SPECIAL MEETING OF THE KOOCHICHING COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Held on Tuesday, July 11, 2006; 10:05 a.m.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Adee, Hanson, Lepper, Briggs, Pavleck

MEMBERS ABSENT: None

OTHERS ATTENDING: Ed Oerichbauer, Richard Lehtinen, Terry Murray, Dennis Hummitzsch, Tom Morris, Dan McCarthy, Chris Pfeifer, Pete Schultz; Reporter Laurel Beager

2006/07-01 Motion by Hanson, seconded by Lepper to approve the agenda with additions and deletions. Voting yes: Adee, Hanson, Lepper, Briggs, Pavleck. Motion carried.

2006/07-02 Motion by Hanson, seconded by Lepper to approve the minutes from the June 27, 2006 special meeting. Voting yes: Adee, Hanson, Lepper, Briggs, Pavleck. Motion carried.

2006/07-03 Motion by Lepper, seconded by Pavleck to approve payment of Auditor claims in the amount of $26,361.57; authorizing Board Chair signature to the Auditor’s June vendor payment listing verifying its review; to approve payment of the monthly County Board claims in the amount of $8,316.77; payment to Attorney Lyndon Larsen in the amount of $4,072.78 for May child support legal services for the County Attorney’s Office. Payment detail on file in the Auditor/Treasurer Department. Voting yes: Adee, Hanson, Lepper, Briggs, Pavleck. Motion carried.

2006/07-04 Motion by Pavleck, seconded by Hanson accepting the recommendation of the Licensing Committee approving a Liquor License Agreement with LuAnn Caul, d.b.a. Lu’s for settlement of a violation of the County Liquor License Ordinance as agreed to by both parties. Voting yes: Adee, Hanson, Lepper, Briggs, Pavleck. Motion carried.

000 Commissioner Hanson informed the Board that Judicial Ditch #18 located in Indus goes under State Highway 11 and that due to the state highway construction occurring at that location, MnDot has agreed to improve the ditch (currently the culvert is higher than the ditch) but would need permission from the County as the ditch authority. County Engineer and Land Commissioner both support.

2006/07-05 Motion by Hanson, seconded by Briggs authorizing replacement of an existing culvert with a new culvert adequately sized, at an adequate depth, level with the existing ditch grade for Judicial Ditch #18 running under State Highway 11 at Section 7, Township 160N, and Range 28W to allow for seasonal hydrologic flow and maintain movement of aquatic species. Voting yes: Adee, Hanson, Lepper, Briggs, Pavleck. Motion carried.

000 The Historical Society Director provided the Board a preliminary inventory of the 1909 County Courthouse Cornerstone Time Capsule which was opened on June 29, 2006. After review it was found that all listed items as reported in the 1909 newspaper article were accounted for as the photographs of the named persons were in the various newspapers from the time capsule. In addition to the contents in the time capsule, the inventory contained campaign documents for a school election which were found in the wall, outside the time capsule box. The Director stated that the historical items are undergoing local preservation and will be in the Historical Society’s care with the Director to come back to the Board at a future time to report on the items after the preservation work is done and to discuss with the Board a means to display the items for the public.

2006/07-06 Motion by Pavleck, seconded by Lepper accepting and recording the Historical Society Director’s initial inventory of the contents of the 1909 Courthouse Cornerstone Time Capsule, which was opened on June 29, 2006. Voting yes: Adee, Hanson, Lepper, Briggs, Pavleck. Motion carried. The inventory is as follows:
Photographs of the following named persons: Alexander Baker, George G. Green, F.B. Green, Miss Leila Stanton, Miss Anna Stone, Miss Madge Green, E.W. Backus, H.V. Winchell, C.J. Rockwood, W.F. Brooks, A.L. Sheldon, W. J. Paulman, C.G. Hankey, W.J. Hickey, Patrick Quinn, Daniel Taterie, Fred J. Lindhjem, Jas. W. Ford, Joseph Perry, R.V.H. Keating, Fred McIntosh, John Berg, F.S. Lang, H.I. Bedell, Carl Kahle, Sr., D.D. Merical, George Munroe, Mitchell Burton, A.B. Colburn, George H. Walsh, F.G. Nelson, J.C. Chamberlin, George A. Holler, W. Harris, B.W. Bacon, Herman Koeneke, R.H. Bennett, DM. Holler, John H. Ballard, C.S. Jameson, Jos. Lloyd, Jr., F.J. McPartlin, LA. Gonniea, J.J. Stone, C.W. Stanton, Eric Franson, C.B. Kinney, Wm. Kelsey, F.E Johnson, AW. Linvall, Joseph Keyes, HE. Summermayer, G.A Snyder, Chas Cullimore, W.F. Hein, T.F. Sullivan, R.C. Fraser, A.H. Ferrel, W.V. Kane, S.E. Rice, H. Brooks, D.J. Glendenning, T.H. Kinshella, F. Heinemann, A. G. Lavasseur, Chas. H. Nelson, B.P. Schultz, C.B. Lang, J.A. Dahl, W.R. McClane, AW. Mertens, L.H. Slocum, R.S. McDonald, E.E. Peterson, Roger Mercier, J.H. Drummond, M.G. Klein, George W. Clark, J.A. Osborne, G.A. Scarlett, Jos. Riley, Wm.C. Kahle, EH. Morrison, Oscar Douglas, Chas Nelson, W.C. Hasselbarth, D.T. McPhee, Richard Walsh,G.W. Lupie, LA. Ogaard,R.F.C. Iltis, M.E. Withrow, F.B. Keyes, S.J. Sparks, J.A. McPhee, (found in newspaper); W.E. Lawrence – actual photo.
Copies of the following newspapers of various dates:
1 (one) copy of The Big Fork Compass, dated 7/7/1909
1 (one) copy of the Border Budget, dated 6/19/1909
1 (one) copy of the Fort Frances Times, dated 1/7/1909
1 (one) copy of the International Falls Echo, dated 1/5/1906. Anniversary Number.***
1 (one) copy of the International Falls Echo, dated 1/4/1907
1 (one) copy of the International Falls Echo, dated 9/27/07
1 (one) copy of the International Falls Press, dated 7/8/1909
1 (one) copy of the Koochiching Press, dated 2/1/1905***
1 (one) copy of the Littlefork Guardian, dated 7/7/1909
1 (one) copy of the Littlefork Times, dated 2/25/1909
1 (one) copy of the Mizpah Message, dated 7/9/1909
1 (one) copy of the Northome Record, dated 7/8/1909
1 (one) copy of the Ranier Journal, dated 7/8/1909
*** Paper containing the Photographs of the 95 individuals

List of Officers
1 (one) copy of the "Grand Lodge of A.F.& A.M. of Minnesota, printed, January 22, 1909.
1 (one) copy of the "List of Officers of Koochiching Lodge #270 A.F.& A.M.", typewritten on Geo. A. Snyder, County Treasurer stationary.
1 (one) copy of the "United States Officers", handwritten on Lawrence's Pharmacy stationary, dated July 13th 1909.
1 (one) copy of the "Officers of State of Minnesota", typewritten on Geo. A. Snyder, County Treasurer stationary, dated July 1909.
1 (one) copy of the "Officers of Koochiching County. Minnesota", typewritten on Geo. A. Snyder, County Treasurer stationary, dated July 1909.

Photographic scenes in and around the Village of International Falls, MN Postcards:
1 (one) copy of "Alexander Baker, who Homesteaded Townsite of International Falls in 1881, and his home, (average condition).
1 (one) copy of "A Log Jam above the Dam at International Falls, Minn. On Ft. Frances side". (Average condition).
1 (one) copy of the "Rolling Lift Bridge, International Falls, Minn.", (average condition).
1 (one) copy of "Among Rainy Lakes's many beautiful islands International Falls, Minn.", (poor condition because of separation).
1 (one) copy of Rainy River View, International Falls, Minn.", (average condition).
1 (one) copy of "The First Drop Of Falls, International Falls, Minn.", (poor condition because of separation).
1 (one) copy of the Foundation Canadian Power House opposite International Falls, Minn.", (average condition).
1 (one) copy of the "Lawrence Pharmacy, International Falls, Minn. , 1908, No. 100". (Average condition).
1 (one) copy of "Koochiching Falls, International Falls, Minn., No. 77. (Average condition).
1 (one) copy of a tri-fold card: 1) "Log jam in Front of Dam at International Falls, Showing Timber Resources", 1) "Log Jam in Front of Wheelpits of Dam at International Falls" and 1) "Waste Gate of section of Dam Being Built at International Falls", (poor condition because of separation).
1 (one) copy of a tri-fold card: 1) "Last Section of Koochiching Falls at International Falls Before Completion of Dam.", 1) "View of Above Section After Water Was Diverted." and Beautiful Islands at International Falls obliterated by Power Development." (poor condition because of separation).
1 (one) copy of panorama card, "View of Canadian Wing of Dam Being Built at International Falls", (average condition).
Sketch of Koochiching County History, International Falls History, Water Power and development of natural resources history.
Articles included in the January 5, 1906 Anniversary Number of The International Falls Echo.
Coins of the United States of America, paper currency of the United States of America: 1 (one) 1905 Indian Head penny: 1 (one) 1908 Liberty Head nickel; 1 (one) 1908 Barber or Liberty Head dime; 1 (one) 1908D Barber or Liberty Head quarter; 1 (one) 1906D Barber or Liberty Head half dollar; 1 (one) 1899 Vernon and Treat Black Eagle one dollar note Serial # R61323835. 1 (one) envelope from Lawrence's Pharmacy with hand written "Paper Currency and Coin of United States of America July 13th 1909" on front.

In the wall but not in the Time Capsule: 19 (nineteen) copies of School Election for Clerk of Independent District no. 4 Mrs. Carrie F. Bacon; 1 (one) copy of Rees Roe for Clerk School District. No. 4.

2006/07-07 Motion by Hanson, seconded by Lepper authorizing payment to Ceres Environmental in the amount of $5,850.00 for grinding brush at the Transfer Station as recommended by the Environmental Service Director. Voting yes: Adee, Hanson, Lepper, Briggs, Pavleck. Motion carried.

2006/07-08 Motion by Hanson, seconded by Briggs approving a service contract between the County and Kootasca to provide income verification services for the Jackfish Low Income Housing Grant for abatement of the sewer assessment at an amount not to exceed $20,000 as recommended by the Environmental Service Director. Voting yes: Adee, Hanson, Lepper, Briggs, Pavleck. Motion carried.

2006/07-09 Motion by Briggs, seconded by Lepper to approve a contract between the County and CR Planning for preparation of a comprehensive County Zoning Ordinance at a cost not to exceed $45,000 with the contract receiving review and approval of the County Attorney and as recommended by the Environmental Service Director. Voting yes: Adee, Hanson, Lepper, Briggs, Pavleck. Motion carried.

2006/07-10 Motion by Hanson, seconded by Lepper authorizing Board members’ attendance to a public meeting for the viewing of the VNP opinion survey on Tuesday, July 18 at Rainy River Community College as a Board activity. Voting yes: Adee, Hanson, Lepper, Briggs, Pavleck. Motion carried.

2006/07-11 Motion by Hanson, seconded by Lepper to renew the following service agreements with Koochiching County Community Services Agency as of July 1, 2006 at the recommendation of the Director due to a required legislative rate increase (services funded by stated and federal dollars): Decker’s Family Care, Raynita Houglum SILS, Ita Bel Koo DAC, Littlefork Jackpine Chateau, Lutheran Social Services SLS, ODC Day Training and Habilitation, ODC Waiver, Northome SLS, PJ’s Foster and Waivered Services, Rainy River Waivered Services SLS, Rainy River Waivered Services, REM SILS, REMS SLS, and Ridgeview LLC. Voting yes: Adee, Hanson, Lepper, Briggs, Pavleck. Motion carried.

000 The Community Service Director provided additional information to the Board with regards to a proposal to the County to participate in regional County Based Purchasing. The proposed organization is a membership of Arrowhead counties through a Joint Powers Board where funding would be provided through the MN Department of Human Services to purchase necessary health care services for eligible assistance clients. In this information was a draft resolution for the Board’s consideration to move forward with the next step to contract with ARDC to start structuring the Regional County Based Purchasing Organization. The amount of financial commitment is contingent on whether St. Louis County becomes a part of this regional plan therefore the Board requested the Director to bring back the resolution at the July 25 meeting at which time more will be known on whether St. Louis County will participate. In addition, the Director will verify the County’s share of the upfront cost and financial cash flow and provide the information to the Board.

000 The Land Commissioner reviewed the Land and Forestry Department’s 2005 financial report and its forestry, land and recreation activities.

000 The Board Chair called for public comment at 12:00 p.m. Dan McCarthy again addressed the Board about the need to do more work in remonumenting survey corners in the County. Chris Pfeifer introduced himself as the Independent Party Candidate for State Legislature District 3A. Pete Schultz updated the Board on the process for the proposed Gateway Plan. With no other comment, the Board Chair closed public comment at 12:06 a.m.

2006/07-12 Motion by Hanson, seconded by Lepper to adjourn the meeting at 12:07 p.m. Voting yes: Adee, Hanson, Lepper, Briggs, Pavleck. Motion carried.