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

February 8, 2000

1. AGENDA REVIEW

The motion carried. 2000-46

2. COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS ON COMMITTEES

3. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

Commissioner More moved and Commissioner Bennett seconded the motion to approve the January 18, 2000 Board Minutes.

The motion carried. 2000-47

Commissioner Bennett moved and Commissioner McLaughlin seconded the motion to approve the following Bills:

The motion carried. 2000-48

Commissioner More moved and Commissioner McLaughlin seconded the motion to approve the following Personnel items:

Resignation of Arlen Block, Patrol Officer (C42) effective January 31, 2000. (Sheriff)

Authorization to initiate recruitment for a Patrol Officer (C42). (Sheriff)

Resignation of Maureen Warmington, Dispatcher (B23) effective January 27, 2000. (Sheriff)

Authorization to initiate recruitment for a Dispatcher (B23). (Sheriff)

Rescind appointment of Jason Bennett, Custody Officer (part-time) by his request (B23). (Sheriff)

Authorization to initiate recruitment for Custody Officer (part-time) (B23). (Sheriff)

Resignation of Ida Cordova, Bilingual (Spanish) Financial Assistance Specialist (B23) effective February 3, 2000. (Human Service)

Authorization to initiate recruitment for a Bilingual (Spanish) Financial Assistance Specialist (B23). (Human Service)

Resignation of Thomas Lacina, Parks Technician (B23) effective February 11, 2000. (Highway)

Authorization to initiate recruitment for a Parks Technician (B23). (Highway)

Employment of Holly Kaduce, Financial Assistance Specialist (B23), with a starting salary of $11.73 per hour effective February 14, 2000. (Human Service)

Employment of Jay Hueper, Custody Officer (B23), with a starting salary of $12.09 per hour effective February 2, 2000. (Sheriff)

The motion carried. 2000-49 (Adjust Budgets Accordingly)

Commissioner Bennett moved and Commissioner More seconded the motion to approve a Minnesota Lawful Gambling Application for Authorization for an Exemption from Lawful Gambling License to the Riverbend Women’s Ducks Unlimited Chapter 201 to hold a raffle on May 8, 2000 at the Applewood Restaurant & Banquet Facility, Mankato Township and to the Hospice Family Fundraisers to hold a raffle on April 15, 2000 at the Mankato Golf Club, Mankato Township.

The motion carried. 2000-50

Commissioner Bennett moved and Commissioner McLaughlin seconded the motion to approve the following:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE OF BOARD OF WATER AND SOIL RESOURCES 2000/2001 NATURAL RESOURCES BLOCK GRANT DOCUMENTS

NOW, THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Blue Earth County Board of Commissioners approves of Blue Earth County entering into a Grant Agreement with the State of Minnesota to receive state funds for implementation of its comprehensive, local water plans, the administration of the wetland conservation act, administration of the DNR shoreland program, MPCA feedlot program, and MPCA ISTS program, under the terms of the grant agreement and all statutory requirements; and

That the Blue Earth County Board of Commissioners authorizes the expenditure of $15,399 cash and $62,150 in-kind contributions to match the Natural Resources Block Grant and the Grant Agreement in 2000 and 2001.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Chairperson of the County Board of Commissioners and County Administrator are authorized to execute the Grant Agreement together with all related documents.

The motion carried. 2000-51 (Adjust Budgets Accordingly)

Commissioner Bennett moved and Commissioner More seconded the motion to approve the LELS-Dispatchers Agreement for Calendar Year 1999.

The motion carried. 2000-52

The December 31, 1999 Financial Status Report was presented to the Board as an information item.

Commissioner More moved and Commissioner McLaughlin seconded the motion to approve the extension of the Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant Agreement with the State of Minnesota Department of Economic Security/Workforce Services Grant until June 30, 2000.

The motion carried. 2000-53

Commissioner Bennett moved and Commissioner More seconded the motion to appoint Ms. Marjorie Johnson, Mankato to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a three year term; Mr. Kip Bruender, Eagle Lake to the Board of Adjustment and Appeals for a three year term and Ms. Mimi Hottinger, Southbend Township, to the Extension Committee for a three year term.

The motion carried. 2000-54

Mr. Dennis McCoy, County Administrator, gave an update on SMHI.

Mr. Bob Meyer, Human Services Director, will be asked to report on the Volunteer Driver’s Program at the next Board meeting.

4. LIBRARY UPDATE

5. PUBLIC WORKS

Pursuant to publication, bids were received, opened and reviewed for the following public works equipment, with the following results:

EQUIPMENT: Two (2) 2000 Full Size One-Half Ton 4-Wheel Drive Pickups

Commissioner Bennett moved and Commissioner McLaughlin seconded the motion to accept the low bid of $34,998.00 from Lagers, Mankato, MN.

The motion carried. 2000-56

EQUIPMENT: One (1) Pneumatic Rubber-Tired Roller

Commissioner Bennett moved and Commissioner McLaughlin seconded the motion to accept the low bid of $45,232.68 from RMS, Savage, MN.

The motion carried. 2000-57

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

RESOLUTION RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION FOR CSAH 20 TH 60 TO TH 68

WHEREAS, CSAH 20 from TH 60 to TH 68 is programmed for reconstruction in the year 2000 in order to improve public safety, reduce future road maintenance costs, and provide a higher level of surface for passengers and freight, and

WHEREAS, preparation of plans and specifications is proceeding on schedule, and

WHEREAS, acquisition of right of way is proceeding well but some parcels are yet to be acquired,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the County Engineer and County Attorney be authorized to acquire outstanding parcels through the eminent domain process if needed.

The motion carried. 2000-58

Commissioner More moved and Commissioner Bennett seconded the motion to renumber CSAH 41 from CSAH 41 north to TH 83 as CSAH 90:

RESOLUTION REVOKING COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY NO. 41 CSAH 41 NORTH TO T.H. 83

WHEREAS: It appears to the County Board of the County of Blue Earth that the road hereinafter described should be revoked as a County State Aid Highway under the provisions of Minnesota laws.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: by the County Board of the County of Blue Earth that the road described as follows, to wit:

Beginning at the Southwest Corner of Section 35, Township 108 North, Range 26 West; thence Easterly along the South Section Line of Sections 35 and 36, Township 108 North, Range 26 West, and Section 31, Township 108 North, Range 25 West, approximately 13,100 feet to the South Quarter Corner of said Section 31 and there terminating.

be, and hereby is revoked as a County State Aid Highway No. 41 of said County, subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Transportation of the State of Minnesota.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to forward two (2) certified copies of this resolution to the Commissioner of Transportation for his consideration.

And

RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY No. 90 CSAH 41 North to T.H. 83

WHEREAS: It appears to the County Board of the County of Blue Earth that the road hereinafter described should be designated as a County State Aid Highway under the provisions of Minnesota law.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: By the County Board of the County of Blue Earth that the road described as follows, to wit:

Beginning at the Southwest Corner of Section 35, Township 108 North, Range 26 West; thence Easterly along the South Section Line of Sections 35 and 36, Township 108 North, Range 26 West, and Section 31, Township 108 North, Range 25 West, approximately 13,100 feet to the South Quarter Corner of said Section 31 and there terminating.

be, and hereby is established, located, and designated a County State Aid Highway of said County, subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Transportation of the State of Minnesota.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to forward two (2) certified copies of this resolution to the Commissioner of Transportation for his consideration, and that upon his approval of the designation of said road or portion thereof, that same be constructed, improved, and maintained as a County State Aid Highway of the County of Blue Earth, to be numbered and known as County State Aid Highway 90.

The motion carried. 2000-59

Mr. Jim Herbert, Barr Engineering, gave a presentation to the Board and audience highlighting the items in the Rapidan Dam Report.

Ms. Katy Wortel, Mankato Township, asked questions in regards to the report.

After discussion, Commissioner Bennett moved and Commissioner McLaughlin seconded the motion to accept the Rapidan Dam Feasibility Study Dam Removal Option Report prepared by Barr Engineering in conjunction with Blue Earth County, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

The motion carried. 2000-60

Commissioner Bennett moved and Commissioner More seconded the motion to adjourn the Board Meeting at 12:03 p.m.

The motion carried. 2000-61