County Board of Commissioners Meeting

MORRISON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TENTATIVE AGENDA AUGUST 24, 2021 9:00 A.M. COUNTY BOARD ROOM GOVERNMENT CENTER, LITTLE FALLS, MN.

1. CALL TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. APPROVAL OF COUNTY BOARD MINUTES 4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA 9:05 5. PUBLIC WORKS PUBLIC HEARING 9:15 6. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT 9:20 7. CROOKNECK LID REPORT 9:30 8. SHERIFF’S REPORT 9:40 9. EXTENSION REPORT 9:45 10. SOCIAL SERVICE REPORT 9:50 11. PUBLIC HEALTH REPORT 9:55 12. LAND SERVICES 10:00 13. AUDITOR’S REPORT 10:05 14. MOTOR VEHICLE 10:10 15. COUNTY BOARD WARRANTS 10:15 16. ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT 10:20 17. COMMITTEE REPORTS/UPCOMING SCHEDULE 10:25 18. ADJOURNMENT

*NOTE: The above time schedule is subject to change.

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Morrison County will provide cost effective, high quality services to county residents in a friendly and respectful manner.

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The meeting was held in the County Board Room, Government Center, Little Falls MN, and was called to order at 9:00a.m. by Chairman Wilson.

Members present: Commissioners Randy Winscher, Greg Blaine, Mike LeMieur, Mike Wilson and Jeffrey Jelinski.

Staff present: Deb Gruber, Tabitha Maher, Brad Vold, Chelsey Robinson, Steve Backowski, Jean Popp, Amy Kowalzek, and Bonnie Bachan.

Others present: Mark Slupe, Zach Hacker, and Shannon Wettstein.

APPROVAL OF COUNTY BOARD MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner LeMieur, seconded by Commissioner Winscher and carried unanimously to approve the Morrison County Board Meeting Minutes from July 27th, 2021.

AGENDA CHANGES A motion was made by Commissioner Jelinski, seconded by Commissioner LeMieur and carried unanimously to approve the agenda as presented.

CHILD SUPPORT AWARENESS PROCLAMATION A motion was made by Commissioner Winscher, seconded by Commissioner Jelinski and carried unanimously to proclaim August 2021 as Child Support Awareness month in Morrison County.

SOIL AND WATER A motion was made by Commissioner Blaine, seconded by Commissioner LeMieur and carried unanimously to consider approval of Resolution#2021-079 to Extend the Comprehensive Local Water Management Plan; effective date to December 31, 2025.

SOCIAL SERVICES Brad Vold, Director, and Bonnie Bachan, Supervisor, reported on activities in Child Support Unit.

PUBLIC HEALTH A motion was made by Commissioner Winscher, seconded by Commissioner LeMieur and carried unanimously to approve the 2 a.m. closing for Russell Holewa, Grub & Pub. Sheriff has approved.

A motion was made by Commissioner Jelinski, seconded by Commissioner LeMieur and carried unanimously to approve replacing Regional Dental Coordinator position in Public Health and allow to back fill positions that may be impacted by this replacement. Position is fully funded in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield.

2 AUGUST 10, 2021 PAGE 2 OF 7 LAND SERVICES The County Board considered the After the Fact Interim Use Permit request to establish a Home Extended Business, specifically for a maple syrup making facility, including conditions; per recommendation from the Morrison County Planning Commission on August 2, 2021. A motion was made by Commissioner Blaine, seconded by Commissioner Winscher and carried unanimously to adopt the proposed findings of fact, and to approve the After the Fact Interim Use Permit. A copy of the Findings of Fact and Decision are attached to these minutes.

A motion was made by Commissioner Winscher, seconded by Commissioner LeMieur and carried unanimously to approve the attached Abstract of Abatements dated August 10, 2021.

AUDITOR/TREASURER Chelsey Robinson, Auditor/Treasurer, presented the Cash Report for July 2021.

WARRANTS A motion was made by Commissioner LeMieur, seconded by Commissioner Winscher to approve the following Resolution:

WHEREAS, the Morrison County Board of Commissioners have reviewed the list of County Board Warrants, with Manual and Auditor Warrants;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the list of County Board Warrants on file in the

Auditor/Treasurer's Office for August 10th, 2021 be approved for payment:

JULY 2'21 AUDITOR WARRANTS AMOUNT LITTLE FALLS WASTE INC 83,754.07 TODD COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH 27,081.65 WADENA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH 22,900.17

6 VENDORS UNDER $2,000.00 2,484.75 TOTAL PAID $ 136,220.64

JULY 9'21 AUDITOR WARRANTS AMOUNT ANDERSON BROS CONSTRUCTION 2,781.03 C & L EXCAVATING, INC 781,812.04 CROW WING POWER & LIGHT 11,752.05 KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION 4,315,665.59 LITTLE FALLS TOWNSHIP 3,099.90 LITTLE FALLS WASTE INC 83,754.07 MN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 2,082.50 STATE TREASURER 34,037.50 WONDERLICH /SCOTT A 2,296.54

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14 VENDORS UNDER $2,000.00 4,474.87 TOTAL PAID $ 5,241,756.09

JULY 16'21 AUDITOR WARRANTS AMOUNT AETNA 9,780.66 BRUTSCHER /DAVE 2,037.80 CONSOLIDATED TELEPHONE CO 6,039.17 CONTEGRITY GROUP, INC 13,586.15 HEALTH PARTNERS 311,617.50 HOLDEN ELECTRIC COMPANY INC 115,650.26 MN COUNCIL 65 AFSCME 2,249.11 MORRISON COUNTY TREASURER 4,684.38 NORTHLAND TRUST SERVICES INC 185,290.63 PIERZ COMMERCIAL CLUB 10,000.00

18 VENDORS UNDER $2,000.00 7,050.59 TOTAL PAID $ 667,986.25

JULY 23'21 AUDITOR WARRANTS AMOUNT INITIATIVE FOUNDATION 7,650.00 MORRISON CO HISTORICAL SOCIETY 2,575.37 WONDERLICH /SCOTT A 2,296.54

17 VENDORS UNDER $2,000.00 9,566.54 TOTAL PAID $ 22,088.45

JULY 30'21 AUDITOR WARRANTS AMOUNT CZECH /MYRON 72,549.00 MN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CTR 3,942.00 MN COUNCIL 65 AFSCME 2,249.11 MN POWER & LIGHT 16,480.31 MORRISON COUNTY SOIL & WATER 51,077.00 DISTRICT US BANK, NA 122,451.00

14 VENDORS UNDER $2,000.00 4,059.34 TOTAL PAID $ 272,807.76 July’21 Manuals Vendor Amount BMO (P CARD) 8,566.10 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 5,691.68 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 14,601.71

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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 8,387.36 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 12,922.27 FURTHER - HRA 28,399.63 FURTHER - HRA 28,480.63 FURTHER - SELECT ACCOUNT 3,144.43 FURTHER - SELECT ACCOUNT 3,263.88 FURTHER - SELECT ACCOUNT 6,279.16 MN DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 3,996.00 MN STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM 8,621.00 MN STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM 8,621.00 NACO - MIDWEST 25,957.00 NACO - MIDWEST 25,957.00 PAYCOM - TAXES 142,808.71 PAYCOM - TAXES 25,457.00 PAYCOM - TAXES 146,816.00 PAYCOM - TAXES 26,456.00 PAYCOM SOFTWARE INC 4,690.06 PAYCOM SOFTWARE INC 4,571.96 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASN 103,719.53 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASN 107,031.91 SALARIES 425,884.72 SALARIES 438,481.47

Payments less than 6,190.87 7 2000 TOTAL PAID 1,624,997.08

AUG 12, 2021 COMMISSIONER WARRANTS AMOUNT AMERICA INN 4,499.34 ANOKA COUNTY TREASURY OFFICE 4,450.00 CENTRAL APPLICATORS INC 21,172.58 COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION 6,959.72 CPS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS 4,320.00 CROTEAU PLUMBING 4,897.81 CROW WING COUNTY TREASURER 6,941.25 DANDAMAR LLC 18,176.93 DHS - MAPS 44,104.42 DISCOVERY HORSE 3,750.00 EPLUS TECHNOLOGY INC 20,298.50 FAMILIES IN TRANS SERVICES, INC 4,171.02 FASTENAL COMPANY 3,692.30 FORTMANN'S LOCK & KEY /CRAIG 2,421.00 FRANKLIN INVESTMENT CORP 7,121.42 FRED'S PLUMBING 7,000.00 GERTENS 6,297.50 KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION 123,492.48

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KOSTREBA TUCKPOINTING & ROOFING 3,431.00 LIBERTY TIRE SERVICES LLC 8,202.00 LITTLE FALLS CITY 7,367.24 LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES-MANKATO 3,711.66 LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICE-ST CLOUD 2,595.25 MEND CORRECTIONAL CARE LLC 10,417.52 METRO SALES INC 4,753.97 MN ELEVATOR INC 32,640.93 NEXUS-MILLE LACS FAMILY HEALING 14,037.00 NORTHWOOD CHILDREN'S SERVICES 11,480.00 PATRON COMPANIES 2,532.70 PIERZ CITY 4,868.25 PRIVATE CLIENT VENDOR 2,167.52 PRIVATE CLIENT VENDOR 2,111.72 RAMY TURF PRODUCTS 26,400.51 RELIANCE TELEPHONE 2,531.50 RESOURCE TRAINING & SOLUTIONS 2,524.44 ROYAL TIRE INC 6,956.84 RURAL MN-CEP INC 18,302.40 SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP 12,470.00 SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON INC 55,225.65 SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC 3,500.00 STAR SQUADS LLC 6,545.00 SYSCO WESTERN MN 2,281.77 TRI-DIM FILTER CORPORATION 2,241.34 VILLAGE RANCH INC 2,390.70 WEST CENTRAL REG JUVENILE CTR 2,672.00 WEST SIDE RECREATION 2,110.00 WEX BANK 16,646.34 WIDSETH,SMITH,NOLTING & ASSOC, INC 3,523.71 258 VENDORS UNDER $2,000.00 96,488.78 TOTAL PAID $ 666,894.01 TAXABLE MEALS $ 81.75 COMMISSIONER EXPENSES $ 75.60

A motion was made by Commissioner LeMieur, seconded by Commissioner Winscher to approve the Commissioners Expense Reports as presented. Motion carried on a roll call vote with all Commissioners voting ‘aye’.

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PUBLIC WORKS A motion was made by Commissioner Winscher, seconded by Commissioner Blaine to authorize the Resolution#2021-071 of Certificate for Final Payment on Contract #296 to Knife River Corporation- North Central for project numbers SAP 049-621-017 & SP 049-070-024. Motion carried on a roll call vote with all Commissioners voting 'aye'.

A motion was made by Commissioner Blaine, seconded by Commissioner Jelinski to authorize the Resolutions#2021-072, 2021-073, 2021-074, 2021-075, 2021-076, 2021-077 of Certificate for Final Payment on Contract #297 to Knife River Corporation-North Central for project numbers SAP 049-615- 007, SAP 049-624-004, SAP 049-626-031, SAP 049-703-003, CP 049-247-099 & CP 049-248-099. Motion carried on a roll call vote with all Commissioners voting 'aye '

A motion was made by Commissioner Jelinski, seconded by Commissioner Winscher to authorize the Resolution#2021-078 of Certificate for Final Payment on Contract #298 to Knife River Corporation- North Central for project numbers SAP 049-634-015 & SP 049-070-025. Motion carried on a roll call vote with all Commissioners voting 'aye'.

The County Board recessed at 10:02 a.m. and reconvened 10:07 a.m.

ADMINISTRATION A motion was made by Commissioner Jelinski, seconded by Commissioner LeMieur and carried unanimously to approve the LOGIS Group Insurance Program for the duration of plan years 2022-2024 with Health Partners.

A motion was made by Commissioner Winscher, seconded by Commissioner Jelinski and carried 4-1 to appoint Brad Vold and Beth Hamlin as the joint Morrison County Administration Interim team, with Commissioner Winscher voting ‘nay’. Brad Vold will serve as the contact for general County Administration functions and be responsible for overall organization under the direct direction of the County Board. Beth Hamlin will serve as the contact for the Human Resource Director function under the direct direction of Brad Vold. Due to the significant overall level of responsibility during the interim time period in addition to continuing to serve in their current roles Brad Vold will be compensated at Grade 43, step 9+8% and Beth Hamlin will be compensated at Grade 34, step 5 with time over 40 hours/week paid as overtime. This compensation arrangement will last until such time as a new County Administrator is appointed and fully serving in the respective identified capacities.

COUNTY BOARD REPORTS AND SCHEDULE Members of the County Board reported on various meetings they have attended and on their upcoming schedule of meetings with various organizations.

ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Commissioner Jelinski, seconded by Commissioner Blaine and carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 10:36 a.m.

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______Mike Wilson, Chairman

______Deb Gruber, Clerk to the County Board

8 MORRISON COUNTY REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION

REQUESTED BOARD DATE: 08-24-2021 DEPARTMENT Public Works PRESENTER Steve Backowski

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED (check one): Action/Motion ✔ Discussion/Report Proclamation/Certificate Resolution Agreement/Contract - County Attorney Approval? Yes No

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Yes✔ No Is cost budgeted in curent year? Yes✔ No Grant Funded? Yes✔ No

9 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

A Public Hearing will be held by the Morrison County Board of Commissioners on August 24, 2021, at 9:00 AM. This hearing will be held to consider public comment on updating the transportation projects that are eligible for funding utilizing revenues generated by the Greater Minnesota Transportation Sales Tax. The Public Hearing will be held at the Morrison County Government Center, 213 SE 1st Avenue, Little Falls, MN in the County Board Room. Public comment may be submitted at the hearing or by mail or telephone prior to the date of the hearing to Steven Backowski, Director, Morrison County Public Works Department, 213 SE 1st Avenue Little Falls, MN 56345 or 320-632-0121.

Steven C. Backowski Public Works Director

Publish: August 8th and August 15th, 2021

Morrison County Public Works 213 SE 1st Ave Little Falls, MN 56345

10 11 MORRISON COUNTY REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION

REQUESTED BOARD DATE: 08-24-2021 DEPARTMENT Public Works PRESENTER Steve Backowski

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED (check one): Action/Motion Discussion/Report Proclamation/Certificate ✔ Resolution Agreement/Contract - County Attorney Approval? Yes No

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

Authorize resolution updating the list of eligible projects to be funded with the Greater MN Transportation Sales and Use Tax.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: ✔ Yes No Is cost budgeted in curent year? ✔ Yes No Grant Funded? Yes✔ No

12 Resolution #2021-______

RESOLUTION UPDATING THE GREATER MINNESOTA TRANSPORTATION SALES AND USE TAX PROJECT LIST

WHEREAS, the condition of Morrison County’s transportation system has a direct impact on the quality of life of Morrison County residents and on the safety of its transportation system users; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with Minnesota State Statute 297A.993, Subdivision 1, the County Board of Commissioners has adopted a county wide sales tax for transportation of 1/2 percent after holding a public hearing and passing the implementation resolution; and

WHEREAS, 297A.993, Subdivision 2 requires proceeds of the county wide sales tax for transportation to be exclusively used to make payment of the capital cost of specific transportation projects or improvements; and

WHEREAS, 297A.933, Subdivision 2, requires the sales tax to terminate when revenues raised are sufficient to finance the identified projects or improvements presented at the July 12, 2017 Public Hearing; and

WHEREAS, any additional future projects or improvements to be considered for funding by the Greater Minnesota Transportation Sales Tax shall be presented at a public hearing and then adopted by resolution of the Morrison County Board of Commissioners; and

WHEREAS, the attached, updated list of future projects has been presented at a public hearing on August 24th, 2021; and

WHEREAS, the Morrison County Board of Commissioners desire to update the list of eligible projects to be funding by the Greater Minnesota Transportation Sales Tax.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Morrison County Board of Commissioners authorizes funding the updated Greater Minnesota Transportation Sales Tax projects as presented at the August 24th, 2021 public hearing and attached until they are complete or December 31, 2027, whichever occurs first.

Adopted this ______day of ______, 2021

STATE OF MINNESOTA } COUNTY OF MORRISON}

I, Deb Gruber, County Administrator, Morrison County, Minnesota hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy of the resolution of the County Board of said County with the original record thereof on file in the Administration Office of Morrison County in Little Falls, Minnesota as stated in the minutes of the proceedings of said board at a meeting duly held on this ______day of ______, 2021, and that the same is a true and correct copy of said original record and of the whole thereof, and that said resolution was duly passed by said board at said meeting. Commissioner Yes No Abs Mot 2nd Witness by hand and seal this_____ day of______, 2021. Jelinski Winscher

Wilson Deb Gruber LeMieur County Administrator Blaine Page 1 of 1

13 14 MORRISON COUNTY REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION

REQUESTED BOARD DATE: 08-24-2021 DEPARTMENT Public Works PRESENTER Steve Backowski

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED (check one): Action/Motion Discussion/Report Proclamation/Certificate ✔ Resolution Agreement/Contract - County Attorney Approval? Yes No

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

Authorize resolution requesting a traffic investigation on CSAH 26 (Nature Road) in Little Rock from the Commissioner of Transportation.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Yes✔ No Is cost budgeted in curent year? Yes✔ No Grant Funded? Yes✔ No

15 Resolution #2021-______

REQUESTING A TRAFFIC ENGINEERING INVESTIGATION ON CSAH 26 (NATURE ROAD)

Between 260th Ave and 280th Ave in Little Rock

WHEREAS, substantial development is taking place along Nature Road, especially from 260th Ave to 280th Ave; and

WHEREAS, there are extensive access locations and high traffic volumes; and

WHEREAS, to ensure the health and safety of the driving public and the residents, a traffic engineering investigation is needed; and

WHEREAS, the Morrison County Board of Commissioners believe that a traffic engineering investigation to establish reasonable speed zones would be in the best interest for the traveling public.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of the County of Morrison, State of Minnesota, respectfully requests the Commissioner of the Transportation, State of Minnesota, to study and make recommendations relative to speed limits on CSAH 26, between 260th Ave and 280th Ave in Little Rock.

Adopted this ______day of ______, 2021

STATE OF MINNESOTA } COUNTY OF MORRISON}

Wilson Deb Gruber LeMieur County Administrator Blaine

16 MORRISON COUNTY REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION

REQUESTED BOARD DATE: 08-24-2021 DEPARTMENT Public Works PRESENTER Steve Backowski

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED (check one): ✔ Action/Motion Discussion/Report Proclamation/Certificate Resolution Agreement/Contract - County Attorney Approval? Yes No

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

Request authorization to move forward with the master plan improvement to expand the Belle Prairie Park disc golf course to 12 baskets. This includes upgrading the tee boxes to concrete, installing improved baskets, additional trash containers and new signing. Materials and supplies estimated at $10,000.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: ✔ Yes No Is cost budgeted in curent year? ✔ Yes No Grant Funded? Yes✔ No

17 18 MORRISON COUNTY REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION

REQUESTED BOARD DATE: 08-24-2021 DEPARTMENT Guest PRESENTER Dan Seanger

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED (check one): ✔ Action/Motion Discussion/Report Proclamation/Certificate Resolution Agreement/Contract - County Attorney Approval? Yes No

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

To approve the 2022 work plan and budget for the Crookneck LID to set the levy at $60 per parcel.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: ✔ Yes No Is cost budgeted in curent year? Yes✔ No Grant Funded? Yes✔ No

19 7 August 2021 TO: Morrison County Commissioners FROM: Dan Seanger Chairperson, Crookneck Lake Improvement District SUBJ: Annual Report to Commissioners on 24 Aug 2021

To date, 2021 appears to be an overall positive year for Crookneck Lake and the Crookneck Lake Improvement District (CLID). Our spring Curly Leaf Pondweed (CLP) survey delineated a zone of 11.9 acres warranting herbicide treatment. Working in concert with the DNR and our treatment contractor we were fortunate to once again be allowed to use an alternative herbicide (Diquat) resulting in a savings to the CLID of $15,693. The early summer survey demonstrated excellent efficacy treating the CLP population with minimal to no impact on native vegetation. This survey documented several areas around the lake with CLP which may result in further treatment during 2022 based on their zonal density. Yellow Iris was also identified along the north shore. Although this plant has been present for several years, this year was the first time it has been brought to our attention as being an invasive species. Although classified as an invasive, Yellow Iris is unique in that the DNR classifies the plant as a regulated invasive species. They are legal to buy, sell, transport and possess, but may not be introduced into a free- living state, such as released into public waters. Two surveys are pending. A late summer survey will focus on EWM. This survey, performed during September, historically has located EWM for treatment. As a result of last year’s survey, the CLID treated an area of 0.86 acres during September. The final survey scheduled for this year is a dive survey focusing on Zebra mussels in the area adjacent to the public access. Two water samples for Zebra Mussel (veliger stage) and Spiny Water Flea have been collected this year and the results are pending. Results from 2018 – 2020 have all been negative. During 2020, professional dock services which remove over 30 docks across the lake, together with property owners, did not identify any Zebra Mussels. The CLID continues to meet all mandates directed by either state statute or our Establishment Order. The high-water levels experienced over the past several years have diminished significantly. The record high for Crookneck Lake was recorded on 10 October 2019, at 3.86 ft. above its ordinary high water (OHW) level. On 24 July 2020, the level was 3.18 ft. above the OWH level. On 3 August 2021, the level was 1.9 ft. above its OHW level. Observations of weekend activity would conclude the lake has returned to full recreational activities. We continue to monitor the status of the Lake Shamineau lake-level lowering projects and impact it may have on Crookneck Lake.

20 Review of the CLID 2021 Performance Work Plan

The CLID is on track to successfully complete the 2021 Performance Work Plan. 1. Management of the CLID: All mandated filings, reports, and deadlines were met since the 2020 annual meeting. 2. Monitor the quality of the lake water: Crookneck Lake continues to be classified overall as being in a Mesotrophic (healthy) state. Total Phosphorus and Secchi depth (water clarity) statistically demonstrates positive trends.

3. Survey and Treat Aquatic Invasive Species: Two aquatic vegetation surveys have been performed to date. The spring Curly Leaf Pondweed (CLP) survey delineated 11.9 acres for treatment. The 0.86 acres treated during September 2020 for Eurasian Watermilfoil (EWM) demonstrated successful treatment of this area. The early summer survey demonstrated effective CLP treatment without impacting native species. Treasurer Financial Summary

22 2022 Performance Work Plan

The CLID membership approved the 2022 CLID performance plan to: Survey for AIS, Treat AIS, Perform Water Quality Studies, and Manage the CLID. 2022 Performance Work Plan Budget

23 The CLID membership approved a budget representative of the 2021 budget based predominately on future unknown cost of treating two AIS infestations. The operating expense for weed treatment is based on what the cost of the herbicide Aquathol-K, the herbicide routinely permitted for use prior to the last two treatment years. 2022 Annual Levy

The CLID Board of Directors approved a levy “user charge” for calendar year 2022 of $60.

ACTION REQUESTED: The CLID Board of Directors respectfully requests the County Commissioners concur with the CLID’s 2022 Performance Plan, Performance Plan Budget, and Levy “user charge” and approve each by motion. Hopefully this information provides an overview of the CLIDs 2021 activities and our plans for 2022. The 2021 CLID annual meeting minutes are attached as a reference for the information included in this report. I look forward to our annual meeting. Dan Seanger Chairperson, CLID (218) 575-2333 ATTACHMENT: 2021 CLID Annual Meeting Minutes

24 Crookneck Lake Improvement District Annual Meeting Minutes

The annual meeting of the Crookneck Lake Improvement District (CLID) was held on July 31st, 2021 at the Scandia Valley, Town Hall. Dan Seanger, CLID Chairman, called the meeting to order at 9:03 A.M., introduced the Board of Directors, reviewed the agenda, and announced this was the first call to cast your ballots. The meeting’s power point presentation which contains graphics and additional information is located at CrookneckLake.com under CLID. Dan began the meeting with a snapshot overview of the Crookneck Lake 5-Year Management Plan and the CLID’s Establishment Order contrasting roles and responsibilities of the CLID and the Lake Crookneck Improvement Association (LCIA). He then turned to an update of activities since the last CLID meeting. The 2020 late summer Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Survey, focused on identifying Eurasian Watermilfoil (EWM), located EWM in the same area as previously treated in 2019. The area is diminishing in size from 2019 and the EWM continues to be isolated to this region. During September 2020, the area was treated and to date no evidence of viable EWM is present. A late summer AIS survey focusing on EWM and other AIS will be performed and should additional EWM be identified the DNR will be solicited to issue a permit to treat. Standard Agenda Items Seanger turned to the standard agenda items beginning with the secretary’s report as an example of the documents located on the CrookneckLake.com website under the heading “CLID”, stating the 2020 annual meeting minutes were approved by the board, submitted to the county commissioner’s as part of our annual report, and then stored on the website. Next Seanger reviewed the origins of the Crookneck Lake 5-Year Management Plan which serves as a historical repository for both CLID and Lake Crookneck Improvement Association (LCIA) reports and documents. Dan stated we are completing the fourth year of the plan and that it is organized into the major domains for establishing a LID, for example, Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) management. This lead into a discussion on “Establishment Orders” contrasting what we can and cannot do based on our current order. Next Seanger reviewed the status of the “2021 Performance Work Plan” approved at the 2021 annual CLID meeting. 1. Survey the lake for invasive species: Two aquatic vegetation surveys have been performed to date. The spring survey focused on Curly Leaf Pondweed (CLP) and delineated an area of 11.9 acres for treatment. No viable Eurasian Watermilfoil (EWM) was identified. The second survey, Summer AIS Survey, surveyed the entire lake for AIS and surveyed the CLP treated area for efficacy of treatment and impact on native species. The survey demonstrated the treatment was highly effective for treating CLP with minimal to no effect on the native population. Additional areas of

25 CLP were also identified east of the treatment zone, a single location along the north shoreline, in the far-east (north east) bay, in a few random areas in the west bay (first reporting in over 10 years). Also identified in the summer survey was the presence of Yellow Iris along the north shore. This is a new invasive to Crookneck Lake; although it should be noted that this plant is a regulated invasive species. Species are legal to buy, sell, transport and possess, but may not be introduced into a free-living state, such as released into public waters. Two surveys are pending. A late summer survey which will focus on EWM and a dive survey which will focus on Zebra Mussels. Two surveys for Zebra Mussel (veliger stage) and Spiny Water Flea were collected. The results of these samples are pending. Results from 2018 – 2020 have all been negative. During 2020, professional dock services which remove over 30 docks across the lake, together with property owners have not identified any Zebra Mussels. 2. Treat invasive species: During May, 11.8 acres of CLP was delineated and permitted for treatment by the DNR. The use of two herbicides was under consideration; Aquathol-K at a cost of $18,073 or Diquat at a cost of $2,380. Working with the DNR and our treatment contractor we secured the use of Diquat at a savings of $15,693 to the CLID. Our intent is to treat any EWM identified during the late summer AIS survey. 3. Monitor the quality of the lake water: Crookneck Lake continues to be in a “Mesotrophic (healthy) State”. Total Phosphorus and Secchi Depth are “improving with 99%”, Chlorophyll-a data shows “no significant trend exists”, and the Total Trophic State Index is “improving with 95% confidence”. It should be noted that the presence of Zebra mussels would distort the above trends. The surveyor and numerous individuals have commented on the clarity of the water this year. Could this be the result of Zebra Mussels or changing weather patterns…all speculation at this time? 4. Management of the CLID: Seanger reported the Board utilizes this checklist and the Treasurer’s Report to ensure all mandated filings, reports, and deadlines required by either state statute or our Establishment Order were met. We continue to be in full compliance.

Seanger made a second and final call to cast ballots for election to the Board of Director’s.

Treasurer’s Report: A recap of our financial status was reviewed noting further details are found in the Annual Treasurer’s Report. Our beginning balance was $76,401 and estimated ending balance is $84,235. Estimated expenses total $11,706. The uptick in our ending balance is primarily due to our ability to receive AIS Grants and approval to use alternative herbicide resulting in a significant savings. The 2021 Treasurer’s Report is posted on “CrookneckLake.com” under “CLID”).

2022 Proposed Performance Plan, 2022 Proposed Performance Plan Budget and the 2022 Proposed Levy: Seanger reviewed the process used for approval of each indicating the members present would approve the plan and budget while the board has the responsibility to set the

26 proposed levy. All three then go to the Morrison County Commissioners who approve them at our annual meeting with them during August or September. Proposed 2022 Performance Plan and Proposed Performance Plan Budget: Seanger reviewed the proposed 2022 Performance Plan noting it is the same as 2021’s. The Proposed 2022 Performance Plan Budget has a nominal increase for each line item. The rationale used to develop the treatment cost was to average the cost for treating CLP with Aquathol-K for 2019 and 2021, plus the average cost for treating EWM for 2019 and 2020; rounding down to the nearest thousand. Factors considered in this budget formulation: future availability of AIS grants, ability to use an alternative herbicide, extent of EWM infestation, and the two year funding cycle (levy/assessment collections). Seanger asked for a motion from floor to approve the 2022 Performance Plan. Julie Stein made the motion, seconded by Rick Theisen. Subject opened for discussion. No discussion ensued. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Seanger asked for a motion from floor to approve the 2022 Performance Plan Budget. John Marsh made the motion, Terry Stumbo seconded. After a short discussion on funding streams, levy collections, and treatment options and costs the budget was approved by unanimous voice vote. Seanger asked for a motion from the floor to authorize the annual CLID meeting to be held in any weekend during 2022. John Marsh made motion, Rick Theisen seconded. During discussion Seanger explained the reason for this request is that state statute specifies that unless approved during the previous annual meeting, the annual meeting must be held during specific summer months. Motion passed by voice vote. 2022 Proposed Levy: Although this is a responsibility of the board, Seanger made the following motion at the direction of the board members present. The board makes a motion to hear from the floor any discussion referencing the 2022 levy. I request a second from the floor. Seconded by Greg Kloss. Seanger opened the discussion with his opinion of future grant availability, the ability to continue to use the alternative herbicide, cost of herbicides, CLP located during the summer survey and unknown EWM saga. He further stated he would be comfortable accepting the risk of setting the level at a rate to recapture an amount slightly below the 2021 estimated expenses vs. the proposed 2022 proposed budget. JJ Parker stated we have a healthy reserve which he is comfortable with lowering. Don Johnson stated levy consistency from year to year is desirable rather than a large differential between years. After an open discussion from the floor which ranged from is there statutory limits on our bottom line, can funds be used for other items (fish stocking, blue line trench), better to have surplus than not enough, and preference to have a consistent levy. Seanger then closed the discussion after a final call and asked for a board member to make a motion for the 2022 levy. JJ Parker made the following motion, “The CLID Board will set the 2022 levy at $60 which will be recommended to the Morrison County Board of Commissioners for approval”, Don Johnson seconded. No further discussion. The motion was approved by a unanimous voice vote of the board members present. Election of Board of Directors: Greg Kloss certified the ballot results and JJ Parker announced the results: twenty six votes were cast (5 by mail, 5 by email, and 16 at the meeting) via a secret

27 ballot. Donald Johnson (homestead/resident) received 25, April Powell (homestead/resident) received 26, and JJ Parker (non-homestead/non-resident) received 26 votes. Their terms on the CLID Board of Directors will run thru the 2023 election. Old Business Crookneck Lake Water Level: On 10 Oct 2019, the lake reached a record 3.86’ above its Ordinary High Water Level (OHW); on 24 Jul 2020 the level was 3.18’ above the OHW; on 19 Jul 2021 the level was 1.96’ above the OHW (down 1.90’ from the record high). Publish CLID/LCIA Trigger Points: Delayed due to Covid-19. The intent is to now incorporate the trigger points into the review/revision of the 5-Year CLID Management Plan which will take place during 2022. Migration to new LCIA/CLID web domain: On-going with a target date of spring 2022. New Business Contact Info: Notify a board member of property sales or change of addresses to ensure receipt of mailings. 2022 AIS Treatment: The CLID Board intends to treat the lake during 2022 for identified AIS with approved herbicides. If you wish to opt out and not allow treatment adjacent to your property notify a board member by April 30, 2022. First call for next year’s Board of Directors. At this time, projected 2022-2024 term board vacancies: one resident/homestead and one non-resident/non-homestead. The non-resident/non- homestead position will definitely be vacant and require a candidate to fill the vacancy to the board. Contact any board member for more information on responsibilities or to have your name on the ballot. Thank you to John and JJ Parker for today’s donuts and coffee. Dan opened the meeting for any additional new business, there being none Greg Kloss made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Janie Stern Seconded, approved unanimously by voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 10:04 A.M.

Don Johnson Secretary ATCH: 2021 Annual Meeting PowerPoint Presentation (located at CrookneckLake.com under CLID)

28 Crookneck Lake Improvement District Board of Directors

Don Johnson (Member-At-Large/AIS Manager) 2604 White Pine Lane, Motley MN 56466 Bill McComb (Member-At-Large/Water Quality Studies) 2654 White Pine Lane, Motley, MN 56466 JJ Parker (Treasurer) 2384 65th Street, Lino Lakes, MN 55038 April Powell (Secretary) 2578 White Pine Lane, Motley, MN 56466 Dan Seanger (Chairman) 2009 Birchcrest Drive, Motley, MN 56466

For Public Release

29 MORRISON COUNTY REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION

REQUESTED BOARD DATE: 08-24-2021 DEPARTMENT Sheriff PRESENTER Shawn Larsen

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED (check one): Action/Motion ✔ Discussion/Report Proclamation/Certificate Resolution Agreement/Contract - County Attorney Approval? Yes No

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

July Monthly Report

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Yes✔ No Is cost budgeted in curent year? ✔ Yes No Grant Funded? Yes✔ No

30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 MORRISON COUNTY REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION

REQUESTED BOARD DATE: 08-24-2021 DEPARTMENT Extension PRESENTER Becky Moe

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED (check one): Action/Motion ✔ Discussion/Report Proclamation/Certificate Resolution Agreement/Contract - County Attorney Approval? Yes No

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

Brief report on activities in the Extension Office during the month of July.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Yes✔ No Is cost budgeted in curent year? Yes✔ No Grant Funded? Yes✔ No

COUNTY REPORT – JULY 2021 U of M Extension, Morrison County

EXTENSION EDUCATOR, 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT – MORRISON COUNTY: BECKY MOE NE YD Connect-The NE Region staff continue to meet weekly for staff updates and to review opportunities being made available to members and families.

Rate of Gain Program-The Rate of Gain program continues with monthly weigh-ins. The final weigh in at the fair will determine the over-all winners in each specie.

Horse Clinics-The Horse program has set up a series of clinics with experienced horse people coming in to share their knowledge of all aspects of horsemanship.

Dog Training-Dog training for obedience, agility and showmanship continues. The county dog show is scheduled for August 3 when youth will compete for eligibility to advance to the State Dog Show.

County fair tour for new families-There were 4 new families that attended to review what will happen during judging at the fair and look around the fairgrounds to see where all of the buildings are located and what happens in each one. They are able to ask questions they have.

Tri-County Horse Show-Crow Wing, Cass and Morrison planned a horse show in each county and had good turn outs to provide other opportunities for youth to practice their skills.

NE Livestock Work Group-While the program has wrapped up, we meet periodically to report progress on video editing and session plan development for the 2 series to be put in the online library.

Auction meeting-We had one more meeting prior to the auction to go over the procedure of the live auction as well as details about thank you notes and scripts for the emcee.

State Fair interviews webinar-A webinar was held to go over the new online procedure for State Fair livestock interviews. Interviews are required of 4-H participants to earn any ribbon above a blue. There is an industry speaker and then a short test of listening to the speaker as well as industry and project information.

Statewide Animal Science Regional Support Team-As part of my role, I have helped to answer questions on county fair animal science questions including, poultry show, livestock judges’ orientation, show trip quotas, state fair exhibitor meetings and other questions as they arise.

LEE/REE check-in- I check in monthly as a large group and individually with my direct supervisor. We go over current 4-H events and what is important to know.

County Fair Week-County fair week was full of excitement, fun, learning, exhibition, friends, promotion, ribbons, fair food and so much more! Please watch for the complete county fair report, coming soon, loaded with details and lots of pictures!

AGRICULTURE: DANA ADAMS, EXTENSION EDUCATOR – LIVESTOCK

ADMINISTRATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reports, correspondence, office work • Hoard’s Dairy livestream • Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship Grazing Program COLLABRATIVE WORK • MDI Resources and Training Dairy Team Facebook Page • Stearns, Benton, Morrison Co. Facebook Page EVENTS ATTENDED Dairy Programming • 30-Minutes: Robotic Milking - Central Summer Dairy Tour Planning and • 2021 Minnesota Cattlemen Field Day Program • Stearns Co. Livestock Check-in Beef Programming • Stearns Co. Dairy Show – show clerk - Drought preparedness program planning, • Morrison Co. Livestock Check-in program, editing recording for YouTube • Morrison Co. Dairy Show - staging

CONTACTS AND ENGAGEMENT PRODUCER/CONSUMER INQUIRY TOPICS Farm Visit - 5 • Nitrogen Toxicity in Cattle (4) Producer/Consumer Inquiries • Phone calls – 6 Concern levels for nitrates in forages Emails - 4 • Corn silage for dairy during drought Press Releases (PR) • Goat facilities • Press Release- Central Field Day, edit Interns • Manure Management in robotic systems PR about Blister Beetles and Robotic Milkers • Morning AgClips- Central Field Day PR UPCOMING EVENTS Dairy Star • Drought Alternative Forage Field Day – Aug 17th • Navigating Nitrates in Forages and 19th, Melrose and Howard Lake, MN UMN Crops Blog • Prescribed Grazing Field Day – Aug 18th, Albany, • Navigating Nitrates in Forages MN Radio • Segments to KASM, KTLF, KRWC (6) • Morrison Co. Fair- KTLF Have you checked out the Extension

website lately? Find info about upcoming MEETINGS Stearns County Office Fair Entry Meeting events, the New Rural Stress page, up-to- Morrison CEC Meeting date news, and county-specific pages, Dairy Team Conference Call featuring articles from your Local MDI Training Extension Educators! State Dairy Team Farm Tour Planning Mtg Beef Webinar Planning Mtg (2) BQA Training www.extension.umn.edu Extension and ARS Forage Mtg LEE Team Check-In with PLS AFNR new Extension Educator cohort training You can find Stearns Educator articles at: www.extension.umn.edu/Stearns

AGRICULTURE: EMILY POPP, EXTENSION EDUCATOR INTERN – HORTICULTURE, CROPS, LIVESTOCK

CONTACTS UPCOMING EVENTS • Total = 14 • Stearns County Master Gardener Meeting 8.2.21 • Calls = 3 • Drought Stress Planting 8.3.21 • Walk-Ins / Video Conferences = 4 • Promise Neighborhood 8.3 – 8.4.21 • Site Visits = 7 • Farm Fest 8.3 – 8.5 • Manure Demo Day 8.10.21 ARTICLES/PRESS RELEASES • WJON Garden Corner 8.11.21 • Potato Deformities 7.7.21 • AFNR Intern Presentations 8.9 & 8.16 • Blister Beetles in Horses 7.14.21

• Palmer Amaranth in Minnesota 7.21.21 • Cicada Killer 7.28.21 HIGHLIGHTS Throughout the month of July, I was out in the field and RADIO SEGMENTS around the counties more than June. I was able to attend a • KASM Radio Recordings 7.8.21 lot of different types of field days. The apple cider field day • WJON Garden Corner 7.14.21 was fun to learn about how apples are grown to make cider and caught my interest in learning how to produce a PROGRAMMING successful business in the apple industry. The dairy farm field day in Sauk Centre was fun as well because I got to • Extension Master Gardener Recruitment Videos meet so many different people in the industry and learn • Promise Neighborhood about what they do in their profession. Finally, the Kernza field day was also a great learning experience because this WITHIN EXTENSION is a completely new type of crop that could potentially • Promise Neighborhood 7.6 – 7.7.21 benefit our environment. I had a ton of fun at all the field • Promise Neighborhood 7.13 – 7.14.21 days this month. I learned so much about each area as well • Corn Biomass Collection 7.19.21 as made lots of personal connections to growers and • Promise Neighborhood 7.21.21 attendees. • Soybean Biomass Collection 7.26.21 • Drought Stress Workshop 7.26.21 Promise Neighborhood is winding down through the end of July and the last week will be the first week of August. I • Promise Neighborhood 7.28.21 enjoyed getting to know all the kids. It was great to get the opportunity to teach a diverse range of kids that come from OUT IN THE COUNTIES all different backgrounds. • Extension Master Gardener Video Project Filming 7.2.21 Finally, I have finished up most of the Master Gardener • Apple Cider Field Day 7.9.21 recruitment videos. These videos will be posted on social • Weed Management Field Day 7.13.21 media to grow the program and get others to join. The • University of Minnesota Field School 7.20.21 recording and editing went well. I learned how to edit and • Dairy Farm Field Day 7.27.21 use software on WeVideo. I connected with so many • Kernza Field Day 7.27.21 wonderful Master Gardeners throughout the process too. Look for those videos to be posted soon! • Stearns County Fair 7.29.21

• Morrison County Fair 7.30.21 July was full of different learning experiences from different • Drought Stress Filming 7.30.21 field days, teaching, and editing videos I really had the • Benton County Extension Master Gardener “Triple Crown” of memories this past month! I am excited Monthly Meeting 6.28.21 to show you all about what I did and learned about in my end of the year presentation and look forward to more events coming up!

AGRICULTURE: NATHAN DREWITZ, EXTENSION EDUCATOR – CROPS

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT • NCWSS Weeds Contest • 91 calls • Farm Family of the Year Presentations • 67 Emails o Stearns & Benton Counties • 7 On-farm visits Articles/Press Releases ADMINISTRATION • Weed Management in Drought • LEE Monthly Meeting • Hay Auctions • LEE PL Check in Radio • Forage Team Planning • 6 days on KASM, KLTF and KRWC every • NASS Reporting 4 weeks • Weekly UMN Extension Crops Calls • Interview with KLTF on Drought • Intern Interview Benton county • Linder Farm Network Drought • Pesticide Management Plan Committee Interview Meeting TV • Drought Stress Workshop and Field Day • One segment for Farm Connections Planning • Wright County Plot Planning PROGRAM PLANNING • County Fairs • Predator Sampling Project o Stearns, Benton and Morrison • The Field Guide Podcast Planning o 4-H Judging – Stearns and Benton • Alternative Forages/Cover Crop Plot o Field Day Planning TOPICS OF INTEREST o Planting Plot o Hay pricing/Hay auction o Workshop Planning o Crop-land rental rates • Weed Management Plot o Custom Rate surveys o Field Day Planning o Land Lease agreements • UMN Summer Dairy Field Days o PPAT Exams • Drought Stress Crops Article Planning o Pasture/Hay Field Renovation • IAP Field School Planning • Drought Issues o Weed ID o IPM • Alfalfa Weevil WORKSHOPS, EVENTS AND WEBINARS • Spider Mites • Strategic Farming Field Notes • Soybean Aphids o Managing Forages in Drought • Waterhemp MNGT • Weed Management Plots • Disease issues o Spraying, Data and Biomass o Corn Silage Collection • Moisture o Field Day • Harvest • Predator Sampling • Storage • IAP Field School • Nitrates o Presentation: Weed ID • Pricing, drought stressed and normal • Dairy Field Day • Quality

• Alfalfa Technical service questions on the topic o Drought Effects also increased and I made different stops o Yield Issues on farms looking at fields with drought o Insecticide Timing stressed corn to help figure out what things o Cutting Timing look like. Emily Popp’s last day was the 27th. o Quality She is currently studying abroad in Norway.

JULY DESK NOTES July was a busy month. It started with field visits to look at interseeded cover crops and to check on a corn field for potential insect issues. We also started to look at different article topics for both local drought issues but also those applicable throughout the state. Most of those articles were slated for the first part of August, but Emily Popp did write a Drought-Stressed Corn Silage article for the local newspaper that was also put in the Corp News Blog. That article ended up Cover Crop Plots in many locations throughout the state including a few different magazines. We also planted the cover crop plots at Emslander’s for the field day and data collection for next month. The weed management field day was also held on July 13th. We had 33, not including Extension personnel, in attendance. There were a few familiar faces amount the crowd including a handful of the Stearns CEC members present. Debalin Sarangi and David Nicolai Drought Stressed Corn Silage both were present and talked about the plots that we have been working hard to put in since May. Reception was well received. I finished out the month by finishing up plans for the revised Alternative Forage Crop/Cover Crop plot at Emslander’s. I also judged for both Benton and Stearns County 4-H and at the North Central Weed Science Societies Weed’s Contest. I also helped teach a section at the Weed Management Field Day Field Scout School on weed identification. The drought stress topic started coming to a head about this time with multiple outlets requesting time for interviews on the topic.

HORTICULTURE: KATIE DREWITZ, EXTENSION EDUCATOR – LOCAL FOODS

CONTACTS PROGRAMMING  Total = 231 • Writing News Releases – “Cider Apple  Calls = 68 Production Field Day,” and “Japanese o EMB Answered Calls = 11 Beetles”  E-mails = 124 • Garden Buzz (7/13/21)  Mail Outs/Walk-Ins/Video Conferences = 9 • WJON Garden Corner (7/14/21)  Site Visits = 1  Farm Information Line = 18  YTD = 1,482 UPCOMING EVENTS • Garden Buzz 2nd Tuesday each month May - October VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT • Health Harvest Field Day (8/24/21) • Provide WJON Talking Points to volunteers • LEE staff development (9/23-24/21) and Radio Host (7/5, 12, 19, 26/21) • Program Conference (9/5-8/21) • SCEMG update email in place of monthly • ANFR Summer Intern Presentations meeting (7/7/21) (8/16/21) • 4-H Judges Training (7/22, 30/21) • SCEMG Planting for Fun (7/29-31/21)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT • LEE Team Meeting (7/6/21) • Apple Cider Field Day (7/9/21) • Sustainable Ag Cohort mtg (7/14/21) • Farm Information Line Training (7/15/21) • Sustainable Ag Cohort Farm Tour (7/21/21)

ADMINISTRATIVE • Deliver grain safety materials to Goodhue County co-worker (7/12/21) • Assist w/ set up of agronomy field day (7/13/21) • Mtg w/ Sarah Chur (7/14/21) • FSMA Field Day Prep Mtg (7/15/21) • Stearns County Fair Set Up (7/26-27/21)

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE HIGHLIGHTS • Trees • Watering established trees • Drought effects on perennials

HIGHLIGHTS

July flew by with technical assistance, county fair and general summer activities. Both Stearns and Benton EMGs are enjoying their in person summer meetings. We are traveling to members gardens and seeing their set ups.

The end of July was spent at the Stearns County fair. 4 SCEMG members served as 4-H judges in the horticutulre sections. An additional 3 members judeged the Club Container Contest. The Stearns EMGs sponsor the Club Container Contest and this year’s theme was Herbs. We encourage the clubs to mix scents, flavors and colors. The containers turned out great! I searved as an extra set of hands and fill in judge on Tuesday. The fair also means Planting for Fun near the pollinator garden. The numbers for this activity were a little lower than in the past, but the booth still gave us the opportunity to speak with fair attendees about garden issues from the year.

Many of you are familiar with the Farm Information Line. I am now trained on this program and will be covering a few days each quarter as needed to support the team. (Continued on next page)

Have you heard us on the radio? WJON Garden Corner is every Wednesday from 11-12 featuring updates. SCEMG, BCEMG and I rotate weeks. This program will continue through the end of October. I am continuing to do my monthly radio program on KASM. The next one is scheduled for August 6th. I am also part of the Around Your Home and Garden segment that plays daily.

Engage with us on Social Media!

Tri-County, Tri Discepline Facebook page: z.umn.edu/TriCountyFB

Stearns County Extension Master Gardeners Outreach Page: z.umn.edu/SCEMGFB

My personal twitter, I post often about work @KatieWinslow7

Stearns County Extension Master Gardeners twitter @UMNSCEMG

SNAP-ED EDUCATOR: SAMANTHA BARRON

 In the month of July, I continued to work from home and do my best to stay connected to my partners using primarily distance technology. At the beginning of July, I was able to start working from my office more and meeting with my partner agencies in person.  At the beginning of July, I began programming with the Juvenile Justice Program offering a cooking/nutrition class for the teens in that group. Due to some COVID restrictions, we are offering this course as a hybrid model. We will be doing the first 2 lessons virtually via zoom and starting in September we will transition to in person to do the nutrition/cooking class with the teens. I am excited that we were able to find a solution to be able to offer this class to the group. Having worked with this group in the past I have had great feedback and response from the teens.  Also in the middle of June, I attend a 3-day virtual “Minnesota Lifestyle Coach” conference offered through the department of health. As a current lifestyle coach teaching diabetes prevention courses in the Morrison County area I found this conference helpful to me to expand on my current knowledge with teaching this program.  I continue to work with the Local Food Local Places committee in the Little Falls area. This group is focused on encouraging and improving the use and availability of local foods in the Morrison County area. The EBT machine and PoP program are some examples of the work that has come out of this group. We are working on bringing back/revising the One Vegetable One Community program among other programs.  With things slowly opening back up I am working to set up more programming and meetings in person but will be working a hybrid model and still doing some things virtually. It was found during COVID that there were some advantages to virtual education. It eliminates some barriers people have to participating in class such as child care or transportation which makes them more likely to be able to participate in our classes. Moving forward, I will continue to offer both in person and virtual options for meetings and classes to better extend my reach and adapt to the needs of my partners and participants.  I truly enjoy my work in Morrison County and could not be successful in my job without the great partnerships that I have formed and continue to make. During this stressful and uncertain time, it is these partnerships that I have formed that have truly helped me to continue our great work in Morrison County.

MISCELLANEOUS: GLORIA AUSTIN, ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST Contacts in July centered mostly on 4-H with some insect id, weed id and custom farm rates. The Morrison County Master Gardener’s held an informational booth on composting at the Morrison County Fair.

I also view webinars as necessary, including webinars on the 4-H program 4honline. Webinars are also viewed as needed in my capacity as Master Gardener Coordinator.

UPCOMING EVENTS

August 8/1 Exhibit Pick-up 8/2 County Fair Clean-up 8/3 All Staff meeting – State Fair 8/3 County Dog Show 8/9 All Staff meeting – State Fair 8/10 State Fair transportation meeting 8/12 NE YD Connect 8/18 LEE/REE check in 8/23 State Fair final registration 8/25-8/29 Livestock Encampment, Minnesota State Fair 8/31-9/2 General Encampment, Minnesota State Fair

September 9/2 NE YD Connect 9/6 Holiday 9/7 Exhibit pick-up from State Fair 9/7 LEE/REE check-in 9/9 NE YD Connect 9/9 Staff meeting-volunteer training 9/12 Ambassador meeting 9/15 LEE/REE check-in 9/16 NE YD Connect 9/17-9/20 State Horse Show 9/18-9/19 NE Livestock Show 9/20 Federation meeting 9/21 Breakfast with the Commissioners 9/23 NE YD Connect 9/25-9/26 State Dog Show 9/25 Kid’s Day 9/30 NE YD Connect

48 MORRISON COUNTY REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION

REQUESTED BOARD DATE: 08-24-2021 DEPARTMENT Social Services PRESENTER Melanie Erickson

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED (check one): Action/Motion Discussion/Report Proclamation/Certificate Resolution ✔ Agreement/Contract - County Attorney Approval? ✔ Yes No

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

Approve contract with Nexus to perform project management services relating to the Region 5 Collaborative Intensive Bridging Services (CIBS) Project. Funding for this contract is by using the grant funds received from the Sourcewell Community Impact Grant.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: ✔ Yes No Is cost budgeted in curent year? Yes✔ No Grant Funded? ✔ Yes No

49 PURCHASE OF SERVICE CONTRACT

This Agreement, made and entered into by and between Morrison County, 213 1st Ave SE, Little Falls, MN 56345, acting through the Social Services Division, hereinafter referred to as the “County” and Nexus Family Healing, 505 Hwy 169 N Ste 500, Plymouth, MN 55441, hereinafter referred to as the “Provider”.

WITNESSETH

Whereas, the County has determined the need to have the Provider perform project management services relating to the Region 5 Collaborative Intensive Bridging Services (CIBS) Project.

Now, therefore, the parties agree as follows:

1. TERM: The term of the Agreement shall be in effect from September 1, 2021 through December 21, 2022.

2. SERVICE DESCRIPTION: CIBS Coordinator of the Provider Agency shall provide ongoing project management of the Region 5 Collaborative Intensive Bridging Services Project in Morrison, Cass, Crow Wing, Todd, and Wadena Counties. The project management will include the following: A. Participate in engagement activities and explanation of CIBS and Systemic Family Therapy with families, agency partners and schools. B. Ensure consistent, thorough information is provided at time of referral for families and youth about CIBS and Systemic Family Therapy (SFT) program expectations and elements. C. Work with SFT therapist, case manager and family to develop CIBS/SFT Overarching Goals that includes active input from parents/guardians, youth being served, referral agents, and other key partners. D. Organize, facilitate, and participate in weekly CIBS/SFT team meetings, staff meetings, quarterly updates, and trainings. E. Ensure regular visits to each County Team of partners and increase communication among partners and ensure model fidelity. F. Increase partner awareness of CIBS/SFT services at schools, mental health provider agencies, juvenile justice, court, Crisis Team, Law Enforcement and other community service providers as needed. G. Build provider capacity, including recruitment and training of new CIBS/SFT providers. H. Collect and report data to evaluate best use of the service and demonstrate effectiveness in improving youth and family outcomes I. Provide organized data and complete documentation to County partners

3. PAYMENT FOR SERVICES: A. Payment for Services is not to exceed $80,000.00. This includes payment of contractor, liability insurance, approved travel expenses, and administrative fee. B. Invoices, documenting dates and services performed, shall be submitted monthly to Social Services Director, Brad Vold, 213 1st Ave SE, Little Falls, MN 56345. Upon approval of invoices by Brad Vold, payment will be provided within thirty-five (35) days of payment authorization. C. Approved invoices and reimbursement requests shall be paid within thirty-five (35)

K:\PEC\Contract Management A-G\Agreements (OCCS)\North Sky Pathways to Prosperity 2020.docx 50 days of receipt by finance.

4. SAFEGUARD OF CLIENT INFORMATION: The use or disclosure by the Provider of information concerning an eligible client in violation of any rule of confidentiality or for any purpose not directly connected with the administration of Morrison County's or Provider's responsibility with respect to the Purchased Services hereunder is prohibited.

5. PROVIDER NOT AN EMPLOYEE: It is agreed by the parties that at all times and for all purposes herein, the Provider is an independent provider and not an employee of Morrison County. No statement contained in this Agreement shall be construed so as to find the Provider an employee of Morrison County and the Provider shall be entitled to none of the rights, privileges, or benefits of Morrison County employees except as otherwise stated herein.

6. DEFAULT AND CANCELLATION A. If the Provider fails to perform any of the provisions of this Agreement or so fails to administer the work as to endanger the performance of the Agreement, this shall constitute default. Unless the Provider’s default is excused, the County, may, upon written notice, immediately cancel this Agreement in its entirety. B. Either party may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause with a sixty (60) day written notice to the other party.

7. AMENDMENTS This Agreement may be supplemented, amended or revised only in writing by agreement of both parties.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Morrison County and the Provider have executed this agreement as of the date and year written above.

NEXUS FAMILY HEALING

BY: DATED:

Dr. Michelle Murray CEO

MORRISON COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES

BY: DATED:

Brad Vold Director, Morrison County Social Services

K:\PEC\Contract Management A-G\Agreements (OCCS)\North Sky Pathways to Prosperity 2020.docx 51 MORRISON COUNTY REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION

REQUESTED BOARD DATE: 08-24-2021 DEPARTMENT Public Health PRESENTER Brad Vold

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED (check one): ✔ Action/Motion Discussion/Report Proclamation/Certificate Resolution Agreement/Contract - County Attorney Approval? Yes No

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

Approve a 1-Day Temporary 3.2 On-Sale Liquor License for Pirates Softball to hold an event at the Genola Softball Field on September 11, 2021. *Sheriff approved license application

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Yes✔ No Is cost budgeted in curent year? Yes✔ No Grant Funded? Yes✔ No

52 MORRISON COUNTY REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION

REQUESTED BOARD DATE: 08-24-2021 DEPARTMENT Land Services PRESENTER Amy Kowalzek

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED (check one): Action/Motion Discussion/Report Proclamation/Certificate Resolution ✔ Agreement/Contract - County Attorney Approval? ✔ Yes No

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

Approve and enter into a four-year contract with Community Land Solutions for provision of County Surveyor services

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: ✔ Yes No Is cost budgeted in curent year? ✔ Yes No Grant Funded? Yes✔ No

2021

Proposal County Surveyor Services

Client Contact: Amy Kowalzek Morrison County Director of Land Services

Prepared by: Michael Scott Marlin Community Land Solutions, Inc. Owner – Land Surveyor

Date: August 19th, 2021

Community Land Solutions, Inc. is a land management service provider specializing in local government land services, special project consulting and education.

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Morrison County Surveyor Services Executive Summary

Services Overview Morrison County has determined the need for enhanced County Surveyor services that will meet the changing needs of the public and county staff. Community Land Solutions, Inc. (CLS) provides integrated land surveying services to meet client needs in a manner that exudes each client’s mission and vision by becoming an extension of their staff. We hope that this proposal will meet Morrison County’s professional service needs in a flexible manner. CLS, Inc. is proposing the following services: 1) Maintain standard office hours at Morrison County i. Maintain consistent office hours at Morrison County to provide a County Surveyor presence for county staff and the public. Provide remote phone and e-mail support during remainder of week. ii. Review certificates of location of government land corners (COL) iii. The County Surveyor will work with the Morrison County Administrator, Recorder, Auditor/Treasurer, Director of Land Services and Public Works Director to develop an annual work plan to be accomplished during Morrison County Office hours. 2) Review plats i. Review preliminary and final plats for compliance with MS 505, 515, 508, 508A 3) Perform PLSS work as necessary or required i. Perform PLSS work for sections that are problematic as requested by the County Board of Commissioners or as required by the County Engineer. 4) Miscellaneous Services i. Right-of-Way platting, boundary staking and private monument replacement ii. Right-of-Way disposition for excess right-of-way iii. Legal description writing and survey exhibits iv. County ditch projects

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Associated Costs CLS will provide services to Morrison County as follows:

Weekly Standard Office Hours (with 1% increase per year) Annual Annual Annual Annual Budget Budget Budget Budget Service Description 2022 2023 2024 2025 Retainer and Office Hours 4 - 1/2 days. Includes travel 20 hrs per mo/52 wks per time, mileage, phone calls, e- $27,876 $28,155 $28,436 $28,721 year mails

COL Review Included - - - -

County Ditch Statement Included - - - - Review

Additional Services Service Cost Frequency Description Annual Budget $270.00 + Plat Review Per plat Fee collected by county. CLS will Pass through $10 per Lot add additional to monthly billing. $115.00 + Outside of retainer. CLS will add Additional Meetings Per hour As Requested Expenses additional to monthly billing. Time + PLSS Services Per corner See Professional Services Chart As Requested Expenses Time + Right-of-Way Platting Per plat See Professional Services Chart As Requested Expenses Time + Right-of-Way Disposition Per plat See Professional Services Chart As Requested Expenses Legals, Certificates of Survey, Time + Per project See Professional Services Chart As Requested Survey Exhibits Expenses

Professional Services Chart Service Cost Frequency Description Annual Budget Crew time - 1 person $100.00 Per hour Professional Services Fee As Requested

Crew time - 2 person $120.00 Per hour Professional Services Fee As Requested

Technician $85.00 Per hour Professional Services Fee As Requested

Licensed Land Surveyor $115.00 Per hour Professional Services Fee As Requested

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Morrison County Surveyor Services

About Community Land Solutions, Inc. CLS, Inc. is a land management service provider specializing in local government land services, special project consulting and education.

Why is Community Land Solutions different? Community. Our culture is in Community and our Team One are our Customers. We believe in open, collaborative project management and a desire to embrace and drive change. Land Management. We understand that there is no formal training for much of what local government does with land management and how to bridge the gaps with training and services. Solutions. We are a solutions-based company. The most difficult situations require specialized attention, a broad vision and teamwork with multiple professions.

Competitive Advantage. Our advantage is local government experience. Michael Scott Marlin, LS is the owner and has 20 years of experience working in local government, collaborating with multiple units of government, problem solving, and providing leading edge technology solutions. His experiences include time with county and municipal government, regional and conservation agencies and post-secondary education leadership. He is engaged in public speaking at statewide and national conferences and his projects have been published in national trade journals. Scott’s resume includes Chairing the joint Minnesota Society of Professional Surveyors/Minnesota Association of County Surveyors CIC Manual Committee, Chairing the MACS Education Committee and Membership in MACS PLSS Committee. He built his professional office at Stearns County by incorporating private sector efficiency, business management principles and is continuously called on from around the State to assist with problem solving. Since 2019, Scott has served as the part-time Morrison County Surveyor with integrated land surveying services to multiple departments. His ability to be creative and embrace change has allowed him to build numerous positive relationships and a reputation as a builder of teams that look to the future. Scott understands that there is no formal training for much of what local government does with land management and how to bridge the gaps with training and services.

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Services Detail 1) Standard Office Hours i. Scott Marlin will conduct office hours at Morrison County for one-half day (4 hours) 4 days per month. CLS, Inc. anticipates that multiple clients will conduct County Board meetings on Tuesday mornings. Morrison County may choose up to 2 Tuesdays per month for standard office hours and 1 or 2 other days of the week per month for the balance of the standard office hours to be provided. To accommodate the potential need for daily support, telephone and e-mail support will be provided to handle questions with no additional fee. ii. Travel time and expenses have been calculated into our standard office hours pricing. 2) Annual Work Plan i. The County Surveyor will work with the Morrison County Administrator, Recorder, Auditor/Treasurer, Director of Land Services and Public Works Director to develop an annual work plan to be accomplished during Morrison County Office hours. 3) Plat Review i. Our philosophy is a belief that plat review is a multi-departmental project. CLS, Inc. will become part of the review team in Morrison County from the preliminary platting stage to final plat recording to ensure compliance with MS 505, 515, 508, 508A. 4) Perform PLSS services as necessary or required i. CLS, Inc. understands that there is no PLSS monumentation or maintenance program currently planned, however, from time-to-time PLSS services may be required for sections that are problematic. Upon the request of the County Board of Commissioners, an estimate for services will be provided, limited in necessity and scope, to be acted on at the discretion of said Board. ii. MS 160.15 requires the replacement of government land corners obliterated by road construction. CLS, Inc. will perform this service as the County Surveyor as required by the County Engineer on the basis of time and expenses for reclamation and replacement of said corners. iii. At the County Engineer’s request, CLS, Inc. will determine the location of government land corners to support and control road projects in Morrison County on the basis of time and expenses. 5) Additional Services i. Upon request of the County Engineer, CLS, Inc. will provide an estimate of services for Right-of-Way platting, boundary staking and private monument replacement in support of County Highway Projects. Said support will be performed on the basis of time and expenses as the duly appointed Morrison County Surveyor.

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Should the project be required to be let on sealed bid. CLS, Inc. will abstain from the bidding process to avoid potential conflicts of interest. ii. From time to time, the County Engineer may require assistance with the disposition of excess road rights-of-way. Upon request of the County Engineer, CLS, Inc. will provide an estimate of services to accomplish the disposition. Dispositions may require platting subject to city or county subdivision ordinance, a certificate of survey or a legal description and survey exhibit. Services will be provided on the basis of time and expenses. iii. From time to time, Morrison County may need assistance with certificate of survey, survey exhibits and legal description writing for easement descriptions. Upon request, CLS, Inc will provide an estimate of services based on time and expenses.

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Morrison County Surveyor Services Contract Detail

Contract Term The term of this contract will begin on ______and end ______. Changes/Addendums/Additional Services Morrison County has requested the ability to substitute items listed in the Additional Services section of Services Details. Upon request of Morrison County, CLS, Inc. will provide Morrison County with a cost estimate based on time and expenses, so Morrison County may evaluate the impact of the substitution to items 1(i) – 1(ii) in the Executive Summary. If Morrison County determines they would like to proceed with the change in scope of services to be provided, an addendum will be drafted and signed by both parties prior to any changes in services. Expenses Expenses for services rendered on the basis of time and expenses include: Travel related expenses - mileage based on the federal rate for the time period services are rendered; required meals prior to or beyond standard office hours; travel related expenses for overnight travel including airfare, transportation, parking, hotel and daily per diem. Daily per diem is $45.00 per day. Material and contractual expenses – Wide format printing, technology hardware or software to be provided by CLS, Inc., contractual labor for excavations and excavation site restoration, cast iron monuments, iron pipe, wooden lath and hubs, steel fence posts, signage, and specialized products or equipment rental as required for unique projects. The listed items are non-exclusive of all expenses. Additional expenses may become apparent during the course of operations. Compensation CLS, Inc. will invoice on the final day of each month and Morrison County will pay on a net 10 business day basis. All additional service invoicing beyond the agreed upon monthly rate will be agreed upon by CLS, Inc. and Morrison County in advance in writing.

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Notices All official communication, notices, requests, bills, invoices and reports required by this agreement to CLS, Inc. shall be delivered in person or sent via first class U.S. mail postage paid to: COMMUNITY LAND SOLUTIONS, INC. 208 2ND AVE N, SUITE 201 SAUK RAPIDS, MN 56379 All official communication, notices, requests, bills, invoices and reports required by this agreement to Morrison County shall be delivered in person or sent via first class mail postage paid to: MORRISON COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR OR DESIGNEE MORRISON COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 213 1ST AVENUE SE LITTLE FALLS, MN 56345

Notice by mail shall be deemed complete on the third day following deposit in the U.S. mail with postage pre-paid. Independent Contractor Status At all times and for all purposes hereunder, CLS, Inc. and its employees shall be Independent contractors and not an employee of the County for any purpose. No statement contained in the Agreement shall be construed so as to find CLS, Inc. employees to be an employee of the County, and shall not be entitled to any of the rights, privileges, or benefits of employees of the County of Morrison, including but not limited to, workers’ compensation, unemployment, health/death benefits, vacation or sick leave benefits, or retirement or pension plans. In addition, CLS, Inc., and its employees shall not be entitled to indemnification by the County for third-party personal injury/property damage claims;

CLS, Inc. shall at all times be free to exercise initiative, judgement and discretion as to how to best perform or provide services identified herein.

Personnel CLS, Inc. will provide all personnel required for the performance of this contract at its own expense. CLS, Inc. is responsible for hiring sufficient workers with the requisite skills to perform the services/duties required by this contract. CLS, Inc. shall be solely responsible for providing worker’s compensation coverage, unemployment, withholding payroll taxes, and paying all other employment tax obligations on their behalf. There will be no subcontracting of this contract at any point in time. CLS, Inc. and its employees shall exercise the same degree of care, skill and

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diligence in the performance of its services as is ordinarily exercised by members of the profession under similar circumstances in Minnesota.

Indemnification/Insurance CLS, Inc. shall defend and hold harmless Morrison County from any claims, demands, actions or causes of action arising out of any willful or negligent act or omission on the part of CLS, Inc. during the course of its performance of work under this agreement as well as any claims arising out of the injury or death of CLS, Inc. employees. Further, CLS, Inc., will keep in force professional liability coverage of $1,000,000.00, worker’s compensation coverage as required by law, and automobile liability coverage with a $1,000,000.00 combined single limit for each accident.

Conflict of Interest During the term of this contract, CLS, Inc. will not utilize this appointment to actively market residential and commercial land boundary surveying services inside of the boundary of Morrison County subject to and excluding the following exceptions: municipal or other local governance bodies, educational institutions, special project consulting as requested by professionals seeking specialized services of CLS, Inc. This provision is not to be construed as a non-compete provision. CLS, Inc. is free to perform services for others during the term of this contract. Should CLS, Inc. determine a potential conflict of interest may result, CLS, Inc. will consult with the Morrison County Administrator prior to entering into said contract.

Opportunity CLS, Inc. does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, age or any other category as protected by the Minnesota Human Rights Act Minnesota Statutes 363.01, et. seq., Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as the same may be amended from time to time.

Respectful Workplace CLS, Inc. recognizes the necessity for respectful workplace behavior for its staff and those we serve. As such, CLS Inc. will not tolerate disrespectful workplace behavior from management, staff, vendors, vendees, members of the public or other professionals it may encounter. CLS Inc. will immediately investigate and report all instances of disrespectful workplace behavior. At its discretion, CLS, Inc. will determine any necessary steps for corrective actions which may include termination of employees or this contract.

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Copyright CLS, Inc. acknowledges that pursuant to MS 389.03, all survey records are public information and must be made available to the public during reasonable times. In Morrison County, all survey records will be kept in the Office of the County Recorder. CLS, Inc. retains all intellectual property rights in any training or educational works created by CLS, Inc. regardless of whether such works were created in the course and scope of this contract. Morrison County agrees that its rights to utilize any such works provided by CLS, Inc., is a license only and does not give Morrison County the right to sell or distribute such works, other than to Morrison County employees, without the express written consent of CLS, Inc.

Termination This contract may be terminated prior to the end of the term with or without consent by either party, or upon a breach by either party, provided that the non-breaching party has given the other party written notice of the breach, and that party has failed to remedy the breach within 30 day’s of receipt of the notice. CLS, Inc. shall be entitled to payment for all services provided to Morrison County prior to the effective date of the termination.

Data Practices All data collected, created, received, maintained, or disseminated for any purposes by the activities of Contractor because of this contract is governed by the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, as amended, the Minnesota Rules implementing such act now in force or as adopted, as well as federal regulations on data privacy.

Appointment Pursuant to MS 389, Morrison County shall appoint Michael Scott Marlin, Morrison County Surveyor, who is a licensed surveyor in the State of Minnesota.

Pursuant to MS 389.011, Subd. 3; Michael Scott Marlin, before entering on duties shall give bond to the state, approved by the county board, in the sum of $2,000 conditioned on the faithful discharge of the duties. The bond, together with the surveyor's oath, and certified evidence of a license as a land surveyor or the certificate of election must be recorded with the county recorder.

Dispute Resolution/Mediation Each dispute, claim or controversy arising from or related to this Contract shall be subject to mediation as a condition precedent to initiating a legal or equitable action by either party. A mediator shall be selected by mutual agreement of the parties and the cost of mediation shall be shared equally between the parties. Mediation shall be held in Morrison County unless another location is mutually agreed upon by the parties.

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Audit Disclosure The books, records, documents and accounting procedures and practices of CLS, Inc. relevant to this Agreement are subject to examination by the County and either the Legislative Auditor or the State Auditor for a period of six (6) years after the effective date of this Contract.

Waiver Any waiver by either party of a breach of any provisions of this Agreement shall not affect, in any respect, the validity of the remainder of this Agreement.

Governing Law This Agreement shall be controlled by the laws of the State of Minnesota.

Assignment Neither party shall assign this Agreement, nor any interest arising herein, without the written consent of the other party.

Severability The provisions of this Agreement are severable. If any portion hereof is, for any reason, held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be contrary to law, such decision shall not affect the remaining provisions of this Agreement

Entire Agreement This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties and supersedes all prior communications, understandings and agreements relating to the subject matter hereof, whether oral or written.

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Acceptance

Morrison County

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Community Land Solutions, Inc.

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65 MORRISON COUNTY REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION

REQUESTED BOARD DATE: 08-24-2021 DEPARTMENT Auditor/Treasurer PRESENTER Chelsey Robinson

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED (check one): Action/Motion Discussion/Report Proclamation/Certificate ✔ Resolution Agreement/Contract - County Attorney Approval? Yes No

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

Requesting approval for the exempt permit resolution for Bethany Lutheran Church of Ramey to hold a bingo on September 26th, 2021 at the Bethany Lutheran Church of Ramey.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Yes✔ No Is cost budgeted in curent year? Yes✔ No Grant Funded? Yes✔ No

RESOLUTION #2021-

APPROVING MINNESOTA APPLICATION FOR AN EXEMPT PERMIT FOR LAWFUL GAMBLING FOR BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH OF RAMEY TO HOLD A BINGO ON SEPTEMBER 26TH, 2021 LOCATED AT BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH OF RAMEY 34238 NATURE ROAD, FOLEY, MN 56329

WHEREAS, Bethany Lutheran Church of Ramey has submitted an application to the Morrison County Auditor-Treasurers office requesting Morrison County Board of Commissioners approval of an application for an exempt permit. The event location will be held at Bethany Church of Ramey; and

WHEREAS, it has been demonstrated that the organization is collecting gambling monies for lawful purposes.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Morrison County Board of Commissioners approve of the local application for an exempt permit to the Bethany Lutheran Church of Ramey to hold a bingo on September 26th, 2021 located at Bethany Lutheran Church of Ramey 34238 Nature Road, Foley, MN 56329.

Adopted this 24th day of August 2021. STATE OF MINNESOTA } COUNTY OF MORRISON}

I, Deb Gruber, County Administrator, Morrison County, Minnesota hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy of the resolution of the County Board of said County with the original record thereof on file in the Administration Office of Morrison County in Little Falls, Minnesota as stated in the minutes of the proceedings of said board at a meeting duly held on this 24th day of August 2021, and that the same is a true and correct copy of said original record and of the whole thereof, and that said resolution was duly passed by said board at said meeting. Commissioner Yes No Abs Mot 2nd

Witness by hand and seal this 24th day of August 2021. Jelinski Blaine Winscher Wilson Debra Gruber, County Administrator LeMieur

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REQUESTED BOARD DATE: 08-24-2021 DEPARTMENT Auditor/Treasurer PRESENTER Chelsey Robinson

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED (check one): Action/Motion Discussion/Report Proclamation/Certificate ✔ Resolution Agreement/Contract - County Attorney Approval? Yes No

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

Requesting approval for the exempt permit resolution for the MN Deer Hunters Association to hold a raffle on October 8th 2021 at The Falls Ballroom.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Yes✔ No Is cost budgeted in curent year? Yes✔ No Grant Funded? Yes✔ No

RESOLUTION #2021-

APPROVING MINNESOTA APPLICATION FOR AN EXEMPT PERMIT FOR LAWFUL GAMBLING FOR MINNESOTA DEER HUNTERS ASSOCIATION TO HOLD A RAFFLE ON OCTOBER 8TH, 2021 LOCATED AT THE FALLS BALLROOM 15871 HIGHWAY 27 – LITTLE FALLS, MN 56345

WHEREAS, Minnesota Deer Hunters Association has submitted an application to the Morrison County Auditor-Treasurers office requesting Morrison County Board of Commissioners approval of an application for an exempt permit. The event location will be held at The Falls Ballroom; and

WHEREAS, it has been demonstrated that the organization is collecting gambling monies for lawful purposes.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Morrison County Board of Commissioners approve of the local application for an exempt permit to the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association to hold a raffle on October 8th, 2021 located at The Falls Ballroom. 15871 Highway 27 - Little Falls, MN 56345

Adopted this 24th day of August 2021. STATE OF MINNESOTA } COUNTY OF MORRISON}

I, Deb Gruber, County Administrator, Morrison County, Minnesota hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy of the resolution of the County Board of said County with the original record thereof on file in the Administration Office of Morrison County in Little Falls, Minnesota as stated in the minutes of the proceedings of said board at a meeting duly held on this 24th day of August 2021, and that the same is a true and correct copy of said original record and of the whole thereof, and that said resolution was duly passed by said board at said meeting. Commissioner Yes No Abs Mot 2nd

Witness by hand and seal this 24th day of August 2021. Jelinski Blaine Winscher Wilson Debra Gruber, County Administrator LeMieur

69 MORRISON COUNTY REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION

REQUESTED BOARD DATE: 08-24-2021 DEPARTMENT Motor Vehicle PRESENTER Chelsey Robinson

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED (check one): Action/Motion ✔ Discussion/Report Proclamation/Certificate Resolution Agreement/Contract - County Attorney Approval? Yes No

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

Please see the attachment for updates within the latest legislation session and revenue comparisons for both the county and state revenue amounts.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Yes✔ No Is cost budgeted in curent year? Yes✔ No Grant Funded? Yes✔ No

70 2021 Deputy Registrar #13 Update

Driver Exam Stations

 One‐time appropriation of $2,598,000.00 for each FY22 and FY2023 to reopen all exam stations that were closed due to the pandemic. DPS‐DVS is developing a preliminary plan to reopen all 93 exam stations throughout the state by Jan. 31, 2022. (Currently, 26 exam stations are open to serve Minnesotans.) DPS‐DVS needs to complete the following tasks to accomplish a successful reopening of all exam locations: o Renew leases or find new space to lease. o Hire and train enough staff to cover testing at each location currently open. o Hire 34 additional examiner positions. o Set up an appointment schedule at each location.

Independent Expert Review of MNDRIVE

 In legislation session consultant Rick King was appointed to do a study on examining the increased workload for deputies and DL agents to reflect appropriate compensation. Reports are due February 1, 2022 and November 1, 2022.

Kiosks for tabs

 Currently self‐service kiosks are approved and in pilot with four deputy offices to process vehicle registration renewals for only passenger vehicles and motorcycles. Convenience fee and filing fee charges are to be retained by the Deputy Registrars. Pre‐approval is needed but is only for deputy registrars who choose to pursue this for their customers. DVS is currently working on getting RFP’s and connecting with vendors, but do not see this happening in 2021. The kiosk is to be provided at no cost to deputies, but we will be responsible for IT and power connections for the kiosk.

Pilot project for same day issuance of DL/ID

 Establishing pilots with Lakeville and Moorhead.

Increase in license plate fees

 Legislation passed during the June special session increased plate fees for most types of license plates. Starting August 1st all regular, disability, special, personalized replacement and collector plate fee’s increase to single plate now $13.50 previously $6.00 and double plate now $15.50 previously $8.00. (The increase amounts are directed to the state revenue, not retained at the deputy registrar’s revenue income.)

Online Driver’s License or ID Renewals and Replacements

 The waiver allowing driver’s license and ID card renewal or replacement without a new photo or vision test ended on June 30. Only applicants for seasonal farm CDLs will be able to apply online.

71 OVERALL COMPARISONS

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 DNR Applicants 4354 5107 5577 4249 4289 DL Applicants 8875 8820 10742 8892 6284 MV Applicants 39141 39685 41030 31260 27477 Total Apps 52370 53612 57349 44401 38050 Difference -91 1242 3737 -12948 -6351

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 DNR Revenue $22,146.50 $27,462.50 $30,346.00 $24,066.50 $23,321.00 DL Revenue $70,466.00 $67,992.98 $73,063.16 $60,598.74 $45,225.37 MV Revenue $278,240.50 $284,234.95 $308,838.25 $263,719.87 $229,781.15 Total Revenue $370,853.00 $379,690.43 $412,247.41 $348,385.11 $298,327.52 Difference $4,695.10 $8,837.43 $32,556.98 -$63,862.30 -$50,057.59

Notes: July 2017 ‐ $4.50 renew/dup/replace & $7 trf/new filing fee was increase from $2 SnowM. Trans. August 2019 ‐ $1.00 MV filing fee increase from $6 to $7 & $10 to $11 November 16, 2020 ‐ Add'l filing fee for double transactions (MN titles and mult year reg only)

Totals for DMV Revenue$ 265,414.47 2021 Budget Expenditures$ 237,955.21 As of 7/31/2021 Net $ 27,459.26

State Revenue Comparisons

State MV Revenue Year 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Total $7,946,922.72 $8,348,270.23 $9,038,457.69 $8,820,031.23 $6,893,369.60

State DL Revenue Year 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Total $139,309.75 $140,029.52 $214,553.34 $221,963.92 $157,769.41

72 MORRISON COUNTY REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION

REQUESTED BOARD DATE: 08-24-2021 DEPARTMENT Auditor/Treasurer PRESENTER Chelsey Robinson

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED (check one): ✔ Action/Motion Discussion/Report Proclamation/Certificate Resolution Agreement/Contract - County Attorney Approval? Yes No

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

Approve Warrant Reports

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: ✔ Yes No Is cost budgeted in curent year? ✔ Yes No Grant Funded? Yes✔ No

73 MORRISON COUNTY REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION

REQUESTED BOARD DATE: 08-24-2021 DEPARTMENT Administration PRESENTER Deb Gruber

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED (check one): Action/Motion ✔ Discussion/Report Proclamation/Certificate Resolution Agreement/Contract - County Attorney Approval? Yes No

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

Administrator's Report

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Yes✔ No Is cost budgeted in curent year? Yes✔ No Grant Funded? Yes✔ No

74 MORRISON COUNTY REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION

REQUESTED BOARD DATE: 08-24-2021 DEPARTMENT Administration PRESENTER Deb Gruber

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED (check one): Action/Motion ✔ Discussion/Report Proclamation/Certificate Resolution Agreement/Contract - County Attorney Approval? Yes No

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

Committee Reports/Schedules

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Yes✔ No Is cost budgeted in curent year? Yes✔ No Grant Funded? Yes✔ No

75 PUBLIC NOTICE

MEMBERS OF THE MORRISON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; EITHER AS A BOARD OR INDIVIDUALLY, WILL ATTEND THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS DURING THE WEEK OF AUGUST 22, 2021 TO AUGUST 28, 2021:

Aug 24 – 9:00 am Board Meeting, County Board Room and TEAMS Virtual Meeting, Government Center, Little Falls, MN. (For information on how to join the TEAMS meeting please visit our website www.co.morrison.mn.us, County Board Virtual Meetings) Aug 26 – 12:30 pm SECB Meeting, Virtual Meeting, MN. Aug 26 – 2:00 pm Strike Force WG2, Virtual Meeting, MN. Aug 26 - 6:00 pm Region 5 Meeting, Sourcewell, Staples, MN. Aug 26 - 7:00 pm Public Works Public Hearing, Scandia Valley Town Hall, Scandia Valley, MN. Aug 27 - 8:00 am Soil and Water, County Board Room, Government Center, Little Falls, MN. Aug 27 – 9:00 am Mississippi Headwaters Board, Virtual Meeting, MN.

IF YOU NEED ANY TYPE OF ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING, PLEASE CALL 320-632-0296 AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING.