February, 2011

Commissioner Proceedings

February 8, 2011

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, February 8, 2011, in the Commissioners’ Room of the Lake of the Woods County Government Center.

Call to Order

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

Approval of Agenda

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to approve the agenda for the meeting today with the following additions: Motor Pool recommendation and trails. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Consent Agenda

Motion was made by Commissioner Arnesen to approve the consent agenda for travel for: Tim Erickson to attend the Traffic and Transportation Engineering Symposium to be held February 9, in St. Paul, Consent requested for Tim Erickson to attend the National Association of County Engineers Conference in Minneapolis, MN to be held April 17 – 21; Rita Krause to attend Child Support State Training to be held on March 16-17 in St. Paul. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Approval of Minutes

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the minutes of January 25, 2011 with changes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Social Services Department

Claims

Social Services Financial Officer, Christine Hultman, met with the Board requesting approval of claims.

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

Commissioners’ Warrants $ 16,630.49

Commissioners’ Warrants $ 2,401.71

Commissioners’ Warrants $ 10,910.29

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

County Auditor

Claims

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

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

Revenue $ 22,350.94

Road & Bridge $ 83,687.33

County Development $ 6,674.50

Solid Waste $ 25,860.49

$138,573.26

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

January 27, 2011 $ 38,838.51

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

Credit Card Policy

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid met with the board requesting approval for issuance of county credit cards. According to the County Credit Card Policy, the County Board is required to approve or deny the request from the department heads.

Resolution

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

Resolution No. 2001-02-01

Authorization for Issuances of County Credit Cards

WHEREAS, Lake of the Woods County has adopted a policy regarding use of credit cards by county employees and/or officers;

WHEREAS, pursuant to Lake of the Woods County Credit Card Policy the County Board is required to approve or deny the request from the department heads authorizing their employees to be issued county credit card;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED; that the following departments/employees are authorized to be issued county credit cards
Sheriff’s Department	Last 4 Digits of SSI	Card Limit
Dallas D. Block		1500
Ryan L. Hockstedler		1500
Gary W. Fish		1500
Robert A. Gorecki		1500
Terry Bandemer		1500
Cheryl E. Anderson		1500
Julie A. Berggren		1500
Judith M. Kasberger		1500
Peggy D. Mosher		1500
Sandra J. Peterson		1500
Ruth E. Rizzi		1500
Lawrence N. Sipe		1500
Dennis G. Wiese		1500
Social Services Department	Last 4 Digits of SSI	Card Limit
Nancy L. Wendler		1500
Amy S. Ballard		1500
Christine L. Hultman		1500
Cindy A. Kroeger		1500
Jo L. Thoreson		1500
Jodi J. Ferrier		1500
Angie J. Eason		1500
Philip G. Johnson		1500
Shelley M. Pepera		1500
Rita M. Krause		1500
Shelley J. Phillippe		1500
Leah M. Stephani-Miller		1500
Cassondra J. Brune		1500
M.I.S. Department	Last 4 Digits of SSI	Card Limit
Brent B. Birkeland		1500
Peder R. Hovland		1500
Emergency Management	Last 4 Digits of SSI	Card Limit
Holly S. House		1500
Highway Department	Last 4 Digits of SSI	Card Limit
William S. Sindelir		1500
Michele D. Paradise		1500
Daniel D. Crompton		1500
Martine E. Carlson		1500
Boyd L. Johnson		1500
Jeffrey B. Pelland		1500
Craig A. Slick		1500
Timothy R. Aery		1500
Lowell T. Fadness		1500
Keith D. Grund		1500
Lee H. Hancock		1500
Robert A. Peterson		1500
Michael A. Anderson		1500
Edward Spires		1500
Theodore Furbish		1500
Brock Stebakken		1500
Douglas A. Arnold		1500
Timothy R. Erickson		1500
TOTAL Credit Exposure		72000

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

2011 Pay Equity Report

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid and Chief Deputy Auditor, Lorene Hanson reviewed the 2011 Pay Equity Implementation Report with the board.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve and authorize Chairman Moorman to sign the 2011 Pay Equity Report as presented. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Arnesen and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motor Pool

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid met with the board and informed the board that the Motor Pool committee recommends to sell or trade the 2007 Chevrolet Impala and purchase a 2011 Chevrolet Impala on the State Bid. The consensus of the board was to look into the options of trading versus private sale and look into how long it will be before a new vehicle will take for delivery.

Emergency Management

Emergency Management Director, Holly House met with the board requesting approval for two PSIC Grant extensions.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to authorize County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid and Chairman Moorman to sign the two PSIC Grants. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

RECESS

The meeting was called to recess at 9:52 a.m. and reconvened at 10:00 a.m. as follows:

SWCD

SWCD board member Marshall Nelson met with the board to discuss SWCD housing issues. He informed the board that they have not had a lease for some time and they are uncertain on how long they will be able to have office space in the federal building. He requested that if they are evicted if the county would be able to house two SWCD staff members, which are under the direction of County Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund. The consensus of the board was if emergency situation arises, they would be able to accommodate the two SWCD employees.

MIS DIRECTOR

MIS Director, Brent Birkeland met with the board requesting approval for signatures to sign the Ratification Statement with MCCC for the maintenance and support of the Manatron GRN Tax System effective January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2015.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to authorize Chairman Moorman to sign the ratification statement with MCCC for maintenance and support of the Manatron GRM Tax System, effective January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2015. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Arnesen and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Laptop Computers/Document Imaging

MIS Director, Brent Birkeland met with the board and informed them that the five (5) laptop computers for the “Computer Pool” are ordered. Brent informed the board that if the document imaging was going to be utilized by more departments that there would be a need of purchasing five (5) more license to be able to accommodate more users. The board requested that the technology committee review the document imaging

RECESS

The meeting was called to recess at 11:35 a.m. and reconvened at 11:50 a.m. as follows:

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

Resolution

Public Works Director, Tim Erickson met with the board requesting approval to enter into agreement with Minnesota Department of Transportation to accept federal aid funds for the “Depot Preservation Alliance”.

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

Resolution to enter into Agreement No. 98347 with the Minnesota Department of Transportation:

RESOLUTION NO. 2011-02-02

BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Minnesota Statute Sec. 161.36, the Commissioner of

Transportation be appointed as Agent of 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, that the Chairman of the County Board and the County Auditor are

hereby authorized and directed for and on behalf of the 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. 98347,” a copy of which said agreement was before the County Board and which is made a part

hereof by reference.

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

Repairs/Purchases

Public Works Director, Tim Erickson, and Maintenance Supervisor, Jeff Pelland, met with the board to discuss the garage door and garage openers for the “Car Wash Bay” stall. They informed the board that moisture has gone into the door and has become heavy and burned out the motor of the opener. The cost of this repair would be around $7,700 for a new door and opener. Another issue of repair was the bucket of the front loader has cracked and needs to be sent off for repair in the approximate amount of $4,500. Tim informed the board that a “Low Boy” trailer that was budgeted for 2011 has come in approximately $8,000 over budget and the boom loader they ordered came in $2,000 under budget.

SHERIFF DEPARTMENT

Year of Service Recognition

Chief Deputy Sheriff Terry Bandemer and Deputy Sheriff Joel Hopps met with the board upon their request to recognize Deputy Sheriff Joel Hopps for his year’s o f service with the county.

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

Years of Service Recognition for

Deputy Sheriff Joel Hopps

Resolution No. 2011-02-03

WHEREAS, Joel Hopps has served the residents of Lake of the Woods County for over 6 years, for

Lake of the Woods County Sheriff’s Department;

WHEREAS, Joel has resigned from county service, effective February 26, 2011,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Board of Lake of the Woods County extends its deepest appreciation to Joel for his many years of dedicated service and best wishes to him.

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

NWA Deputy

Chief Deputy Sheriff, Terry Bandemer informed the board that the NWA Deputy Sheriff’s needs to attend mandatory training on civil processing which would be around thirty (30) hours and requested that he be placed as a temporary part-time employee for those hours.

Motion was made by Commissioner Arnesen to approve NWA Deputy Sheriff on a temporary part-time pay for county mandated training for civil processing effective February 15, 2011. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the vote carried as follows: Voting for: Commissioners Patty Beckel, Hanson, Arnesen and Moorman. Voting against: Commissioner Todd Beckel. ( Commissioner Todd Beckel stated that this does not fit in with the past practice of pay experience).

RECESS

The meeting was called to recess at 12:10 p.m. and reconvened at 1:00 p.m. as follows:

LAND AND WATER PLANNING DIRECTOR

Planning Commission

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

Initial Plat for Sportsman’s Eagle Ridge

Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund met with the board and requested that the consideration to accept the Initial Plat for Sportsman’s Eagle’s Ridge, LLC be tabled per request of Land owner Mr. Gregg Hennum until March 8, 2011 meeting. Josh stated that the commission could still take oral testimony from the public, but those comments will still have to be submitted to his office in writing.

Chairman Moorman opened the floor for comments: Mr. Wallock stated that he had concerns and stated that he will send his written comments into the Land and Water Planning office to be of record.

Mr. Dave Marhula spoke in favor of this development and felt that this should be given consideration of being approved.

Chairman Moorman closed the floor for public comments. Josh informed the board that they are in receipt of letters and that they will be available upon request and will be read on March 8, 2011 Planning Commission.

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to take the recommendation from land owners Gregg Hennum and table the consideration of the Initial Plat for Sportsman’s Eagle Ridge until March 8, 2011. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Arnesen and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Consideration to Approve Zoning Ordinance Revisions

Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund reviewed the changes in the Zoning Ordinance with the commission.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Arnesen to recommend to the County Board of Commissioners to approve the Revised Zoning Ordinance as presented. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to close the Planning Commissioner at 1:57 p.m. and open the regular meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Beltrami Island

Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund met with the board and discussed the Beltrami Island Conservation Plan.

Bernard Property

Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund met with the board and informed them that they are nearing the final stages of the wetland banking process and according to the commitment for title insurance a resolution from the board is needed to authorize the perpetual conservation easement and must contain the legal description of the property.

Resolution

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

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A PERPETUAL CONSERVATION EASEMENT ON THE BERNARD PROPERTY

Resolution 2011-02-04

WHEREAS, Lake of the Woods County is a Governmental Subdivision under the laws of Minnesota; and

WHEREAS, Lake of the Woods County is the local government unit responsible for the implementation of the Wetland Conservation Act according to Minnesota Statute 103G.005, subdivision 10e; and

WHEREAS, Lake of the Woods County is allowed to preserve wetlands owned by a local unit of government protected by a conservation easement as defined in Minnesota Statute 84C.01 and in accordance with Minnesota Statute 103G.2251; and

WHEREAS, Lake of the Woods County has finalized the purchase of the Bernard Property for wetland banking purposes; and

WHEREAS, Lake of the Woods County has an approved wetland banking application in accordance with Minnesota Statute 103G.2242; and

WHEREAS, Lake of the Woods County has completed the associated tasks as outlined in the wetland banking application; and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners hereby authorize the placement of a perpetual conservation easement for wetland banking purposes over, under and across that part of the E1/2 of Section 1 and the E1/2 of Section 12, both in, T. 161 N., R. 33 W., Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota, lying westerly of the CSAH #4 right-of-way described as follows:

Government Lots 1 and 2, the S1/2 of the NE1/4 and the SE1/4 all in said Section 1;

The NE1/4 of Section 12; The SE1/4 of said Section 12, less the South 50 feet and the West 50 feet thereof.

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

Bernard Property

Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund met with the board and informed them that the commitment for title insurance, affidavit and indemnity agreement is required by the title insurance company for the Bernard Wetland Banking project.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to authorize Chairman Moorman to sign the affidavit and indemnity agreement for the Bernard Wetland Banking project. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Emergency Management Director

2011 Flood Preparedness

Emergency Management Director, Holly House met with the board with other Incident Command personal to discuss the Lake of the Woods County Emergency Operation Plan for flood relating concerns. The group discussed the Incident Command Structure, public awareness on who to contact for assistance, needs of volunteers and accountability of them, areas of past flooding, sand bags and sand availability. Holly informed them that she will be organizing another meeting soon.

Old/New Business

Lessard –Sams Outdoor Heritage Council/Outdoor Heritage Fund-none

County T.V. – none

Land Acquisition- early next week

Red Lake Tribe- none

Township Road Inventory- #1 goalfor 2011

Line Workers School – none

Inventory– #2priority for 2011

Veterans Service Policy– next weekmeeting

Beaver – none

Clementson Bridge Property- none

CAMA- none

Goals and Objectives- added to old/new business

Committee Reports:

Commissioner Todd Beckel reported on the following:

Lup Land Meeting
Northern County Land Use

Commissioner Moorman:

Aging Advisory meeting

Commissioner Patty Beckel

NWM Juvenile Center

Commissioners’ Room to establish goals and objectives for 2011

Correspondence

The following correspondence was acknowledged: L.O.W. Water Quality Forum; 2011 Kallemeyn Award; MN Department of Veterans Affairs; Mr. and Mrs. Gross letter- Eagle Ridge Common Interest Community and Trails.

RECESS

With no further business before the Board, Chairman Moorman called the meeting to recess at 3:29 p.m.

Attest: Approved: February 22, 2011

____________________________ ____________________________

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid Ken Moorman, Board Chairman

Commissioner Proceedings

February 22, 2011

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, February 22, 2011, in the Auditorium at the Lake of the Woods School.

Call to Order

Chairman Moorman called the meeting to order at 9:08 a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited with the following members present: Commissioners Patty Beckel, Todd Beckel, Hanson, Arnesen and Moorman. Also present were: County Auditor John W. Hoscheid, Deputy Auditor Janet Rudd, John Oren and Penny Mio Hirst.

High School Social Studies teacher, Mr. Don Krause

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

Approval of Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the agenda with the following additions: resignation of County Assessor Wayne Bendickson, HRDC funding for Red Lake Tribe issues and Rex Hotel invitation. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Arnesen and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Approval of Consent Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to approve the consent agenda as follows: Travel for Leah Stephani-Miller to Minneapolis for MSSA Conference on March 20-24. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Approval of Minutes

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the minutes of February 8, 2011, regular meeting with changes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Social Services Director

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

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

Commissioners’ Warrants $ 4,726.67

Commissioners’ Warrants $12,354.42

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

Vacant Social Worker

Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler, met with the County Board and discussed the steps of hiring. She stated that when newly hired employees start, they are on step 1 and then after probation period they go to step 2, but she has an employee that has been working for her for five years, and is only at step 3. No action was taken.

COUNTY AUDITOR

Claims

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

Motion

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

Revenue $ 63,349.21

Road & Bridge $ 4,674.10

Solid Waste $ 284.99

$ 68,308.30

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

Warrants Approved On 2/22/2011 for Payment 2/25/2011

Vendor Name Amount

Cenex Co-Op Services, Inc. 2,810.69

MARCO 2,142.97

Norling Construction, Inc/Adam 36,900.00

West Group 2,593.53

49 Payments less than 2000 $18,461.11

Final Total: $62,908.30

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

February 11, 2011 $ 86,623.63

February 11, 2011 $105,143.32

February 11, 2011 $ (199.60)

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

Extension Committee

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid met with the board to inform them that University of Minnesota Regional Director, Nathan Johnson requested three appointments to the Lake of the Woods Extension Committee members.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to appoint Joanne Kellner, Jenny Erickson and Mike Hirst to the County Extension Committee. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Arnesen and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Professional Service Agreement with Roseau County

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid, Commissioners Todd Beckel and Arnesen informed the board that they met with Roseau County Commissioners, Roseau County Auditor, Marti Monsrud, and Roseau County Deputy Auditor Stacy Novak to discuss a professional service agreement which would provide training to Lake of the Woods County Auditor’s office on Manatron Property Tax system. They presented the Professional Service Contract to the board for approval.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to enter into a Professional Service Contract with Roseau County Auditor’s office to purchase Manatron property tax system training from Roseau County commencing February 22, 2011 and terminating December 31, 2011 and authorize Chairman Moorman and County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Arnesen and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motor Pool

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid met with the board per their request and informed them they would be allowed to trade in the 2007 Chevrolet Impala with the State bid and the trade would be $6,200. The board discussed the options of selling by bid, keeping the car or trading it. They referred it back to committee for their recommendation.

SWCD

2010 Annual Report

Lake of the Woods Soil & Water Conservation District Resource Technician, Mike Hirst met with the board and presented the 2010 Annual Report of activities and accomplishments for the Lake of the Woods Soil and Water Conservation District.

Williams Creek Dissolved Oxygen TMDL Project Final Report

Lake of the Woods Soil & Water Conservation District Resource Technician, Mike Hirst met with the board to discuss the placement of Williams Creek that was listed as impaired waters in 1996 for low dissolved oxygen affecting aquatic life. After monitoring for several years, the data collected at the monitoring sites show that the impairment no longer exists.

COUNTY T.V.

Commissioner Hanson informed the board that they received a letter that Sjoberg’s Cable TV prepared a new set of calculation for the charges related to the signals they provide for county TV. Prior to the digital conversion, Sjobergs charged the County $1,700 per month for three (3) networks and microwave transport which was valued at $250 per month. Since this is based on a cost sharing basis, Sjoberg’s would propose a monthly charge of $1,334 per month and would be effective to the time of the digital conversion.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to enter into a service agreement with Sjoberg’s Cable TV effective September, 2009 and renew each September thereafter for the four signals received in the amount of $1,334 per month. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Arnesen and the vote carried as follows: Voting in favor: Commissioners Patty Beckel, Arnesen, Moorman and Hanson. Voting opposed: Commissioner Todd Beckel (does not feel that this fits into the CORE services)

NW COMMUNITY ACTION

Chairman Moorman discussed the conflict with his appointment and Commissioner Hanson alternate appointments to the NW Community Action Board. He informed the board that HRDC meets the same day as the NW Community Actions board meetings so therefore, the board would need to appoint two other Commissioners.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Arnesen to re-appoint Commissioner Patty Beckel as the second member to the NW Community Action board and re-appoint Commissioner Todd Beckel as the alternate. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Chain Hoist

Public Works Director, Tim Erickson met with the board to discuss the safety issues relating to having a chain hoist for the department. This was in the 2009 Public Works departments’ capital expenditure budget but was cut due to budgeting.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Arnesen to authorize the Public Works Director to purchase an electric chain hoists for the Public Works Department in the amount of $2,250. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote was, unanimously carried.

Low-boy Trailer

Public Works Director, Tim Erickson met with the board requesting authorization to purchase a 2011 low-boy trailer as previously discussed. Tim informed the board that they would get a minimum of $5,000 for trade for Unit No. 934-1993 Fountain low-boy trailer. The board discussed the possibility of selling out right on sealed bid.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to authorize Public Works Director, Tim Erickson to purchase a 2011 low-boy trailer up to $82,000. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Arnesen to authorize Public Works Director, Tim Erickson to advertise for bids for the 1993 Fountain low-boy trailer with a minimum bid of $5,000. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

SHERIFF’S OFFICE

County Sheriff, Dallas Block introduced Chief Deputy Sheriff, Terry Bandiemer to the students.

2010 Stone Garden Grant

County Sheriff, Dallas Block informed the board that the County received the 2010 Stone Garden Grant in the amount of $79,555. He informed them that he budgeted $33,000 in overtime; money for fringe benefits and new squad in the amount of $33,000 and will be ordering new flash lights for the officers and will come back next board meeting for approval of the lights. It was the consensus of the board to review the proposal for the 2010 Stone Garden Grant at the next meeting.

Interoperability Participation Plan

County Sheriff, Dallas Block requested approval for a vendor change in the Limited Interoperability Participation Plan for Lake of the Woods County.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to authorize Chairman Moorman to sign the Limited Interoperability Participation Plan. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

MnJac Grant

County Sheriff, Dallas Block met with the board and requested approval for a MnJac grant in the amount of $5,000 to be used for operation wages for the MnJac Officer.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to authorize Chairman Moorman to sign the 2011 MnJac grant in the amount of $5,000 for operational wages. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Board of Equalization

Chairman Moorman discussed the date for 2011 Board of Equalization Meeting.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to set June 14, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. for Board of Equalization at the Government Center in the Commissioners Room. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

2010 Northwestern Minnesota Juvenile Center Report

Commissioner Patty Beckel reviewed the 2010 Northwestern Minnesota Juvenile Center Statistical Report with the board.

Recess

The meeting was called to recess at 12:08 p.m. and reconvened at 1:00 p.m. as follows:

Land AND WATER PLANNING

Zoning Ordinance Revisions

Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund met with the board and requested authorization to approve the final version for the Lake of the Woods County Zoning Ordinance and the Land Use Addendum to be incorporated into the Lake of the Woods County Comprehensive Land Use Plan.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Arnesen to approve the Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Addendum and authorize Chairman Moorman to sign the Lake of the Woods County Zoning Ordinance with an effective date of March 1, 2011, and incorporate the Land Use Addendum into the Lake of the Woods County Comprehensive Land Use Plan which is dated March, 28, 2000. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Informational

Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund informed the board that there will be a meeting on March 3, 2011 either in Roseau or Erskine to discuss “Regional Septic Ordinance”.

Human Resources

Human Resource Director, Wade Johannesen met with the board per request of County Assessor Wayne Bendickson to present his intention of resignation as Lake of the Woods County Assessor effective March 4, 2011.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to accept County Assessor, Wayne Bendickson resignation effective March 4, 2011. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Work Session

The Commissioner’s set March 1, 2011 for a Work Session to discuss the following:

County Assessor’s Office
Compensation Plan
Line Workers School Funding

Old/New Business

Lessard – Sams Outdoor Heritage Council/Outdoor heritage Fund-discussed trails

County TV- remove

Land Acquisition-discussed with Land and Water/Sheriff/Attorney

Red lake Tribe- discussed earlier in the meeting

Township Road Inventory-set up work session

Line Workers School- discussed earlier in meeting

Inventory- set up work session

Veterans Service Policy-final draft will be ready for March 8 meeting

Beaver- none

Clementson Bridge Property-none

CAMA- none

2011 Goal and Objectives- work session

RED LAKE TRIBE

Commissioner Arnesen informed the board that himself, Commissioner Todd Beckel and County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid met with Roseau Electric and discussed the issues with Red Lake Tribe in regards to the Power lines that run through tribal lands at the NWA and that Roseau Electric may commit funding to get the matter resolved.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Arnesen to enter into a contract with Head Waters Regional Development Center for mediation services for the issues with Red Lake Tribe for Power line and road corridors at the NWA with Lake of the Woods County funding up to $7,000. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Commissioner Patty Beckel reported on:

GIZIIBII
NWMNHHW meeting

Commissioner Hanson reported on:

SWCD meeting

Commissioner Arnesen reported on:

NWCA meeting

Commissioner Todd Beckel reported on:

Compensation Plans
Futures
Emergency Management Meeting
AMC Legislative Steering Committee

Commissioner Moorman reported on:

HRDC

Correspondence:

Governor Dayton’s Proposed Budget, Chief Deputy Auditors Job Description, DNR-Pilt and Rex Hotel’s Invitation.

Recess

The meeting was called to recess at 2:15 p.m. to attend an EDA meeting and reconvened at 3:16 p.m. as follows:

PUBLIC HEARING – business Subsidy Criteria Amendment

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to close the regular meeting at 3:17 p.m. and open the Public Hearing for the Business Subsidy Criteria Amendment. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Chairman Moorman welcomed the public to the hearing and Traci Ryan, from David Drown & Associates discussed the reviewed the amendments made to the Business Subsidy Criteria since adopted in 2008 with the board.

Chairman Moorman opened the floor for comments. No comments were heard or letters received on the Business Subsidy Criteria Amendment.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to close the public hearing on the Business Subsidy Criteria Amendment at 3:35 p.m. and open the regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to vote, was unanimously carried.

PUBLIC HEARING – business Subsidy Criteria for J&L Hennum, Inc.

Motion was made by Commissioner Arnesen to close the regular meeting at 3:36 p.m. and open the Public Hearing for the Business Subsidy Criteria for J&L Hennum Inc. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Chairman Moorman welcomed the public to the hearing and Traci Ryan, from David Drown & Associates reviewed the Business Subsidy Criteria for J&L Hennum, Inc.

Chairman Moorman opened the floor for comments. Richard Gross read two letters; first letter on behalf of the NW Angle Islands Landowners Association Board opposing the subsidy; second letter from Richard and Marion Gross opposing the subsidy.

The board reviewed the following correspondence received for the Business Subsidy Criteria for J&L Hennum Inc.:

Gerald Rabe
Richard Gross
NW Angle Islands Landowners Association Board
Fred Dickison

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to close the Public Hearing at 3:54 p.m. and reconvene the regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Arnesen and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Recess

The meeting was called to recess at 4:02 p.m. and reconvened at 4:03 p.m. as follows:

business Subsidy Criteria Amendment

Motion was made by Commissioner Arnesen to approve the Business Subsidy Criteria Amendment with corrections as recommended by the EDA. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.( past practice of the County Board is to wait two weeks before approving after public hearings, but after several public hearings on this amendment, the board approved as of today)

Recess

With no further business before the board, Chairman Moorman called the meeting to recess at 4:10 p.m.

Attest: Approved: March 8, 2011

____________________________ _______________________________

John W. Hoscheid, County Auditor Ken Moorman, Chairman of the Board

February, 2010

Commissioner Proceedings

February 9, 2010

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

Call to Order

Chairman Arnesen called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited with the following members present: Commissioners Patty Beckel, Todd Beckel, Hanson, Arnesen and Moorman. Also present were: County Auditor John W. Hoscheid, Deputy Auditor Janet Rudd, John Oren and Human Resource Director, Wade Johannesen.

Approval of Agenda

Motion

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

Approval of Consent Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman to approve the consent agenda as follows: Bill Sindelir and Dan Crompton to Site Management Recertification March 3, 2010 in Arden Hills, Dan Crompton Bridge Safety Inspection Seminar March 4, 2010 in Detroit Lakes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Approval of Minutes

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to approve the minutes of January 26, 2010, regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

County Attorney

Closed Session Pursuant Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, Subd.3 (b)

The following were present in closed session: Commissioners Patty Beckel, Todd Beckel, Moorman, Hanson and Arnesen, Interim County Attorney, Michelle Moren, County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid, Social Service Director, Nancy Wendler and Human Resource Director, Wade Johannesen.

Resolution was offered by Commissioner Todd Beckel to close the regular meeting at 1: 10 p.m. and the following resolution was moved for adoption:

RESOLUTION CLOSING BOARD MEETING

Resolution No. 10-02-01

WHEREAS, the Minnesota Open Meeting Law, Minn. Stat. §13D.05, subd. 3(b) states that “meetings may be closed if the closure is expressly authorized by statute or permitted by the attorney-client privilege”; and

WHEREAS, the County Board has been threatened with litigation involving Mary Beth Dornheim; and

WHEREAS, Counsel for Mary Beth Dornheim has requested that the County enter into settlement discussions regarding the threatened litigation; and

WHEREAS, the County Board seeks to meet with its attorney, to obtain advice regarding the threatened litigation and settlement proposals set forth by legal counsel for Mary Beth Dornheim pursuant to Minn. Stat. §388.051; and

WHEREAS, it would be detrimental to the interests of the County for the Board to hold a public discussion with its attorney regarding the strengths and weaknesses of its legal position(s), strategy, and potential settlement position where an opposing party or opposing attorney could listen to or be made aware of the County’s positions; and

WHEREAS, there is an absolute need for the Board to obtain confidential legal advice regarding the litigation and potential settlement in order to maintain the attorney-client privilege.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners as follows:

The County Board hereby closes this meeting based upon the attorney-client privilege pursuant to Minn. Stat. §13D.05, subd. 3(b);
The specific subjects to be discussed, pursuant to Minn. Stat. §13D.01, subd. 3, are the legal strategy in responding to the particularized litigation against the County, and any settlement proposals which may be made by or responded to by the County.

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

Open Closed Session

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to close the closed session at 2:04 p.m. and reconvene the regular meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Social Services Department

Claims

Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler, met with the County Board requesting approval of claims and contract renewal for Stellher Human Services Children’s Mental Health Crises Services.

Motion

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

Commissioners’ Warrants $ 16,306.80

Commissioners’ Warrants $ 16,976.63

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

Contract Renewal

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to approve the contract between Stellher Human Services and Lake of the Woods County Social Services for January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010, for the provision of Children’s Mental Health Crisis Services, and to authorize Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler to sign. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Recess

The meeting was called to recess at 2:06 p.m. and reconvened at 2:10 p.m. as follows:

County Sheriff

MNJAC Grant

County Sheriff, Dallas Block met with the board requesting approval the MNJAC grant.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman to enter into Homeland Security and Emergency Management grant, agreement No. 2010-HSGP-00492, effective July 1, 2009 to March 31, 2011 in the amount of $15,000 and authorize County Sheriff, Dallas Block, Chairman Arnesen and County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid to sign. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Mobile Data System

County Sheriff, Dallas Block met with the board requesting approval to purchase a Mobile Data System to be used in the squad cars.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to authorize County Sheriff, Dallas Block to purchase a Mobile Data System for the five (5) squads in the amount of $6,500 with the funding from federal grants. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Giziibii

2009 Annual Report

GIZIIBII Coordinator, Casey Olson met with the board and presented the 2009 annual report

Building Committee

Law Enforcement Storage

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid informed the board that the building committee’s recommendation for the law enforcements storage was to make an offer on the IDC building.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to make an offer to the Industrial Development Corporation for the building in the amount of $30,000. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried. (funding source will be determined if the offer is accepted)

County Auditor

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

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the claims as follows with the exception of claim No. 2762 :

Revenue $ 49,739.27

Road & Bridge $ 12,702.07

Co. Development $ 1,349.80

Solid Waste $ 35,365.94

$ 107,357.08

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

WARRANTS APPROVED ON 2/09/2010 FOR PAYMENT 2/12/2010

AMOUNT VENDOR NAME AMOUNT VENDOR NAME

458.40 AUTO VALUE BAUDETTE 1806.63 DALLAS BLOCK

342.99 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES INC 7415.41 CENEX CO-OP SERVICES, INC.

578.01 CRAGUN’S CONFERENCE & GOLF RES 1710.80 DELL MARKETING, LP

392.25 FARMERS UNION OIL CO. 1015.31 HILLYARD INC HUTCHINSON

509.11 HOLTE IMPLEMENT, INC 3043.64 HOWARD’S OIL COMPANY

9784.64 INFORMATION SYSTEMS CORPORATIO 310.02 INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR

1786.42 LAKES GAS CO. 12865.00 LAVALLA SAND & GRAVEL INC

690.00 LOW FOODS 1970.53 LOW HIGHWAY DEPT

968.00 LOW TRANSFER INC 8831.70 MAR-KIT LANDFILL

1020.00 MN HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY 375.00 MN OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNO

800.00 MN RED RIVER VALLEY DEV. ASS’N 2314.20 MONITOR TIRE DISPOSAL, INC

2175.68 KENNETH MOORMAN 5488.00 LAW MOREN

886.60 MSOP-MN SEX OFFENDER PRGRM-462 705.00 NORTH EAST TECHNICAL SERVICE,I

10000.00 NORTHWEST MN MULTI-COUNTY HRA 475.20 NW MN HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS

2121.98 R & Q TRUCKING, INC 332.80 RINKE-NOONAN

1372.11 ROSEAU COUNTY COOPERATIVE ASSN 1059.30 SHERATON BLOOMINGTON HOTEL,

342.26 T R JOBBING 3271.00 TRANE US INC

530.00 WEST CENTRAL JAIL ADMINISTRATO 1850.33 WIDSETH SMITH NOLTING&ASST INC

4330.09 WOODY’S SERVICE

48 PAYMENTS LESS THAN $300 5,228.67

FINAL TOTAL: $99,157.08

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

January 28, 2010 $ 20,195.61

January 28, 2010 $ 60,386.00

February 3, 2010 $ 930.50

February 5, 2010 $ 16,561.32

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

PERA Resolution

The board discussed the PERA resolution. No action was taken.

2009 Revenue and Expenditures

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid met with the board and reviewed the 2009 Revenue and Expenditures.

Red Lake Tribal Meeting

Commissioners Todd Beckel and Arnesen reported on the meeting with the Red Lake Tribe earlier in the day. They informed the board that there is a substantial amount of work to be finished and will need to meet with the Tribe in the future.

Joint Meeting with School Board and Baudette City Council

The board discussed the joint meeting that was held with the City of Baudette and Lake of the Woods School on January 26, 2010. Chairman Arnesen will contact the City of Baudette and Lake of the Woods School to schedule a meeting on February 16^th or 17^th to discuss the previous joint meeting.

Committee Reports:

Commissioner Moorman reported on:
- Highway 11 Task Force
Commissioner Patty Beckel
- Extension handouts

Old/New Business

There were no new updates on:

ANI
Capital and Expenditure Policy
Oak Island Petition
Land Acquisition
Grand Theater
Agassiz LowLands-SFRMP

The board discussed the following:

Lessard- Sams Outdoor Heritage Council/Outdoor Heritage Fund- debate on language
County TV- still working on date to meet with Roseau County and Sjoberg’s
Team Building- will talk with Extension Educator Jody Horntvedt to see what courses she has available
Township Road Inventory- Work Shop on February 24, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. at the Highway Department
Mackall,Crounse& Moore, PLC- cancelled meeting for February 16, 2010 with the board

Correspondence:

Correspondence was acknowledged from:

NW MN Foundation
State of Minnesota Veterans Affair Office
State of Minnesota- Orderly Annexation

Recess

With no further business before the board, Chairman Arnesen recessed the meeting at 4:52 p.m.

Attest: Approved: February 23, 2010

____________________________ ____________________________

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

Commissioner Proceedings

February 23, 2010

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, February 23, 2010, in the ITV Room at the Lake of the Woods School.

Call to Order

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

High School Social Studies teacher, Mr. Don Krause

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

Approval of Agenda

Motion

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

Approval of Consent Agenda

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the consent agenda as follows: Travel for Bruce Hasbargen to St. Paul for MCEA Board of Directors meeting on March 24, 2010; Rita Krause to St. Paul on March 24-25 for State Child Support Training Committee; Michelle Paradise and Marti Carlson to Baxter for Public Works eTime-Card User Group meeting on March 17-18; Jodi Ferrier and Monique Arnesen to Moorhead for Adoption & Foster Care Home Study Updates on March 24-26. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Approval of Minutes

Motion

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

COUNTY AUDITOR

Claims

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

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to pull claim No. 2924 for further clarification. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to pull claim No. 2490 for further clarification. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to pull claim No. 450 for further clarification. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

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

Revenue $ 18,071.70

Road & Bridge $ 56,322.40

Solid Waste $ 1,367.47

$ 75,761.57

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

WARRANTS APPROVED ON 2/23/2010 FOR PAYMENT 2/26/2010

AMOUNT VENDOR NAME AMOUNT VENDOR NAME

753.41 TERRY BROWN 3082.79 CENEX CO-OP SERVICES, INC.

3497.47 DELL MARKETING, LP 2470.00 HOFFMAN, DALE, & SWENSON, PLLC

402.60 LOCATORS SUPPLIES INC 49312.72 M-R SIGN CO, INC

2100.00 MN RURAL COUNTIES CAUCUS 450.00 NAT’L ASSN COUNTY ENGINEERS

975.00 NORTH EAST TECHNICAL SERVICE,I 1128.88 OFFICE DEPOT

4000.00 RESERVE ACCOUNT 577.19 RODERICK RONE JR

325.97 TONY DORN, INC. 1175.18 TRANE US INC

608.92 WEST GROUP 1439.27 ZIEGLER, INC

30 PAYMENTS LESS THAN $300 3,462.17

FINAL TOTAL: $75,761.57

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

February 10, 2010 $ 74,861.10

February 19, 2010 $ 25,340.23

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

IDC Building

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to take funds from the revenue account for the acquisition of the IDC building in the amount of $30,000. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Social Services Director

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

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

Commissioners’ Warrants $35,961.72

Commissioners’ Warrants $ 5,104.33

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

Brink Center

John Oren, representing the Senior Citizens Council met with the board and reported on the remodeling of the kitchen. John informed the board that the project came in under budget and requested that the Senior Citizens Council keep the remaining funds for future updates on the building. The consensus of the board was to allow the Senior Citizens Council to keep the money for forthcoming projects.

SWCD

Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund and Resource Technician Corryn Trask met with the board and presented the 2009 County Feedlot Officer and Performance Credit Report and the 2009 Annual Report of Activities and Accomplishments for the Lake of the Woods Soil and Water Conservation Districts.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to authorize Chairman Arnesen to sign the 2009 County Feedlot Officer and Performance Credit Report. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Pine Curry Project

Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund met with the board requesting support for the Pine Curry Project. The consensus of the board was to have a letter sent for support on the project.

Human Resources

Capital Expenditure Policy

Human Resources Director, Wade Johannesen met with the board and presented the revised Capital Expenditure Policy for Lake of the Woods County. The board requested that the following be added to the policy:

Review policy by November 30^th of each year
Initial Inventory to be completed by March 31, 2010

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman to accept the Capital Expenditure Policy for Lake of the Woods County. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Recess

The meeting was called to recess at 11:04 a.m. and reconvened at 11:14 a.m. as follows:

Public Works Department

Drainage Management

Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen met with the board to review the Drainage Management Program that was established in 2004. Recommendations from the Committee and Public Works Director were reviewed. The board’s request was to have Bruce hold another Drainage Management Committee meeting and inform them of the date so they can contact their delegates to confirm that they will be able to attend.

Recess

The meeting was called to recess at 12:08 p.m. and reconvened at 12:48 p.m. as follows:

Public Works Department

Seasonal Help

Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen met with the board and requested approval to hire seasonal help. The board discussed the future deficit and the restructure of the department.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Arnesen to authorize the Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen to hire the following seasonal help as budgeted and to advertise for same:

Maintenance Intermediate Equipment Operators
Engineering Technician/Laborers

Motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the vote carried as follows: voting for: Commissioners Patty Beckel, Arnesen and Moorman; voting against: Commissioners Todd Beckel and Hanson.

Claim No. 450

The board requested clarification of the claim for road signs. Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen explained that the money would come from budgeted carry over from the past three years and the rest from the Public Works reserve fund.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve claim No. 450. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

MIS Director

MIS Director, Brent Birkeland met with the board and informed the board that Lake of the Woods County and Beltrami County have successfully configured a connection to Beltrami’s AS400 for application hosting services. Payroll, Financial, Cost Accounting and Legacy Tax Applications will be hosted remotely on their system. The goal of the project was to reduce overall hardware and software costs in addition to maintenance and support costs to Lake of the Woods County.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to authorize the iSeries Hosting Agreement between Lake of the Woods County and Beltrami County and authorize Chairman Arnesen to sign. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to enter into the non-disclosure agreement between Lake of the Woods County, Beltrami County and Affiliated Computer Services and authorize Chairman Arnesen to sign. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Minnesota Redesign

The board discussed the Minnesota REDESIGN with the students as follows:

The State of Minnesota and its 87 counties continue to face tremendous challenges:

The current economic climate requires counties to make hard decisions about services they provide.
State mandates on county government have created a system that is unnecessarily complicated, inefficient and slow.
The one-size-fits-all solutions from the Capital have led county services to become unsustainable.

Minnesota Counties are finding better ways to provide many services:

Counties want to streamline government services, reduce waste and inefficiencies.
State mandates on spending and service delivery impede the ability of Minnesota’s 87 counties to be flexible and provide more effective and efficient services locally.
Flexibility, transparency and efficiency spark innovative ways to provide services best for local needs.

Redesign is about achieving better results:

The best government programs focus on results, not solely on money spent, with flexibility on how the service is delivered.
County government’s can provide more efficient, effective services with better results, if the state partnered with counties.
Innovative service delivery can improve the return on public investments.

The board reviewed the top 10 point REDESIGN plan as follows:

Reduce the size of the state highway patrol by 50% and redeploy the patrol to provide accident reconstruction services, investigation of major crimes and management of state weight standards.
Have counties take over the responsibility for state highways except for the freeways.
Eliminate County Program Aid and certain other funding, then enact a .5% (half-percent) County Sales Tax for all 87 counties, but counties would have an “opt-out” option on this tax.
Adopt a statewide community corrections/probation program.
Adopt Minnesota court reform.
Based upon the results from existing Chemical Dependency (CD) response pilot programs, counties would be allowed to begin CD redesign if they so choose.
Adopt a uniform statewide planning and zoning law that combines the best portions of city/town planning and zoning statutes and county planning and zoning statutes.
Suspend all county maintenance of efforts for three years, place a moratorium on new state mandates and enact a five year sunset review on all existing mandates.
Place a five year moratorium on the implementation of new state rules or commissioner orders unless they are subject to federal rulemaking or to conform to federal law.
Allow a new, expedited process for counties to consider and adopt Home Rule Charters at their discretion.

NE Wetland Mitigation Strategy/Letter to Board of Water and Soil Resources/Mackall, Crounse & Moore, PLC Meeting Date

Board of Water and Soil Resource Letter

Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund presented a letter that the board requested him to draft to the Board of Water and Soil Resources in regards to the NE Wetland Mitigation Strategy Final Report.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to authorize Chairman Arnesen to sign the letter to the Board of Water and Soil Resources on behalf of the county board. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Mackall, Crounse & Moore, PLC Meeting

The board discussed the possibility of rescheduling the meeting that Mackall, Crounse & Moore cancelled. The board took no action on rescheduling this meeting.

Resolution Honoring School Board Members

Resolution

SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION WEEK

RESOLUTION NO. 10-02-02

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

WHEREAS, Lake of the Woods County Commissioners recognizes the importance of public education in our community; and

WHEREAS, Lake of the Woods County Commissioners appreciates the vital role played by those individuals who, as local school board members, establish policies to ensure an efficient, effective school system; and

WHEREAS, school board members serve a voice that enables our community to preserve local management and control of our public schools; and

WHEREAS, school board members are charged with representing our local education interest’s to state and federal government and ensuring compliance with state and federal law; and

WHEREAS, school board members selflessly devote their knowledge, time and talents as advocates for our school children;

WHEREAS, local school board members are strong advocates for public education and responsible for communicating the needs of the school district to the public and the expectation to the district;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Lake of the Woods County Commissioners recognizes and salutes the members of the Lake of the Woods School District School Board and Warroad School District School Board by proclaiming February 22-26, 2010, as School Board Recognition Week.

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

GIZIIBII

The board discussed a letter requesting payment for services that GIZIIBII will be providing for Lake of the Woods County in 2010 in the amount of $300.00.

Motion

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to pay GIZIIBII $300.00 for the services they provide for Lake of the Woods County with the funding from the revenue fund. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson, and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Governor’s Proposal

The board discussed the proposed budget cuts the Governor is proposing for 2010.

Letters

Red Lake Tribal

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman to write a letter of thanks to the Red Lake Tribe for meeting with Commissioners Arnesen and Todd Beckel on February 9, 2010 and to authorize Chairman Arnesen to sign. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

MCIT

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to write a letter to MCIT in regards to the services that Northwest Community Action provides within Lake of the Woods County and authorize Chairman Arnesen to sign. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Committee Reports:

Commissioner Todd Beckel reported on:
- Radio Communication Board
- Soil and Water
- Futures
- Far North Transit
- Roseau County Welfare Board
- Joint Meeting with L.O.W. School, City of Williams and City of Baudette
- TAC meeting

Old/New Business

There were no new updates on:

ANI
Oak Island Petition
Land Acquisition
County TV
Lessard- Sams Outdoor Heritage Council/Outdoor Heritage Fund-

The board discussed the following:

Team Building- working on
Township Road Inventory- Work Shop on February 24, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. at the Highway Department
Mackall,Crounse& Moore, PLC- no action on rescheduling date
Capital Expenditure Policy- remove
Grand Theater- working on
Agassiz LowLands-SFRMP- remove

Correspondence:

None

Recess

With no further business before the board, Chairman Arnesen recessed the meeting at 3:23 p.m.

Attest: Approved: March 9, 2010

____________________________ ____________________________

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

February, 2009

Commissioner Proceedings

February 10, 2009

The Lake of the Woods County Board met in regular session on Tuesday, February 10, 2009, in the Commissioners’ Room in the Lake of the Woods County Government Center.

Call to Order

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

Approval of Agenda

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

Consent Agenda

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman to approve the consent agenda as follows: Travel for Bruce Hasbargen to St. Paul on February 3-4, 2009, for Transportation Alliance meeting; Tim Aery and Robert Peterson to St. Cloud on February 10-12, 2009, for MN DOT Bituminous Street 1 Technical Training and to Bemidji on March 3-4, 2009 for MN DOT Bituminous Street 2 Technical Training. Seconded by Commissioner Arnesen and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Approval of Minutes

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the commissioner minutes of January 27, 2009 with changes. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler

Claims

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

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

Commissioners’ Warrants $ 23,025.21

Commissioners’ Warrants $ 12,255.08

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

2009 Contract – Rural MN CEP, Inc

Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler presented the 2009 Contract – Rural MN CEP, Inc for provision of employment related services for MFIP and DWP recipients. No action taken and tabled to the next board meeting.

County Auditor, John W Hoscheid

Claims

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

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

Revenue $ 36,748.97

Road & Bridge $ 65,447.37

County Development $ 4,840.00

Solid Waste $ 19,722.57

$126,758.91

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

WARRANTS APPROVED ON 2/10/2009 FOR PAYMENT 2/13/2009

AMOUNT VENDOR NAME AMOUNT VENDOR NAME

526.95 AMERI PRIDE LINEN & APPAREL SE 1226.22 AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINES

925.71 ANDY’S GARAGE, INC. 357.24 AUTO VALUE BAUDETTE

517.54 BEST WESTERN KELLY INN – PLYMO 650.00 BLUE MAXX RECYCLING

341.78 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES 4704.38 CENEX CO-OP SERVICES, INC.

560.01 CRAGUN’S CONFERENCE & GOLF RES 1355.74 DELL MARKETING, LP

979.80 GCR TIRE CENTER 2712.00 HOFFMAN, DALE, & SWENSON, PLLC

2752.96 HOWARD’S OIL COMPANY 9721.13 INFORMATION SYSTEMS CORPORATIO

40187.50 JOHN DEERE GOVERNMENT & NATION 551.66 LAKE ROAD DIESEL INC

1060.25 LOW FOODS 1115.00 LOW HIGHWAY DEPT

3030.40 LOW SOIL & WATER CONS. DIST. 10314.00 MAR-KIT LANDFILL

733.00 KENNETH MOORMAN 5402.60 LAW MOREN

2669.54 R & Q TRUCKING, INC 1296.33 ROSEAU COUNTY COOPERATIVE ASSN

690.24 SHERATON BLOOMINGTON HOTEL, 1750.00 SJOBERG’S INC

1830.71 SOFTWARE HOUSE INTERNATIONAL, 362.06 T R JOBBING

1380.66 WALLWORK TRUCK CENTER 5473.33 WIDSETH SMITH NOLTING&ASST INC

2000.69 WOODY’S SERVICE 13436.79 ZIEGLER, INC

2350.00 13 BELOW

32 PAYMENTS LESS THAN $300 3,792.69

FINAL TOTAL $126,758.91

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

January 28, 2009 $ 214,405.56

February 5, 2009 $ 5,659.48

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

Ditch 1 – Year End Report

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid gave an update to the board on Ditch 1 as of the end of December 31, 2008.

Motion by Commissioner Arnesen to authorize a transfer in the amount of $9,674.08 from the Ditch 1 fund to the Revenue fund, for the final payment on a loan dated 12/31/2004. In addition, move to authorize a transfer in the amount of $386.96 from the Ditch 1 fund to the Revenue fund, for interest on the same loan. Seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Resolution for Northwest Angle Edge Riders

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid presented the following resolution for a Trail Groomer for the Northwest Angle Edge Riders Snowmobile Club.

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

Northwest Angle Edge Riders

Support for Trail Groomer

Resolution No. 09-02-03

WHEREAS, the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners supports the grant application made to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the Federal Recreational Trail Grant Program. The application is to purchase one (1) 2010 Prinoth Husky Trail Groomer, which is to be used by the NWA Edge Riders Snowmobile Club and is located at Angle Inlet, Minnesota;

WHEREAS, the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners recognizes the fifty (50) percent match requirement for the Federal Recreational Trail grant program and the NWA Edge Riders Snowmobile Club will secure the matching funds;

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

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

John W Hoscheid

Lake of the Woods County Auditor

206 8^th Ave SE, Suite 260

Baudette, MN 56623

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners hereby assures the grooming equipment acquired through this grant will be maintained for no less than twenty (20) years or until such time as appropriate disposition actions are approved by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and authorizes Lake of the Woods County Chair, Patricia Beckel and County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid to sign the same.

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

County Sheriff, Dallas Block

On Line Training for Staff-PATROL

County Sheriff, Dallas Block presented an on line training for staff Police Accredited Training OnLine“PATROL”. Dallas explained that meeting training mandates when budgets are being cut can be tough and with “PATROL”, the deputies can earn POST and OSHA mandated credits and keep training costs low and travel budgets at zero.

LOW County Reverse Phone System

County Sheriff, Dallas Block updated the board on the LOW County Reverse Phone System. He stated the vendor has provided a new server and is currently testing the system. They are working on adding information to complete the data into the system and the system will be tested in April.

MNJAC Grant

County Sheriff, Dallas Block and MIS Director, Brent Birkeland updated the board on the current status of the MNJAC Grant. Brent explained the technical parts of the new server. Dallas presented the board with an amendment to the original MNJAC grant.

A motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the MNJAC Amendment No 1 to Grant Contract 2007-HSGP00504 and to have County Sheriff Dallas Block and County Auditor John W Hoscheid sign the same. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Dispatch Replacement

County Sheriff, Dallas Block informed the board that Dispatch Tony Crow has resigned effective February 12, 2009. Dallas asked the board for permission to hire a person to replace this person. No action was taken this time. The board will hold a special meeting to further discuss 2009 budget actions.

SWCD

Feedlot Program Annual Report

Land and Water Planning Director Josh Stromlund gave an update on the Feedlot Program Annual Report. Mike Hirst was unable to attend the meeting, however will present a complete report at a later date.

A motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the 2009 Annual County Feedlot Officer and Performance Credit Report and to have Chair Patty Beckel to sign the same. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Soil and Water Conservation District

Land and Water Planning Director Josh Stromlund gave the annual Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) report to the board.

Land & Water Planning Director – Josh Stromlund

BWSR

Land and Water Planning Director Josh Stromlund discussed with the board a letter to the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) John Jaschke in reference to the Constitutional Amendment funding.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to have Chair Patty Beckel to sign said letter to the Board of Water and Soil Resources, John Jaschke in reference to the Constitutional Amendment funding. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

MN DNR Flexibility Letter

Land and Water Planning Director Josh Stromlund discussed with the board a letter to the MN Department of Natural Resources in reference to the flexibility of the current size of a water oriented accessory structure for the Rainy River and Tributaries.

Motion was made by Commissioner Arnesen to have Chair Patty Beckel to sign said letter to the MN Department of Natural Resources in reference to the flexibility of the current size of a water oriented accessory structure for the Rainy River and Tributaries. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Water Quality Forum

Land and Water Planning Director Josh Stromlund presented the board with information on the International Lake of the Woods Water Quality Forum.

County Surveyor

County Surveyor, Donn Rasmussen met with the board and presented two proposals regarding the Boundary Commission property. One of the proposals was for the entire property and the other one was for the eastern portion of the property. Commissioner Hanson was going to ask Interim County Attorney, Michelle Moren for additional costs and present a draft letter at the next board meeting.

The meeting was called to recess at 12:03 p.m. and reconvened at 1:00 p.m.

Lessard Outdoor Heritage Council

The county board reviewed a letter regarding the Lessard Outdoor Heritage Council. No action was taken.

Resolution of Support

A Resolution of Support for the Establishment of a Northern Minnesota Veterans Home was discussed.

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

A Resolution of Support for the

Establishment of a Northern Minnesota Veterans Home

Resolution No. 09-02-04

WHEREAS, northern Minnesota is currently a significantly underserved region for veterans home services, with only the Minnesota veterans homes located in Silver Bay and Fergus Falls currently serving the region; and

WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is currently studying the state-wide needs for veterans homes and will be making recommendations to the Minnesota State Legislature regarding the location of future facilities; and

WHEREAS, the number of veterans living in northern Minnesota and other criteria established by the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, seems to strongly support the location of a new veterans home in the Beltrami County area to serve the needs of veterans throughout northern Minnesota; and

WHEREAS, the Northern Minnesota Veterans Home Task Force has been organized and, with the help of a professional architect, has initiated the process of developing the required pre-design documentation and applications to locate a facility in northern Minnesota; and

WHEREAS, the Northern Minnesota Veterans Home Task Force will be formally asking the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and the Minnesota State Legislature to strongly consider a Beltrami County location as the next veterans’ home project to be approved in the state.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners desires to go on record stating the need for additional veterans home services for veterans residing in northern Minnesota and further expresses support for the efforts of the Northern Minnesota Veterans Home Task Force to locate a veterans home to serve northern Minnesota.

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

2009 Budget Deficit

The County Board of Commissioners discussed the 2009 budget deficit for Lake of the Woods County.

A motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to cut the per diems in half ($50.00) for all 2009 Budget Deficit meetings. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Old/New Business

The board discussed the following old and new business:

Old:

There have been no new updates on the ANI, County TV, City of Williams (Williams Community Center – old school), Investment Policy, Williams Senior Center, No Net Loss Policy or City of Baudette Assessment Agreement.

New:

There was no new business discussed at this time.

Meeting Reports:

There were no meeting reports at this time.

Correspondence:

Correspondence was acknowledged from:

Letter from Judy and Rodney Gubbels – Boundary Commission; Minnesota Department of Human Services – single audit reports; Governor Tim Pawlenty – FY2010-11 Budget Recommendations; University of Minnesota Extension – Leadership / Courage and Manitoba Water Stewardship, Fisheries Branch – transporting of live minnows by land.

Commissioner Todd Beckel left the meeting at this time.

Other:

The county board discussed 2009 budget deficits. Human Resources Director was directed to write a letter for the board requesting Department Heads to measure counter activity in the applicable departments.

Recess

With no further business before the board, Chair Patty Beckel called the meeting to recess at 3:07 p.m.

Attest: Approved: February 24, 2009

_____________________________ ____________________________

John W Hoscheid, County Auditor Patty Beckel, County Board Chair

Commissioner Proceedings

February 24, 2009

The Lake of the Woods County Board met in regular session on Tuesday, February 24, 2009, in the Auditorium of the Lake of the Woods School, Baudette, MN.

Call to Order

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

Approval of Agenda

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to approve the agenda with the additions of: Stonegarden Grant and Border Trails Capital Improvement Project. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Consent Agenda

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the consent agenda with additions as follows: Travel for Rita Krause on March 25-26 to St. Paul for Child Support Meeting, travel for Josh Stromlund on February 28 – March 6 to Washington, DC for Leadership Program and travel for Bruce Hasbargen on February 25 to Duluth for MN DOT Freight Study. Seconded by Commissioner Arnesen and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Approval of Minutes

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman to approve the commissioner minutes of February 10, 2009. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler

Claims

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

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

Commissioners’ Warrants $ 13,056.99

Commissioners’ Warrants $ 35,267.59

Commissioners’ Warrants $ 280.00

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

2009 Contract – Rural MN CEP, Inc

Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler presented the 2009 Contract – Rural MN CEP, Inc for provision of employment related services for MFIP and DWP recipients.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the 2009 Contract – Rural MN CEP, Inc for provision of employment related services for MFIP and DWP recipients and to have Chair Patty Beckel and Social Services Director Nancy Wendler to sign the same. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Arnesen and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

County Auditor, John W Hoscheid

Claims

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

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

Revenue $ 18,932.11

Road & Bridge $ 1,473.35

County Development $ 500.00

Solid Waste $ 5,241.43

$ 26,146.89

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

WARRANTS APPROVED ON 2/24/2009 FOR PAYMENT 2/27/2009

AMOUNT VENDOR NAME AMOUNT VENDOR NAME

648.50 ACCLAIM BENEFITS 1345.58 CENEX CO-OP SERVICES, INC.

517.73 CUSTOM AUTOBODY AND REPAIR 6192.00 IBM CORPORATION

500.00 JOINT POWERS NATURAL RES BRD 2434.35 LAKES GAS CO.

700.00 PAT LECLAIRE ELECTRIC (DBA) 346.13 LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICE OF MN

458.23 MN OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNO 934.70 JEROME MOLINE

1637.50 NORTH EAST TECHNICAL SERVICE,I 5000.00 PRO-WEST & ASSOCIATES, INC

801.25 RODERICK RONE JR 1212.91 TRI-STAR RECYCLING, INC

579.92 WEST GROUP

26 PAYMENTS LESS THAN $300 2,838.09

FINAL TOTAL $26,146.89

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

February 10, 2009 $ 78,666.42

February 17, 2009 $144,712.64

February 18, 2009 $ 47,472.36

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

Resolution for Border Trails

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid presented the following resolution for Border Trails for Support of a Capital Improvement Project.

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

Resolution

Border Trails Support for Capital Improvement Project

Resolution No. 09-02-05

WHEREAS, the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners supports the grant application made to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the State Grant in Aid Program. The application is for Capital Improvement including two (2) bridges for snowmobile trails managed by Border Trails;

BE IT RESOLVED, the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners will act as the legal sponsor for said application for funding to the State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon approval of its application by the state, the Lake of the Woods County may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the above referenced project and that it will comply with all applicable laws, environmental requirements and regulations as stated in the grant agreement, and;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes Lake of the Woods County Auditor, John W Hoscheid as fiscal agent for this project.

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

NWA & Islands – Minnow Transport

The following letter was received from Manitoba Fisheries Branch:

“Thank you for your letter and resolution supporting Northwest Angle Resort Owners in Lake of the Woods County requesting assistance from the Manitoba Government to authorize transport of live minnows by land through Manitoba to the Northwest Angle.

Manitoba’s border was closed to importation of live bait fish in 1992 and to leeches in 1998. Due to the unique situation in the Northwest Angle, special dispensation was offered to a few individuals with the intent of grandfathering out this permission. As of 2006, only one individual was authorized to bring live bait from Minnesota through Manitoba at the Northwest Angle and he was informed at that time that his permit would not be renewed.

Given increasing concerns with serious fish diseases, such as Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS), as well as increasing incidences of the spread of undesirable aquatic invasive species, Manitoba must take a pro-active approach with stricter requirements related to cross-border water transfers – an issue where I believe the Government of Minnesota shares our concerns. Allowing non-residents to import live bait through our province would not be consistent with the Manitoba Government’s strong position on the seriousness of threats to our aquatic resources and the reasons why we have increased restrictions within our province.

I trust that this information assists with your understanding of the reasons for our decision to no longer permit special dispensation to Minnesota bait fishers supplying the Northwest Angle. Thank you for the opportunity to explain our concerns.

Sincerely, Joe O’Connor, Director, Fisheries Branch

The County Board of Commissioners discussed the letter and requested County Auditor, John W Hoscheid to write a letter to the Northwest Angle Chamber of Commerce updating them with this information.

Emergency Manager, Holly House

Emergency Manager, Holly House presented a Homeland Security and Emergency Management grant application for Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the Homeland Security and Emergency Management grant application for Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Township Road Inventory

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Representatives, Mike Carroll, Dana Carlson, Gretchen Mehmel and Jeff Dittrich met with the board to discuss the township road inventory. Mike had many comments and questions for the board regarding the desired outcome for citizens, what types of access, assigning partnership for maintenance and other considerations. The consensus was to have Lake of the Woods County staff and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources staff to start the preliminary information gathering together.

County Assessor

City of Baudette Assessment Agreement 2008

County Assessor, Wayne Bendickson met with the board regarding the City of Baudette Assessment Agreement for 2008.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the City of Baudette Assessment Agreement for 2008 and to have Chair Patty Beckel, County Auditor John W Hoscheid and Interim County Attorney Michelle Moren to sign the same. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Arnesen and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Board of Appeal & Equalization

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to set the Board of Appeal & Equalization meeting date of Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Plat Books

Discussion was had regarding reordering plat books. The County Board directed County Assessor Wayne Bendickson to research the cost of reordering minimum quantities and bring back to the board at a later date.

The meeting was called to recess at 12:15 p.m. and reconvened at 1:00 p.m.

County Sheriff, Dallas Block

Dispatch Replacement

County Sheriff, Dallas Block was unable to make it to the board at this time and therefore the board rescheduled the County Sheriff to later in the afternoon and in the Commissioners’ Room of the Lake of the Woods County Government Center.

Northwest Community Action

Northwest Community Action Representative, Wendy Thompson met with the board asking for support for Heading Home Northwest Minnesota, supporting homelessness in a 12-county region.

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

Resolution in Support of

Heading Home Northwest Minnesota

Resolution 09-02-06

WHEREAS, Heading Home Northwest Minnesota is a 10-year plan to address homelessness in a 12-county region, which includes Lake of the Woods County;

WHEREAS, Lake of the Woods County will benefit from the action steps put forth in this plan to address homelessness in the region;

WHEREAS, the plan was created with input from throughout the region and endorsed by the Northwest Minnesota Continuum of Care;

WHEREAS, the plan provides an analysis of homelessness in Northwest Minnesota and contains county, regional, state and national data of significance;

WHEREAS, a representative of the Northwest Minnesota Continuum of Care (the CoC) presented the 10-year plan entitled Heading Home Northwest Minnesota to the Lake of the Woods County Board. The CoC provided the county with a link to the full report as well as a copy of the Executive Summary for review;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners hereby supports the goals contained in Heading Home Northwest Minnesota and encourages continued collaboration by all stakeholders to reach those goals.

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

Set Meeting Dates

The County Board of Commissioners set a meeting date for State Aid and Credit Reduction on March 10, 2009, starting at 7:00 a.m. and will meet with the Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen at 7:45 a.m. to discuss the Public Works budget. This meeting will take place prior to the regular scheduled board meeting on that date. A Budget Deficit meeting was set for March 11, 2009, at 7:00 a.m. Both of these meetings will be held in the Commissioners’ Room in the Lake of the Woods County Government Center, Baudette, MN.

The County Board of Commissioners set possible dates of March 16, 2009 or March 17, 2009 to have a joint meeting with the Roseau County Board. Chair Patty Beckel to contact the Roseau County Board to confirm.

The County Board of Commissioners set a meeting with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Representative Mike Carroll in reference to Ditch 1 Pilot Project, on March 3, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Room in the Lake of the Woods County Government Center, Baudette, MN.

Boundary Commission

Correspondence from Commissioner Hanson regarding the Boundary Commission was discussed. The County Board of Commissioners directed Interim County Attorney and Land and Water Planning Director Josh Stromlund to draft a letter to all parties and bring back to the next board meeting.

Public Works Director

Motion for Bid Dates for Projects

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to authorize the Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen to advertise for bids and set bid opening dates for the following upcoming projects as warranted:

SAP 39-604-06 & SAP 39-635-11, Bituminous Overlays and Aggregate Shouldering;

SAP 39-601-27, Precast Concrete Box Culvert Installation

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

Motion to Purchase a Truck for Solid Waste

Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen met with the County Board of Commissioners requesting permission to purchase a truck for the Solid Waste Department. No action was taken and it was tabled until the next regular board meeting.

Washington, DC Update

Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen updated the Board of Commissioners on his trip to the Transportation Research Board Conference in Washington, DC.

Hazardous Waste

Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen updated the Board of Commissioners on the latest NW MN Household Hazardous Waste Joint Powers Board meeting.

Old/New Business

The board discussed the following old and new business:

Old:

Discussion was had regarding the County TV contracts with Voyageurs Comtronics Corporation and Sjobergs, Inc. Commissioner Hanson requested this to be placed on the next regular board meeting agenda.

There have been no new updates on the ANI, City of Williams (Williams Community Center – old school), Investment Policy, Williams Senior Center, No Net Loss Policy or City of Baudette Assessment Agreement.

New:

There was no new business discussed at this time.

Meeting Reports:

There were no meeting reports at this time.

Correspondence:

Correspondence was acknowledged from:

Warroad Community Education Director – Funding for 2009 Summer Recreation Program;
Minnesota Counties Insurance Trust – Endorsing the Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) training, “Building Foundations: Making Solid Land Use Decisions”;
Judy Senkyr letter – Williams Senior Center;
MN Dept of Revenue – Letter to County Assessor, Wayne Bendickson;

Other:

Commissioner Moorman updated the board on the Biomass Workshop that was held on February 18, 2009. Commissioners Moorman and Hanson updated the board on the Highway 11 Task Force.

The meeting was called to recess at 2:50 p.m. and reconvened at 3:12 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Room in the Lake of the Woods County Government Center.

County Sheriff, Dallas Block

Dispatch Replacement

County Sheriff, Dallas Block met with the County Board of Commissioners and requested permission to replace the vacant dispatch position.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to remove the temporary hiring freeze. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion was made by Commissioner Arnesen to grant County Sheriff Dallas Block permission to fill the vacant dispatch position. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hanson and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Stonegarden Grant

County Sheriff, Dallas Block updated the board on the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Stonegarden Grant.

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman to approve the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Stonegarden Grant and to authorize Chair Patty Beckel to sign the same. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Arnesen and the same being put to a vote, carried as follows: For: Commissioners Arnesen, Patty Beckel, Hanson and Moorman; Against: Commissioner Todd Beckel.

Motion was made by Commissioner Hanson to approve Chief Deputy Sheriff, Jim Walton to work overtime hours for the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Stonegarden Grant. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Arnesen and the same being put to a vote, carried as follows: For: Commissioners Arnesen, Patty Beckel, Hanson and Moorman; Against: Commissioner Todd Beckel.

Other

The County Board of Commissioners requested County Auditor, John W Hoscheid to place on the next board meeting agenda, the previously requested vacant positions in the County Auditor’s office and Social Services office.

Recess

With no further business before the board, Chair Patty Beckel called the meeting to recess at 4:54 p.m.

Attest: Approved: March 10, 2009

_____________________________ ____________________________

John W Hoscheid, County Auditor Patty Beckel, County Board Chair

February, 2008

Commissioner Proceedings

February 12, 2008

The Lake of the Woods County Board met in regular session on Tuesday, February 12, 2008, in the Commissioners’ Room in the Lake of the Woods County Government Center with the following members present: Commissioners Bredeson, Patty Beckel, Todd Beckel, Arnesen and Moorman. Also present were: County Auditor John W. Hoscheid, Wade Johannesen, John Oren and Penny Mio Hirst. Chairman Bredeson called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion was made by Commissioner Bredeson to approve the agenda as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the consent agenda as follows: travel for Hollly House to Brooklyn Park on March 10^th – 13^th to attend the annual HSEM Governor’s Conference and Jodi Ferrier and Joel Hopps to Duluth on February 25^th – 28^th for Child Sexual Abuse Interviewing Training. Seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried. Tim Aery and Jodi Bauers travel to Baxter, MN on March 10^th – 13^th for Aggregate Production Training was tabled until later in the meeting.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the minutes of January 22, 2008. Seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

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

Motion was made by Commissioner Arnesen to approve the claims against the county as follows:

Commissioners’ Warrants $24,254.83

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

Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler presented the following contracts for approval:

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the contract between MeritCare/Northwest Medical Center and Lake of the Woods County Social Services for 2008, for the provision of emergency mental health services, and to authorize Chairman Kim Bredeson and Lake of the Woods County Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler, to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman to approve the contract between LakeWood Health Center and Lake of the Woods County Social Services for 2008, for the provision of homemaker services, respite care services, companion services and personal care services and to authorize Chairman Kim Bredeson and Lake of the Woods County Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to approve the contract between LakeWood Health Center and Lake of the Woods County Social Services for 2008, for the provision of skilled nursing services, home health aide services, and in-service education and to authorize Chairman Kim Bredeson and Lake of the Woods County Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Arnesen and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion was made by Commissioner Arnesen to approve the contract between LakeWood Health Center and Lake of the Woods County Social Services for 2008, for the provision of long term care consultation, skilled nursing services, RN supervision for personal care assistants, homemaker, home health aide, and personal care assistant services, and public health nurse case management services for the waivered programs, and to authorize Chairman Kim Bredeson and Lake of the Woods County Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel approve the contract between LakeWood Health Center and Lake of the Woods County Social Services for 2008, for the provision of housing with services for Alternative Care, Elderly Waiver, and Community Alternatives for Disabled Individuals programs, and to authorize Chairman Kim Bredeson and Lake of the Woods County Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler, to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman to approve the contract between LakeWood Health Center and Lake of the Woods County Social Services for 2008, for the provision of respite care services, companion services and caregiver training and educations services for the waivered programs, and to authorize Chairman Kim Bredeson and Lake of the Woods County Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried..

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to approve the contract between LakeWood Health Center and Lake of the Woods County Social Services for 2008, for the provision of medication management and medication education for eligible Community Support Program consumers, and to authorize Chairman Kim Bredeson and Lake of the Woods County Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Arnesen and the same being put to a vote was unanimously carried.

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

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

Revenue $ 149,053.85

Road & Bridge $ 32,581.50

County Development $ 5,478.00

Solid Waste $ 27,152.85$214,266.20

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

WARRANTS APPROVED ON 2/12/2008 FOR PAYMENT 2/15/2008

AMOUNT VENDOR NAME AMOUNT VENDOR NAME

418.30 AMERI PRIDE LINEN & APPAREL SE 3236.01 ANDY’S GARAGE, INC.

1175.91 AUTO VALUE 1552.34 BAUDETTE REGION

341.78 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES 3749.93 CERES EQUIPMENT INC

2767.17 CO-OP SERVICES, INC. 1310.82 CUSTOM AUTOBODY AND REPAIR

4979.80 CUTLER-MAGNER COMPANY 4235.16 DELL MARKETING, LP

377.00 DEPUTY REGISTRAR NO.75 802.78 DLT SOLUTIONS, INC

2090.64 GRAINGER, INC 637.81 RON HILDEBRANDT

2462.00 HOFFMAN, DALE, & SWENSON, PLLC 1437.21 HOLTE IMPLEMENT, INC

2439.06 HOWARD’S OIL COMPANY 6132.00 IBM CORPORATION

8801.95 INFORMATION SYSTEMS CORPORATIO 1011.07 LAKE OF THE WOODS FOODS

6058.53 LAKES GAS CO. 1126.79 LAKEWOOD HEALTH CENTER

651.97 LOW HIGHWAY DEPT 89714.00 LOW SOIL & WATER CONS. DIST.

596.28 LOW TRANSFER INC 11451.15 MAR-KIT LANDFILL

1056.69 MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL 765.00 MN ASSN COUNTY OFFICES-MACO

2980.44 MN COUNTIES COMPUTER CO-OP 2135.00 MN RURAL COUNTIES CAUCUS

1740.43 KENNETH MOORMAN 490.87 MORT’S HEATING INC

445.90 PELLAND WELDING INC 2219.68 POWERPLAN

2421.98 R & Q TRUCKING, INC 4047.00 RANGE WATER CONDITIONING

894.39 RECOVERY SYSTEMS CO, INC. 4000.00 RESERVE ACCOUNT

2405.77 ROGER’S TWO WAY RADIO, INC 1489.50 RODERICK RONE JR

1789.20 SOFTWARE HOUSE INTERNATIONAL, 5000.00 ST. LOUIS COUNTY AUDITOR

314.00 SURVEILLANCE VIDEO 9000.00 T & M SALES DBA

391.29 T R JOBBING 600.00 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA-MANKAT

394.33 US FOOD SERVICE 1111.33 WIDSETH SMITH NOLTING&ASST INC

3171.18 WOODY’S SERVICE

50 PAYMENTS LESS THAN $300 5,844.76

FINAL TOTAL $214,266.20

Further moved to authorize the payment of auditor’s warrants as follows:

January 22, 2008 $ 2,903.90

January 29, 2008 $ 85,907.06

February 1, 2008 $ 49,464.82

February 5, 2008 $ 5,384.92

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

Maintenance Supervisor, Matt Mickelson met with the board requesting authorization to repair the garage doors at the Government Center North Building in the bid amount of $950.00 and authorizing Baudette Builders Inc. to do the work.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to authorize repair to the Government Center North building garage door at the bid amount of $950.00 and authorize Baudette Builders Inc to do the work. Seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

County Auditor, John W Hoscheid presented a bill for county membership with the MN Heartland Tourism Association and requested direction from the county board.

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to renew the counties membership with Minnesota Heartland Tourism Association for 2008, in the amount of $250.00. Seconded by Commissioner Arnesen and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

County Auditor, John W Hoscheid reviewed information on the adoption of rules relating to drainage projects impacting state-owned lands in the Consolidated Conservation Areas.

County Auditor, John W Hoscheid reviewed the aggregate tax report as of the end of the year 2007.

County Auditor, John W Hoscheid presented information on the 2008 Legislative Conference on April 9-10, 2008.

County Auditor, John W Hoscheid gave a committee update from the County TV committee meeting.

County Sheriff, Dallas Block met with the board regarding a carbon monoxide ordinance. Dallas is going to meet with the Tourism Bureau to discuss a carbon monoxide ordinance which includes placing monitors in all over night commercial fish houses.

Emergency Management Director, Holly House gave an update on office related activities. She discussed a statewide goal of creating system communication interoperability including regional radio board background information to the County Board. She requested permission to place an article in the newspaper as a public service notice regarding this information.

MIS Director, Brent Birkeland met with the board and gave an update on the phone policy and inventory. Brent stated that the over all cost has decreased and is optimistic that costs will be further reduced in the coming months. He mentioned an additional advantage is that the county now has only one invoice to process. Brent discussed landline phone history, possible alternatives and strategies to upgrade the existing communication system. It was the consensus of the County Board to request Brent to formulate a plan describing the various types of phones, cost and usage. He was further directed to present this plan to the Lake of the Woods County Board.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to re-route a snowmobile trail using a minimum maintenance road and to authorize Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen to sign the agreement. Seconded by Commissioner Arnesen and the same being put to a vote, was carried unanimously.

Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen updated the board on a garage door at the County Landfill.

Motion was made by Commissioner Arnesen to upgrade a garage door at the County Landfill. Seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote carried as follows: In favor: Commissioners Arnesen, Moorman and Patty Beckel; Against: Commissioners Todd Beckel and Bredeson.

Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen presented a beaver management policy for approval.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve an updated Beaver Management Policy as presented by the Public Works Director. Seconded by Commissioner Arnesen and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion was made by Commissioner Arnesen to approve the remaining consent agenda for travel for Tim Aery and Jodi Bauers to go to Baxter, MN on March 10^th – 13^th for Aggregate Production Training. Seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote carried as follows: In favor: Commissioners Arnesen, Moorman, Patty Beckel and Bredeson; Against: Commissioner Todd Beckel.

Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen requested permission to advertise and hire seasonal help for the upcoming season.

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to authorize the County Public Works Director to hire the following seasonal help and to advertise for same:

Intermediate Equipment Operators
Engineering Technician/Laborers

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

Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen updated the board on gravel crushing options at the Northwest Angle.

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

A RESOLUTION REQUESTING

COMPREHENSIVE ROAD AND TRANSIT FUNDING

Resolution Number 2008-02-01

WHEREAS, all Minnesota communities benefit from a sound, efficient and adequately funded transportation system that offers diverse modes of travel; and

WHEREAS, the integrity of Minnesota’s transportation infrastructure is dependent upon long-term planning and ongoing maintenance, both of which require dedicated and sustainable revenue sources; and

WHEREAS, Minnesota leaders have not increased dedicated funding levels for roads, bridges and transit systems to keep pace with growing costs and changing needs; and

WHEREAS, transportation analysts in consultation with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) estimate Minnesota will have to invest an additional $1.5 billion per year in transportation infrastructure for the next ten years in order to meet identified needs on Minnesota’s state highways and bridges, county roads, city streets, metro and rural transit systems and local bridges; and

WHEREAS, Minnesota’s transportation system is failing to meet the capacity needs necessary to sustain population growth and promote economic development; and

WHEREAS, congestion, inefficient transportation systems and lack of transportation choices lead to greater dependence on foreign oil, increased environmental degradation, and economic disadvantages for Minnesota’s businesses and residents; and

WHEREAS, many rural roads are not built to modern safety standards and are not meeting the needs of industries that depend on the ability to transport heavy loads; and

WHEREAS, local cost participation requirements for trunk highways are contributing to strains on county budgets; and

WHEREAS, transportation infrastructure maintenance and improvement costs significantly contribute to rising property taxes; and

WHEREAS, insufficient state funding has delayed regionally significant road construction and reconstruction projects across Minnesota; and

WHEREAS, current funding for roads, bridges and transit systems across all government levels in Minnesota is inadequate, and this under-investment diminishes quality of life for Minnesota residents and hinders Minnesota’s progress as a national business, economic and civic leader.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THE BOARD OF LAKE OF THE WOODS COUNTY requests that the Minnesota Legislature pass a comprehensive and balanced transportation funding package that permanently increases dedicated funding for transportation; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THE BOARD OF LAKE OF THE WOODS COUNTY requests that Governor Tim Pawlenty allow a comprehensive and balanced transportation funding package that permanently increases dedicated funding for transportation that is passed by the Legislature to become law; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF LAKE OF THE WOODS COUNTY that a comprehensive and balanced transportation funding package be based upon multiple revenue sources, which may include but not limited to the following:

An increase in the gas tax;
Indexing of the gas tax to the Consumer Price Index
Increases in vehicle registration taxes (a.k.a. license tab fees);
Trunk highway bonding
General obligation bonding for local roads and bridges
½ percent increase in the state sales tax for the metropolitan area
½ percent local option sales tax for transportation in Greater Minnesota
A county option wheelage tax
A change in the county state aid highway formula for new revenue to the Highway User Tax Distribution Fund based 60% on need and 40 % on motor vehicle registration

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF LAKE OF THE WOODS COUNTY that this BOARD defines a comprehensive and balanced transportation funding package as an initiative that permanently increases dedicated funding for state and local roads and transit systems.

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

ADOPTED by the Lake of the Woods County Board on Tuesday, February 12, 2008.

Committee reports were given from the following committees: Economic, Airport, Cormorant, State Board of Soil and Water, Trails Beltrami State Forest and Regional Radio Board

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to request County Auditor, John W Hoscheid to write a letter to the MN Department of Natural Resources in support of the Bureau of Land Management transferring management of three islands to the Department of Natural Resources. Lake of the Woods County Board would like to be involved in the management practices to be implemented by the DNR. Seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

A report on the evaluation for County Veterans Officer on January 22, 2008, was as follows: goals were to receive quarterly payments of $500 from both the American Legion and VFW; to attend all Department Head meetings; work on consolidating veterans trips when possible and to have better communication with the Board. The overall evaluation of the County Veterans Officer is that he meets the County Boards’ expectations.

Old business relating to the law enforcement contract was discussed. County Sheriff, Dallas Block and Deputy Sheriff Jim Walton met with the board and discussed the law enforcement contract and the joint meeting with the City Council held Monday night, February 11, 2008.

The following correspondence was acknowledged by the board: MN DNR, MN Counties Insurance Trust, letter from Randy Erdmann, NWM Foundation, Government Training Services, and letter from Senator Klobuchar, Pioneer Press and the Ninth Judicial District.

Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners congratulates the Baudette Bay Hockey Classic committee, volunteers, sponsors and everyone involved in making a successful Hockey Day in Minnesota.

With no further business before the board, Chairman Bredeson called the meeting to recess at 2:50 p.m.

Attest: Approved: February 26, 2007

____________________________ _____________________________

John W. Hoscheid, County Auditor Kim Bredeson, Chairman

Commissioner Proceedings

February 26, 2008

The Lake of the Woods County Board met in regular session on Tuesday, February 26, 2008, in the Commissioners’ Room in the Lake of the Woods County Government Center with the following members present: Commissioners Bredeson, Patty Beckel, Todd Beckel, Arnesen and Moorman. Also present were: County Auditor John W. Hoscheid, Deputy Auditor Janet Rudd, Wade Johannesen, John Oren and Penny Mio Hirst. Chairman Bredeson called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the agenda as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Arnesen and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Consent Agenda was moved to later in the day.

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to approve the minutes of February 12, 2008. Seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

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

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

Commissioners’ Warrants $ 36,509.79

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

Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler informed the board that the Case Aid position was filled by Shelley Pepera.

Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler and County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid informed the board of the bill that was received from DHS, State Operated Service for order to hold/pending commitment for a Lake of the Woods County resident in the amount of $5,500. John informed the board that the money should come out of the unallocated department. The board concurred.

The Commissioners congratulated the Social Services Department on their performance report from the Department of Human Services and their single audit report.

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

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to approve the claims against the county with the exception of claim number 270.

Revenue $ 35,268.40

Road & Bridge $ 30,381.09

Solid Waste $ 2,765.75$68,415.24

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

WARRANTS APPROVED ON 2/26/2008 FOR PAYMENT 2/29/2008

AMOUNT VENDOR NAME AMOUNT VENDOR NAME

648.50 ACCLAIM BENEFITS 989.40 AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINES

488.09 DALLAS BLOCK 5987.77 CO-OP SERVICES, INC.

546.00 CRAGUN’S CONFERENCE & GOLF RES 22839.38 DENNY HECKERS AUTOMALL AND GMA

1545.81 DEPUTY REGISTRAR NO.75 300.00 GIZIIBII RESOURCE CONS & DEV

1045.00 HELGESON FUNERAL CHAPEL 1428.00 IBM CORPORATION

770.24 INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR 478.90 METRO FORMS, INC

14445.58 MN STATE DEPT-CORRECTION 457.31 JEROME MOLINE

5369.66 LAW MOREN 2750.00 NORTH EAST TECHNICAL SERVICE,I

302.92 OFFICE DEPOT 994.88 PRO MAC MANUFACTURING LTD

334.54 QUILL CORPORATION 1353.80 RODERICK RONE JR

1335.50 GEORGE SWENTIK 552.26 WEST GROUP

33 PAYMENTS LESS THAN $300 3,451.70

FINAL TOTAL $68,415.24

Further moved to authorize the payment of auditor’s warrants as follows:

February 12, 2008 $ 105,609.46

February 12, 2008 $ 47,532.72

February 19, 2008 $ 9,985.63

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

Motion was made by Commissioner Patty Beckel to approve claim number 270. Seconded by Commissioner Arnesen and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid presented the 2008 Pay Equity Report for approval.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to approve the 2008 Pay Equity Report as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Arnesen and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

The meeting was called to recess at 9:25 a.m. and reconvened at 9:30 a.m. as follows:

The board discussed the City of Baudette Law Enforcement Contract. The board requested that County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid send a letter to the City informing them that the county would accept their proposal on an interim period of six months beginning March 1, 2008 and ending August 31, 2008.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to set a public hearing on April 2, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ambulance Garage Meeting Room in Baudette to hear comments from the public on the City of Baudette Police Department and Lake of the Woods County Sheriff’s Department within Lake of the Woods County with the possibility of merging the two, leaving as is under contract or terminating the City of Baudette’s Law Enforcement Contract. Seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid presented the bill from Hellmuth & Johnson Pllc., for costs and attorney fees in connection with the association seminar concerning Common Interest Communities.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to pay Hellmuth & Johnson Pllc. up to $4,400 for costs and attorney fees in connection with the Association Seminar concerning Common Interest Communities; with the funds to come from legal fees in the unallocated department within the revenue fund. Seconded by Commissioner Arnesen and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen met with the board requesting authorization for final payment on S.A.P. 39-601-25 for Wagner Construction, Inc.

Motion was made by Commissioner Moorman to accept the County Public Works Director’s Certificate of Performance for S.A.P. 39-601-25 for Wagner Construction, Inc. of So. International Falls, MN, in the total amount of $709,931.28 and hereby authorize final payment of $8,000. Seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the vote carried as follows: Voting for: Commissioners Bredeson, Patty Beckel and Arnesen. Voting against: Commissioners Moorman and Todd Beckel.

Motion was made by Commissioner Arnesen to approve the consent agenda as follows: Travel for Marti Carlson to Grand Rapids on April 30-May 2 for MN County Hwy Accountants Association Conference; Tim Aery, Mike Anderson, Doug Arnold, John Craig, Todd Fadness, Keith Grund, Lee Hancock, Jeff Pelland, Bob Peterson and Craig Slick to attend the Minnesota Spring Maintenance Training Expo to be held April 15-16, 2008 at the St. Cloud Civic Center in St. Cloud, MN. Seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the vote carried as follows: Voting for: Commissioners Moorman, Patty Beckel, Arnesen and Bredeson. Voting against: Commissioner Todd Beckel.

MIS/GIS Director, Brent Birkeland met with the board for a continuation of a performance evaluation. Chairman Bredeson asked Brent if he would like his evaluation opened or closed. Brent chose to have it closed.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to close the regular meeting at 10:40 a.m. pursuant Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, Subd. 3 (a.) performance evaluations. Seconded by Commissioner Arnesen and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to re-open the regular meeting at 11:10 a.m. Seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid presented the 2007 Deputy Registrar Review.

The board congratulated the Auditor’s staff for the above satisfactory performance evaluation.

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid gave a presentation on the National Association of Counties (NACo) Prescription Drug Discount Card Program. The NACo drug discount card program helps consumers save money on their prescription medications any time their prescriptions are not covered by insurance. The free cards are distributed in the sponsoring county and may be used at any participating retail pharmacy. The discount card is not insurance and there may be an average savings of 20 percent, depending on the drug and quantity purchased. The cards may be used by all county residents, regardless of age, income or existing health coverage.

Motion was made by Commissioner Todd Beckel to authorize County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid to move forward with the NACo Drug Prescription Card Program. Seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid presented a publication from the Department of Public Safety (DPS) concerning acceptable expenditures of 911 funds. The board reviewed the publication and felt that the county expenditures of 911 funds were acceptable under the DPS guidelines.

Minnesota Counties Insurance Trust (MCIT) Account Executive, Gail Sater and Executive Director, Robyn Sykes met with the board and presented MCIT member report. Gail reported that Lake of the Woods County 2007 dividend share was $55,416. Gail explained that MCIT will bring Web-Based Training, Training Sessions, Ergonomics, Website Enhancement and Service Plans to the counties in 2008.

GIZIIBII RC & D Coordinator, Colleen Oestreich met with the board and presented the 2007 GIZIIBII RC&D annual report. Projects that have been continued and adopted for Lake of the Woods County were: Lake of the Woods Historical Society, Lake of the Woods Erosion Control and the Biomass Pilot Project with Northern Excellence Seed LLC.

The meeting was called to recess at 12:25 p.m. and reconvened at 1:20 p.m. as follows:

Commissioner Todd Beckel presented information on the Bovine Tuberculosis in NW Minnesota and a PILT /LUP land spreadsheet showing the different payments of each county.

Interim County Attorney, Michelle Moren met with the board to discuss the bill that was received from DHS, State Operated Service for order to hold/pending commitment for a Lake of the Woods County resident. She informed the board that pursuant to Minn. Statutes, the State has to share half of the cost of holding with Lake of the Woods County. Michelle informed the board that the Tower Lease contract is being looked at by Minnesota Power and Light Company.

The Commissioners set March 7, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. as a “Committee of the Whole” workshop to discuss strategy on the City of Baudette Law Enforcement Contract.

The following Committee reports were given with no board action: Building Committee, BWSR Rule Making, Cormorants and North West Juvenile Training Center.

With no further business before the board, Chairman Bredeson called the meeting to recess at 2:46 p.m.

Attest: Approved: March 11, 2008

____________________________ _____________________________

John W. Hoscheid, County Auditor Kim Bredeson, Chairman

February, 2007

Commissioner Proceedings

February 13, 2007

The Lake of the Woods County Board met in regular session on Tuesday, February 13, 2007, in the Commissioners’ Room in the Lake of the Woods County Government Center with the following members present: Commissioners Patty Beckel, Todd Beckel, Moorman, Arnesen and Bredeson. Also present was County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid, Deputy Auditor Janet Rudd, Penny Mio Hirst and John Oren. Chairman Todd Beckel called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Commissioner Arnesen to approve the agenda with the following addition: Catastrophic Leave Illness Policy, Board of Equalization meeting on June 11, 2007 at 9:00 a.m., MCIT board of directors meeting update, consent agenda for Phil Miller to travel to Minnesota Counties Attorney Association board of director’s meeting, Cormorant study, Trails and remove Mike Reed’s appointment with the board at 10:00 a.m. Seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote was unanimously carried.

Motion by Commissioner Bredeson to approve the consent agenda as follows: Travel for Holly House on March 13-15 to Brooklyn Park for Homeland Security Governor’s Conference; Rita Krause on February 25-27 to St. Paul for Child Support Guideline Committee; Ted Furbish on February 27-28 and March 1 to Bloomington for MN Air-Water-Waste Conference; Phil Miller on February 5 to St. Paul “Revealing Meth in MN” meeting; Bruce Hasbargen and Dan Crompton to St Cloud for Bridge Safety Inspection Seminar on March 9; Josh Stromlund to St. Cloud on March 22-23 for Land Use Meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote was unanimously carried.

Motion by Commissioner Patty Beckel to approve the January 23, 2007 minutes. Seconded by Commissioner Arnesen and the same being put to a vote was unanimously carried.

Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler met with the board to request approval of catastrophic vacation time donation for staff member and claims.

Motion by Commissioner Bredeson to approve the claims against the county with the exception of claim number 2975 as follows:

Commissioner warrants $23,117.18

Seconded by Commissioner Arnesen and the same being put to a vote was unanimously carried.

Motion by Commissioner Patty Beckel to support the request of Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler for Catastrophic Leave Illness Policy. Seconded by Commissioner Bredeson and the same being put to a vote was unanimously carried.

MIS Director, Brent Birkeland and Social Services Director, Nancy Wendler discussed the overage cost of the purchase of the SSIS Computer rack, claim number 2975.The overage was due to the unexpected shipping cost.

Motion by Commissioner Arnesen to approve claim number 2975 for $3,046.16. Seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote was unanimously carried.

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid met with the board and requested approval for claims, FAR North Transit contract, MCPP agreement, and re-appointment of committee member for MCIT and MCIT board of directors meeting.

Motion by Commissioner Bredeson to approve the claims against the county as follows:

Revenue $ 40,876.49

Road & Bridge $ 37,029.71

Co. Development $ 6,284.00

Solid Waste $ 20,544.16

$104,734.36

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

WARRANTS APPROVED ON 2/13/2007 FOR PAYMENT 2/16/2007

AMOUNT VENDOR NAME AMOUNT VENDOR NAME

669.95 ACCLAIM BENEFITS 369.92 AMERI PRIDE LINEN & APPAREL SE

715.05 AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINES 3714.72 ARROW PRINTING

914.06 AUTO VALUE 550.00 BLUE MAXX RECYCLING

308.21 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES 5145.78 CO-OP SERVICES, INC.

533.01 CRAGUNS LODGE & CONFERENCE CEN 1567.90 DELL MARKETING, LP

516.00 DLT SOLUTIONS, INC 554.80 DODDS LUMBER

407.07 EMBASSY SUITES 525.00 HOFFMAN, DALE, & SWENSON, PLLC

618.90 HOLTE IMPLEMENT, INC 1576.08 HOWARD’S OIL COMPANY

4172.16 HSBC BUSINESS SOLUTIONS 8692.82 INFORMATION SYSTEMS CORPORATIO

301.32 INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR 3034.79 JAKE’S QUALITY TIRE INC

900.00 KKWQ – BORDER BROADCASTING 2468.09 LAKES GAS CO.

18274.00 LAVALLA SAND & GRAVEL INC 556.87 LAWSON PRODUCTS, INC.

325.00 PAT LECLAIRE ELECTRIC (DBA) 8740.50 LOW HIGHWAY DEPT

10480.95 MAR-KIT LANDFILL 979.71 MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL

395.00 MN CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATIO 2910.07 MN COUNTIES COMPUTER CO-OP

2100.00 MN RURAL COUNTIES CAUCUS 5000.00 MN TURF SEED COUNCIL, INC

606.72 JEROME MOLINE 1002.46 KENNETH MOORMAN

1610.28 NORTHERN FARMERS CO-OP 422.49 PITT & QUARRY SUPPLIES, INC

1541.60 LESLIE PULLAR 582.12 QUILL CORPORATION

1244.01 RODERICK RONE JR 350.00 JIM THOMPSON BOAT CANVAS

634.90 TONY DORN, INC. 305.09 TRUE VALUE

430.00 WEST CENTRAL JAIL ADMINISTRATO 602.25 WEST GROUP

2206.75 WIDSETH SMITH NOLTING&ASST INC

57 PAYMENTS LESS THAN $300 5,177.96

FINAL TOTAL $104,734.36

Further moved to authorize the payment of auditor’s warrants as follows:

January 23, 2007 $ 39,945.97

January 30, 2007 $ 416,766.44

February 6, 2007 $ 97,269.05

February 7, 2007 $169,382.72

Seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote was unanimously carried.

Motion by Commissioner Bredeson to re-appointment to the MCIT committee Commissioner Patty Beckel as delegate and Commissioner Moorman as alternate. Seconded by Commissioner Arnesen and the same being put to a vote was unanimously carried.

Motion by Commissioner Patty Beckel to authorize the Chairman to sign the 2007 Public Transit Service Agreement. Seconded by Commissioner Bredeson and the same being put to a vote was unanimously carried.

Motion by Commissioner Bredeson to authorize the Chairman to sign the 2007 Minnesota City Participation Programs Agreement and remit a check payable to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for $1,020.00 with the funds coming from unallocated. Seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote was unanimously carried.

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid informed the board of the MCIT orientation meeting for new board members.

John Oren, President of the Brink Center met with the board to discuss a freezer that Lutheran Social Service Nutrition ordered for the Brink Center, without anyone on the Brink Center board of directors ever being consulted about the purchase.

Motion by Commissioner Bredeson to authorize a transfer of funds from the designated Brink Center account for $5,000 to the Brink Center. Seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote was unanimously carried.

The meeting was called to recess at 9:55 and reconvened at 10:02 a.m. as follows:

Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen met with the board.

Motion by Motion by Commissioner Bredeson to accept the County Public Works Director’s Certificate of Performance for S.A.P. 39-598-49 and S.A.P. 39-598-57 for Lian Construction of Warroad, MN in the total amount of $215,264.00 and hereby authorize final payment of $10,763.20. Seconded by Commissioner Arnesen and the same being put to a vote was unanimously carries.

Motion by Commissioner Patty Beckel to accept the County Public Works Director’s Certificate of Performance for S.A.P. 39-601-22 for Spruce Valley Corporation of Middle River, MN in the total amount of $1,576,936.24 and hereby authorize final payment of $89,396.65. Seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote was unanimously carried.

Motion by Commissioner Arnesen to accept the County Public Works Director’s Certificate of Performance for S.A.P. 39-613-03, S.A.P. 39-625-05 and S.A.P. 39-602-16 for Northstar Materials, Inc. of Bemidji MN in the total amount of $1,423,890.06 and hereby authorize final payment of $71,194.51. Seconded by Commissioner Bredeson and the same being put to a vote was unanimously carried.

Motion by Commissioner Bredeson to transfer Unit 86, a 1989 L9000 Tandem Truck, from the Public Works Department to the Baudette-Lake of the Wood County Airport Commission. Seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote was unanimously carried.

Bruce requested the board to review the letter sent by Nels Nelson to vacate a portion of right of way up at the Angle. Bruce informed the board that he sent Nels a letter explaining the process of vacating right of ways. Bruce also presented to the board, draft recommendations on Contractor’s Hiring Procedures.

Motion by Commissioner Arnesen to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with Independent School District 390 for the overlay of approximately one mile of road located at Lake of the Woods Public School Access contingent upon approval of County Attorney Philip Miller. Seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote was unanimously carried.

The board discussed the construction of the Salt and Sand Storage Facility. With shortage of time, this was tabled until later in the day.

Chairman Todd Beckel at 11:00 a.m., as advertised, called for opening of bids for a Telescopic tool handler. The following bid was opened:

Bobcat of Bemidji $73,540.71

Motion by Commissioner Moorman to accept the Public Works Director’s recommendation to award the bid for the purchase one (1) new telescopic tool handler (loader) from Bob Cat of Bemidji, the lowest responsible bidder, for the amount of $73,540.71. The loader will be purchased with funds budgeted. Seconded by Commissioner Arnesen and the same being put to a vote was unanimously carried.

The meeting was called to recess at 11:16 a.m. and reconvened at 11:18 a.m. as follows:

Bill Haggerty and Tom Pueringer met with the board to discuss their proposal of “Cooperative Ownership” of the Lake of the Woods Campground and requested a letter from the County stating the County’s position or it’s concerns regarding the proposal that was presented. No board action was taken.

The meeting was called to recess at 12:10 a.m. and reconvened at 1:00 p.m. as follows;

Chairman Todd Beckel closed the meeting at 1:00 p.m. and as advertised opened the Planning Commission.

Darvin Oelke Lot 2& 3, Block 1, A Conditional use Permit as

Himberg Estates Plat required by the Lake of the Woods

Section 10, T-160N, County Zoning Ordinance and the

R-30W ( Gudrid TWP) Rainy/Rapid River Shoreland

Management Ordinance, to allow

the applicant to move more than

fifty (50) cubic yards of material and

place a camper trailer outside of the

shore impact zone of the Rainy

River.

Steven Goodwin The shoreland area of A Conditional Use Permit as

Silver Creek lying required by the Lake of the Woods

within the NW1/4 of the County Zoning Ordinance, to allow

SE1/4 of Section 10, the applicant to conduct a semi-

T-160N, R-30W public use consisting of a church

(Gudrid TWP) retreat/campground in the shoreland

area of Silver Creek within a

Residential development District.

Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund presented Darvin Oekle’s Conditional Use Permit to the board. No comments from the floor were heard and a letter was read and acknowledge from Jeff and Janice Santor was read; Steve Goodwin’s Conditional Use Permit was presented to the board. Comments from the floor were heard and a letter was read and acknowledge from Severn Holte.

The Planning Commission was closed at 1:45 p.m. the regular meeting was opened at 1:50 p.m. as follows:

Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund informed the board that Lake of the Woods was removed from the Red River Valley Water Supply Project; On March 7 & 8 there will be a meeting in International Falls for the International Lake of the Woods Water Quality Forum.

Corryn Trask, Resource Technician from Soil and Water Conservation District met with the board and presented the 2006 Annual Report of Activities and Accomplishments for the Lake of the Woods Soil and Water Conservation District.

Human Resource Director, Leslie Pullar met with the board to discuss background checks on newly hired employees. She explained that Association of Minnesota Counties endorses a company called “Employee Relations Inc.”.

Motion by Commissioner Patty Beckel to authorize Human Resource Director, Leslie Pullar to utilize Employee Relations Inc. for newly hired employees for background checks and authorize Chairman Todd Beckel to sign the agreement. Seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote was unanimously carried.

Deputy Auditor, Dale Boretski met with the board and discussed the class he attended with the Minnesota Department of Revenue; Introduction to Property Tax Administration.

Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen met with the board to continue the discussion of the Salt and Storage Building. The consensus of the board was to build on County Property versa State Property; requesting County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid and Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen to determine funding source and report at the March 13, 2007 meeting.

No action was taken on the transferring of fuel funds from the Revenue Department to the Highway Department.

Commissioner Moorman talked about the Madoll’s Lot and informed the board that he would like to facilitate this issue.

The Commissioners discussed the following topics with no action: Cormorant study; Pandemic Flu Meeting; Beltrami State Forest Trails with the Red Lake Band closing approximately 10 miles of snowmobile trails that are on their land; Thank-you note from the Minnesota Wild Hockey Club.

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid informed the board that Shawn Byrne from Public Employee Insurance Program will be here on March 6, 2007 to conduct an educational session on Health Saving Account. The Commissioners requested that all county employees’s who utilize the county health insurance try to attend one of the sessions.

The Commissioners set February 20, 2007 at 8:00 a.m. for a special session to discuss with Department Heads the 2006 year-end budgets.

With no further business with the board, Chairman Todd Beckel called the meeting to recess at 4:00 p.m.

Attest: Approved: February 27, 2007

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John W. Hoscheid, County Auditor Todd Beckel, Chairman of the Board

Commissioner Proceedings

Special County Board Meeting

February 20, 2007

The Lake of the Woods County Board meeting met in special session on Tuesday, February 20, 2007, in the Jury Room of the Lake of the Woods County Government Center, with the following members present: Commissioners T.Beckel, P.Beckel, Bredeson, Moorman and Arnesen. Also present was County Auditor John W Hoscheid. Chair T.Beckel called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Commissioner Arnesen to approve the agenda for the special meeting today. Seconded by Commissioner P.Beckel and the same being put to a vote was unanimously carried.

Motion by Commissioner Bredeson to add the EOP Grant to the consent agenda. Seconded by Commissioner P.Beckel and the same being put to a vote was unanimously carried.

Motion by Commissioner Bredeson to approve Chair T.Beckel to sign the EOP grant. Seconded by Commissioner P.Beckel and the same being put to a vote was unanimously carried.

Meeting with the board to review Year End 2006 Revenue and Expenditure Guidelines were the following departments: Auditor, Treasurer, Land and Water, Recorder, Assessor, Emergency Management, Attorney, GIS/MIS, Veteran’s Service, Sheriff and Social Services.

The board will continue to review Social Services and Highway at another date.

There being no further business before the Board, Chair T.Beckel declared the meeting in recess at 12:20 p.m.

Attest: Approved: February 27, 2007

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John W Hoscheid Todd Beckel

County Auditor Chair of the County Board

Commissioner Proceedings

February 27, 2006

The Lake of the Woods County Board met in regular session on Tuesday, February 28, 2007, in the Auditorium at the Lake of the Woods School with the following members present: Commissioners Bredeson, Patty Beckel, Arnesen and Todd Beckel and Ken Moorman.. Also present were County Auditor John W. Hoscheid, Deputy Auditor Janet Rudd, Penny Mio Hirst and John Oren. The meeting was held at the School so Mr. Krause social studies classes could attend to fulfill classroom requirements for county government. Chairman Todd Beckel called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Commissioner Bredeson to approve the agenda with the following additions: GIZIIBII, Spiny Water Fleas, NACO, Trails and WACA. Seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote was unanimously carried.

Motion by Commissioner Arnesen to approve the consent agenda as follows: Jodi Ferrier to St. Cloud on March 5-7 and April 16-18 for Social Work Core Training; Josh Stromlund to Little Falls on March 15-16 and May 1-2 for Planning and Zoning Workshops, St. Cloud on March 22-23 for workshops, April 10-11 to Brainerd for Wetland Conference and April 19-20 to Detroit Lakes for ISTS Rule Revisions. Seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote was unanimously carried.

Motion by Commissioner Bredeson to approve the minutes of February 13, 2007. Seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote was unanimously carried.

Motion by Commissioner Patty Beckel to approve the minutes of February 20, 2007. Seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote was unanimously carried.

Social Service Director, Nancy Wendler met with the board giving a brief summary to the students on the functions and responsibilities of the county Social Service Department.

Motion by Commissioner Bredeson to approve the claims against the county:

Commissioners’ warrants $32,322.53

Seconded by Commissioner Arnesen and the same being put to a vote was unanimously carried.

Commissioner Patty Beckel informed the board of the Spiny Water Fleas that are threatening

Lake of the Woods and informed the board that the DNR will be educating the public this summer.

The board discussed the per diem procedures used for appointed member at large on the GIZIIBII committee. No action was taken at this time.

Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund met with the board and gave a brief summary to the students on the Land and Water Planning Department’s functions and responsibilities for the county. Josh discussed the consideration of request for a conditional use permit for Darvin Oekle on Lot 2 & 3, Block 1, Himberg Estates Plat in Sec. 10, T-160N, R-30W as required by the Lake of the Woods County Zoning Ordinance and the Rainy/Rapid Rivers Shoreland Management Ordinance to allow the applicant to move more than fifty (50) cubic yards of material and place a camper trailer outside of the shore impact zone of the Rainy River.

Chairman Todd Beckel went through the Findings of Fact and Decision for Darvin Oekle’s request for a conditional use permit. Below is the result of The Findings of Facts:

Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners

Findings of Fact and Decision

Name of Applicant Darvin Oelke Date February 27, 2007

Project Proposal To allow applicant to move more than fifty (50) cubic yards of material and place a camper trailer outside of the shore impact zone of the Rainy River.

Is the requested use consistent with maintaining the public health, safety, and welfare? YES (X) NO ( )

Why or why not? Erosion control measures have been addressed by proposing to seed the fill pad area and constructing a retaining wall. A port-a-potty is proposed to handle septage.

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

Why or why not? Erosion control has been addressed to minimize the potential of sedimentation and nutrient loading.

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

Why or why not? It will not adversely affect the site’s topography by establishing the camper/RV pad.

4. Is the requested use’s site location reasonable in relation to any floodplain and/or floodway of rivers or tributaries? YES (X) NO ( )

Why or why not? It is not located within the floodplain.

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

YES (X) NO ( )

Why or why not? Proposed plans identify erosion control methods.

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

YES (X) NO ( )

Why or why not? The proposal is adjacent to Highway 11.

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

YES (X) NO ( )

Why or why not? Camper/RV sites are and have been developed along the Rainy River.

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

YES (X) NO ( )

Why or why not? All of the land is within the Rainy/Rapid Shoreland Management jurisdiction.

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

Why or why not? Port-a-potty is proposed indicating limited use. Camper gray water is a question of how it will be disposed of (contained unit or holding tank).

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

Why or why not? Shore impact zone buffer still present along Rainy River.

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

YES (X) NO ( )

Why or why not? Adjacent lots have well and septic.

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

Why or why not? Ample recreation opportunities exist on the Rainy River. A boardwalk & dock can be utilized to access across the aquatic vegetation.

If all answers to the Findings of Fact-Criteria are “Yes” by a majority vote, 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: Retaining wall and drainage tile to be built prior to or concurrent to the fill being placed on property to prevent erosion of sediment. The camper shall be kept temporary (on property less than 180 consecutive days) and shall remain mobile in nature.

Approved (X) Denied ( )

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

Motion by Commissioner Bredeson to approve the conditional use permit for Darvin Oekle on Lot 2 & 3, Block 1, Himberg Estates Plat in Sec. 10, T-160N, R-30W with the specific conditions set forth: Retaining wall and drainage tile to be built prior to or concurrent to the fill being place on property to prevent erosion of sediment. The camper shall be kept temporary (on property less than 180 consecutive days) and shall remain mobile in nature. Seconded by Commissioner Arnesen and the same being put to a vote was unanimously carried.

Josh discussed the consideration of request for a conditional use permit for Steve Goodwin on Silver Creek lying within the NW1/4 of the SE1/4 of Sec. 10, T-160N, R-30W as required by the Lake of the Woods County Zoning Ordinance, to allow the applicant to conduct a semi-public use consisting of a church retreat/campground in the shoreland area of Silver Creek within a Residential Development District.

Chairman Todd Beckel went through the Findings of Fact and Decision for Steve Goodwin’s request for a conditional use permit. Below is the result of The Findings of Facts:

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Findings of Fact and Decision

Name of Applicant Steve Goodwin Date February 27, 2007

Project Proposal To allow the applicant to conduct a semi-public use consisting of a church retreat/campground in the shoreland area of Silver Creek within a Residential Development District.

Is the requested use consistent with maintaining the public health, safety, and welfare? YES (X) NO ( )

Why or why not? This proposal requires a Department of Health plan review. Each site has access of the loop road and erosion control was addressed as part of the WCA Restoration Order.

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

Why or why not? Wetland impact has been addressed. The ditches have erosion control and have been seeded. The pads for the camping sites have no direct runoff potential to surface waters. Vegetative buffer along shoreline remains intact. The required storm water plan should have addressed temporary and permanent erosion control.

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

Why or why not? It has affected the site’s existing topography by road construction, pad development, and pavilion site. Also, area was cleared of vegetation and existing drainage was altered but in order to achieve the goal of a campground this was necessary.

4. Is the requested use’s site location reasonable in relation to any floodplain and/or floodway of rivers or tributaries? YES (X) NO ( )

Why or why not? It is not within floodplain.

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

YES (X) NO ( )

Why or why not? Erosion control was addressed as part of the WCA Restoration Order.

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

YES (X) NO ( )

Why or why not? Adjacent to county road and a loop road has been developed.

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

YES (X) NO ( )

Why or why not? Semi-public use would be allowed if solely in non-shoreland area. Surrounding zoning classifications are Residential Development and Natural Environment.

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

YES (X) NO ( )

Why or why not? By moving the proposed activity farther to the East on the property, additional wetland impact may occur.

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

Why or why not? Port-a-potties to be utilized which indicates short duration use is proposed.

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

Why or why not? Sites will be farther than the required 100 foot setback from Silver Creek.

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

YES (X) NO ( )

Why or why not? Upland soil is present and wells have been drilled in the adjacent area.

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

Why or why not? Navigability of Silver Creek to the Rainy is questionable. This limiting factor will restrict the type, use, and numbers of watercraft.

If all answers to the Findings of Fact-Criteria are “Yes” by a majority vote, 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: Quiet hours have been set at 9:00pm. A one (1) year review of this proposal shall be conducted. Approval must be granted by the Minnesota Department of Health of the site plan. Camper/trailers must remain mobile and temporary in nature. Camper/trailers can remain on property for up to seven (7) consecutive days. The use of the campers/trailers shall be limited to “not for profit” organizations and at no charge for events.

Approved (X) Denied ( )

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

Motion by Commissioner Bredeson to approve the Conditional Use Permit for Steve Goodwin on Silver Creek lying within the NW1/4 of the SE1/4 of Sec. 10, T-160N, R-30W as required by the Lake of the Woods County Zoning Ordinance, to allow the applicant to conduct a semi-public use consisting of a church retreat/campground in the shoreland area of Silver Creek within a Residential Development District with the specific conditions set forth: Quiet hours have been set at 9:00 p.m. A one (1) year review of this proposal shall be conducted. Approval must be granted by the Minnesota Department of Health of the site plan. Campers/trailers must remain mobile and temporary in nature. Camper/trailers can remain on property for up to seven (7) consecutive days. The use of the campers/trailers shall be limited to “not for profit” organizations and at no charge for events. Seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote was unanimously carried.

University of Minnesota Local Extension educator, Agriculture Production Systems, Canola/Grass Coordinator, Derek Crompton met with the board and gave a brief review of his job responsibilities and accomplishments so far.

Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen met with the board requesting approval for Drug and Alcohol Testing Rates, appointment of committee members for Ditch 1, Transit Funding 2007 resolution and final payment of S.P. 39-595-01.

Motion by Commissioner Moorman to enter into an MCIT Drug and Alcohol Testing Participation Agreement Addendum #2: Change in Drug Testing Rates and authorize the Chairman and Auditor to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Arnesen and the same being put to a vote was unanimously carried.

Motion by Commissioner Arnesen to appoint the following individuals to the Ditch #1 Committee, Randy Bergan, Larry Cole, Rita Krause, Rex Muggli and Scott Pieper. Seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote was unanimously carried.

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

Resolution No. 07-02-01

A RESOLUTION REQUESTING

COMPREHENSIVE ROAD AND TRANSIT FUNDING IN 2007

WHEREAS, all Minnesota counties benefit from an efficient and adequately funded transportation system that offers diverse modes of travel; and

WHEREAS, due to budget constraints, counties are increasingly deferring maintenance on their 30,000 miles of county state aid highways, 15,000 miles of county roads, and over 7,000 bridges; and

WHEREAS, local cost participation requirements for trunk highway projects are putting undue pressure on county highway budgets; and

WHEREAS, the main source of funding, County State Aid Highway Funding is declining and property taxes, and local bonding are having to shoulder more of the burden; and

WHEREAS, the recently approved constitutional amendment that phases in dedication of 100 percent of the motor vehicle sales tax (MVST) for transportation purposes will address only a fraction of the transportation funding needs in Minnesota, and total MVST revenues are not meeting projections; and

WHEREAS, transportation analysts in consultation with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) estimate Minnesota will have to invest an additional $1.5 billion per year in transportation infrastructure for the next ten years in order to meet identified needs; and

WHEREAS, transportation infrastructure maintenance and improvement costs significantly contribute to rising property taxes; and

WHEREAS, lack of state funding has delayed regionally significant road construction and reconstruction projects across Minnesota; and

WHEREAS, Minnesota’s transportation system is failing to meet the capacity needs necessary to sustain population growth and promote economic development; and

WHEREAS, congestion, inefficient transportation systems and lack of transportation choices lead to greater dependence on foreign oil, increased environmental degradation, and economic disadvantages for Minnesota’s businesses and residents; and

WHEREAS, many rural roads are not built to modern safety standards and are not meeting the needs of industries that depend on the ability to transport heavy loads; and

WHEREAS, current funding for roads and transit systems across all government levels in Minnesota is inadequate, and this under-investment hinders Minnesota’s economic competitiveness.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LAKE OF THE WOODS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS that this COUNTY requests that in 2007 the Minnesota Legislature pass a comprehensive transportation funding package that permanently increases dedicated funding for transportation; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE LAKE OF THE WOODS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS that this COUNTY requests that in 2007 Governor Tim Pawlenty allow a comprehensive transportation funding package that permanently increases dedicated funding for transportation that is passed by the Legislature to become law; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE LAKE OF THE WOODS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, THE COUNTY OF LAKE OF THE WOODS supports funding options including, but not limited to, the following:

An increase in the gas tax of 10 cents phased in over a two year period.
Indexing of the gas tax;
Increases in vehicle registration taxes;
Trunk highway bonding of $100 million per year over a 10-year period;
General obligation bonding for local roads and bridge;
Authority for counties to levy up to a ½ percent increase in the state sales tax dedicated for transportation purposes; and
Authority for counties to levy up to $20.00 wheelage fee; and
Authority for counties to impose a transportation impact fee; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE LAKE OF THE WOODS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS that this COUNTY define a comprehensive transportation-funding package as an initiative that permanently increases dedicated funding for state and local road and transit systems in Greater Minnesota and the Metropolitan Area.

Seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote was unanimously carried.

Motion by Commissioner Bredeson to accept the County Public Works Director’s Certificate of Performance for S.P. 39-595-01 for Affordable Electric of Roseau, Inc. of Roseau, MN in the total amount of $425,979.80 and hereby authorize final payment of $21,298.98. Seconded by Commissioner Todd Beckel and the same being put to a vote was unanimously carried.

Chairman Todd Beckel at 11:00 a.m., as advertised, called for opening of bids for a Bituminous Surfacing of the following: S.A.P. 39-601-26, S.A.P. 39-639-02, S.A.P. 39-626-04, S.A.P. 39-623-03, School # 390 and the Public Works Parking Lot. The following bids were opened:

Minn – Dak Asphalt Inc. $1,470,757.50

Central Specialties $1,698,690.14

Northern Paving Inc. $1,440,133.27

North Star Materials $1,374,702.64

Public Works Director, Bruce Hasbargen will bring back the recommendation to award the bid at the March 13, 2007 meeting.

County Auditor, John W. Hoscheid met with the board and requested approval of claims and Oak Harbor Liquor License.

Motion by Commissioner Patty Beckel to approve the claims against the county as follows:

Revenue 23,989.15

Road and Bridge 65,564.33

Co. Development 2,548.00

Solid Waste 5,908.77

98,010.25

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

WARRANTS APPROVED ON 2/27/2007 FOR PAYMENT 3/02/2007

AMOUNT VENDOR NAME AMOUNT VENDOR NAME

494.14 AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINES 2088.93 ANDY’S GARAGE, INC.

680.31 BEST WESTERN – KELLY INN 1879.48 CO-OP SERVICES, INC.

2139.90 DELL MARKETING, LP 300.00 GIZIIBII RESOURCE CONS & DEV

330.00 GOVERNMENT TRAINING SERVICES 1178.48 GRAINGER, INC

7560.00 IBM CORPORATION 1000.00 JOINT POWERS NATURAL RES BRD

6396.00 LAKEWOOD FARMS INC 329.64 LOCATORS SUPPLIES INC

2500.00 MN COUNTIES INSURANCE TRUST 333.25 MN DEPT OF TRANSP

436.12 JEROME MOLINE 1617.50 NORTH EAST TECHNICAL SERVICE,I

833.74 NW MN HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS 1436.60 LESLIE PULLAR

460.21 QUILL CORPORATION 51371.44 R & Q TRUCKING, INC

522.84 RODERICK RONE JR 630.00 SERVICE400

3500.00 SJOBERG’S INC 990.46 SOFTWARE HOUSE INTERNATIONAL,

515.08 WEST GROUP 2173.00 WIDSETH SMITH NOLTING&ASST INC

2980.20 WOODY’S SERVICE

32 PAYMENTS LESS THAN $300 3,332.93

FINAL TOTAL $98,010.25

Further moved to authorize the payment of auditor’s warrants as follows:

February 13, 2007 245,165.74

February 21, 2007 29,075.09

Seconded by Commissioner Bredeson and the same being put to a vote was unanimously carried.

Motion by Commissioner Patty Beckel to approve the On-Sale/Sunday Intoxicating Liquor License for Warroad Recreation Inc. DBA Oak Harbor Golf Course for the period of April 15, 2007 to October 15, 2007 upon the approval of County Sheriff and County Attorney. Seconded by Commissioner Bredeson and the same being put to a vote was unanimously carried.

The Commissioners discussed usage of the “Commissioners’ Room”. The board decided to bring this to the Department Heads meeting for further discussion and input.

The meeting was called to recess at 11:57 a.m. and reconvened at 1:00 p.m. as follows:

Meeting with the board was DNR Wildlife Area Manager, Jeff Dittrich, DNR NW Regional Director, Mike Carroll and landowner Dean Bernard. Jeff requested that a land acquisition be permitted on a 634.18 acre parcel in the East ½ of Sec 1 and the East ½ of Sec. 12, Twp 161N, R 33W in McDougald Township. The rational for the acquisition is that the DNR is interested in acquiring the parcel, because it fits the existing state ownership well. It is bordered by state land on three sides, so it helps round the Graceton WMA. The board discussed the request. Mike Carroll informed the board of the Pilot Project the DNR is coordinating, which will work with a formal process of inventory of State Lands that they own within Lake of the Woods County.

Motion by Commissioner Arnesen to table the DNR land acquisition request until the March 13, 2007 meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Moorman and the same being put to a vote was unanimously carried.

Far North Transit Coordinator, Steve Butler met with the board and gave the 2006 year-end report.

MIS Director, Brent Birkeland met with the board and gave a brief summary to the students of the functions his department is responsible for within the county. Brent requested approval to purchase a Data Protection Unit and a Data Base Server and informed the board that he will be taking training classes on line.

Motion by Commissioner Bredeson to approve the purchase of a Data Protection Unit up to $14, 000. Seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote was unanimously carried.

Motion by Commissioner Patty Beckel to approve the purchase of a Data Base Server as budgeted. Seconded by Commissioner Bredeson and the same being put to a vote was unanimously carried.

County Assessor, Wayne Bendickson met with the board and requested permission to hire Vanguard to create the parcel listing for the new CAMA program.

Motion by Commissioner Arnesen to authorize County Assessor, Wayne Bendickson to hire Vanguard to create the parcel listing for the new CAMA program and to allocate up to $3,000 with the funding from the unallocated account. Seconded by Commissioner Patty Beckel and the same being put to a vote was unanimously carried.

Commissioner Todd Beckel informed the board of the phone call he received from the President of NACO requesting him to travel to Washington D.C. to discuss the expansion of the authority for the Corps of Engineers’. The consensus of the board was they were in support of the request; he informed the board that the Red Lake Band was closing ten (10) miles of snowmobile trails in Beltrami Island State Forest and Lake of the Woods County.

Commissioner Bredeson informed the board that they offered a position for the Economic Development Coordinator.

With no further business before the board, Chairman Todd Beckel called the meeting to recess at 2:45 p.m.

Attest: Approved: March 13, 2007

____________________________ _______________________

John W. Hoscheid, County Auditor Todd Beckel, Chairman

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