CHISAGO COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS Wednesday, August 06, 2014

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1 CHISAGO COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS Wednesday, August 06, 2014 The Chisago County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 06, 2014 in the Board Room of the Government Center with the following Commissioners present: Greene, McMahon, Montzka, Robinson, Walker. Also present: Assistant County Attorney Kristine Nelson Fuge, County Administrator Bruce Messelt and Interim Clerk of the Board Chase Burnham. The Chair called the meeting to order and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner McMahon offered a motion to approve the Agenda for the Board of Commissioners meeting, as amended. Motion seconded by Montzka and upon a vote being taken thereon, the motion carried as follows: IN FAVOR THEREOF: Greene, McMahon, Montzka, Robinson, Walker OPPOSED: None. Commissioner McMahon offered a motion to recess for the Health and Human Services Committee of the Whole. Motion seconded by Montzka and upon a vote being taken thereon, the motion carried as follows: IN FAVOR THEREOF: Greene, McMahon, Montzka, Robinson, Walker OPPOSED: None. The Chair opened the Health and Human Services Committee of the Whole at 6:33 p.m. Commissioner Greene handed the gavel to Commissioner Walker. On motion by McMahon, seconded by Greene, the Board moved items 2-9 to the Consent Agenda. The motion carried as follows: IN FAVOR THEREOF: Greene, McMahon, Montzka, Robinson, Walker OPPOSED: None The Board was given an update about the activities within the Health and Human Services Department from Director Nancy Dahlin. No action was taken. The Board was given updates on the Public Health Department from Director Deb Schumacher, and Ann Norgaard, Community Health Educator and Planner. No action was taken. On motion by Montzka, seconded by McMahon, the Board motioned to adjourn the Health and Human Services Committee of the Whole at 7:03 p.m. The motion carried as follows: IN FAVOR THEREOF: Greene, McMahon, Montzka, Robinson, Walker OPPOSED: None Commissioner Walker returned the gavel to Board Chair Greene. 1

2 At 7:03 p.m. the Chair opened Citizen Forum. 2 Citizens spoke, the Chair closed Citizen Forum at 7:05 p.m. On motion by McMahon, seconded by Walker, the Board moved to open the Public Hearing for the Subsurface Sewage Treatment System Loan Ordinance No at 7:06 p.m. The Chair closed the Public Hearing at 7:06 p.m. On motion by McMahon, seconded by Montzka, the Board moved to adopt the SSTS Funding Ordinance as presented at tonight s meeting (Ordinance available with Clerk of the Board upon request). The motion carried as follows: IN FAVOR THEREOF: Greene, McMahon, Montzka, Robinson, Walker OPPOSED: None On motion by Walker, seconded by McMahon, the Board moved to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried as follows: IN FAVOR THEREOF: Greene, McMahon, Montzka, Robinson, Walker OPPOSED: None 1.) Accept Health and Human Services Director s Report 2.) HHS Board Recommendation Payment of County s Warrants for HHS Authorize Payment of County s Warrants for HHS: Prepared Check Date Amount Mail Date Type of Payment 07/18/2014 $133, County s Warrants 07/18/2014 $63, /06/2014 Auditor s Warrants 08/01/2014 $35, County s Warrants 08/01/2014 $51, /06/2014 Auditor s Warrants 3.) HHS Committee Recommendation Agreement with Bethel University for Nursing Clinic 4.) HHS Committee Recommendation Agreement with Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation 5.) HHS Committee Recommendation Agreement with Hazelden Graduate School 6.) HHS Committee Recommendation CAPTA Grant Award for ) HHS Committee Recommendation First Amendment with Country Services Inc. 8.) HHS Committee Recommendation Interim Community Health Services Administrator 9.) Payment of County s Warrants and Miscellaneous Bills 10.) Minutes from the July 16, 2014 Regular Meeting 11.) Application for Retail Sale of Beer License Sno Barons Hay Days 12.) Application for Exempt Gambling Permit Sno Barons Hay Days RESOLUTION NO. 14/

3 APPROVING SUBMISSION OF AN EXEMPT PERMIT FOR GAMBLING FOR THE SNO BARONS HAY DAYS WHEREAS, the Chisago County Board of Commissioners has been presented with a request for lawful gambling within Chisago County; and WHEREAS, the application was complete, included all necessary documentation, appears in accordance with County Policies and the facility owners are in good standing with the County; BE IT RESOLVED that the Chisago County Board of Commissioners hereby approves and authorizes submission to the Minnesota Gambling Control Board application for An exempt permit for lawful gambling activity for the Sno Barons Hay Days at the Hay Days event at Oriole Ave., Sunrise, MN ) Application for Exempt Gambling Permit Chisago Lakes Wrestling Booster Club RESOLUTION NO. 14/ APPROVING SUBMISSION OF AN EXEMPT PERMIT FOR GAMBLING FOR THE CHISAGO LAKES WRESTLING BOOSTER CLUB WHEREAS, the Chisago County Board of Commissioners has been presented with a request for lawful gambling within Chisago County; and WHEREAS, the application was complete, included all necessary documentation, appears in accordance with County Policies and the facility owners are in good standing with the County; BE IT RESOLVED that the Chisago County Board of Commissioners hereby approves and authorizes submission to the Minnesota Gambling Control Board application for An exempt permit for lawful gambling activity for the Chisago Lakes Wrestling Booster Club at the Stacy Lent Hall at Hemmingway Avenue, Lent Township, MN ) Adopt a Highway Soule Family 15.) Acceptance of Children s Water Festival Donation RESOLUTION NO. 14/ ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION BY CHISAGO COUNTY ON BEHALF OF THE CHILDREN S WATER FESTIVAL WHEREAS, the Chisago County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution No on April 19, 2006 which established a policy regarding the acceptance of gifts by Chisago County; and 3

4 WHEREAS, the Chisago County Children s Water Festival has received a donation from the Rush Lake Improvement Association in Chisago County and is requesting formal acceptance by the County Board of Commissioners; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chisago County Board of Commissioners hereby accepts $250 from the Rush Lake Improvement Association to be received by the Environmental Services Department. 16.) Approval of a Conveyance of Tax Forfeited Land to the City of Shafer RESOLUTION NO. 14/ APPROVAL OF A CONVEYANCE OF TAX FORFEITED LAND TO THE CITY OF SHAFER WHEREAS, The City of Shafer meets the requirements of M.S , subdivision 1a, paragraph f, as a local government subdivision; WHEREAS, the Park Lot on the recorded plat of Buffalo Ridge 2nd Addiition Subdivision in the City of Shafer is a lot which should have been conveyed to the City of Shafer by the developer of Buffalo Ridge 2nd Addition; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That the Chisago County Board of Commissioners approve the conveyance of the Park Lot of Buffalo Ridge Subdivision in the City of Shafer to the City of Shafer pursuant to M.S , subdivision 1a, paragraph f. 17.) Abatement of Taxes on Tax Parcel Number Out of State Travel request, so three Sheriff s Office employees may attend the 2014 ProPhoenix National User Conference in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. The motion carried as follows: IN FAVOR THEREOF: Greene, McMahon, Montzka, Robinson, Walker OPPOSED: None On motion by Montzka, seconded by Robinson, the Board moved to adopt the resolution modifying the 2014 Commissioner Committee Listings to include George McMahon being recognized as representing Greater Minnesota for AMC at the Library Service Delivery and Collaboration Group. The motion carried as follows: IN FAVOR THEREOF: Greene, McMahon, Montzka, Robinson, Walker OPPOSED: None repurchase of tax forfeited parcels and pursuant to by Charles Bastel. The motion carried as follows: IN FAVOR THEREOF: Greene, 4

5 McMahon, Montzka, Robinson, Walker OPPOSED: None On motion by Walker, seconded by Montzka, the Board moved to approve the engineering services contract with Stonebrooke Engineering Inc. for ADA Transition Plan. The motion carried as follows: IN FAVOR THEREOF: Greene, McMahon, Montzka, Robinson, Walker OPPOSED: None professional services agreement with SRF Consulting Group for professional services. The motion carried as follows: IN FAVOR THEREOF: Greene, McMahon, Montzka, Robinson, Walker OPPOSED: None On motion by McMahon, seconded by Walker, the Board moved to approve appointing Wetland Specialist Jeff Fertig, as the official Ditch Inspector for Chisago County. The motion carried as follows: IN FAVOR THEREOF: Greene, McMahon, Montzka, Robinson, Walker OPPOSED: None On motion by Walker, seconded by McMahon, the Board moved to approve the joint powers agreement between Washington County, MN and Chisago County, MN for housing offenders. The motion carried as follows: IN FAVOR THEREOF: Greene, McMahon, Montzka, Robinson, Walker OPPOSED: None On motion by McMahon, seconded by Walker, the Board moved to approve the income contract between Chisago County, MN and the State of MN, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, Century College to assist with staff training. The motion carried as follows: IN FAVOR THEREOF: Greene, McMahon, Montzka, Robinson, Walker OPPOSED: None Master Subscriber Agreement for Minnesota Court Data Services.. The motion carried as follows: IN FAVOR THEREOF: Greene, McMahon, Montzka, Robinson, Walker OPPOSED: None On motion by McMahon, seconded by Montzka, the Board moved to accept the Human Resources Update from April 1, 2014 to June 30, The motion carried as follows: IN FAVOR THEREOF: Greene, McMahon, Montzka, Robinson, Walker OPPOSED: None The Chisago County Board of Commissioners received a brief update on the activities being worked on by Administrative Intern Charles Roberts; Draft County Nonpublic Data, Unfunded/Under-funded Mandates, Draft 2014 Annual Budget Narrative. No action was taken. County Administrator Bruce Messelt presented the Board with an update on the FY 2015 Annual Budget preparation efforts and began the review of the proposed 2015 budget. No action was taken. 5

6 The Board discussed the ability and efficacy of Chisago County posing a Referendum Question on the November Ballot regarding the continued expenditure of funds for research and pursuit of financing a potential new County Jail. No action was taken. The Board discussed the ability and efficacy of Chisago County issuing $5 million dollars in new road and bridge bonds to pave gravel roads. No action was taken. Commissioner Robinson made a motion to bond for $2 million to be divided between District 5, 2, and 1 for paving the gravel roads within those districts. The motion died for lack of a second. Commissioner Walker made a motion to bond for $2 million to be advanced to the already approved Transportation Improvement Plan. The motion dies for lack of a second. County Administrator Messelt provided the following updates: transportation challenges and issues, silica sand issues, and current Capital Improvement projects. No action was taken. Several Commissioners offered reports of their respective committee assignments. No action was taken. A moment of silence was observed for Officer Scott Patrick of Mendota Heights. On motion by Robinson, seconded by McMahon, the Board adjourned the meeting at 8:51 p.m. The motion carried as follows: IN FAVOR THEREOF: Greene, McMahon, Montzka, Robinson, Walker OPPOSED: None. Attest: Chase Burnham Interim Clerk, County Board Richard Greene, Chair 6