November, 2010

Commissioner Proceedings

November 9, 2010

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, November 9, 2010, in the Commissioners’ Room of the Lake of the Woods County Government Center.

Call to Order

Chair Ed Arnesen called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited with the following members present: Commissioners: Ed Arnesen, Patty Beckel, Todd Beckel, Tom Hanson and Ken Moorman. Also present were: County Auditor John W Hoscheid, Deputy Auditor Lorene Hanson, John Oren and Penny Mio Hirst.

Approval of Agenda

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the agenda for the meeting today with the following additions: MN Dept Natural Resources, Minutes regarding Curling Club, Additional motions for Public Works Dept and EDA update. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tom Hanson, and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Consent Agenda

Motion was made by Commissioner Tom Hanson to approve the consent agenda for travel for: Josh Stromlund to St. Paul on November 9, 2010 for MN Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts Annual Meeting and Convention; Julie Berggren to Bemidji on October 29, 2010 for Criminal and Civil Protection Orders and to Hamel on November 17, 2010 for PLEAA Annual Conference; Boyd Johnson to Bemidji on December 6 – 7, 2010 for Construction Site Management Training; Boyd Johnson to Arden Hills on December 7-10, 2010 for Grading & Base I Training; Boyd Johnson to St. Cloud on December 13-16, 2010 for Grading & Base 2 Training; Boyd Johnson to St. Cloud on January 2-5, 2011 for Bituminous Street Training and Dan Crompton to St. Cloud on November 16-18, 2010 for Engineer Technology Conference. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel, and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Approval of Minutes

Motion was made by Commissioner Tom Hanson to approve the minutes of October 26, 2010 regular County Board meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ken Moorman, and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Social Services Department

Claims

Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler, met with the County Board requesting approval of claims.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the following claims against the County:

Commissioners’ Warrants $ 10,905.72

Commissioners’ Warrants $ 9,685.39

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel, and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

TeleMental Health

Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler discussed with the County Board a potential grant for TeleMental Health conferencing and equipment. Brent Birkeland updated the County Board on the current status of technology and equipment. It was the consensus of the County Board to have Brent research further and update the County Board at a future meeting.

County Auditor

Claims

County Auditor, John W Hoscheid met with the County Board and requested approval of claims.

The County Board discussed a claim for the storage building. It was the consensus of the County Board not to heat this building and have the storage building remain as cold storage.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the following claims against the County as presented:

Revenue $ 31,671.99

Road & Bridge $ 76,204.65

County Development $ 8,274.00

Solid Waste $ 18,745.33

$ 134,895.97

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

Warrants Approved On 11/09/2010 For Payment 11/12/2010

Vendor Name Amount

ARM of Mn 2,170.00

Arnesen/Ed 4,996.00

Border Ridge Trucking Inc 36,490.00

Brock White 6,006.40

Cenex Co-Op Services, Inc. 7,394.55

Dodds Lumber 3,006.60

Howard’s Oil Company 2,397.07

Jake’s Quality Tire Inc 2,414.87

Low County Treasurer 8,074.00

Low Highway Dept 2,629.12

Mar-Kit Landfill 9,209.70

Mn Counties Insurance Trust 2,540.00

Moren/Law Offices Of Patrick D 5,366.00

Northern Resources Cooperative 4,314.92

R & Q Trucking, Inc 2,053.72

Swanston Equipment Corp 2,396.68

Winkler of Wisconsin 9,933.81

79 Payments less than 2000 $23,502.53

Final Total: $134,895.97

Further moved to authorize the payment of the following auditor warrants:

October 27, 2010 $ 195,220.75

October 27, 2010 $ 1,000.00

November 2, 2010 $ 565,889.64

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tom Hanson, and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Satisfaction of Mortgage/Repayment Agreements

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to authorize Chair Ed Arnesen and County Auditor John W Hoscheid to sign the Satisfaction of the Repayment Agreement and Satisfaction of Mortgage dated July 19, 1995 for Andrew and Anna Lystad. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel, and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion was made by Commissioner Ken Moorman to authorize Chair Ed Arnesen and County Auditor John W Hoscheid to sign the Satisfaction of the Repayment Agreement and Satisfaction of Mortgage dated January 29, 1997 for Harry and Agnes Stebakken, and Sidney Allen Stebakken. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tom Hanson, and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

2010 Election

County Auditor John W Hoscheid presented a letter to the County Board acknowledging and thanking the following County Employees for being an Election Judge: Darren Olson, Dale Boretski, Lorene Hanson, Dawn Christianson, Christie Russell, Rita Krause, Sandy Peterson, Stacy Novak, Steve Sindelir, Shelley Pepera and Jodi Ferrier. The 2010 voter turnout for Lake of the Woods County was 75% with 55 new registrations on Election Day.

The County Board directed the County Auditor to write congratulation letters to our local representatives and newly elected County Attorney.

University of MN/MOA

Commissioner Patty Beckel discussed the Memorandum of Agreement between the University of Minnesota Extension and Lake of the Woods County beginning January 1, 2011 and ending on December 31, 2013.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to enter into an agreement between the University of Minnesota and Lake of the Woods County for providing Extension programs locally and employing Extension staff, beginning on January 1, 2011 and ending on December 31, 2013, unless earlier terminated (as provided in paragraphs 7 and 8 of the Agreement); and further authorize Chair Ed Arnesen, Interim County Attorney Michelle Moren and County Auditor John W Hoscheid to sign said Agreement, contingent upon the approval of Interim County Attorney Michelle Moren. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel, and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

LOW Ordinances

Motion was made by Commissioner Tom Hanson to set a Public Hearing for the proposed revisions to the Lake of the Woods County Rainy Rapid River Shoreland Management Ordinance, Zoning Ordinance and consideration of the Land Use Addendum for the Growth Corridor Project for December 14, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at the Government Center. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel, and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

USDA Grant Presentation

County Auditor John W Hoscheid notified the County Board that USDA Rural Development State Director Colleen Landkamer will be at the North Star Electric Cooperative on Wednesday, November 17, 2010, to officially award the $300,000 grant to help finance the construction of the line worker’s facility.

Human Resources Director

Human Resources Director, Wade Johannesen presented a Draft Sheriff Office Uniform Allowance, Expenditure and Accountability Policy to the County Board. It was the consensus of the County Board to have further research done and to place this on the old and new business for future meetings.

Baudette Curling Club

Stuart Noble and Emory Vaagen updated the County Board on the progress of the Baudette Curling Club. They presented a letter of consent from the Baudette Area Arena Association, Budget Proposal and a Certificate of Incorporation. The County Board also acknowledged the correspondence of minutes from October 28, 2010.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to contribute up to $20,000 to the Baudette Curling Club, with the curling rocks being property of the County and any proceeds of the Curling Club to go to the Baudette Area Arena Board; with funding from the County Development Fund. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel, and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Stuart Noble thanked the County Board and confirmed that the Baudette Curling Club’s Charter would reflect that Lake of the Woods County owned the rocks and if the Curling Club was to close, the County would receive the proceeds from the rocks.

HRDC

Headwaters Regional Development Commission (HRDC) Development Specialist, Emily Brooks met with the County Board to discuss a potential grant to identify needs and opportunities for trails and connections in the Baudette area.

Motion was made by Commissioner Ken Moorman to contribute $2,500 towards the local match for the Baudette and Lake of the Woods Area Trails Plan; with funding from the County Development Fund. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel, and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Recess

The meeting was called to recess at 10:50 a.m. and reconvened at 10:55 a.m. as follows:

Old/New Business

The County Board discussed the following old and new business:

Economic Development Authority (EDA)– Commissioner Ken Moorman gave an update on the status of a secretary for the EDA
Lessard – Sams Outdoor Heritage Council/Outdoor Heritage Fund – no new updates
County TV – No new updates
Land Acquisition – Commissioner Todd Beckel updated the County Board on the recent offer
Zoning/Conditional Use Parameters – A public hearing has been set and this can now be taken off the old/new business
Veterans Service Policy – Commissioner Tom Hanson updated the County Board on the progress of the policies
Red Lake Tribe – Commissioner Arnesen discussed the upcoming meeting and having HRDC Executive, Cliff Tweedale attend
Township Road Inventory – Waiting until January
Line Workers School – Discussed the grant presentation on November 17, 2010, the previous Meet/Greet and the need for cold storage
Inventory – Wade is reviewing the lists and making sure all items are included
Beaver – Commissioner Todd Beckel updated the County Board on the progress
Clementson Property – Will discuss with Bill Sindelir

Committee Reports:

The following committee reports were heard and discussed:

Commissioner Todd Beckel
- AMC District
- AMC Futures
Commissioner Ken Moorman
- Veterans
Commissioner Tom Hanson
- Line Workers Facility

Emergency Management Director

Emergency Management Director, Holly House presented the Local Emergency Operations Plan to the County Board for review.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the Local Emergency Operations Plan with identified changes and further authorize Chair Ed Arnesen to sign the same. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tom Hanson, and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Holly updated the County Board on a video equipment grant.

Public Works Director

Public Works Director Tim Erickson and Acting Public Works Director Bill Sindelir met with the County Board.

Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen to continue to pay the increase of $900 per month to William “Bill” Sindelir as Acting Public Works Director through the end of December 2010. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel, and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion was made by Commissioner Ken Moorman to appoint Tim Erickson as County Public Works Director for a term of one year, effective November 8, 2010; and to readdress the appointment in May of 2011. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tom Hanson, and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Bernard Land Acquisition

Interim County Attorney Michelle Moren updated the County Board on the current status of the Bernard land acquisition. It was the consensus of the County Board to accept the current offer for settlement, pending the satisfaction of mortgage and warranty deed.

Correspondence

Correspondence was read and acknowledged from Williams Public Library, Let’s Go Fishing with Seniors, MN Dept of Natural Resources, AMC Delegates

Recess

With no further business before the County Board, Chairman Ed Arnesen called the meeting to recess at 12:40 p.m.

Attest: Approved: November 23, 2010

____________________________ ____________________________

John W Hoscheid, County Auditor Ed Arnesen, County Board Chair

Commissioner Proceedings

November 23, 2010

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, November 23, 2010, in the Commissioners’ Room of the Lake of the Woods County Government Center.

Call to Order

Chair Arnesen called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited with the following members present: Commissioners: Arnesen, Patty Beckel, Todd Beckel, Hanson and Moorman. Also present were: County Auditor John W. Hoscheid and Deputy Auditor Janet Rudd

Approval of Agenda

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the agenda for the meeting today with the following additions and deletions: Remove Sheriff’s Department Uniform Allowance Policy, Add: Deputy Sheriff and Landfill position at the NWA. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson, and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Consent Agenda

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to approve the consent agenda for travel for: Lorene Hanson to St. Cloud on December 1-2 for Paymate Meeting; Holly House to Mahnomen on December 13-15 for Northwest Regional Interop Conference; Rita Krause to St. Paul on December 1-2 for Child Support Training Workgroup; The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman, and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Approval of Minutes

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the minutes of November 9, 2010 regular County Board meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson, and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Economic Development Authority

Tracy Ryan with David Drown Associate, Karl Frigaard with Northwest Community Action and Dan Hoskins, General Manager of North Star Electric meet with the board to discuss the Line Workers School project.

Resolution

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

RESOLUTION NO. 10-11-01

RETAINING FRYBERGER, BUCHANON, SMITH & FREDERICK PA

WHEREAS, Lake of the Woods County Commissioners adopted an enabling resolution establishing the Lake of the Woods County Economic Development Authority on September 14, 2010, Resolution No. 10-09-01,

WHEREAS, the Enabling Resolution states that the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners may modify and make changes as authorized by MN Statutes, Chapter 469 ( the Act )or deemed appropriate by the Lake of the Woods County Commissioners’,

WHEREAS, contingent upon the approval of Interim County Attorney, Michelle Moren, Lake of the Woods County Commissioners recommends that Mary Frances from Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick PA be retained to complete all necessary legal work to accomplish implementation of the project known as the “Line Workers School”, including but not limited to preparing all documentation to transfer real property from Lake of the Woods County, a Minnesota Municipal Corporation to the Lake of the Woods County Economic Development Authority; preparing all loan documentation, project site documentation, construction contract, debt obligation documentation, lease agreement, and shall further assist the County Board in drafting a resolution to authorize the EDA to incur the debt and provide for EDA levy to be included in the County levy ONLY in the event lease revenues fall short of loan payment, and that this would only be considered on an annual basis;

NOW THERERFORE BE IT RESOLVED that all legal work be completed by January 4, 2011.

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

Mn DNR- Fisheries Area Supervisor, Phil Talmage

Fisheries Area Supervisor, Phil Talmage met with the board to discuss the correspondence the board received from Fisheries Program Manager, Linda Erickson-Eastwood in regards to the notice of Intent to Adopt Expedited Rules Relating to Adding Waterbodies to the list of “Designated Spawning Beds and Fish Preserves”, which includes Lake of the Woods (beginning at the mouth of the Rapid River to State Highway 11 bridge.) Phil informed the board that MN Statutes 97.c025 gives the department authority to close water sections within a 48 hour notice. He explained that the early ice-out last spring caused early sturgeon spawning; DNR has no intention to close this on an annual basis, but when early spawning does happen, they would want to close that section in Lake of the Woods.

Human Resources

Human Resources Director, Wade Johannesen met with the board to review the revised Job Description for the Highway Departments “Deputy Accountant/Office Specialist.” Wade informed the board that the personnel committee met and recommended a change from Grade 7 to Grade 9.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the Highway Departments “Deputy Accountant/Office Specialist” revised job description. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to set the Highway Departments “Deputy Accountant/Office Specialist from Grade 7, Step 15 to Grade 9, Step 9 effective November 28, 2010. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Human Resource Director, Wade Johannesen met with the board and informed them of the Resignation of the Deputy Sheriff located at the Northwest Angle. Wade informed the board that the Deputy also worked for the solid waste department at the NWA in the absence of the regular operator.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to advertise to the residents at the NWA for a NWA part-time Deputy Sheriff. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Human Resources Director, Wade Johannesen met with the board to review the revised Job Description for the Assessor’s Office “Assessment Specialist /Office Manager.” Wade informed the board that the personnel committee met and recommended a change from Grade 9 to Grade 10.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to approve the Assessor’s “Assessment Specialist/Office Managers” revised job description. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the vote carried as follows: Voting for: Commissioners Patty Beckel, Hanson, Moorman and Arnesen. Voting against: Commissioner Todd Beckel. (Commissioner Todd Beckel stated that all non-union employees job descriptions should be reviewed at the same time)

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to approve the Assessor’s “Assessment Specialist/Office Managers” from Grade 9 Step 11 to Grade 10 Step 9 effective November 28, 2010. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the vote carried as follows: Voting for: Commissioners Patty Beckel, Hanson, Moorman and Arnesen. Voting against: Commissioner Todd Beckel. (Commissioner Todd Beckel stated that all non-union employees’ grades and steps should be reviewed at the same time)

Recess

The meeting was called to recess at 11:20 a.m. and reconvened at 11:26 a.m. as follows:

Lude Tower

The board reviewed the Land Lease between Lake of the Woods County and the State of Minnesota Department of Transportation for the construction of a communication tower to provide radio coverage and other county –wide communications systems. No action was taken at this time.

County Auditor

Claims

County Auditor, John W Hoscheid met with the County Board and requested approval of claims.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the following claims against the County as presented:

Revenue $ 85,011.97

Road & Bridge $ 18,785.80

County Development $ 45,790.00

Joint Ditch $ 400.00

Solid Waste $ 1,527.09

$ 151,514.86

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

Warrants Approved On 11/23/2010 For Payment 11/26/2010

Vendor Name Amount

Bert’s Truck Equipment Of Moorhead, Inc 4,649.06

Black Box Corporation 2,493.14

Cenex Co-Op Services, Inc. 3,092.33

Cyber Advisors Inc 24,575.91

Deputy Registrar No.75 3,978.16

GraybaR 40,042.77

Hoffman, Dale, & Swenson, Pllc 5,940.00

Mn Dept Of Transp 2,444.00

Norling Construction, Inc/Adam 45,090.00

Woody’s Service 2,693.47

41 Payments less than 2000 — $16,516.02

Final Total: $151,514.86

Further moved to authorize the payment of the following auditor warrants:

November 10, 2010 $ 43,183.36

November 10, 2010 $ 939.43

November 12, 2010 $ 83,750.00

November 20, 2010 $ 29,445.46

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tom Hanson, and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Liquor License Approval

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid presented an application for approval for an On-Sale/Intoxicating Sunday Liquor License for Ken-Mar-Ke Resort, LLC for Robert Ericksen and Leslie Amb.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to approve the On-Sale/ Intoxicating Sunday Liquor License for Ken-Mar-Ke Resort LLC from December 3, 2010 to June 30, 2011 contingent upon the approval of the County Sheriff and County Attorney. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Exempt Gambling Permit

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid presented an application for exempt gambling permit for University of Minnesota Crookston to conduct a lawful gambling for a raffle at Zippel Bay Resort.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the exempt gambling permit for University of Minnesota Crookston to conduct a lawful gambling for a raffle on February 5, 2011 at Zippel Bay Resort and authorize County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

2011 County Contribution for Health Insurance

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid requested approval for the 2011 county contribution for health insurance caps.

2011 County Contribution for Health Insurance

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to set the 2011 county contribution for family health insurance up to $925.00 per month and the single health insurance up to $575.00 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. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Social Services Department

Claims

Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler, met with the County Board requesting approval of claims.

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to approve the following claims against the County:

Commissioners’ Warrants $ 38,541.01

Commissioners’ Warrants $ 4,831.09

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

Contracts

Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler met with the board requesting approval for the following contracts:

Motions

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the contract between Northwest Mediation and Custody Investigation Services (Joe Stenzel) and Lake of the Woods County Social Services for November 1, 2010 to December 31, 2011 for the provision of guardianship/conservatorship services and related services for indigent persons, and to authorize Chairperson Ed Arnesen and Lake of the Woods County Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler , to sign same. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman to approve the contract between CHI Health Connect at Home and Lake of the Woods County Social Services for 2011, for the provision of homemaker services, respite care services, and personal care services and to authorize Chairperson Ed Arnesen and Lake of the Woods County Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler , to sign same. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to approve the contract between CHI Health Connect at Home and Lake of the Woods County Social Services for 2011, for the provision of respite care services and caregiver training and educations services for the waivered programs, and to authorize Chairperson Ed Arnesen and Lake of the Woods County Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler, to sign same. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to approve the contract between CHI Health Connect at Home and Lake of the Woods County Social Services for 2011, for the provision of professional nursing consultation, skilled nursing services, home health aide services, and in-service education and to authorize Chairperson Ed Arnesen and Lake of the Woods County Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler , to sign same. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the contract between CHI Health Connect at Home and Lake of the Woods County Social Services for 2011, for the provision of long term care consultation, skilled nursing services, RN supervision for personal care assistants, homemaker, home health aide, and personal care assistant services, and public health nurse case management services for the waivered programs, and to authorize Chairperson Ed Arnesen and Lake of the Woods County Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler, to sign same. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman to approve the contract between LakeWood Health Center and Lake of the Woods County Social Services for 2011, for the provision of housing with services for Alternative Care, Elderly Waiver, and Community Alternatives for Disabled Individuals programs, and to authorize Chairperson Ed Arnesen and Lake of the Woods County Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler, to sign same. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to approve the contract between LifeCare Behavioral Health Services and Lake of the Woods County Social Services for 2011 for the provision of clinical supervision/consultation for agency staff and to authorize Chairman Ed Arnesen and Lake of the Woods County Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler , to sign same. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to approve the contract between Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota and Lake of the Woods County Social Services for 2011 for the provision of intensive in-home family based services and CADI /TBI family counseling and training services and to authorize Chairperson Ed Arnesen and Lake of the Woods County Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler , to sign same. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the contract between Lutheran Social Services and Lake of the Woods County Social Services for 2011 for the provision of home delivered meals, and to authorize Chairperson Ed Arnesen and Lake of the Woods County Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler , to sign same. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman to approve the contract between Lutheran Social Services and Lake of the Woods County Social Services for 2011 for the provision of waivered services caregiver training & education, respite care and companion services, and to authorize Chairperson Ed Arnesen and Lake of the Woods County Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler , to sign same. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to approve the contract between the Occupational Development Center, Inc. and Lake of the Woods County Social Services for 2011, for the provision of employment and training services and independent living skills services, and to authorize Chairperson Ed Arnesen and Lake of the Woods County Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler , to sign same. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to approve the MR/RC contract between Rainy River Waivered Services and Lake of the Woods County Social Services for 2011, for the provision of adult in-home support services, personal support, supported living, and independent living skills for DD clients and to authorize Chairperson Ed Arnesen and Lake of the Woods County Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler , to sign same. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the Host County Contract between Riverview Health/Glenmore Recovery Center and Lake of the Woods County Social Services for 2011, for the provision of chemical dependency outpatient treatment services to residents from other counties, and to authorize Chairperson Ed Arnesen and Lake of the Woods County Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler , to sign same. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman to approve the contract between Riverview Health/Glenmore Recovery Center and Lake of the Woods County Social Services for 2011, for the provision of chemical dependency outpatient treatment, aftercare, public education, and training for agency staff, and to authorize Chairperson Ed Arnesen and Lake of the Woods County Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler , to sign same. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to approve the contract between Sanford Health and Lake of the Woods County Social Services for 2011, for the provision of emergency mental health services, and to authorize Chairperson Ed Arnesen and Lake of the Woods County Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler , to sign same. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to approve the contract between TriMin Systems, Inc. and Lake of the Woods County Social Services for 2011-2015, for the provision of professional services to obtain computer programming, technical assistance, and related services to support and maintain the IFS, ACS, & SWS computer systems and to authorize Chairman Arnesen and Lake of the Woods County Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler , to sign same. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Old/New Business

The County Board discussed the following old and new business:

Economic Development Authority (EDA)– discussed earlier in the meeting
Lessard – Sams Outdoor Heritage Council/Outdoor Heritage Fund – no new updates
County TV – No new updates
Land Acquisition – Commissioner Todd Beckel updated the County Board that the check was sent and acquired land
Veterans Service Policy – Commissioner Tom Hanson informed the board that the work is in progress
Red Lake Tribe – Commissioner Arnesen stated that they will be meeting on December 15, 2010
Township Road Inventory – Waiting until January
Line Workers School – no new update
Inventory – no new update
Beaver – Commissioner Todd Beckel updated the County Board on the progress
Clementson Property – no update
Sheriff’s Department Uniform Allowance/Policy- next meeting

Committee Reports:

The following committee reports were heard and discussed:

Commissioner Todd Beckel
- Radio Board
Commissioner Ken Moorman
- Joint Powers Natural Resources
Commissioner Patty Beckel
- Airport
- NW Juvenile Center

Correspondence was read and acknowledged from MN Counties Intergovernmental Trust – 2010 Dividend Payment and Lake of the Woods Water Sustainability Foundation.

Recess

With no further business before the County Board, Chairman Ed Arnesen called the meeting to recess at 12:35 p.m.

Attest: Approved: December 14, 2010

____________________________ ____________________________

John W Hoscheid, County Auditor Ed Arnesen, County Board Chair

October, 2010

Commissioner Proceedings

October 12, 2010

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, October 12, 2010, in the Commissioners’ Room of the Lake of the Woods County Government Center.

Call to Order

Chair Arnesen called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited with the following members present: Commissioners: Arnesen, Patty Beckel, Todd Beckel, Hanson and Moorman. Also present were: County Auditor John W Hoscheid, Deputy Auditor Lorene Hanson, John Oren and Penny Mio Hirst.

Approval of Agenda

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the agenda for the meeting today with the following additions: EDA Appointments, EDA Setting a Committee Date and Correspondence from Baudette Arena. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Consent Agenda

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to approve the consent agenda for travel for Lorene Hanson to St. Cloud on October 19-20, 2010 for a MCIT meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Approval of Minutes

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman to approve the minutes of September 9, 2010 Special Meeting, September 13, 2010 Special Meeting and September 28, 2010 Regular Board Meeting with changes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson, and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Social Services Department

Claims

Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler, met with the County Board requesting approval of claims.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the following claims against the County:

Commissioners’ Warrants $ 11,305.07

Commissioners’ Warrants $ 15,278.35

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Land & Water Planning Director

Land & Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund updated the County Board on the Zoning/Conditional Use Parameters. Dave Marhula and Mike Reed attended the meeting with questions and input regarding the ordinance. It was the consensus of the County Board to have a work session to review the ordinance updates and discuss in detail. Josh will contact the County Board with some available dates.

Hoffman, Dale, & Swenson, PLLC

Hoffman, Dale, & Swenson, PLLC Manager, Colleen Hoffman met with the County Board to review the 2009 Audit Report for Lake of the Woods County. She reported that Lake of the Woods County was in compliance in all material respects and met with all requirements for 2009.

Recess

The meeting was called to recess at 10:50 a.m. and reconvened at 10:55 a.m. as follows:

Arrowhead Library System

Arrowhead Library System Executive Director, Jim Weikum met with the County Board for an annual review and update of the activities over the last year and also new resources they have added.

DNR Fisheries

DNR Fisheries Area Supervisor, Phil Talmage met with the County Board. Phil presented a power point on the surveys that were done this past year and previous years.

Baudette Curling Club

Baudette Curling Club Officer, Roger Erickson met with the County Board and presented a proposed budget for the Baudette Curling Club and gave an update on their current status. The County Board reviewed the correspondence received from the Baudette Arena Association. It is still the consensus of the County Board to support the Curling Rink, however they would like the Curling Club to address this correspondence and report back to them.

Recess

The meeting was called to recess at 12:15 p.m. and reconvened at 1:20 p.m. as follows:

Rural Economic Development Loan/Grant

North Star Electric Cooperative Manager, Dan Hoskins and Northwest Community Action Representative Karl Frigaard met with the County Board to discuss the USDA REDLG. They informed the County Board that the loan had been approved and reviewed the steps needed to continue.

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

USDA Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant (REDLG)

Potential Conflict of Interest

Resolution Number 10-10-01

WHEREAS; MN Statutes§ 469.098, (Conflict of Interest) requires that an organization with which a Commissioner is associated with financial interests of the organization shall prepare a written statement describing the matter requiring action or decision and the nature of the potential conflict of interest;

WHEREAS; Lake of the Woods County Board Chairman, Ed Arnesen may have a potential conflict of interest which relates with the USDA Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant (REDLG) program;

WHEREAS; Chairman Ed Arnesens affiliation with North Star President, Steve Arnesen may become a potential conflict of interest;

WHEREAS, Lake of the Woods County Board, Vice-Chairman, Ken Moorman, will have authority to sign any documents related to the USDA REDLG program, as long as the signer has no conflict of interest with the borrower.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Commissioner Arnesen abstains from voting on this resolution.

The resolution was seconded by Commissioner Hanson, and the same being put to a vote, carried as follows: For: Commissioners: Patty Beckel, Todd Beckel, Hanson and Moorman; Against: None; Abstaining: Commissioner Arnesen.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to authorize Commissioner Moorman to sign required documents for the REDLG loan. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, carried as follows: For: Commissioners: Patty Beckel, Todd Beckel, Hanson and Moorman; Against: None; Abstaining: Commissioner Arnesen.

County Auditor

Claims

County Auditor, John W Hoscheid met with the County Board and requested approval of claims.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to pay claim number 3203, which was pulled from the claims on the September 28, 2010 County Board Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the following claims against the County as presented:

Revenue $ 86,897.52

Road & Bridge $ 50,680.62

County Development $ 203,200.00

Solid Waste $ 27,986.32

$ 368,764.46

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

Warrants Approved On 10/12/2010 For Payment 10/15/2010

Vendor Name Amount Vendor Name Amount

Cenex Co-Op Services, Inc. 2,547.06

Dynamic Imaging Systems, Inc 3,020.14

Government Management Group, Inc 3,400.00

Hoffman, Dale, & Swenson, Pllc 9,648.00

Insight Public Sector 23,690.17

Insight Technologies, Inc 5,347.16

Jake’s Quality Tire Inc 6,735.78

Low Highway Dept 3,477.50

Mar-Kit Landfill 11,163.60

Mn State Dept-Correction 12,475.90

Monitor Tire Disposal, Inc 3,899.75

Moren/Law Offices of Patrick D 5,427.00

Norling Construction, Inc/Adam 202,500.00

R & Q Trucking, Inc 3,012.32

Reserve Account 2,000.00

Solarwinds 4,994.00

Traffic Marking Service, Inc. 5,058.91

Trane Us Inc 2,295.00

Winkler of Wisconsin 9,000.00

Woody’s Service 4,665.10

Ziegler, Inc 16,010.71

66 Payments less than 2000 $28,396.36

Final Total: $368,764.46

Further moved to authorize the payment of the following auditor warrants:

September 30, 2010 $ 5,117.44

October 7, 2010 $ 62,119.41

October 7, 2010 $ 59,619.75

October 7, 2010 $ 12,500.00

October 7, 2010 $ (25,000.00)

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

NW MN Fraternal Order of Police

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman to approve the exempt gambling permit for the NW MN Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #8 to conduct a lawful gambling for a raffle on February 28, 2011 at Sportsman’s Lodge and to authorize the County Auditor to sign the same. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Chamber of Commerce Frost Fest 2010

County Auditor, John W Hoscheid met with County Board and presented a letter requesting funds for the Chamber of Commerce Frost Fest 2010.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to contribute $400 to the Chamber of Commerce Frost Fest 2010 with the funding from the Revenue Fund. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

RFP Life, Disability & Dental Insurance

County Auditor, John W Hoscheid updated the County Board on the request for proposals for Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability Insurance and Dental Insurance.

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to approve the following insurance proposals:

Life Insurance Prudential

Short Term Disability Assurant

Long Term Disability Hartford

Dental Insurance United Health Care

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Health Insurance

County Auditor, John W Hoscheid informed the County Board that we had received notice from Public Employees Insurance Program (PEIP) that our 2011 renewal rates for health insurance will be an increase of 1.8% over 2010’s rates.

Revenue & Expenditure Guidelines

County Auditor, John W Hoscheid reviewed the September 2010, Revenue & Expenditure Guidelines with the County Board.

County Engineer

Summarization of Closed Session from 9/28/10 Board Meeting

Human Resources Director, Wade Johannesen met with the County Board and gave a summarization of the closed session on the September 28, 2010 regular County Board meeting. The County Board discussed the Public Works Director/County Engineer position and salary; and further authorized the Human Resource Director, Wade Johannesen to present a letter to Tim Erickson offering him the position.

Motion to Hire

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to hire Tim Erickson as the Lake of the Woods County Public Works Director/County Engineer beginning November 8, 2010, with a starting salary of $81,766.08, job grade 24, step 5; and after satisfactory completion of probationary period, a one (1) step increase. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Arnesen. During discussion, Commissioner Todd Beckel commented that being no one was willing to have a discussion about sharing an engineer, hiring an engineer was the only other alternative. However, going forward, the County Board should maybe consider sharing an assistant engineer. The motion was put to a vote and was unanimously carried.

Economic Development Authority (EDA)

EDA Participation, Appointments, Meeting Date

County Auditor, John Hoscheid presented to the County Board a “Resolution of Participation in the Lake of the Woods County EDA” he had received from the City of Baudette and it will be on file in the County Auditor’s office. He mentioned that nominations were received for the additional four members to be appointed to the EDA Board.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to appoint Chamber of Commerce Representative Mike Hovde as a member on the EDA Board. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote carried as follows: For: Commissioners: Todd Beckel, Arnesen, Hanson and Moorman; Against: None; Abstaining: Commissioner Patty Beckel.

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to appoint the following Representatives as members to the EDA Board: LOW Tourism – Greg Hennum; City of Baudette – Rick Rone; Industrial Development Corporation – Chuck Tischart. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

EDA meeting dates were discussed and the County Board directed the County Auditor to contact Traci Ryan with David Drown Associates and schedule a meeting.

Recess

The meeting was called to recess at 3:00 p.m. and reconvened at 3:05 p.m. as follows:

Old/New Business

The County Board discussed the following old and new business:

Lessard – Sams Outdoor Heritage Council/Outdoor Heritage Fund – Commissioner Todd Beckel mentioned that they are looking for appointments to the committee/board
County TV – Commissioner Hanson has spoke with Sjobergs and waiting for an updated contract
Land Acquisition – Commissioner Todd Beckel gave an update
Red Lake Tribe – Commissioner Arnesen mentioned they are having another meeting
Township Road Inventory – Waiting for the new engineer to start
Line Workers School – The construction is in progress and moving forward
Inventory – Reviewing the lists and making sure all items are included
Zoning/Conditional Use Parameters – Previously discussed in the meeting and scheduling a Work Session
Veterans Service Policy – Commissioner Hanson is meeting with the Veterans Service Officer

Committee Reports:

The following committee reports were heard and discussed:

Commissioner Todd Beckel
- MRCC
- NCLUB
- MN Public Radio
- Corp of Engineers
Commissioner Moorman
- Rainy Rapid River
Commissioner Hanson
- MN DOT
Commissioner Patty Beckel
- Economic Development Committee
Commissioner Arnesen
- North Star Annual Meeting

Correspondence

Correspondence was read and acknowledged earlier in the meeting from the Baudette Area Arena.

Recess

With no further business before the County Board, Chairman Arnesen called the meeting to recess at 3:50 p.m.

Attest: Approved: October 26, 2010

____________________________ ____________________________

John W Hoscheid, County Auditor Ed Arnesen, County Board Chair

Commissioner Proceedings

October 26, 2010

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, October 26, 2010, in the Commissioners’ Room of the Lake of the Woods County Government Center.

Call to Order

Chair Arnesen called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited with the following members present: Commissioners: Arnesen, Patty Beckel, Todd Beckel, Hanson and Moorman. Also present were: County Auditor John W Hoscheid, Deputy Auditor Lorene Hanson, John Oren and Penny Mio Hirst.

Approval of Agenda

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the agenda for the meeting today with the following additions: Bernard Property, LOW Historical Society, Clementson Property, Bike Paths, University of MN – MOA, Airport Joint Powers Agreement and Economic Development Authority. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman, and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Consent Agenda

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to approve the consent agenda for travel for: Dan Crompton and Boyd Johnson to Plymouth for Trimble VRS/CORS training on October 27-28, 2010, and Boyd Johnson to Maplewood for Aggregate Production Training on November 29, 2010 through December 2, 2010. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson, and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Approval of Minutes

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to approve the minutes of October 12, 2010 regular County Board meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman, and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Social Services Department

Claims

Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler, met with the County Board requesting approval of claims.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the following claims against the County:

Commissioners’ Warrants $ 26,794.46

Commissioners’ Warrants $ 8,418.08

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

Prevention & Intervention Grant/Collaborative Partners

Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler discussed with the County Board a potential Prevention and Intervention Grant available through DHS with the Lake of the Woods County Children’s and Families Collaborative as the grant partners. If the grant is awarded, the County would be the Fiscal Agent for the pass through funding. It was the consensus of the County Board to proceed with the grant application.

County Auditor

Claims

County Auditor, John W Hoscheid met with the County Board and requested approval of claims.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to pull claim number 922 and not pay. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel, and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

The County Board discussed a similar claim paid on October 14, 2010, to the same vendor, number 922. It was the consensus of the County Board that this claim was paid in error and to invoice for reimbursement.

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to approve the following claims against the County as presented:

Revenue $ 32,949.58

Road & Bridge $ 9,569.29

Solid Waste $ 3,371.53

$ 45,890.40

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

Warrants Approved On 10/26/2010 For Payment 10/29/2010

Vendor Name Amount

Achen/Brian 2,576.00

Black Box Corporation 5,028.44

Cenex Co-Op Services, Inc. 2,824.23

Election Systems & Software, Inc 3,058.60

Gcr Tire Center 2,662.03

Reserve Account 2,000.00

SECURE ITnet 2,500.00

55 Payments less than 2000 $25,241.10

Final Total: $45890.40

Further moved to authorize the payment of the following auditor warrants:

October 14, 2010 $ 15,706.19

October 19, 2010 $ 87,264.23

October 25, 2010 $ 502,754.63

October 25, 2010 $ 13,793.32

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

University of MN/MOA

Commissioner Patty Beckel discussed the Memorandum of Agreement between the University of Minnesota Extension and Lake of the Woods County beginning January 1, 2011 and ending on December 31, 2013. It was the consensus to place this on the next regular board agenda.

Emergency Management Director

Emergency Management Director, Holly House updated the County Board on recent computer purchases through a grant and further requested authorization to purchase an air card to use the lap top when out of the office.

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to approve the purchase of a Verizon air card. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel, and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Holly presented the County Board with a CD reviewing the Emergency Operation Plan. It was the consensus to place this on the next regular board agenda.

Recess

The meeting was called to recess at 9:55 a.m. and reconvened at 10:00 a.m. as follows:

Land & Water Planning Director

Natural Resource Block Grant

Land & Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund met with the County Board to review the 2011 Board of Water and Soil Resources Natural Resources Block Grant Agreement.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to authorize Chair Ed Arnesen and Land and Water Planning Director Josh Stromlund to sign the 2011 Natural Resources Block Grant Agreement. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel, and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Work Session Dates

Land & Water Planning Director Josh Stromlund reviewed available dates for an Ordinance Work Session. The County Board will have a Work Session to review ordinance updates on Friday, October 29, 2010 at 8:00 a.m.

County Sheriff

County Sheriff Dallas Block presented an estimate for a new generator at the sheriff’s tower south of Williams.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to obtain another bid and to finish the project with funding from the 911 funds and not to exceed $7,900. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson, and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Acting Public Works Director

Baudette Depot Project

Acting Public Works Director Bill Sindelir met with the County Board to discuss the Baudette Depot Project.

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman to waive the requirement of submitting the entire proposal for SP 39-595-03, Minnesota Project No MUSM (014), Historic Baudette Depot Rehabilitation. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel, and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to award the bid for SP 39-595-03, Minnesota Project No MUSM (014), Historic Baudette Depot Rehabilitation, to the lowest responsible bidder, Anderson & Hammack Construction Company, in the amount of $428,350.16. The motion was second by Commissioner Patty Beckel, and the same being put to a vote was unanimously carried.

Technician/Administrative Assistant

Acting Public Works Director Bill Sindelir presented the County Board with a letter of recommendation of a salary adjustment, upon completion of probation, for the Engineering Technician/Office Assistant.

Motion was made by Commissioner Arnesen to certify the completion of probation for Engineering Technician/Office Assistant, Boyd Johnson effective October 29, 2010; and to approve the salary adjustment to $16.35, Grade 9, Step 4. Motion died for lack of a second.

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to certify the completion of probation for Engineering Technician/Office Assistant, Boyd Johnson effective October 29, 2010; and to approve the salary adjustment to $16.00, Grade 9, Step 3. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman, and the vote carried as follows: For: Commissioners: Arnesen, Patty Beckel, Hanson and Moorman; Against: Commissioner Todd Beckel.

Snow Removal Equipment

Acting Public Works Director Bill Sindelir and Maintenance Supervisor Jeff Pelland met with the County Board to discuss snow removal equipment.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the purchase of a snow pusher up to $5,000. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson, and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Nuisance Beaver Policy

Acting Public Works Director Bill Sindelir, Maintenance Supervisor Jeff Pelland and Office Manager Marti Carlson met with the County Board to discuss the Nuisance Beaver Policy. Area representatives from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) also attended the meeting. It was the consensus of the County Board to research this further with the DNR and to place this item on the Old/New Business for future meetings.

Clementson Property:

Acting Public Works Director Bill Sindelir and Maintenance Supervisor Jeff Pelland updated the County Board on the Clementson Property. It was the consensus of the County Board to place this item on the Old/New Business for future meetings.

Bike Paths:

Acting Public Works Director Bill Sindelir updated the County Board on the bike path project.

LOW Historical Society

LOW Historical Society Executive Director Marlys Hirst met with the County Board to review the expansion and renovation project for the Lake of the Woods County Museum. The County Board confirmed they have encumbered $12,500 for the year 2010 and 2011; for a total of $25,000; for this project.

Recess

The meeting was called to recess at 11:45 a.m. and reconvened at 1:05 p.m. as follows:

Bernard Property

The County Board discussed the Bernard Property acquisition.

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to allow Commissioner Todd Beckel the ability to negotiate up to $10,000 to settle the contract on the Bernard Property and to have that come from the revenue fund. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Arnesen, and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Recess

The meeting was called to recess at 1:33 p.m. and reconvened at 1:36 p.m. as follows:

EDA

The County Board discussed the recent Economic Development Authority (EDA) meeting. The County Board requested assistance from the County Auditor to be the Treasurer and Secretary for the EDA. The County Auditor accepted the request as the EDA Treasurer. It was the consensus of the County Board to research other options for the EDA Secretary.

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to set meeting dates for Tax Increment Financing Informational Meetings and a Public Hearing; November 22, 2010, January 10, 2011 and tentatively January 25, 2011 respectively. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman, and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Old/New Business

The County Board discussed the following old and new business:

Lessard – Sams Outdoor Heritage Council/Outdoor Heritage Fund – no new updates
County TV – No new updates
Land Acquisition – Previously discussed during the meeting
Red Lake Tribe – Commissioner Arnesen updated the County Board on the recent meeting with the Red Lake Tribe
Township Road Inventory – Waiting for the new engineer to start
Line Workers School – The construction is in progress and moving forward
Inventory – Reviewing the lists and making sure all items are included and will discuss further during the Work Session on October 29, 2010
Zoning/Conditional Use Parameters – Previously discussed in the meeting and scheduling a Work Session
Veterans Service Policy – Commissioner Hanson updated the County Board on the meeting with the Veterans Service Officer and policies in progress
Airport Joint Powers Agreement – Commissioner Patty Beckel updated the County Board on the progress

Committee Reports:

The following committee reports were heard and discussed:

Commissioner Todd Beckel
- Radio Board
- Collaborative
- Joint Powers – PILT
Commissioner Moorman
- North Country Public Health Board
Commissioner Arnesen
- Extension
- NW Community Action
Commissioner Patty Beckel
- Solid Waste
- GIZIIBII
- Airport
Commissioner Hanson
- HRDC

Correspondence

Correspondence was read and acknowledged from Lake of the Woods Water Sustainability Foundation.

Recess

With no further business before the County Board, Chairman Arnesen called the meeting to recess at 2:40 p.m.

Attest: Approved: November 9, 2010

____________________________ ____________________________

John W Hoscheid, County Auditor Ed Arnesen, County Board Chair

September, 2010

Commissioner Proceedings

Special County Board Meeting

September 9, 2010

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in special session on Thursday September 9, 2010 in the Commissioners’ Room of the Lake of the Woods County Government Center, with the following members present: Commissioners Todd Beckel, Patty Beckel, Hanson, Moorman and Arnesen. Also present was Human Resources Director, Wade Johannesen. Chairman Arnesen called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. AgendaChairman Arnesen stated that the agenda for today was to meet with the following Appointed Department Heads for their Annual Review. Social Services Director, Nancy WendlerNancy Wendler, Social Services Director was evaluated and received a favorable rating. Nancy will ensure a smooth integration and training for a 3rd financial worker and continue to provide excellent service to the community with budget issues in mind. She will explore online training opportunities for her staff. MIS Director, Brent BirkelandBrent Birkeland, Manager of Information Systems was evaluated and received a favorable rating. Brent will focus on staying current on web based security requirements, pursue additional on-line storage, test SAN hardware for implementation and continue with LIDAR implementation. Brent will attend GIS conference and attend VM training. Veteran’s Service officer, Rick RoneRick Rone, Veterans’ Service Officer was evaluated and received a favorable rating. Rick will focus on continuing to look for ways to improve services to County Veterans. He will provide quarterly written reports to the Board and maintain a log of vets transported to and from VA facilities. Rick will write a policy for his office. County Assessor, Wayne BendicksonWayne Bendickson, County Assessor, was evaluated and received a favorable rating. Wayne will focus on learning and implementing CAMA in the Assessor’s Office as well as implementing Manatron. Emergency Management Director, Holly House(Note- Holly was not available on September 9, 2010 so her evaluation was completed on September 13, 2010)(09/13/10) Holly House, Emergency Management Director was evaluated and received a favorable rating. Holly will focus on working with regional partners and develop a communications exercise, provide education for Commissioners on Emergency management, and work with local groups to improve radio usage skills. Holly will maintain her emergency management certification. Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund(Note- Josh was not available on September 9, 2010 so his evaluation was completed on September 28, 2010 board meeting date)(9/28/10) Josh Stromlund, Land and Water Planning Director, was evaluated by the Board and received a favorable rating. Josh will focus on completing the County-wide wetland drainage management effort, LIDAR status and implementation. He will monitor legislative changes that may impact the County and SWCD and relay that information to the respective boards. Recess With no further business before the board, Chairman Arnesen called the meeting to recess at 12:00 p.m. Attest: Approved: October 12, 2010 ____________________________________ _____________________________Wade Johannesen, Human Resource Director Edward Arnesen, Chairman

Commissioner Proceedings

September 14, 2010

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, September 14, 2010, in the Commissioners’ Room of the Lake of the Woods County Government Center.

Call to Order

Chair Arnesen called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited with the following members present: Commissioners: Arnesen, Patty Beckel, Todd Beckel, Hanson and Moorman. Also present were: County Auditor John W Hoscheid, Deputy Auditor Janet Rudd, John Oren and Penny Mio Hirst.

Approval of Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the agenda for the meeting today with the following additions: Travel for Phil Johnson, AMC Policy Meeting, AMC Annual Conference and Appointed Department Head job evaluation. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Consent Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to approve the consent agenda for travel as follows: Rita Krause to St. Paul on September 15-16 for Child Support Committee Meeting; Boyd Johnson, Josh Stromlund and Brent Birkeland to Duluth on October 12-15 for 2010 MN GIS/LIS Conference & Workshops; Janet Rudd to St. Cloud on September 16-17 for MDRA Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Approval of Minutes

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to approve the minutes of August 24, 2010 regular board meeting with changes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Social Services Department

Claims

Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler, met with the County Board requesting approval of claims.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the following claims against the County:

Commissioners’ Warrants $ 30,553.89

Commissioners’ Warrants $ 3,898.91

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

County Auditor

Claims

County Auditor, John W Hoscheid met with the County Board and requested approval of claims.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to approve the following claims against the County as presented:

Revenue $ 67,942.57

Road & Bridge $ 403,757.64

County Development $ 1,504.66

Solid Waste $ 28,456.56

$ 501,661.43

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

Warrants Approved On 9/14/2010 For Payment 9/17/2010

Vendor Name Amount

Arrowhead Library System 40,733.21

Bert’s Truck Equipment Of Moorhead, Inc 7,708.24

Burg Electronic Recovery 3,044.80

Cenex Co-Op Services, Inc. 8,842.04

Howard’s Oil Company 3,466.77

Lavalla Sand & Gravel Inc 30,440.00

Low Highway Dept , 5,193.75

Mar-Kit Landfill 10,252.80

Moren/Law Offices Of Patrick D 5,366.00

Nelson Leasing Inc 60,337.00

Northwest Mechanical Of Bemidji Inc 2,136.58

Powerplan 6,685.57

R & Q Trucking, Inc 2,601.28

Univar Usa,Inc 100,733.42

Widseth Smith Nolting&Asst Inc 2,483.63

Woody’s Service 7,899.51

Ziegler, Inc 167,300.56

91 Payments less than 2000 $36,436.27

Final Total: $501661.43

Further moved to authorize the payment of the following auditor warrants:

August 25, 2010 $ 226,470.20

September 2, 2010 $ (867.63)

September 2, 2010 $ 121,280.42

September 9, 2010 $ 89,094.36

September 10,2010 $ 49,937.38

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Proposed 2011 Budget and Levy

County Auditor, John W Hoscheid presented a resolution for adopting the proposed 2011 Budget and Tax Levy. (No increase in the 2011 Budget and Tax Levy)

Resolution

Resolution Adopting

Proposed 2011 Budget and Tax Levy

Resolution 2010-09-01

The following Resolution was proposed and moved for adoption by Commissioner Todd Beckel.

WHEREAS, the Proposed County Budget for the year 2011 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 2011:

Revenue Fund $1,266,843

Road & Bridge $ 449,580

Social Service $ 558,437

Total $2,274,860

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following amounts be levied against the unorganized townships of Lake of the Woods County for 2011:

Twp Road & Bridge $ 402,905*

Twp Fire – Baudette $ 19,000

Williams $ 26,400

NW Angle $ 6,500

Total $ 454,805

* $402,905 for Township Road & Bridge includes $7,500 which is specifically levied to Northwest Angle residents for Calcium Chloride. ($395,405 + $7,500 = $402,905)

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

Amending Claim No. 189

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to amend the approval of claim No. 189 for further clarification on the grant status The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Baudette/Lake of the Woods Airport

Joint Powers Agreement/ Lake of the Woods Airport

Commissioner Patty Beckel informed the County Board that the “Joint Powers Agreement Creating Joint Powers Entity Baudette-Lake of the Woods Airport” has been reviewed by Interim County Attorney. She informed the board that section 8.2.6 “Real and Personal Property Acquisition” reads that personal property costing in excess of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) shall be required to be approved by the County and City. The consensus of the board was to change the amount to Ten Thousand dollars ($10,000.00). Commissioner Patty Beckel will check with the Baudette City Council for their thoughts on the change and report back to the County Board.

Manager

Baudette/Lake of the Woods Airport Manager, Emory Vaagen met with the board and updated them on the Instrument Landing System that they have been working on, and there are a few changes yet to be completed. Emory also informed the board that the number of flights has been down from past years.

Recess

The meeting was called to recess at 9:54 a.m. and reconvened at 10:00 a.m. as follows:

Economic Development Authority (EDA)-Public hearing

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to close the regular meeting at 10:00 a.m. and open the Public Hearing for Consideration of Establishing an Economic Development Authority. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid and Commissioner Patty Beckel informed the public of the study that was done for the possibility of creating an EDA. A Task Force Committee was formed of fifteen (15) members that met several times discussing the creation of an EDA. After review, the Task Force Committee Recommended to the County Board on August 24, 2010 to establish a county wide EDA. The County Board then set a public hearing for today, September 14, 2010.

Chairman Arnesen distributed the Enabling Resolution for Establishing an Economic Development Authority to the public for review and comments. Comments and questions were heard from the public.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to close the Public Hearing at 11:00 a.m. and open the regular meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Consideration of adoption of Enabling Resolution for an EDA

Resolution

Enabling Resolution Establishing an Economic Development Authority

Resolution No. 10-09-01

The following resolution was offered by Commissioner Patty Beckel contingent upon the approval of Interim County Attorney Michelle Moren and moved for adoption:

Section 1. Background and Findings

WHEREAS, Lake of the Woods County, as a county located outside of the metropolitan area, is authorized under MN Statutes, Chapter 469 (ACT) to establish an Economic Development Authority (EDA) to coordinate and administer economic development of the county,

WHEREAS, on June 8, 2010, in accordance with the Act and section 469.1082, the County created a committee to explore and recommend options for a county economic development service provider pursuant MN Statutes § 469.1082, subd. 2,

WHEREAS, the committee recommended to establish a county wide economic development authority on August 24, 2010;

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the County of Lake of the Woods, Minnesota has determined that it is in its best interest to establish the Authority in order to preserve and create jobs, enhance its tax base, and to promote the general welfare of the people of the county;

WHEREAS, Lake of the Woods County Board, pursuant to MN Statues 469.093, subd. 1 has provided a public notice and conducted a public hearing on September 14, 2010 to consider the creation of an Economic Development Authority;

Section 2.Enabling Resolution

WHEREAS, MN Statutes, § 469.1082 subd. 1(authority to create) authorizes the County of Lake of the Woods to establish an economic development authority (EDA), the EDA will not have the powers of MN Statutes, § 469.094 without the consent of an existing housing and redevelopment authority operating within the county, (469.1082, subd.4)

WHEREAS, for the purpose of a county EDA’s operation under MN Statutes, § 469.090 to§ 469.1081, the county is considered to be the city and the county board is considered to be the city council, (469.1082, subd. 4)

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Lake of the Woods:

An economic development authority to be known as the Lake of the Woods Economic Development Authority with all of the powers, rights, duties, and obligations as set forth in MN Statutes, § 469.090 to 469.1081 with the exception of 469.094,469.101, and as described in Sec. 3.
- The EDA shall consist of a governing body of Nine (9) members.
- Five (5) commissioners, Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners
- Four (4) Members:
  - Industrial Development Corporation to recommend one (1) appointment
  - Chambers of Commerce to jointly recommend one (1) appointment
  - Lake of the Woods Tourism to recommend one (1) appointment
  - City of Baudette to recommended one (1) appointment
Nothing shall prevent the county from modifying this enabling resolution to impose limits on the powers of the authority or for providing for other matters as authorized by MN Statutes, §469.090 to§ 469.1081.

Section 3. Powers

Lake of the Woods Economic Development Authority shall have the following Authority:

TIF Districts
Contracts
Acquire Property

Section 4. Implementation

WHEREAS, the County Commissioners may from time to time and at the appropriate time adopt such ordinances and resolution as are required and permitted by the Act to give full effect to this Resolution.

WHEREAS, the County Board Chair, the County Auditor, and other appropriate County Officials are authorized and directed to take the actions and execute and deliver the documents necessary to give full effect to this Resolution.

WHEREAS, this enabling resolution may be modified to make any changes as authorized by the Act or deemed appropriate by the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners.

The resolution was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried. (Note- Resolution No. 10-09-01 “Enabling Resolution Establishing an Economic Development Authority” was moved for adoption contingent upon the approval of Interim County Attorney, Michelle Moren. As of 09-28-10, the Attorney has not given approval)

Acting Public Works Director

NWA Barge Run

Acting Public Works Director, Bill Sindelir and Solid Waste Supervisor, Ed Spires met with the County Board to give an update on the NWA Barge Run. Acting Public Works Director, Bill Sindelir will send a letter to the NWA Chamber on future barge runs.

Landfill Dozer Quotes

Acting Public Works Director, Bill Sindelir and Solid Waste Supervisor, Ed Spires met with the County Board requesting authorization to look at four (4) possible Dozers that they received quotes from and requested authorization to inspect and purchase one (1) Dozer.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to authorize Solid Waste Supervisor, Ed Spires to travel to inspect the Dozers and to purchase one (1) dozer up to the budgeted amount. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

NWA Gravel Crushing

Acting Public Works Director, Bill Sindelir met with the County Board requesting authorization to purchase gravel for the NWA.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to authorize Acting Public Works Director, Bill Sindelir to purchase gravel for the NWA up to $40,000. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Recess

The meeting was called to recess at 11:45 p.m. and reconvened at 1:06 p.m. as follows:

Con-Con Funds

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid met with the board and presented the request for Con-Con Funds for 2011.

Association of Mn Counties

AMC will be holding a policy committee meeting on September 15 & 16, 2010 in Alexandria and the AMC Annual Conference will be on December 5-8, 2010 at the Civic Center in St. Cloud.

Old/New Business

The County Board discussed the following old and new business:

Lessard – Sams Outdoor Heritage Council/Outdoor Heritage Fund – Commissioner Todd Beckel mentioned that MRCC Annual Conference on October 4 in Alexandria., will be discussing this;
County TV – no update
Land Acquisition – no update
Red Lake Tribe – no update
Township Road Inventory –no update
Team Building – a reminder of the dates scheduled for the Team Building Session on September 22^nd, 2010, at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at the Ambulance Garage;
Line Workers Facility – no update
Inventory – County Board requested the list of County Inventory
Zoning/Conditional Use Parameters – no update
Boundary Commission – County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid will provide the County Board options for special assessments

Committee Reports:

The following committee reports were heard and discussed:

Commissioner Todd Beckel reported on:
- AMC
- PILT
- County Land Use
- Radio Board
Commissioner Moorman and Patty Beckel reported on:
- Economic Development Authority
Commissioner Arnesen
- International Lake of the Woods and Rainy River Watershed Task Force meeting

Correspondence:

Correspondence was acknowledged and discussed regarding:

National Water & Conservation Alliance
Richard and Marion Gross letter-
- RE: Tax Increment Financing District at Sportsman’s Lodge property

Closed session

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to close the regular meeting at 2:21 p.m. pursuant MN Statutes § 13D.05, subd. 3 (a), Performance Evaluation, The motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

The following members were present in closed session: Commissioners Todd Beckel, Patty Beckel, Hanson, Moorman and Arnesen.

Emergency Management, Holly House met with the board for her Job Evaluation. Chair Arnesen asked her if she wanted her evaluation open or closed pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, Subd. 2(b). She chose hers closed.

The board discussed the salary for Lake of the Woods County Engineer.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to close the closed session and open the regular meeting at 3:29 p.m. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Recess

With no further business before the County Board, Chair Arnesen called the meeting to recess at 3:30 p.m.

Attest: Approved: September 28, 2010

____________________________ ____________________________

John W Hoscheid, County Auditor Ed Arnesen, County Board Chair

Commissioner Proceedings

September 28, 2010

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, September 28, 2010, in the Commissioners’ Room of the Lake of the Woods County Government Center.

Call to Order

Chair Arnesen called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited with the following members present: Commissioners: Arnesen, Patty Beckel, Todd Beckel, Hanson and Moorman. Also present were: County Auditor John W Hoscheid, Deputy Auditor Janet Rudd, John Oren and Penny Mio Hirst.

Approval of Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the agenda for the meeting today with the following additions: MCIT, Stuart Noble, Bernard Property, Emergency Management, Closed Session (County Engineer’s Salary) and Kittson County’s letter. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Consent Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to approve the consent agenda for travel as follows: travel for Holly House to Ada on October 27-28 for Region 3 quarterly meeting and to St. Cloud on December 5-6 for quarterly AMEM meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Approval of Minutes

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to approve the minutes of September 14, 2010 regular board meeting with notation that Resolution No. 10-09-01 “ Enabling Resolution Establishing an Economic Development Authority” was moved for adoption contingent upon the approval of Interim County Attorney, Michelle Moren. As of 09-28-10, the Attorney had not given approval. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman, and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Social Services Department

Claims

Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler, met with the County Board requesting approval of claims.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the following claims against the County:

Commissioners’ Warrants $ 23,423.89

Commissioners’ Warrants $ 2,611.05

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

County Auditor

Claims

County Auditor, John W Hoscheid met with the County Board and requested approval of claims.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to pull claim No. 3203 for further update on the MIS departments air conditioner unit and approve the rest of the claims against the County as presented:

Revenue $ 18,467.76

Road & Bridge $ 9,048.52

Solid Waste $ 14,264.94

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

Warrants Approved On 9/28/2010 For Payment 9/30/2010

Vendor Name Amount

Cenex Co-Op Services, Inc. 2,934.73

Hancock/Lee 2,180.00

Mollberg Masonry Inc 11,700.00

Synergy Graphics, Inc 3,074.07

Voyageurs Comtronics, Inc 2,640.00

51 Payments less than 2000 $19,252.42

Final Total: $41781.22

Further moved to authorize the payment of the following auditor warrants:

September 16, 2010 $ 3,831.78

September 23, 2010 $ 19,638.06

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

TNT Date/Budget

County Auditor, John W Hoscheid requested the board to set a Public Hearing date for the Truth in Taxation meeting.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to set a Public Hearing for the 2011 Truth in Taxation meeting on December 14, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.in the Commissioners’ room at the Government Center. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

DNR Lease # 144-012-0652

County Auditor, John W Hoscheid requested approval for Lease # 144-012-0652 with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Lake of the Woods County for the US Customs and Immigration Video Phone Site.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve Lease # 144-012-0652 between the Minnesota Department of Natural Resource and Lake of the Woods County for the US Customs and Immigration Video Phone Site in the amount of $250 for five (5) years, effective January 1,

2010 and ending December 31, 2014; and to have County Board Chairman, Ed Arnesen and County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid sign the same. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Flu Shots

County Auditor, John W Hoscheid informed the board that LakeWood Nursing Service contacted him in regards to the administration of flu shots for county employees.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to authorize LakeWood Nursing Service to administrate flu shots to county employees on October 26, 2010. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

MCIT

County Auditor, John W Hoscheid reviewed the letter from MCIT on the decision that the Board of Directors’ made in regards to abolishing the Community Action Agencies (CAAs) from being covered under MCIT. The MCIT Board of Directors, pursuant to the MCIT Bylaws, exercised its discretion and determined that abolishing the CAAs classification was in the best interest of the MCIT members.

Baudette/Lake of the Woods Airport

Joint Powers Agreement/ Lake of the Woods Airport

Commissioner Patty Beckel updated the board on the Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Baudette for the Baudette/Lake of the Woods Airport. She informed them that the City of Baudette had the League of Minnesota Cities review the Airport JPA and went over the recommended changes with the board.

Recess

The meeting was called to recess at 9:55 a.m. and reconvened at 10:04 a.m. as follows:

County Auditor

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid informed the board that Deputy Auditor, Stacy Novak passed her Tax Calculation Course certification from the Department of Revenue . The board congratulated Stacy on her accomplishment.

Economic Development Authority (EDA)-Public hearing

Assistance with the EDA

Commissioners Patty Beckel and Moorman discussed Consulting Services in connection with the EDA. They presented a proposal for services and consulting agreement from David Drown Associates.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to enter into the consulting agreement with David Drown Associates for services to provide consulting in technical matters relating to the creation of an EDA in the amount up to $2,500 with the funding from the revenue fund for legal services, and authorize Chairman Arnesen to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Con-Con Funds

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid met with the board and presented the budget for Con-Con Funds from the September 28, 2010 meeting.

Con-Con Funds
Lake of the Woods County
County Development
YEAR 2011
Baudette Arena Assoc-	15,000.00
Williams Arena Assoc-	5,000.00
Anchor Marketing	15,000.00
LOW Historical Society	12,500.00
MN Small Business Development Center	500.00
University of MN Extension	2,000.00
Williams Public Library	500.00
Joint Powers Natural Resources Board	1,000.00
LOW Sr. Fishing (LOW Chapter)	1,500.00
Rinke-Noonan-Retainer	2.400.00
St. Louis County Aud- (NCLUCB)	2,000.00
Take A Kid Fishing	600.00
Widseth Smith Nolting	16,000.00
Auditing Fees	800.00

Motion was made by Commissioner Tom Hanson to make allocations to the above organizations from the ConCon funds, payable 2011. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Stuart Noble

Curling Club

Stuart Noble met with the board to discuss the possibility of starting a Curling Club in Lake of the Woods County. He informed the board that he has a few more steps to move forward but wanted to request from the board if they would consider a loan to the future curling club to purchase curling equipment. The consensus of the board was that they supported the idea for funding for the future club as long as they qualify as a nonprofit organization.

Boundary commission plat #2

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid met with the board as they requested and presented a Boundary Commission Plat #2 spreadsheet showing different options for payoff for the assessment due from each landowner accordingly.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to approve the special assessment for Boundary Commission Plat #2 with a five (5) year assessment, 4% interest for both Part A and Part B with an early option pay off for both Part A and Part B. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Recess

The meeting was called to recess at 10:50 a.m. and reconvened at 10:59 a.m. as follows:

Acting Public Works Director

Depot Bid Opening

Acting Public Works Director, Bill Sindelir and District Engineer Lou Tasa met with the board for bid opening for S.P. 39-595-03 MN Project No. MUSM (014) Historic Baudette Depot Rehabilitation.

Chairman Arnesen at 11:00 a.m., as advertised, called for the opening of the bids for the following projects: S.P.39-595-03.

District Engineer, Lou Tasa opened the bids.

Anderson & Hammack Construction Company $428,350.16

District Engineer Lou Tasa stated that the bid was over the Engineer’s Estimate, and bid is good for 30 days from date of bid opening. The Depot Preservation Alliance however, needs to come up with the additional funds.

Old/New Business

The County Board discussed the following old and new business:

Lessard – Sams Outdoor Heritage Council/Outdoor Heritage Fund – no update
County TV – waiting for correspondence from Sjoberg’s
Land Acquisition – later in day
Red Lake Tribe – working on letter
Township Road Inventory –work schedule to be done when new engineer starts
Team Building – went well, remove from Old/New Business
Line Workers Facility – REDLG was approved for North Star Electric
Inventory – no update
Zoning/Conditional Use Parameters – next board meeting will discuss
Boundary Commission – remove from Old/New Business
Vets Service Policy- add to Old/New Business

Committee Reports:

The following committee reports were heard and discussed:

Commissioner Patty Beckel reported on:
- Airport- ILS system
- NWJC- numbers are down, non- members are using the facility
Commissioner Hanson reported on:
- HRDC- toured one of the homes that are being renovated
Commissioner Arnesen
- Joint Powers Natural Resources- in favor of land exchanges with private individuals and counties

Recess

The meeting was called to recess at 12:00 p.m. and reconvened at 1:00 p.m. as follows:

Emergency Management

Border Grant

Emergency Management Director Holly House, County Sheriff Dallas Block and MIS Director, Brent Birkeland met with the board to discuss the Emergency Management “Border Grant”. Holly explained to the board that there is a cutoff date of September 30, 2010 and she put in a change order to change from micro- wave to fiber optics, which Sjoberg’s agreed to do and have completed before spring. The State did not think they would approve that option because they wanted it completed before spring. Holly explained that there was another option to purchase fiber optic termination and networking equipment that is fiber compliant. The consensus of the board was to access as much of the grant money for equipment that will be fiber compliant.

County Sheriff, Dallas Block

2008 Stonegarden Grant

County Sheriff, Dallas Block met with the board and informed them that the 2008 Stonegarden Grant change order was approved for him to purchase a patrol car.

Human Resources

Human Resource Director, Wade Johannesen met with the board to discuss his renewal of the Human Resource Contract with the county.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to enter into a Human Resource Contract with Wade Johannesen commencing on October 23, 2010 and terminating on April 23, 2011with the change of monthly rent to $200.00 per month; contingent upon the approval of Interim County Attorney, Michelle Moren and to further authorize County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid, Chairman Arnesen and Interim County Attorney, Michelle Moren to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the vote carried as follows: Voting for: Commissioners Patty Beckel, Arnesen, Moorman and Hanson; Voting against: Commissioner Todd Beckel.

Closed Session, MN Statute §13D.05, Performance Evaluation

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to close the regular meeting at 1:40 p.m. for closed session pursuant to MN Statute §13D.05 for performance evaluation. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried. (see 2010 Appointed Department Heads Performance Evaluation minutes)

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to open the closed session at 2:22 p.m. and open the regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Bernard Property

Interim County Attorney, Michelle Moren met with the board to discuss the purchase agreement with Dean Bernard and property.

Closed Session, MN Statute §13D.03, labor negotiations Strategy

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to close the regular meeting at 2:45 p.m. for closed session pursuant to MN Statute 13D.03, County Engineer Salary. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to close the closed session at 3:01 p.m. and open the regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Red Lake Tribal Letter

The board discussed the draft letter to the Red Lake Tribal that was discussed on August 24, 2010 meeting. The Commissioners are in support of the process of the Northwest Angle Land Enhancement Management Plan (NWALEMP). The parties being included in this NWLEMP are: Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians, State of Minnesota, Lake of the Woods County and area service providers.

Motion

Motion was made Commissioner Todd Beckel to authorize Chairman Arnesen to sign the letter to the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians in support of the process of the Northwest Angle Land Enhancement Management Plan. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Correspondence

The following correspondence was acknowledged:

LakeWood Regional HealthCare Foundation- Thank you letter for donation in support for the Type-2 Transport Rig
Kittson County Commissioners- News release for Ditch No. 72
Potato Day Committee- Thank you letter for donation to Potato Days

Recess

With no further business before the board, Chairman Arnesen called the meeting to recess at 3:14 p.m.

Attest: Approved: October 12, 2010

____________________________ ____________________________

John W Hoscheid, County Auditor Ed Arnesen, County Board Chair

August, 2010

Commissioner Proceedings

August 9, 2010

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, August 9, 2010, in the Commissioners’ Room at the Government Center.

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 Patty Beckel, Todd Beckel, Hanson, Moorman and Arnesen. Also present were: County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid, John Oren and George Swentik.

Approval of Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the agenda with the following additions:

Lake of the Woods Sustainability Foundation and closed session for Union Negotiations. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Approval of Consent Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to approve the consent agenda as follows: Angie Eason to Bemidji on August 24-27 for Mandatory DHS LTC/Waiver training; Shelley Pepera to St. Paul on August 18 for SSIS Document Template Conversion Training; Shelley Phillippe and Cassandra Brune to Brainerd on September 29-October 1, for MWFCC Annual Conference. The Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Approval of Minutes

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the minutes of July 23, 2010 special meeting, July 27, 2010 regular meeting, July 27, 2010 special meeting and July 30, 2010 special meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR

Claims

Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler met with the board requesting approval of claims.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the following claims against the county:

Commissioners’ Warrants $19,116.87

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

COUNTY AUDITOR

Claims

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid met with the board for approval of claims:

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman to approve the claims as follows:

Revenue $59,781.05

Road & Bridge $55,771.33

Co. Development $ 3,740.25

Solid Waste $26,097.18

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

WARRANTS APPROVED ON 8/09/2010 FOR PAYMENT 8/12/2010

AMOUNT VENDOR NAME AMOUNT VENDOR NAME

325.76 ANIXTER INC 425.01 AUTO VALUE BAUDETTE

1800.00 BELTRAMI COUNTY AUDITOR-TREASU 378.69 BOB BARKER COMPANY INC

2190.00 BULLBERRY SYSTEMS, INC 342.99 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES INC

9504.23 CENEX CO-OP SERVICES, INC. 1776.51 COUNTRY CANVAS

1027.43 CREATIVE FORMS & CONCEPTS INC 9270.37 CW TECHNOLOGY

1695.81 DLT SOLUTIONS, INC 3942.00 HOFFMAN, DALE, & SWENSON, PLLC

1200.22 HOLTE IMPLEMENT, INC 5040.02 HOWARD’S OIL COMPANY

3340.05 JAKE’S QUALITY TIRE INC 10492.77 JOHNSTON FARGO CULVERT INC

2162.57 LAKE SUPERIOR MACK & VOLVO TRU 1033.75 LAKEWOOD HEALTH CENTER

679.48 LAWSON PRODUCTS, INC. 546.58 LOW FOODS

3438.75 LOW HIGHWAY DEPT 15705.00 MAR-KIT LANDFILL

7390.00 MERITCARE TRF NWMC 480.00 MN POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY

320.00 MN STATE DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 1800.00 KENNETH MOORMAN

5488.00 LAW MOREN 643.78 NOBLE RADIO SHACK

1134.72 NOBLE THRIFTY WHITE 425.00 NORTH EAST TECHNICAL SERVICE,I

5000.00 NORTHWEST MN MULTI-COUNTY HRA 3148.84 R & Q TRUCKING, INC

4000.00 RESERVE ACCOUNT 1273.48 ROSEAU COUNTY COOPERATIVE ASSN

1000.00 ROSEAU COUNTY SHERIFF 13432.88 TITAN MACHINERY

6400.00 TOWERITE, INC 4373.58 WIDSETH SMITH NOLTING&ASST INC

7238.65 WOODY’S SERVICE

46 PAYMENTS LESS THAN $300 5,522.89

**** FINAL TOTAL……. $145,389.81 ****

Further moved to authorize the payment of the following auditor warrants:

July 28, 2010 $ 359,534.76

August 3, 2010 $ 58,864.19

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

RECESS

The meeting was called to recess at 9:30 a.m. and reconvened at 9:45 a.m. as follows

Committee Reports

No committee reports were heard.

OLD/NEW BUSINESS

There were no updates on:

Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council/Outdoor Heritage Fund

County T.V.

Land Acquisition- Bernard’s Property

Township Road Inventory

Team Building

Inventory

Zoning/Conditional Use Parameters- working on

Boundary Commission

There were updates on:

Red Lake Tribe- set up a meeting date with them

Oak Island Petition- NWA Zoning Initiative is placed on the August 24, 2010 meeting at 11:00 a.m.

Line Workers School- still working on the contract

HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Budget

Historical Society Executive Director, Marlys Hirst met with the board and presented the 2011 budget. The consensus of the board was to reduce the presented budget to $50,000 and that they would get back to her with the final number.

LAKEWOOD NURSING SERVICE

Budget

LakeWood Nursing Service Director, Michele Brown and RN Patty Davidson met with the board to discuss the 2011 budget and requested a three (3) percent increase in their budget.

Correspondence:

The following correspondence was acknowledged: MCIT-2010 dividend was discussed.

WYNNE CONSULTING

Small Cities Bond Grant

Project Director, Irene Wynne met with the board to discuss the Lake of the Woods County Owner/Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program and the Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan for Grantees of the Small Cities Development Program.

Resolution

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

Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan

RESOLUTION NO. 10-08-01

WHEREAS; pursuant to section 24 CFR 42.325 Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, as described in 24 CRF, Part 570.60 and 24 CFR, Part 42 requires each applicants for Small Cities Development Program, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) funds adopt a residential Anit-displacement and relocation assistance plan for 2010;

WHEREAS, Lake of the Woods County has submitted an application to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for Small Cities Development Program for funds,

WHEREAS, Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners’ hereby adopts the Residential Anti-displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan for Lake of the Woods County (grantees) and authorizes Chairman Arnesen to sign.

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

Resolution

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

Contract for Administrative Services for

“Small Cities Development Program Grant Agreement CDAP-09-0047-0-FY10”

RESOLUTION NO. 10-08-02

WHEREAS, Lake of the Woods County has been awarded a “Small Cities Development Program Grant” by the State of Minnesota’s Department of Employment and Economic Development Business and Community Development Division,

WHEREAS, Lake of the Woods County Board has agreed to retain and employ a consultant to perform necessary services to carry out grant administration and program implementation in connection with the project,

WHEREAS, Lake of the Woods County enters into a contract for administrative services with “Wynne Consulting Inc.” this 16^th day of April, 2010,

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Chairman Arnesen and County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid are authorized to sign.

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

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

Sander

Acting Public Works Director, Bill Sindelir met with the board requesting approval to purchase a sander for plow trucks.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to authorize the Acting Public Works Director to approve the purchase of a Falls 1ASD-9-SS sander for plow truck from Bert’s Truck Equipment in the amount of $4,542.19. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Stanton Drive NW/Pine Ridge Lane NW

Acting Public Works Director, Bill Sindelir met with the board requesting acceptance for Stanton Drive NW and Pine Ridge Lane NW within Rivers Edge Estates. No action was taken and was placed on August 24, 2010 agenda when Interim County Attorney Michelle Moren will be present.

UNIVERSITY OF MN EXTENSION

Nathan Johnson Regional Director/Program Leader for University of MN Extension met with the board requesting that the county enter into agreement with the University of Minnesota for providing extension program locally and employing extension staff. No action was taken

RECESS

The meeting was called to recess at 11: 30 a.m. and reconvened at 11:40 a.m. as follows:

L.O.W.WATER SUSTAINABILTY FOUNDATION

Executive Director, Todd Sellers met with the board to update them on the International Joint Commission to provide international coordination for Lake of the Woods water quality research, pollution monitoring, and development of management/remedial plan and recommendations for this boundary water lake. Todd presented a power point to the board and informed the board that there will be a L.O.W. Water Sustainability Foundation meeting on September 2, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Warroad Community Center. He requested that a member of the board participate in the consultation process. This was placed on August 24, 2010 agenda.

BUDGETS

The board discussed the 2011 budget and set August 25, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. for a special budget meeting.

RED LAKE TRIBE

The board discussed setting up a meeting date with the Red Lake Tribe in the near future.

CLOSED SESSION

Union Negotiations, Minn. Stat. § 13D.03

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman to close the regular meeting at 12:50 p.m. pursuant MN. Stat. § 13d.05 Union Negotiations with the following members present: Commissioners Todd Beckel, Patty Beckel, Hanson, Moorman and Arnesen, also present was County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to close the closed session and open the regular meeting at 1:04 p.m. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

RECESS

With no further business before the board, Chairman Arnesen called the meeting to recess at 1:06 p.m.

Attest: Approved: August 24, 2010

____________________________ __________________________________

John W. Hoscheid County Auditor Edward Arnesen, Chairman of the Board

July, 2010

Commissioner Proceedings

July 13, 2010

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, July 13, 2010, in the Commissioners’ Room at the Government Center.

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 Patty Beckel, Todd Beckel, Hanson, Moorman and Arnesen. Also present were: County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid; Deputy Auditor Janet Rudd; Penny Mio Hirst and John Oren.

Approval of Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the agenda with the following additions:

Travel for Rita Krause, MN Department of Revenue- Grand Theater, Beltrami County Letter, and James Herzog Conditional Use Permit and remove County Assessor from the Agenda. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Approval of Consent Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to approve the consent agenda as follows: Josh Stromlund to St. Paul on June 29&30, 2010 for LCCMR Hearing; Phil Johnson to Duluth on September 29 & 30, 2010 for Mental Health Conference and Rita Krause to St. Cloud on September 19 & 20, 2010 for Annual Child Support Conference. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Approval of Minutes

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to approve the minutes of June 22, 2010 regular meeting with changes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR

Claims

Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler met with the board requesting approval of claims.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to approve the following claims against the county:

Commissioners’ Warrants $19,341.13

Commissioners’ Warrants $ 9,356.45

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Step Increase

Social Service Director, Nancy Wendler met with the board to discuss a step increase for Cassondra Brune for completion of her probationary period.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman to approve a one step merit adjustment for completion of probation for Social Service Financial Worker, Cassondra Brune effective July 25, 2010. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

COUNTY AUDITOR

Claims

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid met with the board for approval of claims:

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman to approve the claims as follows:

Revenue $70,345.72

Road & Bridge $42,558.47

Social Service $ 3,276.80

Solid Waste $28,069.93

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

WARRANTS APPROVED ON 7/13/2010 FOR PAYMENT 7/16/2010

AMOUNT VENDOR NAME AMOUNT VENDOR NAME

480.83 AUTO VALUE BAUDETTE 300.00 BAUDETTE LOW CHAMBER OF COMMER

462.99 BEMIDJI STEEL COMPANY, INC 2185.00 BERGLUND HEATING SHEETMETAL&RO

660.00 BLUE MAXX RECYCLING 2450.00 BORDUN TRUCKING, LTD

384.10 TERRY BROWN 342.99 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES INC

6861.61 CENEX CO-OP SERVICES, INC. 1368.00 CENTRAL STATES WIRE PRODUCTS,

5204.82 ELECTION SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE, I 1709.91 FAIR HILLS

573.88 RICHARD GOODERUM 600.00 LEE HANCOCK

1806.38 HOLTE IMPLEMENT, INC 10014.95 HOTSY EQUIPMENT OF MINNESOTA

883.38 INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR 1090.83 LAKES GAS CO.

420.00 LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING SERVI 1371.74 LOCATORS SUPPLIES INC

833.91 LOW FOODS 4765.41 LOW HIGHWAY DEPT

300.00 LOW ROD & GUN CLUB 330.00 LOW SOLID WASTE

12725.55 MAR-KIT LANDFILL 1309.02 MN COUNTIES COMPUTER CO-OP

375.00 MN OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNO 2136.55 MONITOR TIRE DISPOSAL, INC

5305.00 LAW MOREN 886.60 MSOP-MN SEX OFFENDER PRGRM-462

1085.53 NOBLE THRIFTY WHITE 1091.00 NORTH EAST TECHNICAL SERVICE,I

691.83 NW MN HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS 5000.00 DAVID OLSON

740.50 PITNEY BOWES INC. 853.76 PITT & QUARRY SUPPLIES, INC

437.48 RODERICK RONE JR 357.48 ROSEAU ACE HARDWARE

1677.34 ROSEAU COUNTY COOPERATIVE ASSN 1851.83 STRATA CORP, INC

1251.83 SYNERGY GRAPHICS, INC 1490.05 TRANE US INC

491.10 TRUE VALUE 2549.79 TRUEMAN WELTERS

16225.02 UNIVERSITY OF MN 19802.84 VOYAGEURS COMMUNICATIONS, INC

2640.00 VOYAGEURS COMTRONICS, INC 3910.13 WIDSETH SMITH NOLTING&ASST INC

7962.75 WOODY’S SERVICE

46 PAYMENTS LESS THAN $300 6,002.21

**** FINAL TOTAL……. $144,250.92 ****

Further moved to authorize the payment of the following auditor warrants:

June 22, 2010 $ 1,816.71

June 30, 2010 $ 25,824.13

June 30, 2010 $ 512,308.86

July 8, 2010 $ 7,493.82

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Ducks Unlimited Gambling Permit

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid met with the board and requested approval for a Lawful Gambling Permit for Lake of the Woods Ducks Unlimited to conduct a raffle on September 11, 2010 at Sportsman’s Lodge.

Resolution

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

RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION FOR LAWFUL GAMBLING

Resolution No. 10-07-01

WHEREAS, the Lake of the Woods Ducks Unlimited Chapter has submitted an application for exemption for a Minnesota Lawful Gambling permit for a raffle to be conducted on September 11, 2010 at Sportsman’s Lodge, located in an unorganized township of Wheeler in Lake of the Woods County;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners hereby approves said application for submission to the Minnesota Gambling Control Board and authorize County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid to sign.

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

Safety Camp

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid presented a letter of request for funding for the 2010 Safety Camp that will be held on July 28, 2010 at the Timber Mill Park for children going into the 4^th, 5^th, and 6^th grade.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Arnesen to contribute $500.00 for the 2010 Safety Camp with the funding from the Cultural and Recreational Fund. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Canvassing Board Appointments

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid met with the board and requested the board to appoint two Commissioners to the 2010 Canvassing Board for the primary and general election.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to appoint Commissioner’s Patty Beckel and Hanson to the 2010 canvassing board for the primary and general election and authorize County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid to appoint an alternate if needed. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

DNR Lease Renewal

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid met with the board and informed the board that the DNR had contacted him on the lease that is up for renewal on a parcel of land the county has been leasing this for the OAR’s phone that is located at the Northwest Angle, known has “Jim’s Corner”. The consensus of the board was to have County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid move forward with the process of renewing the lease.

2010 Summer Conference

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid gave a brief update on the 2010 Auditor/Treasures Conference that he attended. He informed the board of some changes that will take place with GASB 54 (county government); Secretary of State review of absentee voting; and State Auditor’s presentation of Internal Controls.

Beltrami County Letter

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid referenced the letter that the board received from Beltrami County Commissioner Joe Vene informing them of his decision to declare himself as a candidate for Second Vice-President of the Association of Minnesota Counties.

Resolution

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

RECOMMENDING AND SUPPORTING COMMISSIONER JOE VENE

FOR THE POSITION OF SECOND VICE PRESIDENT

OF THE ASSOCIATION OF MINNESOTA COUNTIES

RESOLUTION NO. 10-07-02

WHEREAS, the Association of Minnesota Counties will be electing officers to serve in statewide capacities in December 2010; and

WHEREAS, Nominations for officers of the Association of Minnesota Counties are to be solicited from elected officials of member counties; and

WHERES, Beltrami County Commissioner Joe Vene has a long history of public service including his current service as County Commissioner and prior service as Superintendent of the Northwestern Minnesota Juvenile Center, operated under a Joint Powers Agreement of Eight Member Counties, Chair of the City of Bemidji Planning Commission, and is a United States Army Veteran. Commissioner Vene currently serves on state and local committees and is the Association of Minnesota Counties Director for District 2; and

WHEREAS, Due to his extensive experience in and commitment to public service and government experience, Commissioner Joe Vene is an excellent candidate for Second Vice President of the Association of Minnesota Counties;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners hereby supports the candidacy of Commissioner Joe Vene for Second Vice President of the Association

of Minnesota Counties, and requests that his name be presented on the slate of nominees for this position.

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

RECESS

The meeting was called to recess at 9:50 a.m. and reconvened at 9:55 a.m. as follows

UPDATE ON NWA ISLAND LAND OWNERS

Land Owner, Jerry Hennum

Jerry Hennum met with the board to discuss the Oak Island Land Owners Associations Petition and handed out letters of concern of the requests of the Association. Jerry Hennum stated that many landowners have concern on how the survey was done. Dick Gross commented that he felt that there is some conflict of interest with County Board Members on this issue. Commissioner Arnesen went on record and stated that he is an elected official of the district, and that he is in business as a land developer.

The board discussed the 5 acre request that was in the original petition. Deb Kellerman informed the board that the Oak Island Land Owners Association does not know if the residents want 5 acres, but knows that they are not happy with the current regulations.

Appointment of Members to the NWA Islands Zoning

The board discussed the appointments of Members to the NWA Islands Zoning Committee.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to appoint Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund, Commissioners Arnesen and Hanson to the NWA Islands Zoning Committee. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

EMERGENCY MANAGER DIRECTOR

2013 HAZARD MITIGATIO PLAN

Emergency Manager Director, Holly House met with the board requesting approval of the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to authorize Chairman Arnesen to sign the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Updates

Emergency Manager Director, Holly House updated the board on the following:

Mobile home parks, evacuation plans
Emergency Operation Plan is up for review and it is the county’s turn to sign off on for it rotates every four years
Incident Command Workshop System will be held on July 21, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. to review the results of the exercise.

COUNTY SHERIFF

Joint Powers Agreement

County Sheriff, Dallas Block met with the board to discuss the Law Enforcement Communications Joint Powers Agreement that Roseau, Kittson, Marshall and Lake of the Woods County entered into back in 1973. Dallas informed the board that he is in the process of dissolving the agreement for the counties no longer needs this service.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Temporary Seasonal Heavy Equipment Operator

Acting Public Works Director, Bill Sindelir and Maintenance Supervisor, Jeff Pelland met with the board requesting authorization to hire a seasonal heavy equipment operator. Bill informed the board that this is in his 2010 budget and that the personnel policy authorizes department heads to hire temporary and seasonal employees throughout the year.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman to authorize the Acting Public Works Director to hire a seasonal part time heavy equipment operator at grade 7, step 9. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

GCN Concrete Work

Acting Public Works Director, Bill Sindelir, met with the board and presented two quotes that were received for concrete work at the GCN building.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to authorize the Maintenance Department to accept the low quote for replacement of the east parking lot at the Government Center North building from Mark Chapman Construction in the amount of $19,891.00 with the funding from the building fund. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Recycling Trailer

Acting Public Works Director, Bill Sindelir requested that the Recycling Trailer that is behind the Government Center North Building be re-located to the old recycling building at the Industrial Park. The consensus of the board was that they approved of re-locating the trailer.

Committee Reports

Commissioner Hanson reported on:

SWCD Road Tour- Rip-Rap projects, Frohreich ditch erosion, Morris Point and the Bernard Property

Commissioner Patty Beckel reported on:

EDA meeting is set for July 21, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.

Commissioner Todd Beckel reported on:

Water Management Summit

Northern County Land Use- invasive species; clean water

OLD/NEW BUSINESS

There were no new updates on:

Red Lake Tribe

Township Road Inventory

There were updates on:

ANI- remove from old/new business

Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council/Outdoor Heritage Fund- packets were handed out

County T.V.-Meeting on July 29^th

Land Acquisition- Bernard’s Property

Team Building- Sometime in September, will check with Extension to get date

Grand Theater- letter from Minnesota Department of Revenue

Line Workers School- July 15, 2010 ground breaking

Inventory- Liaisons will speak again to department heads that still have not turned in their office inventory

Zoning/Conditional Use Parameters- working on

Correspondence:

The following correspondence was acknowledged:

DNR letter, Federal Pilt Payments, Wetland Conservation Act, Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council and MN Department of Revenue- Grand Theater exemption.

PLANNING COMMISSION

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman to close the regular meeting at 1:01 p.m. and open the Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

LAKE OF THE WOODS COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION

There will be a Lake of the Woods County Planning Commission hearing Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Room of the County Government Center in Baudette, Minnesota . The Board will consider the following requests:

Kevin Olson A 5.00 acre tract in Govt. Lot 4 A Conditional Use Permit as

that is 330’ N & S x660’ E&W required by the Lake of the

in Section 5, T-161N, R-34W Woods County Zoning

Parcel # 21.05.22.020 Ordinance, to allow a commercial business consisting of a wholesale

Bait company with on-site minnow tanks in a Natural

Environment District.

James Herzog Lot 8, Block 3, Winter-Sett A Conditional Use Permit as

Winter-Sett Resort Estates – Section 9, T-162N, required by the Lake of the

R-33W (Zippel Township) Woods County Zoning

Parcel # 18.51.03.080 Ordinance, to allow a commercial

business consisting of a single unit resort with lodging in a Residential Development District.

Kevin Olson- Conditional Use Permit

Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund presented Kevin Olson’s Conditional Use Permit to allow a commercial business consisting of a wholesale bait company with on-site minnow tanks in a Natural Environment District. No comments or letters were received.

James Herzog- Conditional Use Permit

Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund presented James Herzog’s application that was tabled from the June 8, 2010 Planning Commission requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow a commercial business consisting of a single unit resort with lodging in a Residential Development District. Josh reviewed a letter from James Herzog answering the Planning Commissions questions from the previous planning commission meeting. A letter was acknowledged from Nick and Deanna Painovich.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to close the Planning Commission and open the regular meeting at 1:53 p.m. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

RECESS

With no further business before the board, Chairman Arnesen called the meeting to recess at 1:53 p.m.

Attest: Approved: July 27, 2010

____________________________ __________________________________

John W. Hoscheid County Auditor Edward Arnesen, Chairman of the Board

Commissioner Proceedings

Special County Board Meeting

July 14, 2010

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in special session on Wednesday, July 14, 2010, in the Commissioners’ Room of the Lake of the Woods County Government Center.

Call to Order

Chair Arnesen called the meeting to order at 1:00 a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited with the following members present: Commissioners: Arnesen, Patty Beckel, Hanson and Moorman. Absent was Commissioner Todd Beckel. Also present were: County Auditor John W Hoscheid, County Land & Water Planning Director Josh Stromlund, HRDC Representatives: Cliff Tweedale and Tim Flathers, and area citizens: Richard Gross and Greg Hennum.

Approval of Agenda

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman to approve the agenda for the special meeting today. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Headwaters Regional Development Commission (HRDC)

Representatives from HRDC, Cliff Tweedale and Tim Flathers met with the County Board to discuss the zone modifications on the Northwest Angle Islands, Oak Island Zoning Petition. Questions from all in attendance were asked and discussed. It was the consensus of the County Board to:

Create a Task Force Committee,
Have Cliff Tweedale and Josh Stromlund get together to discuss details,
Have Cliff Tweedale submit a workable agreement including estimated cost and assistance,
Have this all ready for and presented at the next regular county board meeting, July 27, 2010

Recess

There being no further business before the County Board, Chair Arnesen called the meeting to recess at 2:05 p.m.

Attest: Approved: July 27, 2010

______________________________ ___________________________________

John W Hoscheid Edward Arnesen

County Auditor County Board Chair

Commissioner Proceedings

Special County Board Meeting

July 20, 2010

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in special session on Tuesday, July 20, 2010, in the Commissioners’ Room of the Lake of the Woods County Government Center.

Call to Order

Chair Arnesen called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited with the following members present: Commissioners Arnesen, Todd Beckel, Patty Beckel, Hanson and Moorman. Also present was County Auditor John W Hoscheid.

Approval of Agenda

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the agenda for the special meeting today with the addition of NWA Oak Island Petition discussion. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Bid Opening – Line Workers Facility

Chair Arnesen called for the bid opening at 11:00 a.m. as advertised for the Line Workers Facility.

Acting Public Works Director, Bill Sindelir opened the sealed bids for the Line Workers Facility as follows:

Adam Norling Construction $495,600.00

Add Alternate # 1 $ 5,500.00

Add Alternate # 2 $ 2,200.00

Add Alternate # 3 N/A

It was the consensus of the County Board to contact Lucachick Architecture Inc. and arrange a meeting with the apparent low bidder before awarding the bid for the Line Workers Facility. The official awarding of the bid for the Line Workers Facility will be at the next regular scheduled meeting on Tuesday, July 27, 2010.

NWA – Oak Island Petition

The County Board discussed the Northwest Angle – Oak Island Petition and various options. No action was taken.

Recess

There being no further business before the County Board, Chair Arnesen called the meeting to recess at 12:10 p.m.

Attest: Approved: July 27, 2010

______________________________ ___________________________________

John W Hoscheid Edward Arnesen

County Auditor County Board Chair

Commissioner Proceedings

Special County Board Meeting

July 23, 2010

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in special session on Friday, July 23, 2010, in the Jury Room of the Lake of the Woods County Government Center.

Call to Order

Chair Arnesen called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited with the following members present: Commissioners Arnesen, Todd Beckel, Patty Beckel and Moorman. Absent was Commissioner Hanson. Also present was County Auditor John W Hoscheid. Chair Arnesen laid the ground rules for the upcoming budget; these meetings are to be informational and no board action will be taken until all budgets are presented.

Approval of Agenda

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the agenda for the special meeting today with changes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Review of Budgets

The County Board reviewed the budget reports for 2011.

County Treasurer

The County Treasurer met with the County Board to review the Treasurer’s Budget for 2011.

County Assessor

The County Assessor met with the County Board to review the Assessor’s Budget for 2011.

County MIS

The County MIS Director was unable to meet with the County Board to review the MIS Budget. This budget review will be re-scheduled for a later date.

County Recorder

The County Recorder met with the County Board to review the Recorder’s Budget for 2011.

County Maintenance/GCN/Safety/County Parks

The Acting Public Works Director met with the County Board to review the Maintenance, Government Center North, Safety and County Parks Budgets for 2011.

County Veteran’s Service

The County Veteran’s Service Officer was unable to meet with the County Board to review the Veteran’s Service Budget for 2011. This budget review will be re-scheduled for a later date.

County Land & Water Planning Director

The County Land & Water Planning Director met with the County Board to review the Land & Water Planning Budget for 2011.

County Auditor

The County Auditor met with the County Board to review the Auditor’s Budget for 2011.

Other Misc Departments

The County Board reviewed and discussed the budgets within the Revenue Fund.

Next Budget Meeting

The next budget meeting will be on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 6:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Room of the Government Center.

Recess

There being no further business before the County Board, Chair Arnesen called the meeting to recess at 12:00 p.m.

Attest: Approved: August 9, 2010

______________________________ ___________________________________

John W Hoscheid Edward Arnesen

County Auditor County Board Chair

Commissioner Proceedings

Special County Board Meeting

July 27, 2010

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in special session on Tuesday, July 27, 2010, in the Commissioners’ Room of the Lake of the Woods County Government Center.

Call to Order

Chair Arnesen called the meeting to order at 6:30 a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited with the following members present: Commissioners Arnesen, Todd Beckel, Patty Beckel, Hanson and Moorman. Also present was County Auditor John W Hoscheid. Chair Arnesen laid the ground rules for the upcoming budget; these meetings are to be informational and no board action will be taken until all budgets are presented.

Approval of Agenda

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the agenda for the special meeting today with changes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Review of Budgets

The County Board reviewed the budget reports for 2011.

County Emergency Management

The County Emergency Management Director met with the County Board to review the Emergency Management’s Budget for 2011.

County Sheriff

The County Sheriff and Chief Deputy Sheriff met with the County Board to review the Sheriff’s Budgets for 2011.

County Veteran’s Service

The County Veteran’s Service Officer met with the County Board to review the Veteran’s Service Budget for 2011.

Line Workers Facility

The County Board discussed the Line Workers Facility construction contract and other related information regarding the building.

Next Budget Meeting

The next budget meeting will be on Friday, July 30, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Room of the Government Center.

Recess

There being no further business before the County Board, Chair Arnesen called the meeting to recess at 8:45 a.m.

Attest: Approved: August 9, 2010

______________________________ ___________________________________

John W Hoscheid Edward Arnesen

County Auditor County Board Chair

Commissioner Proceedings

July 27, 2010

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, July 27, 2010, in the Commissioners’ Room at the Government Center.

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 Patty Beckel, Todd Beckel, Hanson, Moorman and Arnesen. Also present were: County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid; Deputy Auditor Janet Rudd; Penny Mio Hirst and John Oren.

Approval of Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the agenda with the following additions:

Travel for Amy Ballard, HRDC letter, Bernard Property, July 20, special board minutes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Approval of Consent Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman to approve the consent agenda as follows: Walt Scribnerto Fergus Falls on September 15, 2010, for MCIT Safety Training; Holly House to Breezy Point on September 18-22 for AMEM Conference; Amy Ballard to Arden Hills on August 15-17 for Suicide Risk Assessment and Jodi Ferrier to Duluth on October 4-5 for Health and Human Service Conference. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Approval of Minutes

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to approve the minutes of July 13, 2010 regular meeting, July 14, 2010 special meeting and July 20, 2010 special meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR

Claims

Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler met with the board requesting approval of claims.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to approve the following claims against the county:

Commissioners’ Warrants $ $7,186.83

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

COUNTY AUDITOR

Claims

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid met with the board for approval of claims:

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to approve the claims as follows:

Revenue $10,033.92

Road & Bridge $32,394.45

Co. Develop. $ 5,000.00

Solid Waste $ 3,829.11

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

WARRANTS APPROVED ON 7/27/2010 FOR PAYMENT 7/30/2010

AMOUNT VENDOR NAME AMOUNT VENDOR NAME

1233.45 BAUDETTE REGION 640.00 BELTRAMI COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPT

699.60 BROCK WHITE 918.80 TERRY BROWN

305.80 CUSTOM AUTOBODY AND REPAIR 4892.50 EARTHWORKS CONTRACTING INC

447.89 FARMERS UNION OIL CO. 515.14 GCR TIRE CENTER

400.00 LEE HANCOCK 1284.45 INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR

500.00 LAKEWOOD NURSING SERVICE 2380.00 LAVALLA SAND & GRAVEL INC

500.00 LOW SCHOOL DISTRICT–390 841.79 MINNESOTA UI

858.00 MSOP-MN SEX OFFENDER PRGRM-462 352.69 NORTHERN ENGRAVING AND TROPHIE

5780.00 GEORGE OLSON 477.50 PB DISTRIBUTING INC

4209.81 PIT & QUARRY SUPPLIES, INC 3080.58 R & Q TRUCKING, INC

317.04 T R JOBBING 608.92 WEST GROUP

5000.00 CITY WILLIAMS 11211.99 ZIEGLER, INC

35 PAYMENTS LESS THAN $300 3,801.53

**** FINAL TOTAL……. $51,257.48 ****

Further moved to authorize the payment of the following auditor warrants:

July 13, 2010 $ 63,374.15

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

Lost Warrant

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid met with the board and requested approval for a lost warrant.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the application and affidavit for lost warrant for Rachel Raschke dated April 9, 2010 for $47.20 without furnishing indemnifying bond. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

BAUDETTE /LAKE OF THE WOODS AIRPORT

Commissioner Patty Beckel informed the board that the committee is still working on the Joint Powers Agreement, the question on the insurance was taken care of and they are moving forward with the Manager’s contract.

Commissioner Patty Beckel requested that the county release the $7,750 from the airport budget. The board requested that County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid issue the check.

GRAND THEATER

Chairman Arnesen informed the board about the letter the county received from the Minnesota Department of Revenue, Property Tax Division regarding property tax exemption of the Baudette Community Foundation/Grand Theater property. The letter informed the county that after the review from the department of property tax division, the Grand Theater property owned by the Baudette Community Foundation, Inc. should be exempt from property taxes.

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid discussed the 2009 second half property tax and the current 2010 taxes due from the Grand Theater.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to pay the 2009 second half property tax due from the Grand Theater property , waive the penalty and interest that is due and pay the 2010 property taxes; with the funding from the Economic Development fund. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

EDA COMMITTEE

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid informed the board of the July 22, 2010 EDA committee meeting. The committee will meet one more time and Commissioner Moorman will contact Dave Hengel from HRDC to meet with them.

BERNARD PROPERTY

Commissioner Todd Beckel informed the board of the progress of the purchase of the Bernard property. He requested from the board, authorization to release the $75,000 that is due on the purchase, contingent approval from Interim County Attorney, Michelle Moren.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to authorize payment of $75,000 for the purchase of the Bernard property, to the escrow account at Mahnomen State Bank, contingent upon the approval of Interim County Attorney when the title is clear. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

RECESS

The meeting was called to recess at 9:45 a.m. and reconvened at 9:50 a.m. as follows

OLD/NEW BUSINESS

There were no new updates on:

Township Road Inventory

There were updates on:

Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council/Outdoor Heritage Fund- information to be sent for meeting dates

County T.V.-meeting was cancelled on July 29^th

Team Building- September 22, 2010

Red Lake Tribe- information will be forthcoming

Grand Theater- remove from Old/New Business

Inventory- still waiting for several departments

Zoning/Conditional Use Parameters- new permit applications are in place

Boundary Commission- judgment in and filed, plat needs to be signed off and assessment needs to be done

SWCD

MN Clean Water Partnership

Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund met with the board to discuss the pre-application for a partnership grant for the Bostic and Zippel Watershed Assessment Project.

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

Bostic and Zippel Watershed Assessment Project

RESOLUTION NO. 10-07-03

WHEREAS, the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners submit a proposal with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to conduct the following Project: Bostic and Zippel Watershed Assessment Project,

WHEREAS, the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners authorizes Josh Stromlund to submit the proposal for the above-mentioned Project and have the authority to represent this body in all matters that do not specifically require the action of this body,

WHEREAS, the submittal of a proposal does not obligate this body to accept a grant and/or a loan if so offered,

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the above resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the County Board of Commissioners this 27^th day of July, 2010 and shall authorize County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid and Chairman Arnesen to sign.

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

Correspondence:

The following correspondence was acknowledged: U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Committee Reports

Commissioner Todd Beckel reported on:

AMC meeting and how to fund local government with the possibility of local sales tax;

AMC meeting on Lexi Pool was discussed;

Radio Board meeting discussed that the State is not funding our region;

ICS training;

PILT meeting they discussed why they pay higher than other lands;

MRCC Annual Conference will be in Alexandria MN on October 4, 2010;

Commissioner Moorman reported on:

Joint Powers Natural Resource meeting on 2009 meeting and Senator Saxhaug will be meeting with them in October, 2010;

Williams City Council meeting discussed the Williams Sewer;

SOLID WASTE

Concrete Slab

Acting Public Works Director, Bill Sindelir and Solid Waste Supervisor Ed Spires met with the board requesting authorization to accept the lowest bid of four (4 )to Mollberg Masonry, Inc. in the amount of $11,200 for concrete work at the Graceton Facility.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to authorize Solid Waste Department to accept the low quote of Mollberg Masonry, Inc. in the amount of $11,700 for concrete work at the Graceton facility. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Demo Equipment

Acting Public Works Director, Bill Sindelir and Solid Waste Supervisor Ed Spires met with the board requesting permission to shop and solicit for demo equipment for the Graceton facility. The consensus of the board was to authorize them to move forward.

RECESS

The meeting was called to recess at 10:50 a.m. and reconvened at 11:00 a.m. as follows:

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Chairman Arnesen at 11:00 a.m., as advertised, called for the opening of the bids for the following: projects: S.P.39-090-02 and S.P. 39-090-03

Bowman Asphalt Products, Inc. $393,867.00

R&Q Trucking Inc, $453,838.00

Knife River Materials $496,346.50

Acting Public Works Director, Bill Sindelir stated that the company that is awarded the bid has for the above-mentioned federally funded projects must first be approved by the Mn/DOT Office of Civil Rights.

RECESS

The meeting was called to recess at 11:06 a.m. and reconvened at 11:15 a.m. as follows

OAK ISLAND SURVEY

Deb Kellerman representing the Oak Island Association met with the board to discuss a “mailer” that the Association will be sending out. She informed the board that in the “mailer” she will be sending the following:

Results of the survey
Barge run date
Handout from County Sheriff, Dallas Block on the reverse 911 system
Informing them that the County Board has formed a committee of the NW Islands Zoning
That the name of the “Oak Island Land Owners Association” will be changed to “All Island Land Owners”

HRDC

The board reviewed and discussed the proposal for the zone modification on the Northwest Angle Islands, Oak Island Zoning Petition from HRDC. No action was taken at this time.

CLOSED SESSION

Attorney Client MN Stat. § 13d.05

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to close the regular meeting at 12:10 p.m. pursuant MN. Stat. § 13d.05 Attorney Client privilege with the following members present: Commissioners Todd Beckel, Patty Beckel, Hanson, Moorman and Arnesen, also present were County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid and Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund. Present on conference call was Attorney Jay Squires from Ratwick, Roszak and Maloney PA. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to open the closed meeting at 12:38 p.m. and reconvene the regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel not to appeal the judge’s order dated July 6, 2010, in regards to the Baldwin Point, LLC, matter. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

RECESS

The meeting was called to recess at 12:38 p.m. and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. as follows

LAND AND WATER PLANNING

Consideration of Conditional Use for Kevin Olson

Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund met with the board to present the Findings of Facts and decision of the conditional use permit for Kevin Olson

Motion

A motion was made by Commissioner Moorman to approve the following: Findings of Fact and Decision for Kevin Olson.

Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners

Findings of Fact and Decision

Name of Applicant: Kevin Olson Date: July 27, 2010

Location/Legal Description: A 5.00 acre tract in Govt. Lot 4 that is 330’ North and South x 660’ East and West in section 5, T. 161N, R. 34W, Parcel #21.05.22.020.

Project Proposal: Applicant is requesting a commercial business consisting of a wholesale bait company with on-site minnow tanks in a Natural Environment District.

Is the requested use consistent with maintaining the public health, safety, and welfare?

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

Why or why not? The use will not generate additional traffic to the area. It will be contained in the existing garage. Applicant will adhere to current regulations as to not spread the spiny water flea. A MNDNR water appropriation permit is not required.

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

Why or why not? There are no construction related activities associated with this request as to expose bare soil.

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

Why or why not? There are no construction related activities associated with this request as to alter the existing topography, drainage features and vegetative cover.

4. Is the requested use’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? The requested use is not located in a floodplain and/or floodway of a river or tributary.

5. 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 requested use?

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

Why or why not? There are no construction related activities associated with this request as alter the existing topography and vegetation.

6. Is the site in harmony with existing and proposed access roads?

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

Why or why not? The site is currently accessible from 94^th Avenue Northwest.

7. Is the requested use compatible with adjacent land uses?

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

Why or why not? The use will not generate glare, noise, additional traffic as to alter the characteristics of the general area. No opposition was received from the adjacent landowners.

8. Does the requested use have a reasonable need to be in a shoreland location?

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

Why or why not? The use is not located in a shoreland area.

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

Why or why not? Excess water from the minnow tanks will be discharged from the existing garage into a drainage ditch which will not affect adjacent landowners.

10. Will the visibility of structures and other facilities as viewed from public waters comply with Section 901 of the Zoning Ordinance or Section 5.3 of the Rainy/Rapid Rivers Shoreland Ordinance? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)

Why or why not? The use is not located in a shoreland area. The existing vegetative buffer from 94^th Avenue Northwest is to remain undisturbed.

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

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

Why or why not? A private well and septic system currently service the parcel of property.

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

Why or why not? The use will not generate additional watercraft usage.

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: None

Approved (X) Denied ( )

____________________________

Edward Arnesen

Chair, County Board

This is in accordance with Section 1104 of the Lake of the Woods Zoning Ordinance or Section 3.4 of the Rainy/Rapid Rivers Shoreland Ordinance.

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Consideration of Conditional Use for James Herzog

Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund met with the board to present the Findings of Facts and decision of the conditional use permit for James Herzog .

Motion

A motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to approve the following: Findings of Fact and Decision for James Herzog.

Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners

Findings of Fact and Decision

Name of Applicant: James Herzog Date: July 27, 2010

Location/Legal Description: Lot 8, Block 3, Winter-Sett Estates, Section 9, T. 162N, R. 33W, (Zippel Township), Parcel #18.51.03.080

Project Proposal: Applicant is requesting a commercial business consisting of a single unit resort with lodging in a Residential Development District.

Is the requested use consistent with maintaining the public health, safety, and welfare?

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

Why or why not? The current septic system will be upgraded to meet current regulations. Additional traffic will be keep to a minimum as only single parties, up to a maximum of 14 people, will be allowed to occupy the structure at any given time. The fuel service tank will meet current specifications. A no wake sign or buoy is to be placed near the end of the dock.

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

Why or why not? There will be no construction related activities that would expose bare soil and the septic system will be upgraded to meet current regulations.

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

Why or why not? There will be no construction related activities that will alter the existing topography other than upgrading the septic system.

4. Is the requested use’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? The land is within the floodplain of Lake of the Woods; however, fill has been placed on the property to elevate the current structure.

11) 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 requested use?

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

Why or why not? There will be no construction related activities that will expose bare soil.

5. Is the site in harmony with existing and proposed access roads?

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

Why or why not? No new access roads are proposed. Currently, access can be obtained from Winter-Sett Trail NW or Walleye Lane NW.

6. Is the requested use compatible with adjacent land uses?

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

Why or why not? By placing the specific conditions as indicated below, the requested use is compatible with adjacent land uses. Also, no opposition was received that specifically discussed the requested use.

7. Does the requested use have a reasonable need to be in a shoreland location?

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

Why or why not? Typically, a use of this nature is located within a shoreland area.

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

Why or why not? The septic system is to be upgraded to meet current regulations.

9. Will the visibility of structures and other facilities as viewed from public waters comply with Section 901 of the Zoning Ordinance or Section 5.3 of the Rainy/Rapid Rivers Shoreland Ordinance? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )

Why or why not? The structure has been on the property since the mid 90’s and no additional vegetation is proposed to be altered as per the request.

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

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

Why or why not? The current structure is serviced by a private well and a new septic system is to be constructed.

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

Why or why not? Lake of the Woods is approximately 300,000 acres in size within the boundary of Lake of the Woods County.

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: The applicant will be limited to 16 rental ice houses, 16 dock slips which can be rented seasonally, the installation of the new septic system is to be completed by September 30, 2011, one double faced 4’x8’ sign is allowed, a buoy or sign indicating a “No Wake Zone” is to be placed near the end of the dock, and a “winter access fee” can’t be charged for road access to Lake of the Woods.

Approved (X) Denied ( )

____________________________

Edward Arnesen

Chair, County Board

This is in accordance with Section 1104 of the Lake of the Woods Zoning Ordinance or Section 3.4 of the Rainy/Rapid Rivers Shoreland Ordinance.

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid informed the board that the Acting Public Works Director, Bill Sindelir informed him that the board can award the bid for S.P. 39-090-02 & S.P. 39-090-03, MN Project to the apparent low bidder pending approval from the Mn/DOT Office of Civil Rights.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to award the bid for S.P. 39-090-02 & S.P. 39-090-03, MN Project No. TEAX 3910(213), to the apparent low bidder pending approval from the Mn/DOT Office of Civil Rights. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

COUNTY SHERIFF

Stonegarden Grant

County Sheriff Dallas Block and Interim County Attorney Michelle Moren met with the board to discuss amending the Sheriff’s Salary under the Stonegarden grant and increasing his salary contingent upon that the Operation Stonegarden 2009 grant funding is available; and, that the sheriff works, in addition to his regular duties, eight (8) hours per week of said Operation Stonegarden 2009 grant. No county tax levy money would be used for the increase. They presented a modified resolution.

Resolution

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

Amend County Sheriff Salary

Resolution No. 10-07-04

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 2009” grant; and,

WHEREAS, the Lake of the Woods County Sheriff’s Office is a successful recipient of an Operation Stonegarden 2009 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 sheriff’s 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 2009 grant given to assist the Lake of the Woods County Sheriff’s Office in its efforts to secure the border includes the sum of $99,840.00 overtime and $12,480.00 fringe benefits; and,

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 2009 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 22, 2009 was $66,880.06 and fringe benefits were $9,430.09, be amended so that the sheriff’s salary is increased by the sum of $9,100.00 and fringe benefits are increased by $1,283.10 commencing July 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010 with the increase funding from the Operation Stonegarden 2009 grant contingent upon the following:

That the Operation Stonegarden 2009 grant funding be available; and,
That the sheriff works, in addition to his regular duties, eight (8) hours per week of said Operation Stonegarden 2009 grant.

At such time that the Operation Stonegarden 2009 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 2009 grant work, then the sheriff’s salary shall return to the salary as originally set by this board on December 22, 2009.

The resolution was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the vote carried as follows: Voting for: Commissioners Moorman, Patty Beckel and Arnesen. Voting against: Commissioners Todd Beckel and Hanson.

LINE WORKERS SCHOOL

Award Bid

The board discussed the Line Workers School bid and contract. The board placed the Line Workers School contract on July 30, 2010 agenda.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to award the bid for the Line Workers School to the low bidder Adam Norling Contracting in the amount of $ 495,600, add Alternate #1 $5,500 add Alternate #2 $2,200 with a total bid of $503,300, contingent upon the approval from Interim County Attorney, Michelle Moren on the contract with Adam Norling Contracting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

RECESS

With no further business before the board, Chairman Arnesen called the meeting to recess at 2:40 p.m.

Attest: Approved: August 9, 2010

____________________________ __________________________________

John W. Hoscheid County Auditor Edward Arnesen, Chairman of the Board

Commissioner Proceedings

Special County Board Meeting

July 30, 2010

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in special session on Friday, July 30, 2010, in the Commissioners’ Room of the Lake of the Woods County Government Center.

Call to Order

Chair Arnesen called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited with the following members present: Commissioners Arnesen, Todd Beckel, Patty Beckel, Hanson and Moorman. Also present was County Auditor John W Hoscheid. Chair Arnesen laid the ground rules for the upcoming budget; these meetings are to be informational and no board action will be taken until all budgets are presented.

Approval of Agenda

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the agenda for the special meeting today with changes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Boundary Commission Plat 2 (Clementson)

County Recorder Sue Ney met with the County Board regarding the final plat of Boundary Commission Plat 2.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to authorize County Board Chair, Ed Arnesen and County Auditor John W Hoscheid to sign the final plat of Boundary Commission Plat No 2. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Line Workers Facility

The County Board discussed the Line Workers Facility and a temporary building inspector position. No action was taken.

Public Works / Solid Waste

The Acting Public Works Director, Maintenance Supervisor and Officer Manager met with the County Board to review the Public Works and Solid Waste Budgets for 2011.

Social Services

The County Social Services Director and the Fiscal Officer met with the County Board to review the Social Services Budget for 2011.

Other

The County Board discussed the County 2011 Budget.

Correspondence

Correspondence was discussed from the Northwest Angle.

Next Budget Meeting

The next budget meeting will be on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Room of the Government Center.

Recess

There being no further business before the County Board, Chair Arnesen called the meeting to recess at 12:25 p.m.

Attest: Approved: August 9, 2010

______________________________ ___________________________________

John W Hoscheid Edward Arnesen

County Auditor County Board Chair

June, 2010

Commissioner Proceedings

Special County Board Meeting

June 1, 2010

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in special session on Tuesday, June 1, 2010, in the Commissioners’ Room of the Lake of the Woods County Government Center.

Call to Order

Chair Arnesen called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited with the following members present: Commissioners Arnesen, Todd Beckel, Patty Beckel, Hanson and Moorman. Also present were: County Auditor John W Hoscheid and Wade Johannesen.

Approval of Agenda

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman to approve the agenda for the special meeting today. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Public Works Director Vacancy

Appointment of Public Works Director

Assistant Engineer Bill Sindelir met with the County Board to discuss the Public Works Director vacancy. Also attending was Jeff Pelland and Marti Carlson.

The County Board discussed appointing Bill Sindelir as Acting Public Works Director, in the interim of the Public Works Director vacant position. Chair Arnesen made a monetary offer to Bill Sindelir appointing him as an Acting Public Works Director. Bill thanked him for the offer and said he would have to decline the compensation that was offered. He stated that he has worked for Lake of the Woods County for 38 years and has accepted this interim position before; he does not want to cost the county any more than he feels is necessary. Bill said that he would gladly accept the job until the County Board has made a decision as to how they are going to proceed; and that he would not want a pay increase of more than $900 per month.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to appoint William “Bill” Sindelir as Acting Public Works Director, with a pay increase of $900 per month, beginning June 1, 2010, until further notice. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Acting Public Works Director, Bill Sindelir stated that he would contact and inform State Aid District Engineer, Lou Tasa with the County Boards appointment of Acting Public Works Director.

Recess

Chair Arnesen recessed the meeting at 2:30 p.m. and reconvened at 2:32 p.m. as follows:

Public Works Director Vacancy Cont

The County Board discussed the option of sharing a County Engineer with another County. It was the consensus of the County Board to have Commissioner Todd Beckel contact Beltrami County to see if they would be interested in an agreement with Lake of the Woods County to share their County Engineer. Commissioner Todd Beckel would update the County Board on Tuesday, June 8, 2010.

Other

The County Board discussed items to be placed on the next County Board agenda which included the following:

Set Budget Meeting Dates;
Update on Road Inventory;
Committee Selection for the Committees Bruce Hasbargen was appointed to;
Discussion of County Engineer/Public Works Director;
Update on Beltrami County’s Response to Sharing a County Engineer

Recess

There being no further business before the County Board, Chair Arnesen called the meeting to recess at 3:10 p.m.

Attest: Approved: June 8, 2010

______________________________ ___________________________________

John W Hoscheid Edward Arnesen

County Auditor County Board Chair

Commissioner Proceedings

June 8, 2010

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, June 8, 2010, in the Commissioners’ Room at the Government Center.

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 Patty Beckel, Todd Beckel, Hanson, Moorman and Arnesen. Also present were: County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid, Deputy Auditor Janet Rudd, Penny Mio Hirst and John Oren.

Approval of Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman to approve the agenda with the following additions:

MN Department of Public Safety Agreement; Lorene Hanson to St. Cloud for MCIT training; Crisis Resource thank-you letter and Property Inventory. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Approval of Consent Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to approve the consent agenda as follows: Julie Berggren and Ruth Rizzito Brainerd on June 9, 2010 for LexIpool training; Holly House to Bemidji on June 23-24, 2010 for HSEM meeting; Rita Krause to St. Paul on June 23-24, 2010 for State Child Support Meeting; Lorene Hanson to St. Cloud on June 10, 2010 for MCIT training. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Approval of Minutes

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the minutes of May 25, 2010 regular meeting, May 27, 2010 special meeting and June 1, 2010 special meeting; with changes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR

Claims

Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler met with the board requesting approval of claims and contracts.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to approve the following claims against the county:

Commissioners’ Warrants $11,237.58

Commissioners’ Warrants $ 9,029.31

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Contracts

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman to approve the contract between MeritCare Thief River Falls/Northwest Medical Center (NWMC) and Lake of the Woods County Social Services for 2010 for the provision of onsite mental health physician’s assistant services and to authorize Chairman Ed Arnesen and Lake of the Woods County Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler, to sign same. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the contract between LifeCare Behavioral Health Services and Lake of the Woods County Social Services for 2010 for the provision of clinical supervision/consultation for agency staff and to authorize Chairman Ed Arnesen and Lake of the Woods County Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler , to sign same. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

COUNTY AUDITOR

Claims

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid met with the board for approval of claims:

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman to approve the claims as follows:

Revenue $ 23,375.14

Road & Bridge $ 20,899.37

Co. Development $ 6,606.44

Solid Waste $ 28,230.55

$ 79,111.50

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

WARRANTS APPROVED ON 6/08/2010 FOR PAYMENT 6/11/2010

AMOUNT VENDOR NAME AMOUNT VENDOR NAME

507.93 AUTO VALUE BAUDETTE 331.80 BEN FRANKLIN

2530.00 BURG ELECTRONIC RECOVERY 342.99 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES INC

1675.00 ELECTION SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE, I 3139.53 ESRI

702.13 FARMERS UNION OIL CO. 302.80 HOMETOWN HARDWARE

661.19 HOWARD’S OIL COMPANY 2840.00 BRIAN JOHNSON

2638.96 JOHNSTON FARGO CULVERT INC 1830.01 LAKE ROAD DIESEL INC

918.75 LAKEWOOD HEALTH CENTER 480.00 LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING SERVI

1519.82 LOCATORS SUPPLIES INC 432.47 LOW FOODS

3906.25 LOW HIGHWAY DEPT 484.00 LOW TRANSFER INC

9201.60 MAR-KIT LANDFILL 903.00 MN COUNTIES INSURANCE TRUST

375.00 MN OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNO 5427.00 LAW MOREN

473.44 NOBLE THRIFTY WHITE 5925.44 NORTH AMERICAN SALT CO

2036.58 NORTH EAST TECHNICAL SERVICE,I 730.02 NORTHERN FARMERS CO-OP

667.06 THE NORTHERN LIGHT 331.26 OFFICE DEPOT

490.06 POWERPLAN 817.60 PRO MAC MANUFACTURING LTD

410.46 QUILL CORPORATION 2601.28 R & Q TRUCKING, INC

4000.00 RESERVE ACCOUNT 842.30 RTVISION INC

912.05 GEORGE SWENTIK 409.47 T R JOBBING

4607.10 T-C LIGHTING 600.00 TAKE A KID FISHING

328.44 TONY DORN, INC. 497.05 TRUE VALUE

6639.77 WIDSETH SMITH NOLTING&ASST INC 318.65 ZIEGLER, INC

38 PAYMENTS LESS THAN $300 4,323.24

FINAL TOTAL: $79,111.50

Further moved to authorize the payment of the following auditor warrants:

May 24, 2010 $ 728,880.07

May 25, 2010 $ 120,213.49

May 26, 2010 $ 15,319.12

June 3, 2010 $1,096,714.41

June 7, 2010 $ 975.50

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Chairman Arnesen excused himself from the meeting and Vice-Chair Moorman resumed the meeting as follows:

Liquor License

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid met with the board requesting approval for the renewal of Intoxication Liquor, 3.2 Malt Liquor and Cigarette license.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to approve the following licenses: Intoxicating Liquor, 3.2 Malt Liquor and Cigarette; from July 1, 2010, to June 30, 2011, contingent upon the approval of the County Sheriff, County Attorney and all property taxes and lodging taxes are paid to date.

On/Off Sale and Sunday Liquor License:

Adrian’s Resort, Angle Inn Resort, Ballard’s Resort, Borderview Lodge, Jerry’s Restaurant and Lounge, Morris Point Lakeview Lodge, Riverbend Resort, Rock Harbor Lodge, Sportsman’s Lodge, Wigwam Resort, Zippel Bay Resort, North Point Bar & Grill, Sportsman’s Oak Island Lodge and Randall’s Resort;

On-Sale and Sunday Liquor License:

Cyrus Resort, Ken-Mar-Ke Resort, Flag Island Resort, Wheelers Point Resort, Schuster’s Resort and Elkhorn Outfitters Inc;

Off-Sale Only:

Log Cabin Liquors Inc;

Cigarette License:

Adrian’s Resort, Ballard’s Resort, Bay Store, Borderview Lodge, Cenex, City of Williams, Cyrus Resort, Border Bait, Holiday Station, Howard’s, Jeanette Mcatee, Lake of the Woods Foods, Log Cabin Bait, Log Cabin Liquors, Long Point Resort, Morris Point Lakeview Lodge, North Point Bar & Grill, Riverbend Resort, Rock Harbor Lodge, Sportsman’s Lodge, Sportsman’s of Oak Island Lodge, Too Tall’s, Wheeler’s Point and Zippel Bay Resort;

3.2 On-Sale Malt Liquor:

Long Point Resort, Ship’s Wheel Resort and Oak Island Resort;

3.2 Off-Sale Malt Liquor:

Bay Store, Cyrus Resort, Border Bait, Long Point Resort, Oak Island Resort, Rock Harbor Lodge, Log Cabin Bait and Flag Island Resort.

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried. Commissioner Arnesen abstained from voting.

Chairman Arnesen resumed position of the Chair.

Clarence Nash

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Nash met with the board requesting that the street names be designated as Chandler Road between block 3 and block 2 in Marina Drive Estates and not Katie Road; and the road between block 1 and block 2 to be designated as Katie Road in Marina Drive Estates and not Chandler Road. Mr. Nash informed the board that he spoke to the only other property owner on Chandler Road and he had no objection to Mr. Nash’s request.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to change Katie Road to Chandler Road in Marina Drive Estates, between block 3 & 2 and change Chandler Road to Katie Road between block 1&2 in Marina Drive Estates and request that MIS department go through the procedures to change the names and contact Mr. Nash and other property owners involved with the name change. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Minnesota Small Business Development Center

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid met with the board to discuss a request for funding from the Minnesota Small Business Development Center.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to contribute to the Minnesota Small Business Development Center $500.00 per year, for the years of 2011, 2012 and 2013, with the funding from the Con-con fund. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Line Workers School Lease Agreement

The board discussed the lease agreement for the Line Workers School, changes are still being made. Mike Reed, Economic Development Assistant introduced Monte Johnson, Dean of Academics & Student Services from Wadena Technical School to the board. Also meeting with the board was North Star Manager, Dan Haskins and Karl Frigaard from Northwest Community Action and informed the board that the REDLAG applications are completed and that the school building plans are not finished as of today and that the bid date may need to be changed.

Appointment of 2010 Election Judges and hourly pay

County Auditor John W Hoscheid met with the County Board to approve election judges for the primary and general elections; and request a pay increase for the election judges.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to approve the following election judges for the 2010 primary and general elections: Mary Marhula, Dorothy Chapman, Louise Menk, Gretchen Levasseur, Christie Russell, Sunny Dorow, Sandy Peterson, Judy Johnson, Sharon Feldman, Marge Hancock, Shelley Pepera, Aprille Levasseur, Rita Krause, Jodi Ferrier, Margie Sporlein, Lois Dally, Jacquelin Becklund, Stacy Novak, Dale Boretski, Steve Sindelir, Dawn Christianson, Darren Olson, Lorene Hanson and Nancy Olson. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the hourly pay for election judges as follows: head election judges at $9.75 per hour and election judges at $9.25 per hour; effective with the 2010 election. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

2011 Budget Dates

The board discussed budget dates for 2011.

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman to set the following dates for the 2011 budget:

Date Location Time

July 13, 2010 Commissioners’ Room 7:00 a.m.

July 13, 2010 Commissioners’ Room 2:00 p.m.

July 23, 2010 Jury Room 8:00 a.m.

July 27, 2010 Commissioners’ Room 7:00 a.m.

July 30, 2010 Commissioners’ Room 8:00 a.m.

August 3, 2010 Commissioners’ Room 8:00 a.m.

August 9, 2010 Commissioners’ Room 7:00 a.m.

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

Committee Vacancies

The board discussed the vacancies on various committees on which Bruce Hasbargen was appointed to for the year 2010.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to appoint the following to the vacant committees as follows: AMC Transportation and Area Transportation Advisory Board- Bill Sindelir; Building and Safety Committee- Bill Sindelir; Personnel Committee- Bill Sindelir; Hwy 11 Task Force/Transportaiton Alliance- Bill Sindelir; Information Systems/Technology Committee- Boyd Johnson; LOW Affordable Housing/Loan Committee- Sue Ney; Motor Pool Committee- Jeff Pelland; Park Commission- Bill Sindelir; Solid Waste Committee/Household Waste- Bill Sindelir; Township Road and Trails- Bill Sindelir and Boyd Johnson. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Sharing County Auditor- Interim

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid informed the board that Roseau County requested that John serve as Interim County Auditor due to the retirement of Roseau County Auditor, Ann Granitz.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to authorize County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid to serve as Interim County Auditor, for Roseau County until December 31, 2010 and authorize Chairman Arnesen to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with Roseau County, contingent up the review of Interim County Attorney, Michelle Moren. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Purchase of Pressure Washer

Assistant Engineer, Bill Sindelir met with the board requesting authorization to purchase a pressure washer.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to authorize the Public Works Department to purchase a new pressure washer in the amount of $10,134.65 from the Highway Equipment Reserve Fund. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Road Inventory Update

Engineering Technician/Administrative Assistant, Boyd Johnson met with the board and updated them on the Road Inventory and stated that he would present a power point at the June 22, 2010 meeting.

County Engineers Position Vacancy

There was no update from Beltrami County for Interim Lake of the Woods Public Works Director.

PUBLIC HEARING

Judicial Ditch 16 Abandonment

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to close the regular meeting at 11:09 a.m. and open the Public Hearing for Judicial Ditch 16. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Chairman Arnesen acknowledged a petition for partial abandonment of Judicial Ditch #16, pursuant to MN Statutes § 103E.805 from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resource; there were no comments from the floor and no letters received.

Resolution

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

Partial Abandonment of Judicial Ditch #16

Resolution No. 10-06-02

WHEREAS, Lake of the Woods County abandons a portion of Judicial Ditch #16, in Section 36, Twp 162 N, R 33 W (Zipple Twp) and the northern boundary of Section 1, Twp 161 N, R 33 W (McDougald Twp).

WHEREAS, the portion to be partially abandoned is described as the SW corner of the SE¼, Section 36 (Zipple Twp) and continuing East for a distance of ½ mile to the SE corner of the SE¼ of Section 36 (Zipple Twp).

WHEREAS, the position of the ditch to be abandoned lies within the boundaries of the Graceton Wildlife Management Area.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED; that Lake of the Woods County Commissioners, on June 8, 2010 abandons the ½ mile of Judicial Ditch #16 as described above.

Seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to close the public hearing at 11:13 a.m. and open the regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote was unanimously carried.

RECESS

The meeting was called to recess at 11:14 a.m. and reconvened at 11:20 a.m. as follows:

COUNTY AUDITOR

MN Public Safety Contract

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid met with the board requesting approval for the lease agreement with the State of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety for a motorcycle skill test course.

Resolution

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

Resolution No. 10-06-01

State of Minnesota Lease Agreement with the Department of Public Safety

BE IT RESOLVED, that Lake of the Woods County will enter into a lease agreement with the State of Minnesota, Department of Administration acting for the benefit of the Department of Public Safety for an area approximately 30’X75’ in the south parking lot of the County Government Center for the use only as a motorcycle skill test course beginning July 1, 2010 and terminating June 30, 2013.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that County Auditor , John W. Hoscheid and County Chairman are hereby authorized to sign such lease upon the approval of the County Attorney.

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

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The board discussed their intention to adopt a resolution to create a committee to recommend options for a County Economic Development Authority.

Resolution

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

Resolution No. 10-06-03

Creation of a Committee to Recommend Options for an EDSP

WHEREAS, Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners have considered creating a County Economic Development Authority for Lake of the Woods County;

WHEREAS, Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners have given notice to all local government units and development agencies within the county pursuant MN Stat. § 469.1082, subd.2;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, Lake ofthe Woods County Board of Commissioners have agreed to create a committee to recommend options for an Economic Development Service Provider pursuant MN. Stat. §469.1082, subd.2.

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

Potential Committee Members

The board discussed the potential committee members for recommending options for an Economic Development Service Provider. Commissioners Patty Beckel and Moorman will set a date and give to County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to authorize County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid to send a letter of the committee meeting date to the following potential committee members; 2 County Board Commissioners, 2 City of Baudette Council Members, 2 City of Williams Council Members, 2 Lake of the Woods School Board Members, 1 Baudette/Lake of the Woods Chamber Member, 1 Northwest Angle Chamber Member, 1 Lake of the Woods County Tourism Member, 1 Lake of the Woods Industrial Development Commission Member,1 Bank Member,1 Housing Rehabilitation Authority Member,1 Hospital – Lakewood Health Member. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

OLD/New Business

There was no new update on:

ANI
Red Lake Tribe
Oak Island Petition

There were updates on:

Land Acquisition; the DNR would consider selling 1.5 acres known as Jim’s corner
Team Building; Department Heads would like a 2 hour session on “Meeting Customer Needs”
Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council/Outdoor Heritage Fund- hand out on expenditures
Grand Theater; Chairman Arnesen will talk to County Assessor
Property Inventory; Commissioners will talk to the Departments that have not handed in their office inventory
County TV; still trying to coordinate meeting date

RECESS

The meeting was called to recess at 12:00 p.m. and reconvened at 1:00 p.m. as follows:

PLANNING COMMISSION

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to close the regular meeting at 1:01 p.m. and open the Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

LAKE OF THE WOODS COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION

There will be a Lake of the Woods County Planning Commission hearing Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Room of the County Government Center in Baudette, Minnesota . The Board will consider the following requests:

James Herzog Lot 8, Block 3, Winter-Sett A Conditional Use Permit as

Winter-Sett Resort Estates – Section 9, T-162N, required by the Lake of the

R-33W (Zippel Township) Woods County Zoning

Parcel # 18.51.03.080 Ordinance, to allow a commercial

business consisting of a single unit resort with lodging in a Residential Development District.

John Josephson Lot 3, Block 1, Y Not Jochim’s A Conditional Use Permit as

Happiness On Water Retreat – Section 20, T-161N, required by the Lake of the

R-31W (Baudette Township) Woods County Zoning

Parcel # 24.61.01.030 Ordinance, to allow a commercial

business consisting of a guided fishing service with lodging in a Residential Development District.

Ken & Verna Pieper A 8.35 acre tract in the SW¼ of the A Conditional Use Permit as

NW¼ and a 4.00 acre tract in the required by the Lake of the

NW¼ of the SW¼ of Section 17, Woods County Zoning

T-161N, R-33W (McDougald) Ordinance, to allow a commercial

Parcel # 22.17.23.010 business consisting of a green house, garden center, mercantile and services in a Natural Environment District.

James Herzog- Conditional Use Permit

Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund presented James Herzog’s application requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow a commercial business consisting of a single unit resort with lodging in a Residential Development District. A letter was received in opposition from the Strandberg’s and one comment from Maria Hall was heard with no opposition of a resort. This application was tabled until July 13, 2010 Planning Commission for more information.

John Josephson- Conditional Use Permit

Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund presented John Josephson Conditional Use Permit to allow a commercial business consisting of a guided fishing service with lodging in a Residential Development District. No opposition from William Ronacek, Tony Jochim or Wade Johannesen. No letters were received.

Ken & Verna Pieper-Conditional Use Permit

Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund presented Ken & Verna Pieper’s application requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow a commercial business consisting of a green house, garden center, mercantile and services in a Natural Environment District. No letters were received and no comments from the floor were heard.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to close the Planning Commission at 2:40 p.m. and open the regular meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Committee Reports

Commissioner Todd Beckel reported on:

AMC District Meeting
Northern Counties
MRCC

Commissioner Patty Beckel reported on

Wheelers Point Sewer

Correspondence:

AMC; Arrowhead Library System; Examples of Economic Development Authorities; Crisis Resource thank-you letter

With no further business before the board, Chairman Arnesen called the meeting to recess at 3:16 p.m.

Attest: Approved: June 8, 2010

____________________________ ____________________________

John W. Hoscheid County Auditor Edward Arnesen, Chairman of the Board

Commissioner Proceedings

June 15, 2010

The Lake of the Woods County Board met in regular session on Tuesday, June 15, 2010, in the Angle Inlet School, Angle Inlet.

Call to Order

Chair Arnesen called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited with the following members present: Commissioners: Arnesen, Patty Beckel, Todd Beckel, Hanson and Moorman. Present on behalf of the County were: County Auditor John W Hoscheid, Land and Water Planning Director Josh Stromlund and County Assessor Wayne Bendickson. Also present were: Senator Saxhaug, Penny Mio Hirst and many area residents.

Approval of Agenda

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the agenda for the meeting today with the following change: “Removal of the motion to re-set the bid opening date for the Line Workers School”. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Consent Agenda

There was no consent agenda for the meeting today.

Senator Saxhaug

Senator Saxhaug met with the Lake of the Woods County Board. He gave a “2010 Lake of the Woods County Wrap Up” with highlights including: PILT, Bonding for Williams Sewer, MN Historical and Cultural Grants and Enhanced Drivers License.

Deb Kellerman

Summary of Oak Island Land Owners Survey

Deb Kellerman met with the Lake of the Woods County Board and presented the history and a “Summary of Oak Island Landowners Association Survey”. She stated that when the Oak Island Landowners Association was formed, the concerns at that time were presented in a petition to the Lake of the Woods County Board on August 18, 2009, with no action taken. In November, 2009, the Lake of the Woods County Board asked the Oak Island Landowners Association to re-survey landowners (and include all islands, not just Oak Island). A public hearing for June 15, 2010, was scheduled to discuss the components of the petition and to hear the results of the landowner survey.

Deb updated the County Board and said that there were 214 surveys mailed out and summarized the results for all in attendance. (A copy of the survey is on file in the Lake of the Woods County Auditor’s Office.)

Planning Commission – Public Hearing – Oak Island Petition

Motion to Open Public Hearing

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to close the regular meeting at 11:10 a.m. and open the Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Chair Arnesen opened the Planning Commission for the Oak Island Petition:

To establish District Zoning provisions for the NW Angle Island which will facilitate the development of land use plans and zoning regulations appropriate specifically for this area (Ref: MN Statutes §394.25 subdivision 2);
Contract the Headwater Regional Development Commission to develop a Comprehensive Land Use Plan specifically for the NW Angle Islands, including suggested zoning for implementing this Plan;
That in the time between now and the completion of points 1 and 2 above, that there be a moratorium placed on Planned Unit Developments or Common Interest Developments and residential or commercial trailer development.

The Lake of the Woods County Board received comments and testimonies from Oak Island landowners and many area residents. County Auditor John W Hoscheid read correspondence from the following: Scott Vickaryous, Bonnie Neumiller, David Vickaryous, Marvin and Debbie Butler, Brenda and Paul Brandt, Robert Heise and Greg Krzoska.

Motion to Close Public Hearing

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to close the public hearing at 1:25 p.m. and open the regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Request For Motion

Chair Arnesen requested a motion to accept the Oak Island Petition as presented. With the lack of a motion made, there was no action taken. Deb Kellerman addressed the County Board and asked them to consider the 98 petitioners in favor of this petition. The County Board discussed the additional comments received.

Line Workers School

The motion to re-set the bid opening date was removed from the agenda today and was rescheduled for action on the June 22, 2010 regular board meeting. Commissioner Todd Beckel gave an update on the status of the Line Workers School.

Bernard Wetland Bank

Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund met with the County Board and gave an update on the Bernard Wetland Banking Project.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to authorize County Board Chair Arnesen and County Assessor Wayne Bendickson to sign “Part B” of the Bernard Wetland Banking Application. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Old/New Business

The County Board discussed the following old and new business:

ANI
County TV
Grand Theater
Land Acquisition
Lessard – Sams Outdoor Heritage Council/Outdoor Heritage Fund
Line Workers School
Oak Island Petition
Red Lake Tribe
Team Building
Township Road Inventory

The County Board would like the following items to be placed on the next County Board Meeting Agenda:

County Sheriff — NW Angle Reverse 911 Update
Public Works Dept — Northwest Angle Barge Run

Committee Reports

There were no committee reports or further correspondence received.

Recess

With no further business before the County Board, Chair Arnesen called the meeting to recess at 2:47 p.m.

Attest: Approved: June 22, 2010

____________________________ ____________________________

John W Hoscheid, County Auditor Ed Arnesen, County Board Chair

Lake of the Woods County

Board of Equalization

June 15, 2010

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Equalization met on Tuesday, June 15, 2010, in the Commissioner’s Room of the Lake of the Woods County Government Center.

Call to Order

Chair Arnesen called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited with the following members present: Commissioners: Ed Arnesen, Patty Beckel, Todd Beckel, Tom Hanson, Ken Moorman and County Auditor John W Hoscheid. Also present were: County Assessor Wayne Bendickson, Assistant Assessor Dale Boretski, Gloriann Olson and Jim Clementson. Deputy Auditor Stacy Novak swore in the members of the Lake of the Woods County Board of Equalization.

Property Owners

County Board Chair Arnesen explained that all appeals would be heard before any action would be taken.

Meeting with the County Board was Michael J Culliton, property owner in Gudrid Township. County Assessor Wayne Bendickson reviewed the values of similar properties in this area.

Meeting with the County Board was George M Swentik, property owner in Baudette, Spooner and Victory Townships. County Assessor Wayne Bendickson reviewed the values of similar properties in this area.

Meeting with the County Board was Merlin L Johnson, property owner in McDougald Township. County Assessor Wayne Bendickson reviewed the values of similar properties in this area and explained that on his property the limited market value was removed from the prior year, thereby increasing the value this year.

Meeting with the County Board was James H Burns, property owner in Wheeler (Platted) Township. County Assessor Wayne Bendickson reviewed the values of similar properties in this area.

Commissioner Todd Beckel presented a voicemail received from Michael Clark, property owner in Baudette Township. The information left on the voicemail was incomplete for any action to be taken.

Actions

After hearing all the appeals, questions and comments, the following action was taken:

Michael J Culliton, property owner in Gudrid Township, Parcel No. 31.12.14.010; it was the consensus to have the County Assessor Wayne Bendickson meet with Mr. Culliton and reassess his property.

George M Swentik, property owner in Baudette Township, Parcel No. 24.28.31.000; motion was made by Commissioner Arnesen to reduce the land value from $650 per acre to $550 per acre. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, carried as follows: For: Commissioners Arnesen, Patty Beckel, Todd Beckel, Hanson and Moorman; Against: None; Abstaining: County Auditor John W Hoscheid.

James H Burns, property owner in Wheeler (Platted) Township, Parcel No. 19.53.00.040; motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to have the County Assessor reduce the value of the trailer to scrap value of $500 and reduce the land value due to conformity issues. The total building and land reduction to be reduced by $19,900. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion was made by Todd Beckel to make no changes on the following properties:

Property Owners: Townships Parcel Numbers

Merlin L Johnson McDougald Township, 22.14.31.000

George M Swentik Spooner Township, 30.11.22.000

George M Swentik Victory Township 42.01.11.000

Michael Clark Baudette Township 24.20.13.000

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, carried as follows: For: Commissioners Arnesen, Patty Beckel, Todd Beckel, Hanson and Moorman; Against: None; Abstaining: County Auditor John W Hoscheid.

County Assessor

County Assessor Wayne Bendickson issued and reviewed the following reports:

2010 Comparisons / New Construction — by Townships
New Construction and Market Value by Year — 1980 through 2010

Adjourn

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to adjourn the County Board of Equalization meeting for 2010. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried. County Board Chair Arnesen adjourned the Lake of the Woods County Board of Equalization meeting for 2010, at 7:58 p.m.

Attest: Approved: June 22, 2010

___________________________ ________________________________

John W Hoscheid, County Auditor Edward Arnesen, County Board Chair

Commissioner Proceedings

June 22, 2010

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, June 22, 2010, in the Commissioners’ Room at the Government Center.

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 Patty Beckel, Todd Beckel, Hanson, Moorman and Arnesen. Also present were: County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid, Deputy Auditor Janet Rudd, Penny Mio Hirst and John Oren.

Approval of Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the agenda with the following additions:

New Construction/Market Value; Inventory; Airport; Walking Workshop; and Hwy 11 Task Force. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Approval of Consent Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to approve the consent agenda as follows: Steve Sindelir to Worthington on July 25-July 28, 2010 for County Ag Inspector Conference. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Approval of Minutes

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman to approve the minutes of June 8, 2010 regular meeting, June 15, 2010 Board of Equalization meeting and June 15, 2010 Northwest Angle meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR

Claims

Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler met with the board requesting approval of claims.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to approve the following claims against the county:

Commissioners’ Warrants $35,997.36

Commissioners’ Warrants $ 4,316.57

Commissioners’ Warrants $ 610.54

Commissioners’ Warrants $ 1,197.13

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

COUNTY AUDITOR

Claims

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid met with the board for approval of claims:

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the claims as follows:

Revenue $ 49,789.42

Road & Bridge $ 33,286.70

Solid Waste $ 2,514.59

$ 85,590.71

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

WARRANTS APPROVED ON 6/22/2010 FOR PAYMENT 6/25/2010

AMOUNT VENDOR NAME AMOUNT VENDOR NAME

822.50 MICHAEL ANDERSON 1101.28 ANDY’S GARAGE, INC.

1600.00 ANOKA COUNTY 2810.00 ED ARNESEN

1580.68 ARROWWOOD RESORT 10000.00 BAUDETTE LOW AIRPORT

512.45 BAUDETTE REGION 2991.35 BAUERS COMMUNICATIONS & SECURI

525.86 DALLAS BLOCK 1354.12 TERRY BROWN

6071.45 CENEX CO-OP SERVICES, INC. 3300.00 COLLABORATIVE DESIGN GROUP INC

1872.00 CONKEY LLC 580.64 CROP PRODUCTION SERVICES

720.00 CUB SCOUT PACK 62 3024.00 JUDI DODDS FAMILY TRUST

765.00 EARTHWORKS CONTRACTING INC 1011.58 GCR TIRE CENTER

825.05 RICHARD GOODERUM 496.28 GRACETON GARAGE & BODY SHOP, I

1460.00 LEE HANCOCK 314.38 HSBC BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

560.00 LADY LAKERS 360.00 ROBERT LAPOS

4139.80 M-R SIGN CO, INC 1280.90 MESABI BITUMINOUS, INC.

1198.25 MN COUNTIES INFORMATION SYSTEM 560.00 MN STATE SHERIFF’S ASS’N

357.00 JEROME MOLINE 917.00 KENNETH MOORMAN

1000.00 NCDPSA 300.00 LESLIE NELSON

5000.00 NORTHWEST MN MULTI-COUNTY HRA 474.32 KENNETH PIEPER

951.28 QUILL CORPORATION 470.15 ROSEAU COUNTY COOPERATIVE ASSN

1268.45 MICHAEL SERRA 9607.75 SYNERGY GRAPHICS, INC

1419.00 TRANE US INC 1001.42 WEST GROUP

5807.85 WOODY’S SERVICE

47 PAYMENTS LESS THAN $300 5,178.92

FINAL TOTAL $85,590.71

Further moved to authorize the payment of the following auditor warrants:

June 8, 2010 $ 10,891.66

June 15, 2010 $ 69,861.23

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

MIS DEPARTMENT

Purchase of Equipment

MIS Director, Brent Birkeland met with the board requesting approval to proceed with network upgrades and to proceed with the purchase and configuration of storage area network equipment.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to authorize MIS Director, Brent Birkeland to proceed with the network upgrades as quoted by CW Technology in the amount of $9,000 with funds from the enhanced 911 budget. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to authorize MIS Director, Brent Birkeland to proceed with the purchase and configuration of storage area network (SAN) equipment as quoted by Cybor- Advisors not to exceed $22,200, with funding sources to include E911, Recorder’s Enhancement Fund and/ or Law Enforcement Grants. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

COUNTY RECORDER

Satellite Office Agreement

County Recorder, Susan Ney met with the board requesting renewal of the existing Satellite Office Agreement which the recorder’s office will continue to act as a filing office for UCC filings; per the guidelines established by the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Office and statute.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to approve the renewal and authorize County Board Chair Arnesen and County Recorder Susan Ney to sign the Satellite Office Agreement between the State of Minnesota Secretary of State’s office and the Lake of the Woods County Recorder’s office. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

RECESS

The meeting was called to recess at 9:55 a.m. and reconvened at 10:04 a.m. as follows:

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Approval to enter into PSIC Grant and 2008 HSCP

Emergency Management Director, Holly House met with the board requesting approval to enter into the Public Safety Interoperable Communications Grant and approve an extension for the 2008 Homeland Security Grant.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to enter into the Public Safety Interoperable Communications Grant (PSIC) effective July 1, 2010 thru September 30, 2010, or until all obligations have been satisfactorily fulfilled, whichever occurs first, which covers the control stations in dispatch and the control station in the EOC, and to authorize County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid and Chairman Arnesen to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to enter into the extension agreement with the 2008 Homeland Security Grant Program effective July 1, 2008 thru September 30, 2010 and authorize County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid and Chairman Arnesen to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Barge Run

Solid Waste Supervisor, Ed Spires met with the board to discuss the “Barge” run that the Solid Waste Department has done in the past. Ed requested that the “Barge” run be done the weekend before or after Labor Day weekend. The board requested that the Public Works Department send out a list of what the Solid Waste Department will pick up on this run and send it to the Northwest Angle Chamber of Commerce for distribution to Island residents. The “Barge” run is scheduled for September 28, 2010.

Road Inventory Update

Engineering Technician/Administrative Assistant, Boyd Johnson met with the board and presented a power point presentation on the Road Inventory for Lake of the Woods County.

Shared Use Path

Acting Public Works Director, Bill Sindelir met with the board requesting authorization to advertise and set bid opening for the Shared Use Paths (Bike Paths) on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to authorize the Acting Public Works Director to advertise for bids for the construction of S.P. 39-090-02, Shared Use Path from Lake of the Woods Schools Northerly and Easterly to CSAH 1 in Baudette; and S.P. 39-090-03, Shared Use Path connecting Willie Walleye Park and Peace Park in the City of Baudette, and to set Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. in the Commissioners’ Room of the Government Center as the date, time and place for opening of said bids. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote was, unanimously carried.

Temporary County Engineer Services

Chairman Arnesen reviewed the temporary engineer services agreement with Beltrami County.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to enter into a temporary Engineer Service Agreement between Lake of the Woods County and Beltrami County beginning in June and continuing through September of 2010 and authorize Chairman Arnesen to sign the agreement. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

COUNTY SHERIFF

nwa reverse 911

County Sheriff, Dallas Block updated the board on the NWA Reverse 911 system. He informed the board that he just used the system within the last week with the bad weather and that he has a letter drafted that he will be bringing up to the NWA with information. The board requested that Dallas do a test run for the NWA on the reverse 911 system.

Duct Work Cleaning

County Sheriff, Dallas Block met with the board requesting authorization to have the duct vents cleaned at the Law Enforcement Center . Berglund Heating Sheetmetal & Roofing Company quoted the job in the amount of $2,185. The board requested that Dallas talk with Maintenance Supervisor, Jeff Pelland or Matt Mickelson to see what their thoughts were on duct cleaning for the Government Center Building.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to authorize County Sheriff, Dallas Block to have the duct work in the Law Enforcement Center cleaned in the amount of $2,185. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Lexipol

County Sheriff, Dallas Block met with the board informing them that the Minnesota Sheriff’s Association (MSA) has been working on the concept of developing a MSA Sheriffs policy manual and incorporating the Risk Management principles into one for all 87 counties. Dallas informed the board that the MSA has met with representatives from Lixipol who specializes in the development of policy manuals and internet web based training for law enforcement agencies. Dallas informed the board that the cost to the county would be $1,029. The consensus of the board was to have Dallas moved forward with the Lexipol and come back with updates on the progress.

Federal Boat and Water Grant

County Sheriff, Dallas Block met with the board and requested approval for the Federal Boat and Water Grant in the amount of $4,265 to be used for specific equipment for recreational boating safety activities (hazard buoys).

Resolution

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

Resolution No. 10-06-04

Authorizing the Federal Boating Safety Supplement Grant Agreement

WHEREAS, under the provisions of M.S. § 84.085 subd 1 (c), the Sheriff of each county is required to carry out the provisions for recreational boating safety promulgated by the Commissioner.

WHEREAS, M.S.§ 84.085 subd. 1 (c), provided for the allocation of funds by the Commissioner to assist in the funding of specific items for recreational boating safety.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman, Auditor and Sheriff are hereby authorized to execute the Federal Boating Safety Supplement Grant Agreement, for the period of July 1, 2010 through September 14, 2010 in the amount of $4,265.00.

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

The board requested County Sheriff Dallas Block to return to the meeting at 1:30 to discuss the 2009 Stonegarden grant.

LINE WORKERS FACILITY

Building Plans

The board reviewed the Building Plans for the Line Workers Facility.

COUNTY AUDITOR

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid met with the board to discuss the advertising and setting of the bid date for the construction of the Line Workers Facility

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to authorize County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid to advertise for bids for the construction of a Line Workers Facility: 60’ x 120’ pre-engineered steel building with attached 60” x 40” wood framed classrooms; and to set Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Room of the Government Center as the date, time and place for opening of said bids. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to set a Special Meeting on July 20, 2010 at 11:00 a.m., in the Commissioners’ Room for bid opening for the Line Workers Facility. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

LINE WORKERS OCCUPANCY LEASE AGREEMENT

The board discussed the approval of the Line Workers Occupancy Lease. The board tabled this to later in the day to discuss with Interim County Attorney, Michelle Moren.

RECESS

The meeting was called to recess at 12:00 p.m. and reconvened at 1:03 p.m. as follows:

LAND AND WATER PLANNING

Consideration of Conditional Use for John Josephson (Happiness On Water)

Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund met with the board to present the Findings and Fact of the conditional use permit for John Josephson (Happiness On Water).

Motion

A motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the following: Findings of Fact and Decision for John Josephson (Happiness On Water):

Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners

Findings of Fact and Decision

Name of Applicant: John Josephson (Happiness on Water) Date: June 22, 2010

Location/Legal Description: Lot 3, Block 1, Y Not Jochim’s Retreat

Section 20, T. 161N, R. 31W (Baudette Township) Parcel #24.61.01.030

Project Proposal: Applicant is requesting to allow a commercial business consisting of a guided fishing service with lodging in a Residential Development District.

Is the requested use consistent with maintaining the public health, safety, and welfare?

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

Why or why not? Applicant has stated that there will be no alcohol or drug use allowed on site. No gas dispenser will be constructed on site to fill boats. A maximum of four (4) people are to reside on site at any given time. The septic system was installed in 2005, with a design flow of 300 gallons/day.

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

Why or why not? The septic system was installed in 2005, with a design flow of 300

gallons/day. Also, no construction related activities are part of the request which would generate sedimentation and/or nutrient loading to Winter Road River.

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

Why or why not? No construction related activities are part of the request which would alter the site’s existing topography, drainage features and vegetative cover.

4. Is the requested use’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? The location of the structure to be utilized for lodging appears to be outside of the floodplain.

5. 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 requested use?

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

Why or why not? No construction related activities are part of the request which would create a potential erosion problem.

6. Is the site in harmony with existing and proposed access roads?

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

Why or why not? The property is directly accessible from Winter Drive Northwest. No new access is proposed under this request.

7. Is the requested use compatible with adjacent land uses?

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

Why or why not? The adjacent land uses are comprised of seasonal and full time residences along with a small business.

8. Does the requested use have a reasonable need to be in a shoreland location?

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

Why or why not? The existing cabin is within the shoreland area of the Winter Road River. Recently, more individuals have the need to be in close proximity to water for recreational activities.

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

Why or why not? The septic system was installed in 2005, with a design flow of 300

gallons/day.

10. Will the visibility of structures and other facilities as viewed from public waters comply with Section 901 of the Zoning Ordinance or Section 5.3 of the Rainy/Rapid Rivers Shoreland Ordinance? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )

Why or why not? The property has a buffer established from the Winter Road River and this request will not alter the essential characteristics of the buffer.

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

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

Why or why not? A well and compliant septic system currently service the property.

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

Why or why not? The property is located on the Winter Road River which connects to the Rainy River and ultimately to Lake of the Woods.

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: The guide service is to be stricken from the request as this activity does not require a conditional use permit from Lake of the Woods County. This approval focuses on the transient lodging that the use will generate. No more than four (4) clients, plus the owner(s) are to reside on the property at any given time. A dock may be constructed that would allow the owner(s) boat(s) and one (1) client boat to be moored at any given time. The appearance of the property must be kept neat and orderly.

Approved (X) Denied ( )

____________________________

Edward Arnesen

Chair, County Board

This is in accordance with Section 1104 of the Lake of the Woods Zoning Ordinance or Section 3.4 of the Rainy/Rapid Rivers Shoreland Ordinance.

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

Consideration of Conditional Use for Ken and Verna Pieper

Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund met with the board to present the Findings and Fact of the conditional use permit for Ken and Verna Pieper.

Motion

A motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to approve the following: Findings of Fact and decision for Ken and Verna Pieper:

Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners

Findings of Fact and Decision

Name of Applicant: Ken and Verna Pieper Date: June 22, 2010

Location/Legal Description: A 8.35 acre tract in the SW ¼ of the NW ¼ and a 4.00 acre tract in the NW ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 17, T. 161N, R. 33W (McDougald) Parcel #22.17.23.010

Project Proposal: Applicant is requesting to allow a commercial business consisting of a green house, garden center, mercantile and services in a Natural Environment District.

Is the requested use consistent with maintaining the public health, safety, and welfare?

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

Why or why not? The use is consistent with maintaining the public health, safety and welfare by providing adequate parking, two accesses which provide flow through traffic capabilities and will not generate noise or pollution.

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

Why or why not? The use will not contribute to water pollution, sedimentation or nutrient loading as the soils allow for infiltration of stormwater and the location of the use is not within a shoreland area.

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

Why or why not? The structure associated with the use does not adversely affect the existing topography, drainage features, and vegetative cover of the site.

4. Is the requested use’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? The use is not located in any floodplain and/or floodway.

15. 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 requested use?

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

Why or why not? The use and associated structure will not affect the site’s erosion potential as the land has a flat topography.

6. Is the site in harmony with existing and proposed access roads?

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

Why or why not? The use will not create an additional access off of 70^th Avenue NW as there are two accesses currently servicing the property which provides flow through traffic capabilities. Additionally, Highway 11 has a right turn lane for west bound traffic.

7. Is the requested use compatible with adjacent land uses?

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

Why or why not? The adjacent land uses in the general proximity to the property consist of commercial, agricultural, and residential.

8. Does the requested use have a reasonable need to be in a shoreland location?

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

Why or why not? The requested use is not located in a shoreland area.

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

Why or why not? The requested use will not generate any liquid waste which is required to be treated with a sewage disposal system.

10. Will the visibility of structures and other facilities as viewed from public waters comply with Section 901 of the Zoning Ordinance or Section 5.3 of the Rainy/Rapid Rivers Shoreland Ordinance? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)

Why or why not? The use is not located within a shoreland area.

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

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

Why or why not? The site currently is serviced by a private well and an on-site sewage treatment system.

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

Why or why not? The use will not generate any watercraft usage.

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: The word “mercantile” is to be stricken from the application as it is a vague description of the intended use. The intended use is for a greenhouse, garden center, landscaping/gardening related items and merchandise. The shop that is presently on the property is to be included in this approval for the storage of equipment and related items or merchandise associated with the requested use. This approval in no way voids or alters the previous conditional use permit (96-02C) approval which allowed the construction and operation of both a commercial construction office and an auto repair business.

Approved (X) Denied ( )

____________________________

Edward Arnesen

Chair, County Board

This is in accordance with Section 1104 of the Lake of the Woods Zoning Ordinance or Section 3.4 of the Rainy/Rapid Rivers Shoreland Ordinance.

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

RECESS

The meeting was called to recess at 1:25 p.m. and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. as follows:

COUNTY SHERIFF

Stonegarden Grant

County Sheriff, Dallas Block met with the board requesting approval for the 2009 Stonegarden grant.

.Resolution

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

2009 Operation Stonegarden Grant

Resolution No. 10-06-05

WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (“State:) , Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division has announced that Lake of the Woods County Sheriff’s Department (“Grantee”) has been awarded a 2009 Operation Stonegarden grant in the amount of $143,419; and

WHEREAS, the Grantee, is not a state employee and will perform and accomplish such purposes and activities as specified herein and in the Grantee’s approved 2009 Operation Stonegarden Application, which is incorporated by reference into this grant agreement and on file with the State at 444 Cedar Street, Suite 223, St. Paul, MN; and

WHEREAS, the Grantee shall also comply with all requirements referenced in the 2009 Operation Stonegarden Guidelines and Application which includes the terms and conditions and grant program guidelines,

WHEREAS, the breakdowns of costs of the Grantee’s budget is contained in Exhibit A, which is attached and incorporated into this grant agreement and the grantee will submit a written change request for any substitution of budget items or any deviation and in accordance with the grant program guidelines. Requests must be approved prior to any expenditure by the Grantee;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Grantee certifies that the appropriate person(s) have executed the grant agreement on behalf of the Grantee as required by applicable article, bylaws, resolutions, and authorizes Chairman Arnesen and County Sheriff, Dallas Block to sign.

The resolution was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the vote carried as follows: Voting for: Commissioner’s Arnesen, Patty Beckel, Moorman and Hanson. Voting against: Commissioner Todd Beckel.

Submitting Stonegarden Grant Applications

The board requested that the Sheriff’s Office come to the board before submitting the application for the 2010 Stonegarden Grant for their review and recommendations; and any future Stonegarden Grants that become available to the county.

Amending County Sheriff Salary

County Sheriff, Dallas Block requested the board amend and adjust his salary with an additional 12 hours per week for Stonegarden work. The board requested Dallas to come back later due to a conference call that was scheduled.

NWA ISLAND LAND OWNERS LETTER

The county board placed a conference call with Oak Island Land Owners Board of Directors. The board discussed the letter that was sent on June 16, 2010 requesting the board to act upon items 1 & 2 and dropping item 3 from the petition that was submitted on August 18, 2009. Below are the items that that NWA Island Land Owners requested:

To establish District Zoning provisions for the NW Angle Island which will facilitate the development of land use plans and zoning regulations appropriate specifically for this area (Ref: MN Statutes §394.25 subdivision 2);
Contract the Headwater Regional Development Commission to develop a Comprehensive Land Use Plan specifically for the NW Angle Islands, including suggested zoning for implementing this Plan;
That in the time between now and the completion of points 1 and 2 above, that there be a moratorium placed on Planned Unit Developments or Common Interest Developments and residential or commercial trailer development.

Chairman Arnesen welcomed Don McClanathan and Dick Gross to the conference call. The board discussed the request of the association and stated that it was premature to make a motion upon their request. The consensus of the board was to meet with HRDC before moving forward. The board will form a committee to work on this request. Chairman Arnesen thanked Don and Dick for joining the meeting.

LINE WORKERS OCCUPANCY LEASE AGREEMENT

The board discussed the Line Workers Occupancy Lease Agreement with Interim County Attorney, Michelle Moren. Michelle informed the board that the last lease that she reviewed, there were no legal language problems that she could perceive.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to enter into a lease agreement between Lake of the Woods County and the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and the Universities, Minnesota State Community and Technical College, commencing August 1, 2010 and continuing through July 30, 2012 and authorize Chairman Arnesen and Interim County Attorney to sign. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Zoning Conditional Use Parameters

The board discussed Zoning and Conditional Use Parameters. No action taken.

Amending County Sheriff Salary

County Sheriff, Dallas Block requested the board amend and adjust his salary with an additional 12 hours per week for Stonegarden work. Chairman Arnesen asked Dallas if he would consider 8 hours per week. Dallas stated that he would agree to that.

Resolution

The following resolution was offered by Commissioner Arnesen:

Amend County Sheriff Salary

Resolution No. 10-06-06

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 2009” grant, and

WHEREAS, the Lake of the Woods County Sheriffs’ Office is a successful recipient of an Operation Stonegarden 2009 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 sheriff’s 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 2009 grant given to assist the Lake of the Woods County Sheriff’s Office in its efforts to secure the border includes the sum of $99,840.00 over time and $12,480.00 fringe benefits;

WHEREAS, it is estimated that these additional border security duties will necessitate that the Sheriff expend on average another 8 hours per week;

WHEREAS, through the Operation Stonegarden 2009 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, and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the resolution setting the sheriff’s salary as originally set by this board on December 22, 2009 was $66,880.06 and fringe benefits was $9,430.09 be amended so that the sheriff’s salary is increased by the sum of $9,100 and fringe benefits is increased by$1,283.10 commencing July 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010 with the increase funding from the Operation Stonegarden 2009 grant contingent upon the funding available with the Stonegarden 2009 grant and after December 31, 2010 the Sheriff’s compensation will return to a normal rate.

The resolution was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the vote was as follows: Voting against: Commissioners’ Todd Beckel, Moorman and Hanson. Voting For: Commissioners Arnesen and Patty Beckel. Resolution failed.

HIGHWAY 11 TASK FORCE

Commissioner Moorman informed the board that Highway 11 Task Force will be meeting on June 23, 2010 at the Birchview Hall at 7:00 p.m.

2010 COMPARISON /NEW CONSTRUCTION

Commissioner Todd Beckel handed out 2010 New Construction and Market Value by year for the board to review.

Committee Reports

Commissioner Arnesen reported on:

NWCA- MCIT dropped them from their insurance plan

Commissioner Hanson reported on:

Nursing Service Advisory Board- home health to move to new location
Safety Camp: will be held in Baudette sometime in July

Commissioner Todd Beckel reported on:

Jims Corner Land
Bernard Land
Towers- school property

Commissioner Patty Beckel reported on:

Airport- insurance issues

OLD/NEW BUSINESS

There were no new updates on:

ANI
Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council/Outdoor Heritage Fund
Land Acquisition
Red Lake Tribe
Team Building

There were updates on:

County T.V.-Meeting on June 23, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.
Grand Theater- Place on next agenda under Assessor to report to the board
Zoning/Conditional Use Parameters- add under old/new business

Correspondence:

None

With no further business before the board, Chairman Arnesen called the meeting to recess at 3:55 p.m.

Attest: Approved: July 13, 2010

____________________________ ____________________________

John W. Hoscheid County Auditor Edward Arnesen, Chairman of the Board

May, 2010

Commissioner Proceedings

May 11, 2010

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, May 11, 2010, in the Commissioners’ Room at the Government Center.

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 Patty Beckel, Todd Beckel, Hanson, Moorman and Arnesen. Also present were: Deputy Auditor Janet Rudd, Deputy Auditor Lorene Hanson, Penny Mio Hirst and John Oren.

Approval of Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the agenda with the following additions:

Resolution to apply for a Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program (REDLAG); letter of intent to apply for a revolving loan through North Star Electric; purchase of a precinct scanner; homestead classification conversion error. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Approval of Consent Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to approve the consent agenda as follows: Travel for Amy Ballard for SSIS Mentor Meeting on June 7-8, 2010 in St. Cloud; Joy Lindquist and Dawn Christianson for MCCC Annual Conference on June 7-10, 2010 in Alexandria; Marti Carlson for MN County Engineers Association Conference on June 16-18, 2010 in Alexandria (Marti is a Task Force member for the engineer’s 2010 ) The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Approval of Minutes

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to approve the minutes of April 27, 2010 regular meeting with changes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Line Workers School-Northwest Community Action

Karl Frigaard with Northwest Community Action met with the board to discuss the application process to apply for a Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program (REDLAG). The use of the grant funds is to establish and operate a revolving loan fund to provide loans that foster rural economic development. Applicants that are eligible are Rural Utility Services (electric and telephone utility borrowers only); maximum grant amount is $300,000 with a 0% interest, and ten (10) year maximum term. The purpose of the loan is to assist non-profit and public bodies for employment creation project or projects that provide needed community facilities and services, provide education and training to rural residents to facilitate economic development. Karl informed the board that the first steps to take is a letter of intent to North Star Electric requesting a loan and a resolution to participate in the project (s) contained in the USDA REDLAG program.

MN Small Business Development Center

Jorge Prince, Regional Director from the Small Business Development Center met with the board and informed them of the resources that the center offers.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to encumber up to $300,000 for the Line Workers School with the following contributions:

IDC $50,0000
Parcel of Land Donation from North Star Electric
REDLAG grant at 0% interest
$150,000 from Con-Con fund
$150,000 from the Unallocated fund with funds to be paid back from future Con-Con funds

Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Resolution

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

Rural Economic Development Loan and Grants Program

(REDLAG)

Resolution 10-05-01

WHEREAS, North Star Electric Cooperative of Baudette, Minnesota is requesting proposals for application to the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grants Program (REDLAG) from United States Department of Agriculture, and

WHEREAS, the County of Lake of the Woods has identified a need for a loan to build a line workers school on Lake of Woods County Property in the amount of $360,000, and

WHEREAS, Northwest Community Action Agency is submitting a proposal to USDA for REDLAG Funds for North Star Electric Cooperative of Baudette, Minnesota to set up a revolving loan fund;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Lake of the Woods County agrees to participate in the Project(s) contained in the USDA REDLAG Program to be submitted by June 15, 2010. Northwest Community Action Agency is hereby authorized to apply to USDA Rural Development for an REDLAG grant on behalf of North Star Electric Cooperative of Baudette, Minnesota.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, Lake of the Woods County will apply for a loan in the amount of $360,000 from this revolving loan fund to construct a line workers school.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Lake of Woods County Board of Commissioners have authorized Edward Arnesen Lake of the Woods County Board Chairman to sign all necessary paperwork for this application.

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

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to authorize Chairman Arnesen to sign the letter of intent to North Star Electric Cooperative’s expressing interest in applying for a loan from the REDLAG money to construct a School to educate and train line workers. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

RECESS

The meeting was called to recess at 10:25 a.m. and reconvened at 10:33 a.m. as follows:

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION

Jody Horntvedt, Extension Educator met with the board upon their request to inform them of the training workshops that she has to offer. The board informed Jody that they would be interested in the “Meeting Customer Needs” workshop, but will place this item on the Department Heads meeting and get back to her with a date for training.

COUNTY TV

Commissioner Hanson reported that Lee Hervey from Voyageurs, informed him of the need to paint the Baudette tower and Williams tower in Lake of the Woods County; in the amount of $3,200 per tower. Commissioner Hanson will review the MN Power Agreement for maintenance expense. The consensus of the board was to try to get the towers painted this summer.

COAST GUARD TOWER

Commissioner Hanson informed the board that Homeland Security and the Coast Guard will be holding on to the Coast Guard tower for about five years and the tower will be decommissioned on May 13, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.

SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR

Claims

Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler met with the board requesting approval of claims:

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the following claims against the county:

Commissioners’ Warrants $11,543.06

Commissioners’ Warrants $19,390.68

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

Child Abuse Prevention Month

Social Worker Monique Arnesen presented a Power Point presentation on Child Abuse Prevention.

RECESS

The meeting was called to recess at 12:22 p.m. and reconvened at 1:28 p.m. as follows:

LAND AND WATER PLANNING

Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund met with the board and informed the board that Aaron Novak withdrew his conditional use application. Josh gave an update on the existing ordinance amendments and discussed proposed ordinances pertaining to Wind Energy/Communication Towers and Solar Energy systems. The board requested that Josh look into the Wind Energy/Communication Towers and Solar Energy systems and to recapture the existing ordinance and move forward with the current ordinances.

RECESS

The meeting was called to recess at 1:56 p.m. and reconvened at 2:08 p.m. as follows:

DITCH AUTHORITY

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to close the regular meeting and open the Ditch Authority meeting at 1:56 p.m. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund met with the board and asked for direction of where the Ditch Authority wanted to go with the remaining east ½ mile of Judicial Ditch 16. The Ditch Authority requested that Josh proceed with the process of abandonment of Judicial Ditch 16 and set a public hearing for the abandonment on June 8, 2010 at 11:30a.m.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to close the Ditch Authority meeting at 2:08 p.m. and reconvene the regular meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

WILLIAMS FIRE DEPARTMENT

funding

Roger Huerd representing the Williams Fire Department met with the board requesting funding to purchase a defibrillator for the Williams Fire Department.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to donate $5,000 to the Williams Fire Department for the purchase of a defibrillator from the Con-Con Fund. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Conference Room Policy

The board discussed the Conference Room Policy with Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen. MNDOT Agreement

Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen met with the board requesting approval for the MN Dot Agreement.

Resolution

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

Resolution No. 10-05-02

MN DOT AGREEMENT

WHEREAS, The Minnesota Department of Transportation wishes to cooperate closely with local units of government to coordinate the delivery of transportation services and maximize the efficient delivery of such services at all levels of government; and

WHEREAS, Occasionally opportunities arise for local governments to provide services to Mn/Dot; and

WHEREAS, The parties wish to be able to respond quickly and efficiently to such opportunities for collaboration, and have determined that Mn/DOT, having the ability to write work orders against a master contract, would provide the greatest flexibility; and

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:

That the County of Lake of the Woods enter into a Master Contract with the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
That the proper County officers are authorized to execute such contract and any amendments thereto.
That the Public Works Director is authorized to negotiate work order contracts pursuant to the Master Contract, which work order contracts, will provide for payment of the County by Mn/DOT, and that the Public Works Director may execute such work order contracts on behalf of the County without further approval by this Board.

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

Joint Powers Agreement

Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen met with the board requesting approval for the Joint Powers Agreement for the Administration of Federal HSIP Safety Grant Project.

Resolution

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

RESOLUTION 10-5-03

HSIP SAFETY GRANT PROJECT

WHEREAS, Lake of the Woods County desires to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement for the Administration of Federal HSIP Safety Grant Project No. S.P. 088-070-003.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board and the Auditor of Lake of the Woods County are hereby authorized to execute said agreement for and on behalf of the County, contingent upon the approval of the County Attorney.

Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Update on Bike Paths

Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen informed the board that the right of ways have been purchased and the plans for the bike path are being reviewed with State Aid District 2 Engineer, Lou Tasa and that more federal dollars have become available for this project.

COUNTY AUDITOR

Claims

Deputy Auditor, Lorene Hanson met with the board for approval of claims:

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to pull claim No. 3156. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the claims as follows:

Revenue $ 50,455.09

Road & Bridge $ 27,653.15

Co. Development $ 200.00

Solid Waste $ 17,968.29

$ 96,276.53

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

WARRANTS APPROVED ON 5/11/2010 FOR PAYMENT 5/14/2010

AMOUNT VENDOR NAME AMOUNT VENDOR NAME

562.83 ANDY’S GARAGE, INC. 1070.63 AUTO VALUE BAUDETTE

425.36 BALDWIN SUPPLY COMPANY 375.99 BAUDETTE REGION

556.53 TERRY BROWN 342.99 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES INC

3593.99 CENEX CO-OP SERVICES, INC. 7000.00 COLLABORATIVE DESIGN GROUP INC

632.58 CONNEY SAFETY PRODUCTS 870.96 CROP PRODUCTION SERVICES

6458.46 FRONTIER PRECISION INC 675.63 GLOBALSTAR LLC

600.00 LEE HANCOCK 1145.00 HELGESON FUNERAL CHAPEL

794.72 HOLEN ELECTRIC 656.95 HOLTE IMPLEMENT, INC

580.26 HOWARD’S OIL COMPANY 2136.11 INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR

5671.86 INTERGRAPH CORPORATION 486.02 LAKE ROAD DIESEL INC

512.02 LAKES GAS CO. 2002.40 LOW COUNTY TREASURER

3772.50 LOW HIGHWAY DEPT 500.00 LOW WOMEN OF TODAY

9220.05 MAR-KIT LANDFILL 375.00 MN OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNO

867.00 KENNETH MOORMAN 5488.00 LAW MOREN

341.49 NORTHWEST MECHANICAL OF BEMIDJ 3200.00 NORTHWEST MN MULTI-COUNTY HRA

360.16 PIRKL LUMBER & CARPET 2593.32 POWERPLAN

1043.60 R & Q TRUCKING, INC 4000.00 RESERVE ACCOUNT

484.27 RODERICK RONE JR 1570.21 ROSEAU COUNTY COOPERATIVE ASSN

1757.03 SOFTWARE HOUSE INTERNATIONAL, 409.97 SYNERGY GRAPHICS, INC

302.74 T R JOBBING 12661.00 VANGUARD APPRAISALS, INC

374.06 VOYAGEURS COMMUNICATIONS, INC 833.33 WIDSETH SMITH NOLTING&ASST INC

3839.87 WOODY’S SERVICE

44 PAYMENTS LESS THAN $300 5,131.64

FINAL TOTAL: $96,276.53

Further moved to authorize the payment of the following auditor warrants:

April 28, 2010 $ 49,012.63

April 30, 2010 $ 1,976.00

May 5, 2010 $ 83,514.36

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

post prom

Deputy Auditor, Lorene Hanson met with the board and presented a letter of request for funding for Post Prom Party in the amount of $100.00.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to donate $100.00 to 2010 Post Prom Party. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried with Commissioner Hanson abstaining.

Crisis Resource

The board discussed the funding request from Tonja Reed, from the Crisis Resource Center.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Arnesen to donate $2,500 to the Crisis Resource Center with $1,250 from the Con-Con fund and $1,250 from the Social Services Reserve fund. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Deputy Auditor, Lorene Hanson met with the board requesting authorization to sign the satisfaction of mortgage for David D. Beckel.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to authorize County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid and Chairman Arnesen to sign the satisfaction of mortgage, dated November 14, 1994 with the indebtedness thereby, fully paid and satisfied for David D. Beckel. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried with Commissioners Todd Beckel and Patty Beckel abstaining.

Precinct Scanner

Deputy Auditor, Lorene Hanson requested approval to purchase a M100 Precinct Scanner with a steel box.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to approve the purchase of one (1) M100 Precinct Scanner with a Steel Ballot Box, in the amount of $4,645.00 with the funding from the HAVA Election Reserves; and to have County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid sign the sales order agreement. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Classification Change

Deputy Auditor, Lorene Hanson presented an application for homestead classification error due to conversion issues; the special AG homestead classification was omitted on the 2 b portion of the property for Pierre LaFromboise.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the Special AG homestead classification on the 2 b portion of Pierre LaFromboise property in Sec. 31- Twp 161- Range 31, NE4NE due to conversion issues. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

OLD/New Business

There was no new update on:

ANI
Red Lake Tribe
Township Road Inventory

There were updates on:

Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council/Outdoor Heritage Fund; Information meeting on Parks and Trails on May 11, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at Lake of the Woods School
Land Acquisition; purchase request refused from DNR; may consider of giving land
Oak Island Petition- send letter to all property owners at Angle Township to inform them of the Public Hearing for the petition and that there will be an open book meeting to discuss property owners questions regarding their assessments on June 15, 2010 board meeting at the Northwest Angle School.
Grand Theater- Assessor is working on with the State Assessor
Add Line Workers School to Old/New Business
City of Baudette Council Members and Lake of the Woods County Commissioners meeting on May 24, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Room

Committee Reports

There were no committee reports.

Correspondence:

Minnesota Pollution Control Score Grant- 2010.

Recess

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

Attest: Approved: May 25, 2010

____________________________ ____________________________

Janet E. Rudd, Deputy Auditor Edward Arnesen, Chairman of the Board

Commissioner Proceedings

May 25, 2010

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, May 25, 2010, in the Commissioners’ Room at the Government Center.

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 Patty Beckel, Todd Beckel, Hanson, Moorman and Arnesen. Also present were: County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid, Deputy Auditor Janet Rudd, Penny Mio Hirst and John Oren.

Approval of Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the agenda with the following additions:

Resolution for Lake of the Woods Joint Powers Board and travel for Lorene Hanson and John W. Hoscheid to Detroit Lakes for MACO conference on June 22-25, 2010. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Approval of Consent Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the consent agenda as follows: Travel for Leah Stephani-Miller to Duluth for St. Louis County Health & Human Services Conference on October 3-5, 2010;Holly House to Camp Ripley for AMEM meeting on June 14-15, 2010; Christine Hultman to Breezy Point for AMSSA conference on June 23-25, 2010; and Mark Hall, Lorene Hanson and John W. Hoscheid to Detroit Lakes for MACO conference on June 22-25, 2010. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Approval of Minutes

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the minutes of May 11, 2010 regular meeting with changes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR

Claims

Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler met with the board requesting approval of claims:

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to approve the following claims against the county:

Commissioners’ Warrants $19,251.79

Commissioners’ Warrants $ 5,142.42

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

COUNTY AUDITOR

Claims

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid met with the board for approval of claims:

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman to approve the claims as follows:

Revenue $ 14,874.25

Road & Bridge $ 46,810.33

Social Services $ 1,250.00

Co. Development $ 3,250.00

Solid Waste $ 6,021.58

$ 72,206.16

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

WARRANTS APPROVED ON 5/25/2010 FOR PAYMENT 5/28/2010

AMOUNT VENDOR NAME AMOUNT VENDOR NAME

1264.73 AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINES 435.92 JULIE BERGGREN

2666.40 BURG ELECTRONIC RECOVERY 21420.00 C SHARP CONSTRUCTION

2000.00 CARP COMMUNITY 4512.50 CO-OP SERVICES INC

489.99 CRAGUN’S CONFERENCE & GOLF RES 2500.00 CRISIS RESOURCE CENTER

11552.51 CROP PRODUCTION SERVICES 342.00 THOMAS HANSON

313.17 BRUCE HASBARGEN 605.00 HELGESON FUNERAL CHAPEL

1034.03 INTERGRAPH CORPORATION 2946.00 GEORGE KRAMER

524.60 LAKEWOOD HEALTH CENTER 324.00 ROBERT LAPOS

421.11 LOW FOODS 845.00 MN ASSN COUNTY OFFICES-MACO

1958.90 MONITOR TIRE DISPOSAL, INC 858.00 MSOP-MN SEX OFFENDER PRGRM-462

1377.50 GARY NOBLE & STUART & NANCY NO 460.90 NORTHERN ENGRAVING AND TROPHIE

321.39 NORTHERN RESOURCES COOPERATIVE 369.49 NORTHERN SPORTS & MACHINE – DB

988.86 OCCUPATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CTR. 807.18 PRO MAC MANUFACTURING LTD

2229.50 RONALD STREED 4187.36 TRI MIN SYSTEMS, INC

765.92 WEST GROUP

26 PAYMENTS LESS THAN $300 3,684.20

FINAL TOTAL: $72,206.16

Further moved to authorize the payment of the following auditor warrants:

May 10, 2010 $ 20,000.00

May 13, 2010 $ 5,730.89

May 19, 2010 $ 8,907.39

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

2010 Election

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid met with the board and informed them of legislative changes in regards to elections; the law now requires County Auditors to implement a Mail Ballot Board and an Absentee Ballot Board; John requested approval from the board to implement the two boards.

Resolution

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

Resolution

Authorizing A County Mail Ballot Board

Resolution 10-05- 06

WHEREAS, Lake of the Woods County is permitted by Minnesota Statute 203B.13, Subd.1 to authorize a County Mail Ballot Board; and

WHEREAS, this authorization will bring uniformity in the processing of accepting or rejecting returned mail ballots to the Lake of the Woods County Auditor, that would consist of a sufficient number of election judges as provided in sections 204B.19 to 204B.22; and

WHEREAS, this will eliminate the need for election judges to perform this technical and time consuming task on election day wherein the county mail ballot board can begin this process 30 days prior to an election; and

WHEREAS, this will speed the processing of accepted mail ballots delivered to the precincts to be incorporated into the vote counts on election day; giving election judges more available time for the voters at the polls; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Lake of the Woods County Auditor to implement a County Mail Ballot Board that would consist of a sufficient number of election judges as provided in sections 204B.19 to 204B.22 to perform the task.

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

Resolution

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

Resolution

Authorizing A County Absentee Ballot Board

Resolution 10-05-07

WHEREAS, Lake of the Woods County is permitted by Minnesota Statute 203B.13, Subd.1 to authorize a County Absentee Ballot Board; and

WHEREAS, this authorization will bring uniformity in the processing of accepting or rejecting returned absentee ballots to the Lake of the Woods County Auditor, that would consist of a sufficient number of election judges as provided in sections 204B.19 to 204B.22; and

WHEREAS, this will eliminate the need for election judges to perform this technical and time consuming task on election day wherein the county absentee ballot board can begin this process 30 days prior to an election; and

WHEREAS, this will speed the processing of accepted absentee ballots delivered to the precincts to be incorporated into the vote counts on election day; giving election judges more available time for the voters at the polls; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Lake of the Woods County Auditor to implement a County Absentee Ballot Board that would consist of a sufficient number of election judges as provided in sections 204B.19 to 204B.22 to perform the task.

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Reserve Funds

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid met with the board requesting authorization to close three reserve funds.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to authorize County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid to close the following three reserve funds; Administrative Tickets. Parents Forever and Extension Publication funds and transfer the Administrative Tickets funds to the Sheriffs account; Parents Forever and Extension Publication funds to the general account effective 2009 year end. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

County T.V.

The board discussed the maintenance and painting of the T.V. towers.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to approve the painting of the County T.V. towers in the amount of $3,200 per tower with the funding from the County T.V. expenditure fund. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

COUNTY SHERIFF

Stonegarden Grant

County Sheriff, Dallas Block met with the board to discuss the 2009 Stonegarden Grant. He informed the board that the grant was not received in the mail as he thought and will bring back to the next meeting. Dallas informed the board that there was still money left in his 2008 Stonegarden Grant and he put in a change order to purchase another squad.

Task Force Grant

County Sheriff, Dallas Block informed the board that there is a “Recovery Act” grant available to enforcement agencies located along a Northern or Southern border in rural areas to combat crime and drugs. Dallas requested authorization to apply for this grant; if the grant is received, the grant money would be used for a “Paul Bunyan Task Force Officer”.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to authorize County Sheriff, Dallas Block to apply for the “Recovery Act” grant. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel, and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Annual County Board and Water Grant

County Sheriff, Dallas Block presented the Annual County Boat and Water Safety Grant to the board.

Motion

Motion was made Commissioner Todd Beckel to amend the agenda and add the Boat and Water Safety Grant. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Resolution

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

A Resolution Authorizing the Annual Boat and Water Safety Grant

Resolution 10-05-04

WHEREAS, under the provisions of M.S.86B.105, the Sheriff of each county is required to carry out the provisions of Chapter 86B, and the boat and water safety rules promulgated by the Commissioner.

WHEREAS, M.S. Section 86b.701 and the MN Rules provided for the allocation of funds by the Commissioner to assist in the funding of the Sheriff’s duties.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chairman, Auditor and Sheriff are hereby authorized to execute the annual county boat and water safety agreement, for the period of January 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 in the amount of $4,803.00.

Seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

RECESS

The meeting was called to recess at 10:24 a.m. and reconvened at 10:35 a.m. as follows:

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)

Emergency Management Director, Holly House met with the board requesting approval for the 2010 EMPG effective January 1, 2010 and ending December 31, 2010 in the amount of $15, 690.00.

Motion

Motion was made Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve and authorize Emergency Management Director, Holly House and Chairman Arnesen to sign the 2010 EMPG effective January 1, 2010 and ending December 31, 2010 in the amount of $15,690.00. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION

Nutrition Education Program

Nutrition Education Assistant, Sunny Dorow met with the board and updated them on the Nutrition Program that she teaches to various groups within Lake of the Woods County.

RECESS

The meeting was called to recess at 10:56 a.m. and reconvened at 11:04 a.m. as follows:

NORTH WEST COMMUNITY ACTION

Lake of the Woods Economic Development Loan and Grants Program

Karl Frigaard with Northwest Community Action met with the board requesting approval of a resolution for Lake of the Woods Joint Powers Board for Economic Development for its project for economic development.

Resolution

The following resolution was offered by Patty Beckel and moved for adoption:

Rural Economic Development Loan and Grants Program

(REDLAG)

Resolution 10-5-05

WHEREAS, Lake of Woods Joint Powers Board for Economic Development of Baudette, Minnesota is requesting funds for its projects for economic development, and

WHEREAS, the County of Lake of the Woods Joint Powers Board for Economic Development has identified a need for funds from the Lake of Woods County in the amount of $60,000, and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Lake of the Woods County agrees to fund the Project from Lake of Woods Joint Powers Board for Economic Development.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Lake of Woods County Board of Commissioners have authorized Edward Arnesen Lake of the Woods County Board Chairman to sign all necessary paperwork for this resolution.

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

Bid Opening Date

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid met with the board requesting the board to advertise and let bid opening for the construction for the Line Workers School.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to advertise and let bid opening for the construction for the Line Workers School for July 13, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

Chairman Arnesen presented a plaque of appreciation to Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen for his many years of service.

Resolution

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

Recognition of Years of Service for Bruce Hasbargen

Resolution No. 10-05-08

WHEREAS, Bruce Hasbargen has served the residents of Lake of the Woods County for over 10 years, as Public Works Director;

WHEREAS, Bruce Hasbargen has resigned from Lake of the Woods County, effective May 28, 2010,

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Board of Lake of the Woods County extends its appreciation to Bruce Hasbargen for his many years of dedicated service.

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

County Road 33

Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen met with the board and presented the letter that they requested him to write on the right of way issues on County Road 33.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to approve the letter as presented by Public Works Director for the right of way issues on County Road 33 and authorize Chairman Arnesen to sign. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

County Engineers Position Vacancy

Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen discussed the vacancy of his position and explained that he had two items that are upcoming that will require a certified engineer to sign off on. No board action was taken at this time.

2010 Road Tour

Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen met with the board to review the 2010 road tour information.

Five Year Highway Construction Plan

Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen updated the board on the Five Year Highway Construction Plan.

Township Road Inventory

Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen updated the board that he has informed Assistant Engineer Bill Sindelir and Engineering Technician/Administrative Assistant Boyd Johnson on the Township Road Inventory. He informed the board that Boyd is entering the information into the GIS system and then they will be able to move on after that is completed.

NORTHWEST ANGLE MEETING

The board discussed agenda items for the Northwest Angle. Tentatively at 10:00 a.m. Senator Saxhaug will meet with the board; 11:00 a.m. Public Hearing for the Oak Island Petition will be heard and that County Assessor will be available to the Northwest Angle residents to discuss questions regarding their valuation or classification from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

OLD/New Business

There was no new update on:

ANI
Red Lake Tribe

Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council/Outdoor Heritage Fund
Grand Theater

There were updates on:

Land Acquisition; title search almost done
Team Building; placed on June 7, 2010 Department Head Meeting

Committee Reports

There were no committee reports.

Correspondence:

Rinke Noonan Law Firm (drainage system law changes)

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

The consensus of the board was to set June 1, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. for a Special Board meeting to discuss the Public Works Director Vacancy.

Recess

With no further business before the board, Chairman Arnesen called the meeting to recess at 12:25 p.m.

Attest: Approved: June 8, 2010

____________________________ ____________________________

John W. Hoscheid County Auditor Edward Arnesen, Chairman of the Board

Commissioner Proceedings

Special County Board Meeting

May 27, 2010

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in special session on Thursday, May 27, 2010, in the Commissioners’ Room of the Lake of the Woods County Government Center.

Call to Order

Chair Arnesen called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited with the following members present: Commissioners Arnesen, Todd Beckel, Patty Beckel, Hanson and Moorman. Also present were: County Auditor John W Hoscheid, John Oren, Penny Mio Hirst and Wade Johannesen.

Approval of Agenda

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman to approve the agenda for the special meeting today. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Headwaters Regional Development Commission (HRDC)

Dave Hengel, Director of Community Stewardship Development for HRDC, met with the County Board to discuss the procedures of creating of a County Economic Development Authority (EDA).

o create a County Economic Development Authority (EDA):
- The County Board must first provide notice to all local government units and development agencies, within the county, that they intend to adopt a resolution to create a committee to recommend options for the establishment of a county economic development authority (eda).
- After providing appropriate notice, the County Board adopts a resolution to create the committee.
- If the committee recommends establishing a County EDA, notice must be published and a public hearing held.
- After conducting the public hearing, the County Board may adopt the enabling resolution establishing a County EDA, board membership and powers.
Local Committee membership must consist of no fewer than 11 and no more than 15 members appointed by the County Board. (Membership requirements in MN Statutes §469.1082, Sub2.) Dave offered his services to assist the local committee.
County EDA membership can be 3, 5, 7 and 9 members. If a 9 member board is chosen, at least 2 must be county commissioners.
Powers of a County EDA are the same as a City EDA, unless limited by the resolution of the County Board. Dave suggested the Local Committee and the County Board put some thoughtfulness into the powers that the County EDA would carry. He could provide examples from a variety of counties in Minnesota and the diverse terms of powers granted.

The County Board directed the County Auditor to provide notice to all local government units and development agencies, within the county, that the County Board is intending to adopt a resolution to create a committee to recommend options for the establishment of a county economic development authority.

The County Board discussed the following potential committee members:

2 County Board Commissioners,
2 City of Baudette Council Members,
2 City of Williams Council Members,
2 Lake of the Woods School Board Members,
1 Baudette/Lake of the Woods Chamber Member,
1 Northwest Angle Chamber Member,
1 Lake of the Woods County Tourism Member,
1 Lake of the Woods Industrial Development Commission Member,
1 Bank Member,
1 Housing Rehabilitation Authority Member,
1 Hospital – Lakewood Health Member

Oak Island Petition

Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund met with the County Board to discuss the Oak Island Petition and the upcoming Northwest Angle meeting. Josh will provide informational packets, including maps, to the County Board prior to the Public Hearing.

County Sheriff

Stonegarden

County Sheriff, Dallas Block updated the County Board on the FY08 Operation Stonegarden. He provided a spreadsheet showing grant amounts and expenses to date. He is currently waiting for the final 2009 grant to be awarded.

Recess

There being no further business before the County Board, Chair Arnesen called the meeting to recess at 2:15 p.m.

Attest: Approved: June 8, 2010

______________________________ ___________________________________

John W Hoscheid Edward Arnesen

County Auditor County Board Chair

April, 2010

Commissioner Proceedings

April 6, 2010

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, April 6, 2010, in the Commissioners Room at the Government Center.

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 Patty Beckel, Arnesen, Todd Beckel, Hanson, and Moorman. Also present were: County Auditor John W. Hoscheid, Deputy Auditor Janet Rudd, Penny Mio Hirst, John Oren and Gary Noble.

Approval of Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman to approve the agenda with the following additions:

I/Mobile Data System, Tax Increment Financing and North Star Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Approval of Consent Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to approve the consent agenda as follows: Travel of Monique Arnesen and Jodi Ferrier to Bemidji on April 22 & 23 Permanency Planning and Adoption Process; Julie Berggren to Carlton on April 14 & 15 for Advanced Civil Process training. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Approval of Minutes

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the minutes of March 23, 2010, regular meeting with changes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

SOCIAL SERVICE DIRECTOR

Claims

Financial Officer, Christine Hultman met with the board requesting approval of claims:

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the following claims against the county:

Commissioners’ Warrants $10,606.79

Commissioners’ Warrants $ 5,704.74

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

COUNTY AUDITOR

Claims

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid met with the board for approval of claims:

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to approve the claims as follows:

Revenue $ 21,582.59

Road & Bridge $ 10,996.24

Co. Development $ 1,243.00

Solid Waste $ 19,478.91

$ 53,300.74

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

WARRANTS APPROVED ON 4/06/2010 FOR PAYMENT 4/09/2010

AMOUNT VENDOR NAME AMOUNT VENDOR NAME

372.50 ROSE ANDERSON 353.58 AUTO VALUE BAUDETTE

669.32 TERRY BROWN 1067.97 CROWNE PLAZA RIVERFRONT

342.21 GALL’S, AN ARAMARK CO LLC 1075.41 RICHARD GOODERUM

511.73 GRACETON GARAGE & BODY SHOP, I 543.75 HOWARD’S OIL COMPANY

308.76 JACKPOT JUNCTION CASINO HOTEL 3595.56 KUSTOM SIGNALS, INC

695.46 LAKES GAS CO. 3066.44 LOW HIGHWAY DEPT

12054.60 MAR-KIT LANDFILL 590.04 METRO FORMS, INC

450.00 MN ASSN OF COUNTIES 1312.20 MN COUNTIES COMPUTER CO-OP

650.25 MN HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGEN 2728.81 NORTHWEST ANGLE&ISLAND FREIGHT

418.22 PIRKL LUMBER & CARPET 316.50 PITNEY BOWES INC.

5271.04 POWERPLAN 2053.72 R & Q TRUCKING, INC

472.38 TRUE VALUE 3892.60 VOYAGEURS COMMUNICATIONS, INC

2640.00 VOYAGEURS COMTRONICS, INC 3036.83 WIDSETH SMITH NOLTING&ASST INC

329.70 ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE

34 PAYMENTS LESS THAN $300 4,481.16

**** FINAL TOTAL……. $53,300.74 ****

Further moved to authorize the payment of the following auditor warrants:

March 24, 2010 $ 8,355.93

March 25, 2010 $ 47,715.49

March 30 2010 $ 433,043.77

March 30, 2010 $ 1,110.00

April 1, 2010 $ 400.00

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

Recovery Zone Bonds

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid presented a letter from Minnesota Management & Budget inquiry whether Lake of the Woods County intends to utilize the Recovery Zone Bonds. The board requested that the County Auditor look into to this and report back at the April 27 board meeting.

Change of Board Dates

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid met with the board and informed them that there is now a conflict with the August 10, 2010 board meeting date for the States Primary Election has been moved from September 14, 2010 to August 10, 2010.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to move the August 10, 2010 board meeting date to August 9, 2010 and the September 10, 2010 meeting to September 14, 2010 with the meeting times at 9:00 a.m. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Deputy Registrar 2009 Review

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid presented the 2009 Deputy Registrar Review and informed the board that the office received a State Performance Review as “Exceeding Standards”. The Commissioners commended the Auditor’s staff for an excellent performance review.

CRISIS RESOURCES CENTER

Tonja Reed from the Crisis Resources Center met with the board requesting support from the county for operational cost. The board placed this on the April 27^th, agenda to discuss with Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler.

RECESS

The meeting was called to recess at 9:55 a.m. and reconvened at 9:59 a.m.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

ARMER

Emergency Management Director, Holly House met with the board requesting approval to sign the “Limited Participation Plan” which is connected with the ARMER system. Holly explained that since the county is not committing to wholly utilizing the ARMER system is why they need to sign this plan.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman to authorize Chairman Arnesen and County Sheriff Dallas Block to sign the “Limited Participation Plan”. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

DOT

Emergency Management Director, Holly House met with the board requesting approval to sign the agreement between the Northwest Minnesota Regional Radio Board and the State of Minnesota Department of Transportation with the respect to the regional access to the statewide public safety radio and communications system.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to authorize Chairman Arnesen to sign the Agreement between the Northwest Minnesota Regional Radio Board and the State of Minnesota Department of Transportation with the respect to the regional access to the statewide public safety radio and communications system. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)

Economic Development Assistant, Mike Reed met with the board to discuss the Economic Development Authority organization. The board requested that Mike meet with the Joint Powers Board and bring back recommendations of who should sit on the EDA board. The consensus of the board was they were in favor of the creation of the EDA.

SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

Chief Deputy Sheriff, Jim Walton met with the board to discuss the part-time Deputy Sheriff’s and part-time Dispatchers Law Enforcements uniform allowances.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to establish a yearly uniform stipend, to be paid their first pay period of the year, for all part-time Deputy Sheriffs and part-time Dispatchers as follows:

Initial Uniform stipend for part-time Deputy Sheriffs $600.00
Initial Uniform stipend for part-time Dispatchers $200.00
Yearly Uniform stipend for part-time Deputy Sheriffs $225.00
Yearly Uniform stipend for part-time Dispatchers $100.00

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Drainage Management Committee

Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen met with the board to review the final recommendations of the Drainage Management Committee.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to accept the following recommendation from the Drainage Management Committee and to authorize Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen to proceed with the implementation of the following:

Recommendations for prioritizing improvement projects
- No list needed
- Allow cost share program and force initiatives to address needs and requests
- On all projects remain mindful of downstream ditch segments, don’t create problems on downstream segments
- Reduce cash outlay for cost share projects
- Utilize County forces as match to landowner/hired contractor
Recommendations for maintenance
- Need to maintain ditches with past improvements
- Mowing only for brush control is ok/mowing debris can cause problems
- Keep vegetative mat from building up
- Burn ditches
- Spray cattails if economical
- Need to control weeds in the ditches
- Hopeful that the proposed Weed Management Program will address this
- Create cost share program for spraying ditches for cattails and weeds
- County pays for chemical/landowner sprays
- Use a seed mixture that is not a hindrance to the grass industry
- Do not use brome grass or sweet clover
Recommendations for addressing sedimentation and erosion control measures
- Do not push buffer strips at this time
- County needs to take care of existing weed problem before additional right of way for buffers is looked upon favorably by farmers
- Need data/education to show there is benefits from buffer strips
- Address individual violators that are farming right of way and into ditches
- Need data/education to show there is a problem
- Change cost share program so that violators cannot keep using the program
- SWCD should work with landowners that have erosion problems
- Need data/education to show there is a problem
- Draft procedures for late season ditch improvement projects
- Require additional erosion control measures; landowner pays for
- County should increase use of BMP’s on field ditches which outlet into road ditch
- Biorolls, riprap, sidewater inlets, etc.
Recommendations for funding
- Committee felt that funding was a County Board level decision
- Move savings in cost share dollars to maintenance
Spray cattails, spray weeds, burning, minor sediment removal
- Obtain dedicated funding for drainage management
- Research feasibility of Stormwater Utility Districts
Work with SWCD to apply for BWSR grant for feasibility study

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

Project SP 39-090-02, Shared Use Path

Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen met with the board to discuss the Shared Use Path, from Lake of the Woods School to Baudette. He informed the board that the Federal Highway Administration did not approve the utilization of county forces for “in-kind services” for the local match. The board requested that Bruce check with the school to see if they could cost share with the county on this project.

Annual Road Tour

The board discussed the Annual Road Tour with Public Works Director. The board set May 18, 2010 at 7:00 a.m. for their Annual Road Tour.

OLD/New Business

There were no new updates on:

ANI
Oak Island Petition
Red Lake Tribe
Team Building
Grand Theater

There were updates on:

Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council/Outdoor Heritage Fund- reviewed the 2011 Outdoor Heritage Fund Recommendation Appropriations.
County TV-discussed the Sjobergs agreement and will send letter.
Township Road Inventory- had meeting on April 5.

Recess

The meeting was called to recess at 12:00 p.m. and reconvened at 1:00 p.m. as follows:

PLANNING COMMISSION

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to close the regular meeting at 1:01 p.m. and open the Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

LAKE OF THE WOODS COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION

There will be a Lake of the Woods County Planning Commission hearing on Tuesday, April 6, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Room of the County Government Center in Baudette, Minnesota . The Board will consider the following requests:

Rodney Thompson The West 99’ of the West 264’ A Conditional Use Permit as

of the East 792’ of the NE¼ SW¼ required by the Lake of the

Section 6, T-163N, R-33W Woods County Zoning

Parcel # 16.06.31.031 – (3 acres) Ordinance, to allow a commercial

business consisting of a small engine repair shop in a Natural Environment District.

Aaron Novak The W 460.02’ of the N 458.02’, A Conditional Use Permit as

less right-of-way, of the W½ NW¼ required by the Lake of the

NE¼ of Section 17, T-163N, R-34W Woods County Zoning

PID’s – 14.17.12.021 & 14.17.12.022 Ordinance, to allow a commercial

Also described as Tract A & B of business consisting of a small

Doc. 79-TT in the County Recorder’s general store with an off sale

Office. liquor store and future gas pumps in a Natural Environment District.

Aaron Novak- Conditional Use Permit

Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund presented Aaron Novak’s application requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow a commercial business consisting of a small general store with an off sale liquor store and future gas pumps in a Natural Environment District. Josh explained that he presented the request today for it was advertised and notices were sent to landowners with the present legal description, but the legal description has now changed so this Conditional Use Permit will have to be re-noticed and heard on May 11, 2010 Planning Commission.

Rodney Thompson- Conditional Use Permit

Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund presented Rodney Thompson’s Conditional Use Permit to allow a commercial business consisting of a small engine repair shop in a Natural Environment District. No letters were received and no comments were heard from the floor.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to close the Planning Commission at 1:38 p.m. and open the regular meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

LAND AND WATER PLANNING

Land and Water Planning Director met with the board requesting approval for the 2010 Natural Resource Block Grant Allocation for Subsurface Sewage Treatment System Program (SSTS).

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to authorize the Chairman and the Land and Water Planning Director to sign the 2010 State of Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources Natural Resource Block Grant Agreement and the Program Allocation and Contribution Plans as it relates to the SSTS Program. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

County Attorney

Closed Session Pursuant Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, Subd.3 (b)

The following were present in closed session: Commissioners Patty Beckel, Todd Beckel, Moorman, Hanson and Arnesen, Interim County Attorney, Michelle Moren, County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid, Social Service Director, Nancy Wendler and Human Resource Director, Wade Johannesen.

Resolution was offered by Commissioner Todd Beckel to close the regular meeting at 2: 00 p.m. and the following resolution was moved for adoption:

RESOLUTION CLOSING BOARD MEETING

Resolution No. 10-04-02

WHEREAS, the Minnesota Open Meeting Law, Minn. Stat. §13D.05, subd. 3(b) states that “meetings may be closed if the closure is expressly authorized by statute or permitted by the attorney-client privilege”; and

WHEREAS, the County Board has been threatened with litigation involving Mary Beth Dornheim; and

WHEREAS, Counsel for Mary Beth Dornheim has requested that the County enter into settlement discussions regarding the threatened litigation; and

WHEREAS, the County Board seeks to meet with its attorney, to obtain advice regarding the threatened litigation and settlement proposals set forth by legal counsel for Mary Beth Dornheim pursuant to Minn. Stat. §388.051; and

WHEREAS, it would be detrimental to the interests of the County for the Board to hold a public discussion with its attorney regarding the strengths and weaknesses of its legal position(s), strategy, and potential settlement position where an opposing party or opposing attorney could listen to or be made aware of the County’s positions; and

WHEREAS, there is an absolute need for the Board to obtain confidential legal advice regarding the litigation and potential settlement in order to maintain the attorney-client privilege.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners as follows:

The County Board hereby closes this meeting based upon the attorney-client privilege pursuant to Minn. Stat. §13D.05, subd. 3(b);
The specific subjects to be discussed, pursuant to Minn. Stat. §13D.01, subd. 3, are the legal strategy in responding to the particularized litigation against the County, and any settlement proposals which may be made by or responded to by the County.

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

Open Closed Session

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman to close the closed session at 2:50 p.m. and reconvene the regular meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

LAND ACQUISITION

The board discussed the Dean Bernard property with Interim County Attorney, Michelle Moren.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to have the County continue with the efforts to procure the Dean Bernard property. In order to address defects with the title to the property, the purchase agreement must be amended to reflect that all payments made, pursuant to the terms of the original purchase agreement, shall be made to an escrow account with First National Bank of Mahnomen, Minnesota, the first mortgage holder of said property. Payments shall be made from the county from the unallocated account. The purchase agreement shall also be amended to reflect that clear title to the subject real property will be obtained by Dean Bernard with the assistance of the County Attorney’s Office and/or First National Bank of Mahnomen and/or Mr. Bernard’s legal counsel, Delray Sparby. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

MIS

mIS Director, Brent Birkeland met with the board requesting approval to enter into Joint Powers Agreement with the State of Minnesota for I/Mobile System.

Resolution

COUNTY OF LAKE OF THE WOODS

RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH THE

STATE OF MINNESOTA

FOR I/MOBILE SYSTEM

Resolution No. 10-04-01

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

WHEREAS, Sheriff Dallas Block has appeared before the 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 for the 2010 year.

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

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

NORTH STAR MEETING

Chairman Arnesen updated the board on a meeting he attended at North Star with members of the community on the possibility of Wadena Technical School establishing a training center in Lake of the Woods County.

EXCUSED FROM MEETING

Commissioner Todd Beckel excused himself from the meeting at 3:25 p.m.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Human Resource Director, Wade Johannesen met with the board to renew his Human Resource Contract.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to enter into a Human Resource Contract with Wade Johannesen commencing April 24, 2010 and terminating October 22, 2010 as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Committee Reports

There were no committee reports.

Correspondence:

Arrowhead Library System- annual dinner; MN Board of Water & Soil Resources ( NE Wetland Mitigation Inventory); Report from Office of the Legislative Auditor (natural resource lands); MASWCD Area Meeting Update; MN Board of Water & Soil Resources ( report on Clean Water Fund Activities)

Recess

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

Attest: Approved: April 27, 2010

____________________________ ____________________________

John W. Hoscheid, County Auditor Edward Arnesen, Chairman of the Board

Commissioner Proceedings

April 27, 2010

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, April 27, 2010, in the Commissioners’ Room at the Government Center.

Call to Order

Vice- Chair Moorman called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited with the following members present: Commissioners Patty Beckel, Todd Beckel, Hanson and Moorman. Commissioner Arnesen was absent. Also present were: Deputy Auditor Janet Rudd, Deputy Auditor Lorene Hanson, Penny Mio Hirst, John Oren , Bob Peterson, Marti Carlson, Jeff Pelland, Bill Sindelir, Bruce Hasbargen and Wade Johannesen.

Approval of Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to approve the agenda with the following additions:

Import Software for Manatron/Vanguard, Post Prom and Affirmative Action. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Approval of Consent Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the consent agenda as follows: John W. Hoscheid, Darren Olson and Stacy Novak to Brainerd for Election Training on May 4-6; Brent Birkeland to Alexandria for MCCC Annual Conference on June 7-9; Stacy Novak to Alexandria for MCCC Annual Conference on June 7-10; Rita Krause to St. Cloud for Child Support Legal Training Meeting on May 13-14; Cassie Brune to St. Paul for GA/MSA classes on June 7-9; Dale Boretski and Wayne Bendickson on May 25 – 27 to St. Cloud for the 2010 MAAO Summer Seminar. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Approval of Minutes

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to approve the minutes of April 6, 2010 regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Mower

Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen met with the board requesting approval to purchase a mower.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to authorize the Public Works Director to purchase a mower in the amount up to $13,500 from Titan Machinery Inc. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Mar-Kit Sanitary Landfill

Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen met with the board and updated them on the Mar-Kit Sanitary Landfill. He informed the board that the tonnage was down by 3.8 percent in 2009; first decline in eighteen (18) years and the landfill has 40 years of space left.

Conference Room Use/Reservation Policy

Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen met with the board and requested approval for the Lake of the Woods County Conference Room Use/Reservation Policy.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to approve the Lake of the Woods County Conference Room Use/Reservation Policy. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Informational

Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen met with the board and informed them that most of the State Aid sign replacement has been completed and updated them on current projects.

Public Works Director Resignation

Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen presented the board with his resignation as Public Works Director effective May 28, 2010 and thanked the board for serving Lake of the Woods County for more than ten (10) years.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to accept Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen resignation as the Public Works Director for Lake of the Woods County effective May 28, 2010. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Public Works Director Replacement

The board requested the Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen to contact District State Aid Engineer Lou Tasa to meet with them to discuss options for replacement of the Public Works Director position in a work session.

Filling Engineering Technician/Administrative Assistant

The board discussed the hiring of the Engineering Technician/Administrative Assistant with Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen. After discussion with staff from the Public Works Department the board concurred to move forward with the filling of this position.

History of Solid Waste Administrative Fees

The board discussed the Solid Waste Administrative Fees that the Public Works Department charges the solid waste account for their administrative cost. Bruce explained that all work performed in the Public Works Department is done on cost accounting and has to be charged out accordingly.

RECESS

The meeting was called to recess at 9:55 a.m. and reconvened at 10:05 a.m.

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Marc Bloomquist, District 2 Correction Officer Supervisor and Kristen Beckel, Probation Officer met with the board and presented the 2009 County Probation Costs. He also informed the board that the Sentence to Serve Program cost share for the county has increased and that the DWI court has funding until September 2011.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY(EDA)

The board discussed the meeting that some attended with HRDC. HRDC can put together the EDA for the county, but the Tax Increment Financing would have to be done through someone else. HRDC will meet with the board at the May 25, 2010 board meeting to discuss the organization of the EDA. The consensus of the board was to form an EDA.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

2007 Homeland Security Grant

Emergency Management Director, Holly House met with the board requesting approval for the extension of the 2007 Homeland Security Grant until June 30, 2010.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to authorize Deputy Auditor, Lorene Hanson and Vice Chair Ken Moorman to sign the 2007 Homeland Security Grant Extension. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Federal Border Interoperability Demonstration Grant

Emergency Management Director, Holly House met with the board requesting approval for Border Interoperability Demonstration Grant.

Resolution

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

RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE FEDERAL BORDER INTEROPERABILITY DEMONSTRATION GRANT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE NORTH EAST REGIONAL RADIO BOARD FOR IMPROVING RADIO INTEROPERABILITY WITHIN OUR BORDER COUNTIES AND ON OUR INTERNATIONAL BORDERS WITH CANADA

Resolution No. 10-04- 03

WHEREAS; there is a Public Safety need to provide radio communication interoperability within our border counties and along our county borders with Canada; and

WHEREAS; the Federal Government has made available a demonstration grant called the Border Interoperability Demonstration Grant Program (BIDP); and

WHEREAS; the BIDP grant will allow us to develop a means of communication interoperability between Minnesota and Canadian public safety agencies along our International Border, at our International Ports, and within our border Counties; and

WHEREAS; the Regional Radio Board has worked with the State of Minnesota Department of Public Safety, the Counties within its Regions and the jurisdictions within the Counties to complete a comprehensive application for this grant;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED; that the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners hereby supports this Grant application as needed and necessary for the Citizens of our Region and the Public Safety Agencies serving those citizens; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; that the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners is committed, upon approval of this grant, to assist the Regional Radio Board with the management and implementation of this grant.

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

Mobile Home Park Evacuation Plans

Emergency Management Director, Holly House informed the board that the Department of Health requires evacuation plans for Mobile Home Parks. Holly will draw up a plan and have it approved by Interim County Attorney, Michelle Moren.

RINKE NOONAN LAW FIRM

Attorney Kurt Deter, from Rinke Noonan Law Firm met with the board to update them on the recent drainage law changes, informed them on the process for recording county ditch systems and, other drainage issues.

RECESS

The meeting was called to recess at 11:28 a.m. and reconvened at 11:30 a.m. as follows:

COUNTY ATTORNEY

Interim County Attorney, Michelle Moren met with the board to discuss the agreement of resolving Mary Beth Dornheim’s employment relationship with the county. The board reviewed the proposed Agreement and Resignation of Mary Beth Dornheim.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to amend the agenda with the addition of the Agreement and Resignation of Mary Beth Dornheim. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Resolution

RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT

Resolution No. 10-04-04

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

WHEREAS, the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners has reviewed the proposed Agreement and Resignation of Mary Beth Dornheim

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners, as follows:

The Board hereby approves the Agreement and the terms set forth therein, and accepts the resignation of Mary Beth Dornheim, effective July 23, 2009.
The Board Chair and Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the Agreement on behalf of the County.
The County Attorney is authorized to have a copy of this Resolution and the Agreement mailed to Dornheim’s Representative and to take whatever steps are necessary to out the terms of the Agreement as set forth therein.

The resolution for the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor of the motion: Commissioners Patty Beckel, Todd Beckel, Moorman and Hanson, and the following voted against the motion: None.

Commissioner Arnesen was absent.

SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR

Claims

Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler met with the board requesting approval of claims:

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to approve the following claims against the county:

Commissioners’ Warrants $36,963.62

Commissioners’ Warrants $12,605.61

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Child Abuse Prevention Month

Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler informed the board that Social Service Worker, Monique Arnesen had family matters that came up and will have to postpone the Child Abuse Prevention presentation.

Crisis Resource Center

Funding

The board discussed the request for funding from Tonja Reed representing the Crisis Resource Center with Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler and Social Services Supervisor, Amy Ballard. No board action was taken.

Cell Phones

Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler informed the board that the department has a few clients that are hearing impaired and can only communicate by text messaging. Commissioner Hanson will look into the cost of text service.

Tom-Tom

Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler informed the board that she is looking into purchasing a Tom-Tom for her staff to use.

COURT ADMINISTRATOR

Court Administrator, Carol Clauson requested to see the board. She informed them that she will be retiring on May 28, 2010 and that she will not be physically replaced either in Koochiching County or Lake of the Woods County and that another Court Administrator in another county will take over her duties.

RECESS

The meeting was called to recess at 12:00 p.m. and reconvened at 1:00 p.m. as follows:

PLANNING COMMISSION

Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund met with the board to present the Findings and Fact of the conditional use permit for Rodney Thompson.

Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners

Findings of Fact and Decision

Name of Applicant: Rodney Thompson Date: April 27, 2010

Location/Legal Description: The West 99’ of the West 264’ of the East 792’ of the NE1/4 SW1/4, Section 6, Township 163N, R. 33W. Parcel # 16.06.31.031

Project Proposal: To allow a commercial business consisting of a small engine repair shop in a Natural Environment District.

Is the requested use consistent with maintaining the public health, safety, and welfare?

YES (X) NO ( )

Why or why not? The noise pollution will be kept to a minimum as work is to be conducted in an enclosed building which is located approximately 400 feet from the nearest residence. A natural vegetative buffer exists which will minimize the visual pollution as viewed from 70^th Street NW and neighboring properties, as the building is located approximately 400 feet from the street and closest residence. Any used oil and gasoline will be stored and disposed of properly.

2. Is the requested use consistent with the goal of preventing and controlling water pollution, including sedimentation and nutrient loading? YES (X) NO ( )

Why or why not? The proposed use will not generate water pollution as all containments will be stored and disposed of properly.

3. Will the requested use not adversely affect the site’s existing topography, drainage features, and vegetative cover? YES (X) NO ( )

Why or why not? The proposed use will not adversely affect the existing topography, drainage features and vegetation cover as no new construction is proposed.

4. Is the requested use’s site location reasonable in relation to any floodplain and/or floodway of rivers or tributaries? YES (X) NO ( )

Why or why not? The proposed use is not located in a floodplain and/or floodway of Lake of the Woods.

5. 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 requested use?

YES (X) NO ( )

Why or why not? The proposed use will not disturb soil or existing vegetation as the proposed use will be conducted in an existing building.

6. Is the site in harmony with existing and proposed access roads?

YES (X) NO ( )

Why or why not? The proposed use will utilize an existing driveway with no new access proposed off of 70^th Street NW.

7. Is the requested use compatible with adjacent land uses?

YES (X) NO ( )

Why or why not? The proposed use will be located in a mixed Commercial/Residential area. A resort is located north of the proposed location and the remainder is seasonal/permanent residential use. The proposed use will keep noise pollution to a minimum as the repairs will be in an enclosed building and due to the natural vegetative buffer, visual pollution will be minimized. As stated in question #1, the closest neighboring residence is approximately 400 feet.

8. Does the requested use have a reasonable need to be in a shoreland location?

YES (X) NO ( )

Why or why not? The proposed use is not located in the shoreland area of Lake of the Woods.

9. Is the amount of liquid waste to be generated reasonable and the proposed sewage disposal system adequate to accommodate such? YES (X) NO ( )

Why or why not? The use will not generate sewage waste. Any used oil or gasoline will be stored and disposed of properly.

10. Will the visibility of structures and other facilities as viewed from public waters comply with Section 901 of the Zoning Ordinance or Section 5.3 of the Rainy/Rapid Rivers Shoreland Ordinance? YES (X) NO ( )

Why or why not? The proposed use is not located in the shoreland area of Lake of the Woods and the visibility of the building in which the proposed use will be located in is minimized by a natural buffer as viewed from 70^th Street NW and neighboring properties.

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

YES (X) NO ( )

Why or why not? The proposed use is not dependant on an adequate water supply and a sewage treatment system however; adjacent properties have private wells and sewage treatment systems.

12. Are the affected public waters suited to and able to safely accommodate the types, uses, and numbers of watercraft that the use will generate? YES (X) NO ( )

Why or why not? The proposed use will not generate any watercraft.

If all answers to the Findings of Fact-Criteria are “Yes” 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: The scope of granting this request is limited to items with small engines such as: lawn mowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, snowblowers, snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles (3 and 4 wheelers) and the like. The general appearance is to be kept neat and orderly. The hours of operation shall be from 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday and weekends. One (1), four (4) foot by six (6) foot sign is allowed to be placed near the entrance outside of the right of way of 70^th Street NW.

Approved (X) Denied ( )

____________________________

Ken Moorman

Vice Chair, County Board

This is in accordance with Section 1104 of the Lake of the Woods Zoning Ordinance or Section 3.4 of the Rainy/Rapid Rivers Shoreland Ordinance.

Josh recommended approving the Conditional Use permit to Rodney Thompson.

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to accept the findings and fact as presented and approve the Conditional Use Permit for Rodney Thompson. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

MIS DIRECTOR

IBM Websphere Software

MIS Director, Brent Birkeland met with the board requesting approval to purchase IBM Websphere software in the amount of $3,918 plus tax.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to approve the purchase of IBM Websphere software from TriMin Systems in the amount of $3,918 plus tax with the funding from the MIS budget. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

COUNTY AUDITOR

Claims

Deputy Auditor, Lorene Hanson met with the board for approval of claims:

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to approve the claims as follows:

Revenue $ 36,560.10

Road & Bridge $ 15,960.33

Co. Development $ 200.00

Solid Waste $ 4,862.23

$ 57,582.66

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

WARRANTS APPROVED ON 4/27/2010 FOR PAYMENT 4/30/2010

AMOUNT VENDOR NAME AMOUNT VENDOR NAME

2500.00 BAUDETTE LOW CHAMBER OF COMMER 747.90 BAUDETTE REGION

1800.00 BELTRAMI COUNTY AUDITOR-TREASU 600.00 BLUE MAXX RECYCLING

1748.42 BRAD’S PLUMBING & HEATING, INC 1777.78 TERRY BROWN

342.99 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES INC 3578.78 CENEX CO-OP SERVICES, INC.

2169.10 COLLABORATIVE DESIGN GROUP INC 588.06 COUNTRY INN & SUITES – SHOREVI

984.95 CUSTOM AUTOBODY AND REPAIR 5543.31 DELL MARKETING, LP

376.73 FRONTIER PRECISION INC 769.55 RICHARD GOODERUM

723.65 GRAINGER, INC 2000.00 LEE HANCOCK

497.90 HILLYARD INC HUTCHINSON 722.68 HOLTE IMPLEMENT, INC

782.17 LAKEWOOD HEALTH CENTER 486.00 ROBERT LAPOS

673.37 LAWSON PRODUCTS, INC. 575.00 PAT LECLAIRE ELECTRIC (DBA)

472.74 LOCATORS SUPPLIES INC 557.47 LOW FOODS

740.11 M-R SIGN CO, INC 639.42 MINNESOTA UI

475.41 MN COUNTIES COMPUTER CO-OP 375.00 MN OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNO

917.63 KENNETH MOORMAN 5427.00 LAW MOREN

886.60 MSOP-MN SEX OFFENDER PRGRM-462 326.88 NOBLE RADIO SHACK

308.96 NOBLE THRIFTY WHITE 1105.00 NORTH EAST TECHNICAL SERVICE,I

416.68 OFFICE DEPOT 473.50 RODERICK RONE JR

2028.60 ROSEAU COUNTY COOPERATIVE ASSN 571.18 GEORGE SWENTIK

1187.00 TAMMY’S SIGNS 500.00 US POSTAL SERVICE(CMRS-FP)

1225.40 WEST GROUP 3982.77 WOODY’S SERVICE

42 PAYMENTS LESS THAN $300 4,976.97

**** FINAL TOTAL……. $57,582.66 ****

Further moved to authorize the payment of the following auditor warrants:

April 7, 2010 $ 230,153.99

April 7, 2010 $ 47,023.87

April 13 2010 $ 7,637.88

April 20, 2010 $ 19,195.76

April 23, 2010 $ 61,843.04

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the vote carried as follows: Voting for: Commissioner’s Moorman, Patty Beckel and Hanson. Voting against: Commissioner Todd Beckel.

ASSESSOR

County Assessor, Wayne Bendickson met with the board and requested authorization to purchase a PC license which will import information from the Manatron program to the Assessors Vanguard program.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to authorize County Assessor, Wayne Bendickson to purchase a PC license in the amount of $2,350 from the Assessors budget. Motion was seconded by Commissioners Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

COUNTY AUDITOR

Lost Warrants

Deputy Auditor, Lorene Hanson met with the board requesting authorization to issue lost warrants for the City of Baudette, Nyla O’Connell and Central Pension Fund.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the applications and affidavits for lost warrants for the following:

City of Baudette in the amount of $ 2,195.17
Nyla O’Connell in the amount of $ 622.64
Central Pension Plan $ 1,667.20

without furnishing indemnifying bonds. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Affirmative Action Program

Deputy Auditor, Lorene Hanson met with the board requesting approval for the Affirmative Action Programs for Minorities, Women and Disabled Individuals.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to approve the Affirmative Action Programs for Minorities, Women and Disabled Individuals effective May 1, 2010 and to authorize Vice Chair, Ken Moorman to sign the same. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Oak Harbor Liquor License

Deputy Auditor, Lorene Hanson requested approval for Oak Harbor Seasonal Liquor License.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to approve the following Seasonal On- Sale and Sunday Intoxicating Liquor License according to MN Statute 340A.404 Subd.6 (b) (date specified by the board April 15 to 10-15 each year) for JJN Ventures, LLC DBA Oak Harbor Golf Course effective May 1, 2010 to October 15, 2010. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Gambling Premise Permits

Deputy Auditor, Lorene Hanson met with the board requesting approval for Gambling Premise Permits for the Baudette Area Arena and the VFW Post of Warroad.

Resolution

The following Resolution was offered by Commissioner Todd Beckel and moved for adoption:

A Resolution Approving a Lease for Lawful Gambling Activity and Premise Permits Application

Resolution No.10-04-05

WHEREAS, the Baudette Area Arena of Baudette has submitted a lease for lawful gambling activity and a premise permits application for Minnesota Lawful Gambling to be conducted at the following establishments, which are all located in Lake of the Woods County:

Zippel Bay Resort, 6080 39^th St NW, unorganized township of Zippel;
Wigwam Resort, 2714 Wigwam Loop NW, unorganized township of Wheeler;
Cyrus Resort, 3298 Cyrus Rd NW, unorganized township of Wheeler;
Ballard’s Resort, 3314 Bur Oak Rd NW, unorganized township of Wheeler;
Randall’s Resort, 3314 Bur Oak Rd NW, unorganized township of Wheeler,
Adrian’s Resort, 3362 Red Oak Rd NW, unorganized township of Wheeler;
Borderview Resort, 3409 St Hwy 172 NW, unorganized township of Wheeler;
Ken-Mar-Ke Resort, 3147 Ken-Mar-Ke Dr NW, unorganized township of Wheeler;
Morris Point Resort,3812 42^nd Ave NW, unorganized township of Wheeler;
Schuster’s Resort, 3140 State Hwy 172 NW, unorganized township of Wheeler;
Rosalie’s Restaurant and Lounge,1229 Main W, within the City of Baudette;

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

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

Resolution

The following Resolution was proposed by Commissioner Hanson and moved for adoption:

A Resolution Approving a Lease for Lawful Gambling Activity and Premises Permit

Application:

Resolution No. 10-04-06

WHEREAS, the Warroad VFW Post 4930 has submitted a premises permit application for Minnesota lawful gambling and a lease for lawful gambling activity to be conducted at the establishment known as Sportsman’s of Oak located in the unorganized township of Angle at 1 Bobby’s Bay, Oak Island, MN 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.

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

Sponsorship of Snowmobile Trails

Deputy Auditor, Lorene Hanson met with the board requesting approval for Sponsorship of snowmobile assistance programs.

Resolution

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

Resolution No. 10-04-07

Sponsorship of Snowmobile Trails Assistance Program

BE IT RESOLVED, that Lake of the Woods County will act as the legal sponsor for an application for funding to the State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resource for Big Traverse maintenance of snowmobile trail managed by Lake of the Woods Drifters.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon approval of its application by the state, the Lake of the Woods County may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above referenced project and that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in the agreement.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that County Auditor , John W. Hoscheid is hereby authorized to serve as the fiscal agent for the above referenced project.

Resolution was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote was unanimously carried.

Resolution

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

Resolution No. 10-04-08

Sponsorship of Snowmobile Trails Assistance Program

BE IT RESOLVED, that Lake of the Woods County will act as the legal sponsor for an application for funding to the State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resource for NW Angle Islands maintenance of snowmobile trails managed by Northwest Angle Edge Riders Club.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon approval of its application by the state, the Lake of the Woods County may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above referenced project and that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in the agreement.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that County Auditor , John W. Hoscheid is hereby authorized to serve as the fiscal agent for the above referenced project.

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

Resolution

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

Resolution No. 10-04-09

Sponsorship of Snowmobile Trails Assistance Program

BE IT RESOLVED, that Lake of the Woods County will act as the legal sponsor for an application for funding to the State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resource for Border Trails maintenance of snowmobile trails managed by Border Trails.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon approval of its application by the state, the Lake of the Woods County may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above referenced project and that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in the agreement.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that County Auditor , John W. Hoscheid is hereby authorized to serve as the fiscal agent for the above referenced project.

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

COUNTY ROAD #33

Right of Ways

Gary Moeller and Gregg Hennum met with the board to discuss use and maintenance of right of way on County road #33. The board informed them that they are allowed to use the right of way but that they are also responsible for the repair of damages to the right of way subject to County approval and satisfaction. The board requested that Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen, write a letter to the landowners along said right of way explaining how right of way works, and that the County would oversee the maintenance of the right of way.

Speed Issues on County Road #33

Gary Moeller and Gregg Hennum discussed the concerns of the speed limit on County Road #33 and requested that the speed be lowered and speed bumps applied. The board will take a look at County Road #33 on its annual road tour.

COUNTY TREASURER

County Treasurer, Mark Hall met with the board requesting approval for the designation of an additional official depository of county funds for the year 2010.

Resolution

County Treasurer-Official Depositories

County Treasurer, Mark Hall met with the board requesting approval for the designation of an additional official depository of county funds for the year 2010.

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

Resolution

Establishing Additional Official Depository

Resolution 2010 – 04 – 10

WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 118A.02 requires the governing body of each government entity to designate one or more financial institutions as a depository for its public funds;

WHEREAS, Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners would like to designate an additional official depository of county funds;

BE IT RESOLVED, that Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners hereby designates the First National Bank in Mahnomen, Mahnomen, MN as an official depository of county funds for the year 2010 beginning April 1, 2010.

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

COUNTY SHERIFF

Cameras

County Sheriff, Dallas Block met with the board, per their request, to discuss the placement of cameras in squads. Dallas stated that he will look into grants that are available through the Department of Public Safety and/or the Stone Garden Grant.

LINE WORKERS SCHOOL

The board placed the Line Workers School discussion on a near future work session.

WORK SESSION

The board set a work session for May 10, 2010 at 7:00 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Room to discuss varies topics that the board is working on .

RECESS

The meeting was called to recess at 2:24 p.m. and reconvened at 2:36 p.m. as follows:

CITY OF BAUDETTE’S MAYOR

Revolving Loan Grant

City of Baudette Mayor, Rick Rone met with the board to inform them that the City has applied for a Rural Business Enterprise Grant Program and if successful the money would be used for a Revolving Loan fund for the City of Baudette residents’ use.

Bike Path

Rick informed the county board that the City of Baudette is willing to help with the cost of the bike path.

Meeting with Baudette City Council

Rick requested that the county board look into a date to meet with the City Council to discuss the Joint Powers Agreement that Lake of the Woods County and the City of Baudette have with Lake of the Woods Area Tourism Bureau.

COUNTY AUDITOR

Permit Zone 101

Deputy Auditor, Lorene Hanson presented a resolution of support from Roseau County Commissioners requesting that Lake of the Woods County supports a resolution regarding transitioning Permit Zone 101, which was created in 2007 by the DNR as a Bovine TB disease management zone, into a pilot project for white-tail deer habitat improvement with a goal to develop a strong partnership between public and private land ownerships. Vice-Chair Ken Moorman will see if one the Commissioners from Roseau County can meet with them for further details.

Classification Change

Deputy Auditor, Lorene Hanson presented an application for a classification change for Lawrence J. Theis from seasonal to homestead due to clerical error.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to approve the classification change for Lawrence J. Theis due to clerical error. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

REQUEST OF INFORMATION

The board reviewed the following information:

Recovery Zone Economic Development Bonds
Bonding for Bike Trails
Remounumentation Budget ( boundary commission)
LaValla landfill budget

OLD/New Business

There was no new update on:

ANI
Oak Island Petition
Red Lake Tribe
Grand Theater
Township Road Inventory

There were updates on:

Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council/Outdoor Heritage Fund; Information meeting on Parks and Trails on May 11, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at Lake of the Woods School
Land Acquistion; working on survey.
County TV; waiting on letter from Sjobergs
Team Building; Vice Chair Ken Moorman will talk with Extension Educator Jody Horntvedt to meet with the board

Committee Reports

There were no committee reports.

Correspondence:

Marshall County Resolution; Positively Minnesota (Small Cities Development Program Grant awarded for rehabilitation within the City of Baudette and Williams).

Recess

With no further business before the board, Vice Chair Ken Moorman recessed the meeting at 3:33 p.m.

Attest: Approved: May 11, 2010

____________________________ ____________________________

Janet E. Rudd, Deputy Auditor Ken Moorman, Vice Chair of the Board

March, 2010

Commissioner Proceedings

MARCH 9, 2010

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, March 9, 2010, in the Commissioners Room at the Government Center.

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 Patty Beckel, Todd Beckel, Hanson, Arnesen and Moorman. Also present were: Deputy Auditor Lorene Hanson and Deputy Auditor Janet Rudd.

Approval of Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the agenda with the following additions:

Travel for Nancy Wendler, Report from the Office of the Legislative Auditor, AMC Legislative Conference and AMC thank-you letter. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Approval of Consent Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the consent agenda as follows: Travel for Tim Aery and Bob Peterson to Minneapolis, for MN DOT training (Grading & Base 1) on March 22-25; Marti Carlson to Willmar for MN County Hwy Accountants Assoc. Conference on April 28-30; Nancy Wendler to Bemidji March 18 &19 for Area Aging meeting and Regional Directors meeting.

Motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Approval of Minutes

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to approve the minutes of February 23, 2010, regular meeting with changes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

COUNTY SHERIFF

County Sheriff, Dallas Block met with the board to discuss the Public Service Answering Point (PSAP). Dallas explained that there is a grant available, if six (6) counties agree, to participate in a study for the consolidation of 911 calls to go outside of the counties to one answering point. The consensus of the board was not to accept the PSAP grant.

Claim No. 2924

The board discussed claim No. 2924 that was not paid from the last meeting. Dallas explained that this claim would be paid out of the MNJAC grant.

SOCIAL SERVICE DIRECTOR

Introduction of Financial Worker

Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler introduced Cassie Brune, newly hired Financial Worker, to the board.

Claims

Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler met with the board requesting approval of claims:

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to approve the following claims against the county:

Commissioners’ Warrants $19,776.96

Commissioners’ Warrants $ 7,686.02

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Child Support Update

Child Support Officer, Rita Krause met with the board to inform them that the Governor’s Office and the State Department of Human Services has received an independent study regarding the Minnesota State Child Support process redesign. The study recommends that the State Department of Human Services assume the administration of child support from the Minnesota Counties with a multi-year phase in process.

Recess

The meeting was called to recess at 10:24 a.m. and reconvened at 10:30 a.m. as follows:

PUBLIC WORKS

Overhead Light Fixtures

Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen met with the board requesting approval to install new overhead light fixtures in the Public Works Office area and Break Room area. Bruce presented two estimates to the board.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman to authorize the Public Works Director to install new overhead light fixtures in the Public Works Office and Break Room area to facilitate an upgrade in energy and cost efficiency and award the project to Pat LeClaire Electric in the amount of $4,180 with the funding from the related budgeted building fund. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Drainage Management Committee Meeting

Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen informed the board upon their request that he has scheduled an additional Drainage Management Committee meeting on March 18, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. The board will contact their delegates to remind them of the meeting.

Township Road Inventory

Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen asked the board how they would like to proceed with the Township Road Inventory. The board requested that Bruce set up a meeting with the DNR to discuss the next segment.

AMC LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE

The board discussed the upcoming conference and what issues they want to bring forward at the conference. Some topics that were discussed were the resignation of Executive Director, Jim Moulder and his replacement and PILT payments.

FREEBERG AND GRUND

Engineer, Brian Grund met with the board and updated them of the progress of the Wheeler’s Point Sewer District. Brian informed the board that they found a parcel of land that possibly would work for the sewer district, but an archeology study would need to be completed on the property and metering of waste water flow for cost share data, would need to done. Brian informed the board that Rural Development has shown interest in this project for funding purposes.

WHEELER’S POINT SEWER DISTRICT

Wheeler’s Point Sewer District board member Gary Moeller met with the board requesting funding for an archeology study and purchases of meters for the Wheeler’s Point Sewer District. Gary informed the board that the study would cost approximately $12,500 and the meters the same. The board requested that they should check with the DNR to see if there would be a possibility of cost share for the archeology study.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to contribute $25,000 to the Wheeler’s Point Sewer District for the archeology study and the meters with the funding from the Con-Con fund. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Recess

The meeting was called to recess at 11:28 a.m. and reconvened at 11:40 a.m. as follows:

HUMAN RESOURCES

Engineering Technician/Administrative Assistant

Human Resource Director, Wade Johannesen met with the board requesting approval for the job description for the Engineering Technician/Administrative Assistant for the Public Works Department and to advertise and hire.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to approve the job description for the Engineering Technician/Administrative Assistant for the Public Works Department as recommended by the personnel committee at grade 9 (nine). Motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to authorize Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen and Human Resource Director, Wade Johannesen to advertise and hire for a Engineering Technician/Administrative Assistant which is a union position within the Public Works Department. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Custodian II/Safety Coordinator

Human Resource Director, Wade Johannesen met with the board requesting approval for the revised job description for the Custodian II/Safety Coordinator.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the revised job description for the Custodian II/Safety Coordinator as recommended by the personnel committee from grade 5 (five) to grade 7 (seven) as recommended by the personnel committee. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to approve the Custodian II/Safety Coordinator at grade 7 (seven) step 5(five) effective March 7, 2010. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the vote carried as follows: Voting for: Commissioners Patty Beckel, Hanson, Moorman and Arnesen. Voting against: Commissioner Todd Beckel.

Recess

The meeting was called to recess at 12:25 p.m. and reconvened at 1:20 p.m. as follows:

COUNTY SURVEYOR

Bernard’s Property

County Surveyor, Donn Rasmussen met with the board and presented the proposal of request to prepare a Boundary and Topographical Survey of the Bernard property in Sections 1 and 12, Township 161 North, Range 33 West. Donn explained that the estimated cost of the project is $25,000, but if the Public Works Department provided the necessary manpower and equipment for excavation it would save $2,400. Donn also explained that the DNR was contacted and the DNR Land Survey Department, agreed to marking the west boundary of the Bernard property and filing the necessary section corners certificates. This would save $5,000 bringing the cost down to $17,600.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to accept the proposal from County Surveyor Donn Rasmussen for the Boundary and Topographical Survey of the Bernard property in Sections 1 and 12, Township 161 North, Range 33 West in the amount of $17,600 with the funding from the Re-monumentation fund and the rest from the Natural Resource Environmental fund. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

GRAND THEATER

SharRay Feickert and Bill Mouw representing the Grand Theater met with the board to follow up on the property tax exempt status. The board will send a letter seeking property tax exemption status for the Grand Theater to our legislature for support.

REGIONAL ECONOMIC ALLIANCE

The board reviewed a letter from the Regional Economic Alliance requesting support from Lake of the Woods for proposed changes to the Federal Universal Service Fund that would expand rural broadband deployment. The Federal Communications Commission is currently drafting a National Broadband Plan that will begin the national debate over how to proceed on broadband; and will ultimately lead to legislation that will not only have an impact on the whole nation, but especially our rural areas.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to authorize Chairman Arnesen to sign the letter of support for the proposed changes to the Federal Universal Service Fund. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

CONSENT AGENDA

The board discussed the Lake of the Woods County “Travel Policy” which requires all employees to be placed on the consent agenda for approval for overnight travel; in the event that an emergency meeting occurs between board meetings, place that emergency meeting on the next consent agenda. When submitting your claim for expenses, an agenda or documentation of the meeting must be attached to be reimbursed. Chairman Arnesen requested that Human Resource Director, Wade Johannesen send out an e-mail to all staff reminding them of the “Travel Policy”.

COUNTY AUDITOR

Claims

Deputy Auditor, Lorene Hanson met with the board for approval of claims:

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to approve the claims with the adjustment of claim no. 2924 as follows:

Revenue $ 30,007.28

Road & Bridge $ 14,435.49

County Development $ 1,160.50

Solid Waste $ 11,835.74

$ 57,439.01

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

WARRANTS APPROVED ON 3/09/2010 FOR PAYMENT 3/12/2010

AMOUNT VENDOR NAME AMOUNT VENDOR NAME

373.00 ROSE ANDERSON 945.59 AUTO VALUE BAUDETTE

342.99 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES INC 1249.98 CENEX CO-OP SERVICES, INC.

329.18 DELL MARKETING, LP 300.00 GIZIIBII RESOURCE CONS & DEV A

701.61 HOLTE IMPLEMENT, INC 1445.10 HOWARD’S OIL COMPANY

395.60 IBM CORPORATION 3532.21 JAKE’S QUALITY TIRE INC

324.50 LAKEWOOD HEALTH CENTER 701.96 LOW FOODS

390.28 LOW HIGHWAY DEPT 8127.00 MAR-KIT LANDFILL

11130.61 MN STATE DEPT-CORRECTION 951.00 KENNETH MOORMAN

5488.00 LAW MOREN 517.84 NAYLOR’S HEATING & REFRIGERATI

473.39 NOBLE RADIO SHACK 624.82 OFFICE DEPOT

1650.31 PB DISTRIBUTING INC 1095.12 R & Q TRUCKING, INC

2601.34 ROLYAN BUOYS 335.64 SHOOTING STAR CASINO, HOTEL

642.50 TONY DORN, INC. 327.29 TRUE VALUE

1793.83 WIDSETH SMITH NOLTING&ASST INC 4415.08 WOODY’S SERVICE

46 PAYMENTS LESS THAN $300 6,142.27

FINAL TOTAL: $57,348.04

Further moved to authorize the payment of the following auditor warrants:

February 23, 2010 $ 25,614.86

February 24, 2010 $105,227.62

February 26, 2010 $ 846.50

March 2, 2010 $ 69,486.48

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR

The board reviewed the evaluation report summary of the major findings and recommendations for the Office of the Legislative Auditor. Commissioner Todd Beckel will get a group together to draft a letter for PILT payments to present at the AMC Legislative Conference.

Old/New Business

There were no new updates on:

ANI
Oak Island Petition
Land Acquisition
County TV
Lessard- Sams Outdoor Heritage Council/Outdoor Heritage Fund-
Red Lake Tribe
Team Building

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Commissioner Todd Beckel reported on NE Wetlands; MRCC and Northern Counties Land Use.
Commissioner Moorman reported on Mental Health Council.

Correspondence:

State of Minnesota Orderly Annexation Agreement

Recess

With no further business before the board, Chairman Arnesen recessed the meeting at 3:09 p.m.

Attest: Approved: March 23 2010

____________________________ ____________________________

Janet E. Rudd, Deputy Auditor Edward Arnesen, Chairman of the Board

Commissioner Proceedings

MARCH 23, 2010

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, March 23, 2010, in the Commissioners Room at the Government Center.

Call to Order

Vice-Chairman Moorman called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited with the following members present: Commissioners Patty Beckel, Todd Beckel, Hanson, and Moorman. Commissioner Arnesen was absent. Also present were: Deputy Auditor Lorene Hanson and Deputy Auditor Janet Rudd.

Approval of Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the agenda with the following additions:

Travel for Phil Johnson, Sandy Peterson, and Julie Berggren, Memo for City of Baudette, Letter from DNR (purchase of land). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Approval of Consent Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to approve the consent agenda as follows: Travel for Ryan Hockstedler to Brainerd on April 6-7 for MNJAC Conference, Phil Johnson to Fosston, Twin Valley and Thief River Falls on April 22-23 for quarterly meetings, Sandy Johnson to St. Paul, on May 4-5 for Criminal Justice Reporting System and Julie Berggren to Andover on April 29 for PLEAA training.

Motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Approval of Minutes

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to approve the minutes of March 9, 2010, regular meeting with changes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

DAVID DROWN & ASSOCIATES

Associate Traci Ryan with David Drown & Associates met with the board to discuss how the county can establish the authority by creating either an Economic Development Authority (EDA) or a Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA). She explained that the primary purpose of proposing the creation of an EDA is to provide for the authority to create Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts in unincorporated areas of the county where development is expected to occur. Traci went through the procedures on how to create an EDA. Traci informed the board that the cost for David Drown & Associates to assist in the creation of an EDA would be around $5,000 plus travel. The board reviewed a letter requesting consideration for Tax Increment Financing assistance in connection with the proposed Bur Oak Villa Development.

Chairman Arnesen

Chairman Arnesen joined the meeting at 8:31 a.m. and resumed position of Chairman at 9:45 a.m.

SOCIAL SERVICE DIRECTOR

Claims

Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler met with the board requesting approval of claims:

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the following claims against the county:

Commissioners’ Warrants $29,476.81

Commissioners’ Warrants $ 8,562.01

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

Minnesota Department of Human Services(DHS)

Lake of the Woods County Commissioners would like to commend the Social Services Staff and Director for a perfect performance in meeting the DHS Human Service financial reporting requirements for calendar year 2009.

MINNESOTA COUNTIES INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRUST

Executive Director, Robyn Sykes met with the board and presented the 2010 Annual Report. Robyn explained to the board that the MCIT members chose to rename the entity to better reflect the mission of the organization. She explained that the word “Insurance” that appeared in the title led to a perception that MCIT must be an insurance company, so the members chose to rename the entity to “Intergovernmental” to better reflect the mission of the organization, that it is a group of counties and associated members collectively pooling resources to manage risk and to reduce the cost for their tax payers.

Recess

The meeting was called to recess at 9:50 a.m. and reconvened at 9:54 a.m. as follows:

PUBLIC WORKS

Advertise for bids

Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen met with the board requesting approval to advertise for bids and set bid opening dates for Shared Use Paths known as projects SP 39-090-02 & SP 39-090-03.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to authorize the Public Works Director to advertise for bids and set bid opening dates for the following upcoming projects as warranted: SP 39-090-02 & SP 39-090-03, Shared Use Paths. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Township Road Inventory

Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen informed the board that he will try to organize a meeting with the DNR in the near future to review the Township Road Inventory.

MarKit Annual Meeting

Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen informed the board that MarKit Landfill is holding its annual meeting in Hallock on April 14, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. for those who would like to attend.

GRAND THEATER

SharRay Feickert and Bill Mouw representing the Grand Theater met with the board and presented a resolution for support for seeking tax exemption for the Theater. County Assessor, Wayne Bendickson affirmed that he would check further with the Department of Revenue for the exemption status for the Grand Theater and report back to the board.

Resolution

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

Resolution No. 10-03-01

Resolution of Support for Seeking Tax Exemption for the Grand Theater

WHEREAS, the Lake of the Woods County Commissioners represent the legal County Government for the residents of Lake of the Woods County and recognized within the State of Minnesota as such; and

WHEREAS, The Board of Directors of The Baudette Community Foundation, a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) entity, owning and operating a community theater (The Grand Theater) seeks tax exemption for its community theater project;

WHEREAS, Lake of the Woods County Commissioners have determined that it is in the best interest of our county, surrounding area and the Community Foundation Board to seek tax exemption, to assure that the theater remains a viable entity, providing safe and accessible recreational opportunities for all individuals within the remote County of Lake of the Woods.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT, Lake of the Woods County Commissioners approves this resolution; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Commissioners are hereby authorized to take such actions as may be deemed necessary to effectuate the change of tax exemption for The Grand Theater.

Resolution was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

COUNTY SHERIFF/MIS DIRECTOR

County Sheriff, Dallas Block and MIS Director, Brent Birkeland met with the board to discuss the laptop computers that the county purchased through 911 funds for the ambulances and the request to transfer to the City of Baudette Police Department. County Sheriff and MIS Director will meet with Ambulance Director, Bobby Jo Castle, to discuss the laptop computers. No board action was taken.

NORTHWEST REGIONAL RADIO BOARD

Commissioner Todd Beckel discussed the recommended modification to the Northwest Regional Radio Boards Joint Powers Agreement. He informed the board that the change would delete the wording that Greater Northwest EMS as the Administrative Agent of the Board and add provisions providing that the Administrative Services are under the direction and control of the Regional Radio Board.

Resolution

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

A RESOLUTION APPROVING MODIFICATIONS TO THE

JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FORMING THE

NORTHWEST REGIONAL RADIO BOARD

RESOLUTION NO. 10-03-02

WHEREAS, Lake of the Woods County is a participating member of the Northwest Regional Radio Board, a Joint Powers Entity formed pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 403.39 and 471.59; and

WHEREAS, a Joint Powers Agreement creating the Northwest Regional Radio Board was approved by the fourteen counties and one city comprising the Board, including Lake of the Woods County; and

WHEREAS, the current Joint Powers Agreement provides, in more than location, reference to Greater Northwest EMS serving as the Northwest Regional Radio Board Administrative Agent; and

WHEREAS, Greater Northwest EMS is no longer willing to serve as the Northwest Regional Radio Board Administrative Agent; and

WHEREAS, modification of the assignment of an Administrative Agent currently requires modification of the Joint Powers Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the Northwest Regional Radio Board recommends modification of the Joint Powers Agreement governing the Northwest Regional Radio Board to vest selection of the Administrative Agent in the Northwest Regional Radio Board;

BE IT RESOLVED the Lake of the Woods Board of Commissioners approves the modifications to the Joint Powers Agreement recommended by the Northwest Regional Radio Board and attached hereto; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lake of the Woods County Commissioners is hereby authorized to execute the required addendum to the existing Joint Powers Agreement to implement the authorized modifications upon approval of the County Attorney.

Resolution was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

COUNTY AUDITOR

Claims

Deputy Auditor, Lorene Hanson met with the board for approval of claims:

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to approve the claims as follows:

Revenue $ 21,293.27

Road & Bridge $ 9,559.76

Solid Waste $ 3,020.92

$ 33,873.95

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

WARRANTS APPROVED ON 3/23/2010 FOR PAYMENT 3/26/2010

AMOUNT VENDOR NAME AMOUNT VENDOR NAME

944.89 ACME ELECTRIC 962.43 AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINES

524.61 ANDY’S GARAGE, INC. 2835.00 ED ARNESEN

675.09 TERRY BROWN 2459.75 CENEX CO-OP SERVICES, INC.

471.96 COUNTRY INN & SUITES – ST CLOU 309.94 DELL MARKETING, LP

688.55 RICHARD GOODERUM 1428.00 INFOPRINT SOLUTIONS LLC

1768.79 LAKES GAS CO. 4605.00 PAT LECLAIRE ELECTRIC (DBA)

319.56 LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICE OF MN 1198.25 MN COUNTIES INFORMATION SYSTEM

375.00 MN OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNO 409.62 MORT’S HEATING INC

1687.40 MSOP-MN SEX OFFENDER PRGRM-462 4863.88 PARADIGM SYSTEM SOLUTIONS INC

307.91 PETROWSKI TELECOMMUNICATIONS 822.02 POWERPLAN

785.32 ROSEAU COUNTY COOPERATIVE ASSN 582.47 SIMPLEX

733.92 WEST GROUP

39 PAYMENTS LESS THAN $300 4,114.59

FINAL TOTAL: $33,873.95

Further moved to authorize the payment of the following auditor warrants:

March 10, 2010 $ 1 25,443.07

March 16, 2010 $ 13,213.41

March 16 2010 $ 55,596.46

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Old/New Business

There were no new updates on:

ANI
Oak Island Petition
Co. T.V.
Land Acquisition
Lessard- Sams Outdoor Heritage Council/Outdoor Heritage Fund-
Red Lake Tribe
Team Building

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Commissioner Todd Beckel reported on NW Regional Radio Board, Far North Transit and TAC meeting in regards to the Bernard Property.
Commissioner Patty Beckel reported on the Airport Commission, NWR Juvenile Center.

Correspondence:

State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Land Sale request (Stoney Corners and Jim’s Corner),
Joint Meeting with School, City of Baudette and Lake of the Woods Commissioners canceled for March 30, 2010 due to conflict with the Baudette City Council.

Recess

With no further business before the board, Chairman Arnesen recessed the meeting at 11:53 a.m.

Attest: Approved: April 6, 2010

____________________________ ____________________________

Janet E. Rudd, Deputy Auditor Edward Arnesen, Chairman of the Board

February, 2010

Commissioner Proceedings

February 9, 2010

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, February 9, 2010, in the Commissioners’ Room of the Lake of the Woods County Government Center.

Call to Order

Chairman Arnesen called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited with the following members present: Commissioners Patty Beckel, Todd Beckel, Hanson, Arnesen and Moorman. Also present were: County Auditor John W. Hoscheid, Deputy Auditor Janet Rudd, John Oren and Human Resource Director, Wade Johannesen.

Approval of Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the agenda. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Approval of Consent Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman to approve the consent agenda as follows: Bill Sindelir and Dan Crompton to Site Management Recertification March 3, 2010 in Arden Hills, Dan Crompton Bridge Safety Inspection Seminar March 4, 2010 in Detroit Lakes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Approval of Minutes

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to approve the minutes of January 26, 2010, regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

County Attorney

Closed Session Pursuant Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, Subd.3 (b)

The following were present in closed session: Commissioners Patty Beckel, Todd Beckel, Moorman, Hanson and Arnesen, Interim County Attorney, Michelle Moren, County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid, Social Service Director, Nancy Wendler and Human Resource Director, Wade Johannesen.

Resolution was offered by Commissioner Todd Beckel to close the regular meeting at 1: 10 p.m. and the following resolution was moved for adoption:

RESOLUTION CLOSING BOARD MEETING

Resolution No. 10-02-01

WHEREAS, the Minnesota Open Meeting Law, Minn. Stat. §13D.05, subd. 3(b) states that “meetings may be closed if the closure is expressly authorized by statute or permitted by the attorney-client privilege”; and

WHEREAS, the County Board has been threatened with litigation involving Mary Beth Dornheim; and

WHEREAS, Counsel for Mary Beth Dornheim has requested that the County enter into settlement discussions regarding the threatened litigation; and

WHEREAS, the County Board seeks to meet with its attorney, to obtain advice regarding the threatened litigation and settlement proposals set forth by legal counsel for Mary Beth Dornheim pursuant to Minn. Stat. §388.051; and

WHEREAS, it would be detrimental to the interests of the County for the Board to hold a public discussion with its attorney regarding the strengths and weaknesses of its legal position(s), strategy, and potential settlement position where an opposing party or opposing attorney could listen to or be made aware of the County’s positions; and

WHEREAS, there is an absolute need for the Board to obtain confidential legal advice regarding the litigation and potential settlement in order to maintain the attorney-client privilege.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners as follows:

The County Board hereby closes this meeting based upon the attorney-client privilege pursuant to Minn. Stat. §13D.05, subd. 3(b);
The specific subjects to be discussed, pursuant to Minn. Stat. §13D.01, subd. 3, are the legal strategy in responding to the particularized litigation against the County, and any settlement proposals which may be made by or responded to by the County.

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

Open Closed Session

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to close the closed session at 2:04 p.m. and reconvene the regular meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Social Services Department

Claims

Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler, met with the County Board requesting approval of claims and contract renewal for Stellher Human Services Children’s Mental Health Crises Services.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the following claims against the county:

Commissioners’ Warrants $ 16,306.80

Commissioners’ Warrants $ 16,976.63

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

Contract Renewal

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to approve the contract between Stellher Human Services and Lake of the Woods County Social Services for January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010, for the provision of Children’s Mental Health Crisis Services, and to authorize Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler to sign. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Recess

The meeting was called to recess at 2:06 p.m. and reconvened at 2:10 p.m. as follows:

County Sheriff

MNJAC Grant

County Sheriff, Dallas Block met with the board requesting approval the MNJAC grant.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman to enter into Homeland Security and Emergency Management grant, agreement No. 2010-HSGP-00492, effective July 1, 2009 to March 31, 2011 in the amount of $15,000 and authorize County Sheriff, Dallas Block, Chairman Arnesen and County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid to sign. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Mobile Data System

County Sheriff, Dallas Block met with the board requesting approval to purchase a Mobile Data System to be used in the squad cars.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to authorize County Sheriff, Dallas Block to purchase a Mobile Data System for the five (5) squads in the amount of $6,500 with the funding from federal grants. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Giziibii

2009 Annual Report

GIZIIBII Coordinator, Casey Olson met with the board and presented the 2009 annual report

Building Committee

Law Enforcement Storage

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid informed the board that the building committee’s recommendation for the law enforcements storage was to make an offer on the IDC building.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to make an offer to the Industrial Development Corporation for the building in the amount of $30,000. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried. (funding source will be determined if the offer is accepted)

County Auditor

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid met with the board for approval of claims:

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the claims as follows with the exception of claim No. 2762 :

Revenue $ 49,739.27

Road & Bridge $ 12,702.07

Co. Development $ 1,349.80

Solid Waste $ 35,365.94

$ 107,357.08

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

WARRANTS APPROVED ON 2/09/2010 FOR PAYMENT 2/12/2010

AMOUNT VENDOR NAME AMOUNT VENDOR NAME

458.40 AUTO VALUE BAUDETTE 1806.63 DALLAS BLOCK

342.99 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES INC 7415.41 CENEX CO-OP SERVICES, INC.

578.01 CRAGUN’S CONFERENCE & GOLF RES 1710.80 DELL MARKETING, LP

392.25 FARMERS UNION OIL CO. 1015.31 HILLYARD INC HUTCHINSON

509.11 HOLTE IMPLEMENT, INC 3043.64 HOWARD’S OIL COMPANY

9784.64 INFORMATION SYSTEMS CORPORATIO 310.02 INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR

1786.42 LAKES GAS CO. 12865.00 LAVALLA SAND & GRAVEL INC

690.00 LOW FOODS 1970.53 LOW HIGHWAY DEPT

968.00 LOW TRANSFER INC 8831.70 MAR-KIT LANDFILL

1020.00 MN HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY 375.00 MN OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNO

800.00 MN RED RIVER VALLEY DEV. ASS’N 2314.20 MONITOR TIRE DISPOSAL, INC

2175.68 KENNETH MOORMAN 5488.00 LAW MOREN

886.60 MSOP-MN SEX OFFENDER PRGRM-462 705.00 NORTH EAST TECHNICAL SERVICE,I

10000.00 NORTHWEST MN MULTI-COUNTY HRA 475.20 NW MN HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS

2121.98 R & Q TRUCKING, INC 332.80 RINKE-NOONAN

1372.11 ROSEAU COUNTY COOPERATIVE ASSN 1059.30 SHERATON BLOOMINGTON HOTEL,

342.26 T R JOBBING 3271.00 TRANE US INC

530.00 WEST CENTRAL JAIL ADMINISTRATO 1850.33 WIDSETH SMITH NOLTING&ASST INC

4330.09 WOODY’S SERVICE

48 PAYMENTS LESS THAN $300 5,228.67

FINAL TOTAL: $99,157.08

Further moved to authorize the payment of the following auditor warrants:

January 28, 2010 $ 20,195.61

January 28, 2010 $ 60,386.00

February 3, 2010 $ 930.50

February 5, 2010 $ 16,561.32

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

PERA Resolution

The board discussed the PERA resolution. No action was taken.

2009 Revenue and Expenditures

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid met with the board and reviewed the 2009 Revenue and Expenditures.

Red Lake Tribal Meeting

Commissioners Todd Beckel and Arnesen reported on the meeting with the Red Lake Tribe earlier in the day. They informed the board that there is a substantial amount of work to be finished and will need to meet with the Tribe in the future.

Joint Meeting with School Board and Baudette City Council

The board discussed the joint meeting that was held with the City of Baudette and Lake of the Woods School on January 26, 2010. Chairman Arnesen will contact the City of Baudette and Lake of the Woods School to schedule a meeting on February 16^th or 17^th to discuss the previous joint meeting.

Committee Reports:

Commissioner Moorman reported on:
- Highway 11 Task Force
Commissioner Patty Beckel
- Extension handouts

Old/New Business

There were no new updates on:

ANI
Capital and Expenditure Policy
Oak Island Petition
Land Acquisition
Grand Theater
Agassiz LowLands-SFRMP

The board discussed the following:

Lessard- Sams Outdoor Heritage Council/Outdoor Heritage Fund- debate on language
County TV- still working on date to meet with Roseau County and Sjoberg’s
Team Building- will talk with Extension Educator Jody Horntvedt to see what courses she has available
Township Road Inventory- Work Shop on February 24, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. at the Highway Department
Mackall,Crounse& Moore, PLC- cancelled meeting for February 16, 2010 with the board

Correspondence:

Correspondence was acknowledged from:

NW MN Foundation
State of Minnesota Veterans Affair Office
State of Minnesota- Orderly Annexation

Recess

With no further business before the board, Chairman Arnesen recessed the meeting at 4:52 p.m.

Attest: Approved: February 23, 2010

____________________________ ____________________________

John W. Hoscheid, County Auditor Edward Arnesen, Chairman of the Board

Commissioner Proceedings

February 23, 2010

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, February 23, 2010, in the ITV Room at the Lake of the Woods School.

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 Patty Beckel, Todd Beckel, Hanson, Arnesen and Moorman. Also present were: County Auditor John W. Hoscheid, Deputy Auditor Janet Rudd, John Oren and Penny Mio Hirst.

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.

Approval of Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the agenda. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Approval of Consent Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the consent agenda as follows: Travel for Bruce Hasbargen to St. Paul for MCEA Board of Directors meeting on March 24, 2010; Rita Krause to St. Paul on March 24-25 for State Child Support Training Committee; Michelle Paradise and Marti Carlson to Baxter for Public Works eTime-Card User Group meeting on March 17-18; Jodi Ferrier and Monique Arnesen to Moorhead for Adoption & Foster Care Home Study Updates on March 24-26. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Approval of Minutes

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to approve the minutes of February 9, 2010, regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

COUNTY AUDITOR

Claims

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid met with the board for approval of claims:

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to pull claim No. 2924 for further clarification. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to pull claim No. 2490 for further clarification. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to pull claim No. 450 for further clarification. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the claims as follows:

Revenue $ 18,071.70

Road & Bridge $ 56,322.40

Solid Waste $ 1,367.47

$ 75,761.57

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

WARRANTS APPROVED ON 2/23/2010 FOR PAYMENT 2/26/2010

AMOUNT VENDOR NAME AMOUNT VENDOR NAME

753.41 TERRY BROWN 3082.79 CENEX CO-OP SERVICES, INC.

3497.47 DELL MARKETING, LP 2470.00 HOFFMAN, DALE, & SWENSON, PLLC

402.60 LOCATORS SUPPLIES INC 49312.72 M-R SIGN CO, INC

2100.00 MN RURAL COUNTIES CAUCUS 450.00 NAT’L ASSN COUNTY ENGINEERS

975.00 NORTH EAST TECHNICAL SERVICE,I 1128.88 OFFICE DEPOT

4000.00 RESERVE ACCOUNT 577.19 RODERICK RONE JR

325.97 TONY DORN, INC. 1175.18 TRANE US INC

608.92 WEST GROUP 1439.27 ZIEGLER, INC

30 PAYMENTS LESS THAN $300 3,462.17

FINAL TOTAL: $75,761.57

Further moved to authorize the payment of the following auditor warrants:

February 10, 2010 $ 74,861.10

February 19, 2010 $ 25,340.23

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

IDC Building

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to take funds from the revenue account for the acquisition of the IDC building in the amount of $30,000. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Social Services Director

Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler, met with the County Board requesting approval of claims. Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to approve the following claims against the county:

Commissioners’ Warrants $35,961.72

Commissioners’ Warrants $ 5,104.33

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

Brink Center

John Oren, representing the Senior Citizens Council met with the board and reported on the remodeling of the kitchen. John informed the board that the project came in under budget and requested that the Senior Citizens Council keep the remaining funds for future updates on the building. The consensus of the board was to allow the Senior Citizens Council to keep the money for forthcoming projects.

SWCD

Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund and Resource Technician Corryn Trask met with the board and presented the 2009 County Feedlot Officer and Performance Credit Report and the 2009 Annual Report of Activities and Accomplishments for the Lake of the Woods Soil and Water Conservation Districts.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to authorize Chairman Arnesen to sign the 2009 County Feedlot Officer and Performance Credit Report. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Pine Curry Project

Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund met with the board requesting support for the Pine Curry Project. The consensus of the board was to have a letter sent for support on the project.

Human Resources

Capital Expenditure Policy

Human Resources Director, Wade Johannesen met with the board and presented the revised Capital Expenditure Policy for Lake of the Woods County. The board requested that the following be added to the policy:

Review policy by November 30^th of each year
Initial Inventory to be completed by March 31, 2010

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman to accept the Capital Expenditure Policy for Lake of the Woods County. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Recess

The meeting was called to recess at 11:04 a.m. and reconvened at 11:14 a.m. as follows:

Public Works Department

Drainage Management

Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen met with the board to review the Drainage Management Program that was established in 2004. Recommendations from the Committee and Public Works Director were reviewed. The board’s request was to have Bruce hold another Drainage Management Committee meeting and inform them of the date so they can contact their delegates to confirm that they will be able to attend.

Recess

The meeting was called to recess at 12:08 p.m. and reconvened at 12:48 p.m. as follows:

Public Works Department

Seasonal Help

Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen met with the board and requested approval to hire seasonal help. The board discussed the future deficit and the restructure of the department.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Arnesen to authorize the Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen to hire the following seasonal help as budgeted and to advertise for same:

Maintenance Intermediate Equipment Operators
Engineering Technician/Laborers

Motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the vote carried as follows: voting for: Commissioners Patty Beckel, Arnesen and Moorman; voting against: Commissioners Todd Beckel and Hanson.

Claim No. 450

The board requested clarification of the claim for road signs. Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen explained that the money would come from budgeted carry over from the past three years and the rest from the Public Works reserve fund.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve claim No. 450. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

MIS Director

MIS Director, Brent Birkeland met with the board and informed the board that Lake of the Woods County and Beltrami County have successfully configured a connection to Beltrami’s AS400 for application hosting services. Payroll, Financial, Cost Accounting and Legacy Tax Applications will be hosted remotely on their system. The goal of the project was to reduce overall hardware and software costs in addition to maintenance and support costs to Lake of the Woods County.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to authorize the iSeries Hosting Agreement between Lake of the Woods County and Beltrami County and authorize Chairman Arnesen to sign. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to enter into the non-disclosure agreement between Lake of the Woods County, Beltrami County and Affiliated Computer Services and authorize Chairman Arnesen to sign. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Minnesota Redesign

The board discussed the Minnesota REDESIGN with the students as follows:

The State of Minnesota and its 87 counties continue to face tremendous challenges:

The current economic climate requires counties to make hard decisions about services they provide.
State mandates on county government have created a system that is unnecessarily complicated, inefficient and slow.
The one-size-fits-all solutions from the Capital have led county services to become unsustainable.

Minnesota Counties are finding better ways to provide many services:

Counties want to streamline government services, reduce waste and inefficiencies.
State mandates on spending and service delivery impede the ability of Minnesota’s 87 counties to be flexible and provide more effective and efficient services locally.
Flexibility, transparency and efficiency spark innovative ways to provide services best for local needs.

Redesign is about achieving better results:

The best government programs focus on results, not solely on money spent, with flexibility on how the service is delivered.
County government’s can provide more efficient, effective services with better results, if the state partnered with counties.
Innovative service delivery can improve the return on public investments.

The board reviewed the top 10 point REDESIGN plan as follows:

Reduce the size of the state highway patrol by 50% and redeploy the patrol to provide accident reconstruction services, investigation of major crimes and management of state weight standards.
Have counties take over the responsibility for state highways except for the freeways.
Eliminate County Program Aid and certain other funding, then enact a .5% (half-percent) County Sales Tax for all 87 counties, but counties would have an “opt-out” option on this tax.
Adopt a statewide community corrections/probation program.
Adopt Minnesota court reform.
Based upon the results from existing Chemical Dependency (CD) response pilot programs, counties would be allowed to begin CD redesign if they so choose.
Adopt a uniform statewide planning and zoning law that combines the best portions of city/town planning and zoning statutes and county planning and zoning statutes.
Suspend all county maintenance of efforts for three years, place a moratorium on new state mandates and enact a five year sunset review on all existing mandates.
Place a five year moratorium on the implementation of new state rules or commissioner orders unless they are subject to federal rulemaking or to conform to federal law.
Allow a new, expedited process for counties to consider and adopt Home Rule Charters at their discretion.

NE Wetland Mitigation Strategy/Letter to Board of Water and Soil Resources/Mackall, Crounse & Moore, PLC Meeting Date

Board of Water and Soil Resource Letter

Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund presented a letter that the board requested him to draft to the Board of Water and Soil Resources in regards to the NE Wetland Mitigation Strategy Final Report.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to authorize Chairman Arnesen to sign the letter to the Board of Water and Soil Resources on behalf of the county board. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Mackall, Crounse & Moore, PLC Meeting

The board discussed the possibility of rescheduling the meeting that Mackall, Crounse & Moore cancelled. The board took no action on rescheduling this meeting.

Resolution Honoring School Board Members

Resolution

SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION WEEK

RESOLUTION NO. 10-02-02

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

WHEREAS, Lake of the Woods County Commissioners recognizes the importance of public education in our community; and

WHEREAS, Lake of the Woods County Commissioners appreciates the vital role played by those individuals who, as local school board members, establish policies to ensure an efficient, effective school system; and

WHEREAS, school board members serve a voice that enables our community to preserve local management and control of our public schools; and

WHEREAS, school board members are charged with representing our local education interest’s to state and federal government and ensuring compliance with state and federal law; and

WHEREAS, school board members selflessly devote their knowledge, time and talents as advocates for our school children;

WHEREAS, local school board members are strong advocates for public education and responsible for communicating the needs of the school district to the public and the expectation to the district;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Lake of the Woods County Commissioners recognizes and salutes the members of the Lake of the Woods School District School Board and Warroad School District School Board by proclaiming February 22-26, 2010, as School Board Recognition Week.

Resolution was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

GIZIIBII

The board discussed a letter requesting payment for services that GIZIIBII will be providing for Lake of the Woods County in 2010 in the amount of $300.00.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to pay GIZIIBII $300.00 for the services they provide for Lake of the Woods County with the funding from the revenue fund. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson, and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Governor’s Proposal

The board discussed the proposed budget cuts the Governor is proposing for 2010.

Letters

Red Lake Tribal

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman to write a letter of thanks to the Red Lake Tribe for meeting with Commissioners Arnesen and Todd Beckel on February 9, 2010 and to authorize Chairman Arnesen to sign. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

MCIT

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to write a letter to MCIT in regards to the services that Northwest Community Action provides within Lake of the Woods County and authorize Chairman Arnesen to sign. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Committee Reports:

Commissioner Todd Beckel reported on:
- Radio Communication Board
- Soil and Water
- Futures
- Far North Transit
- Roseau County Welfare Board
- Joint Meeting with L.O.W. School, City of Williams and City of Baudette
- TAC meeting

Old/New Business

There were no new updates on:

ANI
Oak Island Petition
Land Acquisition
County TV
Lessard- Sams Outdoor Heritage Council/Outdoor Heritage Fund-

The board discussed the following:

Team Building- working on
Township Road Inventory- Work Shop on February 24, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. at the Highway Department
Mackall,Crounse& Moore, PLC- no action on rescheduling date
Capital Expenditure Policy- remove
Grand Theater- working on
Agassiz LowLands-SFRMP- remove

Correspondence:

None

Recess

With no further business before the board, Chairman Arnesen recessed the meeting at 3:23 p.m.

Attest: Approved: March 9, 2010

____________________________ ____________________________

John W. Hoscheid, County Auditor Edward Arnesen, Chairman of the Board

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