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Category: September
The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Lake of the Woods County Government Center in the Commissioners' Room.
Chair Joe Grund called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited with the following members present: Commissioners: Joe Grund, Cody Hasbargen, Buck Nordlof, Jon Waibel, and Ed Arnesen. Also present: Auditor-Treasurer Lorene Hanson.
Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously to approve the agenda with the following changes: Add: Procurement Policy/Auditor-Treasurer; Remove: Set Public Hearing/Auditor-Treasurer.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the official and summarized minutes of September 14, 2021.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the following claims: Commissioners Warrants $12,929.21; Commissioners Warrants $2,444.02; Commissioners Warrants $32,106.28.
MFIP Biennial Service Agreement for 2022-23
Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously to approve the 2022-2023 County Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) Biennial Service Agreement.
Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the claims against the County as follows: Revenue $46,770.26; Road & Bridge $25,309.86; County Development $4,551.00; Solid Waste $25,943.13; EDA $897.25.
WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION
Warrants Approved On 9/28/2021 For Payment 9/30/2021
Vendor Name Amount
ByteSpeed, LLC 2,330.00
DSC Communications 7,630.90
Freeberg & Grund, Inc 6,537.50
Hoffman, Philipp & Martell, PLLC 12,600.00
Lakewood Health Center 2,175.14
M-R Sign Co, Inc 3,551.00
Mn Dept Of Transp 3,168.00
North Star Electric 3,877.85
Quadient Finance USA Inc. 5,000.00
Roseau County Highway Dept 2,199.24
Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc 15,588.62
Titan Machinery – Roseau 3,172.25
U.S. Bank Equipment Finance 6,268.50
50 Payments less than 2000 29,372.50
Final Total: 103,471.50
Further moved to authorize the payment of the following auditor warrants: September 16, 2021 for $467,072.43; September 22, 2021 for $41,200.81.
Department of Public Safety and DVS Lease Agreement
Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve a lease with the State of Minnesota commencing January 1, 2022 and continuing through June 30, 2025 for the benefit of the Department of Public Safety, Driver and Vehicle Services.
Request For County Issued Credit Card
Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve a request for a county issued credit card with $1,500 limit for Sheriff's Department employee, Tamara Maurer, Jail Administrator/TAC.
Resolution Authorizing Application for Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance
The following resolution was offered by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously the following:
Resolution Authorizing Application for
Minnesota Housing and Finance Agency
Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Program
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, State of Minnesota, has been authorized to undertake a program to provide funds for Family Homeless Prevention & Assistance Projects; and,
WHEREAS, Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. in the nine-county region of northwest Minnesota has developed an application for the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Program; and
WHEREAS, Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. has demonstrated the ability to perform the required activities of the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Program;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. is hereby authorized as an entity to be charged with the administration of funds made available through the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Program in the county of Lake of the Woods, Minnesota.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the September 28, 2021 revision to the Lake of the Woods County Federal Award Procurement Policy.
Permission to Hire Full-Time Deputy Sheriff
Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to hire Andrew Jespersen to the full-time Deputy Sheriff position at Grade 12, Step 2, Points 282, effective September 15, 2021.
Permission to Promote Deputy Sheriff to Sergeant
Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to promote Deputy Sheriff Russell Platz to Sergeant at Grade 14, Step 9, Points 349, effective September 15, 2021.
Update to the County Personnel Policy and Procedures Per MN Statute
Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to update, per MN Statute, the Lake of the Woods County Personnel Policies and Procedures, Chapter 4, Section 2, Part d. Military Leave.
Permission to Advertise, Interview and Hire
Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to advertise, interview and hire for Deputy Auditor/Treasurer – License Clerk.
Approve Final SAP 039-594-001
Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to authorize final payment of SAP 039-594-001 for Davidson Construction of $1,206,952.54.
Add to Agenda:
Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously to add, Border Ridge Trucking Contract Change, to the Agenda under Public Works.
Border Ridge Trucking Contract Change
Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to acknowledge a change in ownership of Border Ridge Trucking to Accurate HD. Lake of the Woods County's contract with Border Ridge Trucking will be fulfilled by Accurate HD.
Change Road Tour Date
Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to change the road tour date from October 13th at 8:00 a.m. to October 20th at 11:00 a.m.
CARA GRANT UPDATE
Tammie Doebler, with the Lake of the Woods Prevention Coalition (LWPC), provided an update to the Board on the First-Responders Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) Grant. The CARA Grant is a nationally competitive grant awarded by the US Department of Health & Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The goal of the grant is to reduce opioid and related substance use and overdoses. Through this grant, the LWPC has coordinated Narcan training, crisis intervention training, community education, tele-health services for inmates, related support and equipment for local law enforcement and worked with student groups to prevent youth substance abuse.
With no further business before the Board, Chair Joe Grund called the meeting to recess at 10:04 a.m.
Attest: October 12, 2021
_________________________________ _________________________________
Auditor-Treasurer, Lorene Hanson Chair of the Board, Joe Grund
TIME TAB
9:00 a.m. #1 Pledge to the Flag
Approve Agenda
Approve the Minutes of September 14, 2021
9:05 a.m. #2 Social Services
9:10 a.m. #3 Auditor/Treasurer
Resolution Authorizing Application for Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Program – Tri-Valley
Set Public Hearing
9:20 a.m. #4 Human Resources
Update Lake of the Woods County Personnel Policy and Procedures per MN Statute
9:30 a.m. #5 Public Works
Final approval of SAP 039-594-001 – total amount of $1,206,952.54 – Davidson Construction
9:40 a.m. #6 CARA Grant Update – Tammie Doebler
Old/New Business
Lessard – Sams Outdoor Heritage Council/Outdoor Heritage Fund
Land Trade
Home Health Task Force
Tourism/Lodging Tax
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Approve the Minutes of August 24, 2021
Approve the Minutes of September 7, 2021
Set Proposed Budget
9:20 a.m. #4 Set Date for Assessor Work Session
9:25 a.m. #5 Extension Committee Appointment
9:30 a.m. #6 Northwest Angle Edgeriders
Gambling Application
Northerly Park
9:45 a.m. #7 Soil and Water Conservation District
MOA Rainy-Rapid One Watershed, One Plan
9:55 a.m. #8 Land and Water Planning
Consideration of Zone Change #21-01ZCV by Crown Holdings, LLC
Consideration of Conditional Use Permit #21-11CU by Paul Haugo
Consideration of Conditional Use Permit #21-12CU by Hapka Holdings, LLC
Consideration of Conditional Use Permit #21-13CU by Nels Holte
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Commissioner Proceedings
Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the agenda with the following changes: Add – Public Works/Highway: Approve Final for SAP 039-633-003 and Designate CRRSAA Funds, Add – Board of Adjustment: Board Appointment.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the official and summarized minutes of August 24, 2021.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the official and summarized minutes of September 7, 2021.
Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously to approve the following claims: Commissioners Warrants $9,372.00; Commissioners Warrants $3,109.18; Commissioners Warrants $20,328.73.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the claims against the County as follows: Revenue $196,540.45; Road & Bridge $112,044.26; County Development $200; Joint Ditch $9,125; Solid Waste $49,647.44; EDA $3,337.86.
Allstates Pavement Recycling & Stab. Inc 17,757.07
Cenex Co-Op Services, Inc. 10,252.40
CentralSquare Technologies, LLC 138,296.48
Compudyne, Inc 12,924.85
Counties Providing Technology 3,860.00
FleetPride 3,008.96
Freeberg & Grund, Inc 27,471.65
Howard's Oil Company 3,148.07
LOW Highway Dept 11,603.35
Mar-Kit Landfill 15,475.50
Olson Construction Bdt LLC 15,850.00
Plutko Plumbing & Heating 5,388.09
Powerplan 3,529.90
Traffic Marking Service, Inc. 23,852.56
Voice Products 2,245.00
Walker Pipe & Supply 3,788.00
Wilkens Industries 27,930.11
Woody's Service 4,184.81
WSB 6,932.50
Final Total: $370,895.01
Further moved to authorize the payment of the following auditor warrants: August 25, 2021 for $312,731.31; August 26, 2021 for $244,626.93; August 27, 2021 for $1,609,810.00; September 1, 2021 for $252,568.37; September 2, 2021 for $1,770,275.37; September 8, 2021 for $352,419.26; September 8, 2021 for ($108.32).
Resolution Adopting
Proposed 2022 Budget and Tax Levy
Resolution 2021-09-01
The following Resolution was proposed and moved for adoption by Commissioner Ed Arnesen:
WHEREAS, the Proposed County Budget for the year 2022 has been reviewed by the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following Proposed Budget and Tax Levy is hereby adopted for the Lake of the Woods County for 2022:
Revenue Fund $ 1,912,390
Road & Bridge Fund $ 449,580
Social Services Fund $ 603,935
Economic Development Authority Fund $ 60,000
2022 Proposed Budget and Tax Levy $ 3,025,905
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following amounts be levied against the unorganized townships of Lake of the Woods County for 2022:
Twp Road & Bridge $ 471,470*
Twp Fire – Baudette $ 25,000
Twp Fire – Williams $ 16,274
Twp Fire – NW Angle $ 6,500
* $471,470 for Township Road & Bridge, includes $12,765 Admin of Township Roads (458,705+12,765=471,470)
A public meeting to discuss the 2022 Proposed Budget and Tax Levy will be held on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the Lake of the Woods County Commissioners' Room.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel, and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.
SET DATE FOR ASSESSOR WORK SESSION
A work session with the Assessor's Office was scheduled for Tuesday, October 12th, following the Board Meeting, at 1:00 p.m.
EXTENSION COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously to appoint Colleen Stanton to the Extension Committee effective September 14, 2021.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT APPOINTMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to appoint Nancy Dunnell to the Board of Adjustments effective September 14, 2021.
NORTHWEST ANGLE EDGE RIDERS
The following resolution was offered by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously the following:
RESOLUTION APPROVING A LEASE FOR
LAWFUL GAMBLING ACTIVITY AND PREMISES PERMIT APPLICATION
RESOLUTION NO. 21-09-02
WHEREAS; the Northwest Angle Edge Riders has submitted a lease for lawful gambling activity and a premise permit application for Minnesota Lawful Gambling to be conducted at the following establishments, which are located in Lake of the Woods County:
Sunset Lodge
3179 Oak Island, Oak Island, MN 56741
Sportsman's Oak Island Lodge, Inc.
838 Oak Island, Oak Island, MN 56741
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners hereby approves said application for submission to the Minnesota Gambling Control Board.
Joe Laurin from the Northwest Angle Edge Riders provided an update on the Northerly Park and a recent visit from the Greater Minnesota Parks and Trails Commission.
The following resolution was offered by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and unanimously carried the following:
Support for the Northwest Angle Edge Riders
Grant Request from
Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission
WHEREAS; Northwest Angle Edge Riders met with Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners on September 14, 2021 to discuss grant opportunities to create a Park at Angle Inlet/Northwest Angle;
WHEREAS; The park plans for Northerly Park in Lake of the Woods County is significant and exciting for it would be the most northern park in the lower 48;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT; the Lake of the Woods County Commissioners supports the Northwest Angle Edge Riders and their grant request with the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission. Lake of the Woods County does not have an existing park in Angle Inlet/Northwest Angle.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the final payment for SAP 039-633-003 for Wheelers Point Sewer District, Baudette, MN in the total amount of $877,035.44 and hereby authorize final payment of $23,314.89.
Designate CRRSAA Funds
Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to designate the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act funds of $134,923 to County Road Construction use by 2024.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to add Solid Waste/Garage Door Project to the Agenda under Public Works.
Garage Door Project
Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously to approve replacement of three garage doors with Borgen Construction, quoted at $38,000.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously to approve the Memorandum of Agreement for the Rainy-Rapid One Watershed, One Plan with Lake of the Woods Soil and Water Conservation District and for Chair Joe Grund to sign the same.
Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to appoint Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and Commissioner Ed Arnesen to the Rainy-Rapid One Watershed, One Plan Committee.
LAND AND WATER PLANNING
Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund met with the Board and presented a Consideration of Zone Change #21-01ZCV by Crown Holdings, LLC: The SW¼NW¼, Section Thirty-six (36), Township One Hundred Sixty-two (162) North, Range Thirty-Two (32) West – Parcel ID# 19.36.23.000. Applicant is requesting a zone change from a Rural Residential (R2) Zoning District to a Residential (R1) Zoning District for the purposes of a subdivision and development of lots. Stromlund reviewed the Findings of Fact with the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the Consideration of Zone Change #21-01ZCV by Crown Holdings, LLC from a Rural Residential (R2) Zoning District to a Residential (R1) Zoning District for the purposes of a subdivision and development of lots.
Lake of the Woods County Rezoning
Findings of Fact and Decision
Name of Applicant: Crown Holdings, LLC Date: September 14, 2021
Location/Legal Description: SW¼NW¼ section 36, T. 162N, R. 32W
Current Zoning Classification: Rural Residential (R2) Proposed: Residential (R1)
Parcel Number(s): 19.36.23.000 Application Number: 21-01ZC
The County Board of Commissioners shall consider all facts from all sources prior to rendering a decision relating to a proposed zone change. Its judgment shall be based upon, but not limited to the following factors as applicable.
Is the zone change consistent with the Lake of the Woods County Comprehensive Land Use Plan?
X Yes ___No
Comments: Changing from R2 to R1 for platting is consistent with the "Growth Corridor".
Are the existing surrounding land uses consistent with the proposed zoning classification?
Comments: There is a mixture of Commercial-Recreation, Rural Residential, and Residential zoning
districts in the immediate vicinity of the property.
Will the zone change alter the characteristics of the neighborhood?
___Yes X No
Comments: There is already a mixture of Commercial-Recreation, Rural Residential, and
Residential zoning districts in the immediate vicinity of the property.
Is there a potential for public health, safety or traffic generation impacts based on the proposed zone change and how will they be addressed?
Comments: The property is currently served by Highway 172 on the west, 27th Street NW on the
north, and a proposed road to service the proposed lots. Adequate soils exist for septic systems, except in the extreme south end of the property.
What additional public services would be necessitated and would existing utilities be sufficient to accommodate the proposal?
Comments: No additional public services are needed. There are existing utilities adjacent to property
and easements for said utilities will be provided.
Will the zone change impede the normal or orderly development and improvement of surrounding property for uses permitted in the zoning district?
Comments: There will be change.
Has there been a change in the development in the general area of the property in questions?
Comments: Increased need for residential dwellings. Also, there has been an increase in long-term
vacation rentals.
Will the zone change have a negative effect on property values in the neighborhood?
_Yes X No
The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners hereby APPROVES the application for a zone change WITHOUT special conditions.
_____________________________________ September 14, 2021
Joe Grund, Chair, County Board of Commissioners
Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund met with the Board and presented a Consideration of Conditional Use Permit #21-11CU by Paul Haugo: Lots 9 and 10, Block 1, Wildwood North Subdivision, Section Nine (9), Township One Hundred Sixty-two (162) North, Range Thirty-three (33) West – Parcel ID#: 18.50.01.090 and 18.50.01.100. Applicant is requesting an After-the-fact Conditional Use Permit as required by Section 902 of the Lake of the Woods County Zoning Ordinance, to move more than ten (10) yards of material within the shore impact zone and more than fifty (50) yards outside of the shore impact zone of Zippel Bay of Lake of the Woods. Lake of the Woods is a general development lake. Stromlund reviewed the Findings of Fact with the Board and informed the Board that the Planning Commission recommends approval with conditions. The specific conditions of approval are as follows:
The applicant must apply for a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) after-the-fact public waters permit to authorize riprap installed below the Ordinary High-Water Level (OHWL) of Zippel Bay, or, remove and construct the riprap project to meet the no-permit criteria from the DNR and restore vegetation in its place.
The applicant must remove the crushed granite walking path from the top of the riprap and install a ten (10) foot wide native plant buffer in its place.
The applicant must restore vegetation coverage within the shore impact zone of Lots 9-10, Block 1, Wildwood North subdivision.
The applicant must identify the amount of impervious surface installed on Lots 9-10, Block 1, Wildwood North subdivision and remove impervious surface coverage, if necessary, not to exceed 25% of the total lot area.
The activities outlined in the above conditions must be completed prior to July 31, 2022.
Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the Conditional Use Permit #21-11CU by Paul Haugo with the following conditions:
Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners
Name of Applicant: Paul Haugo Date: September 14, 2021
Location/Legal Description: Lots 9 and 10, Block 1, Wildwood North Subdivision, Section 9, T. 162N, R. 33W
Project Proposal: Applicant is requesting an After-the-fact Conditional Use Permit as required by Section 902 of the Lake of the Woods County Zoning Ordinance, to move more than ten (10) yards of material within the shore impact zone and more than fifty (50) yards outside of the shore impact zone of Zippel Bay of Lake of the Woods. Lake of the Woods is a general development lake.
1. Is the project proposal consistent with the Lake of the Woods County Comprehensive Land Use Plan? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )
Why or why not? Shoreline protection.
2. Is the project proposal consistent with maintaining the public health, safety, and welfare?
YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)
Why or why not? ______________________________________________________
Is the project proposal consistent with the goal of preventing and controlling water pollution, including sedimentation and nutrient loading? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )
Will the project proposal not adversely affect the site's existing topography, drainage features, and vegetative cover? YES ( ) NO (X) N/A ( )
Why or why not? Removed trees and changed slope to shore.
Is the project proposal's site location reasonable in relation to any floodplain and/or floodway of rivers or tributaries? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )
Why or why not? Shoreline
Has the erosion potential of the site based upon the degree and direction of slope, soil type and existing vegetative cover been adequately addressed for the project proposal?
YES ( ) NO (X) N/A ( )
Why or why not? To be based on DNR findings.
Is the site in harmony with existing and proposed access roads? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)
Is the project proposal compatible with adjacent land uses? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)
9. Does the project proposal have a reasonable need to be in a shoreland location?
YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )
Is the amount of liquid waste to be generated reasonable and the proposed sewage disposal system adequate to accommodate the project proposal? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)
Will the visibility of structures and other facilities as viewed from public waters comply with Section 901 of the Zoning Ordinance? YES ( ) NO (X) N/A ( )
Why or why not? Removed vegetative screening.
Is the site adequate for water supply and on-site sewage treatment systems?
Are the affected public waters suited to and able to safely accommodate the types, uses, and numbers of watercraft that the project proposal will generate? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)
If the project proposal includes above ground or below ground storage tanks for petroleum or other hazardous material that is subject to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) requirements, has a permit been sought? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X )
Will there be fencing and/or other screening provided to buffer the project proposal from adjacent properties? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)
If signage is associated with the project proposal, has the applicant demonstrated the need for the number and size requested, and minimized the visual appearance as viewed from adjacent properties to the extent possible? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)
If the project proposal will generate additional traffic to or from the site, has the applicant adequately demonstrated how the additional traffic and parking is to be addressed?
If all answers to the Findings of Fact-Criteria are either "Yes" or are "Not Applicable" to the request, the criteria for granting the conditional use permit have been met. The conditional use permit will maintain the goals of safety, health, and general welfare of the public.
The specific conditions of approval are as follows:
Approved as Presented ( ) Approved with Conditions (X) Denied ( )
_______________ _____________________________________
Date Joseph Grund, Chair, County Board
This is in accordance with Section 1204 of the Lake of the Woods County Zoning Ordinance.
Consideration of Conditional Use Permit #21-12CU by Hapka Holdings, LLC: Government Lot One (1) less deeded the north six hundred sixty feet (660') of Government Lot Two (2) less the south four hundred fifty feet (450') of Section Seven (7), Township One Hundred Sixty-one (161) North, Range Thirty-one (31) West – Parcel ID# 24.07.22.000. Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit as required by Section 902 of Lake of the Woods County Zoning Ordinance, to move more than ten (10) cubic yards of material within the shore impact zone of Rainy River. Rainy River is an agricultural river segment. Stromlund reviewed the Findings of Fact with the Board and informed the Board that the Planning Commission recommends approval with conditions. The specific conditions of approval are as follows:
Follow DNR construction criteria for private boat ramps.
Proper erosion control must be implemented and remain until disturbed soil is fully vegetated.
The private boat ramp is limited to the area identified in the application.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously to approve the Conditional Use Permit #21-12CU by Hapka Holdings, LLC, with the following conditions:
Name of Applicant: Hapka Holdings, LLC Date: September 14, 2021
Location/Legal Description: Gov't Lot 1, Section 7, T. 161N, R. 31W
Project Proposal: Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit as required by Section 902 of Lake of the Woods County Zoning Ordinance, to move more than ten (10) cubic yards of material within the shore impact zone of Rainy River. Rainy River is an agricultural river segment.
Is the project proposal consistent with the Lake of the Woods County Comprehensive Land Use Plan? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )
Why or why not? River access/recreational.
3. Is the project proposal consistent with the goal of preventing and controlling water pollution, including sedimentation and nutrient loading? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )
Why or why not? To follow DNR specs.
Will the project proposal not adversely affect the site's existing topography, drainage features, and vegetative cover? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )
Why or why not? Will not or little change.
Why or why not? Shoreland river access.
Is the project proposal compatible with adjacent land uses? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )
Why or why not? Recreational area/residential.
Why or why not? Private launch site.
10. Is the amount of liquid waste to be generated reasonable and the proposed sewage disposal system adequate to accommodate the project proposal? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)
Why or why not? _____________________________________________________
11. Will the visibility of structures and other facilities as viewed from public waters comply with Section 901 of the Zoning Ordinance? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)
12. Is the site adequate for water supply and on-site sewage treatment systems?
13. Are the affected public waters suited to and able to safely accommodate the types, uses, and numbers of watercraft that the project proposal will generate? YES (X) NO ( ) N/A ( )
Why or why not? No change.
If the project proposal includes above ground or below ground storage tanks for petroleum or other hazardous material that is subject to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) requirements, has a permit been sought? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)
Why or why not? Private launch.
Date Joseph Grund Chair, County Board
Consideration of Conditional Use Permit #21-13CU by Nels Holte: Government Lot Three (3), Section Seventeen (17), Township One Hundred Sixty-two North (162), Range Thirty-two West (32) with Parcel ID# 19.17.24.010. Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit as required by Section 902 of Lake of the Woods County Zoning Ordinance, to move more than ten (10) cubic yards of material within the shore impact zone of Lake of the Woods for the purpose of a riprap project. Lake of the Woods is a General Development Lake. Stromlund reviewed the Findings of Fact with the Board and informed the Board that the Planning Commission recommends approval with conditions. The specific conditions of approval are as follows:
The applicant must follow the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources requirements for installation of riprap and if applicable, obtain the necessary permits from this agency.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the Conditional Use Permit #21-13CU by Nels Holte, with the following conditions:
Name of Applicant: Nels Holte Date: September 14, 2021
Location/Legal Description: Gov't Lot 3, Section 17, T. 162N, R. 32W
Project Proposal: Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit as required by Section 902 of Lake of the Woods County Zoning Ordinance, to move more than ten (10) cubic yards of material within the shore impact zone of Lake of the Woods for the purpose of a riprap project. Lake of the Woods is a General Development Lake.
Why or why not? Shoreline stabilization.
Is the project proposal consistent with maintaining the public health, safety, and welfare?
Why or why not? Will not.
Is the project proposal's site location reasonable in relation to any floodplain and/or floodway of rivers or tributaries? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)
Why or why not? DNR requirements.
Does the project proposal have a reasonable need to be in a shoreland location?
Why or why not? Shoreland stabilization.
Will the visibility of structures and other facilities as viewed from public waters comply with Section 901 of the Zoning Ordinance? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A (X)
Attest: September 28, 2021
AGENDA – Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Approve Minutes of September 8, 2020
9:10 a.m. #3 County Auditor/Treasurer
Proposed 2021 Tax Levy/Resolution
9:20 a.m. #4 Kent Hanson from Cenex Co-Op
9:50 a.m. #5 County Highway/Landfill
Highway Update
Landfill Update
10:30 a.m. #6 Hoffman, Philipp and Knutson Audit Exit
11:30 a.m. #7 Budget Work Session
Lessard–Sams Outdoor Heritage Council/Outdoor Heritage Fund
Home Health Care Task Force
Proposed Law Enforcement Center
Vice-Chair Ed Arnesen called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited with the following members present: Commissioners: Joe Grund, Cody Hasbargen, Buck Nordlof and Ed Arnesen. Absent was Commissioner Jon Waibel. Also present was: County Auditor/Treasurer Lorene Hanson.
Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve the agenda with the following changes; Add: Approve minutes from September 16, 2020 and Cares Act. Remove: Hoffman, Philipp and Knutson Audit Exit.
KENT HANSON FROM CENEX CO-OP
Kent Hanson presented a resolution and was asking for support from the County Board for the establishment of a natural gas distribution system within certain areas of Lake of the Woods County. There was no action taken at the time and it was tabled for further discussion later in the meeting.
Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the official and summarized minutes of September 8, 2020.
Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the official and summarized minutes of September 16, 2020.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve the following claims: Commissioners Warrant's $10,889.24 Commissioners Warrant's $4,234.87, Commissioners Warrant's $5,257.12.
Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the claims against the County as follows: Revenue $97,871.58; Road & Bridge $13,668.15; County Development $1050.00; Joint Ditch $702.50; Solid Waste $31,357.06, EDA $843.24.
Bollig Inc 23,626.00
Cps Technology Solutions 3,995.00
Hoffman, Philipp & Knutson, PLLC 12,650.00
John Deere Financial 2,501.44
Lakewood Health Center 14,443.05
LOW Highway Dept 7,033.75
Motorola Solutions, Inc 15,793.24
Nelson's Collision Center (Dba) 9,584.13
Premier Biotech, Inc 2,020.54
R & Q Trucking, Inc 3,090.00
Royal Tire Inc 3,208.08
SeaChange Print Innovations 3,509.46
Further moved to authorize the payment of the following auditor warrants: September 8, 2020 for $101,160.89, September 15, 2020 for ($955.66), September 15, 2020 for $228,152.69, September 16, 2020 for $14,873.14.
Proposed 2021 Tax Levy Resolution
The following Resolution was proposed and moved for adoption by Commissioner Joe Grund:
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.
COUNTY HIGHWAY/LANDFILL
County Engineer, AJ Pirkl, provided a highway project update.
The following Resolution was offered by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the following:
PROGRAM APPLICATION
Resolution No. 2020-09-02
BE IT RESOLVED that, Lake of the Woods County will act as the legal sponsor for the Northern Excellence Seed Turn Lane project and requests funding from the Transportation Economic Development (TED) Program of the Minnesota Department of Transportation; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, Lake of the Woods County has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance, and the institutional, managerial and financial capability to ensure matching funds and adequate construction of the proposed project; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, Lake of the Woods County has not violated any Federal State or local laws pertaining to fraud, bribery, graft, kickbacks, collusion, conflict of interest or other unlawful or corrupt practice; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, upon approval of its application by the state, Lake of the Woods County may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above-referenced project and that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in all contract agreements; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, Lake of the Woods County will commit the required local match; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, Lake of the Woods County confirms if the project cost increases above the amount listed in the Application, Lake of the Woods County will provide or secure all additional funds necessary to complete the project; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, Lake of the Woods County certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws, regulations and rules of the Application; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, the sources and uses, private investors, equity and other financing commitment represented in the attached document are accurate.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Lake of the Woods County Board Chair, Jon Waibel and Lake of the Woods County Engineer, Anthony "AJ" Pirkl, or their successors in office, are hereby authorized to execute such agreements, and amendments thereto, as necessary to implement the project on behalf of the applicant.
County Engineer, AJ Pirkl, provided a landfill update.
Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve the following appropriations of the CARES ACT funds: $300,000 for the Economic Development Authority for small businesses, up to $13,636 for the City of Williams, up to $10,000 for Lake of the Woods County Social Services, $50,000 for Lake of the Woods School, and the remaining funds for other Lake of the Woods County expenses.
RESOLUTION APPROVING
NORTHERN TIER NATURAL GAS SYSTEM
WHEREAS, Lake of the Woods County Board met on September 22, 2020; and,
WHEREAS, Northern Tier Natural Gas, LLC (an LLC organized and existing through the laws of Minnesota with the sole member being Coop Service, Inc of Baudette) has proposed to build and operate a new natural gas distribution system to serve residential and commercial customers in unincorporated areas within Baudette, Wabanica and Wheeler townships in Lake of the Woods County; and,
WHEREAS, prospective customers within the proposed Northern Tier Natural Gas service area have expressed a desire for natural gas service; and
WHEREAS, the Lake of the Woods County Board finds that addition of a natural gas distribution system within the County would enhance overall utility service for prospective customers; and
WHEREAS, Northern Tier Natural Gas has appeared before this Board and has provided assurances that it is obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals for construction and operation of the natural gas distribution system from applicable regulatory agencies including: 1) the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, 2) the Minnesota Office of Pipeline Safety, 3) the Minnesota Department of Transportation, 4) the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and 5) the Lake of the Woods County Highway Department; and
WHEREAS, Northern Tier Natural Gas has agreed to provide periodic progress reports to this Board regarding development, construction and operation of the proposed natural gas distribution system;
BE IT RESOLVED, that Lake of the Woods County Board approves of the establishment of a natural gas distribution system within unincorporated areas of Lake of the Woods County by Northern Tier Natural Gas, LLC as described above.
BUDGET WORK SESSION
It was the consensus of the Board to postpone the Budget Work Session to October 7, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.
With no further business before the Board, Vice-Chairman Ed Arnesen called the meeting to recess at 10:10 a.m.
______________________________ _________________________________
County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson Vice-Chairman Ed Arnesen
The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in special session on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Lake of the Woods County Government Center in the Commissioners' Room.
Chair Jon Waibel called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited with the following members present: Commissioners: Joe Grund, Jon Waibel, Buck Nordlof, Ed Arnesen, and Cody Hasbargen. Also present: County Auditor/Treasurer Lorene Hanson.
Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the agenda.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ABATEMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve setting a public hearing date of Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the Government Center in the Commissioners' Room. The County Board of Commissioners will be reviewing a proposal requesting an abatement for all or a portion of property taxes levied by the Lake of the Woods County on the property in the City of Baudette with the following property identification number 60-5007-080.
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE – SET HEARING DATE
Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve setting a public hearing date of Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at the Government Center in the Commissioners' Room for notice of a proposed ordinance. The County Board of Commissioners will be reviewing the Administration of Lodging Tax to be conducted by the Minnesota Department of Revenue.
With no further business before the Board, Chairman Jon Waibel called the meeting to recess at 6:00 p.m.
County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson Vice-Chair of the Board, Ed Arnesen
AGENDA – Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Approve Minutes of August 25, 2020
Vehicle for the Baudette International Airport
Letter to Sanford
Letter of Intent to Department of Revenue
9:15 a.m. #4 Legislators
Senator Paul Utke
Representative Matt Grossell
Permission to Hire: Full-time Permanent Custodian
Social Services Income Maintenance /CS Supervisor
Law Enforcement Compensation Requests
9:55 a.m. #6 Sheriff
Stonegarden Contracts
10:00 a.m. #7 Land and Water Planning
Consideration of Zone Change #20-01ZC by S & J Real Estate, LLC
Consideration of Conditional Use Permit #20-06CU by Richard Schram
10:15 a.m. #8 County Highway/Landfill
10:30 a.m. #9 Economic Tax Abatement Work Session
2:00 p.m. #10 Road Tour: Landfill/Rotochopper Demonstration
The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Lake of the Woods County Government Center in the Commissioners' Room.
Chair Jon Waibel called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited with the following members present: Commissioners: Joe Grund, Jon Waibel, Buck Nordlof and Ed Arnesen. Absent was Commissioner Cody Hasbargen. Also present was: County Auditor/Treasurer Lorene Hanson.
Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve the agenda with the following changes: addition of a closed session for personnel, reschedule the economic tax abatement work session for September 9, 2020 during the 2021 Budget Work Session and move up the time of the Road Tour/Rotochopper Demonstration.
Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the official and summarized minutes of August 25, 2020.
Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the following claims: Commissioners Warrant's $3,262.43, Commissioners Warrant's $18,157.32, Commissioners Warrant's $9,461.16.
Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the claims against the County as follows: Revenue $29,507.43; Road & Bridge $218,017.63; County Development $11,825.50; Solid Waste $20,027.25, EDA $44.56.
KGM Contractors Inc 18,492.00
Titan Machinery – Roseau 17,400.00
Tritech Software Systems 2,299.50
True North Equipment Co 154,750.00
Widseth Smith Nolting&Asst Inc 21,741.15
Further moved to authorize the payment of the following auditor warrants: August 26, 2020 for $53,203.84 and September 2, 2020 for $46,383.48.
Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the transfer of a county owned vehicle, a 2011 Chevrolet Caprice, to the Baudette International Airport.
Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously to approve a letter to be sent to Sanford regarding the termination of the lease for space in Government Center North effective January 1, 2021.
Senator Paul Utke and Representative Matt Grossell provided an update to the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously to approve changing the previous request for permission to advertise, interview and hire for a Temporary COVID-19 Cleaning Specialist, to permission to advertise, interview and hire for a Full-time Permanent Custodian II.
Social Services Income Maintenance/ CS Supervisor
Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously to approve a grade increase from grade 13, step 9 to grade 15, step 9 for Financial Assistance Supervisor Angie Eason effective the next full pay period.
It was the consensus of the Board to continue this discussion during the closed personnel session.
Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the 2018 Operation Stonegarden Grant Agreement for $120,000, the 2019 Operation Stonegarden Grant Agreement for $128,000 and for Commissioner Jon Waibel to sign the same.
Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund met with the board and presented a Consideration of Zone Change #20-01ZC by S & J Real Estate, LLC: Lot 1, Block 1, Lukes Estates in Section Twenty-four (24), Township One Hundred Sixty-two (162) North, Range Thirty-two (32) West – Parcel ID# 19.58.01.010. Applicant is requesting a Zone Change from Section 303 of the Lake of the Woods County Zoning Ordinance to change the current zoning from Residential District (R-1) to a Commercial-Recreation District. One letter of correspondence was received from the public.
Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the following Findings of Fact for S & J Real Estate, LLC. to change the current zoning from Residential District (R-1) to a Commercial-Recreation District, without conditions:
Lake of the Woods County Rezoning Findings of Fact and Decision
Name of Applicant: S & J Real Estate, LLC Date: September 2, 2020
Location/Legal Description: Lot 1, Block 1, Lukes Estates of Section 24, Township 162N, Range 32W (Wheeler Township)
Current Zoning Classification: Residential Development (R1) Proposed: Commercial-Recreation
The Planning Commission shall consider all facts from all sources prior to submitting a recommendation to the County Board relating to a proposed zone change. Its judgment shall be based upon, but not limited to the following factors as applicable.
_x__ Yes___No
Comments: Resort area, previously commercial, also within the growth corridor
Comments: No change from past years, previously residential
___Yes_x__ No
Comments: No change
Comments: None/no change
___ Yes_x__No
Comments: No change/none
Comments: Same use
8. Will the zone change have a negative effect on property values in the neighborhood?
Comments: Should improve values – replaced old trailer house with new rental cabin
Conditions: None
The Lake of the Woods County Planning Commission hereby recommends to the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners adopt the above findings and DENY / APPROVE the application for a zone change be WITH / WITHOUT conditions.
_____________________________________ September 2, 2020
Tom Mio Date
Chair, Planning Commission
The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners hereby adopt the above findings of fact of the Lake of the Woods Planning Commission WITH / WITHOUT modification(s) and DENY / APPROVE the application for a zone change WITH / WITHOUT special conditions.
Jon Waibel Date
Chair, County Board of Commissioners
Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund met with the board and presented a Consideration of Conditional Use Permit #20-06CU by Richard Schram: A tract in Government Lot 2, Section Seven (7), Township One Hundred Sixty-two (162) North, Range Thirty-two (32) West – Parcel ID#19.65.00.080. Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit as required by Section 902 of the Lake of the Woods County Zoning Ordinance to allow the applicant to move more than ten (10) cubic yards of material within the shore impact zone of Lake of the Woods for the purpose of repairing shoreline damage. Lake of the Woods is a General Development Lake.
Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously to approve the following Findings of Fact for Richard Schram to allow the applicant to move more than ten (10) cubic yards of material within the shore impact zone of Lake of the Woods for the purpose of repairing shoreline damage, as presented:
Name of Applicant: Richard and Lynn Schram____ Date: September 8, 2020
Location/Legal Description: A tract in Gov. Lot 2, Section 7, Township 162 North, Range 32 West – Parcel ID #19.65.00.080.
Project Proposal: Place more than 10 cubic yards of material in the shore impact zone of Lake of the Woods for the purpose of rip-rap. Lake of the Woods is a General Development Lake.
Is the project proposal consistent with the Lake of the Woods County Comprehensive Land Use Plan? YES ( x ) NO ( ) N/A ( )
Why or why not? __Shoreline protection____________________________________
YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A ( x )
Is the project proposal consistent with the goal of preventing and controlling water pollution, including sedimentation and nutrient loading? YES ( x ) NO ( ) N/A ( )
Why or why not? ___Shoreline protection___________________________________
Will the project proposal not adversely affect the site's existing topography, drainage features, and vegetative cover? YES ( x ) NO ( ) N/A ( )
Why or why not? __Will not_____________________________________________
Is the project proposal's site location reasonable in relation to any floodplain and/or floodway of rivers or tributaries? YES ( x ) NO ( ) N/A ( )
Why or why not? ___Shoreline____________________________________________
YES ( x ) NO ( ) N/A ( )
Why or why not? ___Reason for project_____________________________________
Is the site in harmony with existing and proposed access roads? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A ( x )
Is the project proposal compatible with adjacent land uses? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A ( x )
Why or why not? _______________________________________________________
Why or why not? __Reason for project_______________________________________
Is the amount of liquid waste to be generated reasonable and the proposed sewage disposal system adequate to accommodate the project proposal? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A ( x )
Why or why not? _________________________________________________________
Will the visibility of structures and other facilities as viewed from public waters comply with Section 901 of the Zoning Ordinance? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A ( x )
Are the affected public waters suited to and able to safely accommodate the types, uses, and numbers of watercraft that the project proposal will generate? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A ( x )
If the project proposal includes above ground or below ground storage tanks for petroleum or other hazardous material that is subject to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) requirements, has a permit been sought? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A ( x )
Will there be fencing and/or other screening provided to buffer the project proposal from adjacent properties? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A ( x )
If signage is associated with the project proposal, has the applicant demonstrated the need for the number and size requested, and minimized the visual appearance as viewed from adjacent properties to the extent possible? YES ( ) NO ( ) N/A ( x )
The specific conditions of approval are as follows: ____________________________________________
Approved as Presented (X) Approved with Conditions ( ) Denied ( )
Date Jon Waibel
Chair, County Board
County Engineer, AJ Pirkl, provided a landfill update. A response was received from the MPCA and a meeting regarding permits has been set for September 24, 2020.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen to close the regular meeting at 11:00 a.m. pursuant to MN Stat. § 13D.05, subd 2 Personnel and open the closed session. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.
The following members were present: Commissioners: Joe Grund, Jon Waibel, Buck Nordlof, and Ed Arnesen. Others in attendance were: County Attorney Jim Austad, County Sheriff Gary Fish, County Human Resources Director Savanna Slick and County Auditor/Treasurer Lorene Hanson.
Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof to close the closed session and open the regular meeting at 11:45 a.m. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.
AGENDA ADDITION
Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve adding to the agenda under Human Resources: Advertise, Interview and Hire: E-911 Dispatcher/Corrections Officer.
Advertise, Interview and Hire: E-911 Dispatcher/Corrections Officer
Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve the Sheriff's department to advertise, interview and hire a full-time, nightshift, E-911 Dispatcher/Corrections Officer at points 237, grade 10, step 1, $19.24 per hour.
Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously to approve a $500 per month stipend for employees, Sandy Peterson and Tami Maurer. The stipend will be retroactive to March 2020 through September 2020 and be reviewed monthly thereafter.
Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve sending a letter of intent to the Department of Revenue.
With no further business before the Board, Chairman Jon Waibel called the meeting to recess at 12:00 p.m. and the Board continued on with the road tour to the landfill for a Rotochopper demonstration.
Chairman Cody Hasbargen called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited with the following members present: Commissioners: Joe Grund, Jon Waibel, Ed Arnesen and Cody Hasbargen. Absent: Commissioner Buck Nordlof. Also, present were: County Auditor/Treasurer Lorene Hanson, Attorney Jim Austad, Jaime Boretski-LaValla and Woody Fiala.
Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve the agenda with the following additions: Resolution to adopt proposed 2020 Budget and Tax Levy, Building lease release for Northwest Community Action Head Start Program, Board of Water and Soil Resources Block Grant Agreement, credit card request for Solid Waste employee, SWCD health insurance and at the request of the property owner, remove petition for public access vacation.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously to approve the official and summarized minutes of August 27, 2019.
Social Services Director, Amy Ballard, met with the board requesting approval for claims.
Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve the following claims: Commissioners Warrant's $11,504.29, Commissioners Warrant's $3,892.10, Commissioners Warrant's $25,316.50.
County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson, met with the board requesting approval of claims and lost warrants, a county issued credit card for Solid Waste employee, building lease release for the Northwest Community Action Head Start Program and Resolution to adopt proposed 2020 Budget and Tax Levy.
Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel, and carried unanimously to approve the claims against the County as follows: Revenue $34,390.82, Road & Bridge $42,658.97, Joint Ditch $560.00, Solid Waste $25,543.19 and EDA $44.56.
Cenex Co-Op Services, Inc. 2,997.63
Hiner/Kirk 8,830.00
Hometown Hardware 2,062.86
Moren/Law Offices Of Patrick D 3,375.00
Roger's Two Way Radio, Inc 14,736.19
Further moved to authorize the payment of the following auditor warrants: August 28, 2019 $477,204.13 and September 4, 2019 $60,546.09.
Lost Warrant
Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the application and affidavit for lost warrant for Valerie Basher, dated March 29, 2019 for $4.84 without furnishing indemnifying bond.
County Issued Credit Card
Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the request for a county issued credit card with a limit of $1,500 for Solid Waste employee, Ted Furbish.
Building Lease Release
Northwest Community Action Head Start Programs requested to conclude their lease for the rental space at County Government Center North, 106 2nd Street NE in Baudette on October 31, 2019.
Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to approve the request from Northwest Community Action Headstart Program to be released from their building lease at County Government Center North, 106 2nd Street NE in Baudette effective October 31, 2019.
Proposed 2020 Budget and Tax Levy Resolution
The following Resolution was proposed and moved for adoption by Commissioner Jon Waibel:
* $463,470 for Township Road & Bridge includes $12,000 which is specifically levied to Northwest Angle residents for Calcium Chloride. (451,470+12,000=463,470)
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund, and the same being put to a vote, was unanimously carried.
Human Resource Director, Savanna Slick, met with the board requesting step increases for the following Public Works employees: Bruce Erickson, Marti Carlson and Jane Larson. It was also discussed that a work session is to be scheduled towards the end of the month for discussion on Public Works stipends and a step increase request for the emergency management position.
Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Jon Waibel and carried unanimously to authorize the following step increases effective the next full payroll 9/22/19: Bruce Erickson to Grade 11, Step 9 at $23.52; Marti Carlson to Grade 13, Step 12 at $27.85; Jane Larson to Grade 10 Step 6 at $20.98.
Voyageur Comtronics
Lee Hervey from Voyageur Comtronics gave an update on the television networks and channels available to Lake of the Woods County residents through the Williams and Baudette Translator sites. Hervey provided information on installing UHF TV antenna systems and briefly discussed television technology currently in development called ATSC3.
Lee discussed maintenance of the Williams and Baudette translator towers. He has painting of the towers on his list for next summer and recommended that the county consider roof and facia replacement on the Williams and Baudette translator buildings to ensure the equipment is protected.
Lee discussed the sheriff's paging tower located by County Government Center North in regards to intended plans for the new law enforcement center at that location. He suggested to consult with the County Sheriff and City Fire Chief to fully understand how the tower is used for emergency communications.
A recent lightning storm caused damage to area TV equipment, a brief update on those items was also discussed.
DITCH AUTHORITY
Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to close the regular meeting at 9:52 a.m. and open the Ditch Authority.
Petition for Repair of a Drainage System
Interim Engineer Boyd Johnson gave an update regarding the Ditch 28 petition. Johnson discussed the current plan for the surveyed area which includes: ditch cleaning, tree removal and increased culvert size. Johnson confirmed that the project is on the list. The Ditch Authority asked for an update at the next County Board meeting on 9/24/19.
Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to close the Ditch Authority meeting at 10:15 a.m. and reconvene the regular meeting.
Interim Engineer Boyd Johnson met with the County Board to provide an update on current projects.
Interim Engineer Boyd Johnson updated the County Board on the progress of the construction projects going on throughout the county. Some of the paving projects were delayed due to weather, but paving on the school road is finishing up. The paving for County Road 3 was discussed and is delayed due to some grading issues.
Wheeler's Point Sewer District
Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously to approve partial payment #9 to Wheeler's Point Sewer District in the amount of $94,919.48.
Block Grant Agreement
Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund, met with the board for approval of the FY 2020 and 2021 State of Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources Natural Resources Block Grant Agreement.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jon Waibel, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried to unanimously approve the FY 2020 and 2021 State of Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources Natural Resources Block Grant Agreement, for Chairman Cody Hasbargen to sign the FY 2020 and 2021 State of Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources Natural Resources Block Grant Agreement and to designate Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund, as the authorized representative for the grant.
Correspondence was acknowledged from: North Star Electric
Arrowhead library
Jim Weikum, Executive Director of the Arrowhead Library System, gave an update on library services, including the mail-a-book service that was started in 1970. Recently they have been focusing on electronic and digital services and are seeing a 20 percent increase in subscribers to their e-book and audio book service each year. Jim noted that the current levy for the Library System will stay the same. Through the Clean Water, Land and Legacy fund, they have been able to continue to bring art and musical events into local libraries as well.
Jim mentioned that residents of the Northwest Angle looking to get a library card with the Arrowhead Library system can now get applications and cards at the libraries in Warroad and Roseau. He provided the board with some of the marketing materials recently used in the area and said that their services are marketed to schools with back-to-school resource packets. Commissioner Ed Arnesen requested to add to the County Board meeting on 9/24/19 a review of the Lake of the Woods County website, to see if information could be added regarding library services.
SWCD
County Geologic Atlas Program
Mike Hirst from SWCD brought representatives from the University of Minnesota's Minnesota Geological Survey and the MN Department of Natural Resources to meet with the County Board regarding the County Geological Atlas program. This program produces maps and databases that describe the geology and water and mineral resources of a county in forms useful for land use planning and resource management. The program is currently planning future work and is interested in partnering with our area. The process takes several years and requires no cash from the county, but does require that the county assist with data collection. To start the process the program requires a letter of intent from the county. The County Board requested this be added to the next County Board meeting on 9/24/19.
SWCD Health Insurance
Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund and Mike Hirst from the SWCD met with the board regarding health insurance options for SWCD employees. Prior to 2007, SWCD was on the county's health insurance plan. The SWCD is looking into health insurance options and would like to research if being on the county plan would again be a cost-effective choice for its employees. The board, by consensus, agreed it could be an option and asked the SWCD to keep them updated on their findings.
With no further business before the board, Chairman Cody Hasbargen called the meeting to recess at 12:05 p.m.
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County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson Chairman of the Board, Cody Hasbargen
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Vice-Chairman Jon Waibel called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited with the following members present: Commissioners: Joe Grund, Jon Waibel, Ed Arnesen and Buck Nordlof. Absent: Commissioner Cody Hasbargen. Also, present were: County Auditor/Treasurer Lorene Hanson, Attorney Jim Austad, Jaime Boretski-LaValla and Woody Fiala.
Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the agenda with the following additions: Add Gary Grove property to the County Highway Update, resolution to declare emergency, and Bollig Inc. Engineering and Environmental to add task order needing action.
Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve the official and summarized minutes of September 10, 2019.
Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve the following claims: Commissioners Warrant's $15,881.23, Commissioners Warrant's $1,583.18, Commissioners Warrant's $20,471.85.
BOLLIG INC. ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL
Representatives from Bollig Inc. provided an Angle Inlet Airport feasibility and site selection update. They visited the proposed sites from the previous study, which was completed in 2014. Bollig representatives also met with local residents and looked at two new site options. Bollig requested approval of Amended Task Order No. 1. The amended task order includes services to be completed in one year such as; update the feasibility study and incorporate the two new potential airport development sites, conduct additional surveys as needed to support the recommendation of a specific site to the Airport Commission and MnDOT, and assist with the planning grant application. The fee requested is $60,000, which includes the previously approved $12,000; 95% is to be reimbursed to Lake of the Woods County upon acceptance of the planning grant from MnDOT Aeronautics.
Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve Task Order No. 1 – Amended with Bollig Inc. at the requested fee of $60,000 (95% is to be reimbursed to the County upon acceptance of the planning grant from MnDOT Aeronautics) and to have Vice-Chairman Jon Waibel sign the same.
NORTHWEST COMMUNITY ACTION
Tim Anacabe and Madeline Waage from Northwest Community Action presented information on the Little Brother/Little Sister Youth Intervention Program. Madeline is the coordinator of the program in Lake of the Woods, Kittson and Roseau Counties. The program is requesting a $20,000 donation to help fund services in the area for the next two years.
Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve a $10,000 donation to the Little Brother/Little Sister program from county development funds. The County Board requested that the program coordinator return in May to provide an update and comparison of cost for the program in the two other counties.
COUNTY WEBSITE
The County Board asked Peder Hovland, MIS Director, about adding a link to the Arrowhead Library System on the County's website. The link will be added to the "area links" page.
Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to close the regular meeting at 10:10 a.m. and open the Ditch Authority.
Update on Ditch 28 and 23
Boyd Johnson, Interim County Engineer, provided an update on Ditch 23. The recent rain event caused water to overflow onto the road south of Williams off of Co Rd 60. The survey of the area is about 75% complete. It is too late in the year for construction. The Ditch Authority will make a decision on the petition for Ditch 23 after the survey is completed, Johnson will communicate with the petitioner.
Johnson had nothing new to report on Ditch 28, but hopes to be able to start work on Co Rd 6 as weather permits.
Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously to close the Ditch Authority meeting at 10:20 a.m. and reconvene the regular meeting.
Interim County Engineer, Boyd Johnson, met with the County Board to discuss the Grove property and provided an update on current projects.
Gary Grove Property
Gary Grove contacted the County Board regarding his property. The property flooded years ago and at that time, a dike was built around the house. With the recent rain, the property flooded again, making it necessary to revisit the property and look at remedy options.
Interim County Engineer, Boyd Johnson, mentioned that paving could be done as early as next week. The rain has brought attention to a few problem areas, but a lot of things did work well. There were some issues with a couple of culverts on Co Rd 65 and on Co Rd 8 north of the curves. One area to address is Co Rd 80, it is well surveyed and could be a future grant project to work on in partnership with the Soil and Water Conservation District. The County Board requested an update on these items the end of October.
Declare State of Emergency
Emergency Manager, Jill Hasbargen-Olson, met with the County Board to discuss the option to Declare a State of Emergency due to the damages caused by the recent rain. The State of MN has disaster relief funds if damages from an event total more than $7,645, the county would still be responsible for 25% of the total claim.
The following Resolution was offered by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve the following:
RESOLUTION OF LAKE OF THE WOODS COUNTY
Declaring a State of Emergency
Resolution No 19-09-04
WHEREAS the flood event impacted the population of Lake of the Woods County and its cities; and
WHEREAS the flood event has caused a significant amount of public property damage; and
WHEREAS the Lake of the Woods County Department of Emergency Management requests the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners to declare Lake of the Woods County in a STATE OF EMERGENCY for the rain event of 2019;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners declares Lake of the Woods County in a State of Emergency for conditions resulting from the rain event of September 20th, 2019.
ADOPTED by the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners this 24th day of September 2019.
Land and Water Planning Director, Josh Stromlund, met with the board regarding a letter of intent for the County Geologic Atlas Program.
Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve participation in the County Geologic Atlas Program and for Vice-Chairman Jon Waibel to sign the letter of intent from the University of Minnesota, Minnesota Geological Survey.
County Sheriff, Gary Fish, met with the board regarding the 2020/2021 ATV Grant Agreement and for permission to advertise and hire part-time dispatch jailers.
2020/2021 ATV Grant Agreement
The 2020/2021 OHV/ATV Grant through the State of MN Department of Natural Resources provides up to $9,375 per fiscal year for OHV/ATV enforcement activities, equipment, labor, maintenance, training of local staff and holding ATV safety classes.
Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously to approve the 2020/2021 OHV/ATV Grant Agreement with the State of MN Department of Natural Resources, for Vice-Chairman Jon Waibel to sign the grant agreement and for Lake of the Woods County Sgt. Ben Duick to act as the grantee's authorized representative.
Permission to advertise and hire part-time dispatch jailers
Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the request to advertise and hire two part-time dispatch jailers at Grade 10, Step 1, Points 237 at $18.86 per hour.
County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson, met with the board requesting approval of claims, gambling permit, tobacco license, and operational enhancement grant program resolution.
Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund, and carried unanimously to approve the claims against the County as follows: Revenue $36,021.22, Road & Bridge $61,583.55, County Development $87,150.00, Solid Waste $6,523.20 and EDA $25,800.32.
Baudette Area Arena Inc 20,000.00
Blue Steel Targets LLC 4,737.43
Depot Preservation Alliance 6,000.00
Friends Against Abuse 2,500.00
Headwaters Regional Development Commiss 25,000.00
Hoffman, Philipp & Knutson, PLLC 8,530.00
LOW Historical Society 12,500.00
LOW Humane Society 7,500.00
LOW Rod & Gun Club 2,000.00
LOW Soil & Water Cons. Dist. 2,500.00
Midway Ford Company 28,857.84
TOTALFUNDS 2,000.00
Williams Arena Association 7,000.00
Williams Senior Citizens 4,000.00
Williams Youth Recreation Association 8,000.00
Willie Walleye Fund 10,000.00
60 Payments less than 2000: 30,572.58
Further moved to authorize the payment of the following auditor warrants: September 11, 2019 for $129,703.78, September 16, 2019 for $202,287.56, September 16, 2019 for ($404.05), September 18, 2019 for $753,669.22.
Gambling Permit
County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson, presented a request for a lease for lawful gambling activity and premises permit for Lake of the Woods Drifters at Wheeler's Point Resort.
WHEREAS; the Lake of the Woods Drifters has submitted a lease for lawful gambling activity and a premises permit application for Minnesota Lawful Gambling to be conducted at the following establishment, which is located in Lake of the Woods County:
Wheeler's Point Resort, 2605 River Ln NW, Baudette, MN 56623
Tobacco License
County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson, presented a license application to sell cigarettes at retail at Dick's Headshop in the City of Williams. The board postponed a decision on the license until the next meeting, pending more information.
Operational Enhancement Grant Program Resolution
The following Resolution was offered by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve the following:
Operational Enhancement Grant Program
BE IT RESOLVED; by Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners that the County enter into the attached Grant Contract with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) to conduct the following Program: County Veterans Service Office Operational Enhancement Grant Program. The grant must be used to provide outreach to the county's veterans; to assist in the reintegration of combat veterans into society; to collaborate with other social service agencies, educational institutions, and other community organizations for the purposes of enhancing services offered to veterans; to reduce homelessness among veterans; and to enhance the operations of the county veterans service office, as specified in Minnesota Statutes 197.608 and Minnesota Laws 2019 Chapter 10, Article 1, Section 37, Subdivision 2. This Grant should not be used to supplant or replace other funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; by the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners that Rick Rone, the Veterans Service Officer, be authorized to execute the attached Grant Contract for the above-mentioned Program on behalf of the County.
WHEREUPON; the above resolution was adopted at the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners Board meeting this 24th day of September, 2019.
With no further business before the board, Vice-Chairman Jon Waibel called the meeting to recess at 12:01 p.m.
County Auditor/Treasurer, Lorene Hanson Vice-Chairman, Jon Waibel


MS Dhoni won the toss at the Gabba and elected to bat in stifling conditions that Murali Vijay (144) made the most of to anchor the innings. Ajinkya Rahane was 75 not out at stumps.
While Mitchell Marsh (1-14) and debutant Josh Hazlewood (2-44 off 15.2 overs) got their first Test wickets, the pair were also among those to sustain injuries - with Marsh (hamstring) the biggest concern for stand-in captain Steve Smith.
Marsh pulled up sore after his sixth over, the 27th of the game, and left the field to finish the day in the pavilion.
Hazlewood broke down twice and was unable to finish his 16th over.
Mitchell Starc (0-56) also left the field due to heat exhaustion at one point as the Australians battled.
Salt in the wounds for the home side were the chances offered to Vijay, with Shaun Marsh - recalled for his first Test since February - guilty of twice dropping the opener off the bowling of Mitchell Johnson (0-64).
Marsh spilt an opportunity in the slip cordon when Vijay was on 36 before again giving the batsman a reprieve - only offering one hand to a chance at cover with the 30-year-old at 102.
Vijay's lucky streak came in stark contrast to the dismissal of team-mate Cheteshwar Pujara, who was given out caught behind off Hazlewood for 18, despite the ball cannoning straight off the grill of his helmet to wicketkeeper Brad Haddin.
Vice-captain Virat Kohli (19) suffered a comedown from his twin centuries in the Adelaide first Test, edging through to Haddin for Hazlewood's second wicket.
Spinner Nathan Lyon was rewarded for his 20 overs, getting Vijay caught behind to finish the day with 1-87.
Unbeaten after just 83 overs at stumps were Rahane and Rohit Sharma (26), with the pair putting on a 50-run stand.


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Q: Gsub fails the first time, works the next? With the following uses of gsub, I expect "No, but I heard it's short and soft." to be placed between the blockquotes. The first time, it's empty. When I immediately run it again, it does it right.
clean_content = "[quote="PDrizzle":1g581fap]No, but I heard it's short and soft.[/quote:1g581fap]\r\n\r\nwith very few ascents\r\n\r\nheh"
clean_content.gsub(
  /\[quote(?:.*)\](.*?)\[\/quote(?:.*)\]/,
  "
#{$1}
"
)
# => "

\r\n\r\nwith very few ascents\r\n\r\nheh"
clean_content.gsub(
  /\[quote(?:.*)\](.*?)\[\/quote(?:.*)\]/,
  "
#{$1}
"
)
# => "
No, but I heard it's short and soft.
\r\n\r\nwith very few ascents\r\n\r\nheh"

Any ideas what's going on?

A: gsub expects backreferences in the replacement string to be formatted as \\1 rather than $1. In your example, the string replacement happening the first time refers to a variable that is the empty string, and the second time it has been set by executing the first pattern match.
So you want:
clean_content.gsub(/\[quote(?:.*)\](.*?)\[\/quote(?:.*)\]/, "
\\1
")

A: Remember that evaluation of the arguments precede evaluation of the method that take them. First, you had $1 = "", so your first instance of gsub is equivalent to
gsub(
   /\[quote(?:.*)\](.*?)\[\/quote(?:.*)\]/,
  "

"
)

which makes $1 = "No, but I heard it's short and soft.", so your second instance of gsub is equivalent to
gsub(
   /\[quote(?:.*)\](.*?)\[\/quote(?:.*)\]/,
  "
No, but I heard it's short and soft.
"
)

When you do it the third time, you will again have
gsub(
   /\[quote(?:.*)\](.*?)\[\/quote(?:.*)\]/,
  "

"
)

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So after browsing how to get there, we decided to leave the hostel at 7 am the next morning. The temperature that day was around -13' celcius, too cold in fact that I couldn't feel my hands. 9 of us took train from Tiananmen East to Dongzhimen station ( ¥2 ), took the "H" exit and turn left out of the subway station. The only guide I read last night was some info from Great Wall Wikitravel. When I thought it'd be easy to find the bus number 867 to Great Wall Mutianyu, I was completely wrong. You can actually see the bus station is at your left side when you get out of the subway station, but since the bus station was very huge and we didn't see any sign or number 867, I started to ask few people and policeman I met on the street - in Chinese. I haven't spoken Mandarin in a long time, forgot some words but it was really fun to talk to the local people, asking directions, even when I feel stuck trying to tell them what's on my mind but I couldn't find the right words to say - still I felt happy to finally practice my Chinese again. The old lady I met at the exit door of the subway station told me to turn left and walk straight - do not accross the street. 9 of us were exactly like little kids running on the street chasing the bus, screaming happy and panic again when the clock showed us it was already 8.25 am. The 867 bus was scheduled to leave Dongzhimen to the Great Wall at 8.30 am and to be honest we thought we would never make it there if we missed the bus.
After keep walking straight, we still didn't see any sign or bus with number 867. There were lots of mini buses, private taxis, and some people that tried to offer us tours to Great Wall Mutianyu. Walid and Salah then found a seperate bus terminal outside the Dongzhimen main building, shame the last 867 bus to Great Wall Mutianyu just left probably couple of minutes ago before we finally reached the bus terminal. I asked an old man whether if he knew there's another buses going to Mutianyu, he said I could find bus number 916 - leaving every one hour from the main bus station. So we walked again to the main bus station and phewww....bus number 916 was there, in fact there were many of them, so don't worry if you missed one. We paid ¥11 per each person for bus ticket and it took us around 2 hours to get to the Huairou city.
Always, always becareful with the scam scenes in China and if you read the Great Wall Wikitravel about some taxi drivers in league with the bus driver (who may be on the bus from Dongzhimen) will try and get you to come off the bus at the wrong stop in order to ensure that you take their taxi, THAT WAS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED TO US ! The man that collected our money in the beginning came to me and told us to get off the bus at the Huairou Beije. Well I wasn't sure if it was the right bus stop, when I asked the local people around me - they didn't give any response so yeah we got off the bus and planning to have coffee or hot tea before continue our journey. But this man kept following us and told me there was no buses to the Great Wall so the only option we had to take his taxi which we had to pay ¥50 per person.
As I didn't see any Great Wall Mutianyu or bus sign around us, I decided to accross the street to check this taxi driver's car. Mini van, enough for 9 of us, and he agreed with the price ¥20 per person to the Mutianyu. Let's go ! In less than 20 minutes, we arrived at the Great Wall Mutianyu. Woohoo !
Entrance fee is ¥45, but if you bring your students card with you, you will only have to pay ¥25. The boys decided to walk up through steps to get to the Great Wall, which - to be honest it wasn't easy at all if you wear boots with heels like what I did. I know, I know, I shouldn't even wore that shoes. Beauty is pain, haha. If only I knew earlier I had to walk up those stairs and my boots would actually hurt my feet, I'd wear something more comfortable. Amine that saw me struggling going up to the great wall ( I had to stop every 3 minutes for a short break ), offered me to take a cable car, simple because it's safe for me ( my feet ). We then took a cable car (¥80 for round trip), oh well.. it was much easier and amazed me how gorgeous the Great Wall Mutianyu views covered with snow.
We spent the whole afternoon at the Great Wall Mutianyu. The view was simply breathtaking and it wasn't that cold up there. Quiet, peaceful, wish I could wake up every morning with those views.
We left the Great Wall at 3pm, took the same taxi and paid another ¥20 / person back to the Huairou city, caught 916 bus back to Dongzhimen. Overall we had a good day at the Great Wall Mutianyu. Yes we skipped breakfast and lunch, were very hungry, cold and tired, but the little adventure we've been through since this morning was very worth it. I couldn't be more luckier to have the boys helped me walking up or down those stairs :) You guys are my real heroes.
One of my favorite photos : Believe me, it was never easy to walk down those stairs with a pair of boots with heels.
And then, as we were all very hungry, Clement found us a really nice Chinese restaurant at the Wangfujing area. We ordered lots of good food, beers, hot tea - just a big dinner to end a great day.


Baby powder made with talc or talcum powder is one of the most commonly purchased items on the "baby aisle" at the supermarket. For many, the distinct smell and feel of baby powder bring back fond memories of the past; however recently it has been linked to litigation regarding allegations that its use may cause ovarian cancer.
In a 2013 civil trial involving manufacturer Johnson & Johnson, an expert in the field of epidemiology testified that as many as 10,000 women develop ovarian cancer each year as a result of using talcum powder.
It is alleged that women that use talcum powder for perineal hygiene are at risk for developing ovarian cancer. It is also alleged that manufacturers of talcum powder have known of the risk and have failed to adequately warn consumers of the potential dangers associated with regularly using talcum powder for female hygiene.
Talc is a mineral made up of various elements including magnesium, silicon, and oxygen. Talc is ground to make talcum powder which is used to absorb moisture. It is commonly found in many products such as body and facial powder.
With the fear that the regular use of talcum powder in female hygiene has been linked to ovarian cancer, additional lawsuits are very likely to be filed against the manufacturers of talcum powders. Consumers have a right to be made aware of the risks associated with the products that they purchase.
When harmful products are placed on the market resulting in harm to consumers, manufacturers of dangerous products may be held liable for the harms that their products caused.
Any women that have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer and that have also regularly used talcum powder for perineal hygiene may be eligible for compensation for their injuries and should contact a licensed attorney for a case evaluation.
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Call to declare Gascoyne disaster zone rejected
Australia — The State Government has rejected calls for a bushfire-ravaged part of the Gascoyne to be declared a natural disaster zone.
Multiple fires, burning for almost a month, have damaged infrastructure and destroyed more than 600,000 hectares of land.
The Pastoralists and Graziers' Association says the incident should be labelled a natural disaster, so producers can get special emergency funding.
PGA vice president Ruth Webb-Smith says government representatives should have visited the area before ruling it out.
"Just go up there and have a look for themselves what losses there are and what losses those people are experiencing," he said.
"There has to be some common sense come into the equation when it comes to a natural disaster position in those fire areas."
Acting Premier Kim Hames says the bushfires do not currently meet the State and Federal Government's definition of a natural disaster.

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more stars, grains of sands? what about atoms?
i have been struggling with meditation and prayer the past few days. it is a normal phenomenon where one has to fight through the clutter of the mind and heart to get to that place of peace. that space where the world is happening all around you, yet, you are not attached to any of it. today, as well as the last few days, this it is not happening...just keep the discipline and wait. my scientific friends always ask, "you are a nerd, yet you believe in god?"
i could bore you with the real life moments and experiences on the path of life - call it the heaven and hell tour. i seem to prefer roller coaster versus a flat-line journey called life to teach me lessons, both good and bad. my sense of wonderment in science and spiritualism comes from laying on my back and looking up at the night sky in a space on the planet where man made light is minimal. the majesty and beauty of the night sky makes me blurt out "oh my god!" and i marvel at the sky. i always love seeing shooting stars, as in a strange way, i imagine the creator of the universe is taking some time to humor me and say, "watch this! pretty cool!"
the posted url is the article i read after my morning meditation. the authors desire to take out his slide rule and ask, "stars or grains of sands?" made me smile while i try to ponder the immensity of scale from how big our universe is, to how small it all is .
the amount of atoms in a grain of sand calculation had me wonder...here we sit, the human race, on one little blue marble called earth. i don't know why man thinks he is so special. i guess it is perspective...are you looking at it all from the universal level? or are you an atom in a grain of sand looking up at a man?


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This year I have decided not to post all the drawings on my blog, but have an album on facebook here: EDiM 2013 Facebook album. It's on my facebook page, so maybe you could "like" the page whilst you check out the drawings. Judging by these first two days, it looks like my interpretation of the daily prompts will have a Degas twist.


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Netflix Says Its Marvel Shows Really Weren't That Binge-Worthy This Year
Charles Pulliam-Moore
Filed to:Daredevil
Charlie Cox as Daredevil's Matt Murdock.
Image: Netflix
Last week, in the wake of Netflix's recent decision to cancel both Daredevil and Iron Fist (not to mention Luke Cage) just when both series seemed to be hitting their respective strides, a big fuss was made over a report that Daredevil was also the fourth-most popular series on the platform when it began streaming, something that made Netflix's move seem particularly odd in retrospect.
With Disney gearing up for a new streaming platform of its own, where new series set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe will live, it's easy to work out the logic as to why the partnership between Marvel Studios and Netflix came to an end. Still, though, the fact that Netflix doesn't make a point of publishing ratings data about its programming made it impossible to substantiate the claims about Netflix's supposed popularity.
Today though, Netflix published a 2018 list of "All The Shows and Movies We've Loved Before," detailing the popularity of its top-performing content as measured by a number of, let's say, "imprecise" metrics. While the report doesn't include any hard numbers, its list of shows with the "highest average watch time per viewing session" is conspicuously devoid of any of the new seasons of Marvel shows that premiered this year.
Netflix makes a point of indicating that the list's rankings aren't reflective of a show's overall popularity, which makes one wonder what the point of publishing the list in the first place was, if that's the case.
But the Marvel shows' complete absence from the report is telling in and of itself. Depending on how you look at it, either Netflix is owning up to the fact that a lot of people are really feeling the Marvel binge fatigue, especially after a handful of seasons of rather lackluster solo series...or this could just be Netflix's very polite way of acknowledging that its little corner of the MCU is truly coming to an end.
io9 Culture Critic and Staff Writer. Cyclops was right.
Marvel's Daredevil Writer: 'I Thought It Was Too Big to Fail'
Charlie Cox Speaks Out About Daredevil's Cancelation: 'I'm Very Saddened'
The Cast and Crew of Daredevil Are Beginning to Bid Farewell to the Show
Marvel and Netflix Have Canceled Daredevil


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Do You Understand Copyright Law?
One of the major challenges facing your business is likely maintaining a website — and at the top of that list is protecting content, along with other published work your company may produced.
As you probably are aware, copying material is a snap on the Internet. The answer to protecting your online material lies in copyright safeguards. Copyright protection exists from the moment a work is created in any tangible medium, but it only protects a specific expression of an idea.
Reproducing a work in copies or sound recordings.
Creating spin-off or "derivative" material.
Distributing copies to the public by sale, rental, lease or transfer of ownership.
Performing literary, musical, dramatic and motion picture works.
Displaying copyrighted pictures, graphics or sculptured works.
To be valid, a copyrighted work must have some minimal level of originality. In many cases, the author of a copyrighted work is not the owner so it's important for your company to secure its rights.
Let's say you hire a freelancer to write a book about your company. If you don't have a contract stipulating that you own the copyright, the writer probably owns it. Just placing the copyright symbol on the book with your name isn't enough.
A work authored by your employees within the scope of their designated employment is called a "work made for hire." As such, the employer is the author of the work But since copying material is so easy on the Internet not the person who created it. This is also the case with contractually commissioned works.
The term of the copyright is based on the identity of the owner. As a general rule, for works created after Jan. 1, 1978, copyright protection lasts for the life of the author, plus 70 years. For an anonymous work, a pseudonymous work, or a work made for hire, the copyright endures for a term of 95 years from the year of its first publication or a term of 120 years from the year of its creation, whichever expires first.
Copyright holders should place a copyright notice as follows: "© Ajax Corp 2001. All Rights Reserved."
What about putting material you find elsewhere on the Internet on your website? Don't make the mistake of thinking you can copy anything off the Web and use it for free. Even if you give credit to the author, you can still be infringing on the copyright if you don't have permission to use the work.
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