Lake of the Woods County Commissioner Proceedings April 22, 2025

                                                                     April 22, 2025   

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

APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the agenda with the following changes: Add: Legislative Update.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously to approve the official minutes of April 8, 2025.

SOCIAL SERVICES Claims Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve the following claims: Commissioners Warrants $8,214.10; Commissioners Warrants $1,201.66; Commissioners Warrants $59,694.25.

Credit Card Approval Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve a credit card for Val Canfield in the amount of $1,500.00 for office use effective May 1, 2025.

Auditor/Treasurer Claims Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously to approve the claims against the County as follows: Revenue $77,062.69; Road & Bridge $18,622.61; Social Services $1,500.00; County Development $1000.00; Joint Ditch $63.57; Solid Waste $121,567.60; EDA $1,496.72. Further moved to authorize the payment of the following auditor warrants: April 10, 2025 for $21,239.99; April 16, 2025 for $119,708.99.

Approve Membership for Federal Surplus Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the renewal membership for Federal and/or State Surplus and to authorize Chair Jon Waibel, Auditor-Treasurer Lorene Hanson, County Engineer Anthony Pirkl, Social Services Director Amy Ballard, and Sheriff Gary Fish to the sign the same.

Request for RFP Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve the request to advertise for RFP for Minnesota Paid Family & Medical Leave and Group Life Insurance. 

                                                     Sponsorship of Snowmobile Trails Assistance Program

 BE IT RESOLVED, that Lake of the Woods County will act as the legal sponsor for an application for funding to the State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resource for Lake of the Woods Drifters Land and Big Traverse Trails managed by Lake of the Woods Drifters. 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 for the above referenced project and that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in the agreement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that County Auditor-Treasurer, Lorene G Hanson is hereby authorized to serve as the fiscal agent for the above referenced project.

 BE IT RESOLVED, that Lake of the Woods County will act as the legal sponsor for an application for funding to the State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resource for NW Angle Islands maintenance of snowmobile trails managed by Northwest Angle Edge Riders Club. 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 for the above referenced project and that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in the agreement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that County Auditor-Treasurer, Lorene G Hanson is hereby authorized to serve as the fiscal agent for the above referenced project.

Markit Contract Renewal Markit Landfill Manager Dale Nelson gave a brief update and reviewed the 10-year contract for renewal. No action was taken at this time.

Public Works County Engineer Anthony Pirkl gave an update that included the NACE conference, grants, and various highway projects.

Sheriff Rule 2911 Update Tami Maurer and Sheriff Gary Fish gave a brief update on Rule 2911 and reported no changes.

MIS Acceptance of Resignation Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to accept the letter of resignation from MIS Director Peder Hovland effective June 27, 2025.

Credit Card Increase Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the request to increase the credit card limit for MIS Director Peder Hovland to $5,000.00.

RECESS A brief recess took place at 9:55a.m. and reconvened at 10:55 a.m.

Request to Advertise Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve the request to advertise two positions in the MIS department for IT Tech and IT Intern.

Adjourn Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 11:00 a.m.