Rock County Commissioners meet March 22
Herreid Board Room 9:00 A.M.
Rock County Courthouse March 22, 2022
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Thompson with all Commissioners present. Also in attendance were Administrator Kyle Oldre, County Attorney Jeff Haubrich, Deputy Administrator Susan Skattum and Star-Herald Reporter and Mavis Fodness.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those in attendance.
Motion by Thompson, seconded by Overgaard, to approve the March 22, 2022
County Board agenda, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Burger, seconded by Overgaard, to approve the March 08, 2022
County Board minutes, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Thompson, seconded by Williamson, to recess and call a Public
Hearing meeting to order at 9:05 A.M., declared carried on a voice vote.
Purpose of the meeting was to hear comment on a Tax Abatement Request for the addition of a 1.5 million bushel grain bin and 200ft x 90ft building structure located in Section 15-102-44, Lot 0 of Magnolia Township; the estimated amount of the abatement is $74,095.00 over a period of nine years. No attendees were present. Commissioner Williamson led a conversation regarding the terms of the abatement and had reservations pertaining to the length of the abatement.
Following the discussion, motion by Overgaard, seconded by Thompson,
to close the Public Hearing at 9:21 A.M. and reconvene the County Board meeting,
declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Reisch, to approve Resolution
No. 12-22, approving the Tax Abatement for New Vision Coop, declared carried on a 4-1 vote with Commissioner Williamson voting nay.
Ashley Kurtz, Auditor/Treasurer, presented the claims and Per Diems of $800.00; upon a review of the claims, motion by Burger, seconded by Thompson, to approve the claims and per diems, declared carried on a voice vote. A complete listing of the claims is available upon request at the Auditor/Treasurer's office.
MARCH 22, 2022 CLAIMS OVER $2,000
CENTERPOINT ENERGY $2,212.62
CHS 7,548.53
COUNTIES PROVIDING TECHNOLOGY 6,755.00
ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH INST 7,273.00
ERICKSON ENGINEERING 3,959.00
FLEET SERVICES DIVISION-ADMIN FMR 7,399.15
KEMP ELECTRIC 2,980.89
KETTERLING SERVICES INC 12,252.22
LUVERNE BUILDING CENTER, INC 2,544.79
LUVERNE/CITY OF 8,665.54
LYON COUNTY LANDFILL 13,875.44
M-R SIGN CO INC 11,163.35
MN COUNTIES COMPUTER COOP 7,305.00
MORRIS ELECTRONICS 3,206.01
POWERPLAN 5,911.49
ROCK COUNTY OPPORTUNITIES 2,085.20
TITAN MACHINERY INC 3,641.71
TK ELEVATOR CORPORATION 6,064.54
WEX BANK 3,627.74
ZIEGLER INC 9,523.96
75 PAYMENTS LESS THAN $2,000 32,421.02
TOTAL $160,416.20
The County Board was in receipt of the Fund Balance report; motion by
Overgaard, seconded by Reisch, to approve, declared carried on a voice vote.
The Auditor/Treasurer informed the County Board of a request from Sara Misterek of her intent to repurchase tax-forfeited property, located in the City of Luverne; Kurtz stated that all taxes, penalties and interest totaling $10,719.39 have been paid and recommends approval of the re-purchase of property. Motion by Burger, seconded by Thompson, to approve Resolution No. 09-22, approving the repurchase of tax forfeited property, parcel 20-1000-00, declared carried on a voice vote.
The Auditor/Treasurer informed the County Board of a request from Sheri Rozeboom of her intent to repurchase tax-forfeited property, located in Martin Township; Kurtz stated that all taxes, penalties and interest totaling $10,089.43 have been paid and recommends approval of the repurchase of property. Motion by Thompson, seconded by Williamson, to approve Resolution No. 10-22, approving the repurchase of tax-forfeited property, parcel 08-0269-000, declared carried on a voice vote.
The Auditor/Treasurer informed the County Board of a request from the City of Jasper to purchase tax forfeited property, parcel number 16-0045-200 within the City of Jasper, Rock County for the purpose of correcting blighted conditions pursuant to Minnesota Statute 282.01. Correction plans include demolition of the building, capping off the utilities, and grading for a shovel-ready lot for redevelopment. Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Williamson, to approve Resolution No. 11-22, authorizing the conveyance of tax-forfeited parcels to the City of Jasper, declared carried on a voice vote.
Kurtz requested approval of a contract from Trimin for IFS software support for 2022-2024 for an annual cost of $5,320; motion by Burger,
seconded by Overgaard, declared carried on a voice vote.
The Administrator informed the County Board that the Frederick and Maryanna Manfred House located at 1431 Quarry Road, in Mound Township (in Blue Mound State Park) will be considered by the State Historic Preservation Review Board (SHPRB) for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. The County Board is invited to attend the SHPRB virtual meeting scheduled for Tuesday April 12, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. Listing of the properties provides recognition of their historic importance and assures protective review of Federal and State project that might adversely the character of the of the properties. If listed in the National Register, certain Federal and State investment tax credit for rehabilitation and other provisions may apply.
The Administrator presented a legislative update regarding Rural Water’s request for state bonding for $2 million to assist with construction of a new water tower; the request is identified as H.F. number 4280 and the next step is to get a
hearing. As to date, there are no other legislative updates.
The County Board was informed of the Annual Road & Bridge hearing scheduled for March 22nd at 1:00 P.M. in the basement of the Rock County Community Library.
The Administrator updated the County Board on the following activities: duct cleaning is completed at the Human Services building; rodent proofing will begin at the Courthouse building; Luv1LuvAll organization received opioid settlement dollars; has been active in legislative testifying for EMS funding; will be meeting with contractors for an assessment and price for repairs to the tunnel and Kahler Terrace; has worked out details between A.C.E and Generations with their location move; and has been meeting with vendor for security cameras at the Courthouse Square.
Commissioner Williamson stated that he attended the following meetings:
One Water One Plan, Rural Water
Commissioner Thompson stated that she attended the following meetings: Chief Elected Officials/Private Industry Council, Southwest Health & Human Services, Southwest Regional Development Commission.
Commissioner Overgaard stated that he attended the following meetings: Magnolia Township, Denver Township, Kenneth City Council, Extension and Daycare facility tour.
Commissioner Burger stated that he attended the following meetings: (3)
Southwestern Mental Health, Community Corrections.
Commissioner Reisch stated that he attended the following meetings:
Community Corrections.
With no further business to come before the County Board,
the meeting was declared adjourned by order of the chair.
(04-21)
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