PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY BOARD

April 21 2015
The County Board of Jackson County met in regular session in the Courthouse in the City of
Jackson on April 21, 2015 at 9:00am. The following members were present: David Henkels, Kim
Hummel, William Tusa, Rosemary Schultz and Don Wachal, Commissioners; County Coordinator,
Janice Fransen and Trish Schulz, Human Resources Technician.
Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt the
Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Schultz to
approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution 15-120 approving the April 7, 2015 Proceedings of the County Board.
Resolution 15-121 approving all Commissioners disbursements in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes 130.01, subd. 4(b), recorded on warrants numbered 74515 through 74647 in the amount of
$265,271.98 - for Revenue Fund, $112,824.12; Road and Bridge, $36,541.34; CIP Bonds,
$51,140.74; Ditch Fund, $47,080.42; Revolving Loan, $4,224.72; Septic, $6,695.11; Agency,
$3,807.00; Forfeit, $1,144.00; Tax/Penalty, $1,133.00; and Library, $681.64. A detailed list of
claims paid is available at the Auditor/Treasurers Office upon request.
Resolution 15-122 approving the following utility permits:
Federated Rural Electric bore electrical CSAH 30 Christiania Township
Federated Rural Electric bore electrical CSAH 5 Ewington Township
Federated Rural Electric bore electrical CSAH 12 Ewington Township
Midcontinent Communications bore fiber CSAH 38 Des Moines Township
Philip Paulson Farms tile exploration CSAH 16 Heron Lake Township
Resolution 15-123 approving a Recycling Abatement for 2015 for the following parcel:
R22.200.0782.
Resolution 15-124 setting a public hearing for May 19, 2015 at 10:00 am in the Jackson County
Commissioners Board Room to consider the Impoundment/Abandonment WPA Restoration Project
by US Fish and Wildlife, Pheasants Forever, and Ducks Unlimited for Judicial Ditch No. 33.
Resolution 15-125 requesting that Deputy Bradley Nestegard be accepted as a member of the Public
Employees Police and Fire Plan as a part-time officer.
RESOLUTION 15-125
POLICE OFFICER DECLARATION
WHEREAS, the policy of the State of Minnesota as declared in Minnesota Statutes 353.63 is to
give special consideration to employees who perform hazardous work and devote their time and
skills to protecting the property and personal safety of others; and

WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Section 353.64 permits governmental subdivisions to request

coverage in the Public Employees Police and Fire plan for eligible employees of police or sheriff
departments whose position duties meet the requirements stated therein and listed below.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of Jackson County hereby declares that the
position of Deputy Sheriff, held by Bradley Nestegard, meets all of the following Police and Fire
Plan membership requirements:
1. Said position requires a license by the Minnesota peace officer standards and training
board under sections 626.84 to 626.863 and this employee is so licensed;
2. Said positions primary (over 50%) duty is to enforce the general criminal laws of the
state;
3. Said position charges this employee with the prevention and detection of crime;
4. Said position gives this employee the full power of arrest, and
5. Said position is assigned to a designated police or sheriffs department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this governing body hereby requests that the named
employee be accepted as a member of the Public Employees Police and Fire Plan effective the date
of this employees initial Police and Fire Plan salary deduction by the governmental subdivision.
Adopted this 21st day of April 2015.
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David Henkels, Chair
ATTEST: ___________________________________
Janice Fransen, County Coordinator
Resolution 15-126 authorizing the issuance of a County Issued Credit Card with an Account Limit
of $750 to Brooke Burmeister, Water Resources Technician.
Resolution 15-127 approving the renewal of a 6 month 3.2% Malt Liquor On-Off Sale Liquor
License effective April 21, 2015 through September 30, 2015 for East Side Acres Campground.
MINNESOTA COUNTIES INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRUST
Joel Swanson of Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust presented an annual update.
REVOLVING LOAN FUND
Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Schultz to adopt
Resolution 15-128 accepting the recommendation of the Revolving Loan Fund Committee and
approving a loan to Osterberg Funeral Home, Inc. in the amount of $100,000 at 4.5% interest with a
15 year amortization and a 7 year balloon with the following security: (1) a 3 rd position (behind
Fulda Area Credit and Southwest Regional Development Commission) on Real Estate Mortgage and
UCC business assets and inventory; (2) personal guaranties from Nic Osterberg, Heidi Osterberg

and John Osterberg; (3) assignment of leases and rents; and (4) collateral assignment of life
insurance from from Nic Osterberg and Heidi Osterberg in the amount of the loan pending County
Attorney review. Motion carried unanimously.
LINCOLN PIPESTONE RURAL WATER
Mark Johnson, CEO and Jerry Lonneman, Board member, of Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water
presented an annual update and the 2014 audit for Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water to the Board.
PUBLIC WORKS
Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt
Resolution 15-129 approving the purchase of a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu from Ranger GM of
Hibbing, Minnesota on state contract #35646 for the total purchase price of $19,787.70, declaring as
surplus a 2010 Chevrolet Impala, and authorizing the County Engineer to sell the vehicle through
sealed bids or online auction. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Henkels and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt
Resolution 15-130 approving the purchase of a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 from Thane Hawkins
Polar Chevrolet of White Bear Lake, Minnesota on state contract #73892 for the total purchase price
of $40,669.86, declaring as surplus a 2001 Ford F350 and authorizing the County Engineer to sell
the vehicle through sealed bids or online auction. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Tusa to adopt
Resolution 15-131 approving a redetermination of Judicial Ditch No. 73. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Schultz and seconded by Commissioner Hummel to adopt
Resolution 15-132 appointing Ron Ringquist as lead viewer, Dan Ruby as secondary viewer, Tom
Mahoney as third viewer, and Dustin Voss as alternate for the redetermination of JD 73. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt
Resolution 15-133 approving 2015 tree spraying quotes from B & W Control Specialists. Motion
carried unanimously.
PARKS
Motion was made by Commissioner Schultz and seconded by Commissioner Hummel to adopt
Resolution 15-134 approving the Campground Host Program pending County Attorney review.
Motion carried unanimously.

INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt
Resolution 15-135 approving the purchase of replacement copiers for the Assessor, Coordinator and
Extension Offices from Advanced Systems, Inc. at a total cost of $25,000 after trade in. Motion
carried unanimously.
COUNTY COORDINATOR
Motion was made by Commissioner Henkels and seconded by Commissioner Tusa to adopt
Resolution 15-136 appointing John Hay to the Planning and Zoning Board to complete the
unexpired term of Jason Freking which is set to expire October 5, 2016.
Motion was made by Commissioner Henkels and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt
Resolution 15-137 authorizing installation of the electrical service necessary to support a stove in
the Government Center East Community Room at an estimated cost of $685.00 contingent upon
Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services approval of the stove purchase. Voting in favor of
the motion were Commissioners Henkels, Schultz, Wachal, and Tusa. Voting against the motion
was Commissioner Hummel. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Schultz and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt
Resolution 15-138 designating the disbursement from the dissolution of the Red Rock Ridge
Learning Center in the amount of $21,956.24 to the Building Improvement fund to be used towards
remodeling of the 1962 building to accommodate the Des Moines Valley Health and Human
Services Fiscal Unit. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board of Commissioners recessed at 11:00 am and convened as the County Ditch Authority for
a Public Hearing for Judicial Ditch No. 22. They re-convened at 11:10 am.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Tusa to adopt
Resolution 15-139 accepting the proposal of David Drown Associates to conduct an executive
search to replace the County Coordinator at a cost not to exceed $13,500. Motion carried
unanimously.
The Board of Commissioners recessed at 11:31 am and convened as the County Ditch Authority for
a Public Hearing for Judicial Ditch No. 31. They re-convened at 11:35 am.
COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS
Commissioner Schultz reported on Sicora Workshop, Township Association Annual Meeting,
Community Health Improvement, Local Mental Health Advisory Committee, Trails Committee, Des
Moines Valley Health and Human Services (DVHHS) Board Meeting, Plum Creek Library Board,
and Prairie Ecology Bus Center.
Commissioner Hummel reported on Sicora Workshop, Township Association Annual Meeting,
Southwest Mental Health Center Governing Board and Annual Meeting, DVHHS Board Meeting,
Fort Belmont, and Loon Lake Development Wastewater Systems Meeting.

Commissioner Tusa reported on Township Association Annual Meeting, DVHHS Board Meeting,
Fair Association Meeting, Hunger Team, and Loon Lake Development Wastewater Systems
Meeting.
Commissioner Wachal reported on Township Association Annual Meeting, Sicora Workshop, and
DVHHS Board Meeting.
Commissioner Henkels reported on Heron Lake Watershed District Meeting, DVHHS Benefits and
Wellness Committee, MnSP Annual Meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission, Southwest
Regional Development Transportation Committee, Governors Buffer Initiative, Joint Ditch
Meeting, and South West Regional Board of Directors Retreat.
Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adjourn
the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Rosemary Schultz, Vice Chair
ATTEST: _______________________________
Janice Fransen, County Coordinator
The Board of Commissioners adjourned at 12:00 pm and convened as the County Ditch Authority
for a Public Hearing for County Ditch No. 11.