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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BLUE EARTH COUNTY, MINNESOTA

The County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners' Room at 9:00 a.m. Present were Chairperson Lin Barnes, Commissioner Colleen Landkamer, Commissioner Al Bennett, Commissioner Alvis More, County Attorney Ross Arneson and County Administrator David Twa.

1. AGENDA REVIEW
Commissioner Landkamer moved and Commissioner Bennett seconded the motion to approve the Agenda. The motion carried. 97-368

2. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS ON COMMITTEES
The Commissioners reported on committees that they have attended since the last Board Meeting.

3. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Mr. David Twa, County Administrator, presented the following items for the Boards consideration.
Commissioner Bennett moved and Commissioner More seconded the motion to approve the September 15, 1997 Board Minutes. The motion carried. 97-369
Commissioner Landkamer moved and Commissioner More seconded the motion to approve the following Bills:

ABILITY BUILDING CENTER, INC. PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT 420.00
ALL AMERICAN TOWING & SERVICE EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT. 147.54
ALLAN CHELSEA CHILD CARE 103.00
ALLIANCE HEALTH SERVICES PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT 321.60
AMERICAN LINEN SUPPLY CO CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES 886.67
AMFCCL REGISTRATION FEES 45.00
AMHERST H. WILDER FOUNDATION OHP - CORRECTION FACILITY 3642.19
ANDERSON CAROLE L TELEPHONE 5.61
ANDERSON CAROLE L MEALS 21.49
ANDERSON CAROLE L MILEAGE 314.69
ANIXTER BROS., INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 65.95
ANSWER 24 TELEPHONE 39.76
ARNDORFER JOHN M MILEAGE 96.09
ARNDORFER JOHN M MEALS 55.00
ARNDORFER JOHN M LODGING 20.00
ARNDORFER JOHN M REGISTRATION FEES 270.00
ARNDT AND ASSOCIATES FACILITY-RENTAL/LEASE 425.00
ARNOLD HERBERT RIGHT-OF-WAY 6.00
B&H PETROLEUM EQUIPMENT CO OTHER MAINT SUPPLIES 23.42
BAUMGARD VALERIE J MEALS 7.38
BEC IV-D CHILD SUPPORT OTHER FEES 30.10
BEHRENDS THOMAS W OTHER FEES 1387.50
BEHRENDS THOMAS W MILEAGE 16.70
BEHRENDS THOMAS W MEALS 52.30
BERGEMANN TONY J OTHER FEES 100.00
BINDNER JOAN R MILEAGE 27.72
BINDNER JOAN R ADVISORY COMM. PER DIEMS 35.00
BINDNER JOAN R MEALS 11.08
BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD COUNTY SHARE HEALTH/LIFE 23915.26
BLUE EARTH CO FUEL ASSISTANCE PAYMENT FOR RECIP-NONREIM 2149.00
BLUE EARTH CO FUEL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SUPPLIES 20.20
BLUE EARTH COUNTY LAND RECORDS OTHER FEES 66.75
BLUE LINE LAW ENFORCEMENT GEAR EXPENDABLE EQUIPMENT 9.59
BLUE PLUS PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT 828.15
BOARD OF SOCIAL MINISTRY PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT 120.00
BOB BARKER COMPANY INC. USE TAX PAYABLE 10.87-
BOB BARKER COMPANY INC. EXPENDABLE EQUIPMENT 530.43
BOHN PATRICIA COURT REPORTER FEES 14.40
BOLTON & MENK INC CONTRACTED SERVICES 2623.87
BRENNER ODELLA A RIGHT-OF-WAY 4.00
BRESNAN COMMUNICATIONS CO OTHER FEES 32.41
BROSNAN GLORIA CHILD CARE 619.28
BROWN COUNTY EVALUATION CTR OTHER FEES 896.00
BRUSS LINDA R MILEAGE 183.78
BRUSS LINDA R TELEPHONE 0.75
BRUSTAD PATTI L CHILD CARE 115.50
BUCHANAN MARC ADVISORY COMM. PER DIEMS 70.00
BUCKEYE MANOR INC - COR OHP - CORRECTION FACILITY 6076.00
C & S SUPPLY CO GROUNDS UPKEEP/IMPROVE 2.73
C & S SUPPLY CO EXPENDABLE EQUIPMENT 823.78
CARNAHAN, LAURIE MAY CARETAKER FEES-WOOD SALES 22.48
CARNAHAN, LAURIE MAY CARETAKER FEES - CAMPING 200.00
CELLULAR 2000 ACCTS REC TELEPHONE 258.65
CELLULAR ONE-FRONTIER TELEPHONE 21.14
CHANNING L BETE COMPANY INC REF. BOOKS/LIBRARY MATLS. 73.60
CHRISTIAN CONCERN INC PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT 832.50
CITY OF LAKE CRYSTAL PAYMENT FOR RECIP-NONREIM 300.00
COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 0.52
COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE STATE SURCHARGE PAYABLE 531.55
COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE USE TAX PAYABLE 1872.66
COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE SALES TAX PAYABLE 1307.27
COMMUNITY EDUCATION PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT 40.00
COMPUSERVE OTHER FEES 12.25
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR CHILD CARE 476.24
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR DAY TREATMENT SUPPORT SER 664.00
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR DAY TREATMENT SUPPORT SER 103.00
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR DETOX 15984.60
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR FSC/UNITED WAY EXP 210.00
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR FSC/UNITED WAY EXP 5.00
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR FSC/UNITED WAY EXP 22.38
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR MA TRANSPORTATION 3.20
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR MA TRANSPORTATION 26.80
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR MA TRANSPORTATION 12.80
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR MA TRANSPORTATION 8.40
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR MA TRANSPORTATION 41.60
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR MA MEALS 8.38
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR MA PARKING 6.00
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR MA TRANSPORTATION 36.40
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR MA TRANSPORTATION 38.80
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR MA MEALS 13.82
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR MA PARKING 6.00
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR OHP - RULE 1 1328.80
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR OHP - RULE 1 1236.25
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR OHP - RULE 1 738.75
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR OHP - RULE 1 107.73
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT 75.45
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT 35.90
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT 61.00
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT 210.93
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT 186.12
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT 184.48
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT 412.00
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT 72.66
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT 65.48
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT 80.00
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT 80.00
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT 63.00
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT 19.52
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT 60.00
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT 40.00
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT 40.00
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT 20.00
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT 62.66
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT 160.00
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR RULE 4 - ADMIN FEE 537.50
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR RULE 4 - ADMIN FEE 860.00
CONFIDENTIAL VENDOR USE TAX PAYABLE 3.82-
CONRAD JULIE J MILEAGE 286.02
COOPER DIANE C MILEAGE 165.69
COOPER DIANE C MEALS 30.55
COOPER, JUDY CARETAKER FEES-RESERVATIO 8.00
COOPER, JUDY CARETAKER FEES - CAMPING 159.31
CORPORATE EXPRESS OFFICE SUPPLIES 288.54
CORPORATE EXPRESS PROGRAM SUPPLIES 2.10-
CORPORATE EXPRESS PUBLIC HEALTH SUPPLIES 24.96
CORPORATE EXPRESS SUPPLY/MAINT CITY/COUNTY 26.14
COUNSELING SERV OF SO MN INC PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT 420.00
COUNTRY DRUG PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT 35.89
COURT ADMIN-HENNEPIN COUNTY REVENUE COLLECTED/OTHERS 75.00
CRAGUN'S CONF CENTER LODGING 217.00
CROSS NANCY K MEALS 8.92
CROSSROADS OF OWATONNA OHP - RULE 8 901.23
CUB FOODS PROGRAM SUPPLIES 390.13
CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING PUBLIC HEALTH SUPPLIES 21.19
DAIRY COUNCIL OF MINNESOTA REF. BOOKS/LIBRARY MATLS. 106.50
DANCE EXPRESS FSC/UNITED WAY EXP 69.00
DAVISON COUNTY AUDITOR REVENUE COLLECTED/OTHERS 291.92
DAY-TIMERS, INC USE TAX PAYABLE 1.62-
DAY-TIMERS, INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 31.07
DEJONG IRENE CHILD CARE 6.81
DELESHA MOLLY ADVISORY COMM. PER DIEMS 35.00
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCE REVENUE COLLECTED/OTHERS 277.10
DISTRICT 77 COMMUNITY SERVICES FSC/UNITED WAY EXP 78.00
DITTRICH BRENDA K MEALS 9.33
DITTRICH BRENDA K LODGING 25.00
DITTRICH BRENDA K MILEAGE 134.82
DOMINO'S PIZZA DAY TREATMENT SUPPORT SER 40.15
DON'S HOBBY CO. PROGRAM SUPPLIES 12.61
DRANTTEL JUANITA CHILD CARE 60.90
DYRSETH SONJA L MEALS 9.00
ELOFSON ANDREW P MILEAGE 69.30
ELOFSON ANDREW P MEALS 5.00
ENFIELD, DAVID & RUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY 16.00
ERICKSON LUANNE J UNIFORM MAINTENANCE 22.18
ERICKSON LUANNE J EXPENDABLE EQUIPMENT 2.68
ERICKSON WILLIALM MILEAGE 36.45
EVENSON JOELENE MILEAGE 13.86
EXPRESS TEMPORARY SERV. FSC/UNITED WAY EXP 231.24
EXPRESS TEMPORARY SERV. PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT 939.08
EXPRESS TEMPORARY SERV. CONTRACTED H.S. SERVICES 259.16
EXPRESS TEMPORARY SERV. MANPOWER SALARIES 2619.44
EXPRESS TEMPORARY SERV. MANPOWER - OVERTIME 152.99
FEDEX PROGRAM SUPPLIES 38.75
FITZPATRICK COLLEEN K MILEAGE 127.58
FOOT LOCKER FSC/UNITED WAY EXP 34.97
FORSBERG ALAN T OTHER FEES 18.51
FORSBERG ALAN T MEALS 50.79
FOUNTAIN LAKE TREATMENT CTR DETOX 1699.20
FRANK LONNIE REVENUE COLLECTED/OTHERS 3.00
FRED PRYOR SEMINARS REGISTRATION FEES 158.00
FREDERICK CARLA R REGISTRATION FEES 13.95
FREDERICK CARLA R MILEAGE 60.48
FREE PRESS CO LEGAL PUBLICATIONS 120.64
FREIER ANN ADVISORY COMM. PER DIEMS 35.00
FREIER ANN MILEAGE 8.19
G & S JANITORIAL OTHER FEES 333.84
GARVIN PATRICIA A MILEAGE 40.95
GEALOW CAROLE F MEALS 7.13
GEALOW CAROLE F MILEAGE 55.44
GEMLO PAT UNIFORM MAINTENANCE 51.76
GENERAL FUND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 287.65
GENERAL FUND OFFICE SUPPLIES 1397.40
GERARD OF MINNESOTA, INC PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT 651.02
GIESE REBECCA ADVISORY COMM. PER DIEMS 35.00
GIESE REBECCA MILEAGE 13.23
GOETTL, LAVERN & JOAN RIGHT-OF-WAY 12.00
GOODRICH MARY ANN D MEALS 23.42
GOPHER STATE ONE-CALL, INC. OTHER FEES 12.00
GROSSMANN DENISE M MILEAGE 55.13
GROSSMANN DENISE M MEALS 11.67
GROSSMANN DENISE M INCIDENTALS 6.50
GROSSMANN DENISE M REF. BOOKS/LIBRARY MATLS. 24.07
GUSE LUANN CHILD CARE 628.88
GUSTAFSON DRAINAGE OTHER FEES 340.00
H C JOHNSON MOTORS INC EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT. 34.88
HAEDER DARRIN R MEALS 50.00
HAEDER DARRIN R LODGING 113.00
HAEDER DARRIN R MILEAGE 176.40
HAEFNER ALOYS & BETTE AND RIGHT-OF-WAY 65500.00
HAEFNER E. ANNE MEALS 13.30
HAEFNER E. ANNE MILEAGE 154.98
HAEFNER JEROME & ELFERN RIGHT-OF-WAY 4.00
HAEFNER, JEROME & JANET RIGHT-OF-WAY 28.00
HALDORSON OBERT S MEALS 32.45
HALDORSON OBERT S OTHER FEES 1650.00
HALE MARY L CHILD CARE 152.19
HAUGES SERVICES OFFICE SUPPLIES 207.68
HAUGES SERVICES USE TAX PAYABLE 12.68-
HENRICHS KARLA A MEALS 6.34
HENRICHS KARLA A MILEAGE 66.15
HERITAGE BANK N.A. RIGHT-OF-WAY 424.00
HERRICK CHRISTY OTHER SALARY/COMPENSATION 10.00
HILLYARD OTHER MAINT SUPPLIES 94.59
HINIKER, DAN & KAROLYNN RIGHT-OF-WAY 16.00
HINIKER, FLORENCE RIGHT-OF-WAY 22.00
HOECHST LOIS A MEALS 7.38
HOFFMAN CLEMENT RIGHT-OF-WAY 10.00
HOFFMANN KRISTIN M MILEAGE 58.59
HOFFMANN KRISTIN M MEALS 14.81
HOLTZ JULIE K MILEAGE 132.30
HOLTZ JULIE K MEALS 9.07
HOOD DONNA ADVISORY COMM. PER DIEMS 35.00
HOOD DONNA MILEAGE 10.08
HORRISBERGER PAUL O MILEAGE 11.66
HUBMER DUANE & GLORIA REFUNDS 73.06
HUGS-N-KIDS INC. CHILD CARE 69.30
HY-VEE DAY TREATMENT SUPPORT SER 34.79

IHRKE MARY LOU MILEAGE 43.47
IHRKE MARY LOU OFFICE SUPPLIES 35.77
IHRKE MARY LOU MEALS 35.40
IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS OFFICE SUPPLIES 431.33
IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS USE TAX PAYABLE 26.33-
IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT. 91.40
IMMANUEL-ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL DOCTOR FEES 21.40
INSTY PRINTS EXPENDABLE EQUIPMENT 2.24
INTERNAL REVENUE - EP/EO DIV OTHER FEES 315.00
IRMITER DEBRA ADVISORY COMM. PER DIEMS 35.00
ISJ-MHS FOSTER PARENT TRAINING 15.00
ISJ-MHS REGISTRATION FEES 30.00
J & R REMANUFACTURING INC DATA PROCESSING SUPPLIES 37.22
J & R REMANUFACTURING INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 117.04
JAMES WILLIAM MEALS 11.00
JAMES WILLIAM MILEAGE 78.12
JANS JANE M MOD EXPENSES 5.50
JETTER CLEAN INC OTHER FEES 125.00
JONES METAL PRODUCTS INC. EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT. 89.46
JULIUS KIMBERLY COURT REPORTER FEES 214.50
K G TONER - NU OFFICE SUPPLIES 191.70
K G TONER - NU USE TAX PAYABLE 11.70-
KACHELMYER JOHN & KATHLEEN RIGHT-OF-WAY 16.00
KANDIYOHI CO SHERIFF'S DEPT. SERVICE FEES 22.40
KAR PRODUCTS OTHER MAINT SUPPLIES 543.47
KARAU TERRI CHILD CARE 168.01
KARSTENS, SHARON RIGHT-OF-WAY 28.00
KATO CAB CO MA TAXI CABS 11.80
KINKO'S INC. OFFICE SUPPLIES 31.90
KINKO'S INC. PROGRAM SUPPLIES 543.96
KOMARIDIS GEORGE DR. DOCTOR FEES 150.00
KRENGEL BROS INC OTHER FEES 883.09
KRUSE LYNDA ADVISORY COMM. PER DIEMS 35.00
KRUSE LYNDA MILEAGE 9.45
KRUSE MATT & ANNE RIGHT-OF-WAY 48.00
KUBICEK JOSEPH L. BOARD MEMBER PER DIEMS 35.00
KUSICK SHERYL CHILD CARE 409.20
LAKE CRYSTAL, CITY OF ELECTRICITY 22.26
LAKE CRYSTAL, CITY OF WATER/SEWER 25.00
LAKE CRYSTAL TRIBUNE PUBLICATIONS & BROCHURES 24.96
LAMOREUX DOLORES ADVISORY COMM. PER DIEMS 70.00
LAMOREUX DOLORES MILEAGE 22.68
LEAR LESTER E MILEAGE 72.45
LEAR LESTER E MEALS 44.48
LEO A HOFFMANN CENTER INC OHP - RULE 5 3523.00
LETOURNEAU LORI PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT 36.00
LINCOLN PARK ASSEMBLY OF GOD DAY TREATMENT SUPPORT SER 50.00
LINDAHL MARK A MILEAGE 94.50
LLANA DR. ANGELO HEALTH,MEDICAL,PSYCHOLOG. 625.00
LOFFLER BUSINESS SYSTEMS INC EXPENDABLE EQUIPMENT 467.93
LOKEN'S PARKING LOT PAINTING OTHER FEES 1462.50
LUNDQUIST JEAN M MILEAGE 23.94
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICE PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT 2547.88
LYNCH YVON CHILD CARE 199.50
M-R SIGN CO INC. OTHER MAINT SUPPLIES 983.60
M.A.C.R.S. REGISTRATION FEES 80.00
MACHO VIOLET VOLUNTEER TRANSPORTATION 167.16
MACMHP, INC REGISTRATION FEES 30.00
MAHANNAH AMY MEALS 18.44
MAHANNAH AMY MILEAGE 390.29
MANDERFELD KELLIE B PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT 58.88
MANDERFELD KELLIE B MILEAGE 364.92
MANDERFELD KELLIE B MEALS 30.84
MANKATO AREA BMX PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT 102.00
MANKATO AREA GYMNASTICS FSC/UNITED WAY EXP 321.20
MANKATO AREA HOCKEY ASSOC FSC/UNITED WAY EXP 600.00
MANKATO CITIZENS TELEPHONE TELEPHONE 110.53
MANKATO CITY HALL WATER DEPT WATER/SEWER 521.87
MANKATO GIRL SCOUTS FSC/UNITED WAY EXP 35.00
MANKATO GIRL SCOUTS PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT 17.00
MANKATO IMPLEMENT INC. EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT. 117.68
MANKATO IMPLEMENT INC. OTHER MAINT SUPPLIES 10.00
MANKATO MOBILE RADIO INC OTHER MAINT SUPPLIES 53.25
MANKATO PAINTING & DEC. USE TAX PAYABLE 7.09-
MANKATO PAINTING & DEC. FACILITY-REPAIR/MAINT. 386.09
MANPOWER INC MANPOWER SALARIES 696.32
MATHES PRINTING INC PROGRAM SUPPLIES 142.71
MATHES PRINTING INC PUBLIC HEALTH SUPPLIES 38.34
MATHES PRINTING INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 437.66
MAURER BRUCE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 2738.74
MAYO CLINIC SOCIAL SERVICE MA MEALS 30.00
MAYO CLINIC SOCIAL SERVICE MA LODGING 50.00
MCCOY DENNIS J MILEAGE 126.63
MCCULLOUGH DIANN M MILEAGE 52.29
MCDONOUGH TRUCK LINE INC EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT. 70.00
MCGREGOR JUDITH A MEALS 4.00
MCGREGOR JUDITH A MILEAGE 132.30
MCLEOD TREATMENT PROGRAMS INC OHP - RULE 8 4327.91
MENARDS EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT. 21.59
MENARDS EXPENDABLE EQUIPMENT 11.87
MERICKEL DWAIN, DDS DOCTOR FEES 280.00
METRO SALES INC EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT. 301.00
MEYER NANCY MEALS 6.06
MEYER NANCY MILEAGE 168.84
MEYER ROBERT W MEALS 51.76
MEYER ROBERT W MILEAGE 189.00
MID-COMMUNICATIONS INC TELEPHONE 149.61
MIDWEST RADAR & EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT. 225.00
MIKE BAUMAN RECYCLING OTHER REPAIR/MAINT SERV. 60.00
MILLER MARGERY A MILEAGE 64.58
MILLER MARGERY A MEALS 25.00
MILLER, MICHAEL & JANET RIGHT-OF-WAY 20.00
MINNCOR INDUSTRIES EQUIPMENT-PURCHASED 1565.55
MINNESOTA GIS/LIS CONFERENCE TUITION/EDUCATION EXPENSE 220.00
MN DEPT OF REV.-PETROLEUM DIV. OTHER FEES 959.20
MN DNR - LICENSE BUREAU REVENUE COLLECTED/OTHERS 299.00
MN SOCIETY CPA REGISTRATION FEES 149.00
MN STATE TREAS DEPT PLC SAFETY REVENUE COLLECTED/OTHERS 5864.22
MN STATE TREASURER REVENUE COLLECTED/OTHERS 162786.79
MN VALLEY REGIONAL LIBRARY COMMUNITY SUPPORT 64974.75
MN VALLEY REGIONAL LIBRARY COMMUNITY SUPPORT-OTHER 5753.50
MORE STORAGE OTHER FEES 50.00
MOUNT KATO SKI AREA REVENUE COLLECTED/OTHERS 23.00
MRCI - MANKATO ADVERTISING 447.40
MRCI - MANKATO CONTRACTED SERVICES 1315.95
MRCI - MANKATO CONTRACTED H.S. SERVICES 46713.81
MRCI - MANKATO MEALS 60.00
MRCI - MANKATO PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT 15790.58
MRCI - MANKATO SERV TO INCREASE JOB OPP. 25824.55
MUELLER DEBRA D MILEAGE 66.15
MUELLER DEBRA D MEALS 6.68
MURRY RICHARD T UNIFORM MAINTENANCE 36.97
NATIONAL TELESERVICE INC TELEPHONE 300.45
NATL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS REF. BOOKS/LIBRARY MATLS. 52.00
NEGAARD WILLIAM ADVISORY COMM. PER DIEMS 85.00
NEGAARD WILLIAM MILEAGE 28.98
NEW DAY CHILD CARE CHILD CARE 746.58
NEXUS INC OHP - CORRECTION FACILITY 14181.00
NORTHCOAST COMMUNICATION INC PUBLIC HEALTH SUPPLIES 5.00
NORTHERN STATES POWER CO ELECTRICITY 779.29
NORWEST ELECTRONIC TAX SERVICE REVENUE COLLECTED/OTHERS 7153.55
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH RESOURCES DOCTOR FEES 110.00
OLSTEN-FLATLEY - MANKATO MANPOWER SALARIES 11.25
PAH PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT 150.00
PANSEGRAU REBECCA TUITION/EDUCATION EXPENSE 181.34
PAPER SERVICE CO CRIME PREVENTION MATERIAL 10.12
PEOBLE SHANNA CHILD CARE 1472.00
PETER PAN PRESCHOOL CHILD CARE 159.20
PETERSEN JOANNA MILEAGE 11.97
PETERSEN-KROEBER CHERYL A MEALS 15.81
PETERSEN-KROEBER CHERYL A MILEAGE 190.89
PETERSON GERALD MA TRANSPORTATION 71.30
PETERSON GERALD MA MEALS 5.73
PETERSON GERALD PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT 48.51
PETERSON GERALD VOLUNTEER TRANSPORTATION 54.40
PETERSON MOTOR GRADER SERVICE CONTRACTED SERVICES 2392.00
PIKE JANE MILEAGE 30.56
PLAY IT AGAIN SPORTS FSC/UNITED WAY EXP 11.99
PRAIRIE LAKES DETENTION CENTER OHP - CORRECTION FACILITY 3105.00
PRESCRIPTION CARE CENTER PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT 114.16
PROFESSIONAL BUILDING PARTNERS FACILITY-RENTAL/LEASE 2524.50
PURVIS WILLIS OTHER FEES 14.23
QUALITY ONE HOUR FOTO OTHER FEES 16.91
QUILL CORP OFFICE SUPPLIES 316.67
QUILL CORP PROGRAM SUPPLIES 82.60
QUILL CORP USE TAX PAYABLE 24.37-
R.M. COTTON CO. EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT. 440.09
RANDALL'S FOOD FSC/UNITED WAY EXP 16.51
RANDALL'S FOOD MEALS 23.96
RATH MICHAEL B. M.D. DOCTOR FEES 150.00
RDO EQUIPMENT CO., INC. OTHER FEES 75.29
RDO EQUIPMENT CO., INC. EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT. 307.57
RED FEATHER PAPER CO CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES 438.94
RED WING SHOE STORE OTHER MAINT SUPPLIES 100.00
REGAN JOSEPHINE A RIGHT-OF-WAY 2.00
REGION 9 MSSA REGISTRATION FEES 25.00
REM-SILS INC SILS 1207.80
REYNOLDS WELDING CRIME PREVENTION MATERIAL 216.95
RIVER BEND ASPHALT CO OTHER MAINT SUPPLIES 5391.07
RIVER VALLEY TRUCK CENTERS EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT. 544.68
RIVER VALLEY TRUCK CENTERS OTHER MAINT SUPPLIES 96.74
RIVERBEND CTR FOR ENTERPRISES OTHER FEES 15000.00
ROAD AND BRIDGE FUND GASOLINE/DIESEL/FUELS 365.04
ROCHE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS DRUGS & MEDICINE 344.00
ROCHE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS USE TAX PAYABLE 21.00-
ROEHM ALBERT W FSC/UNITED WAY EXP 23.43
ROEHM ALBERT W MILEAGE 80.10
ROSS LOWELL L OTHER FEES 1031.25
ROSS LOWELL L MILEAGE 330.12
ROSS LOWELL L MEALS 33.72
SAFELITE GLASS CORP EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT. 506.52
SALSBURY SCOTT K MILEAGE 15.75
SANDLAND DENNIS REVENUE COLLECTED/OTHERS 4.95
SCHMIDT GERALD M MILEAGE 25.20
SCHROEDER MICHELE L MILEAGE 92.61
SCHROEDER MICHELE L MEALS 15.05
SCHULTZ MRS. ROBERT MA PARKING 2.00
SCHULTZ MRS. ROBERT MA TRANSPORTATION 55.80
SCHWEIM MARVIN & MARY RIGHT-OF-WAY 32.00
SECRETARY OF ST.-BUS SERV DIV OTHER FEES 35.00
SHAFFER MARIE ADVISORY COMM. PER DIEMS 35.00
SHAFFER MARIE MILEAGE 3.15
SHEERAN SUSAN K MEALS 9.11
SHEPPARD DORIS L MEALS 10.00
SHERATON MIDWAY LODGING 77.97
SHERATON MIDWAY MEALS 17.11
SHERIFF OF BROWN COUNTY OUT/COUNTY PRISONER FEES 1550.00
SHERIFF OF CARLTON COUNTY SERVICE FEES 32.50
SHERIFF OF HENNEPIN CO SERVICE FEES 31.00
SHERIFF OF WRIGHT COUNTY SERVICE FEES 36.00
SHERIFFS YOUTH PROGRAMS OF MN RULE 4 - ADMIN FEE 1085.84
SHERIFFS YOUTH PROGRAMS OF MN OHP - RULE 8 14759.32
SHERIFFS YOUTH PROGRAMS OF MN OHP - RULE 1 3172.90
SHERIFFS YOUTH PROGRAMS OF MN OHP - CORRECTION FACILITY 269.31
SHOEN MAURICE OTHER FEES 74.51
SINCLAIR DOUGLAS E MOD EXPENSES 21.00
SLAUSON II, LORIN G. CARETAKER FEES-BOAT RENT 25.36
SLAUSON II, LORIN G. TELEPHONE 13.39
SOHLER JAMES & ELIZABETH RIGHT-OF-WAY 76.00
SOHLER SIMON & DOROTHY RIGHT-OF-WAY 36.00
SOHRE DIANE M MEALS 11.60
SOHRE DIANE M MILEAGE 14.18
SONNEK STACEY D MEALS 10.23
SONNEK STACEY D MILEAGE 164.12
SORENSEN PAUL R MILEAGE 294.84
SORENSEN PAUL R MEALS 22.52
SOUTHERN MN CONSTRUCTION INC. OTHER MAINT SUPPLIES 184.95
SRF CONSULTING GROUP, INC. CONSTRUCTION OTHER 78456.96
ST JOSEPH'S HOME FOR CHILDREN OHP - RULE 5 4764.39
ST PETER REGIONAL TREATMNT CTR HEALTH,MEDICAL,PSYCHOLOG. 963.00
ST. PETER WELL OTHER FEES 200.00
STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE SUPPLIES 62.17
STATE OF MN - DEPT OF ADMIN AT&T INTERPRETER FEES 30.00
STATE TREASURER REVENUE COLLECTED/OTHERS 43924.18
STEGORA THERESE J UNIFORM ALLOWANCE 23.95
STODDARD SARAH A MILEAGE 52.61
STOLTZMAN KEITH ADVISORY COMM. PER DIEMS 315.00
STOLTZMAN KEITH MILEAGE 167.40
STRAIT RIVER GROUP HOMES INC OHP - RULE 8 1680.00
STRAIT RIVER GROUP HOMES INC OHP - CLOTHING 507.95
STRAND-PEHRSON KACEY CHILD CARE 16.80
STREICHER'S EQUIPMENT-PURCHASED 189.95
SUPER STOP & WASH OF MANKATO EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT. 32.90
SUPER STOP & WASH OF MANKATO GASOLINE/DIESEL/FUELS 16.00
SUPERAMERICA CRIME PREVENTION MATERIAL 11.90
SUPERAMERICA GASOLINE/DIESEL/FUELS 67.48
SUPPORTING PARENTS CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES 80.00
SWANSON BILL MEALS 16.03
SWANSON BILL MILEAGE 18.56
SYVERSON JENNIFER L MILEAGE 35.09
SYVERSON JENNIFER L MEALS 18.75
TAPPER REBECCA CHILD CARE 30.00
TAYLOR HEALTH & DENTAL PLAN PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT 233.49
TAYLOR JANET ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 394.21
TELSHAW DIANE M MILEAGE 18.90
TELSHAW DIANE M MEALS 20.75
TERRA INTERNATIONAL, INC OTHER MAINT SUPPLIES 3074.12
TESTER BEATRICE CHILD CARE 2177.86
THE LUTHERAN HOME-CEDAR-HAVEN PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT 764.56
THERMOGAS COMPANY OF MANKATO OTHER MAINT SUPPLIES 180.00
THIELGES DIXIE MILEAGE 221.76
THOMAS LINDA L CHILD CARE 98.00
THOMPSON DIANA BARBARA OTHER SALARY/COMPENSATION 75.58
THORAU HARRY OTHER FEES 167.50
TRAVIS GARY M MILEAGE 274.05
TRAVIS GARY M MEALS 25.83
TREAS OF AMBOY REVENUE COLLECTED/OTHERS 66.67
TREAS OF EAGLE LAKE REVENUE COLLECTED/OTHERS 1255.85
TREAS OF GOOD THUNDER REVENUE COLLECTED/OTHERS 110.68
TREAS OF LAKE CRYSTAL REVENUE COLLECTED/OTHERS 511.35
TREAS OF MADISON LAKE REVENUE COLLECTED/OTHERS 1013.41
TREAS OF MANKATO CITY REVENUE COLLECTED/OTHERS 15032.83
TREAS OF MAPLETON REVENUE COLLECTED/OTHERS 181.08
TREAS OF VERNON CENTER CITY REVENUE COLLECTED/OTHERS 116.67
TYREE LYNN MARIE CHILD CARE 52.73
U-HAUL MOVING CENTER OTHER FEES 109.90
U.S. POST OFFICE POSTAGE 35.00
U.S. RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT 131.40
UNISHIPPERS ASSOCIATION CENTRAL POSTAGE 9.25
UNISYS CORPORATION EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT. 2114.45
UNISYS CORPORATION EXPENDABLE SOFTWARE 1711.41
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOSTER PARENT TRAINING 21.30
URBAN DIANA CHILD CARE 82.50
VAN IPEREN TERESA M MEALS 4.57
VAN IPEREN TERESA M MILEAGE 132.30
VERBURG KAREN MEALS 14.59
VERBURG KAREN MILEAGE 128.21
VIKING FIRE & SAFETY EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT. 43.18
VOSIKA LISA COURT REPORTER FEES 227.90
WACO SCAFFOLDING & SUPPLY CO EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT. 469.56
WAL-MART STORES, INC. OFFICE SUPPLIES 7.36
WAL-MART STORES, INC. CRIME PREVENTION MATERIAL 42.64
WAL-MART STORES, INC. EXPENDABLE EQUIPMENT 79.69
WAL-MART STORES, INC. USE TAX PAYABLE 11.45-
WAL-MART STORES, INC. FSC/UNITED WAY EXP 42.56
WAL-MART STORES, INC. PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT 30.36
WALTER BETTI J MEALS 9.78
WALTER BETTI J MILEAGE 28.04
WASTE NEWS PUBLICATIONS & BROCHURES 38.00
WEIMERT LUCILLE P SITE/GROUNDS-ACQUISITION 8884.00
WEIMERT MARK L SITE/GROUNDS-ACQUISITION 3179.08
WEIMERT STEPHEN C SITE/GROUNDS-ACQUISITION 5356.53
WENZEL AUTO ELECTRIC CO. EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT. 239.98
WEST PUBLISHING CO REF. BOOKS/LIBRARY MATLS. 443.78
WESTBURNE SUPPLY INC - MANKATO PLUMBING REPAIR 22.43
WILDER RICHARD F UNIFORM MAINTENANCE 88.70
WITTY MELISSA CHILD CARE 104.06
WOLFE, THEODORE & RITA RIGHT-OF-WAY 60.00
YMCA FSC/UNITED WAY EXP 168.00
YWCA CHILD CARE 20.50
YWCA PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT 15.00
ZAHL EQUIPMENT SERVICE INC. OTHER MAINT SUPPLIES 40.80
ZEE OTHER MAINT SUPPLIES 48.61
ZEIK LORI PAYMENT FOR RECIPIENT 170.52
ZIEGLER INC EQUIPMENT-REPAIR/MAINT. 129.59
ZIEGLER JEANETTE M MEALS 6.95
ZIEGLER JEANETTE M MILEAGE 54.18
ZIEGLER VIVIAN V MOD EXPENSES 350.00

GRAND TOTAL $789,660.84

The motion carried. 97-370
Commissioner Bennett moved and Commissioner Landkamer seconded the motion to approve the following Personnel items:

Resignation of Verlin Carlson, Psychologist III, effective February 1, 1998. (Human Services)

Commissioner Bennett moved and Commissioner More seconded the motion to approve Tax Abatements to Winland Electronics Inc., 1950 Excel Drive, Mankato R01-09-10-103-006 K-358696 for taxes payable in 1996 and 1997. The motion carried. 97-372
Commissioner Landkamer moved and Commissioner More seconded the motion to approve the following:
RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that all parcels of tax-forfeited land listed on List of Tax-Forfeited Land be classified as nonconservation land; that the basic sale price of each parcel on List of Tax-Forfeited Land, which is on file with the Director of Land Records, be approved and authorization for a public sale of this land be granted, pursuant to M.S. 282.01; that the sale will be held at 9:00 A.M., Thursday, October 23, 1997 by the Blue Earth County Director of Land Records at the Blue Earth County Commissioner Board Room, Blue Earth County Courthouse, for not less than the basic sale price; and that all sales be full payment.

The August Financial Status Report was presented as an informational item.

WHEREAS, Donald and Joyce Friedrichs owner of the following real estate in Blue Earth County to wit:

The North half of the Northwest Quarter in Section 18 of Rapidan Township said tract containing 74.80 acres, and

The Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter except the Power Company's 14.05 acres in Section 13 of Garden City Township said tract containing 25.950 acres

WHEREAS, the Planning Agency of the County, on the 3rd day of September, adopted a recommendation that the request for an extension of the Conditional Use Permit be granted; and

WHEREAS, the Blue Earth County Board of Commissioners finds that:

1. That the proposed use conforms with the County Land Use Plan.

2. That the proposed use will not degrade the water quality of the County

3. That the proposed use will not adversely increase the quantity of water runoff.

4. That soil conditions are adequate to accommodate the proposed use.

5. That the proposed use does not create a potential pollution hazard.

6. That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and other necessary facilities have been or are being provided.

7. 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.

8. That the establishment of the Conditional Use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property for predominant uses in the area.

(2) Clearing of the mining site shall conform to the development and reclamation plan whenever possible. Existing trees and shrubs shall remain in their natural state and not prematurely stripped.

(3) Trucks used in hauling materials from the site shall be loaded in such a manner to minimize spillage onto public highways. Any spillage resulting from overloading or from adhering to truck tires shall be removed at regular intervals.

(4) The amount of overburden removed shall not be in excess of that required to undertake operations in an economically feasible manner. Less than 10 acres shall be considered economically feasible. Development toward the final plan shall be carried on as excavation progresses.

(5) Existing trees and ground cover along public road frontage shall be preserved, maintained, and supplemented for the depth of the required roadside setback.

(6) Proposed graded and back filled areas or banks as conforming to approved reclamation plan shall be covered with sufficient topsoil, based on the availability of existing topsoil, to provide for revegetation. When back sloping is proposed on the reclamation plan, the rate of slope shall be covered with topsoil and seeded.

(7) Upon replacement of topsoil, trees, shrubs, legumes, grasses, or other ground cover shall be planted upon the area in order to avoid erosion, in accordance with the approved reclamation plan.

(8) Operating procedures will be utilized to control dust and noise so not be in conflict with adjoining property.

(9) Mining operations shall not be conducted closer than 50 feet to the boundary of an adjoining property line, unless the written consent of the owner of such adjoining property is first secured.

(10) A reclamation performance bond in the amount of $1,000 per acre shall be presented to the County to guarantee that either upon termination of the permit or of the operations, the ground surface of the land used shall be restored in conformity with the reclamation plan.

1. Hours of operation shall be limited to from 6:00 am through 8:00 pm, Monday through Saturday. There shall be no operations on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

Safety

2. Speeds shall not exceed 20 mph when children are present or 30 mph at other times. "Trucks Hauling" signs shall be placed at the intersection of the township haul road and County Road 34.

Access

3. Access roads shall be maintained at and returned to pre mining condition, during all phases of mining.

4. Dust control measures, including dust suppressing, surficial treatments and reduced speed limits, shall be observed regularly, in order to prevent nuisance dust conditions to residences along access routes.

5. Rapidan Township, Garden City Township, and the County may require controlled access measures in the form of signs and gates, in the event illegal dumping or safety issues become a concern.

Required permits

6. The operator shall maintain an MPCA mining permit and MPCA permit to operate a hot mix plant.

7. If mining takes place within 300 feet of the Blue Earth River, a permit shall be obtained from the DNR for mining within the shoreland area.

Reclamation

8. Reclamation shall be completed within one year after the gravel extraction is completed.

9. Excavated and stripped topsoil shall be preserved and stored out of the floodplain. Measures to control run-off and sedimentation shall be implemented. These measures include seeding the stored topsoil, sedimentation fencing and run-off barriers.

10. The first cell to be mined will be closed and reclamation completed before the second cell is opened.

Road Restoration Bond

11. A road restoration bond in an amount determined by the County Engineer per mile and assigned to Rapidan Township and the County jointly for the purpose of assuring road restoration and maintenance.

Site

12. The operator shall notify the Zoning Administrator within the first 30 days of beginning operations to allow for a site review.

13. Property lines shall be located and marked to assure that setbacks from adjacent properties are maintained.

14. No extraction of gravel or operation of the hot mix plant shall take place until after road restrictions have been lifted each year.

15. This permit shall be valid for extracting up to 100,000 tons of gravel until September 23, 1999 and for reclamation until September 23, 2000.

This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and without publication.

The motion carried. 97-374

Commissioner Landkamer moved and Commissioner More seconded the motion to approve the following:

WHEREAS, John H. Schwertfeger, owner of the following real estate in the County of Blue Earth, Minnesota, to wit:

all that part of the Northeast Quarter of Section No. 30, Township No. 109 North, Range 26 West, described as follows: Assuming that the West line of the Northeast Quarter of said Section No. 30 is North and South - Commencing at the center of said Section No. 30, thence North on the West line of said Northeast Quarter 1152.70 feet, thence South 89 degrees 00 minutes East 1020.40 feet to the place of beginning; thence South 87 degrees 58 minutes 27 seconds East 295.17 feet, thence North 487.15 feet, thence South 84 degrees 00 minutes West 294.00 feet, thence South 00 degrees 20 minutes West, 446.00 feet to place of beginning.

WHEREAS, the Planning Agency of the County has completed a review of the application and made a report pertaining to said request (PC 57-97), a copy of said report has been presented to the County Board; and,

WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the County on the 3rd day of September, 1997, following proper notice held a public hearing regarding the request, and following the hearing, adopted a recommendation that the request be granted; and,

WHEREAS, the Blue Earth County Board of Commissioners finds:

1. That the proposed use conforms with the Land Use Plan.

2. That with proper management, the proposed use will not degrade the water quality of the County.

3. That with proper management, the proposed use will not adversely increase the quantity of water runoff.

4. That soil conditions are adequate to accommodate the proposed use.

5. That the proposed use does not create a potential pollution hazard.

6. That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and other necessary facilities have been or are being proposed.

7. 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.

8. That the establishment of the Conditional Use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property for the predominant uses in the area.

9. That adequate measures have been or will be taken to prevent or control offensive odor, fumes, dust, noise, and vibration, so that none of these will constitute a nuisance, and to control lighted signs and other lights in such a manner that no disturbance to neighboring properties will result.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Blue Earth County Board of Commissioners, that the request for approval of the Conditional Use Permit for the Level II Home Occupation is hereby granted contingent upon the following conditions.

1. The level II home occupation must be conducted entirely within the dwelling or accessory building and shall be carried on by the inhabitants thereof. No more than six employees other than the inhabitants shall be allowed.

2. The total maximum floor area shall not exceed 5,000 square feet of floor space.

3. Only one non-illuminated sign shall be allowed. Said sign shall be located on the property, and be limited to not more than 32 square feet in area.

4. There shall be no indication of offensive noise, vibration, smoke, dust, heat, or glare at or beyond the property line.

5. The operation of the home occupation shall begin no earlier than 8:00 a.m. and end no later than 5:00 p.m.

6. There shall be no outside storage of materials and equipment.

7. Adequate off-street parking, including required handicapped accessible parking, shall be provided.

8. The photo studio shall not include a photo lab for the developing of photographs.

9. No hazardous wastes shall be generated by the home occupation.

10. All wastes generated by the home occupation shall be properly disposed of.

11. If the operation becomes or creates a public nuisance or is out of compliance with the terms of the Conditional Use Permit or other required permits, the County Board may review the Conditional Use Permit. Remedial actions by the Board may include civil and / or criminal action.

12. This conditional use permit shall be effective for a period of five years, until September 23, 2002, after which time it will be reviewed by the Blue Earth County Board.

This resolution shall become effective immediately upon it's passage and without publication.

The motion carried. 97-375

Commissioner More moved and Commissioner Bennett seconded the motion to approve the following Conditional Use Permit:

WHEREAS, Fair Plain Farms Inc., owner of the following real estate in the County of Blue Earth, Minnesota, to wit:

The Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter Section 32, Lyra Township, T. 106 N.- R. 27 W.,

WHEREAS, the Planning Agency of the County has completed a review of the application and made a report pertaining to said request (PC 58-97 ), a copy of said report has been presented to the County Board; and

WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the County on the 3rd day of September, 1997, following proper notice, held a public hearing regarding the request and, following the hearing, adopted a recommendation that the request for a conditional use permit be granted; and

WHEREAS, the Blue Earth County Board of Commissioners finds that:

1. That with proper management of the proposed barns and with proper manure application, the Conditional Use should not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity designated for agricultural uses.

2. That with proper management of the proposed barns and with proper manure application, this facility should not constitute a pollution problem.

3. That the predominant use in the area is agriculture. The Conditional Use should not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property for agricultural uses.

4. Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and other necessary facilities have been or will be provided.

5. Adequate measures will be taken to provide sufficient off road parking and loading space to serve the proposed use.

6. Soil conditions are adequate to accommodate the proposed request.

7. Proper facilities will be provided which will eliminate any traffic congestion or traffic hazard which may result from the proposed use.

8. The feedlot is not greater than the feedlot standards allowed in the A, Agricultural Zoning District.

9. The proposed use is consistent with the County Land Use Plan.

10. That the proposed use does not include residential development.

11. That the proposed use does not include industrial development.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Blue Earth County Board of Commissioners, that the request for a Conditional Use Permit, to build three total confinement swine barns in an Agriculture Zoning District, is granted with the following conditions:

1. That the total confinement barns, conform with the site plan attached to this report PC 58-97.

2. That the feedlot, including all buildings and the proposed building, be located on a single, legally described parcel consisting of a minimum of forty contiguous acres. The parcel shall be a parcel of record, properly recorded in the Blue Earth County Land Records Office.

3. That a Certificate of Compliance be issued before any animals are placed in the proposed barns.

4. That the applicant obtain a Blue Earth County Construction Permit before building begins and within nine months from the date the County Board of Commissioners approves the Conditional Use Permit. The permit shall be rendered invalid if application for a Construction Permit is not made within this nine month period. Time extensions for Conditional Use Permits must be obtained from the County Board of Commissioners subsequent to a public hearing conducted by the Planning Commission.

5. That the applicant obtain a Blue Earth County Feedlot Permit before animals are placed in the proposed barns.

6. That the applicant obtain a Department of Natural Resources, "Water Appropriations Permit" before any animals are placed in the proposed barns.

7. That a perimeter footing drain tile be located at or below the bottom of the pit footings. The footing tile shall include one inspection pipe for each concrete pit. The native materials must be excavated and walls back filled with granular material (pit run gravel or equivalent).

8. That application of manure be on the land documented in the aerial photos included in the State of Minnesota Application for Construction and Operation of an animal feedlot. The application of manure shall comply with standards set forth in Attachment A-1, Manure Management Summary and Attachment A-4, Manure Application Setbacks, as contained in staff report PC 58-97.

9. That the disposal of dead animals be consistent with the Minnesota Board of Animal Health regulations.

10. That the applicant provide an enclosed location for the pick up of dead animals before any animals are placed in the proposed barns.

11. That adequate measures be taken to minimize or control offensive odor, fumes, dust, noise, or vibrations so that none of these will constitute a nuisance.

This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and without publication.

The motion carried. 97-376
Commissioner More moved and Commissioner Bennett seconded the motion to approve the following:

WHEREAS, Lantz Enterprises Inc., owner of the following real estate in the County of Blue Earth, Minnesota, to wit:

The Southeast Quarter Section 27, Butternut Valley Township, T. 108 N.- R. 29 W.,

WHEREAS, the Planning Agency of the County has completed a review of the application and made a report pertaining to said request (PC 59-97 ), a copy of said report has been presented to the County Board; and

WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the County on the 3rd day of September, 1997, following proper notice, held a public hearing regarding the request and, following the hearing, adopted a recommendation that the request for a conditional use permit be granted; and

WHEREAS, the Blue Earth County Board of Commissioners finds that:

1. That with proper management of the proposed barns and with proper manure application, the Conditional Use should not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity designated for agricultural uses.

2. That with proper management of the proposed barns and with proper manure application, this facility should not constitute a pollution problem.

3. That the predominant use in the area is agriculture. The Conditional Use should not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property for agricultural uses.

4. Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and other necessary facilities have been or will be provided.

5. Adequate measures will be taken to provide sufficient off road parking and loading space to serve the proposed use.

6. Soil conditions are adequate to accommodate the proposed request.

7. Proper facilities will be provided which will eliminate any traffic congestion or traffic hazard which may result from the proposed use.

8. The feedlot is not greater than the feedlot standards allowed in the A, Agricultural Zoning District.

9. The proposed use is consistent with the County Land Use Plan.

10. That the proposed use does not include residential development.

11. That the proposed use does not include industrial development.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Blue Earth County Board of Commissioners, that the request for a Conditional Use Permit, to build three total confinement swine barns in an Agriculture Zoning District, is granted with the following conditions:

1. That the total confinement barns, conform with the site plan attached to this report PC 59-97.

2. That the feedlot, including all buildings and the proposed building, be located on a single, legally described parcel consisting of a minimum of ten contiguous acres. The parcel shall be a parcel of record, properly recorded in the Blue Earth County Land Records Office.

3. That a Certificate of Compliance be issued before any animals are placed in the proposed barns.

4. That the applicant obtain a Blue Earth County Construction Permit before building begins and within nine months from the date the County Board of Commissioners approves the Conditional Use Permit. The permit shall be rendered invalid if application for a Construction Permit is not made within this nine month period. Time extensions for Conditional Use Permits must be obtained from the County Board of Commissioners subsequent to a public hearing conducted by the Planning Commission.

5. That the applicant obtain a Blue Earth County Feedlot Permit before animals are placed in the proposed barns.

6. That the applicant obtain a Department of Natural Resources, "Water Appropriations Permit" before any animals are placed in the proposed barns.

7. That a perimeter footing drain tile be located at or below the bottom of the pit footings. The footing tile shall include one inspection pipe for each concrete pit. The native materials must be excavated and walls back filled with granular material (pit run gravel or equivalent).

8. That application of manure be on the land documented in the aerial photos included in the State of Minnesota Application for Construction and Operation of an animal feedlot. The application of manure shall comply with standards set forth in Attachment A-1, Manure Management Summary and Attachment A-4, Manure Application Setbacks, as contained in staff report PC 59-97.

9. That the disposal of dead animals be consistent with the Minnesota Board of Animal Health regulations.

10. That the applicant provide an enclosed location for the pick up of dead animals before any animals are placed in the proposed barns.

11. That adequate measures be taken to minimize or control offensive odor, fumes, dust, noise, or vibrations so that none of these will constitute a nuisance.

This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and without publication.

The motion carried. 97-377

Commissioner More moved and Commissioner Bennett seconded the motion to approve the following Conditional Use Permit:

WHEREAS, Tony Schwichtenberg and Lee Schwichtenberg, owner of the following real estate in the County of Blue Earth, Minnesota, to wit:

The Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter excluding 1.52 acres of County Highway in Section 12, Beauford Township, T 106 N, R 26 W.

WHEREAS, the Planning Agency of the County has completed a review of the application and made a report pertaining to said request (AH 03-97), a copy of said report has been presented to the County Board; and

WHEREAS, the Planning Agency of the County on the 17th day of September, 1997, following proper notice, held an administrative, public hearing regarding the request; and

WHEREAS, the Blue Earth County Board of Commissioners finds:

1. That the proposed use conforms with the County Land Use Plan.

2. That the proposed use will not degrade the water quality of the County

3. That the proposed use will not adversely increase the quantity of water runoff.

4. That soil conditions are adequate to accommodate the proposed use.

5. That the proposed use does not create a potential pollution hazard.

6. That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and other necessary facilities have been or are being provided.

7. 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.

8. That the establishment of the Conditional Use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property for predominant uses in the area.

9. That the density of proposed residential development is not greater than the density of the surrounding neighborhood or not greater than the density indicated by the Conservation Zoning District.

1. The applicant shall obtain a Blue Earth County Construction Permit prior to placing the mobile home on the property.

2. The manufactured home shall be installed in conformance with State of Minnesota manufactured home installation requirements.

3. The applicant shall obtain a Blue Earth County Construction Permit if any building is proposed on the property.

4. That the Conditional Use Permit shall be valid for temporary use of the manufactured home for a period of up to two years, until September 23, 1999, before which time the applicant shall apply to have the permit reviewed, and it may be continued, modified, or terminated.

5. The applicants subdivide and record all divisions of land in accordance with the provisions of the County Subdivision Ordinance.

6. That a sewage treatment system and water well be installed in accordance with state and County regulations before the mobile home is occupied.

The motion carried. 97-378

5. PONDEROSA - MARKET PRICE REPORT
Mr. Scott Fichtner, Environmental Services Director, presented the following items for the Boards consideration.
Commissioner Landkamer moved and Commissioner Bennett seconded the motion to approve the following:

WHEREAS, the new solid waste management tax requires political subdivisions to identify by resolution a market price if the political subdivision:

a. Subsidizes the cost of service at a facility; or

b. Directly bills on a property tax statement for organized collection of mixed municipal solid waste; and

WHEREAS, the political subdivision will be liable for any solid waste management tax based only on the market price amount identified through the resolution; and

WHEREAS, the market price is identified in state statute as the "lowest price available in the area"; and

WHEREAS, Blue Earth County has performed research to identify the lowest price available in the area;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Blue Earth County Board of Commissioners declares a market price of $50.40 per ton for a facility, based on a tipping fee amount of $21.00 per ton at the Dickinson County Landfill near Spirt Lake, Iowa and additional transportation costs of $29.40 per ton.

The motion carried. 97-379

Commissioner Landkamer moved and Commissioner Bennett seconded the motion to approve the following resolution:

WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Revenue (DOR) has requested a voluntary audit of Blue Earth County's mixed municipal solid waste management revenues and expenditures for January 1, 1997 through June 30, 1997; and

WHEREAS, the DOR has requested a voluntary audit and report of Blue Earth County's mixed municipal solid waste revenues from 1992 through 1996; and

WHEREAS, the voluntary audit includes a response deadline of September 30, 1997, or penalties and interest on potential tax liabilities may be imposed; and

WHEREAS, the audit in mid-year will require counties to audit now and again at year end; and

WHEREAS, there is ongoing confusion and controversy over the DOR's interpretation of which county revenues are taxable and which are not; and

WHEREAS, this self-audit states that county service fee revenue included on property tax statements is taxable; and

WHEREAS, this interpretation negates the Legislature's intended effect of the SCORE Use Tax moratorium.

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Blue Earth County formally requests the Minnesota Department of Revenue to suspend the current deadline for responding to the self-review to such a time in 1998 that will require all counties to complete this review once to comply with the moratorium enacted as part of Chapter 231 (1997 Omnibus Tax Bill).

The motion carried. 97-380

6. EXPERIMENTAL SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEMS
Mr. Herb Wenkel, Senior Environmental Specialist, presented information on different experimental sewage treatment systems that are available. Comments were made by Mr. Bill Hoehn, Rapidan Township Chairperson and Mr. James Ballard, Lake Crystal.

7. JUVENILE DETENTION GRANT
Mr. Mike McGuire, Juvenile Corrections Supervisor, presented the following item for the Boards consideration.
Commissioner Landkamer moved and Commissioner Bennett seconded the motion to approve a grant with the State of Minnesota Department of Corrections to continue participating in the Juvenile Detention Services Subsidy Program. The grant is effective July 1, 1997, through June 30, 1999. The grant is used to pay for operating our non-secure facility, placements in the secure detention facility in New Ulm, and for electronic home monitoring of certain juvenile offenders. The motion carried. 97-381

8. HUMAN SERVICES
Mr. Dennis McCoy, Deputy County Administrator, presented the following Human Service items for the Boards consideration.
Commissioner Landkamer moved and Commissioner More seconded the motion to approve the following:

Approval of an agreement with Midwest Welfare Fraud Investigations for the period October 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998.

Approval of the Local Service Unit Plan to provide employment and training services for the period January 1, 1997 through June 30, 1999. This plan is the first step in Welfare Reform and it is important to accomplish the TANIF requirements.

Approval of an agreement with Copeland, Glenn, and Associates, Inc. to develop, analyze, and report on the potential for maximizing Medicaid reimbursements.

Approval of the 1998 MRCI rates for Blue Earth County.

Approval of a contract with MRCI to periodically clean the "crisis apartment" between tenants. This agreement runs through July 1, 1998.

Approval of the Community Health Services Plan.

Approval of the following agreements under the Elderly Waiver Services, Alternative Care Services, Community Alternative Care Services, or Community Alternatives for Disabled Individual Services programs. This off-cycle adjustment is required because of the Legislative change to the rates allowed effective July 1, 1997. These Medical Assistance funded agreements are effective October 1, 1997 through December 31, 1998:

Approve a grant contract with the State of Minnesota pertaining to recruitment for breast and cervical cancer screening services.

Authorize the Chairperson to send a letter to the Department of Human Services' Provider Enrollment Unit requesting authority to bill Medical Assistance for therapeutic services and foster care.

Ms. Sharon Unander-Miller, Advisory Chairperson, gave an update on the Human Service Advisory Committee Meeting on September 11, 1997.
Commissioner Landkamer moved and Commissioner Bennett seconded the motion to approve an additional Human Service item:

Approve a contract with the Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning to award a grant for The Family Services Collaborative. The contract is effective July 1, 1997 until June 30 1998.

9. PUBLIC WORKS
Mr. Al Forsberg, Public Works Director, presented the following items for the Boards consideration.
Commissioner Bennett moved and Commissioner More seconded the motion to reject the bid for the CSAH 69 Bridge Replacement, Channel Relocation, Highway Relocation and Park Access Road Project:

WHEREAS, only one bid was received and it was 41% over the Engineer's estimate, and

WHEREAS, the Minnesota DNR, as partner in the project, recommends the County reject the bid,

NOW THEREFORE, the County rejects the bid from S.M.C. for construction of the CSAH 69 project.

The motion carried. 97-384

Commissioner Landkamer moved and Commissioner More seconded the motion to approve the Victory Drive Extension and TH 14/CSAH 3 Interchange Feasibility Study:
WHEREAS, both the City of Mankato and Blue Earth County wish to further explore the feasibility of extending Victory Drive north from Madison Avenue to TH 14 and construction of an interchange at this Victory Drive Extension and TH 14; and

WHEREAS, the recently completed MATAPS96 Study recommended that the County assume the jurisdiction of this roadway,

NOW THEREFORE, the County Engineer is authorized to enter into an agreement with the City and SRF to develop a feasibility study for the project with BEC providing 50% of the $60,000 study costs.

The motion carried. 97-385

Commissioner Bennett moved and Commissioner Landkamer seconded the motion to approve the following:
RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the County of Blue Earth has applied to the Commissioner of Transportation for a grant from the Minnesota State Transportation Fund for the construction of Vernon Center Township Bridge No. 07J06 over an Unnamed Stream in Vernon Center Township, and;

WHEREAS, the amount of the grant has been determined to be $4,330.87 by reason of the lowest responsible bid.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED; that the County of Blue Earth does hereby affirm that any cost of the bridge in excess of the grant will be appropriated from the funds available to the County of Blue Earth, and that any grant monies appropriated for the bridge but not required, based on the final estimate, shall be returned to the Minnesota State Transportation Fund.

And

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the County of Blue Earth has applied to the Commissioner of Transportation for a grant from the Minnesota State Transportation Fund for the construction of Vernon Center Township Bridge No. 07J05 over an Unnamed Stream in Vernon Center Township, and;

WHEREAS, the amount of the grant has been determined to be $3,715.96 by reason of the lowest responsible bid.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED; that the County of Blue Earth does hereby affirm that any cost of the bridge in excess of the grant will be appropriated from the funds available to the County of Blue Earth, and that any grant monies appropriated for the bridge but not required, based on the final estimate, shall be returned to the Minnesota State Transportation Fund.

The motion carried. 97-386

Commissioner More moved and Commissioner Bennett seconded the motion to approve the following:
WHEREAS, the County acquired the former Aloys Haefner residence to provide adequate right of way for the CSAH 3 project and the house structure is surplus to the County's needs,

NOW THEREFORE, the County Engineer is authorized to advertise the house structure for sale.

The motion carried. 97-387

Commissioner Bennett moved and Commissioner More seconded the motion to approve the following:
WHEREAS, the County acquired a narrow strip of right of way located in the northwest quadrant of the intersection of CSAH 90 and TH 22 as an uneconomic remnant and this property is surplus to the County's needs,

NOW THEREFORE, the County Engineer is authorized to advertise this excess right of way for sale.

The motion carried. 97-388
The meeting recessed at 12:00 p.m. and reconvened at 1:30 p.m.

10. COUNTY DITCH #86 - CONTINUATION HEARING

Commissioner Landkamer moved and Commissioner Bennett seconded the motion to set October 27, 1997 at 7:00 a.m. as a Special Board Meeting to open bids for County Ditch #86 Main Branch. The motion carried. 97-389
Pursuant to publication, a Public Final Hearing was continued from August 5, 1997 for the improvement of Branch 1 of County Ditch #86. The Blue Earth County Board of Commissioners, acting as the Drainage Authority pursuant to M.S. 103E.005, Subd. 9, held a continuation of the Final Hearing, Pursuant to M.S. 103E.261 at the Blue Earth County Courthouse on September 23, 1997. The public hearing was opened for public comments by Chairperson Barnes at 1:30 p.m.
Officials present included County Administrator/Acting Land Records Director David Twa, County Attorney Ross Arneson, Ditch Manager Jerry Kallheim, and Engineer Doug Parrott. A listing of others present is included as part of the record. The proceedings were tape-recorded.
Mr. Chuck Peterson, Attorney for the Petitioners, made comments on the project.
Mr. Jerry Kallheim, Ditch Manager, verified that all Jurisdictional Documents and Notices are in order.
Mr. Doug Parrott, Engineer, gave an update on the project and provided a written report.
The DNR Commissioner's Advisory Report was read at the August 5, 1997 hearing, and no revisions have been received.
The Ditch Viewers report was presented at the August 5, 1997 Final Hearing and was confirmed by Mr. Obert Haldorson, Albert Lea, at this continued Final Hearing. A copy of the report has been filed.
All parties present were given an opportunity to express their concerns and opinions. Public Comments were heard from: Mr. David Wendorf, Attorney for Mr. Steel; Mr. Blaine Phillips; Mr. Merril Hoppe; Mr. Chuck Peterson, Attorney for the Petitioners; Mr. Doug Hager; Mr. Dan Reuter; Mr. Mike Hager, Mr. Stanley Steel and Mr. Harold Phillips.

After discussion, the Board made the following findings:

1. The detailed survey report and viewers' report have been made and other proceedings have been completed under Minnesota Statutes 103E;

2. Reports made or amended are complete and correct;

3. The damages and benefits have been properly determined;

4. The estimated benefits are greater than the total estimated cost, including damages;

5. The proposed drainage project will be of public utility and benefit and will promote the public health; and

6. The proposed drainage project is practicable.

Commissioner More moved and Commissioner Bennett seconded the motion to approve the proposed drainage project, according to the above findings; order the Engineer to prepare plans and specs for bidding, and adopt the amended Viewers Report. The Findings will be filed with the County Administrator/Acting Land Records Director. Chairperson Barnes closed the public hearing at 2:05 p.m. The motion carried. 97-390
Mr. Kurt Deter, Attorney representing the county, updated the Board on ditch systems that he is working with.

11. COUNTY DITCH #28
Pursuant to publication, a Public Final Hearing was held for the Improvement of Main Line of Judicial Ditch #28. The Blue Earth County Board of Commissioners, acting as the Drainage Authority pursuant to M.S. 103E.005, Subd. 9, held a Final Hearing, at the Blue Earth County Courthouse on September 23, 1997. The public hearing was opened for public comments by Chairperson Barnes at 3:00 p.m.
Officials present included County Administrator/Acting Land Records Director David Twa, County Attorney Ross Arneson, Ditch Manager Jerry Kallheim, and Engineer Chad Surprenant. A listing of others present is included as part of the record. The proceedings were tape-recorded.
Mr. Chuck Peterson, Attorney for the Petitioners, made comments on the project.
Mr. Jerry Kallheim, Ditch Manager, verified that all Jurisdictional Documents and Notices are in order.
Mr. Chad Surprenant, Engineer, made a presentation and provided a written report.
The DNR Commissioner's Advisory Report was read at the Preliminary Hearing, and no revisions have been received.
The Ditch Viewers report was presented by Mr. Lowell Ross, Albert Lea. A copy of the report has been filed.
All parties present were given an opportunity to express their concerns and opinions. Public Comments were heard from: Mr. Wayne Knewtson; Ms. Diane Ruedy; Mr. Bob Hoppe; and Ms. Edith Herzberg.

After discussion, the Board made the following findings:

1. The detailed survey report and viewers' report have been made and other proceedings have been completed under Minnesota Statutes 103E;

3. The damages and benefits have been properly determined;

4. The estimated benefits are greater than the total estimated cost, including damages;

5. The proposed drainage project will be of public utility and benefit and will promote the public health; and

6. The proposed drainage project is practicable.

Commissioner More moved and Commissioner Bennett seconded the motion to approve the proposed drainage project, contingent on receiving an additional $5,000 bond, according to the above findings; order the Engineer to prepare plans and specs for bidding, and adopt the Viewers Report. The Findings will be filed with the County Administrator/Acting Land Records Director. Chairperson Barnes closed the public hearing at 4:00 p.m. The motion carried. 97-391

12. COUNTY DITCH #15

Pursuant to publication, a Public Final Hearing was held for the Improvement of Outlet of Judicial Ditch #15. The Blue Earth County Board of Commissioners, acting as the Drainage Authority pursuant to M.S. 103E.005, Subd. 9, held a Final Hearing, at the Blue Earth County Courthouse on September 23, 1997. The public hearing was opened for public comments by Chairperson Barnes at 4:00 p.m.
Officials present included County Administrator/Acting Land Records Director David Twa, County Attorney Ross Arneson, Ditch Manager Jerry Kallheim, and Engineer Chad Surprenant. A listing of others present is included as part of the record. The proceedings were tape-recorded.
Mr. Kurt Deter, Attorney for the Petitioners, made comments on the project.
Mr. Jerry Kallheim, Ditch Manager, verified that all Jurisdictional Documents and Notices are in order.
Mr. Chad Surprenant, Engineer, made a presentation and provided a written report.
The DNR Commissioner's Advisory Report was read at the Preliminary Hearing, and no revisions have been received.
The Ditch Viewers report was presented by Mr. Tom Behrends, Albert Lea. A copy of the report has been filed.
All parties present were given an opportunity to express their concerns and opinions. Public Comments were heard from: Mr. Mike Masters; Mr. Gene McMonagle; Mr. Tom Tiedeken; Mr. Lyle Jones; Mr. Richard Bailey; Mr. Lowell Ross, Ditch Viewer; Ms. Bonnie Lunz; Mr. Harold Krengel; Mr. Kurt Deter, Attorney for the Petitioners.

After discussion, the Board made the following findings:

1. The detailed survey report and viewers' report have been made and other proceedings have been completed under Minnesota Statutes 103E;

2. Reports made or amended are complete and correct;

3. The damages and benefits have been properly determined;

4. The estimated benefits are greater than the total estimated cost, including damages;

5. The proposed drainage project will be of public utility and benefit and will promote the public health; and

6. The proposed drainage project is practicable.

Commissioner Bennett moved and Commissioner More seconded the motion to approve the proposed drainage project according to the above findings; order the Engineer to prepare plans and specs for bidding, and adopt the Viewers Report. The Findings will be filed with the County Administrator/Acting Land Records Director. Chairperson Barnes closed the public hearing at 5:00 p.m. The motion carried. 97-392
Commissioner Landkamer moved and Commissioner Bennett seconded the motion to adjourn at 5:00 p.m. The motion carried. 97-393