Wabasha County Board of Commissioners

Meeting of August 2, 2011

The Board of County Commissioners of Wabasha County, Minnesota, convened in Regular Session at the Wabasha County Courthouse, in the City of Wabasha, Minnesota on Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at 9:00 a.m.

The meeting was called to order by Board Chairman Norman.

The following Commissioners were present: Norman, Hall, Roschen, Wobbe, Harms

ROSCHEN - HARMS

Motion to approve the agenda.

Adopted Unanimously

Commissioners reported on meetings they attended.

Unfinished Business:

CJC trees

Meeting with legislators/Dept. Heads/Board – mandates and fees. When?

Financial Publication

Administrator's Update:

MCIT dividend for 2010 – WC $98,083. Property/Casualty $125,481. RRA $1,282

MCIT regional workshop September 14, 9:00-3:30, Rochester, Ramada Conference Center, $25 per person.

Employee Leaves: the Basics; Dealing with the Difficult Employee; Open Meeting Law & Personnel Issues;

Sharing Employees; Social Media and the Workplace. Who wants to go?

What do you want communicated to you and in what format?

Recreation Bond?

Joint Wabasha/Goodhue/Dodge/Winona meeting Thursday, August 4; Goodhue LEC, 2:00 p.m.

HARMS - WOBBE

Motion to approve the consent agenda including the following:

Claims

Meal Vouchers

SSIS Claims

Minutes: July 26, 2011

Adopted Unanimously

HALL - HARMS

Resolution No. 2011-154

Be It Resolved that the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes payment from the Feedlot V Low Cost Share Fix 319 Grant for Jack Stamschror in the amount of $3,000.00

Adopted Unanimously

ROSCHEN - HARMS

Resolution No: 2011-155

Whereas, a letter of resignation was tendered by Full-Time Dispatcher Christopher McGuire, and;

Whereas, Mr. McGuire's resignation is effective August 21st 2011, and;

Whereas, the vacancy created by Mr. McGuire's resignation will be filled by Fulltime Dispatcher Faye Brown. Dispatcher Faye Brown's position will not be filled at this time.

Now Therefore be it Resolved the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners Hereby:

Accepts the letter of resignation of Full Time Dispatcher Christopher McGuire effective August 21st 2011.

Adopted Unanimously

ROSCHEN – HARMS

Resolution No.: 2011-156

Whereas, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 25, 2011 and reviewed the Conditional Use Permit Application by STACY A & JULIE M MILLER, 20984 575TH ST, PLAINVIEW MN 55964. The purpose of the hearing was to authorize a Non-Commercial Wind Turbine, in accordance with Article 9, Section 3, Subd. 14 of the Wabasha County Zoning Ordinance. The request involves the following described property:

Parcel # 06.00231.00

W1/2SW1/4 Section 25 Twp 109 R 011 (Highland Township)

Whereas, the Planning Commission approved the request 5-0 and recommends approval from the County Board with the following conditions:

? Signed copy of the Power Purchase Agreement or documentation that the power will be utilized on-site. (601.2.7)

? Microwave Beam Path Study (601.2.9.e)

? Detailed Decommissioning Plan including how decommissioning and costs would be covered, (601.2.12). Recorded on deed.

Adopted Unanimously

HARMS - ROSCHEN

Resolution No.: 2011-157

Whereas, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 25, 2011 and reviewed the Conditional Use Permit Application by SUSAN M. KRUGER, 22814 E COUNTY ROAD 8, PLAINVIEW MN 55964 The purpose of the hearing was to authorize a Non-Commercial Wind Turbine, in accordance with Article 9, Section 3, Subd. 14 of the Wabasha County Zoning Ordinance. The request involves the following described property:

Parcel # 14.00069.00

SE1/4 Section 10 Twp 108 R 011 (Plainview Township)

Whereas, the Planning Commission approved the request 5-0 and recommends approval from the County Board with the following conditions:

• Signed copy of the Power Purchase Agreement or documentation that the power will be utilized on-site. (601.2.7)

• Microwave Beam Path Study (601.2.9.e)

• Detailed Decommissioning Plan including how decommissioning and costs would be covered, (601.2.12). Recorded on deed.

• Flicker Analysis (904.1)

Adopted Unanimously

WOBBE - HARMS

Resolution No.: 2011-158

Whereas, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 25, 2011 and reviewed the Conditional Use Permit Application by TEDD C & LAURIE S KRUGER, 21922 E COUNTY ROAD 8, PLAINVIEW MN 55964.

The purpose of the hearing was to authorize a Non-Commercial Wind Turbine, in accordance with Article 9, Section 3, Subd. 14 of the Wabasha County Zoning Ordinance. The request involves the following described property:

Parcel #14.00076.00

E1/4SW1/4 & W1/2SE1/4 Section 11 Twp 108 R 011 (Plainview Township)

Whereas, the Planning Commission approved the request 5-0 and recommends approval from the County Board with the following conditions:

• Signed copy of the Power Purchase Agreement or documentation that the power will be utilized on-site. (601.2.7)

• Microwave Beam Path Study (601.2.9.e)

• Detailed Decommissioning Plan including how decommissioning and costs would be covered, (601.2.12). Recorded on deed.

Adopted Unanimously

ROSCHEN - WOBBE

Resolution No.: 2011-159

Whereas, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 25, 2011 and reviewed the Conditional Use Permit Application by THOMAS KRUGER, 22814 E COUNTY ROAD 8, PLAINVIEW MN 55964 The purpose of the hearing was to authorize a Non-Commercial Wind Turbine, in accordance with Article 9, Section 3, Subd. 14 of the Wabasha County Zoning Ordinance. The request involves the following described property:

Parcel # 14.00069.00

SE1/4 Section 10 Twp 108 R 011(Plainview Township)

Whereas, the Planning Commission approved the request 5-0 and recommends approval from the County Board with the following conditions:

• Signed copy of the Power Purchase Agreement or documentation that the power will be utilized on-site. (601.2.7)

• Microwave Beam Path Study (601.2.9.e)

• Detailed Decommissioning Plan including how decommissioning and costs would be covered, (601.2.12). Recorded on deed.

• Flicker Analysis (904.1)

Adopted Unanimously

HARMS - HALL

Resolution No.: 2011-160

Whereas, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 25, 2011 and reviewed the Conditional Use Permit Application by BRUCE A & MARCELLA M KAHN, 53493 215TH AVE, PLAINVIEW MN 55964 The purpose of the hearing was to authorize a Non-Commercial Wind Turbine, in accordance with Article 9, Section 3, Subd. 14 of the Wabasha County Zoning Ordinance. The request involves the following described property:

Parcel # # 14.00085.00

N1/2SW1/4 & GOV LOTS 11, 12,13 & 14 (WWW) Section 13 Twp 108 R 011 (Plainview Township)

Whereas, the Planning Commission approved the request 5-0 and recommends approval from the County Board with the following conditions:

• Signed copy of the Power Purchase Agreement or documentation that the power will be utilized on-site. (601.2.7)

• Microwave Beam Path Study (601.2.9.e)

• Detailed Decommissioning Plan including how decommissioning and costs would be covered, (601.2.12). Recorded on deed.

• Flicker Analysis (904.1)

Adopted Unanimously

HALL - WOBBE

Resolution No.: 2011-161

Whereas, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 25, 2011 and reviewed the Conditional Use Permit Application by DAN MILLER, 60300 NORTH COUNTY ROAD 14, KELLOGG MN 55945. The purpose of the hearing was to authorize a Non-Commercial Wind Turbine, in accordance with Article 9, Section 3, Subd. 14 of the Wabasha County Zoning Ordinance. The request involves the following described property:

Parcel # 06.00109.00

S1/2 NW1/4 & N of County Highway 14

NW1/4 SW1/4 & in E1/2 SW1/4 Section 11, T109N R11W (Highland Township)

Whereas, the Planning Commission approved the request 5-0 and recommends approval from the County Board with the following conditions:

• Signed copy of the Power Purchase Agreement or documentation that the power will be utilized on-site. (601.2.7)

• Microwave Beam Path Study (601.2.9.e)

• Detailed Decommissioning Plan including how decommissioning and costs would be covered, (601.2.12). Recorded on deed.

Adopted Unanimously

ROSCHEN - HALL

Resolution No.: 2011-153

Whereas, the Wabasha County Zoning Ordinance was adopted in 2001.

Whereas, much has changed in the demand, technology, and information surrounding the development of mining operations.

Whereas, our present ordinance is outdated and does not address today's concerns and protection of the citizens and resources of Wabasha County.

Now therefore be it resolved by the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners place a moratorium on any new mining operations for one year or until the review of our existing ordinance is completed.

Adopted Unanimously

HARMS - HALL

Recess to Township meeting in Millville tonight.

Adopted Unanimously