Public Notice Publish April 23, 2021 The Board of Commissioners in and for the County of Douglas, State of Minnesota, met in Regular Session this 6th day of April 2021.

Published April 23, 2021 at 3:01 AM

Public Notice
Publish April 23, 2021
The Board of Commissioners in and for the County of Douglas, State of Minnesota, met in Regular Session this 6th day of April 2021. The full text is available for public inspection in the County Auditor/Treasurer’s Office.
To approve the agenda with revisions. Motion carried.
To approve minutes of the March 2, 2021 Regular Meeting, March 16, 2021 Regular Meeting, and the March 22, 2021 Special Meeting, as submitted. Motion carried.
The Public Hearing was opened at 9:05 a.m. regarding the Water Surface Use Ordinance.
Bonnie Hittle commented on Boxcar Bay and on the proposed restrictions.
The Public Hearing was closed at 9:19 a.m.
To approve the Revised Water Surface Use Ordinance. Motion carried.
To approve the following Disposal Hauler License:
• Waste Management.; 39864 US Highway 71; Sauk Centre, MN 56378
Motion carried.
To approve the following Excavator/Landscaper Licenses:
• Alex Irrigation.; 2750 E Lk Carlos Ln; Carlos, MN 56319
• Landscape Impressions, Inc.; PO Box 786; Alexandria, MN 56308
• Waldvogel Excavating; 6540 Waldvogel Rd; Nelson, MN 56355
• Steven Hvezda; 25800 110th Street; Lowry, MN 56349
• Shircliff Construction Inc.; 302 Revering Street; Parkers Prairie, MN 56361
• Shaw Excavating; 20776 State Hwy 29; Henning, MN 56551
• H & H Landscaping; 20081 River Road NW; Evansville, MN 56326
• Darrell Johnson.; 3108 Pioneer Rd SE; Alexandria, MN 56308
• Lakes Area Building LLC.; 11076 Twilight Trail NW; Garfield, MN 56332
• Complete Landscaping.; 418 N Dayton Ave; Parkers Prairie, MN 56361
Motion carried.
To approve the preliminary plat - Frankies Place {18-0029-100} with conditions. Motion carried.
To approve the conditional use permit for Froemming Properties LLC/Utopia Soils LLC {24-0645-000} with conditions. Motion carried.
To approve Resolution 21-37 accepting the donation of Twenty-five and NO/100 Dollars ($25.00) from Alvan R. and Joan D. Martell to be used for the K9 Division of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Motion carried.
To approve the following renewals for liquor, beer and wine licenses with the condition of satisfactory completion of application for license renewal and recommendation for approval by the County Sheriff and County Attorney:
Douglas County
Liquor – On-Sale, Off-Sale,
Combination
July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022
Licensee License Type
Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center
2100 Arrowwood Ln
Alexandria MN 56308
On-Sale Liquor
Sunday Liquor
Blade's Store
11142 Co Rd 94 SW, PO Box 27
Holmes City MN 56341
Off-Sale Liquor
Brophy Bay Mart
4178 Co Rd 82 NW
Alexandria MN 56308
Off-Sale Liquor
Carlos Creek Winery
6693 Co Rd 34 NW
Alexandria MN 56308
Off-Sale Liquor
County Line Liquor
11535 State Hwy 29 S
Alexandria MN 56308
Off-Sale Liquor
Eddy's Interlachen Inn
4960 Co Rd 42 NE
Alexandria MN 56308
On-Sale Liquor
Sunday Liquor
Gathered Oaks
4550 Co Rd 34 NW
Alexandria MN 56308
On-Sale Liquor
Sunday Liquor
Geneva Golf Club
4181 Geneva Golf Club Dr NE
Alexandria MN 56308
On-Sale Liquor
Sunday Liquor
Lake Reno Bar & Grill
14566 State Hwy 29 S
Glenwood MN 56334
On & Off Sale Liquor
Sunday Liquor
Leaf Valley Mercantile
15233 Co Rd 6 NW
Garfield MN 56332
On & Off Sale Liquor
Sunday Liquor
Melby Outpost
24063 Co Rd 24, PO Box 358
Evansville MN 56326
On & Off Sale Liquor
Sunday Liquor
Rose City Bar & Grill
17866 Co Rd 18 NE
Eagle Bend MN 56446
On & Off Sale Liquor
Sunday Liquor
Sister's, Beer, Wine & Spirits
8170 State Hwy 29 N
Alexandria MN 56308
Off-Sale Liquor
T & Z Enterprise
16021 Long Lake Rd NW
Brandon MN 56315
On-Sale Liquor
3.2% Beer- On-Sale, Off-Sale, Combination
July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022
Licensee License Type
Cottage Grove Resort
Association
7870 Cottage Ln SW
Alexandria MN 56308
On & Off Sale 3.2%
Hardwood Hills Golf Course
8446 Co Rd 27 SW
Alexandria MN 56308
On & Off Sale 3.2%
Jim & Judy's
12321 St Hwy 29 N
Alexandria MN 56308
On & Off Sale 3.2%
Nordic Trails Golf Course
4343 39th Ave NE
Alexandria MN 56308
On-Sale 3.2%
Pine Ridge Golf Course
13770 Co Rd 18 NE
Evansville MN 56326
On & Off Sale 3.2%
Smith Lake Resort
3189 Smith Lake Rd SE
Osakis MN 56360
On & Off Sale 3.2%
Wine with Strong Beer
July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022
Licensee License Type
Hardwood Hills Golf Course
8446 Co Rd 27 SW
Alexandria MN 56308
On-Sale Wine w/ Strong Beer
Pine Ridge Golf Course
13770 Co Rd 16 NW
Evansville MN 56326
On-Sale w/ Strong Beer
Smith Lake Resort
3189 Smith Lake Rd SE
Osakis MN 56360
On-Sale w/ Strong Beer
Theatre L'Homme Dieu
1875 Co Rd 120 NE, PO Box 1086
Alexandria MN 56308
On-Sale Wine w/ Strong Beer
Brewer’s Taproom
July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022
Licensee License Type
22 Northmen
6693 Co Rd 34 NW
Alexandria MN 56308
On-Sale Taproom
Sunday Taproom
Off-Sale Brewer
Sunday Brewer
Motion carried.
Commissioner Meyer joined the meeting at 9:42 a.m.
To adopt Resolution 21-38 regarding lawful gambling activity. Motion carried.
To adopt Resolution 21-39 regarding lawful gambling activity. Motion carried.
To adopt Resolution 21-40 regarding lawful gambling activity. Motion carried.
To adopt Resolution 21-41 regarding lawful gambling activity. Motion carried.
To adopt Resolution 21-42 regarding lawful gambling activity. Motion carried.
To approve the Risk Assessment and Roadmap proposal from FRSecure in the amount of $25,500.00 as presented by Brent Birkeland, IT Director. Motion carried.
To approve the Dell Comm Fiber Optic Cable proposal for the Administration Building in the amount of $26,875.00 to be paid for out of American Rescue Plan Act Local Funding, if eligible, or capital projects fund. Motion carried.
To increase the Recorder's Office change fund to $100.00. Motion carried.
To approve filling to fill a part time vacancy due to retirement and a part time summer seasonal position (14-20 hours/week from May 17, 2021 through August 31, 2021) and any subsequent vacancies at the Library. Motion carried.
The County Board took a break from 9:59 a.m. to 10:07 a.m.
To approve filling to fill a full-time eligibility worker vacancy and any subsequent vacancies as presented by Laurie Bonds, Community Human Services Director. Motion carried.
To pay bills in the amount of $2,962,418.23 as follows:
VENDOR NAME COUNT AMOUNT
OTHER VENDORS 422
$162,344.01
A & E PLUMBING & HEATING INC
$2,640.83
AJS CAFE INC $9,900.00
ALEX TRAVEL AGENCY INC.
$13,800.00
ALEXANDRIA AREA YMCA
$25,000.00
ALEXANDRIA ELECTRIC
$3,564.65
ALEXANDRIA LIGHT & POWER
$28,140.60
ALOMERE HEALTH PLAZA
$11,072.20
AMAZON.COM $3,434.87
AMERICAN CLEANERS & LAUNDERERS $3,100.00
AMERICINN LODGE AND SUITES
$4,600.00
ANGELINAS RESTAURANT & BAR LLC $22,600.00
ARAMARK SERVICES INC
$12,260.08
ARROWWOD RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER $25,000.00
ART BAR 39 $3,600.00
BACKROADS STEAKHOUSE INC
$12,700.00
VENDOR#XX27 $4,077.23
BEST WESTERN ALEXANDRIA INN $15,000.00
VENDOR#XXX84 $8,245.00
BOULDER TAP HOUSE
$25,000.00
VENDOR#XXX85 $23,133.00
BUETOW 2 ARCHITECTS, INC.
$6,504.87
CASA JALISCO RESTAURANT INC $5,800.00
CHAPPELL CENTRAL, INC
$61,966.13
CHINA BUFFET MN INC
$25,000.00
CONTEGRITY GROUP INC
$49,752.81
CREATIVE PRODUCT SOURCING, INC-DARE $2,188.23
CARLOS ACRES TRUST
$2,826.00
VENDOR#XX51 $2,300.00
CENTERPOINT ENERGY
$21,594.00
CLIFTONLARSONALLEN, LLP
$5,775.00
COMMON GROUND COFFEE HOUSE $11,300.00
COMPASS MINERALS AMERICA INC. $17,912.95
CONCEPT SEATING DIVISION
$3,770.00
CONSULTING SOLUTIONS LLC
$4,000.00
COPPER TRAIL BREWING CO LLC $19,300.00
CORRAL SALOON & EATERY
$25,000.00
COUNTIES PROVIDING TECHNOLOGY $16,322.00
CREATIONS, AN EVENT STUDIO
$15,000.00
CROOKED WILLOW & EVENTS
$15,000.00
CURVES $2,500.00
D MICHAEL B'S INC $25,000.00
DAYS INN ALEXANDRIA
$15,000.00
DEERE CREDIT INC $6,336.70
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS $167,197.93
DEPOT EXPRESS $25,000.00
DIAMOND JIM'S $11,800.00
DJ'S TAP HOUSE & GRILL
$25,000.00
DOUGLAS COUNTY AUDITOR-TREASURER $205,926.69
DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS $13,904.43
DUTCHER LAW OFFICE LLC
$2,456.50
EAGLES #3063 $15,000.00
ECCO MIDWEST, INC $14,860.00
ECHO ELECTRIC LLC
$148,441.06
EDDY'S INTERLACHEN INN
$25,000.00
ENRICHING CONFIDENCE
$7,100.00
ENTERPRISE FLEET MANAGEMENT TRUST $21,279.03
ESCAPE ROOM ALEXANDRIA
$8,500.00
EVANSVILLE EXERCISE CENTER LLC $2,000.00
EXECUTIVE EXPRESS
$12,500.00
FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES
$15,000.00
FAMILY NAILS $7,400.00
FARSTAD OIL, INC $18,688.81
FRINGE HAIR BAR $2,500.00
GRANITE ELECTRONICS
$6,938.15
GALEON $10,200.00
GARDEN BAR ON 6TH INC
$20,000.00
GARDEN CENTER INC
$25,000.00
GARFIELD BAR $7,200.00
GOVERNMENT FORMS AND SUPPLIES $8,587.27
GUSTAFSON MECHANICAL INC
$72,770.00
HANCOCK CONCRETE PRODUCT,LLC $3,653.72
HILLTOP LUMBER, INC.
$35,737.80
HAIR BY KRISTIN $2,000.00
HAMPTON INN & SUITES HOTEL ALEXANDRIA $15,000.00
HEARTLAND GLASS COMPANY, INC. $29,070.95
HEGG LAW OFFICE $4,550.00
HERBY'S $6,400.00
HOLIDAY INN ALEXANDRIA
$25,000.00
HPS RENTAL $15,000.00
INFORMATION SYSTEMS CORP
$23,515.00
IDA GRAVES LLC $4,500.00
JAN'S PLACE $13,200.00
JG HAIRCARE, LLC $15,000.00
JOHNSON CONTROLS INC
$16,752.50
KENSINGTON BAR & GRILL
$10,000.00
KC'S DINER $2,000.00
KRONOS SAASHR INC $5,066.15
L J'S FOOD & LIQUOR $4,300.00
LITTLE FALLS MACHINE, INC
$6,856.85
LA FERME $12,400.00
LAKE RENO BAR & GRILL
$7,900.00
LAKES AREA FOOD SERVICE LLC $13,300.00
LAKES AREA JUMP4FUN INFLATABLES LLC $4,900.00
VENDOR#XXX46 $5,962.00
LETOILE DU NORD VINEYARD LLC $2,000.00
LONG LAKE LODGE LLC
$8,600.00
LOOKERS GENTLEMENS CLUB LLC $5,400.00
LURE OF ALEXANDRIA INC
$25,000.00
LUTHER CREST BIBLE CAMP
$15,000.00
MID CENTRAL DOOR COMPANY
$10,343.26
MOTOROLA $6,820.00
MARTINSON SNOW SERVICES LLC $3,868.50
MASTERS PLUMBING, HEATING & COOLING $26,411.60
VENDOR#XXX87 $9,796.25
MEND CORRECTIONAL CARE LLC $4,765.06
MI MEXICO $7,200.00
MIDWAY 9 THEATRE $25,000.00
MINNEGASCO $117,961.97
MINNESOTA COUNTIES COMPUTER COOPERATIVE
$12,451.00
MISSISSIPPI HEADWATERS BOARD $5,000.00
MN DEPT OF FINANCE
$13,396.50
MUDDY BOOT BAR & GRILL
$25,000.00
NORIX GROUP, INC $14,572.58
NORTHWOODS PROPERTIES OF ALEXANDRIA LLC $20,800.00
NATS NUTRITION & AEROBIC TRAINING $2,000.00
NOONAN SPORT SPECIALISTS
$24,500.00
NORTH CENTRAL INTERNATIONAL OF ALEX LLC $14,628.56
NORTHSIDE COLLISION CENTER INC $11,045.36
NORTHSTAR CHRISTIAN ACADEMY & SPORTS $14,200.00
O TOWN TAVERN $2,000.00
PITNEY BOWES $7,000.00
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
$193,359.02
VENDOR#XXX97 $2,508.75
PIZZA RANCH OF MINNESOTA INC $25,000.00
PRAIRIE LAKES YOUTH PROGRAMS $9,800.84
VENDOR#XXX68 $2,217.68
RINKE-NOONAN $3,612.50
RANCHO VIEJO $12,600.00
REGAL NAILS SALON & SPA
$3,200.00
ROSE CITY BAR & GRILL INC
$9,300.00
SUMMIT FIRE PROTECTION
$5,700.00
SNAP FITNESS ALEXANDRIA
$3,400.00
SPECIAL EVENT BOUTIQUE & BRIDAL LLC $3,800.00
SPIRIT COVE LODGE LLC
$3,900.00
SPLITTGERBER-GREEN PARTNERSHIP $7,863.00
SPORT CLIPS $2,000.00
STATE STREET CAFE $2,000.00
STEIN'S, INC $2,063.61
TRAVELERS INN RESTAURANT
$25,000.00
TACKER'S BARBERSHOP
$2,000.00
TENVOORDE FORD INC
$37,623.24
THE BOWLING BARN & GRILL INC $2,000.00
THE DASHERY, LLC $15,000.00
THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR CORPORATION $2,239.95
UNITED STATES AXE LLC
$2,000.00
VFW POST 936 $8,400.00
VERIZON WIRELESS $4,477.06
VILLAGE RANCH INC $6,174.28
VITAL FIT CLUB $7,100.00
VOYANT COMMUNICATIONS LLC
$2,479.52
WIDSETH SMITH NOLTING & ASSC $21,047.00
VENDOR#XXX88 $6,958.75
WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA COMMUNITY ACTION $20,746.54
WEST CENTRAL MN PETROLEUM LLC $5,999.00
WEST CENTRAL REGIONAL JUV CTR $51,361.85
VENDOR#XXX89 $2,996.00
VENDOR#XXX90 $11,334.00
VENDOR#XXX91 $3,719.00
ZORBAZ OF ALEXANDRIA INC
$25,000.00
GRAND TOTAL $2,962,418.23
Motion carried.
To approve the contract renewal with Lexis Nexis and to authorize Jill Frisell, Finance Director, and Laurie Bonds, Community Human Services Director to sign the respective contract renewals. Motion carried.
To approve the transfer of $176,424.11 from 01-000-000-0000-2818 into account 01-000-000-0000-2814 (committed for future bond payoffs) as presented by Jill Frisell, Finance Director. Motion carried.
To approve the Land and Resources Department to carry over $67,517 of the excess revenue from 2020 to cover additional staffing needs in 2021. Motion carried.
To approve Advertising for Bids: 2021 Paving Projects and SAP 021-609-012 as presented by Tim Erickson, Public Works Director. Motion carried.
To approve Advertising for Bids: SAP 021-608-020 and SAP 021-640-023 (Roundabout). Motion carried.
To approve Advertising for Bids: SP 088-070-071 (Stripping). Motion carried.
To approve the 2021 Liquid Calcium Chloride Bid from All States Paving Recycling and Stabilization in the amount of $228,800.00. Motion carried.
To approve the 2021 Pavement Marking Bid from AAA Striping Service Co. in the amount of $136,780.00. Motion carried.
To approve selling the following excess equipment and tools on K-Bid as presented by Tim Erickson, Public Works Director:
• One husky pull type road grader unit #192 – replaced by shouldering machine
• One truck mounted gravel conveyor unit # 246 – replaced by shouldering machine
• One broom core for a broom we do not have anymore
• One quick attach skidloader brush mower (reserve price of $1000.00) – replaced with bigger model in 2020
• 9,000 lb. 2 post hoist - replaced by 15,000 lb. hoist this winter
• Hydraulic boom set up for old diamond mower
• Stihl chainsaw and stihl limbing saw – replaced in 2020
• Outdated tools and parts
Motion carried.
To approve the purchase of a new 72-inch deck mower from Ollies Service Inc. and to sell the current mower on K-BID. Motion carried.
To approve the contract with Eagleview for Pictometry, two projects each in the amount of $270,825.00 for a total of $541,650.00 over six years as presented by Tim Erickson, Public Works Director. Motion carried.
To approve Signing Order Accepting Viewer’s Report: County Ditch #6. Motion carried.
To approve Signing Order Accepting Viewer’s Report: County Ditch #17. Motion carried.
The Public Hearing for Petition to Remove Property from County Ditch #6 was set for Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 9:05 a.m. at the Douglas County Courthouse Board Room.
To approve County Ditch 4-16 Repair Request to clean sediment and beaver dam debris, which is restricting flow. Motion carried.
To approve the requests from West Central Ag-Air Inc. and Benson Air Ag, Inc to perform aerial spraying operations to control forest tent caterpillars, as requested by some residents of Douglas County, to satisfy FAA Part 137 regulations. Motion carried.
To approve an eight-month lease extension from July 1, 2021 to February 28, 2022 with Alexandria Public Schools for recreational facilities in the Douglas County Services Center. Motion carried.
The County Coordinator reported that the Closed Sessions held on March 16, 2021 resulted in the satisfactory performance evaluations of the appointed Department Heads.
To accept the County Commissioner Reports including the results of the information gathering or liaison activities; confirming the matters before the board necessitates the committee activity; and such activities has been authorized by the full county board. This motion also authorizes payment of such per diem and travel reimbursement as that individual Commissioners is authorized for, for in performing such duties as requested by completion of the per diem/travel voucher submitted. Motion carried.
To appoint Stacy Honkomp as temporary interim County Assessor effective April 6, 2021 with a 5% salary increase, $35.57/hour (plus longevity, if applicable) (salary FLSA - Exempt). Motion carried.
The County Board took a break from 11:16 a.m. to 11:26 a.m.
To move into Closed Session at 11:26 a.m. as permitted by Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05, Subdivision 3(a), to evaluate the performance of non-elected department heads. Motion carried.
Closed session ended at 12:31 p.m.
Commissioner Larson left the meeting at 12:35 p.m.
To adjourn the meeting at 12:38 p.m. Motion carried.
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