AGENDA Tuesday, March 7, :00 a.m. County Commissioners Room 300 North State Street East Annex Waseca, Minnesota (All times approximate)

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1 AGENDA Tuesday, March 7, :00 a.m. County Commissioners Room 300 North State Street East Annex Waseca, Minnesota (All times approximate) PLEASE SILENCE ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES Persons with background material for agenda items are asked to provide them to the Administrator s Office 5 days prior to the meeting date so that the material can be linked to the online agenda. If handouts at the Board meeting are necessary, please bring enough copies for the Board, county staff, the press and the public. Generally, 15 copies should be sufficient. Waseca County Ditch Authority 1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. 9:00 a.m. Redetermination Hearing Ditch #8/8A 4. 9:15 a.m. Redetermination Hearing Ditch # :15 a.m. Redetermination Hearing Ditch #27 6. Adjourn Waseca County Board of Commissioners 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Public Comment Those wishing to speak must state their name and address for the record after they reach the podium. Each person will have three (3) minutes to make his/her remarks. Speakers will address all comments to the Board as a whole and not one individual commissioner. The Board may not take action on an item presented during the Public Comment period, unless the item is already on the agenda for action. When appropriate, the Board may refer inquiries and items brought up during the Public Comment period to the County Administrator for follow up. 4. Approval of Agenda 5. Correspondence 6. Department Head Time 7. Consent Agenda Discussion of Bills Items listed on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and non-controversial by the County Board. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a member of the County Board. a. Approval of Bills b. New Richland Area Sportsmen s Club c. Joint Power Agreement with South Central Task Force d. Annual Boat and Water Safety Grant Agreement

2 e. New Camera System for Jail and Sheriff s Office f. Report on Planning Commission Meeting March 2, 2017 i. Request for a Condition Use Permit to Construct a Wireless Telecommunications Facility in Otisco Township Huebl Verizon Wireless ii. Request for a Conditional Use Permit to Construct 1 Megawatt Solar Gardens on Three Properties in Waseca County Innovative Power Solutions iii. Code Amendment Remove Impervious Surface Requirements in the A-1 Agricultural Protection Zoning District iv. Code Amendment Merging of the Waseca County Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission v. Code Amendment Changes to Article 6, Section 7 of the Waseca County Unified Development Code (Agritourism and Agricultural Direct-Market Business). g. Contract mowing of County Parks and Cemeteries 8. Approval of County Board Minutes from County Board Meeting February 21, Ken Borgmann Sleigh and Cutter 10. Bjorn Peterson New Richland Golf Association 11. Tammy Spooner Regulating Sales of Alcohol a. Ordinance # 10 dated November, 7 th, 1967 b. Club License dated March 4 th, 1976 c. Amended Fee dated June 23 rd, Tammy Spooner Resolution Approving the Right to Sell a Parcel of Tax Forfeiture Land in Waseca County 13. Sarah Berry Public Health receipt of cash donations Resolution Linda Karst Recorder Purchase LandScan Software 15. Nathan Richman Highway Department a. Authorization to award the bituminous paving work b. Right of Way Process c. State Aid Variance Resolution 16. Brenda Miller Approval of MGA (Minnesota Government Access) service agreement Resolution # Kelly Hunt Acknowledge the Completed Assessment Results and Management Options for Clear and Loon Lakes Report 18. Melissa Sexton Human Resources a. Court Services Authorize Employment 19. Report of the Commissioners

3 20. Other County Board Business 21. Adjourn 22. Lunch Yellow Mushroom (Public Welcome) Meeting Reminders/Dates to Know March 9 th, Waseca County Farmer Forum Farm 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. March 17 th, 2017 County EDA Meeting East Annex 10:30 a.m. March 21 st, 2017 County Board Meeting Commissioners a.m. March 21 st, 2017 MNPrairie Joint Powers Board Finance Committee Meeting Steele County, Rm. p.m. March 21 st, 2017 MNPrairie Joint Power Board Committee Meeting Steele County, Rm. 3:00 p.m. April 4 th, 2017 County Board Meeting Commissioners a.m. April 4 th, 2017 Le Sueur-Waseca Community Health Board Waterville Senior 1:00 p.m. April 6 th, 2017 Board of Adjustment Meeting Commissioners p.m. April 6 th, 2017 Planning Commission Meeting Commissioners 7:00 p.m. April 14 th, 2017 Courthouse Closed in Observance of Good Friday April 18 th, 2017 County Board Meeting Commissioners a.m. April 21 st, 2017 County EDA Meeting East 8:00 a.m. Disclaimer: The agenda has been prepared to provide information regarding an upcoming meeting of the Waseca County Board of Commissioner. This document does not claim to be complete and is subject to change.

4 BEFORE THE WASECA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTING AS DRAINAGE AUTHORITY FOR WASECA COUNTY DITCH 8/8A AGENDA Redetermination Hearing March 7, 2017, 9:00 a.m. I. Opening of Public Hearing Board Chairperson II. III. IV. Record of Notice Requirements Tammy Spooner Viewers Redetermination Report - Viewers Public Comment and Questions V. Possible Action by Drainage Authority Approval of Redetermination if: 1) The Viewers Report has been made and other proceedings have been completed under Minnesota Statutes 103E. 2) The Reports, made or amended, are complete and correct. 3) The damages and benefits have been properly determined. If the Redetermination of Benefits is approved, it shall be used in place of the original benefits and damages in all subsequent proceedings related to the drainage system. [ / /1]

5 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF WASECA BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WASECA COUNTY, MINNESOTA In the Matter of the Redetermination of County Ditch 8 Waseca County, Minnesota NOTICE OF HEARING ON VIEWERS REPORT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a proceeding has been commenced by the Board of County Commissioners of Waseca County, Minnesota, for redetermination of benefits and damages and benefited areas and damaged areas of Waseca County Ditch No. 8. That said proceeding is now pending. That the Viewers appointed herein have made and filed their report in the office of the Waseca County Auditor in the Courthouse in the City of Waseca, County of Waseca, State of Minnesota. That the following is a brief description of the starting point, general course and terminus of the Waseca County Ditch No. 8: A right-of-way easement for County Ditch No. 8 to include the area physically occupied by the tile drainage system, a one-rod (16 ½ foot) perennially vegetated buffer strip adjacent to open ditch, and an area of reasonable set-back to protect and provide for maintenance of the drainage system as required by Minnesota Statutes Chapter 103E, together with rights of entry to parcels containing the drainage system for inspection and maintenance purposes, as well as any and all secondary easements recognized by law and necessary to exercise statutory obligations related to the ditch. The center line of said right-way described as follows: Main Open Ditch: Commencing at the intersection with the Little Cobb River on the north line NW ¼ Section 14-T105N-R24W, thence south and easterly through W ½, SE ¼ Section 14- T105N-R24W, SW ¼, SW ¼ SE ¼ Section 13-T105N-R24W, E ½ Section 24-T105N-R24W, NW ¼, S ½ Section 19-T105N-R23W, NE ¼ Section 30-T105N-R23W, N ½ Section 29-T105N- R23W, W ½ Section 28-T105N-R23W, N ½ Section 33-T105N-R23W, SW ¼ NW ¼ Section 34-T105N-R23W and terminating in NW ¼ SW ¼ Section 34-T105N-R23W, all in Waseca County, Minnesota. Branch 1 Open Ditch and Tile: Commencing at the intersection with the Main Open Ditch in the SE ¼ Section 14-T105N-R24W, thence southerly through the SE ¼ Section 14-T105N-

6 R24W, E ½ Section 23-T105N-R24W and terminating in the SW ¼ Section 23-T105N-R24W, all in Waseca County, Minnesota. Branch 2 Open Ditch: Commencing at the intersection with the Main Open Ditch in the NW ¼ SW ¼ Section 13-T105N-R24W, thence northeasterly through NW ¼ SW ¼ Section 13-T105N- R24W and terminating in N ½ Section 13-T105N-R24W Branch A Tile: Commencing at the intersection with the Main Open Ditch in the NW ¼ SW ¼ Section 19-T105N-R23W, thence southerly through W ½ SW ¼ Section 19-T105N-R23W, NW ¼ NW ¼ Section 30-T105N-R23W and terminating in NE ¼ NE ¼ Section 25-T105N-R24W, all in Waseca County, Minnesota. Branch B Tile: Commencing at the intersection with the Main Open Ditch in the NE ¼ SW ¼ Section 19-T105N-R23W, thence easterly through NE ¼ SW ¼, SE ¼ NW ¼, NE ¼ Section 19- T105N-R23W and terminating in SW ¼ NW ¼ Section 20-T105N-R23W, all in Waseca County, Minnesota. Branch C Tile: Commencing at the intersection with the Main Open Ditch in the NW ¼ NW ¼ Section 29-T105N-R23W, thence northerly through NW ¼ NW ¼ Section 29-T105N-R23W and terminating in SW ¼ SW ¼ Section 20-T105N-R23W, all in Waseca County, Minnesota. Branch D Tile: Commencing at the intersection with the Main Open Ditch in the NE ¼ Section 30-T105N-R23W, thence southerly through NE ¼, NE ¼ SE ¼ Section 30-T105N-R23W and terminating in NW ¼ SW ¼ Section 29-T105N-R23W, all in Waseca County, Minnesota. Branch E Tile: Commencing at the intersection with the Main Open Ditch in the NE ¼ NW ¼ Section 29-T105N-R23W, thence north and easterly through NE ¼ NW ¼ Section 29-T105N- R23W and terminating near the N ¼ Section 19-T105N-R23W, all in Waseca County, Minnesota. Branch F Tile: Commencing at the intersection with the Main Open Ditch in the SW ¼ NE ¼ Section 29-T105N-R23W, thence southerly through SW ¼ NE ¼ Section 29-T105N-R23W and terminating in NW ¼ SE ¼ Section 29-T105N-R23W, all in Waseca County, Minnesota. That the description of the lands and properties which will be benefited or damaged by the redetermination of benefits and damages of Waseca County Ditch No. 8, Waseca County, Minnesota, are as follows: Sections 7, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35 of Byron Township, Sections 12, 13, 14, 15, 23, 24, 25, 26 of Vivian Township, Waseca County, Minnesota.

7 That the names of the owners thereof, and municipal and other corporations affected thereby, as shown by the Viewers Report, are as follows: Bernard Akemann, Jeffrey & Linda Battey, Daniel Boettger, Daniel & Diane Burns, Michael Burns, Julie Burzlaff, Byron Property of New Richland LLP, Byron Township, Eugene Christ Etal., Curtis & Barbara Collins, Burton Coy, Patricia Coy, Barbara Crumb, Bradley Crumb, Gary Crumb, Dennis Dineen, Ardella Dinneen, Carl & Darlene Dobberstein, Hilda Dobberstein, Ralph Dobberstein, Larry Fennert, Malinda Fennert, Mark Greenwood Etal, Dale & Lynn Groskreutz, Guardian Charitable Trust, Johnny Hagen, Michael & Diane Hill, Glenn & Maxine Hoehn, Independent Pork Partners Inc., Geoffrey & Patricia Jessen, Mark Johannsen, Richard & Lois Kingstrom, Pamela Labs, Linnihan Farms LLC, Patrick Linnihan, Forrest & Sharron Malakowsky, Ralph, Malakowsky, Gregory Meyer, Melvin & Ruth Meyer, Herman & Grace Miller, Paul Miller, Ronald & Cheryl Miller, Joe Mutschler, Lemoyne & Lucille Oakland, Arnold Pick, Marie Pick, Allen Quast, Fern Ratigan, Raymond Roscker, Russel & Delores Rosenau, Kipp Routh, Schlaak Acres LLLP, Troy & Christine Schue, Norbert & Margaret Schultz, Richard & Jacqueline Schultz, Norman & Janice Shutrop, Sonnek Wildlife Preserve LLC, Christopher Sonnek, Kellen Sonnek, Peter Sonnek, William & Randy Sorg, State of Minnesota, Bradley Stenzel, Curtis & Rebecca Stenzel, Marilyn Stenzel, Superior Pork Nursery Inc., Stanley Tesch, Three Generation Pork Inc., Vivian Township, Lynn Wacholz, Diane Wendland, Diana Zimmerli, Waseca County Commissioners: Brian Harguth, Doug Christopherson, Blair Nelson, Richard Androli, Dan Kuhns, Brenda Miller Waseca County Attorney, Mark Behrends, Robert Hanson, Chris Christianson, Dennis Distad, Ditch Viewers, Russ Guse, Ditch Inspector. AND THAT, THEREFORE, the Board of Commissioners of Waseca County, Minnesota on the 7 th day of March, 2017 at 9:00 a.m., at the Board of Commissioner s Room, East Annex, 300 N. State St., in the City of Waseca, County of Waseca, State of Minnesota, will hear and consider the Viewers Report thereon; and that all the persons interested in the redetermination of benefits and damages and benefited and damaged areas of Waseca County Ditch No. 8, Waseca County, Minnesota, are invited to appear and be heard by and before the Board of County Commissioners of Waseca County, Minnesota, at said time, for or against the proposed proceeding and with respect to any other matters in connection therewith. Dated: February 14, 2017 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASECA COUNTY, MINNESOTA Daniel D. Kuhns, Chairperson

8 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF WASECA BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WASECA COUNTY, MINNESOTA In the Matter of the Redetermination Of Benefits of County Ditch No. 8 Waseca County, Minnesota Resolution # for the Redetermination of Benefits of Waseca County Ditch No. 8 Whereas, the Ditch Authority for Waseca County Ditch No. 8 having considered the report of the viewers and testimony of interested parties at a final hearing this 7 th day of March, 2017, Be it resolved that the following order hereby be passed by approving the determination of benefits of Waseca County Ditch No. 8: Order of the Ditch Authority of Waseca County Ditch No. 8 Whereas the Ditch Authority for Waseca County Ditch No. 8, ordered the appointment of viewers to redertermine the benefits on CD 8 on September 15, 2015, and Whereas the viewers have filed their final reports and a public hearing was held on March 7, 2017, to hear public input from interested parties on said report, the drainage authority of County Ditch No. 8 hereby finds that The viewer s report has been made and completed pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 103E.351 The reports filed are complete and accurate The damages and benefits have been properly determined The estimated benefits are greater than the total estimated costs, including damages The proposed redetermination of benefits will be of public utility and benefits, and will promote the public health The proposed redetermination of benefits is practicable Be It Ordered that the viewers report is hereby adopted and confirmed and that said viewer s report shall be used as a basis for allocating future repair costs and that the Waseca County Auditor, after the expiration of the appeal period, shall proceed to award a contract for the implementation of the grass strips as determined in the viewer s report and engineer s report for the repair of CD No. 8. The chairman of the ditch authority and the Waseca County Auditor- Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign said order. Daniel D. Kuhns Board Chair Date: Tamara J. Spooner Waseca County Auditor-Treasurer Date:

9 BEFORE THE WASECA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTING AS DRAINAGE AUTHORITY FOR WASECA COUNTY DITCH #25 AGENDA Redetermination Hearing March 7, 2017, 9:00 a.m. I. Opening of Public Hearing Board Chairperson II. III. IV. Record of Notice Requirements Tammy Spooner Viewers Redetermination Report - Viewers Public Comment and Questions V. Possible Action by Drainage Authority Approval of Redetermination if: 1) The Viewers Report has been made and other proceedings have been completed under Minnesota Statutes 103E. 2) The Reports, made or amended, are complete and correct. 3) The damages and benefits have been properly determined. If the Redetermination of Benefits is approved, it shall be used in place of the original benefits and damages in all subsequent proceedings related to the drainage system. [ / /1]

10 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF WASECA BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WASECA COUNTY, MINNESOTA In the Matter of the Redetermination of County Ditch 25 Waseca County, Minnesota NOTICE OF HEARING ON VIEWERS REPORT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a proceeding has been commenced by the Board of County Commissioners of Waseca County, Minnesota, for redetermination of benefits and damages and benefited areas and damaged areas of Waseca County Ditch No. 25. That said proceeding is now pending. That the Viewers appointed herein have made and filed their report in the office of the Waseca County Auditor in the Courthouse in the City of Waseca, County of Waseca, State of Minnesota. That the following is a brief description of the starting point, general course and terminus of the Waseca County Ditch No. 25: A right-of-way easement for County Ditch No. 25 to include the area physically occupied by the tile drainage system, a one-rod (16 ½ foot) perennially vegetated buffer strip adjacent to open ditch, and an area of reasonable set-back to protect and provide for maintenance of the drainage system as required by Minnesota Statutes Chapter 103E, together with rights of entry to parcels containing the drainage system for inspection and maintenance purposes, as well as any and all secondary easements recognized by law and necessary to exercise statutory obligations related to the ditch. The center line of said right-way described as follows: Main Tile: Commencing at the intersection with the County Ditch No. 27 CD 25 Main Tile in the NW ¼ SW ¼ Section 4-T105N-R22W, thence south and easterly through SW ¼, SW ¼, SE ¼ Section 4-T105N-R22W, N ½ NE ¼ Section 9-T105N-R22W, W ½ NW ¼ Section 10- T105N-R22W and terminating in NW ¼ SW ¼ Section 10-T105N-R22W, all in Waseca County, Minnesota. Branch A Tile: Commencing at the intersection with the CD 25 Main Tile in the SE ¼ SW ¼ Section 4-T105N-R22W, thence southerly through SE ¼ SW ¼ Section 4-T105N-R22W and terminating in NE ¼ NW ¼ Section 9-T105N-R22W, all in Waseca County, Minnesota.

11 Branch B Tile: Commencing at the intersection with the CD 25 Main Tile in the SW ¼ SE ¼ Section 4-T105N-R22W, thence southerly through the SW ¼ SE ¼ Section 4-T105N-R22W and terminating in NW ¼ NE ¼ Section 9-T105N-R22W, all in Waseca County, Minnesota. Branch C Tile: Commencing at the intersection with the CD 25 Main Tile in the SW ¼ SE ¼ Section 4-T105N-R22W, thence easterly through the SW ¼ SE ¼ Section 4-T105N-R22W and terminating in SE ¼ SE ¼ Section 4-T105N-R22W, all in Waseca County, Minnesota. Branch D Tile: Commencing at the intersection with the CD 25 Main Tile in the NE ¼ NE ¼ Section 9-T105N-R22W, thence southerly and terminating in NE ¼ NE ¼ Section 9-T105N- R22W, all in Waseca County, Minnesota. Branch E Tile: Commencing at the intersection with the CD 25 Main Tile in the NE ¼ NE ¼ Section 9-T105N-R22W, thence southerly through the NE ¼ NE ¼ Section 9-T105N-R22W and terminating in SE ¼ NE ¼ Section 9-T105N-R22W, all in Waseca County, Minnesota. Branch F Tile: Commencing at the intersection with the CD 25 Main Tile in the NE ¼ NE ¼ Section 9-T105N-R22W, thence easterly for an approximate distance of 480 feet and terminating in NE ¼ NE ¼ Section 9-T105N-R22W, all in Waseca County, Minnesota. Branch G Tile: Commencing at the intersection with the CD 25 Main Tile in the SW ¼ NW ¼ Section 10-T105N-R22W, thence westerly through the SW ¼ NW ¼ Section 10-T105N-R22W, SE ¼ NE ¼ Section 9-T105N-R22W and terminating in NE ¼ SE ¼ Section 9-T105N-R22W, all in Waseca County, Minnesota. That the description of the lands and properties which will be benefited or damaged by the redetermination of benefits and damages of Waseca County Ditch No. 25, Waseca County, Minnesota, are as follows: Sections 3, 4, 9, 10 of New Richland Township, Waseca County, Minnesota. That the names of the owners thereof, and municipal and other corporations affected thereby, as shown by the Viewers Report, are as follows: Allen & Penelope Hagen, Hagen Family Farm LLC, Gary & Jacquelyn Johnson, Jay & Stephanie Johnson, Michael Kraft, Michelle Neubert, Randall & Mary Lewer, Joe Mutschler, Allan & Doreen Nelson, Timothy Nelson, New Richland Township, Sue Plotz, John & Mark Querna, Darrol & Pauline Sponberg, Supalla Family Acres LLC, Lane & Lynn Wacholz, Jon & Macy Whiteside, Waseca County Commissioners: Brian Harguth, Doug Christopherson, Blair Nelson, Richard Androli, Dan Kuhns, Brenda Miller Waseca County Attorney, Mark Behrends, Robert Hanson, Chris Christianson, Dennis Distad, Ditch Viewers, Russ Guse, Ditch Inspector. AND THAT, THEREFORE, the Board of Commissioners of Waseca County, Minnesota on the 7 th day of March, 2017 at 9:15 a.m., at the Board of Commissioner s Room, East Annex,

12 300 N. State St., in the City of Waseca, County of Waseca, State of Minnesota, will hear and consider the Viewers Report thereon; and that all the persons interested in the redetermination of benefits and damages and benefited and damaged areas of Waseca County Ditch No. 25, Waseca County, Minnesota, are invited to appear and be heard by and before the Board of County Commissioners of Waseca County, Minnesota, at said time, for or against the proposed proceeding and with respect to any other matters in connection therewith. Dated: February 14, 2017 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASECA COUNTY, MINNESOTA Daniel D. Kuhns, Chairperson

13 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF WASECA BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WASECA COUNTY, MINNESOTA In the Matter of the Redetermination Of Benefits of County Ditch No. 25 Waseca County, Minnesota Resolution # for the Redetermination of Benefits of Waseca County Ditch No. 25 Whereas, the Ditch Authority for Waseca County Ditch No. 25 having considered the report of the viewers and testimony of interested parties at a final hearing this 7 th day of March, 2017, Be it resolved that the following order hereby be passed by approving the determination of benefits of Waseca County Ditch No. 25: Order of the Ditch Authority of Waseca County Ditch No. 25 Whereas the Ditch Authority for Waseca County Ditch No. 25, ordered the appointment of viewers to redertermine the benefits on CD 25 on September 15, 2015, and Whereas the viewers have filed their final reports and a public hearing was held on March 7, 2017, to hear public input from interested parties on said report, the drainage authority of County Ditch No. 25 hereby finds that The viewer s report has been made and completed pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 103E.351 The reports filed are complete and accurate The damages and benefits have been properly determined The estimated benefits are greater than the total estimated costs, including damages The proposed redetermination of benefits will be of public utility and benefits, and will promote the public health The proposed redetermination of benefits is practicable Be It Ordered that the viewers report is hereby adopted and confirmed and that said viewer s report shall be used as a basis for allocating future repair costs and that the Waseca County Auditor, after the expiration of the appeal period, shall proceed to award a contract for the implementation of the grass strips as determined in the viewer s report and engineer s report for the repair of CD No. 25. The chairman of the ditch authority and the Waseca County Auditor-Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign said order. Daniel D. Kuhns Board Chair Date: Tamara J. Spooner Waseca County Auditor-Treasurer Date:

14 BEFORE THE WASECA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTING AS DRAINAGE AUTHORITY FOR WASECA COUNTY DITCH #27 AGENDA Redetermination Hearing March 7, 2017, 9:00 a.m. I. Opening of Public Hearing Board Chairperson II. III. IV. Record of Notice Requirements Tammy Spooner Viewers Redetermination Report - Viewers Public Comment and Questions V. Possible Action by Drainage Authority Approval of Redetermination if: 1) The Viewers Report has been made and other proceedings have been completed under Minnesota Statutes 103E. 2) The Reports, made or amended, are complete and correct. 3) The damages and benefits have been properly determined. If the Redetermination of Benefits is approved, it shall be used in place of the original benefits and damages in all subsequent proceedings related to the drainage system. [ / /1]

15 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF WASECA BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WASECA COUNTY, MINNESOTA In the Matter of the Redetermination of County Ditch 27 Waseca County, Minnesota NOTICE OF HEARING ON VIEWERS REPORT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a proceeding has been commenced by the Board of County Commissioners of Waseca County, Minnesota, for redetermination of benefits and damages and benefited areas and damaged areas of Waseca County Ditch No. 27. That said proceeding is now pending. That the Viewers appointed herein have made and filed their report in the office of the Waseca County Auditor in the Courthouse in the City of Waseca, County of Waseca, State of Minnesota. That the following is a brief description of the starting point, general course and terminus of the Waseca County Ditch No. 27: A right-of-way easement for County Ditch No. 27 to include the area physically occupied by the tile drainage system, a one-rod (16 ½ foot) perennially vegetated buffer strip adjacent to open ditch, and an area of reasonable set-back to protect and provide for maintenance of the drainage system as required by Minnesota Statutes Chapter 103E, together with rights of entry to parcels containing the drainage system for inspection and maintenance purposes, as well as any and all secondary easements recognized by law and necessary to exercise statutory obligations related to the ditch. The center line of said right-way described as follows: Main Open Ditch and Tile: Commencing at the intersection with a tributary of the Little Le Sueur River, approximately 605 feet north of 260 th Avenue, in the SW ¼ SW ¼ Section 33- T106N-R22W, thence southerly through the SW ¼ SW ¼ Section 33-T106N-R22W, NW ¼, SW ¼ Section 4-T105N-R22W, NW ¼, SW ¼, SE ¼ Section 9-T105N-R22W, W ½ NE ¼, SE ¼ NW ¼ Section 16-T105N-R22W and terminating in NE ¼ SW ¼ Section 16-T105N-R22W, all in Waseca County, Minnesota. Branch A Tile: Commencing at the intersection with the CD 27 Main Tile in the SE ¼ Section 9-T105N-R22W, thence easterly through SE ¼ Section 9-T105N-R22W and terminating in SE ¼ SW ¼ Section 10-T105N-R22W, all in Waseca County, Minnesota.

16 Branch AA Tile: Commencing at the intersection with the CD 27 Main Tile in the SE ¼ Section 9-T105N-R22W, thence easterly through SE ¼ Section 9-T105N-R22W and terminating in SE ¼ SW ¼ Section 10-T105N-R22W, all in Waseca County, Minnesota. Branch B Tile: Commencing at the intersection with the CD 27 Main Tile in the NW ¼ SW ¼ Section 9-T105N-R22W, thence southerly through W ½ SW ¼ Section 9-T105N-R22W and terminating in NW ¼ NW ¼ Section 9-T105N-R22W, all in Waseca County, Minnesota. That the description of the lands and properties which will be benefited or damaged by the redetermination of benefits and damages of Waseca County Ditch No. 27, Waseca County, Minnesota, are as follows: Sections 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17 of New Richland Township, Section 33 of Otisco Township, Waseca County, Minnesota. That the names of the owners thereof, and municipal and other corporations affected thereby, as shown by the Viewers Report, are as follows: Wayne & Sarah Barber, Ranae Berg, Beau & Ashley Boerner, Orville & Mary Bolduan, Gerald & Diane Bulie, Canadian Pacific Railroad, Patricia Querna Drake, A David Flor, Churtis Hendrickson, Keith Hendrickson, Gary & Jacquelyn Johnson, Jay & Stephanie Johnson, Marie Johnson, Odean & Andrea Johnson, Richard & Nancy Johnson, Kermit & Lavonne Kalke, Mark Kvamme, Daniel Lewer, Randall & Mary Lewer, Dallas Loken, Nicole Anderson, Rodney Lund, Michael & Bonnie McNeil, Joe Mutschler, Allan & Doreen Nelson, Timothy Nelson, New Richland Golf Assoc, New Richland Township, Robert & Kimberly Olson, Peterson Family Trust, Adolph & Georgia Peterson, Vincent Peterson, Sue Plotz, Karl & Cheryl Pratt, Rita Prescher, Mark Querna, David Riegle, Dennis & Joyce Routh, Darrol & Pauline Sponberg, State of Minnesota, Margaret Stewart, Nancy Honstad, Elena Sunland, Suppala Family Acres LLC, Michael & Gretchen Suppala, Trinity Evang Lutheran Church, Lane & Lynn Wacholz, Ryan West, Jon & Macy Whiteside, Shelley Wykoff, Waseca County Commissioners: Brian Harguth, Doug Christopherson, Blair Nelson, Richard Androli, Dan Kuhns; Brenda Miller Waseca County Attorney; Mark Behrends, Robert Hanson, Chris Christianson, Dennis Distad, Ditch Viewers; Russ Guse, Ditch Inspector. AND THAT, THEREFORE, the Board of Commissioners of Waseca County, Minnesota on the 7 th day of March, 2017 at 9:15 a.m., at the Board of Commissioner s Room, East Annex, 300 N. State St., in the City of Waseca, County of Waseca, State of Minnesota, will hear and consider the Viewers Report thereon; and that all the persons interested in the redetermination of benefits and damages and benefited and damaged areas of Waseca County Ditch No. 27, Waseca County, Minnesota, are invited to appear and be heard by and before the Board of

17 County Commissioners of Waseca County, Minnesota, at said time, for or against the proposed proceeding and with respect to any other matters in connection therewith. Dated: February 14, 2017 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASECA COUNTY, MINNESOTA Daniel D. Kuhns, Chairperson

18 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF WASECA BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WASECA COUNTY, MINNESOTA In the Matter of the Redetermination Of Benefits of County Ditch No. 27 Waseca County, Minnesota Resolution # for the Redetermination of Benefits of Waseca County Ditch No. 27 Whereas, the Ditch Authority for Waseca County Ditch No. 27 having considered the report of the viewers and testimony of interested parties at a final hearing this 7 th day of March, 2017, Be it resolved that the following order hereby be passed by approving the determination of benefits of Waseca County Ditch No. 27: Order of the Ditch Authority of Waseca County Ditch No. 27 Whereas the Ditch Authority for Waseca County Ditch No. 27, ordered the appointment of viewers to redertermine the benefits on CD 27 on September 15, 2015, and Whereas the viewers have filed their final reports and a public hearing was held on March 7, 2017, to hear public input from interested parties on said report, the drainage authority of County Ditch No. 27 hereby finds that The viewer s report has been made and completed pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 103E.351 The reports filed are complete and accurate The damages and benefits have been properly determined The estimated benefits are greater than the total estimated costs, including damages The proposed redetermination of benefits will be of public utility and benefits, and will promote the public health The proposed redetermination of benefits is practicable Be It Ordered that the viewers report is hereby adopted and confirmed and that said viewer s report shall be used as a basis for allocating future repair costs and that the Waseca County Auditor, after the expiration of the appeal period, shall proceed to award a contract for the implementation of the grass strips as determined in the viewer s report and engineer s report for the repair of CD No. 27. The chairman of the ditch authority and the Waseca County Auditor-Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign said order. Daniel D. Kuhns Board Chair Date: Tamara J. Spooner Waseca County Auditor-Treasurer Date:

19 AMYS 3/1/17 12:54PM *** Waseca County *** Audit List for Board COMMISSIONER'S VOUCHERS ENTRIES Page 1 Print List in Order By: Fund (Page Break by Fund) 2 - Department (Totals by Dept) 3 - Vendor Number 4 - Vendor Name Explode Dist. Formulas? Paid on Behalf Of Name on Audit List?: Type of Audit List: N N D D - Detailed Audit List S - Condensed Audit List Save Report Options?: N

20 AMYS 3/1/17 12:54PM Special Revenue Fund *** Waseca County *** Audit List for Board COMMISSIONER'S VOUCHERS ENTRIES Page Vendor Name Rpt Warrant Description Invoice # Account/Formula Description No. Account/Formula Accr Amount Service Dates Paid On Bhf # On Behalf of Name 3653 A.H. HERMEL COMPANY INC JAIL CANTEEN SUPPLIES Jail Canteen Disbursements JAIL CANTEEN SUPPLIES Jail Canteen Disbursements JAIL CANTEEN SUPPLIES Jail Canteen Disbursements JAIL CANTEEN SUPPLIES Jail Canteen Disbursements 3653 A.H. HERMEL COMPANY INC Transactions AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINESS INC , TAX STATEMENTS/ENVELOPES Office Supplies 670 AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINESS INC 1, Transactions ANCOM COMMUNICATIONS INC AP REPAIRS Telephone Equip,Sets,Psap E ANCOM COMMUNICATIONS INC Transactions AP TECHNOLOGY LLC ANNUAL SECURE CHECK MAINT INV Software Support 530 AP TECHNOLOGY LLC Transactions ARNOLD'S SUPPLY AND KLEENIT CO DISINFECTANT Custodial/Building Supplies DISINFECTANT Custodial/Building Supplies DISINFECTANT Custodial/Building Supplies DISINFECTANT Custodial/Building Supplies DISINFECTANT Custodial/Building Supplies 1548 ARNOLD'S SUPPLY AND KLEENIT CO Transactions BARKER COMPANY INC/BOB GLOVES/SOCKS/SOAP/RAZORS/COMB UT Clothes DRUG TEST I-CUP/PEN, MAX UT Clothes 807 BARKER COMPANY INC/BOB Transactions BENSON/CHARLES BENSON EDA MILEAGE Travel Expenses - Mileage BENSON EDA PER DIEM Per Diems 785 BENSON/CHARLES Transactions Copyright Integrated Financial Systems

21 AMYS 3/1/17 12:54PM General Revenue Fund *** Waseca County *** Audit List for Board COMMISSIONER'S VOUCHERS ENTRIES Page Vendor Name Rpt Warrant Description Invoice # Account/Formula Description No. Account/Formula Accr Amount Service Dates Paid On Bhf # On Behalf of Name 1713 BOCKS SERVICE INC FUEL FOR YAMAHA RHINO Gas TOW OF EVIDENCE VEHICLE Supplies, Deputies 1713 BOCKS SERVICE INC Transactions BOMGAARS SUPPLY CONNECTOR Custodial/Building Supplies FILTERS Custodial/Building Supplies 2366 BOMGAARS SUPPLY Transactions BRIGGS & MORGAN P.A , GUARDIAN ENERGY 1/17 STMNT Prof & Tech Services 67 BRIGGS & MORGAN P.A. 24, Transactions BUILDERS FIRST SOURCE WASECA WOOD WORKING HR & ZONING Custodial/Building Supplies WOOD WORKING HR & ZONING Custodial/Building Supplies WOOD WORKING HR & ZONING Custodial/Building Supplies 2104 BUILDERS FIRST SOURCE WASECA Transactions CPS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS INC IBM 8203 MAINTENANCE Equipment Repairs & Maintenance 5818 CPS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS INC Transactions ELECTION SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE LLC HARDWARE/FIRMWARE DS Office Supplies 753 ELECTION SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE LLC Transactions FLEX COMM SECURITY /17 MONITORING Misc Expense 701 FLEX COMM SECURITY Transactions FREEBORN CO AUDITOR-TREASURER JD6 FREEBORN Repairs , JD8 FREEBORN Repairs 734 FREEBORN CO AUDITOR-TREASURER 2, Transactions Copyright Integrated Financial Systems

22 AMYS 3/1/17 12:54PM General Revenue Fund *** Waseca County *** Audit List for Board COMMISSIONER'S VOUCHERS ENTRIES Page 4 61 Vendor Name Rpt Warrant Description Invoice # Account/Formula Description No. Account/Formula Accr Amount Service Dates Paid On Bhf # On Behalf of Name 2398 HENNEPIN CO MEDICAL CENTER AUTOPSY GERDTS ME Prof & Tech Services 2398 HENNEPIN CO MEDICAL CENTER Transactions HY-VEE OWATONNA TON CARDBOARD Recyclable Materials 3057 HY-VEE OWATONNA Transactions HY-VEE WASECA TON CARDBOARD Recyclable Materials 4134 HY-VEE WASECA Transactions INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS LLC BINDER DIVIDERS IN Office Supplies BINDERS/HANGING HOLDERS IN Office Supplies PRIVACY SCREEN ASSESSOR IN Office Supplies 235 INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS LLC Transactions INTRADYN ORCA 500GB ARCHIVER MAIN 3484 Software Support 1538 INTRADYN Transactions JACOBSON/RHONDA AP /13-27 MILEAGE Travel Exp-Mileage-Homemakers /3-2/15 MILEAGE Travel Exp-Mileage-Homemakers 5554 JACOBSON/RHONDA Transactions JONES & MAGNUS, ATTORNEYS AT LAW , CRT APPT ATTY 81JV16667 Court Appointed Attorneys 2356 JONES & MAGNUS, ATTORNEYS AT LAW 1, Transactions JONES HAUGH & SMITH , CD48 PRELIMINARY HEARING Prof & Tech Services , CD21 IMP PRELIMINARY HEARING Prof & Tech Services 4687 JONES HAUGH & SMITH 3, Transactions 4582 LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES FINANCE DEPT Copyright Integrated Financial Systems

23 AMYS 3/1/17 12:54PM General Revenue Fund *** Waseca County *** Audit List for Board COMMISSIONER'S VOUCHERS ENTRIES Page Vendor Name Rpt Warrant Description Invoice # Account/Formula Description No. Account/Formula Accr Amount Service Dates Paid On Bhf # On Behalf of Name , PATROL TRAINING Registration Costs 4582 LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES FINANCE 3, Transactions DEPT 787 LEHRKE/PAM EDA LEHRKE MILEAGE Travel Expenses - Mileage EDA LEHRKE PER DIEM Per Diems 787 LEHRKE/PAM Transactions MEHA-ST CLOUD MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL Conference,Training,Registration,Dues 3873 MEHA-ST CLOUD Transactions MN BOARD OF WATER & SOIL RESOURCES AP RETURN BWSR GRANT FUNDS Fees,Ssts 2418 MN BOARD OF WATER & SOIL RESOURCES Transactions MN COUNTY RECORDERS ASSOC MCRA 2017 SUMMER CONF Conference-Training-Registration-Dues 581 MN COUNTY RECORDERS ASSOC Transactions MN CRIME PREVENTION ASSOCIATION DUES Registration Costs 219 MN CRIME PREVENTION ASSOCIATION Transactions MN SHERIFFS ASSOC MSA NAME BADGE Supplies, Administrative Office 169 MN SHERIFFS ASSOC Transactions MN STATE AUDITOR DTG FINANCIAL AUDIT REVIEW State Auditing 210 MN STATE AUDITOR Transactions MN STATE UNIVERSITY MANKATO PALLIATIVE CARE CONF Conference-Training-Registration-Dues 2420 MN STATE UNIVERSITY MANKATO Transactions 7771 NELSON/BLAIR Copyright Integrated Financial Systems

24 AMYS 3/1/17 12:54PM General Revenue Fund *** Waseca County *** Audit List for Board COMMISSIONER'S VOUCHERS ENTRIES Page Vendor Name Rpt Warrant Description Invoice # Account/Formula Description No. Account/Formula Accr Amount Service Dates Paid On Bhf # On Behalf of Name /15 MILEAGE ST PAUL Travel Expenses - Mileage /21 MILEAGE NELSON Travel Expenses - Mileage 7771 NELSON/BLAIR Transactions PAKOR INC MEDIA PP PASSPORT PPER Office Supplies 2250 PAKOR INC Transactions PATTON HOVERSTEN & BERG PA CRT APPT ATTY 81JV16748 Court Appointed Attorneys CRT APPT ATTY 81JV16803 Court Appointed Attorneys 269 PATTON HOVERSTEN & BERG PA 1, Transactions PLUNKETT'S RODENT CONTROL Prof & Tech Services 6099 PLUNKETT'S Transactions RAIMANN/CAROL EDA RAIMANN MILEAGE Travel Expenses - Mileage EDA RAIMANN PER DIEM Per Diems 784 RAIMANN/CAROL Transactions RAMSEY COUNTY , GERDTS AUTOPSY MEDEX Prof & Tech Services 871 RAMSEY COUNTY 1, Transactions RDO EQUIPMENT CO INC-CHICAGO FAN-PAYLOADER P64188 Equipment Repairs & Maintenance 2716 RDO EQUIPMENT CO INC-CHICAGO Transactions RIVER BEND BUSINESS PRODUCTS S.O. COST PER PAGE Copier Maintenance COURT SVCS COST PER PAGE Copier Maintenance COUNTY ATTORNEY COST PER PAGE Copier Maintenance P & Z COST PER PAGE Copier Maintenance PUBLIC HEALTH COST PER PAGE Copier Maintenance Copyright Integrated Financial Systems

25 AMYS 3/1/17 12:54PM General Revenue Fund *** Waseca County *** Audit List for Board COMMISSIONER'S VOUCHERS ENTRIES Page 7 Vendor Name Rpt Warrant Description Invoice # Account/Formula Description No. Account/Formula Accr Amount Service Dates Paid On Bhf # On Behalf of Name 1934 RIVER BEND BUSINESS PRODUCTS Transactions RIVER BEND LEASING , LEASE FOR HSY/IT/PPZ/LB/SO/PH Copier Maintenance 2380 RIVER BEND LEASING 1, Transactions ROUNDBANK SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX Office Supplies 4562 ROUNDBANK Transactions RUPP ANDERSON SQUIRES & WALDSPURGER PA 1, AGRITOURISM/CODE REVISION Prof & Tech Services RUPP ANDERSON SQUIRES & 1, Transactions WALDSPURGER PA SKJEVELAND ENTERPRISES TON CARDBOARD Recyclable Materials 3223 SKJEVELAND ENTERPRISES Transactions SOFTWARE.HARDWARE.INTEGRATION , WINDOWS SERVER STD APPASSURE B Software Purchases & Upgrades 4229 SOFTWARE.HARDWARE.INTEGRATION 1, Transactions SOUTHSIDE MARINE INC REPAIR BOAT Equipment Repairs & Maintenance 4756 SOUTHSIDE MARINE INC Transactions STATE BANK OF NEW RICHLAND , /22/17 TRAIL MAINTENANCE Appropriation Snowmobile Trail 499 STATE BANK OF NEW RICHLAND 8, Transactions STEELE CO TREASURER , JD1 STEELE Repairs JD5 STEELE Repairs , JD10 STEELE Repairs , JD24 STEELE Repairs 477 STEELE CO TREASURER 156, Transactions Copyright Integrated Financial Systems

26 AMYS 3/1/17 12:54PM Waste Management Fund *** Waseca County *** Audit List for Board COMMISSIONER'S VOUCHERS ENTRIES Page 8 78 Vendor Name Rpt Warrant Description Invoice # Account/Formula Description No. Account/Formula Accr Amount Service Dates Paid On Bhf # On Behalf of Name 563 STEWART SANITATION , TON CARDBOARD Recyclable Materials 563 STEWART SANITATION 1, Transactions STREICHERS SHIRTS I Uniform Expense 72 STREICHERS Transactions THE ELECTRONIC CONNECTION LAPTOP POWER CORD Supplies, Deputies 4586 THE ELECTRONIC CONNECTION Transactions WALMART PYMT PROCESSING ATLANTA RECYCLING SUPPLIES Custodial/Building Supplies OFFICE SUPPLIES Office Supplies 7346 WALMART PYMT PROCESSING ATLANTA Transactions WASECA CO IT DEPT LENOVO THINK VISITION MONITOR Non-capitalized Inventory HP LASER PRINTER Non-capitalized Inventory , LENOVO THINK PAD SYSTEM Non-capitalized Inventory LENOVO THINK VISION MONITOR Non-capitalized Inventory 7290 WASECA CO IT DEPT 3, Transactions WASECA COMMUNITY EDUCATION BOOTH REGISTRATION Advertising,Legal Notices & Subscript 7628 WASECA COMMUNITY EDUCATION Transactions WASTEQUIP MANUFACTURING LLC WHEELS COMPACTOR ROLLOFF Machinery/Vehicle Parts 4206 WASTEQUIP MANUFACTURING LLC Transactions Final Total , Vendors 88 Transactions Copyright Integrated Financial Systems

27 AMYS 3/1/17 12:54PM Waste Management Fund *** Waseca County *** Audit List for Board COMMISSIONER'S VOUCHERS ENTRIES Page 9 Recap by Fund Fund AMOUNT Name , , , , General Revenue Fund Waste Management Fund Special Revenue Fund Ditch Fund All Funds 220, Total Approved by, Copyright Integrated Financial Systems

28 WASECA COUNTY REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Agenda Item: New Richland Area Sportsmen s Club Agenda Type: Consent Agenda Action Action and Related Information Other Discussion- Information Only or Reports Other Business Originating Department(s): Buildings & Grounds Maintenance Auditor-Treasurer Requested Board Date: March 7, 2017 Presenter(s): Brian Tomford Tammy Spooner Recommendation/Action(s): Approve reimbursement of expenses for flood related damages in the amount of $6, Budget/Financial Consideration: No impact to the Budget. Funds to cover the reimbursement are in a special revenue fund designated for the New Richland Area Sportsmen s Club. Attachments: List of expenses. (Copies of receipts and cancelled checks have been provided to the County Auditor-Treasurer.) Administrator s Office Use: Date Received: Board Action: Approved as Requested I Motion Offered By Denied I Motion Seconded By Tabled I Vote By Acclamation Other: I Roll Call Vote I District 1 Christopherson I District 2 Harguth I District 3 Nelson I District 4 Androli I District 5 Kuhns Attest: Tamara J. Spooner, Auditor/Treasurer

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43 WASECA COUNTY REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Agenda Item: ANNUAL BOAT AND WATER SAFETY GRANT AGREEMENT Agenda Type: Consent Agenda Action Action and Related Information Other Discussion- Information Only or Reports Other Business Originating Department(s): Sheriff s Office Requested Board Date: 03/07/2017 Presenter(s): Sheriff Milbrath Recommendation/Action(s): Approve agreement Summary: The annual Boat and Water safety Grant for 2017 needs to be approved by the Waseca County Board. This year s amount from the DNR is $ , which is reimbursed to the county upon using the funds at the end of Budget/Financial Consideration: No Budgetary concerns for 2017 Attachments: Agreement Administrator s Office Use: Date Received: Board Action: Approved as Requested I Motion Offered By Denied I Motion Seconded By Tabled I Vote By Acclamation Other: I Roll Call Vote I District 1 Christopherson I District 2 Harguth I District 3 Nelson I District 4 Androli I District 5 Kuhns Attest: Tamara J. Spooner, Auditor/Treasurer

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50 WASECA COUNTY REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Agenda Item: NEW CAMERA SYSTEM FOR JAIL AND SHERIFF S OFFICE Agenda Type: Consent Agenda Action Requested Board Date: 03/07/2017 Action and Related Information Other Discussion- Information Only or Reports Other Business Originating Department(s): Sheriff s Office Presenter(s): Sheriff Milbrath Recommendation/Action(s): Approve Streamline to install camera system. Summary: The camera system that is now being utilized in the jail and the Sheriff's Office is roughly 12 years old and is an old analog system. The new system that is being proposed is for digital cameras. We have two companies that have bid the installation and equipment; Reliance telephone and Streamline Communications. The Reliance telephone Inc bid is $25, but this doesn't include several items that are still needed and it does not include the running of the CAT 5 cable for the system. The bid from Streamline Communications is $27, and includes all the cabling that needs to be done. All the cabling will need to be replaced in order for digital cameras to work properly. There are two items that we will need to purchase separately through the IT department, one of items is an APC smart UPS for $ and a 48 port manage switch for $2, We know that there is a need to upgrade 6 monitors running roughly $4, to finish off the project. The estimated cost for this project is $35, We have $37,000 that was put aside into an assigned account to help fund this project last year. Budget/Financial Consideration: There is funding available to complete this project Attachments: See bids Administrator s Office Use: Date Received: Board Action: Approved as Requested I Motion Offered By Denied I Motion Seconded By

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57 WASECA COUNTY REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Agenda Item: Report on Planning Commission Meeting March 2, 2017 Agenda Type: Consent Agenda Action Requested Board Date: March 7, 2017 Action and Related Information Other Discussion- Information Only or Reports Other Business Originating Department(s): Planning & Zoning Presenter(s): Mark Leiferman, Planning & Zoning Specialist Recommendation/Action(s): Acknowledge report of March 2, 2017 Waseca County Planning Commission meeting. Summary: At the Planning Commission meeting held on March 2, 2017, the Planning Commission held public hearings on the following items. Please note that the Planning Commission s actions on each item are included below each line item in italicized letters. Items from the March 2, 2017 Planning Commission Meeting: 1. Request for a Conditional Use Permit to Construct a Wireless Telecommunications Facility in Otisco Township Huebl-Verizon Wireless Unanimous vote to recommend approval to the County Board with eight (8) conditions 2. Request for a Conditional Use Permit to Construct 1 Megawatt Solar Gardens on Three Properties in Waseca County Innovative Power Solutions Unanimous vote to table the request for a CUP so that wetlands may be delineated on properties applicant will re-submit application with revised site plans once wetlands have been delineated 3. Code Amendment Remove Impervious Surface Requirements in the A-1 Agricultural Protection Zoning District Unanimous vote to table the request for an amendment to the Waseca County Unified Development Code to allow for Townships more time to review and provide comment 4. Code Amendment Merging of the Waseca County Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission Unanimous vote to table the request for an amendment to the Waseca County Unified Development Code to allow for Townships more time to review and provide comment

58 WASECA COUNTY REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION 5. Code Amendment Changes to Article 6, Section 7 of the Waseca County Unified Development Code (Agritourism and Agricultural Direct-Market Business) Unanimous vote to table the request for an amendment to the Waseca County Unified Development Code to allow for Townships more time to review and provide comment Budget/Financial Consideration: NONE Attachments: NONE Administrator s Office Use: Date Received: Board Action: Approved as Requested I Motion Offered By Denied I Motion Seconded By Tabled I Vote By Acclamation Other: I Roll Call Vote I District 1 Peterson I District 2 Hintz I District 3 Nelson I District 4 Androli I District 5 Kuhns Attest: Tamara J. Spooner, Auditor/Treasurer

59 WASECA COUNTY REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Agenda Item: Contract mowing of County Parks and Cemeteries Agenda Type: x Consent Agenda Action Action and Related Information Other Discussion- Information Only or Reports Other Business Originating Department(s): Maintenance Requested Board Date: March 7, 2017 Presenter(s): Brian Tomford, Bldg & Grounds Director Recommendation/Action(s): To contract out the mowing of all County Parks and Cemeteries. Summary: Over the years we have been contracting out the mowing of County Parks/Cemeteries. Budget/Financial Consideration: Parks Budget Attachments: Administrator s Office Use: Date Received: Board Action: Approved as Requested I Motion Offered By Denied I Motion Seconded By Tabled I Vote By Acclamation Other: I Roll Call Vote I District 1 Christopherson I District 2 Harguth I District 3 Nelson I District 4 Androli I District 5 Kuhns Attest: Tamara J. Spooner, Auditor/Treasurer

60 WASECA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FEBRUARY 21, 2017 The Waseca County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, February 21, 2017, in the boardroom, 300 North State Street, Waseca, Minnesota. Members present were Chair Dan Kuhns, Brian Harguth, Blair Nelson and Richard Androli. Commissioner Christopherson was absent. Others present were Tammy Spooner, Auditor-Treasurer; Erin Selvik, Executive Assistant; Melissa Sexton, Human Resources Manager; Nathan Richman, Highway Engineer; Suzie Rook, news reporter; Brian Tomford, Buildings & Grounds Maintenance Director; Brenda Miller, County Attorney; Nathan Paris, Planning & Zoning Assistant; Michael Hecht; Michael McQuery; Tim Dahle; Nathan Dahle; Clarence Slama; Curtis Peters: Joe Barna; and Renae Groskreutz. Chair Kuhns called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Roll call was taken and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. There was no Public Comment Androli moved and Nelson seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Androli moved and Nelson seconded to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried unanimously. a. Approval of Bills b. State of Minnesota Grant Agreement for Park Trails Equipment c. Replace Backup Servers d. Advertise Garage on 320 th Street NW on MN BID e. Sell 2 Fleet Vehicles on MN BID f. Extension of CUP Michael McQuery, Half Pint Brewery Androli moved and Harguth seconded to approve the minutes from the February 7, 2017 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Jonathan Schiro, Court Services Director, requested approval of out of state travel for Nicole Grams and two others to attend training. All costs associated with the trainings will be covered by drug court grants and state allocations. Androli moved and Nelson seconded to approve the request. Motion carried unanimously. Jonathan Schiro, Court Services Director, requested acceptance of donations to Steele-Waseca Drug Court. Nelson moved and Harguth seconded to adopt the following resolution to accept donations. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION # ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS FOR DRUG COURT WHEREAS, M.S allows counties to accept grants and donations of real or personal property for the benefit of

61 its citizens in accordance with terms prescribed by the donor; and WHEREAS, said donations must be accepted via resolution of the County Board of Commissioners by a two-thirds majority of its members; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that it is appropriate to accept the donations offered; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Waseca County Board of Commissioners accepts, with sincere appreciation the donation of four, five dollar ($5)Dairy Queen gift cards donated by Penny Vought, in honor of Judge Collins retirement and fifteen (15) Avon products donated by Hospitality House. Nathan Richman, Highway Engineer, presented bids for Bituminous Material and for CRS-2 Seal Coating Oil. The low bidders were Southern Minnesota Construction at $46.00 per ton for CRS-2 Oil and Flint Hills Resources LP at $ per ton for Bituminous Mixture. Nelson moved and Androli seconded to award the contracts to lowest bidders. Motion carried unanimous. Brian Tomford, Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Director, presented bids for demolition of the houses on 2 nd Street NE. The low bidder is Tom Borneke Construction at total of $29, for the three properties. Nelson moved and Harguth seconded to award the projects to the low bidder. Motion carried unanimously. Mark Leiferman, Planning & Zoning Administrator, presented a Conditional Use Permit for an agri-tourism business in the form of a wedding and reception hall to Joel & Renae Groskreutz. The location of the proposed business is in Section 26 of Vivian Township, Parcel ID # Having previously read the Conditions, the Commissioners dispensed with the formal reading. Nelson moved and Harguth seconded to approve the criteria as presented. Motion carried unanimously. The Waseca County Board of Commissioners has read the Findings of Facts referenced herein as provided to the County Board and on file in the office of the Planning and Zoning Department along with supporting information including the staff reports, and the Criteria for approval of the Conditional Use Permit that were recommended by the Waseca County Planning Commission which are included by reference with this report. The Criteria for approval are on file and of record in the office of the Waseca County Planning and Zoning Department and are incorporated in these Findings by reference. The Waseca Planning Commission took testimony at a public hearing and prepared the criteria for approval at the Planning Commission Meeting held on Tuesday, February 2, Nelson moved and Androli seconded to adopt these Findings of Fact regarding the approval of the request for a Conditional Use Permit application as described above and as recommended by the Planning Commission and of record in the Waseca County Planning and Zoning Office. Motion carried unanimously. (A full copy of the Conditional Use Permit with all attachments is on file at the Planning & Zoning Office.) 2

62 Mark Leiferman, Planning & Zoning Administrator, presented additional information as requested regarding the proposed Economic Development Tax Abatement for Bio Wood Processing. Blooming Grove Township submitted a Township Presentation & Recommendation Form denying consideration of a resolution and not in support of any tax abatement. Mr. Leiferman also shared information from an economic impact study completed by Brent Pearson with Region 9. Androli moved and Kuhns seconded to approve a 10 Year Economic Development Agreement by adoption of the following resolution. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO RESOLUTION RELATING TO A TAX ABATEMENT FOR BIO WOOD PROCESSING LLC UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA BE IT RESOLVED by the County Board for Waseca County, Minnesota (the County ), as follows: Section 1. Authorization and Recitals The County, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections to , as amended (the Act ), is authorized to grant an abatement of the property taxes imposed by the County on a parcel of property, if certain conditions are met, through the adoption of a resolution, specifying the terms of the abatement Bio Wood Processing LLC (the Owner ) has proposed that it undertake a project (the Project ) consisting of the construction and equipping of approximately 17,100 square foot industrial manufacturing facility on certain property located in the County, legally described in Exhibit A, Tax Parcel No , and (the Property ) Pursuant to the Act, this Board on January 17, 2017, conducted a public hearing on the desirability of granting the abatement. Notice of the public hearing was duly published as required by law in the Waseca County News, a newspaper of general circulation in the County, on December 23, Section 2. Findings. On the basis of the information provided by the Owner and elicited at the public hearing referred to in Section 1.03, it is hereby found, determined and declared: Granting the proposed abatement is in the public interest because it will 1) increase the tax base of Waseca County and 2) increase employment in Waseca County The Board expects that the benefits to the County of the proposed abatement to at least equal or exceed the costs to the County of the proposed abatement The Property is not located in a tax increment financing district This Board hereby finds that the Project conforms to the general plan for the development of the County as a whole In any year, the total amount of property taxes abated by the County by this and other resolutions, if any, does not exceed the greater of $8,620 of the current levy or $86,200 in total over the entire term. 3

63 2.06. It is in the best interests of the County to grant the tax abatement authorized in this Resolution. Section 3. Terms of the Tax Abatement A property tax abatement is hereby approved for property taxes levied by the County on the Property for ten (10) years, commencing with taxes payable in 2019, through and including taxes payable in 2028 (the Abatement ). Waseca County has been asked to provide an abatement for the Property. The Abatement shall be subject to all the terms and limitations of the Act The terms of the Abatement shall be as set forth in this Resolution and in the Tax Abatement Agreement to be approved by this Board by and between the County and the Owner (as defined in the Tax Abatement Agreement); provided, however, that the Abatement shall be payable solely from the County share of the property taxes paid with respect to the Property and actually received by the County and shall not be payable from any other funds of the County. In no event shall the amount of the Abatement in a year exceed the total amount of property taxes levied by the County on the Property and received by the County from the collection thereof in such year Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Resolution, the Abatement shall not exceed $8,620 per year for ten (10) years, or $86,200 in total The Abatement shall be paid to the Owner of the Property as provided in the Tax Abatement Agreement The Abatement may not be modified or changed during its term. Mark Leiferman, Planning & Zoning Administrator, presented offers from MNDOT for three parcels of excess land and requested consideration of a counter offer. The Economic Development Authority recommended counter-offers of Tract A- Janesville (6.6 acres) at $25,000; Tract B-Janesville at $25,000; and Waseca County US 14 & MN 13 (10.41 acres) at $15,000. The funds for these acquisitions were set aside in Nelson moved and Androli seconded to tender offers as recommended by the EDA. Motion carried 3-1 by the following roll call: Harguth-yes; Nelson-yes; Androliyes; and Kuhns no. Melissa Sexton, Human Resources Manager, requested authorization to ask for donated sick leave for two employees in accordance with the Sick Leave Donation Policy. Androli moved and Harguth seconded to approve the request. Motion carried unanimously. Melissa Sexton, Human Resources Manager, requested approval of a Conditional Offer of Employment to Alex Moliter for the position of Court Services Officer with Waseca County Drug Court. Harguth moved and Androli seconded to approve the offer. Motion carried unanimously. Reports of the Commissioners were shared. Having no further county board business, Androli moved and Harguth seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously and meeting adjourned at 10:41 a.m. 4

64 Dan Kuhns, Chairperson Waseca County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Tamara J. Spooner, Clerk Waseca County Auditor/Treasurer The following bills were audited and allowed: AG POWER ENTERPRISES INC ALCOHOL MONITORING SYSTEMS INC 2, APG MEDIA OF SOUTHERN MN LLC 1, ARMSTRONG/MARTY BATTENFELD LAWN CARE LLC BENSON/CHARLES BOCKS SERVICE INC BORN/RODNEY BORNEKE CONSTRUCTION INC 6, BOSS SUPPLY INC 9.83 BRIGGS & MORGAN P.A. 17, CARQUEST AUTO PARTS CDW GOVERNMENT INC 1, CHARLIES HARDWARE INC CHRISTENSEN TIRE & AUTO REPAIR 8, CHRISTOPHERSON/DOUGLAS CIT INC 1, COLE PAPERS INC CONDON FARM SERVICE CONNORS PLUMBING & HTG INC CONSOLIDATED COMMUNICATIONS 2, DEML FORD INC 1, DONAHUE ELECTRIC LLC EATON LAW OFFICE ERICKSON TRUCKS N PARTS JACKSON EXPRESS CARE INC FIRST NATIONAL BANK FIRST NATIONAL BANK FIRST NATIONAL BANK FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA FIRST NATIONAL BANK FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA ,

65 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA GS DIRECT INC H&L MESABI INC 2, HEALTHY SMILES INC HEARTSMART.COM 1, HENNEPIN CO MEDICAL CENTER HEROLD ROLLOFFS HY-VEE OWATONNA HY-VEE WASECA INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS LLC JANESVILLE HARDWARE LLC JOBS PLUS INC KALOW/NICOLE KIRBY/MEGAN LEHRKE/PAM LESUEUR CO TREASURER 74, LIBERTY TIRE RECYCLING, LLC 5, LOFFLER MADDEN, GALANTER, HANSEN LLP MAG'S GARAGE DOOR REPAIR MALTERER/DEANNE MATHESON TRI-GAS INC MEDTOX LABORATORIES MEI TOTAL ELEVATOR SOLUTIONS MHS MIDWEST MONITORING & SURVEILANCE MINNESOTA IRON & METAL CO MISSISSIPPI WELDERS SUPPLY INC MN ASSOC OF CO FEEDLOT OFFICERS MN COUNTY ATTORNEY ASSOC MN PRAIRIE 1, MN VIEWERS ASSOC MN.IT SERVICES 1, NEW RICHLAND FARM & HOME SUPPLY NORTH CENTRAL INTERNATIONAL INC

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73 WASECA COUNTY REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Agenda Item: Resolution Approving the Right to Sell a Parcel of Tax Forfeiture Land in Waseca County Agenda Type: Consent Agenda Action Action and Related Information Other Discussion- Information Only or Reports Other Business Originating Department(s): Auditor-Treasurer Requested Board Date: March 7, 2017 Presenter(s): Tammy Spooner Recommendation/Action(s): Adopt Resolution for sale and classification of two lots in Pondview Estates used for storm water management to the City of Waseca in the amount of $200 per lot plus fees. Budget/Financial Consideration: Attachments: Resolution # Administrator s Office Use: Date Received: Board Action: Approved as Requested I Motion Offered By Denied I Motion Seconded By Tabled I Vote By Acclamation Other: I Roll Call Vote I District 1 Christopherson I District 2 Harguth I District 3 Nelson I District 4 Androli I District 5 Kuhns Attest: Tamara J. Spooner, Auditor/Treasurer

74 RESOLUTION Resolution Approving the Right to Sell a Parcel of Tax Forfeiture Land in Waseca County WHEREAS, the County Board of Commissioners of the County of Waseca, State of Minnesota approves the Applications for State Deed for Tax-Forfeited Land by the City of Waseca to purchase tax forfeiture land for Conservation-related usage under (M.S , Subd. 1a, para (h) ), and WHEREAS, said parcels of land have been viewed by the County Board of Commissioners and have been classified as conservation lands as provided for the Minnesota Statutes NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Waseca County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the Applications for State Deed for Tax-Forfeited Land with the legal descriptions of: Lot 5, Block 4, Pondview of Waseca, Waseca County, State of Minnesota and Lot 6, Block 4, Pondview of Waseca, Waseca County, State of Minnesota. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Waseca County Board of Commissioners has approved the sale and Applications for State Deed for Tax-Forfeited Land for Storm Water Management Facilities on said lots as part of development for the amount of $ each for a total of $ plus fees. Dated this 7th day of March, Blair Nelson, Vice-Chairperson Waseca County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Tamara J. Spooner, Clerk Waseca County Auditor/Treasurer

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85 WASECA COUNTY REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Agenda Item: Authorization to award the bituminous paving work Consent Agenda: Yes X No Requested Board Date: March 7, 2017 Originating Department(s): Highway Presenter(s): Nathan Richman Action: The Department is requesting authorization to award the 2017 bituminous paving work to the low responsible bidder. Summary: The department opened bids at 10:00 A. M. on Thursday February 23, Two bids were received. The bids are: The low bid Crane Creek Construction $1,633, The second lowest bid OMG Midwest Inc DBA SMC $2,061, The engineers estimate Waseca County $1,902, Background: 2.7 miles of work is planned on County State Aid Highway 24. This is from the LeSueur County line south to the CSAH 22 intersection. This work is a bituminous overlay. 5.9 miles of work is planned on County State Aid Highway 35. This is from the north intersection of CSAH 5 to the south intersection of CSAH 5. This work is pavement reclamation and bituminous surfacing. Budget/Financial Consideration: The 2017 budget includes state aid funding for these two bituminous projects. The bid differences are: Low bid to engineers estimate $268, less than the estimate Second low bid to engineers estimate $159, more than the estimate Low bid to second bid This is a difference of $427, Legal Consideration: The bids are accurate and complete.

86 WASECA COUNTY REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Recommendations: The highway subcommittee recommends awarding the work to the low responsible bidder. Administrator s Office Use: Date Received: Board Action: Approved as Requested I Motion Offered By Denied I Motion Seconded By Tabled I Vote By Acclamation Other: I Roll Call Vote I District 1 Christopherson I District 2 Harguth I District 3 Nelson I District 4 Androli I District 5 Kuhns Attest: Tamara Spooner, Auditor/Treasurer

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90 WASECA COUNTY REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Agenda Item: Right of Way process Consent Agenda: Yes X No Requested Board Date: March 7, 2017 Originating Department(s): Highway Presenter(s): Nathan Richman Action: The Department is requesting board approval of an update to the easement compensation policy. Summary: The past practice has included; 1) Use the Assessor s office annual summary report as the starting point. This has sales data and Crop Equivalency Ratings. 2) Waseca County has added 10% to this for projects for the last several years. 3) Waseca County has had a minimum payment of $500 when appraisals are done. Background: The flood repair projects on County State Aid 9 and County State Aid 26 extend beyond the existing 99 wide road right of way. Four additional parcels will be needed for the culvert replacement work and the rip rap work in the channel. The parcels are: The parcel upstream of CSAH 9 is a 30.5 by 45 rectangle. This is 0.03 acres. The parcel downstream of CSAH 9 is a 55.5 by 105 rectangle. This is 0.13 acres. The parcel upstream of CSAH 26 is a 30.5 by 75 rectangle. This is 0.05 acres. The parcel downstream of CSAH 26 is a 55.5 by 105 rectangle. This is 0.13 acres. Budget/Financial Consideration: The 2017 right of way budget is $30,000. These purchases would be the first payments from the budget item. Our purchases are small acreages. They are expected to be between $500 and $1,500 if all three past practices are continued. Legal Consideration: MN State Aid Right of Way purchases above $25,000 must have appraisals. Purchases below that amount may have the land value set by County Board policy. Federal project right of way standards are higher than state aid. These are not federal projects.

91 WASECA COUNTY REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Recommendations: The highway subcommittee recommends the 2017 update to the easement compensation policy. Administrator s Office Use: Date Received: Board Action: Approved as Requested I Motion Offered By Denied I Motion Seconded By Tabled I Vote By Acclamation Other: I Roll Call Vote I District 1 Christopherson I District 2 Harguth I District 3 Nelson I District 4 Androli I District 5 Kuhns Attest: Tamara Spooner, Auditor/Treasurer

92 WASECA COUNTY REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Agenda Item: State Aid Variance Resolution Consent Agenda: Yes X No Requested Board Date: March 7, 2017 Originating Department(s): Highway Presenter(s): Nathan Richman Action: The Department is requesting authorization to approve a State Aid variance resolution. A copy of the variance is included with this request. Summary: The resolution allows the investment of Waseca County State Aid funding on the MNDOT project in lieu of retroactively creating a sub cooperative agreement. The MNDOT project is SP The construction work was in 2015 on County State Aid Highway 14, which was designated as a Temporary Trunk Highway during the construction work. Waseca County chose to invest in the addition of one inch of concrete in all three rural segments. This is an addition to the five inch concrete pavement paid for by MNDOT. This is 14.2 miles. The cost was $845,000. The County also chose to invest in the addition of a series of 30 long #4 rebar in one segment. This is the 3.4 miles from Waseca east to the Steele County line. The cost was $36,500. The action was at the February 17, 2015 County Board meeting. Background: The project Settlement Agreement enabled Waseca County to add work items to the MNDOT project. Budget/Financial Consideration: A copy of the General Obligation State Aid Road Bond is included with this request.. Legal Consideration: The State Aid Variance process is a standard process. MNDOT District 7 State Aid and the St. Paul State Aid office have assisted with this method of resolving the issue in

93 WASECA COUNTY REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Recommendations: The highway subcommittee recommends Administrator s Office Use: Date Received: Board Action: Approved as Requested I Motion Offered By Denied I Motion Seconded By Tabled I Vote By Acclamation Other: I Roll Call Vote I District 1 Christopherson I District 2 Harguth I District 3 Nelson I District 4 Androli I District 5 Kuhns Attest: Tamara Spooner, Auditor/Treasurer RESOLUTION NO WASECA COUNTY, MINNESOTA A resolution requesting a variance from standard for State Aid Operation for Project No. S.A.P WHEREAS, the MNDOT prepared plans for a Trunk Highway Turnback Project SP (a 14.2 mile 5 un-bonded concrete overlay project with the east project termini of the Steele County line and with a west termini of the TH 14 eastbound traffic off ramp at CSAH 14); and WHEREAS, the Project Settlement Agreement enabled Waseca County to add work items to SP ; and WHEREAS, the Waseca County Board, chose to invest in the addition of one inch of concrete at a cost of $845,000 for all three rural segments (14.2 miles) of SP at the February 17, 2015 County Board meeting; and

94 WASECA COUNTY REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION WHEREAS, the Waseca County Board, also chose to invest in the addition of a series of 30 long #4 rebars at a cost of $36,500 for the one rural segment (3.4 miles in length) east of Waseca of SP at the February 17, 2015 County Board meeting; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Rules for State Aid Operation Subp. 2. A. requires plans and estimates for each state aid construction project be submitted for review by the state-aid engineer; and WHEREAS, the Rules require final plan approval by the state-aid engineer prior to the bid opening; and WHEREAS, the SP plans where developed by the MNDOT independent of state aid process. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Board of Commissioners does hereby request a variance from the Minnesota Department of Transportation State Aid Operations Rules Chapter Subp. 2. A. Construction Requirements to allow the state aid investment on SP in lieu of retroactively creating a sub cooperative agreement; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Waseca County Board of Commissioners hereby indemnifies, saves and hold harmless the State of Minnesota and its agents and employees of and from claims, demands, actions, or causes of action arising out of or by reason of (project descriptions) in accordance with Minnesota Rules Subp. 2. A. and further agrees to defend at their sole cost and expense any action or proceeding commenced for the purpose of asserting any claim arising as a result of the granting this variance. Adopted by Waseca County Board of Commissioners this 7 th of March, ATTEST: Tammy Spooner, County Auditor/Treasurer Board Chair

95 WASECA COUNTY REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Agenda Item: Approval of MGA (Minnesota Government Access) service agreement Agenda Type: Consent Agenda Action Action and Related Information Other Discussion- Information Only or Reports Other Business Originating Department(s): Requested Board Date: March 7, 2017 Presenter(s): Brenda Miller Recommendation/Action(s): Authorize the County Attorney s Office to obtain MGA (Minnesota Government Access) from the state court system. Summary: The state court system is replacing their existing on-line access system, Odyssey, with MGA. The new system will allow staff access to documents from court files which was not allowed under Odyssey. The Sheriff s Department and Court Services are already enrolled in MGA. Budget/Financial Consideration: There is no financial impact. Attachments: Administrator s Office Use: Date Received: Board Action: Approved as Requested I Motion Offered By Denied I Motion Seconded By Tabled I Vote By Acclamation Other: I Roll Call Vote I District 1 Christopherson I District 2 Harguth I District 3 Nelson I District 4 Androli I District 5 Kuhns Attest: Tamara J. Spooner, Auditor/Treasurer

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97 RESOLUTION # AUTHORIZATION FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY S OFFICE TO OBTAIN MGA BOARD MEETING March 7, 2017 WHEREAS, the County of Waseca desired to improve efficiencies through participating in a more efficient court process with the Minnesota Judicial Branch; and WHEREAS, the Minnesota Judicial Branch moves towards a more efficient court proce3ss, the ecourtmn initiative is committed to ensuring that non-court governmental agencies have appropriate access to court records and documents; and WHEREAS, Waseca County desires to subscribe to Minnesota Court Data Services Program; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Waseca County Board of Commissioners approves and authorizes Brenda Miller, Waseca County Attorney, to sign the Master Subscriber Agreement for the Minnesota Court Data Services for Governmental Agencies. Dated this 7 th day of March, WASECA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: By: Blair Nelson, Vice Chair Tamara J. Spooner Waseca County Auditor-Treasurer

98 WASECA COUNTY REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Agenda Item: Acknowledge the completed Assessment Results and Management Options for Clear and Loon Lakes report Agenda Type: Consent Agenda Action Action and Related Information Other Discussion- Information Only or Reports Other Business Originating Department(s): Planning and Zoning Requested Board Date: March 07, 2017 Presenter(s): Kelly Hunt Water Resource Specialist Recommendation/Action(s): Acknowledge the Assessment Results and Management Options for Clear and Loon Lakes report completed by Minnesota State University, Mankato s Water Resources Center. Summary: In 2011, the City of Waseca, Waseca County, the Waseca Lakes Association, and Minnesota State University Mankato s Water Resources Center (WRC) entered into an agreement to improve the health of Waseca area lakes by incorporating research into the implementation of management practices. The project duration was proposed to be May 1, 2011 through May 1, Within the agreement, the WRC was tasked with providing a detailed report highlighting study findings with recommendations for implementation of management actions in December of 2013; however, a report was not submitted at this time. On January 13, 2017, the Assessment Results and Management Options for Clear and Loon Lakes report was submitted by the WRC to the City of Waseca. The report: Provides a history of changes that have occurred throughout the watersheds; Identifies local priorities based on community input; Describes land and lake characteristics and their implications for impairments; Presents water quality and vegetation survey data collected through 2011 and 2012; Further analyzes lake water quality by coupling collected results with engineering models; and Outlines management options that may be implemented in order to meet state water quality standards. The Waseca Lakes Association, with assistance from the Water Resource Specialist, is currently creating an implementation plan to combat aquatic invasive species and improve water quality in Clear and Loon Lakes. The submitted report will assist with project prioritization for implementation efforts. The full report can be found on the Waseca County website at the following link: In addition, a report summary created by the Water Resource Specialist has been included for your reference.

99 WASECA COUNTY REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Budget/Financial Consideration: None. Attachments: Report Summary Administrator s Office Use: Date Received: Board Action: Approved as Requested I Motion Offered By Denied I Motion Seconded By Tabled I Vote By Acclamation Other: I Roll Call Vote I District 1 Christopherson I District 2 Harguth I District 3 Nelson I District 4 Androli I District 5 Kuhns Attest: Tamara J. Spooner, Auditor/Treasurer

100 Minnesota State University, Mankato s Water Resources Center Assessment Results and Management Options for Clear and Loon Lakes Report Summary In 2011, a cooperative agreement between Minnesota State University, Mankato s Water Resources Center (WRC), the City of Waseca (City), Waseca County (County), and the Waseca Lakes Association (WLA) was established to improve the health of Waseca area lakes by incorporating research into the implementation of management practices. On January 13, 2017, the City received the final Assessment Results and Management Options for Clear and Loon Lakes report from the WRC. This report: 1. Provides a history of changes that have occurred throughout the watersheds; 2. Identifies local priorities based on community input; 3. Describes land and lake characteristics and their implications for impairments; 4. Presents water quality and vegetation survey data collected in 2011 and 2012; 5. Further analyzes lake water quality by coupling collected results with engineering models; and 6. Outlines management options that may be implemented in order to meet state water quality standards. Coupled with the Waseca County Local Water Management Plan, Cannon River Watershed Total Maximum Daily Load, and the Cannon River Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies document, the report can assist in prioritization efforts for implementation of best management practices to obtain optimal pollutant reductions in the Cannon River Watershed. Watershed Characteristics High conversion of perennial vegetation to productive land Cannon River Watershed Total Maximum Daily Load completed October, 2016 Clear and Loon Lake impairments: nutrients/eutrophication Clear Lake watershed: 2,620 acres - 1,914 acres drain into Clear Lake % of watershed is lake, 39% developed, 18.8% rowcrop Loon Lake watershed: 459 acres acres drain into Loon Lake - 28% of watershed is lake, 64.3% developed, 4.5% row-crop Ecoregion: Western Cornbelt Plains Limestone geology and thick glacial till Peat/muck soils and poorly drained clay loams 2 open drainage ditches in Clear Lake watershed

101 Local Priorities Community input on local priorities was sought through a public information meeting as well as citizen interviews. In addition, to local priorities, surveys gathered input on lake concerns and how citizens valued or used area lakes. Identified priorities most notably included improved water quality, improved watershed management, improved fishing and less invasive vegetation. The highest ranking concerns in the Waseca community included excessive vegetation, odor, water quality and watershed challenges. Citizens valued area lakes for trail activities, motorized recreation, fishing and non-motorized recreation. Water Quality Data Phosphorus is nearly always the limiting nutrient for impairments in southern Minnesota lakes. Changing land use triggers the release and/or transport of sediment and nutrients from watersheds into surface waters. Over time, nutrients incorporate into lake sediments, but can again mix with the water column through a process known as internal loading. The annual Total Phosphorus (TP) load in Clear Lake was modeled to be 78 to 91% higher than would be expected for the lake under natural conditions. The 2- year monitoring results found that internal loading was the single most significant source of TP to Clear Lake (53% of total loading), and that Gaiter Lake and the Maplewood subwatersheds were significant contributors of externally loaded TP. In order to meet the state water quality standard, Clear Lake annual TP loads require a reduction of 32 to 43%. Maximum and minimum Total Phosphorus (TP) concentrations for various Clear Lake inlets in TP water quality standard for the Western Cornbelt region is <65ppb. Clear Lake in-lake observations for TP, Chlorophyll-a and Secchi disk water clarity for Clear Lake in 2011 and Western Corn Belt water quality standards are indicated by the black horizontal dashed lines. Black data points indicate dates when Curly-leaf pondweed plants were alive, and red data points indicate sample dates when Curly-leaf pondweed plants had died off. Yellow boxes indicate dates in which the lake was stratified. Loon Lake models indicated TP loading 308 to 520% higher than expected under natural conditions. An estimated 66% of the annual load came from internal loading, with 34% of the remaining load originating from watershed contribution. In order to meet

102 the state water quality standard, Loon Lake annual TP loads require a reduction of 70 to 82%. Vegetation Data Clear Lake: Vegetation surveys were conducted at 260 point-intercept locations before and after Curly-leaf pondweed (CLP) die off in 2011 and Results of vegetation surveys were assigned Floristic Quality Index (FQI) numbers in order to determine the relative health of the lake. On all four dates of the surveys, FQI values were indicative of a disturbed environment with limited natural plant community presence. CLP was found at greater than or equal to 57% of sample sites during spring sample events. CLP was most dense on the southern and western portions of the lake throughout CLP was found in highest density in the southern and western portions of the lake in early 2012 and on the southeastern portion of the lake in late Eurasian watermilfoil was consistently most dense on the southern and eastern shorelines. Loon Lake: Vegetation surveys were conducted at 87 point-intercept locations in 2011 and Due to extremely low water levels, a vegetation survey could not be completed in late FQI values on all three sampling dates were indicative of a disturbed environment with limited natural plant community presence; numbers were lower than those observed in Clear Lake. High algal mat densities were observed in late While CLP was not observed in 2011, it was found at 11.5% of pointintercept locations during Loon Lake is currently not infested by Eurasian watermilfoil. Management Options The key point from the report is that Waseca lakes are highly impaired due to excessive phosphorus. Addressing the high TP concentrations will address several underlying issues it is noted that many of the areas citizens identified as priority concerns (algae, odor, invasive vegetation, etc.) are symptoms of the true underlying phosphorus problem. The management strategies that are presented within the report are grouped into three categories, those being: 1. Civic engagement and local government unit leadership; 2. Watershed approaches; and 3. In-lake strategies. A summary table of potential management options to reduce phosphorus loading is presented on the following page. For each option presented, implementation timing needed (short = < 2 years, mid = 3-5 years, long = > 5 years), potential effectiveness (1 = weak, 3= strong), relative cost ($ = low cost, $$$= high cost), regulatory limitations (1 = limited challenges, 5= significant challenges), and social acceptance (1 = likely to be accepted, 3= likely to meet resistance) are ranked. Details on each of the practices can be found within the full report on the Waseca County website (

103 Report Contacts Minnesota State University, Mankato Water Resources Center: Waseca County, Water Resource Specialist Kelly Hunt: ; City of Waseca: Waseca Lakes Association: