PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF JACKSON COUNTY, MINNESOTA

April 17, 2018

The County Board of Jackson County, Minnesota met in regular session, in the Jackson County
Courthouse Board Room, 405 Fourth Street, City of Jackson, Minnesota, on April 17, 2018. The
following members of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners were present: Don Wachal,
Catherine Hohenstein, James Eigenberg, Kim Hummel and Scott McClure. County Coordinator
Steven Duncan and Trish Schulz, Human Resources Technician, were also in attendance.

CALL TO ORDER

Chair Wachal called the meeting to order at approximately 9:00 a.m. and led the Pledge of
Allegiance.

Motion was made by Commissioner Eigenberg and seconded by Commissioner McClure

to adopt the agenda. The motion carried unanimously.

CONSENT AGENDA

Motion was made by Commissioner Hohenstein and seconded by Commissioner Hummel

to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried unanimously.

Board Action 18-099: Approve the April 3, 2018 Board of Commissioners regular meeting
minutes.

Board Action 18-100: Approve all Commissioner disbursements in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes 130.01, subd. 4(b), recorded on warrants numbered 84685 through 84829 in the amount
of $251,620.15. For the following funds: Revenue, $62,878.85; Road & Bridge, $93,509.44;
Ditch fund, $53,322.33; Insurance Trust, $1,000.00; Revolving Loan, $45.00; Agency,
$2,586.00; Library, $3,027.78; Tax/Penalty, $34,844.75 and Forfeit Land, $406.00. A detailed
list of claims paid is available at the Auditor/Treasurer’s office upon request.

Board Action 18-101: Approve utility permit for Minnesota Energy – gas line repair – CSAH 14
and CR 40 in Des Moines Township.

Board Action 18-102: Approve 6 month/3.2% malt liquor/“on-off sale” license for Eastside
Acres Campground, effective April 17, 2018 through September 30, 2018.

Board Action 18-103: Approve the Residential Recycling Assessment Abatement application for
the City of Lakefield, parcel 24.343.0290.

Board Action 18-104: Approve Amendment to the Jackson County Children’s Mental Health and
Family Services Network joint powers agreement/contract which acknowledges the change in
the name from Western Community Action, Inc. to United Community Action Partnership in the
current joint powers agreement/contract.

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Board Action 18-105: Approve the 2018 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Boat &
Water Safety Grant Agreement.

Board Action 18-106: Approve a One-Step Increase (End of Evaluation Period) for Valerie
Cihak, full-time Administrative Assistant-Land Management.

Board Resolution 18-015: Approve accepting a $100 donation from Schwartz Farms., Inc. to the
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.

County of Jackson )
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State of Minnesota )

Resolution No. 18-015

Resolved by the Board of Commissioners, County of Jackson, and State of

Minnesota:

WHEREAS, a donation of funds has been made by Schwartz Farms, Inc., to the Jackson
County Sheriff’s Office to be used for “agriculture, emergency responder support or our youth”,
and;

WHEREAS, Minnesota State Statutes Chapter 465, Section 465.03, “Gifts to

Municipalities” informs that a county governing body shall accept such gifts by resolution and
by at least a two-thirds majority, and;

WHEREAS, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office believes these funds should be used for
the Counter-Act Program which is a program to teach Jackson County elementary students to
make smart decisions regarding the use of drugs, alcohol and tobacco;

IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Jackson County Board of Commissioners does

hereby approve, by resolution, accepting the one hundred dollar ($100.00) donation of Schwartz
Farms, Inc., to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and to be used for the Counter-Act program
in support of local youth.

Passed and adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Jackson, Minnesota
this 17th day of April 2018.

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Don Wachal
Chair
Jackson County, Minnesota Board of Commissioners

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ATTEST:

_______________________________(SEAL)
Steven J. Duncan
County Coordinator of Jackson County, Minnesota

Board Resolution 18-016 Resolution - Approve the retroactive, emergency closing of all Jackson
County offices on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and occurring during the
official business hours designated by Jackson County.

County of Jackson )
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State of Minnesota )

Resolution No. 18-016

Resolved by the Board of Commissioners, County of Jackson, and State of

Minnesota:

WHEREAS, Chapter 373.052 Subdivision 1b of the Minnesota Statues informs that a

county board may authorize the closing of county offices if there is an emergency situation, and;

WHEREAS, on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, it was deemed necessary to close county offices
due to a severe weather event, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and;

WHEREAS, Chapter 373.052 Subdivision 1b of the Minnesota Statues informs that a

county board may retroactively approve such an emergency closing;

IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Jackson County Board of

Commissioners does hereby approve, by resolution, the retroactive, emergency closing of all
Jackson County offices on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and occurring
during the official business hours designated by Jackson County.

Passed and adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Jackson, Minnesota
this 17th day of April 2018.

_________________________________
Don Wachal
Chair
Jackson County, Minnesota Board of Commissioners

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ATTEST:

_______________________________(SEAL)
Steven J. Duncan
County Coordinator of Jackson County, Minnesota

LAND MANAGEMENT

Motion was made by Commissioner Hohenstein and seconded by Commissioner McClure

to adopt Board Action 18-107: Approve the Planning Commission recommendation of
amending the conditions of the existing Conditional Use Permit (Document #A260103;
Applicant Gary Bailey; Related to Mining & Extraction; Property Location E ½ of the NE ¼ of
Section 34 Heron Lake Township) to read as follows;

1. Proper “trucks hauling” signs be used;

2. Project area to be restored after Twelve (12) months of commercial non-use;
3. Coordinate a road restoration plan with the County Engineer and/or the affected
Township Officials;
4. No mining in the road right of way;

5. All other local, State and Federal regulations be followed

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Commissioner Eigenberg and seconded by Commissioner Wachal

to adopt Board Action 18-108: Approve the Planning Commission recommendation of granting
a Conditional Use Permit (Applicant Chad & Kimberly Wilkinson; Property Location 6.55
Acres, Pt. of Govt. Lot 4 Pt. of SE ¼ OF SW ¼ of Section 24 Minneota Township) for the
operation of a short term vacation rental with the following ten (10) conditions;

1. The vacation/private home rental shall be connected to an approved SSTS. The SSTS
shall be designed and constructed with a design flow of fifty (50) gallons of water per
person per day to handle the maximum number of guests for which the facility is
permitted. The use of holding tanks for vacation/private home rental units shall be
prohibited. The determination was made utilizing MN Rules chapter 7081.0130

2. On-site parking shall be provided which is sufficient to accommodate the occupants of

the vacation/private home rental. Public streets and septic systems may not be used for
calculating parking by renters or guests. Parking areas must be setback a minimum
distance of five (5) feet from the property lines.

3. Attempting to obtain additional occupancy by use of recreational vehicles, and accessory

structures or fish houses is prohibited.

4. Rooms used for sleeping shall be provided with egress windows and smoke detectors in
locations that comply with the Minnesota State Building Code.
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 5. The owner shall provide a visual demarcation of the property lines.

6. The owner shall keep a report, detailing use of the home by recording the full name,
address, phone number and vehicle license number of guests using the property. A copy
of the report shall be provided to the Department upon request.

7. The Planning Commission may impose noise standards in order to assist in reducing
potential impacts on neighboring properties.

8. Applicant shall list Emergency contact information (police, fire, hospital, septic tank
pumper) and have it posted in the home.

9. All County, State, and Federal laws, regulations, and ordinances shall be complied with.
All necessary permits, licensures, and certifications including, but not limited to any that
may be required by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Minnesota Department
of Health or Jackson County shall be secured and maintained.

10. Visible but not obtrusive signage must be displayed marking the business’s property.
Motion carried unanimously.

RECOGNITION OF LAYPEOPLE

The Board recognized the following retiring lay members of Boards and Commissions in
Jackson County for their hard work and dedication and the part they played in local government:
Board of Adjustment, Drew Wedebrand; Extension Committee, Michelle Ignaszewski; Library
Board, Marilyn Knutson; Planning & Zoning Board, Jim Westensee; Revolving Loan Fund
Advisory Board, Doug Anderson and Bill Vangsness.

PUBLIC HEARING
ADDITIONS/REVISIONS TO THE JACKSON COUNTY FEE SCHEDULE

Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner McClure to open
the public hearing to approve or deny additions/revisions to the Jackson County Fee Schedule at
9:30 a.m. Motion carried unanimously.

County Coordinator, Steven Duncan, presented information regarding additions and revisions to
the County Fee Schedule.

Auditor/Treasurer, Kevin Nordquist, also commented on information regarding fee proposals

from his office.

No other persons asked to speak or file their views on the proposed additions/revisions to the
Jackson County Fee Schedule.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Eigenberg and seconded by Commissioner McClure to
declare the public hearing closed at 9:34 a.m. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Commissioner Hohenstein and seconded by Commissioner McClure

to adopt Board Action 18-109: Approving the additions/revisions to the Jackson County fee
schedule. Motion carried unanimously.

PUBLIC WORKS

Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Eigenberg

to adopt Board Action 18-110: Approve acceptance of quote for new pump from Tri-State Pump
& Control in the amount of $48,500. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Commissioner Eigenberg and seconded by Commissioner Wachal

to adopt Board Action 18-111: Approving Engineer to solicit quotes/bids for concrete
work/projects at the Fairgrounds (based on Option #3, as applicable) and utilize Wind Production
Tax Fund revenue to finance the cost of projects. Motion carried unanimously.

SHERIFF

Sheriff Shawn Haken was in attendance to provide information regarding pursuit of a School
Resource Officer grant for Jackson County school districts and to receive guidance from the
Board as to how they wished to proceed.

Motion was made by Commissioner Wachal and seconded by Commissioner McClure

to adopt Board Action 18-112: Approve the Sheriff working with Jackson County school
districts, and any other applicable entity, to pursue getting funding for a School Resource Officer.
Motion carried unanimously.

COUNTY COORDINATOR

Coordinator Duncan informed that the Recorder’s Office department visit will be moved to July
3, 2018 (from May 1,2018).

BOARD REPORTS

Commissioner Wachal reported on meetings/events involving Area Transportation Partnership

District 7, Planning & Zoning, Des Moines Valley Health & Human Services (DVHHS) Budget
Committee, Fair Board, DVHHS Local Advisory Group and DVHHS Joint Powers Board.

Commissioner McClure reported on meetings/events involving Annual Township meeting, One

Watershed/One Plan, Southwest Mental Health Center Governing Board, DVHHS Joint Powers
Board and building facility meeting with Wold Architects/Engineers.

Commissioner Eigenberg reported on meetings/events involving Annual Township meeting,

Weimer Township, Heron Lake City Council and DVHHS Joint Powers Board.
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Commissioner Hohenstein reported on meetings/events involving Annual Township meeting,
DVHHS Budget Committee, DVHHS Joint Powers Board, Prairie Ecology Bus Center and
Lakefield City Council.

Commissioner Hummel reported on meetings/events involving DVHHS Joint Powers Board,

Annual Township meeting and Southwest Mental Health Center Governing Board.

ADJOURN

Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Wachal

to adjourn the meeting at 10:53 a.m. The motion carried unanimously.

JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

_____________________________________________
Don Wachal, Chair

ATTEST: _______________________________
Steven Duncan, County Coordinator

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