FARIBAULT COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OCTOBER 19, 2010
The Faribault County Board of Commissioners met pursuant to the recess of October 5, 2010 at
the Courthouse in the City of Blue Earth at 9:00 a.m. on October 19, 2010. The following
members were present: Butch Erichsrud, Bill Groskreutz, Tom Loveall, John Roper, and Tom
Warmka, Commissioners. Auditor/Treasurer/Coordinator John Thompson and County Attorney
Brian Roverud were also present.
The meeting was called to order by Chair Groskreutz.
The pledge of allegiance was recited.
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Warmka/Roper motion carried unanimously to approve the synopsis and official proceedings of
the October 5, 2010 regular meeting.
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Warmka/Roper motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of October 19, 2010.
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The calendar was updated.
No member of the public appeared to make comment.
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Committee reports were given. Roper reported on Minnesota Valley Action Council, Loveall
reported on the wind tower ordinance and Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), and
Warmka reported on the Association of Minnesota Counties Board of Directors.
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Chief Deputy Scott Adams met regarding a revised 2008 Homeland Security and Emergency
Management Grant.
Warmka/Erichsrud motion carried unanimously to adopt Resolution 10-CB-38 authorizing
participation in the 2008 Homeland Security and Emergency Management grant.
Commissioners Erichsrud, Groskreutz, Loveall, Roper, and Warmka voted yes.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Faribault County will enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota, SE MN
Region One Emergency Managers Board, and Olmsted County, fiscal agent to the
SE MN Region One Emergency Managers Board for the 2008 HSEM grant
effective from the date the grant is signed through March 31, 2011 which each
County within the SE MN Region One Emergency Managers Board is required to
utilize $20,611.26 for video conferencing equipment.
BE IT RESOLVED, that Faribault County enters into an agreement with the State of
Minnesota, SE MN Region One Emergency Managers, and Olmsted County,
fiscal agent for the SE MN Region One Emergency Managers Board for the 2008
Homeland Security and Emergency Management grant.
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Central Services Director Brenda Ripley met regarding office business. Insurance health plans
were discussed.
Warmka/Loveall motion carried unanimously to accept the Labor Management Committee’s
recommendation for health insurance plans for 2011 through BlueCross Blue Shield of
Minnesota as follows: Triple Gold $1,000 deductible, VEBA $3,000 deductible, Health Savings
Account $3,000 deductible, and Health Savings Account $5,000 deductible.
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Solid Waste Coordinator Billeye Rabbe met regarding HHW collection for flood response.
Loveall/Warmka motion carried unanimously to send thank you letters to those persons and
organizations that helped with the HHW collection after the recent flooding.
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Tax Clerk Lorrie Krosch met regarding SSTS loans.
Loveall/Roper to approve the following SSTS loan requests: $2,214.52 to Luke Blakesley on
Parcel No. 05.007.0800 in Delavan Township and $8,706.00 to Lawrence Jahnke on Parcel No.
10.261.0170 in JoDaviess Township.
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Soil and Water/Planning and Zoning Program Administrator Michele Stindtman met regarding
planning and zoning business.
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A resolution to adopt the Wind Energy Conversion System Ordinance as recommended by the
planning commission was brought forward. This issue was tabled to research a procedural
question.
After break the issue was revisited.
Warmka/Erichsrud motion carried unanimously to approve Resolution 10-CB-39 the wind
energy conversion system ordinance as recommended by the planning commission.
Commissioners Erichsrud, Groskreutz, Loveall, Roper, and Warmka voted yes.
RESOLUTION
SECTION 35 – WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS) are commonly known as wind energy
facilities.
WHEREAS, The goal of the Faribault County Wind Energy Conversion System Ordinance is
to promote the effective and efficient use of these systems and to facilitate
economic opportunities for local residents consistent with the public health, safety
and general welfare.
WHEREAS, Faribault County shall set forth a process for permitting wind energy facilities
under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 216F as amended.
WHEREAS, The Faribault County Planning Commission, after proper notice and publication,
held a Public Hearing on the recommendation for adoption of the Wind Energy
Conversion Systems (WECS) on the 18th day of October at the Faribault County
Ag Center.
WHEREAS,
after hearing public testimony and with due deliberation, the Planning
Commission voted to recommend adoption of this Ordinance to the Faribault
County Board of Commissioners.
NOW, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Faribault County Board of Commissioners hereby ordains
that: All Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS) established within Faribault
County shall comply with the standards set forth by this ordinance.
NOW BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The Faribault County Board of Commissioners after
due deliberation hereby ordains and adopts the attached Wind Energy Conversion
System (WECS) Ordinance.
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Public Works Director John McDonald met regarding office business. A construction update
was given. The road tour has been set for 10:30 a.m. on November 2, 2010.
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Warmka/Loveall motion carried unanimously to approve Resolution 10-CB-40 to set 2011 ditch
assessments. Commissioners Erichsrud, Groskreutz, Loveall, Roper, and Warmka voted yes.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 103E.705 subdivision 6, authorizes the County Board to levy
assessments to meet the cost of ditch repair on county, judicial, and joint county
ditches;
WHEREAS, the County Board has reviewed the assessments prepared by the County Auditor,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following assessments be applied to the listed
ditches as follows:
Ditch Name
2011 Levy
CD 3 & Imp
CD 5 & Imp
CD 7
CD 7 Imp
CD 8
CD 9
CD 10
CD 13
CD 14
CD 14 Imp
CD 15
CD 16
CD 17
CD 18
CD19
CD 20
CD 21 & Imp
CD 22
CD 23
CD 23 Imp
CD 25
CD 25 Br A Imp
5,000.00
500.00
1,750.00
1,750.00
15,000.00
8,000.00
2,000.00
1,000.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
1,500.00
3,000.00
15,000.00
500.00
1,000.00
5,000.00
3,100.00
1,500.00
1,250.00
500.00
4,000.00
4,500.00
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Years
1
1
1
1
5
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
CD 26
CD 27
CD 27 Br 39
CD 28 & Ext
CD 29
CD 30
CD 31
CD 32
CD 33
CD 34
CD 35
CD 36
CD 37
CD 38
CD 39
CD 40
CD 41
CD 42
CD 43
CD 44
CD 45
CD 46
CD 49
CD 50
CD 52
CD 53
CD 54
CD 55
CD 56
CD 58
CD 59
CD 60
CD 62
CD 64
CD 65
CD 68
CD 69
CD 70
CD 72
CD 73
CD 74
CD 77
CD 78
7,000.00
750.00
250.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
3,000.00
3,000.00
1,000.00
500.00
500.00
15,000.00
8,500.00
500.00
900.00
500.00
500.00
1,000.00
5,000.00
8,000.00
1,000.00
2,500.00
4,500.00
10,000.00
750.00
500.00
750.00
4,500.00
500.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
1,500.00
500.00
13,500.00
2,500.00
2,500.00
1,000.00
2,000.00
1,750.00
500.00
500.00
750.00
750.00
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1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
5
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
5
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
CD 79
CD 80
CD 81
CD 83
CD 84
CD 86
CD 90
CD 92
JD 1F
JD 1F Imp
JD 2 F
JD 2M&F
JD 4F&M
JD 6F & Imp
JD 7M&F
JD 8F&M
JD 9F&BE &
Imp
JD 11 F&BE
JD 12 F&BE
JD 12 M&F
JD 13F & BrA
JD 14F&F
JD 16
JD 17
JD 19F
JD 20F
JD 21F
JD 22F
JD 24 BE F & M
JD 25M & F
JD 26F&M
JD 27 F&M
JCD 49F&BE
JD 116 BE & F
JCD 1 BE&F
JCD 201 M&F
JCD 202 F&M
500.00
17,000.00
150.00
2,500.00
200.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
750.00
750.00
5,500.00
3,100.00
500.00
25,000.00
20,000.00
500.00
5,500.00
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
5
1
1
1
500.00
1,500.00
20,000.00
21,000.00
200.00
11,000.00
1,000.00
4,300.00
500.00
2,000.00
5,500.00
6,500.00
300.00
500.00
3,000.00
500.00
1,200.00
500.00
1,000.00
5,000.00
1
1
5
1
1
5
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
362,950.00
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Warmka/Loveall motion carried unanimously to approve obtaining a lead paint/asbestos report
on forfeited Parcel No. 24.200.0680.
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Warmka/Roper motion carried unanimously to approve Resolution 10-CB-41 implementing
statutory process for classifying tax forfeited parcels by the County Board. Commissioners
Erichsrud, Groskreutz, Loveall, Roper, and Warmka voted yes.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 282.01(f) states that a county board may by resolution elect to
use the classification and reclassification procedures for tax forfeited parcels
provided in Minnesota Statute 282.01 paragraphs (g), (h), and (i), instead of the
procedures provided in paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) and that once an election is
made under said paragraph, it is effective for a minimum of five years provided
that procedures stated in paragraphs (b), (c) and (d) be used in case of a stalemate
between the county,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Faribault County Board of Commissioners opt to implement the
method stated in Minnesota Statute 282.01(g), (h) and (i) and that such process
shall be used to classify and reclassify forfeited tax parcels until October 19,
2015, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the processes stated in Minnesota Statutes 282.01
paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) be used if the town board or governing board of a
municipality disapproves to the classification or reclassification and sale of a
parcel by the County Board.
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Roper/Warmka motion carried unanimously to accept the Auditor-Treasurer report on the
designation of depositories of funds naming the following financial institutions as depositories of
funds provided they furnish proper and sufficient collateral needed for such deposits: Wells
Fargo Bank, First Bank of Blue Earth, First Financial Bank of Winnebago, State Bank of
Bricelyn, Pioneer Bank of Elmore and Delavan, Peoples State Bank of Wells, Frost State Bank,
State Bank of Easton, Paragon Bank of Wells, Wells Federal Bank of Wells and Blue Earth, and
Vally Bank of Minnesota Lake.
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The Board of Canvass will meet November 5, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. Commissioners Roper and
Warmka were appointed to the board.
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Committee reports were continued. Warmka reported on the Association of Minnesota Counties,
Groskreutz reported on Minnesota Valley Action Council, and Roper reported on family drug
court.
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Extension Regional Director Nathan Crane met regarding office business.
Warmka/Erichsrud motion carried unanimously to approve an agreement between the University
of Minnesota and Faribault County for providing Extension programs locally and employing
Extension staff for three years beginning January 1, 2011 and ending on December 31, 2013.
4H Program Coordinator Donna Leff gave an update on 4H activities.
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Roper/Loveall motion carried unanimously to pay bills totaling $626,422.81 as follows:
COUNTY REVENUE FUND
PUBLIC WORKS FUND
$ 403,375.39
41,429.88
HUMAN SERVICES FUND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DITCH FUNDS
161,238.00
1,048.04
19,331.50
$ 626,422.81
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The meeting was adjourned for October 2010.
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William Groskreutz, Jr., Chairman
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John Thompson, Auditor/Treasurer/Coordinator
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