FARIBAULT COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
JANUARY 16, 2007
The Faribault County Board of Commissioners met pursuant to the recess of January 2, 2007 at the Courthouse in the City of Blue Earth at 9:00 a.m. on January 16, 2007. The following members were present: Butch Erichsrud, Bill Groskreutz, Barb Steier, Tom Loveall, and Tom Warmka, Commissioners. County Auditor John Thompson and County Attorney Brian Roverud were also present.
The meeting was called to order Chairman Warmka.
The pledge of allegiance was recited.
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Loveall/Steier motion carried unanimously to approve the synopsis and official proceedings of the January 2, 2007 regular meeting as corrected.
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Groskreutz/Loveall motion carried unanimously to approve agenda of January 16, 2007.
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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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Central Services Director Brenda Ripley met regarding personnel business.
Groskreutz/Steier motion carried unanimously to accept the resignation of Larry Peterson as park caretaker at Pihl’s Park effective April 1, 2007 and to advertise for a replacement.
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County Recorder Nancy Huff was recognized for being named County Recorder of the Year by the Minnesota Association of County Officers (MACO).
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Assistant Public Works Director David Hanson met regarding office business.
Steier/Groskreutz motion carried unanimously to advertise for bids for seal coat oil on March 2, 2007 at 11:00 a.m.
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Groskreutz/Erichsrud motion carried unanimously to request of D. Killion to attend a four-day correctional officers training in Walker; C. Anderson, K. Boettcher, R. Gaines, and T. Hanevik to attend a four-day correctional officer’s training in Morton.
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Treasurer Dave Frank met regarding office business.
Loveall/Erichsrud motion carried unanimously to approve an ISTS loan of $7,742.67 to Stanley Whitney on Parcel #12.005.0800 in Lura Township.
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Discussion was held regarding the policy of a $2 return fee for wheelchairs by Prairie Express.
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Loveall/Groskreutz motion carried unanimously to appoint Butch Erichsrud to replace Tom Loveall on the Extension committee for 2007.
Groskreutz/Loveall motion carried unanimously to appoint Barb Steier to the Drug Court Steering committee for 2007.
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Economic Development Agency Director Gayle Jones met with the board.
Steier/Groskreutz motion carried unanimously to approve Resolution 07-CB-03 that Faribault County act as the legal sponsor for project(s) contained in the Business and Community Development Application to be submitted on January 31, 2007. Commissioners Erichsrud, Groskreutz, Loveall, Steier, and Warmka voted yes.
R E S O L U T I O N
Whereas, the cities within Faribault County have identified a need for assistance with single-family, housing rehabilitation assistance, and the State’s Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) has funds for this type of assistance, and
Whereas, SCDP staff have encouraged the individual communities to submit a multi-jurisdictional grant application, and the County would be the grant applicant,
Now Therefore BE IT RESOLVED that Faribault County act as the legal sponsor for project(s) contained in the Business and Community Development Application to be submitted on January 31, 2007, and that the County Board Chairperson and County Auditor are hereby authorized to apply to the Department of Employment and Economic Development for funding of this project on behalf of Faribault County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Faribault County has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance, and the institutional, managerial, and financial capability to ensure adequate construction, operation, maintenance and replacement of the proposed project for its design life.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Faribault County has not violated any Federal, State or local laws pertaining to fraud, briery, graft, kickbacks, collusion, conflict of interest or other unlawful or corrupt practice.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon approval of its application by the state, the Faribault County may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above referenced project, and that the Faribault County certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulation as stated in all contract agreements and described on the Compliances Section (FP-11) of the Business and Community Development Application.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County Board Chairperson and County Auditor, or their successors in office, are hereby authorized to execute such agreements, and amendments thereto, as are necessary to implement the project(s) on behalf of the applicant.
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Brandee Douglas of Faribault County Soil and Water met regarding the Local Water Management Plan.
Loveall/Erichsrud motion carried unanimously to approve Resolution 07-CB-04 adopting the Faribault County Comprehensive Local Water Management Plan. Commissioners Erichsrud, Groskreutz, Loveall, Steier, and Warmka voted yes.
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the Faribault County Board of Commissioners has been notified by the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources that the Faribault County Comprehensive Local Water Management Plan has been approved according to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 103B.301:
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Faribault County Board Commissioners hereby adopts and will begin implementation of its approved comprehensive water plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, after the adoption of the local comprehensive water management plan, the Faribault County Board shall amend existing water and related land resources plans and official controls as necessary to conform them to the applicable and approved comprehensive water plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, after the adoption of the local comprehensive water management plan, Faribault County shall notify local units of government within the County of the adoption of the plan or amendments to the plan. The local units of government are required to submit existing water and related land resources plans and official controls within 90 days to the County Board for review.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Within 180 days, the Faribault County Board shall review the submitted plans and official controls and identify any inconsistencies between the local plans and official controls, and local comprehensive water management plan. The Faribault County Board shall specify applicable and necessary measures to bring the local plans and official controls into conformance with the local comprehensive water management plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, if a local unit of government disagrees with any changes to its plan, the local unit has 60 days after receiving the county’s recommendations to appeal the recommendations to the Board of Water and Soil Resources.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, after receiving the recommendations of the Faribault County Board, or a resolution of an appeal, a local unit of government has 180 days to initiate revisions to its plan or official controls. The new or revised plans and official controls must be submitted to the Faribault County Board for review and recommendations.
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Feedlot and Zoning Technician Bruce Blakesley met regarding office business. Discussion was held regarding 2006 office activities: 122 feedlot inspections were done on the 468 permitted feedlots; 122 building permits were issued; 99 ISTS systems were installed; 84 spot checks on ISTS systems were completed; 119 septic tanks were pumped; and 8 conditional use permits were issued.
Groskreutz/Loveall motion carried unanimously to approve Resolution 07-PZ1-05 for a conditional use permit for Big Blue Wind Farm, LLC in Section 26 of JoDaviess Township. Commissioners Erichsrud, Groskreutz, Loveall, Steier, and Warmka voted yes.
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS: Big Blue Wind Farm, LLC applied for a Conditional Use Permit under the Faribault County Zoning Ordinance requesting a permit for an electrical substation in the A-2 General Agriculture District, located at the following described property:
the West Half (W ½) of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of Section Twenty -six (26), Township One Hundred Two (102) North, Range Twenty-eight (28) West, Jo Daviess Township, Faribault County, Minnesota.
WHEREAS: the Planning Commission finds:
a) That the conditional use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted, nor substantially diminish and impair property values within the immediate vicinity, and is compatible with the existing neighborhood;
b) That the establishment of the conditional use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property for uses predominant in the area, conforms to the comprehensive land use plan of the county;
c) That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and other necessary facilities have been or are being provided;
d) The soils conditions are adequate to accommodate the proposed use; and
e) The use is of the same general character as other conditional uses in the Agriculture District and will not be detrimental to the general health and welfare of the county.
f) That proper facilities are provided which would eliminate any traffic congestion or traffic hazard which may result from the proposed use.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: The Faribault County Board of
Commissioners approve the Conditional Use Permit for Big Blue Wind Farm, LLC for an electrical substation located in the A-2 General Agriculture District with the following conditions:
1. The condition of the Conditional Use Permit is that the electrical substation must be started by January 8, 2009, otherwise the Conditional Use Permit is void.
2. A Maintenance Fee of $50.00 every two years shall be paid to the Zoning Office as long as the Conditional Use if in effect starting January 8, 2007.
3. The Conditional Use Permit is non-transferable.
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Loveall/Warmka motion carried unanimously to pay bills totaling $741,407.69 as follows:
COUNTY REVENUE FUND $ 354,508.34
PUBLIC WORKS FUND 159,289.81
FCLRA 643.57
HUMAN SERVICES FUND 132,346.33
NON REVENUE/DISB AGENCY FUND 2,326.63
COUNTY LIBRARY FUND 31,903.11
DITCH FUNDS 60,389.90
$ 741,407.69
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The meeting was adjourned to January 23, 2007.
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Tom Warmka, Chairman John Thompson, Auditor/Coordinator
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