FARIBAULT COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
SEPTEMBER 6, 2005
The Faribault County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at the Courthouse in the City of Blue Earth at 9:00 a.m. on September 6, 2005. The following members were present: Bill Groskreutz, Loren Lein, Tom Loveall, Barb Steier, and Tom Warmka, Commissioners. County Auditor John Thompson and County Attorney Brian Roverud were also present.
The meeting was called to order by Chair Loveall.
The pledge of allegiance was recited.
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Warmka/Groskreutz motion carried unanimously to approve the synopsis and official proceedings of the August 16, 2005 regular meeting.
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Warmka/Steier motion carried unanimously to approve the September 6, 2005 agenda.
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The calendar was updated. Committee reports were presented.
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No member of the public appeared during public comment.
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Steier/Groskreutz motion carried unanimously to accept a $250 donation from the Delavan Legion for 4-H building improvement.
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Warmka/Steier motion carried unanimously to adopt Resolution 05-CB-27 designating $1,500,000 from the December 31, 2004 financial statements for future expenditures. Commissioners Groskreutz, Lein, Loveall, Steier, and Warmka voted yes.
R E S O L U T I O N
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Faribault County Board of Commissioners designate $1,500,000 for future expenditures on the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2004.
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Central Services Director Brenda Ripley met regarding office business.
Groskreutz/Warmka motion carried unanimously to hire Brenda Harpestad of Wells as a part-time clerk/typist in the Court Services department effective September 6, 2005.
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Veteran Services Officer Bryan Schultz met regarding office business. An office enhancement grant of $2,800 from the State of Minnesota was discussed.
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Zoning and Feedlot Technician Bruce Blakesley met regarding office business.
The condition use permit for a junkyard application from Estelle Diaz was discussed. Richard Diaz met on behalf of his mother. Diaz explained that it is taking time to remove the appliances and that today’s deadline was not met. Discussion was held on the 60 day rule to make a decision on the matter.
Lein/Steier motion carried unanimously to extend the junkyard application of Estelle Diaz for up to 60 days to allow applicant to remove appliances and directed Blakesley to notify the applicant in writing.
Scott Hislop of Winnebago met regarding a feedlot notification for Section 22 in Prescott Township. The hearing is due to a State of Minnesota requirement for a notification process and the county board does not make a denial or approval on the issue. Blakesley stated that the feedlot permit application met the current requirements.
During public comment Bill Eckhardt of Blue Earth stated that he was not happy about the application but understood that the permit met or exceeded the limits. Ruth Goltz asked who would monitor the feedlot. Blakesley stated his role according to the feedlot ordinance and state law. Other public comment was taken.
John Volz of Elmore met regarding a feedlot notification for Section 31 in Elmore Township. Blakesley stated the site met all of the feedlot requirements. Elmore City Clerk Dianne Nowak stated a concern about the manure being spread within or near the city limits. Volz stated he would stay 250 feet from the city limits per the requirements of the ordinance. Rob Wolf of Elmore asked how the manure management plan was developed. Volz stated his plan. Wolf stated that according to 7020 a certain amount of acres were needed. Blakesley stated the plan outlined what acres would be needed and that 7020 no longer had a minimum acre requirement. Other public comments included who would apply the manure. Elmore Mayor Dawn Weringa was concerned about what the odor would be in Elmore. Volz addressed the question. Sherwood Krosch representing Elmore Township stated concerns the township had. Joe Gonzales of Elmore stated his concerns that his son could have adverse effects living close to the feedlot. There are no guidelines on health issues. Elton Rhoda of Elmore had concerns on roads and cemetery issues.
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Public Works Director John McDonald met regarding office business. A construction update was given.
Warmka/Lein motion carried unanimously to adopt Resolution 05-RB09-28 authorizing final payment to Southern Minnesota Construction of $53,828.13 for projects CP 22-613-20 and CP 05-600-07. Commissioners Groskreutz, Lein, Loveall, Steier, and Warmka voted yes.
R E S O L U T I O N
Steier/Groskreutz motion carried unanimously to place the 1999 Eldorado Aerotech bus, #375, on the county auction with a minimum bid of $2,000.
Steier/Groskreutz motion carried unanimously to authorize the Public Works Director to get bids on the crushing of 200,000 tons of gravel.
Groskreutz/Warmka motion carried unanimously to adopt Resolution 05-RB10-29 entering into an agreement with the Iowa, Chicago, and Eastern Railroad Company, Inc. and the Commissioner of Transportation for the installation and maintenance of railroad crossing in Wells. Commissioners Groskreutz, Lein, Loveall, Steier, and Warmka voted yes.
R E S O L U T I O N
BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of Faribault enter into an agreement with the Iowa, Chicago, and Eastern Railroad Company, Inc. and the Commissioner of Transportation for the installation and maintenance of railroad crossing signals/gates at the intersection of North Broadway Street (CSAH 60) with the tracks of the Iowa, Chicago, and Eastern Railroad Company, Inc. in Wells, Minnesota and appointing the Commissioner of Transportation agent for the County to supervise said project and administer available Federal Funds in accordance with Minnesota Statute, Section 161.36. The County’s share of the cost shall be 10 percent of the total signal cost.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Chairman and the County Auditor/Coordinator are hereby authorized to execute said agreement and any amendments thereto for and on behalf of the County.
Steier/Warmka motion carried unanimously to adopt Resolution 05-RB11-30 bridge replacement schedule. Commissioners Groskreutz, Lein, Loveall, Steier, and Warmka voted yes.
R E S O L U T I O N
Whereas, Faribault County has determined that the following deficient bridges on the CSAH, County Road and Township systems are a high priority and require replacement within the next five (5) years, and
Now, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following bridges are high priority and Faribault County intends to replace or remove these bridges as soon as possible when funds are available.
Estimated State Town Proposed
Bridge Township Road Project Federal Aid Bridge Local Bond Construction
No. No. Cost Fund Fund Funds Funds Funds Year
2739 Rome T-211 $200,000 $190,000 $10,000 2005
L5334 Foster T-175 $90,000 $80,000 $10,000 2005
5795 S-6 $1,648,000 $381,000 $1,267,000 2005
L8928 Foster T-170 $90,000 $80,000 $10,000 2005
Unnumbered
Foster 80th St $50,000 $40,000 $10,000 2005
7176 S-21 $310,000 $310,000 2006
9985 S-21 $100,000 $100,000 2006
92379 S-21 $100,000 $100,000 2006
89026 S-21 $150,000 $150,000 2006
L5361 Elmore $150,000 $140,000 $10,000 2006
L2322 J D T-43 $100,000 $90,000 $10,000 2006
L6304 P.Grove $90,000 $80,000 $10,000 2007
L9862 BE City $90,000 $80,000 $10,000 2007
L5982 Elmore $90,000 $80,000 $10,000 2007
L9575 Dunbar $90,000 $80,000 $10,000 2007
9988 C-126 $250,000 $25,000 $225,000 2007
9995 S-9 $250,000 $250,000 2007
92369 S-2 $100,000 $10,000 $90,000 2007
3130 BE City $150,000 $130,000 $20,000 2008
7246 S-31 $150,000 $15,000 $135,000 2008
7161 S-6 $1,500,000 $1,000,000 2009 $500,000
5146 S-16 $200,000 $20,000 $180,000 2010
Furthermore, Faribault County does hereby request authorization to replace, rehabilitate, or remove said bridges; and
Furthermore, Faribault County does request financial assistance with eligible approach grading and engineering costs on township bridges, as provided by law.
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Warmka/Groskreutz motion carried unanimously to authorize signatures on a contract with Prairieland to administer the solid waste programs for Faribault County.
Groskreutz/Warmka motion carried unanimously to hold public hearings on hauler collected solid waste fee on October 4, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Loveall voted no.
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Steier/Warmka motion carried unanimously to approve Resolution 05-CB-31 setting a 7 percent levy increase and proposed county budget. Commissioners Groskreutz, Lein, Loveall, Steier, and Warmka voted yes.
R E S O L U T I O N
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Faribault County Board of Commissioners has reviewed the proposed budget and levy for taxes payable in 2006, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the proposed budget for payable 2006 be set at $14,660,613 for revenues and $15,522,499 for expenditures and the proposed levy be set at $6,147,174, after program aid reductions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of the proposed budget be on file with the County Auditor.
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Treasurer David Frank met regarding office business.
Lein/Warmka motion carried unanimously to approve an ISTS loan of $6,588.76 to Jennifer and Zane Levine in Dunbar Township; and a $2,500 grant and a $6,766.69 loan to Rob and Denise Wolf in Pilot Grove Township.
Steier/Groskreutz motion carried unanimously to adopt Resolution 05-CB-32 to cancel outstanding checks. Commissioners Groskreutz, Lein, Loveall, Steier, and Warmka voted yes.
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, all checks here listed are outstanding, and
WHEREAS, there has been no return correspondence from the affidavits mailed, July 20, 2005, and
WHEREAS, it becomes prudent to reduce, and receipt to revenue all outstanding checks for reasons of concise and accurate record keeping.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that all checks here listed are to be transferred from the Over Remittance, outstanding check register to the county General Revenue fund.
Check # Date Issued Amount
1996 11-16-95 $ 29.44
2298 08-17-98 2.00
2322 10-20-98 .98
2424 09-03-99 .46
2425 09-03-99 96.40
2633 11-21-00 32.68
2662 03-22-01 .39
2714 05-24-01 3.38
2832 07-17-02 1.44
2845 02-21-02 .29
2899 04-29-02 2.02
2901 04-29-02 5.25
2962 05-20-02 1.00
2973 05-21-02 1.00
2975 05-21-02 1.00
2998 06-17-02 4.20
3025 07-25-02 56.05
3033 08-06-02 5.00
3071 10-17-02 1.00
3208 05-21-03 2.00
3225 06-06-03 1.45
3364 11-25-03 $ 9.72
TOTAL $ 257.15
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Lein/Groskreutz motion carried unanimously to approve request from L. Lehman to attend a one day annual update on traffic and DWI laws at Blue Earth; L. Lehman to attend a three day Mn Sex Crimes Investigators Assoc. fall conference at Nisswa; L. Lehman and M. Gormley to attend a four day Mid-States Organized Crime Information Center annual conference in Lake Ozarks, Missouri; D. Leland to attend a one day Mn Assoc. of Probation Officers support staff training in St. Cloud; S. Robbins, K. Skaare, and S. Wiltse to attend a four day MN Association of Assessing Officers fall conference in Minnetonka; S. Adams, T. Campbell, T. Duit, and S. Linde to attend a one day DWI & traffic safety law satellite training in Blue Earth; D. Killion to attend a one day med delivery training in Windom; M. Lacher to attend a two day suicide prevention training in Windom; and T. Hanevik to attend a two day cross gender- suicide prevention training in Windom.
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Steier/Lein motion carried unanimously to agree to Blue Earth City Economic Development Agency option proposal.
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Lein/Steier motion carried unanimously to pay bills totaling $79,775.89 as follows:
COUNTY REVENUE FUND $ 34,716.38
PUBLIC WORKS FUND 23,304.51
COUNTY LIBRARY FUND 51.91
FORFEITED TAX SALE FUND 5.89
PRAIRIELAND REFUNDING BONDS 12,950.00
DARE 132.29
DITCH FUNDS 8,614.91
$ 79,775.89
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The meeting was recessed until September 20, 2005.
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Tom Loveall, Chair John Thompson, Auditor/Coordinator
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