March 2, 2010

CALL TO ORDER

The Todd County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s Board Room in the City of Long Prairie, MN, on the 2nd day of March, 2010 at Nine o’clock a.m. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Kircher with all members present. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

On motion by Blessing and second by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: to approve the agenda.

ROUTINE BUSINESS

On motion by Ruda and second by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: to approve the Auditor Warrants #213765 – 213902 in the amount of $913,364.52.

On motion by Blessing and second by Ruda, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: to approve the Commissioner Warrants #23759 – 23894 in the amount of $97,869.39.

On motion by Neumann and second by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: to approve the application for a six (6) month Set-up license for Donald Panitzke for the Rainbow Lodge.

On motion by Neumann and second by Blessing, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: to approve a 1 Yr On Sale County Liquor and Sunday Sales for Captain’s Table LLC, 1 Yr On & Off Sale County Liquor and Sunday Sales for Whoopee Inn LLC, Seasonal On Sale County Liquor and Sunday Sales for Saukinac Campgrounds, 1 Yr On & Off Sale County Liquor license and Sunday Sales for TJ’s Diamond Point Inc., and a 1 year On sale Club and Sunday Sales license for Oscar Jacobson Post.

On motion by Blessing and second Neumann by the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: to approve applications that have been submitted to sell 3.2 Malt Liquor Licenses for a 6 month 3.2 malt liquor license for Donald Panitzke at Rainbow Resort (Kandota Twp) and seasonal 4 month 3.2 malt liquor license for Staples Softball Association at Dower Lake Park.

On motion by Ruda and second by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: to approve the February 16, 2010 minutes without corrections.

On motion by Ruda and second by Blessing, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: to approve the Letter of Support for the Minnesota Community Collaborative Broadband Project.

On motion by Kneisl and second by Blessing, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: to approve a temporary out-ofgrade adjustment for Lenny Doroff, Transfer Station Supervisor to Grade 19, Step 8 until July 1, 2010, or until a new management structure is adopted, whichever comes first.

TODD COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE

On motion by Kneisl and second by Ruda, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: to approve the appointment of the Livestock Advisory Board Members. Jeff Rohde, Leland Buchholz, Russ Keller for reappointment and Shawn Rowe for new appointment to a one year term to finish full term and Bruce Paskewitz for new appointment to a three year term to finish a full term.

TODD COUNTY DITCH & AG INSPECTOR

On motion by Kneisl and second by Ruda, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: to approve the Acknowledge of receipt of HHA petition for installation of cattle crossing on County Ditch 15.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

On a motion by Kneisl and second by Blessing, the following motion was introduced and adopted by a roll call vote with Kneisl, Blessing and Kircher in favor; Neumann and Ruda opposed: to rescind Todd County Resolution 2009- 12/15-114 which designates the Todd County Scenic Loop as Veterans Scenic Drive.

On a motion by Kircher and a second by Kneisl the following resolution was introduced and adopted by a roll call vote with Kircher, Kneisl, Neumann and Blessing in favor; Ruda opposed:

A RESOLUTION

OF SUPPORT

FOR EXTENDING

VETERAN’S

MEMORIAL HIGHWAY

RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners hereby indicates support to continue Veteran’s Memorial Highway, described as follows:

Extending from the Todd/Wadena County line on Todd County Road 23, turning eastward in the City of Bertha on to Todd County Road 24 to Todd County Road 11, turning southward on to Todd County Road 11 and continuing to the south border of Todd County. The designation of County Road 23 between County Road 24 and U.S. Highway 71 be removed.

And;

RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners directs that with the assistance of the Todd County Engineer the Todd County Veteran’s Service Officer and interested Veteran’s Organizations to bring a financing proposal to the County Board for the purchase of signage, and;

RESOLVED, that a resolution be drafted to encourage counties to the South and North to extend Veteran’s Memorial Highway to the greatest length possible.

Neumann made a motion to adopt a resolution Designating Armed Forces Scenic Drive, no second received. Motion Failed.

TODD COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH

Cheryl Schneider, Todd County Public Health Director reported on the licensing program administered by Todd County Public Health. This discussion item is for the purpose of obtaining direction from the Board regarding their desire to continue the program.

On a motion by Kneisl and second by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by majority vote: to approve the License for James Wurst – Jimmy’s Saloon and Grill, Inc. Hewitt, MN to sell tobacco products 3-2- 2010 thru 12-31-2010.

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

The County Administrator reported that Verna Toenyan deserved commendation for the work she did for the Initiative Foundation grant for Senior Citizens that the County received. The County Motor Pool should be fully implemented and being tested by March 15. Long Prairie Oil has been chosen to be the fuel provider locally and Holiday Station Gas cards will be used on out of town trips. Central Purchasing policies and procedures will be finalized by the end of April. SharePoint is up and running now and is in the training process. Budget reports to Commissioners by the next Board Meeting.

COMMISSIONER’S REPORT

Neumann reported that he and Kneisl went to the State Capitol and met with legislators about the bonding bill and funding for Perham Resource Recovery Facility. Commissioner Ruda reported that he attended the Great River Library meeting and they are having a special meeting March 2 to discuss the process of restructuring. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 16.

ADJOURN

There being no further business to come before this board, Chairman Kircher adjourned the meeting to March 16, 2010 at nine o’clock a.m. in the Commissioners Board Room.

On a motion by Ruda and second by Blessing the preceding minutes of the County Board meeting held March 2, 2010 were duly approved by a unanimous vote of the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on March 16, 2010.

Witness my hand and seal:

David Kircher, County Board Chairperson

Nathan Burkett, County Administrator

APPROVED PAYMENT:
AUDITOR WARRANTS
COLLABORATIVE
DESIGN GROUP INC	25,245.20
LONG PRAIRIE OIL
COMPANY	2,669.04
LONG PRAIRIE SANITARY
SERVICE	2,560.63
MN DEPT OF FINANCE	7,295.50
RESOURCE TRAINING
AND SOLUTION	147,717.50
AMERICAN HERITAGE
BANK	17,133.68
COMPUTER
PROFESSIONALS	3,938.30
LARSON ALLEN LLP	16,720.00
TOWN OF BARTLETT	14,217.36
TOWN OF BERTHA	15,079.31
TOWN OF BIRCHDALE	13,930.08
TOWN OF BRUCE	13,826.68
TOWN OF BURLEENE	14,278.98
TOWN OF
BURNHAMVILLE	16,444.45
TOWN OF EAGLE
VALLEY	19,042.36
TOWN OF FAWN LAKE 15,180.51
TOWN OF GERMANIA	15,233.45
TOWN OF GORDON	12,156.81
TOWN OF GREY EAGLE 14,778.58
TOWN OF HARTFORD	20,310.70
TOWN OF IONA	15,269.50
TOWN OF KANDOTA	11,243.61
TOWN OF LESLIE	14,838.68
TOWN OF LITTLE ELK	11,453.87
TOWN OF LITTLE
SAUK	18,291.75
TOWN OF LONG
PRAIRIE	17,297.80
TOWN OF MORAN	15,537.37
TOWN OF REYNOLDS	16,905.49
TOWN OF ROUND
PRAIRIE	19,972.75
TOWN OF STAPLES	18,254.52
TOWN OF STOWE
PRAIRIE	19,638.15
TOWN OF TURTLE
CREEK	10,341.59
TOWN OF VILLARD	17,641.57
TOWN OF WARD	15,882.39
TOWN OF WEST UNION	11,711.16
TOWN OF WYKEHAM	17,214.53
CARD SERVICES	2,030.77

CENTERPOINT ENERGY
MINNEGASCO	2,265.79
LONG PRAIRIE OIL
COMPANY	3,953.18
MINNESOTA POWER	12,778.42
MITCH’S FUEL
SERVICE	16,725.00
RESOURCE TRAINING
AND SOLUTION	140,906.50
VERIZON	3,121.16
WSB AND ASSOCIATES 2,110.84
ANOKA CO GOVERNMENT
CENTER	17,638.50
ZAYO ENTERPRISE
NETWORKS	2,202.68
MINNEGASCO	9,104.28
TODD COUNTY DAC	3,410.00
85 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000	37,863.55
COMMISSIONER WARRANTS
FLEET SERVICES
DIVISION	8,425.32
LONG PRAIRIE OIL
COMPANY	6,530.25
MCIU	8,333.50
NORTH AMERICAN
SALT	29,609.54
TODD COUNTY SOCIAL
SERVICES	2,696.76
WOLTERS BODY SHOP	2,959.38
ZIEGLER INC	2,990.08
129 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000	36,324.56

March 16, 2010

CALL TO ORDER

The Todd County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s Board Room in the City of Long Prairie, MN on the 16th day of March, 2010 at Nine o’clock a.m. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Kircher with all members present. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

On motion by Blessing and second by Ruda, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the agenda as amended with the following changes: Employee recognition, Golden Eagle Supper Club liquor license, Flyover spraying of Birch Lake and the North side of Sauk Lake and discussion on the ISTS Ordinance.

ROUTINE BUSINESS

The County Board recognized Kitty Tepley, Comprehensive Planner and wished her well in retirement from the Todd County Soil and Water Conservation District. The County Board recognized Mark Anderson, Jail Administrator and wished him well in his retirement from the County.

On motion by Blessing and second by Kneisl the motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the Commissioner Warrants #23895 – 24022 in the amount of $115,720.41.

On motion by Neumann and second by Ruda, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote to: Transfer of funds in the amount of $13,867.00 from 2009 to 2010 for approved purchase of air compressor.

On motion by Neumann and second by Ruda, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the application to sell 3.2 Malt Liquor License for the Golden Eagle Supper Club.

On motion by Blessing and second by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the 1 Yr On Sale County Liquor and Sunday Sales for Bailey’s Bar & Grill, 1 Yr On Sale County Liquor & Sunday Sales for the Thunder Lodge Sports bar & Supper Club, 1Yr On Sale County Liquor and Sunday Sales for the Golden Eagle Supper Club, Seasonal On sale County Liquor and Sunday Sales for Greystone Club, Inc., 1 Yr On & Off Sale Liquor and Sunday Sales for the Historic Rock Tavern LLC., 1 Yr On & Off Sale Liquor and Sunday Sales for Midway Gas LLC., 1 Yr On & Off Sale Liquor and Sunday Sales for Rohde’s Hub Supper Club, Inc. and 1 Yr On Sale Club Liquor and Sunday Sales for Long Prairie Country Club, Inc.

On motion by Ruda and second by Blessing, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the March 2, 2010 minutes without corrections.

Motion to approve flyover spraying of Big Birch Lake and Sauk Lake was tabled until March 30, 2010 pending receipt of more information.

VETERAN’S SCENIC DRIVE On motion by Neumann to adopt the resolution for the Armed Forces Scenic Drive, no second received, Motion failed.

TODD COUNTY SHERIFFS’ DEPARTMENT

On motion by Kneisl and second by Blessing, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: RESOLUTION FOR JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR CHILD SEXUAL PREDATOR PROGRAM AGREEMENT #3000-1518

WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota was awarded a Federal grant from the U.S. Department of Justice,

Office of Community Orientated Policing Services (COPS), Child Sexual Predator Program, and;

WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota is in need of assistance from city and county law enforcement agencies in investigating and combating the exploitation of children which occurs through the use of computers, and;

WHEREAS, this grant would cover investigative expenses, including overtime, travel, training and equipment, for participating law enforcement agencies;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Todd County enter into the Community Orientated

Policing Services (COPS), Child Sexual Predator Program Joint Powers Agreement with the State of Minnesota (on file in the Administrator’s Office).

TODD COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

On motion by Blessing and second by Ruda, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Approval for the Board Chair, Vice Chair, County Administrator and County Engineer to enter in to a lease agreement for no more than $478,000 for the purchase of 2 Mack plow trucks and 1 Cat challenger tractor at an interest rate no greater than 4.15%, no greater than $80,000 annual payment and no more than 7 years with a Todd County bank.

TODD COUNTY DITCH & AG INSPECTOR

On a motion by Kneisl and second by Neumann the regular meeting of the Todd County Board of Commissioners was recessed.

On a motion by Ruda and second by Blessing, a meeting and public hearing of the Todd County Ditch Authority was convened.

On motion by Ruda and second by Blessing, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:

RESOLUTION FOR BRIDGE REPLACEMENT HYDRAULIC REDUCTION

COUNTY DITCH 20

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the applicant and/or contractor will defend, indemnify, and hold

Todd County, its employees and officials harmless from any claims, demands, actions or causes of action, including reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses arising out of any act or omission on the part of the applicant, or its subcontractors, partners or independent contractors or any of their agents or employees in the performance of or with relation to any of the work or services to be performed or furnished by the applicant or the subcontractors, partners, or independent contractors or any of their agents or employees under the agreement.

On a motion by Ruda and second by Neumann the meeting of the Todd County Ditch Authority was adjourned.

On a motion by Blessing and second by Ruda, the regular meeting of the Todd County Board of Commissioners was reconvened.

COLLABORATIVE DESIGN GROUP

Collaborative Design Group and Contegrity Group presented the study and design for the potential renovation of the historic courthouse (on file in the Administrator’s Office).

TODD COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH

On motion by Neumann and second by Blessing, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: A RESOLUTION INDICATING INTENTION TO ENGAGE IN A DELEGATED AGREEMENT WITH MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, The Todd County Board of Commissioners directs the

Public Health office to complete the work referenced above in preparation for the new delegated agreement with MDH for the county’s Licensed Establishment Program, as it is the intent of the Board to continue this service.

ADMINISTRATION

On motion by Kneisl and second by Ruda, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve a grant agreement with the Initiative Foundation for the purpose and coordinating services for senior citizens (on file in the Administrator’s Office).

The 2009 financial report was received and filed.

On a motion by Neumann and second by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: Amendment of the Todd County 2010 Policy Positions document in accordance with the attached (on file in the Administrator’s Office).

Discussion was held on the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) Septic System rule changes and the results of the Planning Commission’s public hearing on March 4, 2010. The Planning Commission recommended that the County not adopt the required rules. The County Board agreed that: (1) The County is, and will continue to be the authority for septic systems in Todd County and that the Todd County Ordinances are the rules by which permits will be issued by (2) The County Board will not be taking any official action on the proposed rule changes until the 2010 Minnesota Legislative Session has concluded (3) Septic Contractors should be aware that the MPCA rules exist and act accordingly.

TODD COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

A report from Public Works regarding costs to post signs for Veteran’s Memorial Highway has been received. Draft policies guiding the use of the Todd County Fairgrounds have been drafted and are available for comment. A vehicle maintenance provider for the motor pool has been selected. The Solid Waste Committee is working on an agreement with Otter Tail County for a shared Department Head in Solid Waste. The Sheriff has received an 800MHz grant that must be spent by May. The March 23 work session has been postponed by the Chair.

TODD COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S REPORT

Kneisl reported bonding for Perham Resource Recovery Facility has been approved by both houses of the Legislature and the Governor. Kircher reported the TCDC Steering Committee has been doing good work and that there should be a report coming soon.

ADJOURN

There being no further business to come before this board, Chairman Kircher recess the meeting to March 30, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in the Commissioners Board Room.

COMMISSIONER WARRANTS
VENDOR NAME	AMOUNT
AMERICAN SOLUTIONS
FOR BUSINESS	2,314.08
CITY OF PERHAM	42,691.68
DELL MARKETING	2,174.39
GENE-O’S FAMILY
RESTAURANT	4,018.50
NORTHERN STAR COOP	5,561.48
SHIRLEY’S GAS &
GROCERIES	2,488.72
STAPLES WORLD	4,393.38
TRENCHERS PLUS INC	13,886.06
118 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000	38,192.12

Witness my hand and seal:

David Kircher, County Board Chairperson

Nathan Burkett, County Administrator

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