Page 1 of 2 STEELE COUNTY BOARD AGENDA Administration Center – 630 Florence Avenue – Owatonna, MN 55060 Steele County government is dedicated to delivering effective, efficient, respectful public service with integrity and accountability using both proven and innovative methods. Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 7:00 PM - Board Room, Steele County Administration Center Persons with background material for agenda items are asked to provide them to the Administrator’s Office 5 days prior to the meeting date so that the material can be linked to the online agenda. If handouts at the Board meeting are necessary, please bring enough copies for the Board, county staff, the press and the public. Generally, 15 copies should be sufficient. Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approve Agenda 4. Approve Minutes 5. Approve Bills 6. Personnel Agenda Correspondence General 7. Planning Commission Minutes (August 3, 2015) 8. CUP #398 (Snow - Classic Car Sales) 9. Review IUP 2010-01 (Arndt Gravel Pit) Internal Central Services- Next Meeting Date: August 25, 2015 at 8:30 am 10. Extension of Shared Court Services Director Agreement Land Use/Records- Next Meeting Date: August 20, 2015 at 10:00 am Public Safety- Next Meeting Date: August 20, 2015 at 7:00 am Public Works- Next Meeting Date: August 18, 2015 at 8:00 am 11. Public Works Policy Committee- Minutes 12. Authorize Advertising for Bids -SAP 74-645-35 13. Engineering Services Contract Amendment - CSAH 42 Project in Blooming Prairie Community Services- Next Meeting Date: August 20, 2015 at 8:00 am 14. Community Services Policy Committee- Minutes
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STEELE COUNTY BOARD AGENDA Administration Center – 630 Florence Avenue – Owatonna, MN 55060
Steele County government is dedicated to delivering effective, efficient, respectful public service
with integrity and accountability using both proven and innovative methods.
Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 7:00 PM - Board Room, Steele County Administration Center
Persons with background material for agenda items are asked to provide them to the Administrator’s Office 5 days prior to the meeting date so that the material can be linked to the online agenda. If handouts at the Board meeting are necessary, please bring enough copies for the Board, county staff, the press and the public. Generally, 15 copies should be sufficient. Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approve Agenda
4. Approve Minutes
5. Approve Bills
6. Personnel Agenda
Correspondence
General
7. Planning Commission Minutes (August 3, 2015)
8. CUP #398 (Snow - Classic Car Sales)
9. Review IUP 2010-01 (Arndt Gravel Pit)
Internal Central Services- Next Meeting Date: August 25, 2015 at 8:30 am
10. Extension of Shared Court Services Director Agreement
Land Use/Records- Next Meeting Date: August 20, 2015 at 10:00 am
Public Safety- Next Meeting Date: August 20, 2015 at 7:00 am
Public Works- Next Meeting Date: August 18, 2015 at 8:00 am
Community Services- Next Meeting Date: August 20, 2015 at 8:00 am
14. Community Services Policy Committee- Minutes
Committee of the Whole
Finance
Public Comment
Those wishing to speak must state their name and address for the record after they are acknowledged by the Board Chair. Each person will have up to two (2) minutes to make his/her remarks. Speakers will address all comments to the Board as a whole and not one individual commissioner. The Board may not take action on an item presented during the Public Comment period, unless the item is already on the agenda for action. When appropriate, the Board may refer inquiries and items brought up during the Public Comment period to the County Administrator for follow up.
Reports
Meeting Notices
Adjourn
Disclaimer: This agenda has been prepared to provide information regarding and upcoming meeting of the Steele County Board of Commissioners. This document does not claim to be complete and is subject to change.
STEELE COUNTY
AGENDA ITEM
TO:
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
FROM:
Auditor
SUBJECT:
Approve Minutes
DATE: August 7, 2015 Recommendation:
To approve the 7.28.15 Board Minutes Background:
Attachments:
7.28.15 Board Minutes
STEELE COUNTY
AGENDA ITEM
TO:
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
FROM:
Auditor
SUBJECT:
Approve Bills
DATE: August 7, 2015 Recommendation:
To approve the bills Background:
Attachments:
8.7.15 Audit Voucher
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Paid on Behalf Of Name
COMMISSIONER'S VOUCHERS ENTRIES 9:14AM8/ 7/ 15
Audit List for BoardPage 1
Print List in Order By:
Y
on Audit List?: N
Type of Audit List: D
Save Report Options?:
D - Detailed Audit ListS - Condensed Audit List
2 1 - Fund (Page Break by Fund)2 - Department (Totals by Dept)3 - Vendor Number4 - Vendor Name
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1Page Break By: 1 - Page Break by Fund2 - Page Break by Dept
1. Personnel Actions New Hires/Transfers/promotions for approval. Positions previously approved by Board: Name Position Rating/Step Start Date Tarra Lewis Public Health Nurse C43/4 07/27/15
Resignations/Terminations:
Name Position Department End
Amber Hansen Correctional Officer Detention Center
Greg Huebbe Correctional Off – Det. Ctr. 2 08/27/15 3
Open Positions-Pending Board Approval:
Position Department Notes
Correctional Officer Detention Center Backfill for Amber Hansen
STAFFING UPDATE (Information Only – No Action Required)
Open Positions-Approved to Fill:
Position Department Status
Director of Nursing Public Health Pending
Deputy (2) - Courthouse Sheriff’s Office Backgrounding In Process
Social Worker Public Health Screening Applicants
Technical Clerk II Recorder’s Office Interviews Scheduled
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Positions Left in Committee:
Position Department
STEELE COUNTY
AGENDA ITEM
TO:
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
FROM:
Planning & Zoning
SUBJECT:
Planning Commission Minutes (August 3, 2015)
DATE: August 6, 2015 Recommendation:
Information Only Attachments:
Planning Commission Minutes (Aug. 3, 2015)
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Minutes of the
Steele County Planning Commission
August 3rd, 2015
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chair Ulrich at 7:30 pm. Present were Hood, Jaster, Jensen,
B. Schmidt, J. Schmidt, Trotman, Ulrich, Wiersma and staff member Oolman. Agenda:
Motion by Trotman, second by Wiersma to approve the agenda. Motion passed.
Minutes:
Motion by Wiersma, second by Trotman to approve the July 6th, 2015 minutes as submitted.
Motion passed. Building Permits:
Building permits for the month of July were reviewed.
County Board Action:
Oolman reported the County Board approved CUP #396, CUP #397, IUP #2015-03 and the
renewal of IUP #2010-05, IUP #2011-01, CUP #194, and CUP #347 as recommended by the
planning commission.
Public Hearing: CUP #398 (Snow – Classic Auto Sales)
This hearing is to consider a request by Chris Snow to operate a classic car sales and restoration
business at 4318 N. County Road 45 in Clinton Falls. Public comments and discussion by the planning commission included:
Chris Snow, applicant explained that he would start with the sales of vehicles and eventually
provide restoration services when the building can be brought up to code.
Ken Snow, nearest neighbor, voiced support of the proposal.
Oolman stated that Larry Bennett, neighbor, had called and expressed support for the
proposal.
The public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Wiersma, second by Jensen, to recommend approval of conditional use
permit request #398 with the following conditions.
1. Lighting shall be directed so that it does not shine directly onto public roads or neighboring
residential property.
2. No outside storage of unlicensed vehicles or parts.
3. All buildings shall be certified by a licensed architect or engineer that they comply with the
International Building Code standards for their intended use.
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4. At least one handicap accessible bathrooms must be provided onsite. If more than 15
employees work onsite, male and female bathrooms shall be provided.
5. If vehicles have access to the north section of the primary building, the floor drain must be
sealed.
6. The site must comply with the stormwater provisions of the Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency.
7. Dust must be controlled in all parking and open sales lots.
8. Parking and sales lots need to be setback 10 feet from the road right-of-way and 20 feet from
property lines.
9. Any modifications to the existing accesses or any new accesses shall obtain all necessary permits
from the Steele County Highway Department. 10. All signage shall follow the requirements of the Steele County Zoning Ordinance.
11. The operator must maintain a state dealer’s license.
Motion passed.
Public Hearing: Renewal of IUP #2010-01 (Arndt Gravel Pit)
This hearing is to consider a request from Dave Arndt to renew IUP #2010-01 allowing the
mining of sand and gravel in the Arndt pit in Section 3 of Havana Township. Public comment included:
Clarification on the plan for the recyclable materials. Arndt has indicated he would crush the
recyclable stockpile in 2016. After 2016 no more recyclable material would be allowed to be
brought in but he would continue to mine gravel.
Todd Ulrich, neighbor, indicated that he was agreeable to the plan concerning the recyclable
material provide no more could be brought in after 2016.
Dave Arndt agreed to the plan for the recyclable materials but also indicated he would like
the ability to bring in clean fill to reclaim the site.
The public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by B. Schmidt, second by Trotman to recommend renewal of IUP #2010-01
with the following conditions. ( strikeout is removed, underlined is added)
1. All mining and stockpiling activities are limited to the areas identified in the application and marked
onsite.
2. Mining is limited to a bottom elevation of 1210 feet. (Approximately 10 to 40 feet deep)
3. Before trucking of material to or from the pit can commence a signed agreement between Havana
Township and Dave Arndt shall be submitted to the county regarding the maintenance of NE 72nd
Ave. This agreement shall be reviewed after one year and shall include:
An agreed-to maintenance schedule.
Type or standard of aggregate to be used in the maintenance of NE 72nd Ave. if aggregate is
needed.
Location and width of any agreed-to vehicle passing turn-out areas.
4. Before trucking of material to or from the pit can commence, NE 72nd Ave. shall be widened at the
intersection of County Road 135 to meet the standards of the Steele County Highway Department.
A permit to work in the road right-of-way shall be obtained from the Highway department and all
requirements of the permit followed.
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5. The access road onto NE 72nd Ave. shall be gated with the gate installed so that it does not swing
into the road right-of-way.
6. When more than 5 trucks per day enter the pit, signage warning of truck traffic shall be located along
County Road #135. The size and placement of these signs shall be at the direction of the Steele
County Highway Department.
7. Dust control shall be maintained in the pit and especially on NE 72nd Ave. at all times so that dust
from the operation or truck traffic does not negatively affect nearby residences or traffic on County
Road #135.
8. Trucks shall not track material from the pit onto public roads.
9. Hours of operation shall be between 6:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Monday thru Saturday.
10. Trucks hauling material to and from this site shall not use “jake brakes”
11. The four rows of evergreens on the western edge of the property shall be maintained. If any
additional trees die they shall be replaced.
12. A berm shall be constructed along the southern portion of any excavation to control erosion before it
reaches the wetland. The berm shall not be located in the wetland and shall be seeded down to
prevent it from eroding.
13. A 30 foot unexcavated buffer shall remain adjacent to all property lines. Any erosion to neighboring
properties as a result of this mine shall be corrected by the applicant.
14. The applicant shall follow their submitted reclamation plan. Final reclamation shall include grading
slopes to a 4:1 slope or flatter, replacing topsoil, and vegetating exposed areas not used for cropland
or reclaimed to open water.
15. Storage piles of recyclable aggregate materials shall not exceed 30,000 cubic yards. These piles
shall not remain onsite more than 5 years unless crushed. All recyclable aggregate material shall be
crushed by December 31, 2016. No additional recyclable material shall be brought in after
December 31, 2016. Failure to crush material may result in revocation of the permit.
16. The amount of aggregate removed shall be reported quarterly to the Steele County Auditor’s office
as required by the Steele County Aggregate ordinance #31 and all taxes shall remain current.
This permit remains valid during times when the owner/operator is current on all tax obligations
including but not limited to aggregate taxes. In addition, if notified by the Auditor of a delinquency,
the owner/operator is required to either pay the tax or file an appropriate challenge within 30 days or
else the permit is null and void.
17. Applicant is responsible to obtain and follow all other federal, state, and local permits and
regulations including but not limited to NPDES permits, DNR Water Appropriation Permits, and
Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act regulations.
18. A copy of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) shall be submitted to the county for
reference and monitoring of the site activities.
19. Applicant is responsible to initiate renewal proceeding on or before June 1, 2015 2020 or this permit
becomes invalid.
20. Trucks shall be prohibited from stacking or stopping on County Road 135 while waiting to enter NE
72nd Ave.
Motion passed.
Solar Ordinance:
Discussion on a solar ordinance. The planning commission was given several examples of
ordinances to review and discussed the different types of solar energy systems.
Adjournment:
Motion by Hood, second by B. Schmidt to adjourn. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 8:25.
STEELE COUNTY
AGENDA ITEM
TO:
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
FROM:
Planning & Zoning
SUBJECT:
CUP #398 (Snow - Classic Car Sales)
DATE: August 4, 2015 Recommendation:
Planning Commission recommends approval of CUP #398 for Chris Snow with 11 conditions. Background:
CUP #398 is a request from Chris Snow to operate a classic car sales and restoration business at 4318 N. County Road 45 in Clinton Falls. Attachments:
CUP 398 Findings of Fact CUP 398 Site Map CUP 398 Location Map CUP 398 Street View CUP 398 Staff Report
Findings of Fact
CUP #398
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COUNTY OF STEELE
FINDINGS OF FACT
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT # 398
Applicant: Chris Snow
Land Owner: Lois Johnson
Project Description: Mr. Snow requests to operate a classic automobile restoration and sales business on the property.
Zoning District: General Business
Ordinance Section: Section 1203.2 of the Steele County Zoning Ordinance allows automobile services including new and used auto
sales lots as a conditional use in the General Business district.
Property Address: 4318 N County Road 45
Owatonna, MN 55060
Property Legal Description: All that part of the SE1/4 of NE 1/4 of Section 29, Township 108 North, Range 20 West, Steele County,
Minnesota, described by:
Commencing at the Southeast corner of said NE 1/4; thence N 0o39'08" W, assumed bearing 330 feet along the
East line of said SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 to the True Point of Beginning, thence S 89o21'56" W 163.66 feet along a line
parallel with the South line of said SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 to the Easterly Right of Way line of Interstate Highway No.
35: thence N 3o45'20" W 834.33 feet along the Easterly Right of Way line of said Interstate Highway No. 35;
thence Northerly along the Easterly Right of Way line of said Interstate Highway No. 35 and along a line parallel
with and distant 75 feet Easterly of said Interstate Highway No. 35 North bound centerline spiral curve, (said
north bound centerline spiral curve has a central angle of 1o06'13" and a length of 150 feet), said right of way
chord N 4o07'31" W 151.44 feet; thence Northerly along the Easterly Right of Way line of said Interstate
Highway No. 35 and along a tangential curve concave to the West, central angle 0o13'02", radius 3968.42 feet,
chord N 4o58'05" W 15.05 feet, arc length 15.05 feet to the North line of said SE 1/4 of NE 1/4; thence N
89o22'38"E 219.14 feet to the Northeast corner of said SE 1/4 of NE 1/4; thence S 0o39'08" E 999.21 feet along
the East line of said SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 to said True Point of Beginning.
General Criteria for considering a Conditional Use Permit:
1) The use will not create a burden on parks, schools, streets, public facilities or utilities: The planning commission finds the proposal should have no impact on parks, schools, public facilities or
utilities.
2) The use is compatible, separated, or screening from adjacent agricultural or residential land so
it will not deter development or depreciated the value of existing properties:
Findings of Fact
CUP #398
Snow – Classic Car Sales - 2 -
The planning commission finds the proposal will have no impact on agricultural land. There are
several residences located across county road 45. If lighting is not directed directly on these
properties the proposal should not negatively affect these properties.
3) The appearance will not have an adverse effect on adjacent properties:
The planning commission finds that if the outside storage of parts or un-operable vehicles is controlled,
the project should not have an adverse effect on adjacent properties.
4) The use is related to the needs of the county and the existing land use:
The planning commission finds the existing land use is house and buildings that housed a former
service master business. The property has frontage on I-35 and has commercial potential because of
that visibility. The proposed buildings shall be brought up to code for their new intended use.
5) The use is consistence with the purpose of the zoning ordinance and zoning district:
The planning commission finds the area is zoned as general business and auto sales is allowed as a
conditional use in a general business zone.
6) The use will not creation a traffic hazards or congestion: The planning commission finds that traffic to and from the site can be safely handled by the current road.
7) Existing businesses will not be adversely affected because of curtailment of customers trade:
The planning commission finds the proposal should not adversely affect the existing businesses in the area
include Gallea Transfer, the County Goods store, and Cabella’s west if I-35.
8) Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and other facilities will be provided:
The planning finds the following:
Electrical utilities are already provided to the site.
The existing septic system in not required to be inspected because of the proposal.
Building code requires at least 1 handicap accessible bathroom.
The existing floor drain in the north area of the principal building shall be sealed if the area is to
be use for automotive restoration or cleaning.
Adding additional impervious surface greater than 1 acre will require storm water treatment.
The MN Pollution Control Agency is the governing agency.
The existing access is adequate for the proposal. Any additional accesses shall require approval
of the Steele County Highway Department.
Parking areas are not required to be paved but they need to control dust. Parking areas shall be
setback 10 feet from the road right-of-way and 20 feet from property lines.
Planning Commission Recommendations: Based on the information provided and comments received, the Steele County Planning Commission recommends
by a unanimous vote to approve CUP #398 with the following conditions.
1. Lighting shall be directed so that it does not shine directly onto public roads or neighboring
residential property.
2. No outside storage of unlicensed vehicles or parts.
3. All buildings shall be certified by a licensed architect or engineer that they comply with the
International Building Code standards for their intended use.
Findings of Fact
CUP #398
Snow – Classic Car Sales - 3 -
4. At least one handicap accessible bathrooms must be provided onsite. If more than 15 employees
work onsite, male and female bathrooms shall be provided.
5. If vehicles have access to the north section of the primary building, the floor drain must be sealed.
6. The site must comply with the stormwater provisions of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
7. Dust must be controlled in all parking and open sales lots.
8. Parking and sales lots need to be setback 10 feet from the road right-of-way and 20 feet from
property lines.
9. Any modifications to the existing accesses or any new accesses shall obtain all necessary permits from the
Steele County Highway Department. 10. All signage shall follow the requirements of the Steele County Zoning Ordinance.
11. The operator must maintain a state dealer’s license.
Car Storage
Display Lot
Display Lot
Car Storage
Office
House
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Staff Report
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Staff Report for
Conditional Use Permit Application #398
Chris Snow – Auto Sales and Restoration
I. Applicant: Chris Snow
II. Property Owner(s): Lois Johnson
III. Property Address: 4318 N County Road 45
Owatonna, MN 55060
IV. Property Legal Description: All that part of the SE1/4 of NE 1/4 of Section 29, Township 108 North, Range 20 West, Steele County,
Minnesota, described by:
Commencing at the Southeast corner of said NE 1/4; thence N 0o39'08" W, assumed bearing 330 feet along the
East line of said SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 to the True Point of Beginning, thence S 89o21'56" W 163.66 feet along a line
parallel with the South line of said SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 to the Easterly Right of Way line of Interstate Highway No.
35: thence N 3o45'20" W 834.33 feet along the Easterly Right of Way line of said Interstate Highway No. 35;
thence Northerly along the Easterly Right of Way line of said Interstate Highway No. 35 and along a line parallel
with and distant 75 feet Easterly of said Interstate Highway No. 35 North bound centerline spiral curve, (said
north bound centerline spiral curve has a central angle of 1o06'13" and a length of 150 feet), said right of way
chord N 4o07'31" W 151.44 feet; thence Northerly along the Easterly Right of Way line of said Interstate
Highway No. 35 and along a tangential curve concave to the West, central angle 0o13'02", radius 3968.42 feet,
chord N 4o58'05" W 15.05 feet, arc length 15.05 feet to the North line of said SE 1/4 of NE 1/4; thence N
89o22'38"E 219.14 feet to the Northeast corner of said SE 1/4 of NE 1/4; thence S 0o39'08" E 999.21 feet along
the East line of said SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 to said True Point of Beginning.
V. Zoning District: General Business
VI. Project Description: The applicant request to operate a classic automobile restoration and sales business on the property.
VII. Reason for Conditional Use Permit Application: Section 1203.2 of the Steele County Zoning Ordinance allows automobile services including new and used auto
sales lots as a conditional use in the General Business district.
VIII. General Criteria for Issuing Conditional Use Permit:
1) The use will not create a burden on parks, schools, streets, public facilities or utilities: The proposal should have no impact on parks and schools, public facilities or utilities.
2) The use is compatible, separated, or screening from adjacent agricultural or residential land:
The only agricultural land in the area is located several hundred feet to the east and is not adjacent
to this property. This proposal should not have any effect on the agricultural land. There are
several residences located across county road 45. Improperly directed lighting has the potential to
Staff Report
CUP #398 – Snow - 2 -
affect these residences. If approved, a condition of the permit should be to have all lighting
directed down or away from the residences.
3) The appearance will not have an adverse effect on adjacent properties:
The storage of parts or un-operable vehicles could have the potential to be objectionable to
neighboring residences. If approved, a condition of the permit should be implemented to control
these items.
4) The use is related to the existing land use and the county needs of the county:
The existing land use is house and buildings that housed a former service master business. The
property has frontage on I-35 and has commercial potential because of that visibility. The proposed
buildings were constructed at various times and we do not have a lot of information on them. At a
minimum the change in use of the buildings will require them to be certified by a license architect
or engineer and brought up to code for their new intended use. We should also consider making
this a requirement of the permit.
5) The use is consistence with the zoning ordinance and zoning district:
The area is zoned as general business an auto sales is allowed as a conditional use in a general
business zone.
6) The use will not creation a traffic hazards or congestion: Traffic to and from the site will be dependent upon sales. The speed limit on that section of road is 40 miles
per hour and visibility is good so the business is not expected to create traffic hazards or congestion.
7) Existing businesses will not be adversely affected because of curtailment of customers trade:
Existing businesses in the area include Gallea Transfer and the County Goods store to the north,
and Cabella’s west if I-35. This proposed business should not have any effect on these businesses.
8) Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and other facilities will be provided:
Electrical: Electrical utilities are already provided to the site.
Sewer: The existing septic system was installed in 1995. The proposed use will not create
additional water usage than originally planned so a septic inspection is not required. If the
applicant ends up buying the property, the septic will need a compliance inspection at that time.
Building code requires at least 1 handicap accessible bathroom.
There is a floor drain in the north area of the principal building that should be sealed if the area
is to be use for automotive restoration or cleaning.
Stormwater: If additional impervious surface is greater than 1 acre, stormwater treatment is
required by the MN Pollution Control Agency.
Access: The applicant proposed to use the existing access into the site. If business expands to
the point where more sales lot is needed an additional access may be required because of the
location of the septic system.
Parking: Parking areas are not required to be paved but they need to control dust. Parking
areas also need to be setback 10 feet from the road right-of-way and 20 feet from property lines.
CSAH road right of way in that area is 75 feet from center of road.
Staff Report
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IX. Staff Comments:
If the Planning Commission recommends approval of this application they may wish to consider the following
conditions:
1. Lighting shall be directed so that it does not shine directly onto public roads or neighboring
residential property.
2. No outside storage of unlicensed vehicles or parts.
3. All buildings shall be certified by a licensed architect or engineer that they comply with the
International Building Code standards for their intended use.
4. At least one handicap accessible bathrooms must be provided onsite. If more than 15 employees
work onsite, male and female bathrooms shall be provided.
5. If vehicles have access to the north section of the primary building, the floor drain must be sealed.
6. The site must comply with the stormwater provisions of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
7. Dust must be controlled in all parking and open sales lots.
8. Parking and sales lots need to be setback 10 feet from the road right-of-way and 20 feet from
property lines.
9. Any modifications to the existing accesses or any new accesses shall obtain all necessary permits from the
Steele County Highway Department. 10. All signage shall follow the requirements of the Steele County Zoning Ordinance.
11. The operator must maintain a state dealer’s license.
.
STEELE COUNTY
AGENDA ITEM
TO:
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
FROM:
Planning & Zoning
SUBJECT:
Review IUP 2010-01 (Arndt Gravel Pit)
DATE: August 4, 2015 Recommendation:
Planning Commission recommends renewal of IUP 2010-01 for Dave Arndt with 20 conditions. Background:
This item is a request from Dave Arndt to renew IUP #2010-01 allowing the mining of sand and gravel in the Arndt pit in Section 3 of Havana Township. Attachments: IUP 2010-01 Findings of Fact IUP 2010-01 Location Map IUP 2010-01 Site Map IUP 2010-01 Staff Report
Findings of Fact
Review IUP #2010-01
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COUNTY OF STEELE
FINDINGS OF FACT
2015 RENEWAL OF INTERIM USE PERMIT 20110-01 (Arndt Pit)
Operator: Dave Arndt
Land Owner:
Dave Arndt
Project Description: The mining and processing of sand, gravel, and fill material, the storage of aggregate and recyclable aggregate
material.
Zoning District: Agricultural District.
Ordinance Section: Condition # 19 of IUP #2010-01 requires renewal of the permit.
Property Legal Description: The NE 1/4, of the SE 1/4, Section 3, T-107-N, R-19-W, Steele County MN
Permit History: 2010: IUP 2010-01 issued to Dave Arndt
Total Area: 40 acres
Minable Area: 10 acres
Active Areas: 5 acres Reclaimed Areas: 0 acres Natural Elev: 1222 - 1250 feet Permitted Elev: 1210 feet Mining Elev: 1210 feet Mined Amts: 10,109 cubic yards Recyclable Amt: 5,000 un-crushed yards Road Access: NE 72nd Ave. (gravel township) to CR 135 (paved county road) Other Permits: NPDES – General Permit MNG90067 DNR Water Appropriations - None
Planning Commission Recommendations: Based on the information provided and comments received, the Steele County Planning Commission finds the
operator is meeting the requirements of the permit and unanimously recommends renewal of IUP #2010-01 with
the following conditions: (strikethrough is deleted, underline is added.)
Findings of Fact
Review IUP #2010-01
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1. All mining and stockpiling activities are limited to the areas identified in the application and marked onsite.
2. Mining is limited to a bottom elevation of 1210 feet. (Approximately 10 to 40 feet deep)
3. Before trucking of material to or from the pit can commence a signed agreement between Havana Township
and Dave Arndt shall be submitted to the county regarding the maintenance of NE 72nd Ave. This agreement
shall be reviewed after one year and shall include:
An agreed-to maintenance schedule.
Type or standard of aggregate to be used in the maintenance of NE 72nd Ave. if aggregate is needed.
Location and width of any agreed-to vehicle passing turn-out areas.
4. Before trucking of material to or from the pit can commence, NE 72nd Ave. shall be widened at the
intersection of County Road 135 to meet the standards of the Steele County Highway Department. A permit
to work in the road right-of-way shall be obtained from the Highway department and all requirements of the
permit followed.
5. The access road onto NE 72nd Ave. shall be gated with the gate installed so that it does not swing into the road
right-of-way.
6. When more than 5 trucks per day enter the pit, signage warning of truck traffic shall be located along County
Road #135. The size and placement of these signs shall be at the direction of the Steele County Highway
Department.
7. Dust control shall be maintained in the pit and especially on NE 72nd Ave. at all times so that dust from the
operation or truck traffic does not negatively affect nearby residences or traffic on County Road #135.
8. Trucks shall not track material from the pit onto public roads.
9. Hours of operation shall be between 6:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Monday thru Saturday.
10. Trucks hauling material to and from this site shall not use “jake brakes”
11. The four rows of evergreens on the western edge of the property shall be maintained. If any additional trees
die they shall be replaced.
12. A berm shall be constructed along the southern portion of any excavation to control erosion before it reaches
the wetland. The berm shall not be located in the wetland and shall be seeded down to prevent it from
eroding.
13. A 30 foot unexcavated buffer shall remain adjacent to all property lines. Any erosion to neighboring
properties as a result of this mine shall be corrected by the applicant.
14. The applicant shall follow their submitted reclamation plan. Final reclamation shall include grading slopes to
a 4:1 slope or flatter, replacing topsoil, and vegetating exposed areas not used for cropland or reclaimed to
open water.
15. Storage piles of recyclable aggregate materials shall not exceed 30,000 cubic yards. These piles shall not
remain onsite more than 5 years unless crushed. All recyclable aggregate material shall be crushed by
December 31, 2016. No additional recyclable material shall be brought in after December 31, 2016. Failure
to crush material may result in revocation of the permit.
16. The amount of aggregate removed shall be reported quarterly to the Steele County Auditor’s office as
required by the Steele County Aggregate ordinance #31 and all taxes shall remain current.
This permit remains valid during times when the owner/operator is current on all tax obligations including but
not limited to aggregate taxes. In addition, if notified by the Auditor of a delinquency, the owner/operator is
required to either pay the tax or file an appropriate challenge within 30 days or else the permit is null and
void.
17. Applicant is responsible to obtain and follow all other federal, state, and local permits and regulations
including but not limited to NPDES permits, DNR Water Appropriation Permits, and Minnesota Wetland
Conservation Act regulations.
18. A copy of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) shall be submitted to the county for reference
and monitoring of the site activities.
19. Applicant is responsible to initiate renewal proceeding on or before June 1, 2015 2020 or this permit becomes
invalid.
20. Trucks shall be prohibited from stacking or stopping on County Road 135 while waiting to enter NE 72nd
Ave.
Arndt Gravel Pit
Recyclable Stockpile
Active Mining Area
¦Arndt Gravel Pit
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Staff Report Review IUP #2010-01
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Staff Report for
2015 Review of Interim Use Permit # 2010-01
Dave Arndt – Arndt Pit
(Section 3 of Havana Township)
Operator: Dave Arndt
Owner(s): Dave Arndt
Project Location: The NE 1/4, of the SE 1/4, Section 3, T-107-N, R-19-W, Steele County MN
Zoning District: Agricultural District.
Permitted Uses: The mining and processing of sand, gravel, and fill material, the storage of aggregate and recyclable
aggregate material.
Permit History: 2010: IUP 2010-01 issued to Dave Arndt
Conditions: 1. All mining and stockpiling activities are limited to the areas identified in the application and
marked onsite.
2. Mining is limited to a bottom elevation of 1210 feet. (Approximately 10 to 40 feet deep)
3. Before trucking of material to or from the pit can commence a signed agreement between
Havana Township and Dave Arndt shall be submitted to the county regarding the maintenance
of NE 72nd Ave. This agreement shall be reviewed after one year and shall include:
An agreed-to maintenance schedule.
Type or standard of aggregate to be used in the maintenance of NE 72nd Ave. if aggregate is
needed.
Location and width of any agreed-to vehicle passing turn-out areas.
4. Before trucking of material to or from the pit can commence, NE 72nd Ave. shall be widened at
the intersection of County Road 135 to meet the standards of the Steele County Highway
Department. A permit to work in the road right-of-way shall be obtained from the Highway
department and all requirements of the permit followed.
5. The access road onto NE 72nd Ave. shall be gated with the gate installed so that it does not
swing into the road right-of-way.
6. When more than 5 trucks per day enter the pit, signage warning of truck traffic shall be located
along County Road #135. The size and placement of these signs shall be at the direction of the
Steele County Highway Department.
7. Dust control shall be maintained in the pit and especially on NE 72nd Ave. at all times so that
dust from the operation or truck traffic does not negatively affect nearby residences or traffic on
County Road #135.
8. Trucks shall not track material from the pit onto public roads.
9. Hours of operation shall be between 6:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Monday thru Saturday.
10. Trucks hauling material to and from this site shall not use “jake brakes”
11. The four rows of evergreens on the western edge of the property shall be maintained. If any
additional trees die they shall be replaced.
12. A berm shall be constructed along the southern portion of any excavation to control erosion
before it reaches the wetland. The berm shall not be located in the wetland and shall be seeded
down to prevent it from eroding.
13. A 30 foot unexcavated buffer shall remain adjacent to all property lines. Any erosion to
neighboring properties as a result of this mine shall be corrected by the applicant.
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14. The applicant shall follow their submitted reclamation plan. Final reclamation shall include
grading slopes to a 4:1 slope or flatter, replacing topsoil, and vegetating exposed areas not used
for cropland or reclaimed to open water.
15. Storage piles of recyclable aggregate materials shall not exceed 30,000 cubic yards. These
piles shall not remain onsite more than 5 years unless crushed.
16. The amount of aggregate removed shall be reported quarterly to the Steele County Auditor’s
office as required by the Steele County Aggregate ordinance #31 and all taxes shall remain
current.
17. Applicant is responsible to obtain and follow all other federal, state, and local permits and
regulations including but not limited to NPDES permits, DNR Water Appropriation Permits,
and Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act regulations.
18. A copy of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) shall be submitted to the
county for reference and monitoring of the site activities.
19. Applicant is responsible to initiate renewal proceeding on or before June 1, 2015 or this permit
becomes invalid.
20. Trucks shall be prohibited from stacking or stopping on County Road 135 while waiting to
enter NE 72nd Ave.
Total Area: 40 ac.
Minable Area: 10 ac.
Active Areas: 5 ac.
Reclaimed Areas: none
Natural Elev: 1222 – 1250 feet
Permitted Elev: 1210 feet.
Mining Elevation: Estimated at 1210 feet
Material Removed: Approximately 13,866 cubic yards of material removed since 2010.
2014 – 2804 cu. yds.
2013 – 1444 cu. yds.
2012 – 2061 cu. yds.
2011 – 3245 cu. yds.
2010 – 555 cu. yds.
Recyclable Amts: Estimated at 5,000 yards of recyclable aggregate material.
Other Permits: NPDES – General Permit MNG90067
DNR Permit - No dewatering.
Road Access: County Road 135 (Paved County Road)
(paved county road – 9 ton/ axel limit.)
Review Issues: 2014 - Failure to reapply for a NPDES permit.
Corrective action has been completed. Two issues of non-dust control
Corrective action was completed when notified. 2015 - Failure to reply for IUP
Application has been completed. Condition #15 – Recyclable aggregate pile has not been crushed.
Mr. Arndt has indicated that he would like to get the recyclable pile crushed in 2016 and then no
longer accept recyclable material.
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Condition
Considerations: If the planning commission recommends renewal, they should consider modifying or adding the
following conditions:
15. Storage piles of recyclable aggregate materials shall not exceed 30,000 cubic yards. These
piles shall not remain onsite more than 5 years unless crushed. All recyclable aggregate
material shall be crushed by December 31, 2016. No additional recyclable material shall be
brought in after December 31, 2016. Failure to crush material may result in revocation of the
permit.
16. The amount of aggregate removed shall be reported quarterly to the Steele County Auditor’s
office as required by the Steele County Aggregate ordinance and all taxes shall remain current.
This permit remains valid during times when the owner/operator is current on all tax
obligations including but not limited to aggregate taxes. In addition, if notified by the Auditor
of a delinquency, the owner/operator is required to either pay the tax or file an appropriate
challenge within 30 days or else the permit is null and void.
19. Applicant is responsible to initiate renewal proceeding on or before June 1, 2015 2020 or this
permit becomes invalid.
STEELE COUNTY
AGENDA ITEM
TO:
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
FROM:
Administration
SUBJECT:
Extension of Shared Court Services Director Agreement
DATE: August 7, 2015 Recommendation:
Approve the extension of the Agreement between Steele County and Waseca County for Court Services Director Services through June 30, 2017. Background:
Steele and Waseca Counties have had a successful partnership recently with a shared Court Services Director and the Steele Waseca Drug Court (SWDC). Originally, the partnership for the Joint Director was set to expire June 30, 2015. This was extended by both Counties through August to coincide with Mike McGuire’s, Court Services Director, end date. The Steele County Internal Central Services Committee and the Waseca County Labor Relations Committee recently met to discuss the future of the joint position. It is recommended by both Steele and Waseca County Committees that the agreement for a shared Director be extended through June 30, 2017. This extension will provide both counties an opportunity to review current caseloads, staffing needs, funding options, organizational structures and future collaborations. Attachments:
STEELE COUNTY
MINUTES
TO:
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
FROM:
Administration
SUBJECT:
Public Works Policy Committee- Minutes
DATE: August 6, 2015
___________________________________________________________________________ Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at 8:00 am - Steele County Board Room
Attendees: Commissioner Glynn, Commissioner Huntington, County Engineer Anita Benson, Administrator Laura Elvebak, Treasurer Cathy Piepho, Building & Grounds Director Lynn Holthus, Environmental Director Scott Golberg, 4 Seasons/Park & Rec Director Steve Schroht Preliminary Budget Review meeting for the following departments:
4 Seasons/Park & Rec
Building & Grounds
Landfill
Highway
Budgets were discussed and the Policy Committee Recommendation was to keep items in
committee for further review/discussion at future committee meetings.
Next Meeting Date: August 18, 2015 at 8:00 am
STEELE COUNTY
AGENDA ITEM
TO:
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
FROM:
Highway
SUBJECT:
Authorize Advertising for Bids -SAP 74-645-35
DATE: August 6, 2015 Policy Committee Recommendation: N/A Refer this item to the Committee of the Whole as it was not available at the time of the last Public Works Policy Committee meeting. Recommendation:
Authorize Advertising for Bids and Set Bids Opening for September 17, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. Background:
This work included under this project includes the replacement or lining of centerline pipe crossing CSAH 45 between TH 14 and CSAH 4. The drainage pipe component of the overall pavement rehabilitation and drainage improvement project planned for 2016 construction is desired to be completed this fall. This will allow time for any settlement to occur and be addressed prior to pavement work in 2016. Attachments:
DATE: August 6, 2015 Policy Committee Recommendation: N/A
Refer to Committee of the Whole and County Board as this item was not necessary at the time of the Public Works Policy Committee meeting. Recommendation: Approve Engineering Services Contract Amendment for the Blooming Prairie Project. Background:
Forest Hasty, the Project Engineer assigned to oversee the reconstruction of the Main Street project in Blooming Prairie has informed the Engineer of his resignation from his position with Steele County. His last day will be August 28th. Forest has been an excellent employee and we wish him the best as he continues his engineering career with MNDOT in Mankato. Stonebrooke Engineering, Inc. provided the design services for the project. I will have a proposed contract amendment under which Stonebrooke Engineering would take over project engineer responsibilities for the remainder of the project to present to the Committee of the Whole and County Board for consideration. Stonebrooke’s familiarity with the project from the design will be a benefit. The intent is to have an approximate one week overlap with Forest and the Stonebrooke personnel assigned to the project to ensure a smooth transition. Attachments:
STEELE COUNTY
MINUTES
TO:
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
FROM:
Administration
SUBJECT:
Community Services Policy Committee Meeting- Minutes
DATE: August 6, 2015
___________________________________________________________________________ Tuesday, August 4, 2015, 10:00 AM- Board Room, Steele County Administration Center
Attendees: Commissioner Brady, Commission Schultz, Administrator Laura Elvebak,
Treasurer Cathy Piepho, Community Service Director Amy Roggenbuck, U of M Extension Regional Director LuAnn Hiniker, 4H Tracy Ignaszewski, Public Health Jane Nyquist
1 Informational Item- Probation Services Update was discussed briefly
2 Additional Items were added:
1. Extension/4H provided an update on the progress with gearing up for Fair week
The beef livestock this year will be low, Dairy is at an average, There are about 1,500 general projects with no appeals or grievances so far
The USDA nutrition program is doing well
There was fair 101 on Monday with new 4H families
They are in full fair planning mode right now and just had a new 4H program as a promotional piece
Farm Fest is coming up on Thursday
Joleen Koenig just started in their department last week and has been doing a great job
2. Discussion from Public Health about changes to the current Tobacco Ordinance
There was a draft ordinance handed out at the meeting and was briefly discussed
This item will stay in committee for further discussion at upcoming meetings
Treasurer reported that there are a lot of budget meetings coming up in the few weeks to be presented to the Board
Community Services Director reported that the Social Worker position has been posted.
Initially they thought it was a requirement to be a licensed social worker, but has since been
discovered that it is not required. Depending on the applications that come in- this position may need to be reposted. There is a new Home Care worker that just started and is excited
about working in Public Health. Working on budget items with the Treasurer’s Office and reported that there is a need to make some big changes as far as the program that is currently being used and how codes are being entered. In the future we may need look at starting over with a new system. Next Meeting Date: August 20, 2015 at 8:00 am (Budget Meeting)