Rock County Commissioners meet April 6
Herreid Board Room 9:00 A.M.
Rock County Courthouse April 6, 2021
The meeting was called to order by the Chair with all Commissioners present;
also in attendance were Administrator Kyle Oldre, Deputy Administrator
Susan Skattum and Mavis Fodness.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those in attendance.
Motion by Burger, seconded by Overgaard, to approve the April 06, 2021,
County Board agenda, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Reisch, to approve the March 16, 2021,
County Board, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Burger, seconded by Thompson, to call to order a Public Hearing
at 9:02 A.M. to allow public comment on a tax abatement request for Kelly
and Tammie Leuthold d.b.a Leuthold Salon and for a Rock Home Initiative
application for Ross Van Hulzen, declared carried on a voice vote.
The County Board reviewed the Leuthold Salon abatement, requesting an abatement of 100% of the county tax for a period of ten years located in Martin Township; estimated total abatement is $5,650. No public comments were received.
The County Board also reviewed the Rock Home Initiative abatement request from Ross Van Hulzen for new construction located in Battle Plain Township for a period of 5-years; the estimated annual abatement is $1,165.00. No public comments were received.
The Public Hearing was closed at 9:05 A.M. by order of the Chair.
Motion by Reisch, seconded by Burger, to approve Resolution No. 10-21, a tax abatement request for Kelly and Tammie Leuthold d.b.a Leuthold Salon with the following terms: 100% abatement for years 1-5 and a declining
abatement thereafter for years 6-9, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Thompson, to approve a Rock Home Initiative abatement for Ross Van Hulzen, for a new construction on a 2-acre tract in the NE Section of Battle Plain Township for a period of 5-years with an estimated
annual abatement of $1,165.00, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Thompson, seconded by Reisch, to approve the
consent agenda, declared carried on a voice vote.
1. Resolution No. 08-21, Recognition Day for Nation Service Proclamation
2. Resolution No. 09-21, Rock County Snomasters 2021 Trail Agreement
Ashley Kurtz, Auditor/Treasurer, presented the claims; motion by Overgaard, seconded by Burger, to approve declared carried on a voice vote. A complete listing of the claims is available upon request at the Auditor/Treasurer's office.
APRIL 6, 2021 CLAIMS OVER $2,000
A & B BUSINESS INC $3,680.56
A.C.E. OF SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA 4,903.00
BAKER & TAYLOR 2,662.12
CENTERPOINT ENERGY 3,730.49
FLEET SERVICES DIVISION-ADMIN FMR 7,034.42
GRAHAM TIRE-WORTHINGTON 2,120.00
HILDI INC 3,800.00
MORRIS ELECTRONICS 9,239.85
NEWMAN SIGNS INC 7,096.60
NOBLES COUNTY AUDITOR-TREASURER 19,185.00
QUADIENT FINANCE USA INC 4,141.12
RACOM 7,711.76
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA 19,114.00
SANFORD HEALTH 2,100.00
TEXAS REFINERY CORP 2,089.80
TRANSOURCE TRUCK & EQUIPMENT INC 5,949.25
82 PAYMENTS LESS THAN $2,000 23,985.92
TOTAL $128,543.89
The County Board was in receipt of the Fund Balance report which reflected some tax revenue, due to the distribution of tax statements. Motion by Overgaard, seconded Williamson, to approve the Fund Balance report, declared carried on a voice vote.
Kurtz presented (3) tax abatement requests:
Parcel 03-0050-200 – a valuation change/correction due to incorrect soil
map, abatement amount $594.00.
Parcel 03-0050-300 – a valuation change/correction due to incorrect soil
map, abatement amount $508.00
Parcel 20-1409-600 – a valuation change/correction due to property improvements,
abatement amount $380.00
Motion by Burger, seconded by Thompson, to approve tax abatement on
Parcel 03-0050-200 for $594.00, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Reisch, to approve tax abatement
on Parcel 03-0050-300 for $508.00, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Thompson, seconded by Overgaard, to approve tax abatement
on Parcel 20-1409-600 for $380.00, declared carried on a voice vote.
Mark Sehr, Engineer, requested to bid let project SAP 067-612-010, a curb and gutter/sidewalk repair project on City of Luverne Main Street from TH 75 to Blue Mound Ave; motion by Overgaard, seconded by Thompson, approve a bid let date of May 3rd at 10:00 A.M. for SAP 067-612-010, declared carried on a voice vote.
The Engineer requested to add a mill/overlay project on CSAH 12, 1.2 miles west of TH75 to TH 75 on the Rock/Pipestone county line; the project would be a change order to SAP 067-612-010 the 2021 Pavement Rehabilitation project. Motion by Burger, seconded by Overgaard to approve
the change order to SAP 067-612-010, declared carried on a voice vote.
Commissioner Overgaard requested to schedule a Road & Bridge
tour, the date is yet to be determined.
Motion by Reisch, seconded by Overgaard, to approve a 5-year building lease agreement with DDJJ Partnership for office space for the Land Management Office effective January 01, 2021 at a rate of $11.80/square foot, declared carried on a voice vote. The rate increase reflects the increases to utilities.
The Administrator presented (3) bids to purchase a new lawn mower:
•John Deere/Z994R - $15,100 less $1,500 for broom attachment = $13,600.00
•Jaycox/Ferris IS2600 – 15,278.00 (no trade)
•Rock Motor Sports/X-mark - $17,199.00 less $2,500 for
broom attachment = $14,699.00
The Administrator recommended purchasing the X-mark machine as the county already has an X-mark mower with an inventory of existing parts and accessories; motion by Thompson, seconded by Reisch, to accept the bid from Rock Motor Sports for an X-mark lawnmower for $14,699.00, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Reisch, to authorize Summer Help to be utilized between Building Maintenance and Rural Water to assist with lawn maintenance duties, declared carried on a voice vote.
The Administrator briefly discussed the Development Program Development District No. 5, a tax increment financing plan for TIF (Development) District No. 23, the former Sharkee’s/Mert’s properties; was presented as information only.
The Administrator presented a vaccine roll out update for Rock County stating that the estimate for persons vaccinated in Rock County is at 40%. Currently persons age 16 and over are eligible for the vaccination.
The County Board was informed that Minnesota Public Utilities Commission will be holding public hearing via remote access on May 4, 2021 for the certificate of need and site permit application for proposed wind farm for Walleye Wind, LLC; no action was taken.
Motion by Reisch, seconded by Burger, to remove the appointment for services process currently being used for Licensing, Auditor/Treasurer, Land Records and Library and resume business operations as they were prior to COVID19 restrictions, effective May 1, 2021, declared carried on a voice vote.
The Administrator stated that he is still monitoring the American Rescue Plan; more information will be presented as it becomes available.
Commissioner Reisch stated that he had attended the following meetings: Plum Creek Library Executive Committee, City/County Liaison, SW Emergency Communications and SW Regional EMS.
Commissioner Thompson stated that she had attended the following
meetings: Southwest Health & Human Services and A. C. E.
Commissioner Overgaard stated that he had attended the following meetings:
Regional Solid Waste and Rural Energy, City/County Liaison.
Commissioner Burger stated that he had attended the following
meetings: no meetings.
Commissioner Williamson stated that he had attended the following
meetings: no meetings.
With no further business to come before the County Board, motion by Overgaard, seconded by Thompson to adjourn the meeting, declared carried on a voice vote.
(05-13)
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