Opinions Archive

February 2013

• 66-1901-22473 Ken B. Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Labor and Industry v. Best Care Home Health, Inc.
  
  February 28, 2013 - Did respondent, Best Care, fail to comply with specific occupational safety and health regulations promulgated under Minn. Stat. § 182.65, et seq.?
• 68-0325-30238 Jan Throndson v. Jeffrey Thompson
  
  February 28, 2013 - The Complaint asserts that the Respondent failed to comply with the campaign finance reporting requirements set forth in Minn. Stat. § 211A.02. Specifically, the Complaint alleges that Respondent failed to report his total expenditures for two billboards he rented to promote his candidacy.
• 11-2500-30183 In the Matter of the 2012 Annual Hearing on the Power Plant Siting and Transmission Line Routing Program
  
  February 27, 2013 - The Annual Hearing has two key purposes. First, it is intended to advise the public of matters relating to the siting of large electric power generating plants and routing of high voltage transmission lines. Second, the annual hearing affords interested persons an opportunity to be heard regarding the Commission’s activities, duties, and/or policies pursuant to the Power Plant Siting Act (PPSA).
• 61-1800-30256 In the Matter of the Temporary Immediate Suspension of the Family Child Care License of Cindi Nouis To Provide Family Day Care
  
  February 15, 2013 - The Administrative Law Judge concludes that there are articulable facts or circumstances which would provide the commissioner with a reasonable suspicion to believe that children in Licensee’s care are at imminent risk of harm.
• 68-1800-30422 In the Matter of the Revocation of the License of Mary Fiola
  
  February 07, 2013 - For the reasons set forth in the Memorandum that follows, the Licensee’s Application for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs is DENIED.
• 68-4600-30241 In the Matter of Sarah Johnson - Revenue Recapture
  
  February 06, 2013 - The Administrative Law Judge concludes that Respondent is in default of the Loan Note and that the Agency is entitled to offset the remaining amount owed by Respondent under the Loan Note in accordance with Minn. Stat. ch. 270A.
• 65-2200-30060 In the Matter of the Proposed Rules of the MPCA Governing the State Clean Water Parnership Financial Assistance Program and the Federal Nonpoint Source
  
  February 06, 2013 - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The Agency has the statutory authority to adopt the rules. The rules were adopted in compliance with the procedural requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 14, and Minnesota Rules, Chapter 1400. The adopted rules are APPROVED.
• 11-0900-20850 In the Matter of the Request for Comments of the State Department of Health Relating to Rule Amendments to the Minnesota Enclosed Sports Arena Rules
  
  February 06, 2013 - In this rulemaking proceeding, the Department proposes to revise parts 4620.3900 through 4620.4800 of its existing rules (pertaining to indoor ice arenas) and add new rule parts 4620.5000 through 4620.5950 (pertaining to indoor motorsports arenas). The proposed rules clarify air monitoring and documentation requirements; establish action levels for carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide.
• 16-0325-21677 Steven Abrahamson and Tom Kotzian, Complainants, v. The St. Louis County School District, Independent School District No. 2142, Bob Larson, Tom Beaudry, Darrell Bjerklie, Gary Rantala, Andrew Larson, Chet Larson, and Zelda Bruns, in their capacity as School Board members, Respondents.
  
  February 05, 2013 - This Fair Campaign Practices complaint matter is awaiting hearing pursuant to the remand from the Minnesota Supreme Court on Complainants’ allegations of Chapter 211A violations by the St. Louis County School District and School Board members in connection with a December 2009 school bond referendum special election.
• 60-0320-30172 In the Matter of Rick Olseen v Bob Barrett and Barrett for State Representative Committee
  
  February 05, 2013 - Did Respondents violate Minn. Stat. § 211B.06 by preparing and disseminating campaign material prior to the November 6, 2012, general election that stated, among other claims, that Rick Olseen did not serve on the Education committee while a state senator? The Panel concludes that the Complainant has established that Respondents violated Minn. Stat. § 211B.06. The Panel concludes further that it is appropriate to assess Respondents a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000.