SPECIAL MEETING OF THE KOOCHICHING COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Held on Tuesday, April 23, 2002; 9:30 a.m.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners McBride, Lepper, Hanson, Chezick, Pavleck

MEMBERS ABSENT: None

OTHERS ATTENDING: Jaci Nagle, James Boyd, Duane Nelson, John Kalstad, Terry Murray, Cindy Ellefson-Oswald, Doug Grindall, Bob Anderson, Susan Baratono, Thor Einarson, Al Shannon, Einar Sundin, Susan Congrave, Jerry Franzen, Eric Strand, Carl Bowman, Jennifer Hasbargen, Marty Gordon, Richard Lehtinen, Doug Henrickson, Dale Peterson, Raoul Lufbery, Bob Peterson, Steve Blair, Ron Laurion, Bob and Marilee Hagen, Mike Zemek; Reporters Laurel Beager and Roger Jerome

2002/04-27 Motion by Lepper, seconded by Hanson to approve the agenda with additions and deletions. Voting yes: McBride, Lepper, Hanson, Chezick; absent for vote: Pavleck. Motion carried.

2002/04-28 Motion by Lepper, seconded by Hanson to approve the minutes of the April 16, 2002 regular meeting with correction. Voting yes: McBride, Lepper, Hanson, Chezick; absent for vote: Pavleck. Motion carried.

2002/04-29 Motion by Lepper, seconded by Hanson to approve the following as Board activities: public meeting hosted by Senator Dayton’s Office on Border Defense and Homeland Security, Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting, Historical Society Annual Meeting and a meeting with Boise Cascade Officials. Voting yes: McBride, Lepper, Hanson, Chezick, Pavleck. Motion carried.

000 The Information Systems Manager introduced the Information Systems Technician to the Board. Secondly she informed the Board that Ethernet equipment in the amount of $2,000 should be purchased to convert remaining departments and that a personal computer system for the Information System Technician was needed with an estimated price of $3,000. The Board set a $25,000 capital outlay budget for the Information System Unit in the 2002 Budget with intent that some of the dollars would be used for Unit set up. It is the Manager’s intent to draft a capital outlay budget for the remaining 2002 capital outlay funds for Board approval. Board members stated that at least two quotes should be obtained for capital purchases. The Information System Manager stated that one of the goals of the Unit is to ensure that all systems are compatible for network purposes so this has to be considered when purchasing systems.

2002/04-30 Motion by Lepper, seconded by Hanson to add payment of the lobbyist bill to the agenda. Voting yes: McBride, Lepper, Hanson, Chezick, Pavleck. Motion carried.

2002/04-31 Motion by Lepper, seconded by Pavleck to approve payment to Flaherty and Hood in the amount of $2,739.19 for March lobbyist service with payment from the 2002 Legislative Budget. Voting yes: McBride, Lepper, Hanson, Chezick, Pavleck. Motion carried.

2002/04-32 BE IT RESOLVED on motion by Lepper, seconded by Pavleck adopting the Commissioner Redistricting Plan designating the following as election district boundaries to be filed with the County Auditor:

DISTRICT I
Beginning at the international boundary due north of the western boundary of the Village of Ranier,
thence southerly along the western boundary of the Village of Ranier to the intersection with State Highway # 11 East; thence easterly along State Highway # 11 East to its easternmost
point; thence continuing due East to the intersection of the eastern boundary of Sec. 33, Twp. 71, R. 22; thence South to the southeast corner of said Sec. 9, Twp. 70, R. 22; thence angle 90
degrees West to the northwest corner of Sec. 18, Twp. 70, R. 22; thence angle 90 degrees South to
the southwest corner of Sec. 31, Twp. 70, R. 22; thence angle 90 degrees due West to the intersection
of the Burlington/Northern Pacific Railway grade; thence Southeasterly along the Burlington/Northern
Pacific Railway grade to the intersection of the southern boundary of the southeast quarter of the
southwest quarter of Sec. 35, Twp. 68, R. 26; thence due East to the southeast corner of Sec. 36, Twp. 68, R. 26; thence angle 90 degrees South to the Southwest corner of Sec. 31, Twp. 65, R. 25; thence angle 90 degrees East to the Northwest corner of Sec. 6, Twp. 64, R. 24; thence angle 90 degrees South to the South line of Koochiching County at a point being the Southwest corner of Sec. 31, Twp. 63, R. 24; thence angle 90 degrees East to the Southeast corner of Sec. 36, Twp. 63, R. 22; thence angle 90 degrees North along the East line of Koochiching County to the international boundary line. Said district includes the Village of Ranier.

DISTRICT II
Beginning at the international boundary line, northwesterly of the terminus of 9th Ave.; thence southerly along 9th Ave to 5th St.: thence angle 90 degrees West one block to 10th Ave.; thence angle 90 degrees South along 10th Ave. to 15th St.; thence angle 90 degrees West to Co. Rd. 2; thence angle 90 degrees southerly along the Int'l Falls city limits line; continuing South along Co. Rd. # 2 to the intersection of State Hwy. # 332; thence easterly along State Hwy. # 332 to the intersection of State Hwy. # 53; thence southerly along State Hwy. # 53 to the intersection of Co. Rd. # 97; thence continuing in a southerly direction along Co. Rd. # 97 to the Southwest corner of Sec. 36, Twp. 70, R. 24 (Roger's corner area); thence due East to the Southwest corner of Sec. 31, Twp. 70, R. 22; thence angle 90 degrees due North to Northwest corner of Sec. 18, Twp. 70, R. 22; thence angle 90 degrees East to the Southeast corner of Sec. 9, Twp. 71, R. 22; thence due North to a point being East of the terminus of State Hwy. # 11; thence angle 90 degrees west to State Hwy. # 11; thence continuing westerly along State Hwy. # 11 to the intersection of the DWP railway; thence southerly along the railway to Co. Rd. # 24; thence westerly along Co. Rd. # 24 to the Int'l Falls eastern boundary line; thence South along the eastern boundary line to State Hwy. # 53; thence north along State Hwy. # 53 to 11th St.; thence angle 90 degrees west two blocks along 11th St.; thence angle 90 degrees north along 5th Ave. to 3rd St.; thence angle 90 degrees east three blocks thence angle 90 degrees north following St. Hwy. # 53 to the international boundary line. Said district shall be comprised of the Center Ward of International Falls plus an adjacent portion of rural Koochiching County.

DISTRICT III
Beginning at the international boundary line north of the terminus of State Hwy. # 53; thence South along State Hwy. # 53 to 3rd St.; thence angle 90 degrees West three blocks along 3rd St. to 5th Ave,; thence angle 90 degrees South along 5th Ave. to 11th St.; thence angle 90 degrees East two blocks to the intersection of State Hwy. # 53; thence South along State Hwy. # 53 to the city limits of Int'l Falls; thence North along the eastern boundary of the city limits to Co. Rd. # 24; thence easterly along Co. Rd. # 24 to the intersection of the DWP Railway; thence North along the DWP railway line to the intersection of State Hwy. # 11; thence West along State Hwy. # 11 to the western boundary of the Village of Ranier; thence North along the western boundary of Ranier to the international boundary line. Said district shall include International Falls East Ward plus an adjacent portion of rural Koochiching County.

DISTRICT IV
Beginning at the international boundary line northwesterly of the terminus of 9th Ave.; thence South along 9th Ave. to 5th St.; thence angle 90 degrees West one block to 10th Ave.; thence angle 90 degrees South along 10th Ave. to 15th St.; thence angle 90 degrees West along 15th St. two blocks to the intersection of Co. Rd. # 2 thence angle 90 degrees South along Co. Rd. 2; continuing on in a southerly manner along Co. Rd. # 2 to the intersection of State Hwy. # 332; thence continuing southerly on section line to the Northeast corner of Section 21, Twp. 70, R. 24, thence angling 90 degrees westerly to the intersection of State Hwy. # 11-71; thence southwesterly along State Hwy. # 11-71 to the intersection of UT. Rd. # 211; thence North along UT. Rd. # 211 to the international boundary line. Said district shall include International Falls West Ward plus an adjacent portion of rural Koochiching County.

DISTRICT V
Beginning at the international boundary line at the northwest corner of the county; thence proceeding South along the western boundary of Koochiching County to the Southwest corner of Gov't Lot 4 of Section 31, Twp. 151, Range 29; thence angle 90 degrees East; thence East to the Southeast corner of Gov't Lot 4, Section 36, Twp. 151, Range 25; thence angle 90 North degrees; thence North to the Southwest corner of Section 34, Twp. 63, R. 27; thence angle 90 degrees East to the Southeast corner of Section 36, Twp. 63, Range 25; thence angle 90 degrees North to the Northeast corner of Section 1, Twp. 64
Range 25; thence angle 90 degrees West to the Southeast corner of Section 36, Twp. 65,
Range 26; thence angle 90 degrees North to the Northeast corner of Section 1, Twp. 67,
Range 26; thence angle 90 degrees West to the intersection of the Burlington/Northern Railway grade; thence northeasterly along the Burlington Northern Railway grade to the point of intersection of said Burlington Northern Railway grade and the South line of the
Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Sec. 31, Twp. 70, R. 24; thence East to the intersection of Co. Rd.# 97; thence northerly along Co. Rd. # 97 to the intersection of
State Hwy. # 53; thence continuing North along State Hwy. # 53 to the intersection of State Hwy. # 332; thence westerly along State Hwy. # 332 to the section line of 16-70-24; thence 90 degrees south along section line to Northeast corner of Section 21, Twp. 70, R. 24; thence angle 90 degrees west to the intersection of State Hwy. # 11-71; thence
westerly along State Hwy. # 11-71 to the intersection of UT. Rd. # 211; thence northerly to the international boundary line. Voting yes: McBride, Lepper, Hanson, Chezick, Pavleck. Motion carried.

2002/04-33 BE IT RESOLVED on motion by Pavleck, seconded by Lepper:

Whereas the boundaries of Beaver/Meding/Ray, Bridgie, Cingmars, Cross River/Dentaybow, Englewood/Pinetop, Forest Grove, Indus, Jameson, Meadowbrook, Kooch Poll 5, Kooch Poll 4, Kooch Poll 3, Kooch Poll 2, Kooch Poll 1, Lindford, Manitou/Sault, Murphy, Nett Lake, Rat Root, Reedy, Scarlett, Silverdale/Summerville, Steffes/Wildwood/Plumcreek, Watrous, Williams, Big Falls/Dinner Creek, Littlefork, Mizpah/Evergreen and Northome, which consists of the territory of Koochiching County remain unchanged following state legislative redistricting and that the Koochiching County Board of Commissioners hereby reestablishes the above listed precincts with those boundaries as required by Minnesota Statutes 204B.14, subdivision 3 ( c );

Whereas the following boundary changes for Kooch Poll 1, Kooch Poll 2, Kooch Poll 4, Kooch Poll 5 and Beaver/Meding/Ray are hereby established:

Kooch Poll I : Include all of Township 71, Range 22 and Township 70, Range 22 except
Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.

Kooch Poll 2: Include Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 of Township 70, Range 22.

Kooch Poll 4: Include the southeast corner of Section 17 and south portion of Section 16 all in Township 70, Range 24 (Kooch Poll 4 now includes all of Sections 17 and 16).

Kooch Poll 5: Exclude the southeast corner of Section 17, and the south portion of Section 16 in Township 70, Range 24.

Beaver/Meding/Ray: Exclude all sections in Township 71, Range 22 and all sections in Township 70, Range 22.

Whereas the polling place for the above named precincts remain unchanged and that the Koochiching County Board of Commissioners hereby reestablishes the following locations as the designated polling place for the precinct in accordance with Minnesota Statute 204B.16:

Voting yes: McBride, Lepper, Hanson, Chezick, Pavleck. Motion carried.

2002/04-34 BE IT RESOLVED on motion by Lepper, seconded by Pavleck that four year terms be designated to Commissioner Districts subsequent to redistricting per MN Statutes 375.02. Voting yes: McBride, Lepper, Hanson, Chezick, Pavleck. Motion carried.

2002/04-35 Motion by Hanson, seconded by Chezick authorizing the Board Chair’s signature to the Assignment of Securities as recommended by the Treasurer. Voting yes: McBride, Lepper, Hanson, Chezick, Pavleck. Motion carried.

2002/04-36 Motion by Lepper, seconded by Pavleck to set a special meeting for April 30th for a negotiation strategy session. Voting yes: McBride, Lepper, Hanson, Chezick, Pavleck. Motion carried.

000 The Sheriff introduced John Kalstad who was hired as a full time deputy due to an upcoming retirement.

2002/04-37 Motion by Pavleck, seconded by Hanson approving payment from the E911 Account for up to $36,000 for an upgrade of the 911 System as recommended by the Sheriff. Voting yes: McBride, Lepper, Hanson, Chezick, Pavleck. Motion carried.

2002/04-38 Motion by Pavleck, seconded by Lepper approving language change in the law enforcement service agreements with cities for an automatic renewal with a termination clause allowing either party to terminate the agreement with 30 days written notice. Voting yes: McBride, Lepper, Hanson, Chezick, Pavleck. Motion carried.

2002/04-39 Motion by Hanson, seconded by Lepper approving a two-year Minnesota Lawful Gambling Premises Permit Application LG214 for Lu’s establishment and sponsored by the International Voyageurs Snowmobile Club as recommended by the License Committee. Voting yes: McBride, Lepper, Hanson, Chezick, Pavleck. Motion carried.

2002/04-40 Motion by Lepper, seconded by Chezick to approve a service agreement with Segar’s Foster Home for adult foster care as recommended by the KCCS Directorship and upon approval of the County Attorney. Voting yes: McBride, Lepper, Hanson, Chezick, Pavleck. Motion carried.

2002/04-41 Motion by Hanson, seconded by Chezick to approve a service agreement with River Oaks H.H.C. as recommended by the KCCS Directorship and upon approval of the County Attorney. Voting yes: McBride, Lepper, Hanson, Chezick, Pavleck. Motion carried.

2002/04-42 Motion by Pavleck, seconded by Lepper to add a burial payment to the agenda. Voting yes: McBride, Lepper, Hanson, Chezick, Pavleck. Motion carried.

000 An expense for burial of a County resident in another county was reviewed. The Board requested more information on the burial policy before considering payment.

2002/04-43 Motion by Pavleck, seconded by Lepper to approve payment of Community Service social service and financial claims and administrative expenditures as presented with exception of the $2,500 burial payment with payment detail on file in the Community Service Department. Voting yes: McBride, Lepper, Hanson, Chezick, Pavleck. Motion carried.

2002/04-44 Motion by Hanson, seconded by Lepper approving the project priority list presented by the Highway Engineer to be considered in proposed legislation for new federal transportation funding. Voting yes: McBride, Lepper, Hanson, Chezick, Pavleck. Motion carried.

2002/04-45 Motion by Lepper, seconded by Hanson approving the cancellation of the following Highway bills: $1,573.38 for installation of a culvert on TH 65 as authorized by the Board for a developer, $163,393.47 as authorized by the Board for soil engineering and site preparation for the BioMass Project, $13,992.25 for work at the Cold Weather Testing Facility . Voting yes: McBride, Lepper, Hanson, Chezick, Pavleck. Motion carried.

000 The Highway Engineer informed the Board that the Airport has requested Highway Department services for gravel work for Airport navigation roads and that in order to meet the Board’s cut in his 2002 budget, he reduced his gravel budget. The County and City estimate the cost of this request at $30,000 to $40,000. The Engineer stated that this request is outside his budget and requested direction from the Board. It was agreed to defer this item for further discussion with Airport representatives.

2002/04-46 Motion by Lepper, seconded by Pavleck authorizing the Highway Engineer to call for bids for hired truck with a bid opening on May 20 and with results to the Board on May 21. Voting yes: McBride, Lepper, Hanson, Chezick, Pavleck. Motion carried.

000 Airport representatives met with the Board to answer questions on the need to upgrade the HVAC system at the Airport. Money was provided by the County and City in last year’s budget but representatives stated that the timing of when projects receive approval for federal funding does not always fit with the timeline or amounts set in the County and City budgets and therefore projects and available funding have to be reallocated. Board members stated that unplanned and non-budgeted items requested by the Airport need to be tracked by both the City and County to ensure that each owner is contributing an equal share. However, the Board noted that more has to be done in the budget process to ensure that requests do not come in after the budget is set. Al Shannon, successful bidder for replacement of the HVAC system, stated that the system is old and will cost more money each year in repair and maintenance and also in fuel. Representatives from the Airport stated that even though they recognized the need to replace this system, the runway extension project has become their priority and they have committed their funds to this project. A handout was provided the Board showing the Airport Commission’s capital improvements and costs for 2002 and those which are needed but at this time have no funding allocated to them with one of these being the HVAC upgrade. Mr. Shannon stated that work on the heating system could be done this summer and work on the A/C system done this fall. Local share is $23,000 from both the County and City with federal and state funding to pay the remaining cost.

2002/04-47 Motion by Pavleck, seconded by Lepper allocating $11,500 from the 2002 Project Budget to the 2002 Airport Budget for one half on the County’s share for the upgrade of the HVAC at the Airport with payment upon written request by the Airport Commission and to approve an additional $11,500 in the 2003 Airport Budget for the second half of the County’s share for the upgrade with payment made in January 2003, upon receipt of a written request by the Airport Commission. . Voting yes: McBride, Lepper, Hanson, Chezick, Pavleck. Motion carried.

000 In further discussion on the request of the Airport Commission for work on the navigation roads with City and County forces, representatives stated that the local share is estimated at $12,600 and that 60% percent of this cost will be reimbursed with state dollars (are working to get a federal dollar match which will increase reimbursement to 90%). The County’s share is estimated at $6,000 with 60% reimbursement. The Board was supportive of the work as long as there is reimbursement for the work and the Highway Department can accommodate the request in their 2002 work plan.

000 Koochco Board representatives provided an update on the revolving loan program, activity, mission and membership. Their mission is to provide loan funds for small to medium business start-up or expansion. Board members suggested that representatives of the Koochco Board attend the countywide economic development summit to explain their role. The Koochco Board has gone from a seventeen- member to a nine-member board. Commissioner Pavleck stated his support of the program but had concerns with not disclosing loan information to the public as the program is funded with public funds. Disclosure of the loan information to the public may deter businesses from using the service stated Koochco representatives.

2002/04-48 Motion by Hanson, seconded by Pavleck to approve payment of the public health claims in the amount of $28,563.73 with detail on file in the Health Department. Voting yes: McBride, Hanson, Pavleck; absent: Lepper, Chezick. Motion carried.

2002/04-49 Motion by Hanson, seconded by Pavleck to renew the service agreement for nursing service with Koochiching Hospice with a rate increase in anticipation of increased personnel cost. Voting yes: McBride, Lepper, Hanson, Chezick, Pavleck. Motion carried.

000 The Health Director informed the Board that the first week of April was National Public Health Week, provided information on public health’s role in fighting terrorism and informed the Board that the Department has received an award for their diabetes project. More dollars will be coming in for the ENABLE Grant and that possible cuts in School District 361 may require a change in our contracting for services for this program. With regards to contracting out waiver services as outlined in the Home Care Plan, application packets are going out this week to providers based on their submitted service area requests.

000 The Board Chair called for public comment at 11:30 a.m. Carl Bowman addressed the Board on the Planning Commission’s denial of the zoning change and conditional use permit for the City of Littlefork. He stated that this area has a rich history of asphalt and concrete plants and rock crushing and questioned why their operation would be denied. Commissioner Lepper, serving on the Planning Commission, stated that surrounding property owners expressed concern with these types of operations at the Planning Commission hearing. Mr. Bowman was asked to come back at 1:30 p.m. when the Board considers the recommendation of the Planning Commission. No other comment was provided.

2002/04-50 Motion by Pavleck, seconded by Lepper to close session to confer with legal counsel on eminent domain proceedings for road projects. Voting yes: McBride, Lepper, Hanson, Chezick, Pavleck. Motion carried. Attending were the full Board, Coordinator, Attorney Jennifer Hasbargen, Highway Engineer, Assistant Engineer. The Board Chair opened session at 12:05 p.m. and recessed for lunch.

000 The Environmental Service Director provided information to the Board on Lake of the Woods recycling program, which mandates recycling of some materials.

000 An information meeting was held by the Planning Commission on a request by Alan Vaughn for a proposed plat near the golf course. The second item addressed at the Planning Commission meeting was a request by the City of Littlefork for a zoning change from open space to industrial and a conditional use permit to accommodate a batch plant for their upcoming road projects. The State conveyed a forty-acre parcel to the City of Littlefork in 1952 and approved a usage change in 1981 for excavation of gravel. Property owners attending the meeting opposed the request because of flooding in their yards and low water levels in their wells due to the pumping of the gravel pits. In addition they expressed concerns with the noise, odor and the batch material that is dropped on the roads. The Environmental Service Director stated that pumping in pits is controlled by a DNR permit but does not appear to be monitored. The way that the County could control this condition is to make it a part of the use permit. City of Littlefork representatives stated that they have no intention of pumping the pit and that they would be willing to a no pumping contingency. In a question raised as to whether the City closed a meeting to the public on this matter, City representatives stated no. An individual came to one of their council meetings with concerns on this matter and the Council directed her to the planning commission hearing as the correct venue for commenting on the request. No closed session took place on this matter. The Zoning Technician, in review of the usage authorized to the City with the conveyance of tax forfeit land, did not specify allowance of a batch plant. City officials, however, felt that this was public use under their interpretation of allowable use on tax forfeited land as selling of the gravel and establishing an asphalt plant to lower cost for City road projects does benefit the public. Board members discussed their position as some members were hesitant to override the Planning Commission. The Board was supportive of sending the issue back to the Planning Commission for reconsideration. The City informed the Board that bids for their road project are due this Friday so there is no time to take the issue back to the Planning Commission as this information is needed by the bidders. Per the Environmental Service Director, the zoning change has to occur to allow for industrial usage and then a conditional use permit is issued for the batch plant. The City and contractor pointed out that there is only one area in the County that is properly zoned for a batch plant yet operations exist without proper zoning and without a conditional use permit. The City feels they are being punished for following procedure. Commissioner Pavleck asked why the zoning has to be changed for a one-time project? The Environmental Service Director stated that they are following the Zoning Ordinance but agreed that this area of the zoning ordinance needs to be visited in the ordinance review process. Commissioner Hanson asked what would happen if the Board accepted the Planning Commission’s denial? City officials stated that bids for their road projects would be more expensive as the contractor will have to haul the material from a greater distance. The Environmental Service Director stated that the public process has been followed for this request with the understanding that the County Board is left with the final decision.

2002/04-51 Motion by Pavleck, seconded by Hanson that due to the timeline for bidding the City of Littlefork’s road projects, to approve a zoning change from O-1 to M-1 for the NE1/4 of SE ¼, Section 19, Township 68, Range 25. Voting yes: McBride, Hanson, Pavleck; voting no: Lepper, Chezick. Motion carried.

2002/04-52 Motion by Pavleck, seconded by McBride (Chair to Lepper) to grant a conditional use permit to the City of Littlefork for establishment of a batch plant on the NE1/4 of SE ¼, Section 19, Township 68, Range 25 specifically for the City of Littlefork Hwy 217 Reconstruction Project, contingent on water level concerns raised by the public at the Planning Commission hearing being addressed. Voting yes: McBride, Hanson, Pavleck; voting no: Lepper, Chezick. Motion carried.

2002/04-53 Motion by Pavleck, seconded by McBride amending Board motion 2002/04-52 that the conditional use permit is specific to City of Littlefork street projects. Voting yes: McBride, Lepper, Hanson, Chezick, Pavleck. Motion carried.

2002/04-54 Motion by Hanson, seconded by Chezick to authorize payment in the amount of $10,000 from the 2002 Environmental Service Land Use Budget to ARDC for completion of the Land Use Plan and authorizing a 2002 Environmental Service Land Use and Fund Reserve Budget adjustment in the amount of $5,800 to cover a shortage of funds for the total cost of the land use plan project with the understanding that fund reserves will be used to cover the shortage unless by year end, the budget covers the shortage. Voting yes: McBride, Lepper, Hanson, Chezick, Pavleck. Motion carried.

000 The Environmental Service Director and representatives from the Jackfish Sewer Advisory Committee provided the Board with an update on the Jackfish Bay Area Sewer Project. The Director stated that it is getting close to the time in which a contractor needs to be obtained for an Archaeology Study and is hoping the cost can be confined to $14,600. The County would pay this cost with reimbursement through project funding. The Director is unsure where the project stands with regards to the citizen petition filed with the EQB. He was informed that because the State has to respond to the petition, they are asking the County and engineer to do an environmental assessment worksheet (EAW), which is separate from the federal EAW. However, in talking with the Army Corp, the federal EAW will meet state requirements and address concerns from the petition so he is not clear as to how much work will be required at the local level. Also he was informed that the cost of the federal EAW would come from the grant funds. The Board received a copy of the mailer to property owners in the proposed sewer area updating them on the project. Commissioner Pavleck publicly appealed to those individuals who filed the citizen petition to reconsider as it will only drive up the cost for the property owners. It is time to start working together on this project. The Director stated that by the end of this week Ayres will have bid information on a North Shore sewer project which is similar to this project to see if our costs are in line. In discussing a contract for the archaeology study, the Board asked where the funding would come from. The Coordinator suggested that a committee meeting be set up to review the law for use of the Environmental Trust Fund dollars, which were acquired by the selling of leased lake shore properties on Rainy Lake and to review budget policy on authorization to expend these special funds outside the budget process. At this time the Environmental Service Director will submit a report itemizing the total expenditures and revenues for the Jackfish Sewer Project. The Board agreed to a committee meeting and to allow the Director to seek a contractor for an archeological study with the contract to come back to the Board for approval.

The Board Chair adjourned the meeting at 3:40 p.m.