PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF JACKSON COUNTY, MINNESOTA

October 16, 2018

The County Board of Jackson County, Minnesota met in regular session, in the Jackson County
Courthouse Board Room, 405 Fourth Street, City of Jackson, Minnesota, on October 16, 2018. The
following members of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners were present: Don Wachal, James
Eigenberg, Kim Hummel, Catherine Hohenstein and Scott McClure. County Coordinator, Steven
Duncan, and Deputy County Coordinator, Trish Schulz, were also in attendance.

CALL TO ORDER

Chair Wachal called the meeting to order at approximately 9:00 a.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Hohenstein to accept
the agenda. The motion carried unanimously.

OLD BUSINESS

Motion was made by Commissioner Eigenberg and seconded by Hummel to adopt Board Resolution
18-039: Approving final payment to M & K Bridge Construction (related to existing bridge 6444 on
CSAH 24, I section 15, of Weimer Township). The motion carried uananimously.

RESOLUTION 18-039
Jackson County Highway Department
Certificate of Final Acceptance
County Board Acknowledgement

Contract Number:
Contractor: 1248 – M & K Bridge Construction
Date Certified: 7/9/2018
Payment Number: 5

WHEREAS: Contract No. has in all things been complted, and the County Board being fully advised in
the premises;

NOW THEN BE IT RESOLVED: that we do hereby accept said completed project for and in behalf of
the Jackson County Highway Department and authorize final payment as specified herein.

Passed and adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Jackson, Minnesota this 16th day
of October 2018.

________________________________
Don Wachal, Chair
Jackson County, Minnesota Board of Commissioners
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ATTEST:

_______________________________ (SEAL)
Steven J. Duncan
County Coordinator of Jackson County, Minnesota

CONSENT AGENDA

Motion was made by Commissioner Hohenstein and seconded by Commissioner McClure to

approve the consent agenda. The motion carried unanimously.

Board Action 18-272: Approve the October 2, 2018 Board of Commissioners regular meeting minutes.

Board Action 18-273: Approve all Commissioner disbursements in accordance with Minnesota Statutes
130.01, subd. 4(b), recorded on warrants numbered 86384 through 86518 in the amount of
$2,298,407.89. For the following funds: Revenue, $1,580,656.50; Road & Bridge, $514,695.24; Septic,
$12,541.00; Ditch fund, $175,164.60; Insurance Trust, $11,127.23; Revolving Loan, $670.33 and
Tax/penalty, $3,552.99. A detailed list of claims paid is available at the Auditor/Treasurer’s office upon
request.

Board Action 18-274: Approve 2018 Historical Society appropriation request of $24,500 (second
installment).

Board Action 18-275: Approve personnel request authorizing County Coordinator’s Office to fill Heavy
Equipment Operator [Seasonal position(s)].

Board Action 18-276: Approve Subsurface Sewage Treatment System loan, in the amount of
$12,541.00, for Craig and Paula Hakes.

Board Resolution 18-040: Approve grant agreement (GN-00032448) and accept donation of grant funds
from Southwest Initiative Foundation/Jackson County Library Advised Fund to the Jackson County
Library.

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Resolution No. 18-040

Resolved by the Board of Commissioners, County of Jackson, and State of Minnesota:

WHEREAS, a grant agreement (GN-00032448) and donation of funds proposal has been made
by the Southwest Initiative Foundation/Jackson County Library Advised Fund with this grant of funds to
be used by Jackson County Library to support programs and the purchase of materials, and;

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 WHEREAS, Minnesota State Statutes Chapter 465, Section 465.03, “Gifts to Municipalities”
informs that a county governing body shall accept such gifts by resolution and by at least a two-thirds
majority;

IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Jackson County Board of Commissioners does hereby
approve, by resolution, accepting the grant agreement and the $2,100.00 donation from the Southwest
Initiative Foundation/Jackson County Library Advised Fund, which is to be allocated to the Jackson
County Library and used by the Jackson County Library to support programs and the purchase of
materials.

Passed and adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Jackson, Minnesota this
16th day of October 2018.

_________________________________
Don Wachal, Chair
Jackson County, Minnesota Board of Commissioners

ATTEST:

_______________________________(SEAL)
Steven J. Duncan
County Coordinator of Jackson County, Minnesota

PUBLIC WORKS

Motion was made by Commissioner McClure and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt
Board Resolution 18-041: Approve final payment to Morris Sealcoat and Trucking, Inc. (Related to
work completed on SAP 032-030-023, 2018 seal coat projects on CSAH 8, CSAH 14, CSAH 23, CSAH
29 and CR 83). The motion carried unanimously.

RESOLUTION 18-041
Jackson County Highway Department
Certificate of Final Acceptance
County Board Acknowledgement

Contract Number: 1801

Contractor: 1355 – Morris Sealcoat and Trucking, Inc.
Date Certified: 9/19/2018
Payment Number: 2

WHEREAS: Contract No. 1801 has in all things been complted, and the County Board being fully
advised in the premises;

NOW THEN BE IT RESOLVED: that we do hereby accept said completed project for and in behalf of
the Jackson County Highway Department and authorize final payment as specified herein.
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Passed and adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Jackson, Minnesota this 16th day
of October 2018.

_________________________________
Don Wachal, Chair
Jackson County, Minnesota Board of Commissioners

ATTEST:

_______________________________(SEAL)
Steven J. Duncan
County Coordinator of Jackson County, Minnesota

Motion was made by Commissioner Eigenberg and seconded by Commissioner McClure to adopt
Board Action 18-277: Approve award of project, SAP 032-599-089, as related to replacement of bridge
2628 in Alba Township, to Prahm Construction Inc., from Slayton, Minnesota, for the bid amount of
$478,788.50. The motion carried unanimously.

Public Works Director Tim Stahl handed out a site plan proposal to possibly work with the Jackson
Motorplex to concrete more area than had previously been identified to provide for ADA accessible
parking on county property. It was indicated that it would likely be 2020 before the project could be
done.

SCOUT CLEAN ENERGY

A presentation was given to the Board of Commissioners regarding Three Waters Wind Farm
Development by Mark Wengierski, Project Manager Scout and Pat Landess, Associate Project Manager
Scout. The project is being proposed for areas in the southwest portion of Jackson County.

AUDITOR/TREASURER

Motion was made by Commissioner Eigenberg and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt
Board Resolution 18-042: Approve repurchase of parcel of land (R04.012.0175) by Ronald V. Flatgard.
The motion carried unanimously.

JACKSON COUNTY BOARD RESOLUTION 18-042

WHEREAS, Parcel of land R 04.012.0175 was owned by Kingager First Norwegian Danish Evangelical
Lutheran Conference Congregation and referred to as Delafield Ringsaker Cemetery. It forfeited to the
State of Minnesota on August 24, 2017 for nonpayment of taxes;

WHEREAS, The County Board of Commissioners of the County of Jackson, State of Minnesota
classified the parcel as non-conservation lands as provided for in Minnesota Statutes 282.01;

WHEREAS, it was later discovered that the parcel had been possessed adversely by Ronald V. Flatgard
since the late 1950’s thus giving Flatgard a potential legal claim to the property. The value of the
forfeited parcel is significantly less than the potential legal expenses of defendant such a claim to the
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property. Therefore, it is prudent for the County to recognize Flatgard’s interest in the property and treat
him as a forfeited owner for purposes of the buyback provisions of the forfeiture statutes.

WHEREAS, any eligible parcel of tax-forfeited land which was classified at non-homestead property on
the date of forfeiture may be repurchased anytime within one year from the date of forfeiture, providing
it has not already been sold or conveyed by the county as per Minnesota Statutes 282.241;
WHEREAS, the County recognizes Ronald V. Flatgard’s claim for ownership, through adverse
possession, of the parcel for the purposes of the buyback provisions of the forfeiture statutes.

WHEREAS, Ronald V. Flatgard has submitted a written request to repurchase the parcel contained
within his affidavit articulating the facts on which he would rely for an adverse possession claim to the
property;

WHEREAS, the repurchase procedure will best serve the public interest because the taxes, penalties,
interest and fees will be paid and the ownership of the property will be resolved without additional legal
expenses being incurred by the county or unnecessary advertisement costs being incurred by the county;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That the Jackson County Board of Commissioners hereby
approves the repurchase by Ronald V. Flatgard of parcel R 04.012.0175;

Passed unanimously and adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Jackson, Minnesota
this 16th day of October 2018.

ATTEST:

_______________________________
Steve Duncan, Jackson County Coordinator

COUNTY COORDINATOR

Motion was made by Commissioner Hohenstein and seconded by Commissioner McClure to adopt
Board Action 18-278: Approve authorizing the County Board Chair and County Coordinator to take
action, as needed, to commence courthouse reroof testing (as related to courthouse roof and air handling
unit replcement). The motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Commissioner Wachal and seconded by Commissioner Eigenberg to adopt
Board Action 18-279: Approve Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Joint Powers Agreement.
The motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Commissioner McClure and seconded by Commissioner Hummel to adopt
Board Resolution 18-043: Approve appointment of Earl DeWilde, Randy Kraus & Glen Grants to the
Lincoln Pipestone Rural Water System Board of Commissioners for a 4 year term which shall
commence on January 1, 2019 and shall expire at midnight on December 31, 2022. The motion carried
unanimously.

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 RESOLUTION 18-043
APPOINTING EARL DEWILDE, RANDY KRAUS, AND GLEN GRANT
TO THE LINCOLN PIPESTONE RURAL WATER SYSTEM
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS, Earl DeWilde’s 4-year term as a Commissioner on the Lincoln Pipestone Rural
Water System (“LPRW”) Board of Commissioners is scheduled to expire at midnight on December 31,
2018; and

WHEREAS, Randy Kraus’ 4-year term as a Commissioner on the Lincoln Pipestone Rural
Water System (“LPRW”) Board of Commissioners is scheduled to expire at midnight on December 31,
2018; and

WHEREAS, current LPRW Commissioner Ken Buysse has resigned as a Commissioner on the
LPRW Board effective at midnight on December 31, 2018; and

WHEREAS, the LPRW Board of Commissioners conducted a search for Ken Buysse’s
replacement; and

WHEREAS, on August 27, 2018 the LPRW Board unanimously adopted a Motion which
recommends that Glenn Grant replace Ken Buysse on the LPRW Board; and

WHEREAS, on September 24, 2018 the LPRW Board unanimously adopted a Motion which
recommends that Earl DeWilde and Randy Kraus each be re-appointed to another 4-year term on the
LPRW Board of Commissioners; and

WHEREAS, the Jackson County Board of Commissioners believes that Earl DeWilde, Randy
Kraus and Glen Grant are qualified to act as Commissioners on the Lincoln Pipestone Rural Water
System Board of Commissioners and are all worthy of appointment.

NOW BE IT RESOLVED, that the Jackson County Board of Commissioners hereby

recommends that Earl DeWilde, Randy Kraus, and Glen Grant be appointed to the Lincoln Pipestone
Rural Water System Board of Commissioners pursuant to and provided for by Minnesota Statutes 116A
et seq. for a 4-year term which shall commence on January 1, 2019 and shall expire at midnight on
December 31, 2022.

I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was approved by the Jackson County Board of
Commissioners on October 16, 2018 by a vote of 5 “for”, 0 “against”, 0 “absent”, and 0 “abstaining”.

_______________________________
Steven Duncan
Jackson County Coordinator

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Motion was made by Commissioner Wachal and seconded by Commissioner Eigenberg to adopt
Board Action 18-280: Approve cost of living/wage structure adjustment for 2019, in the amount of two
percent (2%) for applicable, non-union employees effective January 1, 2019. Motion carried
unanimously.

Motion was made by Commissioner Hohenstein and seconded by Commissioner McClure to adopt
Board Action 18-281: Approve setting a special meeting/Board work session for Wednesday, November
14, 2018, at 8:00 a.m., in the County Board Room of the Jackson County Courthouse, for the purpose of
reviewing and discussing the 2019 Budget and Levy. The motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Commissioner Eigenberg and seconded by Commissioner Hohenstein to

adopt Board Resolution 18-044: Approve the resolution and exhibits with either: changes recommended
by County Attorney regarding initial payor being Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services
(DVHHS) or without said changes and a separate contract between Jackson County and DVHHS for
payment of the funds by DVHHS. The motion carried with four “ayes,’ and one “nay” (Commissioner
Hummel voted “nay”).

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Resolution 18-044

RE: COUNTY-BASED PURCHASING ELECTION AND COMMITMENT TO JOIN THE PRIMEWEST

RURAL MINNESOTA HEALTH CARE ACCESS INITIATIVE
(dba PRIMEWEST HEALTH)

WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 256B.692 authorizes county boards or groups of county boards to elect
to purchase or provide health care services on behalf of persons eligible for medical assistance who would
otherwise be required to or may elect to participate in the prepaid medical assistance program; and

WHEREAS, county-based purchasing promotes publicly transparent operations and direct accountability
for the health care resources provided by our County, State and Federal governments, and the taxpayers; and

WHEREAS, the rural and local government ownership structure of county-based purchasing will
facilitate integration with county Public Health and Social Services agencies, which play key roles in addressing
social determinants of health, behavioral health, and community health needs; improving population health; and
providing case management services; and

WHEREAS, participation in county-based purchasing will provide greater local control and input over
public health care resources expended in our County, improve our citizens’ health care experience and population
health, and reduce unnecessary health care costs; and

WHEREAS Jackson County has an opportunity to join PrimeWest Health, a county-based purchasing
organization that currently serves members in the counties of Beltrami, Big Stone, Clearwater, Douglas, Grant,
Hubbard, McLeod, Meeker, Pipestone, Pope, Renville, Stevens, and Traverse.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Jackson County hereby elects to participate in county-
based purchasing or provision of health care services on behalf of persons eligible for medical assistance in
Jackson County. Jackson County will participate in county-based purchasing as follows:
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 1. Jackson County shall join PrimeWest Health upon execution of the Families and Children
contract between the Minnesota Department of Human Services and PrimeWest Health engaging
PrimeWest Health to administer Prepaid Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare in Jackson
County. Upon execution of such contract, Jackson County shall join PrimeWest Health by
becoming a signatory to the Second Amended and Restated Health Care Access Joint Powers
Agreement, in the form attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A.

2. Upon joining PrimeWest Health, Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services, on behalf of
Jackson County, shall make a financial contribution to PrimeWest Health risk based capital
reserves in the amount of $1,262,616.73. A minimum of one half this amount shall be paid to
PrimeWest Health upon Jackson County’s execution of the Second Amended and Restated Health
Care Access Joint Powers Agreement. Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services shall have
an option to pay the remaining balance of the financial contribution to PrimeWest Health by May
1, 2020. Any such remaining balance shall be secured by a Promissory Note in the form attached
to this Resolution as Exhibit B.

Passed and adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Jackson, Minnesota this 16th day of
October 2018.

_________________________________
Don Wachal, Chair
Jackson County Board of Commissioners

ATTEST:

_______________________________(SEAL)
Steven J. Duncan
County Coordinator of Jackson County, Minnesota

BOARD REPORTS

Commissioner Eigenberg reported on meetings/events involving Heron Lake City Council, District 8
Land Use and Environment Advisory Task Force, Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services
(DVHHS), discussion of road improvements in the Heron Lake area, Fort Belmont/JCT Inc., and
Okabena City Council.

Commissioner McClure reported on meetings/events involving DVHHS, discussion of road

improvements in the Heron Lake area and Southwest Mental Health Center Governing Board.

Commissioner Wachal reported on meetings/events involving DVHHS, Clean Energy webinar,

Southwest Regional Development Commission legislative topics.

Commissioner Hohenstein reported on meetings/events involving DVHHS and Prairie Ecology Bus
Center.

Commissioner Hummel had no report.

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 ADJOURN

Motion was made by Commissioner Hummel and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adjourn
the meeting at 10:56 a.m. The motion carried unanimously.

JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

_____________________________________________
Don Wachal, Chair

ATTEST: ______________________________
Steven Duncan, County Coordinator

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