inc 2,098.33

Ziegler, Inc 3,133.31

57 Payments less than 2000 25,969.60

Final Total: 115,711.44

Ditch Assessments-County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson met with the board to review the ditch assessments for the 2019 tax roll.

PUBLIC WORKS

Assistant Public Works Director, Boyd Johnson met with the board requesting approval for final payment for SAP 039-614-088 and SAP 39-625-006 to Knife River Material and 039-598-066 to Gladen Construction.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman, seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the final payment for SAP 039-614-008 and SAP 039-625-006 for Knife River Materials of Bemidji, MN in the total amount of $586,924.64 and hereby authorize final payment of $79,357.34.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Moorman and carried unanimously to approve the final payment of SAP 039-598-066 for Gladen Construction, in the total amount of $88,596.00.

COUNTY SURVEYOR-County Surveyor, Donn Rasmussen and Chad Connors met with the board to update the board on the following: Remonumentation projects and section corners placed and working on finishing Gudrid, Spooner, Baudette and Wheelers to finish. Donn also informed the board that he did complete the request from the board for locating the section corner at the property of Chuck Larsen request for a Partial Abandonment of Drainage System, Ditch 36 and that the road is on his property and does not involve any other property owner. Donn Rasmussen informed the board he will be retiring from the position of Lake of the Woods County Surveyor on December 31, 2018 and that the current contract with Widseth Smith Nolting for this position runs until the end of 2020 and they are proposing for Chad Connors to take over the duties of the County Surveyor. The board placed the appointment of County Surveyor and Chuck Larsen Partial Abandonment of Drainage System on the December 11^th meeting agenda.

RECESS-With no further business before the board, Vice-Chairman Hasbargen called the meeting to recess at 10:05 a.m.

Attest: December 11, 2018

__________________________________ _____________________________________

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson Vice-Chairman of the Board, Cody Hasbargen

October, 2018

Commissioner Proceedings

October 23, 2018

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday,
October 23, 2018 at Lake of the Woods County Government Center in the Commissioners’ Room.

Call to Order

Vice-Chairman, Hasbargen called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited with the following members present: Commissioners: Cody Hasbargen, Jon Waibel and Ken Moorman. Absent, Edward Arnesen and Buck Nordlof. Also, present were: County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson and Deputy Auditor/Treasurer Janet Rudd.

Approval of Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman, seconded by Commissioner Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the agenda with the following additions: Snowmobile Grant-in Aid, Satisfactory of Lien, Extension travel cost.

Approval of Minutes

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Moorman and carried unanimously to approve the official minutes and summarized minutes of October 9, 2018.

SOCIAL SERVICES

Social Services Director, Amy Ballard met with the board requesting approval of claims.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman seconded by Commissioner Waibel, and carried unanimously to approve the following claims: Commissioners Warrants $2,946.35, Commissioners Warrants $ 17,440.11.

Chairman Arnesen resumed the position of Chairman.

COUNTY AUDITOR/TREASURER

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson met with the board for approval of Claims, Lost Warrant, 2019 Health Insurance, Snowmobile Grant-In-Aid Program, 4-H travel expense, Satisfaction of lien, and to discuss a request of purchasing land.

Claims

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Moorman and carried unanimously to approve the following claims against the county except for claim number 5817 in the amount of $26,687.50.

Revenue-$ 25,009.16-Road & Bridge-$37,145.30-County Devlp. -$1,550.00-Solid Waste-$43,254.16,567.43-EDA-$722.93.

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

Warrants Approved On 10/23/2018 For Payment 10/26/2018

Vendor Name Amount

Cenex Co-Op Services, Inc. 7,306.12

Compass Minerals America 6,882.59

Contech Engineered Solutions LLC 15,066.00

Cps Technology Solutions 5,380.00

Gamache Custom Trucking Inc 26,687.50

John Deere Financial 2,162.55

Lake Superior College 3,450.00

Mar-Kit Landfill 13,393.00

TOTALFUNDS 4,000.00

Ziegler, Inc 3,148.28

54 Payments less than 2000 20,206.28

Final Total: 107,682.32

Further moved to authorize the payment of the following Auditor warrants: October 18, 2018–$93,160.97, October 17, 2018-$139,510.98.

Pulled Claim

Motion was made by Commissioner Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Waibel and carried unanimously to approve claim number 5817, in the amount of $26,687.50.

Lost Warrant

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman, seconded by Commissioner Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the lost warrant for Mary Jo Otten in the amount of $152.93 without furnishing an indemnifying bond.

2019 Health Insurance

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Waibel and carried unanimously to set the 2019 county contribution for family health insurance up to $1,210 per month and single health insurance up to $860 per month. The Public Employees Insurance Program “Advantage Plan” consists of “High”, “Value” and “HSA” plans. For the HSA plans only, any excess county contribution will be deposited directly into the employee’s health savings account, up to the IRS caps.

STATE AID GRANT CONTRACT AGREEMENT

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Moorman and carried unanimously to enter into the 2019 Maintenance and Grooming grants with the State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources for Grant-In-Aid Program in the amount of $187,551.03 and authorize County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson and Chairman Arnesen to sign.

Purchase of Land

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson informed the board that an individual inquired about purchasing county property or obtaining an easement from the county. The land in reference was donated to the county for public purpose only. Because of the status of the land and conditions attached to it, the county would be unable to meet any of the request submitted to the board. No board action was taken.

4-H Travel Expense

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson met with the board and informed the board that she attended the Extension meeting and they discussed possible funding for the 4-Hclub members to travel to the State Fair.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Hasbargen and carried unanimously to dedicate up to $1,200 for mileage expenses for 4-H for State Fair transportation with funding from the Con-Con funds.

Satisfaction of Repayment Agreement

Motion was made by Commissioner Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Waibel and carried unanimously to release the mortgage on Timothy P. Moran, mortgaged filed on the 10^th day of June, 2013 and authorize Chairman Arnesen to sign.

LAND AND WATER PLANNING

Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund and Corryn Trask met with the board and presented a proposal for engineering services for the Bostic Creek watershed. This includes completing the design, plans and specification for the restoration of the channel that includes a range of Judicial Ditch 28 (Bostic Creek) in Lake of the Woods County T162N R32, Section 31 and 32: T161N R32, Section 6 and 7) and also a county road ditch.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Hasbargen and carried unanimously to enter into a contract with Engineering Design Services for the Bostic Creek Restoration project for services not to exceed $30,000 with funding from the Clean Water grant

COUNTY SHERIFF

County Sheriff, Gary Fish met with the board requesting approval of I/Mobile, 2017 Stonegarden Grant, Resolution for County Sheriff to work Stonegarden Grant and approval of Operation Plan for Department of Defense.

Resolution

RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH THE

STATE OF MINNESOTA

FOR I/MOBILE SYSTEM

Resolution No. 18-10- 03

The following resolution was offered by Commissioner Moorman, seconded by Commissioner Waibel and carried unanimously the following resolution:

WHEREAS, Sheriff Gary Fish has met with Lake of the Woods County Board to discuss mobile data computing between the Lake of the Woods County Sheriff’s Department and the State of Minnesota; and

WHEREAS, the purpose of this agreement is for the State to provide Lake of the Woods County Sheriff’s Department with access to the State’s I/Mobile System; thru software purchased and installed by the county on county laptop computers mounted in the patrol vehicles; and

WHEREAS, the term of this agreement shall be from January 1, 2019 thru December 31, 2019;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners hereby adopts this joint power agreement and authorizes Chairman Arnesen and County Sheriff, Gary Fish to sign.

Stonegarden Grant

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Hasbargen and carried unanimously to accept the 2017 Operation Stonegarden Grant Agreement number A-opsg-2017-LOTW-CO-006 in the amount of $60,000.00 and authorize Chairman Arnesen, and County Sheriff, Gary Fish to sign.

Stonegarden Sheriff Salary

Resolution

The following resolution was offered by Commissioner Moorman, seconded by Commissioner Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the following:

AMEND COUNTY SHERIFF SALARY

Resolution No. 18-10-04

WHEREAS, the United States Department of Homeland Security has asked local law enforcement agencies along our Nation’s border to step up border monitoring, pursue joint objectives, and enhance their capabilities for providing border security; and,

WHEREAS, in an effort to assist local governments in fulfilling this request, the Department of Homeland Security through the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division, offered “Operation Stonegarden 2017 grant; and,

WHEREAS, the Lake of the Woods County Sheriff’s Office is a successful recipient of an

Operation Stonegarden 2017 grant; and,

WHEREAS, the Lake of the Woods County Sheriff has undertaken, as additional duties, the responsibility to avail himself and his officers for additional training, or to provide such training for his officers’ himself, for border protection and border security, and the additional duties of improving the distinct capability of the sheriffs’ office as a whole with regard to border security and border patrol as part of a joint mission; and in addition, as and for additional duties, the sheriff will necessarily devote more of his own time to border patrol and border enforcement; and,

WHEREAS, the Operation Stonegarden 2017 grant given to assist the Lake of the Woods County Sheriff’s Office in its efforts to secure the border includes the sum of $60,000.00 and $25,800.00, of this grant is for salaries.

WHEREAS, it is estimated that these additional border security duties will necessitate that the

Sheriff expend on average another eight (8) hours per week; and,

WHEREAS, through the Operation Stonegarden 2017 grant, all of the additional overtime worked by officers devoted to border security issues is fully reimbursable under the grant, including the cost of officer overtime pay, PERA, Medicare and worker’s compensation, so that the net cost of the additional homeland security duties to Lake of the Woods County is fully reimbursed by the grant.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the resolution setting the sheriff’s salary, as

originally set by this board on December 12, 2017 was $82,308.96 and fringe benefits were

$14,527.53, be amended so that the sheriff’s salary is increased by the sum up to $16,398.72 and

fringe benefits are increased up to $2,894.37 commencing January 1, 2018 through December 31,

2018, with the increase funding from the Operation Stonegarden 2017 grant contingent upon the following:

That the Operation Stonegarden 2017 grant funding be available; and
That the Sheriff works, in addition to his regular duties, eight (8) hours per week of said

Operation Stonegarden 2017 grant.

At such time that the Operation Stonegarden 2017 grant funding is no longer available and/or if the Sheriff is unable to complete the additional eight (8) hours per week of Operation Stonegarden 2017 grant work, the Sheriff’s salary shall return to the original balance set by the board on December 12, 2017 in addition to the accumulated Stonegarden wages earned based on Stonegarden funding available and actual hours worked.

Department of Defense

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Hasbargen and carried unanimously to enter into the State Plan of Operation with the State of Minnesota, Department of Defense and the Lake of the Woods County Sheriff’s Office for Law Enforcement Support Program and authorize County Sheriff, Gary Fish to sign.

ROAD AUTHORITY

Patricia Holte and Severin Holte met with the board to discuss the history of Co. Road 104. Public Works Director, Tim Erickson informed the board that it is still a road for there are no records showing that the road has ever been vacated. Tim advised the Holtes to file a road vacation.

MAINTENANCE

Peder Hovland, Maintenance Supervisor met with the board to inform the board that the Rebate Form they received was incorrect for the type of lighting that the county will be installing, therefore the county rebate will be $10.00 per light, costing an additional $6,000.

Peder Hovland also informed the board that OSHA stopped by for inspection on September 19, 2018 and the County received a fine of $1,500 with a 30% discount if paid within twenty days. The consensus of the board was to pay the fine.

BORDER STATE BANK

Personal Banker, Brent Olson met with the board to introduce Border Leasing program that is available to Government Entities.

Con-Con Funding

The board placed the Con-Con funds request on November 13, 2018 meeting.

RECESS

With no further business before the board, Chairman Arnesen called the meeting to recess at 1:00 p.m.

Attest: October 23, 2018

__________________________________ _____________________________________

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson Chairman of the Board, Edward Arnesen

September, 2018

Commissioner Proceedings

September 11, 2018

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday,
September 11, 2018 at Lake of the Woods County Government Center in the Commissioners’ Room.

Call to Order

Chairman Arnesen called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited with the following members present: Commissioners: Cody Hasbargen, Ed Arnesen, Buck Nordlof, Jon Waibel and Ken Moorman. Also present were: County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson and Deputy Auditor/Treasurer Janet Rudd.

Approval of Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman, seconded by Commissioner Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the agenda with the following additions: Sheriff- Jail Supplies, Williams Potatoes Day, CPUI Contract, Land and Water- Small Community Watershed.

Approval of Minutes

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the official minutes and summarized minutes of August 28, 2018.

SOCIAL SERVICES

Social Services Director, Amy Ballard met with the board requesting approval of claims.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Moorman and carried unanimously to approve the following claims: Commissioners Warrants $17,731.70, Commissioners Warrants $ 1,188.07, Commissioners Warrants $13,979.01.

COUNTY AUDITOR/TREASURER

Claims

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson met with the board requesting approval of claims, approval of Dr. Retention, CHI Public Health Contract, Proposed 2019 Budget and Tax Levy, Tviet Land Lease, Forfeited Land and Williams Potatoes Day.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman, seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the claims against the county as follows: Revenue-$22,053.68; Road & Bridge-$302,830.80- Co Development- $870.00-Joint Ditch-$2,717.50-Solid Waste-$41,163.06-EDA-$44.56.

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

Warrants Approved On 9/11/2018 For Payment 9/14/2018

Vendor Name Amount

Farmers Union Oil Co. 2,128.55

Government Management Group, Inc 3,600.00

Howard’s Oil Company 8,646.08

Liberty Tire Recycling, LLC 5,861.70

LOW Highway Dept 7,641.25

Mar-Kit Landfill 15,758.00

Mn Dept Of Transp 4,028.21

Pro-West & Associates, Inc 2,685.00

R & Q Trucking, Inc 5,665.00

Swanston Equipment Corp 4,271.24

Woody’s Service 4,455.01

Ziegler, Inc 281,560.00

63 Payments less than 2000 23,379.56

Final Total: 369,679.60

Further moved to authorize the payment of the following Auditor warrants: August 29, 2018-$12,565.46, September 5, 2018- $336,525.47.

Lakewood Health-Dr. Retention

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson presented the proposed Dr. Retention Contract with LakeWood Health Center. County Attorney, James Austad recommended that a statement in the contract needs to be added stating that the money was paid to individual Physician/Advanced Practice Clinician. The board requested that this be brought back to the board when the language was added for approval.

Lakewood Health Center-Community Health Services Contract

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson presented the Purchase of Service Agreement between Lake of the Woods County and LakeWood Health Center for the Community Health Services.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman, seconded by Commissioner Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the Purchase of Service Agreement between Lake of the Woods County and LakeWood Health Center for the Community Health Service effective January 1, 2019 thru December 31, 2019 and authorize County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson and Chairman Arnesen to sign.

Proposed 2019 Budget and Tax Levy

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson met with the board and presented the Proposed 2019 Budget and Tax Levy for Lake of the Woods County.

Resolution

Resolution Adopting

Proposed 2019 Budget and Tax Levy

Resolution 2018-09-01

The following Resolution was proposed and moved for adoption by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Hasbargen and carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, the Proposed County Budget for the year 2019 has been reviewed by the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners; and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following Proposed Budget and Tax Levy is hereby adopted for the Lake of the Woods County for 2019:

Revenue Fund $ 1,602,875

Road & Bridge Fund $ 449,580

Social Services Fund $ 603,935

Economic Development Authority Fund $ 60,000

2019 Proposed Budget and Tax Levy $ 2,716,390

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following amounts be levied against the unorganized townships of Lake of the Woods County for 2019:

Twp Road & Bridge $ 450,320*

Twp Fire – Baudette $ 25,000

Twp Fire – Williams $ 25,795

Twp Fire – NW Angle $ 6,500

Total $ 507,615

2019

* $450,320 for Township Road & Bridge includes $12,000 which is specifically levied to Northwest Angle residents for Calcium Chloride. (438,320+12,000=450,320)

A public meeting to discuss the 2019 Proposed Budget and Tax Levy will be held on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. in the Lake of the Woods County Commissioners’ Room.

AMEND AGENDA

Motion was made by Commissioner Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Moorman and carried unanimously to add August 28 thru the 30 budget meeting minutes for approval.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the budget minutes for August 28 thru August 30.

Land Leases

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson presented the Land Leases for Byron Tviet for approval for renewing these for another three years.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman, seconded by Commissioner Norldof and carried unanimously to approve the leases with Byron Tviet effective January 1, 2019 for three (3) years at the cost of nine dollars (9.00) per acre payable annually and authorize County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson and Chairman Arnesen to sign. The following legal description of the three parcels are as follows: The Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NE1/4 of SE1/4), Section Twenty-eight (28), Township One Hundred Sixty-three (163N), Range Thirty-four (34W), containing 40 acres agricultural land, more or less. (tillable land); The Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4 of NW1/4), Section Twenty-seven (27), Township One Hundred Sixty-three (163N), Range Thirty-four (34W), containing 40 acres. (tillable); The Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4 of SW1/4), Section Twenty-two (22), Township One Hundred Sixty-three (163N), Range Thirty-four (34W), containing 38 acres. (tillable land).

Forfeited Land

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson informed the board that a forfeited property of Lake of the Woods County has a tree down in the City of Williams and that needs to be removed. The board requested the MIS/Maintenance Supervisor, Peder Hovland overlook forfeited property maintenance concerns and contact a business that does such removal. The board requested that County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson set aside $3,000 for Forfeited land maintenance.

Potato Day

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson met with the board and informed the board that the Potato Day Committee requested funding in the amount of $500.00.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman, seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and carried unanimously to contribute $500.00 to the Potato Day Committee from the Revenue Fund.

MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR

Maintenance Director, Peder Hovland met with the board and requested approval to replace light fixtures in the Government Center and also the Water Softener.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Hasbargen and carried unanimously to authorize Maintenance Supervisor, Peder Hovland to replace the light fixtures in the Government Center in the amount of $24,822 after rebates and with installation and authorize Holen Electric to do the installation, with the funding from the Maintenance account.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Moorman and carried unanimously to approve the replacement of the water softener in the Government Center in the amount of $6,800 with installation and authorize Plutko Plumbing to do the installation with the funding from the Maintenance account.

HUMAN RESOURCE/MIS DIRECTOR

Human Resource Director, Savanna Slick and MIS Director, Peder Hovland met with the board requesting approval for IT Technician, John Butenhoff to be moved grade 11, step 5, effective August 26, 2018 and grade 12, step 6, effective January 1, 2019

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve grade and step for IT Technician, John Butenhoff at grade 11, step 5, $21.51 per hour, effective August 26, 2018 and grade 12, step 6, $23.45 per hour effective January 1, 2019.

CPUI CONTRACT

MIS Director, Peder Hovland and County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson met with the board to discuss the contract from CPUI. County Attorney, James Austad had approved the signing of the current contract. Peder also discussed the new contract. The board directed MIS Director, Peder Hovland to get the financial information for them to review at September 25 board meeting. The County Board requested to set a work session after the next board meeting on September 25, to discuss the tax system.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Hasbargen and carried unanimously to authorize County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson and Chairman Arensen to sign the 2015-2018 CPUI contract for services rendered for the tax system.

VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER

County Veterans Service Officer, Rick Rone met with the board via conference call in the regards to the Veteran’s Home which will be built in Bemidji for local area resident veterans.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman, seconded by Commissioner Waibel and carried unanimously to contribute $35,100 to the Veterans Home, which will be built in Bemidji MN with funding from the Community Health fund and with Federal money matching this contribution.

DITCH AUTHORITY

Public Works Director, Tim Erickson met with the board and updated them on the progress of Ditch 28 and reviewed the plans on State Hwy 172. The Board also received and update on the progress on Ditch 26.

YEARS OF SERVICE RECOGNITION

The following resolution was offered by Chairman Arnesen and moved for adoption:

Recognition of years of service

Michele Paradise

Resolution No. 18-09-02

Whereas: Michele Paradise has served Lake of the Woods County as Deputy Accountant/Office Specialist since August 5, 1981 (37 years, 37 days);

Whereas: Michele will retire from Lake of the Woods County effective September 11, 2018;

Now Therefore, Be it Resolved: That Lake of the Woods Board of County Commissioners extends its deepest appreciation to Michele Paradise for her dedicated service and wishes her well on her retirement.

The resolution was seconded by Commissioner Hasbargen and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

RECESS

The meeting was called to recess at 10:53 a.m. and reconvened at 11:03 a.m. as follows.

LAND AND WATER PLANNING

Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund met with the board to discuss the Small Community Wastewater Treatment Program, which could assist with grants up to $60,000. The consensus of the board was to have Josh move forward with the Small Wastewater Program.

GUN CLUB UPDATE

Commissioner Nordlof informed the board the Gun Club is requesting 40 acres out of the 80 acres. He informed the board that there are over 41 youth in the gun club. They currently are leasing the land from the State, but they would really like to own the land and be able to gate the property of land that is being purchased by Lake of the Woods County. The board discussed the options and the best option is for Public purpose. The board discussed a long-term lease. County Attorney, James Austad will review the long-term lease procedure.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Hasbargen and carried unanimously to purchase State Land Sale number 13912, – South Half of the Southeast Quarter (S1/2SE1/4) Section 14, Township 160 N, Range 31 W, containing 80 acres, more or less in the amount of $51,674.81 from the con-con fund.

PAUL BUNYAN TRANSIT

Executive Director, Lezlie Grubich, and Luann Bloom, Operator Manager and Safety Coordinator met with the board and reviewed the Operating Costs and Revenue with the board and discussed the purchase of a second bus for Lake of the Woods County. Lezlie informed the board that the local match is $15,839, and the next time a bus is up for purchase for Lake of the Woods County will be in 2025.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Moorman and carried unanimously to approve the purchase of a new bus with county the share of $15,839 coming from the transportation account.

SHERIFF

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the purchase of supplies for the Sheriff Office in the amount of $2,077.49.

Correspondence

Lake of the Woods Senior Citizens Council invited the Commissioner to a Grand Opening for the Newly renovated Brink Community Senior Center on September 13, 2018.

RECESS

With no further business before the board, Chairman Arnesen called the meeting to recess at 11:50 a.m.

Attest: September 25, 2018

__________________________________ _____________________________________

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson Chairman of the Board, Edward Arnesen

August, 2018

Commissioner Proceedings

August 7, 2018

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday,
August 7, 2018 at Lake of the Woods County Government Center in the Commissioners’ Room.

Call to Order

Chairman Arnesen called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited with the following members present: Commissioners: Cody Hasbargen, Ed Arnesen, Buck Nordlof, Jon Waibel and Ken Moorman. Also present were: County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson and Deputy Auditor/Treasurer Janet Rudd.

Approval of Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman, seconded by Commissioner Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the agenda with the following additions: County Assessor- introduction of new staff, Public Works-Bid Award and WMA update.

Approval of Minutes

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the official minutes and summarized minutes of July 24, 2018.

SOCIAL SERVICES

Social Services Director, Amy Ballard met with the board requesting approval of claims and credit card.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Moorman and carried unanimously to approve the following claims: Commissioners Warrants $8,698.55, Commissioners Warrants $1,901.75, Commissioners Warrants $20,590.37.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve a County Issued Credit Card for Eligibility Worker, Carla Bailey.

COUNTY AUDITOR/TREASURER

Claims

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson met with the board requesting approval of claims.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Moorman and carried unanimously to approve the claims against the county as follows: Revenue-$50,835.02; Road & Bridge-$186,106.80; Social Services- $1.62; Co Development- $807.50; Solid Waste-$57,235.19-EDA-$44.56.

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

Warrants Approved On 8/07/2018 For Payment 8/10/2018

Vendor Name Amount

Arrowhead Library System 33,118.00

Earthworks Contracting Inc 6,120.00

Envirotech Services Inc 2,643.39

Fish/Kevin 18,480.00

Fort Distributors Ltd 4,625.00

Hasbargen Farms Inc 6,180.00

Hasbargen Logging Inc 6,180.00

Howard’s Oil Company 12,657.25

Lavalla Sand & Gravel Inc 64,575.00

LOW Highway Dept 4,552.50

Mar-Kit Landfill 17,103.50

Northwest Concrete Products Inc 7,524.00

Powerplan 4,826.13

SeaChange Print Innovations 2,766.71

Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc 5,536.68

Strata Corp, Inc 25,605.52

Swanston Equipment Corp 23,331.33

Traffic Marking Service, Inc. 16,461.59

Widseth Smith Nolting&Asst Inc 2,243.33

Woody’s Service 6,435.89

Zuercher Technologies, LLC 2,190.00

69 Payments less than 2000 21,874.87

Final Total: 295,030.69

Further moved to authorize the payment of the following Auditor warrants: August 1, 2018-$133,302.38, August 3, 2018- $313,020.93, August 3, 2018-(25.96).

WMA

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson met with the board and informed the board that the DNR held their Public Hearing in regards to the sale of the land (gun range) that is within the WMA and they are now moving forward with the paperwork of the transfer; they are also working on the paperwork for the transfer of land at the NWA.

PUBLIC WORKS

Public Works Director, Tim Erickson met with the board and informed the board that the Parking Issue at the NWA has been surveyed and they have it on their work schedule for the designing of the parking area for next month.

Bid Award

Public Works Director, Tim Erickson met with the board requesting approval to award SAP- 039-598-066, replacing bridge on CR 77, Bridge number 39J38 to the most responsible bidder and recommends Gladen Construction in the amount of $90,596.00.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and carried unanimously to award bid number SAP 039-598-066 to Gladen Construction in the amount of $90,596.00.

DITCH AUTHORITY

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman, seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and carried unanimously to close the regular meeting and open the Ditch Authority meeting at 9:26 a.m.

Ditches

Public Works Director, Tim Erickson informed the board that they have contacted Lester Boomgaarden on their plan for his Petition for Repair Request for Ditch 28. Tim also informed the board that the survey crew will be out next week on the Petition for Repair Request from Terry Waibel, Steve Ellis and Joyce Blodgett in regards to Ditch 28. Tim informed the board that he did receive two quotes for Ditch 26 repairs and the lowest bid was from Ruddy Stick, LLC, Jerry Allen Pieper; with work to be completed by the end of October. The board also discussed Ditch 16 and the outlet fee/assessment of this ditch which drains into Ditch 28. Joint Ditch 22/62 assessments were discussed and the board asked Tim to check with other counties and Ditch Attorney, Kurt Deter in regards to these assessments and the outlet fees on Ditch 16. The Auditor/Treasurers office has Ditch 16 ready for assessments and is working on getting Ditch 22 ready.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman, seconded by Commissioner Hasbargen and carried unanimously to close the Ditch Authority meeting at 9:47 a.m. and open the regular meeting.

LAKE OF THE WOODS PREVENTION COALITON

Tammie Doebler and Susan Paulson met with the board requesting funding for the Lake of the Woods Prevention Coalition.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman, seconded by Commissioner Hasbargen and carried unanimously to contribute $5,000 from the Social Service funds.

Recess

The meeting was called to recess at 10:15 a.m. and reconvened at 10:18 a.m. as follows:

LAND AND WATER PLANNING

Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund and Property Owner, Gregg Hennum met with the board to continue the Consideration of Petition to Amend the Lake of the Woods County Zoning Ordinance Application #18-01ZC by Gregg Hennum for a tract in NW corner of Gov. Lot 1, less deeded, Section Twenty-five (25), Township One Hundred Sixty-two (162) North, Range Thirty-two (32) West, Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota-Parcel ID#19.25.21.010. Applicant is requesting a zone change from a Residential District (R1) to a Commercial Recreation District to allow applicant to establish a Commercial Planned Unit Development consisting of an RV Campground/Park. The board reviewed Plans, discussed the MN Health requirements, density, camp sites sizes, sewer and roads. The board reviewed letters of concerns from area residents and heard public comments. Josh reviewed the Findings of Fact of the Planning Commission and informed the board that they approved this application with conditions.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the following Finding and Facts Decision:

Lake of the Woods County

Rezoning

Findings of Fact and Decision

Info	Info	Info	Info
Name of Applicant:	Gregg Hennum	Date:	July 11, 2018

Location/Legal Description:	A tract in NW corner of Gov. Lot 1, less deeded

Current Zoning Classification:	Residential	Proposed:	Commercial-Recreation

Parcel Number(s):	19.25.21.010	Application Number:	18-01ZC

The Planning Commission shall consider all facts from all sources prior to submitting a recommendation to the County Board relating to a proposed zone change. Its judgment shall be based upon, but not limited to the following factors as applicable.

Is the zone change consistent with the Lake of the Woods County Comprehensive Land Use Plan?

X Yes ___No

Comments:	Comments:
Comments:	Commercial expansion in a resort area/growth corridor.

Are the existing surrounding land uses consistent with the proposed zoning classification?

X Yes ___No

Comments:	Comments:
Comments:	Adjacent to other businesses/CUP.

Will the zone change alter the characteristics of the neighborhood?

___Yes X No

Comments:	Comments:
Comments:	Remains resort area.

Is there a potential for public health, safety or traffic generation impacts based on the proposed zone change and how will they be addressed?

X Yes ___No

Comments:	Comments:
Comments:	Increased vehicle and pedestrian traffic, private water and sewer system.

What additional public services would be necessitated and would existing utilities be sufficient to accommodate the proposal?

X Yes ___No

Comments:	Comments
Comments:	Electric and phone – private water and sewer, other county services in place.

Will the zone change impede the normal or orderly development and improvement of surrounding property for uses permitted in the zoning district?

___Yes X No

Comments:	Comments:
Comments:	No change.

Has there been a change in the development in the general area of the property in questions?

___Yes X No

Comments:	Comments:
Comments:

8. Will the zone change have a negative effect on property values in the neighborhood?

___Yes X No

Comments:	Comments:
Comments:	Can’t determine – mixed residential/commercial/CUP area.

Comments:	Comments:
Conditions:	Must maintain a 30 foot natural state vegetative visual buffer along Burr Oak Road.

The Lake of the Woods County Planning Commission hereby recommends to the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners adopt the above findings and ~~DENY~~ / APPROVE the application for a zone change be WITH / ~~WITHOUT~~ conditions.

_____________________________________ July 11, 2018

Tom Mio Date

Chair, Planning Commission

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners hereby adopt the above findings of fact of the Lake of the Woods Planning Commission WITH / ~~WITHOUT~~ modification(s) and ~~DENY~~ / APPROVE the application for a zone change WITH / ~~WITHOUT~~ special conditions as follows:

Minimum lot size of 3,000 square feet per unit site.
Seasonal RV/Campground – summer months only.
In drive located within the easterly one-third (1/3) of property.
If proposal of seasonal RV/Campground is not acted upon with five (5) years of date of approval, property reverts back to Residential District (R1).
Must maintain a 30 foot natural state vegetative visual buffer along Burr Oak Road.

_____________________________________ August 7, 2018

Ed Arnesen Date

Chair, County Board of Commissioners

Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners

Findings of Fact and Decision

Name of Applicant: JRF Properties, LLC Date: August 7, 2018

Location/Legal Description: Lots 1-5, Block 1, Marina Drive Estates, Section Thirty-six (36), Township One Hundred Sixty-two (162) North, Range Thirty-two (32) West, parcel IDs# 19.70.01.010; 19.70.01.020; 19.70.01.030; 19.70.01.040; 19.70.01.050.

Project Proposal: A Conditional Use Permit, as required by Section 401-D of the Lake of the Woods County Zoning Ordinance, to create a Planned Unit Development consisting of a seasonal camping/RV park with twenty-five full hook-ups. Josh reviewed the Findings of Fact of the Planning Commission and informed the board that they approved this application with conditions

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman, seconded by Commissioner Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the following Finding and Facts Decision:

Is the project proposal consistent with the Lake of the Woods County Comprehensive Land Use Plan? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )

Why or why not? In County growth corridor and zoned commercial.

2. Is the project proposal consistent with maintaining the public health, safety, and welfare?

YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )

Why or why not? Has to meet State standards.

3. Is the project proposal consistent with the goal of preventing and controlling water pollution, including sedimentation and nutrient loading? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)

Why or why not? ______________________________________________________

4. Will the project proposal not adversely affect the site’s existing topography, drainage features, and vegetative cover? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )

Why or why not? No change.

5. Is the project proposal’s site location reasonable in relation to any floodplain and/or floodway of rivers or tributaries? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)

Why or why not? ______________________________________________________

6. Has the erosion potential of the site based upon the degree and direction of slope, soil type and existing vegetative cover been adequately addressed for the project proposal?

YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)

Why or why not? ______________________________________________________

7. Is the site in harmony with existing and proposed access roads? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )

Why or why not? Roads exists.

8. Is the project proposal compatible with adjacent land uses? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )

Why or why not? Zoned commercial, adjoining campground.

9. Does the project proposal have a reasonable need to be in a shoreland location?

YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)

Why or why not? ______________________________________________________

10. Is the amount of liquid waste to be generated reasonable and the proposed sewage disposal system adequate to accommodate the project proposal? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )

Why or why not? Meet State approval.

11. Will the visibility of structures and other facilities as viewed from public waters comply with Section 901 of the Zoning Ordinance? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)

Why or why not? ______________________________________________________

12. Is the site adequate for water supply and on-site sewage treatment systems?

YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )

Why or why not? Must meet State approval.

13. Are the affected public waters suited to and able to safely accommodate the types, uses, and numbers of watercraft that the project proposal will generate? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)

Why or why not? ______________________________________________________

14. If the project proposal includes above ground or below ground storage tanks for petroleum or other hazardous material that is subject to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) requirements, has a permit been sough YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)

Why or why not? ______________________________________________________

15. Will there be fencing and/or other screening provided to buffer the project proposal from adjacent properties? YES ( ) NO (X) N/A ( )

Why or why not? Not required.

16. If signage is associated with the project proposal, has the applicant demonstrated the need for the number and size requested, and minimized the visual appearance as viewed from adjacent properties to the extent possible? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )

Why or why not? Will meet State requirements.

17. If the project proposal will generate additional traffic to or from the site, has the applicant adequately demonstrated how the additional traffic and parking is to be addressed?

YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )

Why or why not? On-site parking.

If all answers to the Findings of Fact-Criteria are either “Yes” or are “Not Applicable” to the request, the criteria for granting the conditional use permit have been met. The conditional use permit will maintain the goals of safety, health, and general welfare of the public.

The specific conditions of approval are as follows:

Seasonal RV/Campground – summer months only.
Minimum lot size of 3,000 square feet per unit site.
Must meet density requirements.
Must meet Department of Health standards.
Completed by 12/31/19.

Approved as Presented ( ) Approved with Conditions (X) Denied ( )

_____________________________________

Ed Arnesen, Chair, County Board

This is in accordance with Section 1204 of the Lake of the Woods County Zoning Ordinance.

LAKEWOOD HEALTH CENTER

LakeWood Health Center Administrator, Jeff Stampohar and Ambulance Director, Don Castle met with the board requesting assistance to help with the purchasing of a new ambulance for Lake of the Woods County. Jeff explained that the LakeWood Health Center would be the owner of the ambulance, but they needed assistance with the remaining balance.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and carried unanimously to contribute up to $30,000 for the purchase of a new ambulance, with the funding from the Con-Con funds; contingent that LakeWood Health Center pays the remaining balance.

CLOSED SESSION

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Moorman and carried unanimously to close the regular meeting at 11:36 a.m. and go into closed session pursuant to MN Stat. 13D.03, Labor Negotiations. The following were attendance: Commissioners: Ed Arnesen, Cody Hasbargen, Ken Moorman, Buck Nordlof and Jon Waibel, HR Director Savanna Slick, Public Works Director Tim Erickson, County Attorney Jim Austad and County Auditor-Treasurer Lorene Hanson.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to open the closed session at 11:55 a.m. and reconvene the regular meeting.

2019 Salaries

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the Labor Agreement between Lake of the Woods County and International Union of Operating Engineers Local No 49 AFL-CIO / Highway Department effective January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hasbargen seconded by Commissioner Moorman and carried unanimously to approve the Labor Agreement between Lake of the Woods County and International Union of Operating Engineers Local No 49 AFL-CIO / Solid Waste Department effective January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the 2019 Compensation Plan as presented by HR Director Savanna Slick, effective January 1, 2019.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the Health Care Savings Plan as presented by HR Director Savanna Slick, effective January 1, 2019; with the exception of the Separation of Employment portion to be effective September 1, 2018.

RECESS

The meeting was called to recess at 12:30 p.m. and reconvened at 1:40 p.m. as follows:

BUDGET MEETINGS

Historical Society

Meeting with the board was Lindsay Marshall, Executive Director/Curator, LOW County Historical Society. Lindsay updated the County Board on the activities of the County Museum. The Board reviewed her requested 2019 budget as presented.

Veterans Officer

Meeting with the board was Rick Rone, County Veterans Officer. Rick reviewed the 2019 budget with the board and updated the board on the veterans’ transportation.

County Surveyor

Meeting with the board was Donn Rasmussen, County Surveyor. Donn updated the county board on the surveying and remonumentation progress to date. Donn reviewed the current contract and did remind the County Board that he will be done the end of December 31, 2018. The County Board will review the contract and surveyor appointment in November 2018 with Donn.

RECESS

With no further business before the board, Chairman Arnesen called the meeting to recess at 3:40 p.m.

Attest: August 28, 2018

__________________________________ _____________________________________County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson Chairman of the Board, Edward Arnesen

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Commissioner Proceedings

August 28, 2018

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday,
August 28, 2018 at Lake of the Woods County Government Center in the Commissioners’ Room.

Call to Order

Chairman Arnesen called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited with the following members present: Commissioners: Cody Hasbargen, Ed Arnesen, Buck Nordlof, Jon Waibel and Ken Moorman. Also present were: County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson and Deputy Auditor/Treasurer Janet Rudd.

Approval of Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Moorman and carried unanimously to approve the agenda with the following additions: Land and Water Planning and MIS Department.

Approval of Minutes

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the official minutes and summarized minutes of August 7, 2018.

SOCIAL SERVICES

Social Services Director, Amy Ballard met with the board requesting approval of claims.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman, seconded by Commissioner Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the following claims: Commissioners Warrants $16,087.33, Commissioners Warrants $ 3,024.63, Commissioners Warrants $25,683.26.

LAND AND WATER PLANNING

Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Sromlund met with the board and informed the board that his 2015 Pick-up is having some electronic issues and requested permission for him to get the Pick-up fixed. Estimate for repair is around $1,000. The consensus of the board was to have Josh get the Pick- up fixed with funding from the Land and Water Planning budget.

MIS/GIS

GIS Specialist, Eric Solo met with the board to requesting to change vendors for the County’s Online Interactive Mapping Solution. This request consisted of discontinuing services with Pro-West & Associates and going with a new vendor Schneider Geospatial. Eric informed the board that Schneider’s product Beacon, does everything Pro-West’s product offers and more. Beacon has a much cleaner, user friendly interface, and is made available to the county at no fee for the duration of the contract that extends to Dec. 31, 2022. Eric also informed the board that Schneider’s partner Value Payment Systems has offered its credit/debit/e-check service to the county, which will provide money transaction by credit/debit card to be paid the next day for the Motor Department, with a $1,500 set up fee.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Moorman and carried unanimously to approve MIS Specialist, Eric Solo to enter into a contract with Schneider’s Geospatial product Beacon contract at no fee expiring December 31, 2022 and the Value Payment &Systems with a $1,500 set up fee with the funding from revenue fund.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Human Resource Director, Savanna Slick met with the board informing the board that the Child Support Officer, Bryan Hasbargen has resigned effective August 24, 2018 and requested permission to advertise, interview and hire at grade 11, step 1.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Waibel and carried unanimously to authorize Human Resource Director, Savanna Slick to advertise, interview and hire a Child Support Officer at grade 11, step 1.

COUNTY AUDITOR/TREASURER

Claims

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson met with the board requesting approval of claims, approval of Liquor License, NWA Edge Riders Lease and Premises Permit, DNR Gun Club Land Purchase, Paul Bunyan Transit and Emerging Leadership Program.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Moorman and carried unanimously to approve the claims against the county as follows: Revenue-$66,036.52; Road & Bridge-$55,458.52- Co Development- $1,025.00- Solid Waste-$15,887.03-EDA-$5,955.46.

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

Warrants Approved On 8/28/2018 For Payment 8/31/2018

Vendor Name Amount

Cenex Co-Op Services, Inc. 12,277.28

Code 4 Services,Inc 2,917.17

Computer Professionals Unlimited Inc 3,457.00

Contech Engineered Solutions LLC 13,699.32

Election Systems & Software, Inc 3,051.07

Liberty Tire Recycling, LLC 2,823.50

LOW Soil & Water Cons. Dist. 28,754.00

Menards 4,850.56

Pro Action Safety & Sales 6,006.48

R & Q Trucking, Inc 4,635.00

Ranger Chevrolet 25,974.68

Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc 3,350.94

Titan Machinery – Roseau 2,936.60

TOTALFUNDS 2,000.00

72 Payments less than 2000 27,628.93

Final Total: 144,362.53

Further moved to authorize the payment of the following Auditor warrants: August 8, 2018-$11,900.98, August 15, 2018- $345,581.99.

LIQUOR LICENSE

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the Liquor License for K&D Resorts Inc, DBA Wheelers Point Resort effective August 30, 2018 contingent upon sale and approval from County Attorney, James Austad

08-28-2018

NWA Edge Riders

The following Resolution was offered by Commissioner Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the following:

A Resolution Approving a Lease for Lawful Gambling Activity

Resolution No. 2018-08-01

WHEREAS, the Northwest Angle Edge Riders has submitted a lease for lawful gambling activity for Minnesota lawful gambling to be conducted at the following establishment: Jerry’s Bar and Restaurant, located at 7609 Youngs Bay Dr. NW, Angle Inlet, MN in the township of Angle, in Lake of the Woods County.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners hereby approve said application for submission to the Minnesota Gambling Control Board.

DNR LAND PURCHASE, PAUL BUNYAN TRANSIT AND EMERGING LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson met with the board and informed the board that the private sale of consolidated conservation land to Lake of the Woods County has been approve, legal description located in the South Half of the Southeast Quarter, Section 14, Township 160 North, Range 31 West, containing 80 acres, more or less and that the DNR has determined that the land is not needed for natural resource purpose and that the state’s land management interest would best be served if the land were returned to local government. The sale cost for the land is $51,674.81. The consensus of the board was the county would own this land and lease this land to the Gun Club. Lorene informed the board the Paul Bunyan Transit requested twenty percent (20%) funding for a new bus purchase for Lake of the Woods County and that Leslie Grubich will be attending next board meeting to discuss this further. Lorene presented a letter of request for funding for the Emerging Leadership Program. The board will consider this in budget meetings.

NWA AIRPORT

Brian Bollig, President of Bollig Inc, Paul Jurek, Joe Gimse, and Michael Beard, met with the board and discussed the NWA Airport. They reviewed with the board what they could do to help with the development of the potential airport at the NWA and what steps are needed for them to begin the process, what funding would be available to the county and locations to where to place the airport.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Moorman and carried unanimously to engage with Bollig Inc as a consultant of record for up to five years to pursue the creation of the NWA Airport.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Arensen, seconded by Commissioner Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve Task 1 Order for consulting/administration fees of $12,000, with reimbursement up to 95% from the State contingent approval, with funding from the general fund.

RECESS

The meeting was called to recess at 10:39 a.m. and reconvened at 10:45 a.m. as follows:

DITCH DISCUSSION

Ditch 26 Update

Public Works Director, Tim Erickson informed the board that Ditch 26 current project was completed and more work is needed on this ditch. With the dry season this would be the time to continue with this project, Tim informed the board that he did speak to Jerry Allen Pieper and he would be available to continue. A half mile ditch cleaning and rebuilding (½ ) mile of ditch was quoted at $2,800 and a one and half miles(1&1/2) miles would cost $4,800. The board requested that they concentrate on the first half (1/2) mile of ditch and if weather allows to continue.

Ditch 28 Update

Public Works Director, Tim Erickson informed the board that he received quotes for work to start at Lester Boomgaardens minimum maintenance road, which is the start of this ditch to 72 up to the pipes, with the cost of $47,600 for two miles. It was the consensus of the board to move forward with this project. The request Terry Waibel, Steve Ellis and Joyce Blodgett request on Ditch 28 is on hold waiting for the plans to be completed on Hwy 172. Tim will report back to the board at the next meeting.

PUBLIC WORKS

Public Works Director, Tim Erickson met with the board requesting approval for Bridge Replacement Program Grant Agreement for CR 77.

Resolution

The following resolution was offered by Commissioner Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Moorman and carried unanimously to approve the following:

RESOLUTION

For Agreement to State Transportation Fund

Local Bridge Replacement Program

Grant Terms and Conditions

SAP 039-598-066

Resolution No. 2018-08-02

WHEREAS, Lake of the Woods County has applied to the Commissioner of Transportation for a grant from the Minnesota State Transportation Fund for construction of Bridge No. 39J38; and

WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Transportation has given notice that funding for this bridge is available; and

WHEREAS, the amount of the grant has been determined to be $72,886.00 by reason of the lowest responsible bid;

NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that Lake of the Woods County does hereby agree to the terms and conditions of the grant consistent with Minnesota Statutes, section 174.50, subdivision 5, and will pay any additional amount by which the cost exceeds the estimate, and will return to the Minnesota State Transportation Fund any amount appropriated for the bridge but not required. The proper county officers are authorized to execute a grant agreement with the Commissioner of Transportation concerning the above-referenced grant.

Road Projects

Tim also informed the board that since the Excavator broke down, the projects that were scheduled for the fall have been reprioritized. The board informed Tim that if he needed to lease an Excavator the board gives their approval.

BELTRAMI COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE

Beltrami County Veterans Service Officer, Scotty Allison and Veterans Liaison, Joe Vene met with the board to update the board on the New Veterans Home that will be built in Bemidji and requesting donation form county. Scotty informed the board that it will be a 72-bed facility with Clinical Services, Special Services and Programs. He mentioned that all local/state donations result in a 65% match from the Federal Government. The Veterans Home should be completed in May of 2021. The board will be discussing this during budget process.

LAKEWOOD HEALTH CENTER

LakeWood Health Center Administrator, Jeff Stampohar and Jay Ross met with the board to review the CHI Budget, discussed the Doctor Retention Schedule and updated the board on the new ambulance. Jeff informed the board that they decided to go with a recondition box for the new ambulance reducing the cost and now the county would owe $24,806 instead of the $30,000.00 as approved on August 7, 2018.

RECESS

With no further business before the board, Chairman Arnesen called the meeting to recess at 12:45 p.m.

Attest: September 11, 2018

__________________________________ _____________________________________

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson Chairman of the Board, Edward Arnesen

July, 2018

Commissioner Proceedings

July 10, 2018

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Lake of the Woods County Government Center in the Commissioners’ Room.

Call to Order

Chairman Arnesen called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited with the following members present: Commissioners: Cody Hasbargen, Ed Arnesen, Buck Nordlof, Jon Waibel and Ken Moorman. Also present were: County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson, Deputy Auditor/Treasurer Janet Rudd.

Approval of Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Moorman and carried unanimously to approve the agenda with the following additions: CPUI Agreement, Motor Pool update, and PILT Payments.

Approval of Minutes

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Moorman and carried unanimously to approve the official minutes and summarized minutes of June 26, 2018.

SOCIAL SERVICES

Social Services Director, Amy Ballard met with the board requesting approval of claims.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman, seconded by Commissioner Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the following claims: Commissioners Warrants $6,576.92, Commissioners Warrants $1,836.88, Commissioners Warrants $14,853.30.

WIKSTROM TELEPHONE

Brian Wikstrom and Al Lundeen met with the board and gave an update on the Broadband Plans for Lake of the Woods County which includes the following: Fiber to the homes in many locations and buildings in all of the area in the county in the next few years; fiber optic cable at the NW Angle to the Islands; updating microwave service to the NW Angle to gigabit, serves Verizon wireless and its land line customers- to be installed in July and upgrading all of its fixed wireless services,( Baudette is near to completion). The board thanked them for the update on the Broadband Plans.

COUNTY AUDITOR/TREASURER

Claims

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson met with the board requesting approval of claims, appointment of election judges, election judges pay, appointments to UOCAVA and Canvasing board for the Primary and General Election.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the claims against the county as follows: Revenue-$72,581.97-Road & Bridge-$24,036.69, Co. Devlp. -$21,490.00 -Solid Waste-$6,169.61-EDA-$1,024.72- Taxes-$252.00.

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

Warrants Approved On 7/10/2018 For Payment 7/13/2018

Vendor Name Amount

Computer Professionals Unlimited Inc 3,432.00

Election Systems & Software, Inc 3,534.00

Howard’s Oil Company 3,264.12

LOW Highway Dept 4,087.50

Ranger GM 36,741.46

Rolyan Buoys 3,253.00

Roseau County Sheriff 2,961.45

SeaChange Print Innovations 3,650.82

Titan Machinery – Roseau 17,738.53

TOTALFUNDS 4,000.00

Williams Youth Recreation Association 20,000.00

55 Payments less than 2000 22,892.11

Final Total: 125,554.99

Further moved to authorize the payment of the following Auditor warrants: June 27, 2018-$40 ,631.20, July 3, 2018-$383,035.57, July 5, 2018-$164,496.22.

Appointment of 2018 Election Judges, UOCAVA&Absentee Ballot Boards and Hourly Pay

County Auditor-Treasurer Lorene Hanson met with the County Board to approve election judges for the primary and general elections, to set up UOCAVA and Absentee Ballot Boards for the same and to request a pay increase for the election judges.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman, seconded by Commissioner Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the following election judges for the 2018 primary and general elections: Christie Russell, Sandy Peterson, Judy Johnson, Shelley Pepera, Aprille Albrecht, Rita Krause, Margie Sporlein, Stacy Novak, Dale Boretski, Dawn Christianson, John Carroll, Dena Pieper, Alisa Jacobsen, Heather Larson, Barb Larson, Lester Boomgaarden, Bob Gubbels, Jill Gubbels, Tabitha Ubel, Beverly Becklund, Cindy McDougall, Jo Aery, Jamie Boretski-LaValla, Janet Rudd, Rita Hasbargen, Erik Tange and Lorene Hanson.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the hourly pay for election judges as follows: head election judges at $11.00 per hour and election judges at $10.50 per hour, effective with the 2018 elections.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Waibel and carried unanimously to appoint the following Election Judges to the UOCAVA & Absentee Ballot Boards for the 2018 Primary and General Elections: Christie Russell, Rita Hasbargen, Stacy Novak, Janet Rudd, Dawn Christianson, Erik Tange and Lorene Hanson.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman, seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and carried unanimously to appoint Commissioners Hasbargen and Waibel to the Canvassing Board for the 2018 Primary and General Election.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Human Resource Director, Savanna Slick met with the board informing the board that Cooper Mickelson has resigned effective July 12 and requested permission to advertise, interview and hire Inspector I.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman, seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and carried unanimously to authorize Human Resource Director, Savanna Slick and Public Works Director, Tim Erickson to advertise, interview and hire an Inspector, with the tier option if applicant(s) do not have the requirements of four (4) years of experience at grade 9 and when years of experience are fulfilled move to grade 12.

MOTOR POOL /MOTOR POOL POLICY

Motor Pool Committee members Peder Hovland, MaryJo Otten and Lorene Hanson met with the board to inform the board that they received quotes for a 2018 Dodge Durango and 2019 Chevrolet Traverse. The board requested that they trade the 2009 Chevrolet Impala and 2006 Dodge Van Caravan.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the Motor Pool Committee to purchase a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse, in the amount of $26,857.40 and 2018 Dodge Durango, in the amount of $24,560.00 with applicable fees and taxes.

Motor Pool Policy

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson informed the board that the Motor Pool committee reviewed the Policy and discussed the mileage rate for personal vehicles being used for work related reasons. The mileage rate does not reference the reimbursement rate and it was decided that it should be clarified in the policy as the rate set by the Commissioners at the beginning of the year at the IRS rate (currently .545 cents per mile). Taking a personal car instead of the motor pool vehicle will be at the discretion of the department head. Other possible changes to the Policy will be forthcoming.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and carried unanimously to add to the Motor Pool Policy the IRS rate that is set by the County Board at the beginning of each year for reimbursement.

PILT PAYMENT/MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL

Chairman Arnesen reviewed the Lake of the Woods County Payment In lieu of Taxes with the board and discussed the MPC meeting that Public Works Director Tim Erickson and himself attended in regards to the expansion of the landfill and other issues.

PUBLIC WORKS

Public Works Director, Tim Erickson met with the board requesting approval to advertise for bids for SAP 039-598-066.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman, seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and carried unanimously to authorize Public Works Director, Tim Erickson to advertise for bids for SAP 039-598-066.

LAND AND WATER PLANNING

Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund and SWCD Resource Technician, Mike Hirst met with the board and reviewed the One Watershed One Plan and options of Joint Powers Entity or Joint Powers Collaboration.

GEORGE SWENTIK

George Swentik met with the board to discuss County Road 142 drainage issues and the need for the ditch to be cleaned. Public Works Director, Tim Erickson informed the board that this ditch is on the Five-Year Plan for maintenance.

CPUI CONTRACT

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson, County Assessor MaryJo Otten and MIS Director, Peder Hovland met with the board to discuss the CPUI agreement. No action was taken.

RECESS

With no further business before the board, Chairman Arnesen called the meeting to recess at 11:55a.m.

Attest: July 24, 2018

__________________________________ _____________________________________County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson Chairman of the Board, Edward Arnesen

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Commissioner Proceedings

July 24, 2018

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Lake of the Woods County Government Center in the Commissioners’ Room.

Call to Order

Chairman Arnesen called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited with the following members present: Commissioners: Cody Hasbargen, Ed Arnesen, Buck Nordlof, Jon Waibel and Ken Moorman. Also present were: County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson and Deputy Auditor/Treasurer Janet Rudd.

Approval of Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman, seconded by Commissioner Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the agenda with the following additions: Auditors Agreement, Motor Pool Policy, Ditch Authority, Extension Contract, Closed Session and Union Negotiations.

Approval of Minutes

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the official minutes and summarized minutes of July 10, 2018.

SOCIAL SERVICES

Social Services Director, Amy Ballard met with the board requesting approval of claims.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the following claims: Commissioners Warrants $8,161.19, Commissioners Warrants $1,981.88, Commissioners Warrants $13,466.97.

COUNTY AUDITOR/TREASURER

Claims

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson met with the board requesting approval of claims, Resolution to approve Hoffman, Philipp, & Knutson for annual financial audit, Motor Pool Policy, Ditch Authority, Extension Contract.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Moorman and carried unanimously to approve the claims against the county as follows: Revenue-$11,369.28-Road & Bridge-$261,186.17, Co. Devlp. -$890.00 – Natl Resc Enhanc-$4,026.15, Joint Ditch- $2,430.00-Solid Waste-$22,377.99-EDA-$1,703.58.

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

Warrants Approved On 7/24/2018 For Payment 7/27/2018

Vendor Name Amount

Cenex Co-Op Services, Inc. 10,039.66

Earthworks Contracting Inc 6,060.00

Envirotech Services Inc 105,500.70

Farmers Union Oil Co. 3,017.91

Fish/Kevin 17,340.00

Fort Distributors Ltd 25,900.00

Hasbargen Farms Inc 6,060.00

Hasbargen Logging Inc 3,690.00

Lavalla Sand & Gravel Inc 70,555.00

M-R Sign Co, Inc 4,026.15

Mar-Kit Landfill 13,968.00

R & Q Trucking, Inc 4,120.00

TrueNorth Steel 6,224.88

Walker Pipe & Supply 3,394.75

Woody’s Service 6,189.82

43 Payments less than 2000 17,896.30

Final Total: 303,983.17

Further moved to authorize the payment of the following Auditor warrants: July 12, 2018-$831,853.15, July 18, 2018- $13,270.66.

Resolution

The following resolution was offered by Commissioner Moorman and moved for adoption:

A Resolution Declaring Lake of the Woods County’s Intent to Retain

Hoffman, Philipp, & Knutson, PLLC to Perform its Annual Financial Audit

Resolution 18-07-03

WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Section §6.481, Subdivision 2, requires counties to have an annual financial audit; and

WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Section §6.481, Subdivision 2 permits counties to “choose to have the audit performed by the State Auditor, or may choose to have the audit performed by a CPA firm”;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Lake of the Woods County chooses to retain the services of a CPA firm, that meets the requirements established in Minnesota Statutes, Section §326A.05, for its annual financial audit.

The resolution was seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Norldof, seconded by Commissioner Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the revised Motor Pool Policy effective July 24, 2018 as presented.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the contract with Regents of the University of Minnesota and Lake of the Woods County for providing Extension programs locally and employing extension staff, effective January 1, 2019 thru December 31, 2021 and authorize Chairman Arnesen to sign.

BUDGET DATES

Chairman Arensen reviewed possible budget dates with the board. The following dates the board set to review the 2019 Budget; August 7 after board meeting, August 28 after board meeting, August 29 and August 30.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Human Resource Director, Savanna Slick met with the board informing the board that Tyler Swanson was hired as the Assessor Trainee position and Brian Carlin was hired for the Custodian Position.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the hiring of Tyler Swanson as the Assessor Trainee position at Grade 9, points 225, Step 1, Salary $17.66 per hour, effective August 6, 2018; after the completion of training this position will be moved to Assessor Appraiser, Grade 13, points 289.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Moorman and carried unanimously to approve the hiring of Brian Carlin for the Custodian position at Grade 6, points 178, Step 1, Salary 14.97 per hour effective July 25, 2018.

YEARS OF SERVICE RECOGNITION

Resolution

The following resolution was offered by Chairman Arnesen and moved for adoption:

Recognition of years of service

Kurt Nuss

Resolution No. 18-07-01

Whereas: Kurt Nuss has served for Lake of the Woods County Custodian since September 30, 2013;

Whereas: Kurt will retire from Lake of the Woods County effective July 31, 2018;

Now Therefore, Be it Resolved: That Lake of the Woods Board of County Commissioners extends its deepest appreciation to Kurt for his dedicated service and wishes him well on his retirement.

The resolution was seconded by Commissioner Hasbargen and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Resolution

The following resolution was offered by Chairman Arnesen and moved for adoption:

Recognition of years of service

Barry Bailey

Resolution No. 18-07-02

Whereas: Barry Bailey has served for Lake of the Woods County Solid Waste Processor since September 30, 2013;

Whereas: Barry will retire from Lake of the Woods County effective July 31, 2018;

Now Therefore, Be it Resolved: That Lake of the Woods Board of County Commissioners extends its deepest appreciation to Barry for his dedicated service and wishes him well on his retirement.

The resolution was seconded by Commissioner Hasbargen and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

RECESS

The meeting was called to recess at 9:58 a.m. and reconvened at 10:03 a.m. as follows:

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

County Sheriff, Gary Fish met with the board to discuss the Emergency Management position and pay.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel seconded by Commissioner Hasbargen and carried unanimously to combine Part-time Emergency Director/Part-time Dispatch/Jailer positions of Jill Olson to full time, 40 hours, effective July 29, 2018. The Emergency Management hours remain at sixty (60) hours and other duties as assigned at twenty (20) hours. The position will continue at Grade 11, points 256, step 8, and in the PERA Coordinated Fund.

LAND AND WATER PLANNING

Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund met with the board and presented a Consideration of Petition to Amend the Lake of the Woods County Zoning Ordinance Application #18-01ZC by Gregg Hennum for a tract in NW corner of Gov. Lot 1, less deeded, Section Twenty-five (25), Township One Hundred Sixty-two (162) North, Range Thirty-two (32) West, Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota-Parcel ID#19.25.21.010. Applicant is requesting a zone change from a Residential District (R1) to a Commercial Recreation District to allow applicant to establish a Commercial Planned Unit Development consisting of an RV Campground/Park. The board reviewed letters of concerns from area residents and heard public comments. The board requested that the developer attend the next board meeting to discuss this further.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and carried unanimously to table the Consideration of Petition for Zone Change by Gregg Hennum until August 7 board meeting.

Resignation

Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund informed the board that Board of Adjustment member at large, Steve Levasseur has resigned as of August 1, 2018 and the County Board will need to replace him.

DITCH AUTHORITY

Motion was made by Commissioner Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Moorman and carried unanimously to close the regular meeting and open the Ditch Authority meeting at 10:42 a.m. Chairman Arensen reviewed the Petition received from Terry Waibel, Steve Ellis and Joyce Blodgett in regards to Ditch 28 and the concerns of the water not flowing at all due to the ditch being plugged with cattails and sediment. The Ditch Authority’s plan of action was to have the cattails removed and survey the ditch grade and have Public Works Director, Tim Erickson report back to the board with results of the survey to discuss further action. Public Works Director, Tim Erickson also updated the Ditch Authority on the Lester Boomgarden request for Ditch 28 and that a survey was done and that the ditch does drain and function, but they could clean up that portion and have some slope work be done. The consensus of the board was to contract that portion of the ditch out with funds from Ditch 28, Tim also stated that Ditch 26 has a half mile of work to be done and will contract out with funds from Ditch 26.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and carried unanimously to close the Ditch Authority meeting at 10:59 a.m. and open the regular meeting.

CLOSED SESSION-LABOR NEGOTIATIONS

Motion was made by Commissioner Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and carried unanimously to close the regular meeting at 11:00 a.m. and open the Closed Session for Labor Negotiations pursuant to MN Stat 13D.03. Members present: Commissioners Arnesen, Moorman, Hasbargen, Waibel and Nordlof. Others present, County Auditor /Treasurer, Lorene Hanson, County Attorney, James Austad and Human Resource Director, Savanna Slick.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and carried unanimously to close the closed session at 11:56 a.m. and open the regular meeting.

CLOSED SESSION- LITIGATION

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Moorman and carried unanimously to close the regular meeting and open the closed session at 11:56 a.m. pursuant to MN Stat. 13D.05, subd.3. Members present: Commissioners Arnesen, Moorman, Hasbargen, Waibel and Nordlof. Others present, County Auditor /Treasurer, Lorene Hanson, County Attorney, James Austad and Public Works Director, Tim Erickson.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and carried unanimously to close the closed session and open the regular meeting at 12:56 p.m.

RECESS

With no further business before the board, Chairman Arnesen called the meeting to recess at 12:57p.m.

Attest: August 7, 2018

__________________________________ _____________________________________County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson Chairman of the Board, Edward Arnesen

June, 2018

Commissioner Proceedings

June 26, 2018

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at Lake of the Woods County Government Center in the Commissioners’ Room.

Call to Order

Chairman Arnesen called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited with the following members present: Commissioners: Cody Hasbargen, Ed Arnesen, Buck Nordlof, Jon Waibel and Ken Moorman. Also present were: County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson, Deputy Auditor/Treasurer Janet Rudd.

Approval of Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman, seconded by Commissioner Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the agenda with the following additions: Sheriff Office, NWA Meeting, Culvert on County Roads 1 & 35.

Approval of Minutes

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman seconded by Commissioner Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the official minutes and summarized minutes of June 12, 2018.

Motion was made by Commissioner Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Moorman and carried unanimously to approve the minutes and summarized minutes of June 19, 2018.

SOCIAL SERVICES

Social Services Director, Amy Ballard met with the board requesting approval of claims.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the following claims: Commissioners Warrants $10,094.34, Commissioners Warrants $3,624.26, Commissioners Warrants $34,665.81.

COUNTY AUDITOR/TREASURER

Claims

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson met with the board requesting approval of claims and Motor Vehicle Hours.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the claims against the county as follows: Revenue-$44,559.75-Road & Bridge-$24,586.20 Devlp. -$3,335.00 -Solid Waste-$4,558.50-EDA-$751.36.

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

Warrants Approved On 6/26/2018 For Payment 6/29/2018

Vendor Name Amount

Cenex Co-Op Services, Inc. 3,278.38

Crop Production Services 15,108.64

DLT Solutions, LLC 2,489.20

Nelson’s Collision Center (Dba) 2,639.65

North East Technical Service,Inc 4,558.50

Pemberton, Sorlie, Rufer & Kershner, PLL 5,321.46

SeaChange Print Innovations 2,900.38

University Of Mn 9,024.00

Voyageurs Comtronics, Inc 3,332.35

WatchGuard Video 4,770.00

Widseth Smith Nolting&Asst Inc 4,418.33

48 Payments less than 2000 19,949.92

Final Total: 77,790.81

Further moved to authorize the payment of the following Auditor warrants: June 13, 2018-$5,907.17, June 20, 2018-$14,761.45, June 22, 2018-$75,00.00.

Deputy Registrar Hours

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson informed the board that due to the increasing work with MnLars that the office will no longer be able to process any title transfers or renew Drivers License after 3:45 p.m. and that the office will remain open until 4:00 p.m. for other types of transactions.

PETITION FOR PARTIAL ABANDONMENT OF DITCH 36

Chairman Arnesen reviewed a Petition for Partial Abandonment of Ditch 36 from Chuck Larson. Public Works Director, Tim Erickson informed the board that the section corner needs to be located first, to see if this is State Land or County Land. County Surveyor, Don Rasmussen stated that he will find the section corner and report back to the board. No action was taken at this time.

RECESS

The meeting was called to recess at 10:15 a.m. and reconvened at 10:20 a.m.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Human Resource Director, Savanna Slick met with the board informing the board that Carla Bailey was hired as the Eligibility Worker and Travis Anderson was hired as the Solid Waste Processor.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Moorman and carried unanimously to approve the hiring for Carla Bailey as the Eligibility Worker at grade 9, Step 1, points 218, $17.66 per hour, effective July 16, 2018.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the hiring for Travis Anderson as the Solid Waste Processor at grade 10, step 1, points 237, $18.67 per hour effective July 9, 2018.

SHERIFF

Chairman Arnesen suggested that a committee should be made to look at options for the Construction of the Jail and informed the board that he spoke with Karl Frigaard and Karl will do research for possible funding options for the new construction.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman, seconded by Commissioner Hasbargen and carried unanimously to appoint County Sheriff, Gary Fish, County Attorney, James Austad, Public Works Director, Tim Erickson, County Commissioners Arnesen and Waibel to the Jail Committee.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Waibel and carried unanimously to hire Karl Frigaard as a consultant for finding funding for the construction for the Jail at thirty-six dollars (36.00) per hour and up to one-hundred (100) hours.

CORRESPONDENCE

Roseau County Soil & Water District and Thank-you from Williams Senior Citizen.

NWA MEETING

The board discussed the meeting at the NWA and discussed the issues of parking on CR 333. The board requested that the Public Works Department put the culvert in as discussed and allow parking for a minimum of twelve (12) vehicles.

CLOSED SESSION-Labor Negotiations

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Hasbargen and carried unanimously to close the regular meeting at 11:00 a.m. and open the closed session. Present were Commissioner Arnesen, Hasbargen, Waibel, Moorman and Nordlof, County Auditor/Treasurer Lorene Hanson, Human Resource Director Savanna Slick and County Attorney, James Austad.

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman, seconded by Commissioner Hasbargen and carried unanimously to close the closed session at 12:40 p.m. and open the regular meeting.

RECESS

With no further business before the board, Chairman Arnesen called the meeting to recess at 12:41 p.m.

Attest: July 10, 2018

__________________________________ _____________________________________

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson Chairman of the Board, Edward Arnesen

May, 2018

Commissioner Proceedings

May 22, 2018

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, May 22nd, 2018 at Lake of the Woods County Government Center in the Commissioners’ Room.

Call to Order

Chairman Arnesen called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited with the following members present: Commissioners: Cody Hasbargen, Ed Arnesen, Buck Nordlof and Jon Waibel. Absent Ken Moorman. Also present were: County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson, Deputy Auditor/Treasurer Janet Rudd and Woody Fiala.

Approval of Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the agenda with the following additions: Liquor License, Ploughing Contest, Investment Report and Sheriffs Budget.

Approval of Minutes

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the official minutes and summarized minutes of May 22, 2018.

SOCIAL SERVICES

Social Services Director, Amy Ballard met with the board requesting approval of claims.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the following claims: Commissioners Warrants $2,418.12, Commissioners Warrants $45,596.42.

COUNTY AUDITOR/TREASURER

Claims

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson met with the board requesting approval of claims, NWA Community Action lease.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the claims against the county as follows: Revenue-$71,424.99-Road & Bridge-$10,872.21-County Devlp. -$5,545.00 -Solid Waste-$5,190.12-EDA-$656.36.

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

Warrants Approved On 5/22/2018 For Payment 5/25/2018

Vendor Name Amount

Cenex Co-Op Services, Inc. 4,260.02

Code 4 Services LLC 10,581.92

Election Systems & Software, Inc 42,995.00

Swanston Equipment Corp 3,331.42

Williams Senior Citizens 4,000.00

Ziegler, Inc 4,528.24

46 Payments less than 2000 23,992.08

Final Total: 93,688.68

Further moved to authorize the payment of the following Auditor warrants: May 8, 2018-$246,132.31, May 8, 2018-$(9.15), May 9, 2018-$97,113.20, May 17,2018-$5,497.42.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the lease agreement for a portion of the Government Center North Building consisting of approximately 748 square feet effective August 1, 2018 thru July 31,2019

Revenue/Expenditures

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson met with the board and reviewed the first quarter Revenue and Expenditures and also reviewed the Investment Report with the board.

Liquor License

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson met with the board and informed the board that she looked into the approval of Liquor Licenses and spoke with County Attorney, James Austad. His opinion is that just the renewals of Liquor Licenses do not have to come to the board for approval. The consensus of the board that this would be fine.

Ploughing Contest

County Auditor/Treasure, Lorene Hanson informed the board that Lake of the Woods Tourism Bureau Director, Joe Henry inquired on how to set up proper service for food and alcohol in Lake of the Woods County for the 2019 Ploughing Event. The Auditors office contacted MN Liquor Control and there were just a few options available for them to sell. County Attorney, James Austad recommended not going with the Community Festival options. The information and available options was to be sent to Joe Henry.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

The board discussed the Emergency Management Office and the Sheriff Office structure and will set a work session to review the office.

RECESS

The meeting was called to recess at 9:50 a.m. and reconvened at 10:00 a.m.

PICTOMETRY IMAGERY

The board discussed the Picotometry Imagery with GIS Specialist Eric Solo in regards to 911 funds to be used for the imagery. Eric informed the board that he has spoken to the State in regards to 911 funds and they said that the 911 funds could be used as long as the county owns the images, which the county does.

SHIP

CHI Public Health Nurse, Jodi Johnson met with the board and discussed the Tobacco Usage and discussed the Lake of the Woods County Tobacco Ordinance.

PUBLIC WORKS

Public Works Director, Tim Erickson met with the board to inform them that Barry Bailey will be retiring on July 27, 2018 from his Solid Waste Processor position and requesting to advertise, interview and hire for this position.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and carried unanimously to authorize Public Works Director, Tim Erickson to advertise, interview and hire for a Solid Waste Processor.

DITCH AUTHORITY

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and carried unanimously to close the regular meeting at 10:40 a.m. and open the Ditch Authority.

Public Works Director, Tim Erickson discussed Ditch 26 and requested authorization to advertise for quotes.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Hasbargen and carried unanimously to authorize Public Works Director, Tim Erickson to get quotes out for work on JD26 for repairs and approve Public Works Director to work on two hundred feet (200) of CR 3 Outlet.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Nordlof and carried unanimously to close the Ditch Authority at 11:10 a.m. and reconvened the regular meeting.

NWA MEETING

Chairman Arnesen reviewed topics of discussion for the June 19, 2018 board meeting that will be held at Angle Outpost Resort at 10:00 a.m.

RECESS

With no further business before the board, Chairman Arnesen called the meeting to recess at 11:45 p.m.

Attest: June 12, 2018

__________________________________ _____________________________________

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson Chairman of the Board, Edward Arnesen

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