Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Lake County Board of Commissioners’ regularly scheduled meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by Lake County Board Chairperson Rich Sve. Chair Sve led the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. Unless otherwise stated, all actions have been approved by unanimous yea vote. Lake County Board members present in the Lake County Service Center, Split Rock River Room (SRRR), 616 Third Avenue, Two Harbors, Minnesota: District 1 Commissioner Joe Baltich, District 3 Commissioner Richard “Rick” C. Hogenson, District 4 Commissioner Jeremy M. Hurd. and District 5 Commissioner Rich Sve. Board member Absent: Commissioner Derrick “Rick” L. Goutermont. Also present: County Administrator Matthew Huddleston, Land Commissioner Nate Eide, County Auditor Linda Libal, Environmental Services Director Christine McCarthy, Human Resources Director Cammie Young, and Clerk of the Board Laurel D. Buchanan.
MOTION HURD, SECOND BALTICH: 01 – Approval of the agenda. Absent: Goutermont
Lake County Board Chairperson Rich Sve opened the floor for public comments. No public comments were made.
Lake County Human Resources Director Cammie Young provided an annual update for the HR Office, including an overview of number of employees & elected officials, recruitment, health insurance, voluntary employees’ beneficiary association (VEBA), dental insurance, life insurance, voluntary long-term disability, workers’ compensation, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), labor negotiations, grievances, open enrollment, reporting & surveys, committees and professional associations.
Lake County Administrator Matthew Huddleston provided an update on several items of county business. County Auditor Linda Libal reminded people that today is Election Day and encouraged people to vote. Environmental Services Director Christine McCarthy advised that the landfill construction is going well. Land Commissioner Nate Eide advised that a committee has been working on the cabin lease contract as recommended by the State Auditor, and that a recommendation will be brought forward soon.
MOTION HURD, SECOND BALTICH: 02 – Approve Consent Agenda as presented:
1. Approve Board of Commissioners’ regular meeting minutes of July 23, 2024.
2. Approve Health and Human Services claims payments in the following amounts:
a. Administrative Payments $ 26,236.92
b. Region III Payments $ 355,631.45
3. Approve and authorize the Environmental Services Director to sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Lake County and Crystal Bay Township for the use of MPCA Grant funded recycling trailer and carport building. This MOU will make public recycling collection available in Crystal Bay Township.
4. Approve the Agreement from RTVision for $16,000 for the OneGov software installation and 1 year of operation. This cost will include training, payment integration and project management, permit setup, testing documentation, GIS, a parcel inventory management module, AppXtender integration, payment integration and Presto Tax system integration (MCIS). The program will start with the integration of five (5) current Land Use Applications and the department will have allowance to modify the permits as needed. Each additional year will cost approximately $6,000 for ongoing software management, support, maintenance and storage.
5. Authorize Highway Department payment to Avenu (New Roads) Cost Accounting System at a cost not to exceed $7,347.19 for the annual fee.
6. Authorize Highway Department payment to Minnesota Department of Transportation at a cost not to exceed $8,831.40 for laboratory material testing for Project SAP 038-627-003 (Waldo Road) and SAP 038-628-001 (Cardinal Road/20th Avenue).
7. Authorize Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to acquire 100 cubic yards of screened aggregate tailings from the Gooseberry pit for use on trails and at parks within Lake County at a cost of $0.50 per cubic yard (pit royalties).
8. Authorize the Highway Department to place an order through State CPV contract 234376 (Release C-456(5)) for Corrugated Metal Culvert Pipe from Contech Engineered Solutions, LLC not to exceed $55,000.00.
9. Approve a three-day temporary on-sale liquor permit for Isabella Community Council for the dates of September 6-8, 2024 at the Isabella Community Center, located at 9521 Lankinen Rd Isabella, MN 55607. Contingent on the payment of applicable fees.
10. Authorize payment to Fall Lake Township in the amount of $10,005.75, in lodging tax revenue, to account for the difference between the total 2023 lodging tax revenue collected for Fall Lake Township as reported by the Minnesota Department of Revenue, and the amount previously disbursed.
11. Approve and authorize the County Board Chair to sign the Mutual Aid Agreement for Public Health and Human Services and the Use of Resources including Personnel and Equipment.
12. Approve road name Cedar Point Trail for a road near 1295 Christianson Lake Road. It is currently a driveway that services several parcels and needs a road name for 911 purposes. Absent: Goutermont
MOTION HOGENSON, SECOND HURD: 03 – Approve the change in employee status of Andrew Morris, Highway Maintenance Supervisor, due to completion of probation period effective August 5, 2024. Absent: Goutermont
MOTION BALTICH, SECOND HOGENSON: 04 – Approve the change in employee status of Eric Warnecke, Highway Maintenance Supervisor, due to completion of probation period effective August 19, 2024. Absent: Goutermont
MOTION HOGENSON, SECOND HURD: 05 – Approve the trial appointment of Eric Warnecke, Highway Maintenance Supervisor, to Lead Mechanic at the Step 8 rate of $36.00 per hour effective August 19, 2024. Absent: Goutermont
MOTION HURD, SECOND BALTICH: 06 – Approve the change in employee status of Mackenzie Hogfeldt, Environmental Services Professional, due to completion of probation period effective August 24, 2024. Absent: Goutermont
MOTION HOGENSON, SECOND BALTICH: 07 – Approve the resignation of Debra Spry, Highway Maintenance Worker, effective August 1, 2024. Absent: Goutermont
MOTION BALTICH, SECOND HURD: 08 – Approve the recruitment for one full-time Highway Maintenance Worker. Absent: Goutermont
MOTION BALTICH, SECOND HURD: 09 – Approve the trial appointment of Roger Schreffler, Highway Maintenance Worker, to Highway Maintenance Coordinator at the Step 2 rate of $27.39 per hour effective August 17, 2024. Absent: Goutermont
MOTION HOGENSON, SECOND BALTICH: 10 – Approve the retirement of Linda Libal, Lake County Auditor/Treasurer, effective December 31, 2024. Absent: Goutermont
MOTION HURD, SECOND BALTICH: 11 – Adjourn Board meeting of the Lake County Board of Commissioners at 3:12 p.m. Absent: Goutermont
The Lake County Board of Commissioners will convene for the following meetings:
• Committee of the Whole, at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at the Knife River Community Building.
• Regular meeting at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, in the Lake County Service Center, Split Rock River Room, 616 Third Avenue, Two Harbors, Minnesota.
ATTEST:
Laurel D. Buchanan
Clerk of the Board
Rich Sve, Board Chairperson
Lake County Board of Commissioners
