Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners Proceedings

July 01, 2024

COMMISSIONER PROCEEDINGS

June 11, 2024

PURSUANT TO MN. STATUTE 331A.01, SUBD. 10

THE PUBLISHED MATERIAL IS ONLY A SUMMARY AND THE FULL TEXT IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION

AT THE LAKE OF THE WOODS COUNTY AUDITOR/TREASURERS’ OFFICE

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The Lake of The Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Lake of the Woods County Government Center in the Commissioners’ Room.

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

APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously by roll call to approve the agenda with the following changes: Add: Set Work Session-Employee Benefits

APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously by roll call to approve the official minutes of May 28, 2024.

Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously by roll call to approve the official minutes of June 4, 2024.

SOCIAL SERVICES Claims Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously by roll call to approve the following claims: Commissioners Warrants $10,861.83; Commissioners Warrants $2,604.81; Commissioners Warrants $10,166.24.

Auditor/Treasurer Claims Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously by roll call to approve the claims against the County as follows: Revenue $130,229.69; Road & Bridge $91,169.24; Solid Waste $44,877.64; EDA $1,296.38.

WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION

Warrants Approved On 6/11/2024 For Payment 6/14/2024

Vendor Name Amount

Angle Inlet Electric, LLC 5,558.80

ByteSpeed, LLC 2,352.00

Clay County Sheriff 2,407.11

Co-Op Services, Inc. 12,751.86

Contech Engineered Solutions LLC 30,140.60

DLT Solutions, LLC 4,574.60

E & A Services LLC 13,000.00

Extreme Duty Ironworks 5,700.00

Farmers Union Oil company 2,187.72

Houston Engineering Inc 9,678.00

Howard's Oil Company 2,815.54

Integris LLC 3,121.00

Interstate Billing Service Inc 12,192.44

Lady Lakers Volleyball Association 2,250.00

Larkin Hoffman Attorneys 72,027.00

Law Offices Of Patrick D. Moren 8,904.93

LOW Highway Dept 4,857.50

Mar-Kit Landfill 15,978.50

MN Counties Intergovernmental Trust 3,157.00

Pomp's Tire-Thief River Falls 2,834.25

Quadient Finance USA Inc. 3,000.00

R & Q Trucking, Inc 7,656.00

Rust Sales, Inc 6,339.55

SeaChange Print Innovations 2,970.00

Tillery/Dale 2,124.66

Ziegler, Inc 2,286.04

49 Payments less than 2000 26,707.85

Final Total: 267,572.95

Further moved to authorize the payment of the following auditor warrants: May 24, 2024 for $896,792.00; May 29, 2024 for $17,139.42; June 3, 2024 for $584,243.92; June 3, 2024 for ($2,843.10); June 4, 2024 for $1,855,422.13.

NWA Meeting Agenda Discussion

The board discussed the upcoming meeting held at the Northwest Angle and possible agenda items.

Recorder Board of Equalization Oath

County Recorder Sue Ney swore in the members of the Lake of the Woods County Board of Appeal and Equalization for 2024 to be held on June 17, 2024.

Public Works

Local Bridge Replacement Program Grant Agreement Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously by roll call to approve the Local Bridge Replacement Program Grant Agreement and for Commissioner Buck Nordlof and County Engineer Anthony Pirkl to sign the same.

Resolution

The following resolution was offered by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously by roll call was moved for adoption:

RESOLUTION

For Agreement to State Transportation Fund

Local Bridge Replacement Program Grant Agreement

Grant Terms and Conditions

SAP 039-598-072

Resolution No. 24-06-01

June 11, 2024

WHEREAS, Lake of the Woods County has applied to the Commissioner of Transportation for a grant from the Minnesota State Transportation Fund related to Bridge No. R0745; and

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

WHEREAS, the amount of the grant has been determined to be $147,995.00 by reason of the lowest responsible bid;

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

Updates

County Engineer Anthony Pirkl joined by phone to give an update that included various highway/solid waste projects and the Northwest Angle.

County Life Flight Discussion

CHI Lakewood Health Center President Jeff Stampohar and Vice President of Patient Care Services Carrie Claybundy came to the board to discuss the availability of Guardian Life Flight, Legislation changes, and give an update regarding the ALS Advanced Life Care Paramedic service and ambulance services.

Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously by roll call to add County Life Flight to Old/New business for further discussions.

Add to Agenda Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to add Letter of Support-Volunteer Drivers.

Letter of Support for Mileage Reimbursement- Volunteer Drivers Motion

was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously by roll call to draft a letter of support for no taxation on mileage reimbursement for volunteer drivers.

Set Work Session-Employee Benefits

Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously by roll call to set a work session for employee benefits on July 9th, 2024 following the regular board meeting.

Add to Agenda Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously by roll call to add Nursing Home Sale Affidavit to the agenda.

Affidavit for Sale of Nursing Home County Auditor-Treasurer Lorene Hanson informed the board that there is a request for an affidavit to be signed that includes the legal description for the sale of the care center to the hospital in 1990. The original resolution did not include a legal description.

Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously by roll call to approve the affidavit for sale of the care center in 1990 including the legal description and for Chair Cody Hasbargen to sign the same.

Add to Agenda Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously by roll call to add Moratorium for Cannabis Dispensary Applications to the agenda.

Moratorium for Cannabis Dispensary Application Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously by roll call to place a moratorium on cannabis dispensary applications for licensure until there is further guidance on recently passed legislation.

Adjourn Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously by roll call to adjourn the meeting at 10:10 a.m.

Attest: June 25, 2024

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Auditor/Treasurer Lorene Hanson Commissioner James “Buck” Nordlof