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WHEREAS, the County Board of the County of Jackson, Minnesota (the "County") has agreed to
issue its G.O. Drainage Bonds, Series 2015A, (the "Bonds") in order to finance the Judicial Ditch
No. 46 Improvement Project; and
WHEREAS, the County has retained David Drown Associates, Inc., in Minneapolis, Minnesota
("David Drown"), as its independent financial advisor for the Bonds and is therefore authorized to
sell the Bonds by a competitive negotiated sale in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section
475.60, Subdivision 2(9):
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the County Board of Jackson County, Minnesota, as
follows:
A. Authorization. The County Board hereby authorizes David Drown to solicit bids
for the competitive negotiated sale of the Bonds.
B. Meeting; Bid Opening. The Board shall meet at the time and place specified in
the Terms of Offering attached hereto as Exhibit A for the purpose of considering sealed bids for,
and awarding the sale of, the Bonds. The County Coordinator, or designee, shall open bids at the
time and place specified in such Terms of Offering.
C. Terms of Offering. The terms and conditions of the Bonds and the negotiation
thereof are fully set forth in the "Terms of Offering" attached hereto as Exhibit A and hereby
approved and made a part hereof.
D. Official Statement. In connection with said competitive negotiated sale, the
officers or employees of the County are hereby authorized to cooperate with David Drown and
participate in the preparation of an official statement for the Bonds and to execute and deliver it on
behalf of the County upon its completion.
Duly passed and adopted this 18th Day of August 2015.
Jackson County Board of Commissioners
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David Henkels, Chair
ATTEST: __________________________
Janice Fransen
Jackson County Coordinator
DES MOINES VALLEY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - PUBLIC HEALTH
Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Schultz to adopt
Resolution 15-262 approving a letter of support for Western Community Actions proposal for the
SNAP-Ed Community Partnership Funding. Motion carried unanimously.
LAND MANAGEMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Wachal and seconded by Commissioner Hummel to adopt
Resolution 15-263 setting a public hearing for Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 9:30 am in the
County Board Room, Jackson County Courthouse, 405 Fourth Street, Jackson, Minnesota for the
purpose of considering revisions to the Jackson County Development Code. Motion carried
unanimously.
CLOSED MEETING
Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Hummel
closing the meeting as permitted by Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05 subdivision 3(c) to discuss
real estate negotiations.
Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Wachal re-opening
the meeting. No action taken.
COUNTY COORDINATOR
Motion was made by Commissioner Wachal and seconded by Commissioner Schultz to adopt
Resolution 15-264 regarding Proposed Use of State of Minnesota Budget Surplus. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION 15-264
PROPOSED USE OF STATE OF MINNESOTA BUDGET SURPLUS
WHEREAS, The State of Minnesota, Minnesota Management and Budget Division has forecast a
budget surplus in excess of $1.6 Billion for the 2016/2017 biennium; and
WHEREAS, The current forecast budget surplus has not been allocated otherwise; and
WHEREAS, It is a well-documented fact that the states transportation infrastructure is in disrepair;
and
WHEREAS, There are no current funding programs to repair or replace unsatisfactory roads and
bridges.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Jackson County Board of County
Commissioners proposes using the surplus funds for the purposes of improving the transportation
infrastructure across Minnesota.
Adopted this 18th day of August 2015
Jackson County Board of Commissioners
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David Henkels, Chair
ATTEST: __________________________
Janice Fransen
Jackson County Coordinator
Motion was made by Commissioner Henkels and seconded by Commissioner Wachal to adopt
Resolution 15-265 approving the proposed sign for Christiania Waterfowl Production Area Wetland
Restoration Project as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS
Commissioner Tusa reported on Intersection Safety Committee, Hunger Team, Drug Court, Des
Moines Valley Health and Human Services (DVHHS) Board Meeting, and Fair Board.
Commissioner Wachal reported on DVHHS Board Meeting.
Commissioner Schultz reported on Friends of Jackson County Trails, Heron Lake Watershed
District meeting, DVHHS Board Meeting.
Commissioner Hummel reported on Intersection Safety Committee, SW Mental Health Center
Governing Board, DVHHS Board Meeting, and IS Steering Committee.
Commissioner Henkels reported on Law Library, SW Mental Health Center Governing Board, and
DVHHS Board Meeting.
Motion was made by Commissioner Tusa and seconded by Commissioner Hummel to adjourn
the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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David Henkels, Chair
ATTEST: _______________________________
Janice Fransen, County Coordinator