FARIBAULT COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
AUGUST 21, 2012
The Faribault County Board of Commissioners met pursuant to the recess of August 7, 2012 at the Faribault County Fairgrounds in the City of Blue Earth at 9:00 a.m. on August 21, 2012. The following members were present: Bill Groskreutz, John Roper, Tom Warmka, and Greg Young Commissioners. Commissioner Loveall was absent. Central Services Director Brenda Ripley and County Attorney Troy Timmerman were also present.
The meeting was called to order by Chair Roper.
The pledge of allegiance was recited.
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Groskreutz/Young motion carried unanimously to approve the synopsis and official proceedings of the August 7, 2012 regular meeting.
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Young/Warmka motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of August 21, 2012.
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The calendar was updated. No member of the public appeared to make comment.
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Committee reports were given. Warmka reported on Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance (GBERBA), Association of Minnesota Counties Board of Directors meeting, Transportation plan, credit card plan, MAGIC work group. Young reported on insurance committee, drainage issues. Groskreutz reported on Southern Prairie purchase program and Economic Development Authority (EDA) meeting. Roper reported on CLT and EDA.
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Economic Development Coordinator Linsey Warmka and Jake Anderson, president of Faribault County Development Corporation met regarding office business. Discussion was held regarding a contract with Faribault County Regional Development Corporation for economic development services for 2013 and 2014.
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Tax Clerk Lorrie Bosma met regarding SSTS business.
Groskreutz/Young motion carried unanimously to approve an SSTS loan of 12,576.69 to Trudy Fellin of Wells on Parcel No. 04.012.0301 in Clark Township.
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Set a special meeting date of September 7, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. to discuss interstate drainage systems, possible agreements and stipulations on drainage systems with Kossuth County representatives.
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Warmka/Groskreutz motion carried unanimously to hire Ron Fox of Blue Earth as a part-time transit driver.
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Groskreutz/Young motion carried unanimously to approve the subordination of a Small Cities Development Loan of Hal and Debbie Becker to Wells Federal Bank in Wells.
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Young/Warmka motion carried unanimously to approve the request of L. Krachmer and S. Robbins to attend a four-day Mn Association of Assessing Officers conference in Breezy Point, MN.
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Warmka/Young motion carried unanimously to approve the bid for County Ditch No. 26, Branch A Imp. of $284,284.50 from Hodgman Drainage Co., Inc. of Claremont MN. Other bids received were $310,987 from Brunz Construction Company, Inc. of Madison Lake MN; $327,454.50 from Cooreman Contracting, Inc. of Tracy MN; $339,779 from Wencl Constructin Inc. of Owatonna MN; $374,937.30 from Beemer Companies of Fairmont MN; $375,990.20 from Jensen Excavating & Trucking LLC of Clarks Grove MN; $379,968.50 from Ag Specialties of Truman MN; $389,626.40 from Selly Excavating of Le Center MN; $399,614.50 from Pugh Brothers Excavating, Inc. of Randall MN; $417,224.30 from Carstensen Contracting, Inc. of Pipestone MN; $498,528.50 from H&W Contracting, LLC of Sioux Fall SD; and $612,607 from Ellingson Drainage, Inc. of West Concord MN.
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Soil and Water/Planning and Zoning Program Administrator Michele Stindtman met regarding planning and zoning business.
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Public Works Director John McDonald met regarding office business.
Groskreutz/Warmka motion carried unanimously to approve Resolution 12-RB09-25 accept a grant from the Minnesota State Transportation Fund for construction of Bridge No. 22614. Commissioners Groskreutz, Roper, Warmka, and Young voted yes. Commissioner Loveal was absent.
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Faribault County has applied to the Commissioner of Transportation for a grant from the Minnesota State Transportation Fund for construction of Bridge No. 22614; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Transportation has given notice that funding for this bridge is available; and
WHEREAS, the amount of the grant has been determined to be $193,732.93 by reason of the lowest responsible bid;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Faribault County does hereby agree to the terms and conditions of the grant consistent with Minnesota Statutes, section 174.50, subdivision 5, clause (3), and will pay any additional amount by which the cost exceeds the estimate, and will return to the Minnesota State Transportation Fund any amount apropriated for the bridge but not required.
Young/Warmka motion carried unanimously to accept quote for fire extinguisher maintenance in the Public Works Department from Blue Earth Fire Service for $1,452.50. One other quote was received from Mankato Fire and Safety for $1,540.00.
Young/Warmka motion carried unanimously to enter into a contract with Stantec, Inc from St. Paul to provide design services for a bridge replacement on 365th Avenue in Jo Daviess Township.
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Warmka/Groskreutz motion carried unanimously to pay bills totaling $304,652.71 as follows:
COUNTY REVENUE FUND $ 66,780.89
PUBLIC WORKS FUND 59,603.79
HUMAN SERVICES FUND 156,801.00
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTH. 797.00
COUNTY LIBRARY FUND 15.70
DITCH FUNDS 20,654.33
$ 304,652.71
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The meeting was adjourned for August 2012.
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John Roper, Chairman Brenda Ripley, Central Services Director
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