Category: Minutes

February 14, 2023

The Lake of The Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at Lake of the Woods County Government Center in the Commissioners’ Room.

CALL TO ORDER

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

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the agenda with the following changes: Add: EDA, Legislative Update, Fair Board Solid Waste.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the official minutes of January 24, 2023.

SOCIAL SERVICES

Claims

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the following claims: Commissioners Warrants $19,611.20; Commissioners Warrants $4,834.73; Commissioners Warrants $6,166.24.

Auditor/Treasurer

Claims

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the claims against the County as follows: Revenue $110,302.82; Road & Bridge $159,369.26; County Development $7,750.55.

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

Warrants Approved On 2/14/2023 For Payment 2/17/2023

Vendor Name Amount

Andy’s Garage, Inc. 3,079.16

ByteSpeed, LLC 6,250.00

Cenex Co-Op Services, Inc. 20,544.83

Counties Providing Technology 4,204.00

Ferrellgas 6,655.90

Hildi Inc 3,950.00

Howard’s Oil Company 5,227.57

Information Systems Corporation 9,910.00

Integris LLC 3,315.75

Lake of the Woods Electric LLC 4,008.85

Lakeside Fire & Safety Inc 2,684.35

Lavalla Sand & Gravel Inc 57,690.50

LOW Highway Dept 7,585.00

Mar-Kit Landfill 15,700.50

Mark Sand & Gravel Co. 59,202.50

Mn Dept Of Transp 3,559.28

Nw Mn Household Hazardous 7,209.00

Pennington County Sheriff Office 5,180.45

Quadient Finance USA Inc. 3,000.00

R & Q Trucking, Inc 2,444.00

Rainy Lake Oil, Inc 2,284.76

Ziegler, Inc 3,921.05

75 Payments less than 2000 39,815.18

Final Total: 277,422.63

Further moved to authorize the payment of the following auditor warrants: January 25, 2023 for $13,694.06; February 8, 2023 for $112,598.43.

2023 Pay Equity

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the 2023 Pay Equity Report as presented.

Economic Development Authority

The board discussed the EDA Director vacancy and possible options.

Assessors

Approval of Credit Card Request

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the request for a county credit card for Emily Brandt at the standard amount of $1500.00.

Human Resources

Juneteenth

It was the consensus of the board to discuss the approval of Juneteenth as a county holiday at another board meeting.

Permission to Advertise, Interview, & Hire- Part-Time Deputy

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the request to advertise, interview, & hire a part-time Deputy at Grade 13, Step 1, $24.73 per hour at 282 points.

Permission to Hire Social Worker

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the request to hire a Social Worker at Grade 13, Step 2, $25.26 per hour at 298 points.

Update

Commissioner Ed Arnesen gave a brief update on the union meeting that took place on 2/13/2023.

Public Works

Permission to Purchase Skid Steer Trailers

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve the purchase of two skid steer trailers in the amount of $27,000 from Midsota Trailers.

FEMA Update/Public Access Quotes

County Engineer Anthony Pirkl gave an update to the board on the progress with FEMA and that they have approved $415,384.02 for the work already completed.

Public Access

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the request to get quotes for Birch Beach and Rocky Point public accesses.

Credit Card Limit Increase

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the credit card increase request for Jane Larson from the standard $1500.00 to $3000.00.

Ditch Authority

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to close the regular meeting and open the ditch authority.

JD 28 Discussion

County Engineer Anthony Pirkl discussed JD 28 repairs and requested approval to get quotes.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to close the ditch authority and open the regular meeting.

JD 28 Repair Quotes

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the request to get quotes for the repair of JD 28.

Fairground Solid Waste Fee

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to use con-con funds to pay the solid waste fee currently on the fairground parcel in the amount of $611.00 and then re-evaluate the fee at a later date for future solid waste fees.

Correspondence

The board reviewed correspondence from Lake of the Woods Food Shelf.

Recess

A brief recess took place at 9:45 a.m. and reconvened at 10:00 a.m.

Land & Water

Consideration of Conditional Use Permit #23-01CU by Daniel Miller

The Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SE¼NE¼), and Government Lot Four (4), Section Eleven (11), Township One Hundred Sixty-seven (167) North, Range Thirty-three (33) West of the Fifth Principal Meridian, and subject to flowage easement by the United States Government. – Parcel ID# 06.11.41.000. Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit as required by Section 902 of the Lake of the Woods County Zoning Ordinance to construct an inland harbor connected to Lake of the Woods, which was permitted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in 2003. Also, the applicant is requesting the cumulative movement of more than fifty (50) cubic yards of material outside of the shore impact zone of Lake of the Woods for the purpose of disposing dredged material. Lake of the Woods is a General Development Lake.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the following Conditional Use Permit/Findings of Fact by Daniel Miller to construct an inland harbor connected to Lake of the Woods, which was permitted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in 2003 and the cumulative movement of more than fifty (50) cubic yards of material outside of the shore impact zone of Lake of the Woods for the purpose of disposing dredged material. Lake of the Woods is a General Development Lake with the following conditions: Follow DNR Plans and Approvals.

Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners

Findings of Fact and Decision

Name of Applicant: Daniel Miller Date: February 14, 2023

Location/Legal Description: The Southeast quarter of the Northeast quarter (SE¼NE¼), and Government Lot Four (4), Section Eleven (11), Township One Hundred Sixty-seven (167) North, Range Thirty-three (33) West of the Fifth Principal Meridian, and subject to flowage easement by the United States Government. – Parcel ID# 06.11.41.000.

Project Proposal: Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit as required by Section 902 of the Lake of the Woods County Zoning Ordinance to construct an inland harbor connected to Lake of the Woods, which was permitted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in 2003. Also, the applicant is requesting the cumulative movement of more than fifty (50) cubic yards of material outside of the shore impact zone of Lake of the Woods for the purpose of disposing dredged material. Lake of the Woods is a General Development Lake.

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

Why or why not? Safe harbor.

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

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

Why or why not? _______________________________________________________________________

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

Why or why not? Material to be deposited on land.

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

Why or why not? Will not change.

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

Why or why not? _______________________________________________________________________

Has the erosion potential of the site based upon the degree and direction of slope, soil type and existing vegetative cover been adequately addressed for the project proposal? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)

Why or why not? _______________________________________________________________________

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

Why or why not? _______________________________________________________________________

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

Why or why not? ____________________________________________________________________

9. Does the project proposal have a reasonable need to be in a shoreland location? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )

Why or why not? Harbor on a island.

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

Why or why not? ____________________________________________________________________

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

Why or why not? ____________________________________________________________________

Is the site adequate for water supply and on-site sewage treatment systems? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)

Why or why not? _______________________________________________________________________

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

Why or why not? _______________________________________________________________________

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

Why or why not? _______________________________________________________________________

Will there be fencing and/or other screening provided to buffer the project proposal from adjacent properties?

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

Why or why not? Natural vegetation.

If signage is associated with the project proposal, has the applicant demonstrated the need for the number and size requested, and minimized the visual appearance as viewed from adjacent properties to the extent possible?

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

Why or why not? _______________________________________________________________________

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

Why or why not? _______________________________________________________________________

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

The specific conditions of approval are as follows: Follow DNR plans and approvals.

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

February 14, 2023 _____________________________________

Date Ed Arnesen Chair, County Board

Northwest Community Action-Family Services

Family Services Manager Sharon Millner gave an update to the board on various topics that included: Federally funded programs, Energy assistance, Transportation, Crisis Support, and Grants.

Legislative Update

Commissioner Ed Arnesen gave an update that included: Williams School, PILT, and Tourism.

Recess

A brief recess took place at 10:40a.m. and reconvened at 1:00p.m.

Public Hearing-Wetlands Appeal

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to close the regular meeting and open the public hearing with the following members present: Commissioners: Ed Arnesen, Jon Waibel, Cody Hasbargen, Buck Nordlof, Joe Grund. Also Present: Auditor/Treasurer Lorene Hanson, County Attorney James Austad, Land & Water Director Josh Stromlund, Robert Audette, Jennifer Audette, and Woody Fiala.

Wetlands Appeal-Robert & Jennifer Audette

The board reviewed the appeal presented by Robert and Jennifer Audette regarding a wetlands replacement plan.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to close the public hearing and open the regular meeting.

Wetlands Appeal-Robert & Jennifer Audette

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to deny the wetlands appeal as presented by Robert & Jennifer Audette sighting the findings of fact report from the Technical Evaluation Panel.

Recess

With no further business before the Board, Chair Ed Arnesen called the meeting to recess at 1:30 p.m.

Attest: February 28, 2023

______________________________ _________________________________

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson Chairman Ed Arnesen

January 24, 2023

The Lake of The Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Lake of the Woods County Government Center in the Commissioners’ Room.

CALL TO ORDER

Vice-Chair Cody Hasbargen called the meeting to order at 9:00a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited with the following members present: Commissioners: Cody Hasbargen, Buck Nordlof, Jon Waibel and Joe Grund. Also present was Auditor-Treasurer Lorene Hanson. Absent: Commissioner Ed Arnesen.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the agenda with the following changes: Add: Correspondence, Set Public Hearing, EDA Appointment.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the official minutes of January 10, 2023.

SOCIAL SERVICES

Claims

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the following claims: Commissioners Warrants $6,515.41; Commissioners Warrants $3,584.82; Commissioners Warrants $12,145.76

Contract Renewal-Schackman, Kramer and Associates

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve the contract renewal with Schackman, Kramer, & Associates for medication management.

Border Bank Signature Cards-Child Support Account

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to remove Shelley Pepera from the Border Bank account ending in 4739 and to authorize Sheri Stebakken and Jo Aery to sign the Border Bank signature card for account number 4739 effective March 3, 2023.

Riverwood Bank Signature Cards-Social Welfare Account

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to remove Shelley Pepera from the Riverwod Bank account ending in 6476 and to authorize Jodi Ferrier and Sheri Stebakken to sign the Riverwood Bank signature card for account number 6476 effective March 3, 2023.

Auditor/Treasurer

Claims

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the claims against the County as follows: Revenue $81,120.16; Road & Bridge $33,102.36; County Development $1,890.08; Natl Resc Enhanc $44.24; Solid Waste $8,373.49; EDA $1290.66.

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

Warrants Approved On 1/24/2023 For Payment 1/27/2023

Vendor Name Amount

Cenex Co-Op Services, Inc. 20,878.48

Counties Providing Technology 5,104.00

Farmers Union Oil Co. 5,079.50

Headwaters Regional Development Commiss 3,500.00

Integris LLC 2,060.75

Larkin Hoffman Attorneys 7,915.00

Motorola Solutions, Inc 16,422.91

Northern Light Region 4,069.00

Pennington County Sheriff Office 20,249.81

Sandpieper Design Inc. 3,660.66

St. Louis County Auditor 2,000.00

U.S. Bank Equipment Finance 6,268.50

Voyageurs Comtronics, Inc 2,640.00

42 Payments less than 2000 25,972.38

Final Total: 125,820.99

Further moved to authorize the payment of the following auditor warrants: January 11,2023 for $56,416.64; January 13, 2023 for ($97.00); January 17, 2023 for $329,168.22; January 18, 2023 for 134,272.08.

Transfer of Funds

Motion

Motion by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and unanimously carried to approve the transfer of funds effective 12/31/2022 from the County Ditch #26 Fund to repay the Revenue Fund for loans in the following amounts:

Ditch 26 Principal Interest Total

Loan #1 540.00 33.22 $ 573.22

Loan #2 10,401.60 $530.59 $10,932.19

EDA Appointment

Resolution

The following resolution was offered by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously by roll call to adopt the following resolution:

Re-Appointment of Terms of the economic development authority

Resolution 23-1-5

Whereas Lake of the Woods County Board, pursuant to MN Statute §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 and adopted the Enabling Resolution creating the same; and

Whereas the County Board of Commissioners of the County of Lake of the Woods adopted the following:

The EDA shall consist of a governing body of nine (9) members, as per the adopted Enabling Resolution, of which: Five (5) Sitting Commissioners, Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners

Four (4) Members shall be nominated by the following organizations and appointed by the County Board:

Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) to recommend appointment

Chamber of Commerce to recommend appointment

Lake of the Woods Tourism to recommend appointment

City of Baudette to recommend appointment

The Board Members and 6-year terms are established as follows:

Board Member Term Expires Representing

Brock Stebakken 12/31/2023 City of Baudette

James “Buck” Nordlof 12/31/2023 County Board District 1

Jeff Bauers 12/31/2024 IDC

Paul Johnson 12/31/2024 Tourism Board

Ed Arnesen 12/31/2025 County Board District 5

Jon Waibel 12/31/2025 County Board District 4

Brittney Peterson 12/31/2026 Chamber of Commerce

Cody Hasbargen 12/31/2027 County Board District 2

Joe Grund 12/31/2028 County Board District 3

Whereas the City of Baudette member is to be replaced;

Now, therefore, be it resolved that the County Board of Commissioners of the County of Lake of the Woods hereby appoints the following board member for a 1-year term to complete the term of Brock Stebakken;

Board Member Term Expires Representing

Steve Theis Jr. 12/31/2023 City of Baudette

Set Public Hearing

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to set a public hearing date for April 11, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. with Mike Hirst to discuss the Rainy-Rapid Watershed Plan.

Sheriff

Approval of Federal Boat & Water Grant

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the Federal Boat & Water Grant in the amount of $3,744.00.

Joining the Meeting

Chair Ed Arnesen joined the meeting at 9:20 a.m.

Public Works

County Engineer Anthony Pirkl gave an update on various projects.

Approval of Bid

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve the bid from Korby Contracting in the amount of $628,133.20 for SAP 039-598-071.

Permission to Advertise Bid

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve the request to advertise for bids for SAP 039-608-026

Approval of Title VI

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve Title VI non-discrimination implementation plan to receive federal funds.

Permission to Replace Boilers

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the purchase of new boilers for Solid Waste for $19,556.99.

Permission to Purchase New Tools and Safety Equipment for Solid Waste

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the purchase of new tools in the amount of $5,740.66 and safety related items in the amount of $2,269.55.

Tourism Support Resolution

Resolution

The following Resolution was offered by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the following:

Lake of the Woods Lodging Tax Collection

RESOLUTION NO. 23-01-04

WHEREAS, counties in Minnesota are not authorized to impose a local lodging tax, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 469.190, except in the cases of joint powers agreements and on behalf of unorganized township where the county board acts as the unorganized township’s board; and,

WHEREAS, such a tax of 3% was imposed in certain areas in Lake of the Woods County beginning in 1989, and continues to the present day, but is now only imposed in the unorganized townships of Lake of the Woods County, and the City of Baudette no longer participates in the Tourism Bureau funded by the local lodging tax but may instead impose a separate lodging tax pursuant to Minnesota Statute 469.190; and,

WHEREAS, the revenue raised since the lodging tax’s original inception and the accompanying advertising has resulted in the area becoming an international star in recreational fishing, which in turn has significant impact on businesses throughout northern Minnesota and neighboring counties; and,

WHEREAS, the body of water named “Lake of the Woods”, is under the jurisdiction of Lake of the Woods County until Canadian waters, and is not under the jurisdiction of any city, municipality, or township. A county-wide lodging tax clears up any jurisdictional question imposing a lodging tax on facilities located on the ice during the winter months; and,

WHEREAS, the vast majority of all taxes collected are related resorts and fishing, including ice fishing houses that provide lodging; and,

WHEREAS, the purpose of the lodging tax is to raise revenue to fund a local tourism bureau for the purpose of marketing and promoting the County of Lake of the Woods.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners seeks special legislation authorizing the County to impose a tax of up to three percent (3%) on gross receipts subject to the same rules and laws as the lodging tax allowed under Minnesota Statutes section 469.190. The county-wide tax would not be imposed on any lodging facilities located within the City of Baudette.

Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Lake of the Woods County and Koochiching County regarding the housing of inmates.

Correspondence

The board reviewed correspondence from the DNR and Minnkota Power.

Recess

With no further business before the Board, Chair Ed Arnesen called the meeting to recess at 10:12 a.m.

Attest: February 14, 2023

______________________________ _________________________________

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson Chairman Ed Arnesen

January 10, 2023

The Lake of The Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Lake of the Woods County Government Center in the Commissioners’ Room.

CALL TO ORDER

Chair Ed Arnesen called the meeting to order at 9:00a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited with the following members present: Commissioners: Cody Hasbargen, Buck Nordlof, Ed Arnesen and Joe Grund. Also present was Auditor-Treasurer Lorene Hanson. Absent: Commissioner Jon Waibel.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve the agenda with the following changes: Add: Law Enforcement City Contract, Auditors Engagement Letter, and Koochiching County Correspondence.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the official minutes of December 29, 2022.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the official minutes of January 3, 2023.

SOCIAL SERVICES

Claims

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the following claims: Commissioners Warrants $27,258.98; Commissioners Warrants $2,259.09; Commissioners Warrants $4,746.55.

Northland Counseling Purchase of Service Agreement

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously, with Commissioner Cody Hasbargen abstaining, to approve the purchase of service agreement between Lake of the Woods County and Northland Counseling for clinical supervision and CTSS services for children and for the Chair Ed Arnesen and Social Services Director Amy Ballard to sign the same.

Auditor/Treasurer

Claims

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve the claims against the County as follows: Revenue $273,054.15; Road & Bridge $91,636.18; Joint Ditch $40,153.65; Solid Waste $36,948.41; EDA $1,983.00.

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

Warrants Approved On 1/10/2023 For Payment 1/13/2023

Vendor Name Amount

Air Med Care Network 16,803.00

Avenu Insights & Analytics 6,896.84

BDT Mechanical,LLC 2,228.50

Cenex Co-Op Services, Inc. 5,151.02

Commissioner Of Transportation 15,000.00

Howard’s Oil Company 9,795.70

Little Falls Machine, Inc 3,928.61

LOW Highway Dept 40,153.65

LOW Soil & Water Cons. Dist. 101,188.00

Mar-Kit Landfill 10,832.50

Mn Assn Of Counties 7,852.00

Mn Counties Computer Co-Op 19,432.19

MN Counties Intergovernmental Trust 162,424.00

OnSolve,LLC 7,875.00

Schneider Geospatial, LLC 8,400.00

University of North Dakota 9,520.90

29 Payments less than 2000 16,293.48

Final Total: 443,775.39

Further moved to authorize the payment of the following auditor warrants: December 30, 2022 for $128,726.01, January 4, 2023 for 159,322.40.

Auditor Engagement Letter Motion

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the Audit Engagement Letter, for the year ended December 31, 2022, with Hoffman, Philipp, & Martell, PLLC and for Chair Ed Arnesen and Auditor/Treasurer Lorene Hanson to sign the same.

Assessors

Grade Increase

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve a grade increase for Emily Brandt to reflect her receiving her CMA License from Assessment Tech I to Assessment Tech II Grade 12, Step 2, $23.97 per hour at 281 points effective next full pay period.

EDA Director

Economic Development Authority (EDA) Director Ryan Zemek met with the board to inform them that he has recently accepted a position with Widseth, Smith & Nolting and to give his formal resignation for the EDA Director position. Ryan Zemek offered to assist with the transition in finding a new EDA Director.

Public Works

Updates

County Engineer Anthony Pirkl joined by phone to give a brief update on various projects and to discuss his input on the upcoming public hearing for road vacation.

Human Resources

Permission to Hire Heavy Equipment Operator

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve new hire Corey Olson as Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) at Grade 11, Step 1, $22.28 per hour, at 265 points effective 1/3/2023.

Permission to Advertise, Interview, & Hire- Social Worker

Human Resources Director Savanna Slick came to the meeting to inform the board that Shelley Pepera will be retiring effective March 3^rd, 2023 and to request permission to advertise, interview, and hire a social worker in her place.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the request to advertise, interview, and hire a social worker at Grade 13, Step 1, $24.73 per hour at 298 points.

Correspondence- Koochiching County

The board reviewed correspondence from Koochiching County.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to have the County Attorney James Austad drat a memorandum of understanding between Lake of the Woods County and Koochiching County and to have this ready to approve at the next board meeting.

Sheriff

Law Enforcement Contract

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the Law Enforcement contract between Lake of the Woods County, Lake of the Woods County Sheriff, and the City of Baudette effective January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025

Recess

A brief recess took place at 9:51 a.m. and reconvened at 10:00 a.m.

Public Hearing- Road Vacation

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing for Road Vacation.

Petition for Road Vacation

Present at the hearing were Commissioners: Ed Arnesen, Cody Hasbargen, Buck Nordlof, and Joe Grund. Also present: County Auditor/Treasurer Lorene Hanson, Land & Water Director Josh Stromlund, Woody Fiala, Bertel Anundson, Nancy Anundson, and Wes Hasbargen. The board reviewed the request from Bertel and Nancy Anundson to vacate the roads within the Plat of Pitt and took questions from surrounding neighbors.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to close the public hearing and open the regular meeting.

Approval of Road Vacation

Resolution

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

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LAKE OF THE WOODS COUNTY BOARD TO APPROVE THE VACATION OF ALL ROADS WITHIN THE PLAT OF PITT

Resolution No. 23-01-03

WHEREAS, the issue of vacating the following described roads was raised and discussed at the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners Meeting.

The proposed roads to be vacated are Main Street, Sanborn Ave, and alleys in Blocks 1,2,3,&4 in the Plat of Pitt.

WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 164.06, subd. 1 allows a county board to initiate the town road establishment, vacation, or alteration procedure contained in Minn. Stat. § 164.07 upon receiving authorization of the town electors;

WHEREAS, the county commissioners determined it is in the best interests of the town to authorize the county to initiate the road procedure in Minn. Stat. § 164.07.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners hereby authorize the county to initiate the road vacation procedure in Minn. Stat. § 164.07 regarding the above referenced roads.

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

Recess

A brief recess took place at 10:16 a.m. and reconvened at 1:00 p.m.

Public Hearing-Replacement Plan Appeal

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to close the regular meeting and open the public hearing.

Replacement Plan (Wetlands) Appeal

Present at the hearing were Commissioners: Ed Arnesen, Cody Hasbargen, Buck Nordlof, and Joe Grund. Also present: County Auditor/Treasurer Lorene Hanson, County Attorney James Austad, Land & Water Director Josh Stromlund, Mike Hirst, Woody Fiala, Robert Audette, and Jennifer Audette.

The board reviewed the appeal from Robert & Jennifer Audette.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to close the public hearing and open the regular meeting.

Motion to Include Exhibits in Official Record

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to include the exhibits presented at the public hearing in the official record.

Motion to extend the Public Hearing

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to extend the public hearing to February 14, 2023 at 1:00p.m.

Recess

With no further business before the Board, Chair Ed Arnesen called the meeting to recess at 2:10 p.m.

Attest: January 24, 2023

______________________________ _________________________________

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson Chairman Ed Arnesen

January 3, 2023

COMMISSIONER PROCEEDINGS

January 3, 2023

The Lake of The Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Lake of the Woods County Government Center in the Commissioners’ Room.

CALL TO ORDER

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

Swearing in of Elected Commissioners

County Recorder Sue Ney swore in elected Commissioners Joe Grund and Buck Nordlof.

Election of Chair and Vice Chair

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson called for nominations for Chair for Lake of the Woods County Board for the year 2023. Commissioner Cody Hasbargen nominated Commissioner Ed Arnesen for Chair with Commissioner Joe Grund seconding the nomination. County Auditor/Treasurer called for nominations two more times.

Chair
Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to close the nominations for Chair.

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson called for a roll call for Commissioner Ed Arnesen for Chair. Roll call carried as follows: All in favor: Commissioners: Jon Waibel, Cody Hasbargen, Ed Arnesen, Joe Grund and Buck Nordlof. Against: None. Commissioner Ed Arnesen assumed the position of Chair of the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners for 2023.

Vice – Chair

Chair Ed Arnesn called for nominations for the position of Vice-Chair for the year 2023. Commissioner Joe Grund nominated Commissioner Cody Hasbargen for Vice-Chair for Lake of the Woods County Board with Commissioner Jon Waibel seconding the nomination. Chair Ed Arnesen called for nominations two more times.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to close the nominations for Vice-Chair.

Chair Buck Nordlof called for a roll call for Commissioner Cody Hasbargen for Vice-Chair. Roll call carried as follows: All in favor: Commissioners, Jon Waibel, Cody Hasbargen, Ed Arnesen, Joe Grund and Buck Nordlof. Against: None. Commissioner Cody Hasbargen assumed the position of Vice-Chair of the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners for 2023.

Approval of Agenda

Motion

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

OFFICIAL COUNTY NEWSPAPER BID-OPENING

	Chair Ed Arnesen called for the bid opening at 9:15 a.m. for the Official Legal Newspaper for the year 2023.The following Resolution was offered by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and unanimously moved for adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL LEGAL NEWSPAPER for YEAR 2023 Resolution No. 2023-01-01WHEREAS, Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners per Minnesota Statutes 279.08 called for legal bids for the official newspaper for the year 2023WHEREAS, upon opening all bids, Lake of the Woods County designates the Northern Light Region as the official legal newspaper for the year 2023;WHEREAS, the Northern Light Region, as the official legal newspaper for the year 2023, is awarded the first publication of the annual financial statement at $7.00 per standard advertising unit, (no other bids received, therefore no second publication required);WHEREAS, the Northern Light Region, as the official legal newspaper for the year 2023, is awarded the first publication of the notice and list of the real estate remaining delinquent taxes on the first Monday of January, at $7.00 per standard advertising unit and; WHEREAS, the Northern Light Region, as the official legal newspaper for the year 2023, is awarded the second publication of the notice and list of the real estate remaining delinquent taxes, at $7.00 per standard advertising unit, and;BE IT RESOLVED, Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners further designates the Northern Light Region for all other legal publishing, not specified above, for the year 2023.
	Lake of the Woods County Bid Tabulation Legal Publishing Year 2023 January 3, 2023 Per Standard Advertising Unit Financial StatementDelinquent Tax ListAll Other Publications 1st Publ.2nd Publ1st Publ2nd Publ Northern Light Region PO Box 1134 7.00 7.007.007.007.007.00 Baudette, MN 56623 218-634-2700 Award To: Official Legal Newspaper Northern Light Region 1st Publ/Financial Stmnt 7.00 2nd Publ/Financial Stmnt If applicable7.00N/A 1st Delinq Tax List 7.00 2nd Delinq Tax List 7.00 All Other 7.00

County Auditor/treasurer

Bank Signature Cards

RiverWood Bank/Wells Fargo Bank Signature Cards

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to authorize County Auditor/Treasurer Lorene Hanson, Deputy Auditor/Treasurer Connie Nesmith and Chair Ed Arnesen to sign the Wells Fargo signature cards for account numbers 3908 and 6372 and to sign the RiverWood Bank signature cards for account numbers 3846, 6443, and 6484.

RiverWood Bank Signature Cards

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to authorize County Auditor/Treasurer Lorene Hanson and Deputy Auditor/Treasurer Connie Nesmith to sign the RiverWood Bank signature card for account number 8645 and investments.

Border Bank Signature Cards

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to authorize County Auditor/Treasurer Lorene Hanson and Deputy Auditor/Treasurer Connie Nesmith to sign the Border Bank signature card for account number 2404.

RiverWood Bank Motor Vehicle Checking Account

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to authorize County Auditor/Treasurer Lorene Hanson, Deputy Auditor/Treasurer Erik Tange, Deputy Auditor/Treasurer Anna Sanchez, Deputy Auditor/Treasurer Connie Nesmith and Deputy Auditor/Treasurer Chelsea Anderson for account number 6450.

Official Depositories

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to designate the following institutions as Official Depositories of county funds for the year 2023:

RiverWood Bank, Baudette Branch
Border Bank, Baudette Branch
Multi Bank Securities
Wells Fargo Bank

It was further moved to designate RiverWood Bank, as the official safekeeping Institution for Lake of the Woods County.

Elected Officials – Minimum Salaries

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson presented the 2023 Minimum Salaries for Elected Officials to the board for approval.

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

Resolution For

Establishing Minimum Salaries for Elective Offices

Resolution No. 2023-01-02

WHEREAS, M.S. 388.18, Subd. 2, (County Attorney), M.S. 386.015, Subd. 2b, (County Recorder), and M.S. 387.20, Subd. 2b, (County Sheriff), requires the County Board, at the January meeting prior to the first date on which applicants may file for County elective offices, to establish minimum annual salaries to be paid to the respective office holders at the term next following;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following statutory minimum annual salaries are hereby established for county elective offices for the term beginning in January of the year 2023:

County Attorney: $93,350.40

County Recorder: $70,948.80

County Sheriff: $79,164.80

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

IRS Mileage Rate

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to accept the IRS Mileage rate for 2023, to approve any changes in the rate from the IRS throughout the year of 2023, and to approve an additional 10 cents to veteran volunteer drivers.

Approval of 2023 Committees

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the following committees for the year 2023:

2023 ASSOCIATION OF MINNESOTA COUNTIES (AMC)

Ag Task Force: Commissioner Jon Waibel; Alternates: Commissioners;

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

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

Health and Human Service: Commissioner Joe Grund and Amy Ballard; Alternates: Commissioners;

PILT Advisory: Commissioners and Josh Stromlund;

Public Safety: Commissioner Cody Hasbargen;

Transportation and Area Transportation Alliance: Commissioner Jon Waibel and Anthony Pirkl; Alternates: Commissioners;

2023 COUNTY RELATED COMMITTEES

Airport Commission: Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and Commissioner Jon Waibel;

Beaver Committee: Commissioner Joe Grund, Commissioner Buck Nordlof, Bruce Erickson, Anthony Pirkl and Steve Levassuer;

Border Coalition/Passports: Commissioner Ed Arnesen, Commissioner Jon Waibel, Sue Ney and Jill Olson;

Building and Safety Committee: Commissioner Jon Waibel, Commissioner Buck Nordlof, Anthony Pirkl, Peder Hovland, Lorene Hanson, Amy Ballard, one from Law Enforcement, and Safety Director;

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

County Extension Committee: Commissioner Ed Arnesen, Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, Lorene Hanson. Additional Members: Tabitha Ubel, Kenneth Horntvedt, Dean Thompson, Colleen Stanton and Sandy Peterson. Extension Members: Brenda Nelson, Lisa Loegering and Karen Santl.

County TV: Commissioner Joe Grund, Commissioner Ed Arnesen, Lee Hervey, Lorene Hanson, Peder Hovland and Jill Olson;

Data Privacy Administrator: Savanna Slick;

Department Head Liaison: Chair/Commissioner Ed Arnesen; Alternates: Commissioners;

Department Liaisons:

Assessor – Commissioner Buck Nordlof;

Land and Water Planning Office – Commissioner Joe Grund;

Attorney – Commissioner Ed Arnesen;

MIS – Commissioner Joe Grund;

Sheriff – Commissioner Cody Hasbargen;

Social Services – Commissioner Buck Nordlof;

Recorder – Commissioner Jon Waibel;

Highway – Commissioner Jon Waibel;

Auditor/Treasurer – Commissioner Ed Arnesen;

H/R – Commissioner Cody Hasbargen;

County Surveyor- Commissioner Joe Grund;

Veterans Service Officer – Commissioner Cody Hasbargen;

Tourism Bureau- Commissioner Ed Arnesen;

Wheelers Point Sewer- Commissioner Jon Waibel;

Economic Development Authority- Commissioner Jon Waibel

Department of Natural Resources: Commissioner Ed Arnesen and Commissioner Jon Waibel;

Drainage Committee: Commissioner Ed Arnesen, Commissioner Joe Grund, Byron Tviet, Anthony Pirkl, Josh Stromlund, Dennis Johnson, Marshall Nelson and SWCD Representative;

Enhanced 911 Committee: Commissioner Buck Nordlof and Commissioner Jon Waibel, Eric Solo, Gary Fish, Jill Olson and other local appointees;

GIZIIBII: SWCD Representative Corryn Trask;

Grievance Committee: Chair/Commissioner Ed Arnesen, James Austad, Savanna Slick, Daryl Fish, Josh Stromlund and Angie Eason; Alternate: Commissioner Cody Hasbargen;

Information Systems/Technology Committee: Commissioner Joe Grund, Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, Peder Hovland, Josh Stromlund, Boyd Johnson, Lorene Hanson and James Austad;

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

Jail Committee: Commissioners, Gary Fish, Anthony Pirkl, James Austad, Tami Mauer, Peder Hovland and Lorene Hanson;

Joint Drainage Authority:

JD22: Commissioner Joe Grund-District 3, Commissioner Ed Arnesen-District 5, Commissioner Jon Waibel-District 4;

JD 62: Commissioner Joe Grund- District 3, Commissioner Ed Arnesen-District 5, Commissioner Cody Hasbargen-District 2;

Labor/Management Committees: Commissioner Ed Arnesen, Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, Savanna Slick; Alternate: Commissioner Buck Nordlof;

Lake of the Woods Affordable Housing/Loan Committee: Commissioner Buck Nordlof, Sue Ney, Alisa Jacobsen and Lorene Hanson; Alternate: Commissioner Cody Hasbargen;

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

Legislative Committee: Commissioner Ed Arnesen, Commissioner Jon Waibel.

Motor Pool Committee: Commissioner Jon Waibel, Lorene Hanson, Jodi Ferrier, Alisa Jacobsen, Josh Stromlund, Peder Hovland; Alternate: Commissioner Cody Hasbargen;

Ordinance Committee: Commissioner Ed Arnesen, Commissioner Jon Waibel, James Austad, Gary Fish, Josh Stromlund;

Park Commission: Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, Commissioner Ed Arnesen, Anthony Pirkl and Joe Laurin; Alternate: Commissioner Jon Waibel;

Personnel Committee (combined Compensation Plan and Personnel): Commissioner Buck Nordlof, Commissioner Ed Arnesen, Savanna Slick, Sue Ney, Anthony Pirkl, Christine Hultman, Lorene Hanson and Daryl Fish;

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

SHIP Committee: Commissioner Buck Nordlof, Alternate: Commissioner Jon Waibel;

Snowmobile Trails Committee: Commissioner Joe Grund and Commissioner Buck Nordlof;

Solid Waste Committee/Household Waste: Commissioner Cody Hasbargen (as the (NWMNHHW representative for the Joint Powers Agreement), Commissioner Joe Grund, Anthony Pirkl, Tina Rennemo, Lorene Hanson and Alisa Jacobsen;

Subdivision Controls Committee: Commissioner Ed Arnesen, Josh Stromlund, Alisa Jacobsen, Sue Ney, Peder Hovland and Commissioner of the District involved;

Township Road and Trails: Commissioner Ed Arnesen, Commissioner Buck Nordlof, Anthony Pirkl, Josh Stromlund, Peder Hovland, Boyd Johnson and Alisa Jacobsen;

Northwest Angle Development: Commissioner Ed Arnesen, Commissioner Cody Hasbargen; Alternates: Commissioners;

Vets Service: Commissioner Buck Nordlof, Commissioner Joe Grund, Legion Commander or Delegate, VFW Commander or Delegate and Rick Rone;

Wellness Committee: Commissioner Buck Nordlof, Angie Eason, Julie Berggren, Savanna Slick, Cassondra Brune;

2023 BOARDS/COLLABORATIVE/COALITION

Arrowhead Library System: Colleen Stanton (01/01/23-12-31-26); Alternate: Commissioner Buck Nordlof (01-01-22-12-31-25);

Board of Adjustment-/Planning Commission: District 1- David Marhula, District 2-Monica Dohman, District 3- Marshall Nelson, District 4- Tom Mio, District 5-Nancy Dunnell; at large; Ken Horntvedt and Weston Johnson; non-voting Commissioners;

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

Humane Society: Commissioner Joe Grund and Gary Fish;

Headwaters Regional Development Commission: Commissioner Ed Arnesen and Commissioner Buck Nordlof; Alternate: Commissioner Joe Grund;

Joint Powers Natural Resources Board: Commissioner Joe Grund and Commissioner Cody Hasbargen;

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

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

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

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

Mid-State Co-op: Delegate #1 – Peder Hovland, Delegate #2 – Alisa Jacobsen;

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

Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust: Commissioner Jon Waibel; Alternates: Commissioner Buck Nordlof and Lorene Hanson;

Minnesota Rural Counties Caucus: Commissioner Ed Arnesen; Alternates: Commissioners;

North Country Community Health Board: Commissioner Joe Grund (term expires 12/31/25) and Tom Mio (term expires 12/31/23) these are three-year terms;

North Country Community Health Services Advisory Committee: re-appoint Commissioner Joe Grund (term expires 12/31/25) and Tom Mio (term expires 12/31/23) these are two-year terms;

Northern Coalition Regional Charging Network: Cody Hasbargen

Northern Counties Land Use Coordinating Board: Commissioner Ed Arnesen and Josh Stromlund; Alternates: Commissioner Buck Nordlof and Commissioner Cody Hasbargen;

Northwest Board of Aging/Area Agency: Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and Amy Ballard; Alternates: Commissioner Jon Waibel;

Northwest Community Action: Commissioner Ed Arnesen and Commissioner Jon Waibel; Alternates: Commissioners;

Northwest Minnesota Juvenile Center Board: Amy Ballard (term expires 12/31/2026, appointed in 2023). This is a four-year term;

One Watershed/One Plan: Commissioner Ed Arnesen; Alternate: Commissioner Buck Nordlof;

Rainy Rapid River Board: Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and Josh Stromlund; Alternate: Commissioner Joe Grund;

Recreation Committee: Commissioner Ed Arnesen, Commissioner Jon Waibel and Anthony Pirkl;

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

Regional Advisory: Jill Olson;

Rainy Rapid Water Shed One Plan Committee: Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, Commissioner Ed Arnesen, Nancy Dunnell; John Sonstegard;

NW Emergency Communications Board: Commissioner Ed Arnesen; Alternates: Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and Jill Olson;

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

Housing & Redevelopment Authority of Baudette: Commissioner Cody Hasbargen; Alternate Commissioner Buck Nordlof.

Joint Jail Koochiching County Committee: Commissioner Jon Waibel, Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, Sheriff Gary Fish, Tami Mauer, James Austad, Lorene Hanson; Alternate: Craig Severs.

DITCH AUTHORITY

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to close the regular meeting and open ditch authority.

Ditch Assessments

The following Ditch Assessments were recommended by the Ditch Authority and presented to the County Board for 2023:

CD 1: $22,800.00
CD 2: $882.40
- JD 16: $8,500.00
- JD 24: $16,000.00
- JD 26: $24,000.00
- JD 28: $50,000.00
JD 22: $4,800.00 (Joint Ditch with Roseau County)
JD 62: $16,900.00 (Joint Ditch with Roseau County)

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to close the Ditch Authority meeting and reconvene the regular meeting.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve the recommendations of the Ditch Authority to set the 2023 Ditch Assessments as follows: County Ditch 1-$22,800; County Ditch 2-$882.40, Judicial Ditch 16 Outlet Fee- $8,500; Judicial Ditch 24- $16,000; Judicial Ditch 26- $24,000; Judicial Ditch 28-$50,000; Judicial Ditch 22-Joint Ditch with Roseau-$4,800; Joint Ditch 62 with Roseau-$16,900.

Set County Road Tour Date

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to set the county road tour date for October 18, 2023 with the time being determined at a later date.

Extension Contract

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the Extension Contract increasing from ½ time to ¾ time, a $20,000 program increase.

RECESS

With no further business before the board, Chair Ed Arnesen called the meeting to recess at 9:50 a.m.

Attest: January 10, 2023

______________________________ _________________________________

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson Chairman Ed Arnesen

December 29, 2022

The Lake of The Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Lake of the Woods County Government Center in the Commissioners’ Room.

Call To Order

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

Approval of Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the agenda with the following changes: Add: Set Hearing Date: Wetlands Appeal.

Approval of Minutes

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the minutes from December 13, 2022.

Social Services

Claims

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the following claims: Commissioners Warrants $4,418.88; Commissioners Warrants $7,513.13; Commissioners Warrants $7,831.72.

Sanford TRF-Purchase of Services Agreement: Community Based Services ( Adult Mental Health)

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the Purchase of Services Agreement between Sanford Thief River Falls and Lake of the Woods County for community based services for adult mental health and to have the County Board Chair Buck Nordlof and Social Services Director Amy Ballard sign the same.

Auditor/Treasurer

Claims

Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve the claims against the County as follows: Revenue $170,454.60; Road & Bridge $21,370.91; Social Services $4,950.00; County Development $860.00; Solid Waste $23,232.07.

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

Warrants Approved On 12/29/2022 For Payment 12/30/2022

Vendor Name Amount

Accurate HD Ltd. 2,439.00

American Solutions For Business 2,237.33

Deputy Registrar No.75 10,162.65

Freeberg & Grund, Inc 4,000.00

GM Construction Inc 6,454.94

Hiller Commercial Floors 86,210.30

Lake Country Chev 45,031.88

LOW Highway Dept 5,140.84

Mn Counties Computer Co-Op 2,558.80

North East Technical Service,Inc 3,535.00

Outdoors Again 2,865.31

U.S. Bank Equipment Finance 6,268.50

University Of Mn 9,618.63

West Central Regional Juvenile Center 4,950.00

49 Payments less than 2000 29,394.40

Final Total: 220,867.58

Further moved to authorize the payment of the following auditor warrants: December 14, 2022 for $79,557.07; December 21, 2022 for $19,445.27; December 28, 2022 for $8,725.96.

Salaries

2023 Elected Officials & Non-Elected Department Heads Salaries

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund to adopt the following County Commissioners salaries schedule and County Board Chair salary schedule for the year 2023; and to adopt a committee meeting per diem of $125.00 for the year 2023. The motion was seconded by Jon Waibel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Elected Officials – Commissioners:

Commissioners $23,000

Board Chair $24,000

Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen to adopt a Technology Fee of $50.00 per month for County Commissioners for the year 2023. (Technology fee reimbursement for county related phone, internet, computer and copy expenses.) The motion was seconded by Ed Arnesen and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and unanimously carried to approve the 2023 Salary Grade Table, with an increase of 2.75% to the table.

Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and unanimously carried to adopt the following Elected Officials salary schedule for the year 2023.

Elected Officials – Department Heads:

County Attorney $120,556.80

County Recorder $85,009.60

County Sheriff $98,404.80

Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen to adopt the following Non-Elected Department Heads salary schedule for the year 2023. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Non-Elected – Department Heads:

Assessor Alisa Jacobsen $76,606.40

Aud/Treas Lorene Hanson $104,145.60

Land/Water Josh Stromlund $93,184.00

MIS Director Peder Hovland $91,603.20

Public Works Anthony Pirkl $110,115.20

Social Service Amy Ballard $93,163.20

EDA Director Ryan Zemek $52,540.80

Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel to adopt the following Non-Elected Department Heads salary schedule for the year 2023. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Non-Elected – Department Heads:

Human Resources Savanna Slick $34,132.80

Veterans Service Rick Rone $27,996.80

Salary Adjustment, as agreed upon per Union Contract

Motion- Highway Union

Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen to adjust all full time Highway Union employees’ salary by a 2.75% general adjustment and by 1 merit step, if applicable (not maxed), effective January 1, 2023. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Salary Adjustment, as agreed upon per Union Contract

Motion- Solid Waste Union

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund to adjust all full time Solid Waste Union employees’ salary by a 2.75% general adjustment and by 1 merit step, if applicable (not maxed), effective January 1, 2023. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

All County Employees (Full time/Permanent Part Time/Part Time/Seasonal Employees) Salary Adjustment (Excluding Elected and Non-Elected Department Heads)

Motion- Non-Union

Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel to adjust all non-union employees: full time, permanent part time, part time and seasonal (excluding elected and non-elected department heads) salaries by a 2.75% general adjustment and by 1 merit step, if applicable (not maxed), effective January 1, 2023. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Health Insurance/Health Care Savings Plan

Motion (motion made 10/25/2022)

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to set the 2023 county contribution for family health insurance up to $1,370 per month and single health insurance up to $1020 per month. The Public Employees Insurance Program “Advantage Plan” consists of “High”, “Value” and “HSA” plans. For the HSA plans only, any excess county contribution will be deposited directly into the employee’s health savings account, up to the IRS caps.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to set the 2023 county contribution for family health insurance up to $1,370 per month for all Highway Union and Solid Waste Union employees. The International Union of Operating Engineers Local No 49 AFL-CIO health insurance consists of family coverage only.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve that all PERA eligible Lake of the Woods County employees contribute one percent (1%) of their regular pay (no overtime) into their Health Care Savings Plan (HCSP); in addition, Lake of the Woods County, as employer, will contribute one percent (1%) of the employee’s regular pay (no overtime) to the same all PERA eligible Lake of the Woods County employees.

Motion to Pay Year End Bills

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve the payment of year end bills on the Auditors list on December 30, 2022.

Resolution for Year End Commitments

Resolution

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

RESOLUTION

YEAR END COMMITMENT OF FUNDS

RESOLUTION NO. 22-12-08

WHEREAS, per Lake of the Woods County Fund Balance Policy, the County Board will annually or as deemed necessary commit specific revenue sources for specified purposed by resolution;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Lake of the Woods County hereby commits the following reserves with the amounts to be determined at a later date: Building; Community Health; Elections; Health/Medical; Housing Rehabilitation; Land & Building Acquisitions; Sheriff’s Posse; Sheriff’s Vending Commission; Technology; Transit; Drainage Maintenance; Economic Development; Prepaid Fiber; SANE; Snowmobile Trails; Future Equipment, and Future Budget Expenditures; Borderland DUI Drug Court; Wetland Banks; ARPA Funds; Opioid Funds; CARSA, USDA Funds; Day Care-Deed.

Transfer of Funds to Ditch Funds

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to authorize a temporary loan to Ditch Fund 22; to mitigate a temporary negative cash balance.

Economic Development Authority

The Board Discussed the appointment of the EDA Board

Resolution

The following resolution was offered by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously by roll call to adopt the following resolution:

Re-Appointment of Terms of the economic development authority

Resolution 22-12-09

Whereas the County Board of Commissioners of the County of Lake of the Woods adopted the following:

The EDA shall consist of a governing body of nine (9) members, as per the adopted Enabling Resolution, of which: Five (5) Sitting Commissioners, Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners

Four (4) Members shall be nominated by the following organizations and appointed by the County Board:

Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) to recommend appointment

Chamber of Commerce to recommend appointment

Lake of the Woods Tourism to recommend appointment

City of Baudette to recommend appointment

The Board Members and 6-year terms are established as follows:

Board Member Term Expires Representing

Brock Stebakken 12/31/2023 City of Baudette

James “Buck” Nordlof 12/31/2023 County Board District 1

Jeff Bauers 12/31/2024 IDC

Paul Johnson 12/31/2024 Tourism Board

Ed Arnesen 12/31/2025 County Board District 5

Jon Waibel 12/31/2025 County Board District 4

Brittney Peterson 12/31/2026 Chamber of Commerce

Cody Hasbargen 12/31/2027 County Board District 2

Joe Grund 12/31/2022 County Board District 3

Whereas one board members term expiring on December 31, 2022;

Now, therefore, be it resolved that the County Board of Commissioners of the County of Lake of the Woods hereby appoints the following board member for a 6-year term;

Board Member Term Expires Representing

Joe Grund 12/31/2028 County Board District 3

Wheelers Sanitation

Wheelers Point Sewer Board Members and Terms

Alan Thompson Three Year Term 21 Thru 01/02/2024

Marshall Monk Three Year Term 21 Thru 01/02/2024

Brian Ney Three Year Term 20 Thru 01/02/2023

Paul Johnson Three Year Term 20 Thru 01/02/2023

Justin Ferguson Three Year Term 22 Thru 01/02/2025

Motion

Motion was made by Jon Waibel, seconded by Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to appoint Brian Ney and Paul Johnson to the Wheeler’s Point Sanitary District Board for a three year term beginning January 2, 2023 thru January 2, 2026.

Public Works

County Engineer Anthony Pirkl gave an update on various projects and meetings in Highway and Solid Waste that included: Bridge projects, Future Bids, and the MPCA meeting/permit application.

Cliffs Review

The board members and Land & Water Director Josh Stromlund reviewed correspondence from Cliffs natural resources about an on-going negotiation of a previous agreement and discussed possible options for moving forward with their requests. It was the consensus of the board for Land & Water Director Josh Stromlund to reach out to Rinke Noonan for legal guidance.

Land & Water

Set Hearing Date: Wetland Appeal

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to set a hearing date for the wetland appeal for January 10, 2023 at 1:00p.m. in the Lake of the Woods County Government Center Commissioners Room.

Correspondence

The board reviewed correspondence from Friends Against Abuse, and the National Association of Counties (NACo).

Old/New Business

The board reviewed old/new business on the agenda.

Adjourn

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 a.m.

Attest: January 10, 2023

______________________________ _________________________________

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson Vice-Chair Ed Arnesen

December 13, 2022

December 13,2022

The Lake of The Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Lake of the Woods County Government Center in the Commissioners’ Room.

Call To Order

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

Approval of Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously to approve the agenda with the following changes: Add: MCIT Correspondence, Greater Minnesota Correspondence, AMC Resolution. Remove: 2022 EMPG Grant.

Approval of Minutes

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the minutes from November 29, 2022.

Social Services

Claims

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously to approve the following claims: Commissioners Warrants $16,757.30; Commissioners Warrants $3,650.15; Commissioners Warrants $14,640.36.

Meridian Services, Inc. Purchase of Services

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the renewal of the purchase of services agreement between Lake of the Woods County, by and through its local social services agency, and Meridian Services, Inc. and for Chair Buck Nordlof and Social Services Director Amy Ballard to sign the same.

Department of Human Services-Children’s Mental Health Screening Agent

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve the Children’s Mental Health Screening Grant renewal and for Social Services Director Amy Ballard to sign the same.

Auditor/Treasurer

Claims

Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously with Commissioner Joe Grund abstaining to approve the claims against the County as follows: Revenue $49,064.86; Road & Bridge $146,568.69; County Development $1,875.00; Joint Ditch $4,360.00; Solid Waste $28,525.55; EDA $1,701.31.

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

Warrants Approved On 12/13/2022 For Payment 12/16/2022

Vendor Name Amount

Auto Value Baudette 2,718.82

Business Essentials 3,109.00

Cenex Co-Op Services, Inc. 21,102.02

Compass Minerals America 10,024.95

Counties Providing Technology 4,086.00

Extreme Duty Ironworks 3,146.00

Hoffman, Philipp & Martell, PLLC 5,585.00

Howard’s Oil Company 6,999.14

Integris LLC 2,041.01

LOW Highway Dept 6,748.75

Mar-Kit Landfill 13,472.00

Marco Technologies LLC 6,886.01

Mark Sand & Gravel Co. 96,250.00

North Leaf Auto Body 8,594.18

Powerplan 4,176.69

R & Q Trucking, Inc 3,055.00

Royal Tire Inc 2,600.82

WIDSETH 3,125.00

45 2000 Payments less than 28,375.02

Final Total: 232,095.41

Further moved to authorize the payment of the following auditor warrants: November 29, 2022 for $150,211.00, November 30,2022 for $814,696.49, November 30, 2022 for $10,322.36, December 5, 2022 for $821,985.04, December 5, 2022 for ($10,322.36), December 7, 2022 for $14,771.37.

Permission to Advertise for Legal Publishing Bids

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve permission to advertise for Legal Publishing Bids for 2023.

2023 Meeting Dates

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously, by roll call, to approve the following 2023 County Board Meeting Dates:

2023 LAKE OF THE WOODS COUNTY BOARD MEETING DATES

January

Tuesday, January 3 (Organizational Meeting) 9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room

Tuesday, January 10 9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room

Tuesday, January 24 9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room

February

Tuesday, February 14 9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room

Tuesday, February 28 8:15 a.m. Lake Of The Woods School (TBD)

March

Tuesday, March 14 9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room

Tuesday, March 28 9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room

April

Tuesday, April 119:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room

Tuesday, April 25 9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room

May

Tuesday, May 9 9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room

Tuesday, May 23 9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room

June

Tuesday, June 6 9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room

Monday, June 12 6:00 p.m. Board Of Equalization

Tuesday, June 13 10:00 a.m. NWA

Tuesday, June 27 9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room

July

Tuesday, July 11 9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room

Tuesday, July 25 9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room

August

Tuesday, August 8 9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room

Tuesday, August 22 9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room

September

Tuesday, September 12 9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room

Tuesday, September 26 9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room

October

Tuesday, October 10 9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room

Tuesday, October 24 9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room

November

Tuesday, November 14 9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room

Tuesday, November 28 9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room

December

Tuesday, December 12 9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room

Tuesday, December 12 6:00 p.m. TNT MEETING

Thursday, December 28 9:00 a.m. Government Center, Commissioners Room

LAKE OF THE WOODS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MAY BE ATTENDING THE FOLLOWING:

AMC JOINT LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE: February 22-23 in St. Paul

AMC LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE: March 29-March 31 in Nisswa

AMC DISTRICT 2 MEETING: UNKNOWN DATE May or June

AMC POLICY COMMITTEE: September 13-15 in Alexandria

AMC ANNUAL CONFERENCE: December 4-6 in Bloomington

LAKE OF THE WOODS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETINGS

Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners will be attending these meetings on the 1^st

Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Room at the Government Center

Election Polling Places Resolution

Resolution

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

A Resolution Establishing County Precincts and Polling Places

Resolution 22-12-01

WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Section §204B16, Subdivision 1 requires that by December 31^st of each year, the County must designate by resolution a polling place for each election precinct; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners, State of Minnesota hereby establishes polling places of the following County precincts: Baudette City Hall – Precincts 1B and 2B; Lake of the Woods County Government Center – All Mail Precincts including: 1A, 2A, 2C, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, 4A, 4B, 4C, 5A, 5B, 5C and 5D.

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

Petition for Road Vacation

Resolution

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

A RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH INITIAL DESCRIPTIONS AND SETTING HEARING DATE

Resolution no. 22-12-03

WHEREAS, the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners were presented a petition at their meeting on the 13th day of December, 2022 requesting the vacation of a road;

WHEREAS, the petition contained a description of the road, a description of the portion to be vacated, and the names of the owners over which the road passes;

WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 164.07, subd. 2 requires the town board to make an order describing as nearly as practicable the road to be vacated, describing the several tracts of land through which the road passes, and fixing a time and place when and where the town board will meet and act upon the petition;

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that: 1. The road proposed to be vacated is described as: Platt of “Pitt” located in Minnesota, Lake of the Woods County, Wabanica Township-161, Section-35, Northwest ¼ or Southwest ¼, Range-32. This does not include the road “Pitt Road NW” which borders on the South side of the Platt of “Pitt”, and the road “Sanborn Road NW” which borders on the East side of the plat. A more specific description may be developed if the petition is granted. 2. The several tracts of land through which the road passes and their owners will be notified and proof of notification will be returned to the board.

3. The Lake of the Woods County Board will conduct a hearing at 10:00 a.m. on the 10^th day of January, 2023, at the Lake of the Woods County Commissioners room to examine the road, receive public comment, consider the proposed action, and act on the petition.

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

Public Works

Todd Fadness Retirement

Resolution

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

Recognition of years of service

Lowell Todd Fadness

Resolution No. 22-12-02

Whereas: Todd Fadness has served Lake of the Woods County as a Heavy Equipment Operator since June 2, 1982;

Whereas: Todd will retire from Lake of the Woods County effective December 23, 2022 with more than forty years of service;

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

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

Federal Bridge Project Agreement

Resolution

The following resolution was offered by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and moved for adoption:

RESOLUTION

STATE OF MINNESOTA / COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION for FEDERAL PARTICIPATION IN CONSTRUCTION AGENCY AGREEMENT

Number 1052039

Resolution No. 22-12-04

BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Minnesota Stat. Sec. 161.36, the Commissioner of Transportation be appointed as Agent of the Lake of the Woods County to accept as its agent, federal aid funds which may be made available for eligible transportation related projects.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Lake of the Woods County Board Chair and Auditor/Treasurer are hereby authorized and directed for and on behalf of the Lake of the Woods County to execute and enter into an agreement with the Commissioner of Transportation prescribing the terms and conditions of said federal aid participation as set forth and contained in “Minnesota Department of Transportation Agency Agreement No 1052039”, a copy of which said agreement was before the Lake of the Woods County Board and which is made a part hereof by reference.

Solid Waste

The board discussed the upcoming holiday closures. It was the consensus of the board for the landfill to be closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and the following Monday December 26, 2022.

Association of Minnesota Counties

Resolution

The following Resolution was offered by Commission Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve the following:

A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE EFFORTS OF THE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION WORK GROUP AND URGING THE LEGISLATURE TO PASS A NEW FUNDING FORMULA AND SIGNIFICANT APPROPRIATION DURING THE 2023 LEGISLATIVE SESSION.

Resolution No. 22-12-05

WHEREAS, community supervision is a fundamental part of the criminal justice system in Minnesota and funding sufficient to ensure effective services is vital to public safety in all communities across the state; and

WHEREAS, community supervision includes services such as probation, supervised release, and intensive supervised release; and

WHEREAS, Minnesota’s counties provide essential community supervision services both as mandated by M.S. Chapter 244.19 and also as delegated by the Department of Corrections under M.S. Chapter 401; and

WHEREAS, when the Legislature decided that community supervision was best delivered through a state-county partnership, it stated a clear intent that the state would provide significant funding to the counties for the operation of local programs; and

WHEREAS, over the past 20 years, Minnesota has become the state with the lowest level of corrections funding in the nation because the Legislature has not upheld its promise to provide adequate state resources to support community supervision; and

WHEREAS, the Legislature’s failure to adequately fund community supervision has increased local property taxes on residents and businesses; and,

WHEREAS, a revised community supervision funding formula is necessary to ensure that all communities in Minnesota have enough state funding to provide a consistent standard for effective, evidence-based community supervision services, regardless of local capacity to pay; and

WHEREAS, the Association of Minnesota Counties assembled the Community Supervision Work Group including county leaders and experts in community supervision from all three supervision delivery systems to study the needs of community supervision departments statewide and develop a single funding formula that is transparent, needs based, and equitable among county and state supervision providers; and,

WHEREAS, the Community Supervision Workgroup has taken up its charge to convene stakeholders across the three probation delivery systems to oversee a study to create a unified recommendation for an equitable and adequate funding formula and appropriation; and,

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Association of Minnesota Counties that represents the diverse interests of Minnesota’s 87 counties, voted to support a new funding formula that provides counties with the resources needed to keep communities safe; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED, the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners endorses the efforts of the Community Supervision Work Group and urges the Legislature to pass a new funding formula and significant appropriation during the 2023 legislative session.

Correspondence

Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust (MCIT)

The board reviewed correspondence from MCIT for an award for excellence present to Lake of the Woods County for outstanding experience in workers’ compensation.

Greater Minnesota Regional Parks & Trails Commission

The board reviewed correspondence from Greater Minnesota Regional Parks & Trails Commission and discussed the need to create a Northwest Angle Northerly Park Committee.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to create the Northwest Angle Northerly Park Committee with the following members: Commissioner Ed Arnesen, Commissioner Joe Grund, County Engineer Anthony Pirkl, Land & Water Planning staff member, Joe Laurin, and member at large for the Northwest Angle.

Ditch Authority

Review 2023 Ditch Assessments

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously to close the regular meeting and open Ditch Authority.

The Ditch Authority reviewed the proposed 2023 Ditch assessments.

Pay Ditch 23 Bills

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to pay Ditch 23 bill in the amount of $460.00 out of the designated ditch con-con funds.

Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to close the Ditch Authority meeting and open the regular meeting.

Con-Con Fund Application Review

Lake of the Woods County Development Year 2023

Baudette Arena Assoc-$10,000.00; Williams Arena Assoc-$5000.00; Baudette Chamber-$12,000.00; Friends Against Abuse-$2500.00; LOW Humane Society-$7500.00; Williams Potato Day-$1000.00; Williams Public Library-$800.00; Joint Powers Natural Resources Board-$1000.00; LOW School Trap Team-$2,000.00; LOW Sr Fishing-1500.00; Take a Kid Fishing-$2000.00; Widseth Smith Nolting-$16,000.00; Auditing Fees-$1000.00.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, Seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to make allocations to the above organizations from the Con-Con funds, Payable 2023.

Veteran Services

Veteran Services officer Rick Rone gave an update on various topics that included in-service exposure illnesses and volunteer drivers.

Appointment of Veteran Services Officer

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen to re-appoint Rick Rone as Lake of the Woods County Veterans Service Officer from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2026 pursuant MN Statutes 197.60 Subd. 2. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Recess

A brief recess took place at 11:05a.m. and reconvened at 11:10 a.m.

HRDC

Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)

Economic Development Planner Antonio Franklin Jr. Met with the board to discuss strategies that strengthen the regional economy and review recommendations for the 2022-2025 CEDS.

Resolution

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

A Resolution Establishing A Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

Resolution 22-12-06

WHEREAS, Lake of the Woods County is recognized by the Economic Development Administration as a redevelopment area with special needs for economic development assistance; and

WHEREAS, the Headwaters Regional Development Commission is an Economic Development District by the Economic Development Administration to provide planning and economic development assistance; and

WHEREAS, the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners actively supports and currently participates in the economic development district activities of the Headwaters Regional Development Commission; and

WHEREAS, the Headwaters Regional Development Commission has prepared a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy in cooperation with businesses, communities, and economic development organizations in lieu of a separate county Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners approves of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy as submitted on this date.

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

Land & Water

Land and Water Director Josh Stromlund and Land Owner Bruce Baumgartner met with the board to discuss the land that was in violation of meeting the conditions of its conditional use permit and to request an extension. Mr. Baumgartner explained that he had difficulty getting someone to the Northwest Angle to complete the work needed to meet those conditions due to the Covid-19 pandemic and then the area flood that occurred.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to extend the deadline to meet conditions to July 31, 2023 due to the pandemic restrictions that were previously in place when entering Canada, and the recent flooding event.

Sheriff

Extended Services Warranty on ARMER Radio Console Renewal

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously to approve the renewal of the Service agreement with Motorola Solutions for ASTRO 25 Essential Plus Services and Site Management -SOW on the ARMER Radio System.

IAMRESPONDING Fiscal Agent

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously to approve the Lake of the Woods County Sheriff’s Office to act as the fiscal agent collecting funds from Williams Fire Department, Baudette Fire Department, and Lake of the Woods Ambulance to pay for the new IAMRESPONDING service that will replace Safealert.

Emergency Management

EOP Sign off & MNWALK

Motion

Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and Commissioner Ed Arnesen met with Emergency Management director Jill Hasbargen Olson on Dec 12^th to review the 2022-2023 County Emergency Operations Plan and MNWALK. Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund to accept and sign the reviewed County EOP & MNWALK documents and for Chair Buck Nordlof to sign.

Lakewood Health

Approval of Community Health Services Agreement

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the Purchase of Service Agreement for Community Health Services between Lake of the Woods County and Lakewood Health Center and for County Board Chair Buck Nordlof and County Auditor/Treasurer Lorene Hanson to sign the same.

RECESS

The meeting was called to recess at 12:10 p.m. and reconvened at 6:00 p.m.

Truth In Taxation Meeting

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing for Truth In Taxation meeting at 6:00p.m. Members present, Commissioners Joe Grund, Buck Nordlof, Cody Hasbargen, Jon Waibel, and Ed Arnesen. Others present, County Auditor/Treasurer Lorene Hanson.

County Auditor/Treasurer Lorene Hanson reviewed the 2023 Proposed County Levy at the Truth In Taxation Public Hearing.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously to close the public hearing and open the regular meeting at 6:40p.m.

Resolution

Resolution Adopting

Certified 2023 Budget and Tax Levy

Resolution 2022-12-07

The following Resolution was proposed and moved for adoption by Commissioner Joe Grund:

WHEREAS, the Proposed County Budget for the year 2023 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 2023:

Revenue Fund $ 2,025,860

Road & Bridge Fund $ 449,580

Social Services Fund $ 603,935

Economic Development Authority Fund $ 60,000

2023 Proposed Budget and Tax Levy $ 3,139,375

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following amounts be levied against the unorganized townships of Lake of the Woods County for 2023:

Twp Road & Bridge $ 471,470*

Twp Fire – Baudette $ 25,000

Twp Fire – Williams $ 16,881

Twp Fire – NW Angle $ 6,500

Total $ 519,851

2023

* $471,470 for Township Road & Bridge, includes $12,765 Admin of Township Roads (458,705+12,765=471,470)

A public meeting to discuss the 2023 Proposed Budget and Tax Levy was held on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the Lake of the Woods County Commissioners’ Room.

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

RECESS

With no further business before the Board, Chairman Buck Nordlof called the meeting to recess at 6:45 p.m.

Attest: December 29, 2022

______________________________ _________________________________

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson Chair James “Buck” Nordlof

November 29th, 2022

November 29,2022

The Lake of The Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Lake of the Woods County Government Center in the Commissioners’ Room.

Call To Order

Chair Buck Nordlof called the meeting to order at 9:00a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited with the following members present: Commissioners: Buck Nordlof, Joe Grund, Cody Hasbargen, and with Ed Arnesen joining by phone. Also present was County Auditor/Treasurer Lorene Hanson. Absent was: Commissioner Jon Waibel.

Approval of Agenda

Motion

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

Approval of Minutes

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the minutes from November 15, 2022.

Social Services

Claims

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the following claims: Commissioners Warrants $4,225.01; Commissioners Warrants $3,935.48; Commissioners Warrants $18,129.92.

Joining the Meeting

Commissioner Jon Waibel joined the meeting at 9:10 a.m.

Auditor/Treasurer

Claims

Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve the claims against the County as follows: Revenue $18,846.51; Road & Bridge $28,998.82; County Development $380.00; Solid Waste $19,696.26.

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

Warrants Approved On 11/29/2022 For Payment 11/30/2022

Vendor Name Amount

Baudette/City Of 6,000.00

Election Systems & Software, Inc 2,961.72

Gilson Co, Inc. 9,307.81

Integris LLC 4,550.00

Koochiching Co Treasurer 2,500.00

North East Technical Service,Inc 13,177.76

Pb Distributing Inc 3,066.40

Quadient Finance USA Inc. 2,000.00

Titan Machinery – Roseau 3,334.28

U.S. Bank Equipment Finance 6,268.50

33 Payments less than 2000 14,755.12

Final Total: 67,921.59

Further moved to authorize the payment of the following auditor warrants: November 16, 2022 for $22,737.03; November 18, 2022 for $130.00; November 23, 2022 for $964,529.97.

Auditors Contract Renewal

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the renewal of the Auditor/Treasurer contract and for Chair Buck Nordlof to sign the same.

AIRMED Guardian Flight Contract Renewal

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the renewal of the AirMed Contract Agreement for 2023 and for Chair Buck Nordlof to sign the same.

Community Health Services Joint Powers Agreement

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the renewal of the joint powers agreement for Community Health Services between Lake of the Woods County and Lakewood Health Center and for County Board Chair Buck Nordlof and County Auditor/Treasurer Lorene Hanson to sign the same.

Snowmobile Grant-in-Aid Program

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to authorize FY 2023 Maintenance and Grooming Grants with the State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Snowmobile Grant-in-Aid Program for Northwest Angle Edgeriders in the amount of $177,931.27 and authorize Chair Buck Nordlof and County Auditor/Treasurer Lorene Hanson to sign the same.

Public Works

Highway

Permission to Bid Project SAP 039-598-071

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the request to advertise for bids for project SAP 039-598-071.

Vehicle Purchase

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the purchase of the following three vehicles: 2022 Dodge Ram Crew 2500 for $60,409.00; 2022 Dodge Ram 1500 for $46,369.00; 2022 Dodge Ram 1500 for $43,406.00.

Roseau County Engineer Contract

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the contract agreement between Lake of the Woods County and Roseau County for the purpose of providing engineering services to Roseau County while there remains a vacancy in the County Highway Engineering position. Lake of the Woods County Highway Department will bill Roseau County at a rate of $10,000.00 per month for providing these services.

Solid Waste

MPCA Permit Meeting

County Engineer Anthony Pirkl informed the board that there will be a MPCA permit meeting tentatively set for December 21, 2022.

Land & Water

Consideration of a Suspension/Revocation of CUP

Land & Water Director Josh Stromlund informed the board of a violation of terms to a conditional use permit and requested the board consider a suspension, amendment to, or a grace period to comply with the terms. It was the consensus of the board to have a letter sent to the land owner to have a compliance inspection done by December 13,2022 or provide pictures of as built by December 13, 2022 and will review at the next board meeting.

Correspondence

The board reviewed correspondence from Rinke Noonan and Dollars for Scholars.

RECESS

With no further business before the Board, Chair Buck Nordlof called the meeting to recess at 9:55 a.m.

Attest: December 13, 2022

______________________________ _________________________________

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson Chair James “Buck” Nordlof

November 15, 2022

COMMISSIONER PROCEEDINGS

November 15,2022

The Lake of The Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Lake of the Woods County Government Center in the Commissioners’ Room.

Call To Order

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

Approval of Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the agenda with the following changes: Add: Land Lease, Permission to Advertise, Interview, & Hire HEO, Permission to Hire Engineering Technician I.

Approval of Minutes

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the minutes from October 25, 2022.

Social Services

Claims

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve the following claims: Commissioners Warrants $27,463.04; Commissioners Warrants $5,627.47; Commissioners Warrants $18,291.68.

Auditor/Treasurer

Claims

Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the claims against the County as follows: Revenue $64,129.92; Road & Bridge $40,180.80; County Development $3,355.00; Joint Ditch $1,050.00; Solid Waste $33,421.51; EDA $67,469.25.

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

Warrants Approved On 11/15/2022 For Payment 11/18/2022

Vendor Name Amount

ARRO of the North, LLC 2,200.00

Baudette/City Of 4,919.00

Cenex Co-Op Services, Inc. 19,744.26

DSC Communications 2,158.00

Government Management Group, Inc 3,750.00

Hoffman, Philipp & Martell, PLLC 8,325.00

Howard’s Oil Company 7,514.38

Integris LLC 12,027.36

Liberty Tire Recycling, LLC 4,120.00

LOW County Auditor-Treasurer 60,000.00

LOW Highway Dept 2,867.50

Mar-Kit Landfill 13,451.50

Motorola Solutions, Inc 6,594.50

Msop-Mn Sex Offender Prgrm-462 2,616.90

Nordlof/Tanner 4,028.80

Northern Light Region 3,391.00

Powerplan 2,679.00

R & Q Trucking, Inc 3,055.00

Royal Tire Inc 5,154.83

SeaChange Print Innovations 2,127.34

Tyler Technologies, Inc 4,312.50

84 Payments less than 2000 34,569.61

Final Total: 209,606.48

Further moved to authorize the payment of the following auditor warrants: October 26, 2022 for $381,751.95; November 2, 2022 for $466,268.61; November 7, 2022 for $401,365.75; November 9,2022 for $51,649.28.

Set Work Session

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to set a work session with Koochiching County for November 29, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Koochiching County Courthouse in International Falls, MN.

Lake of the Woods Food Shelf

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve a donation of $1200.00 to the Lake of the Woods Food Shelf for the purchase of a new freezer to be paid for out of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds.

Rainy River Resort Liquor License

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve the application for a liquor license from Rainy River Resort.

Land Lease

The board discussed approximately 13 acres of land that is owned by the county.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to advertise for bids for the 13 acres of county owned land for a minimum of $30.00 per acre on parcel #18.2342.000.

Approval of Bid

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to accept the RFP from RB Farms Garrett Ravndalen for the agriculture land lease at $30.00 per acre for the following parcels: 14.2800.109, 14.2700.009, and 14.2200.009.

Public Works

Highway

Final SAP 039-599-001

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the final payment for project SAP 039-599-001for Gladen Construction, Inc. of Laporte, MN in the total amount of $158,528.00 and hereby authorize final payment of $7,926.40.

Todd F. Retirement

County Engineer Anthony Pirkl informed the board that Todd Fadness will be retiring on December 23, 2022 after 40 years with the county.

Permission to Advertise, Interview, & Hire

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve to advertise, interview, & hire for a heavy equipment operator.

FEMA

County Engineer Anthony Pirkl gave an update on a meeting with FEMA. He informed the board that FEMA was very impressed with how organized the county is and we should be able to get reimbursements.

Permission to Hire

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to hire Dylan Hancharyk as Engineering Technician/Inspector I at Grade 10, Step 1, $20.59 per hour at 234 points.

Solid Waste

County Engineer Anthony Pirkl gave an update on various topics that included: PFAS testing, MPCA surprise inspection, and the Tub Grinder sale. The MPCA inspection went very well and the landfill passed. There will be more updates to come on PFAS testing and the Tub Grinder Sale.

Sheriff

Government Center North

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve an amount up to $25,000 to purchase equipment for the interview and conference rooms at the Government Center North building.

Land & Water

Land & Water Director Josh Stromlund presented the following CUPs for board approval:

Consideration of Conditional Use Permit #22-14CU by Blue Line Consulting, LLC

The NW¼NW¼, Section Nine (9), Township One hundred Sixty-two (162) North, Range Thirty-four (34) West – Parcel ID # 17.09.22.000. Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit as required by Section 401.C of the Lake of the Woods County Zoning Ordinance to operate a Short-Term Vacation Rental in a Rural Residential Development (R2) Zoning District

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve Conditional Use Permit #22-14CU/Findings of Fact by Blue Line Consulting, LLC to operate a Short-Term Vacation Rental in a Rural Residential Development (R2) Zoning District with the following conditions:

The Conditional Use Permit Terminates on transfer of property.
Quiet time from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Must post local contact information
Must meet Minnesota Department of Health Regulations

Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners

Findings of Fact and Decision

Name of Applicant: Blue Line Consulting, LLC (David Hahn) Date: November 15, 2022

Location/Legal Description: NW¼NW¼, Section 9, T. 162N, R. 34W – Parcel ID # 17.09.22.000

Project Proposal: Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit as required by Section 401.C of the Lake of the Woods County Zoning Ordinance to operate a Short-Term Vacation Rental in a Rural Residential Development (R2) Zoning District.

Is the project proposal consistent with the Lake of the Woods County Comprehensive Land Use Plan? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )
1. Why or why not? Rural Residential development.
Is the project proposal consistent with maintaining the public health, safety, and welfare?
1. YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)
2. Why or why not? ____________________________________________________________________
Is the project proposal consistent with the goal of preventing and controlling water pollution, including sedimentation and nutrient loading? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)
1. Why or why not? ____________________________________________________________________
Will the project proposal not adversely affect the site’s existing topography, drainage features, and vegetative cover? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)
1. Why or why not? ____________________________________________________________________
Is the project proposal’s site location reasonable in relation to any floodplain and/or floodway of rivers or tributaries? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)
1. Why or why not?____________________________________________________________________
Has the erosion potential of the site based upon the degree and direction of slope, soil type and existing vegetative cover been adequately addressed for the project proposal? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)
1. Why or why not? ____________________________________________________________________
Is the site in harmony with existing and proposed access roads? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )
1. Why or why not? Access via 44^th Street NW.
Is the project proposal compatible with adjacent land uses? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )
1. Why or why not? Rural residential.
Does the project proposal have a reasonable need to be in a shoreland location?
1. YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)
1. Why or why not? ____________________________________________________________________
Is the amount of liquid waste to be generated reasonable and the proposed sewage disposal system adequate to accommodate the project proposal? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )
1. Why or why not? Sized for a 5-bedroom dwelling.
Will the visibility of structures and other facilities as viewed from public waters comply with Section 901 of the Zoning Ordinance? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)
1. Why or why not? ____________________________________________________________________
Is the site adequate for water supply and on-site sewage treatment systems? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )
1. Why or why not? Private well and septic.
Are the affected public waters suited to and able to safely accommodate the types, uses, and numbers of watercraft that the project proposal will generate? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)
1. Why or why not? ____________________________________________________________________
If the project proposal includes above ground or below ground storage tanks for petroleum or other hazardous material that is subject to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) requirements, has a permit been sought? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)
1. Why or why not? ____________________________________________________________________
Will there be fencing and/or other screening provided to buffer the project proposal from adjacent properties?
1. YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)
1. Why or why not? Not necessary.
If signage is associated with the project proposal, has the applicant demonstrated the need for the number and size requested, and minimized the visual appearance as viewed from adjacent properties to the extent possible?
1. YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)
1. Why or why not? Not planned or needed.
If the project proposal will generate additional traffic to or from the site, has the applicant adequately demonstrated how the additional traffic and parking is to be addressed? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )
1. Why or why not? On-site parking.

The specific conditions of approval are as follows:

The Conditional Use Permit terminates upon sale or transfer of the property.
Quiet time from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Must post local contact information in the dwelling.
Must meet Minnesota Department of Health regulations.

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

November 15, 2022 _____________________________________

Date James Nordlof

Chair, County Board

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

Consideration of Conditional Use Permit #22-15CU by Dale and Connie Peterson

A tract in the Northeast Corner of Government Lot 3, Section Five (5), Township One hundred Sixty-three (163) North, Range Thirty-four (34) West – Parcel ID # 14.05.31.010. Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit as required by Section 902 of the Lake of the Woods County Zoning Ordinance to construct an inland harbor connected to Lake of the Woods and to cumulatively move more than the allowed amounts of material within and outside of the shore impact zone. Lake of the Woods is a General Development Lake.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve Conditional Use Permit #22-15CU/Findings of Fact by Dale and Connie Peterson to construct an inland harbor connected to Lake of the Woods and to cumulatively move more than the allowed amounts of material within and outside of the shore impact zone with the following conditions:

Follow the permitted harbor design approved by the agencies
The cumulative movement of material is allowed for dike construction and rock rip rap to protect property from high-water and/or flooding.

Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners

Findings of Fact and Decision

Name of Applicant: Dale and Connie Peterson Date: November 15, 2022

Location/Legal Description: A tract in the Northeast Corner of Government Lot 3, Section Five (5), Township One hundred Sixty-three (163) North, Range Thirty-four (34) West – Parcel ID # 14.05.31.010

Project Proposal: Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit as required by Section 902 of the Lake of the Woods County Zoning Ordinance to construct an inland harbor connected to Lake of the Woods and to cumulatively move more than the allowed amounts of material within and outside of the shore impact zone. Lake of the Woods is a General Development Lake.

Is the project proposal consistent with the Lake of the Woods County Comprehensive Land Use Plan? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )
1. Why or why not? Resort development, additional safe harbor.
Is the project proposal consistent with maintaining the public health, safety, and welfare?
1. YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)
1. Why or why not? _______________________________________________________________________
Is the project proposal consistent with the goal of preventing and controlling water pollution, including sedimentation and nutrient loading? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )
1. Why or why not? Oversight by DNR and Corps of Engineers, permits all in place.
Will the project proposal not adversely affect the site’s existing topography, drainage features, and vegetative cover? YES ( ) NO (X) N/A ( )
1. Why or why not? They will be affected but has been permitted.
Is the project proposal’s site location reasonable in relation to any floodplain and/or floodway of rivers or tributaries? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )
1. Why or why not? Shoreline of Lake of the Woods.
Has the erosion potential of the site based upon the degree and direction of slope, soil type and existing vegetative cover been adequately addressed for the project proposal? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )
1. Why or why not? Via DNR and Corps permits and design.
Is the site in harmony with existing and proposed access roads? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )
1. Why or why not? Access via County Road 17.
Is the project proposal compatible with adjacent land uses? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )
1. Why or why not? Resort area.
Does the project proposal have a reasonable need to be in a shoreland location? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )
1. Why or why not? Creation of a safe harbor.
Is the amount of liquid waste to be generated reasonable and the proposed sewage disposal system adequate to accommodate the project proposal? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)
1. Why or why not? _______________________________________________________________________
Will the visibility of structures and other facilities as viewed from public waters comply with Section 901 of the Zoning Ordinance? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)
1. Why or why not? _______________________________________________________________________
Is the site adequate for water supply and on-site sewage treatment systems? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)
1. Why or why not? _______________________________________________________________________
Are the affected public waters suited to and able to safely accommodate the types, uses, and numbers of watercraft that the project proposal will generate? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )
1. Why or why not? Campsite boats are already using lake and permit limits number of slips in harbor.
If the project proposal includes above ground or below ground storage tanks for petroleum or other hazardous material that is subject to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) requirements, has a permit been sought? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)
1. Why or why not? _______________________________________________________________________
Will there be fencing and/or other screening provided to buffer the project proposal from adjacent properties?
1. YES ( ) NO (X) N/A ( )
1. Why or why not? None needed.
If signage is associated with the project proposal, has the applicant demonstrated the need for the number and size requested, and minimized the visual appearance as viewed from adjacent properties to the extent possible?
1. YES ( ) NO (X) N/A ( )
1. Why or why not? None needed.
If the project proposal will generate additional traffic to or from the site, has the applicant adequately demonstrated how the additional traffic and parking is to be addressed? YES ( ) NO (X) N/A ( )
1. Why or why not? No new traffic.

The specific conditions of approval are as follows:

Follow the permitted harbor design approved by the agencies.
The cumulative movement of material is allowed for dike construction and rock rip rap to protect property from high-water and/or flooding.

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

November 15, 2022 _____________________________________

Date James Nordlof

Chair, County Board

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

Consideration of Conditional Use Permit #22-16CU by Stacey Manning

Lot 1, Block 3 River Oaks Plat, Section One (1), Township One hundred Sixty-one (161) North, Range Thirty-two (32) West — Parcel ID# 23.52.03.010. Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit as required by Section 401.B of the Lake of the Woods County Zoning Ordinance to operate a Short-Term Vacation Rental in a Residential Development (R1) Zoning District within the shoreland area of the Rainy River. The Rainy River is an Agricultural River Segment.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve Conditional Use Permit #22-16CU/Findings of Fact by Stacey Manning to operate a Short-Term Vacation Rental in a Residential Development (R1) Zoning District within the shoreland area of the Rainy River with the following conditions:

The septic system must be upgraded within two (2) years from September 20, 2022.
The Conditional Use Permit terminates upon sale or transfer of the property.
No on street parking
Must post local contacts and emergency numbers in dwelling.
Must follow tenant rules listed in application and quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Must meet Minnesota Department of Health Regulations.

Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners

Findings of Fact and Decision

Name of Applicant: Stacey and Connie Manning Date: November 15, 2022

Location/Legal Description: Lot 1, Block 3, River Oaks Plat in Section 1, T. 161N, R. 32W – Parcel ID # 23.52.03.010

Is the project proposal consistent with the Lake of the Woods County Comprehensive Land Use Plan? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )
1. Why or why not? Within the growth corridor, vacation rental.
Is the project proposal consistent with maintaining the public health, safety, and welfare?
1. YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)
1. Why or why not? _______________________________________________________________________
Is the project proposal consistent with the goal of preventing and controlling water pollution, including sedimentation and nutrient loading? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)
1. Why or why not? _______________________________________________________________________
Will the project proposal not adversely affect the site’s existing topography, drainage features, and vegetative cover? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)
1. Why or why not? _______________________________________________________________________
Is the project proposal’s site location reasonable in relation to any floodplain and/or floodway of rivers or tributaries? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)
1. Why or why not?_______________________________________________________________________
Has the erosion potential of the site based upon the degree and direction of slope, soil type and existing vegetative cover been adequately addressed for the project proposal? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)
1. Why or why not? _______________________________________________________________________
Is the site in harmony with existing and proposed access roads? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )
1. Why or why not? Access via Oak Harbor Drive.
Is the project proposal compatible with adjacent land uses? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )
1. Why or why not? Residential and commercial.
Does the project proposal have a reasonable need to be in a shoreland location? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)
1. Why or why not? _______________________________________________________________________
Is the amount of liquid waste to be generated reasonable and the proposed sewage disposal system adequate to accommodate the project proposal? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )
1. Why or why not? But needs to be upgraded.
Will the visibility of structures and other facilities as viewed from public waters comply with Section 901 of the Zoning Ordinance? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)
1. Why or why not? _______________________________________________________________________
Is the site adequate for water supply and on-site sewage treatment systems? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )
1. Why or why not? Private well and septic system.
Are the affected public waters suited to and able to safely accommodate the types, uses, and numbers of watercraft that the project proposal will generate? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)
1. Why or why not? _______________________________________________________________________
If the project proposal includes above ground or below ground storage tanks for petroleum or other hazardous material that is subject to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) requirements, has a permit been sought? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)
1. Why or why not? _______________________________________________________________________
Will there be fencing and/or other screening provided to buffer the project proposal from adjacent properties?
1. YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)
1. Why or why not? _______________________________________________________________________
If signage is associated with the project proposal, has the applicant demonstrated the need for the number and size requested, and minimized the visual appearance as viewed from adjacent properties to the extent possible?
1. YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)
1. Why or why not? _______________________________________________________________________
If the project proposal will generate additional traffic to or from the site, has the applicant adequately demonstrated how the additional traffic and parking is to be addressed? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )
1. Why or why not? On-site parking.

The specific conditions of approval are as follows:

The septic system must be upgraded within two (2) years from September 20, 2022.
The Conditional Use Permit terminates upon sale or transfer of the property.
No on street parking.
Must post local contacts and emergency numbers in dwelling.
Must follow tenant rules listed in application and quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Must meet Minnesota Department of Health regulations.

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

November 15, 2022 _____________________________________

Date James Nordlof

Chair, County Board

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

HOFFMAN, PHILIPP and MARTELL, PLLC
Audit Exit Review

Colleen Hoffman from Hoffman, Philipp and Martell, PLLC provided an audit exit review to the County Board of Commissioners.

RECESS

With no further business before the Board, Chair Buck Nordlof called the meeting to recess at 10:30 a.m.

Attest: November 29, 2022

______________________________ _________________________________

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson Chair James “Buck” Nordlof

October 25, 2022

October 25,2022

The Lake of The Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Lake of the Woods County Government Center in the Commissioners’ Room.

Call To Order

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

Approval of Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously to approve the agenda with the following changes: Add: Health Insurance Motion, Cliffs Update.

Approval of Minutes

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the minutes from October 11, 2022.

Social Services

Claims

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the following claims: Commissioners Warrants $12,814.98; Commissioners Warrants $5,656.98; Commissioners Warrants 4,843.82.

Approval of County Credit Card for Katy Johnson

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve a county credit card for Katy Johnson.

Approval of Tri-Valley-RTC Transportation Contract

Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the Tri-Valley-RTC Transportation Contract as presented by Social Services Director Amy Ballard.

Auditor/Treasurer

Claims

Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the claims against the County as follows: Revenue $74,087.05; Road & Bridge $64,459.24; County Development $1,875.00; Solid Waste $14,276.94; EDA $1,055.17.

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

Warrants Approved On 10/25/2022 For Payment 10/28/2022

Vendor Name Amount

Accurate HD Ltd. 40,650.00

Cenex Co-Op Services, Inc. 16,640.90

E & L Electric Inc 4,400.00

Integris DBA 6,099.59

Integris LLC 2,515.36

Johnson Auto & Machine 2,370.07

Lake Area Construction Inc 28,925.00

Lake of the Woods Electric LLC 5,458.41

Larkin Hoffman Attorneys 7,375.00

Riopelle/David 5,000.00

SeaChange Print Innovations 5,285.69

U.S. Bank Equipment Finance 6,268.50

Whitt Environmental Services,Inc. 3,639.00

WIDSETH 3,125.00

48 Payments less than 2000 18,000.88

Final Total: 155,753.40

Further moved to authorize the payment of the following auditor warrants: October 14, 2022 for $45,237.70; October 19, 2022 for $338,005.43.

Approval of Health Insurance Rates

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the increase of the health insurance rates for family up to $1370.00 and individual up to $1020.00 effective January 2023.

Public Works

County Engineer Anthony Pirkl gave a brief update on various projects in the highway department.

Approval of Maintenance Agreement with City of Baudette

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve the contract between Lake of the Woods County and the City of Baudette for road maintenance including: snow plowing, and street sweeping.

Agreement to Receive Bridge Bond Funds

Resolution

The following resolution was offered by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and moved for adoption:

RESOLUTION

AGREEMENT TO STATE TRANSPORTATION FUND

LOCAL BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM

Grant Terms and Conditions

SAP 039-598-071

Resolution No. 22-10-02

WHEREAS, Lake of the Woods County has applied to the Commissioner of Transportation for a grant from the Minnesota State Transportation Fund for construction of Bridge No. 39532; and

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

WHEREAS, the amount of the grant has been determined to be $141,279.20 by reason of the lowest responsible bid;

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

Cliffs Natural Resources Update

The Commissioners discussed a request from Cliffs to amend the standards set in an agreement that was made between Lake of the Woods County, DNR, and Cliffs Natural Resources. No action was taken at this time.

RECESS

With no further business before the Board, Chair Buck Nordlof called the meeting to recess at 9:45 a.m.

Attest: November 15, 2022

______________________________ _________________________________

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson Chair James “Buck” Nordlof

October 11, 2022

October 11,2022

The Lake of The Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at Lake of the Woods County Government Center in the Commissioners’ Room.

Call To Order

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

Approval of Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the agenda with the following changes: Add: Final Pay Authorization for SAP 039-649-005, Permission to Advertise/Interview/Hire Technician for Highway, Jail Update and Health Insurance.

Approval of Minutes

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the minutes from September 27, 2022.

Social Services

Claims

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the following claims: Commissioners Warrants $13,589.68; Commissioners Warrants $2,145.17; Commissioners Warrants $13,595.76.

Sanford TRF for Adult Mental Health Contract

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the renewal of the Sanford Thief River Falls for Adults Mental Health Contract and for Social Services Director Amy Ballard and Chair Buck Nordlof to sign the same.

Joining the Meeting

Commissioner Joe Grund joined the meeting at 9:15a.m.

Auditor/Treasurer

Claims

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the claims against the County as follows: Revenue $72,599.66; Road & Bridge $80,858.50; Social Services $41.49; County Development $200.00; Joint Ditch $2,058.75; Solid Waste $45,335.48.

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

Warrants Approved On 10/11/2022 For Payment 10/14/2022

Vendor Name Amount

Baudette/City Of 6,000.00

Cdw Government, Inc 3,447.56

Cenex Co-Op Services, Inc. 4,399.99

Clark Equipment Co Dba Bobcat 4,407.10

Contech Engineered Solutions LLC 20,475.80

Counties Providing Technology 4,086.00

Erickson Timber Products 9,360.00

Greenview Landscaping, Inc 5,200.00

Howard’s Oil Company 11,553.85

Liberty Tire Recycling, LLC 8,747.72

LOW Highway Dept 5,725.50

Mar-Kit Landfill 14,885.00

Pennington County Sheriff Office 7,244.59

Rainy Lake Oil, Inc 2,436.15

Roseau County Sheriff Office 13,357.98

SeaChange Print Innovations 3,388.83

Sjoberg’s Inc 2,668.00

Titan Energy Systems, Inc 3,001.50

TNVC 3,880.53

Traffic Marking Service, Inc. 24,020.04

University Of Mn 9,618.63

53 Payments less than 2000 33,189.11

Final Total: 201,093.88

Further moved to authorize the payment of the following auditor warrants: September 28, 2022 for $296,977.96; October 4, 2022 for $557,617.61; October 6, 2022 for $544,250.36.

Set Meeting Date-DNR

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to set a meeting date with the DNR for December 12, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

Operational Enhancement Grant

Resolution

The following Resolution was offered by Commissioner Jon Waibel seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the following:

RESOLUTION OF LAKE OF THE WOODS COUNTY

Operational Enhancement Grant Program

Resolution No 22-10-01

BE IT RESOLVED; by Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners that the County enter into the attached Grant Contract with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) to conduct the following Program: County Veterans Service Office Operational Enhancement Grant Program. The grant must be used to provide outreach to the county’s veterans; to assist in the reintegration of combat veterans into society; to collaborate with other social service agencies, educational institutions, and other community organizations for the purposes of enhancing services offered to veterans; to reduce homelessness among veterans; and to enhance the operations of the county veterans service office, as specified in Minnesota Statutes 197.608 and Minnesota Laws 2021, 1^st Special Session, Chapter 12, Article 1, Section 37, Subdivision 2. This Grant should not be used to supplant or replace other funding.

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

WHEREUPON; the above resolution was adopted at the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners Board meeting this 11^th day of October, 2022.

Health Insurance Rates

The board was informed of a possible increase of five percent to the health benefits premium. It was the consensus of the board to add this to the next agenda for discussion.

Human Resources

Salary Increase

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve the following department head salary increases: Recorder Sue Ney Grade 19, Step 9, at $39.05 per hour effective next pay period, Auditor/Treasurer Lorene Hanson Grade 23, Step 8, at $47.81 per hour effective next pay period, Commissioner Salary Adjustment increase from $500.00 to $1000.00 effective 2023.

Permission to Advertise, Interview, & Hire E911 Corrections Officer

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve the permission to advertise, interview, & hire request for an E911 Corrections Officer at Grade 10, step 1, 237 points at $20.59 per hour.

Permission to Advertise, Interview, & Hire Technician I, II , or Senior Level

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the permission to advertise, interview, & hire request for a Technician I, II, or Senior level at Grades 10, 12, or 13 depending on experience.

Permission to Hire Solid Waste Processor

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the request to hire Greg Gagne for the solid waste processor position at Grade 11, step 1, 265 points at $21.68 per hour effective October 10, 2022.

Public Health Flu Shots

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve public health to administer flu shots to county employees on October 25, 2022 at the Lake of the Woods County Government Center.

Land & Water

Consideration of Conditional Use Permit #22-11CU by Milo Ravndalen

The SE¼SE¼ of Section Twenty (20); the NE¼NE¼ of Section Twenty-nine (29); the NW¼NW¼ of Section Twenty-eight (28); the SW¼SW¼ of Section Twenty-one (21) all within Township One hundred Sixty-two (162) North, Range Thirty-four (34) West – Parcel ID#’s 17.20.41.000; 17.29.11.000; 17.28.22.000; 17.21.33.000. Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit as required by Section 401.C of the Lake of the Woods County Zoning Ordinance to allow extractive and commercial use of the property consisting of aggregate mining, washing, and bituminous material, in a Rural Residential Zoning District (R2).

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve Conditional Use Permit #22-11CU/Findings of Fact by Milo Ravndalen to allow extractive and commercial use of the property consisting of aggregate mining, washing, and bituminous material, in a Rural Residential Zoning District (R2) with the following conditions:

Must maintain dust control
Hours limited to daylight hours.
Must follow proper blasting procedures including notification of residents.

Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners

Findings of Fact and Decision

Name of Applicant: Milo Ravndalen Date: October 11, 2022

Location/Legal Description: The SE¼SE¼ Section 20, NE¼NE¼ of Section 29, NW¼NW ¼ of Section 28, and the SW¼SW¼ of Section 21, all within Township 162N, Range 34W (Chilgren)

Project Proposal: Applicant is requesting to allow extractive and commercial use of the property consisting of aggregate mining, washing, crushing, and bituminous material, in a Rural Residential Zoning District (R2).

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

Why or why not? Aggregate development.

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

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

Why or why not? ____________________________________________________________________

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

Why or why not? ____________________________________________________________________

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

Why or why not? It will affect topography through mining.

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

Why or why not? ____________________________________________________________________

Has the erosion potential of the site based upon the degree and direction of slope, soil type and existing vegetative cover been adequately addressed for the project proposal? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)

Why or why not? ____________________________________________________________________

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

Why or why not? County Road 56.

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

Why or why not? Existing adjacent pit.

9. Does the project proposal have a reasonable need to be in a shoreland location? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)

Why or why not? __________________________________________________________________

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

Why or why not? ___________________________________________________________________

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

Why or why not? ____________________________________________________________________

Is the site adequate for water supply and on-site sewage treatment systems? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)

Why or why not? ____________________________________________________________________

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

Why or why not? ____________________________________________________________________

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

Why or why not? Will be required if installed.

Will there be fencing and/or other screening provided to buffer the project proposal from adjacent properties?

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

Why or why not? Natural vegetation.

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

Why or why not? ___________________________________________________________________

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

Why or why not? Via County Road 56.

The specific conditions of approval are as follows:

Must maintain dust control.
Hours of operation are limited to daylight hours.
Must follow proper blasting procedures including notification of residents.

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

October 11, 2022 _____________________________________

Date James Nordlof

Chair, County Board

Consideration of Conditional Use Permit #22-12CU by Brandon and Alycia Fish

Lot 8, Block 1 of Lukes Estates in Section Twenty-four (24), Township One-hundred Sixty-two (162) North, Range Thirty-two (32) West – Parcel ID # 19.58.01.080. Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit as required by Section 401.B of the Lake of the Woods County Zoning Ordinance to operate a short-term transient rental in a Residential Development (R1) Zoning District.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve Conditional Use Permit #22-12CU/Findings of Fact by Brandon and Alycia Fish to operate a short-term transient rental in a Residential Development (R1) Zoning District with the following conditions:

Parking on site only, no parking on Burr Oak Road
The Conditional Use Permit terminates upon sale or transfer of property
Hours of operation are as listed on application.

Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners

Findings of Fact and Decision

Name of Applicant: Brandon and Alycia Fish Date: October 11, 2022

Location/Legal Description: Lot 8, Block 1, Lukes Estates in Section 24, T. 162N, R. 32W

Project Proposal: Applicant is requesting to allow the operation of a short-term transient rental in a Residential Development Zoning District (R1).

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

Why or why not? Housing in growth corridor.

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

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

Why or why not? Meets county’s new application/requirements.

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

Why or why not? _______________________________________________________________________

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

Why or why not? _______________________________________________________________________

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

Why or why not? _______________________________________________________________________

6. Has the erosion potential of the site based upon the degree and direction of slope, soil type and existing vegetative cover been adequately addressed for the project proposal? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)

Why or why not? _______________________________________________________________________

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

Why or why not? Access on Burr Oak Road.

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

Why or why not? Residential and commercial area.

9. Does the project proposal have a reasonable need to be in a shoreland location? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)

Why or why not? _______________________________________________________________________

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

Why or why not? On sanitary sewer district.

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

Why or why not? _______________________________________________________________________

12. Is the site adequate for water supply and on-site sewage treatment systems? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )

Why or why not? Sewer district and private well.

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

Why or why not? _______________________________________________________________________

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

Why or why not? _______________________________________________________________________

15. Will there be fencing and/or other screening provided to buffer the project proposal from adjacent properties?

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

Why or why not? _______________________________________________________________________

16. If signage is associated with the project proposal, has the applicant demonstrated the need for the number and size requested, and minimized the visual appearance as viewed from adjacent properties to the extent possible?

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

Why or why not? _______________________________________________________________________

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

Why or why not? Parking on site only.

The specific conditions of approval are as follows:

Parking on site only, no parking on Burr Oak Road.
The Conditional Use Permit terminates upon sale or transfer of property.
Hours of operation are as listed on application.

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

October 11, 2022 _____________________________________

Date James Nordlof

Chair, County Board

Public Works

County Engineer Anthony Pirkl gave the board an update on various projects including Highway, Northwest Angle, Solid Waste, and discussion around a contract with Ford Motor Company for new Pick-up Trucks.

Final Payment Authorization for SAP 039-649-005

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to accept the Public Works Director’s Certificate of Performance of SAP 039-649-005 for Lake of the Woods County (Force Account) in the total amount of $40,650.00, and hereby authorize final payment to Accurate HD, LTD.

Koochiching County Jail Agreement

Commissioners Cody Hasbargen and Jon Waibel gave a brief update from the recent meeting with Koochiching county about a possible agreement for the use of their jail.

Integrity Benefits

Integrity Benefits representative Bill Dehmer gave a presentation to the board discussing additional benefits that could be available to employees through their company. No action was taken at this time.

Correspondence

Correspondence was acknowledged from Williams Seniors and Friends Against Abuse.

RECESS

With no further business before the Board, Vice- Chair Ed Arnesen called the meeting to recess at 10:45 a.m.

Attest: October 25, 2022

______________________________ _________________________________

County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson Vice-Chair Ed Arnesen

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