Official Proceedings

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS

OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA

JANUARY, 2017

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA, HELD ON JANUARY 3, 2017

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of St. Louis, Minnesota, met this 3rd day of January 2017, at 9:39 a.m., at the St. Louis County Courthouse, Duluth, Minnesota, with the following members present: Commissioners Frank Jewell, Patrick Boyle, Beth Olson, Tom Rukavina, Pete Stauber, Keith Nelson, and Mike Jugovich - 7. Absent: - 0.

The meeting was convened by St. Louis County Auditor Donald Dicklich.

Auditor Dicklich asked for a moment of silence to recognize all those people who protect our freedom and for the innocent victims of war, followed by the pledge of allegiance.

Auditor Dicklich asked for nominations for Chair of the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners for 2017. Commissioner Rukavina nominated Commissioner Jewell to serve as Chair. Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Rukavina, moved to close nominations and declare Commissioner Jewell to be Chair for 2017 by unanimous ballot; seven yeas, zero nays.

Chair Jewell asked for nominations for Vice-Chair of the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners for 2017. Commissioner Rukavina nominated Commissioner Nelson to serve as Vice-Chair. Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Rukavina, moved to close nominations and declare Commissioner Nelson to be Vice-Chair for 2017 by unanimous ballot; seven yeas, zero nays.

City of Duluth Community Relations Officer Phil Jents read a letter to the Board on behalf of City of Duluth Mayor Emily Larson.

Chair Jewell appointed the following as Chairs of Standing Committees of the St. Louis County Board for 2017:

 Health and Human Services – Commissioner Boyle  Environment and Natural Resources – Commissioner Rukavina  Public Works and Transportation – Commissioner Stauber  Finance and Budget – Commissioner Nelson  Central Management and Intergovernmental Committee – Commissioner Jugovich  Public Safety and Corrections – Commissioner Olson

Chair Jewell opened the meeting to persons who wish to address the Board concerning issues not on the agenda, and no one came forth.

Commissioner Stauber, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to approve the Consent Agenda. PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 2

At the request of Commissioner Rukavina, Item #2, Claims and Accounts for November 2016, was removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Stauber moved that the recommendations of the Finance Committee for payment of claims and bills against the County of St. Louis, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60508, are hereby approved and the County Auditor shall issue checks for payment. Commissioner Rukavina asked if there was carry forward amounts in the Public Works Building Construction line item of $2,409,811.90. Auditor Dicklich indicated the amount consisted of expenditures that occurred in the month of November. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-03.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Rukavina, moved to approve the Board meeting schedule for 2017. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-05.

Commissioner Stauber, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to approve the Committee of the Whole schedule for 2017. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-06.

Resolutions for the following appointments are one-year terms, unless otherwise noted:

Commissioner Stauber, supported by Commissioner Jugovich, moved to appoint Commissioners Boyle and Nelson as representatives and Commissioner Rukavina as alternate to Arrowhead Counties Association (ad hoc); seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-07.

Commissioner Rukavina, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to appoint Commissioner Jugovich as representative (to fill remainder of term ending 12/31/18) to the Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-08.

Commissioner Rukavina, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to appoint Commissioner Boyle as representative and Commissioner Olson as alternate to the Arrowhead Health Alliance; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-09.

Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Stauber, moved to appoint Commissioners Stauber, Jewell and Nelson as representatives and Commissioner Olson as alternate to the Arrowhead Regional Corrections (ARC) Executive Board; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-10.

Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to appoint Commissioners Jewell and Olson as representatives to the Arrowhead Regional Development Commission (ARDC); seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-11. Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to appoint Commissioner Jewell as representative and Commissioners Stauber and Olson as alternates to the Metropolitan Interstate Council (MIC); seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-12.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Stauber, moved to appoint County Administrator Kevin Gray; Commissioners Jewell, Boyle, Olson, Rukavina, Stauber, Nelson, Jugovich; Environmental Services Director, Mark St. Lawrence; and Planning and Community Development Director, Barbara Hayden to the Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC); seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-13.

Commissioner Boyle stepped out of the meeting from 10:13 a.m. to 10:14 a.m.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved the following AMC District I Policy Committee appointments: PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 3

 Environment & Natural Resources – Commissioners Rukavina and Jewell  General Government – Commissioner Jugovich  Health & Human Services – Commissioner Boyle  Public Safety – Commissioners Nelson and Olson  Transportation & Infrastructure – Commissioner Stauber The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-14.

Commissioner Rukavina, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to appoint Commissioners Nelson and Rukavina as representative and Commissioner Stauber as alternate to the Camp Esquagama Advisory Board; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-15.

Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Rukavina, moved to appoint Commissioners Olson and Boyle as representatives (3-year terms) and Commissioner Stauber (to fill remainder of term expiring 12/31/17) as alternate, to the Community Health Services Board; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-16.

Commissioner Rukavina, supported by Commissioner Jugovich, moved to appoint Commissioners Nelson and Jewell as representatives to the Cooperative Extension Committee (3-year terms); seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-17.

Commissioner Stauber, supported by Commissioner Olson, moved to appoint Commissioner Boyle as alternate to the Duluth International Airport Joint Zoning Board (to fill remainder of term ending 12/31/17); seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-18.

Commissioner Rukavina, supported by Commissioner Stauber, moved to appoint Commissioner Olson as alternate to the Duluth Parks and Recreation Commission (Ongoing term); seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-19.

Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Rukavina, moved to appoint Commissioners Stauber and Rukavina as representatives and Commissioner Nelson as alternate to the Executive ATV Permit Committee; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-20.

Commissioner Stauber, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to appoint Commissioner Jewell to the Laurentian Resource Conservation and Development Council; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-21.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to appoint Commissioner Jugovich to the Law Library Board; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-22.

Commissioner Stauber stepped out of the meeting from 10:32 a.m. to 10:33 a.m.

Commissioner Stauber, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to appoint Commissioners Jewell and Rukavina to the Liquor Licensing Committee; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17- 23.

Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Olson, moved to appoint Commissioners Jugovich and Jewell as representatives and Commissioner Stauber as alternate to the Minnesota Inter-County Association (MICA); seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-24.

Commissioner Rukavina, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to appoint Commissioners Nelson and Stauber as representatives and Commissioners Olson and Jugovich as alternates to the 9- 1-1 Emergency System User Board; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-25.

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Commissioner Rukavina, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to appoint Commissioner Rukavina as representative and Commissioner Nelson as alternate to the Northeast Minnesota Office of Job Training, Local Elected Officials Board; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-26.

Commissioner Rukavina, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to appoint Commissioner Olson as representative and Commissioner Nelson as alternate to the Northeast Regional Radio Board; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-27.

Commissioner Rukavina, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to appoint Commissioners Jugovich, Rukavina, and Nelson as representatives and Commissioner Jewell as alternate to the Northern Counties Land Use Coordinating Board; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-28.

Commissioner Stauber, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to appoint Commissioner Nelson as representative and Commissioner Rukavina as alternate to the Planning Commission; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-29.

Commissioner Jugovich, supported by Commissioner Stauber, moved to appoint Commissioners Boyle and Olson to the Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) Advisory Committee; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-30.

Commissioner Rukavina, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to appoint Commissioner Boyle as representative and Commissioner Jugovich as alternate to the St. Louis County Historical Board of Governors; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-31.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Stauber, moved to appoint Commissioners Nelson, Boyle, and Rukavina as representatives and Commissioners Jugovich and Jewell as alternates to the St. Louis/Lake Counties Regional Railroad Authority; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-32.

Commissioner Jugovich, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to appoint Commissioner Boyle (to fill remainder of term ending 12/31/17), Commissioner Stauber (to fill remainder of term ending 12/31/21) as representatives and Commissioner Jugovich as alternate to the Seaway Port Authority; six yeas, one nay (Rukavina). Resolution No. 17-33.

The following Board and contract files were created from documents received by this Board:

Timber Sales approved during 2017.—60507

Claims and Accounts approved during 2017.—60508

Workers’ Compensation reports approved during 2017.—60509

Mine Inspector reports received during 2017.—60510

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15888, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Dale Dodge, Ely, MN, for Chore Services during the period October 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.—17-01

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15892, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Dale Dodge, Ely, MN, for Chore Services during the period October 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.—17-02 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 5

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15899, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Dale Dodge, Ely, MN, for Chore Services during the period October 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.—17-03

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15920, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Dale Dodge, Ely, MN, for Chore Services during the period July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.—17-04

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15922, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and David Spawn, Hibbing, MN, for Chore Services during the period July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.—17-05

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15923, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and David Spawn, Hibbing, MN, for Chore Services during the period July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.—17-06

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15934, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Range Mental Health Center, Inc., Virginia, MN, for Adult Mental Health Integrated (AMHI) Fund services during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-07

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15942, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Alex Duchene, Chisholm, MN, for Chore Services during the period October 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.—17-08

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15944, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Alex Duchene, Chisholm, MN, for Chore Services during the period October 25, 2016 to June 30, 2017.—17-09

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15947, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Thomas Allen, Inc., West St. Paul, MN, for Delegated Case Management during the period January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2017.—17-10

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15949, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Great Lakes Excavating, Duluth, MN, for Chore Services during the period November 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.—17-11

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15950, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Great Lakes Excavating, Duluth, MN, for Chore Services during the period November 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.—17-12

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15951, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Lowell Erickson, Babbitt, MN, for Chore Services during the period November 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.—17-13

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15952, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Scooters Snow and Lawn, Hibbing, MN, for Chore Services during the period January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017.—17-14

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15953, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Scooters Snow and Lawn, Hibbing, MN, for Chore Services during the period PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 6

January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017.—17-15

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15955, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Marian Azzabi, Eveleth, MN, for Chore Services during the period November 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.—17-16

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15956, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Servicemaster, Superior, WI, for Chore Services during the period November 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.—17-17

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15959, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Dennis Beaulieu, Babbitt, MN, for Chore Services during the period November 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.—17-18

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15965, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Alex Duchene, Chisholm, MN, for Chore Services during the period November 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.—17-19

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15969, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Tim Ellison, Chisholm, MN, for Chore Services during the period November 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.—17-20

Group Residential Housing Agreement, Group Settings, Contract No. 53260, between St. Louis County and S.A.F.E. Harbor Homes, Inc., Carlton, MN, during State Fiscal Year 2016.—17-21

Agreement for Services between the County of St. Louis and LHB Corporation, Duluth, MN, for Engineering Services for design of the replacement of County Bridge 818 (State Bridge 88754.—17- 22

Agreement for Services between the County of St. Louis and LHB Corporation, Duluth, MN, for Engineering Services for Bridge Load Rating.—17-23

Project Contract No. 5362 between the County of St. Louis and UHL Company, Inc., Maple Grove, MN, for the replacement of the HVAC building automation control system at the St. Louis County Courthouse – Duluth.—17-24

Contract for County-State Aid Highway (CSAH) Project between the County of St. Louis and Redstone Construction, LLC, Mora, MN, for Approach Grading and Bridge No. 69A51 (County Bridge 194) located on CSAH 209/Pine Road in Meadowlands Township.—17-25

Contract for County-State Aid Highway Project between the County of St. Louis and Casper Construction, Inc., Grand Rapids, MN, for Approach Grading and Bridge No. 69K41 (County Bridge 773) located on CSAH 642/Hayes Road in Hibbing.—17-26

Amendment to Professional Services Agreement, Damion No. 2016-010527, between the County of St. Louis and Krech Ojard & Associates, Duluth, MN, to provide a visual review as well as a professional opinion of the cause and remediation of water intrusion on the East wall of the Government Services Center (GSC), primarily above the windows.—17-27

Upon motion by Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, resolutions numbered PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 7

17-01, 17-02 and 17-04, as submitted on the consent agenda, were unanimously adopted as follows:

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: RESOLVED, That the official proceedings of the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners for the meeting of December 20, 2016, are hereby approved. Adopted January 3, 2017. No. 17-01

RESOLVED, That the appraisal reports for the sale of timber to be offered at PUBLIC SEALED BID TIMBER AUCTION, Tracts 1 through 21 (totaling $472,124.41), as submitted by the Land Commissioner, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60507, are approved and the County Auditor is authorized to carry out the recommendations as listed in said appraisal reports. Adopted January 3, 2017. No. 17-02

RESOLVED, That the workers’ compensation report of claims by employees for work-related injuries, dated December 23, 2016, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60509, is hereby received and ratified as payable from Fund 730, Agency 730001. Adopted January 3, 2017. No. 17-04

BY COMMMISSIONER NELSON: RESOLVED, That the recommendations of the Finance Committee for payment of claims and bills against the County of St. Louis, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60508, are hereby approved and the County Auditor shall issue checks in the following amounts: November 2016 100 General Fund 6,369,857.19 149 Personal Service Fund 1,920.58 150 Sheriff's Nemesis Fund Group 13,358.10 167 Attorney's Forfeitures 5,000.00 168 Sheriff's State Forfeitures 1,650.00 169 Attorney Trust Accounts-VW 1,310.35 173 Emergency Shelter Grant 4,359.00 176 Revolving Loan Fund 251.93 178 Economic Development-Tax Forfeit 17,169.19 179 Enhanced 9-1-1 29,255.36 180 Law Library 31,735.53 183 City/County Communications 323.42 184 Extension Service 45,342.21 200 Public Works 3,376,300.45 204 Local Option Transit Sales Tax 3,905,321.79 210 Road Maint. – Unorg. Townships 9,356.30 220 State Road Aid 2,889,811.33 230 Public Health & Human Service 7,314,915.44 240 Forfeited Tax 428,972.47 250 St. Louis County HRA 897.70 260 CDBG Grant 177,658.85 270 Home Grant 5,009.51 290 Forest Resources 276,241.08 400 County Facilities 720,965.64 402 Depreciation Reserve Fund 25,049.00 405 Public Works Building Const. 2,409,811.90 407 Public Works - Equipment 122,278.07 444 2015C - Capital Improvement Bond 477,639.60 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 8

600 Environmental Services 627,475.97 616 On-Site Waste Water Division 74,808.03 715 County Garage 83,394.46 720 Property Casualty Liability 15,060.30 730 Workers Compensation 177,426.53 740 Medical Dental Insurance 2,484,260.18 32,124,187.46

Unanimously adopted January 3, 2017. No. 17-03

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners will meet in 2017 commencing at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays according to the following schedule:

BOARD MEETING DATE MEETING LOCATION January 3 Courthouse-Duluth January 10 Courthouse-Duluth January 24 Gilbert City Hall February 7 Courthouse-Duluth February 14 Canosia Town Hall February 21 Hibbing City Council Chambers March 7 Courthouse-Duluth March 14 Ely City Hall March 28 Courthouse-Duluth April 4 Courthouse-Duluth April 11 Hermantown City Hall April 25 Leonidas City Hall May 2 Courthouse-Duluth May 9 Courthouse-Duluth May 23 Lavell Town Hall June 6 Courthouse-Duluth June 13 Courthouse-Duluth June 27 Kabetogama Town Hall July 11 Solway Town Hall July 25 Northland Town Hall August 1 Courthouse-Duluth August 8 Chisholm City Hall September 5 Courthouse-Duluth September 12 Courthouse-Duluth September 26 French Town Hall October 3 Courthouse-Duluth October 10 Rice Lake City Hall October 24 Mesabi Station-Eveleth November 7 Courthouse-Duluth November 14 Courthouse-Duluth November 28 Cherry Town Hall December 12 Normanna Town Hall December 19 Courthouse-Duluth

NACo Legislative Conference February 25-March 1, 2017, Washington, DC Duluth & SLC at the Capitol March 29-30, 2017, St. Paul AMC Legislative Conference February 16-17, 2017, St. Paul PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 9

NACo Annual Conference July 21-24, 2017, Franklin County, OH AMC Annual Conference December 4-5, 2017, St. Cloud, MN Unanimously adopted January 3, 2017. No. 17-05

BY COMMISSIONER STAUBER: WHEREAS, The following are the Standing Committees of the St. Louis County Board with Chairs as appointed by the Chair of the County Board: Health and Human Services Committee Chair – Commissioner Boyle Environment and Natural Resources Committee Chair – Commissioner Rukavina Public Works and Transportation Committee Chair – Commissioner Stauber Finance and Budget Committee Chair – Commissioner Nelson Central Management and Intergovernmental Committee Chair – Commissioner Jugovich Public Safety and Corrections Committee Chair – Commissioner Olson

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners will meet in 2017 as a Committee of the Whole immediately following the County Board meetings on Tuesdays according to the following schedule:

BOARD MEETING DATE MEETING LOCATION January 3 Courthouse-Duluth January 10 Courthouse-Duluth January 24 Gilbert City Hall February 7 Courthouse-Duluth February 14 Canosia Town Hall February 21 Hibbing City Council Chambers March 7 Courthouse-Duluth March 14 Ely City Hall March 28 Courthouse-Duluth April 4 Courthouse-Duluth April 11 Hermantown City Hall April 25 Leonidas City Hall May 2 Courthouse-Duluth May 9 Courthouse-Duluth May 23 Lavell Town Hall June 6 Courthouse-Duluth June 13 Courthouse-Duluth June 27 Kabetogama Town Hall July 11 Solway Town Hall July 25 Northland Town Hall August 1 Courthouse-Duluth August 8 Chisholm City Hall September 5 Courthouse-Duluth September 12 Courthouse-Duluth September 26 French Town Hall October 3 Courthouse-Duluth PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 10

October 10 Rice Lake City Hall October 24 Mesabi Station-Eveleth November 7 Courthouse-Duluth November 14 Courthouse-Duluth November 28 Cherry Town Hall December 12 Normanna Town Hall December 19 Courthouse-Duluth Unanimously adopted January 3, 2017. No. 17-06

BY COMMISSIONER STAUBER: RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board hereby appoints the following as their representatives to the Arrowhead Counties Association (ad hoc) for one-year terms expiring on December 31, 2017: Commissioner Boyle, Representative Commissioner Nelson, Representative Commissioner Rukavina, Alternate Unanimously adopted January 3, 2017. No. 17-07

BY COMMISSIONER RUKAVINA: RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board hereby appoints the following as their representative to the Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA) for the remainder of the term ending December 31, 2018: Commissioner Jugovich, Representative (remainder of term ending 12/31/18) Unanimously adopted January 3, 2017. No. 17-08

BY COMMISSIONER RUKAVINA: RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board hereby appoints the following as their representatives to the Arrowhead Health Alliance for one-year terms expiring December 31, 2017: Commissioner Boyle, Representative (Health & Human Services Committee Chair) Commissioner Olson, Alternate Unanimously adopted January 3, 2017. No. 17-09

BY COMMISSIONER BOYLE: RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board hereby appoints the following as their representatives to the Arrowhead Regional Corrections Executive Board for one-year terms expiring December 31, 2017: Commissioner Stauber, Representative Commissioner Jewell, Representative Commissioner Nelson, Representative Commissioner Olson, Alternate Unanimously adopted January 3, 2017. No. 17-10

BY COMMISSIONER BOYLE: RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board hereby appoints the following as their representatives to the Arrowhead Regional Development Commission (ARDC) for three-year terms expiring December 31, 2019: Commissioner Jewell, Representative Commissioner Olson, Representative Unanimously adopted January 3, 2017. No. 17-11

BY COMMISSIONER BOYLE: RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board hereby appoints the following as their representatives PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 11 to the ARDC Metropolitan Interstate Council for one-year terms expiring December 31, 2017: Commissioner Jewell, Representative Commissioner Stauber, Alternate Commissioner Olson, Alternate Unanimously adopted January 3, 2017. No. 17-12

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board hereby appoints the following as their representatives to the Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) for one-year terms expiring December 31, 2017: Kevin Gray, County Administrator Commissioner Jewell Commissioner Boyle Commissioner Olson Commissioner Rukavina Commissioner Stauber Commissioner Nelson Commissioner Jugovich Mark St. Lawrence, Environmental Services Director Barbara Hayden, Planning & Community Development Director Unanimously adopted January 3, 2017. No. 17-13

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board hereby appoints the following as their representatives to the following AMC District I Policy Committees for one-year terms expiring December 31, 2017: Environment & Natural Resources: Commissioner Rukavina, Representative Commissioner Jewell, Representative General Government: Commissioner Jugovich, Representative Health & Human Services: Commissioner Boyle, Representative Public Safety: Commissioner Nelson, Representative Commissioner Olson, Representative Transportation & Infrastructure: Commissioner Stauber, Representative Unanimously adopted January 3, 2017. No. 17-14

BY COMMISSIONER RUKAVINA: RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board hereby appoints the following as their representatives to the Camp Esquagama Advisory Board Executive Committee for one-year terms expiring December 31, 2017: Commissioner Rukavina, Representative Commissioner Nelson, Representative Commissioner Stauber, Alternate Unanimously adopted January 3, 2017. No. 17-15

BY COMMISSIONER BOYLE: RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board hereby appoints the following as their representatives to the Community Health Services Board for three-year terms expiring December 31, 2019: Commissioner Olson, Representative Commissioner Boyle, Representative Commissioner Stauber, Alternate (remainder of term ending 12/31/17) PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 12

Unanimously adopted January 3, 2017. No. 17-16 BY COMMISSIONER RUKAVINA: RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board hereby appoints the following as their representatives to the Cooperative Extension Committee for three-year terms expiring December 31, 2019: Commissioner Nelson, Representative Commissioner Jewell, Representative Unanimously adopted January 3, 2017. No. 17-17

BY COMMISSIONER STAUBER: RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board hereby appoints the following as their alternate representative to the Duluth International Airport Zoning Board for the remainder of a two-year term expiring December 31, 2017: Commissioner Boyle, Alternate (remainder of term expiring 12/31/17) Unanimously adopted January 3, 2017. No. 17-18

BY COMMISSIONER RUKAVINA: RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board hereby appoints the following as their alternate representative to the Duluth Parks And Recreation Commission for an ongoing term: Commissioner Olson, Alternate (ongoing term) Unanimously adopted January 3, 2017. No. 17-19

BY COMMISSIONER BOYLE: RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board hereby appoints the following as their representatives to the Executive ATV Permit Committee for one-year terms expiring December 31, 2017: Commissioner Stauber, Representative (Public Works & Transportation Committee Chair) Commissioner Rukavina, Representative Commissioner Nelson, Alternate Unanimously adopted January 3, 2017. No. 17-20

BY COMMISSIONER STAUBER: RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board hereby appoints the following as their representative to the Laurentian Resource Conservation and Development Council for a one-year term expiring December 31, 2017: Commissioner Jewell, Representative Unanimously adopted January 3, 2017. No. 17-21

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board hereby appoints the following as their representative to the Law Library Board for a one-year term expiring December 31, 2017: Commissioner Jugovich, Representative Unanimously adopted January 3, 2017. No. 17-22

BY COMMISSIONER STAUBER: RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board hereby appoints the following as their representatives to the Liquor Licensing Committee for one-year terms expiring December 31, 2017: Commissioner Jewell, Representative Commissioner Rukavina, Representative Unanimously adopted January 3, 2017. No. 17-23

BY COMMISSIONER BOYLE: RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board hereby appoints the following as their representatives to the Minnesota Inter-County Association (MICA) for one-year terms expiring December 31, 2017: PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 13

Commissioner Jugovich, Representative Commissioner Jewell, Representative Commissioner Stauber, Alternate Unanimously adopted January 3, 2017. No. 17-24

BY COMMISSIONER RUKAVINA: RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board hereby appoints the following as their representatives to the 9-1-1 Emergency System User Board for one-year terms expiring December 31, 2017: Commissioner Nelson, Representative Commissioner Stauber, Representative Commissioner Olson, Alternate Commissioner Jugovich, Alternate Unanimously adopted January 3, 2017. No. 17-25

BY COMMISSIONER RUKAVINA: RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board hereby appoints the following as their representatives to the Northeast Minnesota Office of Job Training, Local Elected Officials Board for one-year terms ending December 31, 2017: Commissioner Rukavina, Representative Commissioner Nelson, Alternate Unanimously adopted January 3, 2017. No. 17-26

BY COMMISSIONER RUKAVINA: RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board hereby appoints the following as their representatives to the Northeast Regional Radio Board for one-year terms expiring December 31, 2017: Commissioner Olson, Representative Commissioner Nelson, Alternate Unanimously adopted January 3, 2017. No. 17-27

BY COMMISSIONER RUKAVINA: RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board hereby appoints the following as their representatives to the Northern Counties Land Use Coordinating Board for one-year terms expiring December 31, 2017: Commissioner Jugovich, Representative Commissioner Rukavina, Representative Commissioner Nelson, Representative Commissioner Jewell, Alternate Unanimously adopted January 3, 2017. No. 17-28

BY COMMISSIONER STAUBER: RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board hereby appoints the following as their representatives to the Planning Commission for one-year terms expiring December 31, 2017: Commissioner Nelson, Representative Commissioner Rukavina, Alternate Unanimously adopted January 3, 2017. No. 17-29

BY COMMISSIONER JUGOVICH: RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board hereby appoints the following as their representatives to the Public Health and Human Services Advisory Committee for one-year terms expiring December 31, 2017: Commissioner Boyle, Representative (Health & Human Services Committee Chair) Commissioner Olson, Representative Unanimously adopted January 3, 2017. No. 17-30 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 14

BY COMMISSIONER RUKAVINA: RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board hereby appoints the following as their representatives to the St. Louis County Historical Society Board of Governors for one-year terms expiring December 31, 2017: Commissioner Boyle, Representative Commissioner Jugovich, Alternate Unanimously adopted January 3, 2017. No. 17-31

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board hereby appoints the following as their representatives to the St. Louis/Lake Counties Regional Railroad Authority for one-year terms expiring December 31, 2017: Commissioner Nelson, Representative Commissioner Boyle, Representative Commissioner Rukavina, Representative Commissioner Jugovich, Alternate Commissioner Jewell, Alternate Unanimously adopted January 3, 2017. No. 17-32

BY COMMISSIONER JUGOVICH: RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board hereby appoints the following as their representatives to the Seaway Port Authority for the remainder of six-year terms as follows: Commissioner Boyle, Representative (remainder of term expiring 12/31/17) Commissioner Stauber, Representative (remainder of term expiring 12/31/21) Commissioner Jugovich, Alternate Yeas – Commissioners Boyle, Olson, Stauber, Nelson, Jugovich and Chair Jewell – 6 Nays – Commissioner Rukavina – 1 Adopted January 3, 2017. No. 17-33

At 11:00 a.m., January 3, 2017, Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Frank Jewell, Chair of the Board of County Commissioners

Attest:

Donald Dicklich, County Auditor and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners

(Seal of the County Auditor)

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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA, HELD ON JANUARY 10, 2017

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of St. Louis, Minnesota, met this 10th day of January 2017, at 9:35 a.m., at the St. Louis County Courthouse, Duluth, Minnesota, with the following members present: Commissioners Patrick Boyle, Beth Olson, Tom Rukavina, Pete Stauber, Keith Nelson, Mike Jugovich, and Chair Frank Jewell - 7. Absent: None - 0.

Chair Jewell asked for a moment of silence to honor all those serving overseas, law enforcement, others who protect us at home, and for all innocent victims of war and conflict, followed by the pledge of allegiance.

At 9:38 a.m., St. Louis County Auditor Don Dicklich administered the Oath of Office to County Assessor Dave Sipila

Chair Jewell opened the meeting to persons who wanted to address the Board concerning issues not on the agenda, and no one came forth.

Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Stauber, moved to approve the consent agenda. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

The following Board and contract files were created from documents received by this Board:

Public Works Department’s project bids, quotes, contracts and grants approved during 2017.— 60511

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Jim Foldesi, Public Works Director/Highway Engineer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-06, Acquisition of Right of Way by Condemnation for Culvert Replacement on CSAH 5 (Morcom Township and Unorg. Township 62-21).—60512

Abatement lists submitted for Board approval during 2017.—60513

Committee of the Whole minutes approved during 2017.—60514

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15948, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA), Virginia, MN, for providing Statewide Minnesota Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training Program (SNAP E&T) during the period October 1, 2016 to September 30, 2017.—17-28

Agreement and Contract for Services, SLC Contract #90159, between St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services and Myers-Wilkins Community School Collaborative, Duluth, MN, for an Accountable Communities for Health Expansion Grant in the amount not to exceed $20,000 for the period January 2, 2017 through December 31, 2017.—17-29

Amendment No. 2, Original Damion No. 2014-009124, between the County of St. Louis and Stoel Rives, LLP, Minneapolis, MN, for legal representation and counsel services pertaining to environmental and solid waste matters, extending the terms of the Original Agreement for a second one-year term effective January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.—17-30

Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Communication Networks, St. Paul, PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 16

MN, and Northeast Regional Emergency Communication Board, Grand Rapids, MN, Grant Agreement No. A-DECN-ARMP-2017-NEECB2-003, for the 2017 DECN ARMER Participation Grant in the amount of $19,500, effective November 21, 2016 through June 30, 2017.—17-31

Service Contract No. 5061A between the County of St. Louis and Dynamic Garage Door, LLC, Hibbing, MN, for preventative maintenance, inspection and repair of overhead garage doors during the period January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.—17-32

Agreement for Professional Services between St. Louis County and North St. Louis Soil and Water Conservation District for general services during the period January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.—17-33

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15938, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Alex Duchene, Chisholm, MN, for chore services during the period October 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.—17-34

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15945, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Occupational Development Center, Inc., Thief River Falls, MN, for Extended Employment Services during the period January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.—17-35

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15957, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Inc., Duluth, MN, for Detox Transportation Services during the period January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.—17-36

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15958, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Range Mental Health Center, Inc., Virginia, MN, for Detox Transportation Services during the period January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.—17-37

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15961, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Great Lakes Excavating, Duluth, MN, for chore services during the period November 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.—17-38

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15975, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Life House, Inc., Duluth, MN, for Kids to Adult Transitional Services (KATS) during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-39

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15976, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and George Morrell, Hibbing, MN, for chore services during the period November 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.—17-40

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15978, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Great Lakes Excavating, Duluth, MN, for chore services during the period November 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.—17-41

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15979, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Great Lakes Excavating, Duluth, MN, for chore services during the period November 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.—17-42

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15980, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Great Lakes Excavating, Duluth, MN, for chore services during the period PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 17

November 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.—17-43

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 159781 between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Great Lakes Excavating, Duluth, MN, for chore services during the period November 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.—17-44

Group Residential Housing Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53188, between St. Louis County and Primrose Lease Management, LLC, Duluth, MN, during State Fiscal Year 2016.—17-45

Group Residential Housing Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53204, between St. Louis County and Tahja Residence Adult Care, Floodwood, MN, during State Fiscal Year 2016.—17-46

Owner’s Policy, Warranty Deed, and Resolution filed for the Purchase of the Virginia Parking Lot in Virginia, MN (Parcel Codes 090-0010-07570, 090-0010-07530, 090-0010-07550).—17-47

Upon motion by Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Stauber, resolutions numbered 17-34 through 14-43, as submitted on the consent agenda, were unanimously adopted as follows:

BY COMMISSIONER BOYLE: RESOLVED, That the official proceedings of the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners for the meeting of January 3, 2017, are hereby approved. Adopted January 10, 2017. No. 17-34

WHEREAS, Range Mental Health Center (RMHC) helps people with mental illness to remain safe and as independent as possible by providing a full range of community mental health services; and WHEREAS, The Public Health and Human Services Department has contracted with RMHC to provide needed community mental health services in northern St. Louis County for many years; and WHEREAS, County funds must be set aside to pay the non-federal share of Medical Assistance for mental health services for residents of northern St. Louis County; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the following contracts with Range Mental Health Center for the period January 1, 2017, through December 31, 2017. The county’s required share is paid as indicated below: 1. Children’s Mental Health-Targeted Case Management (MH-TCM) contract (up to 15 clients per month) $551.25 per month per client, 50% of which is the county share of the rate. Fund 230, Agency 232008, Object 601600

Children’s Integrative Mental Health Services – Other Support Services Not to exceed $78,000 per year Fund 230, Agency 232008, Object 601600

2. Adult MH-TCM contract (up to 45 clients per month) $412.65 per month per client, 50% of which is the county share of the rate. Fund 230, Agency 232006, Object 604400

Adult Integrative Mental Health Services – Other Support Services Not to exceed $101,088 per year Fund 230, Agency 232006, Object 604400 Adopted January 10, 2017. No. 17-35

WHEREAS, Human Development Center (HDC) helps people with mental illness to remain safe PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 18 and as independent as possible by providing a full range of community mental health services; and WHEREAS, The Public Health and Human Services Department has contracted with HDC to provide needed community mental health services in southern St. Louis County for many years; and WHEREAS, County funds must be set aside to pay the non-federal share of Medical Assistance for mental health services for residents of southern St. Louis County; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes two agreements with Human Development Center for the period January 1, 2017, through December 31, 2017. The county’s required share is paid as indicated below: 1. Children Mental Health-Targeted Case Management (MH-TCM) contract (30 cases per month) $551.25 per month per client, 50% of which is the county share of the rate. Fund 230, Agency 232008, Object 601600

2. Adult MH-TCM contract (150 cases per month) $412.65 per month per client, 50% of which is the county share of the rate. Fund 230, Agency 232006, Object 604400 Adopted January 10, 2017. No. 17-36

WHEREAS, St. Louis County has a variety of children's services available in the community that are Federal Title IV-E eligible, with the county paying the entire cost for any child who does not have private insurance coverage or is not eligible for Medical Assistance; and WHEREAS, The Public Health and Human Services Department (PHHS) has annual contracts for a variety of out-of-home and day treatment contracts for children's services; and WHEREAS, These contracts are used by PHHS, and also serve as host/lead county contracts, enabling other counties to use the services through the host/lead county contract; and WHEREAS, PHHS at times places children in facilities outside of St Louis County, using another county's host/lead county agreement, which establishes the rates and contains other necessary contracting language; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Health and Human Services Department to execute placement agreements for the purchase of out-of-home and day treatment services under another lead county agreement. Adopted January 10, 2017. No. 17-37

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Health & Human Service Conference (HHSC) has been held annually since 1982 and has grown through the years to its current enrollment of over 3,000 participants; and WHEREAS, The mission of the conference is to bring together public and private sector practitioners for two days of training and networking, providing a forum for sharing innovative ideas, best practices and strengthening community health and human services; and WHEREAS, The 2017 estimate of the cost of the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center for the HHSC is $60,200, but the final figure will not be known until closer to the conference date; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes payment of up to $65,000 to the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center for use of the facility for the annual St. Louis County Health & Human Service Conference, payable from Fund 855, Agency 855001, Object 634200. Adopted January 10, 2017. No. 17-38

WHEREAS, St. Louis County, in cooperation with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and Hibbing Taconite, has prepared a project to construct a roundabout at the intersection of Minnesota Trunk Highway (MNTH) 73 and County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 5, in the city of Chisholm; and WHEREAS, St. Louis County has a professional services contract with Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc., to prepare the plan, specifications and engineer’s estimate for the project identified as SAP 069- PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 19

736-001, CP 0136-287483; and WHEREAS, St. Louis County must enter into a cooperative agreement with MnDOT to share construction costs and maintenance responsibilities of the roundabout; and WHEREAS, MnDOT will be responsible for one-third (1/3) of the construction costs of the project; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation to construct and maintain the roundabout at the intersection of CSAH 5 and MNTH 73 in the city of Chisholm, with funds received from the Minnesota Department of Transportation in Fund 220, Agency 220405, Revenue Object 532304. Adopted January 10, 2017. No. 17-39

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Public Works Department plans a culvert replacement project on 7.9 miles of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 5 within Morcom Township and Unorganized Township 62 North, Range 21 West (T62N-R21W); and WHEREAS, The acquisition of additional highway right-of-way needed to complete this project was authorized by County Board Resolution No. 16-433, adopted on July 5, 2016; and WHEREAS, The four parcels of needed right-of-way described in County Board File No. 60512 have not been acquired by negotiation and direct purchase; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board, pursuant to Minn. Stat. Chapter 163.02 et. al., authorizes the County Attorney to proceed under Minn. Stat. Chapter 117 et. al., to acquire the remaining necessary highway right-of-way by condemnation proceedings, payable from Fund 200, Agency 203001, Objects 636500, 636600, and 637500. Adopted January 10, 2017. No. 17-40

WHEREAS, Bids have been received electronically by the St. Louis County Public Works Department for the following project: CP 0005-204368, SAP 69-605-044, MN Project # BROS 6917(100), Bridge 69A41 (County Bridge 698) and Approach Grading on CSAH 5 between CR 962 and CR 501; and WHEREAS, Bids were opened in the Richard H. Hansen Transportation & Public Works Complex, Duluth, MN, on December 15, 2016, and the low responsible bid determined; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the award on the above project to the low bidder: LOW BIDDER ADDRESS AMOUNT Lunda Construction Co. P.O. Box 669 $2,074,454.61 Black River Falls, WI 54615 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to approve the Contractor’s Performance Bonds and to execute the bonds and contract for the above listed project payable from Fund 220, Agency 220330, Object 652700. Adopted January 10, 2017. No. 17-41

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the applications for abatements, correction of assessed valuations and taxes plus penalty and interest, and any additional accrual, identified in County Board File No. 60513. Adopted January 10, 2017. No. 17-42

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board supports the goals of sharing criminal justice information and communication systems throughout the region; and WHEREAS, The Sheriff’s Office has negotiated a proposal to migrate and upgrade from its current Tiburon, Inc., Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD)/Mobile solution to TriTech Inform CAD/Mobile solution in the amount of $904,720.18; and WHEREAS, This upgrade will also allow access to the TriTech.com IQ public safety intelligence solution and provide for new interfaces between Courtview Justice Solution’s SHIELD Records Management System and TriTech’s Inform CAD and Tritech.com IQ solutions in the amount of $77,463; and PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 20

WHEREAS, Datalink Corporation infrastructure will provide disaster recovery redundancy in the event of system failures at one of the two St. Louis County Data Centers that will be hosting the CAD system in the amount of $441,837; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes an agreement with TriTech Software Systems, of Dallas, TX, in the amount of $904,720.18, and Courtview Justice Solutions, of Canton, OH, for an upgrade of the current 911 CAD/Mobile system, not to exceed $77,463, to be accounted for in Account 179, Fund 179001, Object 668300; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes an agreement with Datalink Corporation of Minnesota infrastructure to provide disaster recovery redundancy in the event of system failures at one of the two St. Louis County Data Centers that will be hosting the CAD system in the amount of $276,483.45 to be accounted for in Account 179, Fund 179001, Object 668300, and $165,353.55 funds transferred from the Information Technology assigned fund balance, Fund 100, Object 311139 to Fund 100, Agency 135001, Object 668300; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to execute all agreement and contracts necessary to fulfill the migration to TriTech Inform CAD/Mobile solution and SHIELD as approved by the St. Louis County Attorney. Adopted January 10, 2017. No. 17-43

At 9:43 a.m., January 10, 2017, Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Frank Jewell, Chair of the Board of County Commissioners

Attest:

Donald Dicklich, County Auditor and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners

(Seal of the County Auditor)

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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA, HELD ON JANUARY 24, 2017

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of St. Louis, Minnesota, met this 24th day of January 2017, at 9:40 a.m., at the Gilbert City Hall, Gilbert, Minnesota, with the following members present: Commissioners Patrick Boyle, Beth Olson, Tom Rukavina, Pete Stauber, Keith Nelson, Mike Jugovich, and Chair Frank Jewell - 7. Absent: None - 0.

As part of Chair Jewell’s initiative, Commissioner Nelson recognized the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. A short video was shown from the April 25, 2006 St. Louis County Board meeting. In the video clip, St. Louis County Deputy Sheriff Scott Hirsch led the Board in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. At that time, Deputy Hirsch was on leave from military service (prior to becoming a Deputy Sheriff) and expressed an interest in law enforcement once his military commitment was finished. St. Louis County Sheriff Ross Litman indicated that Deputy Hirsch was unable to attend today’s meeting. Sheriff Litman said the Sheriff’s Department consists of 106 Peace Officers, responds to over 40,000 calls a year, and travels over 1,000,000 miles per year.

City of Gilbert Clerk Deb Sakrison welcomed the Board to the City of Gilbert.

Chair Jewell opened the meeting to persons who wanted to address the Board concerning issues not on the agenda, and no one came forth.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to approve the consent agenda. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to authorize the Public Health and Human Services Department to submit a grant application in an amount up to $550,000 for a Justice for Families Program Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women for the 36 month grant funding period of October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2020. Commissioner Olson felt there was a conflict of interest because First Witness Child Abuse Resource Center could be a recipient of grant proceeds; Commissioner Olson recused herself from the vote. The motion passed; six yeas, zero nays, one abstention (Olson). Resolution No. 17-62.

Commissioner Nelson said he would not be present during today’s Committee of the Whole meeting because he will be attending a memorial service for Jule Erjavec. Mrs. Erjavec dedicated the majority of her life to helping children and was a member of the St. Louis County Fair Board, a 4-H Club leader, and a member of the Promotional Bureau.

The following Board and contract files were created from documents received by this Board:

Job Classifications and Allotments approved during 2017.—60515

Easements and Rights-of-Way granted during 2017 (tax forfeit and private lands).—60516

Cancellations of Contract for Repurchase of State Tax Forfeited Land approved during 2017.— 60517

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, submitting PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 22

Board Letter No. 17-18, Letter of Understanding for 2016 Audit by State Auditor’s Office.—60518

Tobacco Licenses approved during 2017.—60519

Intoxicating Liquor Licenses approved during 2017.—60520

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and James Gottschald, Human Resources Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-23, 2017 Pay Equity Report.—60521

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and John Ongaro, Inter-Governmental Relations Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-22, Arrowhead Counties Association Lobbying Services Agreement.—60522

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Linnea Mirsch, Public Health and Human Services Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-12, Request to Apply for Justice for Families Program Grant.— 60523

Liquor Licensing Committee minutes approved during 2017.—60524

Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) minutes approved during 2017.—60525

Sheriff’s Office Financial Reports submitted during 2017.—60526

Minnesota Department of Health Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Family Home Visiting Program (MIECHV) Grant Project Agreement, SLC Contract No. 90158, between the Carlton-Cook- Lake-St. Louis Community Health Board and St. Louis County in the amount of $70,000 for the period October 1, 2016 – September 30, 2017.—17-47

Agreement for Purchase of Services, Contract No. 2017-10961, between the County of St. Louis and the St. Louis County Historical Society, Duluth, MN, for general services during the period January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.—17-48

Cooperative Agreement between the County of Carlton, the County of Itasca, and the County of St. Louis for the 2017 Intersection Lighting Project (Multi-County Project No. SP 088-070-049) (Carlton County SP 009-070-005) (Itasca County SP 031-0070-005) (St. Louis County SP 069-070- 026, CP 0000-259425 TST).—17-49

Cooperative Agreement between the County of St. Louis and the City of Chisholm to replace underground water utilities in coordination with the roundabout project at the intersection of MNTH- 73 and CSAH 5, located within the City of Chisholm (SAP 069-736-001, CP 0136-287483).—17-50

Professional Consulting Services Agreement between St. Louis County and Government Management Group, Inc., for services relating to indirect cost of recoveries of federal grant programs based on actual costs for fiscal years ending December 31, 2016, 2017, and 2018.—17-51

Amendment No. 2, Original Damion No. 2015-009245, Amendment No. 1 2015-009926, between the County of St. Louis and AmeriPride Linen and Apparel Service, Hibbing, MN, extending the terms of the Original Contract for an additional one (1) year effective February 1, 2017 through January 31, 2018.—17-52

Addendum to Purchase Agreement, Contract No. 15947A, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Thomas Allen, Inc., for Delegated Case Management services.—17-53

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15970, between the St. Louis County Board of PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 23

Commissioners and Human Development Center, Duluth, MN, for Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) services during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-54

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15971, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Range Mental Health Center, Inc., Virginia, MN, for Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) services during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-55

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15972, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Life House, Inc., Duluth, MN, for Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) services during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-56

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15982, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Roger Meyer Consulting, St. Paul, MN, for Public Health and Human Services Department Restructuring Support during the period December 12, 2016 thru May 1, 2017.—17-57

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15946, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Goodwill Industries Vocational Enterprises, Inc., Duluth, MN, for Extended Employment Services during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-58

Agreement for Professional Services between St. Louis County and Lockridge Grindal Nauen, PLLP, Minneapolis, MN, to assist with Federal Government Relations Services and administrative matters during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-59

Amendment No. 1, Original Damion No. 2016-010396, between the County of St. Louis and North Auctions, Hibbing, MN, for Licensed Auction Services for the disposal of abandoned personal property on state tax forfeited lands, extending the term of the Original Contract from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-60

Amendment No. 1, Original Damion No. 2016-010407, between the County of St. Louis and Market Ready, LLP, Cloquet, MN, to provide for the cleaning out of state tax forfeited properties and site stabilization, extending the term of the Original Contract from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-61

Amendment No. 1, Original Damion No. 2016-010409, between the County of St. Louis and RD Property Maintenance, LLC, Chisholm, MN, to provide for the cleaning out of state tax forfeited properties and site stabilization, extending the term of the Original Contract from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-62

Amendment No. 1, Original Damion No. 2016-010412, between the County of St. Louis and ECO Junk Removal, Knife River, MN, to provide for the cleaning out of state tax forfeited properties and site stabilization, extending the term of the Original Contract from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-63

Contract for County-State Aid Highway (CSAH) Project between the County of St. Louis and Redstone Construction, LLC, Mora, MN, for Bridge No. 69629 (BR 336) and Approach Grading located on CSAH 88 over Burntside River in Morse Township (CP 0088-9577, SAP 069-688-009 BR 69629/County Bridge 336).—17-64

Fire Protection and First Responder Services Agreement between the Embarrass Region Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., Embarrass, MN, and the County of St. Louis for services in Unorganized Township 61-14 for the term January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.—17-65

Contract for County-State Aid Highway Project between the County of St. Louis and Hawkinson Construction, Inc., Grand Rapids, MN, for tied bituminous surfacing and paving projects on various PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 24 county and township roads in French Township, Unorganized 59-21 and Itasca County (CP 0005- 257590 TST(low); CP 0065-255959 TST(tied); CP 0395-255958(tied); CP 0588-295995 TST(tied); CP 0753-257708 TST(tied); CP 0753-257710 TST(tied); CP 8131-296650(tied); and CP 0000- 326330 Itasca Co. 2017-07(tied).—17-66

Upon motion by Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, resolutions numbered 17-44 through 17-61, as submitted on the consent agenda, were unanimously adopted as follows:

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: RESOLVED, That the official proceedings of the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners for the meeting of January 10, 2017, are hereby approved. Adopted January 24, 2017. No. 17-44

WHEREAS, St. Louis County has a variety of children’s services available in the community that are Federal Title IV-E eligible, with the county paying the entire cost for any child who does not have private insurance coverage or is not eligible for Medical Assistance; and WHEREAS, The Public Health and Human Services Department has contracted with the providers listed below to provide needed children’s services on behalf of the county and wishes to renew these agreements; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes agreements for children’s services for the period January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, with the following providers at the per diem rates and non-client specific amounts for sole St. Louis County use listed as follows:

Emergency Shelters: Requested Rate % Increase LSS - Bethany Crisis Shelter/Duluth Shelter Care and Emergency Foster Care $ 178.00/day 1.85% Diagnostic – 25-day Evaluation $ 182.00/day 0.17% Family Assessment Fee for Diagnostic $ 90.00/day 4.65% Health Screening Fee $ 70.00/hour 0%

LSS - Family Resource Center-Range Youth Shelter Children’s Shelter $ 194.00/day 0% Health Screening Fee $ 50.00/hour 0%

LSS - Shelters/Non-Client Specific $ 978,717.00/year 5%

Residential Treatment Centers: Requested Rate % Increase St. James Home of Duluth, Inc., d/b/a Woodland Hills and Cambia Hills Residential Treatment – Juvenile Justice $ 272.12/day 5% Chisholm House 30 - Short-Term Consequence $ 152.29/day 5% Community Transition Program $ 197.86/day 5% Residential Treatment – Mental Health $ 270.63/day 4%

Northwood Children’s Services Requested Rate % Increase Residential Services $ 270.68/day 4% Diagnostic & Assessment $ 276.46/day 6% Secure Unit $ 284.28/day New

Budget References for Out-of-Home Placement Fund 230 Social Services PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 25

Agency 232008 Children’s Services Expense Objects 601200 Out-of-Home Placement Costs 601600 Children’s Mental Health Services

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes Purchase of Service Agreements for the period January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 with Northwood Children’s Services, Fond du Lac Foster Care Licensing and Placement Agency, and LSS Bethany Foster Care Program for Child Foster Care Services. These services include: Child Foster Care, Emergency and Respite Child Foster Care, Therapeutic Foster Care and Licensing and Placement Administration. All Child Foster Care rates shall comply with Northstar Care for Children set by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS). Respite Child Foster Care, Emergency Child Foster Care and the Licensing and Placement Administration fees shall be at the per diem rates listed below:

Foster Care: Requested Rate % Increase Northwood Children’s Services Therapeutic Foster Care DHS Northstar Care for Children Guidelines Licensing & Placement Administration $ 35.73/day 4%

Fond du Lac Foster Care Licensing & Placement Agency Foster Care DHS Northstar Care for Children Guidelines Licensing & Placement Administration $ 20.00/day 0% Respite Care (paid to foster home) $ 35.00/day 0%

LSS – Bethany Foster Care Program Foster Care DHS Northstar Care for Children Guidelines Licensing & Placement Administration $ 25.00/day 0%

Budget References for Foster Care Fund 230 Social Services Agency 232008 Children’s Services Expense Objects 601200 Out-of-Home Placement Costs Licensing/Resource Development 603200 Respite Care Licensing & Resource Development Adopted January 24, 2017. No. 17-45

WHEREAS, Arrowhead Center, Inc., provides chemical dependency and substance abuse assessment, treatment, and aftercare services, as well as urinalysis collection and drug testing services; and WHEREAS, Duluth Bethel provides urinalysis collection and drug screening as well as breathalyzer testing for alcohol to community correction and human service organizations as well as federal probation and pre-trial services and local employers; and WHEREAS, Individuals who are referred by the Public Health and Human Services Department (PHHS) Children and Families Services Division are both: active clients with PHHS and under court order to receive drug testing services, or individuals referred by PHHS Income Maintenance Division who have a drug felony conviction; and WHEREAS, PHHS wishes to renew its current purchase of service contracts with Arrowhead Center, Inc., and Duluth Bethel; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate County officials to enter into purchase of service contracts with Arrowhead Center, Inc., for the following services during the period January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017:

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Service Annual Maximum Budget Public Service: Assessment, Treatment, and Aftercare $ 66,878.00 230-232006-608000 Combined annual maximum $ 66,878.00

Child & Family Drug Testing $100,000.00 230-232008-602000 Income Maintenance Drug Testing $ 5,000.00 230-231014-626400

Combined annual maximum $105,000.00

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the maximum amount to be paid under the Agreement with Arrowhead Center, Inc., for assessment, treatment and aftercare services for public service purposes shall not exceed a combined annual maximum of $66,878 per year; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the maximum amount to be paid under the Agreement with Arrowhead Center, Inc., for court-ordered urinalysis collection and drug testing services requested by PHHS Children and Families Division shall not exceed a maximum of $100,000 per year; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the maximum amount to be paid under the Agreement with Arrowhead Center, Inc., for urinalysis collection and drug testing services requested by PHHS Financial Assistance Division shall not exceed a maximum of $5,000 per year; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes a purchase of service contract between PHHS and Duluth Bethel for the following services and contract maximums for the period January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017: Annual Service Maximum Budget Children & Families Drug Testing $100,000.00 230-232008-602000 Income Maintenance Drug Testing $ 5,000.00 230-231014-626400 Combined annual maximum $105,000.00

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the maximum amount to be paid under the Agreement with Duluth Bethel for court-ordered urinalysis collection and drug testing services requested by PHHS Children and Families Division shall not exceed a maximum of $100,000 per year; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the maximum amount to be paid under this Agreement with Duluth Bethel for urinalysis collection and drug testing services requested by PHHS Financial Assistance Division shall not exceed a maximum of $5,000 per year. RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes Purchase of Service Agreements with the following provider at the rates listed below for Child Day Treatment services effective January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017:

Day Treatment: Requested Rate % Increase St. James Home of Duluth, Inc., d/b/a Woodland Hills and Cambia Hills Therapeutic Day Treatment $ 195.78/day 0%

Budget Reference for Day Treatment Fund 230 Social Services Agency 232008 Children’s Services Expense Object 601600 Children’s Mental Health Services Adopted January 24, 2017. No. 17-46 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 27

WHEREAS, The 2016 Minnesota Legislature established a pilot program under the Family Homeless Prevention Assistance Program (FHPAP) statute to create or expand risk mitigation programs to reduce landlord financial risks when renting to persons with barriers to accessing housing opportunities; and WHEREAS, The Landlord Risk Mitigation Fund pilot program may reimburse landlords for costs associated with an enrolled tenant, including but not limited to, non-payment of rent or damages above those costs covered by security deposits; and WHEREAS, This one-time appropriation totaling $250,000 state-wide will be allocated by the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency through a competitive grant process for a grant term of April 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Housing for All Community Summit held in May 2016 determined a landlord incentive campaign to help provide housing for people with a criminal background as the top priority; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Health and Human Services Department to apply for a grant in an amount up to $80,000 from the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for a risk mitigation program to reduce landlord financial risk when renting to persons with barriers to accessing housing opportunities. Adopted January 24, 2017. No. 17-47

WHEREAS, Alcohol and other drug use among women of child-bearing age continues to be a significant problem in St. Louis County; and WHEREAS, The Superior Babies Program teams a public health nurse with a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) who work with the client to help her remain drug and alcohol free, provide pregnancy and parenting education, and assist with housing, food, support, and employment and education goals; and WHEREAS, The Public Health and Human Services Department has a long relationship with Arrowhead Center, Inc., for the LADC position and wishes to continue this through renewal of a contract; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Health and Human Services Department to enter into a contract for the period January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, with Arrowhead Center, Inc., for a full-time licensed alcohol and drug counselor position for the Superior Babies Program, not to exceed $100,000 for the position and all associated travel costs, payable from Fund 230, Agency 233001, Object 629900. Adopted January 24, 2017. No. 17-48

WHEREAS, When a vacancy occurs in the Public Health and Human Services Department (PHHS), a review is done to determine if that position should be filled as is or be reallocated to a level more aligned with the needs of the Department; and WHEREAS, PHHS and the Human Resources Department conducted a review when an Information Specialist II became vacant in the Adult Services Division and determined that reallocation to an Information Specialist III was appropriate in that it would assist the Division in its work to better support the personnel and program support required by Social Service Supervisors in this Division; and WHEREAS, County Fiscal Policies specify that any position change greater than three pay grades must go to the County Board for approval; and WHEREAS, Funding for this reallocation is available in the PHHS budget; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the reallocation of position code 0421-047, an Information Specialist II (Civil Service Pay Grade 10) position to an Information Specialist III (Civil Service Pay Grade 14) (Position Code 0437-001) in the Public Health and Human Services Department, resulting in an annual increase of $4,173, to be accounted for in Fund 230, Agency 230007, Object 610100. Adopted January 24, 2017. No. 17-49

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WHEREAS, Big Bear Lake Company has requested access easements across state tax forfeited land to access private property; and WHEREAS, There are no reasonable alternatives to obtain access to the property; and WHEREAS, Exercising the easement will not cause significant adverse environmental or natural resource management impacts and will not conflict with public use of land; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.04, Subd. 4a, authorizes the County Auditor to grant easements across state tax forfeited land for such purposes; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the St. Louis County Auditor to grant non-exclusive access easements to Big Bear Lake Company across state tax forfeited lands as described in County Board File No. 60516; RESOLVED FURTHER, That granting of this easement is conditioned upon payment of $4,753 land use fee, timber damages of $1,035, $100 administration fee and $46 recording fee, for a total of $5,934 to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund). Adopted January 24, 2017. No. 17-50

WHEREAS, The contract with Thomas Brouillette of Duluth, MN, for the repurchase of state tax forfeited land is in default for failure to provide proof of insurance; and WHEREAS, The purchaser was properly served with Notice of Cancellation of Contract by civil process and has failed to cure the default for lands legally described as: CITY OF DULUTH S 80 FT OF W 25 FT of LOT 9 DULUTH PROPER 1ST DIVISION WEST 5TH STREET Parcel Code: 010-1020-00130 C22150035; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. §§ 282.04, Subd. 2(d), and 504B.271 authorize the County Auditor to dispose of abandoned personal property; and WHEREAS, The previous owner of the property will be notified by posting of the property or by mail; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the cancellation of contract for the purchase of state tax forfeited land described above, according to the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 282.01, Subd. 5, and Minn. Stat. § 282.40, and according to the procedures of Minn. Stat. § 559.21; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Auditor is authorized to dispose of abandoned personal property from the above described state tax forfeited property. Adopted January 24, 2017. No. 17-51

RESOLVED, That the appraisal report for sale of timber, numbered Tract 1 as submitted by the Land Commissioner, on file in the Office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60507, is approved and the County Auditor is authorized to carry out the recommendation as listed in said appraisal report. Adopted January 24, 2017. No. 17-52

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the required signatories to execute the Letter of Understanding with the State Auditor’s Office which details the scope and basis of the 2016 proposed audit of St. Louis County by the State Auditor’s Office. Adopted January 24, 2017. No. 17-53

WHEREAS, The Minnesota Counties Information Systems (MCIS) Board has approved a proposed change in Section IX Withdrawal, in the Joint and Cooperative Agreement; and PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 29

WHEREAS, MCIS is requesting a change in the “notice of withdrawal from MCIS section” of the Joint and Cooperative Agreement from no later than September 1 to no later than April 1; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board hereby approves the revised Minnesota Counties Information Systems (MCIS) Joint and Cooperative Agreement; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of St. Louis County. Adopted January 24, 2017. No. 17-55

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board supports and encourages county departments to use technology that streamlines service delivery and modernizes work flow which meets the goal of efficient and effective government; and WHEREAS, Pursuant to Minnesota state law, the St. Louis County Assessor is responsible for uniform and accurate real estate assessments according to fair market value; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Assessor has instituted a performance plan for the discovery and valuation of new construction, scheduled appraisal updates, and ongoing equalization based upon the approach of using in-house resources in conjunction with its current technologies of Geographic Information System (GIS) and Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) databases; and WHEREAS, The County Assessor is now in a position to use technologies and databases into an integrated and synchronized mobile environment for onsite property data verification and correction, new construction data collection, Board of Equalization and appeal-related reviews and values equalization including scheduled appraisal updates and real time uniformity assurance efforts; and WHEREAS, A negotiated agreement is in place with Data Cloud Solutions, LLC, of Springfield, OH, that is engaged in developing and implementing CAMA Cloud software, including “MobileAssessor” and its desktop Administrative and Quality Control modules; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to execute an agreement with Data Cloud Solutions, LLC, of Springfield, OH, to purchase and implement the CAMA Cloud software, including “MobileAssessor”, for a one-time cost of $138,400 and ongoing annual support and maintenance costs in the amount of $38,162.50, payable from the Recorder’s Technology Fund 100, Agency 121002. Adopted January 24, 2017. No. 17-56

RESOLVED, That the workers’ compensation report of claims by employees for work-related injuries, dated January 6, 2017, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60509, is hereby received and ratified as payable from Fund 730, Agency 730001. Adopted January 24, 2017. No. 17-57

RESOLVED, That pursuant to St. Louis County Ordinance No. 51, the application for license to sell tobacco products at retail, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60519, is hereby approved and the County Auditor is authorized to issue the license to the following establishment: Threecs LLC, d/b/a Viking Bar, Morcom Township, transfer; RESOLVED FURTHER, That if the named license holder sells their licensed business, the County Board may, at its discretion and after an investigation, transfer the license to a new owner, but without pro-rated refund of the license fee to the license holder. Adopted January 24, 2017. No. 17-58

WHEREAS, Pursuant to the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 340A, as amended, and Rules and Regulations adopted by this Board under St. Louis County Ordinance No. 28, dated May 22, 1978, as amended, the following application for an intoxicating liquor license is hereby approved, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60520; and WHEREAS, Said license is approved contingent upon license holder paying real estate or personal property taxes when due; and WHEREAS, If the named license holder sells their licensed place of business, the County Board may, at its discretion and after an investigation, transfer the license to a new owner, but without pro- PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 30 rated refund of the license fees to the license holder; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That said license shall be effective through June 30, 2017: Threecs LLC, d/b/a Viking Bar, Morcom Township, On-Sale and Sunday On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License, transfer. Adopted January 24, 2017. No. 17-59

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to execute the lobbying services agreement with Arrowhead Counties Association, on file in County Board File No. 60522, which would use the services of St. Louis County’s Director of Intergovernmental Relations to further the Arrowhead Counties Association’s lobbying activities at the State Legislature during the 2017 Legislative Session, not to exceed $17,000 to be deposited into Fund 100, Agency 105001, Intergovernmental Affairs. Adopted January 24, 2017. No. 17-60

WHEREAS, Minnesota State Law requires all public jurisdictions to eliminate any gender-based wage inequities in compensation. By continuing to review our pay equity, St. Louis County remains in compliance; and WHEREAS, The 1984 Local Government Pay Equity Act (the Act) mandated that each political subdivision establish a job evaluation system in order to determine the comparable work value of each job classification in its employment, and to establish and maintain equitable compensation relationships between female-dominated and male-dominated job classes; and WHEREAS, The Act further mandated that each jurisdiction submit additional reports so that Minnesota Management & Budget can monitor ongoing compliance with provisions of the statute and St. Louis County was notified that it must submit its compliance report by January 31, 2017; and WHEREAS, According to the current report, St. Louis County continues to maintain compliance with the Pay Equity Act; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the 2017 St. Louis County Pay Equity Implementation Report and authorizes the Board Chair to sign the report to be submitted to the State of Minnesota by the January 31, 2017 deadline. Adopted January 24, 2017. No. 17-61

BY COMMISSIONER BOYLE: WHEREAS, St. Louis County Public Health & Human Services Department (PHHS) is the lead applicant of a collaboration between PHHS and the Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs, Duluth Family Visitation Center, First Witness Child Abuse Resource Center, Arrowhead Regional Corrections Probation Office, County Attorney’s Office, Public Defender’s Office, and the Sixth Judicial District of Minnesota; and WHEREAS, The Justice for Families Program Grant is an expansion of, but separate from, the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) Safe Havens Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange grant program, for which St. Louis County has previously been the fiscal agent; and WHEREAS, The OVW is no longer offering the Safe Havens grant; instead, this new Justice for Families Program grant was authorized in the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA) of 2013 to improve the response of all aspects of the civil and criminal justice system to families with a history of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, or in cases involving allegations of child sexual abuse; and WHEREAS, The Justice for Families Program grant supports improving the capacity of communities and courts to respond to families affected by the four aforementioned crimes through supervised visitation and safe exchange by and between parents; training and technical assistance for people who work with families in the court system; civil legal services; provision of resources in juvenile court matters; and development or promotion of legislation, model codes, policies, and best practices; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Health and Human Services Department to submit a grant application in an amount up to $550,000 for a Justice for Families Program Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 31

Women for the 36 month grant funding period of October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2020; RESOLVED FURTHER, That if successful, St. Louis County shall serve as fiscal agent for the grant. Yeas – Commissioners Boyle, Rukavina, Stauber, Nelson, Jugovich and Chair Jewell – 6 Nays – None Abstained – Commissioner Olson – 1 Adopted January 24, 2017. No. 17-62

At 10:14 a.m., January 24, 2017, Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Jugovich, moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Frank Jewell, Chair of the Board of County Commissioners

Attest:

Donald Dicklich, County Auditor and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners

(Seal of the County Auditor)

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS

OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA

FEBRUARY, 2017

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA, HELD ON FEBRUARY 7, 2017

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of St. Louis, Minnesota, met this 7th day of February 2017, at 9:43 a.m., at the St. Louis County Courthouse, Duluth, Minnesota, with the following members present: Commissioners Patrick Boyle, Beth Olson, Tom Rukavina, Pete Stauber, Keith Nelson, Mike Jugovich, and Chair Frank Jewell - 7. Absent: None - 0.

Chair Jewell opened the meeting to persons who wanted to address the Board concerning issues not on the agenda, and no one came forth.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to approve the consent agenda. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Stauber, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to award a bid to ASTECH Corp., of St. Cloud, MN, in the amount of $4,050,861.50 for project CP 0000-322853 Prime, Scrub Seal, Fog Seal, Crack Repair Special, Pavement Markings at 58 locations throughout St. Louis County and 3 locations in Canosia Township, length 99.5 miles. Commissioner Rukavina expressed concern that chip sealing does not require a PLA (Project Labor Agreement). Commissioner Rukavina moved to amend the motion to require a PLA (Project Labor Agreement) for the bid; the motion to amend failed due to the lack of a second. After further discussion, the original motion passed; six yeas, one nay (Rukavina). Resolution No. 17-79.

The following Board and contract files were created from documents received by this Board:

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and James Foldesi, Public Works Director/Highway Engineer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-25, Acquisition of Right of Way by Eminent Domain Proceedings for Road and Bridge Reconstruction (Kabetogama Township).—60527

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Don Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-28, Establish Public Hearing to Consider Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License – Viking Bar (Morcom Township).—60528

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Patty Swedberg, County Extension Administrator, submitting Board Letter No. 17-33, Appointment to the St. Louis County Cooperative Extension Committee.—60529

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Patty Swedberg, County Extension Administrator, PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 34 submitting Board Letter No. 17-34, Reappointments to the St. Louis County Cooperative Extension Committee.—60530

Mark Monacelli, Public Records and Property Valuation Director, submitting report of business transacted and monies received during 2016.—60531

Addendum to Family Homeless Prevention Assistance Program Grant, Contract No. 15535B, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and The Salvation Army, Duluth, MN, effective December 1, 2016, amending the total expenditures by this Provider to not to exceed $91,400.—17-67

Addendum to Family Homeless Prevention Assistance Program Grant, Contract No. 15536A, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and the Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA), Virginia, MN, effective December 1, 2016, amending the total expenditures by this Provider to not to exceed $241,800.—17-68

Addendum to Family Homeless Prevention Assistance Program Grant, Contract No. 15537A, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and the American Indian Community Housing Organization (AICHO), Duluth, MN, effective December 1, 2016, amending the total expenditures by this Provider to not to exceed $131,978.—17-69

Addendum to Family Homeless Prevention Assistance Program Grant, Contract No. 15542A, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and the Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA), Virginia, MN, effective December 1, 2016, amending the total expenditures by this Provider to not to exceed $11,000 for administration of flex funds and $3,000 for support service costs.—17-70

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15901, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Duluth, MN (HRA), Duluth, MN, for Coordinated Entry System Coordinator services during the period October 1, 2016 to September 30, 2017 with a possible additional one-year term expiring September 30, 2018.—17-71

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15974, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Arrowhead Center, Inc., Virginia, MN, for Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) services during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-72

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15996, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Human Development Center, Duluth, MN, for Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) – Facility Rent Reimbursement during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.— 17-73

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16002, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Tim Ellison, Chisholm, MN, for Chore Services during the period December 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.—17-74

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16006, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Range Transitional Housing, Virginia, MN, for Referral Services and Onsite Centralized Client Area (CCA) Resource consultation staffing during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-75 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 35

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 1607, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Legal Aid Services of Northeastern Minnesota, Virginia, MN, for a Coordinated Entry Planner North position during the period November 1, 2016 to September 30, 2017, with a possible additional one-year term extension expiring September 30, 2018.—17-76

Group Residential Housing Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53169, between St. Louis County and Bethesda Homes, Duluth, MN, during State Fiscal Year 2016.—17-77

Group Residential Housing Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53262, between St. Louis County and Leiha, LLC, Duluth, MN, during State Fiscal Year 2016.—17-78

Minnesota Department of Health Community Wellness Grant (1422) Grant Project Agreement, SLC Contract #90157, in the amount of $252,426 between the Carlton-Cook-Lake-St. Louis Community Health Board and St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services for the period September 30, 2016 – September 29, 2018.—17-79

State of Minnesota Department of Transportation and St. Louis County Cooperative Construction Agreement, MnDOT Contract No. 1027128, for the Construction and Maintenance of a Roundabout on CSAH 5/MNTH 73 in Chisholm (SAP 069-736-001, CP 0136-287483).—17-80

St. Louis County On-Line Software Subscriber Agreement between the County of St. Louis, Auditor’s Officer, and Morrison Sound, PLLC.—17-81

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15993, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Sexual Assault Program of Northern St. Louis County, Virginia, MN, for Sexual Assault Direct and Prevention Services during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.— 17-82

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15994, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Safe Haven Shelter for Battered Women, Duluth, MN, for Support and Education Services during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-83

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16010, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency, Virginia, MN, for Volunteer Transportation Services during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-84

Amendment No. 1, Original Damion No. 2015-9691, Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Program Grant Agreement between the County of St. Louis and St. Louis River Alliance extending the term of service through December 31, 2017.—17-85

Amendment No. 1, Original Damion No. 2015-9692, Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Program Grant Agreement between the County of St. Louis and St. Louis River Alliance extending the term of service through December 31, 2017.—17-86

Amendment No. 1, Original Damion No. 2014-9184, Professional Services Agreement between the County of St. Louis and Northeast Technical Services, Inc., Virginia, MN, for the Environmental Services Department’s Regional Landfill Environmental Engineering and Monitoring Services, increasing the original contract sum by $46,825 for additional services rendered.—17-87

Service Contract No. 5367 between the County of St. Louis and Northeast Technical Services, Inc., PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 36

Virginia, MN, to provide Regional Landfill closure design, bidding assistance, construction management and certification services for the closure of approximately 11 acres within Phases 1 and 1a at the Virginia Regional Landfill.—17-88

Addendum to Purchase Agreement, Contract No. 15934A, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Range Mental Health Center, Inc., Virginia, MN, for Adult Mental Health Integrated Fund services, removing PATH funding.—17-89

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16011, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Great Lakes Excavating, Duluth, MN, for Chore Services during the period October 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.—17-90

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16018, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Jonathan Beyer, Ph.D., L.P., Duluth, MN, for Specialized Forensic Psychological Services during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-91

Agreement for Services between the County of St. Louis and LHB Corporation, Duluth, MN, for Design Engineering Services for Timber Structures III (County Bridged No. 65, 212, 324, 373, 550, and 623) through December 31, 2018. Consultant shall complete all deliverables by March 1, 2018.—17-92

Agreement for Professional Services No. 5222 – Phase II between the County of St. Louis and LHB, Inc., Duluth, MN, for Architect Services for Phase II Design Development, Bid Drawings and Specification, Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment, and Code Review for the Joint Public Works Facility, Cook, MN, construction project.—17-93

Cooperative Agreement between the County of St. Louis, the City of Proctor, and the City of Duluth for Bituminous Reclamation and Bituminous Paving on Boundary Avenue located in the cities of Proctor and Duluth (CP 0000-279948).—17-94

Cooperative Agreement between the County of St. Louis and the County of Itasca for Bituminous Paving and Aggregate Shouldering on Itasca County Road 753 (St. Louis County Project No. CP 0005-257590 low; Itasca County Project No. 2017-07, CP 0000-326330).—17-95

Fire Protection Services Agreement between the County of St. Louis and Makinen Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., Makinen, MN, for services in Unorganized Township 56-16 during 2017.—17-96

System Purchase Agreement between St. Louis County and TriTech Software Systems, San Diego, CA, for an upgrade of the current 911 CAD/Mobile system.—17-97

Service Contract between the County of St. Louis and Northland Consulting Engineers, LLP, Duluth, MN, for construction and bidding documents, prepare project budget estimate, assist County in reviewing bids, and provide onsite engineering and project administration for the repair of the Duluth Government Services Center (GSC) parking ramp.—17-98

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15937, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Occupational Development Center, Inc., Thief River Falls, MN, for Adult Mental Health Integrated Fund services during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.— 17-99 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 37

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15999, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Bois Forte Reservation, Nett Lake, MN, for Family-Based Counseling and Life Management Skills services during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-100

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16015, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Lutheran Social Services (Bethany Crisis Nursery), Duluth, MN, or Emergency Day and Night Care services during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-101

Dianne Syverson, CPA, Audit Manager, State of Minnesota, Office of the State Auditor, St. Paul, MN, providing the Letter of Understanding for the 2016 Audit of St. Louis County.—17-102

Minnesota Counties Information Systems Joint and Cooperative Agreement effective January 1, 2017.—17-103

Software License and Related Professional Services Agreement Appraisal Technology Integration to Facilitate St. Louis County’s Discovery & Appraisal of Real Estate and Equalization of Values between Data Cloud Solutions, LLC, Springfield, OH, and St. Louis County Assessor’s Office for CAMA Cloud software, including MobileAssessor.—17-104

Addendum to Family Homeless Prevention Assistance Program Grant, Contract No. 15538B, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Churches United in Ministry (CHUM), Duluth, MN, replacing Section I. FUNDS AVAILABLE with Exhibit A.—17-105

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16017, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Arrowhead Psychological Clinic, P.A., Duluth, MN, for Children in Need of Protective Services (CHIPS) Specialized Forensic Psychological Services during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-106

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16019, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Duluth Psychological Clinic, Duluth, MN, for Children in Need of Protective Services (CHIPS) Specialized Forensic Psychological Services during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-107

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16022, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Scooters Lawn and Snow Removal, Hibbing, MN, for Chore Services during the period January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017.—17-108

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16-24, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Range Mental Health Center, Virginia, MN, for Mental Health – Targeted Case Management (MH-TCM) for Adults and Integrative Services for Adults during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-109

Agreement for Professional Services between St. Louis County and Hugo Mariucci, Mariucci Video Productions, Virginia, MN, to video produce county board meetings and county workshop meetings during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-110

Group Residential Housing Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53261, between St. Louis County and Iron Range Empowerment Services, LLC, Biwabik, MN, during State Fiscal Year 2016.—17-111 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 38

Group Residential Housing Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53264, between St. Louis County and Wolf Family, Inc. – Lakeview Residence, Virginia, MN, during State Fiscal Year 2016.—17-112

Amendment No. 1, Original Damion No. 2016-010405, between the County of St. Louis and A-1 Disposal, Saginaw, MN, for the sale and disposal of abandoned personal property on state tax forfeited lands, extending the term of the contract from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17- 113

Upon motion by Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, resolutions numbered 17-63 through 17-78, as submitted on the consent agenda, were unanimously adopted as follows:

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: RESOLVED, That the official proceedings of the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners for the meeting of January 24, 2017, are hereby approved. Adopted February 7, 2017. No. 17-63

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Public Works Department’s equipment budget includes two road brooms; and WHEREAS, Road Machinery & Supplies Co., of Virginia, MN, responded with the State of Minnesota contract price for two Broce RCT350 Road Brooms for $99,494.24; and WHEREAS, The two new brooms will be replacing aging equipment which is past its useful life and can no longer perform road sweeping functions to Public Works standards; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the purchase of two Broce RCT350 Road Brooms from Road Machinery & Supplies Co., of Virginia, MN, for $99,494.24, payable from Fund 407, Agency 407001, Object 666300. Adopted February 7, 2017. No. 17-65

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Public Works Department plans to reconstruct a small segment of County Road Number 523/Burma Road and to replace County Bridge Number 823 (State Bridge # 93018) spanning an unnamed flowage adjacent to Lake Kabetogama in Kabetogama Township; and WHEREAS, Acquisition of right-of-way for this project was authorized by County Board Resolution No. 16-103, adopted on February 9, 2016; and WHEREAS, The parcels of needed right-of-way described in County Board File No. 60527 have not yet been acquired by negotiation and direct purchase; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board, pursuant to Minn. Stat. Chapter 163.02 et. al., authorizes the County Attorney to proceed under Minn. Stat. Chapter 117.012 et. al., to acquire the remaining necessary highway right-of-way by condemnation proceedings, payable from Fund 200, Agency 203001, Objects 636500, 636600, and 637500. Adopted February 7, 2017. No. 17-66

WHEREAS, Bids have been received electronically by the St. Louis County Public Works Department for the following project: CP 8128-235517, SAP 69-599-041: County Bridge 726 and Approach Grading on UT 8128 between CSAH 5 and CR 134; and WHEREAS, Bids were opened in the Richard H. Hansen Transportation & Public Works Complex, Duluth, MN, on January 12, 2017, and the low responsible bid determined; PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 39

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the award on the above project to the low bidder: LOW BIDDER ADDRESS AMOUNT Redstone Construction, LLC 2183 Hwy. 65 N. $594,243.50 Mora, MN 55051 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to approve the Contractor’s Performance Bonds and to execute the bonds and contract for the above listed project, payable from Fund 220, Agency 220412, Object 652700 (including a $10,000.00 match from Fund 201, Agency 210071, Object 652800). Adopted February 7, 2017. No. 17-67

WHEREAS, Bids have been received electronically by the St. Louis County Public Works Department for the following tied project: CP 0005-255876, SAP 69-605-046: CSAH 5 from 150’ South of CSAH 22 to TH 1; and WHEREAS, Bids were opened in the Richard H. Hansen Transportation & Public Works Complex, Duluth, MN, on January 12, 2017, and the low responsible bid determined; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the award on the above project to the low bidder: LOW BIDDER ADDRESS AMOUNT KGM Contractors, Inc. 9211 Hwy. 53 $1,256,958.02 Angora, MN 55792 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to approve the Contractor’s Performance Bonds and to execute the bonds and contract for the above listed project payable from Fund 220, Agency 220413, Object 652700. Adopted February 7, 2017. No. 17-68

WHEREAS, Bids have been received electronically by the St. Louis County Public Works Department for the following project: CP 0223-305077: CR 223 (Munger Shaw Road) 0.57 mile south of TH 53; and WHEREAS, Bids were opened in the Richard H. Hansen Transportation & Public Works Complex, Duluth, MN, on January 19, 2017, and the low responsible bid determined; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the award on the above project to the low bidder: LOW BIDDER ADDRESS AMOUNT Hoover Construction Co. P.O. Box 1007 $79,962.00 Virginia, MN 55792 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to approve the Contractor’s Performance Bonds and to execute the bonds and contract for the above listed project, payable from Fund 200, Agency 203465, Object 652800. Adopted February 7, 2017. No. 17-69

WHEREAS, Bids have been received electronically by the St. Louis County Public Works Department for the following project: CP 0035-244410 TST: CSAH 35 (Schultz Road) from CSAH 4 (Rice Lake Road) to CSAH 36 (Arnold Road); and WHEREAS, Bids were opened in the Richard H. Hansen Transportation & Public Works Complex, Duluth, MN, on January 19, 2017, and the low responsible bid determined; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the award on the above project to the low bidder: LOW BIDDER ADDRESS AMOUNT KGM Contractors, Inc. 9211 Hwy. 53 $984,496.42 Angora, MN 55703 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to approve the Contractor’s Performance Bonds and to execute the bonds and contract for the above listed project, PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 40 payable from Fund 446, Agency 446011, Object 652806. Adopted February 7, 2017. No. 17-70

WHEREAS, The Virginia area motor pool was constructed in 2014/2015 and the roof was specifically designed to carry a roof top Photo-Voltaic (PV) system and a new roof was installed at the Ely Service Center in 2016 which was also designed to accommodate a future PV system; and WHEREAS, The new PV systems will feed directly into both buildings to offset electrical costs and consumption; and WHEREAS, Bids were received for this project and Zenergy of Sebeka, MN, provided the low qualified bid at a cost of $2.63 per watt/installed, for a total cost of $149,864; and WHEREAS, The PV modules are supplied by Silicon Energy of Mountain Iron, here in St. Louis County, and carry a 25 year warranty; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to execute an agreement with Zenergy of Sebeka, MN, for the installation of a 22,000 Watt PV system for electrical generation at the Virginia Motor Pool and a 35,000 Watt PV system at the Ely Service Center, in an amount of $149,864 ($2.63 per Watt), payable from Fund 400, Agency 400015. Adopted February 7, 2017. No. 17-72

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board establishes a public hearing at 9:40 a.m., on February 21, 2017, in the City Council Chambers, Hibbing, MN, for the purpose of considering an Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License to Threecs LLC d/b/a Viking Bar, Morcom Township. Adopted February 7, 2017. No. 17-73

WHEREAS, The 2015 Legislature added a provision to Minnesota Statutes that allows a county to change auditors by giving notice to the State Auditor by August 1 of an even numbered year; and WHEREAS, St. Louis County desires and strives to always obtain “best value” for its citizens and taxpayers, and gave notice to the State Auditor on August 1, 2016, of its intent to pursue other potential auditors (County Board Resolution No. 16-481); and WHEREAS, A formal Request for Proposal was prepared and made available to Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firms through the standard purchasing process; and WHEREAS, A panel consisting of the County Administrator, County Auditor/Treasurer, County Finance Director, County Internal Auditor and County Procurement Manager evaluated the proposals and the top two firms were invited to make presentations; and WHEREAS, The State Auditor’s cost for the 2015 audit was $149,800 and the bid of the 2017 audit submitted by Clifton Larson Allen of Minneapolis, MN, is $79,350 with an additional $7,000 if the county chooses to have the firm create the 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR); and WHEREAS, The bid cost for the 2018 audit from Clifton Larson Allen is $79,350 with an additional $7,200, if the county chooses to have the firm create the 2018 Financial Report (CAFR); THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to execute a two-year contract, as approved by the St. Louis County Attorney, with Clifton Larson Allen of Minneapolis, MN, to perform the annual audits for 2017 and 2018; RESOLVED FURTHER, That audit costs are paid from 101001-626700, except those costs related to Public Health and Human Services (PHHS), which are paid from 230033-626700 because those costs are eligible for reimbursement in some PHHS grants. Adopted February 7, 2017. No. 17-74

RESOLVED, That the workers’ compensation report of claims by employees for work-related PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 41 injuries, dated January 20, 2017, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60509, is hereby received and ratified as payable from Fund 730, Agency 730001. Adopted February 7, 2017. No. 17-75

WHEREAS, It is necessary that the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners appoint election judges for the Uniformed and Overseas Citizen Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) Ballot Board; and WHEREAS, The UOCAVA Ballot Board must be established for March Township Elections; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the following eligible voters are appointed as election judges during 2017 to process applications and ballots in the Duluth Courthouse for the Uniformed and Overseas Citizen Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) Ballot Board, effective through December 31, 2017: Judge/Staff – Lisa Sweet, 100 N. 5th Ave. W. #214, Duluth, MN 55802 Judge/Staff – Amy Gundersen, 100 N. 5th Ave. W. #214, Duluth, MN 55802; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the County Auditor and/or Clerk of the County Board may make election judge appointments to fill vacancies should they occur. Adopted February 7, 2017. No. 17-76

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board appoints citizens to serve on the County Cooperative Extension Committee; and WHEREAS, Seija Packila of Ely, MN, submitted an application to serve on this committee; and WHEREAS, The County Extension Committee passed a unanimous motion at their January 18, 2017 meeting to recommend Seija Packila’s application; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board appoints Seija Packila of Ely, MN, to the St. Louis County Cooperative Extension Committee for a term expiring December 31, 2017. Adopted February 7, 2017. No. 17-77

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board appoints citizens to serve on the St. Louis County Cooperative Extension Committee; and WHEREAS, The Cooperative Extension Committee has two members, Gary Rantala and Roger Sabin, whose terms expired December 31, 2016, but are eligible for reappointment and are interested in continuing to serve; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the reappointments of Gary Rantala and Roger Sabin to the St. Louis County Cooperative Extension Committee for three-year terms expiring December 31, 2019. Adopted February 7, 2017. No. 17-78

BY COMMISSIONER STAUBER: WHEREAS, Bids have been received electronically by the St. Louis County Public Works Department for the following project: CP 0000-322853 Prime: 58 locations throughout St. Louis County and 3 locations in Canosia Township; and WHEREAS, Bids were opened in the Richard H. Hansen Transportation & Public Works Complex, Duluth, MN, on January 19, 2017, and the low responsible bid determined; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the award on the above project to the low bidder:

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LOW BIDDER ADDRESS AMOUNT ASTECH Corp. P.O. Box 1023 $4,050,861.50 St. Cloud, MN 56302 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to approve the Contractor’s Performance Bonds and to execute the bonds and contract for the above listed project, payable from Fund 200, Agency 203466, Object 652800. With additional revenue budgeted for expense: Canosia Township, Fund 200, Agency 203466, Rev. Object 551511 $68,476.69 Yeas – Commissioners Boyle, Olson, Stauber, Nelson, Jugovich and Chair Jewell – 6 Nays – Commissioner Rukavina – 1 Adopted February 7, 2017. No. 17-79

At 10:10 a.m., February 7, 2017, Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Frank Jewell, Chair of the Board of County Commissioners

Attest:

Donald Dicklich, County Auditor and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners

(Seal of the County Auditor)

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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA, HELD ON FEBRUARY 14, 2017

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of St. Louis, Minnesota, met this 14th day of February 2017, at 9:34 a.m., at the Canosia Town Hall, Canosia Township, Minnesota, with the following members present: Commissioners Patrick Boyle, Beth Olson, Tom Rukavina, Pete Stauber, Keith Nelson, Mike Jugovich, and Chair Frank Jewell - 7. Absent: None - 0.

Commissioner Stauber introduced Canosia Township Supervisor Kevin Comnick. Mr. Comnick welcomed the Board to Canosia Township.

St. Louis County Extension Administrator Patty Swedberg discussed the “Make a Difference” conference held on February 13, 2017. Ms. Swedberg said that 380 students participated in the conference. Tyler Erickson said that eight workshops were presented by Iron Range Youth in Action (IRYA) members.

Chair Jewell opened the meeting to persons who wanted to address the Board concerning issues not on the agenda. Ron Ostman, of Mountain Iron, discussed concerns he had regarding mine pollution caused from the use of shovel lubricating systems on mining equipment.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to approve the consent agenda. At the request of Commissioner Rukavina, Item #5, Add parcel 040-0205-00305 (the former Days Inn) to a list of tax forfeited lands to be withheld from repurchase for one year for possible acquisition by the City of Eveleth for redevelopment purposes, was removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Rukavina, moved to add parcel 040-0205-00305 to a list of tax forfeited lands to be filed with the County Auditor to be withheld from repurchase for one year because the Board is of the opinion that the property may be acquired by the City of Eveleth for redevelopment purposes. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17- 85.

Commissioner Rukavina, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to request the Trump administration to immediately rescind the Bureau of Land Management-U.S. Forest Service’s proposal to withdraw 240,000 acres of land in NE Minnesota from future leasing, exploration and potential development and withdraw the BLM’s Federal Register notice announcing the proposal; that Senator Klobuchar and Senator Franken join Congressman Nolan and publicly state both their opposition to the withdrawal and formally request immediate reversal by the Trump administration and that federal agencies return to their responsibility of accepting mineral development projects, review them under the existing National Environmental Policy Act and the scientific, multi-agency requirements of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process, and restore opportunity for economic development and investment in Minnesota while providing an avenue for America to gain domestic independence from foreign mineral sources that are invaluable to our everyday basic needs, and more importantly to our national security and safety of our country. The following citizens addressed the Board: Jeff Daveau, of the Duluth Building Trades, spoke in favor of the resolution. Steve Georgi, Executive Director of the Range Association of Municipalities and Schools (RAMS), said that mining supports the region and indicated that RAMS passed a similar resolution in January. Dave Lislegard, Aurora City Councilor, asked that the Board support the resolution. Frank Ongaro, PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 44

Executive Director of Mining Minnesota, discussed impacts of the land withdrawal and encouraged the Board to pass the resolution. Ron Ostman, of Mountain Iron, questioned due process because a Commissioner letter of support was sent prior to Board consideration of the resolution. Rick Cannata, Mayor of Hibbing, was concerned about youth leaving the area due to the lack of jobs and encouraged the Board to pass the resolution. Ingrid Lyons, of Duluth, spoke in opposition of the resolution. After further discussion, Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Rukavina, moved to amend the motion and request that a copy of the resolution be sent to all applicable government agencies and public processes pertaining to the withdrawal. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. A roll call vote was taken and the amended motion passed; four yeas (Rukavina, Stauber, Nelson, Jugovich), three nays (Boyle, Olson, Jewell).

The following Board and contract files were created from documents received by this Board:

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Linnea Mirsch, Public Health and Human Services Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-62, Public Health and Human Services Advisory Committee Appointments.—60532

Plats and Surveys approved during 2017.—60534

2017 Special Legislation for the Sale of State Tax Forfeited Lands.—60535

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Mark St. Lawrence, Environmental Services Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-43, Landfill Environmental Monitoring and Leachate System Operations Contract.—60536

Sales of Tax Forfeited Properties approved during 2017.—60537

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Barbara Hayden, Planning and Economic Development Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-63, Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Aid.—60538

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and James Foldesi, Public Works Director/Highway Engineer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-54, Acquisition of Right-of-Way by Eminent Domain Proceedings for Construction of a Round-About Intersection on CSAH 5 (Chisholm).—60539

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and James Foldesi, Public Works Director/Highway Engineer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-55, Application for Culvert Survey Grant – Middle St. Louis River Watershed.—60540

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and James Foldesi, Public Works Director/Highway Engineer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-66, Cooperative Agreement with Wisconsin Central Ltd. to Relocate CR 937/Wood Road (Field Township).—60541

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Barbara Hayden, Planning and Economic Development Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-61, Establish a Public Hearing on the 2017 Action Plan for CDBG, HOME and ESG Funding.—60542 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 45

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, submitting Board Letter No. 17-64, Resolution Requesting the Proposal to Withdraw Federal Lands in Northeastern Minnesota from Future Leasing, Exploration and Potential Development be Rescinded.—60543

Patty Swedberg, St. Louis County Extension Administrator, submitting “Make A Difference Conference” material.—60544

County fee land sales, purchases, easements and rights-of-way approved during 2017.—60545

Withdrawals from Memorial Forest approved during 2017.—60546

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16028, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Community Action Duluth (CAD), Duluth, MN, for Statewide Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) Employment Services and Diversionary Work Program Services (DWP) during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-114

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16032, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Richard Graves, Duluth, MN, for chore services during the period October 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.—17-115

Safety & Risk Management Training Contract between the St. Louis County and Forrest Co., LLC, for CPR/AED Training during the period January 31, 2017 – March 2, 2017.—17-116

Public Health Emergency Preparedness Grant Agreement, Contract No. 90134E, Amendment #2 for Restoration of Funding between the Carlton-Cook-Lake-St. Louis Community Health Board and St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services in the amount of $453,734 for the period July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017.—17-117

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16021, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Range Mental Health Center, Virginia, MN, for Specialized Forensic Psychological Services during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-118

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16025, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Human Development Center, Duluth, MN, for Trauma Assessment and Family Treatment Programs during the period January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.—17-119

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16027, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Northeast Minnesota Office of Job Training (NMOJT), Virginia, MN, for Statewide Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) Employment Services and Diversionary Work Program Services (DWP) during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-120

Agreement between the County of St. Louis and the St. Louis & Lake Counties Regional Railroad Authority for accounting services and payroll services from the County during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-121

Upon motion by Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, resolutions numbered 17-80 through 17-84 and 17-86 through 17-111, as submitted on the consent agenda, were unanimously adopted as follows:

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BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: RESOLVED, That the official proceedings of the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners for the meeting of February 7, 2017, are hereby approved. Adopted February 14, 2017. No. 17-80

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services Department has identified a certain population of youth in need of fully integrated, 24/7 victim-centered, trauma-informed supportive services in a group residential setting; and WHEREAS, Life House, Inc., represents that they are qualified to provide these services through Sol House, a continuum of care for male, female, and gender non-conforming unaccompanied youth who are homeless, at-risk, exploited, sexually trafficked or victims of violence; and WHEREAS, Life House will provide Group Residential Services through Sol House in compliance with Minnesota Rules Chapter 2960, Licensure and Certification of Programs for Children, and Minnesota Statutes 245A and 245C, Group Residential Setting; and WHEREAS, The services will include those tailored to youth ages 15 to 18, or through 20 with a Department of Human Services approved variance, who are Commercially Sexually Exploited Youth, or High Risk Victim, as defined by the Minnesota Safe Harbor Act; and WHEREAS, Life House will provide residential care and services for up to six (6) youth with 24/7 wake staff in a safe and secure setting; and WHEREAS, According to Minnesota Statutes, § 256.0112, Subd. 6, this contract shall serve as a lead county contract for services purchased from financially responsible agencies of other counties; and WHEREAS, St. Louis County, through its Public Health and Human Services Department, has a variety of children’s services available in the community that are Federal Title IV-E eligible, with the county paying the entire cost for any child who does not have private insurance coverage or is not eligible for Medical Assistance; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes a Purchase of Service Agreement for the period January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, with Life House, Inc., for Group Residential Services through Sol House at the per diem rate of $131 per day, not covered by a third party. Budget References for Out-of-Home Placement Fund 230 Social Services Agency 232008 Children’s Services Expense Objects 601200 Out-of-Home Placement Costs Adopted February 14, 2017. No. 17-81

WHEREAS, St. Louis County provides Child Protection and Intervention and Prevention Programs; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services Department (PHHS) contracts with Lutheran Social Service (LSS) Bethany Crisis Shelter, LSS Family Resources Center, Duluth Family Visitation Center (DFVC) and Children’s Behavioral Health Services (CBHS) Adult & Family Counseling to provide Supervised Visitation and Related Services on behalf of the county; and WHEREAS, PHHS wishes to renew the contracts to promote a safe environment for youth to have access to visitation with their parents and other family members in a respectful, supportive environment; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes contracts for supervised visitation and related services and staff transportation to approved off-site locations for the period January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, payable from Fund 230 (Social Services), Agency 232008 (Children’s Services), Expense Object 602000 (Other Children’s Services), as follows: Provider Rate LSS Family Resource Center-Range Youth Shelter, Virginia Basic Supervised Visitation $36.00 per hour PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 47

Transportation $18.00 per hour Mileage $ 0.51 per mile

LSS Bethany Crisis Shelter, Duluth Basic Supervised Visitation, Level I $37.00 per hour Structured Supervised Visitation, Level II $40.00 per hour Light Supervision, Group $28.00 per hour Safe exchanges $20.00 flat fee

DFVC Duluth Supervised Community Visits $30.00 per hour Individualized Visits $35.00 per hour

CBHS Adult & Family Counseling, Hibbing Supervised Visitation $34.00 per hour Adopted February 14, 2017. No. 17-82

WHEREAS, The Minnesota Department of Human Services is seeking grant applications to develop alternatives to corporate foster care and community residential settings for people with disabilities through grant funds authorized by the 2013 Minnesota Legislature under Minn. Stat. § 256B.493 Adult Foster Care Planned Closure; and WHEREAS, The Public Health and Human Services Department (PHHS) is interested in assisting people with disabilities to live in their home with appropriate services and supports, to locate affordable and accessible housing, to develop a circle of supports, and to lessen their dependency on paid supports; and WHEREAS, PHHS has written a grant application in the amount of $210,600 for a two-year grant period to fund one (1) social worker position and to provide peer mentors and training; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Health and Human Services Department to apply to the Minnesota Department of Human Services for a grant in the amount of $210,600 to develop alternatives to corporate foster care and community residential settings for people with disabilities for the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2019. Adopted February 14, 2017. No. 17-83

WHEREAS, The purpose of the Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) Advisory Committee is to seek input about the PHHS delivery system and make recommendations to the St. Louis County Board and the Department relative to the service needs of the community; and WHEREAS, The following terms expired on December 31, 2016, and the Commissioner of the respective district recommends the following reappointments: District 2 Kathy Heltzer term to expire 12/31/2019 District 6 Cynthia Kafut-Hagen term to expire 12/31/2019 District 7 Anthony Kuznik term to expire 12/31/2019 District 7 Dawn Lamping term to expire 12/31/2019 At Large Sarah Priest term to expire 12/31/2019; and WHEREAS, There remains three (3) vacancies on the Committee and it is advisable to advertise for these vacancies; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board makes the following appointments: District 2 Reappoint Kathy Heltzer term to expire 12/31/2019 District 6 Reappoint Cynthia Kafut-Hagen term to expire 12/31/2019 District 7 Reappoint Anthony Kuznik term to expire 12/31/2019 District 7 Reappoint Dawn Lamping term to expire 12/31/2019 At Large Reappoint Sarah Priest term to expire 12/31/2019; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Board authorizes the County Auditor to advertise for three (3) vacancies county-wide to secure a list of interested and qualified persons to fill openings on the PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 48

Public Health and Human Services Advisory Committee; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Public Health and Human Services Department shall contact the Bois Forte Band for designation of one (1) tribal representative from the Band to serve on the Committee. Adopted February 14, 2017. No. 17-84

WHEREAS, Minnesota Session Laws, 2012, Chapter 236, Section 28, authorizes St. Louis County to sell tax forfeited shoreland parcels to current leaseholders, and directs that the parcels be surveyed and appraised prior to sale; and WHEREAS, The Registrar of Titles is authorized to require Registered Land Survey Number No. 126 pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 508.47; and WHEREAS, The County Surveyor and Examiner of Titles have approved Registered Land Survey No. 126; and WHEREAS, The final prints have been submitted for filing; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board grants final approval to Registered Land Survey No. 126 located in Government Lot 4, Section 5, Township 62 North, Range 15 West (Breitung Township). Adopted February 14, 2017. No. 17-86

WHEREAS, State tax forfeited land located on public waters containing greater than 150 feet of water frontage cannot be sold without special legislation from the State of Minnesota; and WHEREAS, State tax forfeited land cannot be sold by private sale without special legislation from the State of Minnesota; and WHEREAS, St. Louis County’s best interest would be served from a land management point of view if certain tax forfeited parcels are released for sale; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board supports legislation enabling the sale of state tax forfeited lands described in County Board File No. 60533. Adopted February 14, 2017. No. 17-87

WHEREAS, The county requires a knowledgeable licensed contractor to operate the leachate treatment and spray irrigation system at the Regional Landfill; and WHEREAS, The landfill operating permit requires comprehensive environmental monitoring; and WHEREAS, Northeast Technical Services, Inc., (NTS) of Virginia, MN, is a local environmental firm with the expertise to perform all required monitoring and spray field operations activities; and WHEREAS, NTS has been operating the Regional Landfill leachate treatment system and conducting leachate, groundwater monitoring, and other monitoring satisfactorily since 1993; and WHEREAS, St. Louis County requested that NTS provide a proposal to include additional services that incorporate the permitted expansion area for the Regional Landfill; and WHEREAS, NTS will perform the required monitoring at rates established through a competitive bid process conducted by the State of Minnesota for similar services; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into a contract with Northeast Technical Services, Inc., of Virginia, MN, subject to the approval of the County Attorney, to perform required landfill monitoring and to operate the landfill’s leachate system; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the term of the proposed negotiated agreement is February 20, 2017 through December 31, 2020, with the county reserving the right to extend this contract for three (3) additional one (1) year terms at a maximum annual cost of $158,369 payable from Fund 600, Agency 607002 (Leachate). Adopted February 14, 2017. No. 17-88

WHEREAS, The City of Eveleth has requested to purchase state tax forfeited land described as follows for the price of $18,400, plus fees, for the purpose of development or redevelopment: Legal: W 300 FT OF SW1/4 OF NE1/4 LYING N OF A LINE BEG ON W LINE OF FORTY AT INTERSECTION WITH NLY LINE OF ALLEY ALONG NLY LINE OF WELTONS PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 49

MORNINGSIDE ADD THENCE ELY ALONG NLY LINE OF ALLEY EXTENDED TO A PT 46 FT ELY OF W LINE OF FORTY THENCE SLY PARALLEL TO W LINE OF FORTY TO NW COR OF 1ST DIV EASTVIEW ADD TO EVELETH THENCE ELY AT RT ANGLES TO W LINE TO WLY LINE OF HWY R/W EX SLY 5 FT OF WLY 158 FT SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 58 NORTH, RANGE 17 WEST Parcel Code: 040-0205-00309 Acres: 3.56 LDKey: 122002; and WHEREAS, This parcel of land has not been withdrawn from sale pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 85.012, 92.461, 282.01, Subd. 8, and § 282.018, and other statutes that require the withholding of state tax forfeited lands from sale; and WHEREAS, This parcel of land has been classified as non-conservation land pursuant to Minnesota Stat. § 282.01; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the sale of state tax forfeited land, as described, to the City of Eveleth for the price of $18,400 plus the following fees: 3% assurance fee of $552, deed fee of $25, deed tax of $60.72, and recording fee of $46, for a total of $19,083.72 to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund). Adopted February 14, 2017. No. 17-89

WHEREAS, The City of Virginia has requested to purchase the following described state tax forfeited land for the price of $500, plus fees, for the purpose of economic development: Legal: LOTS 31 AND 32, BLOCK 80, VIRGINIA 2ND ADDITION Parcel Code: 090-0030-01330 Acres: 0.14 LDKey: 120520; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.01, Subd. 1(a), authorizes the sale of state tax forfeited land to an organized governmental subdivision for any public purpose for which the subdivision is authorized to acquire property; and WHEREAS, This parcel of land has not been withdrawn from sale pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 85.012, 92.461, 282.01, Subd. 8, and § 282.018, and other statutes that require the withholding of state tax forfeited lands from sale; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.01, Subd. 1a(d), allows for non-conservation tax forfeited land to be sold to a governmental subdivision for less than market value if a reduced price is necessary to provide an incentive to correct blighted conditions; and WHEREAS, This parcel of land has been classified as non-conservation land pursuant to Minnesota Stat. § 282.01; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the sale of state tax forfeited land, as described, to the City of Virginia for the price of $500 plus the following fees: 3% assurance fee of $15, deed fee of $25, deed tax of $1.65, and recording fee of $46, for a total of $587.65 to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund); RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Auditor may offer for sale at public auction the state tax forfeited land described here if the City of Virginia does not purchase the land by July 31, 2017. Adopted February 14, 2017. No. 17-90

WHEREAS, The Duluth Economic Development Authority (DEDA) has requested to purchase the following described state tax forfeited land for the market value of $35,000, plus fees, for the purpose of economic development: Legal: City of Duluth W 1/2 OF LOT 10 AND E 1/2 OF LOT 12, DULUTH PROPER 1ST DIVISION WEST 5TH STREET Parcel Code: 010-1020-00410 LDKey: 120397; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.01, Subd. 1a, authorizes the sale of state tax forfeited land to an PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 50 organized governmental subdivision for any public purpose for which the subdivision is authorized to acquire property; and WHEREAS, This parcel of land has not been withdrawn from sale pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 85.012, 92.461, 282.01, Subd. 8, and § 282.018, and other statutes that require the withholding of state tax forfeited lands from sale; and WHEREAS, This parcel has been classified as non-conservation land pursuant to Minnesota Stat. § 282.01; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the sale of state tax forfeited land, as described, to the Duluth Economic Development Authority (DEDA) for the price of $35,000 plus the following fees: 3% assurance fee of $1,050, deed fee of $25, deed tax of $115.50, recording fee of $46, for a total of $36,236.50 to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund); RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Auditor may offer for sale at public auction the state tax forfeited land described here if DEDA does not purchase the land by July 31, 2017. Adopted February 14, 2017. No. 17-91

WHEREAS, Pursuant to Laws of Minnesota, 2015, Chapter 25, Section 26, St. Louis County may sell by private sale state tax forfeited land located in Section 5, Township 62 North, Range 15 West; and WHEREAS, All interested parties have agreed to the proposed sale of state tax forfeited land described as: All that part of Government Lot 4, Section 5, Township 62 North, Range 15 West, St. Louis County Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Lot 4; thence North 02 degrees 00 minutes 18 seconds East, along the West line thereof, a distance of 590.25 feet; thence North 50 degrees 03 minutes 45 seconds East, a distance of 769.00 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence North 43 degrees 43 minutes 53 seconds West, a distance of 181.2 feet; thence North 88 degrees 43 minutes 53 seconds West, a distance of 172 feet; thence North 43 degrees 43 minutes 53 seconds West, a distance of 35.36 feet; thence South 88 degrees 43 minutes 53 seconds East, a distance of 500 feet; thence South 50 degrees 03 minutes 45 seconds West, more or less, to the Point of Beginning and there terminating. Said parcel contains 0.7 acres, more or less; and WHEREAS, This parcel of land has not been withdrawn from sale pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 85.012, 92.461, 282.01, Subd. 8, and § 282.018, and other statutes that require the withholding of state tax forfeited lands from sale; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the sale of state tax forfeited land, as described, to Wayne Dahl of Embarrass, MN, for the appraised price of $6,500 plus the following fees: appraisal cost of $400, 3% assurance fee of $195, deed fee of $25, deed tax of $21.45, and recording fee of $46, for a total of $7,187.45 to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund). Adopted February 14, 2017. No. 17-92

WHEREAS, Pursuant to Minnesota Session Laws, 2016, Chapter 154, Section 51, St. Louis County may sell by private sale all or part of state tax forfeited land described as: LOT 4 EX 2 71/100 AC FOR ROAD SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 62 NORTH, RANGE 20 WEST TOWN OF LINDEN GROVE PARCEL CODE: 430-0010-00220 ACRES: 49.8; and WHEREAS, This parcel of land has been classified as non-conservation land pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 282.01; and WHEREAS, This parcel of land has not been withdrawn from sale pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 85.012, 92.461, 282.01, Subd. 8, and § 282.018, and other statutes that require the withholding of state tax forfeited lands from sale; and PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 51

WHEREAS, A structure belonging to Louis Krikelas is located on the forfeited property which is assessed for taxing purposes as part of his adjoining parcel and includes a driveway which provides access to his adjoining property; and WHEREAS, Special legislation was requested to resolve the encroachment and assessment issues; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the sale of state tax forfeited land, as described, to Louis J. Krikelas for the value of $33,200 plus the following fees: 3% assurance fee of $996, deed fee of $25, deed tax of $109.56, recording fee of $46, for a total of $34,376.56 to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund). Adopted February 14, 2017. No. 17-93

WHEREAS, Pursuant to Minnesota Session Laws, 2016, Chapter 154, Section 51, St. Louis County may sell by private sale state tax forfeited land described as: Legal: Town of Ellsburg THAT PART OF SE1/4 WHICH LIES ELY, SLY AND WLY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LINE: COMMENCING AT SE CORNER OF SAID SEC 27; THENCE N 89° 35' 54" W, ASSIGNED BEARING, ALONG THE S LINE OF SAID SEC 27 1786.84 FT TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE LINE TO BE DESCRIBED; THENCE N 15° 17' 23" W 55.43 FT; THENCE N 80° 58' 22" E 239.79 FT; THENCE N 42° 41' 33" E 40.47 FT TO THE SLY R/W LINE OF NORTH WATER HEN RD AS DESCRIBED IN DOCUMENTS NUMBERED 0625886, 0575529 AND 0571492; THENCE ELY ALONG SAID SLY R/W OF NORTH WATER HEN RD TO SAID S LINE OF SEC 27 AND SAID LINE THERE TERMINATING. Section 27, Township 55 North, Range 16 West Parcel Code: 320-0010-04460 Acres: 1.45 LDKey: 121702; and WHEREAS, The Land and Minerals Department is recommending a direct sale of this parcel for the value of $8,300 plus fees to resolve an occupancy trespass; and WHEREAS, This parcel of land has not been withdrawn from sale pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 85.012, 92.461, 282.01, Subd. 8, and § 282.018, and other statutes that require the withholding of state tax forfeited lands from sale; and WHEREAS, This parcel of land is currently included in an established memorial forest; and WHEREAS, Pursuant to Minn. Stat. §459.06, Subd. 3, state tax forfeited land which has been included in an established memorial forest and found more suitable for other purposes may, by resolution of the County Board, be withdrawn from the forest for disposal if the Commissioner of Natural Resources approves the sale of such land; and WHEREAS, The state tax forfeited parcel described here is more suitable for purposes other than forest management and has been approved for sale by the Commissioner of Natural Resources; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the sale of state tax forfeited land, as described, to Kevin Mattila, Dana Mattila-Swor and Bruce Mattila for the value of $8,300 plus the following fees: 3% assurance fee of $249, deed fee of $25, deed tax of $27.39, recording fee of $46 and survey costs of $7,871, for a total of $16,518.39 to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund); RESOLVED FURTHER, That the state tax forfeited parcel described above shall be withdrawn from Island Lake Memorial Forest. Adopted February 14, 2017. No. 17-94

WHEREAS, Pursuant to Laws of Minnesota, 2015, Chapter 25, Section 25, St. Louis County may sell by private sale state tax forfeited land bordering public water described as: NE1/4 OF NW1/4 EX W1/2 AND EX SE1/4 SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 59 NORTH, RANGE 16 WEST Parcel Code: 679-0011-00740 Acres: 10; and WHEREAS, This parcel of land has been classified as non-conservation land pursuant to Minn. Stat. PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 52

§ 282.01; and WHEREAS, This parcel of land has not been withdrawn from sale pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 85.012, 92.461, 282.01, Subd. 8, and § 282.018, and other statutes that require the withholding of state tax forfeited lands from sale; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the sale of state tax forfeited land, as described, and the County Auditor is authorized to offer the parcel at private sale to adjacent property owners for the price of $15,300 plus the following fees: 3% assurance fee of $459, deed fee of $25, deed tax of $50.49, and recording fee of $46, for a total of $15,880.49 to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund). Adopted February 14, 2017. No. 17-95

WHEREAS, In 2014, the Minnesota Legislative Session established the Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Aid Program, Minnesota Session Law Chapter 308; and WHEREAS, On May 12, 2015, the St. Louis County Board adopted Resolution No. 15-284, approving the Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Plan and authorizing the Planning and Economic Development Director to solicit proposals for the use of the Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Aid; and WHEREAS, St. Louis County contracted with Minnesota Sea Grant to provide technical assistance and provide comments on the applications to the county; and WHEREAS, Based on these comments, county staff has formulated funding recommendations; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the 2017 Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Aid as listed in County Board File No. 60538; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to execute contracts negotiated by the Planning and Economic Development Director and a representative of the County Attorney in order to implement the aid program; RESOLVED FURTHER, That recipients of these funds will be notified that the St. Louis County Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Aid program process will continue provided the State of Minnesota funds the program; RESOLVED FURTHER, That funds will be payable from Fund 100, Agency 109999, Grant 10910, Year 2017. Adopted February 14, 2017. No. 17-96

RESOLVED, That pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 161.36, the Commissioner of Transportation be appointed as Agent of St. Louis County to accept as its agent, federal aid funds which may be made available for eligible transportation related projects; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the County Board Chair and County Auditor are authorized and directed for and on behalf of the county to execute and enter into an agreement with the Commissioner of Transportation prescribing the terms and conditions of said federal aid participation as set forth and contained in “Minnesota Department of Transportation Agency Agreement No. 1027372”, a copy of which was before the County Board and is made a part hereof by reference, for federal funding on County Project CP 0007-208919, SP 69-607-050. Funds to be receipted into Fund 220, Agency 220415. Adopted February 14, 2017. No. 17-97

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Public Works Department administers a state-aid funded pavement marking project to install ground-in wet-reflective pavement markings on the county- state-aid-highway system; and WHEREAS, Carlton County and Lake County have requested to participate in this project to maintain pavement markings on their county-state-aid-highway system; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Public Works Department will prepare the plan, specifications and perform all necessary contract administration from contract award to certification of final payment; and WHEREAS, Carlton County and Lake County will pay to St. Louis County the cost of their share as detailed in the Proposal/Plan package, schedule of prices and as referenced in the cooperative PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 53 agreement; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into an agreement with Carlton and Lake Counties, and approve any amendments approved by the County Attorney’s Office, whereby Carlton County and Lake County will pay their respective local share for items listed in the Schedule of Prices in the Proposal/Plan Package and Plan described as SAP 069-030-038, CP 0000-275389, 2017 State Aid Pavement Marking Project, with the funds to be receipted into Fund 220, Agency 220414. Adopted February 14, 2017. No. 17-98

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Public Works Department’s 2017 equipment budget includes purchase of two (2) Skid Loaders with Forestry Packages; and WHEREAS, The department received a quote for State of Minnesota contract pricing from ZieglerCAT of Duluth, MN, for this purchase in the amount of $210,630; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the purchase order of two (2) Skid Loaders with Forestry Packages from ZieglerCAT of Duluth, MN, at the State of Minnesota contract price of $210,630, payable from Fund 407, Agency 407001, Object 665900. Adopted February 14, 2017. No. 17-99

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Public Works Department plans to relocate and construct a roundabout intersection on the newly relocated County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 5 with Trunk Highway 73 in the city of Chisholm (CP 0136-287483, SAP 069-736-001); and WHEREAS, Acquisition of right-of-way for this project was authorized by County Board Resolution No. 16-132, dated March 1, 2016; and WHEREAS, The parcel of needed right-of-way described in County Board File No. 60539 has not yet been acquired by negotiation and direct purchase; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board, pursuant to Minn. Stat. Chapter 163.02 et. al., authorizes the County Attorney to proceed under Minn. Stat. Chapter 117.012 et. al., to acquire the remaining necessary highway right-of-way by condemnation proceedings, payable from Fund 200, Agency 203001, Objects 636500, 636600, and 637500. Adopted February 14, 2017. No. 17-100

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Public Works Department plans to have a Culvert Survey project performed (Middle St. Louis River Watershed, CP 0000-334723) in the southwest part of the county in the middle of the St. Louis River watershed for inventory and future anticipated regulatory needs; and WHEREAS, The State of Minnesota, through the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources Clean Water Fund, administers financial assistance for various watershed projects through a competitive grant program; and WHEREAS, St. Louis County desires financial assistance under the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources Clean Water Fund; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis Board approves filing an application to the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources Clean Water Fund Grant ID C17-5153; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Public Works Director/Highway Engineer is hereby authorized and directed to execute and file an application with the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources and to provide all information and documentation required to become eligible for possible funding assistance; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Board Chair, County Auditor, Public Works Director/Highway Engineer, and Assistant County Attorney have signatory authority to enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the grant and approve any amendments approved by the County Attorney’s office; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners does agree to act as legal sponsor and obligate funds from Fund 200, Agency 200008, Object 626600, in the amount not to exceed $69,000.00 for CP 0000-334723 to satisfactorily complete the proposed project and become eligible for reimbursement under the terms and conditions of the Minnesota Board of Water PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 54 and Soil Resources Clean Water Fund Grant Program. Adopted February 14, 2017. No. 17-101

WHEREAS, Wisconsin Central Ltd. has proposed to permanently close the existing at-grade railroad crossing on County Road (CR) 937/Wood Road, further identified as DOT #260177H, and relocate CR 937/Wood Road; and WHEREAS, Wisconsin Central Ltd. will be 100 percent responsible for the project cost, including right-of-way acquisition, engineering and construction; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Public Works Department has been working with Wisconsin Central Ltd. to review and approve the engineering plans; and WHEREAS, This proposed project will provide benefits to the public by eliminating the potential for a crash between a vehicle and a train, eliminating the condition where residents are cut off from their homes due to a stopped train, and adding gates and signals to an adjacent at-grade railroad crossing, further identified as DOT #260176B; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board must formally accept, through a county board resolution, the relocated CR 937/Wood Road upon completion of the project and recommendation of the Public Works Department; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into an agreement, and approve any amendments approved by the County Attorney’s Office, with Wisconsin Central Ltd. to relocate CR 937/Wood Road, located in Field Township, the project further identified as CP 0937-216038. Adopted February 14, 2017. No. 17-102

WHEREAS, Bids have been received electronically by the St. Louis County Public Works Department for the following project: CP 0938-235515 TST Br 657: CR 938 between TH 1 and CR 540; and WHEREAS, Bids were opened in the Richard H. Hansen Transportation & Public Works Complex, Duluth, MN, on January 26, 2017, and the low responsible bid determined; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the award on the above project to the low bidder: LOW BIDDER ADDRESS AMOUNT Dallco, Inc. 2454 230th Ave. $639,055.30 Brook Park, MN 55007 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to approve the Contractor’s Performance Bonds and to execute the bonds and contract for the above listed project, payable from Fund 446, Agency 446012, Object 652806. Adopted February 14, 2017. No. 17-103

WHEREAS, Lake Country Power has requested utility easements across county fee lands; and WHEREAS, Granting these easements has been reviewed by the Property Management Department and does not appear to negatively affect county lands; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 373.01, Subd. 1(4), authorizes St. Louis County to sell, lease and convey real estate owned by the county; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That pursuant to the requirements and procedures found in Minn. Stat. § 373.01, the appropriate County Officials are authorized to execute easements for overhead power lines as described in County Board File No. 60516; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the granting of the easements is conditioned upon payment of a $3,341 land use fee, to be deposited in Fund 100, Agency 128014, Object 583202. Adopted February 14, 2017. No. 17-105 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 55

WHEREAS, The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires a consolidated application process for entitlement funds under the following Community Planning and Development programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG); and WHEREAS, St. Louis County has prepared the draft 2017 Action Plan required by HUD; and WHEREAS, HUD requires a 30 day comment period and that a public hearing be conducted to allow citizen input prior to submittal of these plans; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at 9:40 a.m., at the Ely City Hall, Ely, MN, for the purpose of receiving citizen comments on the established priorities and funding recommendations included in the 2017 Action Plan. Adopted February 14, 2017. No. 17-106

100 General Fund 8,024,869.14 149 Personal Service Fund 635.27 150 Sheriff's NEMESIS Fund Group 28,719.08 160 MN Trail Assistance 16,364.61 166 Sheriff Fine Contingency 18,588.50 167 Attorney's Forfeitures 6,500.00 168 Sheriff's State Forfeitures 1,158.00 169 Attorney Trust Accounts-VW 1,860.12 170 Boundary Waters-Forfeiture 33,267.96 173 Emergency Shelter Grant 37,442.71 176 Revolving Loan Fund 251.93 178 Economic Development-Tax Forfeit 103,408.74 179 Enhanced 9-1-1 1,456.27 180 Law Library 33,601.31 184 Extension Service 71,042.24 200 Public Works 4,212,866.33 204 Local Option Transit Sales Tax 623,709.00 210 Road Maint. – Unorg. Townships 4,220.10 220 State Road Aid 1,758,401.18 230 Public Health & Human Service 8,361,537.23 240 Forfeited Tax 533,932.39 250 St. Louis County HRA 6.48 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 56

260 CDBG Grant 500,372.86 270 HOME Grant 83,252.31 280 Federal Septic Loan - EPA Fund 12,500.00 286 Septic Loans - SSTS/BWSR 59,493.00 287 Septic Loans HRA 46.00 290 Forest Resources 132,147.10 316 Capital Improve Bonds 2008B 902,455.00 318 2013A Capital Improve Bond 1,187,592.50 319 2013B Capital Equipment Note 710,725.00 320 2014A ARC Capital Improve Bond 382,859.38 321 2013C Refunding 2004A & 2005A 1,559,393.50 322 2013D Refunding 2010A 496,962.50 323 2015A - Refunding 313-2006A 599,750.00 324 2015B - Refunding 316-2008B 67,400.00 325 2015C - Capital Improve Bond 2,612,228.13 327 2016B Refunding 318-2013A 35,188.33 400 County Facilities 262,300.46 402 Depreciation Reserve Fund 64,936.69 405 Public Works Building Const. 87,165.00 407 Public Works - Equipment 52,723.43 444 2015C - Capital Improvement Bond 531,084.19 446 2016A - PW TST Bond 43,370.12 600 Environmental Services 663,110.05 616 On-Site Waste Water Division 75,469.17 715 County Garage 118,759.30 720 Property Casualty Liability 17,223.37 730 Workers Compensation 145,907.77 740 Medical Dental Insurance 2,978,911.98 770 Retired Employees Health Insurance 1,220.70 38,258,386.43

Adopted February 14, 2017. No. 17-107

RESOLVED, That the workers’ compensation report of claims by employees for work-related injuries, dated February 3, 2017, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60509, is hereby received and ratified as payable from Fund 730, Agency 730001. Adopted February 14, 2017. No. 17-108 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 57

WHEREAS, The Sheriff’s Office has researched use and deployment of in-squad cameras in an effort to document incidents, increase transparency and protect law enforcement officers; and WHEREAS, Taser International of Scottsdale, AZ, provides a high quality mobile video recording system that stores data that can be shared with the criminal justice partners; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes a contract to purchase squad cameras from Taser International, Scottsdale, AZ, in the amount of $151,395.45 payable from Fund 100, Agency 129003, Object 642800; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to execute all agreements and contracts necessary to fulfill this purchase as approved by the St. Louis County Attorney. Adopted February 14, 2017. No. 17-109

WHEREAS, The Sheriff’s Office has negotiated a mass notification and emergency paging system for police, fire, and Emergency Management Systems with Everbridge, Inc., of Glendale, CA; and WHEREAS, The Everbridge suite of products also allows emergency personnel to provide instant notification to the public in the event of a large-scale disaster, weather alerts, and emergencies; and WHEREAS, The cities of Hermantown, Hibbing, Virginia, and Duluth would like to partner with St. Louis County in the implementation and annual support costs; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Sheriff’s Office to contract with Everbridge, Inc., of Glendale, CA, for services including emergency paging and public notification in the amount of $59,500, to be accounted for in Fund 100, Agency 132001, Object 629900; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Sheriff’s Office is authorized to enter into agreements with the cities of Hermantown, Hibbing, Virginia, and Duluth to share costs associated with implementation and annual support; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to execute all agreements and contracts necessary to fulfill this purchase as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted February 14, 2017. No. 17-110

WHEREAS, The United States Department of Homeland Security has made funding available to assist jurisdictions to prepare for coordinated terrorist attacks; and WHEREAS, The Northeast Homeland Security Region, consisting of the counties of St. Louis, Lake, Carlton, Cook, Koochiching, Itasca, the City of Duluth, and Tribes of Grand Portage Band of Chippewa, Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, and Fond du Lac Band of Chippewa, has agreed to apply for the 2016 Program to Prepare Communities for Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attacks; and WHEREAS, This grant would allow for funding for additional planning, training and exercises for the first responders of the Northeast Homeland Security Region; and WHEREAS, If awarded, St. Louis County would serve as the fiscal agent for the grant; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the application for the 2016 Program to Prepare Communities for Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attacks from the United States Department of Homeland Security in an amount not to exceed $800,000. Adopted February 14, 2017. No. 17-111

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.322 authorizes the County Board to file a list of forfeited lands with the County Auditor to be withheld from repurchase if the Board is of the opinion that such lands may be acquired by the state or any municipal subdivision for public purposes. If no proceeding to acquire such lands by the state or a municipal subdivision is started within one year after filing the list, the County Board shall withdraw the list and the previous owner shall have one year in which to repurchase; and WHEREAS, On November 9, 2016, the following described property forfeited to the State of Minnesota for nonpayment of taxes: CITY OF EVELETH PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 58

NW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 LYING W OF HWY EX N 500 FT SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 58 NORTH, RANGE 17 WEST Parcel Code: 040-0205-00305; and WHEREAS, The City of Eveleth has expressed an interest in acquiring the property for redevelopment purposes; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board shall add parcel 040-0205- 00305 to a list of tax forfeited lands to be filed with the County Auditor to be withheld from repurchase for one year because the Board is of the opinion that the property may be acquired by the City of Eveleth for redevelopment purposes. Unanimously adopted February 14, 2017. No. 17-85

BY COMMISSIONER RUKAVINA: WHEREAS, Two federal agencies, the Department of Interior and the United States Forest Service (USFS), have initiated misguided actions to withdraw nearly 240,000 acres of federal lands and minerals from future exploration and potential development; and WHEREAS, This politically motivated decision will cause devastating and irreversible damage to the citizens, communities and economy of the region; and WHEREAS, A thorough and comprehensive environmental review process is already established under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); and WHEREAS, The responsibility of the federal agencies is to accept proposed mineral development projects and subject them to the science based review established under NEPA; and WHEREAS, Independent economic analysis by University of MN - Duluth estimates more than 12,000 construction jobs and 5,000 long-term mining jobs would be created if projects currently under various stages of development in the region advanced to operation; and WHEREAS, The estimated four billion ton deposit of copper, nickel, and other precious metals in the Duluth Complex stand to potentially generate close to $3 billion in royalty revenue for the state’s Permanent School Trust Fund; and WHEREAS, This revenue would support the education of nearly 900,000 K-12 students statewide; and WHEREAS, There are 95,000 acres of School Trust Lands within the boundaries of the proposed federal withdrawal; and WHEREAS, As a result, a significant amount of these enormous economic opportunities and education responsibilities would be lost under the anti-mining withdrawal proposal by the agencies; and WHEREAS, Similar withdrawal proposals from anti-mining groups have been strongly opposed by U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, U.S. Senator Al Franken, Congressman Rick Nolan, the entire Minnesota Range Legislative Delegation, over 50 additional Minnesota state legislators, and the vast majority of local elected officials throughout the region; and WHEREAS, A recent public opinion poll shows two-thirds of citizens in the region oppose withdrawal of federal minerals from future development; and WHEREAS, The proposed withdrawal would provide no environmental benefits or protections that do not already exist under NEPA and related state and federal environmental quality laws, standards and regulations; and WHEREAS, The unproven concerns raised by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and USFS are based on hypothetical and unfounded fears of generalized impacts from mining; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners hereby request the Trump administration to immediately rescind the BLM-USFS proposal to withdraw 240,000 acres of land in NE Minnesota from future leasing, exploration and potential development and withdraw the BLM’s Federal Register notice announcing the proposal; RESOLVED FURTHER, That Senator Klobuchar and Senator Franken join Congressman Nolan and publicly state both their opposition to the withdrawal and formally request immediate reversal by the Trump administration; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the federal agencies return to their responsibility of accepting mineral development projects, review them under the existing National Environmental Policy Act and the PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 59 scientific, multi-agency requirements of an Environmental EIS process, and restore opportunity for economic development and investment in Minnesota while providing an avenue for America to gain domestic independence from foreign mineral sources that are invaluable to our everyday basic needs, and more importantly to our national security and safety of our country; RESOLVED FURTHER, That a copy of the resolution shall be submitted to applicable government agencies and public processes pertaining to the BLM-USFS proposal. Yeas – Commissioners Rukavina, Stauber, Nelson and Jugovich – 4 Nays – Commissioners Boyle, Olson and Chair Jewell – 3 Adopted February 14, 2017. No. 17-112

At 10:56 a.m., February 14, 2017, Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Olson, moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Frank Jewell, Chair of the Board of County Commissioners

Attest:

Donald Dicklich, County Auditor and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners

(Seal of the County Auditor)

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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA, HELD ON FEBRUARY 21, 2017

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of St. Louis, Minnesota, met this 21st day of February 2017, at 9:36 a.m., at the City Council Chambers, Hibbing, Minnesota, with the following members present: Commissioners Patrick Boyle, Beth Olson, Tom Rukavina, Pete Stauber, Keith Nelson, Mike Jugovich, and Chair Frank Jewell - 7. Absent: None - 0.

Chair Jewell opened the meeting to persons who wanted to address the Board concerning issues not on the agenda, and no one came forth.

Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Olson, moved to approve the consent agenda. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

At 9:40 a.m., a public hearing was conducted pursuant to Resolution No. 17-73, adopted February 7, 2017, to consider issuance of an off-sale intoxicating liquor license to Threecs LLC d/b/a Viking Bar, Morcom Township. St. Louis County Attorney Mark Rubin gave the initial presentation and submitted a packet for the record that included documentation of required notices, minutes from the Liquor Licensing Committee meeting, proof of paid property taxes and required documents for the license. Anthony Krmpotich was present at the meeting. Chair Jewell asked Mr. Krmpotich if he read the liquor ordinance and will abide by the rules; Mr. Krmpotich replied yes. Chair Jewell asked if there were any other governmental entities, supporters or opponents, or citizens who wished to speak regarding the proposed action, and no one came forth. At 9:43 a.m., Commissioner Rukavina, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to close the public hearing. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Rukavina, supported by Commissioner Jugovich, moved to approve granting the off- sale intoxicating liquor license to Threecs LLC d/b/a Viking Bar, Morcom Township. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-123.

The following Board and contract files were created from documents received by this Board:

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Mark St. Lawrence, Environmental Services Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-73, Consolidation of Solid Waste and Septic Subcommittees.— 60547

Service Contract No. 5363-A between the County of St. Louis and Twin Ports Consulting, Duluth, MN, to complete Continuum of Care (CoC) Technology Planning services through August 31, 2017.—17-122

Service Contract No. 5363 between the County of St. Louis and Life House, Inc., Duluth, MN, to complete Continuum of Care (CoC) System Planning services through August 31, 2017.—17-123

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15966, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Range Mental Health Center, Inc., Virginia, MN, for detoxification and hold services during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-124 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 61

Amendment No. 1, Original Damion No. 2016-010408, between the County of St. Louis and Nordy’s Exterior Works, Mt. Iron, MN, for the cleaning out of tax forfeited properties and site stabilization during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017, amending the contact information.—17-125

2017 State of Minnesota Annual County Boat and Water Safety Grant Agreement No. 120246 in the amount of $106,211between the Commissioner of Natural Resources, Enforcement Division, and St. Louis County Sheriff, effective January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-126

Contract for County-State Aid Highway (CSAH) Project between the County of St. Louis and Lunda Construction Co., Black River Falls, WI, for approach grading and Bridge No. 69A41 (Br 698) located on CSAH 5 in Unorganized Township 62-21 (CP 0005-204368, SAP 69-605-044).—17-127

Addendum to Family Homeless Prevention Assistance Program Grant, Contract No. 15541B, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Life House, Inc., Duluth, MN, replacing Section I. Funds Available.—17-128

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15973, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Inc., Duluth, MN, for Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) services during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.— 17-129

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15988, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Ely Community Resource, Inc., Ely, MN, for Youth Services during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-130

Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MFHA) Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Program Technology and Capacity Building Initiative Grant Agreement in the amount of $14,000 between the State of Minnesota and St. Louis County for the term November 17, 2016 to June 30, 2017.—17-131

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15989, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault, Inc., Duluth, MN, for Direct Support, Education and Advocacy Services during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-132

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15998, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Community Action Duluth (CAD), Duluth, MN, to implement a four-year Community Wellness Grant through the Carlton-Cook-Lake-St. Louis Community Health Board for the Bikes+ Program during the period November 1, 2016 to September 29, 2017.—17-133

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16005, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (Bethany Crisis Shelter), Duluth, MN, for additional staffing to increase capacity of the shelter to 12 children – any age – to meet St. Louis County child protection crisis needs, during the period September 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016.— 17-134

Warranty Deed and Owner’s Policy of Title Insurance between Laurentian Holdings, LLC d/b/a Disability Specialists and St. Louis County (Cook Joint Use Facility land purchase, Board File No. 60469).—17-135 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 62

Agreement between the County of St. Louis; Donald Dicklich, St. Louis County Auditor; and the Carlton-Cook-Lake-St. Louis Community Health Board for fiscal agent services during the period January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.—17-136

Contract for County-State Aid Highway Project between the County of St. Louis and Hoover Construction Company, Virginia, MN, for a Concrete Box Culvert project on County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 223/Munger Shaw Road in Grand Lake Township (CP 0023-305077).—17-137

Amendment No. 1, Original Damion No. 2016-10163, between the County of St. Louis and Braun Intertec Corporation, Duluth, MN, for geotechnical evaluation report and monitoring of a roadway slide area on CSAH 5 just south of the intersection with CSAH 107 under project SAP 069-605-046, increasing the cost of the project by $2,000 to $28,745 and amending the termination date to August 1, 2017 for additional options and analysis of the slide area.—17-138

County-State Aid Highway Project Contract between the County of St. Louis and KGM Contractors, Inc., Angora, MN, for a Culvert Replacement project on CSAH 5 in Morcom and Unorganized 62- 21 Townships (CP 0005-255876, SAP 69-605-046).—17-139

County-State Aid Highway Project Contract between the County of St. Louis and KGM Contractors, Inc., Angora, MN, for Culvert Replacement, Full Depth Reclamation, Aggregate Base, Base Stabilization (Base One), Plant Mixed Bituminous Surface, Aggregate Shouldering and Bituminous Seal Coat on CSAH 35/Schultz Road in Rice Lake (CP 0035-244410 TST).—17-140

Upon motion by Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Olson, resolutions numbered 17- 113 through 17-122, as submitted on the consent agenda, were unanimously adopted as follows:

BY COMMISSIONER BOYLE: RESOLVED, That the official proceedings of the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners for the meeting of February 14, 2017, are hereby approved. Adopted February 21, 2017. No. 17-113

WHEREAS, When a vacancy occurs in the Public Health and Human Services Department (PHHS), a review is done to determine if that position should be filled as is or be reallocated to a level more aligned with the needs of the department and the customers it serves; and WHEREAS, PHHS and the Human Resources Department conducted a review when a Social Services Specialist II position became vacant in the Adult Services Intake Unit and determined that reallocation to a Social Worker was appropriate; and WHEREAS, County Fiscal Policies specify that any position change greater than three pay grades must go to the County Board for approval; and WHEREAS, Funding for this reallocation is available in the PHHS budget; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the reallocation of a 1.0 FTE Social Services Specialist II position (Civil Services Pay Grade 15 Step 1) to a 1.0 FTE Social Worker (Merit Basic Step 3) in the Public Health and Human Services Department, resulting in an annual increase of $5,652, which is available in the departmental budget (Fund 230, Agency 230007, Object 610100). Adopted February 21, 2017. No. 17-114

WHEREAS, When a vacancy occurs in the Public Health and Human Services Department (PHHS), a review is done to determine if that position should be filled as is or be reallocated to a level more aligned with the needs of the department and the customers it serves; and WHEREAS, PHHS and the Human Resources Department conducted such a review when an Information Specialist I position became vacant in the Family Day Care/Benefit Recovery program PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 63 area of the Child and Family Services Division and determined that reallocation to an Information Specialist II was appropriate; and WHEREAS, County Fiscal Policies specify that any position change greater than three pay grades must go to the County Board for approval; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the reallocation of a 1.0 FTE Information Specialist I position (Civil Service Pay Grade 4) to a 1.0 FTE Information Specialist II position (Civil Service Pay Grade 10) in the Public Health and Human Services Department, resulting in an increase of $4,734, to be accounted for in Fund 230, Agency 230009, Object 610100. Adopted February 21, 2017. No. 17-115

WHEREAS, Ryan D. Berg has requested an access and utility easement across state tax forfeited land in Alden Township; and WHEREAS, There are no reasonable alternatives to obtain access to the property; and WHEREAS, Exercising the easement will not cause significant adverse environmental or natural resource management impacts and will not conflict with public use of land; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.04, Subd. 4 and 4a, authorize the County Auditor to grant easements across state tax forfeited land for such purposes; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the St. Louis County Auditor to grant a non-exclusive access and utility easement to Ryan D. Berg across state tax forfeited lands in Alden Township as described in County Board File No. 60516; RESOLVED FURTHER, That granting of this easement is conditioned upon payment of $1,669 land use fee, $100 administration fee, and $46 recording fee, for a total of $1,815 to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund). Adopted February 21, 2017. No. 17-116

WHEREAS, Minnesota Power has requested a utility easement across state tax forfeited land in Hibbing to construct an overhead electrical line; and WHEREAS, Exercising the easement will not conflict with public use of land; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.04, Subd. 4, authorizes the County Auditor to grant easements across state tax forfeited land for such purposes; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the St. Louis County Auditor to grant a utility easement to Minnesota Power over, under and across state tax forfeited lands in Hibbing as described in County Board File No. 60516; RESOLVED FURTHER, That granting of this easement is conditioned upon payment of $625 land use fee, timber damages of $228, $100 administration fee and $46 recording fee, for a total of $999 to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund). Adopted February 21, 2017. No. 17-117

WHEREAS, The Solid Waste Advisory Board, also known as the Solid Waste Subcommittee, was established November 8, 1994, by County Board Resolution No. 94-870; and WHEREAS, The Subcommittee on Sewage Treatment, also known as the Sewage Subcommittee, and later the Septic Subcommittee, was established June 27, 1995, by County Board Resolution No. 95- 517; and WHEREAS, Both subcommittees appointed Commissioner Districts 4, 5, 6, and 7 as permanent members; and WHEREAS, The Environmental Services Department recommends consolidating the two subcommittees into one, naming it the Solid Waste and Septic Subcommittee; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis Board rescinds County Board Resolutions No. 94-870 and No. 95-517 and establishes a new subcommittee, naming it the Solid Waste and Septic Subcommittee, with Commissioner Districts 4, 5, 6, and 7 appointed as permanent members. Adopted February 21, 2017. No. 17-118

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WHEREAS, Bids have been received electronically by the St. Louis County Public Works Department for the following project: CP 0052-243859 TST, SAP 69-652-017 Br 22: CSAH 52 (Arkola Road) 0.24 mile west of CSAH 7; and WHEREAS, Bids were opened in the Richard H. Hansen Transportation & Public Works Complex, Duluth, MN, on February 9, 2017, and the low responsible bid determined; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the award on the above project to the low bidder: LOW BIDDER ADDRESS AMOUNT Redstone Construction, LLC 2183 Hwy. 65 N. $587,092.32 Mora, MN 55051 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to approve the Contractor’s Performance Bonds and to execute the bonds and contract for the above listed project, payable from Fund 446, Agency 446013, Object 652806. Adopted February 21, 2017. No. 17-119

WHEREAS, Bids have been received electronically by the St. Louis County Public Works Department for the following tied project: CP 0026-304816(Low) TST: CSAH 26 (Wahlsten Road) between CR 969 (Forest Road) and CP 0068-304825(Tied) TST: CSAH 68 (Highway 68 and Asula Road) between TH 169 and CSAH 21; and WHEREAS, Bids were opened in the Richard H. Hansen Transportation & Public Works Complex, Duluth, MN, on February 9, 2017, and the low responsible bid determined; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the award on the above project to the low bidder: LOW BIDDER ADDRESS AMOUNT Casper Construction, Inc. 212 SE 10th Street $318,838.90 Grand Rapids, MN 55744 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to approve the Contractor’s Performance Bonds and to execute the bonds and contract for the above listed project payable from: CP 0026-304816(Low) TST: Fund 446, Agency 446014, Object 652806 $211,394.40 CP 0068-304825(Tied) TST: Fund 446, Agency 446015, Object 652806 $107,444.50 Adopted February 21, 2017. No. 17-120

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board on August 9, 2016, by County Board Resolution No. 16- 515, authorized the award of $179,381 in 2016 HOME funding to the Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency for delivery of the Home Ownership Assistance Program that provides down payment and closing cost assistance to first time homebuyers in the counties of Cook, Lake, and St. Louis, outside Duluth; and WHEREAS, The Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency has expended all 2016 funding under this agreement and is not able to assist additional eligible clients until St. Louis County receives notice of its 2017 HOME entitlement from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the timing for this notification remains unknown subject to the U.S. Congress establishing the 2017 Federal budget; and WHEREAS, $50,000 in HOME funding has been identified in the 2016 budget that is available for immediate use; and WHEREAS, The Advisory Committee for the Northeast Minnesota HOME Consortium conducted an email vote for recommendation to the St. Louis County Board resulting in support of the amendment to make the additional award; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Planning and Economic Development Director and a representative of the County Attorney to execute an amendment to the 2016 Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency – Home Ownership Assistance Program agreement to increase its funding by $50,000 to $229,381 made from HOME PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 65

Fund 270. Adopted February 21, 2017. No. 17-121

BY COMMISSIONER RUKAVINA: WHEREAS, Threecs LLC d/b/a Viking Bar, Morcom Township, St. Louis County, Minnesota, has applied for an off-sale intoxicating liquor license; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 340A.405, Subdivision 2(d), requires that a public hearing be held prior to the issuance of an off-sale intoxicating liquor license; and WHEREAS, A public hearing was held on February 21, 2017, at 9:40 a.m., in the Hibbing City Council Chambers, Hibbing, MN, for the purpose of considering the granting of the off-sale intoxicating liquor license; and WHEREAS, With regard to the application for said license, Viking Bar has complied in all respects with the requirements of Minnesota Law and St. Louis County Ordinance No. 28; and WHEREAS, The Liquor Licensing Committee of the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners has considered the nature of the business to be conducted and the propriety of the location and has recommended approval of the application; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That an Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License shall be issued to Threecs LLC d/b/a Viking Bar, Morcom Township, located in Area 3, and in accordance with the St. Louis County Fee Schedule, the annual fee is $150; RESOLVED FURTHER, That said liquor license shall be effective through June 30, 2017; RESOLVED FURTHER, That said license is approved contingent upon payment of real estate taxes when due; RESOLVED FURTHER, That if the named license holder sells their licensed place of business, the County Board may, at its discretion after an investigation, transfer the license to a new owner, but without pro-rated refund of the license fee to the license holder. Unanimously adopted February 21, 2017. No. 17-123

At 9:44 a.m., February 21, 2017, Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Olson, moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Frank Jewell, Chair of the Board of County Commissioners

Attest:

Donald Dicklich, County Auditor and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners

(Seal of the County Auditor)

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MARCH, 2017

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA, HELD ON MARCH 7, 2017

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of St. Louis, Minnesota, met this 7th day of March 2017, at 9:35 a.m., at the St. Louis County Courthouse, Duluth, Minnesota, with the following members present: Commissioners Patrick Boyle, Beth Olson, Tom Rukavina, Pete Stauber, Keith Nelson, Mike Jugovich, and Chair Frank Jewell - 7. Absent: None - 0.

Chair Jewell opened the meeting to persons who wanted to address the Board concerning issues not on the agenda, and no one came forth.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to approve the consent agenda. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Stauber, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to authorize the appropriate county officials to enter into an agreement, and any amendments approved by the County Attorney, with Arrowhead Regional Corrections for the reconstruction of Abrahamson Road and North East Regional Corrections Center (NERCC) parking lots, CP 0000-322411, whereby Arrowhead Regional Corrections will pay the “Arrowhead Regional Corrections” items listed in the Plan. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-137.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Rukavina, moved to approve the apportionment of the 2016 Land and Minerals Department net proceeds of $1,513,110.11. Commissioner Rukavina moved to amend the motion and reduce the apportionment to be used for timber development from 15% to 10% and increase apportionments to the General Fund (100), Schools Fund (910) and the Cities and Towns Fund (908). Commissioner Nelson said he would accept the motion as a friendly amendment; Chair Jewell felt that the Board should vote on the amendment. After further discussion, Commissioner Nelson withdrew the original motion to give Administration time to summarize the revised apportionment figures for the Board.

The Board recessed at 10:12 a.m. and reconvened at 10:27 a.m. with all Commissioners present.

Discussion continued regarding the apportionment of the 2016 Land and Minerals Department net proceeds of $1,513,110.11. St. Louis County Administrator Kevin Gray highlighted changes to the apportionment and provided the Board with a handout summarizing the revised apportionment totals (Exhibit A). Commissioner Rukavina, supported by Commissioner Olson, moved to approve the apportionment of the 2016 Land and Minerals Department net proceeds of $1,513,110.11 as outlined in Exhibit A. The passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-138.

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The following Board and contract files were created from documents received by this Board:

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Linnea Mirsch, Public Health and Human Services Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-80, Appointments to the Heading Home St. Louis County Leadership Council.—60548

Permits Authorizing the Consumption and Display of Intoxicating Liquors (Set-ups) approved during 2017.—60549

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and James Gottschald, Human Resources Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-82, Civil Service Basic Unit: 2017-2019.—60550

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and James Gottschald, Human Resources Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-83, Merit System Basic Unit: 2017-2019.—60551

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and James Gottschald, Human Resources Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-84, Assistant County Attorney’s Unit: 2017-2019.—60552

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and James Gottschald, Human Resources Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-85, County Attorney’s Investigators Unit: 2017-2019.—60553

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, and Mark Weber, Land and Minerals Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-81R, 2016 Land and Minerals Department Proceeds Apportionment.—60554

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15941, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and C&C Winger, Embarrass, MN, for Chore Services during the period July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.—17-141

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15967, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Inc., Duluth, MN, for Detoxification and Hold Services for drug dependent persons during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-142

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15983, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency – RSVP, Virginia, MN, for Volunteer Administration and Support Services during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-143

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15984, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Indian Legal Assistance Program, Duluth, MN, for Legal Services during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-144

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15985, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota, Duluth, MN, for Legal Aid Services during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-145

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15990, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and First Witness Child Advocacy Center, Duluth, MN, for Forensic Interviews and Forensic Child Interview Training during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17- 146

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Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16003, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Mike Thelen, Gilbert, MN, for Chore Services during the period December 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.—17-147

Addendum to Purchase Agreement, Contract No. 16010A, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency, Virginia, MN, for Administration of Volunteer Driver Program, replacing the 3rd WHEREAS section indicating the provider will verify volunteer driver licensure and automobile insurance requirement.—17-148

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16020, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Nystrom & Associates, Ltd., New Brighton, MN, for Specialized Forensic Psychological Services during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-149

Addendum to Family Homeless Prevention Assistance Program Grant, Contract No. 15536B, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA), Virginia, MN, replacing EXHIBIT a, Contract No. 15536, with EXHIBIT A, Contract No. 15536B (AEOA & RTH FHPAP Budget for 7/01/15 – 6/30/17.)—17-150

Contract for Services between the State of Minnesota, Sixth Judicial District, Duluth, MN, and the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners for 2.0 FTE Social Workers as part of the Opioid and Clinical Case Management Initiative funded from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Grant in the amount of $75,000 for each position, for a total of $150,000 per year for three years (2016-2018).—17-151

Service Contract between the County of St. Louis and ACCT Incorporated, Cloquet, MN, for Hazmat Abatement of the Pioneer Building located in Virginia, MN.—17-152

Agreement for Professional Services between St. Louis County and South St. Louis Soil and Water Conservation District for general services during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-153

Contract for County-State Aid Highway (CSAH) Project between the County of St. Louis and Asphalt Surface Tech Corp – ASTECH, St. Cloud, MN, for Scrub Seal, Fog Seal, Crack Repair Special, and Pavement Markings at various county locations (CP 0000-322853 PRIME – Scrub Seal 2017 consisting of 61 projects).—17-154

Contract for County-State Aid Highway Project between the County of St. Louis and Redstone Construction, LLC, Mora, MN, for Approach Grading and Bridge No. 69A40(BR 726)(LHB) located on UT 8128 in Unorganized Township 59-21.—17-155

Legislative Services Agreement between the County of St. Louis and the Arrowhead Counties Association, to use the services of the County Intergovernmental Relations Director to further its legislative activities at the Minnesota State Legislature during the 2017 Legislative Session.—17- 156

Generations Health Care Initiatives Agreement and Contract for Services, Amendment #2, SLC Contract #40054B, extending the contract period through September 30, 2017 for expenses related to the project as listed in Revised Exhibit B.—17-157

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15987, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Salvation Army, Duluth, MN, for Client Emergency Funds during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-158

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15991, between the St. Louis County Board of PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 70

Commissioners and Lake Superior Community Health Center for Medical, Behavioral and Mental Health Services during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-159

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16026, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA), Virginia, MN, for Statewide Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) Employment Services and Diversionary Work Program Services (DWP) during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-160

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16055, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Jeremy Powell, Virginia, MN, for Chore Services during the period February 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017.—17-161

Professional Service Contract No. 5361 between the County of St. Louis and CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, Brainerd, MN, for the audit of the County’s annual financial statements for the County’s budget years 2017 and 2018. [2017 audit cost $79,350 with an additional $7,000 for the 2017 Financial Statement (CAFR), if created. The 2018 bid cost for the 2018 audit will be $79,350 with an additional $7,200 for the 2018 Financial Statement (CAFR), if created.—17-162

Agreement and Contract for Services, Contract No. 40055, between the St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services Department and Generations Health Care Initiatives, Inc., Duluth, MN, for duties associated with the Accountable Communities for Health Grant Program as part of the Minnesota Accountable Health Model - SIM Minnesota from the Minnesota Department of Health project during the period January 12, 2017 through September 30, 2017.—17-163

Upon motion by Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, resolutions numbered 17-124 through 17-136, as submitted on the consent agenda, were unanimously adopted as follows:

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: RESOLVED, That the official proceedings of the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners for the meeting of February 21, 2017, are hereby approved. Adopted March 7, 2017. No. 17-124

WHEREAS, On April 26, 2016, the St. Louis County Board adopted Resolution No. 16-256 accepting the Respite Services for Children with Autism Grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) for the period March 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018 in the amount of $850,000; $600,000 for the first year with an additional $250,000 available in the second year upon completion of agreed upon deliverables; and WHEREAS, The grant allows for 10% of the funds to be used for grant administration and for the hiring of a .50 FTE Social Worker with the understanding that if the grant funding is eliminated, the position will also be eliminated; and WHEREAS, On October 4, 2016, the County Board adopted Resolution No. 16-606 authorizing the Public Health and Human Services Department (PHHS) to enter into agreements with selected partners to implement the Grant, which included: Susan Larson Kidd, Ed.S, Ed.D and St. Luke's Hospital Department of Occupational Therapy as providers of Training and Curriculum Development; and Trillium Services, Inc., and Duluth Regional Care Center, Inc., as providers of Training and Service Delivery; and WHEREAS, On January 31, 2017, PHHS was notified that DHS will be amending the original Respite Services for Children with Autism Grant effective April 1, 2017, whereby the County will receive up to $350,000 for Year 2 to be used for expenses incurred during April 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018, which is a $100,000 increase in funding from the original award amount; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Health and Human Services Department (PHHS) to accept up to $350,000 for Year 2 of the Respite Services for Children with Autism Grant to be used for expenses incurred during April 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018; PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 71

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the amended grant award to St. Louis County for the period March 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018 will be in the amount of $950,000; $600,000 for the first year with an additional $350,000 available in the second year upon completion of agreed upon deliverables; RESOLVED FURTHER, That grant language regarding service eligibility will be expanded to include individuals with autism or related conditions; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the County Board authorizes PHHS to amend existing agreements as necessary with the identified project partners in order to continue the implementation of the Respite Services for Children with Autism Grant. Budget References: Autism Grant: March 1, 2016 - June 30, 2018 Expenditures: 230-232999-610100-23263-99999999-2016 230-232999-629900-23263-99999999-2016 230-232999-603200-23263-99999999-2016 Revenue: 230-232999-530668-23263-99999999-2016 Adopted March 7, 2017. No. 17-125

WHEREAS, The Heading Home St. Louis County (HHSLC) Leadership Council acts as a neutral party in making decisions, in conjunction with funding sources, on behalf of homeless people and those at risk of homelessness in St. Louis County; and WHEREAS, Members are appointed by the City Council of Duluth and the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners; and WHEREAS, On March 8, 2016, the County Board adopted Resolution No. 16-150 authorizing the creation of a new position representing Persons of Color to serve on the HHSLC Leadership Council, and authorizing the County Auditor to advertise for the newly created position, for which two applications were received; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board appoints the following applicants to the Heading Home St. Louis County Leadership Council: Position Period Appointed Person of Color Term ends 12/31/19 Salaam Witherspoon of Duluth, MN RESOLVED FURTHER, That the County Board reappoints the following members to the Heading Home St. Louis County Leadership Council: Position Period Reappointed At Large Term ends 12/31/19 Nathan Thompson of Duluth, MN At Large Term ends 12/31/19 Valerie Strukel of Virginia, MN Adopted March 7, 2017. No. 17-126

WHEREAS, The Virginia area is in the final phase of the county’s office building master plan which began in 1998, and it has been determined that construction of a Government Services Center in Virginia is the best course of action to accommodate current and projected space needs for county operations; and WHEREAS, The project is entering a phase which requires the services of a Construction Manager at Risk to work with the county and the architects to complete construction design and construction documents in preparation for the bidding phase; and WHEREAS, The Purchasing Division solicited proposals for qualified Construction Manager at Risk services, with Max Gray Construction of Hibbing, MN, providing the best overall proposal, presentation, and price; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into a professional services contract with Max Gray Construction of Hibbing, MN, and any amendments approved by the County Attorney’s Office, for the Construction Manager at Risk preconstruction services for the Government Services Center-Virginia construction project in an amount not to exceed $48,000, payable from the Capital Project Fund, Fund 400, Agency 400023, to be transferred to Agency 400021. Adopted March 7, 2017. No. 17-127 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 72

RESOLVED, That the workers’ compensation report of claims by employees for work-related injuries, dated February 17, 2017, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60509, is hereby received and ratified as payable from Fund 730, Agency 730001. Adopted March 7, 2017. No. 17-129

RESOLVED, That pursuant to the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 340A, as amended, and Rules and Regulations adopted by this Board under St. Louis County Ordinance No. 28, dated May 22, 1978, as amended, the following applications for permit authorizing the consumption and display of intoxicating liquors are hereby approved, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60549; Melrude Whistle Stop, LLC, d/b/a Melrude Whistle Stop, LLC, Township of Ellsburg, renewal; Thirsty Moose Bar and Grill, Inc., d/b/a Thirsty Moose Bar & Grill, Township of Cherry, renewal. Adopted March 7, 2017. No. 17-130

RESOLVED, That pursuant to the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 340A, as amended, and Rules and Regulations adopted by this Board under St. Louis County Ordinance No. 28, dated May 22, 1978, as amended, the following application for permit authorizing the consumption and display of intoxicating liquors is hereby approved, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60549; Ely Nordic Ski Club d/b/a Hidden Valley Chalet, Morse Township, renewal, change of board members. Adopted March 7, 2017. No. 17-131

RESOLVED, That pursuant to Ordinance No. 28, Section 11, Subd. 11.06, authorization is hereby granted to Elephant Lake Lodge, Inc. d/b/a Melgeorge's Elephant Lake Lodge, Camp 5 Township, to sell/serve intoxicating liquor outside the designated serving area of the County Liquor License for the date of March 11, 2017, as per application on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60520. Adopted March 7, 2017. No. 17-132

RESOLVED, That the 2017-2019 Civil Service Basic unit contract is ratified and the appropriate county officials are authorized to execute the Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement, a copy of which is on file in County Board File No. 60550. Adopted March 7, 2017. No. 17-133

RESOLVED, That the 2017-2019 Merit System Basic unit contract is ratified and the appropriate county officials are authorized to execute the Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement, a copy of which is on file in County Board File No. 60551. Adopted March 7, 2017. No. 17-134

RESOLVED, That the 2017-2019 Assistant County Attorney’s unit contract is ratified and the appropriate county officials are authorized to execute the Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement, a copy of which is on file in County Board File No. 60552. Adopted March 7, 2017. No. 17-135

RESOLVED, That the 2017-2019 County Attorney’s Investigators unit contract is ratified and the appropriate county officials are authorized to execute the Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement, a PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 73 copy of which is on file in County Board File No. 60553. Adopted March 7, 2017. No. 17-136

BY COMMISSIONER STAUBER: RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into an agreement, and any amendments approved by the County Attorney, with Arrowhead Regional Corrections for the reconstruction of Abrahamson Road and North East Regional Corrections Center (NERCC) parking lots, CP 0000-322411, whereby Arrowhead Regional Corrections will pay the “Arrowhead Regional Corrections” items listed in the Plan. The funds from Arrowhead Regional Corrections for the project will be receipted into Fund 220, Agency 220420, Object 551552. Unanimously adopted March 7, 2017. No. 17-137

BY COMMISSIONER RUKAVINA: WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Land and Minerals Department generates revenue by sales of land, timber stumpage, gravel, peat, easements and lease fees from a variety of land uses; and WHEREAS, There are net proceeds available from this revenue generated, after the allowable expenditures of the Land and Minerals Department in carrying out its activities; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.08 specifies the apportionment formula the county is to use in determining the allowable use and transfer of these remaining funds (net proceeds), which in 2016 is $1,513,110.11; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the following apportionment of the $ of net proceeds:

Net Proceeds of the Forfeited Tax Sale Fund $ Accounting Detail 10% of the balance is to be used for timber development on tax-forfeited land and dedicated $151,311.01 290-590100 memorial forests to be expended under the supervision of the county board on projects approved by the commissioner of natural resources.

40% St. Louis County for blight and community $423,670.83 178-178005 development 40% Schools Fund $423,670.83 910 20% Cities and Towns Fund $211,835.42 908

Total $1,513,110.11

Unanimously adopted March 7, 2017. No. 17-138

At 10:41 a.m., March 7, 2017, Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Olson, moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Frank Jewell, Chair of the Board of County Commissioners

Attest:

Donald Dicklich, County Auditor and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners

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(Seal of the County Auditor)

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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA, HELD ON MARCH 14, 2017

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of St. Louis, Minnesota, met this 14th day of March 2017, at 9:42 a.m., at the Ely City Hall, Ely, Minnesota, with the following members present: Commissioners Patrick Boyle, Beth Olson, Tom Rukavina, Pete Stauber, Keith Nelson, Mike Jugovich, and Chair Frank Jewell - 7. Absent: None - 0.

Chair Jewell opened the meeting to persons who wanted to address the Board concerning issues not on the agenda, and no one came forth.

At 9:46 a.m., a public hearing was conducted pursuant to Resolution No. 17-06, adopted February 14, 2017, to receive citizen comments on the established priorities and funding recommendations included in the FY 2017 Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs. St. Louis County Planning & Community Development Director Barb Hayden said no public comments have been received regarding the 2017 Action Plan. Commissioner Nelson expressed concern regarding potential federal funding cuts to the program. Director Hayden indicated that correspondence has been sent to organizations informing them that federal funding cuts may jeopardize future programs. St. Louis County Senior Planner Steve Nelson provided an overview of the funding approval process. Chair Jewell asked if there were any other governmental entities, supporters, opponents, or citizens who wished to speak regarding the proposed action, and no one came forth. At 10:01 a.m., Commissioner Stauber, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to close the public hearing. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Rukavina, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to authorize the Planning and Economic Development Director to prepare and submit the 2017 Action Plan and amendments thereto, and all assurances and understanding contained therein, to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17- 168.

Commissioner Rukavina, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to approve the consent agenda. Item #15, Award of Bid, Mark Sand & Gravel Co., Combined Bituminous Reclamation and Surfacing Project and Item #24, Approval of the Hiring of Brian Fritsinger as the St. Louis County Deputy Administrator, were removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Stauber, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to table the Award of Bid, Mark Sand & Gravel Co., Combined Bituminous Reclamation and Surfacing Project, to the March 28, 2017 Board meeting. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Rukavina, moved to approve the hiring of Brian Fritsinger as the St. Louis County Deputy Administrator – Operations & Budget, effective March 27, 2017, at the annual salary rate of $126,672 (Pay Plan A1, Grade 31/Step M2 of the St. Louis County Management Compensation Plan). The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17- 164.

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Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Rukavina, moved to consider a resolution for the Department of Natural Resources Scattered Lands Project; the item has not been to Committee of the Whole. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Rukavina, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to recognize the value of land asset management and fully supports the Scattered Lands Project proposed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) which will allow St. Louis County to identify ten parcels from a list of state-owned parcels which will be offered for public sale by the DNR in the fall of 2017. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-169.

The following Board and contract files were created from documents received by this Board:

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Linnea Mirsch, Public Health and Human Services Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-87, CY 2017 Specialized CHIPS Psychological Evaluations and Rescind County Board Resolution No. 16-770.—60555

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, Mark Weber, Land and Minerals Director, Barbara Hayden, Planning and Economic Development, and Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-96, Sale and Disposal of Abandoned Personal Property.—60556

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, Jeremy Craker, Information Technology Director, and Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-106, Accounts Payable Automation.—60557

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and James Gottschald, Human Resources Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-108, Deputy Administrator Appointment.—60558

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and James Gottschald, Human Resources Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-109, Highway Maintenance Divisions Bargaining Agreement: 2017-2019.— 60559

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and James Gottschald, Human Resources Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-110, Deputy Sheriff’s Unit Bargaining Agreement: 2017-2017.—60560

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Mark Weber, Land and Minerals Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-123, Department of Natural Resources Scattered Lands Project.—60561

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16023, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and the Human Development Center, Duluth, MN, for Mental Health-Targeted Case Management (MH-TCM) for Adults during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17- 164

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16034, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and A M Moving & Cleaning, Duluth, MN, for Chore Services during the period January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017.—17-165

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16035, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Alex Duchene, Chisholm, MN, for Chore Services during the period January 10, 2017 to June 30, 2017.—17-166

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16036, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Range Mental Health Center, Virginia, MN, for Children Mental Health – Targeted Case Management (MH-TCM) services during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 77

2017.—17-167

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16037, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and the Human Development Center, Duluth, MN, for Children Mental Health – RULE 79 Targeted Case Management (MH-TCM) during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-168

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16044, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Ashley Mankie, Angora, MN, for Transportation Services during the period January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017.—17-169

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16-46, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Life House, Inc., Duluth, MN, for Group Residential Services during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-170

FY 2017 State of Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources Competitive Grants Program Grant Agreement in the amount of $205,000 between the State of Minnesota and St. Louis County for the Middle St. Louis River Watershed Culvert Inventory.—17-171

Contract for County-State Aid Highway (CSAH) Project between the County of St. Louis and Dallco, Inc., Brook Park, MN, for approach grading and Bridge 69A42 located over Flint Creek on CSAH 938 in Field Township—17-172

Cooperative Agreement between St. Louis County and the City of Duluth for Arlington Avenue and Mulberry Street Sidewalk Construction.—17-173

Amendment No. 1, Original Damion No. 2015-009399, between the County of St. Louis and Minnesota Elevator, Inc., Mankato, MN, for elevator maintenance services, extending the terms of the Original Contract for an additional one (1) year effective March 31, 2017 through March 30, 2018.—17-174

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16031, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Community Action Duluth (CAD), Duluth, MN, to implement the Minnesota Department of Health Community Wellness Grant awarded to the Carlton-Cook-Lake-St. Louis Community Health Board, during the period November 1, 2016 to September 29, 2017.—17-175

Agreement Regarding Relocation/Reconstruction of Portions of County Road 937 – Wood Road (Field Township) between the County of St. Louis and Wisconsin Central, Ltd., a Delaware corporation.—17-176

Group Residential Housing (GRH) Agreement, Contract No. 53263, between St. Louis County and Thrive Behavioral Network II, LLC, St. Cloud, MN, during State Fiscal Year (FY) 2016.—17-177

Group Residential Housing (GRH) Agreement, Contract No. 53265, between St. Louis County and Full Circle Senior Living – Keystone Bluffs, LLC, Duluth, MN, during State FY 2016.—17-178

Group Residential Housing (GRH) Agreement, Contract No. 53266, between St. Louis County and Full Circle Senior Living – Lester Park, LLC, Duluth, MN, during State FY 2016.—17-179

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Full Circle Senior Living – Mountain Iron, LLC, Duluth, MN, during State FY 2016.—17-180

Group Residential Housing (GRH) Agreement, Contract No. 53268, between St. Louis County and Full Circle Senior Living – Proctor, LLC, Duluth, MN, during State FY 2016.—17-181

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15986, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Volunteer Attorney Program, Duluth, MN, for Legal Advisement and Representation Services during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-182

Upon motion by Commissioner Rukavina, supported by Commissioner Boyle, resolutions numbered 17-139 through 17-163 and 17-165 through 17-167, as submitted on the consent agenda, were unanimously adopted as follows:

BY COMMISSIONER RUKAVINA: RESOLVED, That the official proceedings of the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners for the meeting of March 7, 2017, are hereby approved. Adopted March 14, 2017. No. 17-139

WHEREAS, St. Louis County has three Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams providing intensive, comprehensive, non-residential rehabilitative mental health service with community partners; and WHEREAS, The Minnesota Department of Human Services is seeking grant applications to sustain and enhance the provision of ACT; and WHEREAS, The Public Health and Human Services Department (PHHS) is interested in sustaining and enhancing ACT services and meeting new standards for continued certification; and WHEREAS, PHHS is preparing a grant request in the amount of $285,000 for FY17 and FY18 funding three (3) Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker positions to enhance ACT services; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Health and Human Services Department to apply to the Minnesota Department of Human Services for a grant in the amount of $285,000 to sustain and enhance the provision of Assertive Community Treatment for FY17 and FY18. Adopted March 14, 2017. No. 17-140

WHEREAS, On December 20, 2016, the St. Louis County Board adopted Resolution No. 16-770 establishing 2017 rates and authorizing contracts with Arrowhead Psychological Clinic, Dr. Jonathan Beyer, Duluth Psychological Clinic, Nystrom & Associates, LTD., and Range Mental Health Center for court- ordered Specialized Children in Need of Protection or Services (CHIPS) Psychological Evaluations; and WHEREAS, These court-ordered Specialized CHIPS Psychological Evaluations provide information to the judicial system in order to better determine the parents’ or caretakers’ ability to safely and effectively parent the children; and WHEREAS, Since Resolution No. 16-770 was adopted, Dr. Ryan Goldenstein has requested to establish a contract with St. Louis County as an independent clinician providing court-ordered Specialized CHIPS Psychological Evaluations; and WHEREAS, Dr. Goldenstein previously provided these services through his affiliation with Arrowhead Psychological Clinic; and WHEREAS, Arrowhead Psychological Clinic, Dr. Jonathan Beyer, Duluth Psychological Clinic, Nystrom & Associates, LTD., Range Mental Health Center and Dr. Ryan Goldenstein are able and willing to provide these services; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes Professional Service Agreements with Arrowhead Psychological Clinic, Dr. Jonathan Beyer, Duluth Psychological Clinic, Nystrom & Associates, LTD., Range Mental Health Center, and Dr. Ryan PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 79

Goldenstein for the period January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, for a variety of Specialized CHIPS Psychological Evaluations that may be needed during CY 2017 to include $800 per psychological evaluation, $125 for one feedback session, a forensic rate of $200 per hour for related court testimony for psychologists, and an additional $30 fee for no show appointments (up to two per client served), up to a contract maximum for the providers combined of $65,000, payable from Fund 230 (Social Services), Agency 232008 (Children’s Services), Expense Object 602000 (Other Children’s Services); RESOLVED FURTHER, That County Board Resolution No. 16-770, dated December 20, 2016, is hereby rescinded. Adopted March 14, 2017. No. 17-141

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board has authorized the Public Health and Human Services Department to contract with providers to provide needed children’s services on behalf of the county; and WHEREAS, Lutheran Social Service Bethany Crisis Shelter/Duluth is one provider of non-client specific emergency shelter services for St. Louis County clients established on January 24, 2017, by County Board Resolution No. 17-45; and WHEREAS, St. Louis County has experienced a need for out-of-home placement due to child protection concerns and increase of treatment needs; and WHEREAS, The rise in out-of-home placement has resulted in tremendous pressure on available placement resources; and WHEREAS, The number of children that Bethany Crisis Shelter can accept is impacted by age, and complicated by the average length of stay for children under 11 doubling in the past two years; and WHEREAS, PHHS initiated a small independent pilot program with Bethany Crisis Shelter in September 2016 to expand staffing through additional county funding; and WHEREAS, Although the four-month initial pilot period showed positive impact, the pilot was not long enough to determine the ongoing effectiveness of expanded staff and use of the shelter’s bed capacity for crisis placement needs; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Health and Human Services Department to enter into a contract for the continuation of a pilot for expanded staffing for Bethany Crisis Shelter at a rate of $10,330 per month, not to exceed $123,960 in 2017, contingent upon regular evaluation of its continued effectiveness in more fully using the shelter’s licensed bed capacity, with funding available in Fund 230, Agency 232008, Object 601200. Adopted March 14, 2017. No. 17-142

WHEREAS, Pursuant to Minnesota Session Laws 2015, Chapter 25, Section 22, St. Louis County may sell by private sale state tax forfeited land described as: Legal: City of Hermantown S 25 FT OF LOT 7, GETHSEMANE ACRES HERMANTOWN Parcel Code: 395-0074-00071 Acres: 0.23 LDKey: 121822; and WHEREAS, The Land and Minerals Department is recommending a direct sale of this parcel for the value of $1,600, plus fees, to resolve an occupancy trespass; and WHEREAS, This parcel of land has not been withdrawn from sale pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 85.012, 92.461, 282.01, Subd. 8, and § 282.018, and other statutes that require the withholding of state tax forfeited lands from sale; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the sale of state tax forfeited land, as described, to Paul Fitzgerald for the value of $1,600 plus the following fees: 3% assurance fee of $48, deed fee of $25, deed tax of $5.28, recording fee of $46, for a total of $1,724.28 to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund). Adopted March 14, 2017. No. 17-143

WHEREAS, The City of Aurora has requested to purchase the following described state tax forfeited PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 80 land for the price of $500, plus fees, for the purpose of correcting blighted conditions: Legal: OUTLOT B, BLOCK 2, ZUPONCIC ACRES 1ST ADD TO AURORA Parcel Code: 100-0077-00380 Acres: 0.16 LDKey: 122023; and WHEREAS, This parcel of land has not been withdrawn from sale pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 85.012, 92.461, 282.01, Subd. 8, and § 282.018, and other statutes that require the withholding of state tax forfeited lands from sale; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.01, Subd. 1a(d), allows for non-conservation tax forfeited land to be sold to a governmental subdivision for less than market value if a reduced price is necessary to provide an incentive to correct blighted conditions; and WHEREAS, This parcel of land has been classified as non-conservation land pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 282.01; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the sale of state tax forfeited land, as described, to the City of Aurora for the price of $500 plus the following fees: 3% assurance fee of $15, deed fee of $25, deed tax of $1.65, and recording fee of $46, for a total of $587.65 to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund); RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Auditor may offer for sale at public auction the state tax forfeited land described here if the City of Aurora does not purchase the land by September 14, 2017. Adopted March 14, 2017. No. 17-144 Rescinded by Res. #17-230 dated April 11, 2017.

WHEREAS, The Town of Breitung has requested to purchase the following described state tax forfeited land for the price of $1,540, plus fees, for affordable housing: Legal: LOT: 0002, BLOCK: 026 SOUDAN TOWN OF BREITUNG Parcel Code: 270-0110-02780 Acres: 0.13 LDKey: 122085; and WHEREAS, This parcel of land has not been withdrawn from sale pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 85.012, 92.461, 282.01, Subd. 8, and § 282.018, and other statutes that require the withholding of state tax forfeited lands from sale; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.01, Subd. 1a(d), allows for non-conservation tax forfeited land to be sold to a governmental subdivision for less than market value if the county board determines that a sale at a reduced price is in the public interest because it will lead to the development of affordable housing; and WHEREAS, This parcel of land has been classified as non-conservation land pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 282.01; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the sale of state tax forfeited land, as described, to the Town of Breitung for the price of $1,540 plus the following fees: 3% assurance fee of $46.20, deed fee of $25, deed tax of $5.08, and recording fee of $46, for a total of $1,662.28 to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund); RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Auditor may offer for sale at public auction the state tax forfeited land described here if the Town of Breitung does not purchase the land by September 14, 2017. Adopted March 14, 2017. No. 17-145

WHEREAS, The Duluth Economic Development Authority has requested to purchase the following described state tax forfeited land, for the market value of $18,000, plus fees, for the purpose of commercial development: Legal: OUTLOT F, LOTS 0038, 0039, 0040, 0041, 0042, 0043, and OUTLOT G, BLOCK 001, also LOTS 3 THRU 8, BLOCK 004,STEEL PLANT TERMINAL ADDN TO DULUTH Parcel Codes: 010-4110-00350, 00360, 00370, 00380, 00390, 00400, 00410, 00420, 01150 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 81

LDKeys: 104036, 104037, 104038, 104039, 104040, 104041, 104042, 104043, 104049 Acres: 1.4; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.01, Subd. 1a, authorizes the sale of state tax forfeited land to an organized governmental subdivision for any public purpose for which the subdivision is authorized to acquire property; and WHEREAS, These parcels of land have not been withdrawn from sale pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 85.012, 92.461, 282.01, Subd. 8, and § 282.018, and other statutes that require the withholding of state tax forfeited lands from sale; and WHEREAS, These parcels have been classified as non-conservation land pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 282.01; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the sale of state tax forfeited land, as described, to the Duluth Economic Development Authority for the appraised value of $18,000 plus the following fees: 3% assurance fee of $540, deed fee of $25, deed tax of $59.40, recording fee of $46 and appraisal fee of $1,400, for a total of $20,070.40 to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund); RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Auditor may offer for sale at public auction the state tax forfeited land described here if the Duluth Economic Development Authority does not purchase the land by September 14, 2017. Adopted March 14, 2017. No. 17-146 Rescinded by Res. 17-429 dated June 13, 2017.

WHEREAS, The Minnesota Department of Transportation has requested to purchase the following described state tax forfeited lands for the price of $16,750, plus fees, for the purpose of improvements to Highway 23: Legal: THAT PART OF LOTS 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37 AND 39 LYING SLY OF A LINE RUNNING PARALLEL WITH AND DISTANT 20 FT SLY OF THE FOLLOWING DESC LINE: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE W LINE OF LOT 21, DISTANCE 13.56 FT S OF THE NW CORNER THEREOF; THENCE SELY TO A POINT ON THE E LINE OF SAID LOT 39, DISTANCE 54.83 FT S OF THE NE CORNER THEREOF AND THERE TERMINATING. FOND DU LAC FOURTH STREET DULUTH Parcel Code: 010-1620-00292 LDKey: 123022 Acres: 0.45; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.01, Subd. 1(a), authorizes the sale of state tax forfeited land to an organized governmental subdivision for any public purpose for which the subdivision is authorized to acquire property; and WHEREAS, The Land and Minerals Department has determined that the parcel is suitable to be reclassified as ‘non-conservation’ after considering many factors including the present use of adjacent land; and WHEREAS, This parcel of land is located inside the boundaries of a municipality or town and Minn. Stat. § 282.01 provides that notice of the classification or reclassification and sale of lands situated within a municipality or town must be transmitted to its governing body; and WHEREAS, The reclassification of the parcel will be deemed approved if the County Board does not receive notice of a municipality’s or town’s disapproval within 60 days of the date on which this resolution is delivered to the clerk of the municipality or town in which the parcel is located; and WHEREAS, This parcel of land has not been withdrawn from sale pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 85.012, 92.461, 282.01, Subd. 8, and § 282.018, and other statutes that require the withholding of state tax forfeited lands from sale; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the reclassification and sale of state tax forfeited land, as described, to the Minnesota Department of Transportation for $16,750 plus the following fees: 3% assurance fee of $502.50, deed fee of $25, deed tax of $55.28, recording fee of $46, for a total of $17,378.78 to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund). Adopted March 14, 2017. No. 17-147 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 82

WHEREAS, The County Auditor, with approval of the County Board, requests authorization to sell or dispose of abandoned personal property on state tax forfeited parcels described in County Board File No. 60556; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. §§ 282.04, Subd. 2(d) and 504B.271 authorize the County Auditor to sell or dispose of abandoned personal property; and WHEREAS, The previous owners of the properties will be properly notified by posting of property or by mail; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the County Auditor to sell or dispose of abandoned personal property from the state tax forfeited properties described in County Board File No. 60556. Adopted March 14, 2017. No. 17-148

WHEREAS, John and Elena Haymond of Duluth, MN, have agreed that the contract for the purchase of state tax forfeited lands should be cancelled, and have signed the Admission of Service and Waiver of Time to Cure Default for lands legally described as: CITY OF DULUTH LOT: 0004 BLOCK: 002 EXETER FARMS 1ST DIVISION TOWN OF LAKEWOOD Parcel code: 415-0070-00380 C22110128; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. §§ 282.04, Subd. 2(d) and 504B.271 authorize the County Auditor to dispose of abandoned personal property; and WHEREAS, The previous owners of the property will be notified by posting of the property or by mail; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the cancellation of contract for the purchase of state tax forfeited land by John and Elena Haymond described above, according to the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 282.01, Subd. 5, and Minn. Stat. § 282.40, and according to the procedures of Minn. Stat. § 559.21; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the County Auditor to sell or dispose of abandoned personal property from the above described state tax forfeited property. Adopted March 14, 2017. No. 17-149

WHEREAS, The contract with Paula Janke of Alborn, MN, for the repurchase of state tax forfeited land is in default for failure to provide proof of insurance; and WHEREAS, The purchaser was properly served with Notice of Cancellation of Contract by civil process and has failed to cure the default for lands legally described as: TOWN OF ALBORN S1/2 OF N1/2 OF NE1/4 OF SE1/4 Section 24, Township 52 North, Range 18 West Parcel code: 205-0010-04342 C22160121; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. §§ 282.04, Subd. 2(d), and 504B.271 authorize the County Auditor to sell or dispose of abandoned personal property; and WHEREAS, The previous owner of the property will be notified by posting of the property or by mail; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the cancellation of contract for the purchase of state tax forfeited land described above, according to the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 282.01, Subd. 5, and Minn. Stat. § 282.40, and according to the procedures of Minn. Stat. § 559.21; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the County Auditor to sell or dispose of abandoned personal property from the above described state tax forfeited property. Adopted March 14, 2017. No. 17-150

WHEREAS, The contract with Garrett Hipple of Virginia, MN, for the repurchase of state tax PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 83 forfeited land is in default for failure to provide proof of insurance; and WHEREAS, The purchaser was properly served with Notice of Cancellation of Contract by civil process and has failed to cure the default for lands legally described as: CITY OF VIRGINIA LOT 24 AND W 2 1/2 FT LOT 25, BLOCK 10 ANDERSONS 3RD ADDITION TO VIRGINIA Parcel code: 090-0060-02580 C22150083; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. §§ 282.04, Subd. 2(d), and 504B.271 authorize the County Auditor to sell or dispose of abandoned personal property; and WHEREAS, The previous owner of the property will be notified by posting of the property or by mail; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the cancellation of contract for the purchase of state tax forfeited land described above, according to the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 282.01, Subd. 5, and Minn. Stat. § 282.40, and according to the procedures of Minn. Stat. § 559.21; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the County Auditor to sell or dispose of abandoned personal property from the above described state tax forfeited property. Adopted March 14, 2017. No. 17-151

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into an agreement, and approve any amendments authorized by the County Attorney, with EPC Engineering & Testing of Duluth, MN, for concrete testing on CP 0009-147349, SP 069-609-040 (CSAH 9/4th Street). The cost of these services is $46,000, payable from Fund 220, Agency 220270, Object 626600. Adopted March 14, 2017. No. 17-152

WHEREAS, Wisconsin Central, Ltd. (a subsidiary of the Canadian National Railway Company), together with the St. Louis County Public Works Department, plans to close the existing at-grade railroad crossing on County Road (CR) 937/Wood Road in Field Township, further identified as DOT #260177H; and WHEREAS, The closure of this railroad crossing necessitates the relocation and construction of approximately 4,900 feet of the county road on a new alignment; and WHEREAS, In addition to the existing highway right-of-way, certain lands are required for this construction, together with temporary construction easements; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Works Director to proceed, under the terms of an agreement reached with Wisconsin Central, Ltd., with the acquisition of the lands and temporary easements necessary for this project and Wisconsin Central will be responsible for 100 percent of the cost of this right-of-way acquisition; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is requested to provide St. Louis County with easement across the State of Minnesota Lands described as follows: 1. The Northeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4 of NE 1/4), Section 35, Township 63 North, Range 19 West, EXCEPT a 100 foot railroad right-of-way in favor of Duluth, Rainy Lake and Winnipeg Railway Co. (Parcel Identification Number 350-0020-05580)

2. The Southeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter (SE 1/4 of NE 1/4), Section 35, Township 63 North, Range 19 West, EXCEPT railroad right-of-way. (Parcel Identification Number 350-0020-05610)

3. The Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) AND the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE 1/4 of SW 1/4), Section 36, Township 63 North, Range 19 West of the Fourth Principal Meridian. (Parcel Identification Number 350-0020-05750) PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 84

Adopted March 14, 2017. No. 17-153

WHEREAS, Bids have been received electronically by the St. Louis County Public Works Department for the following project: CP 0189-243857 TST Br 209 on CR 189 (Eagle Road) between TH 73 and CSAH 133; and WHEREAS, Bids were opened in the Richard H. Hansen Transportation & Public Works Complex, Duluth, MN, on February 23, 2017, and the low responsible bid determined; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the award on the above project to the low bidder: LOW BIDDER ADDRESS AMOUNT Redstone Construction, LLC 2183 Hwy. 65 N. $673,122.25 Mora, MN 55051 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to approve the Contractor’s Performance Bonds and to execute the bonds and contract for the above listed project payable from Fund 446, Agency 446016, Object 652806 $673,122.25. Adopted March 14, 2017. No. 17-154

WHEREAS, Bids have been received electronically by the St. Louis County Public Works Department for the following tied project: CP 0080-263813 (Low Prime) TST - CSAH 80 (Simon Road, Brookston Road, and West Brookston Road) between CSAH 80 (Brevator Road) and CSAH 31 (Twin Lakes Drive); and CP 0863-263815 Tied TST- CR 863 (Brookston Road) between TR 5718 (Demenge Road) and CSAH 80 (Simon Road); and WHEREAS, Bids were opened in the Richard H. Hansen Transportation & Public Works Complex, Duluth, MN, on February 23, 2017, and the low responsible bid determined; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the award on the above project to the low bidder: LOW BIDDER ADDRESS AMOUNT Ulland Brothers, Inc. P.O. Box 340 $1,973,420.17 Cloquet, MN 55720 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to approve the Contractor’s Performance Bonds and to execute the bonds and contract for the above listed project payable from: CP 0080-263813 (Low Prime) TST Fund 446, Agency 446017, Object 652806 $1,534,846.14 CP 0863-263815 Tied TST Fund 446, Agency 446018, Object 652806 $438,574.03 Adopted March 14, 2017. No. 17-155

WHEREAS, The Virginia area represents the final phase of the county’s office building master plan which commenced in 1998 and this plan provides for consolidated public services, security/safety upgrades, renewal of life cycles for facilities, maintenance/repair reduction, and high efficiency operations for all county buildings; and WHEREAS, The construction of a new office building in Virginia was approved by the County Board on June 16, 2016 (Resolution No. 16-395) and the services of an architectural firm have been secured and planning is underway; and WHEREAS, To optimize the design options for the new office complex, Property Management has been negotiating with property owners to acquire immediately adjacent properties; and WHEREAS, The property located at 202 South 4th Avenue (Studio on 4th Salon) is adjacent to the county’s future building site and after analyzing sale and value comparables and other investigations PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 85 and negotiations, a price of $85,000 for the real estate was tentatively agreed upon with owners Tammy J. Gobats and Steven K. Gobats; and WHEREAS, In addition to the purchase of the property, the county also offers a payment of $40,000 for reestablishment and moving costs for the owners to relocate the business; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into a purchase agreement with Tammy J. Gobats and Steven K. Gobats of Virginia, MN, for property described as: Southerly 35 feet of Lots Fourteen (14), Fifteen (15) and Sixteen (16), Block Thirty (30), VIRGINIA, for a purchase price of $85,000, with the county being responsible for closing and recording costs, payable from Fund 400, Agency 400021; RESOLVED FURTHER, That an additional payment of $40,000 be made for reestablishment and moving costs for the owners to relocate the business, payable from Fund 400, Agency 400021. Adopted March 14, 2017. No. 17-157

WHEREAS, The Virginia area represents the final phase of the county’s office building master plan which commenced in 1998 and this plan provides for consolidated public services, security/safety upgrades, renewal of life cycles for facilities, maintenance/repair reduction, and high efficiency operations for all county buildings; and WHEREAS, The construction of a new office building in Virginia was approved by the County Board on June 16, 2016 (Resolution No. 16-395) and the services of an architectural firm have been secured and planning is underway; and WHEREAS, To optimize the design options for the new office complex, Property Management has been negotiating with property owners to acquire immediately adjacent properties; and WHEREAS, The property located at 330 1st Street South is adjacent to the county’s future building site and after analyzing sale and value comparables and other investigations and negotiations, a price of $101,250 for the real estate was tentatively agreed upon with the building owner Linda J. Vainik; and WHEREAS, In addition to the purchase of the property, the county also offers a maximum payment of $3,000 for moving costs; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into a purchase agreement with Linda J. Vainik of Virginia, MN, for property described as: Northerly 85 feet of Lots Fourteen (14), Fifteen (15) and Sixteen (16), Block Thirty (30), VIRGINIA, for a purchase price of $101,250, with the county being responsible for closing and recording costs, payable from Fund 400, Agency 400021; RESOLVED FURTHER. That an additional payment of up to $3,000 be made to the owner for moving costs, payable from Fund 400, Agency 400021. Adopted March 14, 2017. No. 17-158

WHEREAS, The Information Technology (IT) Department, in coordination with the Auditor’s Office, identified a need to improve the efficiency of the St. Louis County accounts payable process; and WHEREAS, The current paper-based payment voucher process is manual and inefficient, lacks tracking and auditing capabilities, creates payment delays, does not enforce separation of duties, and creates significant rework; and WHEREAS, St. Louis County worked with three software vendors to perform an exhaustive discovery process to design and define a system and process that will automate and make the payment voucher process electronic; and WHEREAS, St. Louis County selected the Hyland Onbase software product, which will be implemented by consulting vendors Databank and Mitchell Humphrey, in coordination with St. Louis County. With total one-time project costs totaling $265,550 broken down as follows:

1st Year Cost Vendor Purchase Cost Databank Licenses $ 43,600 Databank Consulting $ 46,200 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 86

Mitchell Humphrey Software $ 20,000 Mitchell Humphrey Development Consulting $ 135,750 Hollstadt & Project Management $ 20,000 Associates Total $ 265,550 ; and WHEREAS, There will be ongoing annual software maintenance costs starting in year two in the amount of $12,720; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Information Technology Department to execute purchase agreements and professional service contracts to purchase and implement the Accounts Payable Automation software solution in the amount of $265,550 using Fund 100, Agency 117051, Object 629900, with funds transferred from the Information Technology assigned fund balance, Fund 100, Object 311139, and to include the annual maintenance cost of $12,720 in future IT budgets. Adopted March 14, 2017. No. 17-159

RESOLVED, That the workers’ compensation report of claims by employees for work-related injuries, dated March 3, 2017, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60509, is hereby received and ratified as payable from Fund 730, Agency 730001. Adopted March 14, 2017. No. 17-160

WHEREAS, Pursuant to the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 340A, as amended, and Rules and Regulations adopted by this Board under St. Louis County Ordinance No. 28, dated May 22, 1978, as amended, the following application for an intoxicating liquor license is hereby approved, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60520; and WHEREAS, Said license is approved contingent upon license holder paying real estate or personal property taxes when due; and WHEREAS, Said license is approved contingent upon license holder submitting proof of liquor liability insurance; and WHEREAS, If named license holder sells their licensed place of business, the County Board may, at its discretion after an investigation, transfer the license to a new owner, but without pro-rated refund of the license fee to the license holder; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That said license shall be effective through June 30, 2017: Cheryl Seeley d/b/a Sportsmens Inn, Gnesen Township, On-Sale and Sunday On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License, transfer. Adopted March 14, 2017. No. 17-161

RESOLVED, That pursuant to the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 340A, as amended, and Rules and Regulations adopted by this Board under St. Louis County Ordinance No. 28, dated May 22, 1978, as amended, the following application for permit authorizing the consumption and display of intoxicating liquor is hereby approved, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60549: Wilkins Pine Aire Resort, Inc., d/b/a Pine Aire Resort, Kabetogama Township, renewal. Adopted March 14, 2017. No. 17-162

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RESOLVED, That the 2017-2019 Highway Maintenance Divisions bargaining agreement is ratified and the appropriate county officials are authorized to execute the Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement with Teamsters Local 320, a copy of which is on file in County Board File No. 60559. Adopted March 14, 2017. No. 17-165

RESOLVED, That the 2017-2019 Deputy Sheriff’s unit contract is ratified and the appropriate county officials are authorized to execute the Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc., a copy of which is on file in County Board File No. 60560. Adopted March 14, 2017. No. 17-166

WHEREAS, Staffing changes and succession planning in the Land and Minerals Department require a realignment of administrative positions; and WHEREAS, The Land and Minerals Department has determined that a reallocation of a vacant Deputy Land and Minerals Director to a Resource Management Supervisor will assist in this realignment; and WHEREAS, County Fiscal Policies specify that any position change greater than three pay grades must go to the County Board for approval; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the reallocation of a vacant Deputy Land and Minerals Director (Civil Service Supervisory, Pay Grade E32) to a Resource Management Supervisor (Civil Service Supervisory, Pay Grade E26) in the Land and Minerals Department (Fund 240, Agency 241001, Object 610100). Adopted March 14, 2017. No. 17-167

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the hiring of Brian Fritsinger as the St. Louis County Deputy Administrator – Operations & Budget effective March 27, 2017, at the annual salary rate of $126,672 (Pay Plan A1, Grade 31/Step M2 of the St. Louis County Management Compensation Plan), with benefits as provided by the Management Compensation Plan, payable from Fund 100, Agency 104001. Unanimously adopted March 14, 2017. No. 17-164

BY COMMISSIONER RUKAVINA: WHEREAS, Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, establishes the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) for the purpose of developing viable communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities principally for low- and moderate-income persons; and WHEREAS, Title II of the Affordable Housing Act of 1990, as amended, establishes the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) for purposes of expanding the supply of affordable housing units for low-income families; and WHEREAS, Subtitle B of the Title IV of McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987, as amended and reauthorized under the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act, establishes homeless assistance programs including the Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG) for purposes of providing homeless prevention and re-housing assistance to homeless families; and WHEREAS, The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is authorized to make grants to cities and counties to finance local CDBG, HOME and ESG Programs, submitted and approved in accordance with the Consolidated Plan regulations; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board desires to continue to carry out the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan HUD entitlement programs, including CDBG, HOME, and ESG; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Planning and Economic Development Director to prepare and submit the 2017 Action Plan and amendments thereto, and all assurances and understanding contained therein, to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for those projects and corresponding funding levels as set forth in the plan as described in County Board File No. 60542, and to act in connection with its submission PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 88 and subsequent activity, and to provide such additional information as may be required. Unanimously adopted March 14, 2017. No. 17-168

BY COMMISSIONER RUKAVINA: WHEREAS, The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has initiated a Strategic Land Asset Management Program (SLAM) to determine what changes should be made to land ownership patterns to increase the value to the citizens of the counties in the northeastern region of the state, and to assist local governments with managing its land asset to reduce infrastructure cost and enhance revenue development opportunities; and WHEREAS, The DNR has proposed a Scattered Lands Project which will reduce state-owned inholdings by allowing each county in the Northeast Region an opportunity to identify ten candidate parcels and five alternate parcels from a list of state-owned parcels which will be used to create a pool to be offered for public sale; and WHEREAS, The DNR will provide a list of state-owned scattered parcels which are considered suitable for private ownership for each county to select candidate parcels from; and WHEREAS, The DNR will offer for sale up to ten parcels from each county in the Northeast Region at public auctions to be held in the fall of 2017; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board recognizes the value of land asset management and fully supports the Scattered Lands Project proposed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) which will allow St. Louis County to identify ten parcels from a list of state-owned parcels which will be offered for public sale by the DNR in the fall of 2017. Unanimously adopted March 14, 2017. No. 17-169

At 10:39 a.m., March 14, 2017, Commissioner Stauber, supported by Commissioner Jugovich, moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Frank Jewell, Chair of the Board of County Commissioners

Attest:

Donald Dicklich, County Auditor and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners

(Seal of the County Auditor)

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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA, HELD ON MARCH 28, 2017

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of St. Louis, Minnesota, met this 28th day of March 2017, at 9:33 a.m., at the St. Louis County Courthouse, Duluth, Minnesota, with the following members present: Commissioners Patrick Boyle, Beth Olson, Tom Rukavina, Pete Stauber, Keith Nelson, Mike Jugovich, and Chair Frank Jewell - 7. Absent: None - 0.

Chair Jewell opened the meeting to persons who wanted to address the Board concerning issues not on the agenda, and no one came forth.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to approve the consent agenda. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Rukavina, moved to remove from the table an award of bid for a combined bituminous reclamation and surfacing project in Kabetogama Township and Unorganized Townships 68-21, 68-20 and 68-19 (tabled on March 14, 2017). The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Rukavina, supported by Commissioner Stauber, moved to award a bid to KGM Contractors, Inc., of Angora, MN, in the amount of $4,873,697.27 for a combined bituminous reclamation and surfacing project in Kabetogama Township and Unorganized Townships 68-21, 68- 20 and 68-19. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-183.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to consider a resolution authorizing submission of a grant application to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to authorize the Public Health and Human Services Department to submit a grant application in an amount up to $900,000 to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program for the 2017-2019 biennium. St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services Director Linnea Mirsch gave a brief overview of the application process and discussed organizations that utilize the program. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-184.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Rukavina, moved that the St. Louis County Board will convene in a closed meeting of the Committee of the Whole on March 28, 2017, for the purpose of discussing settlements and litigation strategy immediately following the Board meeting, in accordance with Minn. Stat § 13D.05, Subd. 3(b). No other pending public business will be discussed at this closed session. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-185.

The following Board and contract files were created from documents received by this Board:

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-120, Establish Public Hearing to Consider Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License (Gnesen Township).—60562 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 90

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Barbara Hayden, Planning and Economic Development Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-121, Establish Public Hearing to Consider Tax Abatement for the City of Duluth – Capstone Apartment Project.—60563

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Linnea Mirsch, Public Health and Human Services Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-124, Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program Grant Application.—60564

County Attorney requesting a Closed Session of the Committee of the Whole for litigation purposes.—60565

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16000, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Fond du Lac Foster Care Licensing and Placement Agency, Cloquet, MN, for Child Protective Services during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-183

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16038, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (Bethany Foster Care Program), Duluth, MN, for Child Protective Services during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17- 184

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16045, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN, through its Bethany Crisis Shelter in Duluth and Family Resource Center – Range Youth Shelter in Virginia, for Group Home Residential Service and Diagnostic 25-Day Evaluations during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-185

Contract for County-State Aid Highway (CSAH) Project between the County of St. Louis and Redstone Construction, LLC, Mora, MN, for Approach Grading and Bridge No. 69A46 (Br 22) located on CSAH 52/Arkola Road in Kelsey Township (CP 0052-243859 TST, SAP 69-652-017, Br 22).—17-186

Contract for County-State Aid Highway Project between the County of St. Louis and Casper Construction, Inc., Grand Rapids, MN, for Culvert Replacements, Grading, Aggregate Base & Plant Mixed Bituminous Patches on CSAH 26/Wahlsted Road(CP 0026-304816 Low TST) and CSAH 68/Highway 68 and Ansula Road (CP 0068-304825 Tied TST) in Kugler, Embarrass and Pike Townships.—17-187

First Amendment to Lease Agreement between the County of St. Louis (Lessor) and the City of Duluth (Lessee) for the premises known as the impound lot located near the Public Safety Campus.—17-188

Agreement between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and AFSCME Council 5 Representing St. Louis County Civil Service Basic Unit Employees 2017-2019.—17-189

Agreement between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and AFSCME Council 5 representing St. Louis County Merit System Basic Unit Employees 2017-2019.—17-190

Agreement between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and AFSCME Council 5 representing Assistant County Attorney’s Unit 2017-2019.—17-191 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 91

Agreement between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and AFSCME Council 5 representing County Attorney Investigators Unit 2017-2019.—17-192

State of Minnesota Department of Human Services County Grant Contract for Transitions to Community Initiative Funding in an amount not to exceed $7,380 effective January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.—17-193

Master Services and Purchasing Agreement between Taser International, Inc., and St. Louis County for the purchase of in-squad cameras.—17-194

Service Contract No. 5372 between the County of St. Louis and Hunt Electric Corporation d/b/a Arrowhead Radio & Security, Bloomington, MN, to install security card readers and related door hardware to improve access/egress for the inner perimeter of courtroom operations in the Duluth, Hibbing and Virginia Courthouses.—17-195

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16072, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Duluth Family Visitation Center, Duluth, MN, for Supervised Visitation and related services during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-196

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16016, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Arrowhead Center, Inc., Virginia, MN, for Assessment and Treatment Services, Aftercare Services, Court-Ordered Urinalysis Collection and Drug Testing, and Financial Assistance Division Urinalysis Collection and Drug Testing during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-197

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16030, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Arrowhead Center, Inc., Virginia, MN, under the Superior Babies Program for Collaborative Case Management Services for chemically dependent pregnant women to decrease the incidence of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-198

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16040, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and St. James Home of Duluth, Inc., d/b/a Woodland Hills, Duluth, MN, for Children’s Residential Treatment services during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-199

Service Contract between the County of St. Louis and Northeast Technical Services, Inc., Virginia, MN, for Regional Landfill monitoring and leachate system operations through December 31, 2020.—17-200

MnDOT Agreement No. 1027372 between the State of Minnesota Department of Transportation and St. Louis County for Federal Participation in Advance Construction for SP 069-607-050; MP STPF 6917(155), reclaim/overlay project on CSAH 7 in Alborn and Meadowlands Townships.—17-201

Purchase Agreement, Contract No. 15964, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and AAA Ventures, Inc., d/b/a Applied Professional Services, Duluth, MN, for Service of Process during the term January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-202

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15968, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Arrowhead Regional Corrections, Duluth, MN, for Children’s Mental Health PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 92

Screenings during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-203

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16033, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Lutheran Social Services (Self/One Program), Duluth, MN, for Support for Emancipation and Living Functionally (SELF) Adolescent Life Skills Training services during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-204

Amendment No. 3, Original Damion No. 2015-9395; First Amendment, Damion No. 2015-9811; Second Amendment, Damion No. 2016-10373, Professional Services Agreement between the County of St. Louis and SRF Consulting Group, Inc., Minneapolis, MN, to provide additional design for traffic signal preemption operation at the intersection of CSAH 13/Midway Road and US-2.— 17-205

Agreement between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and the Minnesota Teamsters Public and Law Enforcement Employees Union, Local No. 320, 2017-2019.—17-206

Agreement between the County of St. Louis and Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc., Local No. 288, 2017-2019.—17-207

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15962, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Goodwill Industries Vocational Enterprises, Inc., Duluth, MN, for Vocational Employment Services during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-208

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15992, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Head of the Lakes United Way, Duluth, MN, for Referral Services and Onsite CCA Consultation during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-209

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16073, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and George Morrell, Hibbing, MN, for Chore Services during the period January 9, 2017 to June 30, 2017.—17-210

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16074, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Servicemaster Cleaning, Eveleth, MN, for Chore Services during the period February 21, 2017 to June 30, 2017.—17-211

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16076, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Adam’s Pest Control, Medina, MN, for Chore Services during the period January 26, 2017 to June 30, 2017.—17-212

Timothy Tysdal, Assistant St. Louis County Attorney, submitting Warranty Deed from the City of Cook to St. Louis County and Owner’s Policy of Title Insurance for the purchase of land for the Public Works Joint Use Facility – Cook.—17-213

Upon motion by Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, resolutions numbered 17-170 through 17-182, as submitted on the consent agenda, were unanimously adopted as follows:

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: RESOLVED, That the official proceedings of the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners for the meeting of March 14, 2017, are hereby approved. Adopted March 28, 2017. No. 17-170 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 93

WHEREAS, The Land and Minerals Department plans to treat 976 acres with ground applied herbicides for tree plantation site preparation and the release of existing conifer plantations on state tax forfeited lands in the summer of 2017; and WHEREAS, The Purchasing Division solicited bids, RFB 5368, for ground application of herbicides with Future Forests, Inc., of Askov, MN, submitting the only bid in the amount of $125,206.50; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to execute a contract with Future Forests, Inc., of Askov, MN, for the chemical site preparation (early spray) of 16 sites totaling 698 acres and the chemical release (late spray) of 5 sites totaling 278 acres, in accordance with the specifications of Bid No. 5368, at its bid price of $125,206.50, subject to approval of the County Attorney, payable from Fund 290, Agency 290001. Adopted March 28, 2017. No. 17-171

WHEREAS, Intermet/Northern Castings Corporation, owners on the Solid Waste Division Charge Account #132, filed bankruptcy in 2004, and the United States Bankruptcy Court entered into a notice of confirmation; and WHEREAS, Environmental Services received a final distribution in August 2008; and WHEREAS, According to the St. Louis County Write-Off Policy, accounts over 180 days old with a balance over $10,000 require a majority vote of the St. Louis County Board to be written off; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the County Auditor to write-off the Intermet/Northern Castings’ Solid Waste Charge Account #132 from Accounts Receivable Fund 600, Agency 999999, Object 111410 (Environmental Services), in the amount of $19,306.45. Adopted March 28, 2017. No. 17-172

RESOLVED, That pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 161.36, the Commissioner of Transportation be appointed as Agent of St. Louis County to accept as its agent, federal aid funds which may be made available for eligible transportation-related projects; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the County Board Chair and the County Auditor are authorized and directed for and on behalf of the county to execute and enter into an agreement with the Commissioner of Transportation prescribing the terms and conditions of said federal aid participation as set forth and contained in “Minnesota Department of Transportation Agency Agreement No. 1027547”, a copy of which was before the County Board and is made a part hereof by reference, for federal funding on County Project CP 0101-216099, SP 069-701-005/SP 069-701- 006. Funds to be receipted into Fund 220, Agency 220423. Adopted March 28, 2017. No. 17-173

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into an agreement, and approve any amendments authorized by the County Attorney, with LHB Corporation of Duluth, MN, for construction administration and inspection services for the following St. Louis County bridge projects: Br. 48 CP 0000-204369/SP 069-597-007 Br. 194 CP 0209-243855 Br. 209 CP 0189-24385 Br. 221 CP 0052-243859/SAP 069-652-017 Br. 336 CP 0088-9577/SAP 069-688-009 Br. 388 CP 0059-229537/SAP 069-659-002 Br. 657 CP 0938-235515 Br. 698 CP 0005-204368/SP 069-605-044 Br. 726 CP 8128-235517/SAP 069-599-041 Br. 773 CP 0642-243938 Br. 823 CP 0523-243941 The total cost of these services is $1,119,137.00, payable as follows: Bridge No. 48 Fund 220, Agency 220324, Object 626600 $ 94,132.00 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 94

194 Fund 204, Agency 204005, Object 626600 $ 85,746.00 209 Fund 204, Agency 204007, Object 626600 $ 90,678.00 221 Fund 204, Agency 204008, Object 626600 $ 85,987.00 336 Fund 204, Agency 204090, Object 626600 $128,235.00 388 Fund 204, Agency 204091, Object 626600 $ 94,125.00 657 Fund 204, Agency 204016, Object 626600 $ 93,675.00 698 Fund 204, Agency 204368, Object 626600 $213,659.00 726 Fund 204, Agency 204019, Object 626600 $ 93,912.00 773 Fund 204, Agency 204020, Object 626600 $ 28,149.00 823 Fund 204, Agency 204092, Object 626600 $110,839.00 Adopted March 28, 2017. No. 17-174

WHEREAS, St. Louis County and Oneida Realty Company entered into a contract per County Board Resolution No. 12-270 on July 1, 2012, to purchase strategic direction, property management and operation/administration services for the St. Louis County Heritage & Arts Center (the Depot); and WHEREAS, This contract terminates June 30, 2017; and WHEREAS, The parties desire to amend the contract so as to enable both parties to continue to enjoy the mutual benefits it provides by extending the term; and WHEREAS, There are no additional management or operational costs associated with this six-month contract extension; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to finalize and execute a six-month contract extension (July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017) with Oneida Realty Company for strategic direction, property management and operation/administration services for the St. Louis County Heritage & Arts Center (the Depot). Adopted March 28, 2017. No. 17-175

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board authorized a grant application to the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council for partial funding of a mural depicting “The Hill of Three Waters” (County Board Resolution No. 16-676); and WHEREAS, The County Board further agreed to act as fiscal agent for administration of this grant and any others that may be received to accomplish the funding of this project; and WHEREAS, The Bois Forte Band has made a $200 donation to St. Louis County dedicated to partial payment of project costs; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board accepts the Bois Forte Band donation dedicated to “The Hill of Three Waters” mural art project; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Auditor is authorized to manage the donated funds and make authorized payment(s) toward project costs. Adopted March 28, 2017. No. 17-176

WHEREAS, LHB Engineers & Architects of Duluth, MN, was selected to provide all building construction and building remodel design services in June 2016 and are nearing completion of the programming and space needs analysis for all county departments and the Minnesota Department of Transportation to be located in the new Public Works Joint Use Facility in Cook, MN; and WHEREAS, The project is entering the next phase in which the services of a Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) will work with the county and the architects to initiate and complete construction design and construction documents in preparation for the bidding phase; and WHEREAS, The Purchasing Division solicited proposals for qualified CMR services, with McGough Construction of Duluth, MN, providing the best overall proposal, presentation, and price; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into a professional service contract with McGough Construction of Duluth, MN, and approve any amendments authorized by the County Attorney, for the CMR preconstruction services for the Public Works Joint Use Facility-Cook construction project in an amount not to exceed $40,000, payable from Fund 448, Agency 448002, Object 660265. PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 95

Adopted March 28, 2017. No. 17-177

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board establishes a public hearing at 9:40 a.m., on April 11, 2017, in the Hermantown City Hall, Hermantown, MN, for the purpose of considering the issuance of an Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License to Cheryl Seeley d/b/a Sportsmens Inn, Gnesen Township. Adopted March 28, 2017. No. 17-178

WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. §§ 469.1812 through 469.1815, Abatement Authority, require that a public hearing be conducted prior to approving a tax abatement; and WHEREAS, The City of Duluth, MN, has requested St. Louis County to consider up to $250,000 in tax abatement to construct the Capstone Apartment project; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at 9:45 a.m., at the Hermantown City Hall in Hermantown, MN, to solicit public input prior to considering the proposed tax abatement. Notice of the hearing shall be published in accordance with Minn. Stat. § 469.1813, Subd. 5(b). Adopted March 28, 2017. No. 17-179

RESOLVED, That pursuant to the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 340A, as amended, and Rules and Regulations adopted by this Board under St. Louis County Ordinance No. 28, dated May 22, 1978, as amended, the following application for permit authorizing the consumption and display of intoxicating liquors is hereby approved, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60549: Ely Golf Club Corporation d/b/a Ely Golf Club, Morse Township, change of board members, renewal. Adopted March 28, 2017. No. 17-180

RESOLVED, That pursuant to the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 340A, as amended, and Rules and Regulations adopted by this Board under St. Louis County Ordinance No. 28, dated May 22, 1978, as amended, the following applications for permit authorizing the consumption and display of intoxicating liquors are hereby approved, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60549: Hugo's, Inc., d/b/a Hugo's, Ault Township, renewal; Kathryn Brown d/b/a K.T.'s Floodwood Lake Resort & Campground, Cedar Valley Township, renewal. Adopted March 28, 2017. No. 17-181

RESOLVED, That the workers’ compensation report of claims by employees for work-related injuries, dated March 17, 2017, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60509, is hereby received and ratified as payable from Fund 730, Agency 730001. Adopted March 28, 2017. No. 17-182

BY COMMISSIONER RUKAVINA: WHEREAS, Bids have been received electronically by the St. Louis County Public Works Department for the following tied project: CP 0122-216092 TST (Low), SAP 069-722-008, CSAH 122 (Gamma and Waltz Road) between TH 53 and end of CSAH 122; CP 0123-216096 TST (Tied), SAP 069-723-007, CSAH 123 (Gappa Road) between CSAH 122 and CSAH 122; CP 0129-216097 TST (Tied), SAP 069-729-006, CSAH 129 (Ash River Trail) between TH 53 and end of CSAH 129; CP 0332-257646 (Tied), CR 332 (Northern Lights Road) between CSAH 122 and 1.4 miles east; CP 0672-257647 (Tied), CR 672 (Salmi Road) between CSAH 122 and 0.8 mile east; PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 96

CP 0673-333644 (Tied), CR 673 (Gamma Road) between 0.3 mile north of CSAH 122 and 1.1 mile north of CSAH 122; CP 0695-257650 (Tied), CR 695 (Ness Road), between CR 673 and 0.3 mile east of CR 673; CP 0523-216098 TST (Tied), CR 523 (Burma Road) between CSAH 123 and end of CR 523; CP 0673-216099 (Tied), CR 673 (Gamma Road) between CSAH 122 and 1,335 feet north of CSAH 122; and WHEREAS, Bids were opened in the Richard H. Hansen Transportation & Public Works Complex, Duluth, MN, on March 2, 2017, and the low responsible bid determined; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the award on the above project to the low bidder: LOW BIDDER ADDRESS AMOUNT KGM Contractors, Inc. 9211 Hwy. 53 $4,873,697.27 Angora, MN 55703 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to approve the Contractor’s Performance Bonds and to execute the bonds and contract for the above listed project payable from: SAP 069-722-008 (Low) Fund 446, Agency 446020, Object 652806 $1,669,145.35 SAP 069-723-007 (Tied) Fund 446, Agency 446021, Object 652806 $889,054.34 SAP 069-729-006 (Tied) Fund 446, Agency 446022, Object 652806 $1,901,646.70 CP 0332-257646 (Tied) Fund 200, Agency 203467, Object 652800 $102,640.70 CP 0672-257647 (Tied) Fund 200, Agency 203468, Object 652800 $43,116.60 CP 0673-333644 (Tied) Fund 200, Agency 203470, Object 652800 $70,360.91 CP 0695-257650 (Tied) Fund 200, Agency 203471, Object 652806 $29,175.64 CP 0523-216098 TST (Tied) Fund 446, Agency 446023, Object 652800 $97,408.53 CP 0673-216099 (Tied) Fund 200, Agency 203469, Object 652800 $71,148.50 Unanimously adopted March 31, 2017. No. 17-183

BY COMMISSIONER BOYLE: WHEREAS, The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency awards grant funds to counties to fund services for the homeless and those at risk of homelessness; and WHEREAS, St. Louis County has received funding from the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program since the 1995-1997 biennium to fund services for the homeless and those at risk of homelessness; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Health and Human Services Department to submit a grant application in an amount up to $900,000 to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program for the 2017-2019 biennium. Unanimously adopted March 28, 2017. No. 17-184

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: WHEREAS, Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, Subd. 3(b), the St. Louis County Board may close a meeting as permitted by the attorney/client privilege; and WHEREAS, The County Attorney requires candid and open discussion to provide legal advice to the County Board with respect to proposed settlements and litigation strategy in a closed session of the Committee of the Whole; and WHEREAS, A closed session would benefit the public because potential financial liability could result in the expenditure of public funds; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board will convene in a closed meeting of the Committee of the Whole on March 28, 2017 for the purpose of discussing settlements and litigation strategy immediately following the Board meeting, in accordance with Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, Subd. 3(b); RESOLVED FURTHER, That no other pending public business will be discussed at this closed session. Unanimously adopted March 28, 2017. No. 17-185 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 97

At 9:41 a.m., March 28, 2017, Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Olson, moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Frank Jewell, Chair of the Board of County Commissioners

Attest:

Donald Dicklich, County Auditor and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners

(Seal of the County Auditor)

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS

OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA

April, 2017

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA, HELD ON APRIL 4, 2017

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of St. Louis, Minnesota, met this 4th day of April 2017, at 9:31 a.m., at the St. Louis County Courthouse, Duluth, Minnesota, with the following members present: Commissioners Beth Olson, Tom Rukavina, Keith Nelson, Mike Jugovich, and Chair Frank Jewell - 5. Absent: Commissioners Patrick Boyle and Pete Stauber - 2.

As part of National Public Health Week, a presentation was held to recognize the work of public health officials. St. Louis County Public Health Division Director Amy Westbrook presented Public Health Achievement Awards to Vern Wagner, Essentia Health, and the Duluth and Mesabi Family Y.M.C.A.

At 9:51 a.m., the Board recessed. At 9:54 a.m., the Board re-convened with the following Commissioners present: Olson, Rukavina, Nelson, Jugovich and Chair Jewell.

Commissioner Nelson said the Annual Report of Mines was submitted to the Board, and noted there were no fatalities. Commissioner Nelson indicated that April is Sexual Assault and Awareness month and commended Commissioner Olson and County Attorney Mark Rubin for their ongoing efforts to prevent sexual assault.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Rukavina, moved to approve the consent agenda. The motion passed; five yeas, zero nays, two absent (Boyle, Stauber).

Chair Jewell opened the meeting to persons who wanted to address the Board concerning issues not on the agenda, and no one came forth.

Commissioner Jugovich, supported by Commissioner Rukavina, moved to approve the proposed settlement in the Gentilini v. Young, Case No. 69DU-VI-CV-16-743, and authorize the appropriate county officials to negotiate and execute appropriate settlement documents and to make the settlement payment contemplated by the proposed settlement in the amount of $30,000. The motion passed; five yeas, zero nays, two absent (Boyle, Stauber). Resolution No. 17-223.

Commissioner Jugovich, supported by Commissioner Rukavina, moved to approve the proposed settlement in the Johnson v. St. Louis County, OAH Docket No. 80-3100-34052, and authorize the appropriate county officials to negotiate and execute appropriate settlement documents and to make the settlement payment contemplated by the proposed settlement in the amount of $40,000. The motion passed; five yeas, zero nays, two absent (Boyle, Stauber). Resolution No. 17-224.

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Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Rukavina, moved to consider a resolution in support of legislation to increase medical assistance reimbursement for public health nurse family home visits; the item had not been to committee. The motion passed; five yeas, zero nays, two absent (Boyle, Stauber).

Commissioner Olson, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to support increasing the minimum Medical Assistance reimbursement rate for all public health nurse family home visits, as proposed in HF1385/SF1143. The motion passed; five yeas, zero nays, two absent (Boyle, Stauber). Resolution No. 17-225.

The following Board and contract files were created from documents received by this Board:

Applications for repurchase of state tax forfeited lands approved during 2017.—60566

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, Mark Weber, Land and Minerals Director, and Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-130, Reclassification of State Tax Forfeited Lands to Non-Conservation.—60567

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, Mark Weber, Land and Minerals Director, and Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-131, Classification of November 8, 2016 Forfeitures (Conservation).—60568

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, Mark Weber, Land and Minerals Director, and Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-132, Classification of November 8, 2016 Forfeitures (Non-Conservation).—60569

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, Mark Weber, Land and Minerals Director, and Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-128, Public Auction of Earthen Material on State Tax Forfeited Land (Eagles Nest Township).—60570

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and James Foldesi, Public Works Director/Highway Engineer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-134, Acquisition of Lands – Amborn Gravel Pit Expansion (Industrial Township).—60571

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Donna Viskoe, Purchasing Division Procurement Manager, submitting Board Letter No. 17-152, Revised St. Louis County Purchasing Rules and Regulations to Add Prevailing Wage Requirement to Certain Demolition Projects.—60572

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Mark Rubin, County Attorney, submitting Board Letter No. 17-156, Thomas L. Gentilini Settlement Agreement.—60573

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Mark Rubin, County Attorney, submitting Board Letter No. 17-157, Jamey J. Johnson Settlement Agreement.—60574

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Linnea Mirsch, Public Health & Human Services Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-170, Support for Legislation to Increase Medical Assistance Reimbursement for Public Health Nurse Family Home Visits.—60575

First Amendment to Master Services and Purchasing Agreement between St. Louis County and TASER International, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ, effective March 31, 2017, adding coverage of the Fleet unlimited purchase to the purchase of in-squad cameras.—17-214 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 101

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16039, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Northwood Children’s Services, Duluth, MN, for Child Protection and Children’s Mental Health Services during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17- 215

Agreement for Services between the County of St. Louis and Duluth Archaeology Center, LLC, Duluth, MN, to perform archaeological and cultural resources surveys during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2020.—17-216

Service Contract No. 5305A between the County of St. Louis and Max Gray Construction, Inc., Hibbing, MN, (Construction Manager at Risk) for pre-construction planning, construction and bid documents, cost estimation, constructability analysis and value engineering services throughout the project design phase and up to the establishment of the project Guaranteed Maximum Price.—17- 217

St. Louis County Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Prevention Program Grant Agreement between St. Louis County and Burntside Lake Association for the use of AIS funding for activities and objectives consistent with the AIS Program regulations effective February 15, 2017 through December 31, 2018.—17-218

St. Louis County Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Prevention Program Grant Agreement between St. Louis County and St. Louis River Alliance for the use of AIS funding for activities and objectives consistent with the AIS Program regulations effective February 15, 2017 through December 31, 2018.—17-219

St. Louis County Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Prevention Program Grant Agreement between St. Louis County and Vermilion Lake Association for the use of AIS funding for activities and objectives consistent with the AIS Program regulations effective February 15, 2017 through December 31, 2018.—17-220

St. Louis County Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Prevention Program Grant Agreement between St. Louis County and Wildlife Forever for the use of AIS funding for activities and objectives consistent with the AIS Program regulations effective February 15, 2017 through December 31, 2018.—17-221

Service Contract between the County of St. Louis and Gausman & Moore, Duluth, MN, for Duluth Government Services Center (GSC) and Duluth Courthouse Boiler-Chiller Investigation.—17-222

Service Contract between the County of St. Louis and Northeast Technical Services, Inc., Virginia, MN, for geotechnical drilling, design parking area, create construction specifications, contract administration, and conduct construction inspection and surveying for the renovation of the parking lot located at 408 First Street in Virginia, MN.—17-223

Service Contract between the County of St. Louis and Architectural Resources Incorporated, Hibbing, MN, for construction documents and construction administrative services for the new impound garage to be built near the St. Louis County Landfill Storage Building in Virginia, MN.— 17-224

Amendment No. 2, Original Damion No. 2015-09627, Amendment No. 1 Damion No. 2016-010062, between the County of St. Louis and North Point Geographic Solutions, LLC, Duluth, MN, for additional maintenance support hours to assist the County’s IT Department to finalize the launch of the Adopt-A-Highway web-based application and to create a pop-up window in the application for PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 102 the County’s administration view of the map that displays the segment ID and group name.—17-225

Amendment No. 2, Original Damion No. 2014-008753, Amendment No. 1 Damion No. 2016- 010282, between the County of St. Louis and Waste Management, Duluth, MN, extending the term of the contract for an additional one (1) year through June 30, 2018.—17-226

Upon motion by Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Rukavina, resolutions numbered 17-186 through 17-222, as submitted on the consent agenda, were unanimously adopted as follows:

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: RESOLVED, That the official proceedings of the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners for the meeting of March 28, 2017, are hereby approved. Adopted April 4, 2017. No. 17-186

WHEREAS, The Minnesota Department of Health has made Federal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) funds available for 28 counties with at-risk communities most in need of additional evidence-based home visiting services, with St. Louis County having been identified as one; and WHEREAS, The Carlton-Cook-Lake-St. Louis Community Health Board (CHB) has applied for and has been awarded funds to be used to support the Nurse-Family Partnership model; and WHEREAS, County Board Resolution No. 16-375, dated June 14, 2016, included grant funding in the amount of $132,708 for the period February 1, 2016 through February 28, 2017; and WHEREAS, The CHB wishes to amend the contract to include the period March 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017, and award St. Louis County an additional $71,458; and WHEREAS, The additional award amount of $71,458 is accounted for within the 2017 Public Health & Human Services budget; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Health and Human Services Department to accept Federal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting funds through a contract with the Carlton-Cook-Lake-St. Louis Community Health Board in the amount of $71,458 for the period March 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017, which is included within the PHHS 2017 budget: Fund 230, Agency 233999, Grant 23322, Grant Year 2017. Adopted April 4, 2017. No. 17-187

WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.241 provides that state tax forfeited land may be repurchased by the previous owner subject to payment of delinquent taxes and assessments, with penalties, costs, and interest; and WHEREAS, The applicant, Helmi Harrington of Burnsville, MN, has applied to repurchase non- homestead state tax forfeited land legally described as: CITY OF DULUTH LOT: 449 BLOCK: 081 DULUTH PROPER SECOND DIVISION Parcel Code: 010-1140-03130; and WHEREAS, The applicant was the owner of record at the time of forfeiture and is eligible to repurchase the property; and WHEREAS, The applicant shall either pay in full or enter into a four-year contract for deed; and WHEREAS, Approving the repurchase will correct undue hardship and promote the use of lands that will best serve the public interest; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the repurchase application by Helmi Harrington of Burnsville, MN, on file in County Board File No. 60566, subject to payments including total taxes and assessments of $16,102.01, service fee of $500, deed tax of $53.14, deed fee of $25, and recording fee of $46, for a total of $16,726.15 to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund). PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 103

Adopted April 4, 2017. No. 17-188

WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.241 provides that state tax forfeited land may be repurchased by the previous owner, subject to payment of delinquent taxes and assessments, with penalties, costs, and interest; and WHEREAS, The applicant, Tanja Nelson of Hibbing, MN, has applied to repurchase non-homestead state tax forfeited land legally described as: CITY OF HIBBING LOT 6, BLOCK 12, EX SOUTH 28 1/2 FT REARRANGEMENT OF PART OF PARK ADDITION HIBBING Parcel Code: 140-0150-00410; and WHEREAS, The applicant was the owner of record at the time of forfeiture and is eligible to repurchase the property; and WHEREAS, The applicant shall either pay in full or enter into a four-year contract for deed; and WHEREAS, Approving the repurchase will promote the use of lands that will best serve the public interest; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the repurchase application by Tanja Nelson of Hibbing, MN, on file in County Board File No. 60566, subject to payments including total taxes and assessments of $5,174.18, service fee of $500, deed tax of $17.07, deed fee of $25, and recording fee of $46, for a total of $5,762.25 to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund). Adopted April 4, 2017. No. 17-189

WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.241 provides that state tax forfeited land may be repurchased by the previous owner subject to payment of delinquent taxes and assessments, with penalties, costs, and interest; and WHEREAS, The applicant, Oliver’s Northland Rental Corp. of Virginia, MN, has applied to repurchase non-homestead state tax forfeited land legally described as: CITY OF MT. IRON ELY 90 FT OF LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 19 TOWN OF GRANT Parcel Code: 175-0010-01950; and WHEREAS, The applicant was the owner of record at the time of forfeiture and is eligible to repurchase the property; and WHEREAS, The applicant shall either pay in full or enter into a four-year contract for deed; and WHEREAS, Approving the repurchase will correct undue hardship and promote the use of lands that will best serve the public interest; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the repurchase application by Oliver’s Northland Rental Corp. of Virginia, MN, on file in County Board File No. 60566, subject to payments including total taxes and assessments of $17,003.08, service fee of $500, deed tax of $56.11, deed fee of $25, and recording fee of $46, for a total of $17,630.19 to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund). Adopted April 4, 2017. No. 17-190

WHEREAS, Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 282.04, Subd. 1(d), the County Auditor may lease tax forfeited land for the removal of gravel; and WHEREAS, A request has been received to purchase gravel from a tax forfeited gravel pit under a lease agreement that does not conflict with the needs of the County; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the County Auditor, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 282.04, to offer at public sale to the highest responsible bidder, a lease of state tax forfeited land described as Section 15, Township 62 North, Range 14 West (Eagles Nest Pit) for the purpose of removing gravel; RESOLVED FURTHER, That this lease will be available for removal of a minimum of 60,000 cubic yards of gravel at the minimum appraised price of $1.50 per cubic yard plus $150 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 104 administration fee, and a refundable reclamation deposit of $5,000 for a minimum total cost of $95,150 due at the time of award and subject to the terms and conditions as set forth by the St. Louis County Land Commissioner in the Earthen Material Lease. The proceeds from this sale will be deposited into Fund 240, Forfeited Tax Fund. RESOLVED FURTHER, That the final quantity of material removed will be determined using measured volume removed as provided by the St. Louis County Surveyor. RESOLVED FURTHER, That this auction will be held at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, April 13, 2017, at Government Services Center, 320 West 2nd Street, 3rd Floor Conference Room, Duluth, MN, 55802. Adopted April 4, 2017. No. 17-191

WHEREAS, The St. Louis and Lake Counties Regional Rail Authority has requested a non- exclusive easement across state tax forfeited land for the Mesabi Trail; and WHEREAS, Exercising the easement will not cause significant adverse environmental or natural resource management impacts and will not conflict with public use of land; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.04, Subd. 4, authorizes the County Auditor to grant easements across state tax forfeited land for such purposes; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the County Auditor to grant a non-exclusive easement to the St. Louis and Lake Counties Regional Rail Authority across state tax forfeited lands as described in County Board File No. 60516. RESOLVED FURTHER, That granting of this easement is conditioned upon payment of $779 land use fee, $100 administration fee, and $46 recording fee for a total of $925 to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund). Adopted April 4, 2017. No. 17-192

WHEREAS, All parcels of land becoming the property of the State of Minnesota in Trust through forfeiture for nonpayment of real estate taxes shall be classified or reclassified as ‘conservation’ or ‘non-conservation’ as required by Minn. Stat. § 282.01, Subd. 1; and WHEREAS, The parcels described in County Board File No. 60567 forfeited to the State of Minnesota for nonpayment of real estate taxes and were previously classified as ‘conservation’; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Land and Minerals Department recommends that the parcels be reclassified as ‘non-conservation’ and approved for sale after considering, among other things, the present use of adjacent land, the productivity of the soil, the character of forest or other growth, the accessibility of lands to established roads, schools, utilities and other public services, and their peculiar suitability or desirability for particular uses; and WHEREAS, These parcels of land may be located inside the boundaries of a municipality or town and Minn. Stat. § 282.01 provides that classification or reclassification and sale of lands situated within a municipality or town must be approved by the local governing body; and WHEREAS, The reclassification and sale of these parcels will be deemed approved if the County Board does not receive notice of the municipality’s or town’s disapproval of the reclassification and sale of any parcel within 60 days of the date on which this resolution is delivered to the clerk of the municipality or town in which the parcels are located; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the state tax forfeited parcels described in County Board File No. 60567 shall be reclassified as ‘non-conservation’ and offered for sale, and the request for approval of the reclassification shall be transmitted by the St. Louis County Land and Minerals Department to the clerk of the municipality or town in which the parcels are located. Adopted April 4, 2017. No. 17-193

WHEREAS, The parcels described in County Board File No. 60568 forfeited to the State of Minnesota on November 9, 2016, for nonpayment of real estate taxes; and WHEREAS, All parcels of land becoming the property of the State of Minnesota in Trust through forfeiture for nonpayment of real estate taxes shall be classified as ‘conservation’ or ‘non- conservation’ as required by Minn. Stat. § 282.01, Subd. 1; and WHEREAS, The Land and Minerals Department recommends that these parcels be classified as ‘conservation’ after considering many factors including the present use of adjacent land, the PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 105 productivity of the soil, the character of forest or other growth, the accessibility of lands to established roads, schools, and other public services, the suitability or desirability for particular uses and the suitability of the forest resources on the land for multiple use and sustained yield management; and WHEREAS, The forfeited parcels may be located inside the boundaries of a municipality or town and Minn. Stat. § 282.01 provides that notice of the classification or reclassification and sale of lands situated within a municipality or town must be transmitted to its governing body; and WHEREAS, The classification of the forfeited parcels will be deemed approved if the County Board does not receive notice of a municipality’s or town’s disapproval within 60 days of the date on which this resolution is delivered to the clerks of the municipalities or towns in which the parcels are located; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board classifies the state tax forfeited parcels described in County Board File No. 60568 as ‘conservation’, and a notice of the classification shall be transmitted by the Land and Minerals Department to the clerks of the municipalities or towns in which the parcels are located. Adopted April 4, 2017. No. 17-194

WHEREAS, The parcels described in County Board File No. 60569 forfeited to the State of Minnesota on November 9, 2016, for nonpayment of real estate taxes; and WHEREAS, All parcels of land becoming the property of the State of Minnesota in Trust through forfeiture for nonpayment of real estate taxes shall be classified as ‘conservation’ or ‘non- conservation’ as required by Minn. Stat. § 282.01, Subd. 1; and WHEREAS, The Land and Minerals Department recommends that these parcels be classified as ‘non-conservation’ after considering many factors including the present use of adjacent land, the productivity of the soil, the character of forest or other growth, the accessibility of lands to established roads, schools, and other public services, the suitability or desirability for particular uses and the suitability of the forest resources on the land for multiple use and sustained yield management; and WHEREAS, The forfeited parcels may be located inside the boundaries of a municipality or town and Minn. Stat. § 282.01 provides that notice of the classification or reclassification and sale of lands situated within a municipality or town must be transmitted to its governing body; and WHEREAS, The classification of the forfeited parcels will be deemed approved if the County Board does not receive notice of a municipality’s or town’s disapproval within 60 days of the date on which this resolution is delivered to the clerks of the municipalities or towns in which the parcels are located; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board classifies the state tax forfeited parcels described in County Board File No. 60569 as ‘non-conservation’, and a notice of the classification shall be transmitted by the Land and Minerals Department to the clerks of the municipalities or towns in which the parcels are located. Adopted April 4, 2017. No. 17-195

WHEREAS, Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 94.341 to § 94.3495 inclusive, a land exchange proposal has been submitted to the St. Louis County Board for certain lands owned by the State of Minnesota; and WHEREAS, This proposed exchange has been reviewed by the St. Louis County Land and Minerals Department to determine the suitability of lands for exchange; and WHEREAS, The lands to be acquired by St. Louis County will consolidate state tax forfeited ownership and increase timber management efficiencies and recreational opportunities for the benefit of the citizens of St. Louis County; and WHEREAS, The lands to be acquired by the State of Minnesota will consolidate Department of Natural Resources ownership and achieve the objectives outlined in the Strategic Land Asset Management Program; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board recognizes the value of land consolidation and supports the proposed exchange of state tax forfeited (Class B) lands for Class A lands of equal value owned by the State of Minnesota. PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 106

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Land and Minerals Department to proceed with the valuation of all lands involved in the proposed land exchange using county assessed values for similar land types from the St. Louis County Assessor. Adopted April 4, 2017. No. 17-196

RESOLVED, That the appraisal reports for the sale of timber to be offered at PUBLIC ORAL TIMBER AUCTION, Tracts 1 through 33 (totaling $852,205.36), as submitted by the Land Commissioner, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60507, are approved and the County Auditor is authorized to carry out the recommendations as listed in said appraisal reports. Adopted April 4, 2017. No. 17-197

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes an agreement, and approves any amendments authorized by the County Attorney, with LHB, Inc., of Duluth, MN, for the Middle St. Louis River Watershed Culvert inventory, CP 0000-334723, for services along with a Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources Clean Water Fund Grant. The total cost of these services is not to exceed $274,000, payable from Fund 220, Agency 220427, Object 626600, with a local match not to exceed $69,000 from Fund 200, Agency 200008, Object 626600. Adopted April 4, 2017. No. 17-198

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Public Works Department plans to purchase additional lands for the expansion of the Amborn Gravel Pit located in Industrial Township; and WHEREAS, The proposed expansion involves the purchase of 10.27 acres from Ronald Amborn, property owner to the east of the existing pit, and 2.47 acres from Richard Bianco, property owner to the north; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Works Director to proceed with the acquisition of necessary lands to expand the Amborn Gravel Pit in Industrial Township, payable from Fund 200, Agency 203001. RESOLVED FURTHER, That pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 282.04, Subd. 4, the St. Louis County Board authorizes the County Auditor to grant highway easements across tax forfeited lands for the necessary permanent highway easements and temporary construction easements for the project. Adopted April 4, 2017. No. 17-199

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Public Works Department is planning a culvert replacement and reclaim/overlay project (County Project 0022-9313 TST) over 3.0 miles of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 22 within Morcom Township; and WHEREAS, The project begins at the Itasca County Line and extends easterly 3.0 miles to the intersection of CSAH 22 and CSAH 5; and WHEREAS, The improvements consist of removing and replacing culverts and a reclaim and overlay of the roadway as determined necessary to provide for the safety and convenience of the traveling public; and WHEREAS, In addition to the existing highway right-of-way, certain lands are required for construction, together with temporary construction easements; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Works Director to proceed with the acquisition of the necessary lands and temporary easements for County Project 0022-9313 TST, payable from Fund 200, Agency 203001. RESOLVED FURTHER, That pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 282.04, Subd. 4, the St. Louis County Board authorizes the County Auditor to grant highway easements across tax forfeited lands necessary for the project. Adopted April 4, 2017. No. 17-200

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Public Works Department is planning a culvert replacement project (County Project 0070-304817) over 9.8 miles of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 70 in the city of Babbitt and Unorganized Townships 61-12 and 61-13; and PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 107

WHEREAS, The project begins at the intersection of CSAH 70 and CSAH 21 and extends easterly 9.8 miles to the St. Louis County/Lake County line; and WHEREAS, The improvements consist of removing and replacing culverts in the roadway as determined necessary to provide for the safety and convenience of the traveling public; and WHEREAS, In addition to the existing highway right-of-way, certain lands are required for construction, together with temporary construction easements; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Works Director to proceed with the acquisition of the necessary lands and temporary easements for County Project 0070-304817, payable from Fund 200, Agency 20300. RESOLVED FURTHER, That pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 282.04, Subd. 4, the St. Louis County Board authorizes the County Auditor to grant highway easements across tax forfeited lands necessary for the project. RESOLVED FURTHER, That the State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is requested to provide St. Louis County with an easement across State of Minnesota lands located in Section 35, Township 61 North, Range 13 West of the Fourth Principal Meridian, more or less, adjacent to the existing centerline of CSAH 70. A complete description of the easement area will be provided to the State of Minnesota when the survey of the same is completed prior to formal easement application. Adopted April 4, 2017. No. 17-201

WHEREAS, St. Louis County entered into a professional services agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH), of Duluth, MN, for a total contract value of $120,000 to design a roundabout at the intersection of new County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 5 and Minnesota Trunk Highway (MNTH) 73 in the city of Chisholm; and WHEREAS, SEH incurred additional costs due to reviews by the Minnesota Department of Transportation and a request by the Public Works Department to include additional plan sheets into the plan; and WHEREAS, The total cost of the additional work in Amendment No. 1 is $10,000 which increases the total contract value to $130,000; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to process Amendment No. 1 to the professional services agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc., of Duluth, MN, to design a roundabout at the intersection of new CSAH 5 and MNTH-73 in the city of Chisholm, the project further identified as SAP 069-736-001, CP 0136- 287483, with funds for this project coming from Fund 220, Agency 220405. Adopted April 4, 2017. No. 17-202

WHEREAS, The City of Hermantown plans to reconstruct Market Street between Loberg Avenue and County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 91/Haines Road in 2017; and WHEREAS, The City of Hermantown is required to complete pedestrian improvements on the west side of the intersection of CSAH 91/Haines Road and Mall Drive/Market Street; and WHEREAS, There are other pedestrian facilities in the other quadrants of this intersection that should also be improved for continuity for the entire intersection to meet the Americans with Disability Act accessibility requirements; and WHEREAS, The City of Duluth, City of Hermantown and St. Louis County consider it justified and mutually beneficial to complete a cooperative project, with St. Louis County as the lead agency, to revise the traffic signal at this intersection, identified as CP 0091-342006; and WHEREAS, The City of Duluth, City of Hermantown and St. Louis County will share in the cost of the pedestrian ramp improvements at this intersection as determined by the cooperative agreement; and WHEREAS, The City of Duluth, City of Hermantown and St. Louis County will share in the cost of the traffic signal revision project at this intersection as determined by the cooperative agreement; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into a cooperative agreement with the City of Duluth and City of Hermantown to revise the traffic signal and complete other pedestrian improvements at the PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 108 intersection of CSAH 91/Haines Road and Mall Drive/Market Street, with funds receipted into Fund 200, Agency 203479, Revenue Object 551501 (City of Duluth) and Revenue Object 551503 (City of Hermantown). RESOLVED FURTHER, That St. Louis County will pay the City of Hermantown for its share of the cost to upgrade the pedestrian ramps with funds coming from Fund 200, Agency 203479. Adopted April 4, 2017. No. 17-203

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Public Works Department maintains pavement markings on the county road system by an annual maintenance striping project and invites other local agencies to partner with this project to maintain pavement markings on their highway and street systems; and WHEREAS, Lake County has requested to participate in the 2017 Maintenance of Pavement Markings project; and WHEREAS, The Public Works Department will prepare the plan and specifications, and perform all necessary contract administration from contract award to certification of final payment; and WHEREAS, Lake County will pay to St. Louis County the cost of its local share as detailed in the Proposal/Plan package, schedule of prices and as referenced in the cooperative agreement; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into an agreement, and approve any amendments approved by the County Attorney’s Office, with Lake County whereby Lake County will pay its local share for items listed in the Schedule of Prices in the Proposal/Plan Package and Plan described as CP 0000-275366, 2017 Maintenance of Pavement Markings, with the funds to be receipted into Fund 200, Agency 207001, Object 551508. Adopted April 4, 2017. No. 17-204

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Public Works Department maintains pavement markings on the county road system by an annual maintenance striping project and invites other local agencies to partner with this project to maintain pavement markings on their highway and street systems; and WHEREAS, The City of Proctor has requested to participate in the 2017 Maintenance of Pavement Markings project; and WHEREAS, The Public Works Department will prepare the plan and specifications, and perform all necessary contract administration from contract award to certification of final payment; and WHEREAS, The City of Proctor will pay to St. Louis County the cost of its local share as detailed in the Proposal/Plan package, schedule of prices and as referenced in the cooperative agreement; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into an agreement, and approve any amendments approved by the County Attorney’s Office, with the City of Proctor whereby the city will pay its local share for items listed in the Schedule of Prices in the Proposal/Plan Package and Plan described as CP 0000-275366, 2017 Maintenance of Pavement Markings, with the funds to be receipted into Fund 200, Agency 207001, Object 551502. Adopted April 4, 2017. No. 17-205

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Public Works Department maintains pavement markings on the county road system by an annual maintenance striping project and invites other local agencies to partner with this project to maintain pavement markings on their highway and street systems; and WHEREAS, The City of Virginia has requested to participate in the 2017 Maintenance of Pavement Markings project; and WHEREAS, The Public Works Department will prepare the plan and specifications, and perform all necessary contract administration from contract award to certification of final payment; and WHEREAS, The City of Virginia will pay to St. Louis County the cost of its local share as detailed in the Proposal/Plan package, schedule of prices and as referenced in the cooperative agreement; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into an agreement, and approve any amendments approved by the County Attorney’s Office, with the City of Virginia whereby the city will pay its local share for items listed PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 109 in the Schedule of Prices in the Proposal/Plan Package and Plan described as CP 0000-275366, 2017 Maintenance of Pavement Markings, with the funds to be receipted into Fund 200, Agency 207001, Object 551505. Adopted April 4, 2017. No. 17-206

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Public Works Department maintains pavement markings on the county road system by an annual maintenance striping project and invites other local agencies to partner with this project to maintain pavement markings on their highway and street systems; and WHEREAS, Canosia Township has requested to participate in the 2017 Maintenance of Pavement Markings project; and WHEREAS, The Public Works Department will prepare the plan and specifications, and perform all necessary contract administration from contract award to certification of final payment; and WHEREAS, Canosia Township will pay to St. Louis County the cost of its local share as detailed in the Proposal/Plan package, schedule of prices and as referenced in the cooperative agreement; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into an agreement, and approve any amendments approved by the County Attorney’s Office, with Canosia Township whereby the township will pay its local share for items listed in the Schedule of Prices in the Proposal/Plan Package and Plan described as CP 0000-275366, 2017 Maintenance of Pavement Markings, with the funds to be receipted into Fund 200, Agency 207001, Object 551511. Adopted April 4, 2017. No. 17-207

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Public Works Department maintains pavement markings on the county road system by an annual maintenance striping project and invites other local agencies to partner with this project to maintain pavement markings on their highway and street systems; and WHEREAS, White Township has requested to participate in the 2017 Maintenance of Pavement Markings project; and WHEREAS, The Public Works Department will prepare the plan and specifications, and perform all necessary contract administration from contract award to certification of final payment; and WHEREAS, White Township will pay to St. Louis County the cost of its local share as detailed in the Proposal/Plan package, schedule of prices and as referenced in the cooperative agreement; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into an agreement, and approve any amendments approved by the County Attorney’s Office, with White Township whereby the township will pay its local share for items listed in the Schedule of Prices in the Proposal/Plan Package and Plan described as CP 0000-275366, 2017 Maintenance of Pavement Markings, with the funds to be receipted into Fund 200, Agency 207001, Object 551520. Adopted April 4, 2017. No. 17-208

WHEREAS, St. Louis County is leading a cooperative project with Carlton County and Itasca County to install roadway lighting at rural intersections, identified as SP 088-070-049, CP 0000- 259425; and WHEREAS, Each county is responsible for inspection services of the lighting system installations at intersections within its respective county; and WHEREAS, Carlton County requested that St. Louis County perform inspection services for its lighting system installations because Carlton County does not have the staff and experience necessary to perform this type of work; and WHEREAS, St. Louis County has the staff availability and experience necessary to perform this work; and WHEREAS, Carlton County will pay to St. Louis County the total cost of staff time and equipment necessary to perform this service; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into a cooperative agreement with Carlton County to enable St. Louis County to perform inspection services on behalf of Carlton County for the intersection lighting PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 110 project identified as SP 088-070-049, CP 0000-259425, with funds receipted into Fund 200, Agency 205003, Revenue Object 551506. Adopted April 4, 2017. No. 17-209

WHEREAS, The Public Works Department has a need to stabilize a portion of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 129/Ash River Trail in two (2) locations of approximately 345’ and 170’ long near its end, under project CP 0129-342359; and WHEREAS, The Public Works Department has reviewed various options to stabilize the roadway and the “Uretek Deep Injection Process” of polymer injection has been determined to be the best solution for the project; and WHEREAS, The Public Works Department has negotiated a cost for the Sole Source process to stabilize approximately 515’ of roadway with Uretek USA, Inc., of Tomball, TX; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes an agreement with Uretek USA, Inc., of Tomball, TX, for the repair/stabilization of CSAH 129/Ash River Trail by the Uretek Deep Injection process, in the amount of $145,258 payable from Fund 200, Agency 203480, Object 652800. Adopted April 4, 2017. No. 17-210

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Public Works Department budget includes funding for the purchase of four (4) tractor-mowers for roadside mowing and brushing operations; and WHEREAS, The Public Works Department and Purchasing Division presented specifications and requested pricing for tractor-mowers equipped with mowing and brushing equipment, based on the department’s needs; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Equipment, Inc., of Rogers, MN, responded with the National Joint Powers Alliance price for four (4) John Deere agricultural tractors in the amount of $544,613.12; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the purchase of four (4) John Deere agricultural tractors from Minnesota Equipment, Inc., of Rogers, MN, for a total cost of $544,613.12, payable from Fund 407, Agency 407001, Object 666400. Adopted April 4, 2017. No. 17-211

WHEREAS, The Public Works Department began a ten-year program to improve the gravel road system in the county in 2012, known as the Gravel Road Investment Program (GRIP); and WHEREAS, The Public Works Department has begun to strategically incorporate aggregate base stabilizer into the base under bituminous roads in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP); and WHEREAS, “Base One” material is an essential component to complete the projects in the Public Works Department GRIP and CIP; and WHEREAS, The Public Works Department has negotiated a cost for the material needed to stabilize approximately 51 miles of roadway for the 2017 GRIP and CIP with Team Lab Chemical Corporation of Detroit Lakes, MN (28,084 gallons for $538,370.28) including delivery; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the purchase of “Base One” material for the 2017 GRIP and CIP from Team Lab Chemical Corporation of Detroit Lakes, MN, for $538,370.28, payable from GRIP, Fund 200, Agency 203001, Object 652805. Adopted April 4, 2017. No. 17-212

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into an agreement, and approve any amendments authorized by the County Attorney, with LHB, Inc., of Duluth, MN, in the amount of $633,344.00 for design and construction administration and inspection services of: St. Louis County Bridges: Br. 906 CP 0061-275616/ SAP 069-661-019 Br. 940 CP 0012-287571/ SAP 069-612-016 Br. 489 CP 0100-313756/ SAP 069-700-016 Br. 216 CP 0052-300237/ SAP 069-652-109

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The total cost of these services is $633,344, payable as follows: Br. 906 Fund 220, Agency 220428, Object 626600 $345,190.00 Br. 940 Fund 220, Agency 220420, Object 626600 $133,954.00 Br. 489 Fund 220, Agency 220429, Object 626600 $77,217.00 Br. 216 Fund 220, Agency 220430, Object 626600 $76,983.00 Adopted April 4, 2017. No. 17-213

WHEREAS, Bids have been received electronically by the St. Louis County Public Works Department for the following project: CP 0007-208919, SP 069-607-050, MN Project STPF 6917 (155): CSAH 7 between CSAH 47 (Swan Lake Road) and CSAH 133 (Highway 133); and WHEREAS, Bids were opened in the Richard H. Hansen Transportation & Public Works Complex, Duluth, MN, on March 2, 2017, and the low responsible bid determined; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the award on the above project to the low bidder: LOW BIDDER ADDRESS AMOUNT Northland Constructors 4843 Rice Lake Road $2,132,863.16 of Duluth, LLC Duluth, MN 55803 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to approve the Contractor’s Performance Bonds and to execute the bonds and contract for the above listed project, payable from Fund 220, Agency 220415, Object 652700, and Fund 446, Agency 446019, Object 652806. Adopted April 4, 2017. No. 17-214

WHEREAS, Bids have been received electronically by the St. Louis County Public Works Department for the following tied project: CP 9230-271723 (Low), SAP 69-599-042: Bridge 69K47 and Approaches (County Bridge 755); CP 0099-287574 (Tied), SAP 69-699-001: Bridge 69K53 and Approaches (County Bridge 467); CP 0099-287573 (Tied), SAP 69-699-002: Bridge 69K52 and Approaches (County Bridge 460); CP 9215-271719 TST (Tied): Bridge 69K51 and Approach Grading (County Bridge 411); and WHEREAS, Bids were opened in the Richard H. Hansen Transportation & Public Works Complex, Duluth, MN, on March 16, 2017, and the low responsible bid determined; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the award on the above project to the low bidder: LOW BIDDER ADDRESS AMOUNT Ulland Brothers, Inc. P.O. Box 340 $1,112,125.00 Cloquet, MN 55720 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to approve the Contractor’s Performance Bonds and to execute the bonds and contract for the above listed project payable from: CP 9230-271723 (Low), SAP 69-599-042: Fund 220, Agency 220417, Object 652700 $379,364.35 and Fund 210, Agency 210072, Object 652800 $10,000.00 CP 0099-287574 (Tied), SAP 69-699-001: Fund 220, Agency 220418, Object 652700 $258,431.40 CP 0099-287573 (Tied), SAP 69-699-002: Fund 220, Agency 220419, Object 652700 $250,192.30 CP 9215-271719 TST (Tied): Fund 446, Agency 446025, Object 652806 $214,136.95 Adopted April 4, 2017. No. 17-215

WHEREAS, Bids have been received electronically by the St. Louis County Public Works Department for the following project: CP 0110-153277, SP 069-710-026, MN Proj # RPRP-STPF 6917 (159): CSAH 110 between CSAH 16 (Townline Road) and 0.5 mile NW of CR 565, and; PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 112

WHEREAS, Bids were opened in the Richard H. Hansen Transportation & Public Works Complex, Duluth, MN, on March 16, 2017, and the low responsible bid determined; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the award on the above project to the low bidder: LOW BIDDER ADDRESS AMOUNT Northland Constructors 4843 Rice Lake Road $2,992,536.95 of Duluth, LLC Duluth, MN 55803 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to approve the Contractor’s Performance Bonds and to execute the bonds and contract for the above listed project payable from Fund 220, Agency 220416, Object 652700, and Fund 446, Agency 446024, Object 652806. Adopted April 4, 2017. No. 17-216

WHEREAS, Bids have been received electronically by the St. Louis County Public Works Department for the following project: CP 0013-259418 TST, SP 069-070-024: CSAH 13 (Midway Road) at the intersection with CSAH 45 (North Cloquet Road); and WHEREAS, Bids were opened in the Richard H. Hansen Transportation & Public Works Complex, Duluth, MN, on March 23, 2017, and the low responsible bid determined; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the award on the above project to the low bidder: LOW BIDDER ADDRESS AMOUNT Parsons Electric 4615 Grand Ave. $75,432.26 Duluth, MN 55807 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to approve the Contractor’s Performance Bonds and to execute the bonds and contract for the above listed project payable from: CP 0013-259418 TST, SP 069-070-024: Fund 446, Agency 446026, Object 652806, and Fund 220, Agency 220421, Object 652700. Adopted April 4, 2017. No. 17-217

WHEREAS, Bids have been received electronically by the St. Louis County Public Works Department for the following project: CP 0136-287483, SAP 069-736-001 on TH 73 intersection with CSAH 5 and CSAH 136 in Chisholm, and; WHEREAS, Bids were opened in the Richard H. Hansen Transportation & Public Works Complex, Duluth, MN, on March 23, 2017, and the low responsible bid determined; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the award on the above project to the low bidder: LOW BIDDER ADDRESS AMOUNT KGM Contractors, Inc. 9211 Hwy. 53 $1,327,719.50 Angora, MN 55703 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to approve the Contractor’s Performance Bonds and to execute the bonds and contract for the above listed project payable from Fund 220, Agency 220162, Object 652700. With additional revenue budgeted for expense: City of Chisholm Fund 220, Agency 220162, Rev. Object 551530 $95,125.00 Hibbing Taconite Co. Fund 220, Agency 220162, Rev. Object 583100 $609,002.44 Minnesota Department Fund 220, Agency 220162, Rev. Object 532304 $311,786.68 of Transportation Adopted April 4, 2017. No. 17-218

WHEREAS, Bids have been received electronically by the St. Louis County Public Works Department for the following tied project: PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 113

CP 0024-338060 TST (Low Prime): CSAH 24 between CR 426 (Susan Lake Road) and UT 8121, CP 0024-338061 TST (T): CSAH 24 between UT 8121 and CSAH 23, CP 0426-338062 (T): CR 426 (Susan Lake Road) between CSAH 24 and North Termini, CP 8121-338063 (T): UT 8121 between CSAH 24 and CSAH 24, CP 8154-338152 (T): UT 8154 (Cedar Road) between Public Water Access and CSAH 24, CP 8160-338153 (T): UT 8160 (Randa Road) between South Termini and UT 8121, CP 8195-338154 (T): UT 8195 (Niles Bay Forest Road South) between South Termini and UT 8121, CP 9100-338155 (T): UT 9100 (Ahlgren Road) between CSAH 24 and End; and WHEREAS, Bids were opened in the Richard H. Hansen Transportation & Public Works Complex, Duluth, MN, on March 23, 2017, and the low responsible bid determined; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the award on the above project to the low bidder: LOW BIDDER ADDRESS AMOUNT Ulland Brothers, Inc. P.O. Box 340 $1,774,400.00 Cloquet, MN 55720 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to approve the Contractor’s Performance Bonds and to execute the bonds and contract for the above listed project payable from: CP 0024-338060 TST (Low) Fund 446, Agency 446027, Object 652806 $617,611.40 CP 0024-338061 TST (T) Fund 446, Agency 446028, Object 652806 $570,337.60 CP 0426-338062 (T) Fund 200, Agency 203472, Object 652800 $76,759.80 CP 8121-338063 (T) Fund 210, Agency 210073, Object 652800 $231,501.05 CP 8154-338152 (T) Fund 210, Agency 210074, Object 652800 $31,530.45 CP 8160-338153 (T) Fund 210, Agency 210075, Object 652800 $53,942.20 CP 8195-338154 (T) Fund 210, Agency 210076, Object 652800 $160,580.30 CP 9100-338155 (T) Fund 210, Agency 210077, Object 652800 $32,137.20 Adopted April 4, 2017. No. 17-219

WHEREAS, St. Louis County Purchasing Rules and Regulations were revised and adopted by the County Board on October 11, 2016, by Resolution No. 16-631; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board acknowledged at its March 21, 2017 Board Workshop the need to update the St. Louis County Purchasing Rules and Regulations to address prevailing wage requirements associated with demolition contracts; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Purchasing Rules and Regulations have been updated to add prevailing wage requirements to certain demolition projects as well as other revisions recommended by the Purchasing Division; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board adopts requirements that wages paid on all county demolition work must be at the prevailing rate for the area when the demolition project is associated with a county construction project or if the demolition project is anticipated to be in excess of $100,000. RESOLVED FURTHER, That documentation of wages may be required from any successful bidder and payroll records must be maintained. RESOLVED FURTHER, That the revised St. Louis County Purchasing Rules and Regulations, found in County Board File No. 60572, are approved. Adopted April 4, 2017. No. 17-220

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Information Technology Department, has identified a number of inconsistencies in the level of technology support that has been provided to the 911 Communications Center; and WHEREAS, The need to have a dedicated and embedded staff member at the 911 facility not only provides a more consistent support mechanism, but also provides a higher level of support for the computer aided dispatch system to be implemented in 2017; and PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 114

WHEREAS, Human Resources has reviewed the proposed job duties of the Information Technology position to be assigned to the 911 Communications Center and determined that allocation to the Technical Services Analyst III class is appropriate; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the reallocation of a vacant Assistant Communications Center Supervisor position, (Civil Service Supervisory Unit, Pay Plan ES, Pay Grade E22) from the Sheriff’s Office to a Technical Services Analyst III (Civil Service Basic Unit, Pay Grade B25) in the Information Technology Department, including the remaining 2017 budget for the position. This will result in an increase of $4,641, payable from Agency 100, Object Code 135001. Adopted April 4, 2017. No. 17-221

WHEREAS, The Land and Minerals Department is responsible for the management of tax forfeited surface and subsurface mineral interests to meet the needs of the citizens and taxing districts of St. Louis County; and WHEREAS, The Land and Minerals Department will utilize legal counsel from the St. Louis County Attorney’s Office to support the minerals program; and WHEREAS, The Land and Minerals Department has further need for a professional class to coordinate the day-to-day activities of St. Louis County’s minerals program and has worked with Human Resources to revise a vacant Soils Scientist job class to the proposed Mineral Development Specialist; and WHEREAS, The proposed Pay Grade 25 of the Mineral Development Specialist was accepted by the Civil Service Basic bargaining unit; and WHEREAS, County Fiscal Policies specify that any position change greater than three pay grades must go to the County Board for approval; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the reallocation of a vacant Soil Scientist position (Pay Grade B20) to a Mineral Development Specialist position (Pay Grade B25) in the Land and Minerals Department. Funding for this reallocation is available in the Land and Minerals Department’s budget (Fund 240, Agency 241001). Adopted April 4, 2017. No. 17-222

BY COMMISSIONER JUGOVICH: WHEREAS, In November 2016, Thomas L. Gentilini commenced a negligence action against St. Louis County and one of its employees; and WHEREAS, The action, captioned Gentilini v. Young, Case No. 69DU-VI-16-743, is pending before the State of Minnesota District Court for the Sixth Judicial District in Virginia; and WHEREAS, The parties to the action have reached agreement on a proposed settlement that is subject to the approval of the St. Louis County Board; and WHEREAS, Under the proposed settlement, Gentilini will release his claims relating to the accident, and St. Louis County will make a settlement payment in the amount of $30,000; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board wishes to approve the proposed settlement to avoid the expense and risk associated with further litigation; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the proposed settlement and authorizes the appropriate county officials to negotiate and execute appropriate settlement documents and to make the settlement payment contemplated by the proposed settlement in the amount of $30,000, payable from Fund 720, Agency 720001, Expense Code 636200. Unanimously adopted April 4, 2017. No. 17-223

BY COMMISSIONER JUGOVICH: WHEREAS, In December 2016, Jamey J. Johnson, a former employee of St. Louis County, initiated an administrative proceeding against St. Louis County; and WHEREAS, The proceeding, captioned Johnson v. St. Louis County, OAH Docket No. 80-3100- 34052, is pending before the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs; and WHEREAS, Johnson and St. Louis County have reached agreement on a proposed settlement that is subject to the approval of the St. Louis County Board; and PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 115

WHEREAS, Under the proposed settlement, Johnson will release his claims relating to his employment, and St. Louis County will make a settlement payment in the amount of $40,000; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board wishes to approve the proposed settlement to avoid the expense and risk associated with further proceedings; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the proposed settlement and authorizes the appropriate county officials to negotiate and execute appropriate settlement documents and to make the settlement payment contemplated by the proposed settlement in the amount of $40,000, payable from Fund 720, Agency 720001, Expense Code 636200. Unanimously adopted April 4, 2017. No. 17-224

BY COMMISSIONER OLSON: WHEREAS, The Community Health Board of St. Louis County recognizes that Minnesota’s local public health departments are a primary provider of family home visiting for at-risk women and families throughout Minnesota; and WHEREAS, Family Home Visiting is a voluntary, strength-based service provided in the family’s home environment beginning prenatally and continuing through the early years of a child’s life; and WHEREAS, Family Home Visits provide parenting support and social, emotional, and health-related education to families and connects families to appropriate community resources; and WHEREAS, 85% of brain growth occurs before age 3, and brain growth is impacted greatly by a child’s early experiences, and nearly 200,000 Minnesotan children under the age of 6 are at risk of poor physical and mental health outcomes; and WHEREAS, The Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) Legislative Policy Position supports stable, flexible state funding and public policy to support healthy families and supports additional state funding for county-delivered maternal and child health services, such as evidence-based home visiting programs; and WHEREAS, The Local Public Health Association of Minnesota’s (LPHA) 2017 LPHA Legislative Priorities recognizes that “family home visits are an effective way to prevent child maltreatment, promote healthy childhood development and foster self-sufficiency among Minnesota’s most at-risk families - all of which help reduce health care and public program costs” and that “the current minimum Medical Assistance (MA) reimbursement rate falls far short of covering the cost of services,” leaving counties to rely heavily on local tax levies to fill the gaps; and WHEREAS, LPHA’s 2017 Legislative Priorities support “increasing the minimum MA reimbursement for family home visits in order to provide needed resources to maintain and strengthen family home visiting programs that lessen the negative impacts of poverty and improve outcomes for children of our most at-risk families”; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board supports increasing the minimum Medical Assistance reimbursement rate for all public health nurse family home visits, as proposed in HF1385/SF1143. Unanimously adopted April 4, 2017. No. 17-225

At 10:07 a.m., April 4, 2017, Commissioner Olson, supported by Commissioner Rukavina, moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed; five yeas, zero nays, two absent (Boyle, Stauber).

Frank Jewell, Chair of the Board of County Commissioners

Attest:

Donald Dicklich, County Auditor and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners

(Seal of the County Auditor)

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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA, HELD ON APRIL 11, 2017

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of St. Louis, Minnesota, met this 11th day of April 2017, at 9:36 a.m., at the Hermantown City Hall, Hermantown, Minnesota, with the following members present: Commissioners Patrick Boyle, Beth Olson, Tom Rukavina, Pete Stauber, Keith Nelson, Mike Jugovich, and Chair Frank Jewell - 7. Absent: None - 0.

Commissioner Jewell, supported by Commissioner Olson, moved to proclaim the week of April 9 through April 15, 2017 as National Telecommunicators Week in St. Louis County; Commissioner Olson read the proclamation. After further discussion, the motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-245.

St. Louis County Sheriff Ross Litman presented Life Saver Awards to honor people involved in five separate incidents that occurred in 2016. Those honored included: Fond du Lac Officers Kelly Hatfield and Christopher Durfee; St. Louis County Sheriff Deputies Roger Smith, Erik Johnson, Chad Larson, Chris Schafer, Josh Berndt, Jeremy Belleville, Ben Fye, and K-9 Diesel; St. Louis County Emergency Communications Specialists Heather Barnes, Jacob Lassila, Lon Hanson, Carmen Kimball, and Tom Cusick; Mt. Iron First Responders Keith and Julie Nyman; Hermantown Paramedics Dan Cerise and Zachary Yurczk; Virginia Paramedics Frank Roark and David McClellen; Hermantown Firefighters Katie Sandstrom, Patrick Albrecht, Jamie Lapage, Joe Tarnowski, and David Joyal; Hermantown Police Officer Jon Enright; Beau Foix and John Marcella.

At 10:13 a.m., the Board recessed. At 10:19 a.m., the Board re-convened with all Commissioners present.

Chair Jewell opened the meeting to persons who wanted to address the Board concerning issues not on the agenda, and no one came forth.

At 10:20 a.m., a public hearing was conducted pursuant to Resolution No. 17-178, adopted March 28, 2017, to consider the issuance of an Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License to Cheryl Seeley d/b/a Sportsmen’s Inn, Gnesen Township. Assistant St. Louis County Attorney Kim Maki gave the initial presentation and submitted a packet for the record that included documentation of required notices, minutes from the Liquor Licensing Committee meeting, proof of paid property taxes and required documents for the license. Cheryl Seeley was present at the meeting. Commissioner Nelson asked Ms. Seeley if she read the liquor ordinance and will abide by the rules; Ms. Seeley replied yes. Chair Jewell asked if there were any other governmental entities, supporters or opponents, or citizens who wished to speak regarding the proposed action, and no one came forth. At 10:24 a.m., Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to close the public hearing. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Olson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to approve granting an Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License to Cheryl Seeley d/b/a Sportsmen’s Inn, Gnesen Township. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-241.

At 10:25 a.m., a hearing was conducted pursuant to County Board Resolution No. 17-179, adopted March 28, 2017, to receive public comment prior to considering a tax abatement for the City of Duluth to construct the Capstone Apartment project. St. Louis County Planning and Community PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 117

Development Deputy Director Darren Jablonsky provided a brief overview of the project and tax abatement request. City of Duluth Planning and Construction Services Director Keith Hamre said that this is the second construction phase of The Village at Matterhorn. Mr. Hamre indicated the tax abatement amounts to 3.6% of the total project cost; the developer has committed 12.1%. Scott Vesterstein said the project will result in a total of 176 units, of which 40% will be affordable housing. Attorney Bill Burns discussed the importance of public officials supporting development projects. Chair Jewell asked if there were any other supporters, opponents, or citizens who wished to speak regarding the proposed action and no one came forth. At 10:35 a.m., Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Jugovich, moved to close the public hearing. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Olson, moved to authorize up to $250,000 tax abatement financing to the City of Duluth for the Capstone Apartment project; that the St. Louis County Board waives provisions of the St. Louis County Tax Abatement Financing Policy including applicant fees, limitation of $30,000 per year in financing and limitation on affordable housing; and that provided all required documentation is submitted by the City of Duluth, the appropriate county officials are authorized to execute a business subsidy agreement with the City of Duluth and any other related documents after review and approval by a representative of the County Attorney’s Office. After further discussion, the motion passed; the motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-242.

Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Olson, moved to approve the consent agenda. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to approve the 2016 fourth quarter budget changes. Commissioner Boyle stepped out of the meeting from 10:45 a.m. to 10:46 a.m. Commissioner Stauber stepped out of the meeting from 10:47 a.m. to 10:48 a.m. Commissioner Rukavina brought forth concerns he had regarding various budget change items, including #17, the transfer of $150,000 to Economic Development to fund future County Board abatements. St. Louis County Auditor Don Dicklich indicated the funds are savings from the previous year that will be used to plan ahead to help avoid tax levy peaks and valleys. Commissioner Nelson noted that sound budget practices have resulted in a AA+ bond rating for St. Louis County, which allows St. Louis County to borrow money (bond) at very low interest rates. After further discussion, the motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-243.

Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Stauber, moved to consider a resolution approving a lawful gambling license application; the item has not been to Committee of the Whole. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Stauber, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to approve a Lawful Gambling License Application (raffle) on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60394, for the following organization: Lake Superior Steelhead Association, P.O. Box 16034, Duluth, MN, 55816, to conduct off-site gambling on April 22, 2017, raffle, at Clearwater Grille, 5135 North Shore Drive, Duluth, MN, 55804, Duluth Township. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-244.

The following Board and contract files were created from documents received by this Board:

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, Mark Weber, Land and Minerals Director, Barbara Hayden, Planning and Economic Development Director, and Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-160, Special Sale to the City of Aurora and Rescind St. Louis County Board Resolution No. 17-144.—60576 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 118

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Tony Mancuso, Property Management Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-163, Virginia Motor Pool and Ely Service Center Photo-Voltaic System Installation Project and Rescind St. Louis County Board Resolution No. 17-72.—60577

Quarterly budget changes approved during 2017.—60578

Applications for Lawful Gambling Licenses approved during 2017.—60579

Proclamation: National Telecommunicators Week in St. Louis County, April 9 through April 15, 2017.—60580

Life Saver Awards – Sheriff Ross Litman.—60581

Minnesota Immunization Information Connection (MIIC) Grant Project Agreement between the Aitkin-Itasca-Koochiching Community Health Board and St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services in the amount of $59,296 for the period January 1, 207 through December 31, 2017.—17-227

Addendum to Purchase Agreement, Contract No. 15933A, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and the Human Development Center for Adult Mental Health Integrated (AMHI) Fund services, deleting references to PATH funding.—17-228

Safety & Risk Management Training Contract between St. Louis County and Forrest Co., LLC, Duluth, MN, for CPR/AED training during the period March 14, 2017 through April 5, 2017.—17- 229

Service Contract between the County of St. Louis and Scalzo Architects, Duluth, MN, for the Barn Repair and Restoration Project at the Public Safety Campus.—17-230

Contract for County-State Aid Highway (CSAH) Project between the County of St. Louis and Ulland Brothers, Inc., for Full Depth Reclamation, Aggregate Base, Base Stabilization (Cement), Plant Mixed Bituminous Surface, Aggregate Shouldering and Bituminous Seal Coat on CSAH 80 and County Road (CR) 863 in Stoney Brook and Brevator Townships.—17-231

Contract for County-State Aid Highway Project between the County of St. Louis and Redstone Construction, LLC, Mora, MN, for Bridge Construction on CR 189 in Cedar Valley Township.— 17-232

Cooperative Agreement between St. Louis County and Carlton County for 2017 State Aid Pavement Marking Project on various highways in St. Louis and Carlton County.—17-233

Group Residential Housing Agreement – Community Settings, Contract No. 53270, between St. Louis County and Range Transitional Housing, Inc., Virginia, MN, during State Fiscal Year 2016.— 17-234

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16004, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Lake Superior Community Health Center, Duluth, MN, for the Identification and Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Diseases during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-235 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 119

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16008, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and UDAC, Inc., Duluth, MN, for Vocational Employment services during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-236

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16009, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Dan Holman, Orr, MN, for Chore Services during the period December 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.—17-237

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16012, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Joe Pershern, Gilbert, MN, for Transportation Services during the period January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017.—17-238

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16013, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Lora Pershern, Gilbert, MN, for Transportation Services during the period January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017.—17-239

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16014, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Marilyn Pershern, Gilbert, MN, for Transportation Services during the period January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017.—17-240

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16075, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Adam’s Pest Control, Medina, MN, for Chore Services during the period February 23, 2017 to June 30, 2017.—17-241

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16077, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Servicemaster, Superior, WI, for Chore Services during the period February 14, 2017 to June 30, 2017.—17-242

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16078, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Servicemaster, Superior, WI, for Chore Services during the period February 14, 2017 to June 30, 2017.—17-243

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16079, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Tim Schmalz, Hibbing, MN, for Chore Services during the period March 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017.—17-244

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16080, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and A M Moving & Cleaning, Duluth, MN, for Chore Services during the period January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017.—17-245

Upon motion by Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Olson, resolutions numbered 17- 226 through 17-240, as submitted on the consent agenda, were unanimously adopted as follows:

BY COMMISSIONER BOYLE: RESOLVED, That the official proceedings of the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners for the meeting of April 4, 2017, are hereby approved. Adopted April 11, 2017. No. 17-226

WHEREAS, The Minnesota Department of Human Services has made available grant funds to counties to implement a plan to improve system access and service delivery by engaging individuals with a severe substance use disorder who are experiencing homelessness; and PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 120

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Continuum of Care Leadership Team has reviewed this opportunity and it meets unique needs of the homeless population in St. Louis County and systemic barriers; and WHEREAS, Community partners are willing to engage in this work and the Bois Forte Tribe will be a formal project partner; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Health and Human Services Department to submit a grant application in an amount up to $600,000 to the Minnesota Department of Human Services for the Substance Use Disorder Assistance Program for the 2017-2020 grant cycle. Adopted April 11, 2017. No. 17-227

WHEREAS, As part of the 2017 – 2019 Civil Service Basic collective bargaining unit settlement, the county agreed to develop a career track for Public Health Nurses with opportunity for advancement to a higher level class after two years, subject to the approval of the hiring authority; and WHEREAS, The Human Resources Department created a new Public Health Nurse Senior class for the Public Health and Human Services Department and the Civil Service Commission approved the new class specification on February 13, 2017; and WHEREAS, The Human Resources Department determined that it should be allocated to Pay Grade 24 of the Civil Service Basic Unit Pay Plan and the bargaining unit has agreed to the Pay Grade assignment; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board adopts the Public Health Nurse Senior job classification, which is allocated to Pay Grade 24: $50,952 - $71,472 (annual steps and longevities through twenty-four years of service) in the Civil Service Basic Unit Pay Plan. Adopted April 11, 2017. No. 17-228

WHEREAS, Lake Country Power has requested a utility easement across state tax forfeited and county fee land to construct an overhead electrical line; and WHEREAS, Exercising the easement will not conflict with public use of land; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.04, Subd. 4, authorizes the County Auditor to grant easements across state tax forfeited land for such purposes; and WHEREAS, Granting of this easement has been reviewed by the Property Management Department and does not appear to negatively affect county lands; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 373.01, Subd. 1(4), authorizes St. Louis County to sell, lease and convey real estate owned by the County; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the St. Louis County Auditor to grant a utility easement to Lake Country Power over, under and across state tax forfeited lands as described in County Board File Nos. 60516 and 60545; RESOLVED FURTHER, That pursuant to the requirements and procedures found in Minn. Stat. § 373.01, the appropriate county officials are authorized to execute easements for overhead power lines; RESOLVED FURTHER, That granting of this easement is conditioned upon payment of $24,612 land use fee, $150 administration fee and $46 recording fee for a total of $24,808. An amount of $5,109 is to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund), and $19,699 is to be deposited into Fund 100, Agency 128014, Object 583202. Adopted April 11, 2017. No. 17-229

WHEREAS, The City of Aurora has requested to purchase the following described state tax forfeited land for the price of $500, plus fees, for the purpose of correcting blighted conditions: Legal: LOT 15, BLOCK 2, ZUPONCIC ACRES 1ST ADD TO AURORA Parcel Code: 100-0077-00380 Acres: 0.16 LDKey: 122023; and WHEREAS, This parcel of land has not been withdrawn from sale pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 121

85.012, 92.461, 282.01, Subd. 8, and 282.018, and other statutes that require the withholding of state tax forfeited lands from sale; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.01, Subd. 1a(d), allows for ‘non-conservation’ tax forfeited land to be sold to a governmental subdivision for less than market value if a reduced price is necessary to provide an incentive to correct blighted conditions; and WHEREAS, This parcel of land has been classified as ‘non-conservation’ land pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 282.01; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the sale of state tax forfeited land, as described, to the City of Aurora for the price of $500 plus the following fees: 3% assurance fee of $15, deed fee of $25, deed tax of $1.65, and recording fee of $46, for a total of $587.65 to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund); RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Auditor may offer for sale at public auction the state tax forfeited land described here if the City of Aurora does not purchase the land by October 11, 2017; RESOLVED FURTHER, That St. Louis County Board Resolution No. 17-144, adopted on March 14, 2017, is hereby rescinded. Adopted April 11, 2017. No. 17-230

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes appropriate county officials to enter into an agreement, and any amendments approved by the County Attorney, with Midway Township for the pavement rehabilitation on Guss Road, CP 5494-345921 under project CP 0011-278904 (Low), whereby Midway Township will pay the “Midway Township Non-Participating” local share items listed in the Plan. The funds from Midway Township for project CP 5494-345921 will be receipted into Fund 220, Agency 220431, Object 551536. Adopted April 11, 2017. No. 17-231

WHEREAS, Bids have been received electronically by the St. Louis County Public Works Department for the following project: CP 0000-259422 TST, SP 069-070-025 on 13 various highway intersections within the cities of Duluth and Hermantown; and WHEREAS, Bids were opened in the Richard H. Hansen Transportation & Public Works Complex, Duluth, MN, on March 30, 2017, and the low responsible bid determined; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the award on the above project to the low bidder: LOW BIDDER ADDRESS AMOUNT Holden Electric Co. 7669 College Road $36,000.00 Baxter, MN 56425 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to approve the Contractor’s Performance Bonds and to execute the bonds and contract for the above listed project payable as follows: CP 0000-259422 TST, SP 069-070-025, Fund 446, Agency 446029, Object 652806 and Fund 220, Agency 220422, Object 652700. Adopted April 11, 2017. No. 17-232

WHEREAS, Bids have been received electronically by the St. Louis County Public Works Department for the following project: CP 0523-243941 TST Br 823 on CR 523 (Burma Road) 0.1 mile east of CSAH 123 (Gappa Road); and WHEREAS, Bids were opened in the Richard H. Hansen Transportation & Public Works Complex, Duluth, MN, on March 30, 2017, and the low responsible bid determined; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the award on the above project to the low bidder: LOW BIDDER ADDRESS AMOUNT Redstone Construction, LLC 2183 Hwy. 65 N. $515,615.70 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 122

Mora, MN 55051 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to approve the Contractor’s Performance Bonds and to execute the bonds and contract for the above listed project payable from Fund 446, Agency 446030, Object 652806, $515,615.70. Adopted April 11, 2017. No. 17-233

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Public Works Department 2017 equipment budget allows for the purchase of three (3) Caterpillar 143 H Motor Grader Certified Power Train Plus Machine Rebuilds; and WHEREAS, The Public Works Department received a sole source quotation of $587,994.00 from Ziegler, Inc., of Duluth, MN; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the purchase of three (3) Caterpillar 143 H Motor Grader Certified Power Train Plus Machine Rebuilds from Ziegler, Inc., of Duluth, MN, at the single source price totaling $587,994.00, payable from Fund 407, Agency 407001, Object 666400. Adopted April 11, 2017. No. 17-234

WHEREAS, The Virginia area motor pool was constructed in 2014/2015 and the roof was specifically designed to carry a roof top Photovoltaic (PV) system and a new roof was installed in Ely in 2016, which was also designed to accommodate a future PV system; and WHEREAS, The new PV systems will feed directly into both buildings to offset electrical costs and consumption; and WHEREAS, Bids were received for this project and Zenergy of Sebeka, MN, provided the low qualified bid but could not come to an agreement with county officials; WHEREAS, The second low qualified bid was provided by Hunt Electric of Duluth, MN, in the amount of $184,489; and WHEREAS, The PV modules are supplied by Silicon Energy of Mountain Iron, MN, and carry a 25- year warranty; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to execute an agreement with Hunt Electric of Duluth, MN, for the installation of a 22,000 Watt PV system for electrical generation at the Virginia Motor Pool and a 22,000 Watt PV system for the Ely Service Center in an amount of $184,489.00 ($4.19 per Watt), payable from Fund 400, Agency 400015; RESOLVED FURTHER, That St. Louis County Board Resolution No. 17-72 is hereby rescinded. Adopted April 11, 2017. No. 17-236

100 General Fund $8,185,251.96 148 Volunteer Fire Departments 274,322.40 149 Personal Service Fund 561.70 150 Sheriff’s NEMESIS Fund Group 24,403.44 160 MN Trail Assistance 8,205.75 168 Sheriff’s State Forfeitures 975.50 169 Attorney Trust Accounts-VW 1,311.46 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 123

170 Boundary Waters – Forfeiture 18,634.19 173 Emergency Shelter Grant 7,748.01 176 Revolving Loan Fund 251.93 178 Economic Development - Tax Forfeit 70,531.42 179 Enhanced 9-1-1 169,985.05 180 Law Library 22,258.85 183 City/County Communications 15,746.96 184 Extension Service 90,048.49 200 Public Works 3,097,023.20 204 Local Option Transit Sales Tax 404,045.96 210 Road Maint. – Unorg. Townships 1,968.55 220 State Road Aid 394,242.53 230 Public Health & Human Service 7,246,597.68 240 Forfeited Tax 608,461.42 260 CDBG Grant 37,652.30 270 HOME Grant 44,708.73 290 Forest Resources 29,900.81 400 County Facilities 74,797.76 402 Depreciation Reserve Fund 1,341.33 405 Public Works Building Construction 33,200.15 407 Public Works – Equipment 14,000.00 444 2015C – Capital Improvement Bond 130,121.18 600 Environmental Services 615,713.67 616 On-Site Waste Water Division 42,551.30 715 County Garage 90,778.50 720 Property Casualty Liability 10,216.61 730 Workers Compensation 256,452.74 740 Medical Dental Insurance 2,300,879.19 770 Retired Employees Health Insurance 3,003.04 $24,327,893.76 Adopted April 11, 2017. No. 17-237

100 General Fund $5,492,840.60 149 Personal Service Fund 915.20 150 Sheriff’s NEMESIS Fund Group 12,953.65 160 MN Trail Assistance 86,585.77 167 Attorney’s Forfeitures 38,000.00 168 Sheriff’s State Forfeitures 250.00 169 Attorney Trust Accounts – VW 1,422.55 170 Boundary Waters – Forfeiture 2,869.81 173 Emergency Shelter Grant 40,423.41 176 Revolving Loan Fund 251.93 178 Economic Development – Tax Forfeit 66,645.00 179 Enhanced 9-1-1 3,594.26 180 Law Library 12,889.67 183 City/County Communications 475.36 184 Extension Service 53,559.20 200 Public Works 2,858,675.69 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 124

204 Local Option Transit Sales Tax 52,778.56 210 Road Maint. – Unorg. Townships 113.92 220 State Road Aid 414,708.48 225 PW – June 2012 Flood 49,710.46 230 Public Health & Human Services 6,689,989.65 240 Forfeited Tax 391,750.49 260 CDBG Grant 153,953.13 270 HOME Grant 9,407.39 285 Septic Loans – MPCA 116.00 286 Septic Loans – SSTS/BWSR 40,002.00 290 Forest Resources 46,124.17 400 County Facilities 146,923.97 402 Depreciation Reserve Fund 17,700.00 405 Public Works Building Construction 100,362.36 407 Public Works – Equipment 1,241,579.10 444 2015C – Capital Improvement Bond 308,104.67 446 2016A – PW TST Bond 60,028.11 600 Environmental Services 530,874.55 616 On-Site Waste Water Division 46,231.90 715 County Garage 69,050.68 720 Property Casualty Liability 10,632.72 730 Workers Compensation 163,199.97 740 Medical Dental Insurance 1,068,112.25 $20,272,806.63 Adopted April 11, 2017. No. 17-238

RESOLVED, That the workers’ compensation report of claims by employees for work-related injuries,740 dated March 31, 2017, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60509, is hereby received and ratified as payable from Fund 730, Agency 730001. Adopted April 11, 2017. No. 17-239

WHEREAS, The Minnesota Judicial Branch has developed and is offering a Minnesota Government Access (MGA) system for government agencies; and WHEREAS, The MGA system will allow members of the Examiner of Titles Office to access appropriate electronic court records and documents stored in the Minnesota Court Information System for cases in Minnesota district courts; and WHEREAS, The Minnesota Judicial Branch requires a government agency to execute a Master Subscriber Agreement and provide verification of authorization for the person signing the agreement; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board confirms and verifies the authority of St. Louis County Examiner of Titles Kimberly E. Brzezinski to execute the Master Subscriber Agreement on behalf of the St. Louis County Examiner of Titles Office; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Board confirms and verifies that St. Louis County Examiner of Titles Kimberly E. Brzezinski has the authority to sign any subsequent amendment or agreement that may be required by the Minnesota Judicial Branch to maintain the county's connection to the Minnesota Government Access system and tools offered by the state. Adopted April 11, 2017. No. 17-240

BY COMMISSIONER OLSON: WHEREAS, Cheryl Seeley d/b/a Sportsmens Inn, Gnesen Township, St. Louis County, MN, has applied for an off-sale intoxicating liquor license; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 340A.405, Subdivision 2(d), requires that a public hearing be held prior to the issuance of an off-sale intoxicating liquor license; and WHEREAS, A public hearing was held on April 11, 2017, at 9:40 a.m., in the Hermantown City PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 125

Hall, Hermantown, MN, for the purpose of considering the off-sale intoxicating liquor license; and WHEREAS, With regard to the application for said license, Sportsmens Inn has complied in all respects with the requirements of Minnesota Law and St. Louis County Ordinance No. 28; and WHEREAS, The Liquor Licensing Committee of the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners has considered the nature of the business to be conducted and the propriety of the location and has recommended approval of the application; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That an Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License shall be issued to Cheryl Seeley d/b/a Sportsmens Inn, Gnesen Township, located in Area 3, and in accordance with the St. Louis County Fee Schedule, the annual fee is $150.00; RESOLVED FURTHER, That said liquor license shall be effective through June 30, 2017; RESOLVED FURTHER, That said license is approved contingent upon payment of real estate taxes when due; RESOLVED FURTHER, That if named license holder sells the licensed place of business, the County Board, at its discretion and after an investigation, may transfer the license to a new owner but without pro-rated refund of the license fee to the license holder. Unanimously adopted April 11, 2017. No. 17-241

BY COMMISSIONER BOYLE: WHEREAS, The City of Duluth has requested St. Louis County to consider up to $250,000 tax abatement financing for the Capstone Apartment Project; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. §§ 116J.993-116J.995, Business Subsidy Law, require that a public hearing be conducted prior to granting any business subsidy in an amount greater than $150,000 in value; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board held a public hearing on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at 9:45 a.m., at the Hermantown City Hall, Hermantown, MN, to solicit public input prior to considering the proposed business subsidy request; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board has determined that the public benefits of increasing the county tax base exceed the costs of tax abatement; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes up to $250,000 tax abatement financing to the City of Duluth, payable from Fund 100, Agency 178001, Object 500900; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Board waives provisions of the Board’s Tax Abatement Financing Policy including: applicant fees, limitation of $30,000 per year in financing and limitation on affordable housing; RESOLVED FURTHER, That provided all required documentation is submitted by the City of Duluth, the appropriate county officials are authorized to execute a business subsidy agreement with the City of Duluth and any other related documents after review and approval by a representative of the County Attorney’s Office. Unanimously adopted April 11, 2017. No. 17-242

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: WHEREAS, All increases in original governmental funds revenue and expenditure budgets require County Board approval; and WHEREAS, Departments anticipate being notified of additional revenues throughout the year and need approval to increase revenue and expenditure budgets; and WHEREAS, Proposed budget adjustments are levy neutral; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the following budget changes:

GRANT BUDGET CHANGES 1. Add Sheriff revenue for the Snowmobile Safety grant, which was omitted from the budget in error ($17,000.00). 2. Increase Sheriff revenue and expense budget for Federal Boat & Water Safety grant (originally approved by Resolution No. 15-766) to match actual grant award ($625.00). PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 126

3. Decrease Public Health and Human Services revenue and expense budget for the Public Health Preparedness grant (originally approved by Resolution No. 16-499) to the correct amount ($75.00).

USE OF AN EXISTING FUND BALANCE 4. Use of Property Management’s parking assigned fund balance for engineering services related to the Duluth Courthouse ramp restoration ($6,000.00). 5. Use of Property Management’s parking assigned fund balance to repair damaged solar panels in the Third Street ramp ($7,911.00). 6. Use of Property Management’s parking assigned fund balance to pay real estate taxes on the Red Lot in Downtown Duluth ($3,228.00). 7. Use of Property Management’s parking assigned fund balance to cover higher than budgeted personnel expense related to parking ($5,963.96). 8. Use of missing heirs fund balance to cover transfer to general fund; after 21 years, the money becomes property of St. Louis County ($412.23). 9. Use of Attorney’s forfeitures fund balance to support Men as Peacemakers ($6,000.00) and Boys & Girls Club of the Northland ($5,000.00) programs, to sponsor a Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault (PAVSA) educational billboard campaign ($400.00), and to donate funds to the Minnesota County Attorney’s Association educational fund ($100.00). 10. Use of Extension fund balance to cover higher than anticipated expense ($4,272.02). 11. Use of Public Works fund balance assigned for state aid engineering to fund 2016 state aid engineering reimbursement shortage ($338,494.18). 12. Use of Public Health and Human Services out of home placements assigned fund balance for out of home placement costs ($1,778,442.53). 13. Use of Public Health and Human Services cash flow fund balance to cover out of home placement costs and the increased cost share of the Anoka Regional Treatment Center ($1,748,110.00). 14. Use of Public Health and Human Services cash flow fund balance to cover increase in out of home placements client related travel ($87,830.43). 15. Add Septic Loans expense budget in new special revenue fund for Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems (SSTS) forgivable septic loans ($155,304.00).

BUDGET TRANSFER 16. Transfer a portion of general fund expense budget savings to Economic Development to be assigned for blight projects that have been identified by the Planning Department, but did not have funding ($1,306,052.71). 17. Transfer a portion of general fund expense budget savings to Economic Development to be assigned for abatements, which will fund County Board approved abatements in future years ($150,000.00). 18. Transfer a portion of general fund expense budget savings to Public Health and Human Services to be assigned for future year out of home placement costs ($1,608,914.00). 19. Transfer funds from Administration to Commitment Representation to cover budget shortfall ($25,766.22). 20. Transfer Recorder personnel savings to Assessor to cover higher than anticipated operating expense ($18,020.91). 21. Transfer Human Resources budget from personnel to capital to cover staff costs related to the Workforce software implementation that must be capitalized ($4,800.22). 22. Transfer Sheriff’s personnel savings in the State Boat and Water grant to offset additional operating costs ($5,177.46). 23. Transfer Sheriff’s personnel savings to operating to match actual Mt. Iron law enforcement expenses ($2,130.88). 24. Transfer excess volunteer fire department revenue to the general fund ($31,090.56). 25. Transfer NEMESIS personnel savings to operating to pay maintenance on mandated dual authentication system ($3,743.20). PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 127

26. Transfer Public Works fund balance to the Public Works capital equipment fund for the purchase of capital equipment in 2017 ($2,300,000.00). 27. Transfer portion of Public Health and Human Services unspent personnel budget to purchased services to cover increased out of home placement costs and increase in cost share of persons at Anoka Regional Treatment Center ($646,000.00). 28. Transfer Public Health and Human Services budget from personnel to operating in the Statewide Health Improvement Program grant, as approved by Community Health Board ($2,568.02). 29. Transfer budget in the Public Health and Human Services Infant/Child Early Home Visits grant from personnel to operating, to match the budget as approved by the Community Health Board ($15,736.60). 30. Transfer budget within Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from personnel to operating to cover grant eligible expenses ($8,600.00). 31. Transfer budget within the Home grant from personnel to operating to cover grant eligible expenses ($3,890.00). 32. Transfer budget from Public Works building fund to capital projects to cover costs related to the Virginia Public Works parking lot project ($9,595.20) and the North Rescue Squad parking lot project ($8,980.00). 33. Transfer funds from Capital Projects to Public Works Building fund for settlement charges related to the purchase of land and a building for the Public Works District 4 Joint Use Facility, which were not included on the original resolutions (No. 16-647 and No. 16-690) ($4,913.50).

CORRECTION TO A PRIOR RESOLUTION 34. Correct Economic Development funding source on Resolution No. 16-478 (Special Sale to the Duluth Economic Development Authority – Pastoret Terrace) and No. 16-471 (Special Sale to the Duluth Economic Development Authority – 5907 Grand Avenue), which should have specified that funds are available in Economic Development fund balance (Fund 178, Object 311008), to be transferred into Fund 178, Agency 178006 ($365,000.00).

REVENUE AND EXPENSE BUDGET INCREASE 35. Increase Aid to Other Agencies revenue and expense budget for State Fire Aid to match the actual amount received ($20,159.97). 36. Increase Planning revenue and expense budget to reflect the reimbursements received from Ecosystem Investment Partnership on the Wetland Bank Project ($12,007.06). 37. Increase Sheriff’s revenue and expense budget to use higher-than-budgeted State Police Aid for purchase of in-car cameras ($80,000.00). 38. Increase Sheriff revenue and expense budgets to account for additional revenue that was received throughout the year and used to cover personnel expense budget shortfalls ($176,495.97). 39. Increase Jail commissary revenue and expense budget to be closer in line with actual concessions and commissions revenue collected ($26,851.68). 40. Increase revenue and expense budget in Personal Service fund to anticipated levels for Child in Need of Protective Services (CHIPS) court expenses ($5,000.00). 41. Increase Public Works revenue and expense budget to account for revenue received from Balkan Township for an overrun on the crushing contract ($619.85). 42. Increase Public Works revenue and expense budget to account for energy conservation rebates received ($5,713.03). 43. Increase Public Health and Human Services revenue and expense budget for cost effective health insurance pass-through dollars from the state ($145,000.00). 44. Increase Public Health and Human Services revenue and expense budget for pass-through Medical Transportation funds from the state ($125,955.24). 45. Increase Public Health and Human Services revenue and expense budget due to an increase in waivered services pass-through funds ($250,000.00). PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 128

46. Increase HOME grant revenue and expense budget to reflect actual amount of program income collected ($29,685.68). 47. Increase Septic Loans revenue and expense budget to account for loan funds anticipated to be received from the MN Department of Agriculture to help fund septic system replacement and repair ($50,000.00). 48. Increase Land & Minerals revenue and expense budget to account for state disaster funds expected to be received as a result of storm damage ($8,048.28). 49. Increase Public Health and Human Services revenue and expense budget for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training pass-through funds ($34,441.00). 50. Increase capital projects revenue and expense budget to account for energy conservation rebates received ($5,351.66). 51. Increase revenue and expense budgets in 2015C and 2015A Capital Improvement Bonds to match total 2016 investment earnings ($102,503.46).

CONTRIBUTION TO FUND BALANCE 52. Reduce general fund retiree payouts budget to match actual expense ($324,074.54). 53. Move unspent GSC remodel budget in capital projects to fund balance, to be used to offset the 2017 levy ($193,660.14).

ASSIGNMENT OF FUND BALANCE 54. Increase general fund Public Safety Innovation fund balance assignment to be used to fund pilot programs that promote public safety ($350,000.00). 55. Increase general fund Planning and Zoning GIS fund balance assignment, which will be used for one-time investments in GIS activities, to compensate for lower than anticipated transfers from the Recorder’s data integration fund ($85,000.00). Unanimously adopted April 11, 2017. No. 17-243

BY COMMISSIONER STAUBER:

RESOLVED, That pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 349.213, Subd. 2, the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the following Lawful Gambling License Application (raffle) on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60394, for the following organization: Lake Superior Steelhead Association, P.O. Box 16034, Duluth, MN, 55816, to conduct off-site gambling on April 22, 2017, raffle, at Clearwater Grille, 5135 North Shore Drive, Duluth, MN, 55804, Duluth Township. Unanimously adopted April 11, 2017. No. 17-244

BY COMMISSIONER OLSON: -Proclamation- National Telecommunicators Week

WHEREAS, The week of April 9 through April 15 is National Telecommunicators Week, which honors those persons who perform call-taking, dispatching, wireless infrastructure design and maintenance, and other support duties for public safety communications departments; and WHEREAS, 9-1-1 Telecommunicators are the link between citizens who phone for help and the public safety agencies providing that help; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Division’s men and women served our area’s more than 200,000 residents and visitors by answering 216,877 calls for help in 2016; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Public Safety Answering Point in Duluth, MN, covers all of the county’s 7,092 square miles, providing the crucial link between more than 180 public safety agencies and the people who need them; PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 129

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners hereby honors its Emergency Communications Specialists, Technical Staff and Administrative and Support Staff for their dedication and courage in performing one of the most important jobs in our society by proclaiming the week of April 9 through April 15, 2017, as: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK IN ST. LOUIS COUNTY. Unanimously adopted April 11, 2017. No. 17-245

At 11:23 a.m., April 11, 2017, Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Jugovich, moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Frank Jewell, Chair of the Board of County Commissioners

Attest:

Donald Dicklich, County Auditor and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners

(Seal of the County Auditor)

PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 130

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA, HELD ON APRIL 25, 2017

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of St. Louis, Minnesota, met this 25th day of April 2017, at 9:46 a.m., at the Leonidas City Hall, Leonidas, Minnesota, with the following members present: Commissioners Patrick Boyle, Beth Olson, Tom Rukavina, Pete Stauber, Mike Jugovich, and Vice-Chair Keith Nelson - 6. Absent: Chair Frank Jewell - 1.

Vice-Chair Nelson asked for a moment of silence to honor all those serving overseas, law enforcement, others who protect us at home, and for all innocent victims of war and conflict, followed by the pledge of allegiance.

Vice-Chair Nelson opened the meeting to persons who wanted to address the Board concerning issues not on the agenda. Charles Baribeau, City of Virginia Councilor, asked the Board to table a resolution in support of the Laurentian Energy Authority submitting a grant application in the amount of $3.5 million to the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources. Mr. Baribeau indicated the City of Virginia is currently in the process of reviewing the request to determine legal impacts. Jim Takala, of Clinton Township, spoke about the positive use of biomass ash as fertilizer and as a lime source in farming.

Char Gerulli, City of Leonidas Councilor, welcomed the Board to the City of Leonidas.

Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Rukavina, moved to approve the consent agenda. At the request of Commissioner Boyle, Item #1, Minnesota State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grant Application, was removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. The motion passed; six yeas, zero nays, one absent (Jewell).

Commissioner Rukavina, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to designate County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 101 from CSAH 62 east to State Trunk Highway 53 as the “Representative Joe Begich Highway”; that the naming of this segment of roadway is considered a dual naming initiative and will not impact the addressing along the highway; and that the St. Louis County Board authorizes and directs the Public Works Department to design appropriate signs for the road and erect them along the newly designated “Representative Joe Begich Highway”. Representative Joe Begich addressed the Board and thanked them for naming the road in his honor. Ray Svatos, Clinton Township Supervisor, briefly discussed the impact Representative Begich had on his life. After further discussion, the motion passed; six yeas, zero nays, one absent (Jewell). Resolution No. 17-264.

Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Olson, moved to authorize the Public Health and Human Services Department to submit a grant application to the Minnesota Department of Human Services for Minnesota State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Request for Proposals. St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services Director Linnea Mirsch distributed handouts to the Board and highlighted various grant goals relating to opioid use. After further discussion, the motion passed; six yeas, zero nays, one absent (Jewell). Resolution No. 17-247.

Commissioner Stauber, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to award a bid to Scott Construction, Inc., of Lake Delton, WI, in the amount of $1,158,711.81 for project CP 0000-323208 (Prime), Bituminous Seal Coat, Fog Seal, and Pavement Markings at 19 locations throughout St. Louis County, Lake County, and the City of Duluth. Commissioner Rukavina voiced concerns regarding the chip seal process and the lack of Project Labor Agreements for chip seal projects. After further discussion, the motion passed; five yeas, one nay (Rukavina), one absent (Jewell). Resolution No. 17-265. PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 131

The following Board and contract files were created from documents received by this Board:

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, Mark Weber, Land and Minerals Director, and Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-176, Public Sale of Shoreland Lease Lots.—60582

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, Mark Weber, Land and Minerals Director, and Barbara Hayden, Planning and Economic Development Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-184, Award of Bid: Demolition of O’Neil Hotel and Sabin’s Bar (Chisholm).—60583

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and James Gottschald, Human Resources Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-178, Agreement with SuperiorUSA Corporation for Administration of Flexible Spending Accounts Plan 2017-2018.—60584

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-179, Establish Public Hearing to Consider Intoxicating Liquor License (Unorganized Township 68-21).—60585

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and James Gottschald, Human Resources Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-181, Appointment to the Civil Service Commission.—60586

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, James Foldesi, Public Works Director/County Highway Engineer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-183, Four Day Work Week – Teamster’s (2017-2019).— 60587

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and James Foldesi, Public Works Director/Highway Engineer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-151, Naming of County State Aid Highway 101 in Honor of Representative Joe Begich.—60588

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Linnea Mirsch, Public Health and Human Services Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-174, Minnesota State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grant Application.—60589

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15995, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Advocates for Family Peace, Grand Rapids, MN, for Behavior Change Groups for Men Services during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-246

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16047, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota, Bethany Crisis Shelter – Supervised Visitation Program, Duluth, MN, for Child Protective Services and Court-Ordered Supervised Visitation during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-247

Minnesota Department of Health Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant Agreement Amendment, SLC Contract #90127A, between the Carlton-Cook-Lake-St. Louis Community Health Board and St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services to distribute federal grant funds to Community Health Boards to support maternal and Child health efforts extending the expiration date from December 31, 2016 to September 30, 2019.—17-248

Minnesota Department of Health Asthma Program Grant Project Agreement, SLC Contract #90212, between the Carlton-Cook-Lake-St. Louis Community Health Board and St. Louis County Public PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 132

Health and Human Services for the term January 23, 2017 – September 30, 2017.—17-249

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16029, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and the City of Duluth Workforce Development (CDWD) for Statewide Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) Employment Services and Diversionary Work Program Services (DWP) during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-250

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16042, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (Bethany Crisis Shelter) Duluth, MN, adding more staff for child protection crisis placement needs during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-251

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16048, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota, Family Resource Center – Supervised Visitation Program, Virginia, MN, for supervised visitation and related services through its Family Resource Center – Range Youth Shelter in Virginia, MN, during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-252

Project Contract No. 5368 between the County of St. Louis and Future Forests, Askov, MN, for Broadcast Application of Herbicides for Tree Plantation Site Preparation and Release of Existing Conifer Plantations on state tax forfeited lands.—17-253

Contract for Services between the State of Minnesota, Sixth Judicial District, Duluth, MN, and the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners, Public Health & Human Services Department, for 2.0 FTE Social Workers as part of the Opioid and Clinical Case Management Initiative.—17-254

Agreement for Services between the County of St. Louis and EPC Engineering & Testing, Duluth, MN, for Engineering Services for Concrete Testing on 4th Street Reconstruction (CP 0009- 147349/SP 069-609-040).—17-255

Amendment No. 1, Professional Services Agreement, Original Damion 2016-010152, between the County of St. Louis and Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc., Virginia, MN, to assess the need for a community sanitary sewer project for properties on Sand Lake, extending the term of the agreement for one (1) additional year effective March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018.—17-256

State of Minnesota Agency Agreement, MnDOT Agreement No. 1027547, between the Department of Transportation and St. Louis County for Federal Participation in Advance Construction for a Reclaim/Overlay/Sealcoat project on County-State Aid Highway (CSAH) 101 SP 069-701-055 and 069-01-006; MP STPF-RPRP6912(192).—17-257

Amendment No. 1 to Grant Agreement No. GRK% GRK%107427, between the State of Minnesota, Department of Human Services, Disability Services Division, and St. Louis County, for the Respite Services for Children with Autism Grant.—17-258

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16071, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and The Rock HHC, Inc., d/b/a CBHS Adult & Family Counseling, Grand Rapids, MN, for Child Protective Services and Court-Ordered Supervised Visitation during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-259

St. Louis County Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Prevention Program Grant Agreement between St. Louis County and Canosia Township for the use of funding for activities and objectives consistent with the AIS Program regulations established by the State of Minnesota, during the period February 15, 2017 through December 31, 2018.—17-260

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2017 State of Minnesota Federal Supplemental Boating Safety Patrol Grant Agreement between its Commissioner of Natural Resources and the St. Louis County Sheriff, effective May 12, 2017 through September 4, 2017.—17-261

Service Contract between the County of St. Louis and RW Fern Associates, Inc., Duluth, MN, for architectural design work and construction administration services for the renovation of the Assessor’s Office in the Duluth Courthouse.—17-262

Minnesota Department of Health Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Family Home Visiting Program (MIECHV2) Grant Project Agreement Amendment, SLC Contract No. 90144A, between the Carlton-Cook-Lake-St. Louis Community Health Board and St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services increasing the award by $71,458 and extending the expiration date to September 30, 2017.—17-263

Peat Lease between St. Louis County Land and Minerals Department and Northwoods Organics of MN, LLC, Waupaca, WI, for the removal of sphagnum moss peat from two (2) sites: South Toivola Site and East Toivola Site, for a twenty-five (25) year term beginning March 1, 2017.—17-264

Contract for County-State Aid Highway Project between the County of St. Louis and Northland Constructors of Duluth, LLC, Duluth, MN, for milling, heater scarifying, and plant mixed bituminous surface on CSAH 110 (CP 0110-153277, SP 069-710-026) in Bassett Township and Unorganized Township 58-14.—17-265

Contract for County-State Aid Highway Project between the County of St. Louis and KGM Contractors, Inc., Angora, MN, for grading bituminous surfacing, ADA improvements and lighting for a roundabout project on CSAH 136 (CP 0136-287483, SAP 069-736-001, SP 6930-39-State Portion) in Chisholm.—17-266

Contract for County-State Aid Highway Project between the County of St. Louis and Ulland Brothers, Inc., Cloquet, MN, to construct Bridges 69K47 (BR 755), 69K53 (BR 467), 69K52 (BR 460), 69K51 (BR 411) and approaches located on UT 9230, CSAH 99 and UT 9215 (CP 9230- 271723 Low, CP 0099-287574, CP 0099-287573, CP 9215-271719) in White Township and Unorganized Township 55-15 and 56-14.—17-267

Contract for County-State Aid Highway Project between the County of St. Louis and Northland Constructors of Duluth, LLC, Duluth, MN, for culvert replacement, full depth reclamation, aggregate base, base stabilization (Base One), plant mixed bituminous surface, aggregate shouldering and bituminous seal coat (CP 0007-208919, SP 069-607-050, STPF 617 155) on CSAH 7 in (Alborn and Meadowlands Townships).—17-268

Cooperative Agreement between the County of Carlton and the County of St. Louis for 2017 Intersection Lighting Project Inspection Services on behalf of Carlton County for the installation of electrical lighting systems in Carlton County (Multi-County Project Number: SP 0088-070-049, Carlton County SP 009-070-005, St. Louis County SP 069-070-026, CP 0000-259425 TST).—17- 269

Contract for County-State Aid Highway Project between the County of St. Louis and KGM Contractors, Inc., Angora, MN, for a combined bituminous reclamation and surfacing project on CSAH 122 (CP 0122-216092 TST Low, SAP 069-722-008); CSAH 123 (CP 0123-216096 TST Tied, SAP 069-723-007); CSAH 129 (CP 0129-216097 TST Tied, SAP 069-729-006); CR 332 (CP 0332-257464 Tied); CR 672 (CP 0672-257647 Tied); CR 673 (CP 0673-333644 Tied); CR 695 (CP 0695-257650 Tied); CR 523 (CP0523-216098 TST Tied); and CR 673 (CP 0673-216-099 Tied) in Kabetogama Township and Unorganized Townships 68-21, 68-20, and 68-19).—17-270

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Settlement Agreement between St. Louis County and Jamey Jay Johnson.—17-271

Settlement Agreement between St. Louis County and Thomas L. Gentilini.—17-272

Addendum to Purchase Agreement, Contract No. 15945A, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Occupational Development Center, Virginia, MN, for Extended Employment services during the period January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 replacing Page 16 (Exhibit D).—17-273

Addendum to Purchase Agreement, Contract No. 15792A, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Life House, Inc., Duluth, MN, for Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) services, terminating the agreement by mutual agreement of the parties.—17-274

Addendum to Purchase Agreement, Contract No. 15970A, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Human Development Center, Duluth, MN, replacing Pages 18-20 (Exhibit C).— 17-275

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16083, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Scooters Snow and Lawn, Hibbing, MN, for chore services during the period January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017.—17-276

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16085, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Scooters Lawn and Snow Removal, Hibbing, MN, for chore services during the period February 27, 2017 to June 30, 2017.—17-277

St. Louis County Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Prevention Program Grant Agreement between St. Louis County and North St. Louis Soil and Water Conservation District, effective February 5, 2017 through December 31, 2018, for activities and objectives consistent with the AIS Program regulations.—17-278

Agreement between the County of St. Louis, Donald Dicklich, St. Louis County Auditor, and the Arrowhead Regional Corrections Board for Fiscal Services during 2017.—17-279

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16088, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and A to Z Carpentry, Inc., Aurora, MN, for Environmental Accessibility Adaptations under the AC waiver, during the period March 1, 2017 to May 31, 2017.—17-280

Amendment No. 1, Original Damion No. 2016-010525, Professional Services Agreement between the County of St. Louis and Jeff Crosby (Crosby Inspection Design & Consulting, LLC), Duluth, MN, for the Environmental Services Department’s Landfill Gas project, extending the term of the agreement for an additional one (1) year effective January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.— 17-281

Upon motion by Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Nelson, resolutions numbered 17-246 and 17-248 through 17-263, as submitted on the consent agenda, were unanimously adopted as follows:

BY COMMISSIONER BOYLE: RESOLVED, That the official proceedings of the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners for the meeting of April 11, 2017, are hereby approved. Adopted April 25, 2017. No. 17-246

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board desires to offer for sale, as recommended by the Land Commissioner, certain parcels of land that have forfeited to the State of Minnesota for non-payment PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 135 of taxes; and WHEREAS, The parcels, as described in County Board File No. 60537, have been classified as non- conservation as provided for in Minn. Stat. Chapter 282.01; and WHEREAS, These parcels are not withdrawn from sale pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 85.012, 92.461, 282.01, Subd. 8, and 282.018, and other statutes that require the withholding of state tax forfeited lands from sale; and WHEREAS, The Commissioner of Natural Resources has approved the sale of these lands, as required by Minn. Stat. Chapter 282; and WHEREAS, Any person or entity, or entity controlled by such person is a prohibited purchaser or bidder, if said person or entity is delinquent on real or personal property taxes in St. Louis County. The prohibited purchaser or bidder condition applies to all sales of tax forfeited parcels that are offered at a public auction, adjoining property owner sale, and parcels that are on past and future available land lists; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the County Auditor to offer these lands at public sale with prohibited purchaser and bidder conditions for not less than the basic sale price in accordance with terms set forth in the Land and Minerals Department policy, and in a manner provided for by law on Thursday, June 8, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at the AAD Shriners Center and Meeting Facility, 5152 Miller Trunk Highway, Hermantown, MN. Funds from the auction are to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund). Adopted April 25, 2017. No. 17-248

WHEREAS, Minnesota Session Laws, 2012, Chapter 236, Section 28, authorize St. Louis County to sell state tax forfeited shoreland lots currently under lease; and WHEREAS, If the leaseholder(s) chooses not to purchase the lot or continue leasing, the county may offer the lands for sale at public auction under the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 282.01, Subdivision 3; and WHEREAS, The parcels described in County Board File No. 60582 have not been purchased or leased by the former leaseholder(s); THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the County Auditor to offer these lands at public sale at not less than the basic sale price in accordance with the provisions in Minnesota Session Laws, 2012, Chapter 236, Section 28. Net proceeds from the auction are to be deposited into Fund 500, Agency 500001 (Environmental Trust Fund). Adopted April 25, 2017. No. 17-249

WHEREAS, The O’Neil Hotel and Sabin’s Bar, located at 2 Lake Street West (parcel 020-0010- 03150), in the City of Chisholm, is a tax forfeited commercial structure determined to be blighted, unsafe and not suitable for rehabilitation and needs to be demolished to address public health and safety concerns; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board authorized the demolition of these blighted structures on September 13, 2016, by County Board Resolution No. 16-558; and WHEREAS, The City of Chisholm supports the demolition and has expressed interest in acquisition of the site, after demolition and clearance has been accomplished, for redevelopment; and WHEREAS, Tony’s Construction, of Hibbing, MN, submitted the low bid in the amount of $82,400; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to execute a contract with Tony’s Construction, Hibbing, MN, for the demolition of the O’Neil Hotel and Sabin’s Bar at its bid price of $82,400 in accordance with the specifications of Bid No. 5379 and addendums, payable from the Economic Development Blight Project Fund 178, Agency 178005, and subject to approval of the County Attorney. Adopted April 25, 2017. No. 17-250

WHEREAS, Bids have been received electronically by the St. Louis County Public Works Department for the following tied project: CP 0694-263697 TST (Low Prime), on 12 locations throughout St. Louis County; and WHEREAS, Bids were opened in the Richard H. Hansen Transportation & Public Works Complex, PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 136

Duluth, MN, on April 6, 2017, and the low responsible bid determined; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the award on the above project to the low bidder: LOW BIDDER ADDRESS AMOUNT Northland Constructors of 4843 Rice Lake Road $4,190,521.61 Duluth, LLC Duluth, MN 55803 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to approve the Contractor’s Performance Bonds and to execute the bonds and contract for the above listed project payable from: Fund 446, Agency 446032, Object 652806, Transportation Sales Tax funds $3,892,931.87 Fund 200, Agency 203478, Object 652800, Local St. Louis County funds $119,174.86 Fund 220, Agency 220420, Object 652700, Arrowhead Regional Corrections funds $178,414.88 With additional revenue budgeted for expense: Arrowhead Regional Corrections Fund 220, Agency 220420, Rev. Object 551552 $178,414.88 Adopted April 25, 2017. No. 17-251

WHEREAS, A Request for Bids has been issued and received by the St. Louis County Purchasing Division for Bid #5378, requesting services to furnish and apply 590,000 gallons of liquid calcium chloride; and WHEREAS, Bids were opened in the Purchasing Division on April 6, 2017, and the low responsible bidder was EnviroTech Services, Inc., of Greeley, CO; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes a contract with EnviroTech Services, Inc., of Greeley, CO, for 590,000 gallons of 38% liquid calcium chloride for the bid price of $0.879 per gallon for a total cost of $518,610, payable from Fund 200, Agency 207001, Object 653400. Adopted April 25, 2017. No. 17-252

WHEREAS, Staff from the Human Resources Department, County Attorney’s Office, and SuperiorUSA Corporation have worked together in the preparation and review of a 2017-2018 administrative services agreement; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board hereby accepts the 2017-2018 proposal agreed to by SuperiorUSA Corporation of Duluth, MN, for the administration of the Flexible Spending Accounts Plan, payable from Fund 100, Agency 123001, Object 620200, as contained in County Board File No. 60584, on file in the office of the County Auditor; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to sign said agreement on behalf of St. Louis County. Adopted April 25, 2017. No. 17-254

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board establishes a public hearing at 9:40 a.m., on May 9, 2017, in the St. Louis County Courthouse, Duluth, MN, for the purpose of considering the issuance of an Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License to Cooper's Gateway General Store Corp., d/b/a Gateway General Store, Unorganized Township 68-21. Adopted April 25, 2017. No. 17-255

RESOLVED FURTHER, That said license is approved contingent upon license holder paying real estate or personal property taxes when due; RESOLVED FURTHER, That if the named license holder sells their licensed place of business, the County Board may, at its discretion and after an investigation, transfer the license to a new owner, but without pro-rated refund of the license fee to the license holder; RESOLVED FURTHER, That said license shall be effective May 1, 2017, through October 31, 2017: Vermilion Fairways, Inc., d/b/a Vermilion Fairways, Beatty Township, Seasonal On-Sale and Seasonal Sunday On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License, renewal, change of officers. Adopted April 25, 2017. No. 17-256

RESOLVED, That pursuant to St. Louis County Ordinance No. 51, the application for license to sell tobacco products at retail, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60519, is hereby approved and the County Auditor is authorized to issue the license to the following establishment: Cooper’s Gateway General Store Corp., d/b/a Gateway General Store, Unorganized Township 68-21, transfer; RESOLVED FURTHER, That if the named license holder sells their licensed business, the County Board may, at its discretion and after an investigation, transfer the license to a new owner, but without pro-rated refund of the license fee to the license holder. Adopted April 25, 2017. No. 17-257

RESOLVED, That pursuant to St. Louis County Ordinance No. 51, the application for license to sell tobacco products at retail, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60519, is hereby approved and the County Auditor is authorized to issue the license to the following establishment: Kabetogama Outdoors, LLC d/b/a Kab Outdoors, Kabetogama Township, new; RESOLVED FURTHER, That if the named license holder sells their licensed business, the County Board may, at its discretion and after an investigation, transfer the license to a new owner, but without pro-rated refund of the license fee to the license holder. Adopted April 25, 2017. No. 17-258

RESOLVED, That pursuant to the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 340A, as amended, and Rules and Regulations adopted by this Board under St. Louis County Ordinance No. 28, dated May 22, 1978, as amended, the following application for permit authorizing the consumption and display of intoxicating liquors is hereby approved, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60549: Vernon Skoglund d/b/a Silver Fox Lodge, Gnesen Township, renewal. Adopted April 25, 2017. No. 17-259

RESOLVED, That the workers’ compensation report of claims by employees for work-related injuries, dated April 14, 2017, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60509, is hereby received and ratified as payable from Fund 730, Agency 730001. Adopted April 25, 2017. No. 17-260

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board makes the following appointment to the Civil Service Commission: Kenneth Butler, as a full member, for a three-year term ending May 6, 2020. Adopted April 25, 2017. No. 17-261

WHEREAS, The Public Health & Human Services Department (PHHS) represents over one-half of the county’s technology users, which creates a number of Information Technology (IT) support challenges; and WHEREAS, IT currently has a 1.0 FTE employee dedicated to support PHHS for new computer PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 138 installations, desktop-related projects, and to provide technology support; and WHEREAS, IT has a significant backlog of computers that have yet to be replaced from 2016, with a similar number planned for 2017; and WHEREAS, As a result of this increased and sustained workload and the need to ensure that services keep up with demand, PHHS and IT are requesting to transfer a vacant 1.0 FTE Information Specialist II (Civil Service Basic Unit, Pay Grade 10) from PHHS to IT and reallocate the position to a Technical Services Analyst II (Civil Service Basic Unit, Pay Grade 24); and WHEREAS, The Human Resources Department has reviewed the duties for this position and has reallocated this position to a Technical Services Analyst II at an annual cost increase of approximately $19,169; and WHEREAS, There is funding available within the 2017 IT budget for this position; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the transfer of one (1) vacant Information Specialist II position (Civil Service Basic Unit, Pay Grade 10, Step 1, position code 0421-066) from the Public Health & Human Services Department to the Information Technology Department; RESOLVED FURTHER, That upon transfer, the position will be reallocated to a Technical Services Analyst II position (Civil Service Basic Unit, Pay Grade 24, Step 1); RESOLVED FURTHER, That the reallocation will result in an annual cost increase of approximately $19,169, with funding available from Fund 100, Agency 117001. Adopted April 25, 2017. No. 17-262

RESOLVED, That the Public Works Department’s four day work week agreement pertaining to the Sign Maintenance Divisions-North and South, and Highway Maintenance Divisions Four (Ely) and Five (Duluth), effective during the 2017, 2018 and 2019 summer maintenance seasons, is approved and the appropriate county officials are authorized to execute the supplemental labor agreement, a copy of which is on file in County Board File No. 60587. Adopted April 25, 2017. No. 17-263

BY COMMISSIONER RUKAVINA:

-Proclamation- WHEREAS, It is the desire of the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners to honor Representative Joe Begich for his service to the citizens of St. Louis County, Northeastern Minnesota and the State of Minnesota; and WHEREAS, Joseph R. Begich was born and raised in Eveleth, MN and served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1975 to 1992 and was active in the Environment and Natural Resources, Labor-Management Relations, Taxes and Transportation Committees; and WHEREAS, Joseph R. Begich, while in the Minnesota House, served as the Chair of the Labor-Management Relations Committee from 1983 to 1984 and from 1987 to 1992; and WHEREAS, Joseph R. Begich is best known as a defender of working people and the rights of unions to collectively bargain with employers; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That in honor and recognition of Joseph R. Begich’s outstanding service to the citizens of St. Louis County, Northeastern Minnesota and the State of Minnesota, the St. Louis County Board hereby designates County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 101 from CSAH 62 east to State Trunk Highway 53 as the: “Representative Joe Begich Highway” RESOLVED FURTHER, That the naming of this segment of roadway is considered a dual naming initiative and will not impact the addressing along the highway; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes and directs the Public Works Department to design appropriate signs for the road and erect them along the newly designated “Representative Joe Begich Highway”. Unanimously adopted April 25, 2017. No. 17-264

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BY COMMISSIONER BOYLE: WHEREAS, The Minnesota Department of Human Services recently announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) for qualified grantee(s) to the Minnesota State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis, making funds available to a consortium of qualified responders to address Minnesota’s opioid crisis by increasing access to treatment, reducing unmet treatment needs, and reducing opioid overdose-related deaths through the provision of prevention, treatment and recovery activities for Opioid Use Disorder; and WHEREAS, St. Louis County is positioned to quickly respond to this RFP due to its ongoing work with the Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment on an opioid withdrawal unit and other community partners through the Northeast Minnesota Opioid Abuse and Response Strategies Work Group (OARS) efforts; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board has established Substance Abuse and Mental Health as a focus area for strategic planning and has invested in prevention and staffing to tackle the challenges faced; and WHEREAS, Community partners are willing to engage in this work formally and informally; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Health and Human Services Department to submit a grant application to the Minnesota Department of Human Services for Minnesota State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grant Request for Proposals. Unanimously adopted April 25, 2017. No. 17-247

BY COMMISSIONER STAUBER: WHEREAS, Bids have been received electronically by the St. Louis County Public Works Department for the following tied project: CP 0000-323208 (Prime), on 19 locations throughout St. Louis County, Lake County, and the City of Duluth; and WHEREAS, Bids were opened in the Richard H. Hansen Transportation & Public Works Complex, Duluth, MN, on April 6, 2017, and the low responsible bid determined; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the award on the above project to the low bidder: LOW BIDDER ADDRESS AMOUNT Scott Construction, Inc. P.O. Box 340 $1,158,711.81 Lake Delton, WI 53940 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to approve the Contractor’s Performance Bonds and to execute the bonds and contract for the above listed project payable from: Fund 200, Agency 203477, Object 652800, Local St. Louis County funds $882,683.10 Fund 220, Agency 220426, Object 652700, Duluth and Lake County funds $276,028.71 With additional revenue budgeted for expense: City of Duluth Fund 220, Agency 220426, Rev. Object 551501 $ 51,200.17 Lake County Fund 220, Agency 220426, Rev. Object 551508 $224,828.54 Yeas – Commissioners Boyle, Olson, Stauber, Jugovich and Vice-Chair Nelson – 5 Nays – Commissioner Rukavina – 1 Absent – Chair Jewell – 1 Adopted April 25, 2017. No. 17-265

At 11:11 a.m., April 25, 2017, Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Jugovich, moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed; six yeas, zero nays, one absent (Jewell).

Frank Jewell, Chair of the Board of County Commissioners

Attest:

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Donald Dicklich, County Auditor and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners

(Seal of the County Auditor)

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS

OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA

May, 2017

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA, HELD ON MAY 2, 2017

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of St. Louis, Minnesota, met this 2nd day of May 2017, at 9:36 a.m., at the St. Louis County Courthouse, Duluth, Minnesota, with the following members present: Commissioners Patrick Boyle, Beth Olson, Tom Rukavina, Pete Stauber, Keith Nelson, Mike Jugovich, and Chair Frank Jewell - 7. Absent: None - 0.

Commissioner Olson, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to proclaim May 4, 2017 as Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day; Commissioner Boyle read the proclamation. St. Louis County Child Welfare Supervisor Brandie Webb indicated that approximately twenty percent of all children are diagnosed with a mental health issue. Ms. Webb said that Public Health and Human Services is working with various partners to identify gaps in child welfare services. St. Louis County Child Welfare Supervisor Matt Johnson said that staff works with some of the most complicated cases in the county. After further discussion, the motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-280.

At 10:08 a.m., the Board recessed. At 10:17 a.m., the Board re-convened with all Commissioners present.

Chair Jewell opened the meeting to persons who wanted to address the Board concerning issues not on the agenda. Peter Wood, of Canyon, touched on historical impacts to the logging industry when various companies have shut down and indicated that he hoped biomass production would continue. Scott Dane, Executive Director of the Associated Contract Loggers and Truckers, spoke in opposition of a grant application by the Laurentian Energy Authority (LEA) to the Legislative- Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR). Mr. Dane indicated that his organization is concerned about the lack of transparency regarding the agreement and feels that Xcel Energy should honor their original deal regarding biomass production. Ray Higgins, Vice President of Operations of the Minnesota Timber Producers Association, spoke in opposition of a grant application by the Laurentian Energy Authority to the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources and urged the St. Louis County Board not to move forward with a resolution of support.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to approve the consent agenda. Item #4, State Tax Forfeited Lease Renewal with Mining Resources, LLC, was removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Rukavina, moved to authorize the appropriate county officials to renew Surface Lease No. L05120001 granted to Mining Resources, LLC, to allow a five-year extension, subject to an annual lease fee of $26,600, which shall be reduced to $18,620 if PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 142 the plant is idle during the course of the lease, and subject to terms intended to minimize liability to the county for possible claims and to ensure contractors and service providers are paid. Commissioner Rukavina discussed concerns he had regarding the taconite tax formula and the distribution of taconite taxes. After further discussion, the motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-270.

Commissioner Nelson commented on the passing of former St. Louis County Public Works Director Richard Hansen.

The following Board and contract files were created from documents received by this Board:

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and James Gottschald, Human Resources Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-196, Jail/911 Bargaining Agreement: 2017-2019.—60590

Proclamation: Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, May 4, 2017.—60591

Service Contract between the County of St. Louis and Braun Intertec Corporation, Hibbing, MN, for pre-design soil testing at the site of the Virginia Government Services Center.—17-282

Computer Sciences Corporation Work Order, Agreement No. 09-FAV-0012, between Computer Sciences Corporation and Saint Louis County for Workers’ Compensation data extract and project management.—17-283

Service Contract No. 5222A between the County of St. Louis and McGough Construction Co., LLC, St. Paul, MN, (Construction Manager at Risk), for preconstruction design review, cost estimation, and value engineering throughout the project design phase and up to the establishment of the project Guaranteed Maximum Price for the Joint Public Works Facility in Cook, MN, project.—17-284

Service Contract between the County of St. Louis and ACCT Incorporated, Cloquet, MN, for asbestos testing and reporting for the Virginia Courthouse Roof Replacement Project.—17-285

Agreement between the County of St. Louis, by and through its Human Resources Department, and the Arrowhead Regional Corrections Board for personnel and training services during 2017.—17- 286

Agreement between the County of St. Louis, by and through its Safety and Risk Management Department, and the Arrowhead Regional Corrections Board for safety and risk management services (consulting and testing services and workers’ compensation claim administration) during 2017.—17-287

Agreement between the County of St. Louis, by and through its Purchasing Division, and the Arrowhead Corrections Board for purchasing services during 2017.—17-288

St. Louis County Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Prevention Program Grant Agreement between St. Louis County and Duluth Stream Corps – Community Action Duluth, for the use of AIS funding for activities and objectives consistent with the AIS Program regulations, during the period February 15, 2017 through December 31, 2018.—17-289

DataBank Statement of Work for the Accounts Payable ECM System – Phase I.—17-290

Supplemental Software Product Agreement between Mitchell Humphrey & Company and St. Louis PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 143

County for the Accounts Payable Automation Project.—17-291

Amendment No. 2, Original Damion No. 2014-008753, Amendment No. 1 Damion No. 2016- 010281, between the County of St. Louis and Northern Minnesota Recycling, Virginia, MN, extending the term of the Original Contract for an additional one (1) year through June 30, 2018.— 17-292

Agreement for Services between the County of St. Louis and LHB, Inc., Duluth, MN, for engineering services for the Middle St. Louis River Watershed Culvert Inventory project.—17-293

Contract for County-State Aid Highway (CSAH) Project between the County of St. Louis and Ulland Brothers, Inc., Cloquet, MN, for aggregate base, aggregate stabilization, and calcium chloride – GRIP 2017 on various roads in Beatty Township and Unorganized Townships 63-17, 64-17, 65- 17, 65-17 and 66-17.—17-294

Contract for County-State Aid Highway (CSAH) Project between the County of St. Louis and Redstone Construction, LLC, Mora, MN, for approach grading and Bridge No. 69A35 located on CSAH 523 in Kabetogama Township.—17-295

Upon motion by Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, resolutions numbered 17-266 through 17-269 and 17-271 through 17-279, as submitted on the consent agenda, were unanimously adopted as follows:

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: RESOLVED, That the official proceedings of the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners for the meeting of April 25, 2017, are hereby approved. Adopted May 2, 2017. No. 17-266

WHEREAS, General Security Services Corporation (GSSC), of Minneapolis, MN, has been identified as a provider who meets the need for secure transportation services, and has provided these services to St. Louis County in a satisfactory manner; and WHEREAS, GSSC has adequate systems in place and personnel capacity to continue providing this service to St. Louis County; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Health and Human Services Department to contract with General Security Services Corporation (GSSC), Minneapolis, MN, in the amount of $85,000 for the provision of secure transportation services for the period January 1, 2017, through December 31, 2017; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the county will pay GSSC on a monthly basis from Fund 230, Agency 232006, Object 604400. Adopted May 2, 2017. No. 17-267

WHEREAS, The applicant shall either pay in full or enter into a ten-year contract for deed; and WHEREAS, Approving the repurchase will promote the use of lands that will best serve the public interest; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the repurchase application by Mary Shirley, of Duluth, MN, on file in County Board File No. 60566, subject to payments including total taxes and assessments of $4,487.73, service fee of $500, deed tax of $14.81, deed fee of $25, recording fee of $46, and well certificate cost of $50, for a total of $5,123.54 to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund). Adopted May 2, 2017. No. 17-268

WHEREAS, The contract with Ensign & Johnson Co., of Duluth, MN, for the repurchase of state tax forfeited land is in default for failure to provide proof of insurance; and WHEREAS, The purchaser was properly served with Notice of Cancellation of Contract by publication and has failed to cure the default for lands legally described as: CITY OF DULUTH LOT 13, BLOCK 6 WEST DULUTH 1ST DIVISION Parcel Code: 010-4470-01020 C22160067; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. §§ 282.04, Subd. 2(d) and 504B.271 authorize the County Auditor to dispose of abandoned personal property; and WHEREAS, The previous owner of the property will be notified by posting of the property or by mail; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the cancellation of contract with Ensign & Johnson Co. for the repurchase of state tax forfeited land described above, according to the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 282.01, Subd. 5, and Minn. Stat. § 282.40, and according to the procedures of Minn. Stat. § 559.21; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Auditor is authorized to dispose of abandoned personal property from the above described state tax forfeited property. Adopted May 2, 2017. No. 17-269

WHEREAS, The Public Works Department has programmed a scrub seal project in 2017 identified as CP 0000-322853 (Prime); and WHEREAS, The Public Works Department has invited other local agencies to partner on various similar seal coat projects; and WHEREAS, Canosia Township has requested to participate in the 2017 Scrub Seal project; and WHEREAS, The Public Works Department will prepare the plan and specifications, and perform all necessary contract administration from contract award to certification of final payment; and WHEREAS, Canosia Township will pay to St. Louis County the cost of its local share as detailed in the Schedule of Prices in the Proposal/Plan package, as referenced in the cooperative agreement; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into an agreement, and approve any amendments approved by the County Attorney’s Office, with Canosia Township, where the Township will pay its local share for items listed in the Schedule of Prices in the Proposal/Plan Package and Plan described as CP 0000-322853 (Prime), with the funds to be receipted into Fund 200, Agency 203466, Object 551511. Adopted May 2, 2017. No. 17-271

WHEREAS, Carlton County will pay to St. Louis County the cost of its local share as detailed in the Schedule of Prices in the Proposal/Plan package, as referenced in the cooperative agreement; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into an agreement, and approve any amendments approved by the County Attorney’s Office, with Carlton County whereby the County will pay its local share for items listed in the Schedule of Prices in the Proposal/Plan Package and Plan described as CP 0000-322853 (Prime), with the funds to be receipted into Fund 200, Agency 203466, Object 551506. Adopted May 2, 2017. No. 17-272

WHEREAS, Bids have been received electronically by the St. Louis County Public Works Department for the following project: CP 0000-278658, Aggregate Crushing, various locations within Northern St. Louis County; and WHEREAS, Bids were opened in the Richard H. Hansen Transportation & Public Works Complex, Duluth, MN, on April 13, 2017, and the low responsible bid determined; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the award on the above project to the low bidder: LOW BIDDER ADDRESS AMOUNT TNT Aggregates, LLC 40 Co. Rd. 63 $326,250.00 Grand Rapids, MN 55744 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to approve the Contractor’s Performance Bonds and to execute the bonds and contract for the above listed project, payable from Fund 200, Agency 201088, Object 650200. Adopted May 2, 2017. No. 17-273

WHEREAS, Bids have been received electronically by the St. Louis County Public Works Department for the following project: CP 0000-278659, Aggregate Crushing, various locations within Southern St. Louis County; and WHEREAS, Bids were opened in the Richard H. Hansen Transportation & Public Works Complex, Duluth, MN, on April 20, 2017, and the low responsible bid determined; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the award on the above project to the low bidder: LOW BIDDER ADDRESS AMOUNT Vogt’s Dirt Service, LLC 6353 Moonlight Ln. $262,631.50 Walker, MN 56484 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to approve the Contractor’s Performance Bonds and to execute the bonds and contract for the above listed project, payable from Fund 200, Agency 201090, Object 650200. With additional revenue budgeted for expense: Town of Arrowhead Fund 200, Agency 201090, Rev. Obj. 551594 $1,672.00 Town of Cedar Valley Fund 200, Agency 201090, Rev. Obj. 551568 $209.00 Town of Grand Lake Fund 200, Agency 201090, Rev. Obj. 551555 $23,512.50 Town of Halden Fund 200, Agency 201090, Rev. Obj. 551569 $1,045.00 Town of Toivola Fund 200, Agency 201090, Rev. Obj. 551573 $2,508.00 Town of Van Buren Fund 200, Agency 201090, Rev. Obj. 551557 $3,135.00 Adopted May 2, 2017. No. 17-274

WHEREAS, The Minnesota Legislature in 2013 created the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 146

Trails Commission (GMRPTC), Minn. Stat. § 85.535, to carry out system planning and make recommendations to the Legislature; and WHEREAS, The Commission’s Executive Director has approached the County Auditor requesting St. Louis County to consider acting as fiscal agent for the GMRPTC; and WHEREAS, The County Auditor and staff have reviewed the proposed activity and find the county could provide the services with no or little increased cost; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the St. Louis County Auditor to enter into an agreement, approved by the County Attorney, with the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission to provide fiscal agent services to the Commission for its operating grants; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to execute the agreement and any associated contract documents. Adopted May 2, 2017. No. 17-276

RESOLVED, That the recommendations of the Finance Committee for payment of claims and bills against the County of St. Louis, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60508, are hereby approved and the County Auditor shall issue checks in the following amounts: March 2017 100 General Fund $7,176,696.72 149 Personal Service Fund 751.40 150 Sheriff's NEMESIS Fund Group 185,992.51 160 MN Trail Assistance 37,160.15 168 Sheriff’s State Forfeitures 1,082.50 169 Attorney Trust Accounts-VW 1,321.67 170 Boundary Waters-Forfeiture 34,407.91 172 Sheriff Federal Forfeitures 1,200.00 173 Emergency Shelter Grant 13,198.17 176 Revolving Loan Fund 251.93 178 Economic Development – Tax Forf. 130,762.20 179 Enhanced 9-1-1 28,046.04 180 Law Library 55,367.15 183 City/County Communications 4,255.61 184 Extension Service 56,842.55 187 Drug Buy Money 12,084.00 200 Public Works 3,051,062.98 204 Local Option Transit Sales Tax 290,638.31 220 State Road Aid 15,128.13 230 Public Health & Human Services 8,263,554.08 240 Forfeited Tax 640,077.90 250 St. Louis County HRA 43.64 260 CDBG Grant 49,032.48 270 HOME Grant 21,148.96 281 SLC Septic Loans 2,942.10 286 Septic Loans – SSTS/BWSR 58.00 290 Forest Resources 60,790.97 400 County Facilities 65,296.12 405 Public Works Building Construction 73,995.30 407 Public Works – Equipment 982,264.39 444 2015C – Capital Improvement Bond 106,316.43 446 2016A – PW TST Bond 251,096.84 600 Environmental Services 445,854.31 616 On-Site Waste Water Division 42,449.56 715 County Garage 110,395.00 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 147

720 Property Casualty Liability 13,061.54 730 Workers Compensation 156,693.00 740 Medical Dental Insurance 4,513,978.74 770 Retired Employees Health Insurance 1,530.50 $26,896,829.79 Adopted May 2, 2017. No. 17-277

WHEREAS, Vermilion Club, Inc., d/b/a Vermilion Club, Inc., Greenwood Township, is currently licensed for Combination On/Off-Sale and Sunday On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor; and WHEREAS, The license holder has made an application to permanently add to the designated serving area an attached deck; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office and Liquor Licensing Committee have reviewed the application and recommend approval of the designated serving area change; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That said attached deck shall be added to the designated serving area of the Combination On/Off-Sale and Sunday On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License held by Vermilion Club, Inc., d/b/a Vermilion Club, Inc., Greenwood Township. Adopted May 2, 2017. No. 17-278

RESOLVED, That the 2017-2019 Jail/9-1-1 unit bargaining agreement is ratified and the appropriate county officials are authorized to execute the Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement, a copy of which is on file in County Board File No. 60590. Adopted May 2, 2017. No. 17-279

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.04, Subd. 1(f), authorizes the County Auditor, with the approval of the County Board, to grant permits, licenses and leases to state tax forfeited lands for facilities needed to recover iron-bearing oxides from tailings, basins, or stockpiles, upon the conditions, and for the consideration, and for the period of time, not to exceed 25 years, as the County Board may determine; and WHEREAS, Mining Resources, LLC, has requested to renew a 488-acre surface lease for a mining operation on state tax forfeited land located in Sections 26, 34, and 35, Township 58 North, Range 20 West; and WHEREAS, The Land and Minerals Department has reviewed the request and recommends renewing the original lease to allow a five-year extension subject to an annual lease fee of $18,620 while the plant is idle, and $26,600 while the plant is operational, and subject to terms intended to minimize liability to the county for possible claims and to ensure contractors and service providers are paid; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to renew Surface Lease No. L05120001 granted to Mining Resources, LLC, to allow a five-year extension, subject to an annual lease fee of $26,600, which shall be reduced to $18,620 if the plant is idle during the course of the lease, and subject to terms intended to minimize liability to the county for possible claims and to ensure contractors and service providers are paid. Unanimously adopted May 2, 2017. No. 17-270

BY COMMISSIONER OLSON: -Proclamation- CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY May 4, 2017

WHEREAS, Addressing the complex mental health needs of children, youth, and families today is fundamental to the future of St. Louis County; and WHEREAS, The need for comprehensive, coordinated mental health services for children, youth, young adults, and families places upon our community a critical responsibility; and PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 148

WHEREAS, Children’s mental health is a serious problem affecting every segment of our community, state, and country, and finding solutions requires input and action from everyone; and WHEREAS, With early and effective treatment, children can overcome mental health conditions and lead healthy and happy childhoods; and WHEREAS, Prevention is an effective way to reduce the burden of mental health conditions for children and promote security, stability, and wellness, and prevent hospitalizations, residential treatment, and juvenile delinquency placements; and WHEREAS, St. Louis County Social Workers and Public Health Nurses work tirelessly to serve children and families with mental health or substance use disorders, care for the mental health needs in our community through dedication and professionalism, and often work under extreme stress because of their commitment to the children who need them; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board recognizes that promoting mental health wellness is everyone’s job, and declares its continued commitment to the collaboration between St. Louis County staff and all community partners in this effort and hereby proclaims May 4th, 2017, as CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY in St. Louis County and urges all citizens to work together to take action to support prevention and treatment of mental health conditions. Unanimously adopted May 2, 2017. No. 17-280

At 11:12 a.m., May 2, 2017, Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Jugovich, moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Frank Jewell, Chair of the Board of County Commissioners

Attest:

Donald Dicklich, County Auditor and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners

(Seal of the County Auditor)

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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA, HELD ON MAY 9, 2017

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of St. Louis, Minnesota, met this 9th day of May 2017, at 9:36 a.m., at the St. Louis County Courthouse, Duluth, Minnesota, with the following members present: Commissioners Patrick Boyle, Beth Olson, Pete Stauber, Keith Nelson, Mike Jugovich, and Chair Frank Jewell - 6. Absent: Tom Rukavina - 1.

An Employee Recognition Ceremony was held honoring St. Louis County employees and retirees with 25, 30, 35 and 40+ years of service to St. Louis County.

Chair Jewell opened the meeting to persons who wanted to address the Board concerning issues not on the agenda. Stan Henricksen, of Duluth, discussed issues relating to property located on the McQuade Road in Normanna Township.

At 9:51 a.m., a public hearing was conducted pursuant to Resolution No. 17-255, adopted April 25, 2017, to consider the issuance of an off-sale intoxicating liquor license to Cooper’s Gateway General Store Corporation d/b/a Gateway General Store, Unorganized Township 68-21. St. Louis County Attorney Mark Rubin gave the initial presentation and submitted a packet for the record that included documentation of required notices, minutes from the Liquor Licensing Committee meeting, proof of paid property taxes and required documents for the license. Robyn Cooper was present at the meeting. Commissioner Nelson asked Ms. Cooper if she had read the liquor ordinance and will abide by the rules; Ms. Cooper replied yes. Chair Jewell asked if there were any other governmental entities, supporters or opponents, or citizens who wished to speak regarding the proposed action, and no one came forth. At 9:56 a.m., Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Jugovich, moved to close the public hearing. The motion passed; six yeas, zero nays, one absent (Rukavina).

Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Olson, moved to approve the off-sale intoxicating liquor license for Cooper’s Gateway General Store Corporation d/b/a Gateway General Store, Unorganized Township 68-21. The motion passed; six yeas, zero nays, one absent (Rukavina). Resolution No. 17-302.

Commissioner Jugovich, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to approve the consent agenda. The motion passed; six yeas, zero nays, one absent (Rukavina).

Commissioner Stauber, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to confirm the reappointment of James T. Foldesi as the St. Louis County Highway Engineer/Public Works Director, for a four-year term effective May 1, 2017 and ending May 2021. St. Louis County Administrator Kevin Gray noted that approximately $320 million was spent on road and bridge projects during the five-year plan. Director Foldesi thanked the Board for their ongoing support. After further discussion, the motion passed; six yeas, zero nays, one absent (Rukavina). Resolution No. 17-303.

Commissioner Stauber, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to consider an award of bid for a tied mill/paving/seal coat project in Proctor, and a culvert replacement/reclaim/seal coat project in Duluth, Proctor and Midway Township; the item has not been to Committee of the Whole. The motion passed; six yeas, zero nays, one absent (Rukavina).

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Commissioner Stauber, supported by Commissioner Olson, moved to award a bid to Ulland Brothers, Inc., of Cloquet, MN, in the amount of $1,341,431.00 for the following tied mill/paving/seal coat project in Proctor: A.) CP 0011-278904 (Low), SAP 69-611-018, on County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 11 (4th Street/5th Avenue) between CSAH 284 (Ugstad Rd) and 2nd Street, length 0.56 mile; B.) CP 0014-278073 (Tied), SAP 69-614-018, on CSAH 14 (5th Street) between Trunk Highway (TH) 2 and CSAH 14 (Boundary Avenue), length 0.42 mile; C.) CP 0000- 329279 (Tied), 3rd Avenue between 5th Street and 202 feet north of TH 2, length 0.03 mile; and D.) CP 0048-153453 (Tied), SAP 69-648-030, on CSAH 48 (2nd Avenue) between TH 2 and CSAH 14 (5th Street), length 0.38 mile. The motion passed; six yeas, zero nays, one absent (Rukavina). Resolution No. 17-304.

Commissioner Stauber, supported by Commissioner Olson, moved to award a bid to Ulland Brothers, Inc., of Cloquet, MN, in the amount of $2,761,426.00 for project CP 0003-216102 TST (Low Prime), culvert replacement, full depth reclamation, mill bituminous surface, base stabilization, bituminous surface, aggregate shoulders and bituminous seal coat, grade corrections and guard rails at 8 locations throughout Duluth, Proctor and Midway Township. The motion passed; six yeas, zero nays, one absent (Rukavina). Resolution No. 17-305.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Jugovich, moved to consider a resolution authorizing submission of a grant application by the Land and Minerals Department to the Legislative and Citizen Commission; the item has not been to Committee of the Whole. The motion passed; six yeas, zero nays, one absent (Rukavina).

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Stauber, moved to authorize the Land and Minerals Department to submit a grant application to the Legislative and Citizens Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) in the amount of four million dollars to promote biomass utilization on St. Louis County lands and support biomass production for the logging and business community and for local biomass facilities. Commissioner Nelson mentioned that the Board had considered a similar resolution a few weeks ago; this resolution differs because St. Louis County is applying for the grant as a separate entity. Commissioner Olson stepped out of the meeting from 10:28 a.m. to 10:32 a.m. Scott Dane, Executive Director of the Associated Contract Loggers and Truckers, said his organization feels that Xcel Energy should honor their original deal regarding biomass production; however, they are comfortable with St. Louis County being named on the grant application. St. Louis County Land and Minerals Director Mark Weber noted that funds would be used to improve public safety, promote biomass energy, and for forest management purposes. After further discussion, the motion passed; six yeas, zero nays, one absent (Rukavina). Resolution No. 17-306.

The following Board and contract files were created from documents received by this Board:

Applications for 3.2 Non-intoxicating Liquor Licenses (Beer) approved during 2017.—60592

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Ross Litman, Sheriff, submitting Board Letter No. 17-209, Application and Acceptance of 2017 Hazardous Fuels Reduction Grant.—60593

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, submitting Board Letter No. 17-210, Reappointment of Highway Engineer/Public Works Director.—60594

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Mark Weber, Land and Minerals Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-229, Legislative and Citizens Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) Grant to Support Biomass Production and Utilization.—60595

Service Contract between the County of St. Louis and CR-Building Performance Specialists, Inc., PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 151

Isabella, MN, to provide 2017 Facility Asset Management Planning and Energy services.—17-296

Project Demolition Contract No. 5379 between the County of St. Louis and Tony’s Construction, Hibbing, MN, for demolition of tax forfeited commercial property O’Neil Hotel and Sabin’s Bar located at 2 Lake Street West, Chisholm, MN (parcel 020-0010-03150).—17-297

Amendment No. 1, Original Damion No. 2017-11097, St. Louis County Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Prevention Program Grant between the County of St. Louis and Canosia Township.—17-298

Contract for County-State Aid Highway (CSAH) Project between the County of St. Louis and Uretek USA, Inc., Tomball, TX, for foam stabilization/deep injection on CSAH 129/Ash River Trail.—17-299

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16043, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Duluth Bethel Society d/b/a Bethel Work Release, Duluth, MN, for Urinalysis Collection and Drug Testing services during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17- 300

Addendum to Specialized Children in Need of Protection or Services (CHIPS) Psychological Evaluations Agreement, Contract No. 16018A, between St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Jonathan Beyer, Ph.D., L.P., Duluth, MN, replacing Section III: Cost and Delivery of Purchased Services.—17-301

Addendum to Specialized Children in Need of Protection or Services (CHIPS) Psychological Evaluations Agreement, Contract No. 16019A, between St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Duluth Psychological Clinic, Duluth, MN, replacing Section III: Cost and Delivery of Purchased Services.—17-302

Addendum to Specialized Children in Need of Protection or Services (CHIPS) Psychological Evaluations Agreement, Contract No. 16021A, between St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Range Mental Health Center, Virginia, MN, replacing Section III: Cost and Delivery of Purchased Services.—17-303

Service Contract between the County of St. Louis and CR-Building Performance Specialists, Inc., Isabella, MN, for facility asset management services including planning and energy, at the A.P. Cook Building in Duluth, MN.—17-304

Purchase Agreement between St. Louis County “Buyer” and Tammy J. Gobats and Steven K. Gobats “Sellers”, for property described as: Sly 35 feet of Lots 14, 15 and 16, Block 30, Virginia, for the new Government Services Center – Virginia.—17-305

Upon motion by Commissioner Jugovich, supported by Commissioner Boyle, resolutions numbered 17-281 through 17-301, as submitted on the consent agenda, were unanimously adopted as follows:

BY COMMISSIONER JUGOVICH: RESOLVED, That the official proceedings of the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners for the meeting of May 2, 2017, are hereby approved. Adopted May 9, 2017. No. 17-281

WHEREAS, The Minnesota Department of Human Services has made available grant funds to counties to implement a plan to improve system access and service delivery by engaging individuals PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 152 with serious mental illness who are homeless or exiting institutions who have complex needs and face high barriers to obtaining and maintaining housing; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Continuum of Care Leadership Team has reviewed this opportunity and it meets unique needs of the homeless population in St. Louis County and systemic barriers; and WHEREAS, Community partners are willing to engage in this work and Bois Forte Tribe will be included as project partner; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Health and Human Services Department to submit a grant application in an amount up to $500,000 to the Minnesota Department of Human Services, Mental Health Division, for Housing with Supports for Adults with Serious Mental Illness for the 2017-19 grant cycle. Adopted May 9, 2017. No. 17-282

WHEREAS, The Minnesota Department of Human Services has selected the Public Health and Human Services Department (PHHS) as a grant recipient to develop alternatives to corporate foster care and community residential settings for people with disabilities through grant funds authorized by the 2013 Minnesota Legislature under Minn. Stat. § 256B.493 Adult Foster Care Planned Closure; and WHEREAS, PHHS is interested in assisting people with disabilities to live in their home with appropriate services and supports, to locate affordable and accessible housing, to develop a circle of supports, and to lessen their dependency on paid supports; and WHEREAS, PHHS has been selected as a grant recipient in the amount of $210,600 for a two-year grant period to fund 1.0 FTE social worker position and to provide peer mentors and training; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Health and Human Services Department to accept the Minnesota Department of Human Services grant in the amount of $210,600 to develop alternatives to corporate foster care and community residential settings for people with disabilities for the period July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2019; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the PHHS staffing complement is increased by 1.0 FTE social worker with the understanding that if the grant funding is eliminated, the position shall also be eliminated; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the allocation of this position will result in an approximate additional annual expense of $42,842 which is based on the salary of a Social Worker (Step 3 in the Merit Basic Labor Agreement). Budget Referencse: 230-232999-610100-23266-99999999-2017 230-232999-624300-23266-99999999-2017 230-232999-629900-23266-99999999-2017 230-232999-637900-23266-99999999-2017 230-232999-530672-23266-99999999-2017 Adopted May 9, 2017. No. 17-283

WHEREAS, St. Louis County desires to update its Comprehensive Land Use Plan to guide future development in the county and seeks assistance in developing a unified consistent plan; and WHEREAS, The plan will be developed with substantial participation from residents, local government officials and a broad range of stakeholders; and WHEREAS, Initial plan approval will be completed by the St. Louis County Planning Commission with final plan approval by the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into an agreement for professional services, and any amendments approved by the County Attorney, with SRF Consulting Group, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $202,759; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the funding shall be made available from the Community Development Block Grant, Fund 260, Agency 260999, Object 629900, Grant 26002, Year 2017 or its designated fund. Adopted May 9, 2017. No. 17-284 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 153

RESOLVED, That the appraisal report for the sale of timber to be offered at PUBLIC SEALED BID TIMBER AUCTION, Tract 1 (totaling $10,225.00), as submitted by the Land Commissioner, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60507, is approved and the County Auditor is authorized to carry out the recommendations as listed in said appraisal report. Adopted May 9, 2017. No. 17-285

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Public Works Department plans to reconstruct a small segment of the Round Lake Road/County Road 353 and to replace the existing bridge (County Bridge 374) over the Petrel Creek in Bassett Township, County Project 0353-257870; and WHEREAS, These improvements consist of replacing the existing bridge with a new bridge at the same location and reconstructing the roadway as determined necessary to provide for the safety and convenience of the public; and WHEREAS, In addition to the existing highway right of way, certain lands are required for this construction, together with temporary construction easements; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Works Director to proceed with the acquisition of the necessary lands and temporary easements for this project, payable from Fund 200, Agency 203001; RESOLVED FURTHER, That pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 282.04, Subd. 4, the St. Louis County Board authorizes the County Auditor to grant the necessary easements for highway purposes over the following tax forfeited parcel: The Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NE ¼ of SE ¼), Section 26, Township 57 North, Range 12 West, EXCEPT 2 acres for cemetery, EXCEPT railroad right of way, and EXCEPT the south 368.95 feet of the north 1051.11 feet of the east 295.16 feet. (parcel 240- 0015-01310) Adopted May 9, 2017. No. 17-286

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Public Works Department plans to reconstruct a small segment of the Culbertson Road/County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 41 and to replace the existing bridge (County Bridge 70) over the West Branch of the Knife River in Alden Township, County Project 0041-235496, State Aid Project 069-641-004; and WHEREAS, These improvements consist of replacing the existing bridge with a new bridge at the same location and reconstructing the roadway as determined necessary to provide for the safety and convenience of the public; and WHEREAS, In addition to the existing highway right of way, certain lands are required for this construction, together with temporary construction easements; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Works Director to proceed with the acquisition of the necessary lands and temporary easements for this project, payable from Fund 200, Agency 203001. Adopted May 9, 2017. No. 17-287

WHEREAS, Quotes have been received by the St. Louis County Public Works Department for the following project: CP 0642-235514 TST, Br 615, for concrete box culverts for a bridge on County Road 642 in Great Scott Township, length 0.2 mile; and WHEREAS, Quotes were received in the St. Louis County Public Works Facility in Duluth, MN, and the St. Louis County Board has, with the Purchasing Division and County Highway Engineer, determined the low acceptable quote; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes acceptance of the quote for Concrete Box Culverts: LOW QUOTE ADDRESS AMOUNT Forterra 6655 Wedgewood Rd. $87,000.00 Maple Grove, MN 55311 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to approve the contractor’s quote for the above listed project payable from Fund 446, Agency 446047, Object PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 154

651000, for Concrete Box Culverts. Adopted May 9, 2017. No. 17-288

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Property Management Team has approved the sale of the following property to be offered for public sale, legally described as follows: Lots 142 and 143, Norton’s Acre Out Lots lying westerly of Howard Gnesen Road; and WHEREAS, A review of assessed value and sales has determined a minimum bid amount for this property to be set at $8,600; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Property Management Director to advertise for written bids for the above described property, a lot of record approximately 0.8 acres in size, pursuant to the requirements and procedures of Minn. Stat. § 373.01, at a minimum bid price of $8,600; RESOLVED FURTHER, The County Board establishes the time for bid consideration to be at 9:40 A.M. on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at the St. Louis County Courthouse, Duluth, MN. Adopted May 9, 2017. No. 17-289

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Property Management Team has approved the sale of the following property to be offered for public sale, legally described as follows: The Southwest one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter (SW ¼ of SW ¼) of Section 11, Township 60 North, Range 14 West; and WHEREAS, A review of assessed value and sales has determined a minimum bid amount for this property to be set at $20,250; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Property Management Director to advertise for written bids for the above described property, a parcel of land approximately 40 acres in size, pursuant to the requirements and procedures of Minn. Stat. § 373.01, at a minimum bid price of $20,250; RESOLVED FURTHER, The County Board establishes the time for bid consideration to be at 9:45 A.M. on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at the St. Louis County Courthouse, Duluth, MN. Adopted May 9, 2017. No. 17-290

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Courthouse and Annex parking lots in Hibbing require significant repairs, resurfacing, miscellaneous sub base repairs, striping, and minor expansion; and WHEREAS, The County Purchasing Division solicited bids with KGM Contractors of Angora, MN, providing the low qualified bid of $47,966; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes a contract with KGM Contractors of Angora, MN, for parking lot repairs at the St. Louis County Courthouse and Annex in Hibbing, MN, in an amount of $47,966, payable from Fund 402, Agency 402006. Adopted May 9, 2017. No. 17-291

WHEREAS, All increases in original governmental funds revenue and expenditure budgets require County Board approval; and WHEREAS, Departments anticipate being notified of additional revenues throughout the year and need approval to increase revenue and expenditure budgets; and WHEREAS, Proposed budget adjustments are levy neutral; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the following budget changes: GRANT BUDGET CHANGES 1. Increase Sheriff’s estimated revenue and expense budget for the State Boat & Water grant (Resolution No. 16-768) to match actual award amount ($16,850.00). PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 155

2. Increase Public Health and Human Services revenue and expense budget due to an increase in the Accountable Community Health grant (Resolution No. 16-768) ($1,020.00). 3. Increase Public Health and Human Services revenue and expense budget due to an increase in the Minnesota Immunization Connection grant (Resolution No. 16-768) ($3,671.00). 4. Revise Public Health and Human Services budget to reflect the correct breakdown of expenses for the Minnesota Immunization Connection grant ($259.50). 5. Increase Public Health and Human Services revenue and expense budget for the TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) Home Visiting Program grant (Resolution No. 16- 768) due to an increase from the Community Health Board ($2,295.00). 6. Increase Public Health and Human Services revenue and expense budget due to an increase from the Community Health Board for the Child and Teen Checkup grant (Resolution No. 16- 768) ($22,012.00). USE OF AN EXISTING FUND BALANCE 7. Use of Enhanced 911 fund balance for purchase of disaster recovery redundancy from Datalink Corporation (Resolution No. 17-43) ($276,483.45). BUDGET TRANSFER 8. Transfer expense budget from the Property Casualty Liability insurance fund to the Capital Projects fund to repair damages to the South Rescue Squad building ($12,096.00). CORRECTION TO A PRIOR RESOLUTION 9. Correct funding source on Resolution No. 17-127 (Construction Manager/Preconstruction Services Agreement-Government Services Center-Virginia) to be Fund 445, Agency 445002 ($48,000.00). REVENUE AND EXPENSE BUDGET INCREASE 10. Increase Public Works revenue and expense budget to reflect unbudgeted state disaster revenue related to the July 2016 wind storm ($672,065.12). 11. Increase Public Works revenue and expense budget to account for energy rebates received ($2,174.11). 12. Add investment earnings budget in Public Works to reflect actual interest earned on unspent Producer grant funds ($14,903.31). 13. Increase Public Health and Human Services revenue and expense budget for the new Transitions to Community grant ($7,380.00). 14. Increase Public Health and Human Services revenue and expense budget due to an increase in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training pass-through funds ($70,197.00). 15. Increase Public Health and Human Services revenue and expense budget for the new Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Program technology and capital building initiative grant ($14,000.00). 16. Increase revenue and expense budget in 2015C Capital Improvement Bond and 2016A Capital Improvement Bond to match actual amount of year-to-date investment earnings ($73,898.10). CONTRIBUTION TO FUND BALANCE 17. Decrease Sheriff Fine Contingency expense budget and use of fund balance to match the amount of cash available in 2017 ($12,614.01). Adopted May 9, 2017. No. 17-293

RESOLVED, That pursuant to St. Louis County Ordinance No. 51, the application for license to sell tobacco products at retail, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60519, is hereby approved and the County Auditor is authorized to issue the license to the following establishment: Northern Tier Retail, LLC d/b/a SuperAmerica #5037, Cotton Township, transfer; RESOLVED FURTHER, That if the named license holder sells their licensed business, the County Board may, at its discretion and after an investigation, transfer the license to a new owner, but without pro-rated refund of the license fee to the license holder. Adopted May 9, 2017. No. 17-294

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WHEREAS, Pursuant to the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 340A, as amended, and Rules and Regulations adopted by this Board under St. Louis County Ordinance No. 28, dated May 22, 1978, as amended, the following application for an intoxicating liquor license is hereby approved, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60520; and WHEREAS, Said license is approved contingent upon license holder paying real estate or personal property taxes when due; and WHEREAS, If named license holder sells their licensed place of business, the County Board may, at its discretion and after an investigation, transfer the license to a new owner, but without pro-rated refund of the license fees to the license holder; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That said license shall be effective through June 30, 2018: Bois Forte Reservation Tribal Council d/b/a Ledge Liquor Store, Vermilion Lake Township, Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License, change of tribal council members and renewal. Adopted May 9, 2017. No. 17-295

RESOLVED, That pursuant to the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 340A, as amended, and Rules and Regulations adopted by this Board under St. Louis County Ordinance No. 28, dated May 22, 1978, as amended, the following application for an intoxicating liquor license is hereby approved, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60520; RESOLVED FURTHER, That said license is approved contingent upon license holder paying real estate or personal property taxes when due; RESOLVED FURTHER, That if named license holder sells their licensed place of business, the County Board may, at its discretion and after an investigation, transfer the license to a new owner, but without pro-rated refund of the license fee to the license holder; RESOLVED FURTHER, That said license shall be effective through June 30, 2018: Eshquaguma Club, Inc., d/b/a Eshquaguma Club, Biwabik Township, Club On-Sale and Club Sunday On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License, change of board members, renewal. Adopted May 9, 2017. No. 17-296

RESOLVED, That pursuant to the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 340A, as amended, and Rules and Regulations adopted by this Board under St. Louis County Ordinance No. 28, dated May 22, 1978, as amended, the following application for a 3.2 percent malt liquor license is hereby approved, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60592; RESOLVED FURTHER, That said license is approved contingent upon the license holder paying real estate or personal property taxes when due; RESOLVED FURTHER, That if the named license holder sells the licensed place of business, the County Board may, at its discretion and after an investigation, transfer the license to a new owner, but without pro-rated refund of the license fee to the license holder; RESOLVED FURTHER, That said license shall be effective through June 30, 2018: Ely Golf Club Corporation d/b/a Ely Golf Club Corporation, Morse Township, On/Off-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor License, change of board members, renewal. Adopted May 9, 2017. No. 17-297

RESOLVED, That the workers’ compensation report of claims by employees for work-related injuries, dated April 28, 2017, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60509, is hereby received and ratified as payable from Fund 730, Agency 730001. Adopted May 9, 2017. No. 17-298

WHEREAS, The U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration, through the State of Minnesota Emergency Communication Network, has made available a 2016 State Homeland Security Program grant for the Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER) interoperable radio system; and WHEREAS, St. Louis County will serve as the fiscal agent for the Northeastern Emergency Communication Board (Regional Radio Board) for the current request in the amount of $114,598.04, with a match of $89,598.04 to be provided by St. Louis County ($42,846), City of Hermantown PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 157

($13,827.10), City of Hibbing ($12,286.14) and Little Fork Ambulance ($20,638.80); and WHEREAS, St. Louis County’s portion is $42,846, with a match of $42,846; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the application of the 2016 State Homeland Security Program grant in the amount of $114,598.04, to be accounted for in Fund 100, Agency 132999, Grant 13211, Year 2017; and a match of $89,598.04 to be provided by St. Louis County ($42,846), City of Hermantown ($13,827.10), City of Hibbing ($12,286.14) and Little Fork Ambulance ($20,638.80); RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to execute all agreements and contracts necessary to fulfill the application of the 2016 State Homeland Security Program grant as approved by the St. Louis County Attorney, with St. Louis County serving as coordinator and fiscal agent for the grant. Adopted May 9, 2017. No. 17-299

WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration, through the State of Minnesota Emergency Communication Network, has made available a 2017 State Emergency Communication Board grant for the Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER) interoperable radio system; and WHEREAS, St. Louis County will serve as the fiscal agent for the Northeastern Emergency Communication Board (Regional Radio Board) for the current request in the amount of $156,707.33, with a match of $11,038.33 to be provided by Itasca County ($8,085) and Orr Ambulance Service ($2,953.33); THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the application of the 2017 State Emergency Communication Board grant in the amount of $156,707.33, to be accounted for in Fund 100, Agency 132999, Grant 13212,Year 2017; and a match of $11,038.33 to be provided by Itasca County ($8,085) and Orr Ambulance Service ($2,953.33); RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to execute all agreements and contracts necessary to fulfill the application of the 2017 State Emergency Communication Board grant as approved by the St. Louis County Attorney, with St. Louis County serving as coordinator and fiscal agent for the grant. Adopted May 9, 2017. No. 17-300

WHEREAS, The Hazardous Fuels Reduction Grant of 2017 provided $377,500 to the Superior National Forest, which specifically includes $230,000 for reducing the threat of wildfires in high- risk areas as identified in the St. Louis County Community Wildfire Protection Plan; and WHEREAS, On August 12, 2008, by Resolution No. 08-443, the County Board approved the St. Louis County Community Wildfire Protection Plan and this funding is a mechanism to carry out the plan; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes application and acceptance of the 2017 Hazardous Fuels Reduction grant funding on behalf of the Superior National Forest in the amount of $230,000 for the period September 2016, through September 2018, to be accounted for in Fund 100, Agency 132999, Grant 13210, Year 2017. Adopted May 9, 2017. No. 17-301

BY COMMISSIONER BOYLE: WHEREAS, Cooper's Gateway General Store Corporation d/b/a Gateway General Store, Unorganized Township 68-21, St. Louis County, MN, has applied for an off-sale intoxicating liquor license; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 340A.405, Subdivision 2(d), requires that a public hearing be held prior to the issuance of an off-sale intoxicating liquor license; and WHEREAS, A public hearing was held on May 9, 2017, at 9:40 a.m., in the St. Louis County Courthouse, Duluth, MN, for the purpose of considering the off-sale intoxicating liquor license; and WHEREAS, With regard to the application for said license, Gateway General Store has complied in all respects with the requirements of Minnesota Law and St. Louis County Ordinance No. 28; and WHEREAS, The Liquor Licensing Committee of the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners has PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 158 considered the nature of the business to be conducted and the propriety of the location and has recommended approval of the application; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That an Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License shall be issued to Cooper's Gateway General Store Corporation d/b/a Gateway General Store, Unorganized Township 68-21, located in Area 3, and in accordance with the St. Louis County Fee Schedule the annual license fee is $350; RESOLVED FURTHER, That said liquor license shall be effective through June 30, 2017; RESOLVED FURTHER, That said license is approved contingent upon payment of real estate taxes when due; RESOLVED FURTHER, That said license is approved contingent upon license holder submitting proof of liquor liability and workers’ compensation insurance and Minnesota and Federal tax identification numbers; RESOLVED FURTHER, That if the named license holder sells the licensed place of business, the County Board, at its discretion and after an investigation, may transfer the license to a new owner, but without pro-rated refund of license fee to the license holder. Unanimously adopted May 9, 2017. No. 17-302

BY COMMISSIONER STAUBER: RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board confirms the reappointment of James T. Foldesi as the St. Louis County Highway Engineer/Public Works Director, for a four-year term effective May 1, 2017 and ending May 2021, at his current biweekly compensation rate of $5,324 (Pay Plan A, Grade 31, Step M5) of the Management Compensation Plan, with all benefits at his current level and as provided in the St. Louis County Management Compensation Plan. Unanimously adopted May 9, 2017. No. 17-303

BY COMMISSIONER STAUBER: WHEREAS, Bids have been received electronically by the St. Louis County Public Works Department for the following tied project: CP 0011-278904, SAP 069-611-018 (Low), CP 0014-278073, SAP 069-614-018 Tied, CP 0000-329279 Tied, CP 0048-153453, SAP 069-648-030 Tied, in the Proctor area; and WHEREAS, Bids were opened in the Richard H. Hansen Transportation & Public Works Complex, Duluth, MN, on May 5, 2017, and the low responsible bid determined; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the award on the above project to the low bidder: LOW BIDDER ADDRESS AMOUNT Ulland Brothers, Inc. P.O. Box 340 $1,341,431.00 Cloquet, MN 55720 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to approve the Contractor’s Performance Bonds and to execute the bonds and contract for the above listed project payable as follows: Fund 220, Agency 220435, Object 652700 $257,920.78 Fund 220, Agency 220436, Object 652700 $506,440.99 Fund 220, Agency 220436, Object 652700 (City of Proctor portion) $ 42,299.31 Fund 220, Agency 220437, Object 652700 $534,769.92 With additional revenue budgeted for expense: City of Proctor, Fund 220, Agency 220436, Rev. Object 551502 $42,299.31 Unanimously adopted May 9, 2017. No. 17-304

BY COMMISSIONER STAUBER: WHEREAS, Bids have been received electronically by the St. Louis County Public Works Department for the following tied project: CP 0003-216102 TST (Low Prime), on 8 Locations throughout Duluth, Proctor, and Midway Township; and WHEREAS, Bids were opened in the Richard H. Hansen Transportation & Public Works Complex, PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 159

Duluth, MN, on May 5, 2017, and the low responsible bid determined; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the award on the above project to the low bidder: LOW BIDDER ADDRESS AMOUNT Ulland Brothers, Inc. P.O. Box 340 $2,761,426.00 Cloquet, MN 55720 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to approve the Contractor’s Performance Bonds and to execute the bonds and contract for the above listed project payable from: Fund 446, Agency 446034, Object 652806 $2,708,615.48 Fund 220, Agency 220431, Object 652700 $ 52,810.52 With additional revenue budgeted for expense: Midway Township, Fund 220, Agency 220431, Rev. Object 551536 $ 52,810.52 Unanimously adopted May 9, 2017. No. 17-305

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: WHEREAS, St. Louis County values biomass utilization as a method to reduce the risk of wildfire, improve forest health and productivity, and provide local markets for lower value wood products; and WHEREAS, St. Louis County values biomass production and its importance to area loggers who have invested in equipment and personnel, to local businesses which supply and maintain biomass equipment, and to local facilities which consume biomass; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Land and Minerals Department to submit a grant application to the Legislative and Citizens Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) of four million dollars to promote biomass utilization on St. Louis County lands and support biomass production for the logging and business community and for local biomass facilities. Unanimously adopted May 9, 2017. No. 17-306

At 10:37 a.m., May 9, 2017, Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Olson, moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed; six yeas, zero nays, one absent (Rukavina).

Frank Jewell, Chair of the Board of County Commissioners Attest:

Donald Dicklich, County Auditor and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners

(Seal of the County Auditor)

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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA, HELD ON MAY 23, 2017

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of St. Louis, Minnesota, met this 23rd day of May 2017, at 9:31 a.m., at the Lavell Town Hall, Hibbing, Minnesota, with the following members present: Commissioners Patrick Boyle, Beth Olson, Tom Rukavina, Pete Stauber, Keith Nelson, Mike Jugovich, and Chair Frank Jewell - 7. Absent: None - 0.

Chair Jewell asked for a moment of silence to honor all those serving overseas, law enforcement, others who protect us at home, all innocent victims of war and conflict, and those suffering due to the Manchester attack in the United Kingdom, followed by the pledge of allegiance.

Commissioner Jugovich welcomed the Board to Lavell Township and introduced Town of Lavell Chair Warren Tinker. Chair Tinker provided the Board with a brief historical background of Lavell Township and mentioned that the town hall has a generator and water-holding tank that is available to citizens during disasters.

An Employee Recognition Ceremony was held honoring St. Louis County employees and retirees with 25, 30, 35 and 40+ years of service to St. Louis County.

Chair Jewell opened the meeting to persons who wanted to address the Board concerning issues not on the agenda. Mark Lindgren, of Toivola, discussed fair market value concerns relating to property he recently purchased and provided the Board with a handout detailing property tax data.

Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to approve the consent agenda. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to authorize a multi-year contract with Split Rock Geographics, LLC, Duluth, MN, for severed mineral parcel data development, in an amount not to exceed $250,000, and that the Planning and Economic Development Director will review the contract each year to determine if the contractor is meeting performance measures and if adequate funding is available to continue the contract. Commissioner Rukavina questioned how the project benefits St. Louis County citizens and was concerned that the project is being funded using mineral royalties. St. Louis County Planning and Community Development Director Barb Hayden said the project will allow the county to better manage tax-forfeited lands and assist in disposal of property. St. Louis County Land and Minerals Director Mark Weber discussed an example in which the boundary of a parcel was off by approximately two hundred feet and mentioned that there are times when the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) provides incorrect information. St. Louis County Auditor Don Dicklich commented that putting the information in the Geographic Information System (GIS) makes it readily available and protects the rights of taxpayers. After further discussion, the motion passed; six yeas, one nay (Rukavina). Resolution No. 17-336.

Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Olson, moved to consider a resolution to approve and authorize execution of an amendment to the four-day work week Supplemental Labor Agreement with Teamsters Local 320; the item had not been to Committee of the Whole. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved that the FIRST AMENDMENT to the Public Works Departments four-day work week agreement pertaining to the Sign Maintenance Divisions-North and South, and Highway Maintenance Divisions Four (Ely) and Five (Duluth), effective during the 2017, 2018 and 2019 summer maintenance seasons, is approved, and the appropriate county officials are authorized to execute the FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 161

SUPPLEMENTAL LABOR AGREEMENT. St. Louis County Human Resources Director Jim Gottschald said the Teamsters vote by district to opt in or opt out of the agreement. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-337.

The following Board and contract files were created from documents received by this Board:

Correspondence from Frank Jewell, St. Louis County Board of Commissioners Chair, to Renee Mattson, Executive Director, Greater Minnesota Regional Parks & Trails Commission, Duluth, MN, regarding support of the application by the City of Duluth for Regional Designation of the Duluth Traverse Bike System.—60596

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Ross Litman, Sheriff, submitting Board Letter No. 17-220, Acceptance of the 2016 State Homeland Security Program Grant.—60597

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Ross Litman, Sheriff, submitting Board Letter No. 17-221, Acceptance of the 2017 State Emergency Communications Board Grant.—60598

Employee and Retiree Longevity Recognition.—60599

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, Mark Weber, Land and Minerals Director, Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, and Barbara Hayden, Planning and Economic Development Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-222, Multi-year Contract with Split Rock Geographics, LLC, to Develop Severed Mineral Parcel Data.—60600

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, James Foldesi, Public Works Director/County Highway Engineer, and James Gottschald, Human Resources Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-230, First Amendment, Four Day Work Week Agreement – Teamster’s (2017-2019).—60601

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Barbara Hayden, Planning and Economic Development Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-228, Joint Powers Agreement between the St. Paul Port Authority and St. Louis County to Administer the PACE Program.—60602

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, Mark Weber, Land and Minerals Director, Barbara Hayden, Planning and Economic Development Director, and Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-223, Demolition of Structure on State Tax Forfeited Lands – City of Eveleth (Former Days Inn Hotel), and Board Letter No. 17-227, Authorization to Apply to the IRRRB Commercial Redevelopment Grant Program – Former Days Inn Hotel (Eveleth).—60303

Mark Lindgren, Toivola, MN, submitting information regarding property valuation.—60304

Amendment No. 1, Original Damion No. 2014-008876, between OfficeMax North America, Inc., (Contractor), Office Depot, Inc., and the County of St. Louis, assigning all of the Contractor’s rights, title and interest under the Original Contract to Office Depot, Inc., and extending the terms of the Original Contract for the first two-year extension effective July 4, 2017 through July 03, 2019.—17- 306

Contract for County-State Aid Highway (CSAH) Project between the County of St. Louis and Scott Construction, Inc., Lake Delton, WI, for Chip Seal 2017 consisting of 19 projects through St. Louis County, Lake County and the City of Duluth (Zones 1, 2 and 3).—17-307 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 162

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16086, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Rural Aids Action Network, Duluth, MN, for Self-Care Education and HIV/HCV Testing Services during the period February 1, 2017 to September 30, 2019.—17-308

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16087, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Servicemaster Cleaning, Eveleth, MN, for chore services during the period March 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017.—17-309

Agreement No. 16089 between St. Louis County Public Health & Human Services Department and Twin Ports Consulting, Duluth, MN, for Mobile App and Website Development during the period December 1, 2016 to December 31, 2017.—17-310

Addendum to Specialized CHIPS (Children in Need of Protection or Services) Psychological Evaluations, Contract No. 16017A, between St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Arrowhead Psychological Clinic, P.A., Duluth, MN, for the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-311

St. Louis County Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Prevention Program Agreement for Professional Services between St. Louis County and Regents of the University of Minnesota for the period February 15, 2017 to December 31, 2018.—17-312

Service Contract between the County of St. Louis and Obermiller Nelson Engineering, Duluth, MN, for the Assessor’s Office Remodel project at the Courthouse in Duluth.—17-313

Service Contract between the County of St. Louis and Northland Consulting Engineers, LLP, Duluth, MN, for a structural and condition inspection of the terra cotta cornice on the Courthouse in Duluth.—17-314

Cooperative Agreement between St. Louis County and the City of Virginia for 2017 Maintenance of Pavement Markings.—17-315

Contract for County-State Aid Highway Project between the County of St. Louis and Parsons Electric, LLC, Duluth, MN, for a Mainline Dynamic Warning System at the intersection of CSAH 13 and CSAH 45 in Midway Township.—17-316

Agreement between the County of St. Louis and St. Louis County Jail Corrections Officers, AFSCME Local 1934 and St. Louis County Communication Department Essential Employees, AFSCME Local 66, Minnesota Council 5, 2017-2019.—17-317

Agreement between the St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services Department and General Security Services Corporation, Minneapolis, MN, for Secure Transport Services during the term January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-318

Group Residential Housing Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53271, between St. Louis County and Warner Adult Foster Care, Saginaw, MN, during State Fiscal Year 2016.—17-319

Plan Services Agreement between the County of St. Louis and SuperiorUSA Corporation, Duluth, MN, for administration of the Flexible Spending Accounts Plan for 2017-2018.—17-320

Project Contract No. 5358 between the County of St. Louis and KGM Contractors, Inc., Angora, PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 163

MN, for parking lot repairs at the St. Louis County Courthouse and Annex in Hibbing, MN.—17- 321

Service Contract No. 5378 between the County of St. Louis and Enviro Tech Services, Inc., Greeley, CO, to furnish and apply 590,000 gallons of liquid calcium chloride natural brine solution for gravel road dust abatement during 2017.—17-322

Cooperative Agreement between the County of St. Louis and Midway Township for a bituminous overlay on Township Road 5494/Guss Road whereby Midway Township will pay the “Midway Township Non-Participating” local share of items listed in the Schedule of Prices in the Proposal/Plan Package and Plan.—17-323

Cooperative Agreement between the County of St. Louis and the City of Proctor for 2017 Maintenance of Pavement Markings whereby the City of Proctor will pay the its local share of items listed in the Schedule of Prices in the Proposal/Plan Package and Plan.—17-324

Agreement between the County of St. Louis and Canosia Township for a scrub seal project on various paved township roads and county highways (CP 0000-322853 Prime) whereby Canosia Township will pay its local share of items listed in the Schedule of Prices in the Proposal/Plan Package and Plan.—17-325

Contract for County-State Aid Highway Project between the County of St. Louis and Northland Constructors of Duluth, LLC, Duluth, MN, for full depth reclamation, aggregate base, base stabilization (Base One), plant mixed bituminous surface, aggregate shouldering, bituminous seal coat, culvert replacement and guard rails at 12 locations in Grand Lake, Solway, Industrial Townships and Saginaw.—17-326

Contract for County-State Aid Highway Project between the County of St. Louis and Holden Electric Co., Inc., Baxter, MN, for Red Light Enforcement Lights at 13 highway intersections in Duluth and Hermantown.—17-327

Child and Teen Checkup (C&TC) Amendment, Administrative Outreach Services Contract CFDA #93.778, SLC Contract No. 90124A, between the Carlton-Cook-Lake-St. Louis Community Health Board (CHB) and St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services Department for the period January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2017.—17-328

Safety & Risk Management Training Contract between St. Louis County and Forrest Co., LLC, for CPR/AED training on April 25 & 26, 2017.—17-329

Project Contract No. 5360A between the County of St. Louis and Hunt Electric Corporation, Duluth, MN, for the Ely Service Center and Virginia Motor Pool Photovoltaic Installation.—17-330

Service Contract No. 5369 between the County of St. Louis And SRF Consulting Group, Inc., Minneapolis, MN, to complete the County Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update.—17-331

Upon motion by Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Nelson, resolutions numbered 17-307 through 17-335, as submitted on the consent agenda, were unanimously adopted as follows:

BY COMMISSIONER BOYLE: RESOLVED, That the official proceedings of the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners for the PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 164 meeting of May 9, 2017, are hereby approved. Adopted May 23, 2017. No. 17-307

WHEREAS, On November 9, 2016, the following described property forfeited to the State of Minnesota for nonpayment of taxes: CITY OF EVELETH NW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 LYING W OF HWY EX N 500 FT SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 58 NORTH, RANGE 17 WEST Parcel Code: 040-0205-00305; and WHEREAS, The City of Eveleth, MN, has expressed an interest in acquiring the property for redevelopment purposes; and WHEREAS, On February 14, 2017, the St. Louis County Board adopted Resolution No. 17-85 placing the former Days Inn Hotel in Eveleth, MN, on the List of Forfeited Lands to be withheld from repurchase if the County Board is of the opinion that such lands may be acquired by the state or any municipal subdivision for public purposes; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.04, Subd. 2(c)(1), authorizes the County Auditor, with the approval of the County Board, to provide for the demolition of the building or structure which has been determined by the County Board to be especially liable to fire or so situated as to endanger life or limb or other buildings or property in the vicinity because of age, dilapidated condition, defective chimney, defective electric wiring, any gas connection, heating apparatus, or other defect; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.04, Subd. 2(e), authorizes the County Auditor, with the approval of the County Board, to provide for the demolition of any structure on tax-forfeited lands if in the opinion of the County Board, the County Auditor, and the Land Commissioner, the sale of the land with the structure on it, or the continued existence of the structure by reason of age, dilapidated condition, or excessive size as compared with nearby structures, will result in a material lessening of net tax capacities of real estate in the vicinity of the tax forfeited lands, or if the demolition of the structure or structures will aid in disposing of the tax-forfeited property; and WHEREAS, The County Board, County Auditor, and the Land Commissioner have determined that the tax-forfeited property described above meets the conditions in Minn. Stat. § 282.04, Subd. 2(c)(1), and Minn. Stat. § 282.04 Subd. 2(e); THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the County Auditor to provide for the demolition of the structure and improvements located on this parcel. Adopted May 23, 2017. No. 17-308

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Public Works Department has a project to repave County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 32/West Arrowhead Road from US-53 to approximately 1,000 feet east of CSAH 91/Haines Road; and WHEREAS, This project includes the installation of a new traffic signal at CSAH 32 and Menards Drive, and the revision of an existing traffic signal at CSAH 32 and CSAH 91; and WHEREAS, To reduce potential delays in project completion, the Public Works Department must purchase major components for these two traffic signals, including two (2) traffic signal cabinets, eight (8) video detectors and eight (8) emergency vehicle preemption systems; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the purchase of traffic signal cabinets, video detectors and emergency vehicle preemption systems from Traffic Control Corporation of Oak Park Heights, MN, for County Project CP 0032-153443, SAP 069-632- 022, in the amount of $111,350.00, payable from Fund 446, Agency 446049, Object 651600. Adopted May 23, 2017. No. 17-309

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into an agreement, and approve any amendments authorized by the County Attorney, with LHB Corp. of Duluth, MN, for culvert hydraulics, bridge hydraulics, storm sewer design, and miscellaneous engineering on various projects through December 31, 2018, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, payable from Fund 200, Agency 200008, Object 626600. Adopted May 23, 2017. No. 17-310 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 165

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into an agreement, and approve any amendments authorized by the County Attorney, with SEH, Inc., of Duluth, MN, for culvert hydraulics, bridge hydraulics, storm sewer design, and miscellaneous engineering on various projects through December 31, 2018, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, payable from Fund 200, Agency 200008, Object 626600. Adopted May 23, 2017. No. 17-311

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into an agreement, and approve any amendments authorized by the County Attorney, with TKDA of Hermantown, MN, for culvert hydraulics, bridge hydraulics, storm sewer design, and miscellaneous engineering on various projects through December 31, 2018, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, payable from Fund 200, Agency 200008, Object 626600. Adopted May 23, 2017. No. 17-312

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into an agreement, and approve any amendments authorized by the County Attorney, with MSA Professional Services, Inc., of Duluth, MN, for culvert hydraulics, bridge hydraulics, storm sewer design, and miscellaneous engineering on various projects through December 31, 2018, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, payable from Fund 200, Agency 200008, Object 626600. Adopted May 23, 2017. No. 17-313

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into an agreement, and approve any amendments authorized by the County Attorney, with LHB Corp. of Duluth, MN, for wetland boundary delineation and delineation report preparation on various projects through December 31, 2018, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, payable from Fund 200, Agency 200008, Object 626600. Adopted May 23, 2017. No. 17-314

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into an agreement, and approve any amendments authorized by the County Attorney, with SEH, Inc., of Duluth, MN, for wetland boundary delineation and delineation report preparation on various projects through December 31, 2018, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, payable from Fund 200, Agency 200008, Object 626600. Adopted May 23, 2017. No. 17-315

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into an agreement, and approve any amendments authorized by the County Attorney, with Barr Engineering Co., of Duluth, MN, for wetland boundary delineation and delineation report preparation on various projects through December 31, 2018, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, payable from Fund 200, Agency 200008, Object 626600. Adopted May 23, 2017. No. 17-316

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into an agreement, and approve any amendments authorized by the County Attorney, with Legette, Brashears & Graham, Inc., of Duluth, MN, for wetland boundary delineation and delineation report preparation on various projects through December 31, 2018, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, payable from Fund 200, Agency 200008, Object 626600. Adopted May 23, 2017. No. 17-317

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into an agreement, and approve any amendments authorized by the County Attorney, with MSA Professional Services, Inc., of Duluth, MN, for wetland boundary delineation and delineation report preparation on various projects through December 31, 2018, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 166 payable from Fund 200, Agency 200008, Object 626600. Adopted May 23, 2017. No. 17-318

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Public Works Department’s equipment budget includes a field service truck package for a truck chassis purchased separately; and WHEREAS, Towmaster, Inc., of Litchfield, MN, responded with the State of Minnesota Contract quotation for one (1) field service truck package in the amount of $89,501; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the purchase and installation of one (1) field service truck equipment package from Towmaster, Inc., of Litchfield, MN, for $89,501, payable from Fund 407, Agency 407001, Object 665900. Adopted May 23, 2017. No. 17-319

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Public Works Department’s revised equipment budget includes replacement of tandem trucks for snow and ice control, and gravel hauling; and WHEREAS, The Public Works Department and Purchasing Division presented specifications and requested State of Minnesota contract pricing for the Mack GU713, due to its quality, department experience, savings in inventory, and mechanic familiarity; and WHEREAS, Twin Cities Mack & Volvo Trucks of Roseville, MN, responded with the state contract price for fifteen (15) Mack GU713 tandem trucks in the amount of $1,773,675, plus 6.5% state sales tax of $115,288.88, plus vehicle excise tax of $300, for a total cost of $1,889,263.88; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the purchase of fifteen (15) 2018 Mack GU713 tandem trucks from Twin Cities Mack & Volvo Trucks of Roseville, MN, for a total cost of $1,889,263.88, payable from Fund 407, Agency 407001, Object 666300. Adopted May 23, 2017. No. 17-320

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Public Works Department’s revised equipment budget includes fifteen (15) dump bodies with hydraulic systems and snow removal equipment for trucks purchased separately; and WHEREAS, Towmaster, Inc., of Litchfield, MN, responded with the State of Minnesota contract price for the equipment purchase in the amount of $1,537,880; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the purchase and installation of fifteen (15) dump bodies with hydraulic systems and snow removal equipment from Towmaster, Inc., of Litchfield, MN, in the amount of $1,537,880, payable from Fund 407, Agency 407001, Object 666300. Adopted May 23, 2017. No. 17-321

WHEREAS, Bids have been received electronically by the St. Louis County Public Works Department for the following project: CP 0101-261099 TST, SP 069-701-005, MN Proj #STPF RPRP 6917 (192), CSAH 101 between CSAH 7 and CSAH 142; and WHEREAS, Bids were opened in the Richard H. Hansen Transportation & Public Works Complex, Duluth, MN, on April 27, 2017, and the low responsible bid determined; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the award on the above project to the low bidder: LOW BIDDER ADDRESS AMOUNT Mesabi Bituminous P.O. Box 728 $1,398,439.83 Gilbert, MN 55741 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to approve the Contractor’s Performance Bonds and to execute the bonds and contract for the above listed project payable as follows: Fund 220, Agency 220423, Object 652700 $707,379.96 Fund 446, Agency 446031, Object 652806 $691,059.87 Adopted May 23, 2017. No. 17-322

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WHEREAS, The parking ramp at the Government Services Center (GSC) in Duluth was constructed in 1981 and annual condition and safety inspections are performed by a structural engineer; and WHEREAS, As a result of the 2016 annual ramp inspection findings, ramp repairs including crack repairs, spalling repairs, deck surface shot blasting, rust mitigation, wear coat replacement, drainage plumbing replacement, and column repairs are recommended for the structure; and WHEREAS, Bids were received on May 2, 2017, with Restoration Systems Incorporated of Chaska, MN, providing the low qualified bid; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to execute an agreement, and any amendments approved by the County Attorney, with Restoration Systems Incorporated of Chaska, MN, in an amount of $232,940, for repairs to the parking ramp structure at the Government Services Center in Duluth; RESOLVED FURTHER, Funding for the project is available in the General Fund, Fund 100 designated for parking, transferred to Fund 100, Agency 128010. Adopted May 23, 2017. No. 17-324

WHEREAS, The Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board (IRRRB) has a Commercial Redevelopment Grant Program and St. Louis County is an eligible applicant for the program; and WHEREAS, The former Days Inn Hotel, 701 Hat Trick Ave. (Parcel Identification Number 040- 0205-00305) located in Eveleth, MN, is a tax forfeited commercial structure determined to be blighted and not suitable for rehabilitation; and WHEREAS, The County Board, County Auditor, and the Land Commissioner have determined that the tax forfeited property described above meets the conditions in Minn. Stat. § 282.04, Subd. 2(c)(1), and Minn. Stat. § 282.04, Subd. 2(e), and that the St. Louis County Board authorizes the County Auditor to provide for the demolition of the structure and improvements located on this parcel; and WHEREAS, The City of Eveleth has expressed interest in site redevelopment opportunities; and WHEREAS, The IRRRB funding is proposed to be matched with St. Louis County funding resources to expand the county’s capability to deal with blighted tax forfeited structures; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Planning and Economic Development Director to apply for up to $300,000 in grant funding from the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board – Commercial Redevelopment Grant Program for demolition and clearance of the former Days Inn Hotel site in Eveleth, MN; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the County Board authorizes matching funds for the IRRRB Grant from funds budgeted in the Planning and Community Development Department for addressing blight and authorizes the Planning and Economic Development Director to execute the application documents related thereto. Adopted May 23, 2017. No. 17-325

RESOLVED, That pursuant to Ordinance No. 28, Section 11, Subdivision 11.06, authorization is hereby granted to MSO & ALS L. L. C. d/b/a The Landing, Beatty Township, to sell/serve outside the designated serving area of the County Liquor License for the date of September 3, 2017, as per application on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60520. Adopted May 23, 2017. No. 17-326

RESOLVED, That pursuant to Ordinance No. 28, Section 11, Subdivision 11.06, authorization is hereby granted for the following applications to sell/serve outside the designated serving area of the County Liquor License (On/Off-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor and Consumption & Display {Set-Up} Permit) as per applications on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File Numbers 60592 and 60549: PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 168

Melrude Whistle Stop, LLC d/b/a Melrude Whistle Stop, LLC, Ellsburg Township, June 30 - July 2, 2017; Melrude Whistle Stop, LLC d/b/a Melrude Whistle Stop, LLC, Ellsburg Township, August 18 - 19, 2017; Melrude Whistle Stop, LLC d/b/a Melrude Whistle Stop, LLC, Ellsburg Township, September 1 - 3, 2017. Adopted May 23, 2017. No. 17-327

WHEREAS, Pursuant to the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 340A, as amended, and Rules and Regulations adopted by this Board under St. Louis County Ordinance No. 28, dated May 22, 1978, as amended, the following application for an intoxicating liquor license is hereby approved, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60520; and WHEREAS, Said license is approved contingent upon license holder paying real estate or personal property taxes when due; and WHEREAS, If the named license holder sells their licensed place of business, the County Board may, at its discretion and after an investigation, transfer the license to a new owner, but without pro- rated refund of the license fees to the license holder; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That said license shall be effective through June 30, 2018: H&H at The Rocky Ledge, LLC d/b/a The Rocky Ledge, Kabetogama Township, Combination On/Off-Sale and Sunday On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License, change of officers, renewal. Adopted May 23, 2017. No. 17-329

WHEREAS, Pursuant to the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 340A, as amended, and Rules and Regulations adopted by this Board under St. Louis County Ordinance No. 28, dated May 22, 1978, as amended, the following application for an intoxicating liquor license is hereby approved, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60520; and WHEREAS, Said license is approved contingent upon license holder paying real estate or personal property taxes when due; and WHEREAS, If the named license holder sells their licensed place of business, the County Board may, at its discretion and after an investigation, transfer the license to a new owner, but without pro- rated refund of the license fees to the license holder; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That said license shall be effective through June 30, 2018: RNC Sportsman Inn Company d/b/a Sportsmens Inn, Gnesen Township, Combination On/Off- Sale and Sunday On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License, incorporating, renewal. Adopted May 23, 2017. No. 17-330

RESOLVED, That the application for a Temporary On-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor License, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60592, is hereby approved and the County Auditor is authorized to issue the license to the applicant: Buyck Volunteer Fire Department, Portage Township, Temporary On-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor License, for August 5, 2017. Adopted May 23, 2017. No. 17-331

RESOLVED, That the workers’ compensation report of claims by employees for work-related injuries, dated May 12, 2017, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60509, is hereby received and ratified as payable from Fund 730, Agency 730001. PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 169

Adopted May 23, 2017. No. 17-332

WHEREAS, The U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration through the State of Minnesota Emergency Communication Network, has made available a 2016 State Homeland Security Program grant for the Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER) interoperable radio system; and WHEREAS, St. Louis County will serve as the fiscal agent for the Northeastern Emergency Communication Board (Regional Radio Board) for the current request in the amount of $114,598.04, with a match of $89,598.04 to be provided by St. Louis County ($42,846), City of Hermantown ($13,827.10), City of Hibbing ($12,286.14) and Little Fork Ambulance ($20,638.80); and WHEREAS, St. Louis County’s portion is $42,846, with a match of $42,846; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the acceptance of the 2016 State Homeland Security Program grant in an amount of $114,598.04, to be accounted for in Fund 100, Agency 132999, Grant 13211, Year 2017, and a match of $89,598.04 to be provided by St. Louis County ($42,846), City of Hermantown ($13,827.10), City of Hibbing ($12,286.14) and Little Fork Ambulance ($20,638.80); RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to execute all agreements and contracts necessary to fulfill the 2016 State Homeland Security Program grant as approved by the St. Louis County Attorney, with St. Louis County serving as coordinator and fiscal agent for the grant. Adopted May 23, 2017. No. 17-333

WHEREAS, The U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration through the State of Minnesota Emergency Communication Network, has made available a 2017 State Emergency Communication Board grant for the Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER) interoperable radio system; and WHEREAS, St. Louis County will serve as the fiscal agent for the Northeastern Emergency Communication Board (Regional Radio Board) for the current request of $156,707.33, with the match of $11,038.33 to be provided by Itasca County ($8,085) and Orr Ambulance Service ($2,953.33); THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the acceptance of the 2017 State Emergency Communication Board grant in an amount of $156,707.33, to be accounted for in Fund 100, Agency 132999, Grant 13212, Year 2017, and a match of $11,038.33 to be provided by Itasca County ($8,085) and Orr Ambulance Service ($2,953.33); RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to execute all agreements and contracts necessary to fulfill the 2017 State Emergency Communication Board grant as approved by the St. Louis County Attorney, with St. Louis County serving as coordinator and fiscal agent for the grant. Adopted May 23, 2017. No. 17-334

WHEREAS, The Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program is a way to finance energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades to the buildings of commercial, nonprofit and multi- family property owners; and WHEREAS, Under Minnesota Statutes (Sections 216C.435 and 216C.436 and Chapter 429 and 471.59, collectively the “Act”), counties are authorized to provide energy and conservation financing through the use of special assessments; and WHEREAS, The Act further allows the county to designate a local government unit other than the county to implement the program; and WHEREAS, The St. Paul Port Authority has been designated by the State of Minnesota to administer the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program and the Port Authority is willing to implement and administer that program on behalf of St. Louis County; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with the St. Paul Port Authority, and any required amendments, in order to implement the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 170 throughout St. Louis County; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the County Board will place a voluntary assessment on any property for which the property owner is requesting and has received PACE financing, as appropriate. Adopted May 23, 2017. No. 17-335

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: WHEREAS, St. Louis County has abundant mineral potential and related severed mineral ownership and interests; and WHEREAS, St. Louis County makes extensive use of cadastral parcel geospatial data for business operations using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and currently lacks mapped information on subsurface mineral ownership or leases; and WHEREAS, Improvements in the geospatial subsurface severed mineral parcel data will provide for improved land management operations in St. Louis County; and WHEREAS, St. Louis County conducted a pilot project in 2016 and has selected Split Rock Geographics, LLC, as the preferred vendor; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes a multi-year contract with Split Rock Geographics, LLC, Duluth, MN, for severed mineral parcel data development, in an amount not to exceed $250,000, payable from Enterprise GIS Fund 100, Agency 109003; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Planning and Economic Development Director will review the contract each year to determine if the contractor is meeting performance measures and if adequate funding is available to continue the contract. Yeas – Commissioners Boyle, Olson, Stauber, Nelson, Jugovich and Chair Jewell – 6 Nays – Commissioner Rukavina – 1 Adopted May 23, 2017. No. 17-336

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: RESOLVED, That the FIRST AMENDMENT to the Public Works Department’s four day work week agreement pertaining to the Sign Maintenance Divisions-North and South, and Highway Maintenance Divisions Four (Ely) and Five (Duluth), effective during the 2017, 2018 and 2019 summer maintenance seasons, is approved, and the appropriate county officials are authorized to execute the FIRST AMENDMENT TO SUPPLEMENTAL LABOR AGREEMENT, a copy of which is on file in County Board File No. 60601. Unanimously adopted May 23, 2017. No. 17-337

At 10:34 a.m., May 23, 2017, Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Jugovich, moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Frank Jewell, Chair of the Board of County Commissioners

Attest:

Donald Dicklich, County Auditor and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners

(Seal of the County Auditor)

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS

OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA

June, 2017

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA, HELD ON JUNE 6, 2017

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of St. Louis, Minnesota, met this 6th day of June 2017, at 9:42 a.m., at the St. Louis County Courthouse, Duluth, Minnesota, with the following members present: Commissioners Patrick Boyle, Tom Rukavina, Pete Stauber, Keith Nelson, Mike Jugovich, and Chair Frank Jewell - 6. Absent: Beth Olson - 1.

Chair Jewell asked for a moment of silence to honor all those serving overseas, law enforcement, for all innocent victims of war and conflict, and for the innocent victims of bombings in Europe, followed by the pledge of allegiance.

Chair Jewell opened the meeting to persons who wanted to address the Board concerning issues not on the agenda. Robert Kolojeski, of Cotton, provided the Board with a brief history of the Comstock Lake Property Owners’ Association and indicated the association would like to dedicate the platted county snowplow section (North Comstock Lake Road) to St. Louis County. Hank Harper, of Duluth, discussed issues and concerns he has with a neighbor who is using an outside wood boiler. Paul Lee, of Cotton, stated that he is the president of the Comstock Lake Property Owners’ Association and said the association would like St. Louis County to take over the North Comstock Lake Road. Robert Kozarek, of Duluth, said he felt it was time for St. Louis County to take over the road. Christine Schlotec, of Virginia, discussed issues she has regarding the bid process for the county recycling contract. Ms. Schlotec is concerned that the scope of work changed which resulted in inaccurate bid amounts.

Shane Bauer, Executive Director of Grandma’s Marathon, thanked the Board for their continued support of Grandma’s Marathon.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to approve the consent agenda. The motion passed; six yeas, zero nays, one absent (Olson).

Commissioner Rukavina, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to approve the sale of certain parcels of state tax forfeited land; that the County Auditor is authorized to offer the parcels at private sale to the adjacent property owners to encourage return of the parcel to the tax rolls; and that the Land Commissioner shall give at least 30 days’ notice of the sale to all adjoining property owners. The motion passed; six yeas, zero nays, one absent (Olson). Resolution No. 17-351.

The following Board and contract files were created from documents received by this Board:

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, Mark Weber, Land and Minerals Director, and Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-231, Adjoining Owner Sale.—60605

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, and Mark Weber, PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 172

Land and Minerals Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-233, Award of Bid: Stone Lake Dam Culvert Replacement Contract.—60606

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Barbara Hayden, Planning and Economic Development Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-238, Minnesota Diversified Industries Hibbing Manufacturing Facility.—60607

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, Mark Monacelli, Public Records and Property Valuation Director, and David L. Sipila, County Assessor, submitting Board Letter No. 17-239, Appointment of 2017 Special Board of Appeal and Equalization.—60608

Robert Kolojeski, Cotton, MN, regarding the Comstock Lake Property Owners’ Association’s desire for St. Louis County to take over the North Comstock Lake Road.—60609

Agreement for Services between the County of St. Louis and LHB Corporation, Duluth, MN, for design engineering and construction administration services for bridge rehabilitations (County Bridges 906 (3601), 940 (69504), 489 (7183), and 216 (7182).—17-328A

Cooperative Agreement between St. Louis County and the Town of White for 2017 Maintenance of Pavement Markings (CP 0000-275366).—17-329A

Contract for County-State Aid Highway (CSAH) Project between the County of St. Louis and TNT Aggregates, LLC, Grand Rapids, MN, for North Crushing 2017, Crush, Screen, Stockpile CL 5 Aggregate Modified (CP 0000-278658).—17-330A

Agreement for Professional Services between the County of St. Louis and Ramsland & Vigen, Inc., Duluth, MN, to perform appraisal services for fee property acquisition relating to gravel pit project #35733 to expand the Amborn Pit located in Industrial Township (parcels 400-0010-02500, 400- 0010-02540 & 400-0010-02515).—17-331A

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 15963, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Fond du Lac Reservation, Cloquet, MN, for Family-Based Crisis Services during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-332

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16094, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Churches United in Ministry (CHUM), Duluth, MN, for Adult Mental Health Integrated Fund services during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-333

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16095, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Scooters Snow and Lawn, Hibbing, MN, for Chore Services during the period February 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017.—17-334

Federal Financial Assistance Award of Domestic Grant No. 17-DG-11420004-060 between St. Louis County and the USDA, Forest Service Northeastern Area, State and Private Forestry, State Fire Assistance.—17-335

Minnesota Department of Health Temporary Assistance to Needy Families Grant Project Agreement, SLC Contract No. 90142A, between the Carlton-Cook-Lake-St. Louis Community Health Board and St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services in the amount of $689,398 for the period July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017.—17-336 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 173

Group Residential Housing Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53269, between St. Louis County and Community Circles, LLC, Duluth, MN, during State Fiscal Year 2016.—17-337

Agreement for Professional Services between the County of St. Louis and MSA Professional Services, Inc., Baraboo, WI, for Wetland Delineation Services during the period May 5, 2017 through December 31, 2017 (CP 0175-3758).—17-338

Service Contract between the County of St. Louis and TKDA, Duluth, MN, for project site inspection and assessment, construction and bidding documents, engineering and layout services, bid analysis assistance, project oversight, coordination and project administration including closeout, for the County Jail Driveway, Parking Lots, Curb and Gutter Replacement project.—17-339

Service Contract between the County of St. Louis and Braun Intertec Corporation, Hibbing, MN, for geotechnical evaluation including on-site inspection and investigation, soil borings, GPS locating, groundwater measurements, soil sample review, laboratory testing and report drafting on the future building site for the Sheriff’s Impound Facility in Virginia, MN.—17-340

Service Contract between the County of St. Louis and SAS and Associates, Duluth, MN, for final preparation of landscape design along with bidding documentation, assistance in bid evaluation, project administration, project closeout and warranty assistance for the Civic Center side of the Duluth Courthouse.—17-341

Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Communication Networks, Grant Agreement No. A-DECN-SECB-2017-NEECB2-003, from the Northeast Regional Emergency Communications Board in the amount of $156,707.33 for the term January 1, 2017 through June 1, 2018.—17-342

Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Communication Networks, Grant Agreement No. A-DECN-SHSP-2016-NEECB2-003, from the Northeast Regional Emergency Communications Board in the amount of $114,598.04 for the term January 1, 2017 through December 1, 2017.—17-343

State of Minnesota Work Order Under Master Partnership Contract, MnDOT Agreement No. 02466, Work Order 8, for Traffic Control Interconnect – TH 53 and CSAH 32/W. Arrowhead Road (CP 0032-153443 TST, SAP 069-632-022). –17-344

First Amendment to Supplemental Labor Agreement between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and the Minnesota Teamsters Public and Law Enforcement Employees Union, Local No. 320 (St. Louis County Public Works, Sign Division-North, Sign Division-South, and Highway Divisions Four and Five, Four Day Workweek).—17-345

Addendum to Statewide Minnesota Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training Program (SNAP E & T), Contract No. 15948A, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency, Virginia, MN, replacing Section 1, Acceptance of Funds, Section 3(f), and Exhibit B removed and replaced.—17-346

Cooperative Agreement between the County of St. Louis and the City of Duluth and the City of Hermantown to revise the traffic signal and complete other pedestrian improvements at the intersection of CSAH 91/Haines Road and MSAS 178/Mall Drive and MSAS 106/Market Street (CP 0091-342006, Duluth City Project No. 1647, Hermantown City Project No. SAP 202-106-002).— 17-347 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 174

Contract for County-State Aid Highway Project between the County of St. Louis and Ulland Brothers, Inc., Cloquet, MN, for a tied mill/paving/seal coat project in Proctor (CP 0011-278904, SAP 069-611-018 Low, CP 0014-278073, SAP 069-614-018 Tied, CP 0000-329279 Tied, CP 0048- 153453, SAP 069-648-030 Tied).—17-348

Contract for County-State Aid Highway Project between the County of St. Louis and Ulland Brothers, Inc., Cloquet, MN, for culvert replacement/reclaim/seal coat project in Duluth, Proctor and Midway Township (CP 0003-216102 TST Low Prime).—17-349

Upon motion by Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, resolutions numbered 17-338 through 17-350, as submitted on the consent agenda, were unanimously adopted as follows:

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: RESOLVED, That the official proceedings of the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners for the meeting of May 23, 2017, are hereby approved. Adopted June 6, 2017. No. 17-338

WHEREAS, The state tax forfeited parcels described in County Board File No. 60546 are currently included in an established memorial forest; and WHEREAS, Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 459.06, Subd. 3, state tax forfeited land which has been included in an established memorial forest and found more suitable for other purposes may, by resolution of the County Board, be withdrawn from the forest for disposal if the Commissioner of Natural Resources approves the sale of such land; and WHEREAS, The described state tax forfeited parcels are more suitable for purposes other than forest management; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the state tax forfeited parcels described in County Board File No. 60546 shall be withdrawn from Memorial Forest status. Adopted June 6, 2017. No. 17-339

WHEREAS, An inspection by engineers from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources indicated one of two culverts on Stone Lake Dam was beginning to fail; and WHEREAS, A follow-up inspection by St. Louis County engineers was conducted and a decision was made to replace both existing metal culverts with reinforced concrete culverts; and WHEREAS, The Purchasing Division solicited bids for Stone Lake Dam Culvert Replacement with six bids received; and WHEREAS, A-Plus Landscaping of Saginaw, MN, submitted the lowest bid of $27,815; and WHEREAS, Funds for this contract will be transferred from Fund 290, Object 311045 to Fund 290, Agency 290004 for purchase of the culverts and payment of the culvert replacement contract; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to execute a contract with A-Plus Landscaping of Saginaw, MN, for Stone Lake Dam Culvert Replacement, in accordance with the bid specifications, at its bid price of $27,815, payable from Fund 290, Agency 290004; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the purchase of the reinforced concrete culverts payable from Fund 290, Agency 290004. Adopted June 6, 2017. No. 17-340

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Public Works Department plans to reconstruct a small segment of County Road 180 and to replace the existing bridge (County Bridge 347, State Bridge 69612) over Black Duck Creek in Camp 5 Township, County Project 0180-259391; and WHEREAS, These improvements consist of replacing the existing structure with a similar structure at the same location and reconstructing the roadway as determined necessary to provide for the safety and convenience of the public; and WHEREAS, In addition to the existing highway right of way, certain lands are required for this PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 175 construction, together with temporary construction easements; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Works Director to proceed with the acquisition of the necessary lands and temporary easements for this project, payable from Fund 200, Agency 203001; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is requested to provide St. Louis County with an easement across the following State of Minnesota land located adjacent to the present course of County Road 180: Government Lot 1, EXCEPT that part platted as Blackduck Cove, and Government Lots 2, 3, and 4, EXCEPT that part platted as Blackduck Shores, Section 17, Township 66 North, Range 19 West of the Fourth Principal Meridian. (Parcel Identification Number 278-0050-02500) Adopted June 6, 2017. No. 17-341

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Public Works Department has programmed a chip seal project in 2017 identified as CP 0000-323208 (Prime); and WHEREAS, The Public Works Department has invited other local agencies to partner on various similar seal coat projects; and WHEREAS, The City of Duluth has requested to participate in the 2017 Chip Seal project; and WHEREAS, The Public Works Department will prepare the plan and specifications, and perform all necessary contract administration from contract award to certification of final payment; and WHEREAS, The City of Duluth will pay St. Louis County for the cost of its local share as detailed in the Proposal/Plan Package, Schedule of Prices and as referenced in the cooperative agreement; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into an agreement with the City of Duluth, and approve any amendments authorized by the County Attorney’s Office, whereby the city will pay its local share for items listed in the Schedule of Prices in the Proposal/Plan Package and Plan described as CP 0000-323208 (Prime), with the funds to be receipted into Fund 220, Agency 220426, Object 551501. Adopted June 6, 2017. No. 17-342

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Public Works Department has programmed a chip seal project in 2017 identified as CP 0000-323208 (Prime); and WHEREAS, The Public Works Department has invited other local agencies to partner on various similar seal coat projects; and WHEREAS, Lake County has requested to participate in the 2017 Chip Seal project; and WHEREAS, The Public Works Department will prepare the plan and specifications, and perform all necessary contract administration from contract award to certification of final payment; and WHEREAS, Lake County will pay St. Louis County for the cost of its local share as detailed in the Proposal/Plan Package, Schedule of Prices and as referenced in the cooperative agreement; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into an agreement with Lake County, and approve any amendments authorized by the County Attorney’s Office, whereby Lake County will pay its local share for items listed in the Schedule of Prices in the Proposal/Plan Package and Plan described as CP 0000-323208 (Prime), with the funds to be receipted into Fund 220, Agency 220426, Object 551508. Adopted June 6, 2017. No. 17-343

WHEREAS, St. Louis County, in cooperation with the Minnesota Department of Transportation and Hibbing Taconite, will construct a roundabout at the intersection of MNTH-73, County State Aid Highway 5 and Iron World Road in the city of Chisholm in 2017, identified as project SAP 069-736- 001, CP 0136-287483; and WHEREAS, An existing gas line, owned by Northern Natural Gas, that runs under MNTH-73 must be modified to accommodate the construction of the roundabout; and WHEREAS, Northern Natural Gas will be responsible to perform the actual work to modify the gas line; and PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 176

WHEREAS, The cost to modify the gas line within the original roadway right of way will be the responsibility of Northern Natural Gas; and WHEREAS, The cost to modify the gas line within the new roadway right of way will be the responsibility of the roundabout project partners and will be shared at one-third between St. Louis County, the Minnesota Department of Transportation and Hibbing Taconite; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into a cooperative agreement with Northern Natural Gas to complete modifications to the gas line that runs under MNTH-73 to accommodate construction of the Chisholm roundabout; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the funds for payment to Northern Natural Gas for the costs of modifying the gas line within the new roadway right of way will be payable from Fund 220, Agency 220405, Object 652700. With additional revenue budgeted for expense: Hibbing Taconite Co. Fund 220, Agency 220405, Rev. Object 583100 Minnesota Department Fund 220, Agency 220405, Rev. Object 532304 of Transportation Adopted June 6, 2017. No. 17-344

WHEREAS, Minnesota Diversified Industries, Inc., (MDI) has requested financial assistance from St. Louis County for its construction of a new manufacturing facility in Hibbing; and WHEREAS, MDI’s mission is to "serve people with disabilities by offering inclusive employment opportunities and services," and construction of the new facility will allow retention and creation of manufacturing jobs at the Hibbing facility; and WHEREAS, The MDI proposal has committed owner and public financial investment to complete the construction; and WHEREAS, St. Louis County has $53,352.42 in Economic Development Funds - Minnesota Investment Fund (MIF) repayments available for the project, and the project meets the requirements of the MIF program; and WHEREAS, The MIF funding will be awarded as a deferred loan secured by a declaration of covenants and restrictions requiring MDI to maintain the facility as proposed for a period of five years from completion of construction; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes a deferred loan of $53,352.42 from Economic Development Funds - MIF repayments to Minnesota Diversified Industries, Inc., and authorizes the appropriate county officials to execute the deferred loan agreement on behalf of the county, along with all the necessary related documents; RESOLVED FURTHER, That funds be paid from County Fund 176, Agency 176001, Object 545131. Adopted June 6, 2017. No. 17-346

RESOLVED, That the application for a Temporary On-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor License, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60592, is hereby approved and the County Auditor is authorized to issue the license to the applicant: Lake 14 & Lake Leander Club, Unorganized Township 60-19, Temporary On-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor License, for July 1, 2017 (rain date July 2, 2017). Adopted June 6, 2017. No. 17-347

April 2017 100 General Fund $6,652,866.08 149 Personal Service Fund 696.40 150 Sheriff's NEMESIS Fund Group 82,613.77 160 MN Trail Assistance 25,276.00 167 Attorney’s Forfeitures 5,000.00 168 Sheriff’s State Forfeitures 897.00 169 Attorney Trust Accounts-VW 2,026.04 170 Boundary Waters-Forfeiture 672.81 172 Sheriff Federal Forfeitures 8,000.00 173 Emergency Shelter Grant 18,270.73 176 Revolving Loan Fund 251.93 178 Economic Development – Tax Forf. 35,228.78 179 Enhanced 9-1-1 8,003.36 180 Law Library 266.51 183 City/County Communications 341.75 184 Extension Service 110,438.94 200 Public Works 2,746,083.57 204 Local Option Transit Sales Tax 95,560.58 220 State/Federal Road Aid 23,520.58 230 Public Health & Human Services 7,627,587.46 240 Forfeited Tax 549,444.63 250 St. Louis County HRA 161.57 260 CDBG Grant 37,653.64 270 HOME Grant 6,579.36 280 Federal Septic Loan – EPA Fund 29,536.00 285 Septic Loans – MPCA 162.00 286 Septic Loans – SSTS/BWSR 46.00 287 Septic Loans – HRA 116.00 290 Forest Resources 106,704.50 400 County Facilities 63,406.89 402 Depreciation Reserve Fund 19,800.00 405 Public Works Building Construction 13,722.66 407 Public Works – Equipment 659,015.53 444 2015C – Capital Improvement Bond 9,439.00 446 2016A – PW TST Bond 309,826.91 600 Environmental Services 497,624.90 616 On-Site Waste Water Division 46,504.67 640 Plat Books 56.70 715 County Garage 284,865.44 720 Property Casualty Liability 45,000.03 730 Workers Compensation 197,841.76 740 Medical Dental Insurance 3,406,674.42 $23,727,784.90 Adopted June 6, 2017. No. 17-348

RESOLVED, That the workers’ compensation report of claims by employees for work-related injuries, dated May 26, 2017, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60509, is hereby received and ratified as payable from Fund 730, Agency 730001. Adopted June 6, 2017. No. 17-349

WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 274.13 requires that county commissioners constitute a County Board of PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 178

Appeal and Equalization each year to hear complaints of taxpayers and review assessments of real and personal property throughout the county; and WHEREAS, The statute empowers the County Board of Appeal and Equalization to appoint a Special Board of Appeal and Equalization to which it may delegate all powers and duties of the County Board of Appeal and Equalization; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board, having reviewed the matter, determines it is in the public interest to appoint said Special Board; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board appoints the following individuals to serve as the Special Board of Appeal and Equalization for Assessment Year 2017:  John Heino, Duluth Commissioner District #1  John Doberstein, Duluth Commissioner District #2  Sherri Puckett, Duluth Commissioner District #3  Leonard Cersine, Ely Commissioner District #4  Tim Peterson, Hermantown Commissioner District #5  Dawn Cole, Town of Fayal Commissioner District #6  Frank Bigelow, Hibbing Commissioner District #7 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Special Board of Appeal and Equalization is:  Delegated all powers and duties of the County Board of Appeal and Equalization;  To report the results of their deliberations back to the St. Louis County Board in the form of minutes kept by the Clerk of the County Board;  Directed to hold at least one meeting day in the St. Louis County Courthouse, Duluth, and one day at the Northland Office Center, in Virginia, MN;  To be compensated at the rate of $200 per meeting day (payable from Assessor's Department Fund 100, Agency 118001, Object 635300 - Non-employee fees) and be reimbursed for mileage and expenses at the current county rate (payable from Assessor's Department Object 635500 - Non-employee travel);  Directed to convene at 10:00 AM, June 20, 2017, in the Commissioner’s Conference Room, St. Louis County Courthouse, Duluth, MN. Adopted June 6, 2017. No. 17-350

BY COMMISSIONER RUKAVINA: WHEREAS, St. Louis County desires to offer for sale certain parcels of state tax forfeited land; and WHEREAS, These parcels are not withdrawn from sale pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 85.012, 92.461, 282.01, Subd. 8, and 282.018, and other statutes that require the withholding of state tax forfeited lands from sale; and WHEREAS, These parcels cannot be improved because they are less than the minimum size, shape, frontage and/or access required by the applicable zoning ordinance; and WHEREAS, The County Auditor has determined that a non-public sale to adjacent property owners will promote the return of the lands to the tax rolls; and WHEREAS, These parcels of land have been classified as non-conservation land pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 282.01; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the sale of the parcels described in County Board File No. 60605, and the County Auditor is authorized to offer the parcels at private sale to the adjacent property owners to encourage return of the parcels to the tax rolls. Funds from the sales are to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund); RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Land Commissioner shall give at least 30 days’ notice of the sale to all adjoining property owners. Unanimously adopted June 6, 2017. No. 17-351

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At 10:14 a.m., June 6, 2017, Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed; six yeas, zero nays, one absent (Olson).

Frank Jewell, Chair of the Board of County Commissioners

Attest:

Donald Dicklich, County Auditor and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners

(Seal of the County Auditor)

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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA, HELD ON JUNE 13, 2017

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of St. Louis, Minnesota, met this 13th day of June 2017, at 9:36 a.m., at the St. Louis County Courthouse, Duluth, Minnesota, with the following members present: Commissioners Patrick Boyle, Beth Olson, Tom Rukavina, Pete Stauber, Keith Nelson, Mike Jugovich, and Chair Frank Jewell - 7. Absent: None - 0.

Chair Jewell asked for a moment of silence to honor all those serving overseas, law enforcement, and for all innocent victims of war and conflict, followed by the pledge of allegiance.

Chair Jewell opened the meeting to persons who wanted to address the Board concerning issues not on the agenda. Christine Schlotec, of Virginia, discussed improvements relating to recycling that her business has implemented throughout St. Louis County. Ms. Schlotec said that Northern Minnesota Recycling provides service to fifty sites and employs fifteen residents of St. Louis County.

At 9:43 a.m., pursuant to Resolution No. 17-289, adopted May 9, 2017, the St. Louis County Board considered bids received for the sale of surplus fee owned land (Duluth). No bids were received for consideration; therefore, no action was taken by the Board.

At 9:46 a.m., pursuant to Resolution No. 17-290, adopted May 9, 2017, the St. Louis County Board considered bids received for the sale of surplus fee owned land (Waasa Township). No bids were received for consideration; therefore, no action was taken by the Board.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to approve the consent agenda. Item #9, Special sale of certain state tax forfeited lands to the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa [17-256] for the appraised value of $700 per acre, not to exceed $1,050,000 plus fees , was removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Olson, moved to authorize the Public Health and Human Services to accept a Minnesota Department of Human Services grant in the amount of $78,800 to sustain and enhance the provision of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 and FY 2018; and further, that the St. Louis County Board authorizes the addition of 3.0 FTE Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker positions fully funded by these interim sustainability dollars and the ACT state funds, with the understanding that if the grand funding is eliminated, the positions will also be eliminated. St. Louis County Administrator Kevin Gray said the grant would provide start-up funding for the positions; once the positions are established, the county would be fully reimbursed through ACT funding. Commissioner Nelson expressed concern that community providers were unable to provide these services and commented on potential future budget impacts if funding goes away. St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services Director Linnea Mirsch said these positions would be cost neutral. After further discussion, the motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-379.

Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Olson, moved that St. Louis County Board Resolution No. 17-146, dated March 14, 2017, is rescinded; that the St. Louis County Board approves the sale of state tax forfeited land, as described, to the Duluth Economic Development Authority for the appraised value of $12,000 plus the following fees: 3% assurance fee of $360, deed fee of $25, deed tax of $39.60, recording fee of $46 and appraisal fee of $800, for a total of $13,270.60 to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund); and further, that the St. Louis County Auditor may offer for sale at public auction the state tax forfeited land described here if the Duluth Economic Development Authority does not purchase the land by November 13, 2017. PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 181

Attorney Michael Ormand spoke in opposition of the transfer and said there were multiple consequences of the sale including, a decrease in property valuations, over saturation of the market, and a negative impact on existing businesses. Commissioner Olson was concerned that she did not have enough information and indicated that she would like to rescind her support of the motion. St. Louis County Attorney Mark Rubin said once a motion is on the table, the support is irrelevant. St. Louis County Land Commissioner Mark Webber provided a copy of the appraisal report to the Board. Commissioner Olson, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to table discussion (tabled to the June 27, 2017 Board Meeting). The motion to table passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to approve the sale of certain state tax forfeited land located within the Fond du Lac Reservation located in St. Louis County, Minnesota, to the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa for the appraised value of $700 per acre not to exceed $1,050,000 plus fees; and that proceeds and fees from such sale are to be deposited into the Environmental Trust Fund if approval to special legislation is made by the Board or into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax fund) if the legislation is not approved. Commissioner Rukavina, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to amend the motion to require that the County portion (40%) of proceeds and fees from the sale be deposited into the Environmental Trust Fund. Commissioner Nelson felt discussion on how to distribute County proceeds from the sale would be better served in September or October in order to understand levy/budget impacts of the distribution. After further discussion, Commissioner Rukavina withdrew the amendment. The original motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-361.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Rukavina, moved that St. Louis County shall enter into MnDOT Agreement No. 1027769 with the State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation for the following purposes: to provide for payment by the County to the State of the County’s share of the costs of the bituminous surfacing and paving, storm sewer, ADA improvements, Signal System “A” construction and other associated construction to be performed upon, along and adjacent to Trunk Highway No. 169 from 0.07 mile west of County State Aid Highway No. 109 to Hoover Road in the City of Mountain Iron according to State-prepared plans, specifications and special provisions designated by the State as State Project No. 069-607-053, State Project No. 069-569-010, and State Project No. 6935-89 (T.H. 169=035); and that the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation to complete intersection improvements at US-169, County State Aid Highway 7 and Enterprise Drive in Mountain Iron, MN. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-381.

The following Board and contract files were created from documents received by this Board:

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, Mark Weber, Land and Minerals Director, and Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-241, Public Auction of Earthen Material on State Tax Forfeited Land (Unorganized Township 64-17).—60610

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, Mark Weber, Land and Minerals Director, and Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-247, Roadway Easement across State School Trust Land (Pequaywan Township).—60611

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Mark Weber, Land and Minerals Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-256, Fond du Lac Band Purchase of State Tax Forfeited Lands.—60612

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Tony Mancuso, Property Management Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-252R, Government Services Center Project – Virginia, Additional Terms for Property Acquisition at 330 1st Street South and Rescind County Board Resolution No. 17-158.— 60613

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Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-254, Minnesota State Auditor’s Performance Measurement Program, 2017 Report.—60614

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and James Gottschald, Human Resources Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-260, Management Compensation Plan: 2017-2019 Health Insurance Contribution Amount Increases and Salary Range Adjustments.—60615

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and James Gottschald, Human Resources Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-261, Unrepresented Employees’ Compensation Plan: 2017-2019 Health Insurance Contribution Increases and Salary Range Adjustments.—60616

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Linnea Mirsch, Public Health and Human Services Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-255, Authorization to Accept Grant to Sustain and Enhance the Provision of Assertive Community Treatment.—60617

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, Mark Weber, Land and Minerals Director, Barbara Hayden, Planning and Economic Development Director, and Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-248, Rescind Resolution No. 17-146 and Special Sale to the Duluth Economic Development Authority (Steel Plant Terminal Addition) and hand-out from Mark Weber (property appraisal).—60618

Agreement between the County of St. Louis and Minneapolis-Duluth/Superior Passenger Rail Alliance for accounting services during the period January 1, 2017, to December 31, 2017.—17-350 Agreement for Services between the County of St. Louis and LHB Corporation, Duluth, MN, for engineering services for bridge construction administration and construction inspection services for eleven (11) county bridges.—17-351

Service Contract No. 5396 between the County of St. Louis and Split Rock Geographics, LLC, Duluth, MN, to develop severed mineral parcel data.—17-352

Amendment #2, Lease Agreement No. 2015-009786, Homestead Apartments Building Office Lease between The Cook Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Cook (Lessor) and St. Louis County (Lessee) extending the term of the lease beginning May 1, 2017, through April 30, 2018.—17-353

Lease Renewal, Lease No. L05120001, between Mining Resources, LLC (Lessee) and St. Louis County (Lessor) for a 488-acre site in Sections 26, 34 and 35, Township 58 North, Range 20 West, effective May 1, 2017, through April 30, 2021.—17-354

Cooperative Agreement between St. Louis County and the Town of Canosia for 2017 Maintenance of Pavement Markings (CP 0000-275366).—17-355

Safety & Risk Management Training Contract between St. Louis County and Onsite Medical Service, Inc., for Auditometric Testing & Training on May 23-25, 2017.—17-356

Joint Powers Agreement between the Port Authority of Saint Paul and the County of Saint Louis for the Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (MinnPACE).—17-357

Agreement between the County of St. Louis, Arrowhead Regional Corrections (ARC), and NuVantage Employee Resource, Duluth, MN, for employee assistance services during 2017.—17- 358 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 183

Upon motion by Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, resolutions numbered 17-352 through 17-360 and 17-362 through 17-378, as submitted on the consent agenda, were unanimously adopted as follows:

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: RESOLVED, That the official proceedings of the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners for the meeting of June 6, 2017, are hereby approved. Adopted June 13, 2017. No. 17-352

WHEREAS, St. Louis County purchases Day Training and Habilitation and Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS) for residents with developmental disabilities; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to execute a contract with a start date of April 1, 2017, to purchase Semi- Independent Living Services (SILS) for St. Louis County clients from Residential Services of NE MN, Inc. (RSI); RESOLVED FURTHER, That RSI’s SILS rates will be consistent with rates of all other St. Louis County contracted SILS providers: Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS) rates are $27.76 per hour for the following providers of SILS services, to be paid from Fund 230, Agency 232006, Object 605200: Residential Services of NE MN, Inc. $27.76 per hour Adopted June 13, 2017. No. 17-353

WHEREAS, Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 282.04, Subd. 1(d), the St. Louis County Auditor may lease tax forfeited land for the removal of gravel; and WHEREAS, A request has been received to purchase gravel from a tax forfeit pit that does not conflict with the needs of the county; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the County Auditor, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 282.04, to offer at public sale to the highest responsible bidder, a lease of State tax forfeited land described as Section 23, Township 64 North, Range 17 West (Ahlgren Pit) for the purpose of removing 18,000 cubic yards, loose volume measure, of gravel. This lease will be available at the minimum appraised price of $1.50 per cubic yard, loose volume measure. The proceeds will be deposited into Fund 240, Forfeited Tax Fund; RESOLVED FURTHER, That this auction will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at the North Area Office, 7820 Highway 135, Virginia, MN, 55792. Adopted June 13, 2017. No. 17-354

WHEREAS, The City of Hibbing has requested to purchase the following described state tax forfeited lands for the price of $5,300 plus fees, for the purpose of new construction of affordable housing, on land legally described as: LOT 0018, BLOCK 002, AVIATORS FIELD ADDITION TO HIBBING also LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 001, BROOKLYN CITY OF HIBBING Parcel Codes: 140-0030-00510, 140-0050-00010 Acres: 0.61 LDKeys: 120542, 117380; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.01, Subd. 1(a), authorizes the sale of state tax forfeited land to an organized governmental subdivision for any public purpose for which the subdivision is authorized to acquire property; and WHEREAS, These parcels of land have been classified as ’non-conservation’ land pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 282.01; and WHEREAS, These parcels of land have not been withdrawn from sale pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 85.012, 92.461, 282.01, Subd. 8, and 282.018, and other statutes that require the withholding of state tax forfeited lands from sale; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the sale of state tax PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 184 forfeited land, as described, to the City of Hibbing for the price of $5,300 plus the following fees: 3% assurance fee of $159, deed fee of $25, deed tax of $17.49, recording fee of $46, for a total of $5,547.49, to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund); RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Auditor may offer for sale at public auction the state tax forfeited land described here if the City of Hibbing does not purchase the land by December 13, 2017. Adopted June 13, 2017. No. 17-355

WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.241 provides that state tax forfeited land may be repurchased by the previous owner subject to payment of delinquent taxes and assessments, with penalties, interest, and maintenance costs; and WHEREAS, The applicant, Orval Larson, Jr., of Hibbing, MN, has applied to repurchase state tax forfeited land legally described as: CITY OF HIBBING LOT 0012, BLOCK 002, EASTERN ADDITION TO HIBBING also LOT 0001, BLOCK 021, SARGENT ADDITION TO HIBBING Parcel codes: 140-0080-00180 and 140-0220-03120; and WHEREAS, The applicant was the owner of record at the time of forfeiture and is eligible to repurchase the property; and WHEREAS, The applicant shall either pay in full or enter into a ten-year contract for deed to repurchase the homestead property; and WHEREAS, Approving the repurchase will correct undue hardship and promote the use of lands that will best serve the public interest; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the repurchase application by Orval Larson, Jr., of Hibbing, MN, on file in County Board File No. 60566, subject to payments including total taxes and assessments of $5,259.53, deed tax of $17.36, deed fee of $25, recording fee of $46, unlawful detainer of $379, locks and hasps of $54, plus a service fee of $500. The amount of $5,780.89 will be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund), and $500 is to be deposited into Fund 100 (General Fund). Adopted June 13, 2017. No. 17-356

WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.241 provides that state tax forfeited land may be repurchased by the previous owner subject to payment of delinquent taxes and assessments, with penalties, interest, and maintenance costs; and WHEREAS, The applicant, Kurt Darwin Bartell of Duluth, MN, has applied to repurchase state tax forfeited land legally described as: CITY OF DULUTH SLY 40 FT OF NLY 90 FT OF LOTS 82 & 84, BLOCK 47 DULUTH PROPER THIRD DIVISION Parcel Code: 010-1270-03780; and WHEREAS, The applicant was the owner of record at the time of forfeiture and is eligible to repurchase the property; and WHEREAS, The applicant shall either pay in full or enter into a four-year contract for deed to repurchase the non-homestead property; and WHEREAS, Approving the repurchase will correct undue hardship and promote the use of lands that will best serve the public interest; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the repurchase application by Kurt Darwin Bartell of Duluth, MN, on file in County Board File No. 60566, subject to payments including total taxes and assessments of $1,177.86, deed tax of $3.89, deed fee of $25, and recording fee of $46, plus a service fee of $500. The amount of $1,252.75 will be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund), and $500 will be deposited into Fund 100 (General Fund). Adopted June 13, 2017. No. 17-357

WHEREAS, The Minnesota Deer Hunters Association (MDHA) is a non-profit organization that PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 185 promotes habitat, educates youth in outdoor education and firearms safety, and advocates on behalf of Minnesota’s deer hunters; and WHEREAS, The Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) is a non-profit organization that works to improve woodland habitat for ruffed grouse, American woodcock and many other kinds of forest wildlife; and WHEREAS, The Conservation Fund (TCF) is a non-profit organization that finds solutions to land and water conservation issues benefiting both the environment and the economy; and WHEREAS, MDHA and RGS have formed a partnership that will combine the resources of both organizations to protect forest habitat; and WHEREAS, MDHA, TCF and RGS have the opportunity to acquire forest lands within St. Louis County that will preserve forest habitat, protect water resources, and provide public hunting and recreational opportunities on lands that currently may not be open to the public; and WHEREAS, In 2017, MDHA/RGS will submit an application to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council seeking Outdoor Heritage Funds to acquire said lands within St. Louis County; and WHEREAS, If MDHA/RGS is successful in obtaining funding for its habitat project, MDHA, TCF and RGS will work closely with St. Louis County in reviewing and discussing potential parcel acquisitions before any parcels are purchased; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board endorses MDHA, TCF and RGS’s habitat project proposal and supports full funding of MDHA/RGS’s application to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council. Adopted June 13, 2017. No. 17-358

WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 115A, 1310-1330, prohibits the landfilling of video display devices and also requires that they be recycled; and WHEREAS, The Environmental Services Department negotiated prices with its current contractor, Dynamic Recycling, for the transportation and processing of collected video display devices; and WHEREAS, The prices negotiated are more advantageous to the Department than prices currently available through the Minnesota Cooperative Purchase Venture (CPV) state contract; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Environmental Services Department to enter into a one (1) year contract, starting July 1, 2017, with the option to extend for four (4) one (1) year extensions with Dynamic Recycling of Onalaska, WI, for an estimated annual cost of $104,000 for the transportation and processing of waste electronics, payable from Fund 600, Agency 601003, subject to approval of the County Attorney. Adopted June 13, 2017. No. 17-359

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Land and Minerals Department has been approached by Ryan Berg, owner of property described as the SE ¼ of the SE ¼, Section 35, Township 54 North, Range 12 West, to accept a road access easement over State School Trust Land; and WHEREAS, The State of Minnesota can only grant permanent easements over School Trust Land to a subdivision of the state; and WHEREAS, Ryan Berg will be solely responsible for the road construction, improvements and ongoing maintenance necessary to conform to Minnesota Department of Natural Resources standards; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Land Commissioner to accept a permanent access easement across State School Trust Land located in Section 36, Township 54 North, Range 12 West, (Pequaywan Township) granted by the Commissioner of Natural Resources to St. Louis County. Adopted June 13, 2017. No. 17-360

RESOLVED, That the appraisal report for the sale of timber, numbered Tract 1 as submitted by the Land Commissioner, on file in the Office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60507, is approved and the County Auditor is authorized to carry out the recommendation as listed in said appraisal report. Adopted June 13, 2017. No. 17-362 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 186

WHEREAS, Bids have been received electronically by the St. Louis County Public Works Department for the following project: CP 0000-204369, SP 069-597-007, Br 69A27 on Pine Street between Enterprise Drive and Poirier Street in Tower, MN; and WHEREAS, Bids were opened in the Richard H. Hansen Transportation & Public Works Complex, Duluth, MN, on May 11, 2017, and the low responsible bid determined; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the award on the above project to the low bidder: LOW BIDDER ADDRESS AMOUNT Redstone Construction, LLC 2183 Hwy. 65 N. $1,004,564.90 Mora, MN 55051 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to approve the Contractor’s Performance Bonds and to execute the bonds and contract for the above listed project in the amount of $1,004,564.90, payable from Fund 220, Agency 220324, Object 652700. With additional revenue budgeted for expense: City of Tower Fund 220, Agency 220324, Rev. Object 551535 $10,000.00 Adopted June 13, 2017. No. 17-363

WHEREAS, Bids have been received electronically by the St. Louis County Public Works Department for the following tied project: CP 0032-153443 TST (Low)/SAP 069-632-022, CP 0090-257713 TST (Tied), CP 0296-319589 (Tied), in Duluth; and WHEREAS, Bids were opened in the Richard H. Hansen Transportation & Public Works Complex, Duluth, MN, on May 25, 2017, and the low responsible bid determined; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the award on the above project to the low bidder: LOW BIDDER ADDRESS AMOUNT Northland Constructors 4843 Rice Lake Road $2,356,773.24 of Duluth, LLC Duluth, MN 55803 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to approve the Contractor’s Performance Bonds and to execute the bonds and contract for the above listed project payable from: Fund 446, Agency 446049, Object 652806 $1,916,357.43 Fund 446, Agency 446050, Object 652806 $296,042.22 Fund 220, Agency 220411, Object 652700 (City of Duluth portion) $32,329.39 Fund 200, Agency 203485, Object 652800 $112,044.20 With additional revenue budgeted for expense: City of Duluth Fund 220, Agency 220411, Rev. Object 551501 $32,329.39 Adopted June 13, 2017. No. 17-364

WHEREAS, Bids have been received electronically by the St. Louis County Public Works Department for the following project: CP 0000-275366, 2017 Maintenance Striping on various streets and highways within St. Louis and Lake Counties, Cities of Proctor and Virginia, and Canosia and White Townships; and WHEREAS, Bids were opened in the Richard H. Hansen Transportation & Public Works Complex, Duluth, MN, on June 1, 2017, and the low responsible bid determined; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the award on the above project to the low bidder: LOW BIDDER ADDRESS AMOUNT Traffic Marking Service, Inc. 621 Division St. East $467,386.20 Maple Lake, MN 55358 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to approve the Contractor’s Performance Bonds and to execute the bonds and contract for the above listed project, PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 187 payable from Fund 200, Agency 207001, Object 651800. With additional revenue budgeted for expense: Lake County Fund 200, Agency 207001, Rev. Obj. 551508 $16,318.60 City of Proctor Fund 200, Agency 207001, Rev. Obj. 551502 $1,919.80 City of Virginia Fund 200, Agency 207001, Rev. Obj. 551505 $11,058.00 Canosia Township Fund 200, Agency 207001, Rev. Obj. 551511 $1,544.00 White Township Fund 200, Agency 207001, Rev. Obj. 551520 $2,305.80 Adopted June 13, 2017. No. 17-365

WHEREAS, The roof on the St. Louis County Courthouse in Virginia, MN, is over 30 years of age, well past its expected life cycle, has very little insulation and is in poor condition; and WHEREAS, Roof replacement project plans include structural upgrades to allow for insulation and snow loading, are also designed to support the HVAC equipment to be installed, and will bring the facility up to date for safety, building code, life cycle, and current efficiency standards; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Purchasing Division conducted a competitive bidding process for this project with Range Cornice & Roofing Company of Hibbing, MN, providing the low qualified bid; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into a professional construction contract, and any amendments approved by the County Attorney, with Range Cornice & Roofing Company, of Hibbing, MN, for roof replacement and structural upgrades at the St. Louis County Courthouse in Virginia, MN, in the amount of $484,744, payable from the Depreciation Reserve Fund, Fund 402, Agency 402011. Adopted June 13, 2017. No. 17-366

WHEREAS, The construction of a new office building in Virginia was approved by the County Board on June 16, 2016 (Resolution No. 16-395) and the services of an architectural firm have been secured and planning is underway; and WHEREAS, To optimize the design options for the new office complex, Property Management has been negotiating with property owners to acquire immediately adjacent properties; and WHEREAS, A purchase agreement with Linda J. Vainik of Virginia, MN, for the property located at 330 1st Street South was approved by the County Board on March 14, 2017 (Resolution No. 17-158); and WHEREAS, In addition to the terms laid out in Resolution No. 17-158, St. Louis County has since offered an advance payment to Ms. Vainik in an additional amount of $25,000 for loss of rental income to expedite the purchase of this property, with payment to be made available prior to the closing and transfer of ownership to St. Louis County; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into a purchase agreement with Linda J. Vainik of Virginia, MN, for property described as: Northerly 85 feet of Lots Fourteen (14), Fifteen (15) and Sixteen (16), Block Thirty (30), VIRGINIA, for the purchase price of $101,250 plus $28,000 for moving, relocation and related expenses to be paid prior to closing, with the county being responsible for closing and recording costs, with the agreed upon payments for this acquisition payable from Fund 445, Agency 445002; RESOLVED FURTHER, That County Board Resolution No. 17-158 is hereby rescinded. Adopted June 13, 2017. No. 17-367

WHEREAS, In addition to the terms laid out in Resolution No. 17-158, St. Louis County has since offered an advance payment to Ms. Vainik in an additional amount of $25,000 for loss of rental income to expedite the purchase of this property, with payment to be made available prior to the closing and transfer of ownership to St. Louis County; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into a purchase agreement with Linda J. Vainik of Virginia, MN, for property described as: Northerly 85 feet of Lots Fourteen (14), Fifteen (15) and Sixteen (16), Block Thirty (30), VIRGINIA, for the purchase price of $101,250 plus $28,000 for moving, relocation and related expenses to be paid prior to closing, with the county being responsible for closing and recording costs, with the agreed upon payments for this acquisition payable from Fund 445, Agency 445002; RESOLVED FURTHER, That County Board Resolution No. 17-158 is hereby rescinded. Adopted June 13, 2017. No. 17-368

RESOLVED, That the application for a Temporary On-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor License, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60592, is hereby approved and the County Auditor is authorized to issue the license to the applicant: Babbitt Lions Club, Town of Embarrass, Temporary On-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor License, for August 25-27, 2017. Adopted June 13, 2017. No. 17-370

RESOLVED, That pursuant to the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 340A, as amended, and Rules and Regulations adopted by this Board under St. Louis County Ordinance No. 28, dated May 22, 1978, as amended, the following application for a 3.2 percent malt liquor license is hereby approved, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60592; RESOLVED FURTHER, That said license is approved contingent upon the license holder paying real estate or personal property taxes when due; RESOLVED FURTHER, That if the named license holder sells the licensed place of business, the County Board may, at its discretion and after an investigation, transfer the license to a new owner, but without pro-rated refund of the license fee to the license holder; RESOLVED FURTHER, That said license shall be effective through June 30, 2018: Lodge of Whispering Pines, Inc., d/b/a Lodge of Whispering Pines, Unorganized Township 65-13, change of officers due to death, renewal. Adopted June 13, 2017. No. 17-371

WHEREAS, Pursuant to the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 340A, as amended, and Rules and Regulations adopted by this Board under St. Louis County Ordinance No. 28, dated May 22, 1978, as amended, the following application for an intoxicating liquor license is hereby approved, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60520; and WHEREAS, Said license is approved contingent upon license holder paying real estate or personal property taxes when due; and WHEREAS, If the named license holder sells their licensed place of business, the County Board may, at its discretion and after an investigation, transfer the license to a new owner, but without pro- rated refund of the license fee to the license holder; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That said license shall be effective through June 30, 2018: Taco's Soiree, LLC d/b/a The Crescent Bar and Grill, Beatty Township, On-Sale and Sunday On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License, transfer; RESOLVED FURTHER, That said license is approved contingent upon proof of liquor liability and workers’ compensation insurance and Environmental Services and Minnesota Department of Health PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 189 approval. Adopted June 13, 2017. No. 17-372

RESOLVED, That pursuant to Ordinance No. 28, Section 11, Subd. 11.06, authorization is hereby granted to Cast Iron, LLC d/b/a Cast Iron, LLC, Grand Lake Township, to sell/serve outside the designated serving area of the County Liquor License for the date of July 4, 2017, as per application on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60520. Adopted June 13, 2017. No. 17-373

RESOLVED, That pursuant to Ordinance No. 28, Section 11, Subd. 11.06, authorization is hereby granted for the following applications to sell/serve outside the designated serving area of the county liquor license, as per applications on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60520: Frygard, LLC d/b/a Timber's Edge Grill & Bar, Unorganized Township 56-17, July 25-26, 2017; Frygard, LLC d/b/a Timber's Edge Grill & Bar, Unorganized Township 56-17, August 5-6, 2017; Frygard, LLC d/b/a Timber's Edge Grill & Bar, Unorganized Township 56-17, September 3-4, 2017; Frygard, LLC d/b/a Timber's Edge Grill & Bar, Unorganized Township 56-17, September 16- 17, 2017. Adopted June 13, 2017. No. 17-374

RESOLVED, That pursuant to St. Louis County Ordinance No. 51, the application for license to sell tobacco products at retail, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60519, is hereby approved and the County Auditor is authorized to issue the license to the following establishment: Taco’s Soiree, LLC d/b/a The Crescent Bar and Grill, Beatty Township, transfer; RESOLVED FURTHER, That said license is approved contingent upon proof of workers’ compensation insurance; RESOLVED FURTHER, That if the named license holder sells their licensed business, the County Board may, at its discretion and after an investigation, transfer the license to a new owner, but without pro-rated refund of the license fee to the license holder. Adopted June 13, 2017. No. 17-375

WHEREAS, Benefits to St. Louis County for participation in the Minnesota Council on Local Results and Innovation Comprehensive Performance Measurement Program are outlined in Minn. Stat. § 6.91 and include eligibility for a reimbursement as set by state statute; and WHEREAS, Any city/county participating in the comprehensive performance measurement program is also exempt from levy limits for taxes, if levy limits are in effect; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board has adopted and implemented ten of the performance measures, as developed by the Council on Local Results and Innovation, and a system to use this information to help plan, budget, manage and evaluate programs and processes for optimal future outcomes; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board supports continued participation in the Minnesota State Auditor’s Performance Measurement Program; RESOLVED FURTHER, That St. Louis County will continue to report the results of the performance measures to its citizenry by the end of the year through publication, direct mailing, posting on the city’s/county’s website, or through a public hearing at which the budget and levy will be discussed and public input allowed; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Board approves submission of the 2017 St. Louis County Performance Measures Report found in County Board File No. 60614. Adopted June 13, 2017. No. 17-376

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RESOLVED, That for individuals covered under the Management Compensation Plan, the following participant health insurance contribution amount increases are approved: $15.00 per month increase effective January 1, 2017, an additional $10.00 per month increase effective January 1, 2018, and an additional $10.00 per month increase effective January 1, 2019; RESOLVED FURTHER, That for individuals covered under the Management Compensation Plan, the following cost of living salary increases are approved: effective December 24, 2016 – 2.00%; effective December 23, 2017 – 2.50%; effective December 22, 2018 – 2.50%. Adopted June 13, 2017. No. 17-377

RESOLVED, That for individuals covered under the Unrepresented Employees’ Compensation Plan, the following participant health insurance contribution amount increases are approved: $15.00 per month increase effective January 1, 2017, an additional $10.00 per month increase effective January 1, 2018, and an additional $10.00 per month increase effective January 1, 2019; RESOLVED FURTHER, That for individuals covered under the Unrepresented Employees’ Compensation Plan, the following cost of living salary increases are approved: effective December 24, 2016 – 2.00%; effective December 23, 2017 – 2.50%; effective December 22, 2018 – 2.50%. Adopted June 13, 2017. No. 17-378

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: WHEREAS, The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa (hereinafter the “Band”) has requested to purchase state tax forfeited land located within the Fond du Lac Reservation located in St. Louis County, Minnesota; and WHEREAS, Acquisition of the land is made possible as a result of an appropriation from the Minnesota Outdoor Heritage Fund pursuant to a recommendation of the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council made pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 97A.056, Subd. 3; and WHEREAS, An interest in real property that is acquired with money appropriated from the outdoor heritage fund must be used in perpetuity for the purpose for which the appropriation was made. The ownership of the interest in real property transfers to the state if: (1) the holder of the interest in real property fails to comply with the terms and conditions of the grant agreement or accomplishment plan; or (2) restrictions are placed on the land that preclude its use for the intended purpose as specified in the appropriation; and WHEREAS, The parcels acquired by the Band with money appropriated from the outdoor heritage fund shall be maintained to prevent forest fragmentation and to protect and restore lake and stream habitat; and WHEREAS, The parcels acquired by the Band with money appropriated from the outdoor heritage fund shall remain open to the public for recreational purposes in perpetuity; and, with the exception of wolf hunting, shall remain open for hunting and fishing by non-Band members in accordance with Minnesota game and fish regulations; and WHEREAS, The parcels acquired by the Band with money appropriated from the outdoor heritage fund shall not be developed, sold, transferred, pledged, or otherwise disposed of or further encumbered without the prior review and approval of the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council; and WHEREAS, It is the intent of the Band to make an application that fee title to the property be accepted into trust by the United States of America pursuant to the authority of the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934, or any other applicable law pertaining to the placement of land in trust at the request of the tribal authority; and WHEREAS, The 1985 legislature passed into law Chapter 138, Section 5, which gives the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa the first opportunity to purchase any tax forfeited land to be sold within the reservation, and County Board Resolution No. 86-77, adopted on January 29, 1986, ratified and approved all provisions of Chapter 138, Section 5, of Minnesota Laws for 1985; and WHEREAS, The parcels requested by the Band are not crucial to the Land and Minerals Department’s forest management program, and were targeted for liquidation in the past; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the sale of state tax forfeited land described in County Board File No. 60612 to the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 191

Chippewa for the appraised value of $700 per acre not to exceed $1,050,000 plus fees; RESOLVED FURTHER, That proceeds and fees from such sale are to be deposited into the Environmental Trust Fund if approval to special legislation is made by the Board, or into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax fund) if the legislation is not approved. Unanimously adopted June 13, 2017. No. 17-361

BY COMMISSIONER BOYLE: WHEREAS, The Minnesota Department of Human Services has awarded a grant to sustain and enhance the provision of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT); and WHEREAS, The grant funds were authorized by the Legislature in 2015 sustainability grant funds, Minn. Stat. § 256B.0622, Subd. 11, to be used for the sustainability of intensive residential treatment; and WHEREAS, The Public Health and Human Services Department (PHHS) is interested in sustaining and enhancing ACT services and meeting new standards for continued certification; and WHEREAS, PHHS has been awarded a grant in the amount of $78,800 for FY17 and FY18 funding three Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker positions to enhance services; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Health and Human Services Department to accept a Minnesota Department of Human Services grant in the amount of $78,800 to sustain and enhance the provision of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) for FY17 and FY18; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the addition of 3.0 FTE Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker positions fully funded by these interim sustainability dollars and the ACT state funds, with the understanding that if the grand funding is eliminated, the positions will also be eliminated. Budget Reference: 230-232003-530639-23267-99999999-2017 230-232003-610100-99999-99999999-9999 230-232003-610100-99999-23010000-9999 230-232003-610100-99999-23015000-9999 230-232003-633100-99999-23015000-9999 230-232003-633100-99999-23010000-9999 Unanimously adopted June 13, 2017. No. 17-379

Resolution No. 17-380 Omitted due to clerical error.

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: WHEREAS, The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), in cooperation with St. Louis County and the City of Mountain Iron, is preparing a project to complete intersection improvements at US-169, County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 7 and Enterprise Drive in Mountain Iron, MN; and WHEREAS, The project (SP 069-607-053, CP 0007-278060) will include replacing the existing traffic signal, widening CSAH 7 to include a dedicated left turn lane, through lane and right turn lane, and installing a sidewalk along the west side of CSAH 7 from US-169 to Unity Drive; and WHEREAS, St. Louis County will share in the cost of the intersection improvements as determined by the cooperative agreement; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That St. Louis County shall enter into MnDOT Agreement No. 1027769 with the State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation for the following purposes: To provide for payment by the County to the State of the County’s share of the costs of the bituminous surfacing and paving, storm sewer, ADA improvements, Signal System “A” construction and other associated construction to be performed upon, along and adjacent to Trunk Highway No. 169 from 0.07 mile west of County State Aid Highway No. 109 to Hoover Road in the City of Mountain Iron according to State-prepared plans, specifications and special provisions designated by the State as State Project No. 069-607-053, State Project No. 069-569-010, and State Project No. 6935-89 (T.H. 169=035); RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation to PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 192 complete intersection improvements at US-169, County State Aid Highway 7 and Enterprise Drive in Mountain Iron, MN, payable from Fund 220, Agency 220439, Object 652700. Unanimously adopted June 13, 2017. No. 17-381

At 10:38 a.m., June 13, 2017, Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Jugovich, moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Frank Jewell, Chair of the Board of County Commissioners

Attest:

Donald Dicklich, County Auditor and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners

(Seal of the County Auditor)

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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA, HELD ON JUNE 27, 2017

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of St. Louis, Minnesota, met this 27th day of June 2017, at 9:37 a.m., at the Kabetogama Town Hall, Kabetogama, Minnesota, with the following members present: Commissioners Patrick Boyle, Beth Olson, Tom Rukavina, Keith Nelson, Mike Jugovich and Chair Frank Jewell - 6. Absent: Commissioner Pete Stauber - 1.

Chair Jewell asked for a moment of silence to honor all those serving overseas, law enforcement, and for all innocent victims of war and conflict, followed by the pledge of allegiance.

Bob DeGross, Superintendent of Voyageurs National Park, said he welcomes the opportunity to preserve and protect the park. Superintendent DeGross said Voyagers National Park is the only national park located in Minnesota.

John Stegmeir, Kabetogama Township Supervisor, welcomed the Board to Kabetogama Township and discussed public works projects that have been completed in the area.

St. Louis County Attorney Mark Rubin provided the Board with the St. Louis County Attorney’s Office 2016 Annual Report.

Chair Jewell opened the meeting to persons who wanted to address the Board concerning issues not on the agenda. Julian Brzoznowski, of Orr, discussed local restoration of trout streams. Ann Ellis, General Manager, North Star Electric Cooperative, Inc., Baudette, MN, provided the Board with a handout of an overview of North Star Electric, which has 1,437 miles of power lines and employs 21 full time employees. Tim Watson, of Kabetogama, distributed a handout to the Board detailing Cook Hospital Taxing District issues. Mr. Watson discussed concerns by Kabetogama residents relating to the Cook Hospital Taxing District, and requested that Kabetogama Township residents be given an opportunity to vote on whether or not they would like to be part of the district. Cheryl Adams, of Chisholm, said she was speaking on behalf of employees of Northern Minnesota Recycling. Ms. Adams discussed staff concerns relating to the bid proposal and felt the Northern Minnesota Recycling work environment was of high quality. Christine Schlotec, of Virginia, discussed various concerns relating to the request for proposal (RFP) for county recycling services and identified potential negative impacts due the switch to a new recycling provider.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to approve the consent agenda. Item #3, Cancellation of contract for repurchase of state tax forfeited land (non-homestead) with Ronald Abrahamson of Tower, MN [17-267] was removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. The motion passed; six yeas, zero nays, one absent (Stauber).

Commissioner Olson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to remove from the table a resolution to rescind County Board Resolution No. 17-146, dated March 14, 2017, and authorize the special sale of state tax forfeited property to the Duluth Economic Development Authority (Steel Plant Terminal Addition) (tabled on June 13, 2017). The motion passed; six yeas, zero nays, one absent (Stauber).

Commissioner Olson, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to re-table discussion (to the July 11, 2017 Board meeting) regarding a resolution to rescind County Board Resolution No. 17-146, dated March 14, 2017, and authorize the special sale of state tax forfeited property to the Duluth Economic Development Authority (Steel Plant Terminal Addition). The motion passed; six yeas, zero nays, one absent (Stauber).

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Administrator Gray indicated that communication was received from the City of Babbitt rescinding the request for the sale of state tax forfeited lands to the City of Babbitt (parcels 105-0080-00058 and 105-0080-00022). Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Jugovich, moved to remove the item from the agenda. The motion passed; six yeas, zero nays, one absent (Stauber).

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Rukavina, moved to approve the cancellation of contract for repurchase of state tax forfeited land (non-homestead) with Ronald Abrahamson of Tower, MN. Mr. Abrahamson appeared before the Board to request an extension on the repurchase contract. County Administrator Kevin Gray said the property was tax forfeited in 2014 and a repurchase contract was agreed to in March of 2015; to-date, no payments have been made on the contract. Commissioner Nelson indicated that he would be willing to consider extending the deadline by 48 hours; however, the contract must be paid in full. To allow county administration time to review details of the agreement, the Board recessed from 10:36 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Olson, moved to table discussion (tabled to the July 11, 2017 Board meeting). The motion passed; five yeas, one nay (Nelson), one absent (Stauber).

The Board recessed at 10:47 a.m.

At 12:02 p.m., the County Board reconvened with the following members present: Commissioners Patrick Boyle, Beth Olson, Tom Rukavina, Keith Nelson, Mike Jugovich and Chair Frank Jewell - 6. Absent: Commissioner Pete Stauber - 1.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to approve a second consent agenda consisting of items passed unanimously at the Committee of the Whole meeting. The motion passed; six yeas, zero nays, one absent (Stauber).

The following Board and contract files were created from documents received by the Board:

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Linnea Mirsch, Public Health and Human Resources Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-265, Acceptance of Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program Grant.—60619

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, and Mark Rubin, County Attorney, submitting Board Letter No. 17-277, Violation of St. Louis County Ordinance No. 28, J&J Investments of Britt, Inc. (Unorg. Township 60-18).—60620

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-278, Establish Public Hearing to Consider Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License (Gnesen Township).—60621

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-279, Establish Public Hearing to Consider Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License (Beatty Township).—60622

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and James Gottschald, Human Resources Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-281, Civil Service Supervisory Unit Agreement: 2017-2019.—60623

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and James Gottschald, Human Resources Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-282, Confidential Public Employees Association Agreement: 2017-2019.— 60624 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 195

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Linnea Mirsch, Public Health and Human Services Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-283, Acceptance of the Housing with Supports for Adults with Serious Mental Illness Grant Award.—60625

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Linnea Mirsch, Public Health and Human Services Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-284, Acceptance of Substance Abuse Disorder Assistance Program Grant Award.—60626

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and James Foldesi, Public Works Director/Highway Engineer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-285, Revised Minnesota Department of Transportation Master Partnership Agreement.—60627

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Sherry Rodriguez, County Veterans Services Officer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-290, Use of Personnel Savings to Contribute to Monument at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Grand Lake Township.—60628

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, submitting Board Letter No. 17-292, Support for St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center (the Depot) 2018 Capital Appropriation Request.—60629

Mark Rubin, County Attorney, submitting the St. Louis County Attorney’s Office 2016 Annual Report.—60630

Tim Watson, of Kabetogama, MN, submitting Cook Hospital Taxing District Issues.—60631

Ann Ellis, General Manager, North Star Electric Cooperative, Inc., Baudette, MN, submitting a handout providing an overview of North Star Electric Cooperative.—60632

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16100, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and K&W Builders, Inc., Duluth, MN, for Environmental Accessibility Adaptations under the CADI waiver, during the period June 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017.—17-359

Agreement for Fiscal Services 2017 between the County of St. Louis; Donald Dicklich, St. Louis County Auditor; and the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission (GMRPTC), during the term July 1, 2017 to December 31, 2018.—17-360

Agreement between the County of St. Louis and Lake County for seal coat and fog seal on various paved city streets and county highways (CP 0000-323208 Prime).—17-361

Cooperative Agreement between the County of St. Louis and Lake County for 2017 State Aid Pavement Markings Project (SAP 069-030-038, CP 0000-275389, Lake County SAP 038-030- 004).—17-362

Regional Administrative Agency Cooperative Agreement for Fraud Prevention Investigation Program, Contract No. 16096, between St. Louis County Human Services, lead agency, and Lake County through its Human Services Department, effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019.—17- 363

Regional Administrative Agency Cooperative Agreement for Fraud Prevention Investigation Program, Contract No. 16097, between St. Louis County Human Services, lead agency, and Cook County through its Human Services Department, effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019.—17- PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 196

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Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16099, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Scooters Lawn and Snow Removal, Hibbing, MN, for chore services during the period May 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017.—17-365

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16090, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Tim Ellison, Chisholm, MN, for chore services during the period April 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017.—17-366

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16091, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Tim Ellison, Chisholm, MN, for chore services during the period April 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017.—17-367

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16092, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Tim Ellison, Chisholm, MN, for chore services during the period April 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017.—17-368

Project Contract No. 5366 between the County of St. Louis and A Plus Landscaping, LLC, Saginaw, MN, for the Stone Lake Dam Culverts project.—17-369

Project Contract No. 5390 between the County of St. Louis and Restoration Systems, Inc., Chaska, MN, for the Government Services Center (GSC) Duluth Ramp Restoration project.—17-370

Agreement between the City of Duluth and the County of St. Louis for a bituminous seal coat and fog seal project on various paved city streets and county highways (CP 0000-323208 Prime).—17- 371

State of Minnesota Department of Transportation and City of Mountain Iron and St. Louis County Cooperative Construction Agreement, MnDOT Contract No. 1027769, for Intersection Improvements – US-169 and CSAH 7 (SP 069-607-053, CP 0007-278060).—17-372

St. Louis County On-Line Software Subscriber Agreement between the County of St. Louis Auditor’s Office and Carlton County Abstract & Title Company, Cloquet, MN.—17-373

Addendum, Contract No. 15895A, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Trillium Services, Inc., Duluth, MN, for respite services for children with Autism or related conditions, for additional funding and necessary amendments.—17-374

State of Minnesota Department of Human Services Grant Contract between the State of Minnesota and St. Louis County Public Health & Human Services Adult Services Division, for Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) services during State Fiscal Year 2018.—17-375

Funding Agreement between the City of Duluth, St. Louis County Housing and Redevelopment Authority, and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Duluth, MN, for the Gateway Tower Apartments project.—17-376

Upon motion by Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, resolutions numbered 17-382 through 17-407, as submitted on the first consent agenda, were unanimously adopted as follows: PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 197

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: RESOLVED, That the official proceedings of the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners for the meeting of June 13, 2017, are hereby approved. Adopted June 27, 2017. No. 17-382

WHEREAS, St. Louis County purchases Day Training and Habilitation (DT&H) and Semi- Independent Living Services (SILS) for residents with developmental disabilities; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to execute contract documents to purchase Day Training and Habilitation (DT&H) and Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS) for St. Louis County clients for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2018; RESOLVED FURTHER, That rates for DT&H are set by the State Disability Waiver Rate Management System on a client by client basis while SILS will remain at SFY 2017 levels.

Day Training and Habilitation (DT&H) rates for all county-funded persons are individually determined using the Rate Management System established by the Minnesota Department of Human Services for the following providers to be paid from Fund 230, Agency 232006, Object 604800: CHOICE, Unlimited - CHOICE CHOICE, Unlimited – OPTIONS East Range DAC Range Center, Inc. UDAC, Inc. Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS) rates are $27.76 per hour for the following providers of SILS services to be paid from Fund 230, Agency 232006, Object 605200: Duluth Regional Care Center $27.76 per hour Northern Habilitative Services, Inc., of Chisholm $27.76 per hour Trillium Services, Inc. $27.76 per hour REM Arrowhead, Inc. $27.76 per hour Residential Services of NE MN, Inc. $27.76 per hour Adopted June 27, 2017. No. 17-383 Rescinded by Res. 17-455 dated August 1, 2017.

WHEREAS, The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) awards grant funds to counties to fund services for the homeless and those at risk of homelessness; and WHEREAS, On March 28, 2017, the St. Louis County Board adopted Resolution No. 17-184 authorizing the Public Health & Human Services Department (PHHS) to submit a grant application to the MHFA Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program for the 2017-2019 biennium; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Health and Human Services Department to accept a grant award in the amount of $731,214 from the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for the Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Program for the period July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2019; RESOLVED FURTHER, That St. Louis County shall serve as fiscal agent for the grant; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to execute agreements with various community agencies to deliver services funded by the grant, to be paid from Fund 230, Agency 232001, Grant 23204, Grant Year 2017, Object 607200; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the 2017 revenue and expenditure budgets be increased as follows, with any adjustments to be made in the 2018 and 2019 budgets accordingly, if there are any unspent funds or overspent funds not to exceed the grant funding of $731,214: Fund 230, Agency 232001, Object 629900, Grant 23204, Grant Year 2017 Fund 230, Agency 232001, Object 607200, Grant 23204, Grant Year 2017 Fund 230, Agency 232001, Object 530701, Grant 23204, Grant Year 2017 Fund 230, Agency 232001, Object 640200, Grant 23204, Grant Year 2017 Fund 230, Agency 232001, Object 633100, Grant 23204, Grant Year 2017 Fund 230, Agency 232001, Object 634200, Grant 23204, Grant Year 2017 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 198

Adopted June 27, 2017. No. 17-384

WHEREAS, The contract with Leeander F. and Joyce D. Voigt of Cotton, MN, for the repurchase of state tax forfeited land is in default for nonpayment of taxes; and WHEREAS, The repurchasers were properly served with Notice of Cancellation of Contract by civil process and have failed to cure the default for lands legally described as: TOWN OF COTTON S 660 FT OF E 330 FT OF NE 1/4 OF SE 1/4 SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 54 NORTH, RANGE 16 WEST Parcel Code: 305-0010-01145 C22140007; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. §§ 282.04, Subd. 2(d), and 504B.271 authorize the County Auditor to dispose of or sell abandoned personal property; and WHEREAS, The previous owners of the property will be notified by posting of the property or by mail; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the cancellation of contract with Leeander F. and Joyce D. Voigt of Cotton, MN, for the repurchase of state tax forfeited land described above, according to the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 282.01, Subd. 5, and Minn. Stat. § 282.40, and according to the procedures of Minn. Stat. § 559.21; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Auditor is authorized to dispose of or sell abandoned personal property from the above described state tax forfeited property. Adopted June 27, 2017. No. 17-385

WHEREAS, The contract with Lonnie and Brenda LaSart of Babbitt, MN, for the repurchase of state tax forfeited land is in default for nonpayment of taxes; and WHEREAS, The repurchasers were properly served with Notice of Cancellation of Contract by civil process and have failed to cure the default for lands legally described as: CITY OF BABBITT LOT: 0082 BLOCK: 011 BABBITT 3RD DIVISION CITY OF BABBITT Parcel Code: 105-0030-00820 C22140018; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. §§ 282.04. Subd. 2(d), and 504B.271 authorize the County Auditor to dispose of or sell abandoned personal property; and WHEREAS, The previous owners of the property will be notified by posting of the property or by mail; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the cancellation of contract with Lonnie and Brenda LaSart of Babbitt, MN, for the repurchase of state tax forfeited land described above, according to the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 282.01, Subd. 5, and Minn. Stat. § 282.40, and according to the procedures of Minn. Stat. § 559.21; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Auditor is authorized to dispose of or sell abandoned personal property from the above described state tax forfeited property. Adopted June 27, 2017. No. 17-386

WHEREAS, The contract with Helen Howell, of Hibbing, MN, for the repurchase of state tax forfeited land is in default for nonpayment of taxes and installments; and WHEREAS, The repurchaser was properly served with Notice of Cancellation of Contract by civil process and has failed to cure the default for lands legally described as: CITY OF BABBITT LOT: 0038 BLOCK: 010 BABBITT 5TH DIVISION CITY OF BABBITT Parcel Code: 105-0050-00380 C22150034; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. §§ 282.04, Subd. 2(d), and 504B.271 authorize the County Auditor to PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 199 dispose of or sell abandoned personal property; and WHEREAS, The previous owner of the property will be notified by posting of the property or by mail; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the cancellation of contract with Helen Howell of Hibbing, MN, for the repurchase of state tax forfeited land described above, according to the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 282.01, Subd. 5, and Minn. Stat. § 282.40, and according to the procedures of Minn. Stat. § 559.21; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Auditor is authorized to dispose of or sell abandoned personal property from the above described state tax forfeited property. Adopted June 27, 2017. No. 17-387

WHEREAS, The contract with Jess Michael Koski of Duluth, MN, for the repurchase of state tax forfeited land is in default for nonpayment of taxes and installments; and WHEREAS, The repurchaser was properly served with Notice of Cancellation of Contract by civil process and has failed to cure the default for lands legally described as: TOWN OF ALDEN NW 1/4 OF NW 1/4 SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 53 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST Parcel Code: 210-0010-06530 C22150044; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. §§ 282.04, Subd 2(d), and 504B.271 authorize the County Auditor to dispose of or sell abandoned personal property; and WHEREAS, The previous owner of the property will be notified by posting of the property or by mail; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the cancellation of contract with Jess Michael Koski of Duluth, MN, for the repurchase of state tax forfeited land described above, according to the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 282.01, Subd. 5, and Minn. Stat. § 282.40, and according to the procedures of Minn. Stat. § 559.21; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Auditor is authorized to dispose of or sell abandoned personal property from the above described state tax forfeited property. Adopted June 27, 2017. No. 17-388

WHEREAS, The contract with Melissa McFarland of Hibbing, MN, for the purchase of state tax forfeited land is in default for nonpayment of taxes and installments and failure to provide proof of insurance; and WHEREAS, The purchaser was properly served with Notice of Cancellation of Contract by civil process and has failed to cure the default for lands legally described as: CITY OF HIBBING LOT: 0024 BLOCK: 012 FAIRVIEW CITY OF HIBBING Parcel Code: 140-0090-03410 C22140107; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. §§ 282.04, Subd. 2(d), and 504B.271 authorize the County Auditor to dispose of or sell abandoned personal property; and WHEREAS, The previous owner of the property will be notified by posting of the property or by mail; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the cancellation of contract with Melissa McFarland of Hibbing, MN, for the purchase of state tax forfeited land described above, according to the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 282.01, Subd. 5, and Minn. Stat. § 282.40, and according to the procedures of Minn. Stat. § 559.21; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Auditor is authorized to dispose of or sell abandoned personal property from the above described state tax forfeited property. Adopted June 27, 2017. No. 17-389

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WHEREAS, The contract with Donald E. Micklich of Zim, MN, for the purchase of state tax forfeited land is in default for nonpayment of taxes and installments; and WHEREAS, The purchaser was properly served with Notice of Cancellation of Contract by civil process and has failed to cure the default for lands legally described as: TOWN OF ELLSBURG LOTS 1 AND 2 MICHAELS BEACH TOWN OF ELLSBURG Parcel Code: 320-0100-00010 C22140033; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. §§ 282.04, Subd. 2(d), and 504B.271 authorize the County Auditor to dispose of or sell abandoned personal property; and WHEREAS, The previous owner of the property will be notified by posting of the property or by mail; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the cancellation of contract with Donald E. Micklich of Zim, MN, for the purchase of state tax forfeited land described above, according to the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 282.01, Subd. 5, and Minn. Stat. § 282.40, and according to the procedures of Minn. Stat. § 559.21; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Auditor is authorized to dispose of or sell abandoned personal property from the above described state tax forfeited property. Adopted June 27, 2017. No. 17-390

WHEREAS, The contract with John M. Puska of Cook, MN, for the purchase of state tax forfeited land is in default for nonpayment of the required installment; and WHEREAS, The purchaser was properly served with Notice of Cancellation of Contract by civil process and has failed to cure the default for lands legally described as: TOWN OF EMBARRASS S 1/2 OF NE 1/4 OF SE 1/4 OF SE 1/4 also N 1/2 OF NE 1/4 OF SE 1/4 OF SE 1/4 SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 60 NORTH, RANGE 15 WEST Parcel Codes: 330-0010-05161 and 330-0010-05162 C22140092; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. §§ 282.04, Subd. 2(d), and 504B.271 authorize the County Auditor to dispose of or sell abandoned personal property; and WHEREAS, The previous owner of the property will be notified by posting of the property or by mail; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the cancellation of contract with John M. Puska of Cook, MN, for the purchase of state tax forfeited land described above, according to the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 282.01, Subd. 5, and Minn. Stat. § 282.40, and according to the procedures of Minn. Stat. § 559.21; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Auditor is authorized to dispose of or sell abandoned personal property from the above described state tax forfeited property. Adopted June 27, 2017. No. 17-391

RESOLVED, That the appraisal reports for the sale of timber to be offered at PUBLIC SEALED BID TIMBER AUCTION, Tracts 1 through 4 (totaling $52,721.85), as submitted by the Land Commissioner, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60507, are approved and the County Auditor is authorized to carry out the recommendations as listed in said appraisal reports. Adopted June 27, 2017. No. 17-392

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Public Works Department plans to reconstruct a small segment of the Itasca Road/County Road 916 and to replace the existing bridge (County Bridge 879, State Bridge 93020) over an unnamed tributary to the Bear River in Unorganized Township 62-21 and Carpenter Township (Itasca County), County Project 0916-271725; and PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 201

WHEREAS, These improvements consist of replacing the existing bridge with a new bridge at the same location and reconstructing the roadway as determined necessary to provide for the safety and convenience of the public; and WHEREAS, In addition to the existing highway right of way, certain lands are required for this construction, together with temporary construction easements; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Works Director to proceed with the acquisition of the necessary lands and temporary easements for this project, payable from Fund 200, Agency 203001; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is requested to provide St. Louis County with easement across the following State of Minnesota land located adjacent to the present course of County Road 916 in Itasca County: The Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NE 1/4 of SE 1/4), Section 36, Township 62 North, Range 22 West, Itasca County, Minnesota. (Itasca parcel ID No. 10-036-4100) RESOLVED FURTHER, That pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 282.04, Subd. 4, the St. Louis County Board hereby authorizes the County Auditor to grant the necessary easements for highway purposes over the following tax forfeited parcel: Government Lots 3 and 4, Section 31, Township 62 North, Range 21 West. (parcel ID No. 757-0010-04990) Adopted June 27, 2017. No. 17-393

WHEREAS, St. Louis County, in cooperation with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), and the City of Hermantown, is preparing a project to install a fiber optic interconnect on US-53, County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 32/West Arrowhead Road and CSAH 91/Haines Road in Hermantown. The project is identified as SAP 069-632-022, CP 0032-153443 TST; and WHEREAS, The fiber optic interconnect will connect four (4) traffic signals on US-53 at Loberg Avenue and CSAH 32/West Arrowhead Road, and on CSAH 32/West Arrowhead Road at Menards Drive and CSAH 91/Haines Road; and WHEREAS, The fiber optic interconnect will improve efficiency and reduce delay for vehicles; and WHEREAS, The City of Hermantown and MnDOT will share in the cost of the fiber optic interconnect project as determined by the cooperative agreements; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation to install a fiber optic interconnect along US-53, in Hermantown, MN, with funds receipted into Fund 220, Agency 220392, Revenue Object 532304 (MnDOT). Adopted June 27, 2017. No. 17-394

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into an agreement, and approve any amendments authorized by the County Attorney, with Northeast Technical Services, Inc. of Virginia, MN, for geotechnical investigations/evaluations, asbestos testing, and material testing from July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, payable from Fund 200, Agency 200008, Object 626600. Adopted June 27, 2017. No. 17-395

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into an agreement, and approve any amendments authorized by the County Attorney, with American Engineering Testing, Inc. of Duluth, MN, for geotechnical investigations/evaluations, asbestos testing, and material testing from July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, payable from Fund 200, Agency 200008, Object 626600. Adopted June 27, 2017. No. 17-396

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into an agreement, and approve any amendments authorized by the County Attorney, with EPC Engineering & Testing of Duluth, MN, for geotechnical investigations/evaluations, asbestos testing, and material testing from July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018, in an amount not to exceed PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 202

$100,000, payable from Fund 200, Agency 200008, Object 626600. Adopted June 27, 2017. No. 17-397

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into an agreement, and approve any amendments authorized by the County Attorney, with Braun Intertec Corp. of Duluth, MN, for geotechnical investigations/evaluations, asbestos testing, and material testing from July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, payable from Fund 200, Agency 200008, Object 626600. Adopted June 27, 2017. No. 17-398

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into an agreement, and approve any amendments authorized by the County Attorney, with Gale-Tec Engineering, Inc., of Wayzata, MN, for geotechnical investigations/evaluations, asbestos testing, and material testing from July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, payable from Fund 200, Agency 200008, Object 626600. Adopted June 27, 2017. No 17-399

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into an agreement, and approve any amendments authorized by the County Attorney, with Twin Ports Testing, Inc., of Superior, WI, for geotechnical investigations/evaluations, asbestos testing, and material testing from July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, payable from Fund 200, Agency 200008, Object 626600. Adopted June 27, 2017. No. 17-400 Rescinded by Res. 17-467 dated August 1, 2017.

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into an agreement, and approve any amendments authorized by the County Attorney, with Element Materials Technology of St. Paul, MN, for geotechnical investigations/evaluations, asbestos testing, and material testing from July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, payable from Fund 200, Agency 200008, Object 626600. Adopted June 27, 2017. No. 17-401

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Liquor Licensing Committee met on June 6, 2017, to consider recommending action to be taken by the County Board as a result of an alleged liquor law violation, sale to minor, on September 30, 2016, against J & J Investments of Britt, Inc., d/b/a The Oasis, Unorganized Township 60-18; and WHEREAS, The Liquor Licensing Committee recommended a ten (10) day suspension and a $1,000 civil penalty, with nine (9) days of the suspension and $1,000 of the civil penalty stayed for one year with no same or similar violations during that year, and recommended that the County Attorney’s Office propose this penalty to J & J Investments of Britt, Inc.; and WHEREAS, J & J Investments of Britt, Inc., has agreed to accept the proposal if approved by the County Board; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to execute an agreement suspending the Combination On/Off-Sale and Sunday On- Sale Intoxicating Liquor License, expiring June 30, 2018, issued to J & J Investments of Britt, Inc., d/b/a The Oasis, Unorganized Township 60-18, for ten (10) days and a $1,000 civil penalty, with nine (9) days and $1,000 of the civil penalty stayed for one (1) year on the condition that the licensee has no same or similar violations during that year; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the date of suspension of the liquor license will be July 17, 2017; RESOLVED FURTHER, That a new violation within the next year (ending June 27, 2018) will result in the imposition of the remainder of the suspension and civil penalty, and may also be cause for additional action against the liquor license of the licensee pursuant to St. Louis County Ordinance Number 28, Section 13. Adopted June 27, 2017. No. 17-402

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RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board establishes a public hearing at 9:40 a.m., on July 11, 2017, in the Solway Town Hall, Cloquet, MN, for the purpose of considering the issuance of an Off- Sale Intoxicating Liquor License to Gnesen Convenience Store, LLC d/b/a Gnesen Convenience Store, LLC, Gnesen Township. Adopted June 27, 2017. No. 17-403

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board establishes a public hearing at 9:45 a.m., on July 11, 2017, in the Solway Town Hall, Cloquet, MN, for the purpose of considering the issuance of an Off- Sale Intoxicating Liquor License to Taco's Soiree, LLC d/b/a The Crescent Bar and Grill, Beatty Township. Adopted June 27, 2017. No. 17-404

RESOLVED, That the workers’ compensation report of claims by employees for work-related injuries, dated June 9, 2017, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60509, is hereby received and ratified as payable from Fund 730, Agency 730001. Adopted June 27, 2017. No. 17-405

RESOLVED, That the 2017-2019 Civil Service Supervisory unit contract is ratified and the appropriate county officials are authorized to execute the Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement, a copy of which is on file in County Board File No. 60623. Adopted June 27, 2017. No. 17-406

RESOLVED, That the 2017-2019 Confidential Unit contract is ratified and the appropriate county officials are authorized to execute the Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement, a copy of which is on file in County Board File No. 60624. Adopted June 27, 2017. No. 17-407

Upon motion by Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, resolutions numbered 17-408 through 17-420, as submitted on a second consent agenda, were unanimously adopted as follows:

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: WHEREAS, The Minnesota Department of Human Services has made available grant funds to counties to implement a plan to improve system access and service delivery by engaging individuals with serious mental illness who are homeless or exiting institutions, who have complex needs and face high barriers to obtaining and maintaining housing; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Continuum of Care Leadership Team has reviewed this opportunity and it meets unique needs of the homeless population in St. Louis County and systemic barriers; and WHEREAS, Community partners are willing to engage in this work and the Bois Forte Tribe will be included as project partner; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Health and Human Services Department to accept a grant award in the amount of $500,000 for Housing Supports for Adults with Serious Mental Illness for the 2017-2019 grant cycle, with St. Louis County serving as the fiscal agent for the grant; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the 2017 revenue and expenditure budgets be increased as follows with any adjustments to be made in the 2017, 2018, and 2019 budgets accordingly if there are any unspent funds or overspent funds, not to exceed the grant funding of $500,000. Budget Reference: Fund 230, Agency 232001, Object 629900, Grant 23269, Grant Year 2017 Fund 230, Agency 232001, Object 633100, Grant 23269, Grant Year 2017 Fund 230, Agency 232001, Object 610000, Grant 23269, Grant Year 2017 Fund 230, Agency 232001, Object 624300, Grant 23269, Grant Year 2017 Fund 230, Agency 232001, Object 530674, Grant 23269, Grant Year 2017 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 204

Adopted June 27, 2017. No. 17-408 Rescinded by Res. 17-562 dated Sept. 26, 2017.

WHEREAS, The Minnesota Department of Human Services has made available grant funds to counties to implement a plan to improve system access and service delivery by engaging individuals with a severe substance use disorder who are experiencing homelessness; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Continuum of Care Leadership Team has reviewed this opportunity and it meets unique needs of the homeless population in St. Louis County and systemic barriers; and WHEREAS, Community partners are willing to engage in this work and the Bois Fort Tribe will be included as a project partner; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Health and Human Services Department to accept a grant award of $600,000 from the Minnesota Department of Human Services for the Substance Use Disorder Assistance Program for the 2017- 2020 grant cycle; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Health and Human Services Department and the St. Louis County Attorney to execute agreements with various community agencies to deliver services funded by the grant, with such contracts to be paid from Fund 230, Agency 232001, Object 629900, Grant 23268, Grant Year 2017; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the 2017 revenue and expenditure budgets be increased as follows, with any adjustments to be made in the 2018, 2019 and 2020 budgets accordingly if there are any unspent funds or overspent funds, not to exceed the grant funding of $600,000. Budget Reference: Fund 230, Agency 232001, Object 629900, Grant 23268, Grant Year 2017 Fund 230, Agency 232001, Object 633100, Grant 23268, Grant Year 2017 Fund 230, Agency 232001, Object 530673, Grant 23268, Grant Year 2017 Adopted June 27, 2017. No. 17-409

WHEREAS, The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) wishes to cooperate closely with local units of government to coordinate the delivery of transportation services and maximize the efficient delivery of such services at all levels of government; and WHEREAS, MnDOT and local governments are authorized by Minn. Stat. §§ 15.061, 471.59, 174.02, and 161.20, to undertake collaborative efforts for the design, construction, maintenance and operation of state and local roads; and WHEREAS, The parties wish to be able to respond quickly and efficiently to such opportunities for collaboration, and have determined that having the ability to write work orders against a master contract would provide the greatest speed and flexibility in responding to identified needs; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes revised Master Partnership Agreement No. 1028586 with the State of Minnesota Department of Transportation, a copy of which was before the Board, identified in County Board File No. 60627; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to execute such agreement and any amendments thereto; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Public Works Director/Highway Engineer is authorized to negotiate work order contracts pursuant to the Master Agreement, which may provide for payment to or from MnDOT, and that the Public Works Director/Highway Engineer may execute such work order contracts on behalf of the county without further approval by this Board. Adopted June 27, 2017. No. 17-410

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Public Works Department plans to reconstruct a small segment of the Fox Farm Road (County Road 266) and to replace the existing bridge (County Bridge 65, State Bridge 69560) over the Sucker River in Alden Township, County Project 0266-317609; and WHEREAS, These improvements consist of replacing the existing bridge with a new bridge at the same location and reconstructing the roadway as determined necessary to provide for the safety and convenience of the public; and WHEREAS, In addition to the existing highway right of way, certain lands are required for this PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 205 construction, together with temporary construction easements; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Works Director to proceed with the acquisition of the necessary lands and temporary easements for this project, payable from Fund 200, Agency 203001; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is requested to provide St. Louis County with easement across the following State of Minnesota land located adjacent to the present course of County Road 266 in Alden Township: The Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4 of SW 1/4) Section 30, Township 53 North, Range 12 West. (Parcel ID No. 210-0010-05420) Adopted June 27, 2017. No. 17-411

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the applications for abatement, correction of assessed valuations and taxes plus penalty and interest, and any additional accrual, identified in County Board File No. 60513. Adopted June 27, 2017. No. 17-412

WHEREAS, The landscape in front of the St. Louis County Courthouse is an important and integral part of the architecture and appearance of this historic building in the civic center of Duluth, MN; and WHEREAS, The existing landscape was installed in 2005 and is in need of renewal; and WHEREAS, Property Management contracted with SAS Landscape Architects in 2016 to prepare bid specifications for landscape installation and 3-year maintenance plans; and WHEREAS, Responses to Bid No. 5383 were received on June 15, 2017, with Kasper Lawn & Landscape of Duluth, MN, providing the low qualified bid; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes a contract with Kasper Lawn & Landscape of Duluth, MN, in an amount of $74,800 for landscape installation and 3-year maintenance in front of the St. Louis County Courthouse in Duluth, MN, payable from Fund 400, Agency 400004, Object 663100. Adopted June 27, 2017. No. 17-413

WHEREAS, Whenever a vacancy occurs in the Public Health and Human Services Department (PHHS), a review is done to determine if that position should be filled as is or if it should be reallocated to a level more aligned with the needs of the department and the customers it serves; and WHEREAS, PHHS and the Human Resources Department conducted a review when an Information Specialist II position become vacant in the Adult Services Unit and determined that reallocation to a Social Services Supervisor was appropriate; and WHEREAS, County Fiscal Policies specify that any position change greater than three pay grades must go to the County Board for approval; and WHEREAS, Funding for this reallocation is available in the PHHS budget; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the reallocation of a 1.0 FTE Information Specialist II position (Civil Service Pay Grade B10, Step 1) to a 1.0 FTE Social Services Supervisor (Merit Basic Step 1) in the Public Health and Human Services Department, resulting in an annual increase of $23,400 which is available in the departmental budget, Fund 230, Agency 232006, Object 610100. Adopted June 27, 2017. No. 17-414

WHEREAS, Bids have been received electronically by the St. Louis County Public Works Department for the following project: CP 0000-275389, SP 069-030-038, Pavement Marking Project; and WHEREAS, Bids were opened in the Richard H. Hansen Transportation & Public Works Complex, Duluth, MN, on June 15, 2017, and the low responsible bid determined; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the award on the above project to the low bidder: LOW BIDDER ADDRESS AMOUNT PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 206

AAA Striping Service 12220 43rd St. NE $988,425.12 St. Michael, MN 55376 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to approve the Contractor’s Performance Bonds and to execute the bonds and contract for the above listed project, payable from Fund 220, Agency 220414, Object 652700. With additional revenue budgeted for expense: Lake County Fund 220, Agency 220414, Rev. Obj. 551508 $63,243.28 Carlton County Fund 220, Agency 220414, Rev. Obj. 551506 $165,879.40 Adopted June 27, 2017. No. 17-415

WHEREAS, Bids have been received electronically by the St. Louis County Public Works Department for the following project: CP 0000-259425 TST, SP 088-070-049, SLC portion SP 069-070-026, Roadway Lighting Project; and WHEREAS, Bids were opened in the Richard H. Hansen Transportation & Public Works Complex, Duluth, MN, on June 15, 2017 and the low responsible bid determined; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the award on the above project to the low bidder: LOW BIDDER ADDRESS AMOUNT Holden Electric Co., Inc. 7669 College Rd. $1,103,648.00 Baxter, MN 56425 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to approve the Contractor’s Performance Bonds and to execute the bonds and contract for the above listed project, payable from Fund 446, Agency 446005, Object 652806, and Fund 220, Agency 220408, Object 652700. With additional revenue budgeted for expense: Carlton County Fund 220, Agency 220408, Rev. Obj. 551506 $201,984.00 Itasca County Fund 220, Agency 220408, Rev. Obj. 551522 $293,976.10 Adopted June 27, 2017. No. 17-416

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Veterans Service Office relies on partnerships with other organizations throughout the region and state; and WHEREAS, The proposed Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Grand Lake Township will serve veterans of St. Louis County and northern Minnesota, and will feature a monument initiated by local veterans and interested citizens; and WHEREAS, The overall project cost of the monument is estimated to be $67,000, with donations to date totaling $45,000; and WHEREAS, The Northland Vietnam Veterans Foundation has requested that the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners provide financial support for the monument project; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 375.18, Subd. 15, authorizes the County Board to appropriate funds to a nonprofit agency for certain authorized purposes, including veterans memorials; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Veterans Service Office and Administration Department have savings available due to personnel changes; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the transfer of $10,000 from personnel and operating budget savings in the Veterans Service Office (Fund 100, Agency 124001) and Administration (Fund 100, Agency 104001) to the Operating Budget (Fund 100, Agency 124001, Object 629900); RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Board directs the appropriate county officials to ensure that $10,000 be appropriated to the Northland Vietnam Veterans Foundation for distribution to the agency or agencies that are responsible for the planning and construction of a monument to be located at the new Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Grand Lake Township, MN. Adopted June 27, 2017. No. 17-417

WHEREAS, St. Louis County has in excess of $375,961,815 in property to insure; and PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 207

WHEREAS, St. Louis County has been purchasing property insurance on a loss limit basis, which is less expensive with lower deductibles than a scheduled buildings type of insurance; and WHEREAS, The current policy expires on July 24, 2017, and St. Louis County received a proposal from the current insurer, Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, through Otis-Magie Insurance Agency of Duluth, MN, to provide coverage at the same terms at a rate of $.0602 per $100 of value for the coming year; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the purchase of Property and Related Insurance coverage on major structures and equipment, amended contents, and boiler and machinery from Chubb Group of Insurance Companies through Otis-Magie Insurance Agency of Duluth, MN, for the period July 24, 2017, to July 24, 2018, at the annual premium of $230,830, payable from Fund 720 (Property, Casualty, Liability), Agency 720001 (Property, Casualty, Liability), Object 635100 (Insurance); RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the acceptance of an additional 2-year rate guarantee reflecting a -3% rate each year, with renewals subject to the same conditions as the previous guarantee; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Purchasing Division is authorized to add or delete county properties to the policy, or increase the base amount on future determination of valuation of county structures during the policy period. Adopted June 27, 2017. No. 17-418

WHEREAS, The State of Minnesota recently solicited requests for 2018 Capital Appropriations; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center (the Depot) was placed on the national register of historic places in 1971 and as a result, the County has an obligation to protect this significant historic and cultural resource under Minnesota Statute; and WHEREAS, The facility and its various tenants and occupants draw hundreds of thousands of visitors from the surrounding area and beyond, resulting in significant positive economic impact for the City of Duluth and St. Louis County; and WHEREAS, St. Louis County has been working on preliminary programming and pre-design for the renovation and repair of the Depot; and WHEREAS, A study completed in November 2016 identified approximately $8 million in various architectural, engineering, and improvements and repairs necessary to preserve the integrity of the structure and prevent the need for its demolition; and WHEREAS, The 2018 Capital Appropriation would finance up to 72% of the project cost and the county has committed to funding the remaining share of the project match; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board declares its support for the 2018 Capital Appropriation request of $5.75 million for the St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center (the Depot); RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Board designates this as its first priority bonding project for the 2018 Legislative Session. Adopted June 27, 2017. No. 17-419

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board amends Ordinance No. 28, Section 11.03, Subd. (a), to read as follows: 11.03 Intoxicating Liquor: Off-Sale. No sale of intoxicating liquor may be made by an off-sale licensee: (a) on Sundays, except between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Adopted June 27, 2017. No. 17-420

At 12:04 p.m., June 27, 2017, Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Rukavina, moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed; six yeas, zero nays, one absent (Stauber).

Frank Jewell, Chair of the Board of County Commissioners PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 208

Attest:

Donald Dicklich, County Auditor and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners

(Seal of the County Auditor)

ST. LOUIS COUNTY SPECIAL BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION FOR THE ASSESSMENT YEAR OF 2017 PAYABLE 2018

The meeting of the 2017 St. Louis County Board of Appeal and Equalization (the “Board”) was called to order at 9:59 a.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, in the Commissioner’s Conference Room, St. Louis County Courthouse, Duluth, MN, by Phil Chapman, Deputy Auditor/Clerk of County Board. By Resolution No. 17-350, adopted June 6, 2017, the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners appointed the following members to serve on the Special Board of Appeal and Equalization; roll call was taken:

John Heino District 1, present John Doberstein District 2, present Sherri Puckett District 3, present Leonard Cersine District 4, present Tim Peterson District 5, present Dawn Cole District 6, present Frank Bigelow District 7, present

The oath of office was administered to each member present by Deputy Auditor Chapman.

Deputy Auditor Chapman asked for nominations for Chair of the 2017 Special Board of Appeal and Equalization. Cole/Heino nominated Frank Bigelow for Chair; no other nominations were received. Doberstein/Heino moved to close nominations and declare Frank Bigelow Chair by unanimous ballot. (7-0)

Chair Bigelow asked for nominations for Vice-Chair of the 2017 Special Board of Appeal and Equalization. Doberstein/Cersine nominated Dawn Cole for Vice-Chair; no other nominations were received. Heino/Peterson moved to close nominations and declare Dawn Cole Vice-Chair by unanimous ballot. (7-0)

County Assessor David Sipila was present for all meetings of the Special Board of Appeal and Equalization.

Hearing appeals start time: 10:03 a.m.

Case No. 3, Goldberg Properties of Duluth, LLP, 4257 Haines Rd., Suite A., Hermantown, MN, appealing parcel 185-0101-00220. The appellant agreed with the assessor’s recommendation to reduce value by $42,500 based on development costs to provide property access and utilities. The recommended assessment is $15,000. John Heino and Sherri Puckett abstained from discussion. Heino/Doberstein moved to accept the assessor’s recommendation. (5-0-2, Peterson, Puckett abstention)

Case No. 17, Michael L. Dyste, 8724 Walton Pond Circle, Bloomington, MN, appealing parcel 365- 6000-02520. The appellant agreed with the assessor’s recommendation to reduce value by $36,700 due to a change in the frontage grading and a land shape adjustment. The recommended assessment is $247,100. Doberstein/Cole moved to accept the assessor’s recommendation. (7-0)

Case No. 29, Charles Gange and Linda Johnson-Gange, 8953 Austin Rd., Alborn, MN, appealing parcel 395-0088-00280. The appellant agreed with the assessor’s recommendation to reduce value by $40,700 due to a 50’ strip of land that is subject to provisions of the Army Corps of Engineers, Clean Water Act, and the City of Hermantown; as well as corrected building characteristics. The PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA

recommended assessment is $326,600. Heino/Peterson moved to accept the assessor’s recommendation. (7-0)

Case No. 36B, Ronald Bergh, 4227 Cooke St., Duluth, MN, appealing parcel 010-2110-06350. The appellant disagreed with the assessor’s recommended assessment of $13,400. The appellant provided handouts detailing related neighbor parcel information. Mr. Bergh felt the assessor’s valuation was too high because the parcel is unbuildable, has limited access, and lacks utilities. Cersine/Peterson moved to reduce value by $3,400. Motion failed (3-4, Cole, Doberstein, Heino, Puckett). Peterson/Heino moved to accept the Assessor’s recommendation. (6-1, Cersine)

Case No. 36B, Ronald Bergh, 4227 Cooke St., Duluth, MN, appealing parcel 010-2110-08270. The appellant disagreed with the assessor’s recommended assessment of $35,300. The appellant felt the assessor’s valuation was too high compared to neighboring valuations. Peterson/Cole moved to accept the Assessor’s recommendation. (6-1, Cersine)

Case No. 36B, Ronald Bergh, 4227 Cooke St., Duluth, MN, appealing parcel 010-1140-01760. The appellant agreed with the assessor’s recommendation to reduce value by $13,200 due to deferred maintenance, water damage, and a nonfunctioning central heating system. The recommended assessment is $45,600. Doberstein/Cersine moved to accept the assessor’s recommendation. (7-0)

Case No. 8, James S. Sathers, 5112 Midway Rd., Duluth, MN, appealing parcels 280-0013-00880, 280-0013-00890, 280-0015-00295. The appellant disagreed with the assessor’s recommended assessment of $1,577,600. Mr. Sathers felt the assessor’s valuation was too high because of the unusual layout of the property and the lack of comparable property valuations. Cole/Heino moved to accept the assessor’s recommendation. (7-0)

The Board recessed at 11:32 a.m. and reconvened at 11:39 a.m. with all members present except Tim Peterson.

Case No. 38, Catherine L. Rackliffe, 5037 Lindahl Rd., Duluth, MN, appealing parcel 280-0015- 00275. The appellant agreed with the assessor’s recommendation to reduce value by $26,100 due to corrected measurements and corrections made to the characteristics of the dwelling. The recommended assessment is $261,600. Doberstein/Heino moved to accept the assessor’s recommendation. (6-0, Peterson absent)

Tim Peterson entered the meeting at 11:42 a.m.

Case No. 32, DP Investments, LLC, 5608 W. 8th St., Duluth, MN, appealing parcel 010-1140-04640. The appellant agreed with the assessor’s recommendation to reduce value by $18,500 due to comparable sales in the Lincoln Park neighborhood for duplex properties. The recommended assessment is $98,700. Peterson/Cersine moved to accept the assessor’s recommendation. (7-0)

Case No. 31, Joshua S. Worcester, 4537 Sunset View Dr., Duluth, MN, appealing parcel 375-0010- 03151. The appellant agreed with the assessor’s recommendation to reduce value by $47,600 due to a reduction of the construction quality assignment, addition of a jetted tub to the assessment record, and a correction of the foundation code for the open porch in front of the house. The recommended assessment is $379,500. Doberstein/Cersine moved to accept the assessor’s recommendation. (7-0)

Case No. 28, Big Pine Development, 419 Sparkman Ave., Duluth, MN, appealing parcels 375-0020- 00570, 375-0020-00580, 375-0020-00590, 375-0020-00600, 375-0020-00810. The appellant agreed with the assessor’s recommendation to reduce value by $35,100 due to the quality and condition of the buildings and a reduction in land value to achieve equalization with other land assessed in Gnesen Township. The recommended assessment is $315,200. Peterson/Cole moved to accept the assessor’s recommendation. (7-0) PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA

Case No. 34, Daryl Carlson, 4738 London Rd., Duluth, MN, appealing parcel 010-2960-00320. The appellant agreed with the assessor’s recommendation to reduce value by $76,100 due to a comparison of the appellant’s appraisal to the adjustment grid. The recommended assessment is $460,000. Heino/Peterson moved to accept the assessor’s recommendation. (7-0)

Tim Peterson stepped out of the meeting at 11:58 a.m.

Case No. 14, Roger Bergh, 920 N. 22nd Ave. West, Duluth, MN, appealing parcel 010-2110-06010. The appellant agreed with the assessor’s recommendation to reduce value by $5,000 due to the lack of utilities and no street access. The recommended assessment is $4,900. Doberstein/Cersine moved to accept the assessor’s recommendation. (6-0, Peterson absent)

Case No. 44, Peter Branca, 4089 Ridgeview Rd., Rice Lake, MN, appealing parcel 520-0140-01510. The appellant disagreed with the assessor’s recommended assessment of $55,900. Mr. Branca felt the commercial classification was incorrect and stated that the garage is being used for personal use, not commercial use. The assessor noted that during an interior inspection the building contained a vehicle hoist, dedicated office space, and a parts storage room. In addition, the City of Rice Lake approved use as an automotive repair facility in 2015. Tim Peterson entered the meeting at 12:21 p.m. After further discussion, Doberstein/Cersine moved to accept the assessor’s recommendation. (7-0)

Case No. 15, John Williams, 16½ E. 8th St., Duluth, MN, appealing parcel 010-1070-00080. The appellant agreed with the assessor’s recommendation to reduce value by $7,000. The appellant had a fee appraisal completed after the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization with an opinion of value of $68,000. The bedroom count was lowered to 1 and the finished attic was changed to 120 square feet. The recommended assessment is $68,000. Peterson/Doberstein moved to accept the assessor’s recommendation. (7-0)

Case No. 21L, John Krysiak, 3116 Exeter St., Duluth, MN, appealing parcel 280-0012-00820. The appellant agreed with the assessor’s recommendation to reduce value by $13,800. At the time of revalue, an adjustment previously made by the County Board of Appeal and Equalization was removed in error; the adjustment was reinstated. The recommended assessment is $43,100. Peterson/Heino moved to accept the assessor’s recommendation. (7-0)

Case No. 35A, Mary Robinson, 2147 Old North Shore Rd., Duluth, MN, appealing parcel 280-0012- 00220. The appellant agreed with the assessor’s recommendation to reduce value by $9,800. At the time of revalue, an adjustment previously made by the County Board of Appeal and Equalization was removed in error; the adjustment was reinstated. The recommended assessment is $45,600. Doberstein/Cersine moved to accept the assessor’s recommendation. (7-0)

Case No. 35B, Mary Robinson, 2147 Old North Shore Rd., Duluth, MN, appealing parcel 315-0010- 02160. The appellant agreed with the assessor’s recommendation to reduce value by $25,100. At the time of revalue, the parcel was changed in error and valued as a non-contiguous, stand-alone property. The parcel shares common-contiguous ownership with the appellant’s main parcel and it is recommended to value the subject parcel as contiguous. The recommended assessment is $44,100. Heino/Cole moved to accept the assessor’s recommendation. (7-0)

Case No. 37, Robert Yankovich, 1350 Shilhon Rd., Duluth, MN, appealing parcel 315-0020-06090. The appellant agreed with the assessor’s recommendation to reduce value by $15,200 due to changes in attributes, grading, and condition. The recommended assessment is $460,200. Doberstein/Cole moved to accept the assessor’s recommendation. (7-0)

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Case No. 46, Donald Swanstrom, 9379 Pequaywan Lake Rd., Duluth, MN, appealing parcel 502- 0046-00080. The appellant agreed with the assessor’s recommendation to reduce value by $45,800 due to corrections in overall grading and dimensions of the living area and attached garage. The recommended assessment is $485,900. Heino/Doberstein moved to accept the assessor’s recommendation. (7-0)

Case No. 16, Craig Binsfield, 2302 E. 5th St., Duluth, MN, appealing parcels 010-1460-03590, 010- 1460-03601. John Heino abstained from discussion. The appellant disagreed with the assessor’s recommended assessment of $158,600. The appellant provided the Board with an outline of previous sales marketing relating to the property. Mr. Binsfield felt the assessor’s valuation was too high due to property redevelopment limitations and a small pool of potential buyers. Cole/Bigelow moved to reduce the property and building valuations by a total of $31,700, due to functional obsolescence, resulting in a total assessment of $126,900. The motion passed. (4-2-1, Peterson, Doberstein nay, Heino abstention)

The Board recessed at 1:22 p.m. and reconvened at 2:36 p.m. with all members present except John Heino, Dawn Cole, and Frank Bigelow.

John Heino, Dawn Cole, and Frank Bigelow entered the meeting at 2:38 p.m.

Case No. 19, Richard Haney, 3612 Huckleberry Ln., Duluth, MN, appealing parcel 375-0020-01910. The appellant disagreed with the assessor’s recommended assessment of $369,400 due to the location in relation to the nearest town and the lack of garbage and postal service. The appellant provided the Board with a summary of 2016-2017 assessment value changes for Gnesen Township properties. Peterson/Cersine moved to accept the assessor’s recommendation. (7-0)

Case No. 22, Brandon Hankey, 2605 E. 3rd St., Duluth, MN, appealing parcel 010-4120-00190. The appellant disagreed with the assessor’s recommendation to reduce value by $37,500; the recommended assessment is $546,500. The appellant felt the reduction should be higher due to an outdated kitchen, the cost of asbestos removal, flood damage, and the lack of a functional master suite. The appellant provided the Board with relevant sales information and property photos. Doberstein/Peterson moved to reduce building value by $75,000, resulting in a total assessment of $509,000. (7-0)

Case No. 23, DEDA, 411 W. 1st St., Room 4025, Duluth, MN, appealing parcel 010-3957-00010. John Heino abstained from discussion. The appellant disagreed with the assessor’s recommendation to reduce value by $132,300; the recommended assessment is $699,300. Josh Macinnes appeared on behalf of DEDA. The appellant felt the reduction should be higher due to building construction, the lack of retail tenants, and necessary improvements to make the building viable in the market place. The appellant provided the Board with an appraisal report and comparable sales information. Puckett/Peterson moved to reduce value of the building by $170,600, resulting in a total assessment of $661,000. (5-1-1, Doberstein nay, Heino abstention)

Case No. 24, Timothy Lambert, 5729 McQuade Rd., Duluth, MN, appealing parcel 415-0010-00310. The appellant disagreed with the assessor’s recommended assessment of $351,500. The appellant felt the value should be reduced because the building was constructed with salvage materials and various maintenance issues. Mr. Lambert provided the Board with a listing of comparable property valuations. Cole/Doberstein moved to reduce value of the land by $40,800, resulting in a total assessment of $310,700. (5-2, Heino, Peterson)

Case No. 25, David Meyer, 1385 Shilhon Rd., Duluth, MN, appealing parcel 315-0020-04375. The appellant disagreed with the assessor’s recommended assessment of $429,200. The appellant provided a listing of comparable home valuations to the Board. Mr. Meyer felt the assessor’s PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA

valuation was too high due to several maintenance issues and estimates that 70%-75% of the land is unbuildable. Heino/Puckett moved to accept the assessor’s recommendation. (6-1, Cersine)

The Board recessed at 5:31 p.m. and reconvened at 5:45 p.m. with all members present except Dawn Cole and John Heino.

Dawn Cole entered the meeting at 5:54 p.m.

Case No. 30, Endion Properties LLC, 1611 Jefferson St., Duluth, MN, appealing parcel 010-1460- 04720. John Doberstein abstained from discussion. The appellant disagreed with the assessor’s recommended assessment of $194,700. The appellant provided relevant property information to the Board. Peterson moved to accept the assessor’s recommendation; the motion failed due to lack of a second. Heino/Puckett moved to reduce the building value by $10,400 due to a comparison of related sales, resulting in a total assessment of $184,300. (5-0-1, Doberstein abstention, Heino absent)

Case No. 30, Endion Properties LLC, 1611 Jefferson St., Duluth, MN, appealing parcel 010-1460- 03450. John Doberstein abstained from discussion. The appellant disagreed with the assessor’s recommended assessment of $144,800. The appellant provided relevant property information to the Board. Peterson/Puckett moved to reduce the building value by $8,800 due to deferred maintenance, resulting in a total assessment of $136,000. (5-0-1, Doberstein abstention, Heino absent)

John Doberstein exited the meeting at 6:38 p.m.

Case No. 30, Endion Properties LLC, 1611 Jefferson St., Duluth, MN, appealing parcel 010-1460- 04710. The appellant disagreed with the assessor’s recommended assessment of $217,400. The appellant provided relevant property information to the Board. Peterson/Cersine moved to accept the assessor’s recommendation. (5-0, Doberstein, Heino absent)

Case No. 30, Endion Properties LLC, 1611 Jefferson St., Duluth, MN, appealing parcel 010-1460- 04700. The appellant agreed with the assessor’s recommendation to reduce value by $20,700 due to an analysis of sales in the current neighborhood and surrounding areas resulting in a change from $71 a square foot to $65 a square foot. The recommended assessment is $216,200. Cole/Cersine moved to accept the assessor’s recommendation. (5-0, Doberstein, Heino absent)

Case No. 30, Endion Properties LLC, 1611 Jefferson St., Duluth, MN, appealing parcel 010-1460- 04690. The appellant disagreed with the assessor’s recommended assessment of $174,500. The appellant provided relevant property information to the Board. Cole/Puckett moved to reduce the building value by $4,500, resulting in a total assessment of $170,000. (5-0, Doberstein, Heino absent)

Case No. 30, Endion Properties LLC, 1611 Jefferson St., Duluth, MN, appealing parcel 010-1460- 03500. The appellant agreed with the assessor’s recommendation to reduce value by $20,200 due to an analysis of sales in the current neighborhood and surrounding areas resulting in a change from $60 a square foot to $52 a square foot. The recommended assessment is $119,000. Peterson/Cole moved to accept the assessor’s recommendation. (5-0, Doberstein, Heino absent)

Case No. 30, Endion Properties LLC, 1611 Jefferson St., Duluth, MN, appealing parcel 010-1460- 04680. The appellant disagreed with the assessor’s recommended assessment of $149,200. The appellant provided relevant property information to the Board. Cole/Puckett moved to reduce the building value by $6,900 due to previously unidentified foundation issues, resulting in a total assessment of $142,300. (5-0, Doberstein, Heino absent)

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Case No. 30, Endion Properties LLC, 1611 Jefferson St., Duluth, MN, appealing parcel 010-1460- 04740. The appellant agreed with the assessor’s recommendation to reduce value by $14,800 due to the removal of the garage from this parcel; it is geographically on a commercial parcel the taxpayer owns. The recommended assessment is $118,500. Puckett/Cersine moved to accept the assessor’s recommendation. (5-0, Doberstein, Heino absent)

Case No. 36A, Ronald Bergh, 4227 Cooke St., Duluth, MN, appealing parcels 010-1350-10420, 010-1350-10450, 010-1350-10490. The appellant disagreed with the assessor’s recommendation to reduce value by $14,600 due to comparable values of neighboring parcels. The appellant provided handouts to the Board detailing comparable property values. The recommended assessment is $33,600. Puckett/Cole moved to accept the assessor’s recommendation. (5-0, Doberstein, Heino absent)

Case No. 42, Larry McGough, 6181 Eagle Lake Dr., Maple Grove, MN, appealing parcel 010-4045- 00010. The appellant disagreed with the assessor’s recommended assessment of $951,300; the appellant failed to appear. Peterson/Puckett moved to accept the assessor’s recommendation. (5-0, Doberstein, Heino absent)

Case No. 33L, Patrick & Kristine Waddick, 5376 N. Tischer Rd., Duluth, MN, appealing parcel 415- 0010-04238. The appellant disagreed with the assessor’s recommended assessment of $649,100. Peterson/Cersine moved to accept the assessor’s recommendation. (5-0, Doberstein, Heino absent)

Case No. 41, Gary Bjorklund, 6366 Arnold Rd., Duluth, MN, appealing parcel 375-0010-04450. The appellant agreed with the assessor’s recommendation to reduce value by $61,300 due to measurement corrections and a grading adjustment to more accurately reflect the property. The recommended assessment is $515,600. Cole/Peterson moved to accept the assessor’s recommendation. (5-0, Doberstein, Heino absent)

Case No. 13, Magnate Capital LLC, 5027 South Bay Rd., Duluth, MN, appealing parcel 365-0010- 03948. The appellant agreed with the assessor’s recommendation to reduce value by $93,800 due to a change in classification of one of the buildings from mini-warehouse to utility building with a gravel floor and a 10% reduction for rural location on the mini-storage buildings. The recommended assessment is $631,600. Peterson/Puckett moved to accept the assessor’s recommendation. (5-0, Doberstein, Heino absent)

At 8:12 p.m. Chair Bigelow recessed the County Board of Appeal and Equalization.

On Thursday, June 22, 2017, at 10:12 a.m. the County Board of Appeal and Equalization reconvened in the Liz Prebich Conference Room, Northland Office Center, Virginia, MN. The following members present: John Heino, John Doberstein, Sherri Puckett, Leonard Cersine, Tim Peterson, Dawn Cole, and Frank Bigelow - 7 Absent: None - 0.

Case No. 4, Kevin Dahler, 1635 Highway 5, Meadowlands, MN, appealing parcels 420-0030-03840, 420-0030-03800. The appellant disagreed with the assessor’s recommended assessment of $401,600. The appellant is unwilling to allow assessment staff to enter the home. The Department of Revenue has advised to local and county boards of review to refrain from making adjustments that benefit a homeowner who refuse an interior inspection. Peterson/Doberstein moved to accept the assessor’s recommendation. (7-0)

Case No. 20, Daryl Maninga and James Buria, 3477 Highway 53, Eveleth, MN, appealing parcels 690-0010-00570, 690-0010-00560, 690-0010-00590. The appellant agreed with the assessor’s recommendation to reduce value by $47,700 because of functional deficiencies due to the layout of the additions and corrections for HVAC, river frontage amounts, and overall effective age. Agricultural homestead classification has been reinstated due to comparison of productive area to PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA

meet the 10-acre qualifying threshold. The recommended assessment is $392,100. Heino/Doberstein moved to accept the assessor’s recommendation. (7-0)

Case No. 26, William Partyka, 5340 Twin Lakes Loop 45, Aurora, MN, appealing parcels 570-0012- 00011, 570-0012-00230. The appellant agreed with the assessor’s recommendation to reduce value by $7,000 due to a change in the finished status of the home. The recommended assessment is $181,700. Peterson/Puckett moved to accept the assessor’s recommendation. (7-0)

Case No. 10, Joseph Fredrickson and Michele Fagre, 3104 Fermoy Rd., Forbes, MN, appealing parcel 435-0010-01830. The appellant agreed with the assessor’s recommendation to reduce value by $8,000 due to the contributory value of the frontage being adjusted to reflect a floating bog condition. The recommended assessment after reduction is $72,800. Heino/Doberstein moved to accept the assessor’s recommendation. (7-0)

Case No. 5, James Nemanich, 2844 Mikes Lane, Orr, MN, appealing parcels 698-0010-03054, 698- 0033-00110. The appellant disagreed with the assessor’s recommendation to reduce value by $33,500; the recommended assessment after reduction is $680,400. The appellant felt the value should be reduced to $595,053 based on the purchase price of the property. The appellant provided a property summary report and an appraisal to the Board. Heino/Doberstein moved to accept the assessor’s recommendation. (5-2, Cersine, Peterson)

Case No. 6, Paul & Donna Grabek, 29W422 Mercury Court, Bartlett, IL, appealing parcel 250-0105- 00210. The appellant disagreed with the assessor’s recommendation to reduce value by $3,900; the recommended assessment after reduction is $405,800. The appellant felt the value should be reduced further because they disagreed with the upgrade of kitchen quality, questions regarding structural valuation, and comparison to other properties. The appellant provided a property summary report and comparable property values to the Board. Peterson/Puckett moved to accept the assessor’s recommendation. (5-2, Bigelow, Cersine)

Case No. 45-A, Paul & Carol Knuti, 5340 Twin Lakes Loop 45, Aurora, MN, appealing parcels 330- 0010-01940, 330-0010-01930, 330-0010-01900. The appellant disagreed with the assessor’s recommendation to reduce value by $10,800; the recommended assessment after reduction is $301,700. The appellant felt the value should be reduced further due to the wet condition of the land. Cole/Puckett moved to change the grading of parcel 330-0010-01930 to lowland swamp. Cole/Doberstein moved to amend the motion and change the land classification of parcel 330-0010- 1930 from average to fair; resulting in a $2,000 reduction in value. (5-2, Peterson, Heino) The amended motion passed. (6-1, Heino) Tim Peterson stepped out of the meeting at 12:41 p.m. Doberstein/Heino moved to approve a reduction of $10,800 for parcel 330-0010-01940 due to significant moisture issues in portions of the insulation, sheeting, and siding of the main dwelling. (6-0, Peterson absent) Total reduction is $12,800, resulting in a total assessment of $299,700.

Tim Peterson returned to the meeting at 12:57 p.m.

Case No. 12, Thomas Bittman, 3319 Macon Rd., Iron, MN, appealing parcel 435-0010-01390. The appellant disagreed with the assessor’s recommendation to reduce value by $2,300; the recommended assessment after reduction is $6,100. The appellant felt the value should be reduced due to the lack of access and overall land quality. Doberstein/Puckett moved to reduce value of the land by $4,600, resulting in a total assessment of $3,800. (6-1, Peterson)

The Board recessed at 1:15 p.m. and reconvened at 1:27 p.m. with all members present. Case No. 1B, Edmund Roskoski, 5409 North Court, Mt. Iron, MN, appealing parcel 175-0010- 02500. The appellant disagreed with the assessor’s recommended assessment of $46,400. The appellant felt the value should be $44,700 due to the lack of updates to the home since it was built. Peterson/Heino moved to accept the assessor’s recommendation. (7-0) PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA

Case No. 1A, Edmund Roskoski, 5409 North Court, Mt. Iron, MN, appealing parcels 175-0012- 00150, 175-0012-00160, 175-0069-00900. The appellant disagreed with the assessor’s recommended assessment of $138,700. The appellant felt the value should be $102,500 due to overall property condition and deferred maintenance. The appellant provided the Board an appraisal, photos of the property, and miscellaneous property information. Doberstein/Puckett moved to accept the assessor’s recommendation. (7-0)

The Board recessed at 2:12 p.m. and reconvened at 2:57 p.m. with all members present except Dawn Cole.

Case No. 7, Michael Cassady, 5090 London Rd., Apt 3, Duluth, MN, appealing parcel 435-0010- 01600. The appellant agreed with the assessor’s recommendation to reduce value by $900 due to a correction to the square footage of the cabin and contributory value of the covered porch. The recommended assessment after reduction is $77,600. Heino/Peterson moved to accept the assessor’s recommendation. (6-0, Cole absent)

Dawn Cole entered the meeting at 2:59 p.m.

Case No. 40A, PollyAnn Sorcan, 1202 W. 3rd St. Eveleth, MN, appealing parcels 040-0190-01380, 040-0190-01490. The appellant disagreed with the assessor’s recommended assessment of $96,400. The appellant did not appear before the Board. Heino/Doberstein moved to accept the assessor’s recommendation. (7-0)

Case No. 40B, PollyAnn Sorcan, 1202 W. 3rd St. Eveleth, MN, appealing parcel 040-0080-01220. The appellant disagreed with the assessor’s recommended assessment of $42,100. The appellant did not appear before the Board. Heino/Doberstein moved to accept the assessor’s recommendation. (7- 0)

The Board held a discussion on how to improve the “Presenting Appeals to the St. Louis County Board of Equalization” pamphlet that is given to appellants prior to their appearance before the Board. Heino/Bigelow moved to change the wording of the Best Evidence of Value Box to “In general, a recent appraisal means within the last 18 months of the previous Board meeting.” (6-1, Cole)

John Heino exited the meeting at 4:16 p.m.

Case No. 47, Bob Pontinen, 7376 Hwy. 97, Eveleth, MN, appealing parcel 060-0055-00193. The appellant disagreed with the assessor’s recommended assessment of $292,300. The appellant felt the value should be reduced due to noise from trucks hauling material from a nearby gravel pit. Peterson/Puckett moved to accept the assessor’s recommendation; motion failed. (3-3, Bigelow, Cersine, Cole) The Assessor’s Office indicated that the entire jurisdiction is set for routine revaluation in 2017 for the 2018 assessment period. Peterson/Doberstein moved to accept the assessor’s recommendation. (5-1, Cersine nay, Heino absent) Tim Peterson exited the meeting at 4:55 p.m.

Case No. 2, Roger D. Corradi, 5592 McNiven Rd., Chisholm, MN, appealing parcels 235-0010- 01720, 235-0010-01860. The appellant disagreed with the assessor’s recommended assessment of $95,000. The appellant felt the value should be lower based on the purchase price of the two parcels. Cole/Cersine moved to accept the assessor’s recommendation. (5-0, Heino, Peterson absent)

County Assessor Dave Sipila presented a list of appellants who agreed no change was required and withdrew their appeal. Doberstein/Cersine moved to approve the list as presented. (5-0, Peterson, Heino absent) PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA

County Assessor Dave Sipila presented a spreadsheet of current year assessment changes. Assessor Sipila stated that the changes were due to various reasons. Doberstein/Cole moved to approve the changes as presented. (5-0, Peterson, Heino absent)

With no further appeals to consider, Cole/Cersine moved to approve the following resolution:

COUNTY BOARD RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, That the assessment rolls from the several assessment districts of the County of St. Louis, Minnesota, for the year 2017, to-wit: Cities of Aurora, Babbitt, Biwabik, Brookston, Buhl, Chisholm, Cook, Duluth, Ely, Eveleth, Floodwood, Gilbert, Hermantown, Hibbing, Hoyt Lakes, Iron Junction, Kinney, Leonidas, McKinley, Meadowlands, Mountain Iron, Orr, Proctor, Rice Lake, Tower, Virginia, and Winton; and Towns of Alango, Alborn, Alden, Angora, Arrowhead, Ault, Balkan, Bassett, Beatty, Biwabik, Breitung, Brevator, Camp 5, Canosia, Cedar Valley, Cherry, Clinton, Colvin, Cotton, Crane Lake, Culver, Duluth, Eagle’s Nest, Ellsburg, Elmer, Embarrass, Fayal, Fairbanks, Field, Fine Lakes, Floodwood, Fredenberg, French, Gnesen, Grand Lake, Great Scott, Greenwood, Halden, Industrial, Kabetogama, Kelsey, Kugler, Lakewood, Lavell, Leiding, Linden Grove, McDavitt, Meadowlands, Midway, Morcom, Morse, Ness, New Independence, Normanna, North Star, Northland, Owens, Pequaywan, Pike, Portage, Prairie Lake, Sandy, Solway, Stoney Brook, Sturgeon, Toivola, Van Buren, Vermilion Lake, Waasa, White, Willow Valley, Wuori and all the Unorganized Towns, as returned by the respective assessors and local Boards of Review, are hereby ordered placed upon the tax lists by the County for the year 2017.

YEAS: Doberstein, Puckett, Cersine, Cole, and Chair Bigelow – 5 NAYS: None ABSENT: Heino, Peterson - 2

At 5:15 p.m., June 22, 2017, Cole/Cersine moved to adjourn the 2017 Special Board of Appeal and Equalization. (5-0, Heino, Peterson absent)

______Phil Chapman, Deputy Auditor/Clerk of the County Board

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS

OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA

July, 2017

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA, HELD ON JULY 11, 2017

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of St. Louis, Minnesota, met this 11th day of July 2017, at 9:32 a.m., at the Solway Town Hall, Cloquet, Minnesota, with the following members present: Commissioners Patrick Boyle, Beth Olson, Tom Rukavina, Pete Stauber, Keith Nelson, Mike Jugovich and Chair Frank Jewell - 7. Absent: None - 0.

Chair Jewell asked for a moment of silence to honor all those serving overseas, law enforcement, and for all innocent victims of war and conflict, followed by the pledge of allegiance.

Ron Gajewski, Solway Township Supervisor, welcomed the Board to Solway Township.

Chair Jewell opened the meeting to persons who wanted to address the Board concerning issues not on the agenda. Hank Harper, of Duluth, discussed issues and concerns he has with a neighbor who is using an outside wood boiler. Mr. Harper provided a handout to the Board detailing proposed changes to the Planning and Zoning Ordinance.

At 9:38 a.m., a public hearing was conducted pursuant to Resolution No. 17-404, adopted May 27, 2017, to consider the issuance of an off-sale intoxicating liquor license to Gnesen Convenience Store, LLC d/b/a Gnesen Convenience Store, LLC, Gnesen Township. St. Louis County Assistant Attorney Jim Nephew gave the initial presentation and submitted a packet for the record that included documentation of required notices, minutes from the Liquor Licensing Committee meeting, proof of paid property taxes and required documents for the license. Elizabeth Canete was present at the meeting. Commissioner Nelson asked Ms. Canete if she had read the liquor ordinance and will abide by the rules; Ms. Canete replied yes. Chair Jewell asked if there were any governmental entities, supporters, opponents, or citizens who wished to speak regarding the proposed action, and no one came forth. At 9:43 a.m., Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to close the public hearing. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Stauber, supported by Commissioner Rukavina, moved to approve the issuance of an off-sale intoxicating liquor license to Gnesen Convenience Store, LLC d/b/a Gnesen Convenience Store, LLC, Gnesen Township. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-427.

At 9:44 a.m., a public hearing was conducted pursuant to Resolution No. 17-405, adopted May 27, 2017, to consider the issuance of an off-sale intoxicating liquor license to Taco’s Soiree, LLC d/b/a The Crescent Bar and Grill, Beatty Township. St. Louis County Assistant Attorney Jim Nephew gave the initial presentation and submitted a packet for the record that included documentation of required notices, minutes from the Liquor Licensing Committee meeting, proof of paid property taxes and required documents for the license. Chair Jewell asked if there were any representatives from the establishment, governmental entities, supporters, opponents, or citizens who wished to speak regarding the proposed action, and no one came forth. At 9:46 a.m., Commissioner Nelson, PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 210 supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to close the public hearing. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Rukavina, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to approve the issuance of an off-sale intoxicating liquor license to Taco’s Soiree, LLC d/b/a The Crescent Bar and Grill, Beatty Township. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-428.

Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Jugovich, moved to approve the consent agenda. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to remove from the table a resolution to rescind County Board Resolution No. 17-146, dated March 14, 2017, and authorize the special sale of state tax forfeited property to the Duluth Economic Development Authority (Steel Plant Terminal Addition) (tabled on June 27, 2017). The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Olson, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to divide the question into two separate resolutions. The first resolution rescinds St. Louis County Board Resolution No. 17-146, dated March 14, 2017. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-429.

The second resolution approves the sale of state tax forfeited land (parcel codes: 010-4110-00350, 00360, 00370, 00380, 00390, 00400, 00410, 00420) to the Duluth Economic Development Authority (DEDA) for the appraised value of $12,000 plus the following fees: 3% assurance fee of $360, deed fee of $25, deed tax of $39.60, recording fee of $46 and appraisal fee of $800, for a total of $13,270.60 to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund); and further, that the St. Louis County Auditor may offer for sale at public auction the state tax forfeited land described here if the Duluth Economic Development Authority does not purchase the land by November 13, 2017. The following citizens addressed the Board: Elisabet Casserberg, of Duluth, spoke in opposition of the land sale and discussed concerns she had about building another gas station in the area. Thomas Myers, of Duluth, questioned why the City of Duluth would consider changing the zoning classification from residential to mixed use. Mr. Myers felt that due to the housing shortage in Duluth, the land should remain zoned as residential. Wade LeBlanc, of Duluth, felt re-zoning the area as commercial and allowing the development of a large gas station will put local small businesses out of business. Allison Lutterman, Deputy City of Duluth Attorney, indicated that DEDA is interested in acquiring the property for the purpose of commercial development and felt the land is not currently being used for the highest and best use. Bill Burns, of Duluth, spoke in favor of the sale and said that land use and zoning is the responsibility of the City of Duluth. Dave Goldberg, of Duluth, encouraged the Board to approve the sale and said the sale would benefit residents of Zenith Terrace. Corey Stebner, of Duluth, spoke in favor of the sale and highlighted potential benefits to the residents of Zenith Terrace. The Board recessed at 10:33 a.m. and reconvened at 10:48 a.m. with all members present. After further discussion, Commissioners agreed that the fairest method of selling the land would be to offer it at public auction. The motion failed; zero yeas, seven nays.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Olson, moved to direct the St. Louis County Land Commissioner to re-value state tax forfeited land (parcel codes: 010-4110-00350, 00360, 00370, 00380, 00390, 00400, 00410, 00420) and offer the land for sale at the October 12, 2017, St. Louis County state tax forfeited land public auction. The directive passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

The Board recessed at 11:12 a.m. and reconvened at 11:23 a.m. with all members present.

Commissioner Rukavina, supported by Commissioner Olson, moved to remove from the agenda a resolution to cancel a contract for repurchase of state tax forfeited land with Ronald Abrahamson of Tower, MN (non-homestead) (tabled on June 27, 2017). St. Louis County Auditor Don Dicklich indicated that Mr. Abrahamson had a second party check, which is not an acceptable form of PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 211 payment. Commissioner Nelson expressed concern about removing the item from the agenda until the default is cured. County Attorney Mark Rubin recommended that the Board vote to remove the item from the agenda, since the item was tabled previously, and address the matter at the next Board meeting if the default is not cured. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Stauber, supported by Commissioner, Boyle, moved to convene in a closed meeting of the Committee of the Whole for the purpose of discussing proposed settlements and litigation strategy immediately following the Board meeting, in accordance with Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, Subd. 3(b). No other pending public business will be discussed at this closed session. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-430.

The Board recessed at 11:30 a.m.

At 3:41 p.m., the County Board reconvened with the following members present: Commissioners Patrick Boyle, Beth Olson, Tom Rukavina, Pete Stauber, Keith Nelson, Mike Jugovich and Chair Frank Jewell - 7. Absent: None - 0.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to approve a second consent agenda consisting of items passed unanimously at the Committee of the Whole meeting. Item # 10, DNR Grant Application: Little Stone Lake Dam, was removed from the consent agenda for separate consideration. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Rukavina, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to authorize a grant application to the Department of Natural Resources Dam Safety Program of $100,000 for renovation and repair of Little Stone Lake Dam; and that Frank Jewell, Chair of the St. Louis County Board, and Donald Dicklich, St. Louis County Auditor, are hereby authorized to execute the Dam Safety Program grant agreement and act as St. Louis County’s authorized agents for the purpose of the administration of the grant. After further discussion, Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to table discussion to the July 25, 2017 St. Louis County Board meeting. The motion to table passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to authorize the appropriate county officials to enter into a contract with GreenForest Recycling Resources, LLC, Brainerd, MN, for the haulage, processing and marketing of recyclables collected in the County recycling program and the operation of the County recycling facility for the period October 1, 2017 through December 31, 2020, with two (2) optional two-year extensions, at an estimated annual cost of $675,000. The motion passed; six yeas, one nay (Rukavina). Resolution No. 17-442.

The Board recessed at 3:56 p.m. and reconvened at 3:58 p.m. with all members present.

Commissioner Rukavina, supported by Commissioner Olson, moved to approve a proposed settlement in the Gustafson v. St. Louis County, Case No. 69DU-CV-17-848, an action brought by Ronald G. Gustafson against St. Louis County and other defendants, and authorize the appropriate county officials to negotiate and execute appropriate settlement documents and to make the settlement payment contemplated by the proposed settlement in the amount of $20,000.00. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-447.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Rukavina, moved to approve a proposed settlement in Norman v. City of Duluth, an action brought by five other plaintiffs against St. Louis County, and authorize the appropriate county officials to negotiate and execute appropriate settlement documents and to make the settlement payment contemplated by the proposed settlement in the amount of $815,000.00. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-446.

The following Board and contract files were created from documents received by this Board: PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 212

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, Mark Weber, Land and Minerals Director, and Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-267, Cancellation of Contract for Repurchase of State Tax Forfeited Land – Abrahamson (Non-homestead).—60634

County Attorney Mark Rubin requesting a Closed Session of the Committee of the Whole for Litigation Purposes.—60635

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, Mark Weber, Land and Minerals Director, and Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-303, Rescind County Board Resolution No. 17-390 (Micklich).—60636

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, James Gottschald, Human Resources Director, and James Foldesi, Public Works Director/Highway Engineer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-308, Memorandum of Understanding: Restoration of Sick Leave – Paul Shain.—60637

Kevin Gary, County Administrator, and Linnea Mirsch, Public Health & Human Services Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-309, Acceptance of Minnesota State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grant.—60638

Rebecco Otto, State Auditor, State of Minnesota Office of the State Auditor, submitting the Management and Compliance Report for Year Ended December 31, 2016.—60639

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Mark Rubin, County Attorney, submitting Board Letter No. 17-315, Dawn Norman et al. Settlement Agreement.—60640

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Mark Rubin, County Attorney, submitting Board Letter No. 17-316, Ronald G. Gustafson Settlement Agreement.—60641

Hank Harper, Duluth, MN, submitting proposed changes to the Planning and Zoning Ordinance regarding outside wood boiler use.—60642

Elisabet Casserberg, Duluth, MN, submitting comments regarding her opposition to the sale of state tax forfeited land to the Duluth Economic Development Authority.—60643

Thomas Myers, Duluth, MN, submitting comments regarding his opposition to the sale fo state tax forfeited land to the Duluth Economic Development Authority.—60644

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16098, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and ServiceMaster Cleaning, Eveleth, MN, for chore services during the period April 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017.—17-377

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16101, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Scooters Lawn and Snow Removal, Hibbing, MN, for chore service during the period June 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017.—17-378

Group Residential Housing Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53244, between St. Louis County and Heritage Haven, Inc., Duluth, MN, during State Fiscal Year 2016.—17-379 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 213

Service Contract between the County of St. Louis and Forecast Public Art, St. Paul, MN, for art project consultant services for the Virginia Government Services Center (GSC) and Cook Public Works Facility.—17-380

Addendum to Specialized CHIPS Psychological Evaluations, Contract No. 16020A, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Nystrom & Associates, Ltd., New Brighton, MN, amending Section III. A. Cost and Delivery of Purchased Services.—17-381

Agreement for Services between the County of St. Louis and Barr Engineering Co., Duluth, MN, for wetland boundary delineation on an on-call basis during the period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018.—17-382

Agreement for Services between the County of St. Louis and LHB, Inc., Duluth, MN, for wetland boundary delineation on an on-call basis during the period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018.—17-383

Agreement for Services between the County of St. Louis and LHB, Inc., Duluth, MN, for hydraulic design of culverts, bridges, storm sewers and miscellaneous engineering on an on-call basis during the period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018.—17-384

Cooperative Agreement between the County of St. Louis and Arrowhead Regional Corrections for construction on Abrahamson Road and parking lots on the Northeast Regional Corrections Center (NERCC) campus, Grand Lake Township.—17-385

Contract for County-State Aid Highway (CSAH) Project between the County of St. Louis and Mesabi Bituminous, Inc., Gilbert, MN, for milling bituminous surface, bituminous pavement reclamation plant mixed bituminous surface, aggregate base, aggregate surfacing, curb and gutter, and bituminous seal coat on CSAH 101/Fayal Road in Mountain Iron, Leonidas and Eveleth.—17- 386

Contract for County-State Aid Highway Project between the County of St. Louis and Traffic Marking Service, Inc., Maple Lake, MN, for 2017 Maintenance Striping.—17-387

Amendment No. 1, Original Damion No. 2016-10506, between the County of St. Louis and Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc., Duluth, MN, for required extra work of engineering services to design a roundabout at the intersection of MNTH-73 and CSAH 5 in Chisholm.—17-388

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16102, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Jacqulin V. Sebastian, JD, MA, Knife River, MN, for the facilitation of Parallel Protection Process (PPP) Alternative Dispute Resolution Services during the period July 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-389

Service Contract No. 5409 between the County of St. Louis and Dynamic Recycling, Inc., Onalaska, WI, for the County’s electronics end of life recycling and asset reuse/recovery through June 30, 2018.—17-390

Agreement for Professional Services between the County of St. Louis and Short Elliot Hendrickson, Inc., Duluth, MN, for culvert hydraulics, bridge hydraulics, storm sewer design, and miscellaneous engineering on various county roads on an on-call basis during the period July 1, 2017 to December 31, 2018.—17-391 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 214

Agreement for Services between the County of St. Louis and Short Elliot Hendrickson, Inc., St. Paul, MN, for wetland delineation on an on-call basis during the period July 1, 2017 to December 31, 2018.—17-392

Agreement for Professional Services between the County of St. Louis and TKDA, St. Paul, MN, or culvert hydraulics, bridge hydraulics, storm sewer design, and miscellaneous engineering on various county roads on an on-call basis during the period July 1, 2017 to December 31, 2018.—17-393

State of Minnesota Department of Human Services County Grant Contract for Alternatives to Corporate Foster Care and Community Residential Settings for People with Disabilities in the amount of $210,600 for the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2019.—17-394

Contract for County State Aid Highway Project between the County of St. Louis and Redstone Construction, LLC, Mora, MN, for Bridge No. 69A27 (BR 48) and approaches over the East Two River on Pine Street in Tower, MN.—17-395

Contract for County State Aid Highway Project between the County of St. Louis and Northland Constructors of Duluth, LLC, Duluth, MN, for grading, aggregate base, curb and gutter, sidewalks, plant mixed bituminous surface, storm sewer, retaining walls, traffic signals, fiber optic, culvert replacement & plant mixed bituminous patches on CSAH 32/Arrowhead Road, CSAH 90, and CSAH 296 in Duluth, MN.—17-396

St. Louis County On-line Software Subscriber Agreement between the County of St. Louis, Auditor’s Office, and Compeer Financial, ACA, Mankato, MN, company name change only.—17- 397

2016 Operation Stonegarden Grant Program (OPSG) Grant Agreement No. A-OPSG-2016- STLOUICO-007, between the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division, and the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office for the grant term September 1, 2016 to August 31, 2019.—17-398

Agreement for Services between the County of St. Louis and LHB Corporation, Duluth, MN, for design of the replacement of County Bridge No. 27 (State Bridge No. 6666).—17-399

Agreement for Services between the County of St. Louis and Erickson Engineering Co., LLC, Bloomington, MN, for design of the replacement of County Bridge No. 430 (State Bridge No. 69561).—17-400

Upon motion by Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Jugovich, resolutions numbered 17-421 through 17-426, as submitted on the consent agenda, were unanimously adopted as follows:

BY COMMISSIONER BOYLE: RESOLVED, That the official proceedings of the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners for the meeting of June 27, 2017, are hereby approved. Adopted July 11, 2017. No. 17-421

WHEREAS, It is the intent of the county to allow companies with less resources and employees to bid in certain rounds without competition from companies with greater resources and employees; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the appraisal reports for the sale of timber to be offered at PUBLIC INTERMEDIATE ORAL TIMBER AUCTION, Tracts 1 through 25 (totaling $560,250.16), as submitted by the Land Commissioner, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60507, are approved and the County Auditor is authorized to carry out the recommendations as listed in said appraisal reports; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Board approves the terms and conditions as outlined in County Board File No. 60507; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the County Board authorizes the Land and Minerals Department to refuse registrations for the August 17, 2017, intermediate timber auction from companies which are an affiliate of, as defined in Minn. Stat. § 90.01, Subd. 1a, and/or share common employees and/or equipment with a company which would not qualify to bid in the round requested. Adopted July 11, 2017. No. 17-423

RESOLVED, That the recommendations of the Finance Committee for payment of claims and bills against the County of St. Louis, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60508, are hereby approved and the County Auditor shall issue checks in the following amounts: May 2017 100 General Fund $6,159,344.09 149 Personal Service Fund 1,392.98 150 Sheriff's NEMESIS Fund Group 15,847.42 160 MN Trail Assistance 66,025.12 168 Sheriff’s State Forfeitures 941.75 169 Attorney Trust Accounts-VW 1,459.00 170 Boundary Waters-Forfeiture 25.91 173 Emergency Shelter Grant 11,438.89 176 Revolving Loan Fund 251.93 178 Economic Development – Tax Forf. 11,477.92 179 Enhanced 9-1-1 63,157.34 180 Law Library 25,536.26 183 City/County Communications 286.25 184 Extension Service 55,207.55 200 Public Works 3,037,040.65 204 Local Option Transit Sales Tax 156,409.45 220 State/Federal Road Aid 612,769.01 230 Public Health & Human Services 8,131,953.51 240 Forfeited Tax 457,679.82 260 CDBG Grant 37,230.48 261 CDBG Program Income 3,502.00 270 HOME Grant 16,020.68 285 Septic Loans – MPCA 15,346.00 287 Septic Loans – HRA 21,700.00 290 Forest Resources 106,789.63 400 County Facilities 110,429.22 402 Depreciation Reserve Fund 22,729.96 405 Public Works Building Construction 60,048.55 407 Public Works – Equipment 170,321.30 444 2015C – Capital Improvement Bond 8,998.32 446 2016A – PW TST Bond 432,235.96 600 Environmental Services 693,729.52 616 On-Site Waste Water Division 104,665.35 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 216

715 County Garage 107,095.11 720 Property Casualty Liability 48,402.94 730 Workers Compensation 205,228.08 740 Medical Dental Insurance 2,410,587.09 770 Retired Employees Health Ins. 814.20 $23,384,119.24 Adopted July 11, 2017. No. 17-424

RESOLVED, That the workers’ compensation report of claims by employees for work-related injuries, dated June 23, 2017, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60509, is hereby received and ratified as payable from Fund 730, Agency 730001. Adopted July 11, 2017. No. 17-425

RESOLVED, That the official proceedings of the St. Louis County Special Board of Appeal and Equalization for Assessment Year 2017, Payable 2018 meeting dated June 20, 2017, are hereby approved. Adopted July 11, 2017. No. 17-426

BY COMMISSIONER STAUBER: WHEREAS, Gnesen Convenience Store, LLC d/b/a Gnesen Convenience Store, LLC, Gnesen Township, St. Louis County, MN, has applied for an off-sale intoxicating liquor license; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 340A.405, Subd. 2(d), requires that a public hearing be held prior to the issuance of an off-sale intoxicating liquor license; and WHEREAS, A public hearing was held on July 11, 2017, at 9:40 a.m., in the Solway Town Hall, Cloquet, MN, for the purpose of considering the granting of the off-sale intoxicating liquor license; and WHEREAS, With regard to the application for said license, Gnesen Convenience Store, LLC has complied in all respects with the requirements of Minnesota Law and St. Louis County Ordinance No. 28; and WHEREAS, The Liquor Licensing Committee of the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners has considered the nature of the business to be conducted and the propriety of the location and has recommended approval of the application; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That an Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License shall be issued to Gnesen Convenience Store, LLC d/b/a Gnesen Convenience Store, LLC, Gnesen Township, located in Area 3, and in accordance with the St. Louis County Fee Schedule the annual fee is $500; RESOLVED FURTHER, That said liquor license shall be effective through June 30, 2018; RESOLVED FURTHER, That said license is approved contingent upon payment of real estate taxes when due; RESOLVED FURTHER, That said license is approved contingent upon completion of building renovations and inspection by the County Sheriff; RESOLVED FURTHER, That if the named license holder sells the licensed place of business, the County Board may at its discretion and after an investigation, transfer the license to a new owner but without pro-rated refund of the license fee to the license holder. Unanimously adopted July 11, 2017. No. 17-427

BY COMMISSIONER RUKAVINA: WHEREAS, Taco's Soiree, LLC d/b/a The Crescent Bar and Grill, Beatty Township, St. Louis County, MN, has applied for an off-sale intoxicating liquor license; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 340A.405, Subd. 2(d), requires that a public hearing be held prior to the issuance of an off-sale intoxicating liquor license; and WHEREAS, A public hearing was held on July 11, 2017, at 9:45 a.m., in the Solway Town Hall, Cloquet, MN, for the purpose of considering the off-sale intoxicating liquor license; and WHEREAS, With regard to the application for said license, The Crescent Bar and Grill has complied in all respects with the requirements of Minnesota Law and St. Louis County Ordinance PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 217

No. 28; and WHEREAS, The Liquor Licensing Committee of the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners has considered the nature of the business to be conducted and the propriety of the location and has recommended approval of the application; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That an Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License shall be issued to Taco's Soiree, LLC d/b/a The Crescent Bar and Grill, Beatty Township, located in Area 3, and in accordance with the St. Louis County Fee Schedule the annual fee is $150.00; RESOLVED FURTHER, That said liquor license shall be effective through June 30, 2018; RESOLVED FURTHER, That said license is approved contingent upon payment of real estate taxes when due; RESOLVED FURTHER, That said license is approved contingent upon proof of liquor liability and workers’ compensation insurance and Environmental Services and Minnesota Department of Health approval; RESOLVED FURTHER, That if the named license holder sells the licensed place of business, the County Board may at its discretion and after an investigation, transfer the license to a new owner but without pro-rated refund of the license fee to the license holder. Unanimously adopted July 11, 2017. No. 17-428

BY COMMISSIONER OLSON: RESOLVED, That St. Louis County Board Resolution No. 17-146, dated March 14, 2017, is hereby rescinded. Unanimously adopted July 11, 2017. No. 17-429

BY COMMISSIONER STAUBER: WHEREAS, Pursuant to Minn. Stat § 13D.05, Subd. 3(b), the St. Louis County Board may close a meeting as permitted by the attorney/client privilege; and WHEREAS, The County Attorney requires candid and open discussion to provide legal advice to the County Board with respect to proposed settlements and litigation strategy in a closed session of the Committee of the Whole; and WHEREAS, A closed session would benefit the public because potential financial liability could result in the expenditure of public funds; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board will convene in a closed meeting of the Committee of the Whole on July 11, 2017, for the purpose of discussing the proposed settlements and litigation strategy immediately following the Board meeting, in accordance with Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, Subd. 3(b); RESOLVED FURTHER, That no other pending public business will be discussed at this closed session. Unanimously adopted July 11, 2017. No. 17-430

Upon motion by Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, resolutions numbered 17-431 through 17-445, as submitted on a second consent agenda, were unanimously adopted as follows:

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: WHEREAS, Range Area Vocational Supports (RAVS) is operated by Minnesota State Operated Community Services and they provide Day Training and Habilitation (DT&H) services to people with disabilities in Virginia; and WHEREAS, The Minnesota Department of Human Services requires a formal needs determination for changes, including closures and changes to existing DT&H services for people with developmental disabilities, that include authorization by the host county board; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes a needs determination that will close the current Range Area Vocational Supports Day Training and Habilitation in Virginia in November 2017, and that the new program will open in Virginia in November 2017. PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 218

Adopted July 11, 2017. No. 17-431

WHEREAS, The contract with Robert W. Benson of Duluth, MN, for the repurchase of state tax forfeited land is in default for nonpayment of taxes and installments; and WHEREAS, The repurchaser was properly served with Notice of Cancellation of Contract by civil process and has failed to cure the default for lands legally described as: CITY OF DULUTH LOTS 2 AND 3, BLOCK 66 HARRISONS BROOKDALE DIVISION OF DULUTH Parcel Code: 010-2110-08570 C22150090; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. §§ 282.04, Subd. 2(d), and 504B.271 authorize the County Auditor to dispose of or sell abandoned personal property; and WHEREAS, The previous owner of the property will be notified by posting of the property or by mail; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the cancellation of contract with Robert W. Benson of Duluth, MN, for the repurchase of state tax forfeited land described above, according to the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 282.01, Subd. 5, and Minn. Stat. § 282.40, and according to the procedures of Minn. Stat. § 559.21; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Auditor is authorized to dispose of or sell abandoned personal property from the above described state tax forfeited property. Adopted July 11, 2017. No. 17-432

WHEREAS, The contract with Howard Leon Eastlick III of Alborn, MN, for the purchase of state tax forfeited land is in default for nonpayment of taxes and installments; and WHEREAS, The purchaser was properly served with Notice of Cancellation of Contract by civil process and has failed to cure the default for lands legally described as: LOT 0004, BLOCK 001 REINKES SHORE LOTS TOWN OF COTTON Parcel Code: 305-0043-00040 C22130096; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. §§ 282.04, Subd. 2(d), and 504B.271 authorize the County Auditor to dispose of or sell abandoned personal property; and WHEREAS, The previous owner of the property will be notified by posting of the property or by mail; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the cancellation of contract with Howard Leon Eastlick III of Alborn, MN, for the purchase of state tax forfeited land described above, according to the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 282.01, Subd. 5, and Minn. Stat. § 282.40, and according to the procedures of Minn. Stat. § 559.21; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Auditor is authorized to dispose of or sell abandoned personal property from the above described state tax forfeited property. Adopted July 11, 2017. No. 17-433

WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.241 provides that state tax forfeited land may be repurchased by the previous owner subject to payment of delinquent taxes and assessments, with penalties, interest, and maintenance costs; and WHEREAS, The applicant, Certified Solutions, LLC, of Babbitt, MN, has applied to repurchase state tax forfeited land legally described as: CITY OF BABBITT W 62 FT OF GOV. LOT 2 LYING N OF NORTH DRIVE also E 288 FT OF LOT 3 LYING N OF NORTH DRIVE SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 60 NORTH, RANGE 13 WEST Parcel Codes: 105-0080-00022, 105-0080-00058; and WHEREAS, The applicant was the owner of record at the time of forfeiture and is eligible to PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 219 repurchase the property; and WHEREAS, The applicant shall either pay in full or enter into a four year contract for deed to repurchase the non-homestead property; and WHEREAS, Approving the repurchase will correct undue hardship and promote the use of lands that will best serve the public interest; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the repurchase application by Certified Solutions, LLC, of Babbitt, MN, on file in County Board File No. 60566, subject to payments including total taxes and assessments of $20,255.71, deed tax of $66.84, deed fee of $25, recording fee of $46, well fee of $50, plus a service fee of $500. The amount of $20,943.55 minus $500 will be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund), and $500 will be deposited into Fund 100 (General Fund). Adopted July 11, 2017. No. 17-434

WHEREAS, On June 27, 2017, the St. Louis County Board adopted Resolution No. 17-390 cancelling a contract for purchase of tax forfeited land to Donald E. Micklich of Zim, MN; and WHEREAS, Mr. Micklich had made payment of the amount due to bring his contract into compliance and cured the default on June 23, 2017; and WHEREAS, This information was relayed to the Board through Board Memo No. 17-20 on June 23, 2017; however, the item was not removed from the June 27 County Board Consent Agenda, resulting in the creation of County Board Resolution No. 17-390; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board rescinds County Board Resolution No. 17-390 dated June 27, 2017. Adopted July 11, 2017. No. 17-435

WHEREAS, Cooperative Light & Power has requested a utility easement across state tax forfeited land to install underground power; and WHEREAS, Exercising the easement will not cause significant adverse environmental or natural resource management impacts and will not conflict with public use of land; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.04, Subd. 4, authorizes the County Auditor to grant easements across state tax forfeited land for such purposes; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the St. Louis County Auditor to grant a utility easement to Cooperative Light & Power over, under and across state tax forfeited lands as described in County Board File No. 60516; RESOLVED FURTHER, That granting of this easement is conditioned upon payment of $459 land use fee, $100 administration fee and $46 recording fee, for a total of $605 to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund). Adopted July 11, 2017. No. 17-436

WHEREAS, Wisconsin Central Ltd. has requested a road right-of-way easement across state tax forfeited land; and WHEREAS, Exercising the easement will not cause significant adverse environmental or natural resource management impacts and will not conflict with public use of land; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.04, Subd. 4, authorizes the County Auditor to grant easements across state tax forfeited land for such purposes; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the St. Louis County Auditor to grant a road right-of-way easement to Wisconsin Central Ltd. over, under and across state tax forfeited lands as described in County Board File No. 60516; RESOLVED FURTHER, That granting of this easement is conditioned upon payment of $2,262 land use fee, $1,022 timber damages, $100 administration fee and $46 recording fee, for a total of $3,430 to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund). Adopted July 11, 2017. No. 17-437

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the applications for abatement, correction of assessed valuations and taxes plus penalty and interest, and any additional accrual, identified in PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 220

County Board File No. 60513. Adopted July 11, 2017. No. 17-438

WHEREAS, The HVAC systems and controls at the St. Louis County Jail in Duluth are very inefficient, at the end of their life cycle and in need of replacement and upgrades; and WHEREAS, Property Management commissioned a Level III - ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers) Energy Audit with a professional engineering firm to formulate an approach on how to replace the HVAC systems for the best energy conservation, long life cycle, and low maintenance design; and WHEREAS, Obermiller Nelson Engineering of Duluth, MN, has provided engineering services at the facility since its construction and has the experience and knowledge to provide these services; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to execute an agreement, and any amendments approved by the County Attorney, with Obermiller Nelson Engineering of Duluth, MN, for the engineering, design, bid specifications, and project administration for the HVAC systems and controls for the St. Louis County Jail in Duluth in the amount of $147,500, payable from the Depreciation Reserve Fund 402, Agency 402005. Adopted July 11, 2017. No. 17-439

RESOLVED, That the agreement authorizing the restoration of 1,150 hours of sick leave for Paul E. Shain is approved and the appropriate county officials are authorized to execute the Memorandum of Understanding, a copy of which is on file in County Board File No. 60637. Adopted July 11, 2017. No. 17-440

WHEREAS, The Minnesota Department of Human Services recently announced a Request for Proposals for qualified grantee(s) to Minnesota State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis, making funds available to a consortium of qualified responders to address Minnesota’s opioid crisis by increasing access to treatment, reducing unmet treatment need, and reducing opioid overdose- related deaths through the provision of prevention, treatment and recovery activities for opioid use disorder; and WHEREAS, St. Louis County submitted a grant proposal with community partners and was awarded $675,000 in three categories of service; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board has established Substance Abuse and Mental Health as a focus area for strategic planning and has invested in prevention and staffing to tackle the challenges we face; and WHEREAS, Community partners are willing to engage in this work formally and informally; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Health and Human Services Department to accept a grant in the amount of $675,000 from the Minnesota Department of Human Services for Minnesota State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis request for proposals for the period of August 1, 2017, to April 30, 2019; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Health and Human Services Department and the St. Louis County Attorney to execute agreements with the Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment, University of Minnesota Duluth School of Pharmacy, and Rural AIDS Action Network to deliver services funded by the grant, with such contracts to be paid from Fund 230, Agency 232006, Object 629900, Grant 23270, Grant Year 2017; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the 2017 revenue and expenditure budget be increased as follows with any adjustments to be made in the 2018 and 2019 budgets accordingly, if there are any unspent funds or overspent funds, not to exceed the grant funding of $675,000: Budget Reference: Fund 230, Agency 232006, Object 629900, Grant 23270, Grant Year 2017 Fund 230, Agency 232006, Object 530675, Grant 23270, Grant Year 2017; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the following contracts funded with this grant award that were part of the successful grant proposal and are required as part of the grant contract with the MN DHS Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division: PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 221

 Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment - $300,000 for Opioid withdrawal services;  Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment - $225,000 for Expanded Office Based Opioid Treatment /Medication Assisted Treatment;  University of Minnesota Duluth School of Pharmacy - $39,682 for expanded naloxone treatment; and  Rural AIDS Action Network, $94,318 for expanded naloxone treatment; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the 2018 budget will include an additional use of Public Safety fund balance to fund the local cost share. Adopted July 11, 2017. No. 17-441

WHEREAS, The County, through its Environmental Services Department, operates a Roll-off Program to provide County residents an opportunity to recycle; and WHEREAS, The County supports city recycling programs by processing and marketing recyclables collected in those programs; and WHEREAS, The County owns a recycling facility in Virginia and contracts with a private firm to facilitate the processing and marketing of recyclable materials generated in the St. Louis County Solid Waste Management Area; and WHEREAS, The Environmental Services Department has negotiated an agreement with GreenForest Recycling Resources, LLC, for the haulage, processing and marketing of recyclables collected in the County recycling program and the operation of the County recycling facility for the period October 1, 2017, through December 31, 2020, with two (2) optional two-year extensions; and WHEREAS, The Solid Waste & Septic Subcommittee has discussed and approved the negotiation of an agreement with GreenForest Recycling Resources, LLC, at its June 5, 2017 meeting; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into a contract with GreenForest Recycling Resources, LLC, Brainerd, MN, for the haulage, processing and marketing of recyclables collected in the County recycling program and the operation of the County recycling facility for the period October 1, 2017, through December 31, 2020, with two (2) optional two-year extensions, at an estimated annual cost of $675,000, payable from Fund 600, Agency 601004, Object 629901. Adopted July 11, 2017. No. 17-442

WHEREAS, Bids have been received electronically by the St. Louis County Public Works Department for the following project: CP 0091-342006, Revise Signal System on CSAH 91/Haines Road; and WHEREAS, Bids were opened in the Richard H. Hansen Transportation & Public Works Complex, Duluth, MN, on June 29, 2017, and the low responsible bid determined; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the award on the above project to the low bidder: LOW BIDDER ADDRESS AMOUNT Holden Electric Co. 7669 College Road $106,050.00 Baxter, MN 56425 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to approve the Contractor’s Performance Bonds and to execute the bonds and contract for St. Louis County’s share of the above listed project, payable from Fund 200, Agency 203479, Object 652800, through Fund 220, Agency 220441, Object 652700. With additional revenue budgeted for expense: City of Duluth Fund 220, Agency 220441, Rev. Obj. 551501 $26,512.50 City of Hermantown Fund 220, Agency 220441, Rev. Obj. 551503 $26,512.50 Adopted July 11, 2017. No. 17-443

WHEREAS, Bids have been received electronically by the St. Louis County Public Works Department for the following project: CP 0000-345984, Manhole Adjustment Project at various locations; and PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 222

WHEREAS, Bids were opened in the Richard H. Hansen Transportation & Public Works Complex, Duluth, MN, on July 6, 2017, and the low responsible bid determined; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the award on the above project to the low bidder: LOW BIDDER ADDRESS AMOUNT Northland Constructors of 4843 Rice Lake Road $60,400.00 Duluth, LLC Duluth, MN 55803 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to approve the Contractor’s Performance Bonds and to execute the bonds and contract for the above listed project payable from Fund 200, Agency 203486, Object 652800. Adopted July 11, 2017. No. 17-444

WHEREAS, Public Health & Human Services (PHHS) proposed the development of a team-lead social work job class during their 2017 budget presentation at the July 19, 2016 County Board Budget Workshop; and WHEREAS, The Human Resources Department has created a new Social Work Coordinator job class for the PHHS Department and determined that it should be allocated to Grade MAK of the Merit System Basic Unit Pay Plan; and WHEREAS, The Merit System Basic Unit has reviewed and agreed to the proposed Grade allocation; and WHEREAS, Funding for this job class allocation is available in the PHHS Budget; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board adopts the Social Work Coordinator job class, which is allocated to Grade MAK: $48,497 - $74,042 of the Merit System Basic Unit Pay Plan. Adopted July 11, 2017. No. 17-445

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: WHEREAS, In November 2016, six plaintiffs commenced an action against St. Louis County, a county employee, a former county employee, and other defendants; and WHEREAS, The action, captioned Norman v. City of Duluth, has not been filed with the court; and WHEREAS, St. Louis County is not defending or indemnifying its former employee in the action; and WHEREAS, The parties to the action have participated in mediation and reached agreement on a proposed settlement that is subject to the approval of the St. Louis County Board; and WHEREAS, Under the proposed settlement, the claimants will release their claims relating to the facts and circumstances alleged in the complaint, and St. Louis County will make a settlement payment in the amount of $815,000.00; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board wishes to approve the proposed settlement to avoid the expense and risk associated with further litigation; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the proposed settlement and authorizes the appropriate county officials to negotiate and execute appropriate settlement documents and to make the settlement payment contemplated by the proposed settlement in the amount of $815,000.00, payable from Fund 720, Agency 720001, Expense Code 636200. Unanimously adopted July 11, 2017. No. 17-446

BY COMMISSIONER RUKAVINA: WHEREAS, In December 2016, Ronald G. Gustafson commenced an action against St. Louis County and other defendants; and WHEREAS, The action, captioned Gustafson v. St. Louis County, Case No. 69DU-CV-17-848, is pending before the State of Minnesota District Court for the Sixth Judicial District in Duluth; and WHEREAS, The parties to the action have participated in mediation and reached agreement on a proposed settlement that is subject to the approval of the St. Louis County Board; and WHEREAS, Under the proposed settlement, Gustafson will release his claims relating to the facts and circumstances alleged in the complaint, and St. Louis County will make a settlement payment in PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 223 the amount of $20,000.00; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board wishes to approve the proposed settlement to avoid the expense and risk associated with further litigation; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the proposed settlement and authorizes the appropriate county officials to negotiate and execute appropriate settlement documents and to make the settlement payment contemplated by the proposed settlement in the amount of $20,000.00, payable from Fund 720, Agency 720001, Expense Code 636200. Unanimously adopted July 11, 2017. No. 17-447

At 4:00 p.m., July 11, 2017, Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Frank Jewell, Chair of the Board of County Commissioners

Attest:

Donald Dicklich, County Auditor and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners

(Seal of the County Auditor)

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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA, HELD ON JULY 25, 2017

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of St. Louis, Minnesota, met this 25th day of July 2017, at 9:33 a.m., at the Northland Town Hall, Canyon, Minnesota, with the following members present: Commissioners Patrick Boyle, Beth Olson, Tom Rukavina, Pete Stauber, Keith Nelson, Mike Jugovich and Chair Frank Jewell - 7. Absent: None - 0.

Chair Jewell asked for a moment of silence to honor all those serving overseas, law enforcement, and for all innocent victims of war and conflict, followed by the pledge of allegiance.

Brian Burton, Northland Township Chair, welcomed the Board to Northland Township.

Chair Jewell opened the meeting to persons who wanted to address the Board concerning issues not on the agenda, and no one came forth.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to approve the consent agenda. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Rukavina, moved to remove from the table a resolution to authorize a grant application to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Dam Safety Program for Little Stone Lake Dam (tabled on July 11, 2017). The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Rukavina, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to authorize a grant application to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Dam Safety Program of $100,000 for renovation and repair of Little Stone Lake Dam, and that Frank Jewell, Chair of the St. Louis County Board, and Donald Dicklich, St. Louis County Auditor, are hereby authorized to execute the Dam Safety Program grant agreement and act as St. Louis County’s authorized agents for the purpose of the administration of the grant. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-451.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Rukavina, moved to authorize the County Auditor to spread local levies for the provision of fire protection and/or first responder services to identified unorganized territories within the county beginning January 1, 2018, and to authorize the agreements with the listed corporations for the provision of these services. Kristian Jankofsky, speaking on behalf of the Evergreen Volunteer Fire Department, said the department was seeking an increase to replace their oldest apparatus, which is thirty years old. Commissioner Rukavina, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to amend the resolution and change the amount levied for Evergreen Volunteer Fire Department from $84,000 to $42,000. The amendment passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Commissioner Rukavina, supported by Commissioner Jugovich, moved to approve the amended motion. The amended motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-452.

The following Board and contract files were created from documents received by this Board: Kevin Gray, County Administrator, Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, and Mark Weber, Land and Minerals Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-317, Department of Natural Resources Dam Safety Program Grant Application – Little Stone Lake Dam.—60645

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, submitting Board Letter No 17-318, Fire Protection/First Responder Services Contracts for Unorganized Territories – 2018.—60646

Agreement for Services between the County of St. Louis and Legette, Brashears & Graham, Inc., PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 225

Duluth, MN, for engineering services for wetland boundary delineation on an on-call basis during the period July 1, 2017 to December 31, 2018.—17-401

Contract for County-State Aid Highway (CSAH) Project between the County of St. Louis and A Plus Landscaping, LLC, Saginaw, MN, for building demolition at 4096 Midway Road, Hermantown, MN (CP 0013-319131 TST Quote).—17-402

Project Construction Contract No. 5359A.1 between the County of St. Louis and Range Cornice and Roofing Company, Hibbing, MN, for Virginia Courthouse HVAC & roof replacement.—17-403

Service Contract No. 5398 between the County of St. Louis and Como Lube & Supplies, Duluth, MN, for the collection and disposal of waste oil, used oil filters, absorbents and antifreeze during the period August 1, 2017 through July 31, 2020.—17-404

Service Contract between the County of St. Louis and Unique Security Inc., Montgomery, AL, to provide security system service and maintenance support at the Jail during the period for a one-year period.—17-405

Mutual Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement between Waste Management of Minnesota, Inc., and St. Louis County.—17-406

On-Line Software Subscriber Agreement between the County of St. Louis, Auditor’s Office, Duluth, MN, and Forti Law, PLLC, Chisholm, MN.—17-407

Project Contract No. 5383 between the County of St. Louis and Kasper Lawn and Landscape d/b/a Kasper, LLC, Duluth, MN, for St. Louis County Courthouse Duluth Landscape Installation project and 3-year maintenance plan.—17-408

Project Contract No. 5359A.2 between the County of St. Louis and A.W. Kuettel and Sons, Inc., Duluth, MN, for the Virginia Courthouse HVAC & Roof Replacement project.—17-409

Agreement for Services between the County of St. Louis and Gale-Tec Engineering, Inc., Wayzata, MN, for engineering services for geotechnical investigations/evaluations, asbestos testing, and material testing on an on-call basis during the period July 1, 2017 to December 31, 2018.—17-410

Agreement for Services between the County of St. Louis and Northeast Technical Services, Virginia, MN, for engineering services for geotechnical investigations/evaluations, asbestos testing, and material testing on an on-call basis during the period July 1, 2017 to December 31, 2018.—17-411

Agreement for Services between the County of St. Louis and EPC Engineering & Testing, Duluth, MN, for engineering services for geotechnical investigations/evaluations, asbestos testing, and material testing on an on-call basis during the period July 1, 2017 to December 31, 2018.—17-412

Agreement for Services between the County of St. Louis and Braun Intertec Corporation, Duluth, MN, for engineering services for geotechnical investigations/evaluations, asbestos testing, and material testing on an on-call basis during the period July 1, 2017 to December 31, 2018.—17-413

Agreement for Services between the County of St. Louis and American Engineering Testing, St. Paul, MN, for engineering services for geotechnical investigations/evaluations, asbestos testing, and material testing on an on-call basis during the period July 1, 2017 to December 31, 2018.—17-414

Contract for County-State Aid Highway Project between the County of St. Louis and AAA Striping Service Co., St. Michael, MN, for Pavement Markings on various County State Aid Highways within Carlton, Lake and St. Louis Counties (CP 0000-275389, SAP 069-030-038.—17-415 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 226

Contract for County-State Aid Highway Project between the County of St. Louis and Holden Electric Co., Baxter, MN, for Roadway Lighting at various intersections in Carlton, Itasca and St. Louis Counties (CP 0000-259425 TST, SP 088-070-049 consisting of SP 069-070-026 SLC, SP 009- 070-005 Carlton, SP 031-070-005 Itasca, Federal Project No. HSIP 8817 225).—17-416

State of Minnesota and St. Louis County Master Partnership Contract, MnDOT Contract Number 1028586, for the purpose of constructing, maintaining and improving the trunk highway system, effective through June 30, 2022.—17-417

State of Minnesota Department of Transportation and St. Louis County Cooperative Construction Agreement, MnDOT Contract No. 1028236, to install a fiber optic interconnect along US-53 in Hermantown (SAP 069-632-022, CP 0032-153443 TST).—17-418

Purchase Agreement between St. Louis County (buyer) and Linda J. Vainik (seller) for property acquisition at 330 1st Street South, Virginia, MN, for the Government Services Center Project – Virginia, legal description: Nly 85 feet of Lots 14, 15 and 16, Block 30, VIRGINIA.—17-419

Group Residential Housing Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53273, between St. Louis County and Rengstorf Foster Care, Hibbing, MN, during State Fiscal Year 2016.—17-420

Addendum, Contract No. 15896A, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Duluth Regional Care Center, Inc., (DRCC) Duluth, MN, for respite services for persons with autism or similar disabilities and respite service providers during the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018.—17-421

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16103, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Residential Services of NE MN, Inc., Duluth, MN, for Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS) during the period April 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017.—17-422

Agreement for Services between the County of St. Louis and MSA Professional Services, Inc., Baraboo, WI, for engineering services for wetland boundary delineation during the period July 1, 2017 to December 31, 2018.—17-423

Agreement for Professional Services between the County of St. Louis and MSA Professional Services, Inc., Baraboo, WI, for engineering services for culvert hydraulics, bridge hydraulics, storm sewer design and miscellaneous engineering on various county roads on an on-call basis during the period July 1, 2017 to December 31, 2018.—17-424

Safety & Risk Management Training Contract between St. Louis County and Onsite Medical Service, Inc., Delano, MN, for Audiometric Testing & Training on July 19, 2017.—17-425

Memorandum of Understanding between St. Louis County Public Works Department and the Minnesota Teamsters Public and Law Enforcement Employees Union, Local No. 320, for the restoration of sick leave hours for Paul E. Shain.—17-426

Upon motion by Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, resolutions numbered 17-448 through 17-450, as submitted on the consent agenda, were unanimously adopted as follows:

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: RESOLVED, That the official proceedings of the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners for the meeting of July 11, 2017, are hereby approved. Adopted July 25, 2017. No. 17-448

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RESOLVED, That the workers’ compensation report of claims by employees for work-related injuries, dated July 7, 2017, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60509, is hereby received and ratified as payable from Fund 730, Agency 730001. Adopted July 25, 2017. No. 17-449

RESOLVED, That pursuant to Ordinance No. 28, Section 11, Subd. 11.06, authorization is hereby granted to Dawghouse Bar & Grill, LLC d/b/a Dawghouse Bar & Grill, Northland Township, to sell/serve liquor outside the designated serving area of the county liquor license for the dates of August 25-27, 2017, as per application on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60520. Adopted July 25, 2017. No. 17-450

BY COMMISSIONER RUKAVINA: WHEREAS, An inspection by engineers from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources indicated one of two culverts on Stone Lake Dam was beginning to fail; and WHEREAS, A follow-up inspection from St. Louis County engineers was conducted and a decision was made to replace both existing metal culverts with reinforced concrete culverts; and WHEREAS, The 2017 legislature appropriated $100,000 to St. Louis County for renovation and repair of Little Stone Lake Dam (Laws of Minnesota 2017, 1st Special Session, Chapter 8, Article 1, Section 6, Subd. 4); and WHEREAS, The legislative appropriation requires a fifty percent match from St. Louis County for project costs; and WHEREAS, Upon approval of its application by the state, St. Louis County may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the Little Stone Lake Dam project, and St. Louis County certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in the grant agreement; and WHEREAS, Funds will be transferred from Fund 290, Object 311045 to Fund 290, Agency 290004 for St. Louis County’s share of project costs; and WHEREAS, St. Louis County has sufficient funds to complete the project if the actual costs exceed estimates; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes a grant application to the Department of Natural Resources Dam Safety Program of $100,000 for the renovation and repair of Little Stone Lake Dam; RESOLVED FURTHER, That Commissioner Frank Jewell, Chair of the St. Louis County Board, and Donald Dicklich, St. Louis County Auditor, are hereby authorized to execute the Dam Safety Program grant agreement and act as St. Louis County’s authorized agents for the purpose of administration of the grant; RESOLVED FURTHER, That St. Louis County’s share of project costs is payable from Fund 290, Agency 290004. Unanimously adopted July 25, 2017. No. 17-451

BY COMMISSIONER RUKAVINA: WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board is authorized to act on behalf of unorganized townships for purposes of furnishing fire protection and/or first responder services, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 365.243; and WHEREAS, The following legally organized corporations under the State of Minnesota have notified St. Louis County of their intent to provide fire protection and/or first responder services in said townships for the year 2018; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to sign any associated contract documents; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the County Auditor is hereby authorized to spread local levies for the furnishing of fire protection and/or first responder services in unorganized townships as follows, to be accounted for in Fund 148, Agency 148001, Object 699100:

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City of Babbitt Unorganized Townships 61-12 & 61-13 $81,884

City of Chisholm Unorganized Township 59-21 $16,232 (Everything except 13041 Memory Lane through 13099 Memory Lane)

City of Cook Unorganized Townships 62-17 & 63-17 $14,700

City of Floodwood Unorganized Township 52-21 $11,696

City of Orr Unorganized Township 63-19 & 66-20 $10,173

Bearville Township Volunteer Fire Dept. Unorganized Township 62-21 $6,326

Central Lakes Volunteer Fire Dept. Unorganized Township 56-17 $43,050

Colvin Volunteer Fire Dept. Unorganized Township 55-15 (Sections 1-21 and 29 & 30) $10,500

Ellsburg Volunteer Fire Dept. Unorganized Township 55-15 (Sections 22-28 and 31-36) $4,763

Embarrass Region Volunteer Fire Dept. Unorganized Township 61-14 $6,199

Evergreen Volunteer Fire Dept. Unorganized Townships 60-19 & 60-20 $42,000

French Volunteer Fire Dept. Unorganized Township 59-21 (13041 Memory Lane through 13099 Memory Lane) $1,190

Gnesen Volunteer Fire Dept. Unorganized Township 53-15 $18,812

Greenwood Township Volunteer Fire Dept. Unorganized Township 63-15 $8,400

Lake Kabetogama Area Fire Dept. Unorganized Townships 67-20, 67-21, 68-19, 68-20, 68-21 & 69-19 $31,708

Lakeland Volunteer Fire Dept. Unorganized Township 57-16 $61,950

Makinen Volunteer Fire Dept. Unorganized Township 56-16 $46,200

Morse-Fall Lake Rural Protection Assoc. Unorganized Townships 63-14, 64-12, 64-13, 65-13 & 65-14 $26,565 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 229

Northland Volunteer Fire Dept. Unorganized Township 53-16 $18,900

Palo Regional Volunteer Fire Dept. Unorganized Townships 56-14, 57-14 & 58-14 (Sections 25-36) $37,800

Pequaywan Lake Volunteer Fire Dept. Unorganized Township 54-13 $3,780

Pike-Sandy-Britt Volunteer Fire Dept. Unorganized Townships 59-16 & 60-18 $49,877

Silica Volunteer Fire Dept. Unorganized Township 55-21 $47,250

Total Levy for Unorganized Township Fire Protection and First Responder Services $599,955 Unanimously adopted July 25, 2017. No. 17-452

At 10:10 a.m., July 25, 2017, Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Frank Jewell, Chair of the Board of County Commissioners

Attest:

Donald Dicklich, County Auditor and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners

(Seal of the County Auditor)

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS

OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA

August, 2017

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA, HELD ON AUGUST 1, 2017

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of St. Louis, Minnesota, met this 1st day of August 2017, at 9:38 a.m., at the St. Louis County Courthouse, Duluth, Minnesota, with the following members present: Commissioners Patrick Boyle, Beth Olson, Tom Rukavina, Pete Stauber, Keith Nelson, Mike Jugovich and Chair Frank Jewell - 7. Absent: None - 0.

Chair Jewell asked for a moment of silence to honor all those serving overseas, members of the armed forces who are transgender, law enforcement, and for all innocent victims of war and conflict, followed by the pledge of allegiance.

Chair Jewell opened the meeting to persons who wanted to address the Board concerning issues not on the agenda. Robert Kolojeski, of Cotton, discussed issues related to maintenance of the North Comstock Lake Road.

Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Olson, moved to approve the consent agenda. Item #24, Authorization to Expend the 2016 State Homeland Security Program Grant, was removed from the consent agenda for separate consideration. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Stauber, moved to authorize the expenditure of the 2016 State Homeland Security Program grant in the amount of $42,846, to be accounted for in Fund 100, Agency 132999, Grant 13212,Year 2017; that the match of $47,265.33 will be accounted for by $30,000 from federal forfeitures and $17,265.33 from Fund 100, Agency 136001, Object 629900; and further, that the appropriate county officials are authorized to execute all agreements and contracts necessary to fulfill the 2016 State Homeland Security Program as approved by the St. Louis County Attorney, with St. Louis County serving as coordinator and fiscal agent for the grant. St. Louis County Sheriff Ross Litman said the grant money will be used to add a bi-directional amplifier, which will improve Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER) signal strength in various school districts. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17- 477.

The following Board and contract files were created from documents received by this Board:

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Barbara Hayden, Planning and Economic Development Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-334, Execute 2017 HUD Contracts – CDBG, HOME and ESG Entitlement Grants.—60647

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Linnea Mirsch, Public Health and Human Services Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-319, Day Training and Habilitation and Semi-Independent Living Services Contracts for SFY 2018 and Rescind County Board Resolution No. 17-383.—60648 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 232

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and James Foldesi, Public Works Director/Highway Engineer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-331, Agreement with Twin Ports Testing II, Inc., for Geotechnical Services and Rescind Resolution No. 17-400.—60649

State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53275, between St. Louis County and Allen Adult Foster Care, Duluth, MN.—17-427

SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53300, between St. Louis County and Jose and Rita Vidal, Nett Lake, MN.—17-428

SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53303, between St. Louis County and Quilt Haven, Duluth, MN.—17-429

Amendment No. 1, Original Damion No. 2012-007154, between the County of St. Louis and Oneida Realty Company, Duluth, MN, for strategic direction, property management, and operation/administration services for the St. Louis County Heritage & Arts Center (the Depot), extending the terms of the original contract for an additional six months effective July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.—17-430

Cooperative Agreement between the County of St. Louis and Northern Natural Gas Company for Gas Pipeline Modification for the MNTH-73 and County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 5 Roundabout Project (SAP 069-736-001, CP -136-287483).—17-431

Upon motion by Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Olson, resolutions numbered 17- 453 through 17-476, as submitted on the consent agenda, were unanimously adopted as follows:

BY COMMISSIONER BOYLE: RESOLVED, That the official proceedings of the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners for the meeting of July 25, 2017, are hereby approved. Adopted August 1, 2017. No. 17-453

WHEREAS, The Sixth Judicial District Treatment Courts applied for and received a grant in the amount of $435,000 under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for the Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment opioid stabilization unit; and WHEREAS, The project will serve an estimated 45 participants annually over three years by offering high-intensity residential withdrawal management, stabilization, assessment, and referral for area residents suffering from opioid addiction; and WHEREAS, The Public Health and Human Services Department has been asked to accept these funds on behalf of the Sixth Judicial District and contract with the Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment for the entire amount; and WHEREAS, Contract-related costs will be covered by the grant, budgeted at $145,000 per year for three years from the SAMHSA grant; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Health and Human Services Department to accept funds in the amount of $435,000 from the State of Minnesota, acting through its Sixth Judicial District, for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grant for the period of July 1, 2017 through September 30, 2019, and contract with the Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment to provide opioid unit services. Budget reference Code: 230-232006-629900 230-232006-584212 Adopted August 1, 2017. No. 17-454

WHEREAS, On June 27, 2017, the St. Louis County Board adopted Resolution No. 17-383 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 233 establishing State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2018 rates and authorizing contracts for Day Training and Habilitation Services with Choice, Unlimited-CHOICE, Choice, Unlimited-OPTIONS, East Range DAC, Range Center, Inc., and UDAC, Inc.; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board also established SFY 2018 rates and authorized contracts for Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS) at a rate of $27.76 per hour for the following providers: Duluth Regional Care Center Northern Habilitative Services, Inc., of Chisholm Trillium Services, Inc. REM Arrowhead, Inc. Residential Services of NE MN, Inc.; and WHEREAS, Providers and staff had previously agreed upon an increase to the SILS services rate of $1.76 to a new rate of $29.52; thus, the rates in Board Resolution No. 17-383 were incorrect; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to execute contract documents to purchase Day Training and Habilitation (DT&H) and Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS) for St. Louis County clients for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2018; RESOLVED FURTHER, That rates for DT&H are set by the State Disability Waiver Rate Management system on a client-by-client basis, while SILS will increase to $29.52 per hour: Day Training and Habilitation (DT&H) rates for all county-funded persons are individually determined using the Rate Management System established by the Minnesota Department of Human Services for the following providers to be paid from Fund 230, Agency 232006, Object 604800: CHOICE, Unlimited - CHOICE CHOICE, Unlimited – OPTIONS East Range DAC Range Center, Inc. UDAC, Inc. Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS) rates are $29.52 per hour for the following providers of SILS services to be paid from Fund 230, Agency 232006, Object 605200: Duluth Regional Care Center $29.52 per hour Northern Habilitative Services, Inc., of Chisholm $29.52 per hour Trillium Services, Inc. $29.52 per hour REM Arrowhead, Inc. $29.52 per hour Residential Services of NE MN, Inc. $29.52 per hour RESOLVED FURTHER, That County Board Resolution No 17-383, dated June 27, 2017, is hereby rescinded. Adopted August 1, 2017. No. 17-455

WHEREAS, The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) notified the Environmental Services Department that grant funding is available to assist low-income households with the abatement and upgrade of subsurface sewage treatment systems identified as Imminent Threats to Public Health; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Environmental Services Department to apply for $100,000 in grant funding from the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources Clean Water Fund to assist low-income households in St. Louis County with the abatement and upgrade of subsurface sewage treatment systems (SSTS) identified as Imminent Threats to Public Health; RESOLVED FURTHER, That should the grant application be successful, matching funds will be provided from the Environmental Trust Fund (Shoreline Sales Fund 500, Agency 500001). Adopted August 1, 2017. No. 17-456

WHEREAS, Benedict R. Bonazza has requested a road right-of-way easement across state tax forfeited land; and WHEREAS, There are no reasonable alternatives to obtain access to the private property; and PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 234

WHEREAS, Exercising the easement will not cause significant adverse environmental or natural resource management impacts and will not conflict with public use of land; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.04, Subd. 4a, authorizes the County Board to grant easements across state tax forfeited land for such purposes; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the St. Louis County Auditor to grant a road right-of-way easement to Benedict R. Bonazza over, under and across state tax forfeited lands as described in County Board File No. 60516; RESOLVED FURTHER, That granting of this easement is conditioned upon payment of $852 land use fee, $150 administration fee and $46 recording fee, for a total of $1,048 to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund). Adopted August 1, 2017. No. 17-457

WHEREAS, Under the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 282.341, Subd. 1, a contract for deed to repurchase state tax forfeited land previously cancelled may be reinstated by the previous contract holder subject to payment of installments, taxes, assessments, penalties, costs, and interest; and WHEREAS, Less than 50 percent of the basic sale price was paid prior to cancellation; therefore, County Board approval is required for reinstatement; and WHEREAS, Ensign & Johnson Co. of Duluth, MN, has requested to reinstate Contract C22160067, having been cancelled on May 2, 2017, under new Contract C22170124 for property described as: CITY OF DULUTH LOT 13, BLOCK 6 WEST DULUTH 1ST DIVISION Parcel Code: 010-4470-01020; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the reinstatement of Contract C22170124 by Ensign & Johnson Co. of Duluth, MN, in the amount of $15,899.81, to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund). Adopted August 1, 2017. No. 17-458

WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.241 provides that state tax forfeited land may be repurchased by the previous owner subject to payment of delinquent taxes and assessments, with penalties, interest, and maintenance costs; and WHEREAS, The applicant, Charles Palmer of Duluth, MN, has applied to repurchase state tax forfeited land legally described as: CITY OF DULUTH LOT 2, BLOCK 13 NORTONS DIVISION OF DULUTH Parcel Code: 010-3490-02060; and WHEREAS, The applicant was the owner of record at the time of forfeiture and is eligible to repurchase the property; and WHEREAS, The applicant shall either pay in full or enter into a ten year contract for deed to repurchase the homestead property; and WHEREAS, Approving the repurchase will correct undue hardship and promote the use of lands that will best serve the public interest; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the repurchase application by Charles Palmer of Duluth, MN, on file in County Board File No. 60566, subject to payments including total taxes and assessments of $9,627.54, deed tax of $31.77, deed fee of $25, recording fee of $46, unlawful detainer of $327, plus a service fee of $500. The amount of $10,057.31 will be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund), and $500 will be deposited into Fund 100 (General Fund). Adopted August 1, 2017. No. 17-459

WHEREAS, The applicants, Gary E. Hall and Colleen M. Hall of Hibbing, MN, have applied to repurchase state tax forfeited land legally described as: CITY OF HIBBING LOT 4, BLOCK 22 SARGENT ADDITION TO HIBBING Parcel Code: 140-0220-03260; and WHEREAS, The applicants were the owners of record at the time of forfeiture and are eligible to repurchase the property; and WHEREAS, The applicants shall either pay in full or enter into a ten-year contract for deed to repurchase the homestead property; and WHEREAS, Approving the repurchase will correct undue hardship and promote the use of lands that will best serve the public interest; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the repurchase application by Gary E. Hall and Colleen M. Hall of Hibbing, MN, on file in County Board File No. 60566, subject to payments including total taxes and assessments of $294, deed tax of $1.65, deed fee of $25, recording fee of $46, unlawful detainer of $327, and NSF check fee of $30, plus a service fee of $500. The amount of $723.65 will be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund), and $500 will be deposited into Fund 100 (General Fund). Adopted August 1, 2017. No. 17-460

WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.241 provides that state tax forfeited land may be repurchased by the previous owner subject to payment of delinquent taxes and assessments, with penalties, interest, and maintenance costs; and WHEREAS, The applicant, Randolph E. Jarve of Madisonville, LA, has applied to repurchase state tax forfeited land legally described as: TOWN OF PIKE 1 AC SQUARE AT NE CORNER OF NE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 EXCLUSIVE OF ROAD SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 60 NORTH, RANGE 16 WEST Parcel Code: 505-0015-04700; and WHEREAS, The applicant was the owner of record at the time of forfeiture and is eligible to repurchase the property; and WHEREAS, The applicant shall either pay in full or enter into a four year contract for deed to repurchase the non-homestead property; and WHEREAS, Approving the repurchase will correct undue hardship and promote the use of lands that will best serve the public interest; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the repurchase application by Randolph E. Jarve of Madisonville, LA, on file in County Board File No. 60566, subject to payments including total taxes and assessments of $14,778.55, deed tax of $48.77, deed fee of $25, recording fee of $46, lock and hasp fee of $18, plus a service fee of $500. The amount of $14,916.32 will be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund), and $500 will be deposited into Fund 100 (General Fund). Adopted August 1, 2017. No. 17-461

WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.241 provides that state tax forfeited land may be repurchased by the previous owners subject to payment of delinquent taxes and assessments, with penalties, interest, and maintenance costs; and WHEREAS, The applicants, James W. and Lynnette Stunkart of Floodwood, MN, have applied to repurchase state tax forfeited land legally described as: TOWN OF VAN BUREN NE 1/4 OF NW 1/4 also N 1/2 OF S 1/2 OF NW 1/4 also N 1/2 OF S 1/2 OF S 1/2 OF NW 1/4 SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 52 NORTH, RANGE 20 WEST Parcel Codes: 555-0010-02000, 02020, and 02030; and WHEREAS, The applicants were the owners of record at the time of forfeiture and are eligible to PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 236 repurchase the property; and WHEREAS, The applicants shall either pay in full or enter into a four year contract for deed to repurchase the non-homestead property; and WHEREAS, Approving the repurchase will correct undue hardship and promote the use of lands that will best serve the public interest; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the repurchase application by James W. and Lynnette Stunkart of Floodwood, MN, on file in County Board File No. 60566, subject to payments including total taxes and assessments of $7,531.80, deed tax of $24.85, deed fee of $25, and recording fee of $46, plus a service fee of $500. The amount of $7,627.65 will be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund), and $500 will be deposited into Fund 100 (General Fund). Adopted August 1, 2017. No. 17-462

WHEREAS, Randy Helmer of Hibbing, MN, has agreed that the contract for the repurchase of state tax forfeited land should be cancelled, and has voluntarily agreed to and signed the Admission of Service and Waiver of Time to Cure Default for land legally described as: CITY OF HIBBING LOTS 18, 19 AND 20, BLOCK 11 KITZVILLE HIBBING Parcel code: 140-0120-02740 C22140045; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. §§ 282.04, Subd. 2(d), and 504B.271 authorize the County Auditor to dispose of or sell abandoned personal property; and WHEREAS, The previous owner of the property will be notified by posting of the property or by mail; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the cancellation of contract with Randy Helmer of Hibbing, MN, for the repurchase of state tax forfeited land described above, according to the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 282.01, Subd. 5, and Minn. Stat. § 282.40, and according to the procedures of Minn. Stat. § 559.21; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Auditor is authorized to dispose of or sell abandoned personal property from the above described state tax forfeited property. Adopted August 1, 2017. No. 17-463

WHEREAS, The contract with Sean G. Penoncello of Iron, MN, for the purchase of state tax forfeited land is in default for nonpayment of taxes and installments; and WHEREAS, The purchaser was properly served with Notice of Cancellation of Contract by publication and has failed to cure the default for lands legally described as: TOWN OF CHERRY NLY 100 FT OF WLY 300 FT OF SW 1/4 OF NW 1/4 OF NW 1/4 SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 57 NORTH, RANGE 19 WEST Parcel Code: 290-0010-04345 C22120059; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. §§ 282.04, Subd. 2(d) and 504B.271 authorize the County Auditor to dispose of or sell abandoned personal property; and WHEREAS, The previous owner of the property will be notified by posting of the property or by mail; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the cancellation of contract with Sean G. Penoncello of Iron, MN, for the purchase of state tax forfeited land described above, according to the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 282.01, Subd. 5, and Minn. Stat. § 282.40, and according to the procedures of Minn. Stat. § 559.21; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Auditor is authorized to dispose of or sell abandoned personal property from the above described state tax forfeited property. Adopted August 1, 2017. No. 17-464

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WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Road Safety Plan identified the intersection of US 53 and County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 7/County Road (CR) 885/Industrial Road in Grand Lake Township/Twig, as a high risk for serious crashes with the relative ranking at 8 out of 709 intersections analyzed; and WHEREAS, The five-year crash history of the US 53 corridor, from Pike Lake to Eveleth, found the intersection of US 53 and CSAH 7/CR 885/Industrial Road as number one (1) by total crashes, crash rate and severity rate; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Road Safety Plan identified a reduced conflict intersection (J- Turn) as the best strategy to improve the safety of the intersection and support the goal of the Toward Zero Deaths initiative; and WHEREAS, The Public Works Department has secured federal funding through the Highway Safety Improvement Program to fund the construction of the reduced conflict intersection; and WHEREAS, The Minnesota Department of Transportation supports this project and has committed to contributing approximately half of the necessary funding for design services; and WHEREAS, The Public Works Department selected WSB & Associates, Inc., of Minneapolis, MN, as the engineering consultant through the quality-based selection method to complete the project design; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into a professional services agreement, and approve any amendments authorized by the County Attorney, with WSB & Associates, Inc., of Minneapolis, MN, in the amount of $95,000 to perform an intersection control evaluation and prepare a final design of the reduced conflict intersection (J-Turn) at the intersection of US 53 and CSAH 7/CR 885/Industrial Road in Grand Lake Township/Twig. The project is further identified as SP 069-070-038, CP 0007- 293140 and is payable from Fund 200, Agency 200008, Object 626600. Adopted August 1, 2017.No. 17-465

WHEREAS, St. Louis County secured federal funding through the Highway Safety Improvement Program to develop a rural intersection conflict warning system; and WHEREAS, The rural intersection conflict warning system is a dynamic warning system that warns drivers approaching a rural intersection on all approaches if there is a potential conflict with another vehicle at an intersection; and WHEREAS, The system cost and technological requirements to operate and maintain the current rural intersection conflict warning systems presents special challenges to local agencies that are considering installing this system on local roads; and WHEREAS, The main objective of this project is to design a prototype rural intersection conflict warning system that is low cost and one that local agencies feel confident to operate and maintain; and WHEREAS, The wider deployment of this type of warning system at local road intersections supports the goal of the Toward Zero Deaths initiative; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into a cooperative agreement No. 1028741 with the Minnesota Department of Transportation for preliminary engineering to develop a rural intersection conflict warning system, identified as SP 069-070-042, CP 0016-358781 with funds payable from Fund 200, Agency 203489, Object 652800, and Fund 220, Agency 220442, Object 652700. Adopted August 1, 2017. No. 17-466

WHEREAS, Twin Ports Testing, Inc., of Superior, WI, was awarded a contract for geotechnical services on June 27, 2017, County Board Resolution No. 17-400; and WHEREAS, Twin Ports Testing, Inc., has recently sold assets, including its rights pursuant to all contracts, to Twin Ports Testing II, Inc.; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into an agreement, and approve any amendments authorized by the County Attorney, with Twin Ports Testing II, Inc., of Superior, WI, for geotechnical investigations/evaluations, asbestos testing, and material testing from August 1, 2017 through PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 238

December 31, 2018, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, payable from Fund 200, Agency 200008, Object 626600; RESOLVED FURTHER, That St. Louis County Board Resolution No. 17-400, dated June 27, 2017, is hereby rescinded. Adopted August 1, 2017. No. 17-467

WHEREAS, Bids have been received electronically by the St. Louis County Public Works Department for the following project: CP 0014-278072, SAP 069-614-017 (Low Prime), and CP 0000-279948, mill, reclaim, paving, sidewalk, curb and seal coat in Proctor and Duluth, 1.57 miles and 0.26 miles; and WHEREAS, Bids were opened in the Richard H. Hansen Transportation & Public Works Complex, Duluth, MN, on July 20, 2017, and the low responsible bid determined; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the award on the above project to the low bidder: LOW BIDDER ADDRESS AMOUNT Northland Constructors of 4843 Rice Lake Road $1,183,858.02 Duluth, LLC Duluth, MN 55803 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to approve the Contractor’s Performance Bonds and to execute the bonds and contract for the above listed project, payable from Fund 220, Agency 220440, Object 652700. With additional revenue budgeted for expense: City of Duluth Fund 220, Agency 220440, Rev. Object 551501 $61,660.00 City of Proctor Fund 220, Agency 220440, Rev. Object 551502 $61,660.00 Adopted August 1, 2017. No. 17-468

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Public Health & Human Services Department has administered the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Program since 2005 and an office space lease to house the program was entered into at the Olcott Plaza in Virginia, MN, owned by Vukonich Properties of Cloquet, MN; and WHEREAS, The county has continuously renewed its lease with Vukonich Properties at this location from 2005 to 2017 for this purpose; and WHEREAS, Vukonich Properties sold Olcott Plaza to HMS Laurentian Partners, LLC (HMS), of Virginia, MN, in 2014 and assigned all existing leases to HMS; and WHEREAS, County lease Addendum No. 7 to Lease No. 2005-002144 executed with Vukonich Properties expired on April 30, 2017, and HMS Laurentian Partners has agreed to the terms of this addendum; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into a lease agreement with HMS Laurentian Partners, LLC, of Virginia, MN, for 3,041 sq. ft. of office space in Olcott Plaza for a two-year term beginning May 1, 2017 and expiring on April 30, 2019, with rent of $3,422.25 per month ($13.50 per sq. ft.) in year one, and $3,524.92 per month ($13.91 per sq. ft.) in year two; RESOLVED FURTHER, That annual renewal options will be included in the lease at a rent increase of 3% per annum until such time as the ACT program staff relocates to the new Government Services Center-Virginia; RESOLVED FURTHER, That Medical Assistance revenue generated by the ACT team and received by St. Louis County will be used to pay the ACT team’s obligation under this lease, with pass through expenses through Fund 230, Agency 232006. Adopted August 1, 2017. No. 17-469

WHEREAS, St. Louis County Property Management has been in the process of standardizing all building automation control systems (BAC) since 2002, and to date all major building projects have been incorporated with UHL Company, Incorporated, parent company of ABE Environmental Systems; and WHEREAS, BAC systems provide the infrastructure required for high performance building PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 239 operations including energy conservation, equipment life cycle and reliability monitoring, and maintenance planning and forecasting while maintaining occupant health, safety and comfort; and WHEREAS, The county has installed UHL/ABE systems in multiple facilities in Duluth, Hibbing, and Virginia, and the need for system support services has grown to the point where a negotiated long-term maintenance contract with UHL/ABE is warranted; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to execute a five-year professional services agreement, and any amendments authorized by the County Attorney, with UHL Company, Incorporated, parent company of ABE Environmental Systems, of Maple Grove and Duluth, MN, in the amount of $120,196, payable from Fund 100, Agency 128777. Adopted August 1, 2017. No. 17-470

WHEREAS, The 2017 Action Plan will be submitted by August 16, 2017, to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the 2017 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs; and WHEREAS, The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has provided program allocations to St. Louis County of $1,804,282 for the CDBG program, $432,561 for the HOME program, and $161,185 for the ESG program; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board of Commissioners approved the CDBG Citizen Advisory Committee recommendation for 2017 Community Development Block Grant program awards by Board Resolution No. 17-168 on March 14, 2017; and WHEREAS, The advisory committee for the Northeast Minnesota HOME Consortium on March 17, 2017, recommended the award of HOME funding for housing activities identified in the Consolidated Plan in the five-county region; and WHEREAS, The Planning and Community Development and Public Health and Human Services Departments collaborated in a process to allocate the 2017 ESG funding. The process included county staff members, the Rural Housing Coalition, and the Heading Home Governance Board of the St. Louis County Homeless Continuum of Care. ESG funding supports essential services, homeless prevention activities, and emergency shelter and transitional housing operations; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners accepts the 2017 HUD grants and authorizes the St. Louis County Planning and Economic Development Director to execute the grant agreements on behalf of St. Louis County, along with all the necessary forms, attachments, addendums, certifications, and subsequent forms to implement the programs and complete the agreements between St. Louis County and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; RESOLVED FURTHER, That grant funds will be allocated as follows: $ 1,804,282 CDBG Grant 2017 to Fund 260 $ 432,561 HOME Grant 2017 to Fund 270 $ 161,185 ESG Grant 2017 to Fund 173 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners allocates 2017 projects from grants, program income and reprogrammed funds and authorizes the Planning and Economic Development Director and a representative of the County Attorney to execute agreements for approved projects and that disbursements related to the CDBG sub-recipient agreements be made from CDBG Fund 260, HOME agreements from HOME Fund 270, and ESG agreements from ESG Fund 173 according to the specific 2017 projects included in County Board File No. 60647. Adopted August 1, 2017. No. 17-471

RESOLVED, That the workers’ compensation report of claims by employees for work-related injuries, dated July 21, 2017, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60509, is hereby received and ratified as payable from Fund 730, Agency 730001. Adopted August 1, 2017. No. 17-472

RESOLVED, That pursuant to the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 340A, as amended, and Rules and PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 240

Regulations adopted by this Board under St. Louis County Ordinance No. 28, dated May 22, 1978, as amended, the following application for a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license is hereby approved, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60520: YMCA Camp Du Nord, Unorganized Township 64-13, Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License, for the dates of September 2-3, 2017. Adopted August 1, 2017. No. 17-473

RESOLVED, That the recommendations of the Finance Committee for payment of claims and bills against the County of St. Louis, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60508, are hereby approved and the County Auditor shall issue checks in the following amounts: June 2017 100 General Fund $8,076,251.05 148 Volunteer Fire Departments 33,500.00 149 Personal Service Fund 1,108.90 150 Sheriff's NEMESIS Fund Group 12,147.96 159 Attorney-CS-Mod Filing Fee 12,045.00 167 Attorney’s Forfeitures 788.00 168 Sheriff’s State Forfeitures 1,130.00 169 Attorney Trust Accounts-VW 1,850.35 170 Boundary Waters-Forfeiture 635.00 171 Controlled Substances 4,519.28 173 Emergency Shelter Grant 28,519.58 176 Revolving Loan Fund 251.93 178 Economic Development – Tax Forf. 85,879.63 179 Enhanced 9-1-1 294,589.47 180 Law Library 13,149.71 183 City/County Communications 265.37 184 Extension Service 62,392.41 200 Public Works 3,895,909.19 204 Local Option Transit Sales Tax 180,549.76 210 Road Maint. – Unorg. Townships 113.92 220 State/Federal Road Aid 3,066,323.25 230 Public Health & Human Services 8,502,983.01 240 Forfeited Tax 516,040.61 260 CDBG Grant 125,393.19 261 CDBG Program Income 9,402.20 270 HOME Grant 67,221.66 281 SLC Septic Loans 551.68 290 Forest Resources 101,354.47 316 Capital Improve Bonds 2008B 142,555.00 318 2013A Capital Improve Bond 364,442.50 319 2013B Capital Equipment Note 49,175.00 320 2014A ARC Capital Improve Bond 73,284.38 321 2013C Refunding 2004A&2005A 82,825.00 322 2013D Refunding 2010A 77,812.50 323 2015A – Refunding 313-2006A 15,500.00 324 2015B – Refunding 316-2008B 67,400.00 325 2015C – Capital Improve Bond 680,103.13 326 2016A – Capital Improve Bond 599,265.58 327 2016B Refunding 318-2013A 335,142.35 400 County Facilities 186,679.99 402 Depreciation Reserve Fund 17,353.75 405 Public Works Building Construction 85,195.10 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 241

407 Public Works – Equipment 34,125.00 444 2015C – Capital Improvement Bond 179,140.26 445 Virginia GSC 43,697.00 446 2016A – PW TST Bond 470,749.38 600 Environmental Services 513,057.58 616 On-Site Waste Water Division 54,474.25 715 County Garage 148,669.16 720 Property Casualty Liability 11,061.50 730 Workers Compensation 237,868.18 740 Medical Dental Insurance 3,183,971.88 770 Retired Employees Health Ins. 1,275.00 $32,749,690.05 Adopted August 1, 2017. No. 17-474

WHEREAS, the Human Resources Department and the Auditor’s Office worked together on the development of a Service Center Specialist job classification to improve recruitment and retention of Auditor’s Service Center staff and the Civil Service Commission approved the new class specification on April 24, 2017; and WHEREAS, The Human Resources Department determined that the job classification should be allocated to Grade B12 of the Civil Service Basic Unit Pay Plan, and the bargaining unit has agreed to the pay grade assignment; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board adopts the Service Center Specialist job classification, which is allocated to Grade B12: $17.33/hr. - $23.41/hr. (annual steps and longevities through twenty-four years of service based on 2017 salary rates) in the Civil Service Basic Unit Pay Plan. Adopted August 1, 2017. No. 17-475

WHEREAS, The Information Technology (IT) Department proposed the development of the following new classes to address distinctions between the work assignments of professionals working in these fields: IT Applications Developer Associate, IT Applications Developer, IT Applications Developer Senior, IT Support Engineer Associate, IT Support Engineer, IT Systems Engineer Associate, IT Systems Engineer, IT Systems Engineer Senior and IT Project and Business Analyst Senior; and WHEREAS, The Human Resources Department has created the new job class specifications for the Information Technology Department and the Civil Service Commission approved the class specifications on June 5, 2017; and WHEREAS, The Human Resources Department determined that current Technical Services Analysts I/II/III’s should be reallocated to the proposed classes based on the role and responsibility levels of the positions within the classes; and WHEREAS, The Civil Service Basic bargaining unit has agreed to the Pay Grade assignments: THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board adopts the following new Information Technology class specifications and Pay Grades to be allocated to the Civil Service Basic Unit Pay Plan: IT Applications Developer Associate Grade 20 $44,128 - $61,425 IT Applications Developer Grade 24 $50,954 - $71,468 IT Applications Developer Senior Grade 26 $54,873 - $77,162 IT Support Engineer Associate Grade 20 $44,128 - $61,425 IT Support Engineer Grade 24 $50,954 - $71,468 IT Systems Engineer Associate Grade 20 $44,128 - $61,425 IT Systems Engineer Grade 24 $50,954 - $71,468 IT Systems Engineer Senior Grade 26 $54,873 - $77,162 IT Project and Business Analyst Senior Grade 26 $54,873 - $77,162 Note: These figures are the annual steps and longevities through twenty-four years of service in the 2017 Civil Service Basic Unit Pay Plan; PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 242

FURTHER RESOLVED, That the reallocations will result in an estimated total cost increase of $17,110, payable from Fund 100, Agency 117001. Funding is available in the 2017 budget. Adopted August 1, 2017. No. 17-476

BY COMMISSIONER BOYLE: WHEREAS, The U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration through the State of Minnesota Emergency Communication Network, has made available a 2016 State Homeland Security Program for the Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER) interoperable radio system; and WHEREAS, On May 23, 2017, the St. Louis County Board approved the acceptance of the State Homeland Security Program Grant by Resolution No. 17-333; and WHEREAS, St. Louis County’s portion is $42,846, with a match of $47,265.33, to add a Bi- Directional Amplifier for the Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER) signal in Floodwood, Cherry, Southridge and Cook schools, for a total cost of $90,111.33; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the expenditure of the 2016 State Homeland Security Program grant in the amount of $42,846, to be accounted for in Fund 100, Agency 132999, Grant 13212,Year 2017; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the match of $47,265.33 will be accounted for by $30,000 from federal forfeitures and $17,265.33 from Fund 100, Agency 136001, Object 629900; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to execute all agreements and contracts necessary to fulfill the 2016 State Homeland Security Program as approved by the St. Louis County Attorney, with St. Louis County serving as coordinator and fiscal agent for the grant. Unanimously adopted August 1, 2017. No. 17-477

At 9:52 a.m., August 1, 2017, Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Stauber, moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Frank Jewell, Chair of the Board of County Commissioners

Attest:

Donald Dicklich, County Auditor and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners

(Seal of the County Auditor)

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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA, HELD ON AUGUST 8, 2017

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of St. Louis, Minnesota, met this 8th day of August 2017, at 9:37 a.m., at the Chisholm City Hall, Chisholm, Minnesota, with the following members present: Commissioners Patrick Boyle, Beth Olson, Tom Rukavina, Pete Stauber, Keith Nelson, Mike Jugovich and Chair Frank Jewell - 7. Absent: None - 0.

Chair Jewell asked for a moment of silence to honor all those serving overseas, law enforcement, and for all innocent victims of war and conflict, followed by the pledge of allegiance. Chair Jewell mentioned that yesterday was Purple Heart Day.

Mayor Todd Scaia welcomed the Board to the City of Chisholm.

Chair Jewell opened the meeting to persons who wanted to address the Board concerning issues not on the agenda, and no one came forth.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to approve the consent agenda. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

The Board recessed at 9:41 a.m.

At 10:30 a.m., the County Board reconvened with the following members present: Commissioners Patrick Boyle, Beth Olson, Tom Rukavina, Pete Stauber, Keith Nelson, Mike Jugovich and Chair Frank Jewell - 7. Absent: None - 0.

COMMISSIONER DISCUSSION ITEMS AND REPORTS

Commissioner Jugovich expressed interest in having a discussion regarding the chip seal Project Labor Agreement (PLA) pilot program as he felt the public should be made aware of the program.

Commissioner Nelson indicated that road safety is a priority for St. Louis County and approximately 94% of all county road projects require Project Labor Agreements. Commissioner Nelson mentioned that there were members of the audience who would like to speak regarding the chip seal pilot program.

Commissioner Jewell expressed concern regarding the number of gun-related deaths in St. Louis County.

Commissioner Boyle suggested that the public would be better served if discussion of the chip seal pilot program was held during a future Committee of the Whole meeting.

Commissioner Rukavina said the issue regarding Project Labor Agreements and chip sealing has been an issue for a long time, and briefly discussed state and federal funding relating to the St. Louis County budget.

The Board recessed at 10:47 a.m. and reconvened at 10:57 a.m. with all Commissioners present.

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Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to amend the Construction Services Agreement – North Impound Facility (Virginia) resolution to change the wording of the Therefore, Be it Resolved section from “professional services contract” to “professional construction contract.” County Attorney Mark Rubin indicated a vote was not necessary unless a Board member objected to the change.

Chair Jewell opened the meeting to persons who wanted to address the Board concerning issues not on the agenda. Rick Canatta, Vice President of Iron Range Building Trades, questioned the lack of local contractor interest in chip sealing and feels that some of the out-of-state contractors are exploiting their workers. Dan Snidarich, Business Field Representative for Operating Engineers Local 49, discussed various issues relating to chip sealing.

The following Board and contract files were created from documents received by this Board:

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Mark St. Lawrence, Environmental Services Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-339, Authorization to Apply for and Accept the 2018 MPCA SSTS Base, Incentive & Low-Income Fix-up Grant Funding.—60650

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, and Mark Rubin, County Attorney, submitting Board Letter No. 17-343, Violation of St. Louis County Ordinance No. 28 – Black Bear Café, Inc., (Vermilion Lake Township).—60651

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, and Mark Rubin, County Attorney, submitting Board Letter No. 17-344, Violation of St. Louis County Ordinance No. 28 – Eshquaguma Club, Inc., (Biwabik Township).—60652

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, Mark Weber, Land and Minerals Director, and Barbara Hayden, Planning and Economic Development Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-349, Award of Bid: Demolition of 507 and 511 Grant Avenue (Eveleth).—60653

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, Mark Weber, Land and Minerals Director, and Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-351, Public Sale of Shoreland Lease Lot.—60654

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, Ross Litman, Sheriff, and Tony Mancuso, Property Management Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-356, Construction Services Agreement – North Impound Facility (Virginia).—60655

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, and Mark Rubin, County Attorney, submitting Board Letter No. 17-358, Violation of St. Louis County Ordinance No. 28, Gruben Holdings, LLC (Greenwood Township).—60656

Agreement for Services between the County of St. Louis and Brady Worldwide Headquarters, Milwaukee, WI, to develop Lockout-Tagout procedures.—17-432

Amendment No. 3, Original Damion No. 2015-9670, First Amendment No. 2015-9955, Second Amendment No. 2016-10267, between the County of St. Louis and Alliant Engineering, Inc., Minneapolis, MN, to perform a traffic signal timing project on US-53/Miller Truck Highway, MNTH-194/Central Entrance and County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 6/Maple Grove Road (CP 0000-259405). Termination date of the contract amended to December 31, 2017.—17-433

Agreement between St. Louis County and St. Louis County Employees Association representing St. PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 245

Louis County Civil Service Supervisory Unit Employees 2017-2019.—17-434

Agreement between St. Louis County and Confidential Public Employees Association representing St. Louis County Confidential Unit Employees 2017-2019.—17-435

Amendment No. 1, Original Damion No. 2016-010266, between the County of St. Louis and Costin Group, Britt, MN, to provide the Voyageurs National Park Clean Water Joint Powers Board with assistance in implementing the goals to develop community wastewater systems within the Voyageurs National Park, extending the terms of the agreement one (1) additional year effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.—17-436

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16141, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Keller Fence Company – North, Inc., Cohasset, MN, for Environmental Accessibility Adaptations under the CADI waiver (fence installation) during the term July 1, 2017 to October 31, 2017.—17-437

Agreement for Services between the County of St. Louis and LHB Corporation, Duluth, MN, for the design of the replacement of County Bridge No. 347/State Bridge No. 69612 (CP 0180-259391).— 17-438

Amendment No. 1, Original Damion No. 2016-10372, between the County of St. Louis and LHB, Inc., Duluth, MN, for additional work on Arrowhead Road between Highway 53 and Menard Drive, Duluth, MN (CP 0032-153443).—17-439

Contract for County State Aid Highway Project between the County of St. Louis and Vogt’s Dirt Service, LLC, Walker, MN, for South Crushing 2017, Crush, Screen, Stockpile CL 5 Agg. Mod. (CP 0000-278659).—17-440

Upon motion by Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, resolutions numbered 17-478 through 17-493, as submitted on the first consent agenda, were unanimously adopted as follows:

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: RESOLVED, That the official proceedings of the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners for the meeting of August 1, 2017, are hereby approved. Adopted August 8, 2017. No. 17-478

WHEREAS, The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency notified the Environmental Services Department that funding is available to assist in subsurface sewage treatment systems (SSTS) program administration and the upgrade of substandard SSTS for low-income residents; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Environmental Services Department has applied for, and received, funding through this grant since 2012; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Environmental Services Department to apply for and accept up to $65,000 in FY 2018 SSTS Base, Incentive & Low-Income Fix-up Grant Funding from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Adopted August 8, 2017. No. 17-479

CITY OF DULUTH LOT 15, BLOCK 109 LONDON ADDITION TO DULUTH Parcel Code: 010-3030-06060; and WHEREAS, The applicant was the owner of record at the time of forfeiture and is eligible to repurchase the property; and WHEREAS, The applicant shall either pay in full or enter into a four-year contract for deed to repurchase the non-homestead property; and WHEREAS, Approving the repurchase will correct undue hardship and promote the use of lands that will best serve the public interest; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the repurchase application by Marisa Ring of Duluth, MN, on file in County Board File No. 60566, subject to payments including total taxes and assessments of $14,147.35, deed tax of $46.69, deed fee of $25, recording fee of $46, unlawful detainer of $327, plus a service fee of $500. The amount of $14,592.04 will be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund), and $500 will be deposited into Fund 100 (General Fund). Adopted August 8, 2017. No. 17-480

WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.241 provides that state tax forfeited land may be repurchased by the previous owner subject to payment of delinquent taxes and assessments, with penalties, interest, and maintenance costs; and WHEREAS, The applicant, Janet Williams of Gilbert, MN, has applied to repurchase state tax forfeited land legally described as: TOWN OF BIWABIK PART OF LOT 1 COMMENCING 493 95/100 FT W OF NE CORNER OF LOT 1, THENCE WLY TO E SHORE LINE OF CEDAR ISLAND LAKE, THENCE SELY ALONG SHORE 100 FT, THENCE ELY TO 16TH LINE, THENCE S 200 FT THENCE ELY TO W BOUNDARY LINE OF STATE ROAD NO. 4, THENCE NELY ALONG ROAD TO POINT OF BEGINNING SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 58 NORTH, RANGE 16 WEST Parcel Code: 260-0014-00755; and WHEREAS, The applicant was the owner of record at the time of forfeiture and is eligible to repurchase the property; and WHEREAS, The applicant shall either pay in full or enter into a four-year contract for deed to repurchase the non-homestead property; and WHEREAS, Approving the repurchase will correct undue hardship and promote the use of lands that will best serve the public interest; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the repurchase application by Janet Williams of Gilbert, MN, on file in County Board File No. 60566, subject to payments including total taxes and assessments of $25,890.49, deed tax of $85.44, deed fee of $25, recording fee of $46, unlawful detainer of $327, plus a service fee of $500. The amount of $26,373.93 will be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund), and $500 will be deposited into Fund 100 (General Fund). Adopted August 8, 2017. No. 17-481

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes an agreement (number 5399 Area A), and any amendments authorized by the County Attorney, with Northern Engineering & Consulting, Inc., of Bemidji, MN, for the recovery, restoration and perpetuation of corners of the Public Land Survey PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 247

System in southern St. Louis County (5399 Area A) in the amount of $34,402, payable from Fund 200, Agency 200122, Object 626600. Adopted August 8, 2017. No. 17-483

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes an agreement (number 5399 Area B), and any amendments authorized by the County Attorney, with JPJ Engineering, Inc., of Hibbing, MN, for the recovery, restoration and perpetuation of corners of the Public Land Survey System in central St. Louis County (5399 Area B) in the amount of $39,000, payable from Fund 200, Agency 200122, Object 626600. Adopted August 8, 2017. No. 17-484

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes an agreement (number 5399 Areas C and E), and any amendments authorized by the County Attorney, with Bear Island Surveying, Inc., of Ely, MN, for the recovery, restoration and perpetuation of corners of the Public Land Survey System in northern St. Louis County (5399 Areas C and E) in the amount of $83,090, payable from Fund 200, Agency 200122, Object 626600. Adopted August 8, 2017. No. 17-485

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes an agreement (number 5399 Area D), and any amendments authorized by the County Attorney, with ALTA Land Survey Company, P.C., of Duluth, MN, for the recovery, restoration and perpetuation of corners of the Public Land Survey System in northern St. Louis County (5399 Area D) in the amount of $57,000, payable from Fund 200, Agency 200122, Object 626600. Adopted August 8, 2017. No. 17-486

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes an agreement (number 5399 Area F), and any amendments authorized by the County Attorney, with Bolton & Menk, Inc., of Baxter, MN, for the recovery, restoration and perpetuation of corners of the Public Land Survey System in northern St. Louis County (5399 Area F) in the amount of $48,060, payable from Fund 200, Agency 200122, Object 626600. Adopted August 8, 2017. No. 17-487

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Liquor Licensing Committee met on July 25, 2017, to consider recommending action to be taken by the County Board as a result of an alleged liquor law violation, sale to minor, on June 23, 2017, against Black Bear Cafe, Inc., d/b/a Black Bear Cafe, Vermilion Lake Township; and WHEREAS, The Liquor Licensing Committee recommended a ten (10) day suspension and $1,000 civil penalty, with nine (9) days of the suspension and $1,000 of the civil penalty stayed for one (1) year with no same or similar violations during that year, and recommended that the County Attorney’s Office propose this penalty to Black Bear Cafe, Inc.; and WHEREAS, Black Bear Cafe, Inc., has agreed to accept the proposal if approved by the County Board; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to execute an agreement suspending Combination On/Off-Sale and Sunday On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License No. 18-CTCMBS-00362 issued to Black Bear Cafe, Inc., d/b/a Black Bear Cafe, Vermilion Lake Township, for ten (10) days and $1,000 civil penalty, with nine (9) days and $1,000 of the civil penalty stayed for one (1) year on the condition that the licensee has no same or similar violations during that year; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the date of suspension of the liquor license will be August 14, 2017; RESOLVED FURTHER, That a new violation within the next year (ending 8/8/2018) will result in the imposition of the remainder of the suspension and civil penalty, and may also be cause for additional action against the liquor license of the licensee pursuant to St. Louis County Ordinance Number 28, Section 13. Adopted August 8, 2017. No. 17-488 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 248

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Liquor Licensing Committee met on July 25, 2017, to consider recommending action to be taken by the County Board as a result of an alleged liquor law violation, sale to minor, on June 24, 2017, against Eshquaguma Club, Inc., d/b/a Eshquaguma Club, Biwabik Township; and WHEREAS, The Liquor Licensing Committee recommended a ten (10) day suspension and $1,000 civil penalty, with nine (9) days of the suspension and $1,000 of the civil penalty stayed for one (1) year with no same or similar violations during that year, and recommended that the County Attorney’s Office propose this penalty to Eshquaguma Club, Inc.; and WHEREAS, Eshquaguma Club, Inc., has agreed to accept the proposal if approved by the County Board; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to execute an agreement suspending the Club On-Sale and Sunday Club On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License issued to Eshquaguma Club, Inc., d/b/a Eshquaguma Club, Biwabik Township, for ten (10) days and $1,000 civil penalty, with nine (9) days and $1,000 of the civil penalty stayed for one (1) year on the condition that the licensee has no same or similar violations during that year; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the date of suspension of the liquor license will be August 14, 2017; RESOLVED FURTHER, That a new violation within the next year (ending 8/8/2018) will result in the imposition of the remainder of the suspension and civil penalty, and may also be cause for additional action against the liquor license of the licensee pursuant to St. Louis County Ordinance Number 28, Section 13. Adopted August 8, 2017. No. 17-489

WHEREAS, During the 2013 Legislative Session, the structure of the County Veterans Service Office Operational Enhancement Grant program was modified and state funding increased to provide an annual base grant to all 87 Minnesota counties in the amount of $7,500, plus an additional allocation based on each county’s veteran population to be used for the purpose of enhancing the benefits programs and services provided to Minnesota veterans; and WHEREAS, On July 21, 2017, St. Louis County received notice from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) that the County Veterans Service Office Operational Enhancement Grant was allocated in the amount of a $7,500 base grant and an additional $10,000 based upon the estimated veteran population residing in the county; and WHEREAS, Counties have until June 30, 2018, to spend the allocated money on qualified items, and by that date, the funds must be spent, documentation of the qualified expenditures received by the MDVA, and any unused funds returned; and WHEREAS, In order to access the grant funding, a certified County Board Resolution and signed Grant Contract must be received by the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA); THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into a grant contract with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct the County Veterans Service Office Operational Enhancement Grant in the amount of $17,500; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the grant must be used to: provide outreach to the county’s veterans; assist in the reintegration of combat veterans into society; to collaborate with other social service agencies, educational institutions, and other community organizations for the purposes of enhancing services offered to veterans; to reduce homelessness among veterans; and to enhance the operations of the County Veterans Service Office as specified in Minnesota Laws 2015 Chapter 77, Article 1, Section 37, Subd. 2; and that this grant should not be used to supplant or replace other funding; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Veterans Service Office 2017 adopted budget is amended to include receipt of $17,500 from the MDVA, with funds deposited into Fund 100, Agency 124999, Grant 12403, Year 2017. Adopted August 8, 2017. No. 17-490

WHEREAS, In May 2014 and 2015, community and regional leaders met to discuss challenges in a PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 249 variety of housing areas including tenant-landlord relations; and WHEREAS, The development of a program that provides education, information, and problem solving assistance as a way to improve tenant-landlord relations and decrease the amount of housing evictions in the area was identified as a high priority; and WHEREAS, The group identified a way to address these issues by re-create the Housing Access Center; and WHEREAS, One Roof Community Housing provides the region with a variety of home ownership and housing services and worked closely with this group to investigate methods for re-creating the Center; and WHEREAS, In June 2015, the St. Louis County Board committed to a pilot partnership with the City of Duluth to assist in funding the re-creation of the Housing Access Center, now known as the Tenant Landlord Connection (TLC), offering a broad range of free services to landlords and tenants including ready to rent classes, landlord trainings, emergency assistance referrals, updated lists of rental housing and one-on-one mediation; and WHEREAS, At the October 18, 2016 County Board Workshop, Commissioners committed to the continuation of the TLC program for 2017, with One Roof Community Housing acting as the provider of the program; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes funding of the Tenant Landlord Connection for 2017 in the amount of $42,000, payable from Fund 100, Agency 104001; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the County Board authorizes an agreement with One Roof Community Housing agency for administering the Tenant Landlord Connection Program. Adopted August 8, 2017. No. 17-491

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Attorney’s Office received notice that the Minnesota Office of Justice Programs is seeking request for proposals for the Prosecutorial Service to Crime Victims Grant; and WHEREAS, The Prosecutorial Services to Crime Victims Grant is designed to enhance existing services for crime victims and to improve how prosecutorial agencies meet their statutory requirements toward crime victims; and WHEREAS, There is a need for enhanced services for victims of personal crimes; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the County Attorney’s Office to submit a grant application in an amount up to $280,000 for a Prosecutorial Services to Crime Victims Grant from the Minnesota Office of Justice Programs for the 24 month grant funding period of October 1, 2017, through September 30, 2019. Adopted August 8, 2017. No. 17-492

WHEREAS, The Environmental Services Department proposed the development of an Environmental Specialist Technician class as a result of its unsuccessful recruitment for qualified Environmental Specialist applicants; and WHEREAS, The Human Resources Department has created a new Environmental Specialist Technician job class for the Environmental Services Department and the Civil Service Commission approved the new class specification on July 10, 2017; and WHEREAS, The Human Resources Department determined that it should be allocated to Pay Grade B20 of the Civil Service Basic Unit Pay Plan, and the bargaining unit (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 5) has agreed to the Pay Grade assignment; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board adopts the Environmental Specialist Technician class, and allocates this class to Grade B20: $44,129 - $61,425 (annual steps and longevities through twenty-four years of service -2017 salary rates) in the Civil Service Basic Unit Pay Plan. Adopted August 8, 2017. No. 17-493

Upon motion by Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, resolutions numbered PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 250

17-494 through 17-506, as submitted on a second consent agenda, were unanimously adopted as follows:

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: WHEREAS, Tuna’s Bar at 507 Grant Avenue (PIN# 040-0010-00250) and Bill’s TV & Audio at 511 Grant Avenue (PIN# 040-0010-00240, 040-0030-00010, 040-0030-00130) in the city of Eveleth are tax forfeited commercial structures determined to be blighted, unsafe, and not suitable for rehabilitation and need to be demolished to address public health and safety concerns; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board authorized the demolition of these structures on September 13, 2016, by County Board Resolution No. 16-558; and WHEREAS, The city of Eveleth supports the demolition and has expressed interest in acquisition of the sites for redevelopment after demolition and clearance has been accomplished; and WHEREAS, Carleton Companies, Inc., Bemidji, MN, submitted the low bid in the amount of $76,500; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to execute a contract with Carleton Companies, Inc., Bemidji, MN, for the demolition of 507 and 511 Grant Avenue, Eveleth, MN, at its bid price of $76,500 in accordance with the specifications of Bid No. 5394 and addendums, payable from the Economic Development Blight Project Fund 178, Agency 178005, subject to approval of the County Attorney; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Purchasing Department will audit necessary records to ensure all Project Labor Agreement (PLA) requirements are met; RESOLVED FURTHER, That any Project Labor Agreement (PLA) requirements not fulfilled will be communicated to the St. Louis County Board immediately. Adopted August 8, 2017. No. 17-494

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board desires to offer for sale, as recommended by the Land Commissioner, certain parcels of land that have forfeited to the State of Minnesota for non-payment of taxes; and WHEREAS, The parcels as described in County Board File No. 60537 have been classified as non- conservation as provided for in Minn. Stat. Chapter 282.01; and WHEREAS, These parcels are not withdrawn from sale pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 85.012, 92.461, 282.01, Subd. 8, and 282.018, and other statutes that require the withholding of state tax forfeited lands from sale; and WHEREAS, The Commissioner of Natural Resources has approved the sale of these lands, as required by Minn. Stat. Chapter 282; and WHEREAS, Any person or entity, or entity controlled by such person is a prohibited purchaser or bidder, if said person or entity is delinquent on real or personal property taxes in St. Louis County. The prohibited purchaser or bidder condition applies to all sales of tax forfeited parcels that are offered at a public auction, adjoining property owner sales, and parcels that are on past and future available land lists; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the County Auditor to offer these lands at public sale, with prohibited purchaser and bidder conditions, for not less than the basic sale price in accordance with terms set forth in the Land and Minerals Department policy, and in a manner provided for by law on Thursday, October 12, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at the Miners Memorial Building, 821 South 9th Avenue, Virginia, MN. Funds from the auction are to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund). Adopted August 8, 2017. No. 17-495

WHEREAS, Minnesota Session Laws, 2012, Chapter 236, Section 28, authorizes St. Louis County to sell state tax forfeited shoreland lots currently under lease; and WHEREAS, If the leaseholder(s) chooses not to purchase the lot or continue leasing, the county may offer the lands for sale at public auction under the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 282.01, Subd. 3; and WHEREAS, The parcel described in County Board File No. 60654 has not been purchased or leased by the former leaseholder; PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 251

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the County Auditor to offer this land at public sale at not less than the basic sale price in accordance with the provisions in Minnesota Session Laws, 2012, Chapter 236, Section 28. Net proceeds from the auction are to be deposited into Fund 500, Agency 500001 (Environmental Trust Fund). Adopted August 8, 2017. No. 17-496

WHEREAS, Minnesota Session Laws, 2012, Chapter 236, Section 28, authorizes St. Louis County to sell state tax forfeited shoreland lots currently under lease; and WHEREAS, St. Louis County is in need of contracted legal services to represent its interests in the shoreland lease sale process; and WHEREAS, St. Louis County Board Resolution No. 15-548, adopted on September 8, 2015, authorizes an agreement with Hanft Fride Professional Association, Duluth, MN, to provide legal services through December 31, 2017, not to exceed $130,000; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to amend an agreement with Hanft Fride, Professional Association, Duluth, MN, to provide legal services through December 31, 2019, for the shoreland lease lot sale process, for an amount not to exceed an additional $10,000, payable from Fund 290, Agency 290003 (Lake Shore Lease Sale Fund). Adopted August 8, 2017. No. 17-497

WHEREAS, The Public Works Department’s 2017 budget includes replacement of grader blades, cutting edges, plow shoes, pick blades, bits, and carbide blades; and WHEREAS, The Public Works Department requested Purchasing to issue Request for Bids #5407 for grader blades, wing blades, one-way blades, plow shoes & wing shoes, pick blades, bits, and carbide blades; and WHEREAS, H & L Mesabi of Hibbing, MN, submitted the lowest bid meeting specifications for Categories 1 through 4 in the amount of $165,275.60; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the purchase of grader blades, cutting edges, plow shoes, pick blades, bits, and carbide blades from H & L Mesabi of Hibbing, MN, at the prices submitted in Bid #5407 in the amount of $165,275.60, payable from Fund 200, Agency 207001, Object 657000. Adopted August 8, 2017. No. 17-498

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Public Works Department plans to reconstruct a 0.82 mile segment of the Comstock Lake Road/County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 52, replace the existing bridge (County Bridge 211, State Bridge 93278) over Picnic Creek, and replace the existing bridge (County Bridge 212, State Bridge 93373) over the Whiteface River in Cotton Township (County Projects 052-300223 & 052-300221); and WHEREAS, These improvements consist of replacing the existing bridges with new bridges at the existing locations and reconstructing the roadway as determined necessary to provide for the safety and convenience of the public; and WHEREAS, In addition to the existing highway right of way, certain lands are required for this construction, together with temporary construction easements; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Works Director to proceed with the acquisition of the necessary lands and temporary easements for these projects, payable from Fund 200, Agency 203001; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is requested to provide St. Louis County with easement across the following State of Minnesota land located adjacent to the present course of CSAH 52 in Cotton Township: All that part of Government Lot 9, Section 3, Township 54 North, Range 16 West, lying south of the Whiteface River and west of County Road 547, also known as Comstock Lake Road. (Parcel Identification Number 305-0010-00520); RESOLVED FURTHER, That pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 282.04, Subd. 4, the St. Louis County Board hereby authorizes the County Auditor to grant the necessary easements for highway purposes over the following tax forfeited parcels: PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 252

1. The Northeast 1/4, Government Lots 6, 7, & 10, and the Northwest 1/4 of Southeast 1/4, all in Section 3, Township 54 North, Range 16 West of the Fourth Principal Meridian. (Parcel Identification Number 305-0010-00340) 2. The Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4 of NW 1/4), Section 11, Township 54 North, Range 16 West. (Parcel Identification Number 305-0010-01720). Adopted August 8, 2017. No. 17-499

WHEREAS, St. Louis County has applied to the Minnesota Commissioner of Transportation for a grant from the Minnesota State Transportation Fund for the construction of Project CP 0000-204369, SP 069-597-007, State Bridge 69A27, on Pine Street between Enterprise Drive and Poirier Street in Tower, MN; and WHEREAS, The Commissioner of Transportation has given notice that funding for this bridge is available; and WHEREAS, The amount of the grant has been determined to be $190,912.98 for construction and $156,000.00 for engineering, and such funds shall be deposited into Fund 220, Agency 220324; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board agrees to the terms and conditions of the grant consistent with Minn. Stat. § 174.50, Subd. 5(3), and will pay any additional amount by which the cost exceeds the estimate, and will return to the Minnesota State Transportation Fund any amount appropriated for the bridge but not required; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to execute a grant agreement with the Minnesota Commissioner of Transportation concerning the above-referenced grant. Bridge Bond Funds $190,912.98 Construction Federal Funds $803,651.92 City of Tower Funds $ 10,000.00 Total Project: $1,004,564.90

Bridge Bond Funds $156,000.00 Engineering Adopted August 8, 2017. No. 17-500

WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 169.041 and St. Louis County Sheriff’s Policy 510.5 require the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office to seize and take reasonable and necessary steps to preserve evidence if a criminal offense has been committed, and provide for safe storage of evidence until it is released to the owner or otherwise disposed of according to law; and WHEREAS, The Sheriff’s Impound operation presently has no permanent facility for the northern portion of the county, and the existing impound facility is of temporary construction and is not secure, creating the need for an enclosed structure; and WHEREAS, The new facility is to be constructed adjacent to the Environmental Services Department Recycle Center facility near the Regional Landfill in Virginia; and WHEREAS, Bids (#5416) were opened on August 1, 2017, with the low responsible bidder being Max Gray Construction; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into a professional construction contract with Max Gray Construction of Hibbing, MN, for construction of the Sheriff’s North Impound facility in Virginia in the amount of $476,600, payable from Fund 400, Agency 400042. Adopted August 8, 2017. No. 17-501

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Liquor Licensing Committee met on August 1, 2017, to consider recommending action to be taken by the County Board as a result of an alleged liquor law violation, PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 253 sale to minor, on July 12, 2017, against Gruben Holdings, LLC d/b/a Gruben's Marina and Village, Greenwood Township; and WHEREAS, The Liquor Licensing Committee recommended a ten (10) day suspension and $1,000 civil penalty, with nine (9) days of the suspension and $1,000 of the civil penalty stayed for one year with no same or similar violations during that year, and recommended that the County Attorney’s Office propose this penalty to Gruben Holdings, LLC; and WHEREAS, Gruben Holdings, LLC, has agreed to accept the proposal if approved by the County Board; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to execute an agreement suspending the Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License issued to Gruben Holdings, LLC d/b/a Gruben's Marina and Village, Greenwood Township, for ten (10) days and $1,000 civil penalty, with nine (9) days and $1,000 of the civil penalty stayed for one (1) year on the condition that the licensee has no same or similar violations during that year; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the date of suspension of the liquor license will be September 11, 2017; RESOLVED FURTHER, That a new violation within the next year (ending 8/8/18) will result in the imposition of the remainder of the suspension and civil penalty, and may also be cause for additional action against the liquor license of the licensee, pursuant to St. Louis County Ordinance Number 28, Section 13. Adopted August 8, 2017. No. 17-503

WHEREAS, On June 26, 2007, the County Board approved Resolution No. 07-367 authorizing a contract with Douglas County, WI, to house inmates; and WHEREAS, St. Louis County currently lacks sufficient bed space for inmates lawfully committed to the custody of the Sheriff; and WHEREAS, Douglas County, WI, a county that borders St. Louis County, currently has an excess of bed space available in its jail; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Sheriff to enter into an agreement with Douglas County and its Sheriff for inmate lodging space, payable from Jail Fund 137002-635300; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to execute all agreements, contracts, and amendments as approved by the St. Louis County Attorney. Adopted August 8, 2017. No. 17-504

WHEREAS, Bees and other pollinators are important to the world’s economy and integral to a wide diversity of essential foods including fruits, nuts and vegetables; and WHEREAS, Native bees and honey bees are threatened due to habitat loss, use of certain pesticides, pathogens and parasites; and WHEREAS, Recent research suggests that there is a link between pesticides that contain neonicotinoids and the die-off of plant pollinators, including honey bees, native bees, butterflies, moths, and other insects; and WHEREAS, Neonicotinoids are synthetic chemical insecticides that are similar in structure and action to nicotine, a naturally occurring plant compound; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board finds it is in the public interest to demonstrate its commitment to a safe and healthy community environment through the implementation of pest best management practices in the maintenance of county owned and administered property; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That St. Louis County shall continue its efforts to become a pollinator-friendly county in the use of plantings and pesticides on county owned and administered property, and supports the State of Minnesota’s efforts to develop a certification program; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the County shall refrain from the use of pesticides from the neonicotinoid family excepting for imminent threat to forest health and/or loss on county owned and administered property; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the County shall continue its efforts to purchase seed and plants favorable to bees and other pollinators with a preference for native species which enhance pollinator PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 254 habitat. Adopted August 8, 2017. No. 17-505

WHEREAS, On December 20, 2016, the St. Louis County Board adopted Resolution No. 16-759 authorizing the purchase of fleet vehicles for the county; and WHEREAS, Since that time, the Sheriff’s Office has determined that modifications to the original fleet request were needed to best match replacement needs; and WHEREAS, Quotes were received and compared with the State of Minnesota contracts; and WHEREAS, All vehicles will be purchased from local vendors; and WHEREAS, Quantities are based upon the available funds for the purchase of 2017 fleet vehicles; and WHEREAS, The total purchase price of the additional vehicles is $80,812.42; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the additional purchase of Sheriff fleet vehicles, in accordance with the State of Minnesota Contract releases, as follows:  One (1) additional Sedan, AWD, 4 Door, Police Package, Patrol Style, Marked, (Dodge Charger LDEE48) from Mike Motors of Ely, MN, at their low specification bid price of $23,257.00, delivered to Sheriff Duluth Motor Pool for a total purchase price of $23,257.00, tax exempt, payable from Fund 100, Agency 129003, Object Code 666100 (automobiles). *Local preference added $12.00 per vehicle x 1 = $12.00  One (1) Sport Utility Vehicle, AWD, 4 Door, Police Package, (Ford Interceptor K8A) from Ford of Hibbing, of Hibbing, MN, at their low specification bid price of $27,663.00, marked vehicles are tax exempt, delivered to Duluth for a total of $27,663.00 payable from Fund 100, Agency 129003, Object Code 666200 (pickups/vans).  One (1) Van, RWD, Express Cargo (Chevy Express Van) from Ranger GM, of Hibbing, MN, at their low specification bid price of $28,068.00, plus 6.5% motor vehicle sales tax of $1,824.42, for a total purchase price of $29,892.42 payable from Fund 100, Agency 129003, Object Code 666200 (pickups/vans). Adopted August 8, 2017. No. 17-506

At 11:13 a.m., August 8, 2017, Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Frank Jewell, Chair of the Board of County Commissioners

Attest:

Donald Dicklich, County Auditor and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners

(Seal of the County Auditor)

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS

OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA

September, 2017

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA, HELD ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of St. Louis, Minnesota, met this 5th day of September 2017, at 9:39 a.m., at the St. Louis County Courthouse, Duluth, Minnesota, with the following members present: Commissioners Patrick Boyle, Beth Olson, Tom Rukavina, Pete Stauber, Keith Nelson, Mike Jugovich and Chair Frank Jewell - 7. Absent: None - 0.

Chair Jewell asked for a moment of silence to honor all those serving overseas, law enforcement, and for all innocent victims of war and conflict, followed by the pledge of allegiance.

Chair Jewell opened the meeting to persons who wanted to address the Board concerning issues not on the agenda, and no one came forth.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to approve the consent agenda. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Stauber, moved to consider a resolution to authorize a petition process to vacate 1st Street South as part of the Government Services Center – Virginia project; the item had not been to Committee of the Whole. The motion passed; six yeas, one nay (Rukavina).

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to authorize a petition process to vacate 1st Street South as part of the Government Services Center – Virginia project. St. Louis County Property Management Director Tony Mancuso provided the Board with a brief overview of the project. Director Mancuso said the project has been in process for approximately nine years and the county has been cooperatively working with the City of Virginia on various components of the project including acquiring property, parking issues, and overall planning. Commissioner Rukavina expressed concern that the City of Virginia may not support the street closure and felt the Board should consider comments regarding the closure prior to authorizing the petition process. Commissioner Nelson indicated that the majority of the Virginia City Council has supported the project throughout the process. The Board recessed at 10:31 a.m. and reconvened at 10:43 a.m. with all Commissioners present. Commissioner Rukavina questioned County Attorney Mark Rubin regarding the impacts to the project by delaying the decision to authorize the petition process. The Board recessed at 10:48 a.m. and reconvened at 10:54 a.m. with all Commissioners present. Commissioner Jugovich said that if the Board authorized the petition process, the City Council of Virginia would vote on the petition and would ultimately make the final decision to vacate the street. After further discussion, the motion passed; six yeas, one nay (Rukavina). Resolution No. 17-511.

The following Board and contract files were created from documents received by this Board:

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, submitting Board Letter No. 17-389, Petition for Street Vacation PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 256

– 1st Street South, Virginia.—60657

Agreement for Services between the County of St. Louis and Twin Ports Testing II, Inc., Superior, WI, for Geotechnical Exploration & Report and Environmental Soil Boring Assessment as part of the design of a Roundabout on Midway Road and Maple Grove Road in Hermantown (CP 0013- 319131 TST).—17-441

Agreement for Services between the County of St. Louis and Alliant Engineering, Inc., Minneapolis, MN, for Engineering Services for Traffic Signal Timing plans for the intersections of West Arrowhead Road/County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 32 and Menards Drive, and CSAH 32 and Haines Road/CSAH including coordination with US-53 and CSAH 32 (SAP 069-632-022, CP 0032- 153443 TST).—17-442

Mediated Settlement Agreement between Plaintiff Ronald G. Gustafson and Defendants City of Duluth, Itasca County and St. Louis County.—17-443

Service Contract No. 5397 between the County of St. Louis and GreenForest Recycling Resources, LLC, Brainerd, MN, for recycling materials haulage, processing and marketing & facility operations during the period October 1, 2017 through December 31, 2020, with two (2) two-year extension upon satisfactory performance.—17-444

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16107, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and CHOICE, Unlimited – CHOICE (CCSA), Duluth, MN, for Day Training and Habilitation services during the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.—17-445

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16108, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and CHOICE, Unlimited – Options (CCSA), Duluth, MN, for Day Training and Habilitation services during the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.—17-446

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16109, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and East Range Developmental Achievement Center, Inc. (CCSA), Eveleth, MN, for Day Training and Habilitation services during the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.—17- 447

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 161111 between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and UDAC, Inc. (CCSA), Duluth, MN, for Day Training and Habilitation services during the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.—17-448

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16112, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Duluth Regional Care Center, Inc., Duluth, MN, for Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS) during the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.—17-449

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16113, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Northern Habilitative Services, Inc., of Chisholm, Chisholm, MN, for Semi- Independent Living Services (SILS) during the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.—17-450

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16114, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Trillium Services, Inc., Duluth, MN, for Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS) during the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.—17-451 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 257

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16115, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and REM Arrowhead, Inc., Duluth, MN, for Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS) during the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.—17-452

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16116, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Residential Services of NE MN, Inc., Duluth, MN, for Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS) during the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.—17-453

Service Contract No. 5362A between the County of St. Louis and UHL Company, Inc., parent company of ABE Environmental Systems, Maple Grove, MN, for Energy Management System preventative maintenance through December 31, 2021, with one (1) possible 5-year renewal option.—17-454

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16123, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Scooters Snow and Lawn, Hibbing, MN, for Chore Services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-455

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16124, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Scooters Snow and Lawn, Hibbing, MN, for Chore Services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-456

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16125, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Scooters Snow and Lawn, Hibbing, MN, for Chore Services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-457

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16126, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Scooters Snow and Lawn, Hibbing, MN, for Chore Services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-458

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16127, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Scooters Snow and Lawn, Hibbing, MN, for Chore Services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-459

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16128, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Scooters Snow and Lawn, Hibbing, MN, for Chore Services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-460

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16129, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Scooters Snow and Lawn, Hibbing, MN, for Chore Services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-461

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16130, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Scooters Snow and Lawn, Hibbing, MN, for Chore Services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-462

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16133, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Scooters Snow and Lawn, Hibbing, MN, for Chore Services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-463

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16134, between the St. Louis County Board of PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 258

Commissioners and Scooters Snow and Lawn, Hibbing, MN, for Chore Services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-464

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16135, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Scooters Snow and Lawn, Hibbing, MN, for Chore Services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-465

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16139, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Scooters Snow and Lawn, Hibbing, MN, for Chore Services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-466

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16140, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Scooters Snow and Lawn, Hibbing, MN, for Chore Services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-467

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16145, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Scooters Snow and Lawn, Hibbing, MN, for Chore Services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-468

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16146, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Scooters Snow and Lawn, Hibbing, MN, for Chore Services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-469

Agreement between St. Louis County and Eshquaguma Club, Inc., d/b/a Eshquaguma Club, Biwabik Township, for civil penalties and suspension of their liquor license due to an alleged violation, sale to minor, on June 24, 2017.—17-470

Agreement between St. Louis County and Black Bear Café, Inc., d/b/a Black Bear Café, Vermilion Lake Township Township, for civil penalties and suspension of their liquor license due to an alleged violation, sale to minor, on June 23, 2017.—17-471

Agreement between St. Louis County and Gruben Holdings, LLC d/b/a Gruben’s Marina and Village, Greenwood Township, for civil penalties and suspension of their liquor license due to an alleged violation, sale to minor, on July 12, 2017.—17-472

MN Dept. of Human Services State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53314, between St. Louis County and Residential Services of NE MN, Inc., Duluth, MN.—17-473

MN Dept. of Human Services State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53315, between St. Louis County and Full Circle Senior Living – Keystone Bluffs, LLC, Duluth, MN.—17-474

MN Dept. of Human Services State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53316, between St. Louis County and Full Circle Senior Living – Lester Park, LLC, Duluth, MN.—17-475

MN Dept. of Human Services State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53317, between St. Louis County and Full Circle Senior Living – Mountain Iron, LLC, Duluth, MN.—17-476 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 259

MN Dept. of Human Services State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53318, between St. Louis County and Full Circle Senior Living – Proctor, LLC, Duluth, MN.—17-477

MN Dept. of Human Services State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53329, between St. Louis County and Rural Living Environments, Babbitt, MN.—17-478

MN Dept. of Human Services State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53333, between St. Louis County and REM Arrowhead, Inc., Edina, MN.— 17-479

MN Dept. of Human Services State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53336, between St. Louis County and EBI, Inc., Duluth, MN.—17-480

MN Dept. of Human Services State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53337, between St. Louis County and Empowerment Services of Minnesota, Duluth, MN.—17-481

MN Dept. of Human Services State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53341, between St. Louis County and Primrose Lease Management, LLC, Duluth, MN.—17-482

MN Dept. of Human Services State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53351, between St. Louis County and Beehive Homes of Duluth, Duluth, MN.—17-483

MN Dept. of Human Services State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53353, between St. Louis County and New Opportunities, LLC, Alborn, MN.—17-484

MN Dept. of Human Services State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53354, between St. Louis County and New Life Horizons, Inc., Duluth, MN.—17-485

MN Dept. of Human Services State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53358, between St. Louis County and Mary Gargano Adult Foster Care, Hibbing, MN.—17-486

MN Dept. of Human Services State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53361, between St. Louis County and Heartland Homes of Duluth, LLC, Duluth, MN.—17-487

MN Dept. of Human Services State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53363, between St. Louis County and Hillside Homes of Duluth, LLC, Duluth, MN.—17-488

MN Dept. of Human Services State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53366, between St. Louis County and Interim Health Care of Lake Superior, LLC, Duluth, MN.—17-489 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 260

MN Dept. of Human Services State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53383, between St. Louis County and Lee Foster Care, LLC, Duluth, MN.— 17-490

MN Dept. of Human Services State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53384, between St. Louis County and Leiha, LLC, Duluth, MN.—17-491

Non-Federal Subaward Agreement, Contract No. 1003325 WO 13, between the Regents of the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, and St. Louis County for a Pavement Management Software Evaluation project (CP 0000-259424).—17-492

Agreement for Services between the County of St. Louis and Twin Ports Testing II, Inc., Superior, WI, for engineering services for geotechnical investigations/evaluations, asbestos testing, and materials testing during the period August 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018.—17-493

Cooperative agreement between the County of Carlton and the County of St. Louis for Bituminous Seal Coat-Scrub Seal and Fog Seal on various paved city streets and county highways (CP 0000- 322853 Prime – Scrub Seal).—17-494

Municipal Interstate Cooperative Agreement between St. Louis County and Douglas County for the Housing of Inmates in the Douglas County Jail.—17-495

State of Minnesota, Department of Veterans Affairs, County Veterans Service Office Operational Enhancement Grant Program grant agreement in the amount of $17,500 for the term July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.—17-496

St. Louis County Economic Development Fund Agreement between St. Louis County and Minnesota Diversified Industries, Inc., for site preparation and construction of a new manufacturing facility in Hibbing, MN.—17-497

Contract for Services between the State of Minnesota, Sixth Judicial District, Duluth, MN, and the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners, Public Health and Human Services Department, for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grant for the period July 1, 2017 through September 30, 2019.—17-498

Contract for County-State Aid Highway Project between the County of St. Louis and Northland Constructors of Duluth, LLC, Duluth, MN, for Mill Bituminous Pavement, Reclaim, Plant Mixed Bituminous Surface, Concrete Walk, Curb and Gutter, and Storm Sewer on CSAH 14/Boundary Avenue in Proctor and Duluth (CP 0014-278072 Low Prime; CP 0000-279948).—17-499

Contract for County-State Aid Highway Project between the County of St. Louis and Northland Constructors of Duluth, LLC, Duluth, MN, for Manhole Adjustments: Adjust Framing & Ring Casting, Adjust Frame & Ring Casting (Special) & Adjust Valve Box-Water at various locations (CP 0000-3345984).—17-500

Contract for County-State Aid Highway Project between the County of St. Louis and Holden Electric Co., Baxter, MN, for Revised Signal System on CSAH 91/Haines Road in Duluth and Hermantown.—17-501

State of Minnesota Agency Agreement, MnDOT Agreement No. 1028741, between the Department PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 261 of Transportation and St. Louis County for Federal Participation in Preliminary Engineering to develop a Rural Intersection Conflict Warning System (SP 069-070-042; MP HSIP 6918 087).—17- 502

Lease Agreement between the County of St. Louis and HMS Laurentian Partners, LLC, Virginia, MN, for the premises located at 820 9th Street North, Suite 140, Virginia, MN, during the period May 1, 2017 through April 30, 2019 for the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program.—17- 503

Addendum to Purchase Agreement, Contract No. 15970B, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Human Development Center, for Assertive Community Treatment updating the contract maximum to $1,433,780 per year.—17-504

Addendum to Purchase Agreement, Contract No. 15999A, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Bois Forte Reservation, Nett Lake, MN, expanding the Family-Based scope of services.—17-505

Public Health & Human Services Department Agreement No. 16105 between St. Louis County and Gary Eustice for four (4) separate Trauma Informed Care trainings for housing case managers and community members during the period April 7, 2017 to June 16, 2017.—17-506

State of Minnesota Department of Human Services County Grant Contract between the State of Minnesota, Department of Human Services, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division, and St. Louis County for Minnesota State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis in the amount of $675,000 for the period of August 1, 2017 to April 30, 2019.—17-507

State of Minnesota Grant Contract between the Commissioner of the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency and St. Louis County for the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program Grant in an amount not to exceed $731,214 effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019.—17-508

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16122, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and David Spawn, Hibbing, MN, for Chore Services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-509

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16159, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Lowell Erickson, Babbitt, MN, for Chore Services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-510

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 161263, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Matt Tuchel, Soudan, MN, for Chore Services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-511

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16166, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Scooters Snow and Lawn, Hibbing, MN, for Chore Services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-512

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16170, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Ray Rogers, Hibbing, MN, for Chore Services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-513 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 262

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16171, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Patty Rogers, Hibbing, MN, for Chore Services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-514

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16174, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Jeremy Powell, Duluth, MN, for Chore Services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-515

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16175, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Jeremy Powell, Duluth, MN, for Chore Services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-516

Group Residential Housing Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53272, between St. Louis County and Premiere Care, Duluth, MN, during State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2016.—17-517

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53274, between St. Louis County and A&E Homes, Inc., Duluth, MN.—17-518

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53278, between St. Louis County and Arrowhead House Foster Care, LLC, Duluth, MN.—17-519

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53280, between St. Louis County and Balmer AFC, Duluth, MN.—17-520

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53284, between St. Louis County and Better Living, LLC, Duluth, MN.—17-521

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53285, between St. Louis County and Bluewater Residential Services, Duluth, MN.— 17-522

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53286, between St. Louis County and Brevik Support Services, Gilbert, MN.—17-523

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53289, between St. Louis County and Carlson’s Home Plus, Eveleth, MN.—17-524

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53294, between St. Louis County and Davis Adult Foster Home, Floodwood, MN.— 17-525

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53295, between St. Louis County and Fine Lakes Family Adult Foster Care, Floodwood, MN.—17-526

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53297, between St. Louis County and Wolf Family, Inc., - Lakeview Residence, Virginia, MN.—17-527 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 263

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53298, between St. Louis County and Winter Homes, Inc., Brookston, MN.—17-528

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53299, between Warner Adult Foster Care, Saginaw, MN.—17-529

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53302, between St. Louis County and Twelfth Step House, Inc., Virginia, MN.—17- 530

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53304, between St. Louis County and Trillium Services, Inc., Duluth, MN.—17-531

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53305, between St. Louis County and Transitions Plus, Inc., Proctor, MN.—17-532

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53306, between St. Louis County and Transitional Senior Housing, Duluth, MN.—17- 533

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53307, between St. Louis County and Tracy Adult Foster Home, Canyon, MN.—17- 534

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53309, between St. Louis County and Thrive Behavioral Network II, LLC/Birth Tree Center, St. Cloud, MN.—17-535

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53310, between St. Louis County and Taylor SLS, Inc., Duluth, MN.—17-536

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53311, between St. Louis County and Tahja Residence Adult Care, Floodwood, MN.— 17-537

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53312, between St. Louis County and Summit Manor, Inc., Duluth, MN.—17-538

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53313, between St. Louis County and Stepping Stones for Living, LLC, Hermantown, MN.—17-539

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53319, between St. Louis County and Cotton Country Manor, Cotton, MN.—17-540

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53320, between St. Louis County and Spirit Valley Assisted Living, Duluth, MN.—17- 541 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 264

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53322, between St. Louis County and Shofner Adult Foster Care, Brookston, MN.— 17-542

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53324, between St. Louis County and Serving Hands, Inc., Chisholm, MN.—17-543

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53325, between St. Louis County and Seeland Adult Foster Home, Saginaw, MN.— 17-544

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53326, between St. Louis County and September House, Duluth, MN.—17-545

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53330, between St. Louis County and West Chestnut Senior Home, Virginia, MN.— 17-546

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53331, between St. Louis County and River Hill Assisted Living, Inc., Duluth, MN.— 17-547

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53332, between St. Louis County and Rengstorf Foster Care, Hibbing, MN.—17-548

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53335, between St. Louis County and Reed’s Boarding & Lodging, LLC, Duluth, MN.—17-549

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53338, between St. Louis County and Rankin Adult Foster Home, Duluth, MN.—17- 550

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53342, between St. Louis County and Possibilities Plus, LLC, Proctor, MN.—17-551

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53343, between St. Louis County and Ruth Polling, Proctor, MN.—17-552

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53344, between St. Louis County and Peterson Colonial Homes, Inc., Brookston, MN.—17-553

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53345, between St. Louis County and Peace of Mind of Duluth, Inc., Duluth, MN.— 17-554

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53346, between St. Louis County and Pack Family Adult Foster Care, Duluth, MN.— 17-555 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 265

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53348, between St. Louis County and Olesiak Family Foster Care, Brookston, MN.— 17-556

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53350, between St. Louis County and Northland AFC, Inc., Duluth, MN.—17-557

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53373, between St. Louis County and L&M Opportunities, Inc., Duluth, MN.—17-558

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53378, between St. Louis County and Arrowhead House East, Inc., Duluth, MN.—17- 559

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53381, between St. Louis County and Range Mental Health Center, Inc., Virginia, MN.—17-560

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53385, between St. Louis County and Lifestone Health Care Inc., Proctor, MN.—17- 561

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53386, between St. Louis County and Alternative Senior Living, Hibbing, MN.—17- 562

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53387, between St. Louis County and Comfort Living AFC Homes, Duluth, MN.—17- 563

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53388, between St. Louis County and Hermantown Valley Elder Care, Hermantown, MN.—17-564

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53389, between St. Louis County and Martin Home for Seniors, Cook, MN.—17-565

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53390, between St. Louis County and Roxanne and Jeffrey McMillen, Mountain Iron, MN.—17-566

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53396, between St. Louis County and Shane Clemens Adult Foster Home, Saginaw, MN.—17-567

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53401, between St. Louis County and NHS-Northstar Specialized Services, Inc., Chisholm, MN.—17-568

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 266

Contract No. 53409, between St. Louis County and Center City Housing San Marco, Duluth, MN.— 17-569

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53411, between St. Louis County and McCarthy Manor, Inc., Duluth, MN.—17-570

Service Contract No. 5399 Area F between the County of St. Louis and Bolton & Menk, Inc., Baxter, MN, for the recovery, restoration and perpetuation of corners of the Public Land Survey System during the period September 1, 2017 to December 1, 2018.—17-571

Amendment No. 1, Original Damion No. 2016-010279, between the County of St. Louis and Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc., St. Cloud, MN, to provide the Voyageurs National Park Clean Water Joint Powers Board with planning, project management, and engineering assistance to implement the goals to develop community wastewater systems to protect the water within the Voyageurs National Park, extending the contract for an additional one (1) year term, effective July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-572

Agreement for Services between the County of St. Louis and Element Materials Technology, St. Paul, MN, for engineering services for geotechnical investigations/evaluations, asbestos testing and material testing during the period July 1, 2017 to December 31, 2018.—17-573

Agreement for Services between the County of St. Louis and EOR, Inc., Oakdale, MN, for engineering services for hydrological evaluation of proposed ditch abandonment.—17-574

Agreement for Professional Services between the County of St. Louis and Ramsland & Vigen, Inc., Duluth, MN, for appraisal services for property acquisition for County Project (CP) 0032-341774 to purchase additional right of way for partial reconstruction of CSAH 32/Arrowhead Road in Duluth.—17-575

Cooperative Agreement between St. Louis County and Lake County for 2017 Maintenance of Pavement Markings (CP 0000-275366).—17-576

Local Bridge Replacement Program Grant Agreement, MnDOT Agreement No. 1027782, between the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and St. Louis County in the amount of $190,912.98 Construction (SP 069-059-007) and $156,000 Engineering (CP 0000-204369 Br 48).— 17-577

Income Contract No. 130179 between the State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources, and St. Louis County, Sheriff’s Office, in the amount of $12,864 for increased presence of law enforcement personnel at or near the international boundary between the United States and Canada (Operation Stonegarden 2016) for the term August 14, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-578

Service Contract No. 5420 between the County of St. Louis and Jane Toon Cleaning, Duluth, MN, for janitorial/cleaning services at the Mall Service Center in Duluth for a period through December 31, 2018.—17-579

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53276, between St. Louis County and Carlson Hall, Inc., Duluth, MN.—17-580

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 267

Contract No. 53279, between St. Louis County and Arrowhead House West, Inc., Duluth, MN.—17- 581

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53282, between St. Louis County and At Home Living Facilities, Inc., Duluth, MN.— 17-582

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53283, between St. Louis County and Wesley Residence of Duluth, Inc., Duluth, MN.—17-583

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53308, between St. Louis County and TL Care Services, LLC d/b/a Westview Services, Duluth, MN.—17-584

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53323, between St. Louis County and Peterson Foster Home, Brookston, MN. –17-585

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53340, between St. Louis County and Range Center, Inc., MN.—17-586

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53360, between St. Louis County and Hansen Adult Foster Care, Brookston, MN.— 17-587

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53365, between St. Louis County and The Hummingbird, Inc., Meadowlands, MN.— 17-588

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53370, between St. Louis County and Kiminki Homes, Inc., Proctor, MN.—17-589

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53371, between St. Louis County and Gayle Koop Foster Care, Duluth, MN.—17-590

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53374, between St. Louis County and Lakeside Manor Boarding Home, Inc., Duluth, MN.—17-591

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53380, between St. Louis County and Prairie Community Services, Inc., Morris, MN.—17-592

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53391, between St. Louis County and Family Counseling and Extended Services, New Hope, MN.—17-593

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53400, between St. Louis County and Focus on Living, Inc., Duluth, MN.—17-594 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 268

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53402, between St. Louis County and Range Transitional Housing, Inc., Virginia, MN.—17-595

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53406, between St. Louis County and Ely Senior Housing & Services, Inc., Ely, MN.—17-596

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53412, between St. Louis County and LOTUS Corporation – Katherine’s House, Virginia, MN.—17-597

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53414, between St. Louis County and Johnson Country Living, Floodwood, MN.—17- 598

Purchase of Service, Contract No. 16173, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Adam’s Pest Control, Medina, MN, for Chore Services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-599

Project Demolition Contract No. 5394-1 between the County of St. Louis and Carleton Companies, Inc., Virginia, for the demolition of tax forfeited commercial property: 507 & 511 Grant Ave., Eveleth, MN.—17-600

Upon motion by Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, resolutions numbered 17-507 through 17-510, as submitted on the consent agenda, were unanimously adopted as follows:

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: RESOLVED, That the official proceedings of the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners for the meeting of August 8, 2017, are hereby approved. Adopted September 5, 2017. No. 17-507

RESOLVED, That the workers’ compensation report of claims by employees for work-related injuries, dated August 4, 2017, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60509, is hereby received and ratified as payable from Fund 730, Agency 730001. Adopted September 5, 2017. No. 17-508

RESOLVED, That the workers’ compensation report of claims by employees for work-related injuries, dated August 18, 2017, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60509, is hereby received and ratified as payable from Fund 730, Agency 730001. Adopted September 5, 2017. No. 17-509

167 Attorney’s Forfeitures 18,570.56 168 Sheriff’s State Forfeitures 25,075.50 169 Attorney Trust Accounts-VW 1,331.60 176 Revolving Loan Fund 251.93 178 Economic Development – Tax Forf. 16,695.80 179 Enhanced 9-1-1 258.68 180 Law Library 23,882.08 183 City/County Communications 247.55 184 Extension Service 102,181.96 200 Public Works 3,290,193.11 204 Local Option Transit Sales Tax 687,794.07 220 State/Federal Road Aid 3,619,911.92 230 Public Health & Human Services 8,392,257.14 240 Forfeited Tax 441,278.13 260 CDBG Grant 23,338.69 270 HOME Grant 138.00 281 SLC Septic Loans 7,324.12 290 Forest Resources 1,381.91 400 County Facilities 39,084.10 405 Public Works Building Construction 83,707.80 407 Public Works – Equipment 73,034.00 444 2015C – Capital Improvement Bond 386,554.38 445 Virginia GSC 15,190.79 446 2016A – PW TST Bond 2,535,206.78 600 Environmental Services 482,709.17 616 On-Site Waste Water Division 41,386.00 715 County Garage 106,143.53 720 Property Casualty Liability 8,553.39 730 Workers Compensation 289,958.29 740 Medical Dental Insurance 2,161,887.26 770 Retired Employees Health Ins. 3,236.53 $29,300,058.58 Adopted September 5, 2017. No. 17-510

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: WHEREAS, St. Louis County has previously identified a need to expand and improve its Virginia Government Services Center in order to provide the residents of St. Louis County with services; and WHEREAS, St. Louis County has been working with the City of Virginia to facilitate such improvements by following its site plan approval process; and WHEREAS, In order for the desired project to be constructed, the vacation of 1st Street South between 3rd Avenue W. and 4th Avenue W. is required; and WHEREAS, The County Board has reviewed the City’s Charter and Ordinances as it relates to the legal process for the vacation of the street; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes a petition to pursue the vacation of 1st Street South between 3rd Avenue W. and 4th Avenue W. as part of the proposed Government Services Center project in Virginia, MN. Yeas – Commissioners Boyle, Olson, Stauber, Nelson, Jugovich and Chair Jewell – 6 Nays – Commissioner Rukavina – 1 Adopted September 5, 2017. No. 17-511

At 11:05 a.m., September 5, 2017, Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Jugovich, moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 270

Frank Jewell, Chair of the Board of County Commissioners

Attest:

Donald Dicklich, County Auditor and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners

(Seal of the County Auditor)

PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 271

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA, HELD ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of St. Louis, Minnesota, met this 12th day of September 2017, at 9:37 a.m., at the St. Louis County Courthouse, Duluth, Minnesota, with the following members present: Commissioners Patrick Boyle, Beth Olson, Tom Rukavina, Pete Stauber, Keith Nelson, Mike Jugovich and Chair Frank Jewell - 7. Absent: None - 0.

Chair Jewell asked for a moment of silence to honor all those serving overseas, law enforcement, for all innocent victims of war and conflict, and for all those impacted by floods in Houston and Florida, followed by the pledge of allegiance.

Chair Jewell opened the meeting to persons who wanted to address the Board concerning issues not on the agenda, and no one came forth.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to approve the consent agenda. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

The following Board and contract files were created from documents received by this Board:

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Linnea Mirsch, Public Health and Human Services Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-362, Acceptance of Landlord Risk Mitigation Fund Pilot Grant Award.—60658

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Linnea Mirsch, Public Health and Human Services Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-363, CY 2017 Employment Services for Persons with Developmental Disabilities and Rescind County Board Resolution No. 16-710.—60659

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, Mark Weber, Land and Minerals Director, and Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-366, Reclassification of State Tax Forfeited Lands to Non-Conservation.—60660

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, Mark Weber, Land and Minerals Director, Barbara Hayden, Planning and Community Development Director, and Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-367, Demolition of Structures on State Tax Forfeited Lands.— 60661

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, James Foldesi, Public Works Director/Highway Engineer, and Donna Viskoe, Procurement Manager, submitting Board Letter No. 17-380, Awards of Bid: Fuel Deliveries of Gasohol, Fuel Oil and Diesel Fuel.—60662

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, submitting Board Letter No. 17-382, Establish a Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of the 2018 Fee Schedule.—60663

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-383, Establish Public Meetings on the 2018 Property Tax and Operating Budget.—60664

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Barbara Hayden, HRA Executive Director, submitting Board Letter No. 60665, HRA 2018 Proposed Levy.—60665 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 272

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-386, Write-Off of Uncollectible, Delinquent Personal Property Tax Accounts.—60666

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, James Gottschald, Human Resources Director, and Linnea Mirsch, Public Health and Human Services Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-387, Supplemental Labor Agreement for Assertive Community Treatment with Merit System Basic Unit.—60667

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16084, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Goldenstein Psychological Services-GPS, PLLC, Duluth, MN, for Specialized Forensic Psychological Services during the term January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-601

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16110, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Range Center, Inc., Chisholm, MN, for Day Training and Habilitation services during the term July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-602

Amendment to Purchase of Service Agreement between the County of St. Louis and One Roof Community Housing, Duluth, MN, to provide technical assistance to renter and landlords during the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.—17-603

Minnesota Department of Health Public Health Emergency Preparedness Grant Project Agreement, Contract #90219, between the Carlton-Cook-Lake-St. Louis Community Health Board and St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services in the amount of $101,013 for the term July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2022.—17-604

Construction Contract No. 5416 between the County of St. Louis and Max Gray Construction, Inc., Hibbing, MN, to construct the Impound Lot Building in Virginia,--17-605

Service Contract No. 5425 between the County of St. Louis and Obermiller Nelson Engineering, Duluth, MN, for engineering services for the HVAC Systems Replacement/Upgrades project at the Duluth Jail facility.—17-606

Service Contract No. 5399 Areas C & E between the County of St. Louis and Bear Island Surveying, Inc., Ely, MN, for the recovery, restoration, and perpetuation of corners of the Public Land Survey System during the period September 1, 2017 to December 1, 2018.—17-607

Agreement for Services between the County of St. Louis and WSB & Associates, Inc., Minneapolis, MN, for engineering services for intersection control evaluation and design of reduced conflict intersection at US-53 and County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 7/County Road (CR) 885 (SP 069- 070-038k, CP 0007-293140).—17-608

Fire Protection/First Responder Services Agreement between the County of St. Louis and the City of Babbitt to provide services in Unorganized Townships 61-12 & 61-13 during the term January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018.—17-609

Fire Protection Services Agreement between the County of St. Louis and Bearville Township Volunteer Fire Department to provide services in Unorganized Township 62-21 during the term January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018.—17-610 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 273

Fire Protection Services Agreement between the County of St. Louis and the City of Chisholm to provide services in Unorganized Township 59-21 during the term January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018.—17-611

Fire Protection/First Responder Services Agreement between the County of St. Louis and Colvin Volunteer Fire Department to provide services in Unorganized Township 55-15 during the term January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018.—17-612

Fire Protection/First Responder Services Agreement between the County of St. Louis and Ellsburg Volunteer Fire Department to provide services in part of Unorganized Township 55-15, identified as Section 22 through 28 and Section 31 through 36, during the term January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018.—17-613

Fire Protection Services Agreement between the County of St. Louis and Evergreen Volunteer Fire Department to provide services in Unorganized Townships 60-19 and 60-20 during the term January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018.—17-614

Fire Protection Services Agreement between the County of St. Louis and Makinen Volunteer Fire Department to provide services in Unorganized Township 56-16 during the term January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018.—17-615

Fire Protection Services Agreement between the County of St. Louis and the City of Orr to provide services in Unorganized Townships 63-19 & 66-20 during the term January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018.—17-616

Service Contract between the County of St. Louis and Braun Intertec Corporation, Hibbing, MN, for construction and materials testing for the Sheriff’s Office Impound Building and Parking Lot project in Virginia, MN.—17-617

Amendment to Professional Services Agreement, Damion No. 2017-011130, between the County of St. Louis and RW Fern Associates, Inc., Duluth, MN, for the Duluth Courthouse Assessor’s Office Renovation project, to provide additional design and contract document services for the Administration Department, Room 213, Duluth Courthouse.—17-618

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16172, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and ARC Northland/Self Advocates of Minnesota Northeast for Peer Mentor Services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2019.—17-619

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16177, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Sean Johnson, Virginia, MN, for Chore Services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-620

Minnesota Department of Human Services State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53281, between St. Louis County and Benedictine Sisters Benevolent Association, Duluth, MN.—17-621

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53292, between St. Louis County and CJ’s House, LLC, Aurora, MN.—17-622

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 274

Contract No. 53293, between St. Louis County and Michael and Heidi Cooney, Duluth, MN.—17- 623

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53296, between St. Louis County and Duluth Regional Care Center, Inc., Duluth, MN.—17-624

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53328, between St. Louis County and S.A.F.E. Harbor Homes, Inc., Carlton MN.—17- 625

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53334, between St. Louis County and Mesabi Property Management, LLC, Virginia, MN.—17-626

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53349, between St. Louis County and Northland Assisted Living, LLC, Duluth, MN.— 17-627

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53357, between St. Louis County and Range Regional Health Services – Fairview Range – Greenview Residence, Hibbing, MN.—17-628

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53375, between St. Louis County and Minnesota Teen Challenge, Minneapolis, MN.— 17-629

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53376, between St. Louis County and Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN.—17-630

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53379, between St. Louis County and Covenant Enabling Residences of Minnesota, Duluth, MN.—17-631

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53392, between St. Louis County and Arrowhead Senior Living Community, Eveleth, MN.—17-632

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53393, between St. Louis County and Aspen Grove Alternate Senior Living, Hibbing, MN.—17-633

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53394, between St. Louis County and Aspen Grove Assisted Living, Chisholm, MN.— 17-634

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53403, between St. Louis County and Aurora Carefree Living, Inc., Aurora, MN.—17- 635 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 275

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53404, between St. Louis County and Babbitt Carefree Living, Inc., Babbitt, MN.—17- 636

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53405, between St. Louis County and Cook Carefree Living, Inc., Cook, MN.—17-637

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53407, between St. Louis County and Orr Carefree Living, Inc., Orr, MN.—17-638

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53410, between St. Louis County and Pines HomeCare Services, LLC, Duluth, MN.— 17-639

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53413, between St. Louis County and Community Circles, LLC, Duluth, MN.—17-640

Fire Protection Services Agreement between the City of Cook and the County of St. Louis for services in Unorganized Townships 62-17 & 63-17 during the term January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018.—17-641

Service Contract No. 5399 Area D between the County of St. Louis and ALTA Land Survey Company, P.C., Duluth, MN, for the recovery, restoration and perpetuation of corners of the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) in St. Louis County during the period September 1, 2017 to December 1, 2018.—17-642

Amended and Restated Funding Agreement (Gateway Funding Agreement) between the City of Duluth, St. Louis County Housing and Redevelopment Authority, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Duluth, Center City Housing Corp., and One Roof Community Housing.—17-643

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16119, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Tim Ellison, Chisholm, MN, for chore services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-644

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16120, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Tim Ellison, Chisholm, MN, for chore services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-645

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16132, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Donald Driscoll, Aurora, MN, for chore services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-646

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16137, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Tim Ellison, Chisholm, MN, for chore services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-647

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16138, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Tim Ellison, Chisholm, MN, for chore services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-648 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 276

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16142, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Mark Musakka, Angora, MN, for chore services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-649

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16143, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Mark Musakka, Angora, MN, for chore services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-650

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16144, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Mark Musakka, Angora, MN, for chore services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-651

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16152, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and American Indian Community Housing Organization (AICHO), Duluth, MN, for Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2019.—17-652

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program, Contract No. 16153, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Churches United in Ministry (CHUM), Duluth, MN, for services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2019.—17-653

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program Agreement, Contract No. 16158, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Life House, Inc., Duluth, MN, for services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2019.—17-654

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16160, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Jeremy Powell, Virginia, MN, for chore services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-655

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16164, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Scooters Snow and Lawn, Hibbing,, MN, for chore services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-656

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16165, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Carol Thomas, Eveleth, MN, for chore services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-657

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16167, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Tim Ellison, Chisholm, MN, for chore services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-658

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16168, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Tim Ellison, Chisholm, MN, for chore services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-659

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16169, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Tim Ellison, Chisholm, MN, for chore services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-660

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Agreement, Contract No. 16150, PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 277 between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA), Virginia, MN, for FHPAP services during the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019.—17-661

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Agreement, Contract No. 16151, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA), Virginia, MN, for FHPAP Flex Fund Administration during the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019.—17-662

Upon motion by Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Jewell, resolutions numbered 17-512 through 17-542, as submitted on the consent agenda were unanimously adopted as follows:

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: RESOLVED, That the official proceedings of the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners for the meeting of September 5, 2017, are hereby approved. Adopted September 12, 2017. No. 17-512

WHEREAS, The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) Board awards grant funds to counties to fund services for the homeless and those at risk of homelessness; and WHEREAS, On January 24, 2017, the St. Louis County Board adopted Resolution No. 17-47 allowing the Public Health and Human Services Department (PHHS) to submit a grant application to the MHFA Board Landlord Mitigation Fund for the 2017-2020 grant cycle; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Health and Human Services Department to accept a grant award in the amount of $146,757 from the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Board for the Landlord Risk Mitigation Fund Pilot program for the period September 1, 2017 through August 31, 2020; RESOLVED FURTHER, That St. Louis County shall serve as fiscal agent for the grant; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Health and Human Services Department and St. Louis County Attorney to execute agreements with various community agencies to deliver services funded by the grant, with such contracts to be paid from Fund 230, Agency 232001, Grant 23221, Grant Year 2017, Object 607200 and/or Fund 230, Agency 232001, Grant 23221, Grant Year 2017, Object 629900; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the 2017 revenue and expenditure budgets be increased as follows with any adjustments to be made in the 2018, 2019, and 2020 budgets accordingly if there are any unspent funds or overspent funds not to exceed the grant funding of $146,757: Budget Reference: Fund 230, Agency 232001, Object 629900, Grant 23221, Grant Year 2017 Fund 230, Agency 232001, Object 607200, Grant 23221, Grant Year 2017 Fund 230, Agency 232001, Object 530703, Grant 23221, Grant Year 2017 Fund 230, Agency 232001, Object 633100, Grant 23221, Grant Year 2017 Adopted September 12, 2017. No. 17-513

WHEREAS, On November 22, 2016, the St. Louis County Board adopted Resolution No. 16-710 establishing Calendar Year (CY) 2017 rates, contract maximums, and authorizing contracts for extended employment services with Occupational Development Center, Inc. (ODC), Virginia, MN, and Goodwill Industries Vocational Enterprises, Inc. (GIVE), Duluth, MN; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board established CY 2017 extended employment contract maximums at $90,408 for ODC and GIVE; and WHEREAS, ODC and Public Health and Human Services program staff have identified unmet transportation needs related to the extended employment purchase of service contract at an additional cost of $7,000; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to execute contract documents to purchase extended employment services for St. PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 278

Louis County clients for CY 2017; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes purchase of service agreements with the Occupational Development Center, Inc. (Virginia, MN) and Goodwill Industries Vocational Enterprises, Inc. (Duluth, MN) for extended employment services at the rates listed below for shelter-based work, supported employment, and job coaching at the contract maximums delineated below for each agreement for the period January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, payable from Fund 230, Agency 232006, Object 604800; Agency Services Rates Contract Maximum ODC Shelter-Based Work $20.00/worker/day Supported Employment $20.00/worker/day Job Coaching $55.00/hour $97,408

GIVE Shelter-Based Work $15.00/worker/day Supported Employment $15.00/worker/day Job Coaching $30.00/hour $90,408

RESOLVED FURTHER, That County Board Resolution No. 16-710, dated November 22, 2016, is hereby rescinded. Adopted September 12, 2017. No. 17-514

WHEREAS, The former Days Inn Hotel, located at 701 Hat Trick Ave., Eveleth, MN (parcel code: 040-0205-00305) is a tax forfeited commercial structure that needs to be demolished to address blight, public health and safety concerns; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board placed this parcel on the List of Tax Forfeited Lands on February 14, 2017; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board authorized the demolition of this structure on May 23, 2017; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board authorized an application to the Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation Board, Commercial Redevelopment Grant Program, to assist in demolition costs on May 23, 2017; and WHEREAS, The City of Eveleth supports the demolition of this structure and has expressed interest in acquisition of the site after demolition and clearance has been accomplished for redevelopment; and WHEREAS, The Purchasing Division solicited bids for the demolition of 701 Hat Trick Ave., Eveleth, MN; and WHEREAS, Carleton Companies, Inc., of Bemidji, MN, submitted the low bid in the amount of $217,500; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to execute a contract with Carleton Companies, Inc., of Bemidji, MN, for the demolition of the structure located at 701 Hat Trick Ave., Eveleth, MN, at its bid price of $217,500 in accordance with the specifications of Bid No. 5395 and addendums, payable from the Economic Development Blight Project, Fund 178, Agency 178005, and subject to approval of the County Attorney; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Purchasing Department will audit necessary records to ensure all prevailing wage requirements are met; RESOLVED FURTHER, That any prevailing wage requirements not fulfilled will be communicated to the St. Louis County Board immediately. Adopted September 12, 2017. No. 17-515

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Land and Minerals Department has initiated an effort to curb the devastation of deer and rabbit browse on its one- to five- year old plantations through a bud capping application to tree seedlings; and WHEREAS, The Land and Minerals Department has identified 3,433.5 acres for treatment in 2017; PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 279 and WHEREAS, The Purchasing Division solicited bids, RFB 5417, for Bud Capping Application on state tax forfeited lands for the year of 2017; and WHEREAS, Northwoods Forestry of Eleva, WI, submitted the low bid of $150,593.31 on twenty (20) tracts; and WHEREAS, The bids submitted are considered reasonable by the Land and Minerals Department staff; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to execute a contract with Northwoods Forestry of Eleva, WI, for $150,593.31 for Bud Capping Application on state tax forfeited lands during the fall of 2017, in accordance with the specifications of Bid No. 5417, payable from Fund 290, Agency 290001, subject to approval by the County Attorney. Adopted September 12, 2017. No. 17-516

WHEREAS, All parcels of land becoming the property of the State of Minnesota in Trust through forfeiture for nonpayment of real estate taxes shall be classified or reclassified as conservation or non-conservation as required by Minn. Stat. § 282.01, Subd. 1; and WHEREAS, The parcels described in County Board File No. 60660 forfeited to the State of Minnesota for nonpayment of real estate taxes and were previously classified as ‘conservation’; and WHEREAS, The Land and Minerals Department has recommended that the parcels be reclassified as ‘non-conservation’ and approved for sale after considering, among other things, the present use of adjacent land, the productivity of the soil, the character of forest or other growth, the accessibility of lands to established roads, schools, utilities and other public services, and their peculiar suitability or desirability for particular uses; and WHEREAS, These parcels of land may be located inside the boundaries of a municipality or town and Minn. Stat. § 282.01 provides that classification or reclassification and sale of lands situated within a municipality or town must be approved by the governing body of the municipality or town; and WHEREAS, The reclassification and sale of these parcels will be deemed approved if the County Board does not receive notice of the municipality’s or town’s disapproval of the reclassification and sale of any parcel within 60 days of the date on which this resolution is delivered to the clerk of the municipality or town in which the parcels are located; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the state tax forfeited parcels described in County Board File No. 60660 shall be reclassified as ‘non-conservation’ and offered for sale, and the request for approval of the reclassification shall be transmitted by the St. Louis County Land and Minerals Department to the clerk of the municipality or town in which the parcels are located. Adopted September 12, 2017. No. 17-517

WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.04, Subd. 2(c)(1), authorizes the County Auditor, with the approval of the County Board, to provide for the demolition of a building or structure on tax forfeited land, which has been determined by the County Board to be especially liable to fire or so situated as to endanger life or limb or other buildings or property in the vicinity because of age, dilapidated condition, defective chimney, defective electric wiring, any gas connection, heating apparatus, or other defect; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.04, Subd. 2(e), authorizes the County Auditor, with the approval of the County Board, to provide for the demolition of any structure on tax forfeited land, if in the opinion of the County Board, County Auditor, and Land Commissioner, the sale of the land with the structure on it, or the continued existence of the structure by reason of age, dilapidated condition or excessive size as compared with nearby structures, will result in a material lessening of net tax capacities of real estate in the vicinity of the tax forfeited land, or if the demolition of the structure or structures will aid in disposing of the tax forfeited property; and WHEREAS, The County Board, the County Auditor and the Land Commissioner have determined that the tax forfeited properties described in County Board File No. 60441 contain structures that are in an unsafe and dilapidated condition, and the demolition of these structures will aid in selling or PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 280 conveying the tax forfeited properties; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the County Auditor to provide for the demolition of structures on state tax forfeited lands described in updated County Board File No. 60441 because the County Board, County Auditor, and Land Commissioner are of the opinion that the structures are in an unsafe and dilapidated condition and the demolition of the structures will aid in selling or conveying the tax forfeited properties; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the County Auditor is authorized in the future to update County Board File No. 60441, which contains the list of properties to be demolished, as needed throughout the year to ensure that the demolition of structures occurs in a timely manner and that the updated County Board File shall be sent to St. Louis County Commissioners in the format of a Board Memo. Adopted September 12, 2017. No. 17-518

WHEREAS, Eric and Mary Jo Duncan have requested a road right-of-way and utility easement across state tax forfeited land; and WHEREAS, There are no reasonable alternatives to obtain access to the privately owned land; and WHEREAS, Exercising the easement will not cause significant adverse environmental or natural resource management impacts and will not conflict with public use of land; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.04, Subd. 4 and 4a, authorize county auditors to grant easements across state tax forfeited land for such purposes, subject to approval of the county board; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the St. Louis County Auditor to grant a road right-of-way and utility easement to Eric and Mary Jo Duncan over, under and across state tax forfeited lands as described in County Board File No. 60516; RESOLVED FURTHER, That granting of this easement is conditioned upon payment of $584 land use fee, $150 administration fee and $46 recording fee, for a total of $780 to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund). Adopted September 12, 2017. No. 17-519

WHEREAS, Donald Gorowsky, James and Lois Anderson, and Peter and Heidi Brownlee have requested a road right-of-way and utility easement across state tax forfeited land; and WHEREAS, There are no reasonable alternatives to obtain access to the privately owned land; and WHEREAS, Exercising the easement will not cause significant adverse environmental or natural resource management impacts and will not conflict with public use of land; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.04, Subd. 4 and 4a, authorize county auditors to grant easements across state tax forfeited land for such purposes, subject to approval of the county board; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the St. Louis County Auditor to grant a road right-of-way and utility easement to Donald Gorowsky, James and Lois Anderson, and Peter and Heidi Brownlee over, under and across state tax forfeited lands as described in County Board File No. 60516; RESOLVED FURTHER, That granting of this easement is conditioned upon payment of $1,174 land use fee, $150 administration fee and $46 recording fee, for a total of $1,370 to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund). Adopted September 12, 2017. No. 17-520

WHEREAS, Noah Farr has requested a road right-of-way and utility easement across state tax forfeited land; and WHEREAS, There are no reasonable alternatives to obtain access to the privately owned land; and WHEREAS, Exercising the easement will not cause significant adverse environmental or natural resource management impacts and will not conflict with public use of land; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.04, Subd. 4 and 4a, authorize county auditors to grant easements across state tax forfeited land for such purposes, subject to approval of the county board; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the St. Louis County Auditor to grant a road right-of-way and utility easement to Noah Farr over, under and across state tax forfeited lands as described in County Board File No. 60516; RESOLVED FURTHER, That granting of this easement is conditioned upon payment of $507 land PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 281 use fee, $73 timber damage, $150 administration fee and $46 recording fee, for a total of $776 to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund). Adopted September 12, 2017. No. 17-521

RESOLVED, That County Board File No. 60516, dated July 11, 2017, is amended to revise the legal description of the road right-of-way easement as described in the attached document titled: County Board File No. 60516 – Amended Legal Description. Adopted September 12, 2017. No. 17-522

WHEREAS, The City of Gilbert has requested to purchase the following described state tax forfeited land for the price of $100, plus fees, for economic development: Legal: LOT 0001, BLOCK 055, GILBERT 2ND ADDITION Parcel Code: 060-0030-05140 Acres: 0.04 LDKey: 105160; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.01, Subd. 1(a), authorizes the sale of state tax forfeited land to an organized governmental subdivision for any public purpose for which the subdivision is authorized to acquire property; and WHEREAS, This parcel of land has been classified as ‘non-conservation’ land pursuant to Minnesota Stat. § 282.01; and WHEREAS, This parcel of land has not been withdrawn from sale pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 85.012, 92.461, 282.01, Subd. 8, and 282.018, and other statutes that require the withholding of state tax forfeited lands from sale; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the sale of state tax forfeited land, as described, to the City of Gilbert for the estimated market value of $100 plus the following fees: 3% assurance fee of $3, deed fee of $25, deed tax of $1.65 and recording fee of $46 for a total of $175.65 to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund); RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Auditor may offer for sale the state tax forfeited land described here if the City of Gilbert does not purchase the land by March 5, 2018. Adopted September 12, 2017. No. 17-523

WHEREAS, The City of Ely has requested to purchase the following described state tax forfeited lands for the price of $1,000, plus fees, for correction of blight: Legal: ELY 6 FT OF LOT 7 & LOT 8 EX ELY 1 FT, Ely Parcel Code: 030-0010-01750 Acres: 0.09 LDKey: 122783; and Legal: W 50 FT OF E 162 1/2 FT OF OUT LOT D, WHITES 2ND ADDITION TO ELY Parcel Code: 030-0352-01430 Acres: 0.14 LDKey: 122785; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.01, Subd. 1a(d)(1) and (2) allows for non-conservation tax forfeited land to be sold to a governmental subdivision for less than market value if it is deemed blighted; and WHEREAS, These parcels of land have been classified as ‘non-conservation’ land pursuant to Minnesota Stat. § 282.01; and WHEREAS, These parcels of land have not been withdrawn from sale pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 85.012, 92.461, 282.01, Subd. 8, and 282.018, and other statutes that require the withholding of state tax forfeited lands from sale; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the sale of state tax forfeited land, as described, to the City of Ely for the price of $1,000 plus the following fees: 3% assurance fee of $30, deed fee of $25, deed tax of $3.30, and recording fee of $46, for a total of $1,104.30, to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund); RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Auditor may offer for sale at public auction the PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 282 state tax forfeited land described here if the City of Ely does not purchase the land by March 5, 2018. Adopted September 12, 2017. No. 17-524

WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.241 provides that state tax forfeited land may be repurchased by the previous owner subject to payment of delinquent taxes and assessments, with penalties, interest, and maintenance costs; and WHEREAS, The applicant, Randy Jarve of Madisonville, LA, has applied to repurchase state tax forfeited land legally described as: TOWN OF FAYAL SE 1/4 OF SE 1/4, SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 57 NORTH, RANGE 17 WEST also N 1/2 OF NE 1/4 OF NE 1/4, SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 57 NORTH, RANGE 17 WEST Parcel Codes: 340-0010-02370 and 340-0010-02385; and WHEREAS, The applicant was the owner of record at the time of forfeiture and is eligible to repurchase the property; and WHEREAS, The applicant shall either pay in full or enter into a four year contract for deed to repurchase the non-homestead property; and WHEREAS, Approving the repurchase will correct undue hardship and promote the use of lands that will best serve the public interest; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the repurchase application by Randy Jarve of Madisonville, LA, on file in County Board File No. 60566, subject to payments including total taxes and assessments of $7,475.85, deed tax of $24.67, deed fee of $25, recording fee of $46, plus a service fee of $500. The amount of $7,571.52 will be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund), and $500 will be deposited into Fund 100 (General Fund). Adopted September 12, 2017. No. 17-525

WHEREAS, Under the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 282.341, Subd. 1, a contract for deed to repurchase state tax forfeited land previously cancelled may be reinstated by the previous contract holder subject to payment of installments, taxes, assessments, penalties, costs, and interest; and WHEREAS, Less than 50 percent of the basic sale price was paid prior to cancellation; therefore, County Board approval is required for reinstatement; and WHEREAS, Jess Michael Koski of Duluth, MN, has requested to reinstate Contract C22150044, having been cancelled on June 27, 2017, under new Contract C22170226 for property described as: TOWN OF ALDEN NW 1/4 OF NW 1/4 SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 53 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST Parcel Code: 210-0010-06530 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the reinstatement of Contract C22170226 by Jess Michael Koski of Duluth, MN, in the amount of $13,145.16, to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund). Adopted September 12, 2017. No. 17-526

WHEREAS, Under the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 282.341, Subd. 1, a contract for deed to repurchase state tax forfeited land previously cancelled may be reinstated by the previous contract holder subject to payment of installments, taxes, assessments, penalties, costs, and interest; and WHEREAS, Less than 50 percent of the basic sale price was paid prior to cancellation; therefore, County Board approval is required for reinstatement; and WHEREAS, Leeander F. Voigt of Melrude, MN, has requested to reinstate Contract C22140007, having been cancelled on June 27, 2017, under new Contract C22170227 for property described as: TOWN OF COTTON S 660 FT OF E 330 FT OF NE 1/4 OF SE 1/4 SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 54 NORTH, RANGE 16 WEST Parcel Code: 305-0010-01145 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the reinstatement of PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 283

Contract C22170227 by Leeander F. Voigt of Melrude, MN, in the amount of $2,104.89 to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund). Adopted September 12, 2017. No. 17-527

WHEREAS, Heather R. Meehan of Duluth, MN, has agreed that the contract for the purchase of state tax forfeited lands should be cancelled, and has voluntarily agreed to and signed the Admission of Service and Waiver of Time to Cure Default for lands legally described as: CITY OF DULUTH LOT 58 LOWER DULUTH ST LOUIS AVENUE Parcel Code: 010-3120-02380 C22140139; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. §§ 282.04, Subd. 2(d) and 504B.271 authorize the County Auditor to dispose of or sell abandoned personal property; and WHEREAS, The previous owner of the property will be notified by posting of the property or by mail; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the cancellation of contract with Heather R. Meehan of Duluth, MN, for the purchase of state tax forfeited land described above, according to the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 282.01, Subd. 5, and Minn. Stat. § 282.40, and according to the procedures of Minn. Stat. § 559.21; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Auditor is authorized to dispose of or sell abandoned personal property from the above described state tax forfeited property. Adopted September 12, 2017. No. 17-528

WHEREAS, The contract with George L. Bailey of Two Harbors, MN, for the purchase of state tax forfeited land is in default for nonpayment of taxes and installments; and WHEREAS, The purchaser was properly served with Notice of Cancellation of Contract by civil process and has failed to cure the default for lands legally described as: CITY OF DULUTH LOT 5 also LOT 26 also LOTS 27 AND 28 EX HWY RT OF WAY, also NELY 60 FT LOT 29 also SWLY 60 FT LOT 29 also LOT 30, BLOCK 3, BRIGHTON GARDENS 1ST DIVISION DULUTH Parcel Codes: 010-0280-00940, 01150, 01160, 01180, 01190, 01200 C22120147; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. §§ 282.04, Subd. 2(d) and 504B.271 authorize the County Auditor to dispose of or sell abandoned personal property; and WHEREAS, The previous owner of the property will be notified by posting of the property or by mail; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the cancellation of contract with George L. Bailey of Two Harbors, MN, for the purchase of state tax forfeited land described above, according to the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 282.01, Subd. 5, and Minn. Stat. § 282.40, and according to the procedures of Minn. Stat. § 559.21; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Auditor is authorized to dispose of or sell abandoned personal property from the above described state tax forfeited property. Adopted September 12, 2017. No. 17-529

WHEREAS, The Howard Gnesen Salvage sale includes 17.2 acres at a value of $1,686 that is non- state tax forfeited land owned by the City of Duluth and Ridgeview Golf Course that is included on PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 284 this contract through agreement with the Land and Minerals Department; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the appraisal reports for the sale of timber to be offered at SEALED BID SALVAGE TIMBER AUCTION, Tracts 1 and 2 (totaling $22,548), as submitted by the Land Commissioner, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60507, are approved and the County Auditor is authorized to carry out the recommendations as listed in said appraisal reports. Adopted September 12, 2017. No. 17-531

WHEREAS, St. Louis County entered into a professional services agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH), Duluth, MN, for a total contract value of $120,000 to design a roundabout at the intersection of new County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 5 and Minnesota Trunk Highway (MNTH) 73 in Chisholm, MN; and WHEREAS, The County Board authorized an amendment to the original contract with SEH in April, 2017 for additional costs that were incurred due to reviews by the Minnesota Department of Transportation and a request by the Public Works Department to include additional plan sheets into the plan which is hereinafter referred to as Amendment No. 1, and WHEREAS, The cost of Amendment No. 1 was $10,000 which increased the total contract value to $130,000; and WHEREAS, Public Works desires to amend this professional services agreement for a second time to revise the storm sewer plan to avoid a conflict that was discovered between the ditch on Iron World Road and a gas line owned by Northern Natural Gas which is hereinafter referred to as Amendment No. 2; and WHEREAS, The cost of Amendment No. 2 is $3,800 which increases the total contract value to $133,800; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to process Amendment No. 2 to the professional services agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc., of Duluth, MN, to modify the storm sewer design of the roundabout at the intersection of new CSAH 5 and MNTH 73 in Chisholm, project further identified as SAP 069-736- 001, CP 0136-287483, with funds for this project coming from Fund 220, Agency 220405. Adopted September 12, 2017. No. 17-532

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Purchasing Division solicits bids annually for the purchase of fuels for use throughout the county; and WHEREAS, The Purchasing Division received bids from five different vendors; and WHEREAS, Each location and fuel type is treated as a separate bid award providing the county with the lowest cost; and WHEREAS, The vendor locations at Brimson, Brookston, Buyck, Embarrass, Floodwood, Kabetogama and Meadowlands received no bids and the Purchasing Division negotiated pricing with Keep Enterprises dba Rainy Lake Oil, International Falls, MN, and Thompson Gas dba Como Oil and Propane, Duluth, MN after the bid opening; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Purchasing Division to purchase fuels from the vendor with the lowest net cost as indicated on the Bid Tabulation Sheet (Bid No. 5422) located in County Board File No. 60662. Adopted September 12, 2017. No. 17-533

RESOLVED, That the workers’ compensation report of claims by employees for work-related injuries, dated September 1, 2017, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60509, is hereby received and ratified as payable from Fund 730, Agency 730001. Adopted September 12, 2017. No. 17-535 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 285

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board will convene a public hearing on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at 9:40 a.m., St. Louis County Courthouse, Duluth, MN, to consider the adoption of the fee schedule for various county services for the year 2018. Adopted September 12, 2017. No. 17-536

WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 275.065 requires that counties establish a public meeting date for the purpose of receiving comments from the public on the proposed property tax levy and operating budget for the year 2018 prior to adopting a final levy and budget; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board establishes public meetings to gather comment on the proposed property tax levy and operating budget for year 2018 on Thursday, November 30, 2017, 7:00 p.m., St. Louis County Courthouse, Virginia, MN, and Thursday, December 7, 2017, 7:00 p.m., St. Louis County Courthouse, Duluth, MN. Adopted September 12, 2017. No. 17-537

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) must establish a maximum proposed property tax levy and have this amount certified by the St. Louis County Board by September 15, 2017; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board certifies the HRA maximum property tax levy for 2018 in the amount of $217,376. Adopted September 12, 2017. No. 17-538

WHEREAS, All increases in original governmental funds revenue and expenditure budgets require County Board approval; and WHEREAS, Departments anticipate being notified of additional revenues throughout the year and need approval to increase revenue and expenditure budgets; and WHEREAS, Proposed budget adjustments are levy neutral; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the following budget changes: GRANT BUDGET CHANGES 1. Increase Sheriff revenue and expense budget for Boat and Water grant (Resolution No. 16-765) to reflect actual amount of revenue received ($625.00).

USE OF AN EXISTING FUND BALANCE 2. Use of Property Management’s parking assigned fund balance to replace racks for solar panels in the Third Street ramp ($19,848.00). 3. Use of Sheriff’s State Forfeitures fund balance to cover unbudgeted software purchases ($5,000.00). 4. Use of Extension fund balance to cover bus transportation for students attending the Iron Range Youth in Action service learning trip and other expenses related to the trip to the Twin Cities ($6,400.00). 5. Use of general fund Public Safety Innovation fund balance, transferred to Public Health & Human Services, as the local match requirement for the Minnesota State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grant (Resolution No. 17-441) ($300,000.00).

BUDGET TRANSFER 6. Transfer from personnel to operating in the Sheriff’s Boat and Water grant to cover additional equipment needs ($12,986.66). 7. Transfer from Land & Minerals to Public Works to purchase materials for CP 0000-351370 ($12,353.72). 8. Transfer budget in the CDBG grant from personnel to operating for a grant-eligible operating expense ($202,759.00). 9. Transfer budget in the Home grant from personnel to operating for grant-eligible operating expenses ($4,500.00). PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 286

CORRECTION TO A PRIOR RESOLUTION 10. Correct funding source on Resolution No. 17-174 (Agreement with LHB Corporation for Construction Administration and Inspection Services – 11 Bridge Projects) Bridge No. 698 to be Fund 220, Agency 220330 ($213,659.00). 11. Correct funding source on several board resolutions that referenced projects being paid with bond proceeds from the 2015C bond issue. The funds were not completely spent by 6/11/2017, so they were swapped with completed projects in the Transportation Sales Tax fund to ensure all bond proceeds were spent by 6/11/17 ($1,759,259.48). 12. Correct funding source on Resolution No. 17-157 (Government Services Center – Virginia – Related Property Acquisition) to be Fund 445, Agency 445002 ($125,000.00).

REVENUE AND EXPENSE BUDGET INCREASE 13. Increase Sheriff revenue and expense budget to reflect a change in accounting for civil fees ($5,000.00). 14. Increase Public Works Surveyor equipment budget to reflect revenue received from the sale of equipment ($499.00). 15. Increase Public Works revenue and expense budget for Lake County overage on CP 187079, SAP 69-030-030 (pavement marking project, Res. 16-306) ($6,372.98). 16. Increase Forest Resources revenue and expense budget to fund appraisal costs for leased lots, which are recovered when the lots are sold ($112,970). 17. Increase Public Health & Human Services revenue and expense budget for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment & Training pass-through funds ($60,000.00). 18. Increase Public Health & Human Services revenue and expense budget due to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program bonus received by the Minnesota Department of Human Services ($49,111.64). 19. Increase Public Health & Human Services revenue and expense budget for Medica grant to cover pamphlets ($1,500.00). 20. Increase revenue and expense budget in 2015C Capital Improvement Bond and 2016A Capital Improvement Bond to match actual amount of year-to-date investment earnings ($24,170.89). Adopted September 12, 2017. No. 17-539

WHEREAS, St. Louis County has a policy/procedure for the write-off of uncollectible accounts; and WHEREAS, Collection efforts, including filing of liens against owners of the property in question on these accounts, were undertaken; and WHEREAS, The liens expire after ten (10) years, reducing the incentive for owners to pay outstanding balances; and WHEREAS, The County Auditor’s Tax Division has determined that a number of delinquent personal property tax accounts are uncollectible; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the County Auditor to write-off uncollectible, delinquent personal property tax accounts in the total amount of $905,251.80, as described in County Board File No. 60666. Adopted September 12, 2017. No. 17-540

RESOLVED, That the Supplemental Labor Agreement with the Merit System Basic unit for Assertive Community Treatment is ratified and the appropriate county officials are authorized to execute the Supplemental Labor Agreement, a copy of which is on file in County Board File No. 60667. Adopted September 12, 2017. No. 17-541

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board passed a resolution to adopt a True County Assessment system effective January 1, 2018; and WHEREAS, To meet the demands and requirements of a True County Assessment system, a PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 287 comprehensive internal review and study is underway and clearly indicates the immediate need for cross- training and contingency planning of highly specialized clerical job duties and responsibilities within the County Assessor’s Department and this cannot be accomplished without adding a 1.0 FTE, Information Specialist III, (Pay Grade B14, Step 1); and WHEREAS, The internal review and study of the commercial appraisal and tax court workload indicates an immediate need to add a 1.0 FTE Principal Appraiser (Pay Grade B23, Step 1) to provide adequate time to appraise complex commercial properties and to handle tax petitions in a timely manner and meet the quintile obligations required by Minn. Stat. § 273.08; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Human Resources Department has reviewed and approved the position allocation for an Information Specialist III and Principal Appraiser position; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes an increase to the County Assessor’s FTE staff complement by adding a 1.0 FTE Information Specialist III (Pay Grade B14, Step 1) and a 1.0 FTE Principal Appraiser (Pay Grade 23, Step 1) payable from Fund 100, Agency 118001, Object Code 610100. Adopted September 12, 2017. No. 17-542

At 9:39 a.m., September 12, 2017, Commissioner Jugovich, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Frank Jewell, Chair of the Board of County Commissioners

Attest:

Donald Dicklich, County Auditor and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners

(Seal of the County Auditor)

PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 288

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA, HELD ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of St. Louis, Minnesota, met this 26th day of September 2017, at 9:32 a.m., at the French Town Hall, Side Lake, Minnesota, with the following members present: Commissioners Patrick Boyle, Beth Olson, Tom Rukavina, Pete Stauber, Keith Nelson, Mike Jugovich and Chair Frank Jewell - 7. Absent: None - 0.

Chair Jewell asked for a moment of silence to honor all those serving overseas, for all innocent victims of war and conflict, and for all those impacted by natural disasters in Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico, followed by the pledge of allegiance.

Bill Schuster, French Township Chair Supervisor, welcomed the Board to French Township.

At 9:38 a.m., Liz Schleif, Aaron VanDeLinde, and Steve Hobbs provided the Board with an overview of the purchase and exchange of school trust lands in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Chair Jewell opened the meeting to persons who wanted to address the Board concerning issues not on the agenda, and no one came forth.

Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to approve the consent agenda. Item #2, Two-year contracts with Mahkahta Trucking, Inc., Eveleth, MN, and with Carleton Companies, Inc., Bemidji, MN, for Class I demolition waste haulage beginning September 1, 2017 [17-391] was removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Rukavina, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to authorize a two-year haulage contract with Mahkahta Trucking, Inc., Eveleth, MN, for disposal services of Class I demolition waste delivered by the county’s designated haulers from the Aurora, Cook and Hibbing transfer stations and the Virginia Regional Landfill at an estimated annual cost of $95,618.70; and further, that the St. Louis County Board authorizes a two-year haulage contract with Carleton Companies, Inc., Bemidji, MN, for disposal services of Class I demolition waste delivered by the county’s designated haulers from the Ely transfer station at an estimated annual cost of $37,290.00, plus a fuel adjustment clause. Deputy Administrator Brian Fritsinger said there was a replacement resolution due to a correction to the annual cost calculation. Commissioner Nelson informed the Board that Mahkahta Trucking is a large account of a business owned by the commissioner; the Board felt there was not a conflict of interest. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-545.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Jugovich, moved that the St. Louis County Board, acting on behalf of unorganized townships for the purpose of road and bridge maintenance and construction, adopts and certifies a maximum levy of $1,582,000 for the year 2018 to be levied only in such unorganized townships. Commissioner Rukavina said he opposes the levy because he believes the levy is unfair for the unorganized township residents. The motion passed; six yeas, one nay (Rukavina). Resolution No. 17-558.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Jugovich, moved that the St. Louis County Board certifies the maximum property tax levy for 2018 in the amount of $132,181,558. St. Louis County Administrator Kevin Gray provided an overview of 2018 budget items. Administrator Gray said that the proposed levy increase is 4.45%; the impact to a taxpayer with a home value of $150,000 would be a tax increase of less than a $1.00 annually. After further discussion, the motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-559. PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 289

The Board recessed at 10:33 a.m.

At 1:04 p.m., the County Board reconvened with the following members present: Commissioners Patrick Boyle, Beth Olson, Tom Rukavina, Pete Stauber, Keith Nelson, Mike Jugovich and Chair Frank Jewell - 7. Absent: None - 0.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Jugovich, moved to approve a second consent agenda consisting of items passed unanimously at the Committee of the Whole meeting. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Jewell, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved that the St. Louis County Board supports the United States Forest Service’s application for federal funds for the purchase component of the Hybrid Purchase-Exchange Model, and supports the pursuit of Plan B, at any scale that complements the Hybrid model in order to help accomplish the orderly transfer of School Trust lands located in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness; and further, that the St. Louis County Board also supports using a similar approach as the Hybrid Purchase-Exchange Model and Plan B to accomplish the orderly transfer of 3,500 acres of County tax forfeited lands located in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Commissioner Stauber said he opposed the resolution and felt the Wilderness Act of 1964 should be followed. The motion passed; six yeas, one nay (Stauber). Resolution No. 17-587.

Commissioner Discussion Items and Reports

Commissioner Nelson discussed the Government Services Center North project and potential impacts to the project if the street vacation is not approved by the City of Virginia.

Commissioner Stauber said the location of the town hall is comforting because it is located within 150 feet of a hockey rink.

Administrator Gray noted that the House Capital Investments Committee will be visiting the St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center (the Depot) today.

Commissioner Rukavina said he felt the City of Duluth should support the bonding request for the St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center (the Depot).

The following Board and contract files were created from documents received by this Board:

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Mark St. Lawrence, Environmental Services Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-391R, Class I Demolition Waste Haulage Contracts.—60668

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, Mark Weber, Land and Minerals Director, and Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-394, Adjoining Owner Sale 1/3 Undivided Interest 80 Acres.—60669

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Barbara Hayden, Planning and Economic Development Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-400, Amend Zoning Ordinance No. 62, Zoning Map (Morse Township).—60670

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and James Foldesi, Public Works Director/Highway Engineer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-396, Resolution of Support to Apply for Funding from the Safe Routes to Transit Program.—60671 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 290

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, and Mark Rubin, County Attorney, submitting Board Letter No. 17-397, Violation of St. Louis County Ordinance No. 28 – F and P Properties, LLC (Fredenberg Township).—60672

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, and Mark Rubin, County Attorney, submitting Board Letter No. 17-398, Violation of St. Louis County Ordinance No. 28 – Smith Dam Company, LLC (Unorganized Township 54-13).—60673

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, and Mark Rubin, County Attorney, submitting Board Letter No. 17-399, Establish Public Hearing to Consider Allegations of Liquor Law Violation – A. P. Liquor (Gnesen Township).—60674

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and James Foldesi, Public Works Director/Highway Engineer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-401, Unorganized Township Road Levy – FY 2018.—60675

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, submitting Board Letter No. 17-402, Certification of 2018 Maximum Property Tax Levy.—60676

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Linnea Mirsch, Public Health & Human Services Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-404, Application and Acceptance of the HUD Planning Grant Funding for the St. Louis County Continuum of Care.—60677

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Linnea Mirsch, Public Health & Human Services Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-405, Authorization to Apply for the FY 2018 HUD Continuum of Care Program Grant.—60678

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Linnea Mirsch, Public Health & Human Services Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-406, Acceptance of the Housing with Supports for Adults with Serious Mental Illness Grant Award and Rescind County Board Resolution No. 17-408.—60679

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, Mark Weber, Land and Minerals Director, and Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-411, State Tax Forfeited Lease – City of Biwabik (Town of White).—60681

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, Mark Weber, Land and Minerals Director, and Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-412, State Tax Forfeited Lease – Cliffs Mining Company (Balkan Township)—60682

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, Mark Weber, Land and Minerals Director, and Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-414, Memorandums of Understanding with the City of Duluth and Ridgeview Country Club to Harvest Damaged Timber.—60683

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, submitting Board Letter No. 17-423, Additional Payment to Arrowhead Center for Programming Needs at Camp Esquagama and Amend Contract to Reflect this Payment.—60684 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 291

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-424, Authorization to Apply for Grant Funding for the Purchase of Voting Equipment.—60685

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Ross Litman, Sheriff, submitting Board Letter No. 17-426, Mutual Assistance Agreement with the City of Superior, WI.—60686

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Ross Litman, Sheriff, submitting Board Letter No. 17-427, Acceptance of FY 2017 Emergency Management Performance Grant.—60687

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, Mark Rubin, County Attorney, and Ross Litman, County Sheriff, submitting Board Letter No. 17-428, Joint Powers Agreement with the State of Minnesota for Use of the Criminal Justice Data Communications Network.—60688

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, Mark Weber, Land and Minerals Director, and Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-430, Lease on State Tax Forfeited Land for the Harvest of Sphagnum Moss (Toivola Township).—60689

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, submitting Board Letter No. 17-403, Support for the Budget Application by the U.S. Forest Service for the Purchase and Exchange of School Trust Lands in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.—60690

Amendment No. 1, Original Damion No. 2015-009762, between the County of St. Louis and Hanft Fride, P.A., Duluth, MN, for Legal Services for the Sale of Shoreland Lease Lots, extending the terms of the contract for an additional one (1) year effective January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018.—17-663

Amendment to Professional Services Agreement, Damion No. 2017-011098, between the County of St. Louis and Northeast Technical Services, Inc., for additional design and contract document services as requested by the County for the City of Virginia’s portion of the Virginia Parking Lot Renovation project in Virginia, MN.—17-664

Service Contract No. 5399 Area A between the County of St. Louis and Northern Engineering & Consulting, Inc., Bemidji, MN, for the recovery, restoration and perpetuation of corners of the Public Land Survey System in southern St. Louis County during the period September 1, 2017 to December 1, 2018.—17-665

Amendment No 1, Original Damion No. 2013-008370, between the County of St. Louis and Kangas Excavating, Inc., Aurora, MN, for the purchase of Hibbing Transfer Station Operation and Haulage Services, extending the terms for an additional two (2) years effective January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019.—17-666

Safety & Risk Management Training Contract between St. Louis County and Forrest Co., LLC, Duluth, MN, for First AID and CPR/AID training on September 6-7, 2017 & September 18-19, 2017.—17-667

St. Louis County On-Line Subscriber Agreement between the County of St. Louis, through the Auditor’s Office, and Solidifi US, Inc., Cincinnati, OH, for Recorder’s access only.—17-668

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16106, between the St. Louis County Board of PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 292

Commissioners and Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Inc., Duluth, MN, for Opioid Crisis Grant Services during the period August 1, 2017 to April 30, 2019.—17-669

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP), Contract No. 16150, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and the Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency, Virginia, MN, for FHPAP services during the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019.—17-670

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP), Contract No. 16151, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and the Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency, Virginia, MN, for FHPAP Flex Fund Administration services during the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019.—17-671

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP), Contract No. 16155, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Legal Aid Services of Northeastern Minnesota – Duluth Offices, Duluth, MN, for FHPAP services during the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019.—17-672

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP), Contract No. 16156, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Legal Aid Services of Northeastern Minnesota – Iron Range Offices, Duluth, MN, for FHPAP services during the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019.—17-673

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16179, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Carol Thomas, Eveleth, for chore services during the period July 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017.—17-674

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16180, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Rural Aids Action Network, Duluth, MN, for Minnesota Department of Human Services State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grant services during the period August 1, 2017 to April 30, 2019.—17-675

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16181, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Daniel Wiswell, Aurora, MN, for chore services during the period July 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017.—17-676

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53287, between St. Louis County and Brooke Manor, Inc., Saginaw, MN.—17-677

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53327, between St. Louis County and Schmitt AFC, Duluth, MN.—17-678

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53347, between St. Louis County and Onnen Adult Foster Care, Saginaw, MN.—17- 679

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53355, between St. Louis County and New Journey Residence, LLC, Eveleth, MN.— 17-680

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 293

Contract No. 53372, between St. Louis County and Krooks Country Living, Duluth, MN.—17-681

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53377, between St. Louis County and KC Companies dba Golden Horizons Assisted Living, Tower, MN.—17-682

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53382, between St. Louis County and Solid Foundations of MN, Inc., Duluth, MN.— 17-683

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53395, between St. Louis County and Benedictine Health Center, Duluth, MN.—17- 684

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53397, between St. Louis County and Edgewood Hermantown I Senior Living, LLC, Grand Forks, ND.—17-685

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53398, between St. Louis County and Edgewood Hermantown II Senior Living, LLC, Grand Forks, ND.—17-686

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53399 between St. Louis County and Edgewood Virginia Senior Living, LLC, Grand Forks, ND.—17-687

Fire Protection Services Agreement between the County of St. Louis and Pequaywan Lake Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., for services in Unorganized Township 54-13 during the period January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018.—17-688

Fire Protection Services Agreement between the County of St. Louis and Gnesen Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., for services in Unorganized Township 53-15 during the period January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018.—17-689

Settlement Agreement among Dawn Norman, Hannah Kaderlik, Jennifer Mangan, Amber Peterson, Deserie Rendulich, June Sackette, City of Duluth, Gordon Ramsay, St. Louis County, and Matt Seppo.—17-690

Addendum to Purchase Agreement, Contract No. 15973A, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Inc., Duluth, MN, updating the Projected Expenditures for both DACT and T-ACT Teams.—17-691

Fire Protection and First Responder Services Agreement between the County of St. Louis and French Township for services in Unorganized Township 59-21 during CY 2018.—17-692

State of Minnesota Grant Contract – Family Homelessness Prevention & Assistance Program, Landlord Risk Mitigation Fund Pilot between the Commissioner of the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency and St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services in the amount not to exceed $146,757 for the term September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2020.—17-693 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 294

Project Contract No. 5417 between the County of St. Louis and Northwoods Forestry, Inc., Eleva, WI, for Bud Capping Application 2017 on state tax forfeited lands.—17-694

Supply Contract No. 5422-C between the County of St. Louis and Thompson Gas, LLC dba Como Oil and Propane, Duluth, MN, for fuel deliveries of Gasohol, Fuel Oil and Diesel Fuel during the term October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018.—17-695

Supply Contract No. 5422-E between the County of St. Louis and Rainy Lake Oil, International Falls, MN, for fuel delivers of Gasohol, Fuel Oil and Diesel Fuel during the term October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018.—17-696

Fire Protection Services Agreement between the County of St. Louis and Greenwood Township Volunteer Fire Department, Tower, MN, for services in Unorganized Township 63-15 during CY 2018.—17-697

Fire Protection Services Agreement between the County of St. Louis and Lake Kabetogama Area Fire Department, Kabetogama, MN, for services in Unorganized Townships 68-19, 69-19, 67-20, 68-20, 67-21 & 68-21 during CY 2018.—17-698

Follow Along Program Grant Project Agreement, Contract No. 90131B, between the Carlton-Cook- St. Louis Community Health Board and St. Louis County in the amount of $1,933 for the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-699

Agreement for Services between the County of St. Louis and Braun Intertec Corporation, St. Paul, MN, for Engineering Services for Falling Weight Deflectometer Testing on approximately 100 miles of roadway.—17-700

Supply Contract No. 5422-A between the County of St. Louis and Hartland Fuel Products, LLC, Onalaska, WI, for fuel deliveries of Gasohol, Fuel Oil and Diesel Fuel during the term October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018.—17-701

Upon motion by Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Nelson, resolutions numbered 17-543, 17-544 and 17-546 through 17-557, as submitted on the consent agenda, were unanimously adopted as follows:

BY COMMISSIONER BOYLE: RESOLVED, That the official proceedings of the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners for the meeting of September 12, 2017, are hereby approved. Adopted September 26, 2017. No. 17-543

$44,000 to St. Louis County for the period March 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Health and Human Services Department (PHHS) to accept Federal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting funds through a contract with the Carlton-Cook-Lake-St. Louis Community Health Board in the amount of $44,000 for the period March 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017. Budget Reference: Fund 230, Agency 233999, Grant 23322, Grant Year 2017. Adopted September 26, 2017. No. 17-544

WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.241 provides that state tax forfeited land may be repurchased by the previous owner subject to payment of delinquent taxes and assessments, with penalties, interest, and maintenance costs; and WHEREAS, The applicant, Ross Michael Kaylor of Duluth, MN, has applied to repurchase state tax forfeited land legally described as: TOWN OF DULUTH BEGINNING AT SE CORNER OF SE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 RUNNING THENCE N 418 FT; THENCE W 625 25/100 FT; THENCE S 418 FT; THENCE E ALONG THE SECTION LINE TO PT OF BEGINNING SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 52 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST Parcel Code: 315-0020-05320; and WHEREAS, The applicant was the owner of record at the time of forfeiture and is eligible to repurchase the property; and WHEREAS, The applicant shall either pay in full or enter into a four-year contract for deed to repurchase the non-homestead property; and WHEREAS, Approving the repurchase will correct undue hardship and promote the use of lands that will best serve the public interest; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the repurchase application by Ross Michael Kaylor of Duluth, MN, on file in County Board File No. 60566, subject to payments including total taxes and assessments of $4,978.96, deed tax of $16.43, deed fee of $25, recording fee of $46, unlawful detainer of $327, plus a service fee of $500. The amount of $5,393.39 will be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund) and $500 will be deposited into Fund 100 (General Fund). Adopted September 26, 2017. No. 17-546

WHEREAS, Pursuant to Minnesota Session Laws, 2017, Chapter 54, Section 30, St. Louis County may sell by private sale state tax forfeited land described as: Legal: City of Tower E1/2 OF LOT 6, BLOCK 21, TOWER Parcel Code: 080-0010-02470 Acres: 0.08 LDKey: 117656; and WHEREAS, The Land and Minerals Department sought special legislation allowing for the private sale of this parcel to resolve a land ownership and tax payment issue; and WHEREAS, This parcel of land has been classified as non-conservation land pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 282.01; and WHEREAS, This parcel of land has not been withdrawn from sale pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 85.012, 92.461, 282.01, Subd. 8, and 282.018, and other statutes that require the withholding of state tax forfeited lands from sale; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the sale of state tax forfeited land, as described, to Terry Wagoner for the value of $2,500 plus the following fees: 3% assurance fee of $75, deed fee of $25, deed tax of $8.25, and recording fee of $46, for a total of $2,654.25 to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund). Adopted September 26, 2017. No. 17-547

WHEREAS, St. Louis County desires to offer for sale certain parcels of tax forfeited land described PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 296 as: City of Hibbing Und 1/3 of NE 1/4 of NE 1/4, SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 56 NORTH, RANGE 20 WEST also Und 1/3 of SE 1/4 of NE 1/4, SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 56 NORTH, RANGE 20 WEST Deeded Acres: 80 Parcel Codes: 141-0010-04651, 141-0010-04681 LDKey: 105755, 105756 Zoning: A-1; and WHEREAS, The parcels are not withdrawn from sale pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 85.012, 92.461, 282.01, Subd. 8, and 282.018, and other statutes that require the withholding of state tax forfeited lands from sale; and WHEREAS, The parcels consist of an undivided interest in land and may be sold to the other owners; and WHEREAS, The County Auditor has determined that a non-public sale will promote the return of the lands to the tax rolls; and WHEREAS, The parcels of land have been classified as non-conservation land pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 282.01; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the sale of the parcels described here, and the County Auditor is authorized to offer the parcels at private sale to Potlatch Corporation for the price of $22,300, plus a 3% assurance fee of $669, deed fee of $25, deed tax of $73.59, and recording fee of $46, for a total of $23,113.59 to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund); RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Land Commissioner shall give at least 30 days’ notice of the sale to Potlatch Corporation. Adopted September 26, 2017. No. 17-548

WHEREAS, The contract with Richard O. Jackson of Hurley, WI, for the purchase of state tax forfeited land is in default for nonpayment of contract installment; and WHEREAS, The purchaser was properly served with Notice of Cancellation of Contract by civil process and has failed to cure the default for lands legally described as: TOWN OF LEIDING PART OF W 1/2 OF NW 1/4 COMM AT A PT ON CENTERLINE OF RY 1385.8 FT FROM INTERSECTION OF CENTERLINE WITH N LINE OF NE 1/4 OF NE 1/4, SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 64 NORTH, RANGE 20 WEST; THENCE ELY AT RIGHT ANGLES 92 FT TO W LINE OF SECTION 18; THENCE ELY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO CENTERLINE 166.7 FT; THENCE NLY AT RIGHT ANGLES 208.7 FT; THENCE WLY AT RIGHT ANGLES 123.7 FT TO W LINE OF SECTION; THENCE S ALONG W LINE 211.4 FT TO PT OF BEG, SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 64 NORTH, RANGE 19 WEST, also PART OF NE 1/4 COMM ON CENTERLINE OF RY 941.6 FT SLY OF N LINE; THENCE E 50 FT TO E LINE OF R.O.W. WHICH IS THE PT OF BEG; THENCE E 132.4 FT TO E LINE OF SECTION; THENCE S ALONG E LINE 671.2 FT TO INTERSECTION WITH E LINE OF RY R.O.W.; THENCE N 658 FT TO PT OF BEG, SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 64 NORTH, RANGE 20 WEST Parcel Codes: 425-0010-02852 and 425-0030-01362 C22100103; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.04, Subd. 2(d), and 504B.271 authorize the County Auditor to dispose of or sell abandoned personal property; and WHEREAS, The previous owner of the property will be notified by posting of the property or by mail; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the cancellation of contract with Richard O. Jackson of Hurley, WI, for the purchase of state tax forfeited land described above, according to the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 282.01, Subd. 5, and Minn. Stat. § 282.40, and according to the procedures of Minn. Stat. § 559.21; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Auditor is authorized to dispose of or sell PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 297 abandoned personal property that may remain on the above described state tax forfeited property. Adopted September 26, 2017. No. 17-549

WHEREAS, Morse Township initiated a zoning map amendment for parcels 465-0020-04065, 04066, 04073, 04070, 04075, 04085 and 04090, SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 63 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Planning Commission, on July 13, 2017, held a public hearing to consider amending the zoning map, T63N - R12W; and WHEREAS, The Planning Commission forwards the proposed amendments without recommendation; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board amends Ordinance No. 62, parcels 465-0020-04065, 04066, 04073, 04070, 04075, 04085 and 04090, SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 63 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST, from Residential (RES-4) and Shoreland Multiple Use (SMU-11) to Multiple Use (MU-4) as requested by Morse Township; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the effective date of this zoning change will be October 1, 2017. Adopted September 26, 2017. No. 17-550

RESOLVED, That the appraisal reports for the sale of timber to be offered at PUBLIC ORAL TIMBER AUCTION, Tracts 1 through 26 (totaling $492,987.86), as submitted by the Land Commissioner, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60507, are approved and the County Auditor is authorized to carry out the recommendations as listed in said appraisal reports. Adopted September 26, 2017. No. 17-551

WHEREAS, The Safe Routes to Transit Program is administered by the Minnesota Department of Transportation and is a discretionary capital assistance program established by the Federal Transit Authority; and WHEREAS, The goal of the program is to improve access for seniors and individuals with disabilities to bus stops and bus transfer facilities; and WHEREAS, The Public Works Department, in coordination with the Arrowhead Regional Development Commission, has identified a proposed project to install sidewalks along County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 14/Boundary Avenue, located within the city of Duluth; and WHEREAS, The total estimated cost of the project is $335,000 and it is anticipated that the Safe Routes to Transit Program will provide funding of $250,000, or 75 percent, and St. Louis County will provide a local match to cover the remaining cost of $85,000, or 25 percent; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board supports the application for funding to the Safe Routes to Transit Program, which is administered by the Minnesota Department of Transportation, and authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into a cooperative agreement, and approve any amendments approved by the County Attorney’s Office, with the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Funds received will be accounted for in Fund 220, Agency 220443, Object 540702. Funds will be payable from Fund 220, Agency 220443, Object 652700; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Board agrees to provide a local match for this project, which is anticipated to be 25 percent of the total project cost. Adopted September 26, 2017. No. 17-552

WHEREAS, F and P Properties, LLC has agreed to accept the proposal if approved by the County Board; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to execute an agreement suspending the Combination On/Off-Sale and Sunday On- Sale Intoxicating Liquor License No.18-CTCMBS-00378 issued to F and P Properties, LLC d/b/a Eagle's Nest Resort, Fredenberg Township, for ten (10) days and $1,000 civil penalty, with nine (9) days and $1,000 of the civil penalty stayed for one (1) year on the condition that the licensee has no same or similar violations during that year; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the date of suspension of the liquor license will be October 2, 2017; RESOLVED FURTHER, That a new violation within the next year (ending September 26, 2018) will result in the imposition of the remainder of the suspension and civil penalty, and may also be cause for additional action against the liquor license of the licensee pursuant to St. Louis County Ordinance No. 28, Section 13. Adopted September 26, 2017. No. 17-553

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Liquor Licensing Committee met on September 5, 2017, to consider recommending action to be taken by the County Board as a result of an alleged liquor law violation, sale to minor, on August 12, 2017, against Smith Dam Company, LLC d/b/a Pequaywan Inn, Unorganized Township 54-13; and WHEREAS, The Liquor Licensing Committee recommended a ten (10) day suspension and $1,000 civil penalty, with nine (9) days of the suspension and $1,000 of the civil penalty stayed for one year with no same or similar violations during that year, and recommended that the County Attorney’s Office propose this penalty to Smith Dam Company, LLC; and WHEREAS, Smith Dam Company, LLC has agreed to accept the proposal if approved by the County Board; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to execute an agreement suspending the Combination On/Off-Sale and Sunday On- Sale Intoxicating Liquor License No.18-CTCMBS-00346 issued to Smith Dam Company, LLC d/b/a Pequaywan Inn, Unorganized Township 54-13, for ten (10) days and $1,000 civil penalty, with nine (9) days and $1,000 of the civil penalty stayed for one (1) year on the condition that the licensee has no same or similar violations during that year; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the date of suspension of the liquor license will be October 2, 2017; RESOLVED FURTHER, That a new violation within the next year (ending September 26, 2018) will result in the imposition of the remainder of the suspension and civil penalty, and may also be cause for additional action against the liquor license of the licensee pursuant to St. Louis County Ordinance No. 28, Section 13. Adopted September 26, 2017. No. 17-554

RESOLVED, That a public hearing will be held at 9:40 a.m., on Tuesday, October 10, 2017, in the Rice Lake City Hall, 4107 Beyer Road, Duluth, MN, for the consideration of an alleged violation of St. Louis County Ordinance No. 28 and, if proven, the suspension or revocation of the liquor license issued to A. P. LLC d/b/a A. P. Liquor, Gnesen Township, and/or the imposition of civil penalties for the violation. Adopted September 26, 2017. No. 17-555

RESOLVED, That the workers’ compensation report of claims by employees for work-related injuries, dated September 15, 2017, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60509, is hereby received and ratified as payable from Fund 730, Agency 730001. Adopted September 26, 2017. No. 17-556

August 2017 100 General Fund $6,406,810.19 149 Personal Service Fund 2,182.79 150 Sheriff's NEMESIS Fund Group 15,192.60 160 MN Trail Assistance 29,934.14 167 Attorney’s Forfeitures 500.00 168 Sheriff’s State Forfeitures 16,203.00 169 Attorney Trust Accounts-VW 1,331.59 170 Boundary Waters – Forfeiture 3,000.00 173 Emergency Shelter Grant 25,722.90 176 Revolving Loan Fund 251.93 178 Economic Development – Tax Forf. 82,225.43 179 Enhanced 9-1-1 18,206.32 180 Law Library 2,872.56 183 City/County Communications 2,024.50 184 Extension Service 49,941.36 200 Public Works 6,627,893.85 204 Local Option Transit Sales Tax 1,131,144.81 210 Road Maint. – Unorg. Townships 113.92 220 State/Federal Road Aid 6,297,474.99 230 Public Health & Human Services 7,188,920.81 240 Forfeited Tax 447,487.46 250 St. Louis County HRA 4,615.08 260 CDBG Grant 59,926.08 270 HOME Grant 40,070.54 290 Forest Resources 4,824.15 400 County Facilities 167,961.90 402 Depreciation Reserve Fund 165,718.37 405 Public Works Building Construction 132,403.46 407 Public Works – Equipment 452,817.18 445 Virginia GSC 15,409.75 446 2016A – PW TST Bond 4,661,714.62 600 Environmental Services 564,562.63 616 On-Site Waste Water Division 41,613.80 715 County Garage 64,068.40 720 Property Casualty Liability 264,607.13 730 Workers Compensation 249,183.39 740 Medical Dental Insurance 2,276,538.17 $37,515,469.80 Adopted September 26, 2017. No. 17-557

BY COMMISSINER RUKAVINA: WHEREAS, St. Louis County believes in efficient and effective waste management programs to enhance services to residents and businesses while protecting the environment; and WHEREAS, St. Louis County requires a contractor to load and haul Class I demolition waste from five (5) specified transfer locations to designated MPCA landfills for disposal; and WHEREAS, The haulage service was competitively bid in July 2017; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes a two-year haulage contract with Mahkahta Trucking, Inc., Eveleth, MN, for disposal services of Class I demolition waste delivered by the county’s designated haulers from the Aurora, Cook and Hibbing transfer stations and the Virginia Regional Landfill, beginning at contract execution, at an estimated annual cost of $95,618.70, plus a fuel adjustment clause, payable from Fund 600, Agency 605001, Object 629901; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes a two-year haulage contract PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 300 with Carleton Companies, Inc., Bemidji, MN, for disposal services of Class I demolition waste delivered by the county’s designated haulers from the Ely transfer station beginning at contract execution, at an estimated annual cost of $37,290.00, plus a fuel adjustment clause, payable from Fund 600, Agency 605001, Object 629901. Unanimously adopted September 26, 2017. No. 17-545

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: WHEREAS, Minnesota Laws 1995, Chapter 47, authorize St. Louis County to pool unorganized town road levies pursuant to Minn. Stat. §163.06; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board, acting on behalf of unorganized townships for the purpose of road and bridge maintenance and construction, adopts and certifies a maximum levy of $1,582,000 for the year 2018 to be levied only in such unorganized townships. Yeas – Commissioners Boyle, Olson, Stauber, Nelson, Jugovich and Chair Jewell – 6 Nays – Commissioner Rukavina – 1 Adopted September 26, 2017. No. 17-558

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board must establish a maximum proposed property tax levy and have this amount certified to the County Auditor by the St. Louis County Board by September 30, 2017; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board certifies the maximum property tax levy for 2018 in the amount of $132,181,558. Unanimously adopted September 26, 2017. No. 17-559

Upon motion by Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Jugovich, resolutions numbered 17-560 through 17-586, as submitted on a second consent agenda, were unanimously adopted as follows:

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: WHEREAS, The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides funding to St. Louis County through local Continuum of Care (CoC) grant awards for permanent and rapid re- housing to homeless persons; and WHEREAS, For the current HUD FY2017 funding cycle, 33 projects in St. Louis County received a total of $3,045,367; and WHEREAS, HUD planning funds have been made available to expand the county’s capacity to become more data driven and performance based, in compliance with federal 24CFR 578.7; and WHEREAS, HUD has granted $91,771 to St. Louis County for these services and the county will serve as fiscal agent for these pass-through dollars; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Health and Human Services Department to apply for and accept a grant allocation in the amount of $91,771 to serve the local Continuum of Care and its Leadership Council, for the period September 1, 2017 through August 31, 2018, to be deposited into Fund 230, Agency 232001, Object 540309, Grant 23217, and Grant Year 2017; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Health and Human Services Department to execute agreements with various community partners to deliver services funded by the grant, to be paid from Fund 230, Agency 232001, Object 629900, Grant 23217, Grant Year 2017. Adopted September 26, 2017. No. 17-560

WHEREAS, The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released a competitive grant application for funding to support St. Louis County Continuum of Care (CoC) grant recipients and, if awarded, $3,716,769 will provide permanent and rapid re-housing, supportive services and homeless prevention resources for 39 CoC community-based agencies; PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 301

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Health & Human Services Department to apply for a grant to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $3,716,769 to serve the local Continuum of Care in FY2018. Adopted September 26, 2017. No. 17-561

WHEREAS, The Minnesota Department of Human Services has made available grant funds to counties to implement a plan to improve system access and service delivery by engaging individuals with serious mental illness who are homeless or exiting instructions who have complex needs and face high barriers to obtaining and maintaining housing; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Continuum of Care Leadership Team has reviewed this opportunity and it meets unique needs of the homeless population in St. Louis County and systemic barriers; and WHEREAS, Community partners are willing to engage in this work and the Bois Forte Tribe will be included as a project partner; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Health and Human Services Department (PHHS) to accept a grant award in the amount of $350,000 from the Minnesota Department of Human Services Mental Health Division for Housing Supports for Adults with Serious Mental Illness; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes PHHS to enter into contracts with its community partners to fulfill the requirements of the grant for the 2017-19 grant cycle, with St. Louis County serving as the fiscal agent; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the 2017 revenue and expenditure budgets be increased as follows, with any adjustments to be made in the 2017, 2018, and 2019 budgets accordingly if there are any unspent funds or overspent funds, not to exceed the grant funding of $350,000; Budget Reference: Fund 230, Agency 232001, Object 629900, Grant 23269, Grant Year 2017 Fund 230, Agency 232001, Object 633100, Grant 23269, Grant Year 2017 Fund 230, Agency 232001, Object 624300, Grant 23269, Grant Year 2017 Fund 230, Agency 232001, Object 610000, Grant 23269, Grant Year 2017 Fund 230, Agency 232001, Object 530674, Grant 23269, Grant Year 2017; RESOLVED FURTHER, That County Board Resolution No. 17-408, dated June 27, 2017, is hereby rescinded. Adopted September 26, 2017. No. 17-562

WHEREAS, St. Louis County desires to offer for sale certain parcels of state tax forfeited land; and WHEREAS, These parcels are not withdrawn from sale pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 85.012, 92.461, 282.01, Subd. 8, and 282.018, and other statutes that require the withholding of state tax forfeited lands from sale; and WHEREAS, These parcels cannot be improved because they are less than the minimum size, shape, frontage and/or access required by the applicable zoning ordinance; and WHEREAS, The County Auditor has determined that a non-public sale to adjacent property owners will promote the return of the lands to the tax rolls; and WHEREAS, These parcels of land have been classified as non-conservation land pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 282.01; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the sale of the parcels described in County Board File No. 60537, and the County Auditor is authorized to offer the parcels at private sale to the adjacent property owners to encourage return of the parcel to the tax rolls. Funds from the sales are to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund); RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Land Commissioner shall give at least 30 days’ notice of the sale to all adjoining property owners. Adopted September 26, 2017. No. 17-563

WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.241 provides that state tax forfeited land may be repurchased by the previous owner subject to payment of delinquent taxes and assessments, with penalties, interest, and PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 302 maintenance costs; and WHEREAS, The applicant, Tammy K. Gosline of Duluth, MN, has applied to repurchase state tax forfeited land legally described as: CITY OF DULUTH N 67 1/2 FT OF E 1/2 OF LOT 22 AND N 67 1/2 FT OF W 12 1/2 FT OF LOT 24 DULUTH PROPER 1ST DIVISION EAST 5TH STREET Parcel Code: 010-1010-01200; and WHEREAS, The applicant was the owner of record at the time of forfeiture and is eligible to repurchase the property; and WHEREAS, The applicant shall either pay in full or enter into a four-year contract for deed to repurchase the non-homestead property; and WHEREAS, Approving the repurchase will correct undue hardship and promote the use of lands that will best serve the public interest; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the repurchase application by Tammy K. Gosline of Duluth, MN, on file in County Board File No. 60566, subject to payments including total taxes and assessments of $10,949.64, deed tax of $36.13, deed fee of $25, recording fee of $46, plus a service fee of $500. The amount of $11,056.77 will be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund) and $500 will be deposited into Fund 100 (General Fund). Adopted September 26, 2017. No. 17-564

WHEREAS, The contract with Timothy L. VonGillern of Duluth, MN, for the repurchase of state tax forfeited land is in default for nonpayment of contract installment; and WHEREAS, The purchaser was properly served with Notice of Cancellation of Contract by publication and has failed to cure the default for lands legally described as: CITY OF DULUTH LOTS 4, 5 AND 6, BLOCK 100 WEST DULUTH 2nd DIVISION Parcel Code: 010-4480-03220 C22150045; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. §§ 282.04, Subd. 2(d) and 504B.271 authorize the County Auditor to dispose of or sell abandoned personal property; and WHEREAS, The previous owner of the property will be notified by posting of the property or by mail; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the cancellation of contract with Timothy L. VonGillern of Duluth, MN, for the repurchase of state tax forfeited land described above, according to the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 282.01, Subd. 5, and Minn. Stat. § 282.40, and according to the procedures of Minn. Stat. § 559.21; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Auditor is authorized to dispose of or sell abandoned personal property that may remain on the above described state tax forfeited property. Adopted September 26, 2017. No. 17-565

WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.04, Subd. 1(d), authorizes the county auditor to lease state tax forfeited land to individuals, corporations, or organized subdivisions of the state at the prices and under the terms as the county board may prescribe for temporary uses not to exceed ten years; and WHEREAS, The City of Biwabik has requested to lease approximately two acres of state tax forfeited land for a municipal water supply facility, described as follows: PART OF LOT 5 EX LAKE PORTION, EMBARRASS MINE SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 58 NORTH, RANGE 15 WEST Parcel Code: 570-0021-00100; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Land and Minerals Department has reviewed the request and recommends entering into a ten-year lease agreement with the City of Biwabik subject to the terms and conditions set forth in a lease agreement, including an annual land use fee of $200; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the County Auditor to enter into a lease agreement with the City of Biwabik, subject to approval by the County Attorney PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 303 and to the terms and conditions set forth in a lease agreement, including an annual land use fee of $200 and an administration fee of $100 to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund). Adopted September 26, 2017. No. 17-566

WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.04, Subd. 1(d) authorizes the county auditor to lease state tax forfeited land to individuals, corporations, or organized subdivisions of the state at the prices and under the terms as the county board may prescribe for temporary uses not to exceed ten years; and WHEREAS, Cliffs Mining Company, as Managing Agent for Hibbing Taconite Company, a Joint Venture, has requested to renew a lease for railroad right of way purposes on state tax forfeited lands described as follows: SE ¼ of SW ¼, surface only Clark Mine, Section 32, Township 58 North, Range 20 West; Undivided ¼ of NE ¼ of SW ¼, Day Reserve, Section 32, Township 58 North, Range 20 West; part of Lot 3 beg at a point 200 feet W of NE corner of NE ¼ of NW ¼; thence due S 585 feet; thence S 56 deg 04 min W 120 feet; thence S 72 deg 50 min W 400 feet; thence N 67 deg 05 min W 610 65/100 feet to point on W line of said NE ¼ of NW ¼; thence N along said line 495 58/100 feet to NW corner of NE ¼ of NW ¼; thence E along N boundary line 1179 90/100 feet to point of beginning, Section 5, Township 57 North, Range 20 West; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Land and Minerals Department has reviewed the request and recommends entering into a ten-year lease agreement with Cliffs Mining Company, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in a lease agreement, including a total land use fee of $5,620; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the County Auditor to enter into a lease agreement with Cliffs Mining Company, as Managing Agent for Hibbing Taconite Company, a Joint Venture, subject to approval by the County Attorney and to the terms and conditions set forth in a lease agreement including a land use fee of $5,620 and an administration fee of $100 to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund). Adopted September 26, 2017. No. 17-567

WHEREAS, The state tax forfeited parcels described in County Board File No. 60546 are currently included in an established memorial forest; and WHEREAS, Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 459.06, Subd. 3, state tax forfeited land which has been included in an established memorial forest and found more suitable for other purposes may, by resolution of the County Board, be withdrawn from the forest for disposal if the Commissioner of Natural Resources approves the sale of such land; and WHEREAS, The state tax forfeited parcels described here are more suitable for purposes other than forest management; and WHEREAS, St. Louis County Land and Minerals Department staff recommend the described parcels be withdrawn from the memorial forest and offered for sale; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the state tax forfeited parcels described in County Board File No. 60546 shall be withdrawn from Memorial Forest status. Adopted September 26, 2017. No. 17-568

WHEREAS, The Land and Minerals Department prepared a timber harvest treatment to harvest timber damaged in the July 2016 wind storm within the City of Duluth; and WHEREAS, The goal of the treatment is to lower the chance of wildfire and to regenerate a healthy forest; and WHEREAS, The damaged area includes land owned by the City of Duluth and land owned by Ridgeview Country Club; and WHEREAS, The City of Duluth and Ridgeview Country Club desire to get their damaged timber removed via the county timber harvest contract; and WHEREAS, The Land and Minerals Department has determined that treating all lands under the county contract would be most efficient and is seeking approval to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Duluth and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Ridgeview Country Club for treatment of all lands via the county contract; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the St. Louis PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 304

County Land and Minerals Department to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Duluth and a Memorandum of Understanding with Ridgeview Country Club, subject to approval by the County Attorney, for treatment of all lands via the county contract, as described in County Board File No. 60683. Adopted September 26, 2017. No. 17-569

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Public Works Department plans to realign a portion of County Road 734/Shipley Road in Alborn Township, County Project 0734-350813; and WHEREAS, The realignment is necessary on the approximate 760 feet segment due to tight curves and a hill that make plowing and maintenance difficult; and WHEREAS, In addition to the existing road right of way, certain lands are required for said construction, together with some possible temporary construction easements; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board hereby authorizes the Public Works Director to proceed with the acquisition of the necessary lands and temporary easements for the right of way associated with the realignment of County Road 734/Shipley Road; RESOLVED FURTHER, That pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 282.04, Subd. 4, the St. Louis County Board hereby authorizes the County Auditor to grant highway easements across tax forfeited lands for the necessary permanent highway easements and temporary construction easements for the project. Adopted September 26, 2017. No. 17-570

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into an agreement, and any amendments approved by the St. Louis County Attorney, with Carlton County for the pavement rehabilitation on Old Highway 61 project under project CP 0073- 276911/SAP 069-673-005 (Low) whereby Carlton County will pay the “Carlton County Non- Participating” local share items listed in the plan; RESOLVED FURTHER, That funds from Carlton County will be receipted into Fund 220, Agency 220445, Object 551506. Adopted September 26, 2017. No. 17-571

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into an agreement, and approve any amendments authorized by the County Attorney, with LHB, Inc., of Duluth, MN, for the storm sewer and pond design on County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 4/Rice Lake Road in Duluth, CP 0004-342005/SAP 069-604-078, in the amount of $47,000, payable from Fund 220, Agency 220444, Object 626600. Adopted September 26, 2017. No. 17-572

RESOLVED, That pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 349.213, Subd. 2, the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the following Lawful Gambling License Application (raffle) on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60579, for the following organization: Gnesen Volunteer Fire Department, 4504 Datka Road, Duluth, MN 55803, to conduct off-site gambling on October 21, 2017, raffle, at Gnesen Town Hall, 4011 West Pioneer Road, Duluth, MN 55803, Gnesen Township. Adopted September 26, 2017. No. 17-573

RESOLVED, That pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 349.213, Subd. 2, the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners approves the following Lawful Gambling License Application (paper pull-tabs) on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60579, for the following organization: Voyageur Trail Society, LLC, Crane Lake, MN, to operate out of the following: Myrtle Lake Resort, LLC, Portage Township, 9087 Myrtle Lake Road, Orr, MN 55771, new. Adopted September 26, 2017. No. 17-574

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WHEREAS, The Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board (IRRRB) has a Commercial Redevelopment Grant Program and St. Louis County is an eligible applicant for the program; and WHEREAS, The former Days Inn Hotel, located at 701 Hat Trick Ave., Eveleth, MN (parcel code 040-0205-00305) in the city of Eveleth is a tax forfeited commercial structure that needs to be demolished to address blight, and public health and safety concerns; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board authorized an application to the IRRRB Commercial Redevelopment Grant Program to assist in demolition costs on May 23, 2017, by Board Resolution No. 17-325; and WHEREAS, The IRRRB funding is proposed to be matched with St. Louis County funding resources to expand the county’s capability to deal with blighted tax forfeited structures; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board accepts a grant in the amount of $100,000 from the IRRRB – Commercial Redevelopment Grant Program for demolition and clearance of the former Days Inn Hotel commercial structure located in Eveleth, MN; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into a grant agreement with IRRRB, and any related documents approved by the County Attorney in an amount of $100,000; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the funding shall be deposited in and paid from Fund 178, Agency 178999, Object 545156, Grant 17801, Year 2017, or its designated fund; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the required matching funds shall be made available and paid from the County Economic Development Blight Fund, Fund 178, Agency 178005, Object 629901. Adopted September 26, 2017. No. 17-575

WHEREAS, St. Louis County may sell property pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 373.01; and WHEREAS, The Property Management Team identified the following described property as surplus county fee owned land: The Southwest one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter (SW ¼ of SW ¼) of Section 11, Township 60 North, Range 14 West; and WHEREAS, James Esnough has submitted an offer to purchase the above described fee owned county property for the minimum bid amount of $20,250; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the sale of the above described county fee land and authorizes the appropriate county officials to execute and deliver a quit claim deed conveying the land to James Esnough, for the amount of $20,250, payable to Fund 100, Agency 128014, Object 583202. The grantee is also responsible for recording and associated filing fees. Adopted September 26, 2017. No. 17-577

WHEREAS, In 2013 the St. Louis County Board directed County Administration to negotiate a Property Management and Operation/Administration Services Contract with Arrowhead Center for Camp Esquagama; and WHEREAS, Arrowhead Center has made significant progress on the programming related to its summer youth camp, including increased respite (foster) care participation; and WHEREAS, To address the efforts to increase the programs and number of campers attending summer camps, the County Board as part of Resolution No. 17-138, identified up to an additional $15,000 for such programs; and WHEREAS, Camp Esquagama qualifies as a county “recreational area or park” for purposes of Minn. Stat. § 398.32 and the County proposes to fund this additional programming request through the 2016 Land Department Apportionment; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes an additional programming payment of $15,000 to Arrowhead Center, payable from the 2016 Land Department PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 306

Apportionment; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to amend the contract with Arrowhead Center to reflect this additional payment. Adopted September 26, 2017. No. 17-578

WHEREAS, The Minnesota Office of the Secretary of State is accepting grant applications to assist jurisdictions with the purchase of voting equipment; and WHEREAS, The County Auditor’s Office has determined that existing equipment being used for tabulating mail and absentee ballots is inefficient and recommends replacing the Election Systems & Software, LLC (ES&S) Model 650 with the ES&S Model 450; and WHEREAS, Unorganized Township 57-16 (Lakeland) and Unorganized Township 60-18 (Sand Lake/Britt) are currently using ES&S M100 machines to tabulate ballots at the polling location; and WHEREAS, The County Auditor’s Office expects the ES&S M100 machine to become obsolete and recommends replacing the two ES&S M100 machines with two ES&S model DS200 machines; and WHEREAS, The total purchase price to upgrade the existing voting equipment is $62,000 and the grant funding allows for up to 50% match funding for the purchase of ballot tabulation equipment; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the St. Louis County Auditor’s Office to apply to the Minnesota Office of the Secretary of State for a grant in the amount of $31,000 to assist with the purchase of election equipment in 2018. Adopted September 26, 2017. No. 17-579

WHEREAS, St. Louis County departments have identified a growing need for ongoing technology training services on purchased and in-house developed software applications and systems; and WHEREAS, The Information Technology (IT) and Human Resources (HR) Departments agree that the transfer of a vacant 1.0 FTE position from IT to HR is appropriate to provide these training needs; and WHEREAS, The Human Resources Department can provide these staff development services; and WHEREAS, The position transfer and reallocation will result in an estimated total savings of $760 annually; and WHEREAS, Human Resources has reviewed and determined that the Human Resources Advisor job class is the most appropriate class to provide these training services; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the transfer of a vacant Information Technology Project and Business Analyst (Civil Service Basic, Grade B22) to Human Resources Advisor (Confidential Unit, Grade 21); RESOLVED FURTHER, That the required funds shall be made available out of Fund 100, Agency 123001. Adopted September 26, 2017. No. 17-580

WHEREAS, On March 23, 2010, the St. Louis County Board adopted Resolution No. 10-147 authorizing a mutual assistance agreement between the City of Superior, WI, and St. Louis County; and WHEREAS, St. Louis County, MN, and Superior, WI, share a state border, river, and large urban areas and it has not been uncommon for both the St. Louis County Sheriff and Superior Police Department to share law enforcement and search and rescue resources during major incidents or in an emergency; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes an agreement for Inter-Agency Mutual Assistance with the City of Superior, WI, and that such requests for assistance must be for emergency or specific public safety concerns and not for routine law enforcement duties or to substitute for active personnel of the requesting entity; RESOLVED FURTHER, That said agreement shall be approved as to form and execution by the County Attorney’s Office, and the appropriate county officials are authorized to execute all necessary agreements and contracts. Adopted September 26, 2017. No. 17-581

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WHEREAS, On December 20, 2016, the St. Louis County Board adopted Resolution No. 16-768, the Budget and Levy Resolution for Fiscal Year 2017, which included the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) estimated at $43,730.07; and WHEREAS, The State of Minnesota has made $79,362 available through the EMPG to assist the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office for local emergency management programs; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes acceptance of the 2017 State of Minnesota, Emergency Management Performance Grant in the amount of $79,362, to be accounted for in Fund 100, Agency 132999, Grant 13203, and the 2017 budget will be adjusted; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to sign any associated contract documents. Adopted September 26, 2017. No. 17-582

WHEREAS, On November 1, 2011, St. Louis County Board adopted Resolution No. 11-574 authorizing a Joint Powers Agreement with the State of Minnesota for the use of the Criminal Justice Data Communications Network (CJDN); and WHEREAS, Local law enforcement agencies within the State of Minnesota have access to the state’s CJDN, allowing access to state and federal records pertaining to investigations through computer terminals and state messaging systems; and WHEREAS, The Sheriff’s Office and County Attorney’s Office desire to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with the State of Minnesota to use the state’s CJDN; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes a renewed Joint Powers Agreement with the State of Minnesota to access the state’s Criminal Justice Data Communications Network at an annual cost of $8,400, with $1,080 to be accounted for in Fund 100, Agency 113002, Object 695100, and $7,320 to be accounted for in Fund 100, Agency 129003, Object 695100. Adopted September 26, 2017. No. 17-583

WHEREAS, The Sheriff’s Office has worked with the Purchasing Division to contract for services for a Firewise Coordinator for St. Louis County; and WHEREAS, The Firewise grant allows for the hiring of a Firewise Coordinator; and WHEREAS, Title III funding allows for assisting communities with Firewise planning; and WHEREAS, Dovetail Partners, Inc., Minneapolis, MN, has the time, expertise and desire to manage the Firewise projects on behalf of St. Louis County; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes a one-year agreement, with the option for three (3) one-year extensions, with Dovetail Partners, Inc., Minneapolis, MN, for Firewise Coordinator services, not to exceed $75,000 annually. Budget Reference: $37,500 - Fund 100, Agency 132999, Object 629900, Grant 13210, Year 2017 $37,500 - Fund 100, Agency 135999, Object 629900, Grant 13503, Year 2017 Adopted September 26, 2017. No. 17-584

WHEREAS, MossNaturally, LLC, has requested a lease on state tax forfeited land for the harvest of live Sphagnum moss; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.04, Subd. 1(d), authorizes the county auditor to grant leases on state tax forfeited land for such purposes; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the County Auditor to issue a lease for the harvest of live Sphagnum moss to MossNaturally, LLC, on state tax forfeited lands described as follows: That portion of the E 1/2 of the SW 1/4, Section 26, Township 54 North, Range 20 West, containing Sphagnum papillosum as inventoried by the Natural Resource Research Institute, being 68 acres; RESOLVED FURTHER, That issuance of the lease is conditioned upon payment of an annual land rental rate of $8.50 per acre plus an annual royalty rate of five percent per year of the sale price of the finished product or $0.05 per 50 gram brick, whichever is higher, based upon a calendar year ending December 31. The proceeds will be deposited into Fund 240, Forfeited Tax Fund; PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 308

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the lease term will be for three years beginning January 1, 2018, renewable for an additional seven years with the mutual agreement of the Land Commissioner and MossNaturally, LLC, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the lease agreement and approved by the County Attorney. Adopted September 26, 2017. No. 17-585

WHEREAS, The Public Works Department’s 2017 budget includes purchase of sodium chloride (road salt) for snow and ice control on roads; and WHEREAS, The Public Works Department requested State Contract Pricing for road salt; and WHEREAS, Morton Salt, Inc., submitted the bid for the lowest delivered price to 17 locations in the amount of $989,538.10; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the estimated purchase of salt at the State of Minnesota Contract price from Morton Salt, Inc., of Chicago, IL, for a maximum delivered cost of $989,538.10, payable from Fund 200, Agency 207017, Object 651700. Adopted September 26, 2017. No. 17-586

BY COMMISSIONER JEWELL: WHEREAS, Approximately 83,000 acres of School Trust lands located in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) are not generating revenue for Minnesota public schools from activities such as timber harvest, mineral leasing, user fees or land sales; and WHEREAS, St. Louis, Lake and Cook Counties have lost tens of millions of dollars (in lieu of property tax revenue) for the past 53 years that this issue has gone unresolved; and WHEREAS, A Hybrid model has been adopted that includes a combination of land sale and exchange to transfer School Trust lands located in the BWCAW to the United States Forest Service (USFS); and WHEREAS, The Conservation Fund is a non-profit organization that finds solutions to land and water conservation issues benefiting both the environment and the economy; and WHEREAS, Plan B is a three-step proposal to accomplish the purchase component of the Hybrid model whereby The Conservation Fund will purchase private forest lands in St. Louis County and exchange these parcels for School Trust lands located in the BWCAW. The USFS will then buy the former School Trust lands from The Conservation Fund with funding from the Land and Water Conservation Fund; and WHEREAS, The economic and environmental benefits of Plan B include consolidation of federal lands within the BWCAW and School Trust lands outside of the BWCAW. The plan will ensure that thousands of acres of private forest land in northern Minnesota will be transferred to the School Trust. The School Trust will then be able to generate revenue for Minnesota public schools from activities such as timber harvest, mineral leasing, user fees or land sales. Plan B is an additional alternative that provides for this diversified source of revenue for Minnesota schools allowing for a sustained yield and stable employment for the forest products industry, and provides thousands of acres of land for public recreation; and WHEREAS, Notwithstanding Arrowhead Counties Association’s no net gain of public land policy, support for Plan B will help the USFS secure federal funding to resolve this decades old land issue; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board supports the United States Forest Service’s application for federal funds for the purchase component of the Hybrid Purchase- Exchange Model, and supports the pursuit of Plan B, at any scale that complements the Hybrid model in order to help accomplish the orderly transfer of School Trust lands located in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Board also supports using a similar approach as the Hybrid Purchase-Exchange Model and Plan B to accomplish the orderly transfer of 3,500 acres of County tax forfeited lands located in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Yeas – Commissioners Boyle, Olson, Rukavina, Nelson, Jugovich and Chair Jewell – 6 Nays – Commissioner Stauber – 1 Adopted September 26, 2017. No. 17-587

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At 1:14 p.m., September 26, 2017, Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Frank Jewell, Chair of the Board of County Commissioners

Attest:

Donald Dicklich, County Auditor and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners

(Seal of the County Auditor)

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS

OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA

October, 2017

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA, HELD ON OCTOBER 3, 2017

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of St. Louis, Minnesota, met this 3rd day of October 2017, at 9:35 a.m., at the St. Louis County Courthouse, Duluth, Minnesota, with the following members present: Commissioners Beth Olson, Tom Rukavina, Pete Stauber, Keith Nelson, Mike Jugovich and Chair Frank Jewell - 6. Absent: Commissioner Patrick Boyle - 1.

Chair Jewell asked for a moment of silence to honor all those serving overseas and for all those people impacted by violence in Las Vegas, followed by the pledge of allegiance.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Jugovich, moved to approve the consent agenda. The motion passed; six yeas, zero nays, one absent (Boyle).

Commissioner Stauber, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to direct the Public Health and Human Services Department (PHHS) to include $45,000 in its 2018 budget for the Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA) Rural Rides Program, contingent upon the counties of Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching and Lake participating at a percentage rate commensurate with St. Louis County funding, and that PHHS is directed to incorporate this funding in other contracts negotiated with AEOA for 2018 and bring that contract to the County Board for authorization prior to January 1, 2018. Public Health and Human Services Director Linnea Mirsch indicated that she is currently reviewing all AEOA contracts and would be able to bring a final agreement to the Board in approximately six weeks. After further discussion, Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Jugovich, moved to table the resolution to the November 7, 2017 County Board meeting. The motion passed; six yeas, zero nays, one absent (Boyle).

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Olson, moved that the St. Louis County Board approves the sale of state tax forfeited land, Parcel Code: 010-3180-00890, to the Duluth Economic Development Authority (DEDA) for the price of $56,300 plus the following fees: 3% assurance fee of $1,689, deed fee of $25, deed tax of $185.79 and recording fee of $46, for a total of $58,245.79, and that the St. Louis County Auditor may offer for sale at public auction the state tax forfeited land described if DEDA does not purchase the land by April 3, 2018. St. Louis County Administrator Kevin Gray indicated that the sale was for the full appraised value and said no tax incentives were included as part of the sale. The motion passed; six yeas, zero nays, one absent (Boyle). Resolution No. 17-589.

Chair Jewell outlined the process for Board reconsideration of a resolution; the request for reconsideration requires a motion, second, and majority vote of the Board. Commissioner Rukavina PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 312 referred to custom and usage and felt the Board should reconsider the resolution based on past practices. St. Louis County Attorney Mark Rubin said Robert’s Rules of Order clearly outlines the process for reconsideration of a resolution and recommended that the Board follow the process as outlined by Chair Jewell. After further discussion, Commissioner Rukavina, supported by Commissioner Jugovich, moved to reconsider Resolution No. 17-587, Support for the Budget Application by the US Forest Service for the Purchase and Exchange of School Trust Lands in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Commissioner Rukavina felt additional wording should be included in the resolution because he is concerned that the amount of land to be exchanged continues to change. Chair Jewell read an email in opposition of amending the resolution from School Trust Director Aaron VandeLinde. Commissioner Nelson requested a Point of Order and felt that discussion should focus on the process; debate should not take place regarding a previously approved Board resolution. County Attorney Rubin stated discussion should be somewhat limited; however, there will be some overlap discussion. County Attorney Rubin recommended that public comment be considered because of the introduction of outside information (email from School Trust Director Aaron VandeLinde). Superior National Forest Realty Specialist Elizabeth Schleif said the exchange will be an equal value land exchange and the forest supervisor will make the decision on what lands will be exchanged. After further discussion, the motion failed: one yea (Rukavina), five nays (Jewell, Olson, Stauber, Nelson, Jugovich), one absent (Boyle).

The Board recessed at 10:59 a.m. and reconvened at 11:15 a.m. with all members present except Commissioner Boyle.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Rukavina, moved to table further discussion/action on the abatement request for Parcel Code 010-0410-00080 to the November 7, 2017 County Board meeting. The motion passed; six yeas, zero nays, one absent (Boyle).

The following contract files were created from documents received by this Board:

Supply Contract No. 5422-D between the County of St. Louis and Starkman Oil Energy, Ely, MN, for fuel deliveries of gasohol, fuel oil and diesel fuel during the term October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018.—17-702

Fire Protection Services Agreement between the County of St. Louis and the City of Floodwood for services in Unorganized Township 52-21 during CY 2018.—17-703

Supply Contract No. 5422-B between the County of St. Louis and Inter City Oil Company, Inc., Duluth, MN, for fuel deliveries of gasohol, fuel oil and diesel fuel during the term October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018.—17-704

Merit System Basic Unit Supplemental Labor Agreement, PHHS Department Weekend and Holiday Rotational Coverage for Assertive Community Treatment.—17-705

Fire Protection Services Agreement between the County of St. Louis and Central Lakes Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., for services in Unorganized Township 56-17 during CY 2018.—17-706

Fire Protection and First Responder Services Agreement between the County of St. Louis and Palo Regional Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., Aurora, MN, for services in Unorganized Townships 56- 14, 57-14 and 58-14 (Sections 25-36) during CY 2018.—17-707

Agreement between St. Louis County and F and P Properties, LLC d/b/a Eagle’s Nest Resort, Fredenberg Township, for penalties assessed for an alleged liquor law violation, sale to minor, on August 12, 2017.—17-708 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 313

Agreement between St. Louis County and Nancy Peterson of Smith Dam Company, LLC d/b/a Pequaywan Inn, Unorganized Township 54-13, for penalties assessed for an alleged liquor law violation, sale to minor, on August 12, 2017.—17-709

Upon motion by Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Jugovich, resolution number 17-588, as submitted on the consent agenda, was unanimously adopted as follows:

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: RESOLVED, That the official proceedings of the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners for the meeting of September 26, 2017, are hereby approved. Adopted October 3, 2017. No. 17-588

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: WHEREAS, The Duluth Economic Development Authority (DEDA) has requested to acquire the following described state tax forfeited land for the price of $56,300, plus fees, for economic development: LOT 16, BLOCK 4, EX THAT PART TAKEN FOR THE CENTRAL HIGHWAY, MAPLE GROVE ACRE TRACTS OF DULUTH, Subject to the Final Certificate of Condemnation dated April 18, 1989 and filed for record on May 11, 1989 in the Office of the St. Louis County Recorder as Document No. 475145 and in the Office of the Registrar of Titles as Document No. 510636 Parcel Code: 010-3180-00890 Acres: +/- 0.18 LDKey: 117310; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.01, Subd. 1(a), authorizes the sale of state tax forfeited land to an organized governmental subdivision for any public purpose for which the subdivision is authorized to acquire property; and WHEREAS, This parcel of land has been classified as ‘non-conservation’ land pursuant to Minnesota Stat. § 282.01; and WHEREAS, This parcel of land has not been withdrawn from sale pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 85.012, 92.461, 282.01, Subd. 8, and 282.018, and other statutes that require the withholding of state tax forfeited lands from sale; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the sale of state tax forfeited land, as described, to DEDA for the price of $56,300 plus the following fees: 3% assurance fee of $1,689, deed fee of $25, deed tax of $185.79 and recording fee of $46, for a total of $58,245.79, to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund); RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Auditor may offer for sale at public auction the state tax forfeited land described here if DEDA does not purchase the land by April 3, 2018. Unanimously adopted October 3, 2017. No. 17-589

At 11:17 a.m., October 3, 2017, Commissioner Rukavina, supported by Commissioner Olson, moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed; six yeas, zero nays, one absent (Boyle).

Frank Jewell, Chair of the Board of County Commissioners

Attest:

Donald Dicklich, County Auditor and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners

(Seal of the County Auditor) PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 314

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA, HELD ON OCTOBER 10, 2017

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of St. Louis, Minnesota, met this 10th day of October 2017, at 9:39 a.m., at the Rice Lake City Hall, Duluth, Minnesota, with the following members present: Commissioners Patrick Boyle, Beth Olson, Pete Stauber, Keith Nelson, Mike Jugovich and Chair Frank Jewell - 6. Absent: Tom Rukavina - 1.

Chair Jewell asked for a moment of silence to honor all those serving overseas, law enforcement, and for all innocent victims of war and conflict, followed by the pledge of allegiance.

Mayor John Werner welcomed the Board to the City of Rice Lake.

The Board recognized the achievements of Duane Johnson, Emergency Management Coordinator. Mr. Johnson recently received the Outstanding Performance Award from the Association of Minnesota Emergency Managers. St. Louis County Sheriff Ross Litman said the award is presented by emergency managers in Minnesota. Mr. Johnson indicated that a Minnesota State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) workshop will take place on November 21, 2017; Director Joe Kelly will be in attendance.

The Board recessed at 10:02 a.m. and reconvened at 10:04 a.m. with all members present except Commissioner Rukavina.

At 10:04 a.m., a public hearing was conducted pursuant to Resolution No. 17-555, adopted September 26, 2017, to consider allegations of a liquor law violation by A.P. LLC d/b/a A.P. Liquor, Gnesen Township. St. Louis County Assistant Attorney Jim Nephew submitted a packet to the Board that included the resolution for the public hearing, required notices, and affidavits of mailing. Adam Riesland, of A.P. LLC, said the establishment is considering installation of a license scanner and conducting self-compliance checks to prevent future violations. Chair Jewell asked if there was any testimony from representatives of other governmental entities, supporters or opponents of the proposed action and no one came forth. At 10:12 a.m., Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Jugovich, moved to close the public hearing. The motion passed; six yeas, zero nays, one absent (Rukavina).

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Jugovich, moved that the Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License No. 18-CTOFLS-00360 issued to A. P. LLC d/b/a A. P. Liquor, Gnesen Township, is hereby suspended for 45 days and a $1,500 civil penalty is due, with 30 days of the suspension and $900 of the civil penalty stayed for one (1) year with no same or similar violations during that period; that the beginning date of the suspension will be October 15, 2017 at 12:01 a.m.; and that a new violation within the next year (ending October 10, 2018) will result in the imposition of the remainder of the suspension and civil penalty, and may also be cause for additional action against the liquor license of the licensee, pursuant to St. Louis County Ordinance Number 28, Section 13. The motion passed; six yeas, zero nays, one absent (Rukavina). Resolution No. 17-603.

Commissioner Olson, supported by Commissioner Jugovich, moved to approve the consent agenda. Item #10, Allocation of $15,000 to the City of Duluth for improving the Western Little League Field was removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. The motion passed; six yeas, zero nays, one absent (Rukavina). PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 315

Commissioner Olson, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to approve the allocation of $15,000 to the City of Duluth to be used for improving the Western Little League Field adjacent to Wade Stadium to include advertising rights at the field, and that the City of Duluth agrees to maintain such advertising for ten years and replace such advertising should it be destroyed within five years of its placement. Ian Lewendowski, President of the Western Duluth Little League, highlighted recent improvements to the complex and said that the league has raised approximately $60,000 this year. Corey Verhel, Vice President of the Western Duluth Little League, said the goal of the league is to reach more kids and provide a safe experience for participants. After further discussion, the motion passed; six yeas, zero nays, one absent (Rukavina). Resolution No. 17-600.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Stauber, moved to consider a resolution to amend a demolition contract with Carleton Companies, Inc., for emergency repairs at 507 and 511 Grant Avenue (Eveleth); the item had not been to Committee of the Whole. The motion passed; six yeas, zero nays, one absent (Rukavina).

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Jugovich, moved to ratify verbal approval to proceed with emergency repairs and authorizes the appropriate county officials to execute an amended contract with Carleton Companies, Inc., of Bemidji, MN, for the demolition of the 507 and 511 Grant Avenue structures in Eveleth, MN, and for stabilization of a shared structural wall, in the amount of $174,683.61, payable from the Economic Development Blight Project Fund 178, Agency 178005, subject to approval of the County Attorney. Commissioner Boyle stepped out of the meeting from 10:35 a.m. to 10:37 a.m. The motion passed; six yeas, zero nays, one absent (Rukavina). Resolution No. 17-604.

Commissioner Stauber, supported by Commissioner Olson, moved to consider a resolution to waive Ordinance No. 28, Section 11.02, to allow On-sale Intoxicating Liquor sales between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 29, 2017, only; the item had not been to Committee of the Whole. The motion passed; six yeas, zero nays, one absent (Rukavina).

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Jugovich, moved that the St. Louis County Board finds Ordinance No. 28, Section 14 satisfied and approves the application for a waiver of Section 11.02(d) for all On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor establishments licensed by St. Louis County, which limits the sale of on-sale intoxicating liquor between the hours of 1:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Sundays; and further, that the waiver shall be effective October 29, 2017, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The motion passed; six yeas, zero nays, one absent (Rukavina). Resolution No. 17-605.

Commissioner Olson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to consider a resolution regarding a contract for emergency repairs to the granite landscape structures at the St. Louis County Courthouse in Duluth; the item had not been to Committee of the Whole. The motion passed; six yeas, zero nays, one absent (Rukavina).

Commissioner Olson, supported by Commissioner Jugovich, moved to ratify verbal approval to proceed with emergency repairs and authorizes the appropriate county officials to execute a contract with Johnston Masonry, Duluth, MN, for the repair and replacement of granite landscape structures in front of the St. Louis County Courthouse in Duluth, MN, in the amount of $139,853, payable from the Administration Emergency Repair Fund 400, Agency 400023, subject to approval of the County Attorney. The motion passed; six yeas, zero nays, one absent (Rukavina). Resolution No. 17-606.

The following Board and contract files were created from documents received by this Board:

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, and Mark Rubin, County Attorney, submitting Board Letter No. 17-439, Violation of St. Louis County Ordinance No. 28 – Buffalo Valley, Inc. (Midway Township).—60693 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 316

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Mark Rubin, County Attorney, submitting Board Letter No. 17-442, Acceptance of Prosecutorial Services to Crime Victims Grant.—60694

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-449, Waiver of Ordinance No. 28, Section 11.02 – The Shack (Unorganized Township 59-16) and all On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor Licensees.—60695

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Tony Mancuso, Property Management Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-450, Contract for Emergency Repairs to Granite Landscape Structures at the St. Louis County Courthouse – Duluth.—60696

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, submitting Board Letter No. 17-444, Funding to the City of Duluth for Western Duluth Little League Field Advertising.—60697

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16149, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and the Regents of the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, to deliver Minnesota Department of Human Services State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grant services during the period August 1, 2017 to April 30, 2019.—17-710

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16182, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Jeremy Powell, Virginia, MN, for chore services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-711

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16183, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Donald Driscoll, Aurora, MN, for chore services during the period July 1, 2016 to June 27, 2017.—17-712

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16184, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Donald Driscoll, Aurora, MN, for chore services during the period June 28, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-713

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16185, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Powell’s Handy Service, LLC, Virginia, MN, for Environmental Accessibility Adaptations during the period September 1, 2017 to February 28, 2018.—17-714

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16186, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Scooters Snow and Lawn, Hibbing, MN, for chore services during the period August 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-715

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53359, between St. Louis County and Guided Transitions, LLC, Duluth, MN.—17-716

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53369, between St. Louis County and Kesselhon Family Adult Foster Care, Duluth, MN.—17-717

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53416, between St. Louis County and Ryan Gulbranson Boarding and Lodging, Eveleth, MN.—17-718 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 317

Project Contract No. 5395 between the County of St. Louis and Carleton Companies, Inc., Virginia, MN, for the demolition of tax forfeited commercial property: 701 Hat Trick Ave., Eveleth, MN.— 17-719

Safety & Risk Management Training Contract between St. Louis County and Chainsaw Safety Specialists, LLC, Fence, WI, for Chainsaw Training on September 19, 20 and 21, 2017.—17-720

Agreement for Professional Services between St. Louis County and Jacob Burton, Duluth, MN, to update and convert Emergency Response Plan Training for Lectora software to Captivate software during the period September 18, 2017 to January 1, 2018 for the following buildings: Duluth Courthouse, Duluth Government Services Center, A.P. Cook Building, Virginia Courthouse, Virginia Northland Office Building, Hibbing Annex, Hibbing Courthouse and Ely Government Services Center.—17-721

Fire Protection Services Agreement between the County of St. Louis and Lakeland Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., Gilbert, MN, for services in Unorganized Township 57-16 during CY 2018.—17- 722

Fire Protection and First Responder Services Agreement between the County of St. Louis and Morse-Fall Lake Rural Protection Association, Ely, MN, for services in Unorganized Townships 64- 12, 64-13, 65-13, 63-14 and 65-14 during CY 2018.—17-723

Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services between St. Louis County and the Arrowhead Center, Virginia, MN, reflecting an additional payment for programming needs at Camp Esquagama.—17-724

Fire Protection Services Agreement between the County of St. Louis and Silica Volunteer Fire Dept., Inc., Hibbing, MN, for services in Unorganized Township 55-21 during CY 2018.—17-725

Upon motion by Commissioner Olson, supported by Commissioner Jugovich, resolutions numbered 17-590 through 17-599 and 17-601 through 17-602 were unanimously adopted as follows:

BY COMMISSIONER OLSON: RESOLVED, That the official proceedings of the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners for the meeting of October 3, 2017, are hereby approved. Adopted October 10, 2017. No. 17-590

WHEREAS, When a vacancy occurs in the Public Health and Human Services Department (PHHS), a review is done to determine if that position should be filled as is or be reallocated to a level more aligned with the needs of the department and the customers it serves; and WHEREAS, PHHS and the Human Resources Department conducted such a review when an Information Specialist I position became vacant in the Adult Services Division and determined that reallocation to an Information Specialist II was appropriate; and WHEREAS, County Fiscal Policies specify that any position change greater than three pay grades must go to the County Board for approval; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the reallocation of a 1.0 FTE Information Specialist I position (Civil Service Pay Grade 4) to a 1.0 FTE Information Specialist II position (Civil Service Pay Grade 10) in the Public Health and Human Services Department, resulting in an increase of $4,734, to be accounted for in Fund 230, Agency 230010, Object 610100. Adopted October 10, 2017. No. 17-591

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WHEREAS, Timothy and Cynthia Carlson have requested a road right-of-way and utility easement across state tax forfeited land; and WHEREAS, Exercising the easement will not cause significant adverse environmental or natural resource management impacts and will not conflict with public use of land; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.04, Subd. 4a, authorizes the St. Louis County Auditor to grant easements across state tax forfeited land for such purposes; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the St. Louis County Auditor to grant a road right-of-way and utility easement to Timothy and Cynthia Carlson over, under and across state tax forfeited lands as described in County Board File No. 60516; RESOLVED FURTHER, That this easement is conditioned upon payment of $81 land use fee, $50 timber damage, $150 administration fee and $46 recording fee, for a total of $327, to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund). Adopted October 10, 2017. No. 17-592

WHEREAS, The City of Duluth has requested a utility easement on state tax forfeited land to install a natural gas regulator station; and WHEREAS, Exercising the easement will not cause significant adverse environmental or natural resource management impacts and will not conflict with public use of land; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.04, Subd. 4, authorizes the St. Louis County Auditor to grant easements on state tax forfeited land for such purposes; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the St. Louis County Auditor to grant a utility easement to the City of Duluth over, under and across state tax forfeited lands described as: The northerly 40.00 feet of the southerly 73.00 feet of the easterly 60.00 feet of the westerly 863.00 feet of said Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 30, Township 50 North, Range 14 West of the 4th Principal Meridian; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the easement is conditioned upon payment of $150 administration fee and $46 recording fee, for a total of $196, to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund). Adopted October 10, 2017. No. 17-593

WHEREAS, The County granted a number of road right-of-way and utility easements to Potlach Corporation in 2010; and WHEREAS, It has been determined that a section of easement was erroneously omitted from the plan at that time; and WHEREAS, Potlatch Corporation has requested a road right-of-way and utility easement across state tax forfeited land; and WHEREAS, Exercising the easement will not cause significant adverse environmental or natural resource management impacts and will not conflict with public use of land; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.04, Subd. 4a, authorizes the St. Louis County Auditor to grant easements across state tax forfeited land for such purposes; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the St. Louis County Auditor to grant a road right-of-way and utility easement to Potlatch Corporation over, under and across state tax forfeited lands as described in County Board File No. 60516. Adopted October 10, 2017. No. 17-594

WHEREAS, The applicant was the owner of record at the time of forfeiture and is eligible to repurchase the property; and WHEREAS, The applicant shall either pay in full or enter into a ten-year contract for deed to repurchase the homestead property; and WHEREAS, Approving the repurchase will correct undue hardship and promote the use of lands that will best serve the public interest; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the repurchase application by Roger Higbee of Duluth, MN, on file in County Board File No. 60566, for the state tax forfeited land legally described above, subject to payments including total taxes and assessments of $20,828.41, deed tax of $68.73, deed fee of $25, recording fee of $46, plus a service fee of $500. The amount of $20,968.14 will be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund), and $500 will be deposited into Fund 100 (General Fund). Adopted October 10, 2017. No. 17-595

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Liquor Licensing Committee met on September 12, 2017, to consider recommending action to be taken by the County Board as a result of an alleged liquor law violation, sale to minor, on August 26, 2017, against Buffalo Valley, Inc. d/b/a Buffalo House, Midway Township; and WHEREAS, The Liquor Licensing Committee recommended a ten (10) day suspension and $1,000 civil penalty, with nine (9) days of the suspension and $1,000 of the civil penalty stayed for one year, with no same or similar violations during that year, and recommended that the County Attorney’s Office propose this penalty to Buffalo Valley, Inc.; and WHEREAS, Buffalo Valley, Inc., has agreed to accept the proposal if approved by the County Board; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to execute an agreement suspending the Combination On/Off-Sale and Sunday On- Sale Intoxicating Liquor License No. 18-CTCMBS-00339 issued to Buffalo Valley, Inc. d/b/a Buffalo House, Midway Township, for ten (10) days and $1,000 civil penalty, with nine (9) days and $1,000 of the civil penalty stayed for one (1) year on the condition that the licensee has no same or similar violations during that year; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the date of suspension of the liquor license will be October 16, 2017; RESOLVED FURTHER, That a new violation within the next year (ending October 10, 2018) will result in the imposition of the remainder of the suspension and civil penalty, and may also be cause for additional action against the liquor license of the licensee pursuant to St. Louis County Ordinance Number 28, Section 13. Adopted October 10, 2017. No. 17-596

WHEREAS, St. Louis County may sell surplus property pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 373.01; and WHEREAS, The Property Acquisition Team has reviewed the county’s Sale of Fee Land Policy and approves the public sale of surplus fee land legally described as follows: Lots 10, 11, 12, 13, Block 46, Ironton Second Division; and WHEREAS, A review of assessed value and sales has determined a minimum bid amount for this property to be $6,200; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Property Management Director to advertise for written bids for the above described property pursuant to the requirements and procedures of Minn. Stat. § 373.01; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the County Board establishes the time for bid consideration to be at 9:40 a.m., on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at the St. Louis County Courthouse, Duluth. Adopted October 10, 2017. No. 17-597

WHEREAS, The Cook Home Barn is the last original building remaining from the county’s “Poor Farm” property, and the 8,500 square foot building on the Public Safety Campus has been used by the Sheriff’s Office for materials and equipment cold storage and there is a long term need for this storage space; and WHEREAS, The barn restoration has been on the Capital Improvement Program list for the past eight years, was included in the 2017 adopted budget, and is in need of significant repairs and updating; and WHEREAS, Bid No. 5428 was opened on September 22, 2017, with Johnson – Wilson Constructors of Duluth offering the low responsible bid in an amount of $607,000; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into a construction contract with Johnson – Wilson Constructors of Duluth, MN, for the Cook Home Barn renovation project in an amount of $607,000, payable from Property Management Depreciation Reserve Fund 402, Agency 402012. Adopted October 10, 2017. No. 17-599

RESOLVED, That the workers’ compensation report of claims by employees for work-related injuries, dated September 29, 2017, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60509, is hereby received and ratified as payable from Fund 730, Agency 730001. Adopted October 10, 2017. No. 17-601

WHEREAS, On August 8, 2017, the St. Louis County Board adopted Resolution No. 17-492 authorizing the St. Louis County Attorney’s Office to submit a grant application to the Minnesota Office of Justice Programs Prosecutorial Services to Crimes Victims Grant; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Attorney’s Office received notice that its Prosecutorial Services to Crime Victims Grant application was awarded by the Minnesota Office of Justice Programs; and WHEREAS, The Prosecutorial Services to Crime Victims Grant is designed to enhance existing services for crime victims and to improve how prosecutorial agencies meet their statutory requirements toward crime victims; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the County Attorney’s Office to accept a grant award in the amount of $280,000 from the Minnesota Office of Justice Programs for the Prosecutorial Services to Crime Victims for the period of October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2019, payable from Fund 100, Agency 113999, Grant 11308, Year 2017; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the County Attorney’s Office staffing complement is increased by 1.0 FTE Victim Witness position (Unclassified Investigator’s Pay Plan Q9A), with the understanding that if the grant funding is eliminated, the county may apply for future Victims of Crime Act grant monies to support the position. Adopted October 10, 2017. No. 17-602

BY COMMISSIONER OLSON: WHEREAS, In 2017 the county was approached for funding support for planned improvements at the Western Duluth Little League Field; and WHEREAS, The County Board believes that by providing financial assistance for the field, the county can promote and assist with the economic vitality of the county; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 375.83 provides authority for such funding assistance; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the allocation of $15,000 to the City of Duluth to be used for improving the Western Little League Field adjacent to Wade Stadium to include advertising rights at the field, with funding to come from Fund 100, Agency 104001, Object 629900; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the City of Duluth agrees to maintain such advertising for ten years and replace such advertising should it be destroyed within five years of its placement. Unanimously adopted October 10, 2017. No. 17-600

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Liquor Licensing Committee met on September 5, 2017, to PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 321 consider recommending action to be taken by the County Board as a result of an alleged liquor law violation on August 12, 2017, against A. P. LLC d/b/a A. P. Liquor, Gnesen Township; and WHEREAS, The Liquor Licensing Committee recommended a 45 day suspension and $1,500 civil penalty, with 30 days of the suspension and $900 of the civil penalty stayed for one year with no same or similar violations during that year; and WHEREAS, After hearing testimony on the matter at a public hearing conducted on October 10, 2017, at 9:40 a.m., in the Rice Lake City Hall, Duluth, MN, the St. Louis County Board determined the recommendation of the St. Louis County Liquor Licensing Committee to be an appropriate penalty for the liquor law violation; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License No. 18-CTOFLS- 00360, issued to A. P. LLC d/b/a A. P. Liquor, Gnesen Township, is hereby suspended for 45 days and a $1,500 civil penalty is due, with 30 days of the suspension and $900 of the civil penalty stayed for one (1) year with no same or similar violations during that period; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the dates of suspension of the liquor license will be Sunday, October 15, 2017, at 12:01 a.m., through October 29, 2017; RESOLVED FURTHER, That a new violation within the next year (ending October 10, 2018) will result in the imposition of the remainder of the suspension and civil penalty, and may also be cause for additional action against the liquor license of the licensee pursuant to St. Louis County Ordinance Number 28, Section 13. Unanimously adopted October 10, 2017. No. 17-603

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: WHEREAS, Tuna’s Bar at 507 Grant Avenue (PIN# 040-0010-00250) and Bill’s TV & Audio at 511 Grant Avenue (PIN# 040-0010-00240, 040-0030-00010, and 040-0030-00130) in the city of Eveleth are tax forfeited commercial structures; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board awarded the demolition of the structures to Carleton Companies, Inc., of Bemidji, MN, in the amount of $76,500 on August 8, 2017, by Board Resolution No. 17-494; and WHEREAS, Emergency structural work is required to implement engineering specifications on the stabilization of a shared structural wall and foundation, and for additional public safety measures; and WHEREAS, Carleton Companies, Inc., provided a change order estimate in the amount of $98,183.61 in accordance to engineering specifications; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board, upon being polled, as required under Minn. Stat. § 375.22, has previously given its verbal approval of this emergency structural work; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board ratifies its verbal approval to proceed with emergency repairs and authorizes the appropriate county officials to execute an amended contract with Carleton Companies, Inc., of Bemidji, MN, for the demolition of the 507 and 511 Grant Avenue structures in Eveleth, MN, and for stabilization of a shared structural wall, in the amount of $174,683.61, payable from the Economic Development Blight Project Fund 178, Agency 178005, subject to approval of the County Attorney. Unanimously adopted October 10, 2017. No. 17-604

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: WHEREAS, St. Louis County Ordinance No. 28 (Liquor Ordinance), Section 11.02(d) prohibits on- sale intoxicating liquor sales between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on Sundays, which is more restrictive than Minn. Stat. § 340A.504, Subd. 3(a), which permits on-sale intoxicating liquor sales in restaurants starting at 8:00 a.m. on Sundays; and WHEREAS, The Shack, Inc. d/b/a The Shack, 7075 Highway 169, Virginia, MN (Unorganized Township 59-16), a licensed liquor establishment and restaurant, has requested a waiver to serve and display intoxicating liquor starting from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., on October 29, 2017, for the Minnesota Vikings vs Cleveland Browns football game being held in London, England, which kicks off at 8:30 a.m. local time; and WHEREAS, All St. Louis County licensed liquor establishments holding On-Sale Intoxicating PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 322

Liquor Licenses are similarly affected and would otherwise be deprived of their customers’ anticipated business during the broadcasted Minnesota Vikings game; and WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 28, Section 14, states “Upon application, the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners may consider waiving compliance with any requirement of this Ordinance that is more restrictive than Minnesota law, provided that the applicant shows that the noncompliance will be temporary, that there is a plan for future compliance, and that enforcement of the particular restriction would result in undue hardship.”; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board finds Ordinance No. 28, Section 14 satisfied and approves the application, on file in County Board File No. 60695, for a waiver of Section 11.02(d) for all On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor establishments licensed by St. Louis County, which limits the sale of on-sale intoxicating liquor between the hours of 1:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Sunday; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the waiver shall be effective October 29, 2017, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Unanimously adopted October 10, 2017. No. 17-605

BY COMMISSIONER OLSON: WHEREAS, On June 27, 2017, the St. Louis County Board adopted Resolution No. 17-413 authorizing Property Management to contract with Kasper Lawn & Landscape to install and maintain the landscape in front of the St. Louis County Courthouse in Duluth, MN, at a total cost of $74,800; and WHEREAS, In the course of removal of the existing landscape at the courthouse it was discovered that emergency structural work is required to repair granite planter boxes and walls prior to installation of the new landscape soil and plantings; and WHEREAS, Johnston Masonry provided a proposal in the amount of $139,853 to repair and/or replace damaged granite per landscape architect and Property Management specifications; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board, upon being polled as required under Minn. Stat. § 375.22, has previously given its verbal approval of this emergency repair work; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board ratifies its verbal approval to proceed with emergency repairs and authorizes the appropriate county officials to execute a contract with Johnston Masonry, Duluth, MN, for the repair and replacement of granite landscape structures in front of the St. Louis County Courthouse in Duluth, MN, in the amount of $139,853, payable from the Administration Emergency Repair Fund 400, Agency 400023, subject to approval of the County Attorney. Unanimously adopted October 10, 2017. No. 17-606

At 10:50 a.m., October 10, 2017, Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Jugovich, moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed; six yeas, zero nays, one absent (Rukavina).

Frank Jewell, Chair of the Board of County Commissioners

Attest:

Donald Dicklich, County Auditor and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners

(Seal of the County Auditor)

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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA, HELD ON OCTOBER 24, 2017

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of St. Louis, Minnesota, met this 24th day of October 2017, at 9:37 a.m., at the Mesabi Station, Eveleth, Minnesota, with the following members present: Commissioners Patrick Boyle, Beth Olson, Tom Rukavina, Keith Nelson, Mike Jugovich and Chair Frank Jewell - 6. Absent: Commissioner Pete Stauber - 1.

Chair Jewell asked for a moment of silence to honor all those serving overseas, law enforcement, and for all innocent victims of war and conflict, followed by the pledge of allegiance.

An Employee Recognition Ceremony was held honoring St. Louis County employees and retirees with 25, 30, 35 and 40+ years of service to St. Louis County.

Chair Jewell opened the meeting to persons who wanted to address the Board concerning issues not on the agenda. Allan Von Brethorst, of Iron, complimented St. Louis County for the reconstruction County Road 395/Birch Lake Road. Todd Youngberg, of Duluth, discussed various concerns relating to property issues he had during 2015.

The Board recessed at 9:54 a.m. and reconvened at 9:55 a.m. with all members present except Commissioner Stauber.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Jugovich, moved to approve the consent agenda. The motion passed; six yeas, zero nays, one absent (Stauber).

Commissioner Rukavina, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to consider a resolution to schedule a public hearing regarding the proposed creation of the Sand Lake Sanitary District; the item had not been to Committee of the Whole. The motion passed; six yeas, zero nays, one absent (Stauber).

Commissioner Rukavina, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to establish a public meeting on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at 9:40 a.m. in the Cherry Town Hall, Iron, MN, to initiate the process by which the County petitions the Minnesota Office of Administrative Hearings for the creation of the Sand Lake Sanitary District. The motion passed; six yeas, zero nays, one absent (Stauber). Resolution No. 17-622.

The following Board and contract files were created from documents received by this Board:

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, Mark Weber, Land and Minerals Director, and Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-451, Authorize Access and Utility Easement and Rescind Resolution No. 17-520.—60698

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, Mark Weber, Land and Minerals Director, Barbara Hayden, Planning and Economic Development Director, and Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-452, Request for Free Conveyance of State Tax Forfeited Lands to the City of Proctor – Trails.—60699

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and James Foldesi, Public Works Director/Highway Engineer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-453, 17-454, 17-455 and 17-456, Resolutions of support for Applications to the Local Road Improvement Program.—60700 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 324

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, Barbara Hayden, Planning and Economic Development Director, and Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, submitting Board Letter No 17-461, Certification of Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Charges for Energy Improvements (334- 338 South 4th Avenue East, Ely).—60701

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, Ross Litman, Sheriff, and Mark Rubin, County Attorney, submitting Board Letter No. 17-459, Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Minneapolis for 2018 National Football League Super Bowl Security.—60702

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Ross Litman, Sheriff, submitting Board Letter No. 17-460, Application and Acceptance of the 2017 MN Off-Highway Vehicle Enforcement Grant and Approval of MOU with the Gilbert Police Department.—60703

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Mark St. Lawrence, Environmental Services Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-462, Request to Schedule a Public Meeting Re: Proposed Creation of the Sand Lake Sanitary District.—60704

Addendum to Purchase Agreement, Contract No. 15945B, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Occupational Development Center, Virginia, MN, for Extended Employment Services during the period January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.—17-726

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16117, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and George Morrell, Hibbing, MN, for Chore Services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-727

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16118, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and George Morrell, Hibbing, MN, for Chore Services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-728

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16136, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and George Morrell, Hibbing, MN, for Chore Services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-729

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16157, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Head of the Lakes United Way, Duluth, MN, for 211 Information and Referral and Coordinated Entry Homeless Prevention Services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2019.—17-730

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16178, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Great Lakes Excavating, Duluth, MN, for Chore Services during the period October 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-731

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16192, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and A-1 Fence Company, Cloquet, MN, for Environmental Accessibility Adaptations during the period October 1, 2017 to January 1, 2018.—17-732

State of Minnesota Department of Human Services Grant Contract in the amount of $600,000 between the State of Minnesota, acting through its Department of Human Services Alcohol & Drug Abuse Division, and St. Louis County Health and Human Services, to implement a plan to improve system access and service delivery for individuals with a severe substance use disorder who are experiencing homelessness, during the 2017-2020 grant cycle.—17-733

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Minnesota Department of Health Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Family Home Visiting Program (MIECHV 2), Grant Project Agreement Amendment #2, Contract No. 90144B, between the Carlton-Cook-Lake-St. Louis Community Health Board and St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services for the period February 1, 2016 – September 30, 2017, increasing the award by $44,000.—17-734

Wilderness Health, Inc., Member Data Sharing Agreement between Wilderness Health, Inc., and St. Louis County as part of an Integrated Health Partnership Contract with the Minnesota Department of Human Services.—17-735

Service Contract between the County of St. Louis and Northland Consulting Engineers, LLP, Duluth, MN, for the 2017 Annual Inspections of the Duluth Parking Ramps – Government Services Center (GSC), Motor Pool, and Third Street.—17-736 State of Minnesota Grant Contract between the State of Minnesota, acting through the Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board, and St. Louis County, in the amount of $100,000 for demolition and clearance of the former Days Inn Hotel commercial structure located in Eveleth, MN.—17-737

2017 State of Minnesota Emergency Management Performance Grant Agreement No. A-EMPG- 2017-STLOUICO-075, between the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division and St. Louis County, Sheriff’s Office, in the amount of $79,362.—17-738

State of Minnesota Department of Human Services Grant Contract between the State of Minnesota and St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services in the amount of $350,000 for Housing with Supports for Adults with Serious Mental Illness Grant services during FY 2018.—17-739

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Agreement, Contract No. 16154, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and the Salvation Army, Duluth, MN, for services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2019.—17-740

Amendment No. 2, Original Damion No. 2016-10506, Amendment No. 1 Damion No. 2017-1114, between the County of St. Louis and Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc., Duluth, MN, for extra engineering services to design a roundabout at the intersection of MNTH-73 and the new CSAH 5 under project SAP 069-736-001, CP 0136-287483, increasing the contract by $3,800 for a total contract value of $133,800 and extending the term of the original contract to December 31, 2017.— 17-741

2018 Letter of Agreement for the Delivery of Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) and Residential Crisis Stabilization Services between St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services and Range Mental Health Center, Inc., - Merritt House, Virginia, MN, during the period January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018.—17-742

2018 Provider Agreement for the Delivery of Crisis Residential Stabilization Services between St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services and Range Mental Health Center, Inc., - Wellstone Center for Recovery, Eveleth, MN, during the period January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018.—17- 743

2018 Provider Agreement for Mobile Crisis Services between the St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services and Range Mental Health Center, Inc., - Mobile Crisis, Eveleth, MN, during the period January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018.—17-744

Service Contract No. 5419 between the County of St. Louis and Dovetail Partners, Inc., Minneapolis, MN, for Firewise Coordinator services for the Hazardous Fuels Reduction Grant through September 30, 2018.—17-745 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 326

Agreement between St. Louis County and Buffalo Valley, Inc., d/b/a Buffalo House, Midway Township, for suspension of their Combination On/Off-Sale and Sunday On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License along with a civil penalty, for an alleged liquor law violation on August 26, 2017, sale to minor.—17-746

Agreement between St. Louis County and A. P. LLC d/b/a A. P. Liquor, Gnesen Township, for suspension of their Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License along with a civil penalty, for an alleged liquor law violation on August 12, 2017, sale to minor.—17-747 Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16187, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Joe Pershern, Gilbert, MN, for Transportation Services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-748

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16188, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Lora Pershern, Gilbert, MN, for Transportation Services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-749

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16189, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Marilyn Pershern, Gilbert, MN, for Transportation Services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-750

Fire Protection Services Agreement between the County of St. Louis and Northland Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., Canyon, MN, for services in Unorganized Township 53-16 during CY 2018.—17- 751

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Community Settings, Contract No. 53417, between St. Louis County and Drew Shaine, LLC, Duluth, MN.—17- 752

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16194, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Donald Driscoll, Aurora, MN, for Chore Services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-753

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16195, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Donald Driscoll, Aurora, MN, for Chore Services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-754

2018 Letter of Agreement for the Delivery of Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) between St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services and Prairie Community Services, Inc., Fresh Start-PCS, Duluth, MN, during the period January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018.—17-755

Addendum to Purchase Agreement, Contract No. 16170A, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Ray Rogers for Transportation Services to change billing unit from one-way trip to $0.54 per mile and to increase the contract maximum to $10,000 per year.—17-756

Addendum to Purchase Agreement, Contract No. 16171A, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Patty Rogers for Transportation Services to change billing unit from one-way trip to $0.54 per mile and to increase the contract maximum to $10,000 per year.—17-757

Upon motion by Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Jugovich, resolutions numbered 17-607 through 17-621, as submitted on the consent agenda, were unanimously adopted as follows:

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: RESOLVED, That the official proceedings of the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners for the meeting of October 10, 2017, are hereby approved. PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 327

Adopted October 24, 2017. No. 17-607

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board approved Resolution No. 17-520 on September 12, 2017, granting an access and utility easement; and WHEREAS, The grantees, upon advice of their legal counsel, subsequently requested the named grantees be different from those named in Resolution No.17-520; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the St. Louis County Auditor to grant a road right-of-way and utility easement to Donald A. Gorowsky and Joan M. Gorowsky, as joint tenants, and the James and Lois Anderson Family Limited Partnership, a Minnesota Limited Partnership, under and across state tax forfeited lands as described in County Board File No. 60516; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the granting of this easement is conditioned upon payment of $1,174 land use fee, $150 administration fee and $46 recording fee, for a total of $1,370 be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund); RESOLVED FURTHER, That St. Louis County Board Resolution No. 17-520 is rescinded. Adopted October 24, 2017. No. 17-608

WHEREAS, Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 282.01a, Subd. 1, upon recommendation of the County Board, the Commissioner of Revenue may convey state tax forfeited land to another governmental subdivision for an authorized public use; and WHEREAS, Pursuant to Laws of Minnesota, 2010, Chapter 389, Article 9, all property conveyed under a conditional use deed by the Commissioner of Revenue is released from the use restriction and the possibility of reversion 30 years from the date the deed is acknowledged; and WHEREAS, The City of Proctor has requested a free conveyance of state tax forfeited land for a trail system, legally described as: LOTS 12, 13, 14, 15, BLOCK 1, PROCTOR HEIGHTS Parcel Codes: 185-0210-00120, 00130, 00140, 00150 LDKeys: 106331, 106332, 106333, 106334, also LOTS 11 and 12, BLOCK 4, QUINNS ADDITION TO PROCTOR Parcel Codes: 185-0220-00970, 00980 LDKeys: 106362, 106363, also LOTS 12 and 13, BLOCK 10, QUINNS ADDITION TO PROCTOR Parcel Codes: 185-0220-02720, 02730 LDKeys: 106385, 106386; and WHEREAS, These parcels of land have not been withdrawn from sale pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 85.012, 92.461, 282.01, Subd. 8, and 282.018, and other statutes that require the withholding of state tax forfeited lands from sale; and WHEREAS, These parcels of land have been classified as non-conservation land pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 282.01; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board recommends that the Commissioner of Revenue convey the above described state tax forfeited land to the City of Proctor for a trail system, upon payment of $250 to the Department of Revenue, and a $250 administrative fee, a $1.65 deed tax, a $25 deed fee, and a $46 recording fee, for a total of $322.65 to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund). Adopted October 24, 2017. No. 17-609

WHEREAS, The Local Road Improvement Program was established in Minn. Stat. § 174.52 to provide funding assistance to local agencies on transportation projects that address a transportation deficiency; and WHEREAS, There currently exists significant traffic congestion and safety concerns at the intersection of County State Aid Highway 4 (Rice Lake Road)/County State Aid Highway 90 (Arlington Avenue) and County State Aid Highway 32 (West Arrowhead Road), located in Duluth; and WHEREAS, The Public Works Department is planning to reconstruct County State Aid Highway 4 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 328

(Rice Lake Road) to provide additional traffic capacity and improve traffic safety, which is named the Rice Lake Road Superstreet Project; and WHEREAS, The Public Works Department intends to submit an application to the Local Road Improvement Program to provide funding assistance for the Rice Lake Road Superstreet Project; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board supports the project application to the Local Road Improvement Program to provide funding assistance for the Rice Lake Road Superstreet Project located in Duluth and identified as CP 0004-342005, SAP 069-604-078; RESOLVED FURTHER, That funds received will be accounted to Fund 220, Agency 220444, Object 521612, and funds will be payable from Fund 220, Agency 220444, Object 652700. Adopted October 24, 2017. No. 17-610

WHEREAS, The Local Road Improvement Program was established in Minn. Stat. § 174.52 to provide funding assistance to local agencies on transportation projects that address a transportation deficiency; and WHEREAS, County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 26/Wahlsten Road from MNTH-169 to MNTH- 135 is a minor collector roadway that connects two state trunk highways and is a route of regional significance in need of pavement rehabilitation; and WHEREAS, The Public Works Department is planning to complete a rehabilitation project on this roadway in 2018; and WHEREAS, The Public Works Department intends to submit an application to the Local Road Improvement Program to provide funding for the rehabilitation project; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board supports the project application to the Local Road Improvement Program to provide funding for the County State Aid Highway 26/Wahlsten Road Rehabilitation Project located in Vermilion Lake and Kugler Townships and identified as CP 0026-275030, SAP 069-626-012; RESOLVED FURTHER, That funds received will be accounted to Fund 220, Agency 220448, Object 521612, and funds will be payable from Fund 220, Agency 220448, Object 652700. Adopted October 24, 2017. No. 17-611

WHEREAS, The Local Road Improvement Program was established in Minn. Stat. § 174.52 to provide funding assistance to local agencies on transportation projects that address a transportation deficiency; and WHEREAS, St. Louis County has adopted a Toward Zero Deaths vision for the county road system which is based upon the belief that even one traffic-related death on a county road is unacceptable; and WHEREAS, The J-Turn is a proven safety strategy to significantly reduce serious crashes at high- speed rural expressway intersections; and WHEREAS, The Public Works Department proposes to install a J-Turn at the intersection of US- 169 and County State Aid Highway 25; and WHEREAS, The Public Works Department intends to submit an application to the Local Road Improvement Program to provide funding for this J-Turn project; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board supports the project application to the Local Road Improvement Program to provide funding for the US-169 and County State Aid Highway 25 J-Turn Project located in Great Scott Township; RESOLVED FURTHER, That funds received will be accounted to Fund 220, Agency 220447, Object 521612, and funds will be payable from Fund 220, Agency 220447, Object 652700. Adopted October 24, 2017. No 17-612

WHEREAS, The Local Road Improvement Program was established in Minn. Stat. § 174.52 to provide funding assistance to local agencies on transportation projects that address a transportation deficiency; and WHEREAS, The intersection of County State Aid Highway 13 (Midway Road) and County State Aid Highway 6 (Maple Grove Road) is currently experiencing significant traffic delays during peak hours and has a crash history that is above the statewide average for similar intersections; and PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 329

WHEREAS, The Public Works Department, in cooperation with the Duluth-Superior Metropolitan Interstate Council and City of Hermantown, completed an Intersection Control Evaluation study of this intersection which recommended that a roundabout is the best form of traffic control to improve traffic operations and traffic safety; and WHEREAS, The Public Works Department is planning to construct a roundabout at this intersection in 2018; and WHEREAS, The Public Works Department intends to submit an application to the Local Road Improvement Program to provide funding for the roundabout project; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board supports the project application to the Local Road Improvement Program to provide funding for the County State Aid Highway 13 (Midway Road) and County State Aid Highway 6 (Maple Grove Road) Roundabout Project located in Hermantown and identified as CP 0013-319131 TST, SAP 069-613-042; RESOLVED FURTHER, That funds received will be accounted to Fund 220, Agency 220446, Object 521612, and funds will be payable from Fund 220, Agency 220446, Object 652700. Adopted October 24, 2017. No. 17-613

WHEREAS, The Property Assessment Clean Energy (PACE) program is a way to finance energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades to the buildings of commercial, nonprofit and multi- family property owners; and WHEREAS, Under Minn. Stat. §§ 216C.435 and 216C.436 and Chapter 429 and § 471.59 (collectively the “Act”), counties are authorized to provide energy and conservation financing through the use of special assessments; and WHEREAS, The Act further allows the county to designate a local government unit other than the county to implement the program; and WHEREAS, The St. Paul Port Authority (SPPA) has been designated by the State of Minnesota to administer the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program and the Port Authority is willing to implement and administer that program on behalf of St. Louis County; and WHEREAS, SPPA has reviewed the applications and determined the interested property owners meet all eligibility requirements under PACE OF MN; and WHEREAS, After imposition of the special assessments, the county shall collect such assessments and remit them to the Port Authority for use in the repayment of the Loan(s) or Bond(s) and the county will take all actions permitted by law to recover the assessments, including without limitation, reinstating the outstanding balance of assessments when the land returns to private ownership, in accordance with Minn. Stat. § 429.071, Subd. 4; and WHEREAS, The special assessment shall be certified to the County Auditor and entered onto the tax lists for the year and the annual installment and interest shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner as real property taxes; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board requests the County Auditor to extend the proposed special assessment plus interest on the following multi-family property: Owner: Thomas and Heidi Omerza Property Address: 334-338 South 4th Ave East PIN: 030-0060-00050 Assessment Request: $16,000 Interest Rate: 4.50% Interest Starts Accruing: 11/1/2017 Term: 10 Years Adopted October 24, 2017. No. 17-614

RESOLVED, That the workers’ compensation report of claims by employees for work-related injuries, dated October 13, 2017, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60509, is hereby received and ratified as payable from Fund 730, Agency 730001. Adopted October 24, 2017. No. 17-615

RESOLVED, That pursuant to St. Louis County Ordinance No. 51, the application for license to sell PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 330 tobacco products at retail, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60519, is hereby approved and the County Auditor is authorized to issue the license to the following establishment: Cooper's Gateway General Store Corp., d/b/a Gateway General Store, Unorganized Township 68-21; RESOLVED FURTHER, That if named license holder sells their licensed business, the County Board may, at its discretion and after an investigation, transfer the license to a new owner, but without pro-rated refund of the license fee to the license holder. Adopted October 24, 2017. No. 17-616

RESOLVED, That pursuant to St. Louis County Ordinance No. 51, the application for license to sell tobacco products at retail, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60519, is hereby approved and the County Auditor is authorized to issue the license to the following establishment. The following license holder was issued a tobacco violation citation on the date as stated: Caywood Country Store, LLC d/b/a Caywood Country Store, LLC, Brevator Township, September 27, 2016; RESOLVED FURTHER, That if named license holder sells their licensed business, the County Board may, at its discretion and after an investigation, transfer the license to a new owner, but without pro-rated refund of the license fee to the license holder. Adopted October 24, 2017. No. 17-617

WHEREAS, St. Louis County issued a Request for Proposal from carriers interested in providing basic life insurance coverage to the county for the plan year commencing in January 2018; and WHEREAS, Competitive proposals were received from six carriers and the top three were invited to interview; and WHEREAS, It was concluded that National Insurance Services (NIS), underwritten by Madison National Life Insurance Company, offered the best alternative in terms of overall cost, administrative services and results in no coverage disruption to employees; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That St. Louis County hereby accepts the proposal from and awards the basic life insurance services contract to National Insurance Services; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to execute contracts with NIS for basic life insurance coverage effective January 1, 2018; RESOLVED FURTHER, That NIS is reaffirmed as a life insurance carrier option for employee- purchased supplemental life insurance coverage effective January 1, 2018. Adopted October 24, 2017. No. 17-618

WHEREAS, St. Louis County issued a Request for Proposal from carriers interested in providing long term disability insurance coverage to the county for the plan year commencing in January 2018; and WHEREAS, Competitive proposals were received from five carriers and the top three were invited to interview; and WHEREAS, It was concluded that National Insurance Services (NIS), underwritten by Madison National Insurance Company, offered the best alternative in terms of cost, administrative services and overall value; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That St. Louis County hereby accepts the proposal from and awards the long term disability insurance services contract to National Insurance Services; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to execute contracts with NIS for long term disability insurance coverage effective January 1, 2018. Adopted October 24, 2017. No. 17-619

WHEREAS, The City of Minneapolis is hosting the 2018 National Football League Super Bowl; and WHEREAS, The City of Minneapolis, through a Joint Powers Agreement with St. Louis County, is asking for additional law enforcement officers to be scheduled during the period January 26, 2018, PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 331 through February 5, 2018; and WHEREAS, The City of Minneapolis will reimburse St. Louis County at a rate of $55 per hour for the first ten (10) hours and $82 per hour if the deputy is needed thereafter; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Minneapolis to support the public safety and security measures for the 2018 National Football League Super Bowl; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to execute all necessary agreements and contracts upon approval by the St. Louis County Attorney. Adopted October 24, 2017. No. 17-620

WHEREAS, The duties of the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office include enforcement of all-terrain vehicle activities within the County; and WHEREAS, The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources offers Off-Highway Vehicle Safety Enforcement Grants to enhance enforcement and public education activities for off-highway vehicle use; and WHEREAS, St. Louis County has worked with the Gilbert Police Department for the last six years on the Off-Highway Vehicle Enforcement Grants under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) created in 2011, which has now expired; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the application and acceptance of the 2017 Off-Highway Vehicle Enforcement Grant in the amount of $76,166, to be accounted for in Fund 100, Agency 129999, Grant 12927, Year 2017; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the County Board authorizes a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Gilbert for continued work on the Off-Highway Vehicle Safety Enforcement Grants. Adopted October 24, 2017. No. 17-621

BY COMMISSIONER RUKAVINA: WHEREAS, The Sand Lake Association established a Community Sewer Committee (CSC) that met with property owners around Sand Lake and found substantial support for exploring a community sanitary sewer system for the area; and WHEREAS, Sand Lake is located in Unorganized Township 60-18, and represented by the St. Louis County Board; and WHEREAS, The Sand Lake Association had previously requested that St. Louis County submit an application for a Small Community Wastewater Treatment Program Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) in the amount of $60,000 from the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority to fund a Community Assessment Report (CAR) in order to assess the need for a community sanitary sewer project for properties on Sand Lake; and WHEREAS, St. Louis County Board Resolutions No. 15-573 and No. 16-102 authorized the County to apply for and accept the $60,000 TAG on behalf of the Association; and WHEREAS, Through the Request for Proposals process, a qualified engineering firm was hired to conduct and prepare the CAR, which identified substantial need for a community sanitary sewer; and WHEREAS, The CSC has since taken the leadership role in the project; and WHEREAS, The CSC has requested that the St. Louis County Board schedule a public meeting on November 28, 2017, to initiate the process by which the County petitions the Minnesota Office of Administrative Hearings for the creation of the Sand Lake Sanitary District; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board establishes a public meeting on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at 9:40 a.m. in the Cherry Town Hall, Iron, MN, to initiate the process by which the County petitions the Minnesota Office of Administrative Hearings for the creation of the Sand Lake Sanitary District. Unanimously adopted October 24, 2017. No. 17-622

At 9:58 a.m., October 24, 2017, Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed; six yeas, zero nays, one absent (Stauber).

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Frank Jewell, Chair of the Board of County Commissioners

Attest:

Donald Dicklich, County Auditor and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners

(Seal of the County Auditor)

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS

OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA

November, 2017

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA, HELD ON NOVEMBER 7, 2017

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of St. Louis, Minnesota, met this 7th day of November 2017, at 9:34 a.m., at the St. Louis County Courthouse, Duluth, Minnesota, with the following members present: Commissioners Patrick Boyle, Beth Olson, Tom Rukavina, Pete Stauber, Keith Nelson, Mike Jugovich and Chair Frank Jewell - 7. Absent: None - 0.

Chair Jewell asked for a moment of silence to honor all those serving overseas, law enforcement, and for all innocent victims of war and conflict, followed by the pledge of allegiance.

Chair Jewell opened the meeting to persons who wanted to address the Board concerning issues not on the agenda. Todd Youngberg, of Duluth, discussed various concerns relating to property issues he had during 2015 and requested a roll call list of the County Board members for every County Board meeting from April 1, 2014 through November 7, 2017. Mr. Youngberg also requested a list of all of the parcels owned by St. Louis County.

At 9:42 a.m., a public hearing was conducted to receive public comment and to consider the adoption of the Fee Schedule for various county service for the year 2018. Chair Jewell asked if there was any testimony from representatives of other governmental entities, supporters or opponents of the proposed action and no one came forth. At 9:45 a.m., Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Jugovich, moved to close the public hearing. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to adopt the 2018 Fee Schedule for various county services on file in County Board File No. 60663. Commissioner Rukavina expressed concerns over the Public Works flat fee for township road maintenance and provided examples of multiple townships and the range of the per capita cost a flat fee has on the township residents. Commissioner Rukavina proposed that the Public Works Department fee increase be cut in half, excluding the fee increase for the Public Works entrance fee permit. Public Works Director Jim Foldesi said that the costs for all of their activities are tracked and that the increase in these fees is to allow the County to break even with their expenditures. Commissioner Nelson briefly clarified the details of the Environmental Service solid waste fee increases and said that municipalities will end up paying less. Chair Jewell asked that any amendment to the resolution should be specific on which fees would be cut and by how much. Commissioner Nelson withdrew his previous motion. Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, then moved to table the resolution until the December 12, 2017. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Rukavina, moved to approve the consent agenda. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

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Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Stauber, moved to remove from the table a resolution to authorize a 2018 contribution in the amount of $45,000 to the Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA) Rural Rides Program (tabled on October 3, 2017). The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Rukavina, moved to direct the Public Health and Human Services Department (PHHS) to include $45,000 in its 2018 budget for the Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA) Rural Rides Program, contingent upon the counties of Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching and Lake participating at a percentage rate commensurate with St. Louis County funding. Commissioner Boyle said that he would be interested in looking at the county sales tax as a source for funding these monies. Commissioner Nelson said that if neighboring counties do not aid in funding this program, he expects that St. Louis County’s needs from this program will be exceeded as they are putting forth the funds. AEOA Director Marcia Mehle explained the program and indicated that Itasca County had pledged funds and that she had not heard from other counties yet regarding pledging funds for this program. Commissioner Rukavina, supported by Commissioner Olson, proposed an amendment to change the verbiage of the resolution recommendation to say “It is recommended that the St. Louis County Board directs Administration to include up to $45,000 in its 2018 budget, contingent upon the counties of Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, and Lake participating.” Commissioner Nelson said that the intention of this resolution was to have PHHS act as a conduit to negotiate this contract with AEOA and that the Board would direct the funds to PHHS from another source. Commissioner Boyle said that it needs to be clear that this funding will not affect the direct budget of PHHS. Commissioner Rukavina withdrew his amendment with the understanding that funding would come from outside the PHHS budget. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-642.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Stauber, moved to remove from the table a resolution to consider the abatement request for Parcel Code 010-0410-00080, 222 Art Center Real Estate in Duluth, MN (tabled on October 3, 2017). The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Rukavina, moved to approve the application for abatement for Parcel Code 010-0410-00080, 222 Art Center Real Estate, Duluth, MN, as found in County Board File No. 60513; and further, that the County Auditor is authorized to waive any penalties and interest related to the late payment of the 2017 second half taxes. Commissioner Nelson raised concerns over the abatement because these funds were counted on for budgeting purposes. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-643.

Commissioner Jugovich, supported by Commissioner Rukavina, moved to authorize the 2018 monthly premium rates for the self-funded employee and retiree health insurance as follows: an increase of comprehensive major medical health plan premiums by 8.0% which would result in Single Coverage: $ 866.01, Family Coverage: $2,011.32, and authorize the appropriate county officials to make necessary adjustments to the premium collected consistent with collective bargaining agreements and compensation plans. The Board further adopts the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota (BCBSM) Classic Network for prescription drug coverage effective January 1, 2018, along with a 2018 stop-loss rate payable to BCBSM of $9.77 per contract per month, and a 2018 per contract per month administrative service fee of $37.21 payable to BCBSM. The 2018 monthly premium rate for the self-insured dental plan in the amount of $39.37 (2.5% increase) and the 2018 per contract per month administrative service fee of $2.23 payable to Delta Dental Plan of Minnesota are approved. The Board further authorizes the appropriate county officials to execute a contract for administrative services of the medical and dental plans for the period January 1, 2018, through December 31, 2018, as set forth above.

St. Louis County Human Resources Director Jim Gottschald said there has been a 9.2 million dollar reduction in the self-funded insurance plan over the last two years. Director Gottschald said a four- to six-month reserve is considered a healthy fund balance; the current reserve balance is three PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 335 months. Director Gottschald indicated that the Health Insurance Committee was unable to reach a consensus on the funding level; therefore, the 8.0% increase was recommended by County Administration.

Commissioner Nelson said that he feels that he should move forward a zero percent increase and that he has been told by constituents that the County healthcare plan is a “Cadillac plan”. Commissioner Nelson said that an increase of 8.0% is the correct thing to do; however, Commissioner Nelson proposed an amendment to increase the health plan premiums by zero percent, with no support.

The Board recessed at 10:38 a.m. and reconvened at 10:47 a.m. with all members present.

Erik Skoog, representing Teamster Union members, spoke in opposition of the increase and urged commissioners to pursue a zero percent increase. Dennis Frazier, local AFSCME Labor President, spoke in support of Director Gottschald’s and Administration’s recommendation of an 8.0% increase. Mr. Frazier said that this is an accessible and working health plan and the fund balance must not continue to go down. Jay Anderson, Labor Chair of Health Insurance Committee, spoke to the fact that the 8.0% proposed increase was valid and was not considered lightly and reiterated the importance that the fund balance remain viable. Matt Steffens, of Hibbing, questioned why this plan had not been put out for bid since 2011 and he urged the commissioners to have an independent review done to help manage County funds.

Commissioner Jugovich said he was concerned as to why the plan had not been put out for bid since 2011 and that it should be done very soon. Commissioner Rukavina asked why there were no commissioners on the negotiating teams or insurance committees. Commissioner Boyle said that the plan should be put out for bid next year but funds are still needed for the upcoming year. Commissioner Boyle also expressed the need to have sufficient funding to not risk the County bond rating of A++. Commissioner Nelson said that the healthcare plan and its administration is reviewed by the Board frequently in order to ensure that the plan is around in the future and that it is a good plan.

The Board recessed at 11:21 a.m. and reconvened at 11:26 a.m. with all members present.

Commissioner Jugovich, supported by Commissioner Rukavina, proposed an amendment to raise the health plan premiums by 6.5%. Commissioner Nelson said that the Health Care Advisory Committee has spent significant time on arriving on the 8.0% proposal and that if there is an approved reduction from that number, he will propose to have a reduction of the levy. Director Gottschald said that the costs for the employees will be an estimated $2.50 per employee, per month for each percentage point increase and that the majority of the cost increase will be paid by the County through the levy. Director Gottschald then explained that if the fund balance is depleted, the County would have to convert to a fully-insured plan which would result in higher costs and more restrictions. Commissioner Jewell said that many people had worked hard on getting to the 8.0% recommendation. The amendment did not pass; two yeas, five nays (Olson, Boyle, Jewell, Nelson, Stauber). The original motion passed; six yeas, one nay (Jugovich). Resolution No. 17-644.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Jugovich, moved to direct staff to revise the St. Louis County Purchasing Rules and Regulations such that project labor agreements be required on all demolition/deconstruction work projects in excess of $150,000; and that the St. Louis County Board directs Administration and the County Attorney’s Office to negotiate and implement an amendment to the master project labor agreement consistent with the requirement for a project labor agreement for county demolition/deconstruction projects in excess of $150,000. Commissioner Rukavina discussed the need for chip sealing to be addressed and bid out in the future. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-645.

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Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to consider a resolution to declare a State of Local Disaster in St. Louis County; the item had not been to Committee of the Whole. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Stauber, moved to declare a State of Local Disaster in St. Louis County, Minnesota, due to the severe weather event of October 27, 2017, resulting in damage to public property and infrastructure, and requests state public disaster assistance in accordance with Minn. Stat. § 12B.30 for any eligible storm recovery activities. Public Works Director Foldesi said that the current amount of reported damage is $3.5 million dollars and that amount could change as new information is received. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-646.

The following Board and contract files were created from documents received by this Board:

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Linnea Mirsch, Public Health and Human Services Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-432, AEOA Rural Rides Program Funding.—60705

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, Mark Monacelli, Public Records and Property Valuation Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-433R, Abatement for Parcel Code 010-0410-00080 (City of Duluth).—60706

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and James Gottschald, Human Resources Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-473, 2018 Health and Dental Plan Rates.—60707

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, submitting Board Letter No. 17-478, Revise St. Louis County Purchasing Rules and Regulations to Add Project Labor Agreement Requirement to Certain Demolition Projects.—60708

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Ross Litman, Sheriff, submitting Board Letter No. 17-480, Resolution Declaring a State of Local Disaster in St. Louis County.—60709

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, and Mark Rubin, County Attorney, submitting Board Letter No. 17-468, Violation of St. Louis County Ordinance No. 28 – New Scenic Café, Inc., (Duluth Township).—60712

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, submitting Board Letter No. 17-475, Reappointment to Arrowhead Library System Board of Directors.—60713

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Barbara Hayden, Planning and Community Development Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-476, Reappointments to the St. Louis County Planning Commission.—60714 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 337

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Barbara Hayden, Planning and Community Development Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-477, Reappointment and Advertisement of Vacancy to the CDBG Citizen Advisory Committee.—60715

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, submitting Board Letter No. 17-472, Funding to Ely Independent School District No. 696 for Veterans Memorial Field Advertising.—60716

Amendment No. 1, Original Damion No. 2017-0011454, between the County of St. Louis and Carleton Companies, Inc., Virginia, MN, for emergency structural work to complete the demolition of tax forfeited properties located at 507 and 511 Grant Avenue, Eveleth, MN.—17-758

Grant Agreement Amendment No. 1, Grant Agreement No. A-DECN-SHSP-2016-NEECB2-003, between the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Communication Networks, and the Northeast Regional Emergency Communications Board for the 2016 State Homeland Security Program, effective January 1, 2017 to December 1, 2017.—17-759

Agreement for Services between the City of Duluth and St. Louis County for police operations pursuant to the U.S. Department of Public Safety, Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection 2016 Operation Stonegarden grant, during the period September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2019.—17-760

Agreement for Technical Services between St. Louis County and Carlton County for radio maintenance during the period February 16, 2015 through February 16, 2019.—17-761

Tax Abatement Agreement between the County of St. Louis and the City of Duluth for the Capstone Apartments project.—17-762

Addendum to Purchase Agreement, Contract No. 15973B, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and the Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Inc., for Assertive Community Treatment services.—17-763

Addendum to Purchase Agreement, Contract No. 16187A, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Joe Pershern for Transportation Services.—17-764

Addendum to Purchase Agreement, Contract No. 16188A, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Lora Pershern for Transportation Services.—17-765

Addendum to Purchase Agreement, Contract No. 16189A, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Marilyn Pershern for Transportation Services.—17-766

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16193, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Jeremy Powell, Virginia, MN, for Chore Services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-767

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16197, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Lisa Nelson, Duluth, MN, for Chore Services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-768

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53339, between St. Louis County and Range Development Company of Chisholm, PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 338

MN, Hibbing, MN.—17-769

Amendment No. 1, Original Damion No. 2016-010713, between the County of St. Louis and Industrial Lubricant Company, Grand Rapids, MN, to purchase Lubricating Oils, Greases, Coolants and Fluids, extending the term of the contract for an additional one (1) year effective November 1, 2017 through October 31, 2018.—17-770

Agreement for Services between the County of St. Louis and LHB, Inc., Duluth, MN, for storm sewer and pond design on County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 4/Rice Lake Road in Duluth (CP 0004-342005, SAP 069-604-078).—17-771

State of Minnesota Grant Contract between the State of Minnesota, Commissioner of Natural Resources and St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, for Off-Highway Vehicle Safety Enforcement Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019.—17-772

Service Contract No. 5410-1B between the County of St. Louis and Mahkahta Consulting and Development Corporation d/b/a Mahkahta Trucking, Eveleth, MN, for disposal of Class I demolition waste from the Aurora Transfer Station to the Waste Management Facility in Canyon, MN, through December 31, 2019.—17-773

Service Contract No. 5410-1C between the County of St. Louis and Mahkahta Consulting and Development Corporation d/b/a Mahkahta Trucking, Eveleth, MN, for disposal of Class I demolition waste from the Cook Transfer Station to the General Waste Facility at Keewatin, MN, through December 31, 2019.—17-774

Service Contract No. 5410-1D between the County of St. Louis and Mahkahta Consulting and Development Corporation d/b/a Mahkahta Trucking, Eveleth, MN, for disposal of Class I demolition waste from the Hibbing Transfer Station to the General Waste Facility at Keewatin, MN, through December 31, 2019.—17-775

Service Contract No. 5410-1E between the County of St. Louis and Mahkahta Consulting and Development Corporation d/b/a Mahkahta Trucking, Eveleth, MN, for disposal of Class I demolition waste from the Regional Landfill, Virginia, MN, to the Waste Management Facility at Canyon, Mn, through December 31, 2019.—17-776

Addendum to Purchase Agreement, Contract No. 16149A, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and the Regents of the University of Minnesota, for Naloxone Training, Materials, Marketing and Related Costs, removing language related to insurance.—17-777

Grant Approval for the Prosecutorial Service to Crime Victims Grant in the amount of $280,000 from the Minnesota Office of Justice Programs for the period October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2019.—17-778

Cooperative Agreement between the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Minneapolis, MN, regarding Public Safety for the 2018 National Football League Super Bowl Security during the period January 26, 2018 through February 5, 2018.—17-779

James Metzen Mighty Duck’s Grant Program Grant Agreement – End Grant (Amendment #2) between the State of Minnesota, acting through its Amateur Sports Commission, and St. Louis County, extending the deadline due to potential delay in receiving the ice resurfacer.—17-780 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 339

Construction Contract No. 5428 between the County of St. Louis and Johnson Wilson Constructors, Inc., Duluth, MN, for the A.P. Cook Barn Restoration project.—17-781

Memorandum of Understanding between the St. Louis County Land and Minerals Department and the City of Duluth to harvest damaged timber.—17-782

Memorandum of Understanding between the St. Louis County Land and Minerals Department and Ridgeview Country Club/Golf Course in Duluth, MN, to harvest damaged timber.—17-783

Agreement for Professional Services between St. Louis County and Ramsland & Vigen, Inc., to perform appraisal services to purchase an easement for the purposes of re-aligning a segment of Shipley Road/CR 734 in Alborn Township (CP 350813).—17-784

Agreement for Services between the County of St. Louis and Braun Intertec Corporation, Minneapolis, MN, for engineering services for Geotechnical & Pavement Evaluations on CSAH 22 in Morcom Township (CP 0022-9313 TST).—17-785

Upon motion by Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Rukavina, resolutions numbered 17-623 through 17-641, as submitted on the consent agenda, were unanimously adopted as follows:

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: RESOLVED, That the official proceedings of the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners for the meeting of October 24, 2017, are hereby approved. Adopted November 7, 2017. No. 17-623

WHEREAS, Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 282.01a, Subd. 1, upon recommendation of the County Board, the Commissioner of Revenue may convey state tax forfeited land to another governmental subdivision for an authorized public use; and WHEREAS, Pursuant to Laws of Minnesota, 2010, Chapter 389, Article 9, all property conveyed under a conditional use deed by the Commissioner of Revenue is released from the use restriction and the possibility of reversion 30 years from the date the deed is acknowledged; and WHEREAS, The City of Eveleth has requested a free conveyance of state tax forfeited land for public parking, legally described as: LOT 26, BLOCK 28, REARRANGEMENT OF 1ST ADDN TO EVELETH Parcel Code: 040-0010-01870 LDKey: 105112; and WHEREAS, This parcel of land has not been withdrawn from sale pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 85.012, 92.461, 282.01, Subd. 8, and 282.018, and other statutes that require the withholding of state tax forfeited lands from sale; and WHEREAS, This parcel of land has been classified as non-conservation land pursuant to Minnesota Stat. § 282.01; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board recommends that the Commissioner of Revenue convey the above described state tax forfeited land to the City of Eveleth for public parking, upon payment of $250 to the Department of Revenue and $250 administrative fee, $1.65 deed tax, $25 deed fee, and $46 recording fee, for a total of $322.65 to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund). Adopted November 7, 2017. No. 17-624

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Land and Minerals Department sought and received special legislation in 2014 to conduct a private sale of the parcels described in County Board File No. 59810; and PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 340

WHEREAS, Pursuant to Minnesota Session Laws 2014, Chapter 217, Sec. 32, tax forfeited land located on Minnesota Point in Duluth which cannot be improved because of noncompliance with local ordinances regarding minimum area, shape, frontage, or access, may, at the discretion of the St. Louis County Auditor, be offered and sold to any single, specific or adjacent landowner without notifying or offering to sell to all adjoining or adjacent landowners; and WHEREAS, Three parcels described as follows remain unsold: 1. Parcel: 010-3110-02040, Lot 395 – Lower Duluth Minnesota Avenue 2. Parcel: 010-3110-02050, Lot 397 – Lower Duluth Minnesota Avenue 3. Parcel: 010-3110-02060, Lot 399 – Lower Duluth Minnesota Avenue; and WHEREAS, These parcels of land have not been withdrawn from sale pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 85.012, 92.461, 282.01, Subd. 8, and 282.018, and other statutes that require the withholding of state tax forfeited lands from sale; and WHEREAS, These parcels of land have been classified as non-conservation land pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 282.01; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the sale of the parcels described above and in County Board File No. 60711, and the County Auditor is authorized to offer the parcels at private sale to any single, specific adjoining or adjacent landowner without notifying or offering to sell to all adjoining or adjacent landowners to encourage return of the parcels to the tax rolls. Funds from the sales are to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund); RESOLVED FURTHER, That if the single, specific or adjacent landowner does not purchase said lot within the specified billing terms, the property will be offered to the remaining adjacent owners. Adopted November 7, 2017. No. 17-625

WHEREAS, The Public Works Department’s 2017 equipment budget allows for the purchase of one (1) Caterpillar D8R Series II Dozer Certified Power Train Plus Machine Rebuild; and WHEREAS, The Ziegler Certified Power Train Plus Machine Rebuild Program will save the county approximately $326,000 when compared to the purchase price of a new D8 Dozer; and WHEREAS, The Public Works Department received a single source quotation of $385,000 from Ziegler, Inc., of Duluth, MN, for a rebuilt D8R Dozer; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the purchase of one (1) Caterpillar D8R Series II Dozer Certified Power Train Plus Machine Rebuild from Ziegler, Inc., of Duluth, MN, at the single source price totaling $385,000, payable from Fund 407, Agency 407001, Object 666400. Adopted November 7, 2017. No. 17-626

WHEREAS, An emerging need in rural highway safety is the deployment of dynamic intersection warning systems, otherwise known as Rural Intersection Conflict Warning Systems, that warn drivers approaching an intersection of a potential conflict at an intersection; and WHEREAS, The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has installed many Rural Intersection Conflict Warning Systems throughout Minnesota; and WHEREAS, While the system deployed by MnDOT has proven to be reliable, it presents special challenges to local agencies considering the deployment of similar systems; and WHEREAS, The Public Works Department has secured federal funding through the Highway Safety Improvement Program to fund the construction of the reduced conflict intersection of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 16/Town Line Road and CSAH 25, located in Lavell and Cherry Townships; and WHEREAS, The development of a Local Rural Intersection Conflict Warning System would be essential to accomplish the further deployment of these types of intersection conflict warning systems across Minnesota; and WHEREAS, The Public Works Department received federal funding to implement a prototype version of the Local Rural Intersection Conflict Warning System; and WHEREAS, The Public Works Department selected SRF Consulting Group, Inc., of Minneapolis, MN, as the engineering consultant through the qualification-based selection method to assist with the design and construction of this system; and PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 341

WHEREAS, It is anticipated that 90 percent of the cost of this project will be paid for by federal funds and the remaining share of 10 percent will be paid for by local funds; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into a professional services agreement with SRF Consulting Group, Inc., of Minneapolis, MN, for design and construction services to install a rural intersection conflict warning system at the intersection of CSAH 16/Town Line Road and CSAH 25, located in Lavell and Cherry Townships; RESOLVED FURTHER, That this project is further identified as SP 069-070-042, CP 0016-358781 with funds for this project payable from Fund 220, Agency 220442, Object 626600, and federal funds received receipted into Fund 220, Agency 220442, Object 540702. Adopted November 7, 2017. No. 17-627

WHEREAS, Bids have been received electronically by the St. Louis County Public Works Department for the following project: CP 0303-328289 TST (Low Prime), 4 locations throughout St. Louis County, and; WHEREAS, Bids were opened in the Richard H. Hansen Transportation & Public Works Complex, Duluth, MN, on October 19, 2017, and the low responsible bid determined; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the award on the above project to the low bidder: LOW BIDDER ADDRESS AMOUNT Redstone Construction, LLC 2183 Hwy. 65 North $142,187.88 Mora, MN 55051 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to approve the Contractor’s Performance Bonds and to execute the bonds and contract for the above listed project payable from: CP 0303-328289 TST Fund 204, Agency 204098, Object 652806 $142,187.88 (Low Prime) Adopted November 7, 2017. No. 17-628

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Liquor Licensing Committee met on September 12, 2017, to consider recommending action to be taken by the County Board as a result of an alleged liquor law violation, sale to minor, on August 28, 2017, against New Scenic Café, Inc., d/b/a New Scenic Café, Inc., Duluth Township; and WHEREAS, The Liquor Licensing Committee recommended a ten (10) day suspension and $1,000 civil penalty, with nine (9) days of the suspension and $1,000 of the civil penalty stayed for one year with no same or similar violations during that year, and recommended that the County Attorney’s Office propose this penalty to New Scenic Café, Inc.; and WHEREAS, New Scenic Café, Inc., has agreed to accept the proposal if approved by the County Board; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to execute an agreement suspending the Combination On/Off-Sale and Sunday On- Sale Intoxicating Liquor License No. 18-CTCMBS-00385 issued to New Scenic Café, Inc., d/b/a New Scenic Café, Inc., Duluth Township, for ten (10) days and a $1,000 civil penalty, with nine (9) days and $1,000 of the civil penalty stayed for one (1) year on the condition that the licensee has no same or similar violations during that year; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the date of suspension of the liquor license will be November 13, 2017; RESOLVED FURTHER, That a new violation within the next year (ending November 7, 2018) will result in the imposition of the remainder of the suspension and civil penalty, and may also be cause PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 342 for additional action against the liquor license of the licensee pursuant to St. Louis County Ordinance Number 28, Section 13. Adopted November 7, 2017. No. 17-630

RESOLVED, That pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 349.213, Subd. 2, the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners approves the following Lawful Gambling License Application (pull-tabs {paper}, pull-tabs {paper} with dispensing device, electronic pull-tabs, electronic linked bingo) on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60579, for the following organization: Confidence Learning Center, East Gull Lake, MN, to operate out of Bimbo's Octagon, French Township, 7626 County Road 5, Side Lake, MN, 55781, new. Adopted November 7, 2017. No. 17-631

WHEREAS, On June 14, 2016, the St. Louis County Board authorized an agreement with DSGW Architects Incorporated of Virginia and Duluth, MN, for planning, design, construction and bid documents, project administration, and project close out for the Government Services Center in Virginia; and WHEREAS, The scope of work for design of this building has increased materially as the result of multiple factors including: increased space requirements identified by county departments; increased planning and coordination time with the City of Virginia; integrated design team activities requested by the county; specialty energy efficiency and sustainability measures design; public art design and coordination; and deconstruction design considerations for the city police garage; and WHEREAS, The additional design effort is deemed necessary to meet the long-term facility requirements and building strategies established by the county; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves a change order to the professional service contract with DSGW Architects Incorporated of Virginia and Duluth, MN, for the planning, design, construction and bid documents, project administration, and project close out for the Government Services Center-Virginia construction project in an amount up to $381,671, payable from the Capital Project Fund, Fund 400, Agency 400023. Adopted November 7, 2017. No. 17-632

WHEREAS, In 2017 the county was approached for funding support for planned improvements at the Veterans Memorial Field; and WHEREAS, The County Board believes that by providing financial assistance for the field the county can promote and assist with the economic vitality of the county; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 375.83 provides authority for such funding assistance; and WHEREAS, Ely Independent School District No. 696 has agreed to be a recipient of the advertising contribution as owner of the field and on behalf of the project; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the allocation of $15,000 to Ely Independent School District No. 696 to be used for improving the Veterans Memorial Field located in Ely, MN, to include advertising rights at the field, with funding to come from Fund 100, Agency 104001, 629900; RESOLVED FURTHER, That Ely Independent School District No. 696 agrees to maintain such advertising for ten years and replace such advertising should it be destroyed within five years of its placement. Adopted November 7, 2017. No. 17-633

WHEREAS, St. Louis County has the need for the services of qualified electrical professionals for maintenance, repair, small remodeling, and energy savings projects county-wide, valued at less than $50,000 each; and WHEREAS, To increase efficiency, enhance emergency response times, and reduce costs, the County Purchasing Division and Property Management Department have drafted specifications for the electrical services and received two proposals; and WHEREAS, After review of the proposals, it has been determined that Hunt Electric Corporation, of PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 343

Duluth, MN, provided the best services package for the best price; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board hereby authorizes a five (5) year agreement beginning January 1, 2018, and expiring December 31, 2022, with Hunt Electric Corporation, Duluth, MN, for miscellaneous electrical services including maintenance, repair, small remodeling and energy savings projects under $50,000. Adopted November 7, 2017. No. 17-634

RESOLVED, That the recommendations of the Finance Committee for payment of claims and bills against the County of St. Louis, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60508, are hereby approved and the County Auditor shall issue checks in the following amounts: September 2017 100 General Fund $5,931,149.47 149 Personal Service Fund 890.20 150 Sheriff's NEMESIS Fund Group 18,307.84 167 Attorney’s Forfeitures 10,018.59 168 Sheriff’s State Forfeitures 550.00 169 Attorney Trust Accounts-VW 1,525.99 173 Emergency Shelter Grant 2,509.83 176 Revolving Loan Fund 53,604.35 178 Economic Development – Tax Forf. 23,091.10 179 Enhanced 9-1-1 168,707.21 180 Law Library 44,527.09 183 City/County Communications 931.09 184 Extension Service 41,973.24 200 Public Works 3,934,038.57 204 Local Option Transit Sales Tax 250,492.37 210 Road Maint. – Unorg. Townships 170,585.91 220 State/Federal Road Aid 3,920,717.95 230 Public Health & Human Services 6,912,527.11 240 Forfeited Tax 414,395.87 250 St. Louis County HRA 50,000.00 260 CDBG Grant 60,618.21 261 CDBG Program Income 34,314.37 270 HOME Grant 569.16 290 Forest Resources 76,990.37 400 County Facilities 188,071.83 402 Depreciation Reserve Fund 57,163.18 405 Public Works Building Construction 91,495.56 407 Public Works – Equipment 307,049.15 445 Virginia GSC 8,050.00 446 2016A – PW TST Bond 4,175,902.96 600 Environmental Services 554,990.16 616 On-Site Waste Water Division 43,246.05 715 County Garage 74,796.51 720 Property Casualty Liability 824,827.76 730 Workers Compensation 209,968.95 740 Medical Dental Insurance 2,631,039.54 770 Retired Employees Health Ins. 865.74 $31,290,503.28 Adopted November 7, 2017. No. 17-635

RESOLVED, That the workers’ compensation report of claims by employees for work-related injuries, dated October 27, 2017, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 344

Board File No. 60509, is hereby received and ratified as payable from Fund 730, Agency 730001. Adopted November 7, 2017. No. 17-636

RESOLVED, That pursuant to St. Louis County Ordinance No. 51, the applications for license to sell tobacco products at retail, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60519, are hereby approved and the County Auditor is authorized to issue the licenses to the following establishments: Hi Banks Resort, Inc., d/b/a Hi Banks Resort, Fredenberg Township; Edwards Oil, Inc., d/b/a Hoyt Lakes Lucky Seven, City of Hoyt Lakes; Super One Liquor, LLC d/b/a Super One Liquor, Canosia Township; Timbuktu Marina, LLC d/b/a Timbuktu Marina, Greenwood Township; Bois Forte Reservation Tribal Council d/b/a Y Store, Vermilion Lake Township. The following license holders were issued a tobacco violation citation on the dates as stated: Wieber & Associates, Inc., d/b/a Ash Trail Lodge, Unorganized Township 68-19, August 16, 2003; Edwards Oil, Inc., d/b/a Edwards Lucky 7, Ashawa, City of Cook, September 7, 1998, August 25, 2001, October 18, 2002, November 4, 2011, and July 8, 2017; Misty, Inc., d/b/a Fredenberg Minn-oette, Fredenberg Township, December 31, 2002, and July 12, 2011; Stutzman Group, Inc., d/b/a Hoyt Lakes IGA, City of Hoyt Lakes, December 16, 2010; Hugo's, Inc., d/b/a Hugo's, Ault Township, August 23, 2017; Edwards Oil, Inc., d/b/a Lucky Seven General Store, Aurora, City of Aurora, December 14, 2011, and March 3, 2015; Leon Polley d/b/a Polley's Resort, Unorganized Township 63-17, September 13, 1998, and December 13, 2014; Proctor Milk House, Inc., d/b/a Proctor Milk House, Inc., City of Proctor, September 30, 1998, December 22, 2000, July 12, 2011, October 17, 2013, November 8, 2014, and August 13, 2017; DM Stokke, Inc., d/b/a Stokke's Lakewood Market, Lakewood Township, November 14, 2012, and November 8, 2014; Miner's Incorporated d/b/a Super One Foods, Canosia Township, October 30, 2012, and October 25, 2015; Thirsty Moose Bar & Grill, Inc., d/b/a Thirsty Moose Bar & Grill, Cherry Township, June 14, 2017; RESOLVED FURTHER, That if a named license holder sells their licensed business, the County Board may, at its discretion and after an investigation, transfer the license to a new owner, but without pro-rated refund of the license fee to the license holder. Adopted November 7, 2017. No. 17-638

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RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board reappoints Marjorie McPeak of Tower, MN, to the Arrowhead Library System Board of Directors for a three-year term beginning January 1, 2018, and expiring on December 31, 2020. Adopted November 7, 2017. No. 17-639

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board appoints citizens to serve on the St. Louis County Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, Three current members, William T. Coombe, Steve Filipovich, and Sonya Pineo wish to be reappointed for three-year terms; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board reappoints William T. Coombe, Steve Filipovich, and Sonya Pineo to the St. Louis County Planning Commission for three- year terms expiring December 31, 2020. Adopted November 7, 2017. No. 17-640

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board of Commissioners appoints citizens to serve on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Citizen Advisory Committee; and WHEREAS, One current citizen member has requested to serve another term on the CDBG Citizen Advisory Committee; and WHEREAS, There is one (1) vacancy on this committee to be filled through an advertised application process; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners reappoint John Werner – City of Rice Lake, to the CDBG Citizen Advisory Committee for the period May 1, 2017 - April 30, 2020; RESOLVED, FURTHER, That the County Auditor is authorized to advertise and accept applications through November 30, 2017, for one (1) vacant position on the CDBG Citizen Advisory Committee representing the City of Virginia, with the term to expire April 30, 2020. Adopted November 7, 2017. No. 17-641

BY COMMISSIONER BOYLE: WHEREAS, On June 22, 2017, the Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA) submitted a written request to St. Louis County requesting a $45,000 contribution for the AEOA 2018 Rural Rides Program; and WHEREAS, The Rural Rides Program provides work related transportation assistance for persons in Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake and St. Louis Counties; and WHEREAS, As a result of a significant decrease in funding from the Minnesota Department of Transportation, AEOA has made similar financial requests to each of the counties listed above; and WHEREAS, AEOA representatives met with and presented background information to the request of a financial contribution to the St. Louis County Board at its September 26, 2017 meeting, at which the Board unanimously approved a motion to support the request; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board directs the Public Health and Human Services Department (PHHS) to include $45,000 in its 2018 budget for the Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency Rural Rides Program, contingent upon the counties of Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching and Lake participating at a percentage rate commensurate with St. Louis County funding; RESOLVED FURTHER, That PHHS is directed to incorporate this funding in other contracts negotiated with AEOA for 2018 and bring that contract to the County Board for authorization prior to January 1, 2018. Unanimously adopted November 7, 2017. No. 17-642

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the application for abatement for Parcel Code 010-0410-00080, 222 Art Center Real Estate, Duluth, MN, as found in County Board File No. 60513; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the County Auditor is authorized to waive any penalties and interest PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 346 related to the late payment of the 2017 second half taxes. Unanimously adopted November 7, 2017. No. 17-643

BY COMMISSIONER JUGOVICH: WHEREAS, The County Board annually reviews health insurance trends, expected claims, and its self-insured health and dental fund to establish funding levels for the employee and retiree medical and dental plans; and WHEREAS, The County Board believes an 8.0% rate increase for the self-funded health plan and a 2.5% rate increase for the self-funded dental plan in 2018 are reasonable based on projections prepared by its claims administrators and the County Auditor and based on the recommendations by its Health Insurance Committee; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes 2018 monthly premium rates for the self-funded employee and retiree health insurance as follows: SINGLE COVERAGE: $ 866.01 FAMILY COVERAGE: $2,011.32 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to make necessary adjustments to the premium collected consistent with collective bargaining agreements and compensation plans; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Board adopts the BCBSM Classic Network for prescription drug coverage effective January 1, 2018; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the 2018 stop-loss rate payable to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota of $9.77 per contract per month is approved; RESOLVED FURTHER, That a 2018 per contract per month administrative service fee of $37.21 payable to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota is approved; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the 2018 monthly premium rate for the self-insured dental plan is approved, with a 2.5% increase, in the amount of $39.37; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the 2018 per contract per month administrative service fee of $2.23 payable to Delta Dental Plan of Minnesota is approved; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to execute a contract for administrative services of the medical and dental plans for the period January 1, 2018, through December 31, 2018, as set forth above. Yeas – Commissioners Boyle, Olson, Rukavina, Stauber, Nelson and Chair Jewell – 6 Nays – Commissioner Jugovich – 1 Adopted November 7, 2017. No. 17-644

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: WHEREAS, St. Louis County Purchasing Rules and Regulations were revised and adopted by the County Board on March 28, 2017, by Resolution No. 17-220; and WHEREAS, St. Louis County has experienced increased demolition and deconstruction activity as a result of the County’s focus on blighted properties; and WHEREAS, The County Board acknowledged at its March 21, 2017 Board Workshop the need to update the St. Louis County Purchasing Rules and Regulations to address prevailing wage requirements associated with demolition contracts; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Purchasing Rules and Regulations include prevailing wage requirements associated with certain demolition contracts but do not require project labor agreements for certain projects; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board directs staff to revise the St. Louis County Purchasing Rules and Regulations such that project labor agreements be required on all demolition/deconstruction work/projects in excess of $150,000. Unanimously adopted November 7, 2017. No. 17-645

At 12:06 p.m., November 7, 2017, Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

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Frank Jewell, Chair of the Board of County Commissioners

Attest:

Donald Dicklich, County Auditor and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners

(Seal of the County Auditor)

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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA, HELD ON NOVEMBER 14, 2017

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of St. Louis, Minnesota, met this 14th day of November 2017, at 9:38 a.m., at the St. Louis County Courthouse, Duluth, Minnesota, with the following members present: Commissioners Patrick Boyle, Beth Olson, Tom Rukavina, Pete Stauber, Keith Nelson, Mike Jugovich and Chair Frank Jewell - 7. Absent: None - 0.

Chair Jewell asked for a moment of silence to honor all those serving overseas, law enforcement, and for all innocent victims of war and conflict, followed by the pledge of allegiance.

An Employee Recognition Ceremony was held honoring St. Louis County employees and retirees with 25, 30, 35 and 40+ years of service to St. Louis County.

City of Duluth Mayor Emily Larson said that she appreciates the working relationship between St. Louis County and the City of Duluth. Mayor Larson also thanked the Board for submitting an application to the State of Minnesota for emergency funding (to assist with the repair of the Duluth Lakewalk, seawalls, and culverts), St. Louis County leadership in bringing forward litigation against opioid manufacturers, and the Board’s commitment to the use of the dedicated sales tax to repair roads throughout the county.

Chair Jewell opened the meeting to persons who wanted to address the Board concerning issues not on the agenda. Todd Youngberg, of Duluth, discussed various concerns relating to property issues he had during 2015. Mr. Youngberg said at last week’s meeting he requested a roll call list of the County Board members for every County Board meeting from April 1, 2014 through November 7, 2017, and a list of all parcels owned by St. Louis County; Mr. Youngberg stated that he has not received the information.

The Board recessed at 9:52 a.m. and reconvened at 9:55 a.m. with all members present.

At 9:56 a.m., pursuant to Resolution No. 17-597, adopted October 10, 2017, the St. Louis County Board considered bids received for the sale of surplus fee owned land located in the Ironton Second Division in Duluth. Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Jugovich, pursuant to the requirements and procedures of Minn. Stat. § 373.01, moved to authorize the appropriate county officials to execute a quit claim deed conveying the county fee land (parcel codes 010-2530-09510 and 010-2530-09490) to Joshua J. LaBlanc and Jessica L. LaBlanc, for the bid amount of $7,200. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-670.

Commissioner Jugovich, supported by Commissioner Olson, moved to approve the consent agenda. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to consider a request for authorization to commence litigation against pharmaceutical opioid manufacturers and distributors; the item had not been to Committee of the Whole. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Olson, moved to authorize the St. Louis County Attorney to commence litigation against pharmaceutical opioid manufacturers and distributors and other parties involved in the opioid epidemic; and further, that the St. Louis County Attorney is authorized to retain outside legal counsel, at his discretion, to assist and provide leadership in this litigation. St. Louis County Attorney Mark Rubin said that there are approximately sixty similar lawsuits in process throughout the country. Attorney Rubin said that a consequence of the reduction of prescribed opioid medication will be an increase in heroin demand. Vern Wagner said that St. Louis County is the first county in Minnesota to pursue this type of litigation and that he feels PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 349 medical providers need to be held accountable for over-prescribing opioids. Commissioner Rukavina questioned how long litigation will take, the need for outside legal counsel, and stated that the Board should be in control of the funds if there is a settlement. The Board recessed at 10:27 a.m. and reconvened at 10:34 a.m. with all members present. Attorney Rubin reiterated that this is the Board’s litigation and any settlement terms would be brought to the Board for approval. After further discussion, the motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-671.

Commissioner Rukavina, supported by Commissioner Jewell, moved that the St. Louis County Board’s support for the Plan B Model is predicated on the federal/state land exchange (approximately 30,000 acres) and the acquisition of School Trust lands including the Plan B model (approximately 50,000 acres) proceed in tandem in accordance with the Hybrid Purchase-Exchange model agreed to by multiple parties. Commissioner Stauber commented that he felt the Wilderness Act of 1964 should be followed. The motion passed; six yeas, one nay (Stauber). Resolution No. 17- 672.

Commissioner Rukavina, supported by Commissioner Jugovich, moved that pursuant to St. Louis County Ordinance No. 51, the application for license to sell tobacco products at retail, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60519, is approved and the County Auditor is authorized to issue the license as follows: Keith/Lois Nelson d/b/a At Your Convenience, Fayal Township, Tobacco Products License, effective January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018, renewal. Commissioner Nelson abstained from the vote because he has a direct financial interest in the business. The motion passed. (6-0, Nelson abstention). Resolution No. 17-673

Commissioner Jugovich, supported by Commissioner Olson, moved to approve the “2018 St. Louis County Legislative Priorities” and direct its Intergovernmental Relations Director to work to achieve these outcomes and report progress on other initiatives during the 2018 Legislative Session. St. Louis County Intergovernmental Relations Director John Ongaro said that an additional item was added to the list (support of other regional projects – Glensheen/University of MN Duluth) and indicated that the City of Duluth has asked to include the Duluth Depot bonding request as a priority. Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Olson, moved to amend the list to include support for refurbishing of the seawall located behind the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) in the Bonding Projects/Support Other Regional Bonding Projects section. Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to call the question on the amendment. The amendment passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Commissioner Rukavina, supported by Commissioner Olson, moved to amend the list to include support for the Ely Trailhead project and the Ely Business Park in the Bonding Projects/Support Other Regional Bonding Projects section. The amendment passed; seven yeas, zero nays. After further discussion, the amended motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-674.

Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to consider ratifying the 2017- 2019 Merit System Supervisory Unit contract and authorize the execution of the Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement; the item had not been to Committee of the Whole. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Jugovich, moved that the 2017-2019 Merit System Supervisory Unit contract is ratified and that the appropriate county officials are authorized to execute the Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-675.

Commissioner Boyle exited the meeting at 11:27 a.m.

The following Board and contract files were created from documents received by this Board:

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Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-493, Establish Public Hearing for Suspension/Revocation of Liquor License for Property Tax Non-Payment.—60717

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Tony Mancuso, Property Management Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-501, Chester Creek Stream Restoration at Public Safety Campus (Duluth).— 60718

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Mark Rubin, County Attorney, submitting Board Letter No. 17-507, Request for Authorization to Commence Litigation against Pharmaceutical Opioid Manufacturers and Distributors.—60719

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and John Ongaro, Intergovernmental Relations Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-503, 2018 Proposed Legislative Priorities.—60720

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and James Gottschald, Human Resources Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-508, Merit System Supervisory Unit Agreement: 2017 – 2019.—60721

Service Contract between the County of St. Louis and Twin Ports Testing, Superior, WI, for construction materials testing for the Cook Home Barn Restoration project.—17-786

Contract for County-State Aid Highway Project between the County of St. Louis and Hammerlund Construction, Inc., Grand Rapids, MN, for culver replacement on UT 9132/East Town Line Road in Fayal Township.—17-787

Service Contract No. 5410-1A between the County of St. Louis and Carleton Companies, Inc., Virginia, MN, to load, haul, and unload demolition waste from the Ely (Northwoods) Transfer Station in Babbitt, MN, to the Waste Management Facility in Canyon, MN, through December 31, 2019.—17-788

St. Louis County Land and Minerals Department Lease for Harvest of Sphagnum Moss between the County of St. Louis and MossNaturally, LLC, Plymouth, MN, for a three-year term beginning January 1, 2018, renewable for an additional seven years.—17-789

Fire Protection Services Agreement between the County of St. Louis and Pike-Sandy-Britt Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., Virginia, MN, for Unorganized Townships 59-16 and 60-18 during CY 2018.—17-790

Fire Protection and First Responder Services Agreement between the County of St. Louis and Embarrass Region Volunteer Fire Department, Embarrass, MN, for Unorganized Township 61-14 during CY 2018.—17-791

Upon motion by Commissioner Jugovich, supported by Commissioner Olson, resolutions numbered 17-647 through 17-669, as submitted on the consent agenda, were unanimously adopted as follows:

BY COMMISSIONER JUGOVICH: RESOLVED, That the official proceedings of the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners for the meeting of November 7, 2017, are hereby approved. Adopted November 14, 2017. No. 17-647

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WHEREAS, When a vacancy occurs in the Public Health and Human Services Department (PHHS), a review is done to determine if that position should be filled as is or be reallocated to a level more aligned with the needs of the department and the customers it serves; and WHEREAS, PHHS and the Human Resources Department conducted such a review when an Information Specialist I position become vacant serving the Children and Family Services Division based in Virginia and determined that reallocation to an Information Specialist II was appropriate; and WHEREAS, County Fiscal Policies specify that any position change greater than three pay grades must go to the County Board for approval; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the reallocation of a 1.0 FTE Information Specialist I position (Position Code 0411-035, Civil Service Pay Grade 4) to a 1.0 FTE Information Specialist II position (Civil Service Pay Grade 10) in the Public Health and Human Services Department, resulting in an increase of $4,758 to be accounted for in Fund 230, Agency 230010, Object 610100. Adopted November 14, 2017. No. 17-648

WHEREAS, When a vacancy occurs in the Public Health and Human Services Department (PHHS), a review is done to determine if that position should be filled as is or be reallocated to a level more aligned with the needs of the department and the customers it serves; and WHEREAS, Children and Family Services has identified the need for paraprofessional support in the Virginia and Hibbing offices to assist with child protection caseloads; and WHEREAS, PHHS and the Human Resources Department conducted such a review when a Social Program Coordinator position became vacant serving the Children and Family Services Division based in Virginia and determined that reallocation to a Social Services Specialist I position was appropriate; and WHEREAS, County Fiscal Policies specify that any position change greater than three pay grades must go to the County Board for approval; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the reallocation of a 1.0 FTE Social Programs Coordinator position (Position Code 0634-003, Grade B18, Step 1) to a 1.0 FTE Social Services Specialist I (Grade B13, Step 1) in the Public Health and Human Services Department, resulting in a savings of $6,279 to be accounted for in Fund 230, Agency 232008, Object 610100. Adopted November 14, 2017. No. 17-649

WHEREAS, Evaluation of the structure of the Public Health and Human Services Department (PHHS) is ongoing; and WHEREAS, The 2018 budget includes an investment in the creation of a Resource Development Unit that will align strategies across PHHS Divisions and connect with community resources in order to serve as a strategy unit to senior leadership through strategic, external facilitation and development of resources to meet citizens’ needs; and WHEREAS, PHHS and the Human Resources Department reviewed the proposed duties and together with the Merit System determined that allocation to a Social Services Supervisor was appropriate; and WHEREAS, County Fiscal Policies specify that the addition of a new position, even if for a limited duration, must go to the County Board for approval; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the allocation of a 1.0 FTE Social Services Supervisor (Merit System Supervisory Plan, Step 1) in the Public Health and Human Services Department, resulting in a short term increase of $54,132 to be accounted for in Fund 230, Agency 230004, Object 610100; RESOLVED FURTHER, That PHHS will eliminate another professional level position in 2018 through attrition at the conclusion of the process to backfill the new Social Services Supervisor position. Adopted November 14, 2017. No. 17-650

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WHEREAS, The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources has awarded a 2018/2019 Natural Resources Block Grant in the amount of $260,905 to St. Louis County for wetland, shoreland, water plan, and subsurface sewage treatment system purposes; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board accepts the 2018/2019 Natural Resources Block Grant in the amount of $260,905 and authorizes appropriate county officials to execute the grant agreement and related documents; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes a local in-kind match of $95,593 and local levy match of $43,514 from the Planning and Community Development 2018 budgeted funds; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Planning and Community Development Department proposed budget includes receipt of $103,687 from the Natural Resources Block Grant, with said funds to be deposited into Fund 100, Agency 109999, Object 530102, Grant 10902, Year 2018; RESOLVED FURTHER, That per conditions of the 2018 grant, $9,003 be paid to the North Soil and Water Conservation District and $9,003 be paid to the South Soil and Water Conservation District for Wetland Conservation Act activities and local match; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Environmental Services Department’s proposed budget includes receipt of $53,531 from the Natural Resources Block Grant with said funds deposited into Fund 616, Agency 616999, Object 530102, Grant 61601 and 61602, Year 2018. Adopted November 14, 2017. No. 17-651

WHEREAS, The St. Louis and Lake Counties Regional Rail Authority is constructing segments of the Mesabi Trail across state tax forfeited land; and WHEREAS, The Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) is funding segments of the trail through the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, including the trail segment set forth in St. Louis County Board Resolution No. 17-192; and WHEREAS, The LCCMR requires that easements acquired for the Mesabi Trail address trail relocation in the event that lawful mineral rights are exercised in or around the trail right-of-way; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That relative to the trail easement authorized by Resolution No. 17-192, the St. Louis County Board authorizes easement language specific to the Mesabi Trail and accepts an obligation to provide up to $600,000 for acquisition of a relocated trail right-of-way in the event that lawful mining rights are exercised in or around the trail right-of-way, for a period of twenty years from the recording date of the easement. Adopted November 14, 2017. No. 17-652

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Public Works Department plans to reconstruct County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 4/Rice Lake Road in Duluth from 800’ south of Arrowhead Road to 1,000’ north of Technology Drive, County Project (CP) 0004-342005, State Aid Project (SAP) 069-604-078; and WHEREAS, The State Aid funded project will include widening for additional lanes, construction of storm water ponds, construction of a new sidewalk along the east side of Rice Lake Road, traffic signal modifications, and storm sewer replacement; and WHEREAS, In addition to the existing highway right-of-way, certain lands are required for said construction, together with potential temporary construction easements; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Works Director to proceed with the acquisition of the necessary lands and potential temporary easements for CP 0004-342005, SAP 069-604-078, payable from Fund 200, Agency 203001; RESOLVED FURTHER, That pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 282.04, Subd. 4, the St. Louis County Board hereby authorizes the County Auditor to grant highway easements across tax forfeited lands for the necessary permanent highway easements and temporary construction easements for the project. Adopted November 14, 2017. No. 17-653

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Public Works Department plans to reconstruct a small segment of County Road 293 (North Tischer Road) and to replace the existing bridge (County Bridge 27, State Bridge 6666) over the Lester River in Lakewood Township, County Project 0293-257868, State PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 353

Project 069-598-065; and WHEREAS, These improvements consist of replacing the existing structure with a similar structure at the same location and reconstructing the roadway as determined necessary to provide for the safety and convenience of the public; and WHEREAS, In addition to the existing highway right-of-way, certain lands are required for this construction, together with temporary construction easements; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Works Director to proceed with the acquisition of the necessary lands and temporary easements for County Project 0293-257868, SP 069-598-065, payable from Fund 200, Agency 203001. Adopted November 14, 2017. No. 17-654

WHEREAS, The Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) is a state bond funded program to finance local infrastructure projects; and WHEREAS, The Minnesota Department of Transportation State Aid for Local Transportation Office administers the LRIP for local agencies; and WHEREAS, The City of Biwabik is intending to submit an LRIP grant application for the reconstruction of 1st Street North from 6th Avenue North to 1st Avenue North and extending 1st Street North in a westerly direction to Trunk Highway (TH) 135; and WHEREAS, For the City of Biwabik to receive state funding it is required that a county act as the sponsoring agency for the LRIP project; and WHEREAS, Funding is anticipated to be LRIP ($750,000) and City of Biwabik local match ($850,000); THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board agrees to act as sponsoring agency for a Local Road Improvement Program project identified as reconstruction of 1st Street North from 6th Avenue North to 1st Avenue North and extending 1st Street North in a westerly direction to TH 135 in Biwabik, and has reviewed and approved the project as proposed; RESOLVED FURTHER, That sponsorship involves no county funding for the project, but includes a willingness to secure and guarantee the local share of costs associated with this project and responsibility for seeing this project through to its completion, with compliance of all applicable laws, rules and regulations. Adopted November 14, 2017. No. 17-655

WHEREAS, The Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) is a state bond funded program to finance local infrastructure projects; and WHEREAS, The Minnesota Department of Transportation State Aid for Local Transportation Office administers the LRIP for local agencies; and WHEREAS, The City of Proctor is intending to submit an LRIP grant application for the reconstruction of a portion of 6th Street between Boundary Avenue and Highway 2; and WHEREAS, For the City of Proctor to receive state funding it is required that a county act as the sponsoring agency for the LRIP project; and WHEREAS, Funding is anticipated to be LRIP ($750,000), Federal ($100,000) and City of Proctor local match ($1,650,000); THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board agrees to act as sponsoring agency for a Local Road Improvement Program project identified as reconstruction of a portion of 6th Street between Boundary Avenue and Highway 2 in Proctor, and has reviewed and approved the project as proposed; RESOLVED FURTHER, That sponsorship involves no county funding for the project, but includes a willingness to secure and guarantee the local share of costs associated with this project and responsibility for seeing this project through to its completion, with compliance of all applicable laws, rules and regulations. Adopted November 14, 2017. No. 17-656

WHEREAS, The Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) is a state bond funded program to fund local infrastructure projects; and PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 354

WHEREAS, The Minnesota Department of Transportation State Aid for Local Transportation Office administers the LRIP for local agencies; and WHEREAS, The City of Rice Lake is intending to submit an LRIP grant application for the reconstruction of Chicago Avenue; and WHEREAS, For the City of Rice Lake to receive state funding it is required that a county act as the sponsoring agency for the LRIP project; and WHEREAS, The funding request to the LRIP is in the amount of $500,000; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board agrees to act as sponsoring agency for a Local Road Improvement Program project identified as reconstruction of Chicago Avenue in Rice Lake, and has reviewed and approved the project as proposed; RESOLVED FURTHER, That sponsorship involves no county funding for the project, but includes a willingness to secure and guarantee the local share of costs associated with this project and responsibility for seeing this project through to its completion, with compliance of all applicable laws, rules and regulations. Adopted November 14, 2017. No. 17-657

WHEREAS, The Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) is a state bond funded program to finance local infrastructure projects; and WHEREAS, The Minnesota Department of Transportation State Aid for Local Transportation Office administers the LRIP for local agencies; and WHEREAS, The City of Tower is intending to submit an LRIP grant application for the reconstruction of Pine Street between TH 169 and TH 135 in Tower; and WHEREAS, For the City of Tower to receive state funding it is required that a county act as the sponsoring agency for the LRIP project; and WHEREAS, Funding is anticipated to be LRIP ($550,000) and City of Tower local match ($250,000); THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board agrees to act as sponsoring agency for a Local Road Improvement Program project identified as reconstruction of Pine Street between TH 169 and TH 135 in Tower, and has reviewed and approved the project as proposed; RESOLVED FURTHER, That sponsorship involves no county funding for the project, but includes a willingness to secure and guarantee the local share of costs associated with this project and responsibility for seeing this project through to its completion, with compliance of all applicable laws, rules and regulations. Adopted November 14, 2017. No. 17-658

WHEREAS, The Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) is a state bond funded program to finance local infrastructure projects; and WHEREAS, The Minnesota Department of Transportation State Aid for Local Transportation Office administers the LRIP for local agencies; and WHEREAS, Portage Township is intending to submit an LRIP grant application for resurfacing and ditch cleaning on three township roads in Portage Township; and WHEREAS, For Portage Township to receive state funding it is required that a county act as the sponsoring agency for the LRIP project; and WHEREAS, The funding request to the LRIP is in the amount of $492,500; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board agrees to act as sponsoring agency for a Local Road Improvement Program project identified as resurfacing and ditch cleaning on Goldmine, River and Beitz Roads in Portage Township, and has reviewed and approved the project as proposed; RESOLVED FURTHER, That sponsorship involves no county funding for the project, but includes a willingness to secure and guarantee the local share of costs associated with this project and responsibility for seeing this project through to its completion, with compliance of all applicable laws, rules and regulations. Adopted November 14, 2017. No. 17-659

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WHEREAS, The Public Works Department manages 13 fueling sites and is responsible for their compliance; and WHEREAS, During an annual inspection in 2015, the Duluth Motor Pool fueling site was found to be noncompliant and requires replacement; and WHEREAS, In order to gain fuel independence, the Public Works Department plans to proceed with a Fuel Site Upgrade Project, which will replace the Duluth Motor Pool fueling site and add new fueling sites in Ely and Cotton, and add unleaded fueling to the existing Floodwood site; and WHEREAS, The Public Works Department received four competitive bids on October 12, 2017, and the low responsible bid was from O’Day Equipment of Fargo, ND, with local offices in Duluth, MN, in the amount of $652,906; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board awards the Fuel Site Upgrade Project in Duluth, Ely, Cotton and Floodwood to low bidder O’Day Equipment of Fargo, ND, in the amount of $652,906, payable from Fund 405, Agency 405106, Object 660600. Adopted November 14, 2017. No. 17-660

WHEREAS, St. Louis County Property Management has been developing plans to address county office building parking issues in conjunction with long term office space planning and Property Management is presently planning for construction of a new office building to address the downtown Virginia office space issues and additional parking is required to implement this plan; and WHEREAS, The county purchased three city lots from the City of Virginia in 2016 and desires to renovate them into parking for 40 vehicles; and WHEREAS, The City of Virginia has requested the county include the renovation of the adjacent city parking lot so both entities may benefit in costs via economies of scale for a project; and WHEREAS, The City of Virginia’s portion of this project is $30,107.50, to be reimbursed to the county upon project completion; and WHEREAS, County Purchasing solicited bids (Bid No. 5415) which were opened on September 12, 2017, with Jola & Sopp Excavating of Eveleth, MN, providing the low responsible bid; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes an agreement with Jola & Sopp Excavating of Eveleth, MN, in an amount of $102,616.50 for the renovation of the Virginia Motor Pool parking lots, payable from Fund 445, Agency 445002, Object 660600. Adopted November 14, 2017. No. 17-661

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Information Technology (IT) Department is working to improve collaboration between county employees, vendors, and citizens by providing accessible web, video, and audio conferencing services; and WHEREAS, Current collaboration tools are disjointed and do not provide an efficient mechanism to share electronic content; and WHEREAS, IT partnered with Web Conferencing vendor CoreBTS to perform an exhaustive discovery process to select a web/video/audio conferencing software package called Cisco Webex; and WHEREAS, CoreBTS is on the Minnesota state contract, and is headquartered in Madison, WI; and WHEREAS, The purchase and implementation of the Cisco Webex and Spark software platform will build the foundation for future web, video, and audio conferencing services within the county, provide greater collaboration across county facilities, enhance training via recorded sessions, and increase person to person content sharing while reducing travel expenses; and WHEREAS, The Cisco Webex and Spark software is a subscription-based software that will cost $47,310 annually for a five-year term and will provide web/video/audio conferencing capabilities for all St. Louis County employees and video enabled rooms; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to execute a five-year Software as a Service (SaaS) purchase agreement with software vendor CoreBTS for the purchase of the Cisco Webex and Spark Web/Video/Audio Conferencing Software platform in the amount of $47,310 per year for a five-year term, payable from Fund 100, Agency 117001, Object 634801, with funds transferred from the Information Technology assigned fund balance, Fund 100, Object 311139, for year one of the five-year contract, PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 356 with future years included in the budget process. Adopted November 14, 2017. No. 17-662

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board establishes a public hearing at 9:40 a.m., on Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at the Normanna Town Hall, Duluth, MN, for the purpose of considering the suspension/revocation of liquor licenses for failure to pay real estate or personal property taxes when due, pursuant to St. Louis County Ordinance No. 28. Adopted November 14, 2017. No. 17-664

GRANT BUDGET CHANGES 1. Increase Public Health & Human Services revenue and expense budget to reflect increase in the Accountable Community Health Asthma Program grant (Resolution No. 16-768) from the Minnesota Department of Health ($15,000.00). 2. Increase Public Health & Human Services revenue and expense budget due to an increase in the SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) grant (Resolution No. 16-640) from the Sixth Judicial District, to include Care Fairs and Narcan Information ($16,737.84). 3. Increase Motor Pool revenue and expense budget to account for the final 10% of the Electric Vehicle Pilot grant ($1,200.00). USE OF AN EXISTING FUND BALANCE 4. Use of Property Casualty Liability fund balance for Dawn Norman et al. settlement agreement approved on Resolution No. 17-446 ($815,000.00). BUDGET TRANSFER 5. Transfer funds in Sheriff’s Boat & Water grant from personnel to operating to allow the purchase of more equipment ($30,643.84). 6. Use of Boundary Waters-Forfeiture fund balance ($25,000.00), Sheriff’s expense budget ($85,000.00), and Sheriff Federal Forfeitures expense budget ($50,000.00), to be transferred to the capital projects fund for the north impound lot project. 7. Revise Public Health and Human Services budget for the Community Wellness Grant by moving operating funds to personnel to match the budget approved by Community Health Board ($42,723.63). 8. Transfer budget in the CDBG grant from personnel to operating for grant-eligible operating expenses ($32,000.00). REVENUE AND EXPENSE BUDGET INCREASE 9. Increase Sheriff’s revenue and expense budget to account for the ARMER (Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response) participation grant from the State of Minnesota ($19,500.00). 10. Increase revenue and expense budget in Personal Service Fund to anticipated levels for Child in Need of Protective Services (CHIPS) court expenses ($5,000.00). 11. Increase Sheriff Federal Forfeiture revenue and expense budget to account for the disbursement of a large Boundary Waters Drug Task Force case ($58,000.00). PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 357

12. Revise Public Works revenue and expense budget to reflect contract changes on CP 0000- 278659 South St. Louis County Aggregate Crushing (Resolution No. 17-274) ($3,762.00). 13. Increase Public Works investment earnings budget to reflect actual interest earned on unspent Producer Grant funds ($11,696.49). 14. Increase Land & Minerals revenue and expense budget to reflect higher-than-anticipated vehicle sales ($10,000.00). 15. Increase CDBG program income revenue and expense budget to reflect actual amount of program income collected ($30,000.00). 16. Increase Land & Minerals revenue and expense budget to include a county forest road maintenance appropriation that resulted from the 2017 legislative session ($148,759.33). 17. Increase revenue and expense budget in 2015C Capital Improvement Bond and 2016A Capital Improvement Bond to match actual amount of year-to-date investment earnings ($136,554.02). Adopted November 14, 2017. No. 17-665

WHEREAS, St. Louis County is the owner of the following county fee land: Part of the East one-half of the Northwest one-quarter (E ½ of NW ¼) of Section 16, Township 50 North, Range 14 West; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Trout Unlimited and the South St. Louis Soil and Water Conservation District Office have proposed a Chester Creek Restoration Project on a portion of the above described property; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to execute a Chester Creek Restoration Access Agreement with Minnesota Trout Unlimited, working with the South St. Louis Soil and Water Conservation District, to undertake the habitat restoration project on Chester Creek at the Public Safety Campus, Duluth; RESOLVED FURTHER, There are no costs to St. Louis County for this project. Adopted November 14, 2017. No. 17-666

WHEREAS, The City of Duluth has been awarded the 2018 Toward Zero Deaths grant; and WHEREAS, The grant is intended for participation by several governmental units, including St. Louis County; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes an agreement with the City of Duluth to participate in the 2018 Toward Zero Deaths grant program in the amount of $41,681, to be accounted for as follows: $35,490 Fund 100, Agency 129999, Grant 12902, Year 2018 $ 4,991 Fund 100, Agency 129999, Grant 12922, Year 2018 $ 1,200 Fund 100, Agency 129999, Grant 12951, Year 2018; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to sign any associated contract documents. PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 358

Adopted November 14, 2017. No. 17-668

WHEREAS, St. Louis, Carlton and Lake Counties share radio communication infrastructure and require ongoing system maintenance; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office Radio Maintenance Technicians provide a high standard of maintenance for the infrastructure; and WHEREAS, St. Louis County has maintained Carlton County’s radio communications system since 2012, and Lake County’s radio communications system since 2009; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes five-year agreements with Carlton County in the amount of $37,000 per year, and with Lake County in the amount of $25,000 per year, to provide scheduled and preventative radio infrastructure maintenance, to be accounted for in Fund 100, Agency 136001, Object 551506 (Carlton) and 551508 (Lake). Adopted November 14, 2017. No. 17-669

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: WHEREAS, St. Louis County may sell property pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 373.01; and WHEREAS, The Property Management Team identified the following described property as surplus county fee owned land: Lots 10,11,12,13, Block 46, Ironton Second Division; and WHEREAS, A review of assessed value and sales had set the minimum bid amount for this property to be $6,200; and WHEREAS, The property was advertised for sale and Joshua J. LaBlanc and Jessica L. LaBlanc submitted the high bid of $7,200 for this parcel; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the sale of the above described county fee land and authorizes the appropriate county officials to execute a quit claim deed conveying the property to Joshua J. LaBlanc and Jessica L. LaBlanc, for the bid amount of $7,200.00, payable to Fund 100, Agency 128014, Object 583202. Buyer(s) are also responsible for deed tax and recording fees. Unanimously adopted November 14, 2017. No. 17-670

BY COMMISSIONER BOYLE: WHEREAS, Prescription opioid addiction and overdose is a cross-generational problem, affecting children, parents and even grandparents, which results in a severe limitation of the ability to provide care, thus increasing the number of child protection cases; and WHEREAS, There is a growing number of neo-natal abstinence syndrome babies born over the past five years as a result of prescription opioid use; and WHEREAS, The efforts of law enforcement and St. Louis County social services have been stretched nearly to the breaking point in addressing increased calls for prescription opioid related matters; and WHEREAS, Prosecutors and child protection attorneys are experiencing an increase in caseloads to address this issue; and WHEREAS, A lawsuit against the manufacturers and distributors of prescription opioids will help curtail the use, abuse and illegal diversion of opioid drugs, and the financial recovery could result in increased education, treatment, training and social services and reimbursement of law enforcement response costs; and WHEREAS, A law firm retained by the county would be responsible for litigating the county’s claims at no risk or cost to the county, other than staff time required to assist and provide necessary information to the law firm; and WHEREAS, The county is in a strong position to pursue legal claims against the pharmaceutical opioid manufacturers and distributors and other involved parties, and the county’s claims would track those filed in other states, and the county could also pursue claims under Minnesota law to mitigate the damage caused by the opioid crisis; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the St. Louis County Attorney to commence litigation against pharmaceutical opioid manufacturers and PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 359 distributors and other parties involved in the opioid epidemic; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Attorney is authorized to retain outside legal counsel, at his discretion, to assist and provide leadership in this litigation. Unanimously adopted November 14, 2017. No. 17-671

BY COMMISSIONER RUKAVINA: WHEREAS, A Hybrid model has been adopted that includes a combination of land sale and exchange to transfer School Trust lands located in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) to the United States Forest Service (USFS); and WHEREAS, Plan B is a three-step proposal to accomplish the purchase component of the Hybrid model whereby The Conservation Fund will purchase private forest lands in St. Louis County and exchange these parcels for School Trust lands located in the BWCAW. The USFS will then buy the former School Trust lands from The Conservation Fund with funding from the Land and Water Conservation Fund; and WHEREAS, It is valued by multiple stakeholders that the purchase and exchange of School Trust lands proceed on similar timelines; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board, at its September 26, 2017 meeting, approved Resolution No. 17-587 in support for the Budget Application by the USFS for the Purchase and Exchange of School Trust Lands in the BWCAW; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board’s support for the Plan B Model is predicated on the federal/state land exchange (approximately 30,000 acres) and the acquisition of School Trust lands including the Plan B model (approximately 50,000 acres) proceeding in tandem in accordance with the Hybrid Purchase-Exchange model agreed by multiple parties. Yeas – Commissioners Boyle, Olson, Rukavina, Nelson, Jugovich and Chair Jewell – 6 Nays – Commissioner Stauber – 1 Adopted November 14, 2017. No. 17-672

RESOLVED, That pursuant to St. Louis County Ordinance No. 51, the application for license to sell tobacco products at retail, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60519, is approved and the County Auditor is authorized to issue the license as follows: Keith/Lois Nelson d/b/a At Your Convenience, Fayal Township, Tobacco Products License, effective January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018, RENEWAL; RESOLVED FURTHER, That if the named license holder sells their licensed business, the County Board may, at its discretion and after an investigation, transfer the license to a new owner, but without pro-rated refund of the license fee to the license holder. Yeas – Commissioners Boyle, Olson, Rukavina, Stauber, Jugovich and Chair Jewell – 6 Nays – None Abstain – Commissioner Nelson – 1 Adopted November 14, 2017. No. 17-673

BY COMMISSIONER JUGOVICH: WHEREAS, The County Board was presented with a draft of legislative priorities for the 2017 Legislative Session at its Committee of the Whole meeting on November 7, 2017; and WHEREAS, Intergovernmental Relations Director John Ongaro discussed each item with commissioners and received input in finalizing the list of priorities; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the “2018 St. Louis County Legislative Priorities” as found in County Board File No. 60720, and directs its Intergovernmental Relations Director to work to achieve these outcomes and report progress on other initiatives during the 2018 Legislative Session. Unanimously adopted November 14, 2017. No. 17-674

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: RESOLVED, That the 2017-2019 Merit System Supervisory Unit contract is ratified and the appropriate county officials are authorized to execute the Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement, a PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 360 copy of which is on file in County Board File No. 60721. Unanimously adopted November 14, 2017. No. 17-675

At 11:28 a.m., November 14, 2017, Commissioner Jugovich, supported by Commissioner Olson, moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed; six yeas, zero nays, one absent (Boyle).

Frank Jewell, Chair of the Board of County Commissioners

Attest:

Donald Dicklich, County Auditor and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners

(Seal of the County Auditor)

PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 361

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA, HELD ON NOVEMBER 28, 2017

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of St. Louis, Minnesota, met this 28th day of November 2017, at 9:37 a.m., at the Cherry Town Hall, Iron, Minnesota, with the following members present: Commissioners Patrick Boyle, Beth Olson, Tom Rukavina, Pete Stauber, Keith Nelson, Mike Jugovich and Chair Frank Jewell - 7. Absent: None - 0.

Chair Jewell asked for a moment of silence to honor all those serving overseas, law enforcement, and for all innocent victims of war and conflict, followed by the pledge of allegiance.

Chair Jewell opened the meeting to persons who wanted to address the Board concerning issues not on the agenda. Scott Dane, of the Associated Contract Loggers and Truckers, discussed the impact to forest management and to the biomass industry as a result of Xcel Energy’s request to terminate the bio-mass agreements nine years early. Mr. Dane indicated that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the United States Forest Service have submitted written comments asking the State of Minnesota to delay action on the termination request until a full environmental and economic impact be considered. Mr. Dane asked that St. Louis County consider providing comments regarding the termination request. Christine Schlotec, of Northern Minnesota Recycling (NMR), said that issues due to the transition of the recycling contract were not a result of Northern Minnesota Recycling (NMR) actions.

At 9:44 a.m., a public meeting was conducted pursuant to Resolution No. 15-622, adopted October 24, 2017, to initiate the process for the creation of the Sand Lake Sanitary District. St. Louis County Environmental Services Director Mark St. Lawrence gave the initial presentation and provided a summary of events and discussions leading up to the public meeting. Ted Luoma, of the Sand Lake Community Sewer Committee, expressed concern regarding weed growth and the water quality of Sand Lake. Mr. Luoma said that he has spent the last four to five years talking to property owners about the creation of the Sand Lake Sanitary District; a recent survey indicated that 29 property owners were opposed, 85 property owners were supportive, and 23 property owners were neutral. Steve Cerkvenik, of the Sand Lake Community Sewer Committee, said that over the past four years, three separate surveys have been conducted and each survey has indicated that there has been support of property owners. Randy Jenniges, of Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH), said the decision is where you want to treat wastewater, as individual operators or at a wastewater treatment facility. Mr. Jenniges said if the average home used one hundred gallons per day, over three million gallons of untreated wastewater would enter the water system per year. John Niemi, of the Sand Lake Association, expressed concern regarding the survey results and felt there is not overwhelming support by property owners for the creation of the sanitation district. Mr. Niemi said the Sand Lake Association did a survey and found that 16 property owners supported and 65 property owners opposed creation of the sanitation district.

The Board recessed at 10:41 a.m. and reconvened at 10:55 a.m. with all members present.

Bill Oliver, of the Sand Lake Association, said that he supported a third party survey. Mr. Oliver was concerned about the lack of information provided to property owners regarding the creation of a sanitation district. Lynn Nurmi, of Britt, spoke in opposition of creating a sanitation district and said he would like more information. Stephen Maguire, of Britt, felt the lake quality does not rise to the level of creating a sanitation district and felt there should be a process in place requiring owners to fix non-compliant systems. Glenn Patrick, of Britt, spoke in favor of establishing a district and felt that fishing has been down and weeds are growing faster. Louis Mariucci, of Britt, said that without testing the water, surveys are meaningless. Mr. Mariucci expressed concern regarding costs of the system and assessments to property owners. Christine Schlotec, of Britt, felt that there was no need PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 362 to create a Sand Lake Sanitary District without getting more information. Terry Bryers, of Coon Rapids, felt the water quality has not changed and the system would not be affordable. Barb Tucker, of Britt, was disappointed in the survey questions and felt the questions were weighted to get certain results. Ms. Tucker encouraged the Board to table a decision on this until more information was available. Charlie Wennen, of St. Paul, felt there was a lot of misinformation regarding creation of the district and felt fertilizer issues should be addressed. Bill Larson, of Britt, said there was not enough information to make a decision and thought updating septic systems may be a more cost effective method of cleaning up the lake. John Hakala, of Britt, said he recently updated his septic system and questioned if he would have to connect to the system. Mr. Hakala said he would like to know the facts before voting. Dawn Heisel, of Britt, said the Sand Lake Community Sewer Committee survey results were consistent with conversations she had while trying to locate people to participate in the survey. Scott Neff, of Britt, urged the Board to move forward because people cannot get answers until a district is formed. Ryan Ganyo, of Britt, said that giving power to the committee was the right thing to do because people cannot make decisions without the facts. Melvin Moschler, of Britt, felt the district needed to be formed in order to get answers. Warren Marolt, of Virginia, talked about cost concerns for people on fixed incomes. At 12:42 p.m., Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to close the public meeting. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Rukavina, supported by Commissioner Jewell, moved to authorize the petition to the Minnesota Office of Administrative Hearings for the creation of the Sand Lake Sanitary District. Commissioner Nelson felt more outreach, education, and buy in from the community was necessary before moving forward. Commissioner Nelson offered an alternate resolution directing the St. Louis County Environmental Services Department to conduct a poll to determine support for the creation of an independent sanitary sewer district; Chair Jewell said there was a resolution on the floor for discussion. Commissioner Rukavina encouraged the Board to move forward with the process and was concerned about where people would get information unless a sanitary district was formed. Commissioner Boyle indicated he was not supportive of creating a sanitation district until the Board was sure there was a simple majority in support. Commissioner Nelson was concerned that moving the process forward would take away seasonal owners’ say in the process. Commissioner Nelson moved to call the question; Chair Jewell said that before the question is called, everyone at the table has a right to speak. Commissioner Stauber expressed concern regarding seasonal residents not having a voice in the process if the process moved forward. Chair Jewell indicated that he was not in favor of conducting additional surveys and it seems more sensible to move forward with the process so property owners can get more information to make decisions. Commissioner Olson indicated that it appears the majority of communication and people speaking have been opposed to the creation of a district. A roll call vote was taken and the motion failed; two yeas (Jewell, Rukavina), five nays (Boyle, Olson, Stauber, Nelson, Jugovich).

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Jugovich, moved that prior to further consideration of the petition to the Minnesota Office of Administrative Hearings for the creation of the Sand Lake Sanitary District, the St. Louis County Board directs the Environmental Services Department to conduct a poll of all impacted property owners to ascertain whether or not each property owner supports the creation of an independent sanitary sewer district and the concept of the construction of a community sewer system. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed; four yeas (Boyle, Stauber, Nelson, Jugovich), three nays (Jewell, Olson, Rukavina). Resolution No. 17- 689.

The following Board and contract files were created from documents received by this Board:

Amendment to Professional Services Agreement, Damion No. 2017-011099, between the County of St. Louis and Architectural Resources, Inc., for the Sheriff’s Office Virginia Impound Garage Construction Documents and Construction Administration services, adding the contractor agrees to perform the services by July 31, 2018.—17-792 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 363

Agreement between St. Louis County and Scott Graden of New Scenic Café, Inc., d/b/a New Scenic Café, Inc., Duluth, MN (Duluth Township) for the suspension of their liquor license and a civil penalty assessed for a violation of Ordinance No. 28, sale to minor on August 28, 2017.—17-793

Agreement between St. Louis County and Adam Riesland of A. P. LLC d/b/a A. P. Liquor, Duluth, MN (Rice Lake Township) for the suspension of their liquor license and a civil penalty assessed for a violation of Ordinance No. 28, sale to minor on August 28, 2017.—17-794

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16198, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Scooters Snow and Lawn, Hibbing, MN, for chore services during the period September 1, 2017, to June 30, 2018.—17-795

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16200, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Scooters Snow and Lawn, Hibbing, MN, for chore services during the period October 1, 2017, to June 30, 2018.—17-796

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53364, between St. Louis County and Hintz Adult Foster Care, LLC, Duluth, MN.— 17-797

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53367, between St. Louis County and Alternatives in Motion, Proctor, MN.—17-798

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53418, between St. Louis County and Carey Home, Hermantown, MN.—17-799

Amendment to Professional Services Agreement, DAMION No. 2017-011100, between the County of St. Louis and Scalzo Architects, Duluth, MN, for the Barn Repair and Restoration Project.—17- 800

Agreement between St. Louis County and Arrowhead Public Service Union representing St. Louis County Merit System Supervisory Employees 2017-2019.—17-801

Upon motion by Commissioner Jugovich, supported by Commissioner Nelson, resolutions numbered 17-676 through 17-688, as submitted on the consent agenda, were unanimously adopted as follows:

BY COMMISSIONER JUGOVICH: RESOLVED, That the official proceedings of the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners for the meeting of November 14, 2017, are hereby approved. Adopted November 28, 2017. No. 17-676

WHEREAS, VONCO has requested a utility easement on state tax forfeited land to install a sanitary sewer line; and WHEREAS, The City of Duluth supports such request to reduce the impact of sewage flow through a residential neighborhood; and WHEREAS, Exercising the easement will not cause significant adverse environmental or natural resource management impacts and will not conflict with public use of land; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.04, Subd. 4, authorizes the St. Louis County Auditor to grant easements on state tax forfeited land for such purposes; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the St. Louis County Auditor to grant a utility easement to VONCO over, under and across state tax forfeited PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 364 lands as described in County Board File No. 60516; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the granting of this easement is conditioned upon payment of a $1,482 land use fee, a $150 administration fee, and a $46 recording fee, for a total of $1,678 to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund). Adopted November 28, 2017. No. 17-677

WHEREAS, The City of Duluth has requested utility easements on state tax forfeited land to install a sanitary sewer line and manhole; and WHEREAS, The construction of the proposed sanitary sewer line will reduce the impact of sewage flow through a residential neighborhood; and WHEREAS, Exercising the easements will not cause significant adverse environmental or natural resource management impacts and will not conflict with public use of land; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.04, Subd. 4, authorizes the St. Louis County Auditor to grant easements on state tax forfeited land for such purposes; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the St. Louis County Auditor to grant utility easements to the City of Duluth over, under and across state tax forfeited lands as described in County Board File No. 60516; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the granting of these easements is conditioned upon payment of a $150 administration fee and a $46 recording fee, for a total of $196 to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund). Adopted November 28, 2017. No. 17-678

WHEREAS, Under the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 282.341, Subd. 1, a contract for deed to repurchase state tax forfeited land previously cancelled may be reinstated by the previous contract holder subject to payment of installments, taxes, assessments, penalties, costs, and interest; and WHEREAS, Less than 50 percent of the basic sale price was paid prior to cancellation; therefore, County Board approval is required for reinstatement; and WHEREAS, Timothy L. VonGillern of Puntagorda, FL, has requested to reinstate Contract C22150045, having been cancelled on September 26, 2017, under new Contract C22170294 for property described as: CITY OF DULUTH LOTS 4, 5, AND 6, BLOCK 100 WEST DULUTH 2ND DIVISION Parcel Code: 010-4480-03220; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the reinstatement of Contract C22170294 by Timothy L. VonGillern of Punta Gorda, FL, in the amount of $2,388.41 to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund). Adopted November 28, 2017. No. 17-679

WHEREAS, The Public Works Department administers a state-aid funded pavement marking project to install ground-in-wet-reflective pavement markings on the County State Aid Highway (CSAH) system; and PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 365

WHEREAS, Carlton County and Lake County have requested to participate in this project to maintain pavement markings on their CSAH systems; and WHEREAS, The Public Works Department will prepare the plan, specifications, and perform all necessary contract administration from contract award to certification of final payment; and WHEREAS, Carlton and Lake Counties will pay to St. Louis County the cost of their share as detailed in the Proposal/Plan Package schedule of prices and as referenced in the cooperative agreement; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into an agreement, and approve any amendments approved by the County Attorney’s Office, with Carlton County and Lake County whereby each county will pay its respective local share for items listed in the Schedule of Prices in the Proposal/Plan Package and Plan described as SAP 069-030-039, CP 0000-275390, 2018 State Aid Pavement Marking Project, with the funds to be receipted into Fund 220, Agency 220449. Adopted November 28, 2017. No. 17-682

WHEREAS, The Public Works Department has a project planned in 2018 to construct a roundabout at the intersection of Midway Road/County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 13 and Maple Grove Road/CSAH 6 (SAP 069-613-042, CP 0013-319131) located in Hermantown, MN; and WHEREAS, The City of Hermantown has requested that St. Louis County install landscaping within the central island of the roundabout; and WHEREAS, The Public Works Department has worked with its engineering consultant and the City of Hermantown to design a landscaping plan approved by St. Louis County and the city; and WHEREAS, The Public Works Department will include the cost of the landscaping within the roundabout project cost; and WHEREAS, The City of Hermantown will be responsible to maintain the landscaping at its cost and expense; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into an agreement, and approve any amendments approved by the County Attorney, with the City of Hermantown to maintain landscaping within the central island of the roundabout at the intersection of Midway Road/CSAH 13 and Maple Grove Road/CSAH 6, located in Hermantown. This project is further identified as SAP 069-613-042, CP 0013-319131. Adopted November 28, 2017. No. 17-683

WHEREAS, Bids have been received electronically by the St. Louis County Public Works Department for the following project: CP 0000-259567, SAP 069-597-008, Bridge 747 on River Street between Vermilion Drive (CSAH 25) and 400’ North; and WHEREAS, Bids were opened in the Richard H. Hansen Transportation & Public Works Complex, Duluth, MN, on November 9, 2017, and the low responsible bid determined; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the award on the above project to the low bidder: LOW BIDDER ADDRESS AMOUNT Redstone Construction, LLC 2183 Hwy. 65 North $1,002,246.69 Mora, MN 55051 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to approve the Contractor’s Performance Bonds and to execute the bonds and contract for the above listed project payable from Fund 220, Agency 220369, Object 652700, $1,002,246.69. With additional revenue budgeted for expense: City of Cook Fund 220, Agency 220369, Object 551534 $10,000.00 Adopted November 28, 2017. No. 17-684

RESOLVED, That the workers’ compensation report of claims by employees for work-related injuries, dated November 10, 2017, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60509, is hereby received and ratified as payable from Fund 730, Agency 730001. PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 366

Adopted November 28, 2017. No. 17-685

RESOLVED, That pursuant to St. Louis County Ordinance No. 51, the application for license to sell tobacco products at retail, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60519, is hereby approved and the County Auditor is authorized to issue the license to the establishment listed below: Melrude Whistle Stop, LLC d/b/a Melrude Whistle Stop, LLC, Ellsburg Township, name change due to marriage; RESOLVED FURTHER, That if the named license holder sells their licensed business, the County Board may, at its discretion and after an investigation, transfer the license to a new owner, but without pro-rated refund of the license fee to the license holder. Adopted November 28, 2017. No. 17-686

230 Public Health & Human Services 8,155,124.44 240 Forfeited Tax 427,981.34 260 CDBG Grant 50,286.19 261 CDBG Program Income 9,617.80 270 HOME Grant 42,266.96 280 Federal Septic Loan – EPA Fund 40,665.00 281 SLC Septic Loans 18,930.00 290 Forest Resources 18,865.49 321 2013C Refunding 2004A & 2005A 1,968.50 400 County Facilities 114,505.25 402 Depreciation Reserve Fund 516,404.03 405 Public Works Building Construction 107,667.46 407 Public Works – Equipment 45,947.00 445 Virginia GSC 11,498.22 446 2016A – PW TST Bond 5,169,068.19 600 Environmental Services 511,932.29 616 On-Site Waste Water Division 44,730.81 715 County Garage 83,958.60 720 Property Casualty Liability 15,290.03 730 Workers Compensation 270,756.21 740 Medical Dental Insurance 2,376,837.74 770 Retired Employees Health Ins. 962.20 $36,232,013.04 Adopted November 28, 2017. No. 17-688

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: WHEREAS, Sand Lake is located in Unorganized Township 60-18 and represented by the St. Louis County Board; and WHEREAS, Property owners in the area of Sand Lake have identified concerns regarding the water quality of Sand Lake and have been proactive through the Sand Lake Association (Association) in efforts to improve the water quality of the lake; and WHEREAS, The representatives of the Association and the Community Sewer Committee (CSC) that met with property owners around the lake found support for exploring a community sanitary sewer system for the area and subsequently requested that the County submit an application for a Small Community Wastewater Treatment Program Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) in the amount of $60,000 from the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority to fund the evaluation; and WHEREAS, As a result of this grant, a qualified engineering firm was hired to conduct an evaluation and prepare the Community Assessment Report, which identified the need for a community sanitary sewer; and WHEREAS, The CSC has since taken the leadership role in the project and requested the St. Louis County Board’s assistance in creating a sanitary sewer district through the public meeting process as identified under Minn. Stat. § 442A.04; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board held a public meeting on November 28, 2017, to allow citizen input and to inform citizens of the proposed creation of the district; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board has taken into consideration the request from the CSC and the input from the public meeting; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board desires additional information from impacted property owners; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That prior to further consideration of the petition to the Minnesota Office of Administrative Hearings for the creation of the Sand Lake Sanitary District, the St. Louis County Board directs the Environmental Services Department to conduct a poll of all impacted property owners to ascertain whether or not each property owner supports the creation of an independent sanitary sewer district and the concept of the construction of a community sewer system. PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 368

Yeas – Commissioners Boyle, Stauber, Nelson and Jugovich – 4 Nays – Commissioners Olson, Rukavina and Chair Jewell – 3 Adopted November 28, 2017. No. 17-689

At 1:36 p.m., November 28, 2017, Commissioner Jugovich, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Frank Jewell, Chair of the Board of County Commissioners

Attest:

Donald Dicklich, County Auditor and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners

(Seal of the County Auditor)

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS

OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA

DECEMBER, 2017

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA, HELD ON DECEMBER 12, 2017

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of St. Louis, Minnesota, met this 12th day of December 2017, at 9:38 a.m., at the Normanna Town Hall, Duluth, Minnesota, with the following members present: Commissioners Patrick Boyle, Beth Olson, Tom Rukavina, Pete Stauber, Keith Nelson, Mike Jugovich and Chair Frank Jewell - 7. Absent: None - 0.

Township Supervisor Dennis Gunsolus welcomed the Board to Normanna.

Chair Jewell asked for a moment of silence to honor all those serving overseas, law enforcement, and for all innocent victims of war and conflict, followed by the pledge of allegiance.

Chair Jewell opened the meeting to persons who wanted to address the Board concerning issues not on the agenda. Linda Ross Sellner, of Duluth, brought forth concerns she had regarding the process in which St. Louis County classifies and sells tax forfeited land. Ms. Ross Sellner feels land should be held in the best interest of the public; not just to get them on the tax rolls. Doug Thompson, of Duluth, said he was opposed to the generic township comprehensive plan and indicated there is 99% approval for the township plan. Marcia Stromgren, of Duluth, said one plan does not fit all townships and said county government needs to stop compromising water, streams and lakes. Dennis Hughes, of Duluth, provided the Board with a brief overview of the Veteran’s Memorial Hall and asked for Board support for their $60,000 budget increase request.

At 9:56 a.m., a public hearing was conducted pursuant to Resolution No. 17-664, adopted November 14, 2017, to consider the suspension/revocation of liquor licenses for failure to pay real estate or personal property taxes when due, pursuant to St. Louis County Ordinance No. 28. St. Louis County Assistant Attorney Kim Maki gave the initial presentation and submitted a public hearing packet for the record. Chair Jewell asked if there were any representatives of the establishments, governmental entities, supporters, opponents, or citizens who wished to speak regarding the proposed action, and no one came forth. At 10:01 a.m., Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Rukavina, moved to close the public hearing. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Rukavina, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved that the Combination On/Off- Sale and Sunday On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License No. 18-CTCMBS-00362 issued to Black Bear Café, Inc. d/b/a Black Bear Café, Vermilion Lake Township, is hereby suspended effective January 2, 2018. The license will remain suspended until such time as the taxes are paid in full or the license expires or is revoked. Commissioner Rukavina indicated that the owner passed away recently and asked the Board to consider extending the suspension date to give family members sufficient time to pay the past due amount. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-708.

Commissioner Rukavina, supported by Commissioner Olson, moved that the Combination On/Off- Sale and Sunday On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License No. 18-CTCMBS-00363 issued to Border PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 370

Guide Service Base Camp Company d/b/a Border Guide Service Base Camp Company, Kabetogama Township, is hereby suspended effective December 19, 2017. The license will remain suspended until such time as the taxes are paid in full or the license expires or is revoked. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-709.

Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Rukavina, moved to approve the consent agenda. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to remove from the table a resolution to adopt the 2018 Fee Schedule (tabled on November 7, 2017). The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Rukavina, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to adopt the 2018 Fee Schedule. Commissioner Nelson requested a point of order and felt that since this was tabled at a previous meeting, the record should reflect the original maker/supporter of the motion. Assistant County Attorney Kim Maki agreed; the record reflects that Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to adopt the 2018 Fee Schedule. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-710.

Commissioner Rukavina, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to direct County Administration to establish a scholarship program through the use of mineral royalties in the amount of $150,000; and further, that a committee be established consisting of County Administration, County Board members, and local two-year public college administrators to develop and identify the logistics and process for administering such a program for consideration by the County Board, to be for distribution during the fall and winter semesters of the 2018-2019 school year. After further discussion, the motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-711.

The following Board and contract files were created from documents received by this Board:

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Patty Swedberg, County Extension Administrator, submitting Board Letter No. 17-530, Reappointments to the St. Louis County Extension Committee.—60722

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, submitting Board Letter No. 17-529R, Creation of a New Scholarship Program.—60723

Quit claim deed from the County of St. Louis to Joshua J. LaBlanc and Jessica L. LaBlanc for real property described as Lots 10, 11, 12, 13, Block 46, Ironton Second Division (Duluth).—17-802

Amendment No. 1, Original Damion No. 2016-010924, between the County of St. Louis and Dynamic Garage Door, LLC, Hibbing, MN, extending the original contract terms an additional one (1) year effective January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018.—17-803

Contract for County-State Aid Highway (CSAH) Project between the County of St. Louis and Redstone Construction, LLC, Mora, MN, for Bridge Railing Transitions with W-Beam Guardrail located on various county highways within St. Louis County.—17-804

Purchase Agreement between St. Louis County and Core BTS, Madison, WI, for the Cisco Webex and Spark Web/Video/Audio Conferencing Software platform.—17-805

Memorandum of Understanding between the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Gilbert for the State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Off Highway Enforcement Grant services.—17-806

PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 371

2018 Toward Zero Deaths Enforcement Grant Agreement between the City of Duluth and the Lake Superior Traffic Enforcement Team (City of Duluth, St. Louis County, University of Minnesota – Duluth Police, Hermantown, Proctor and Floodwood).—17-807

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16190, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Tim Ellison, Chisholm, MN, for chore services during the period September 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-808

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16176, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Mike Thelen, Gilbert, MN, for chore services during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-809

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16207, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Scooters Snow and Lawn, Hibbing, MN, for chore services during the period October 20, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-810

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16208, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Great Lakes Excavating, Duluth, MN, for chore services during the period October 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-811

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16209, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Great Lakes Excavating, Duluth, MN, for chore services during the period October 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-812

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16210, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Great Lakes Excavating, Duluth, MN, for chore services during the period October 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-813

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16211, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Great Lakes Excavating, Duluth, MN, for chore services during the period October 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-814

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16213, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Gene Vanderschuren, Proctor, MN, for chore services during the period November 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-815

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16222, between St. Louis County and Mervin Castle, Aurora, MN, for chore services during the period November 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-816

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16225, between St. Louis County and Dan Wiswell, Aurora, MN, for chore services during the period November 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-817

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16227, between St. Louis County and Dan Wiswell, Aurora, MN, for chore services during the period November 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-818

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16228, between St. Louis County and Dan Wiswell, Aurora, MN, for chore services during the period November 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-819

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16229, between St. Louis County and Scooters Snow and Lawn, Hibbing, MN, for chore services during the period November 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.— 17-820

Carlton-Cook-Lake-St. Louis Community Health Board (CHB) Asthma Grant Project Agreement, Contract No. 90212A, between the CHB and St. Louis County increasing the grant amount by PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 372

$15,000 for a total award of $35,000 for the period January 23, 2017 to September 30, 2017.—17- 821

Addendum to Purchase Agreement, Contract No. 15971A, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Range Mental Health Center, Inc., for Assertive Community Treatment services, increasing the contract maximum to $153,915.60 per year.—17-822

Amendment No. 1, Original Damion No. 2016-010688, between the County of St. Louis and DSGW Architects, Inc., Virginia, MN, for additional work on Phase II: Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents and Bidding for the Government Services Center – Virginia, increasing the total contract sum to $920,141.—17-823

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16203, between St. Louis County and Life House, Inc., Duluth, MN, for Adult Mental Health Integrated Fund Services during the period January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018.—17-824

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16223, between St. Louis County and Jeremy Powell, Virginia, MN, for chore services during the period November 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-825

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16224, between St. Louis County and Jeremy Powell, Virginia, MN, for chore services during the period November 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-826

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16230, between St. Louis County and George Morrell, Hibbing, MN, for chore services during the period November 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-827

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16232, between St. Louis County and Jeremy Powell, Virginia, MN, for chore services during the period November 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-828

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16233, between St. Louis County and Jeremy Powell, Virginia, MN, for chore services during the period November 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.—17-829

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53301, between St. Louis County and Vallie Adult Foster Care Home, Duluth, MN.— 17-830

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53321, between St. Louis County and Crossroads, Duluth, MN.—17-831

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53415, between St. Louis County and Nora Zywicki, Cloquet, MN.—17-832

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53421, between St. Louis County and Golden Oaks Senior Living of Hermantown, LLC, Richfield, MN.—17-833

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53422, between St. Louis County and Golden Oaks Senior Living of Proctor, LLC, Richfield, MN.—17-834

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53423, between St. Louis County and TBI Residential and Community Services, Inc., Duluth, MN.—17-835

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 373

Contract No. 53424, between St. Louis County and Garden House Estates, Ltd., Duluth, MN.—17- 836

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53425, between St. Louis County and Autio Homes, Cloquet, MN.—17-837

Minnesota Department of Human Services SFY 2018 Housing Support Agreement – Group Settings, Contract No. 53426, between St. Louis County and Home Sweet Home, Hibbing, MN.—17-838

FY 2018 & 2019 State of Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources Natural Resources Block Grant Agreement between the State of Minnesota and St. Louis County in the amount of $260,905 for the period beginning when the grant agreement has been fully executed through December 31, 2020.—17-839

Addendum Contract No. 15948B, Statewide Minnesota Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training Program (SNAP E&T) between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency, Virginia, MN, for additional funds for the period October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017.—17-840

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16205, between St. Louis County and Churches United in Ministry (CHUM), Duluth, MN, for Adult Mental Health Integrated Fund services during the period January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018.—17-841

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16212, between the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners and Thomas Allen, Inc., West St. Paul, MN, for Delegated Case Management during the period January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018.—17-842

Amendment No. 2, Original Damion No. 2015-009931, Amendment No. 1 2016-010803, between the County of St. Louis and Holmes Recycling Services, Inc., Iron, MN, extending the terms an additional one (1) year, effective January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018.—17-843

Amendment No. 3, Original Damion No. 2015-009245, Amendment No. 1 2015-009925, Amendment No. 2 2016-010920, between the County of St. Louis and AmeriPride Linen and Apparel Services, Hibbing, MN, extending the terms of the original contract an additional one (1) year, effective February 1, 2018 through January 31, 2019.—17-844

National Joint Powers Alliance Joint Powers Agreement between the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) and the County of St. Louis for the purpose of increased purchasing efficiencies.—17-845

Upon motion by Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Rukavina, resolutions numbered 17-690 through 17-707, as submitted on the consent agenda, were unanimously adopted as follows:

BY COMMISSIONER BOYLE: RESOLVED, That the official proceedings of the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners for the meeting of November 28, 2017, are hereby approved. Adopted December 12, 2017. No. 17-690

WHEREAS, The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) recently announced a new grant opportunity to continue funding for Family Group Decision Making (FGDM) strategy throughout the child welfare system; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services Department has provided Family Group Decision Making services through the county and partners since 2004; and WHEREAS, Current grant funding from DHS for FGDM ends December 31, 2017; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Health PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 374 and Human Services Department to apply for up to $300,000 in grant funds for the 24-month period beginning January 1, 2018. Adopted December 12, 2017. No. 17-691

WHEREAS, St. Louis County contracts with private firms to haul mixed solid waste from its canister sites and transport the waste to designated transfer stations or the landfill for disposal; and WHEREAS, The Purchasing Division issued a Request for Quote that closed on October 26, 2017, and recommends award to the lowest quote by group; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to execute a one-year contract, with the possibility of two (2) additional one (1) year extensions upon mutual agreement, for an estimated annual cost of $83,517.83, with the following contractors, payable from Fund 600, Agency 603001: Group I: A-1 Disposal (Saginaw) $43,133.43/year Group II, III, V: G-Men Company (Ely) $28,449.40/year Group IV: Udovich Garbage Service (Gheen) $11,935.00/year Adopted December 12, 2017. No. 17-692

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board adopted Resolution No. 705 on November 8, 1982, which approved a perpetual lease for a radio tower to the Arrowhead Regional Development Commission (ARDC); and WHEREAS, ARDC made payment in full for the perpetual lease; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board was not authorized to grant a perpetual lease for the tower; and WHEREAS, The ARDC conveyed their interest in the tower and site to the Arrowhead Emergency Medical Services Association; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board authorized the St. Louis County Auditor to lease a 10.9 acre site surrounding the original 2.0 acre site to Duluth MSA Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless pursuant to Resolution No. 16-712; and WHEREAS, Exercising the easement will not cause significant adverse environmental or natural resource management impacts and will not conflict with public use of land; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.04, Subd. 4, authorizes the St. Louis County Auditor to grant easements on state tax forfeited land for such purposes; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the St. Louis County Auditor to grant a utility easement to Arrowhead Emergency Medical Services Association over, under and across state tax forfeited lands as described in County Board File No. 60516. Adopted December 12, 2017. No. 17-693

WHEREAS, The City of Aurora has requested a road and utility easement across state tax forfeited land; and WHEREAS, Exercising the easement will not cause significant adverse environmental or natural resource management impacts and will not conflict with public use of land; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.04, Subd. 4, authorizes the St. Louis County Auditor to grant easements on state tax forfeited land for such purposes; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the St. Louis County Auditor to grant a road and utility easement to the City of Aurora over, under and across state tax forfeited lands described as: The northerly 33 feet of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 10, Township 58 North, Range 15 West of the 4th Principal Meridian; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the granting of this easement is conditioned upon payment of a $150 administration fee and a $46 recording fee, for a total of $196 to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund). Adopted December 12, 2017. No. 17-694

WHEREAS, Under the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 282.341, Subd. 1, a contract for deed to PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 375 repurchase state tax forfeited land previously canceled may be reinstated by the previous contract holder, subject to payment of installments, taxes, assessments, penalties, costs, and interest; and WHEREAS, Less than 50 percent of the basic sale price was paid prior to cancellation; therefore, County Board approval is required for reinstatement; and WHEREAS, Lonnie and Brenda Lasart of Babbitt, MN, have requested to reinstate Contract C22140018, having been canceled on June 27, 2017, under new Contract C22170319, for property described as: CITY OF BABBITT LOT 82, BLOCK 11 BABBITT 3RD DIVISION CITY OF BABBITT Parcel Code: 105-0030-00820; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the reinstatement of Contract C22170319 by Lonnie and Brenda Lasart of Babbitt, MN, in the amount $6,192.68 to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund). Adopted December 12, 2017. No. 17-695

WHEREAS, The City of Duluth has received feedback from the public about concerns of traffic delay and traffic safety at the intersection of CSAH 37 (Jean Duluth/Snively Roads) and Glenwood Street, located in Duluth; and WHEREAS, The city recently completed a turning movement count at this intersection and noted that the current traffic volume meets the minimum warrants for a traffic signal as prescribed by the Minnesota Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Public Works Department and City of Duluth have determined it is justified to complete an Intersection Control Evaluation Study to determine the best long term form of intersection control; and WHEREAS, The county and city will share in the estimated maximum $24,000 cost for this study at 50 percent each; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into an agreement, and any amendments approved by the County Attorney, with the City of Duluth to complete an Intersection Control Evaluation Study for the intersection of CSAH 37 (Jean Duluth/Snively Roads) and Glenwood Street, located in Duluth, this project further identified as CP 0037-374805; RESOLVED FURTHER, That payment to the City of Duluth will be paid from Fund 200, Agency 200008, Object 626600. Adopted December 12, 2017. No. 17-696

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Public Works Department plans to reconstruct a 0.6 mile long segment of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 9/Woodland Avenue from Anoka Street to a point 200 feet west of Austin Street in Duluth, MN (CP 0009-275996, SAP 069-609-043); and WHEREAS, These improvements consist of reconstructing said highway as determined necessary to provide for the safety and convenience of the public; and WHEREAS, In addition to the existing highway right-of-way, certain lands are required for this construction, together with temporary construction easements; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Works Director to proceed with the acquisition of the necessary lands and temporary easements for County Project CP 0009-275996, SAP 069-609-043, payable from Fund 200, Agency 203001. Adopted December 12, 2017. No. 17-697

RESOLVED, That pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 349.213, Subd. 2, the St. Louis County Board approves the following Lawful Gambling License Application (Bar Bingo) on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60579, for the following organization: Gnesen Volunteer Fire Department, Duluth, MN, to operate out of the following: Eagle's Nest Resort, Fredenberg Township, 6103 Lavaque Road, Duluth, MN, new. Adopted December 12, 2017. No. 17-698 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 376

WHEREAS, Staff from the Human Resources Department and Sterling Infosystems have worked together in the preparation and review of a 2018-2019 administrative services agreement renewal for the continued coordination of pre-employment background check services for St. Louis County; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into an agreement with Sterling Infosystems of New York, NY, for the administration of the county’s pre-employment background check services for 2018-2019, payable from Fund 100, Agency 123001, Object 620200. Adopted December 12, 2017. No. 17-700

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to execute an agreement for services with St. Mary’s Duluth Clinic Health System d/b/a Essentia Health East (SMDC) for post-offer pre-employment physical examination services, payable from Fund 100, Agency 123001, Object 626400. Adopted December 12, 2017. No. 17-701

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to execute an agreement with St. Mary’s Duluth Clinic Health System d/b/a Essentia Health East (SMDC) for drug and alcohol testing services, payable from Fund 100, Agency 123001, Object 626400. Adopted December 12, 2017. No. 17-702

RESOLVED, That the workers’ compensation report of claims by employees for work-related injuries, dated November 24, 2017, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60509, is hereby received and ratified as payable from Fund 730, Agency 730001. Adopted December 12, 2017. No. 17-703

RESOLVED, That pursuant to St. Louis County Ordinance No. 51, the applications for license to sell tobacco products at retail, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60519, are hereby approved and the County Auditor is authorized to issue the licenses to the following establishments: Taco's Soiree, LLC d/b/a The Crescent Bar and Grill, Beatty Township; DG Retail, LLC d/b/a Dollar General Store #15614, City of Aurora; Gnesen Convenience Store, LLC d/b/a Gnesen Convenience Store, LLC, Gnesen Township; Knutson & Son, Inc., d/b/a Jim's Ash Trail Store, Unorganized Township 68-21; SKF Friendly Liquors, Inc., d/b/a SKF Friendly Liquors, City of Hoyt Lakes; The following license holders were issued a tobacco violation citation on the dates as stated: C. C. Campground #717, Inc., d/b/a C. C. Campground #717, Inc., French Township, November 15, 2012; The Clip Joint Tavern, Inc., d/b/a The Clip Joint Tavern, Inc., Alborn Township, November 8, 2014; Randall Willeck, d/b/a Country Corner Store, Culver Township, December 30, 2002, December 23, 2004, and November 5, 2012; T. Musech Enterprise, Inc., d/b/a Country Store, City of Cook, August 25, 2001, November 4, 2011, November 15, 2012, and December 13, 2014; Dawghouse Bar & Grill, LLC d/b/a Dawghouse Bar & Grill, Northland Township, July 7, 2017; Renee L. Padget d/b/a Dick's Headshop, City of Aurora, August 27, 2016; Furry's, Inc., d/b/a Dino's, City of Aurora, December 16, 2010, and November 21, 2012; Holiday Stationstores, Inc., d/b/a Holiday Stationstore #85, City of Proctor, October 25, 2015; Holiday Stationstores, Inc., d/b/a Holiday Stationstore #184, White Township, December 14, PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 377

2011; Holiday Stationstores, Inc., d/b/a Holiday Stationstore #409, Canosia Township, October 5, 2013, and July 30, 2017; Moosebirds, Inc., d/b/a Moosebirds, Beatty Township, September 7, 1998; Liupakka, Inc., d/b/a Munger Tavern & Grill, Solway Township, November 8, 2014; Jeffrey/Betty Schanche d/b/a Schanche's Side Lake Store, French Township, November 4, 2011, November 15, 2012, and May 10, 2015; Lakeway Drive II, LLC d/b/a Sunset Bottle Shop & Lounge, City of Rice Lake, July 12, 2011, and August 13, 2017; Sullivan's Mercantile, Inc., d/b/a Twig General, Grand Lake Township, November 8, 2014; Wilbert, Inc., d/b/a Wilbert Café/El Toro Lounge & Liquor, Cotton Township, October 5, 2013; RESOLVED FURTHER, That if a named license holder sells their licensed business, the County Board may, at its discretion and after an investigation, transfer the license to a new owner, but without pro-rated refund of the license fee to the license holder. Adopted December 12, 2017. No. 17-704

WHEREAS, The County Board is the governing body for all unorganized townships located within St. Louis County; and WHEREAS, As governing body, the County Board is responsible for designating polling places for state and county elections in unorganized townships; and WHEREAS, The polling place designation must take place prior to December 31st each year for the next calendar year; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board designates the following locations as polling places for unorganized townships voting by mail ballot (a designation established by previous Board actions):

St. Louis County Auditor’s Office, St. Louis County Courthouse 100 North 5th Avenue West, Room 214 Duluth, MN 55802

St. Louis County Auditor’s Office, Northland Office Building 307 First Street South, Suite 120 Virginia, MN 55792

Unorganized Precinct # 1: T52-R21 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 378

Unorganized Precinct #2: T53-R15, T53-R16, T54-R14, T54-R15

Unorganized Precinct #3: T55-R14, T55-R15, T56-R14

Unorganized Precinct #4: T55-R21

Unorganized Precinct #5: T56-R17

Unorganized Precinct #6: T57-R14, T58-R14 (south half)

Unorganized Precinct #7: T59-R21

Unorganized Precinct #8: T60-R20

Unorganized Precinct #9: T61-R12, T61-R13

Unorganized Precinct #10: T61-R17

Unorganized Precinct #11: T62-R21

Unorganized Precinct #12: T63-R19

Unorganized Precinct #13: T62-R17, T63-R15, T63-R17, T64-R14, T64-R15, T64-R16, T64- R17, T65-R12, T65-R15, T65-R16, T66-R12, T66-R13, T66-R14, T66-R15, T66-R16, T67- R12, T67-R13, T67-R14, T67-R15, T68-R13, T68-R14, T68-R15

Unorganized Precinct #19: Parts of T64-R21, T65-R21 and T66-R21 (Nett Lake)

Unorganized Precinct #20: T61-R14

Unorganized Precinct #21: T64-R21, T65-R21, T66-R21 (except portions in Precinct #19 - Nett Lake area), T63-R21, T66-R20, T67-R18, T67-R19, T67-R20, T67-R21, T68-R18, T68- R19, T68-R20, T68-R21, T69-R17, T69-R18, T69-R19, T69-R20, T70-R18, T70-R19, T70- R20, T70-R21, T71-R20, T71-R21

Unorganized Precinct #23: T54-R13

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Board designates the following locations as polling places for unorganized townships not voting by mail ballot:

Unorganized Precinct #14: T57-R16 Lakeland Fire Hall, 4667 Vermilion Trail, Gilbert, MN.

Unorganized Precinct #15: T60-R18 Sand Lake Chapel, 9038 Biss Road, Britt, MN.

Unorganized Precinct #16: T60-R19 Evergreen Fire Hall, 10233 Highway 65, Britt, MN

Unorganized Precinct #17: T56-R16 Makinen Community Center, Makinen, MN

Unorganized Precinct #18: T59-R16 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 379

Pike Town Hall, Highway 68, Embarrass, MN

Unorganized Precinct #22: T63-R14 Breitung Town Garage/Fire Hall, 33 1st Avenue, Soudan, MN

Unorganized Precinct #24: T64-R12, T64-R13, T65-R13, T65-R14 Morse Town Hall, 911 S. Central Avenue, Ely, MN. Adopted December 12, 2017. No. 17-706

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board appoints citizens to serve on the St. Louis County Cooperative Extension Committee; and WHEREAS, The Cooperative Extension Committee has two members, Seija Packila and Doug Hoffbauer, whose terms expire December 31, 2017, but are eligible for reappointment and are interested in continuing to serve; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the reappointments of Seija Packila and Doug Hoffbauer to the St. Louis County Cooperative Extension Committee for three-year terms expiring December 31, 2020. Adopted December 12, 2017. No. 17-707

BY COMMISSIONER RUKAVINA: WHEREAS, St. Louis County Ordinance No. 28 (Liquor Ordinance), Section 4.15, requires all licensed establishments to pay all real and personal property taxes when due; and WHEREAS, Black Bear Cafe, Inc., d/b/a Black Bear Cafe, Vermilion Lake Township, was issued a license for the period of July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018; and WHEREAS, The establishment has past due or delinquent real or personal property taxes for the second half of 2017; and WHEREAS, A public hearing was held on December 12, 2017, to consider suspension of the intoxicating liquor license held by the establishment for failure to pay real or personal property taxes when due; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Combination On/Off-Sale and Sunday On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License No. 18-CTCMBS-00362 issued to Black Bear Cafe, Inc., d/b/a Black Bear Cafe, Vermilion Lake Township, is hereby suspended effective January 2, 2018; RESOLVED FURTHER, That said license will remain suspended until such time as the taxes are paid in full or the license expires or is revoked. Unanimously adopted December 12, 2017. No. 17-708

BY COMMISSIONER RUKAVINA: WHEREAS, St. Louis County Ordinance No. 28 (Liquor Ordinance), Section 4.15, requires all licensed establishments to pay all real and personal property taxes when due; and WHEREAS, Border Guide Service Base Camp Company d/b/a Border Guide Service Base Camp Company, Kabetogama Township, was issued a license for the period of July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018; and WHEREAS, The establishment has past due or delinquent real or personal property taxes for the second half of 2017; and WHEREAS, A public hearing was held on December 12, 2017, to consider suspension of the intoxicating liquor license held by the establishment for failure to pay real or personal property taxes when due; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Combination On/Off-Sale and Sunday On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License No. 18-CTCMBS-00363 issued to Border Guide Service Base Camp Company d/b/a Border Guide Service Base Camp Company, Kabetogama Township, is hereby suspended effective December 19, 2017; RESOLVED FURTHER, That said license will remain suspended until such time as the taxes are paid in full or the license expires or is revoked. Unanimously adopted December 12, 2017. No. 17-709 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 380

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board held a public hearing at 9:40 a.m. on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at the St. Louis County Courthouse, Duluth, MN, to receive comment and consideration of the adoption of the Fee Schedule for various county services for the year 2018; and WHEREAS, After closing the hearing and considering additional confirmation the Board finds the proposed fees for 2018 to be reasonable and appropriate; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board adopts the 2018 Fee Schedule on file in County Board File No. 60663. Unanimously adopted December 12, 2017. No. 17-710

BY COMMISSIONER RUKAVINA: WHEREAS, St. Louis County receives iron ore royalties from tax forfeited minerals; and WHEREAS, Iron ore is a non-renewable resource; and WHEREAS, The majority of publicly owned iron ore royalties in Minnesota are used for educating our citizens; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 298.2215 allows a county to establish a scholarship program for local high school graduates; and WHEREAS, A scholarship program increases educational opportunities for the residents of St. Louis County and makes higher education for our citizens more affordable and attainable; and WHEREAS, A well educated workforce leads to a healthy and vibrant economy; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board directs County Administration to establish a scholarship program through the use of mineral royalties in the amount of $150,000; RESOLVED FURTHER, That a committee be established consisting of County Administration, County Board members, and local two-year public college administrators to develop and identify the logistics and process for administering such a program for consideration by the County Board, to be for distribution during the fall and winter semesters of the 2018-2019 school year. Unanimously adopted December 12, 2017. No. 17-711

At 10:29 a.m., December 12, 2017, Commissioner Jugovich, supported by Commissioner Nelson, moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Frank Jewell, Chair of the Board of County Commissioners

Attest:

Donald Dicklich, County Auditor and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners

(Seal of the County Auditor)

PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 381

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA, HELD ON DECEMBER 19, 2017

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of St. Louis, Minnesota, met this 19th day of December 2017, at 9:38 a.m., at the St. Louis County Courthouse, Duluth, Minnesota, with the following members present: Commissioners Patrick Boyle, Beth Olson, Tom Rukavina, Pete Stauber, Keith Nelson, Mike Jugovich and Chair Frank Jewell - 7. Absent: None - 0.

Chair Jewell asked for a moment of silence to think about peace in the world, comedy amongst people with different views, and for all those who serve to make this world a wonderful place to live, followed by the pledge of allegiance.

Chair Jewell opened the meeting to persons who wanted to address the Board concerning issues not on the agenda, and no one came forth.

Camp Esquagama Executive Director Steve Popowitz discussed Camp Esquagama’s American Camp Association Accreditation. Director Popowitz said to obtain the accreditation, the camp was required to pass 300 health and safety standards. Mr. Popowitz indicated that last year they had 508 campers; seven years ago, they had 243 campers. Camp Director Robert Johnson highlighted the working relationship with Giants Ridge.

Commissioner Jugovich, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to approve the consent agenda. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Olson, moved to adopt the 2018 Property Tax Levy and Budget Resolution. County Administrator Kevin Gray provided a brief overview of the budget. Chair Jewell opened the meeting to persons who wanted to address the Board regarding the 2018 Property Tax Levy and Budget Resolution. Ronald Hein, of Duluth, requested a budget increase of $60,000 for the St. Louis County Historical Society and discussed the importance of preserving history. Samantha Tubbs, of Duluth, said that due to inadequate staffing and funding, they have a difficult time meeting artifact preservation standards.

The Board recessed at 10:50 a.m. and reconvened at 11:06 a.m. with all members present.

Commissioner Boyle, supported by Commissioner Jugovich, moved to amend the 2018 Property Tax Levy and Budget Resolution. Line item #24, St. Louis County Historical Society, was increased from $346,998 to $406,998 with the expectation that out of the $60k increase, no less than $1,000 would be delegated to each of the six affiliates. In addition, $30k is considered to be added as a base allocation, while the other $30k is to be considered a one-time increase and should be revisited next year. Line item #59, Non-Departmental Revenue to Capital Projects (unspecified) County Program Aid, was decreased from $1,881,786 to $1,821,786, due to the increase in support for the Historical Society. The amendment passed; seven yeas, zero nays. After further discussion, the Commissioners adopted the 2018 Property Tax Levy and Budget Resolution as amended; seven yeas, zero nays. Resolution No. 17-739.

At 11:40 a.m., the Board recessed.

At 2:44 p.m., the County Board reconvened with the following members present: Commissioners Patrick Boyle, Beth Olson, Tom Rukavina, Pete Stauber, Keith Nelson, Mike Jugovich and Chair Frank Jewell - 7. Absent: None - 0.

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Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Rukavina, moved to approve a second consent agenda consisting of items passed unanimously at the Committee of the Whole meeting. Item #5, Special Sale to the City of Duluth [17-561], was removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Commissioner Jewell, supported by Commissioner Boyle, moved to approve the reclassification and sale of state tax forfeited land, as described, to the City of Duluth or its authorized agent for the price of $1 plus the following fees: 3% assurance fee of $.03, deed fee of $25, deed tax of $1.65 and recording fee of $46, for a total of $73.68.

The following Board and contract files were created from documents received by this Board:

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Linnea Mirsch, Public Health and Human Services Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-551, Public Health and Human Services Advisory Committee Appointments.—60724

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and James Foldesi, Public Works Director/Highway Engineer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-544, Acquisition of Right of Way by Eminent Domain Proceedings for a Culvert/Overlay Project on County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 22 – Morcom Township.— 60725

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-549, Establish Public Hearing on an Amendment to the Capital Improvement Plan and on Intent to Issue Capital Improvement Bonds.—60726

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Barbara Hayden, Planning and Economic Development Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-550, Establish Public Hearing to Consider Tax Abatement for City of Hibbing – L&M Radiator, Inc.—60727

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Donna Viskoe, Procurement Manager, submitting Board Letter No. 17-554, Award of Bid: Information Technology Standardized Equipment – Computers, Tablets and Laptops.—60728

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and John Ongaro, Inter-Governmental Relations Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-545, Arrowhead Counties Association Lobbying Services Agreement.—60729

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Ross Litman, Sheriff, submitting Board Letter No. 17-547, Application and Acceptance of the 2017 Minnesota Snowmobile Enforcement Grant.—60730

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Ross Litman, Sheriff, submitting Board Letter No. 17-548, Food Services Contract for the Hibbing and Virginia Lockup Facilities.—60731

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-568, Establish Public Hearing to Consider Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License (Kabetogama Township).—60732

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-569, Establish Public Hearing to Consider Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License (Unorganized Township 60-18).—60733 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 383

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Tony Mancuso, Property Management Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-553, St. Louis County Heritage & Arts Center General Operations and Facilities Management Contract – One Year Extension.—60734

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and James Foldesi, Public Works Director/Highway Engineer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-571, Amendment for Architectural & Engineering and Design Services – Cook Public Works.—60735

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and Donald Dicklich, County Auditor/Treasurer, submitting Board Letter No. 17-572, Addendum to 2016-2018 Memorandum of Agreement with University of Minnesota Extension for 4-H Urban Program Coordinator Program.—60736

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and James Gottschald, Human Resources Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-574, Reappointment to the Civil Service Commission.—60737

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, and James Gottschald, Human Resources Director, submitting Board Letter No. 17-575, Deputy Sheriff Supervisory Unit: 2017-2019.—60738

Kevin Gray, County Administrator, submitting Board Letter No. 17-576, Special Committee for Scholarship Program.—60739

Press Release: Camp Esquagama American Camp Association Accreditation Presentation and Press Release.—60740

Purchase of Service Agreement, Contract No. 16221, between St. Louis County and Range Transitional Housing, Virginia, MN, for Community and Street Outreach services during the period October 1, 2017, to September 1, 2020.—17-846

Service Contract between the County of St. Louis and Gausman & Moore Associates, Inc., Duluth, MN, for Stair Pressurization System and Testing Room Heating Evaluation through July 31, 2018.— 17-847

Amendment No. 1, Original Damion No. 2017-011230, between the County of St. Louis and Forecast Public Art, St. Paul, MN, allocating all funding ($16,000) to the new Virginia Government Services Center art project (eliminating the new Cook Public Works art project from the contract) and extending the term to June 30, 2018.—17-848

Project Contract No. 5415 between the County of St. Louis and Jola & Sopp Excavating, Inc., Virginia, MN, for Parking Lot Renovation, 408 1st Street South – Virginia Motor Pool.—17-849

State of Minnesota, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, Lake Superior College, Customized Training Income Contract between the State of Minnesota on behalf of Lake Superior College and St. Louis County Safety & Risk Management, for Basic Electrical Safety Training on November 16, 2017.—17-850

State of Minnesota, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, Lake Superior College, Customized Training Income Contract between the State of Minnesota on behalf of Lake Superior College and St. Louis County Safety & Risk Management, for Scaffold Safety Training on November 15, 2017.—17-851 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 384

Daniel Golner, Grant Coordinator, Division of Parks and Trails, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, St. Paul, MN, providing State of Minnesota Grant Contract Federal Sub-Award Agreement, Project # 0024-17-2C, Update grooming equipment.—17-852

Asthma Grant Project Agreement, SLC Contract No. 90212B, between the Carlton-Cook-Lake-St. Louis Community Health Board (CHB) for the term January 23, 2017, through September 30, 2018.—17-853

Agreement for Services between the County of St. Louis and SRF Consulting Group, Inc., Minneapolis, MN, for Engineering Services for Design and Construction of a Rural Intersection Conflict Warning System at the intersection of CSAH 16 and CSAH 25 located in Lavell and Cherry Townships.—17-854

Upon motion by Commissioner Jugovich, supported by Commissioner Boyle, resolutions numbered 17-712 through 17-738, as submitted on the consent agenda, were unanimously adopted as follows:

BY COMMISSIONER JUGOVICH: RESOLVED, That the official proceedings of the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners for the meeting of December 12, 2017, are hereby approved. Adopted December 19, 2017. No. 17-712

WHEREAS, The State of Minnesota has appropriated money since 2005 to fund supportive services in the housing programs that serve individuals, unaccompanied youth, and families experiencing homelessness; and WHEREAS, Since 2013, legislative funding in the amount of $3,782,583 has been provided to St. Louis County for the Northeast Minnesota Project to End Long-Term Homelessness (LTHSSF); and WHEREAS, The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has issued an Amendment to extend the current DHS LTHSSF grant amount of $1,708,926 for the 2018-2019 biennium; and WHEREAS, Hearth Connection will author an application for another one-time grant opportunity of $750,000 through a competitive process for the January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019 funding cycle; and WHEREAS, St. Louis County will continue to be the grantee and fiscal agent for these projects and Hearth Connection will continue to serve as Management Agent; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Health and Human Services Department to accept an Amendment to extend the Department of Human Services (DHS) Long Term Homeless Supportive Services Fund (LTHSSF) grant amount of $1,708,926 and approve Hearth Connection to submit a grant application to the DHS LTHSSF in an amount up to $750,000 for the 2018-2019 biennium on behalf of the Northeast Minnesota Project to End Long-Term Homelessness. Budget Reference: 230-232001-530640-23205-99999999-2018 Budget Reference: 230-232001-607200-23205-99999999-2018 Adopted December 19, 2017. No. 17-713

WHEREAS, The Minnesota Department of Health has made evidence-based home visiting grant funds available for Community Health Boards; and WHEREAS, Phase one of this money was directed to sustain evidence-based home visiting programs of eligible community health boards that did not receive continuing federal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting funds, with the Carlton-Cook-Lake-St. Louis Community Health Board (CHB) being identified as one; and WHEREAS, The CHB has applied for and has been awarded funds to be used to support the Nurse- Family Partnership home visiting model; and WHEREAS, The CHB has requested to enter into a contract with St. Louis County up to $258,915 for the period October 2, 2017 through September 30, 2018, and $253,176 for the period October 1, PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 385

2018, through September 30, 2019, for a total award up to $512,091; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Health and Human Services Department to accept Evidence-Based Home Visiting (EBHV) grant funds through a contract with the Carlton-Cook-Lake-St. Louis Community Health Board in the amount of $512,091 for the period of October 2, 2017, through September 30, 2019; RESOLVED FURTHER, That these funds are to be included in the 2017 budget as follows with any remaining unspent funds at the end of 2017 to be included in the 2018 budget, and any unspent funds in 2018 to be included in the 2019 budget: EBHV: 10/2/17 – 9/30/18: $258,915 Fund 230, Agency 233999, Grant 23330, Object 530526, Grant Year 2017 Fund 230, Agency 233999, Grant 23330, Object 610000, Grant Year 2017 Fund 230, Agency 233999, Grant 23330, Object 624300, Grant Year 2017

EBHV: 10/1/18 – 9/30/19: $253,176 Fund 230, Agency 233999, Grant 23330, Object 530526, Grant Year 2018 Fund 230, Agency 233999, Grant 23330, Object 610000, Grant Year 2018 Fund 230, Agency 233999, Grant 23330, Object 624300, Grant Year 2018 Adopted December 19, 2017. No. 17-714

WHEREAS, General Security Services Corporation (GSSC), of Minneapolis, MN, has been identified as a provider who meets the need for secure transportation services and has provided those services to St. Louis County in a satisfactory manner; and WHEREAS, GSSC has in place adequate systems and personnel capacity to continue providing this service to St. Louis County; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Health and Human Services Department to contract with General Security Services Corporation (GSSC), Minneapolis, MN, in the amount of $85,000 for the provision of secure transportation services for the period January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the county will pay GSSC on a monthly basis from Fund 230, Agency 232006, Object 604400. Adopted December 19, 2017. No. 17-715

WHEREAS, The purpose of the Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) Advisory Committee is to seek input about the PHHS delivery system and make recommendations to the St. Louis County Board and the Department relative to the service needs of the community; and WHEREAS, The following terms are expiring on December 31, 2017, and the Commissioner of the respective district recommends the following reappointments: District 3 Janet Kennedy term to expire 12/31/2020 District 5 Amber Madoll term to expire 12/31/2020 At Large Pat Ives term to expire 12/31/2020 At Large Mary Zupancich term to expire 12/31/2020 Fond du Lac Nathan Sandman term to expire 12/31/2020; and WHEREAS, There remains four (4) vacancies on the Committee and it is advisable to advertise for these vacancies; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St Louis County Board makes the following appointments to the Public Health and Human Services Advisory Committee: District 3 Janet Kennedy term to expire 12/31/2020 District 5 Amber Madoll term to expire 12/31/2020 At Large Pat Ives term to expire 12/31/2020 At Large Mary Zupancich term to expire 12/31/2020 Fond du Lac Nathan Sandman term to expire 12/31/2020; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Board authorizes the County Auditor to advertise four (4) vacancies county wide to secure a list of interested and qualified persons to fill openings on the Public Health and Human Services Advisory Committee; PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 386

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Public Health and Human Services Department shall contact the Bois Forte Band for designation of one tribal representative from the Band to serve on the Committee. Adopted December 19, 2017. No. 17-716

WHEREAS, Under the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 282.341, Subd. 1, a contract for deed to repurchase state tax forfeited land previously canceled may be reinstated by the previous contract holder subject to payment of installments, taxes, assessments, penalties, costs, and interest; and WHEREAS, Less than 50 percent of the basic sale price was paid prior to cancellation; therefore, County Board approval is required for reinstatement; and WHEREAS, Robert W. Benson of Duluth, MN, has requested to reinstate Contract C22150090, having been canceled on July 11, 2017, under new Contract C22170378 for property described as: CITY OF DULUTH LOTS 2 AND 3, BLOCK 66 HARRISONS BROOKDALE DIVISION OF DULUTH Parcel Code: 010-2110-08570; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the reinstatement of Contract C22170378 by Robert W. Benson of Duluth, MN, in the amount $19,168.55, to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund). Adopted December 19, 2017. No. 17-717

WHEREAS, The City of Duluth has requested road right-of-way easements across state tax forfeited land; and WHEREAS, Exercising the easements will not cause significant adverse environmental or natural resource management impacts and will not conflict with public use of land; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.04, Subd. 4, authorizes the St. Louis County Auditor to grant easements across state tax forfeited land for such purposes; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the St. Louis County Auditor to grant road right-of-way easements to the City of Duluth over, under and across state tax forfeited lands as described in County Board File No. 60516; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the granting of these easements is conditioned upon payment of $150 administration fee and $92 recording fee, for a total of $242 to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund). Adopted December 19, 2017. No. 17-718

WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.241 provides that state tax forfeited land may be repurchased by the previous owner subject to payment of delinquent taxes and assessments, with penalties, interest, and maintenance costs; and WHEREAS, The applicant, Jeffrey Bergman of Cook, MN, has applied to repurchase state tax forfeited land legally described as: TOWN OF OWENS LOT 3, BLOCK 2 NORTH SIDE ADDITION TO COOK Parcel Code: 495-0045-00100; and WHEREAS, The applicant was the owner of record at the time of forfeiture and is eligible to repurchase the property; and WHEREAS, The applicant shall either pay in full or enter into a ten year contract for deed to repurchase the homestead property; and WHEREAS, Approving the repurchase will correct undue hardship and promote the use of lands that will best serve the public interest; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the repurchase application by Jeffrey Bergman of Cook, MN, on file in County Board File No. 60566, subject to payments including: total taxes and assessments of $137.55, deed tax of $1.65, deed fee of $25, recording fee of $46, unlawful detainer of $327, plus a service fee of $500. The amount of $537.20 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 387 will be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund), and $500 will be deposited into Fund 100 (General Fund). Adopted December 19, 2017. No. 17-719

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Board desires to offer for sale, as recommended by the Land Commissioner, certain parcels of land that have forfeited to the State of Minnesota for non-payment of taxes; and WHEREAS, The parcels as described in County Board File No. 60537 have been classified as non- conservation as provided for in Minn. Stat. Chapter 282.01; and WHEREAS, These parcels are not withdrawn from sale pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 85.012, 92.461, 282.01, Subd. 8, and 282.018, and other statutes that require the withholding of state tax forfeited lands from sale; and WHEREAS, The Commissioner of Natural Resources has approved the sale of these lands, as required by Minn. Stat. Chapter 282; and WHEREAS, Any person or entity, or entity controlled by such person is a prohibited purchaser or bidder, if said person or entity is delinquent on real or personal property taxes in St. Louis County. The prohibited purchaser or bidder condition applies to all sales of tax forfeited parcels that are offered at a public auction, adjoining property owner sale, and parcels that are on past and future available land lists; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the County Auditor to offer these lands at public sale with prohibited purchaser and bidder conditions for not less than the basic sale price in accordance with terms set forth in the Land and Minerals Department policy, and in a manner provided for by law, on Thursday, February 8, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. at the AAD Shriners Center and Meeting Facility, 5152 Miller Trunk Highway, Hermantown, MN. Funds from the auction are to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund). Adopted December 19, 2017. No. 17-720

WHEREAS, The Public Works Department’s equipment budget includes one (1) truck mounted roadpatching unit; and WHEREAS, Twin Cities Mack & Volvo of Roseville, MN, responded with the state contract price for a Terrapro 42R SA diesel roadpatcher truck chassis for $125,927; and WHEREAS, The purchase will be subject to State of Minnesota sales taxes of $8,186 for a total cost of $134,113; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the purchase of one (1) Mack Terrapro 42R SA diesel roadpatcher truck chassis from Twin Cities Mack & Volvo of Roseville, MN, for $134,113, payable from Fund 407, Agency 407001, Object 666300. Adopted December 19, 2017. No. 17-721

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Public Works Department’s revised equipment budget includes replacement of tandem trucks for snow and ice control, and gravel hauling; and WHEREAS, The Public Works Department and Purchasing Division presented specifications and requested State of Minnesota contract pricing for the Mack Granite, due to its quality, department experience, savings in inventory, and mechanic familiarity; and WHEREAS, Twin Cities Mack & Volvo of Roseville, MN, responded with the state contract price for four (4) Mack Granite tandem trucks in the amount of $480,308, plus 6.5% state sales tax of $31,220, plus Vehicle Excise Tax of $80, for a total cost of $511,608; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the purchase of four (4) 2018 Mack Granite tandem axle diesel trucks from Twin Cities Mack & Volvo of Roseville, MN, for a total cost of $511,608, payable from Fund 407, Agency 407001, Object 666300. Adopted December 19, 2017. No. 17-722

WHEREAS, St. Louis County was awarded federal funding through the Highway Safety Improvement Program to install a Mainline Dynamic Warning System at the intersection of MNTH 169 and County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 26/Wahlsten Road in Vermilion Lake Township; and PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 388

WHEREAS, The County Road Safety Plan identified this intersection as at-risk for a future serious crash and recommended a Mainline Dynamic Warning System as the best safety strategy to prevent future serious crashes; and WHEREAS, The Mainline Dynamic Warning System will be installed within the state trunk highway right-of-way and a cooperative agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation is necessary to define maintenance and operations responsibilities; and WHEREAS, The Minnesota Department of Transportation is not participating in the cost of this project; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into a cooperative agreement, and approve any amendments approved by the County Attorney’s Office, with the Minnesota Department of Transportation to install a Mainline Dynamic Warning System at the intersection of MNTH 169 and CSAH 26/Wahlsten Road, in Vermilion Lake Township. This project is further identified as SP 088-070-050, CP 0000-259426. Adopted December 19, 2017. No. 17-723

WHEREAS, St. Louis County, in cooperation with Carlton and Itasca Counties, was awarded federal funding through the Highway Safety Improvement Program to install a Mainline Dynamic Warning System at six (6) rural intersections; and WHEREAS, This project is identified as SP 088-070-050, CP 0000-259426 and the respective county state project numbers are SP 009-070-006 (Carlton County), SP 031-070-006 (Itasca County) and SP 069-070-029 (St. Louis County); and WHEREAS, The County Road Safety Plan identified these intersections as at-risk for future serious crashes and recommended a Mainline Dynamic Warning System as the best safety strategy to prevent future serious crashes; and WHEREAS, St. Louis County will act as the project administrator which will include preparing the plan, specifications, proposal and engineer’s estimate, and performing all necessary contract administration from contract award to certification of final payment; and WHEREAS, The total estimated cost of this project is $440,000, with federal funding anticipated to cover 90 percent of the cost, or $396,000 and the total local match is anticipated to be 10 percent of the cost, or $44,000; and WHEREAS, The estimated local match by county is $14,667 for Carlton County, $22,000 for Itasca County and $7,333 for St. Louis County; and WHEREAS, Carlton County and Itasca County will each pay to St. Louis County their local match of the project; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into a cooperative agreement, and approve any amendments approved by the County Attorney’s Office, with Carlton County and Itasca County to install Mainline Dynamic Warning Systems at six (6) rural intersections; RESOLVED FURTHER, That funds will be receipted as follows: Fund 220, Agency 220454, Revenue Object 551506 for Carlton County Fund 220, Agency 220454, Revenue Object 551522 for Itasca County Adopted December 19, 2017. No. 17-724

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Public Works Department is planning a culvert replacement and reclaim/overlay project (County Project 0022-9313 TST) over 3.0 miles of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 22 within Morcom Township; and WHEREAS, The acquisition of additional highway right-of-way needed to complete said road reconstruction was authorized by County Board Resolution No. 17-200, adopted on April 4, 2017; and WHEREAS, The following described parcel of right-of-way needed has not been acquired by negotiation and direct purchase: Legal Description (Parcel 9): Northwest Quarter of Northeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter (NW ¼ of NE ¼ of NE ¼), Section Eighteen (18), Township Sixty-one (61), North of Range Twenty-one (21), West of the Fourth PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 389

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Owner: Rodney L. Alto and Tracy A. Alto (Husband and Wife) Ownership interest = Joint Tenants Mailing address: 43449 POST RAIL SQ ASHBURN, VA 20147

Rights to be acquired: A PERMANENT EASEMENT for highway purposes over, under, and across all of the above described property lying northerly of a line drawn parallel to, and 55.00 feet southerly of, the following described line: Commencing at the West Quarter corner of Section 7, Township 61 North, Range 21 West of the Fourth Principle Meridian; thence South 00° 27' 08" West a distance of 2625.88 feet to the Southwest corner of said section; thence South 86° 48' 31" East a distance of 2673.67 feet to the South Quarter corner of said section; thence South 86° 39' 56" East a distance of 1802.35 feet to the point of beginning of the line to be described; thence South 87° 27' 24" East a distance of 70.00 feet, said line there terminating.

Said permanent easement contains approximately 0.06 acre of existing highway right-of-way, and 0.04 acre of additional right-of-way.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board, pursuant to Minn. Stat. Chapter 163.02, et.al., authorizes the County Attorney to proceed under Minn. Stat. Chapter 117, et. al., to acquire the remaining necessary highway right-of-way by eminent domain proceedings, payable from Fund 200, Agency 203001, Objects 636500, 636600, and 637500. Adopted December 19, 2017. No. 17-725

WHEREAS, Bids have been received electronically by the St. Louis County Public Works Department for the following tied project: CP 0068-298686 (Low Prime); CP 0303-298687 (Tied), CP 0307-298688 (Tied); and WHEREAS, Bids were opened in the Richard H. Hansen Transportation & Public Works Complex, Duluth, MN, on November 30, 2017, and the low responsible bid determined; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the award on the above project to the low bidder: LOW BIDDER ADDRESS AMOUNT Hawkinson Construction Co., Inc. P.O. Box 278 $1,867,812.85 Grand Rapids, MN 55744 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to approve the Contractor’s Performance Bonds and to execute the bonds and contract for the above listed project payable from: Fund 204, Agency 204099, Object 652806 $629,339.01 Fund 204, Agency 204100, Object 652806 $602,700.89 Fund 204, Agency 204101, Object 652806 $635,772.95 Adopted December 19, 2017. No. 17-726

WHEREAS, Bids have been received electronically by the St. Louis County Public Works Department for the following tied project: CP 0375-259415 (Low), CP 0421-312073 (Tied); and WHEREAS, Bids were opened in the Richard H. Hansen Transportation & Public Works Complex, Duluth, MN, on November 30, 2017, and the low responsible bid determined; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the award on the above project to the low bidder:

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LOW BIDDER ADDRESS AMOUNT KGM Contractors, Inc. 9211 Hwy. 53 $393,078.30 Angora, MN 55703 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to approve the Contractor’s Performance Bonds and to execute the bonds and contract for the above listed project payable from: Fund 200, Agency 203495, Object 652800 $173,768.05 Fund 200, Agency 203496, Object 652800 $219,310.25 Adopted December 19, 2017. No. 17-727

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA, CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS ON AN AMENDMENT TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND ON THE INTENT TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 373.40

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of County Commissioners (the “Board”) of St. Louis County, Minnesota (the “County”), as follows:

Section 1. Under and pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 373.40, the Board has previously approved a Capital Improvement Plan with annual amendments, including the years 2017 through 2021 (the “Plan”).

Section 2. The Board has proposed an amendment to the Plan for the years 2018 through 2022 (the “Amendment”).

Section 3. Further, the Board is considering the issuance of general obligation capital improvement bonds, in one or more series, under Minnesota Statutes, Section 373.40 and Chapter 475 in an amount not to exceed $46,000,000 (the “Bonds”) for the purpose of providing funds for the following capital improvements under the Plan, as amended by the Amendment:

■ Administration Building Improvements – Construction of a new Government Services Center located in Virginia, Minnesota; and

■ Public Works Facility/Administration Building Improvements – Construction of a new public works facility and administration facility located in Cook, Minnesota (collectively, the “Projects”).

Section 4. The Board shall hold the public hearings at 9:40 a.m. on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at the Duluth Courthouse, Duluth, Minnesota, to provide an opportunity for residents to express their views on the Amendment and on the issuance of the Bonds for the Projects.

Section 5. The County Auditor shall publish a notice of public hearings on the capital improvement plan and on the intent to issue the Bonds in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A on a date which is not less than 14 days nor more than 28 days before the hearing in the official newspaper of the County.

Adopted: December 19, 2017.

EXHIBIT A

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE ANNUAL AMENDMENT TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND ON THE INTENT TO ISSUE GENERAL PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 391

OBLIGATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS BY ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA, UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 373.40

Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of St. Louis County, Minnesota will conduct public hearings on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at 9:30 a.m. in the Duluth Courthouse, located in Duluth, Minnesota, to provide an opportunity for the public to express their views concerning (i) the County’s Capital Improvement Plan for the years 2018 through 2022; and (ii) the County’s intent to issue general obligation capital improvement bonds, in one or more series, in an amount not to exceed $46,000,000 (the “Bonds”), pursuant to the Capital Improvement Plan as amended and approved by the Board of County Commissioners.

The proceeds of the Bonds shall be used by the County to construct the following improvements, and to pay costs of issuance of and capitalized interest, if any, on the Bonds:

■ Administration Building Improvements – Construction of a new Government Services Center located in Virginia, Minnesota; and

■ Public Works Facility/Administration Building Improvements – Construction of a new public works facility and administration facility located in Cook, Minnesota.

The Bonds and the interest thereon shall constitute general obligations of the County secured by the full faith and credit of the County. All persons interested may appear and be heard at the time and place set forth above. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA

Donald Dicklich, County Auditor Adopted December 19, 2017. No. 17-728

WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. §§ 469.1812 through 469.1815, Abatement Authority, requires that a public hearing be conducted prior to approving a tax abatement; and WHEREAS, The City of Hibbing, MN, has requested St. Louis County to consider up to $350,000 tax abatement for the expansion of L&M Radiator, Inc., in Hibbing; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at 9:40 a.m., at the St. Louis County Courthouse in Virginia, MN, to solicit public input prior to considering the proposed tax abatement. Notice of the hearing shall be published in accordance with Minn. Stat. §469.1813, Subd. 5(b). Adopted December 19, 2017. No. 17-729

WHEREAS, In an effort to provide St. Louis County with the best possible pricing on laptop, desktop, and tablet technologies, the Information Technology (IT) Department, in coordination with the Purchasing Division, initiated a Request for Bid (RFB); and WHEREAS, One of the goals of IT is to be fiscally responsible in the management of county funds expended on technology investments; and WHEREAS, It is estimated that St. Louis County will save over $66,000 by purchasing via this bid process; and WHEREAS, The Purchasing Division prepared bid specifications for IT Standardized Equipment: Computers, Tablets and Laptops, RFB 5418, in anticipation of placing orders in December 2017, to ensure delivery shortly into January 2018; and WHEREAS, Six (6) bids were received and read publicly, with the low responsible bid being submitted by Now Micro, a St. Paul based hardware/software reseller; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the purchase of IT PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 392

Standardized Equipment, as defined in RFB 5418, from Now Micro of St. Paul, MN, in accordance with the bid specifications for a total amount of $340,166.00 as outlined in County Board File No. 60728. Adopted December 19, 2017. No. 17-730

WHEREAS, Pursuant to the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 340A, as amended, and Rules and Regulations adopted by this Board under St. Louis County Ordinance No. 28, dated May 22, 1978, as amended, the following application for an intoxicating liquor license is hereby approved, on file in the office of the County Auditor, identified as County Board File No. 60520; and WHEREAS, Said license is approved contingent upon license holder paying real estate or personal property taxes when due; and WHEREAS, If the named license holder sells their licensed place of business, the County Board PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 393 may, at its discretion and after an investigation, transfer the license to a new owner, but without pro- rated refund of the license fees to the license holder; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That said license shall be effective through June 30, 2018: Capable Investments L. L. C. d/b/a The Oasis, Unorg. 60-18 Township, On-Sale and Sunday On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License, transfer. Adopted December 19, 2017. No. 17-734

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to execute the lobbying services agreement with Arrowhead Counties Association, on file in County Board File No. 60729, which would use the services of St. Louis County’s Director of Intergovernmental Relations to further the Arrowhead Counties Association’s lobbying activities at the State Legislature during the 2018 Legislative Session, not to exceed $12,000 to be deposited into Fund 100, Agency 105001, Intergovernmental Affairs. Adopted December 19, 2017. No. 17-735

WHEREAS, The Human Resources Department periodically reviews job classifications which are no longer being used and are not anticipated to be needed again in the foreseeable future; and WHEREAS, The Civil Service Commission approved 18 Classified job classes for abolishment at their December 4, 2017 Civil Service Commission meeting; and WHEREAS, The 3 job classes covered by the Minnesota Merit System and 4 job classes in the unclassified service only need County Board approval to be abolished; and WHEREAS, The Human Resources Department recommends that the County Board approve the abolishment of the following job classes: Administrative Assistant II, Communications Center Supervisor, Contract and Procurement Specialist, Custodian, Director of Systems & Programming, Engineering Aide, Environmental Health Specialist Supervisor, Forestry Survey Specialist, Law Librarian, Public Health Division Director, Public Health Nutrition Educator, Resource Inventory Specialist, Stationary Engineer, Technical Services Analyst I, Technical Services Analyst II, Technical Services Analyst III, Telecommunications Analyst II, Telecommunications Analyst III, Psychologist II, Social Services Supervisor II, Social Services Supervisor III, Arrowhead Victim Services/Coordinator Assistant, Bailiff, Laborer, Regional Coordinator/Arrowhead Victim Services; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes abolishing the job classification titles:

Classified Job Classes JCC Administrative Assistant II 0013 Communications Center Supervisor 0910 Contract and Procurement Specialist 0100 Custodian 0064 Director of Systems & Programming 0551 Engineering Aide 0864 Environmental Health Specialist Supervisor 0836 Forestry Survey Specialist 0237 Law Librarian 0616 Public Health Division Director 0018 Public Health Nutrition Educator 0800 Resource Inventory Specialist 0141 Stationary Engineer 0082 PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 394

Technical Services Analyst I 0502 Technical Services Analyst II 0583 Technical Services Analyst III 0536 Telecommunications Analyst II 0401 Telecommunications Analyst III 0403 Merit Job Classes JCC Psychologist II 0035 Social Services Supervisor II 0113 Social Services Supervisor III 0115

Unclassified Job Classes JCC Arrowhead Victim Services/Coordinator Assistant 0046 Bailiff 0985 Laborer 0989 Regional Coordinator/Arrowhead Victim Services 0817

Adopted December 19, 2017. No. 17-736

WHEREAS, The duties of St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office include enforcement of snowmobile activities within the county; and WHEREAS, The State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources, offers Snowmobile Safety Enforcement Grants to enhance enforcement and public education activities for snowmobile vehicle use; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the application and acceptance of the 2017 Snowmobile Enforcement Grant in the amount of $30,762, to be accounted for in Fund 100, Agency 129999, Grant 12921, Year 2017. Adopted December 19, 2017. No. 17-737

WHEREAS, Deluxe Catering of Eveleth, MN, has provided food services for the Hibbing lockup facility since May, 2011, and the Virginia lockup since 1998; and WHEREAS, Inmates at these facilities are provided three (3) meals per day, in accordance with the Minnesota Department of Public Health regulations; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes an agreement with Deluxe Catering, Eveleth, MN, to provide food services to the Hibbing and Virginia lockup facilities for the period January 1, 2018, through December 31, 2018, at a cost of $6.40 per meal, with automatic one-year renewals, payable from Fund 100, Agency 137002, Object 635500; RESOLVED FURTHER, That any changes to compensation for meal costs require notification to the county by March 31 of each year; RESOLVED FURTHER, That additional approval from the County Board is required if the changes to compensation exceed a total of $25,000 annually. Adopted December 19, 2017. No. 17-738

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1. RESOLVED FURTHER, that at year's end any unpaid 2017 encumbrances will be carried forward into the 2018 expenditure budget.

2. RESOLVED FURTHER, that each appropriation, except an appropriation within the Capital Project Fund, lapses at the close of the fiscal year to the extent that it has not been expended or encumbered.

3. RESOLVED FURTHER, that proceeds from the insurance fund for losses of covered property or proceeds from the sale by bid of damaged assets will be reimbursed to the department involved and the revenue and expenditure budget be increased accordingly.

4. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the county board authorizes the county auditor to continue to designate unassigned portions of fund balances for cash flow purposes in an amount up to 5/12 of the 2018 levy, plus the 2018 County Program Aid. PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 409

5. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the county board authorizes the county auditor to use the committed for Retiree Obligations portion of fund balance in the governmental funds to pay for any retiree obligations that are not budgeted.

6. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the county board hereby authorizes spending within departmental budgets on any line item within a department so long as the total budget is not overspent. However, no public aid assistance and/or personnel services budget authority may be used for any other purpose without prior board approval.

7. RESOLVED FURTHER, that personnel budget may be transferred to capital when personnel expense is capitalized as part of a new software implementation.

8. RESOLVED FURTHER, that in order to achieve consistent and accurate staffing levels for each department, the county board authorizes the county administrator to report the personnel complement as full-time equivalents. The county board also authorizes department heads, with the approval of the county administrator, to add and delete positions within their personnel complement so long as the total full-time equivalent personnel complement does not exceed the total number of authorized positions contained in their 2018 budget as approved by the county board. The county administrator shall give such approval only if he/she determines that there are no reasonable alternatives to filling the position.

9. RESOLVED FURTHER, that increases to the original governmental funds revenue and expenditure budgets cannot be made without County Board approval.

10. RESOLVED FURTHER, that asset trade in values recognized as revenue may be added to the budget by increasing both the expense and revenue budgets of the department making the purchase.

11. RESOLVED FURTHER, that proceeds from the sale by bid of equipment that would otherwise be used in trade against the purchase price of new equipment be added to the budget by increasing both the capital outlay and the revenue budgets of the owning department by the amount of the sale.

12. RESOLVED FURTHER, that asset transfers between County departments be added to the budget by increasing the transfer in revenue budget of the department that is selling the asset and increasing the transfer out expense budget of the department that is purchasing the asset.

13. RESOLVED FURTHER, that beginning January 1, 2018, all non-represented employees and elected officials who are enrolled in the County health insurance plan under single coverage will be responsible for $62.72 per month of the total single premium cost. All non-represented employees and elected officials whose current share for family coverage is 20/80 and who enroll under family coverage, will be responsible for a minimum of $291.78 per month of the total family premium cost and all non-represented employees and elected officials whose current share for family coverage is 30/70 and who enroll under family coverage, will be responsible for a minimum of $406.31 per month of the total family premium cost. In addition, any non-represented employees, who work on a part-time basis, will be required to contribute a pro-rated portion of the employer contribution, based on the full-time-equivalent percentage of the position to which they are appointed.

14. RESOLVED FURTHER, the following positions are eliminated from the 2018 department budgets:

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Department Position Position Title FTE Code PHHS G0558-001 Community Health -1.00 Worker PHHS G0036-044 Public Health Nurse -1.00 PHHS 0835-004 Eligibility Investigator -1.00 TOTAL ELIMINATED POSITIONS -3.00

15. RESOLVED FURTHER, the following positions are added to the 2018 department budgets:

Department Position Title FTE

Assessor Principal Appraiser 1.00 County Extension Youth Program Coordinator 1.00 PHHS Social Work Coordinators 3.00

PHHS Social Workers 2.00 TOTAL ADDED POSITIONS 7.00

GENERAL FUND

Fund Balance

16. RESOLVED FURTHER, as required by GASB Statement 54, the priorities for the General Fund, Fund Balance for year end 2017 will be as follows;

Committed – the committed fund balance classification includes amounts that can be used only for the specific purposes determined by formal action of the County Board. Formal Board action to commit fund balance must occur prior to year-end, although the amount need not be determined at that time. 1. Ditching (shall be decreased by any approved uses during the year) 2. Retiree Obligations (vested) (eligible individuals at hourly rate times sick leave hours) 3. Vesting sick leave (eligible individuals at hourly rate times sick leave hours)

Assigned – the assigned fund balance classification includes amounts that are intended to be used by the County for specific purposes, but do not meet the criteria to be classified as restricted or committed. 1. Parking (net of Agencies 128010 and 128025 Parking) 2. Planning GIS (may be increased by net budget savings, calculated by comparing actual expense, open encumbrances, and revenue to current budget in agency 109003, to be offset by budgeted use of fund balance in Fund 100, Object 311122 throughout the year); the Planning and Development Department is authorized to expend this assigned fund balance to continue Geographic Information System (GIS) activities 3. Information Technology (may be increased by net budget savings, calculated by comparing actual expense, open encumbrances, and revenue to current budget in Agencies under 117000, to be offset by budgeted use of fund balance in Fund 100, Object 311139 throughout the year) 4. Encumbrances (open POs on accounting software, Mitchell Humphrey) PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 411

5. Minerals Management Program $340,000, to be transferred to Public Works fund 200 in 2018 for the Surveyor’s Office 6. Community & Economic Development Blight Program (net of agency 178005 Blight Removal); the Planning and Development Department is authorized to expend this assigned fund balance for Blight activities 7. Elections (may be increased by net budget savings, calculated by comparing actual expense, open encumbrances, and revenue to current budget in agency 127001, to be offset by budgeted use of this fund balance throughout the year) 8. Other Post-Employment Benefits (will be funded by any unspent personnel budgets in all non-grant agencies in Fund 100 that are not otherwise authorized to be assigned or transferred)

Further assignments may be made by the County Board or the Administrator and Auditor acting together.

Non-Departmental Revenues

17. RESOLVED FURTHER, whereas the county receives federal program revenues as reimbursement of indirect costs incurred by the General Fund, and whereas those revenues on future remittances may not always be separately identified from specific county department revenues at the time of payment, that when federal program revenues are earned jointly by the general government and a specific department, and earnings are not separately identified at the time of payment, revenues shall be allocated between the General Fund and the specific department in the same proportion as federal program costs. Such allocation shall be made at the time quarterly settlement payments are received.

Board of Commissioners

18. RESOLVED FURTHER, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 2006, Section 375.055, subdivision 1 notice is given that the county board sets the compensation for county commissioners on an annual basis at $62,095.68 effective January 1, 2018. Any commissioner may choose a lesser amount upon written notification to the county auditor before December 31, 2017.

19. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the chair of the county board will continue to receive an additional payment as in the past; this amount is set at $1,500 for 2018. The vice chair shall receive an additional payment of $750 for 2018.

20. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the salaries of county commissioners shall be published in one newspaper in the county in a municipality to be determined by the county auditor, in addition to the official newspaper, as required by law.

Administration

21. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the county administrator will hold county departments accountable for progress in designated priority areas through the regular monitoring of performance measures and outcomes.

Aid to Other Agencies

22. Arrowhead Regional Corrections RESOLVED FURTHER, St. Louis County's share of the Arrowhead Regional Correction's 2018 budget is the following: 2018 Budgeted Amount $15,472,734

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23. RESOLVED FURTHER, that $75,000 of St. Louis County’s share will be designated for the Mental Health Court Initiative (Public Safety Innovation funded).

24. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the 2018 administrative budget includes funding allocations for FY 2018 for contracts with the following agencies within the Aid to Other Agencies Account:

Arrowhead Library System 103016-694500 $699,503 St. Louis County Historical Society, 103003-690200 406,998 including Historical Society/Range Affiliates and Veterans’ Memorial Hall Realty Company for the 103015-629900 178,000 management and operations of the St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center (The Depot) Promotional Bureau/Camp 102006-690300 197,208 Esquagama County Fair, Hibbing 103006-690500 12,806 South St. Louis County Fair, Proctor 103007-690600 12,806 Community Fairs 103005-690400 750 County Fairs Youth Activities 103028-642200 25,000 Program Midway Township 103025-629900 18,600 State Fire Aid 103001-699100 17,754 Duluth Seaway Port Authority 102005-691600 12,000 North Shore Management Board 102008-695100 2,500 TOTAL $1,523,925

25. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the County Administrator will be responsible for monitoring the results achieved by outside agencies through the use of performance measures.

Human Resources

26. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Health Insurance Fund (Fund 740, Agency 740002) will reimburse the Health Education Wellness Agency (Fund 100, Agency 126002) for actual eligible expenditures and encumbrances that occur in 2018 up to the budgeted amount of $259,178.

27. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Health Insurance Fund (Fund 740, Agency 740002) will reimburse Human Resources (Fund 100, Agency 123001) $70,000 for staff time spent administering the self-insured health and dental programs and administrative support to the Health Insurance Committee.

28. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the St. Louis County Human Resources Department is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Arrowhead Regional Corrections for personnel services in the amount of $313,333, and that said funds will be payable to the St. Louis County Human Resources Department, Fund 100, Agency 123001.

Public Records and Property Valuation

Recorder’s Office

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29. Technology Fund RESOLVED FURTHER, that a transfer from the Recorder's Technology Fund (121002) to the Microfilm division for expenses and encumbrances that occur in 2018 up to the budgeted amount of $149,518 is approved, contingent on the Recorder's Technology Fund revenues.

30. Integrated Fund RESOLVED FURTHER, that a transfer of the following from the Recorder's Integrated Fund (121003) for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) activities is approved, contingent on adequate 2018 revenues, with the entire remaining balance transferred to Planning Department GIS (109003) Personnel Budget:

Planning Department GIS (109003) Personnel Budget (estimated) $298,085 Auditor's Office (115015) Personnel Budget 83,215

Total $381,300

Auditor

31. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the county auditor is directed to make changes in departmental budgets to comply with this resolution.

32. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the St. Louis County Auditor is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Arrowhead Regional Corrections for fiscal services in the amount of $160,387 plus the actual cost of a Financial Analyst, and that said funds will be payable to the St. Louis County Auditor’s Office, Fund 100, Agencies 115001 and 115016.

33. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the St. Louis County Auditor is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with the Carlton-Cook-Lake-St. Louis Community Health Board for fiscal services in the amount of $7,000 plus $1,000 for the SEFA and/or GASB #68 and that said funds will be payable to the St. Louis County Auditor’s Office, Fund 100, Agency 115001.

34. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the St. Louis County Auditor is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with the Regional Rail Authority for fiscal services in the amount of $6,000 plus $1,000 for GASB #68, and that said funds will be payable to the St. Louis County Auditor’s Office, Fund 100, Agency 115001.

35. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the St. Louis County Auditor is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with the St. Louis County and Minneapolis-Duluth/Superior Passenger Rail Alliance for fiscal services in the amount of $6,000, and that said funds will be payable to the St. Louis County Auditor’s Office, Fund 100, Agency 115001.

36. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the St. Louis County Auditor is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission (GMRPTC) for fiscal services in the amount of 2.5% of GMRPTC’s state operating grants, and that said funds will be payable to the St. Louis County Auditor’s Office, Fund 100, Agency 115001. 37. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the County Board authorizes the Auditor to determine the adequacy of controls and procedures relating to financial/accounting issues and order changes or corrective actions in any department or agency of the County.

Attorney

38. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the St. Louis County Attorney is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with the St. Louis County Housing and Redevelopment Authority for legal PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 414

services in the amount of $11,590 and with Arrowhead Regional Corrections in the amount of $102,600 to be payable to the St. Louis County Attorney’s Office, Fund 100, Agency 113002.

Safety and Risk Management

39. RESOLVED FURTHER, that St. Louis County Safety and Risk Management is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Arrowhead Regional Corrections for consulting and testing services in the amount of $32,510, and that said funds will be payable to the St. Louis County Safety and Risk Management Department, Fund 100, Agency 139001.

Property Management

40. RESOLVED FURTHER, that St. Louis County Property Management is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Arrowhead Regional Corrections for rent in the amount of $432,418, and that said funds will be payable to the St. Louis County Property Management Department, Fund 100, Agency 128000.

Department of Information Technology

41. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the St. Louis County Department of Information Technology is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Arrowhead Regional Corrections for telephone services, computer network services, and data processing services in the amount of $639,565 total for all services listed, and that said funds will be payable to St. Louis County Department of Information Technology, Fund 100, Agency 117001.

SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS

Public Health and Human Services

Fund Balance

42. RESOLVED FURTHER, as required by GASB Statement 54, the priorities for the Public Health and Human Services Fund Balance for year end 2017 will be as follows;

Committed – the committed fund balance classification includes amounts that can be used only for the specific purposes determined by formal action of the County Board. Formal Board action to commit fund balance must occur prior to year-end, although the amount need not be determined at that time. 1. Retiree Obligations (vested) (eligible individuals at hourly rate times sick leave hours) 2. Vesting sick leave (eligible individuals at hourly rate times sick leave hours)

Assigned – the assigned fund balance classification includes amounts that are intended to be used by the County for specific purposes, but do not meet the criteria to be classified as restricted or committed. 1. Technology Improvements – Until the assigned fund balance reaches zero, Public Health and Human Services will seek approval from County Administration and the County Board to use this fund balance for technology related purchases. 2. Out of Home Placements - Until the assigned fund balance reaches zero, Public Health & Human Services is authorized to expend this assigned fund balance to cover the difference between budgeted Out of Home Placement expenditures and actual Out of Home Placement expenditures. 3. Building Remodel – Until the assigned fund balance reaches zero, PHHS will seek approval from County Administration and the County Board to use these funds, as needed, for remodel of the Government Services Center(s). PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 415

4. Prevention & Innovation – An amount determined by the Director of PHHS in coordination with the County Administrator which will be used to support pilot programs which focus on prevention services that will offset future costs. Use of funds will be approved by Administration and the County Board.

Further assignments may be made by the County Board or the Administrator and Auditor acting together.

43. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the 2018 Public Health and Human Services budget (Fund 230, Agency 232044, Object 608000) includes funding for the following public service contracts. These total $118,680 as listed below:

AEOA - RSVP (combined with Meals on Wheels) $20,000 Ely Community Resources 4,560 Indian Legal Assistance 9,120 Legal Aid of NE Minnesota 60,000 Volunteer Attorney Program 20,000 Salvation Army 5,000 TOTAL $118,680

Public Works

Fund Balance 44. RESOLVED FURTHER, as required by GASB Statement 54, the priorities for the Road and Bridge Fund Balance for year end 2017 will be as follows;

Committed – the committed fund balance classification includes amounts that can be used only for the specific purposes determined by formal action of the County Board. Formal Board action to commit fund balance must occur prior to year-end, although the amount need not be determined at that time. 1. Retiree obligations (vested) (eligible individuals at hourly rate times sick leave hours) 2. Vesting sick leave (eligible individuals at hourly rate times sick leave hours)

Assigned – the assigned fund balance classification includes amounts that are intended to be used by the County for specific purposes, but do not meet the criteria to be classified as restricted or committed. 1. State Aid Engineering Salary Reimbursement - difference between the Adopted Budget for State Aid Engineering Salary Reimbursement (currently Agency 200008, Object 610000) and actual reimbursements received in a year. The Public Works department is authorized to use this fund balance to fund shortfalls in subsequent years. 2. Major Emergency Road/Bridge Repairs – amount necessary to maintain a total of $500,000 at the end of the year. Public Works is authorized to use this fund balance for repair and engineering costs associated with unanticipated road or bridge failure that they are unable to absorb in their annual operations budget. 3. Gas and diesel variability – an amount determined by the Public Works Department, County Auditor's Office, and County Administration after analysis of criteria including previous fuel usage vs. budget, the year end result of operations, the current balance in Gas and Diesel Variability, and expectations about future fuel prices and usage. Public Works will seek approval from County Administration and the County Board to spend this fund balance when actual expenses plus encumbrances are greater than adopted budget in Agency 207001 Object 656200 (Diesel Fuel) or 656100 (Unleaded Fuel) and the purchase of additional fuel is necessary to continue normal operations. PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 416

4. Local road & bridge construction projects- an amount determined by Public Works and Administration analyzing the year end fund balance and anticipated local project needs for the following year. This fund balance will be transferred into the local levy road & bridge construction budget in the following year. 5. Salt –budget savings in 2070XX-651700, to be calculated by subtracting open encumbrances and actual expense from the current budget. This fund balance will be transferred into the salt budget in the following year.

Further assignments may be made by the County Board or the Administrator and Auditor acting together.

45. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the unspent balances of those Public Works projects that fall under agency 203000 Road Construction and 225000 June 2012 Storm/Public Works - County can be carried forward into the next calendar year.

46. RESOLVED FURTHER, the fund balance assigned for Local Levy Road & Bridge Construction (Fund 200, Object 311142) at the end of 2017 will be transferred into the Local Levy Road & Bridge Construction budget (Agency 203001, Object 652800) in 2018.

47. RESOLVED FURTHER, Minnesota Laws 1995, Chapter 47, authorizes the county to pool unorganized town road levies pursuant to Minn. Stat. §163.06 that the County Board, acting on behalf of unorganized townships for the purpose of furnishing road maintenance, adopts and certifies a levy of $1,582,000 for the year 2018 to be levied only in such unorganized townships.

48. RESOLVED FURTHER, the fund balance restricted for Unorganized Town Roads (Fund 210, Object 311023) at the end of 2017 will be transferred into the Unorganized Town Road & Bridge Construction budget (Agency 210001, Object 652800) in 2018.

49. RESOLVED FURTHER, the fund balance restricted for Local Option Transportation Sales Tax (Fund 204, Object 311430) at the end of 2017 will be transferred into the Local Option Transportation Sales Tax budget (Agency 204001, Object 652806) in 2018.

Land and Minerals Department

Fund Balance

50. RESOLVED FURTHER, as required by GASB Statement 54, the priorities for the Forfeited Tax Sale Fund Balance for year end 2017 will be as follows;

Committed – the committed fund balance classification includes amounts that can be used only for the specific purposes determined by formal action of the County Board. Formal Board action to commit fund balance must occur prior to year-end, although the amount need not be determined at that time. 1. Retiree Obligations (vested) (eligible individuals at hourly rate time sick leave hours) 2. Vesting sick leave (eligible individuals at hourly rate times sick leave hours)

51. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the auditor is authorized to bill the Land and Minerals Department (Fund 240) for 2018 services it will receive as follows: PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 417

Legal services from the Attorney's Office $138,151 Accounting services charges 110,792 Personnel services from the Human Resources 98,618 Purchasing services from the Purchasing Department 16,720 Rent 69,503 Data processing 238,059 Employee Training 8,113 Safety and Risk Management 20,615 Administration 40,085

TOTAL $740,656

CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS

Fund Balance

52. RESOLVED FURTHER, as required by GASB Statement 54, the priorities for the Capital Projects Fund, Fund Balance for year end 2017 will be as follows;

1. Depreciation Reserve/Leasehold Improvement (funded by rents charged to departments above the operating cost of the building). Use of funds will be approved by Administration and the County Board.

Further assignments may be made by the County Board or the Administrator and Auditor acting together.

53. RESOLVED FURTHER, that each Capital Projects Fund will have an appropriation which shall continue in force until the purpose for which it was made has been accomplished or abandoned. The purpose of a capital expenditure appropriation is abandoned if three years pass without a disbursement from or encumbrance of the appropriation, or earlier, at the discretion of the county administrator.

54. RESOLVED FURTHER, that at the end of 2018, any increase in net assets due from operations (net of revenues and expenditures) for each county-owned building will be transferred into Fund 402, (Depreciation Reserve/Leasehold Improvement Fund). These funds will be utilized to fund capital improvements to county facilities.

55. RESOLVED FURTHER, that Fund 405 is for Public Works capital building projects and any balance can be carried forward each year.

56. RESOLVED FURTHER, that Fund 407 is for Public Works capital equipment and any balance can be carried forward each year.

ENTERPRISE FUNDS

Environmental Services

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57. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the auditor is authorized to bill the Environmental Services Department (Funds 600 and 616) for 2018 services it will receive as follows:

Legal services from the Attorney's Office $ 87,351 Accounting services from the Auditor's Office 110,812 Personnel services from the Human Resources Department 30,343 Purchasing services from the Purchasing Department 12,707 Rent 31,957 Data processing 92,833 Employee Training 6,466 Safety and Risk Management 16,426 Administration 31,943

TOTAL $420,838

PERMANENT FUNDS

Shoreline Sales/Environmental Trust Fund

58. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the following transfers of the available $984,584 for 2018 in Shoreline Sales/Environmental Trust Fund (Fund 500, Agency 500001) are authorized:

Transfer to Purpose Amount 288-288999 Septic Loans Create forgivable septic loans $150,000 100-109010 General Soil and Water Conservation District 60,000 South 100-109011 General Soil and Water Conservation District 60,000 North 616-616001 Onsite WW Continued on-site wastewater operations 464,595 Program 100-103025 Midway Grant payment to continue year nine of the 18,600 Township Sewer ten year commitment 865-865001 Voyageurs Potential professional services contract $27,000 National Park Joint Venture under the Voyageur Park Joint Powers Board TOTAL USE OF AVAILABLE SHORELINE SALES FUNDS $780,195

59. RESOLVED FURTHER, that, the following budgeted transfers between funds be approved:

From Object To object Purpose Amount 697600/697602 590100/590102 100-100001 200-200122 Fund Corner $340,000 Non-Departmental Revenue Land Survey Certificate Program

100-100001 400-400023 County 1,821,786 Non-Departmental Revenue Capital Projects Program Aid (unspecified)

100-100001 230-232006 1.0 embedded 107,840 Non-Departmental Revenue Public Health & Human Social Worker Services position PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 419

100-100001 230-232006 Public Safety 150,000 Non-Departmental Revenue Public Health & Human Innovation Services funds used as match for opioid crisis grant 100-128000 402-402001 Portion of rent 348,702 Property Management Depreciation Reserve payments that Fund fund leasehold improvements / depreciation reserve 100-137004 230-232006 1.0 Team 25 91,959 Jail – Team 25 Public Health & Human Social Worker Services position 204-204001 325-325001 Annual bond 3,341,206 Local Option Transportation Capital Improvement payment Sales Tax Bond 2015C 200-204001 326-326001 Annual bond 1,985,788 Local Option Transportation Capital Improvement payment Sales Tax Bond 2016A 200-200001 100-109003 Aerial 29,514 Public Works Plan & GIS Research imagery acquisition (Res. 15-645) 290-290001 100-109003 GIS Planning 200,000 Forest Resources Plan & GIS Research 290-290001 100-109003 Aerial 29,514 Forest Resources Plan & GIS Research imagery acquisition (Res. 15-645) 240-240002 178-178005 Community Forfeited 600,000 Land and Minerals – and Economic Lands Blight Forfeited Tax Development Blight Removal Program Program funding for 2018 600-600001 100-109003 Aerial 29,514 Environmental Services Plan & GIS Research imagery acquisition (Res. 15-645) 740-740002 100-126002 To reimburse 259,178 Health Insurance Admin Health Education Health Wellness Education Wellness 740-740002 100-123001 To reimburse 70,000 Health Insurance Admin Human Resources Human Resources for staff time spent on the Health Insurance Fund PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 420

60. RESOLVED FURTHER, that, the following budgeted transfers within funds be approved:

From Object 697700 To object 590500 Purpose Amount 100-100001 100-115099 Reimburse for $121,470 Non-Departmental Auditor staff time Revenue spent on investments 100-100001 100-138001 Cover budget 285,386 Non-Departmental Mine Inspector with projected Revenue current year mineral royalty payment 100-113002 150-150000 NEMESIS 17,250 County Attorney NEMESIS fees 100-121002 100-120001 Fund 149,518 Technology Fund Microfilm microfilm operating budget 100-121002 100-109003 Aerial 29,514 Technology Fund Plan & GIS Research imagery acquisition (Res. 15-645) 100-121003 100-109003 GIS Planning 298,085 Data Integration Fund Plan & GIS Research 100-129003 150-150000 NEMESIS 114,409 Sheriff NEMESIS fees 100-133001 150-150000 NEMESIS 8,820 Rescue Squad NEMESIS fees

100-134000 150-150000 NEMESIS 3,666 Law Enforcement Services NEMESIS fees

100-137002 150-150000 NEMESIS 10,900 Jail NEMESIS fees 179-179001 150-150000 NEMESIS 73,081 Enhanced 9-1-1 NEMESIS fees

179-179001 100-109003 Aerial 29,514 Enhanced 9-1-1 Plan & GIS Research imagery acquisition (Res. 15-645) 600-607001 610-610001 Financial 25,000 Environmental Services Regional Landfill Trust assurance

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61. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the following transfers of actual personnel expense between departments be approved:

From Department To Department Position(s) Budgeted Amount 100-108001 Community 260-260999 CDBG 1.0 FTE $338,702 Development Community Development Manager, 2.0 FTE Senior Planner, 1.0 FTE Community Development Representative 100-113011 Attorney 169-169001 Attorney .2 FTE 18,013 Trust Account – Victim/Witnes Victim/Witness s Investigator 100-115002 Auditor 260-260999 CDBG 1.0 FTE 74,555 Accounting Technician 100-115007 Auditor 600-600001 1.0 FTE 114,267 Environmental Services Financial Analyst, 1.0 FTE Information Specialist II 100-115008 Auditor 230-230033 Public 1.0 FTE Fiscal 116,980 Health & Human Manager Services 100-115013 Auditor 100-129003 Sheriff 1.0 FTE 93,769 Financial Analyst

100-115014 Auditor 200-200001 Public 1.0 FTE 96,590 Works Financial Analyst 100-123002 Human 100-129003 Sheriff .83 FTE 90,946 Resources Human Resources Manager 100-123003 Human 200-200001 Public 1.0 FTE 74,733 Resources Works Senior Human Resources Advisor 100-123004 Human 230-230006 Public 1.0 FTE 106,217 Resources Health & Human Senior Human Services Resources Advisor 100-123004 Human 230-230004 Public .5 FTE 25,041 Resources Health & Human Information Services Specialist II PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 422

100-129012 Sheriff 100-135001 Emergency .6 FTE 177,173 Communications Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant,1.0 FTE Supervising Deputy Sheriff 100-136004 Radio 150-150004 NEMESIS 1.0 FTE 74,584 Maintenance Electronic Systems Technician 100-139005 Safety & Risk 730-730001 Workers .5 FTE Safety 379,020 Management Compensation and Risk Manager, 1.0 FTE Loss Control Manager, 2.0 FTE Information Specialist III, 1.0 FTE Workers’ Compensation Case Coordinator 100-139007 Safety & Risk 720-720002 Property 1.0 FTE 90,589 Management Casualty Liability Insurance & Claims Specialist 200-200010 Public Works 100-128014 Property 1.0 FTE Right 102,079 Management of Way Agent

200-200123 Public Works 240-241005 Land & 2.0 FTE 168,312 Minerals Deputy County Surveyor 240-241006 Land & 100-109003 Plan & GIS .2 FTE 8,483 Minerals Research Information Specialist I

240-241006 Land & 616-616001 On-Site .1 FTE 4,251 Minerals Wastewater Information Specialist I

62. RESOLVED FURTHER, that, the following grants are adopted as part of this Resolution. The grant approval form is still required per the Grant Policy, including the required signatures specified on the grant approval form. Any change less than or equal to $25,000 from the amount listed below must go on the quarterly budget resolution. Any change greater than $25,000 must go back to the board as a separate resolution.

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GENERAL FUND 10902-2019 Natural Resources Block Grant $104,090 10910-2018 Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Aid $711,323 12919-2018 Federal Boat and Water Safety Grant $22,000 12931-2017 Operation Stonegarden Grant $90,000 13001-2018 State Boat and Water Safety Grant $106,211 12936-2018 Federal Boat and Water Safety Equipment Grant $8,500 13203-2018 Emergency Management Performance Grant $65,194 17303-2018 Emergency Shelter Grant Projects $148,000 17304-2018 Emergency Shelter Grant Administration $12,000

PUBLIC HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES 23301-2018 Child and Teen Check-Up $520,241 23302-2017 WIC (Women Infants and Children) $368,124 (Total Grant $506,701) 23302-2018 WIC (Women Infants and Children) $138,577 (Total Estimated Grant $506,701) 23303-2018 Maternal Child Health $254,820 23304-2017 SHIP (Statewide Health Improvement Partnership) $69,407 (Total Grant $83,574) 23304-2018 SHIP (Statewide Health Improvement Partnership) $14,167 (Total Estimated Grant $83,574) 23314-2017 TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) $175,020 (Total Grant $346,796) 23314-2018 TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) $171,776 (Total Grant $346,796) 23325-2017 Follow Along Program $1,933 23325-2018 Follow Along Program $1,933 23328-2017 Community Wellness Grant $198,647 (Total Grant $230,000) 23328-2018 Community Wellness Grant $33,927 (Total Estimated Grant $230,000) 23329-2018 Minnesota Immunization Connection $59,279 23330-2017 Evidence Based Home Visiting $199,750 (Total Grant $258,915) 23330-2018 Evidence Based Home Visiting $59,165 (Total Estimated Grant $258,915) 23601-2017 Public Health Preparedness $49,861 (Total Grant $101,013) 23601-2018 Public Health Preparedness $51,152 (Total Grant $101,013)

CDBG/HOME 26001-2018 CDBG Projects $1,450,000 26002-2018 CDBG Administration $550,000 27001-2018 Home HUD Projects $390,000 27002-2018 Home HUD Administration $39,000

63. RESOLVED FURTHER, that the 2017 unspent balances of grants which extend into 2018 will be carried forward into 2018 as increases to that revenue and expenditure budget.

64. RESOLVED FURTHER, that grants that flow through the Community Health Board (CHB) are allowed to increase their revenue and expenditure budgets during the year as additional funds become available.

65. RESOLVED FURTHER, if the actual costs of planned FTEs in a grant are lower than the adopted budget, grants are allowed to move the unspent personnel budget into the capital or operating budget to fully utilize all grant funding. The actual transfer of funds will be included in the next quarterly budget adjustment resolution.

66. RESOLVED FURTHER, the increase of $60,000 for the St. Louis County Historical Society, of which $30,000 is considered to be added as a base allocation and $30,000 is to be considered a one-time increase and will be revisited for 2019 funding. In addition, of the $60,000 increase, no less than $1,000 will be delegated to each of the six affiliates.

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Unanimously adopted December 19, 2017. No. 17-739

Upon motion by Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Rukavina, resolutions numbered 17-740 through 17-743 and 17-745 through 17-760, as submitted on a second consent agenda, were unanimously adopted as follows:

BY COMMISSIONER NELSON: WHEREAS, St. Louis County purchases employment services for persons with disabilities; and WHEREAS, The Department of Public Health and Human Services has contracted with Occupational Development Center, Inc., (ODC) and Goodwill Industries Vocational Enterprises, Inc., (GIVE) for over 30 years to provide extended employment services for persons with disabilities and wishes to renew these agreements; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to enter into purchase of service agreements with the Occupational Development Center, Inc., of Virginia, MN, and Goodwill Industries Vocational Enterprises, Inc., of Duluth, MN, for extended employment services at the rates listed below for shelter-based work, supported employment, and job coaching at the contract maximum of $90,408 for the Goodwill Industries Vocational Enterprises, Inc., contract and $107,408 for the Occupational Development Center, Inc., contract for the period January 1, 2018, through December 31, 2018, payable from Fund 230, Agency 232006, Object 604800. Agency Services Rates Contract Maximum ODC Shelter-Based Work $20.00/worker/day Supported Employment $20.00/worker/day Job Coaching $55.00/hour $107,408

GIVE Shelter-Based Work $15.00/worker/day Supported Employment $15.00/worker/day Job Coaching $30.00/hour $90,408 Adopted December 19, 2017. No. 17-740

WHEREAS, The Public Health and Human Services Department (PHHS) has existing contracts with Arrowhead Psychological Clinic, Dr. Jonathan Beyer, Dr. Ryan Goldenstein, Nystrom & Associates, LTD., and Range Mental Health Center for the purchase of court-ordered Specialized Children in Need of Protection or Services (CHIPS) Psychological Evaluations; and WHEREAS, These court-ordered Specialized CHIPS Psychological Evaluations provide information to the judicial system in order to better determine the parent or caretakers’ ability to safely and effectively parent the children; and PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 425

WHEREAS, Arrowhead Psychological Clinic, Dr. Jonathan Beyer, Dr. Ryan Goldenstein, Nystrom & Associates, LTD., and Range Mental Health Center are able and willing to continue providing these services; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes Professional Service Agreements with Arrowhead Psychological Clinic, Dr. Jonathan Beyer, Dr. Ryan Goldenstein, Nystrom & Associates, LTD, and Range Mental Health Center for Specialized CHIPS Psychological Evaluations for the period January 1, 2018, through December 31, 2018, at a fixed- cost basis for a variety of services that may be needed during CY 2018, to include $950 per psychological evaluation, $130 for one feedback session, a forensic rate of $200 per hour for related court testimony for psychologists, and an additional $40 fee for no show appointments (up to two per client served), up to a contract maximum for the providers combined of $65,000, payable from Fund 230 (Social Services), Agency 232008 (Children’s Services), Expense Object 602000 (Other Children’s Services). Adopted December 19, 2017. No. 17-742

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Environmental Services Department provides an integrated solid waste program for residents and businesses throughout the majority of the geographic area of the county known as the St. Louis County Solid Waste Management Area (SWMA) and excludes the area within the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District (District); and WHEREAS, The District manages solid waste programs for the area of the county which includes the Cities of Duluth, Hermantown and Proctor and surrounding townships; and WHEREAS, Both the SWMA area and the District area were established by State Statute; and WHEREAS, Part of the County SWMA immediately north of the District (the Townships of Fredenberg, Gnesen, Normanna, North Star, Alden, Pequaywan, and two unorganized Townships identified as 54-13 and 53-15) has historically managed solid waste separately from the programs provided by the County; and WHEREAS, Waste from these townships, known as the South Service Area, has been managed within the District solid waste system since 2001 through an agreement between the District and the County and include recycling, waste reduction, education, household hazardous waste, appliance, battery, tire, used oil, construction and demolition waste, and solid waste management services; and WHEREAS, The County has established hauler collected fees and line item service fees in the South Service Area to pay the District for the costs of providing solid waste services within that area; and WHEREAS, The County also remits to the District the State SCORE Waste Reduction and Recycling Funding pass-through grant the County receives for the South Service Area based upon the population of the South Service Area compared to the population of the remainder of the County; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes a five (5) year Agreement with the District to continue to provide solid waste management services to the South Service Area under which the County will provide the District with 75% of the service fees and the volume based hauler fees collected in the South Service Area plus the State SCORE Waste Reduction and Recycling Funding pass-through grant the County receives for the South Service Area. The agreement will expire on December 31, 2022, with both parties reserving the right to extend this agreement for two (2) additional two-year periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding to the District for solid waste management services provided to the South Services Area to be paid from Environmental Services Enterprise Fund 600, Agency 600001. Adopted December 19, 2017. No. 17-743

RESOLVED, That pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 161.36, the Commissioner of Transportation be appointed as the Agent of St. Louis County to accept as its agent, federal aid funds which may be made available for eligible transportation-related projects; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Public Works Director/Highway Engineer and the Assistant County Attorney are hereby authorized and directed for and on behalf of the county to execute and enter into an agreement with the Commissioner of Transportation prescribing the terms and conditions of said federal aid participation as set forth and contained in “Minnesota Department of Transportation Agency Agreement 1030069”, a copy of which said agreement was before the PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 426

County Board and which is made a part hereof by reference. Adopted December 19, 2017. No. 17-745

WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Public Works Department plans to reconstruct a small segment of Unorganized Town Road 8110 and to replace the existing bridge (County Bridge 373, State Bridge 2284) over the Little Fork River in Unorganized Township 62-17, County Project (CP) 8110-1753; and WHEREAS, These improvements consist of replacing the existing structure with a similar structure at the same location and reconstructing the roadway as determined necessary to provide for the safety and convenience of the public; and WHEREAS, In addition to the existing highway right-of-way, certain lands are required for this construction, together with temporary construction easements; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the Public Works Director to proceed with the acquisition of the necessary lands and temporary easements for CP 8110-1753, payable from Fund 200, Agency 203001; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is requested to provide St. Louis County with easement across the following State of Minnesota land located adjacent to the present course of Unorganized Township Road 8110: The Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SE ¼ of NE ¼), Section 20, Township 62 North, Range 17 West of the Fourth Principal Meridian, St. Louis County, Minnesota. (Parcel Identification Number: 697-0010-02820). Adopted December 19, 2017. No. 17-746

WHEREAS, The Transportation Alternatives (TA) is a federally funded program to fund local infrastructure projects; and WHEREAS, The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) State Aid for Local Transportation Office administers the TA funds for local agencies; and WHEREAS, The City of Biwabik is intending to submit a TA grant application for the revitalization of Main Street to be done in conjunction with MnDOT’s reconstruction of TH 135; and WHEREAS, For the City of Biwabik to receive federal funding it is required that the County act as the sponsoring agency for the TA project; and WHEREAS, Funding is anticipated to be TA ($500,000) and City of Biwabik local match ($2,500,000), payable from City of Biwabik funds; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board agrees to act as sponsoring agency for a “Transportation Alternatives” project identified as the revitalization of Main Street and has reviewed and approved the project as proposed; RESOLVED FURTHER, That sponsorship includes a willingness to secure and guarantee the local share of costs associated with this project and responsibility for seeing this project through to its completion, with compliance of all applicable laws, rules and regulations. Adopted December 19, 2017. No. 17-747

WHEREAS, St. Louis County requires the services of a consultant to assist with federal legislative and administrative matters; and WHEREAS, Lockridge, Grindal & Nauen has demonstrated professional expertise and knowledge of federal legislation and administrative activities; and WHEREAS, The contractor desires and is capable of providing federal legislative consultant services to St. Louis County during 2018; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes an agreement with Lockridge, Grindal & Nauen in 2018, upon approval of the County Attorney, for an amount not to PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 427 exceed $67,930, payable from Fund 100, Agency 105001, Object 629900. Adopted December 19, 2017. No. 17-749

WHEREAS, On August 14, 2012, the St. Louis County Board approved Resolution No. 12-471 authorizing an agreement with Dakota County for the Criminal Justice Information Integration Network; and WHEREAS, Since that time, Dakota County has changed the name from Criminal Justice Information Integration Network to Criminal Justice Network (CJN) and updated the terms; and WHEREAS, Dakota County hosts the CJN that provides software products to integrate current public safety applications and interfaces with the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and 49 other agencies; and WHEREAS, The purpose of mutual aid under the County Sheriff Transportation Agreement is to make equipment and personnel available to counties from other counties with respect to the duties of the county sheriff in providing secure transport of persons subject to detention for a criminal offense and to any other persons according to a lawful duty or obligation; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes a contract with Dakota County for the Criminal Justice Network; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the annual maintenance will not exceed $20,000, with a maximum of $15,000 to be accounted for in Fund 100, Agency 129003, Object 634800; and a maximum of $5,000 to be accounted for in Fund 992, Agency 992001, Object 634800; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes a County Sheriff Transportation Agreement for mutual aid with Dakota County; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to sign any associated contract documents. Adopted December 19, 2017. No. 17-750

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board establishes a public hearing on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, 9:45 a.m., in the St. Louis County Courthouse, Duluth, MN, for the purpose of considering the issuance of an Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License to Kabetogama Outdoors, LLC d/b/a Kab Outdoors, Kabetogama Township. Adopted December 19, 2017. No. 17-751

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board establishes a public hearing on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, 9:50 a.m., in the St. Louis County Courthouse, Duluth, MN, for the purpose of considering the issuance of an Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License to Capable Investments L. L. C. d/b/a The Oasis, Unorganized Township 60-18. Adopted December 19, 2017. No. 17-752

WHEREAS, Bids have been received electronically by the St. Louis County Public Works Department for the following project: CP 0041-235496, SAP 069-641-004; and WHEREAS, Bids were opened in the Richard H. Hansen Transportation & Public Works Complex, Duluth, MN, on December 14, 2017, and the low responsible bid determined; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the award on the above project to the low bidder: LOW BIDDER ADDRESS AMOUNT Northland Constructors 4843 Rice Lake Road $597,290.50 of Duluth, LLC Duluth, MN 55803 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the appropriate county officials are authorized to approve the Contractor’s Performance Bonds and to execute the bonds and contract for the above listed project payable from Fund 220, Agency 220450, Object 652700. Adopted December 19, 2017. No. 17-753

WHEREAS, Since February of 2003, upon the dissolution of the Depot Operations/PMO Board, St. PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 428

Louis County has maintained professional services agreements for the daily operations, marketing, management and facility maintenance of the St. Louis County Heritage & Arts Center (the Depot); and WHEREAS, St. Louis County has contracted with Oneida Realty Company to perform the facility operations and maintenance since that date, and additionally Oneida performed all of the operations, marketing, and planning at the Depot since 2005; and WHEREAS, The present operations contract will expire on December 31, 2017, and St. Louis County desires to extend this contract for one additional year at a cost of $178,000; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes a one-year contract extension (from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018) with Oneida Realty Company for marketing, strategic planning/direction, facilities management and operations, and administrative services for the St. Louis County Heritage & Arts Center (the Depot) for an amount of $178,000, payable from Fund 100, Agency 103015, Object 629900. Adopted December 19, 2017. No. 17-754

WHEREAS, On June 28, 2016, the County Board authorized a professional services agreement with LHB Engineers & Architects of Duluth, MN (Resolution No. 16-410) for all phases of the new Cook Public Works facility construction project in the amount of $657,471; and WHEREAS, The scope of work for design of this building has increased materially as a result of multiple factors including increased space needs, wetland permitting, soil conditions, fire suppression and backup power generation; and WHEREAS, The additional design effort is deemed necessary to meet the long-term facility requirements and building strategies established by the county; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves an amendment to the professional services contract with LHB Engineers & Architects of Duluth, MN, for the planning, design, construction and bid documents, project administration, and project close out for the Cook Public Works facility construction project in the amount $325,049, payable from Fund 405, Agency 405069, Object 660265, transferred in from the Capital Project Fund 400, Agency 400023. Adopted December 19, 2017. No. 17-755

WHEREAS, On July 12, 2017, the County Extension Committee recommended that the St. Louis County Board approve an addendum to the 2016-18 Memorandum of Agreement that includes one (1) new 4-H Urban Afterschool Program Coordinator (1.0 FTE) for the Duluth area; and WHEREAS, The proposed addendum for one (1) new 4-H Urban Afterschool Coordinator, effective January 1, 2018, will remain in place for the term of the MOA, with an increased contract price of $72,192; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county officials to sign the addendum to the 2016-18 Memorandum of Agreement with the University of Minnesota to include the addition of one (1) 4-H Urban Program Coordinator position (1.0 FTE) with an increased contract price of $72,192 effective January 1, 2018, payable from Fund 184, Agency 186002, Object 629900. Adopted December 19, 2017. No. 17-756

WHEREAS, On November 1, 2011, the St. Louis County Board directed and authorized the Land and Minerals Department to appraise and offer for sale into private ownership the county’s tax forfeited shoreland leases (County Board Resolution No. 11-559); and WHEREAS, The Minnesota Legislature authorized this sale in the 2012 Minnesota Session Laws, Chapter 236, Section 28; and WHEREAS, The St. Louis County Land and Minerals Department has generated $1,202,961.82 in revenue from the sale of these parcels through November 7, 2017; and WHEREAS, Statute specifically allows for the reimbursement of related expenses in preparing and closing these sales; and WHEREAS, The following 2017 amounts are to be reimbursed by the sale proceeds: PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 429

Land & Minerals Reimburse costs in 240-246001- $1,060.47 Department 610000

Reimburse costs in 240-241003- $5,234.28 610000

Reimburse costs in 240-241001- $108.40 610000 Reimburse costs in 240-241005- $13,813.66 610000 Reimburse costs in 240-241006- $706.86 610000 Reimburse costs in 240-241008- $48.51 610000 Land & Minerals Reimburse costs in 290-290003- $706,637.03 Department 629900

Land & Minerals Reimburse costs in 290-290003- $8,476.62 Department 629900

; and WHEREAS, Minn. Laws, 2012, Chapter 236, Section 28, specifies that the sale proceeds, after costs, are to be placed in the Environmental Trust Fund/Shoreline Sales (Fund 500), and this Fund is invested with the Minnesota State Board of Investment (MSBI); THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the transfer of $529,366.21 from the Land Department 290-290003-697600 to the Environmental Trust Fund/Shoreline Sales 500-500001-590100; PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 430

RESOLVED FURTHER, That any sales proceeds that are received after December 12, 2017, will be transferred to the MSBI in December 2018 by County Board Resolution. Adopted December 19, 2017. No. 17-757

RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board reappoints Arik C. Forsman to serve as an alternate member of the Civil Service Commission for a term ending January 13, 2021. Adopted December 19, 2017. No. 17-758

RESOLVED, That the 2017-2019 Deputy Sheriff Supervisory Unit contract is ratified and county officials are authorized to execute the Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement, a copy of which is on file in County Board File No. 60738. Adopted December 19, 2017. No. 17-759

WHEREAS, St. Louis County receives iron ore royalties from tax forfeited minerals; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 298.2215 allows a county to establish a scholarship program for local high school graduates; and WHEREAS, On December 12, 2017, the County Board adopted Resolution No. 17-711 establishing a scholarship program and directing that a committee be established to develop and identify the logistics and process for administering the program for distribution of funds for the fall and winter semesters of the 2018-2019 school year; and WHEREAS, The Resolution also directs that the committee consists of County Administration, County Board members, and local two-year public college administrators; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board appoints the following County Board members to the Scholarship Program Special Committee: • District 3 Commissioner Beth Olson • District 4 Commissioner Tom Rukavina • District 7 Commissioner Mike Jugovich RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Board appoints St. Louis County Auditor Donald Dicklich to the Scholarship Program Special Committee; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the St. Louis County Board appoints Bill Maki, President of the Northeast Higher Education District, and Patrick Johns, President of Lake Superior College, or their designees, to the Scholarship Program Special Committee; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Special Committee is required to provide a progress report to the Board prior to July 1, 2018; RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Special Committee is established for a term of one year from date of inception for purposes of establishing a process and ongoing methodology by which the scholarships can be distributed for this and future years; RESOLVED FURTHER, That an update(s) shall be provided as appropriate to the Board consistent with the Standing Rules and Bylaws of the St. Louis County Board of Commissioners. Adopted December 19, 2017. No. 17-760

BY COMMISSIONER JEWELL: WHEREAS, The City of Duluth has requested to acquire the following described state tax forfeited land for the price of $5,000.00 plus fees, for residential development: LOT 9, BLOCK 25, DULUTH HEIGHTS 6TH DIVISION Parcel Code: 010-0890-07970 Acres: +/- 0.06; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 282.01, Subd. 1a(a), authorizes the sale of state tax forfeited land to an organized governmental subdivision for any public purpose for which the subdivision is authorized to acquire property; and WHEREAS, The Land and Minerals Department has determined that the parcel is suitable to be reclassified as ‘non-conservation’ after considering many factors including the present use of adjacent land; and WHEREAS, This parcel of land is located inside the boundaries of a municipality or town and Minn. PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MINNESOTA 431

Stat. § 282.01 provides that notice of the classification or reclassification and sale of lands situated within a municipality or town must be transmitted to its governing body; and WHEREAS, The reclassification of the parcel will be deemed approved if the County Board does not receive notice of a municipality’s or town’s disapproval within 60 days of the date on which this resolution is delivered to the clerk of the municipality or town in which the parcel is located; and WHEREAS, This parcel of land has not been withdrawn from sale pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 85.012, 92.461, 282.01, Subd. 8, and 282.018, and other statutes that require the withholding of state tax forfeited lands from sale; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board approves the reclassification and sale of state tax forfeited land, as described, to the City of Duluth or its authorized agent, for the price of $1.00 plus the following fees: 3% assurance fee of $.03, deed fee of $25, deed tax of $1.65 and recording fee of $46, for a total of $73.68 to be deposited into Fund 240 (Forfeited Tax Fund); FURTHER RESOLVED, That the St. Louis County Board authorizes the appropriate county staff to negotiate a sale price with the Minnesota Department of Revenue if the $1.00 sale price is not approved by the Minnesota Department of Revenue. Unanimously adopted December 19, 2017. No. 17-744

At 2:46 p.m., December 19, 2017, Commissioner Nelson, supported by Commissioner Olson, moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed; seven yeas, zero nays.

Frank Jewell, Chair of the Board of County Commissioners

Attest:

Donald Dicklich, County Auditor and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners

(Seal of the County Auditor)