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Board of Commissioners 606 5 th Ave. SW, Room #131 Roseau, MN 56751 Phone: 218-463-4248 Fax: 218-463-3252 County Coordinator’s Office e-mail address: [email protected], Roseau County Home Page Address: http://www.co.roseau.mn.us/ District 1, John Horner, Vice-Chair - District 2, Jack Swanson District 3, Roger Falk - District 4, Russell Walker - District 5, Daryl Wicklund, Chair An Equal Opportunity Employer REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Roseau County will meet in session on August 24, 2021, at 8:30 a.m., in the Roseau County Courthouse, Room 110, Roseau, MN, at which time the following matters will come before the Board: 8:30 Call to Order 1. Presentation of Colors 2. Approve Agenda 3. Comments and Announcements 4. Approve Bills 8:35 Delegations/Board Appointments/Public Comments* 1. Gracia Nelson & Darryl Tveitbakk, Northwest Regional Library – 2022 Appropriation 8:50 Consent Agenda 1. August 10, 2021, Regular Board Proceedings 2. August 17, 2021, Special Board Proceedings 3. Application for Exempt Permit – Warroad Eagles 4. Operational Enhancement Grant – Veteran Services Office 8:55 Committee Reports 9:00 Department Reports 9:05 County Board Items 1. Local Option Sales Tax for Transportation 2. COVID-19 Pandemic Update 3. MnDNR Committee Appointment – Springsteel Beach Project 4. Commissioner Committee Reports 9:45 Unfinished Business 9:45 Adjourn NOTE: You may attend the meeting in-person, or virtually via ZOOM. Contact the County Coordinator’s Office (218-463-4248), or via email ([email protected]), to request a Zoom link to attend this meeting. * -Limited to 5 minutes

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Page 1: Board of Commissioners REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA

Board of Commissioners 606 5th Ave. SW, Room #131

Roseau, MN 56751 Phone: 218-463-4248

Fax: 218-463-3252

County Coordinator’s Office e-mail address: [email protected], Roseau County Home Page Address: http://www.co.roseau.mn.us/

District 1, John Horner, Vice-Chair - District 2, Jack Swanson District 3, Roger Falk - District 4, Russell Walker - District 5, Daryl Wicklund, Chair

An Equal Opportunity Employer

REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Roseau County will meet in session on August 24, 2021, at 8:30 a.m., in the Roseau County Courthouse, Room 110, Roseau, MN, at which time the following matters will come before the Board:

8:30 Call to Order 1. Presentation of Colors2. Approve Agenda3. Comments and Announcements4. Approve Bills

8:35 Delegations/Board Appointments/Public Comments* 1. Gracia Nelson & Darryl Tveitbakk, Northwest Regional Library – 2022 Appropriation

8:50 Consent Agenda 1. August 10, 2021, Regular Board Proceedings2. August 17, 2021, Special Board Proceedings3. Application for Exempt Permit – Warroad Eagles4. Operational Enhancement Grant – Veteran Services Office

8:55 Committee Reports

9:00 Department Reports

9:05 County Board Items 1. Local Option Sales Tax for Transportation2. COVID-19 Pandemic Update3. MnDNR Committee Appointment – Springsteel Beach Project4. Commissioner Committee Reports

9:45 Unfinished Business

9:45 Adjourn

NOTE: You may attend the meeting in-person, or virtually via ZOOM. Contact the County Coordinator’s Office (218-463-4248), or via email ([email protected]), to request a Zoom link to attend this meeting.

* -Limited to 5 minutes

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Roseau County Request for Board Action

Agenda Item #: Board Appointment 1 (for office use only) Requested Board Date: August 24, 2021 Originating Department: NW Regional Library System

Subject Title (as it will appear on the Agenda): NW Regional Library (NWRL) System – 2022 Appropriation

Presenter: Gracia Nelson & Darryl Tveitbakk

Estimated Amount of Time Needed for Discussion: ☐< 5 minutes ☐ 5 minutes ☐ 10 minutes ☒ 15 minutes ☐ 30 minutes ☐ >30 minutes

Board Action Requested: Requesting Board consideration of the NWRL 2022 Appropriation request, as presented.

Background:

Supporting Documentation: ☐ Attached ☒ None

Agenda Classification for County Board Meeting: ☒ Delegations/Board Appointments ☐ Consent Agenda

☐ Department Reports ☐ Committee Reports ☐ County Board Items ☐ Other ______________________

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Roseau County

Request for Board Action

Agenda Item #: Consent 1 (for office use only)

Requested Board Date: August 24, 2021 Originating Department: Coordinator

Subject Title (as it will appear on the Agenda): August 10, 2021 Regular Board Proceedings

Presenter: Jeff Pelowski

Estimated Amount of Time Needed for Discussion:

☒< 5 minutes ☐ 5 minutes ☐ 10 minutes

□ 15 minutes ☐ 30 minutes ☐ >30 minutes Board Action Requested: Review and approve the August 10, 2021 Regular Board Proceedings.

Background:

Supporting Documentation: ☒ Attached □ None

Agenda Classification for County Board Meeting:

□ Delegations ☒ Consent Agenda

□ Department Reports ☐ Committee Reports

□ County Board Items ☐ Other

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROSEAU COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

August 10, 2021

The Board of Commissioners of Roseau County, Minnesota met in the Courthouse in the

City of Roseau, Minnesota on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 8:30 a.m. by Board Chair Daryl Wicklund. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Commissioners present were Roger Falk, John Horner, Jack Swanson, Russell Walker, and Daryl Wicklund. Others present were Martie Monsrud, Jeff Pelowski, Joleen Kezar, Daryle Dahl, Mike Flaagan, Steve Gust, Kristy Kjos, and Curt Hauger; while those attending through ZOOM were Diane Gregerson, Karla Langaas, Pam Shaw, Cindy Tangen, Russ Anderson, and Ryan Bergeron. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Auditor/Recorder Monsrud requested the addition of a Payroll Software Agreement to Department Reports, and an Extension Committee Memorandum of Agreement as well as an Addendum to that Agreement Addendum to Committee Reports. A motion to approve the amended Agenda was made by Commissioner Walker, seconded by Commissioner Horner, and carried unanimously. COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Coordinator Pelowski commented that the Board will be interviewing three candidates for the County Engineer position this afternoon beginning at 1:00 p.m. in the Board Room. County Attorney Kjos commented on the successful “Back the Blue” event last week in Greenbush, hosted by the Women of Today. APPROVE BILLS A motion was made by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Falk, and carried unanimously to approve the payment of the following warrants:

Warrants Approved For Payment 7/29/2021 (Warrant #146763-146784) Vendor Name Amount AFLAC 3,977.91 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS 35,234.08 LAKE COUNTRY CHEVROLET-BUICK INC 41,065.09 ROSEAU CO TREASURER 5,117.17 TOWN OF BEAVER 2,595.69 17 Payments less than 2,000.00 10,290.36

Final Total: 98,280.30

Warrants Approved For Payment 8/05/2021 (Warrant #146785-146806) Vendor Name Amount DEARBORN GROUP 3,949.17 KEIMIG/KELSEY 4,961.31 MN DEPT OF FINANCE -TREAS 2,549.00 MN DEPT OF FINANCE -TREAS 3,139.50 NORTHERN STATES POWER 11,996.97 ROSEAU/LOW SPORTSMAN CLUB 6,338.01 SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANAD 2,495.43

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15 Payments less than 2,000.00 8,187.74

Final Total: 43,617.13

Warrants Approved On 8/10/2021 For Payment 8/13/2021 (Warrant #146807-146887) Vendor Name Amount AVENU INSIGHTS & ANALYTICS 6,224.20 BEITO REPAIR 3,227.81 BLOOMING VALLEY SERVICES 13,547.52 CONTEGRITY GROUP INC 28,694.10 COULOMBE CONSULTING 4,480.00 EVCO PETROLEUM PRODUCTS INC 3,265.30 FARGO FREIGHTLINER 2,027.57 GENERAL EQUIP & SUPPLIES INC 2,119.23 H & L MESABI INC 2,375.00 HALVERSON SAND & GRAVEL INC 11,624.00 INFORMATION SYSTEMS CORP 9,108.00 MAR-KIT LANDFILL 44,413.50 NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT 101,032.11 NORTHLAND TIRE 2,077.50 RJ ZAVORAL & SONS INC 438,011.37 SJOBERG'S INC 5,103.50 SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE-DBA 5,771.16 TAFT STETTINIUS & HOLLISTER LLP 9,543.00 TERRACON CONSULTANTS INC 4,800.10 TITAN MACHINERY 2,578.70 TRUE NORTH STEEL 36,857.94 60 Payments less than 2,000.00 30,681.19

Final Total: 767,562.80 DELEGATIONS/BOARD APPOINTMENTS/PUBLIC COMMENTS - NONE CONSENT AGENDA

A motion to approve the Consent Agenda was made by Commissioner Falk, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, and carried unanimously. The Board, by adoption of its Consent Agenda, approved the July 27, 2021, Regular Board Meeting Proceedings; approved the Roseau River Watershed District Board Appointment Authorization to Advertise; approved the Two Rivers Watershed District Board Appointment Authorization to Advertise; approved the West Central Indexing Software & Maintenance Agreement renewal; and, approved a $100.00 donation from the First United Lutheran Church to the Veteran Services Office. COMMITTEE REPORTS EXTENSION COMMITTEE Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the University of Minnesota Auditor/Recorder Monsrud, on behalf of the Extension Committee, requested Board approval of a MOA with the University of Minnesota to remain at a 1.8 staffing level; including, full-time status for Sandi Weiland, and .8 time status for Kelsey Berger (.8 time). The MOA would be in effect for a three-year period. Following discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Falk, and carried unanimously to approve the MOA as presented.

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Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Addendum Auditor/Recorder Monsrud, on behalf of the Extension Committee, requested Board approval of an Addendum to the new MOA with the University of Minnesota. The Addendum would increase the hourly wage of the summer interns from $12.00 to $15.00 per hour. Following discussion, Commissioner Swanson made a motion to approve the Addendum to the MOA, seconded by Commissioner Falk, and carried unanimously. DEPARTMENT REPORTS HIGHWAY Call for Bids – SAP 068-613-024 Assistant Engineer Dahl requested Board approval to Call for Bids for SAP 068-613-024, Old Bridge #68507 and New Bridge #68545, with the bid opening scheduled for October 11, 2021. Following discussion, Commissioner Falk made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Walker, and carried unanimously to approve the Call for Bids. SHERIFF Proposed Staffing Changes Sheriff Gust requested Board approval of proposed staffing changes for Devin Corneliusen from Deputy Sheriff, Grade 7D ($27.57/hr) to Investigator, Grade 8C ($28.83/hr), effective August 8, 2021; and, Bruce Hanson from Deputy Sheriff, Grade 7G ($30.49/hr), to Sergeant, Grade 8F ($32.03/hr), effective August 8, 2021. Following discussion, Commissioner Horner made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Walker, and carried unanimously to approve the position and resulting pay grade/step change for Devin Corneliusen, effective August 8, 2021. Commissioner Swanson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Falk, and carried unanimously to approve the position and resulting pay grade/step change for Bruce Hanson, effective August 8, 2021. AUDITOR/RECORDER Payroll Software Agreement Auditor/Recorder Monsrud requested Board approval of a Payroll Software Agreement with UKG–Ultra Pro. If approved, there would be a one-time set up fee of $10,000.00, with an annual payment of $14,000.00 to utilize the program. The plan would be to have the new software program in-place by January 1, 2022. Following discussion, Commissioner Swanson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Horner, and carried unanimously to approve the Agreement with UKG-Ultra Pro. PUBLIC HEARING – LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX (LOST) FOR TRANSPORTATION A motion to open the Public Hearing at 9:00 a.m. was made by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Falk, and carried unanimously. Coordinator Pelowski provided information regarding the purpose of the Public Hearing. Following that presentation, Board Chair Wicklund asked if any written comments had been received prior to the Hearing. Only one written comment, opposing the proposed LOST, was submitted by Dave Wahl, and copies of the comment letter were distributed to the Board and those in attendance. Board Chair Wicklund called for any oral comments from the public. Oral comments, in opposition to the LOST, were presented to the Board by Curt Hauger and Russ Anderson. Following a lengthy discussion, a motion to close the Public Hearing was made by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Falk, and carried unanimously.

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Board Chair Wicklund requested delaying Board action on this item until additional

publicity concerning LOST is made available to County residents. The delay would allow residents additional time to provide their input to the Commissioners. Board consensus was to defer this item to the August 24, 2021, Regular Board Meeting Agenda.

COUNTY BOARD ITEMS Warroad River Watershed District Appointments The Board reviewed the applications of Jeffrey O’Donnell and Brian Schaible to fill the two open positions on the Warroad River Watershed Board (WRWB). A motion to re-appoint Jeffrey O’Donnell and Brian Schaible to three-year terms on the WRWB, commencing September 19, 2021, and concluding on September 18, 2024, was made by Commissioner Walker, seconded by Commissioner Falk, and carried unanimously. COVID-19 Pandemic - Update Coordinator Pelowski provided a brief update on the pandemic. Commissioner Committee Reports (June 22 – July 13, 2021) Commissioner Falk reported on the following committee(s): Operations Committee Meeting; County Board Work Session; Roseau River Watershed Board Meeting; Red River Basin Commission Meeting. Commissioner Horner reported on the following committee(s): Operations Committee Meeting; County Board Work Session. Commissioner Swanson reported on the following committee(s): Building Committee Meeting; Stearns County Resilience Training Meeting; Roseau City Council Meeting; Operations Committee Meeting; County Board Work Session; Association of MN Counties Coffee and Conversation Meeting; Community Justice Coordinating Committee Meeting; Roseau County Extension Committee Meeting. Commissioner Walker reported on the following committee(s): Operations Committee Meeting; County Board Work Session. Commissioner Wicklund reported on the following committee(s): Operations Committee Meeting; County Board Work Session; Two Rivers Watershed Board Meeting.

Upon motion carried, the Board adjourned the Regular meeting at 10:15 a.m. The next Regular meeting of the Board is scheduled for Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. Attest: Date: Jeff Pelowski, County Coordinator Daryl Wicklund, Chair Roseau County, Minnesota Board of County Commissioners Roseau County, Minnesota

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Roseau County Request for Board Action

Agenda Item #: Consent 2 (for office use only)

Requested Board Date: August 24, 2021 Originating Department: Coordinator

Subject Title (as it will appear on the Agenda): August 17, 2021 Special Board Proceedings

Presenter: Jeff Pelowski

Estimated Amount of Time Needed for Discussion:

☒< 5 minutes ☐ 5 minutes ☐ 10 minutes

□ 15 minutes ☐ 30 minutes ☐ >30 minutes Board Action Requested: Review and approve the August 17, 2021 Board Proceedings.

Background:

Supporting Documentation: ☒ Attached □ None

Agenda Classification for County Board Meeting:

□ Delegations ☒ Consent Agenda

□ Department Reports ☐ Committee Reports

□ County Board Items ☐ Other

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROSEAU COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

August 17, 2021

The Board of Commissioners of Roseau County, Minnesota met in Special Session held

at the Courthouse in the City of Roseau, Minnesota on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. CALL TO ORDER The Special Meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Board Chair Daryl Wicklund. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Commissioners present were Roger Falk, John Horner, Jack Swanson, Russell Walker, and Daryl Wicklund. Others attending were Daryle Dahl, Mike Flaagan, Joleen Kezar, Ryan Murray, and Jeff Pelowski. Attending through ZOOM was Gary Weiers. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. COUNTY BOARD ITEMS County Engineer Discussion Gary Weiers, DDA Human Resources, Inc., led the discussion regarding a proposed Employment Agreement with Stephen Slick to fill the County Highway Engineer position. The Hiring Committee and Mr. Slick have agreed on the terms of the hire. A draft Agreement, outlining those terms, was distributed to the Board for their consideration. The Committee is recommending that the Board approve the Agreement as presented. Following review of the Agreement and a lengthy discussion, Commissioner Walker made a motion to approve the Employment Agreement with Stephen Slick effective August 24, 2021, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, and carried unanimously.

Upon motion carried, the Board adjourned the Special meeting at 10:35 a.m. The next Regular meeting of the Board is scheduled for Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. Attest: Date: Jeff Pelowski, County Coordinator Daryl Wicklund, Chair Roseau County, Minnesota Board of County Commissioners Roseau County, Minnesota

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Roseau County Request for Board Action

Agenda Item #: Consent 3 (for office use only) Requested Board Date: August 24, 2021 Originating Department: Warroad Eagles

Subject Title (as it will appear on the Agenda): Application for Exempt Permit – Warroad Eagles

Presenter: Jeff Alberts

Estimated Amount of Time Needed for Discussion: ☒< 5 minutes ☐ 5 minutes ☐ 10 minutes ☐ 15 minutes ☐ 30 minutes ☐ >30 minutes

Board Action Requested: Consider authorization of the attached Application.

Background:

Supporting Documentation: ☒ Attached ☐ None

Agenda Classification for County Board Meeting: ☐ Delegations ☒ Consent Agenda

☐ Department Reports ☐ Committee Reports ☐ County Board Items ☐ Other

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Roseau County Request for Board Action

Agenda Item #: Consent 4 (for office use only) Requested Board Date: August 24, 2021 Originating Department: Veteran Services

Subject Title (as it will appear on the Agenda): Operational Enhancement Grant - Veterans Service Office

Presenter: Marty Howes

Estimated Amount of Time Needed for Discussion: ☒< 5 minutes ☐ 5 minutes ☐ 10 minutes ☐ 15 minutes ☐ 30 minutes ☐ >30 minutes

Board Action Requested: Requesting Board approval of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Operational Enhancement Grant Resolution.

Background:

Supporting Documentation: ☒ Attached ☐ None

Agenda Classification for County Board Meeting: ☐ Delegations ☒ Consent Agenda

☐ Department Reports ☐ Committee Reports ☐ County Board Items ☐ Other

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Board of Commissioners

606 5th Ave. SW, Room #131 Roseau, MN 56751

Phone: 218-463-4248 Fax: 218-463-3252

District 1, John Horner, Vice-Chair - District 2, Jack Swanson District 3, Roger Falk - District 4, Russell Walker - District 5, Daryl Wicklund, Chair

An Equal Opportunity Employer

A motion was made by Commissioner XXXX, seconded by Commissioner XXXX, and carried unanimously to adopt the following Resolution: 2021-08-02

RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE OPERATIONAL ENHANCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM

BE IT RESOLVED by the Roseau County Board of Commissioners that the County enter

into a Grant Contract with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) to conduct the following Program: County Veterans Service Office Operational Enhancement Grant Program. The grant must be used to provide outreach to the County’s veterans; to 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 Statutes 197.608 and Minnesota Laws 2021, Special Session, Chapter 12 Article 1, Section 37, Subdivision 2. This Grant should not be used to supplant or replace other funding. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the County Board that Martin Howes, the County Veterans Service Officer, be authorized to execute the attached Grant Contract for the above-mentioned Program on behalf of the County. STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss COUNTY OF ROSEAU ) I, Jeff Pelowski, County Coordinator in and for Roseau County, Minnesota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a part of the proceedings adopted by the Roseau County Board of Commissioners on August 24, 2021. ____________________________ Jeff Pelowski

Roseau County Coordinator

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Roseau County Request for Board Action

Agenda Item #: County Board Item 1 (for office use only) Requested Board Date: August 24, 2021 Originating Department: Commissioners

Subject Title (as it will appear on the Agenda): Local Option Sales Tax for Transportation (LOST)

Presenter: Jeff Pelowski

Estimated Amount of Time Needed for Discussion: ☐< 5 minutes ☒ 5 minutes ☐ 10 minutes ☐ 15 minutes ☐ 30 minutes ☐ >30 minutes

Board Action Requested: Requesting Board consideration of the attached Resolution.

Background:

Supporting Documentation: ☒ Attached ☐ None

Agenda Classification for County Board Meeting: ☐ Delegations/Board Appointments ☐ Consent Agenda

☐ Department Reports ☐ Committee Reports ☒ County Board Items ☐ Other ______________________

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Board of Commissioners

606 5th Ave. SW, Room #131 Roseau, MN 56751

Phone: 218-463-4248 Fax: 218-463-3252

District 1, John Horner, Vice-Chair - District 2, Jack Swanson

District 3, Roger Falk - District 4, Russell Walker - District 5, Daryl Wicklund, Chair

An Equal Opportunity Employer

A motion was made by Commissioner XXXX, seconded by Commissioner XXXX, and

carried XXXX to adopt the following Resolution:

2021-08-XX RESOLUTION RELATING TO IMPLEMENTATION OF ONE-HALF PERCENT (0.5%) COUNTY

LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX FOR TRANSPORTATION

WHEREAS, Roseau County’s transportation infrastructure forms the backbone of the County’s economy and has a direct impact on future economic development; and

WHEREAS, the County’s Road and Bridge Construction Program has identified an estimated funding shortfall of $61,280,000; and

WHEREAS, funding for highway systems in Minnesota has failed to keep pace with a growing population with growing demands; and

WHEREAS, a one-half percent (0.5%) sales tax for transportation collected for Roseau County will stay in Roseau County; and

WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 297A.993 authorizes a County Board, located outside of the designated Metropolitan Transportation Area, as defined by Minnesota Stature 297A.992, subd.1, by Resolution following a Public Hearing, to impose a transportation sales tax rate of up to one-half percent (0.5%) on retail sales and uses; and

WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 297A.993 further requires that the proceeds of the tax must be dedicated exclusively to payment of the capital costs associated with specific transportation projects designated by the County Board, and that the tax must terminate when sufficient revenues are raised to finance those specific projects; and

WHEREAS, the Roseau County Board desires to implement such a sales tax and have the Minnesota Department of Revenue collect the same; and

WHEREAS, the Roseau County Board held a Public Hearing on August 10, 2021, to gather public input concerning the use of the County Local Option Sales Tax for Transportation proceeds to fund the attached list of projects, (see Attachment).

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Roseau County Board of Commissioners authorizes and imposes a one-half percent (0.5%) County Local Option Sales Tax for Transportation, as provided for in Minnesota Statute 297A.993, beginning in the first quarter of 2022 (January 1, 2022) and shall continue each subsequent year until revenues are sufficient to finance all of the projects listed.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Roseau County Board of Commissioners hereby directs the County Auditor-Recorder to certify the tax to the Minnesota Department of Revenue by September 30, 2021, for collection of the sales tax beginning January 1, 2022. STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss COUNTY OF ROSEAU ) I, Jeff Pelowski, County Coordinator in and for Roseau County, Minnesota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a part of the proceedings adopted by the Roseau County Board of Commissioners on August 24, 2021. ____________________________ Jeff Pelowski

Roseau County Coordinator

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Roseau County Request for Board Action

Agenda Item #: County Board Item 2 (for office use only) Requested Board Date: August 24, 2021 Originating Department: Commissioners

Subject Title (as it will appear on the Agenda): COVID-19 Pandemic - Update

Presenter: Commissioners/Department Heads

Estimated Amount of Time Needed for Discussion: ☒< 5 minutes ☐ 5 minutes ☐ 10 minutes ☐ 15 minutes ☐ 30 minutes ☐ >30 minutes

Board Action Requested: Continued discussion of the County’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Background:

Supporting Documentation: ☐ Attached ☒ None

Agenda Classification for County Board Meeting: ☐ Delegations/Board Appointments ☐ Consent Agenda

☐ Department Reports ☐ Committee Reports ☒ County Board Items ☐ Other ______________________

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Roseau County Request for Board Action

Agenda Item #: County Board Item 3 (for office use only) Requested Board Date: August 24, 2021 Originating Department: Commissioners

Subject Title (as it will appear on the Agenda): MnDNR Committee Appointment – Springsteel Beach Project

Presenter: Russell Walker

Estimated Amount of Time Needed for Discussion: ☐< 5 minutes ☒ 5 minutes ☐ 10 minutes ☐ 15 minutes ☐ 30 minutes ☐ >30 minutes

Board Action Requested: Requesting the Board to appoint a member(s) to the “Springsteel Beach Project Committee”.

Background:

Supporting Documentation: ☐ Attached ☒ None

Agenda Classification for County Board Meeting: ☐ Delegations/Board Appointments ☐ Consent Agenda

☐ Department Reports ☐ Committee Reports ☒ County Board Items ☐ Other ______________________

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Roseau County Request for Board Action

Agenda Item #: County Board Item 4 (for office use only) Requested Board Date: August 24, 2021 Originating Department: Coordinator

Subject Title (as it will appear on the Agenda): Commissioner Committee Reports

Presenter: Commissioners

Estimated Amount of Time Needed for Discussion: ☐< 5 minutes ☐ 5 minutes ☐ 10 minutes ☐ 15 minutes ☒ 30 minutes ☐ >30 minutes

Board Action Requested: Commissioners will present their Committee Reports.

Background:

Supporting Documentation: ☒ Attached ☐ None

Agenda Classification for County Board Meeting: ☐ Delegations/Board Appointments ☐ Consent Agenda

☐ Department Reports ☐ Committee Reports ☒ County Board Items ☐ Other ______________________

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JACK SWANSON COMMITTEES REPORT AUGUST 10, 2021 - HIGHWAY COMMITTEE AUGUST 12, 2021 - STATEWIDE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS BOARD FINANCE COMMITTEE (ST PAUL); strategic planning AUGUST 12, 2021 - TEAM ‘EPIC’ (ST PAUL) AUGUST 13, 2021 - MINNESOTA COUNTIES INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRUST BOARD OF DIRECTORS (ST PAUL); 2022 planning AUGUST 16, 2021 - S S T S AUGUST 17, 2021 - SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD AUGUST 17, 2021 - ROSEAU COUNTY BOARD SPECIAL MEETING AUGUST 18, 2021 - ASSOCIATION OF MINNESOTA COUNTIES BOARD OF DIRECTORS RETREAT (TWO HARBORS) AUGUST 18, 2021 - ASSOCIATION OF MINNESOTA COUNTIES EXTENSION COMMITTEE (TWO HARBORS) AUGUST 19, 2021 - ASSOCIATION OF MINNESOTA COUNTIES BOARD OF DIRECTORS RETREAT (TWO HARBORS)