COMMISSIONER PROCEEDINGS
February 11, 2025
pursuant to MN. Statute 331A.01, subd. 10
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The Lake of The Woods County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Lake of the Woods County Government Center in the Commissioners’ Room.
CALL TO ORDER Chair Jon Waibel called the meeting to order at 9:00a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited with the following members present: Commissioners: Cody Hasbargen, Joe Grund, Jon Waibel, Ed Arnesen, and Buck Nordlof. Also present was County Auditor-Treasurer Lorene Hanson.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously to approve the agenda with changes: Add: Northwest Community Action.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the official minutes of January 28, 2025.
SOCIAL SERVICES Claims Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the following claims: Commissioners Warrants $8,576.79; Commissioners Warrants $3,333.89; Commissioners Warrants $26,182.02.
Purchase of Service Agreement-Stellher Human Services, Inc. Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve the purchase of services agreement between Stellher Human Services, Inc. and Lake of the Woods County Social Services for child crisis response services.
Northwest Community Action-Headstart Discussion
Northwest Community Action Executive Director Sharon Millner discussed the decision to close the Headstart program in Lake of the Woods County. She explained that it is to adhere to federal grant guidelines and answered questions from the board.
Land & Water
Consideration of Interim Use Permit #25-01IU by Andrew and Rachel Lundbohm
Lot Two (2), Block Two (2) of Angle Outpost Acres in Section Twenty-six (26), Township One Hundred Sixty-eight (168) North, Range Thirty-four (34) West (Angle) – Parcel ID# 02.57.02.020. Applicant is requesting an Interim Use Permit as required by Section 1106 of the Lake of the Woods County Zoning Ordinance to operate a short-term vacation rental in a Rural Residential Development Zoning District (R2). Lake of the Woods is a General Development Lake.
Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve the following IUP/Findings of fact #25-01IU by Andrew and Rachel Lundbohm to operate a short-term vacation rental in a Rural Residential Development Zoning District (R2). Lake of the Woods is a General Development Lake.
Consideration of Conditional Use Permit Application #25-01CU by Rob Kasella (Brent Fredrickson Agent)
A tract in Government Lot Three (3), Section Seventeen (17), Township One Hundred Sixty-two (162) North, Range Thirty-two (32) West – Parcel ID# 19.17.24.030 (For Reference Only). Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit as required by Section 401.B of the Lake of the Woods County Zoning Ordinance to allow a commercial use consisting of a private winter ice fishing access road to Lake of the Woods in a Residential Development Zoning District (R1). Lake of the Woods is a General Development Lake.
Motion
Motion was made by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the following CUP/Findings of Fact #25-01CU by Rob Kasella (Brent Fredrickson Agent) to allow a commercial use consisting of a private winter ice fishing access road to Lake of the Woods in a Residential Development Zoning District (R1). Lake of the Woods is a General Development Lake.
Department of Natural Resources
Peatland Project Director Meredith Cornett reviewed the winter road peatland scientific and natural areas.
Public Works
LCCMR Letter of Support Motion was made by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Joe Grund and carried unanimously to approve the letter of support for the DNR and the LCCMR Lake of the Woods Southern Shore Barrier Island Erosion Investigation Phase II Grant.
Credit Card Approval Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously to approve a credit card for Corey Olson in the amount of $1500.00, the standard amount for Lake of the Woods County.
Semi-Truck Purchase Approval Motion
Motion was made by Commissioner Joe Grund, seconded by Commissioner Buck Nordlof and carried unanimously to approve the purchase of a 2018 Freightliner Semi-truck in the amount of $55,000.00.
Updates
County Engineer Anthony Pirkl gave an update on various projects.
Legislative Update
Commissioner Ed Arnesen gave a legislative update regarding the Williams school building and discussion with lobbyists.
NWA Edgeriders Trails
Commissioner Ed Arnesen discussed the NWA Edgeriders Trails and possible timber sales with the DNR.
Auditor/Treasurer Claims Motion
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 $97,662.35; Road & Bridge $20,772.46; Joint Ditch $465.00; Solid Waste $34,128.30.
WARRANTS FOR PUBLICATION
Warrants Approved On 2/11/2025 For Payment 2/14/2025
Vendor Name Amount
Auto Value Baudette 4,238.94
Co-Op Services, Inc. 12,188.82
Farmers Union Oil company 2,552.14
Law Offices Of Patrick D. Moren 12,338.66
LOW Highway Dept 2,230.00
LOW Soil & Water Cons. Dist. 71,369.00
Northdale Oil Inc. 11,947.68
Nw Mn Household Hazardous 6,978.50
R & Q Trucking, Inc 4,872.00
47 Payments less than 2000 24,312.37
Final Total: 153,028.11
Further moved to authorize the payment of the following auditor warrants: February 5,2025 for $69,186.78.
Gambling Permit Resolution
The following resolution was offered by Commissioner Ed Arnesen, seconded by Commissioner Cody Hasbargen and carried unanimously to approve the following:
RESOLUTION APPROVING
LAWFUL GAMBLING ACTIVITY AND PREMISES PERMIT APPLICATION RESOLUTION NO. 25-02-01
WHEREAS; the Baudette Fire Department Relief Association 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:
Bugsy’s on Bostic 3984 County Road 8 NW Baudette, MN 56623
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.
Adjourn Motion was made by Commissioner Buck Nordlof, seconded by Commissioner Ed Arnesen and carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 10:45 a.m.
Attest: February 25, 2025
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Auditor/Treasurer Lorene Hanson Chair Jon Waibel
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