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OTTERTAIL
COUNTY -MINNESOTA
MINUTES OF THE
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room & Via Livestream
515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
August 10, 2021
8:30a.m.
Call to Order
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened at 8 :30 a.m . Tuesday, August 10, 2021 , at the Government Services
Center in Fergus Falls, MN . Commissioners Lee Rogness, Chair; Betty Murphy; Vice Chair, Kurt Mortenson, Wayne Johnson, and
Dan Bucholz were present.
Approval of Agenda
Chair Rogness called for approval of the Board Agenda . Motion by Mortenson , second by Johnson and unanimously carried to
approve the Board of Commissioners' agenda of August 10, 2021.
Consent Agenda
Motion by Johnson, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to approve the consent agenda items as follows:
1. July 27 , 2021 Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants /Bills for August 10, 2021 (Exhibit A)
3. Human Services & Public Health Warrants/Bills for August 10, 2021 (Exh ibit A)
4 . Approval of the issuance of an LG220 Application for Exempt Permit to Ducks Unlimited Fergus
Falls Area Chapter 6 for an event at Elks Point Lodge in Dane Prairie Township located at 20970 Elks
Point Road
5. Request for Approval of Final Payment to R.J. Zavoral & Sons, Inc. for S.P. 056-635-035, STPF
5620(215)
Detention Center Costs
Probation Director Michael Schommer shared that the use of the West Central Regional (WCR) Juvenile Center continues to
decrease as Probation Agents utilize community-based services to support the needs of clients and give back to the
community. More revenue than expenditures was reported by the WCR Juvenile Center in 2020 and member counties are
expected to receive reimbursement based on the percent responsible for the 2020 operational costs . The annual cost with
credit for the use of the WCR Juvenile Center in 2019 was $554,001 .00 with an anticipated cost with credit of $182,558 .00 in
2022 .
REVISIONS TO THE SUBDIVISION CONTROLS ORDINANCE OF OTTER TAIL COUNTY
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2021 -124
WHEREAS ,; Minnesota Statute, 394.22 , Subp . 6 allows a county to adopt an official control regarding subdivision controls; and
WHEREAS , Otter Tail County has adopted and revised official controls regulating the subdivision of lands since 1969; and
WHEREAS the purpose of the proposed revisions to the Subdivision Controls Ordinance are to align minimum lot size standards
with the Shoreland Management Ordinance that took effect on July 1, 2021.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, Otter Tail County by this resolution adopts the proposed revisions to the Subdivision
Controls Ordinance of Otter Ta il County
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Johnson, duly seconded by
Commissioner Mortenson and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 10th day of August, 2021 .
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
By : ________________ _
Leland R. Rogness , Board of Commissioners Chair
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Dated: August 24, 2021
Attest ______________ _
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
Recess & Reconvene
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
August 10, 2021
At 8:54 a.m., Chair Rogness declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners recessed for a short break.
The Board of Commissioners meeting was reconvened at 9:02 a.m .
Hook Truck Purchase
Motion by Mortenson, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to authorize Solid Waste to purchase a hook truck through
the state contract in the amount of $164,471 .71 .
GIS Coordinator
Martin (Marty) Mollenhauer, the new GIS Coordinator for Otter Tail County, introduced himself to the Board and expressed
enthusiasm toward utilizing GIS to its maximum benefit and offering a reliable resource to various departments and the
community.
LiDAR Data Acquisition Agreement
County Administrator Nicole Hansen briefly reviewed the LiDAR Data Acquisition Agreement and shared that the cost did not
align with the anticipated amount that was perceived and approved by the Board on June 8, 2021. Despite the significant
increase in cost, departments feel the data that would be collected would be a good investment to the county and Ms . Hansen
reviewed funding sources to assist with the additional cost .
Motion by Johnson, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials' signatures to
execute the LiDAR Data Acquisition Agreement between Otter Tail County and the Red River Watershed Management Board .
Minnesota Inner County Association (MICA) Legislative Report
Mica Officials Matt Massman, Steve Novak, Nancy Silesky and Carli Stark briefed the Board on 2021 State Legislative action
related to county government including : a $52 billion two (2) year budget, tax and fiscal impacts, transportation and transit,
Public Health and Human Services, and Corrections and Public Safety. A capital bonding bill has not been passed as of yet,
however, despite the unique and historic challenges, Mr. Massman reported a successful year for counties . Minnesotans who
have fallen behind on rent are encouraged to visit RentHelpMN .org or to call 211 to apply for rental assistance funds that was
passed by Congress.
Recess & Reconvene
At 10 :08 a.m ., Chair Rogness declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners recessed for a short break.
The Board of Commissioners meeting was reconvened at 10:15 a.m .
Public Hearing Regarding Property Tax Abatements
Chair Rogness opened the Public Hearing regarding Property Tax Abatements related to the Single and Two Family Property
Tax Rebate Program . Community Development Director Amy Baldwin presented 12 parcels throughout Otter Tail County that
have applied and qualified for the abatement.
At 10 :17 a.m ., Chair Rogness opened the Public Hearing for comments from the public and no comments were received . The
Public Hearing was closed at 10 :17 a.m . and the resolutions found in Exhibit B were offered .
Sale of Property
Motion by Johnson, second by Murphy and unanimously carried to award the sale of 25037 County Highway 27 (Parcel No .
26000150096001) to Roger E. Engleson in the amount of $80,000 .00 plus costs as identified in the published sale notice, as
recommended by the County Auditor-Treasurer.
Department of Natural Resources IDNRl Letter
County Auditor-Treasurer Wayne Stein shared a letter with the Board that was received from the DNR, expressing interest in
three (3) tax forfeited lots on Midland Beach and requested that the county hold the lots for six (6) months as authorized under
statute.
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Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
August 10, 2021
Eagle Lake Lake Improvement District (LID)
Motion by Mortenson, second by Murphy and unanimously carried to appoint the following as members of the Eagle Lake LID
Board:
Dean Johnson 1 YearTerm
Mike Peterson 1 YearTerm
Kelly Hepper 2 Year Term
Tom Athens 2 Year Term
Colleen Ziebol 2 Year Term
William Shumaker 3 Year Term
Bob Wiedeman 3 Year Term
Lida Lakes Lake Improvement District (LID)
Motion by Johnson, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to appoint the following as members of the Lida Lakes LID
Board:
Sheldon Poss 1 YearTerm
David Hilber 1 YearTerm
Brian Graftaas 2 Year Term
David Braton 2 Year Term
Robert Nielson 3 Year Term
Zachary Herrmann 3 Year Term
Mimsi Weckwerth 3 Year Term
COVID-19 Update
Public Health Director Jody Lien provided a brief update to the Board regarding COVID-19 and shared that the CDC has
reported Otter Tail County as having substantial transmission . She expressed concerns regarding the increase in case and
positivity rates as fall nears and encourages people to get vaccinated and follow CDC and MDH guidelines regarding masking
to prevent further spread of the virus . Ms . Lien shared Public Health efforts to support the increase and identified various testing
opportunities that are currently available to the community.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION
MNDOT Detour Agreement
Resolution No. 2021 -137
IT IS RESOLVED that Otter Tail County enter into Mn /DOT Agreement No . 1047280 with the State of Minnesota, Department
ofTransportation for the following purposes:
To provide for payment by the State to the County for the use of County State Aid Highway No . 26 as a detour route during the
construction to be performed upon, along and adjacent to Trunk Highway No . 55 from Minnesota /North Dakota Border to
Grant County State Aid Highway No . 11 in Wendell under State Project No . 8404-47 (T.H. 55=142).
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Board Chair and the County Board Clerk are authorized to execute the Agreement
and any amendments to the Agreement.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Mortenson, duly seconded by
Commissioner Bucholz and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 10th day of August 2021 .
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
By : ________________ _
Leland R. Rogness, Board of Commissioners Chair
Dated: August 24, 2021
Attest _______________ _
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
Driver Feedback Sign Donation
Motion by Murphy, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to accept a donation from Donna Madsen and neighbors
in the amount of $4,141.00 to be used toward the purchase of a Driver Feedback Sign on CSAH 1 near Walker Lake . The
request fits within the donation policy and the Highway Department will cover the balance of the cost to purchase the sign .
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Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
August 10, 2021
Contracts & Bonds -4013 -111. CH 111 Resurfacing
Motion by Johnson, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials' signatures to
execute the agreement between Otter Tail County and Mark Sand and Gravel for Project No . 4013-111 , CH 111 .
Condolence Letters
Motion by Johnson , second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to authorize Administration to send a letter on behalf of the
Board to the family of Syd Nelson expressing their sympathy in the passing of Mr. Nelson .
Motion by Johnson, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to authorize Administration to send a letter on behalf of
the Board to the family of Robert "Bob " Block, expressing their sympathy in the passing of Mr. Block.
Glacial Edge Trail
Deputy County Administrator Nick Leonard provided a brief background and update to the Board regarding the Glacial Edge
Trail. The City Trail in Fergus Falls was approved as a trail of regional significance in 2020 and Greater Minnesota Regional
Parks and Trails suggested that the county amend the approved application for the City of Fergus Falls to include the Glacial
Edge Trail. The amendment will decrease county costs and efforts and allow for funding opportunities when the county is
ready to move forward with the project.
Motion by Johnson, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to approve the additional services and compensation
required to complete the Glacial Edge Trail Master Plan Amendment Project .
Closed Session
At 11 :12 a.m ., Chair Rogness declared the Board of Commissioners meeting closed to the public to discuss labor negotiations.
The closed session is authorized under M.S . 13D .03 . Present were Commissioners Lee Rogness , Betty Murphy, Wayne Johnson,
Kurt Mortenson, Dan Bucholz, County Attorney Michelle Eldien, County Administrator Nicole Hansen , County Board Secretary
Tara Bakken , Attorney Josh Heggem, and Pemberton Law Summer Associate Tiffany Findlay.
The closed session was concluded at 11 :45 a.m .
Closed Session
At 11 :46 a.m ., Chair Rogness declared the Board of Commissioners meeting closed to the public to discuss Attorney Client
Privilege regarding pending litigation. The closed session is authorized under M.S . 13D .05, Subd . 3(b). Present were
Commissioners Lee Rogness, Betty Murphy, Wayne Johnson, Kurt Mortenson, Dan Bucholz, County Attorney Michelle Eldien,
County Administrator Nicole Hansen, County Board Secretary Tara Bakken, County Engineer Charles Grotte, Attorney Kendra
Olson , and Pemberton Law Summer Associate Tiffany Findlay .
The closed session was concluded at 12 :25 p.m .
Attorney Updates
County Attorney Michelle Eldien provided a brief update to the Board regarding court and shared that the county will be
receiving $100,000 .00 of the defendant's assets from the CSAH 41 bridge arson case .
Adjournment
At 12:35 p.m., Chair Rogness declared the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners meeting adjourned. The next regular
Board meeting is scheduled at 8:30 a.m . on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at the Government Services Center in Fergus Falls
and via live stream.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated : August 24, 2021
By : ________________ _ Attest. _______________ _
Leland R. Rogness, Board of Commissioners Chair Nicole Hansen, Clerk
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Vendor Name
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A-1 LOCK. & KEY LlC
AJiA. RECYCLING LJLC
ACM E TOOlS FARGO
ADVANCED STRIIP ING INC
ALBAN Y RECYCUNG OENlEIR
AMAZON CAPIT Al S EIRV ICES INC
AMERICAN W EW ING & GAS IN C
A NDERSON!JACK
A PPLE TREE DENT AL
ARAMARK UN IFOR SERVI CES
BATTERIES P LUS BUliBS
BA TILE LAK!E ST ANDAJR D
BA TILE LAK!EfCITY O F
BCA TRAINING & AUDITING
BOO USA LlP
B DT MECHANICAL liLC
B E HOLZER UNLIMIT ED WATER LJLC
B EYER BOD Y SHO P INC
B LU FFTO N O i l CO
BRAN DON CO MIJN ICA TIONS INC
BRASEU RYAN
BRAUN I NTERTEC C-ORPOIRA TIO N
BREN NAWKEVIN
B RilAN'S REPAIIR INC
B RUTlAGJSTEVE
B U6LOWI DAV ID
B USKOIJEFFIR EY
B UY-MO IR PARTS &. S ERVICE LlC
CAIRR 'S TREE S ERVICE IN C
CERTIF IED A UT O !REPA IR
CHOSE VAllEY T ESTI G, INC
CITIZEN'S ADV OCATE
COD E 4 S EIRV ICES INC
CO LJLEG E WAY A UT O
OOOPiER'S OFFI CE SUPPLY INC
CI.Jl I GAIN O F DETROIT lAroES
DACOTAH PAPER CO
DAIKOTA HOSE & F ITTINGS LIP
DAIKOTA MAIUNG & SH IP PING EQ U I PMEN
DAIKOTA W OlESALE T l RE INC
DAN'S TOWING&. REPAIR
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Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
August 10, 2021 (Exhibit A)
Amount
4 ,149.00
199 .. 0
1,26 0 .00
147.99
336.00
2,86,2 .00
31,8,14 .0 1
265.76
159.95
292.00
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102 .. 60
10.99
Jllllll ,6,78.30
75 0 .00
360 .00
18,30'4.00
57.50
1,49'5 .00
5 ,442.114
60 .00
12 .06
4 ,049.00
216.72
367.50
100.9 1
142.60
1,000.00
856.48
86'3 .16
313'3 .73
8,510.00
59.52
4 ,237.32
202.66
4 14 .16
3 11.60
158.119
578.24
193.23
5134.04
145.90
Vendo r Nam e
DEANJCAMEJRO
DENB ROOK/GAIRY
DENZ EL 'S R EG IO N WASTE IN C
DICK'S STANDARD
[IJ FARMS
D l M LJLC
[IQ LJUCARLA
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DON D IH OIMICll-t.A EL
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ECK!HARDTI KIMB EIR L Y
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EIL D I ENJHlJNTE IR
EILD I E ICIH ELIL E
ELDRIDGE/TRAC Y
EZWEW IN G UL C
FAE ERIKEITH W& AS H LEY M
FARNA.M'S G E NUIN E PARTS INC
FASTENA l COMPANY
FERG US FA l LS DA i l ¥ J O UR NA L
FER G US FA l LSJC ITY OF
FERG US H OME &. HA RDWARE
F l [llAR TE CHNOLOG IES INC
F U NT H ILl S RE SO U RC ES l P
F ORMA EIKI ROBERT
F ORT\IVE.N GLJE R El EC TRI C INC
F RA.Z EE -V EIRGAS F ORUM
F IR E D ER I CKIPH IUP
G & R 00 NTROlS INC
GAlLAGHER B EN EFIT SBRVI C ES IN C
GAlLS LL C
GODFATIHER.'S EX.TERM INAlil N G INC
GONT ARE K/JONAH
G RAIHAM REPRl G ERA TION IN C
G RA IN G EIR IN C
GREAT AM ER ICA FINANCI A L SVCS
IH ELIPS YSliE MS LLC-
IH ES INC
IH O UMBERG & JANEiN E M HOLMl3 Ei RG IKB
IH OTSY EQUIIP M EITT CO O F ND
IH O USliO EING IN EERING INC
INNOVATIVE OF F IC E SOllJTIO NS U C
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Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
August 10, 2021 (Exhibit A)
Amount
136.00
226.80
M .57
257.77
157.27
500.00
443 .. 99
6,2 .22
256.96
6,577.50
50. 7
130.00
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38.08
15 .76
1354.00
700.00
163 .00
7 .99
40'4 .00
4 ,050.00
HJG .. 95
3,252.20
24 ,19 .80
78.40
27 .. 95
70.00
Hl5.28
6,46.74
3,630.00
620.22
355.25
166.00
1 ,0!37.40
1 ,437.94
296.411
1 ,130.70
1 ,050.00
1 ,433.25
136,2 .00
5{30 .:50
528.93
Ve nd o r Name
IMliERST A TE EN G IN EER IN G IN C
IMliERS T A TE POW ER SYSTEMS INC
J .J .. KIEll ER & ASSOC1ATES INC
J ACO BSON/RON
J AKE'S JOH N S LLC
J OHNSOINJl<EN T
J OHNSOINJIKU RT
J OH NSOINJM ICHABL
J ON ES !..AW OFFIC!E
J ORG EN SOINJM ICIHELLE
K l ESL.ER'S POUCE S U PPLY INC
KlUEISTJSCOTT R & RA.NAE L
KlLJ ENGIN EER IN G LLC
KOEP'S S E PTIC llC
KOlLEIBIR II.J CE
KIRE.SS IJEFF
K UGlERtJOSEPiH I NE
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M-IR SIG N CO IN C
MAJRCO I C ST LOUIS
MARCO T ECHNO LOGIES LL C
MAR K l EE EXCAVATING I C
MAR K SAN D & GRAVEL CO
MARKS FlEET S II.J PPiL Y INC
MAJRTIHA LEIRIT EIRENCE
MEN D CORIR ECTIO NAL CARE
MENZ/DI A N E &. LOIREN
MH S RC-RAN GE
MIDWEST TIR EE &
MILILEIRFJACOB
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Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
August 10, 2021 (Exhibit A)
Amount
24 ,0<5 .86
1,0!35 .06
296.00
650 .00
350.00
130 .. 48
144.99
428 .. 40
20 0 .00
1 0 .00
1,199 .00
500.00
163.33
95.00
1013 .60
1019.76
84.00
22 .20
45.00
540.89
59.00
4 ,550 .00
339 .. 80
340 .. 92
320 .00
4l4l7.99
83..44
324.00
5,350 .00
1,000.00
3,6Cl 4 .al3
17 .46
61,8,16 .77
12 5,643 .. 66
3,28 .. 64
47.72
455. 6
14 ,033.50
1,475.00
1,365.00
3,040.00
106.40
Vendor INam e
MIINNESOT A MOTO R COMP A NY
MINNKOT A EJNVI RO SERVICES INC
MN BW SR
MN CON171 NU IN G l EGAL ED UCAT ION
MOD ER N A SSEM SU ES IN C
MO ENKIED I CKJDA.V E
MOONEY /A B IGAIL
MO SK!EIHAU
MIJCHOWIG R EGORY
F f l ELD A BSTRACT CO LILC
NA TUR ES GARDEN WORW
N ELSON A UT O CENT ER
N ELSON El RO Tl-t ER S PRINTIN G
N ETWORK S ERVICES CO MPANY
N EW YO R K MILLS [)ISP AT C H
N EWVILILEIDARR EN
NO R17H CEN 17RA L IN C
NO R17HER N LAT H CO
NO R17HER N SAFETY TECHNOLOG Y NC
NO R17H W EST IRON FI REMAN I C
NUSS 17RU CK & EQUIPM ENT
NYHUS FAMILY SALES INC
O ELF KEJ DA N
O LSO N TI RE & O i l
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OTTE R T A IL CO TREASU R ER
OTTE RTAIL A GGREGATE I NC
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P A LMER/GEO RGE
P ARK REG IO N CO O P
PAW P U BU CATIO NS LLC BAT17LE LAK!E R
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P ELICAN PE T E BO D Y S H OP & T O W IN G N
P E MBE RTON I.AW PLLP
P EO LEFAC TS LILC
P ETE'S AMOCO
IP El"ERS O NI OOD Y
IP El"ERS O NIJOEL
IP El"ERS O NI KADEN
P ION EER R IM & W H EEL CO
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Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
August 10, 2021 (Exhibit A)
Amou nt
322.29
23.00
40 .00
107 .:50
2-0 .00
258.88
76.72
143..36
6 8 .88
90 ,513 8.00
1 ,907 .77
66 ,677.4 1
24 11.62
1 ,553.118
59 .52
488 .116
8,125 .00
130..00
234.117
74.84
26 1 ,778.00
45.113
1 ,71l 0 .00
1 ,IJS.9 .01
195.26
905.62
1 ,02'3 .75
39,548 .. 99
2211.20
29 .02
376.75
4 ,50 0 .00
649.00
7U 11..:50
14 .09
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9 0 .116
135.9 1
10,9 .76
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Ve ndor Name
P RA I R I E LAIK ES MIJN I C l PA L SOLi D WAST E
P RAXAI R Dl STR I BIJTI ON INC
PREC IS E MR M ILILC
PREM IER E LECTR IC INC
PRilCE f AMIIL Y OONSTIRlJCTION
P RO AG f ARMERS 00 O P
P RO TAIN ER I NC
P RODlJCTIV E A L T IER NATIVES INC
RDO EQ U IPMENT CO
R ECOILL ECT S Y STEMS INC
R ED DOT PEST CONTROL
R EG ENTS O f TH E UN IV ERSITY OF MN
R ING DAHIL AM BI.JtANCE INC
R INKE NOONAN LAW f l RM
RO LUE.ml LIL IAli/l
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SCHWANTZICHR!ISTO IP H ER
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S IGN SOILIJT I ONS
S IGN'NORIKS S IG NS&. BANNERS LLC
ST A PLES BIJSINESS CRED IT
STEFA N EIK-PETERSJH EA THBR
STEINS INC
STEV E'S SANIITA TION I NC
STIGMANIRYAN
STREJC HE RS
S UMMERVILLE ELIECTRilC INC
S UMMIT FOOD S ERVIC E LIL C
SWANST O N EQ U IPMBNT CORP
THIS W EEKS SHOPP IN G N EWS
T OMSON RE UTERS -W EST
T R I FTY WHlliE IP HA R MACY
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TOSH IBA FII NAJ N C!IA IL SB RVIC ES
T RU EN O RTH STEEL INC
TSCHIDAICRAI G
IJNILIM IT E D AUTO G LA SS INC
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V AUGHN A UTO &. A R IN E CO
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Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
August 10, 2021 (Exhibit A)
Amount
292.50
374 .. 62
1,[Jr14 .86
H0.00
196.00
92 .. 48
17,790.00
60 .. 48
470.34
4 ,116.00
3S,2 .00
3,29423
200.00
11,249.50
11 8.72
1,655.20
138.88
5,200.00
W4. 6
185.00
1,360.32
1,300.00
65 .. 82
2,175.00
1,396.76
130.25
148.96
735.00
1,3S0.24
8,867.74
4S5.65
166.32
1,9178 .. 45
1,630.79
2,6,12 .00
4()13 .00
4 ,757.00
54.88
350.00
1,463.26
45. 5
290.00
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V I KING COCA-OOlA
V IN IN G/CITY O F
WAW E J RJfiIDB EIRli F
WASTE MANAG EMENT
WATCHG UARD V ID EO
WAYNE'S TOOl WAGON
W ERN ER J R/J O HN
W ILSONlWARRE N R
W IS KOWfM ICHAEt
W L HA l t CO INTER IOR S ER:VICE
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OTTER T A IL CO ATTOR N EY'S OFFIC E
OTTE R T A IL CO S H ER IFF
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IPRESCOTT -ADAM IETZICATHJE
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Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
August 10, 2021 (Exhibit A)
Amount
450 .00
650 .00
8411_75
3Cl , 194.49
5,0S.S .00
130 .00
2 10.00
250 .00
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6,75.00
6'17.50
2,40 0.00
11,31 4 ,5tl-5.!l8
Amount
2'70 .00
53 .. 96
161.00
1 35.00
22 .74
1 OCl .00
1 ,567.68
2,587.50
66.20
1392.50
75.24
65.00
45.18
1 ,963.04
4 0,562.00
4 8 ,537.2 4
Ve111dor IName
13 ESEMANJKAR EN
DAHUMEUS.SA
DAN'S TOWI NG & REP A IR
DEM M ER/ANDREA
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Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
August 10, 2021 (Exhibit B)
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENTS
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2021 -125
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Otter Tail County, Minnesota (the "County "), as follows :
The County proposes to approve tax abatements in connection with the construction of a Single Family Home (the "Project").
The County proposes to use the abatement for the Project provided for in Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469 .1812 through
469.1815 (the "Abatement Law"), from the property taxes to be levied by the County on Parcel Identification Number
20000120073002 (the "Tax Abatement Property").
(a) On this date, the Board held a public hearing on the question of the Abatement, (as defined below) and said
hearing was preceded by at least 10 days but not more than 30 days prior published notice thereof at which all
interested persons appeared and were heard .
(b) The County proposes to approve tax abatements on a portion of the County's share of property taxes on the Tax
Abatement Property in the amount of $5,000 for a term of up to 5 years to finance a portion of the costs of the
Project.
(c) The Abatement is authorized under the Abatement Law .
2. Findings for the Abatement. The Board hereby makes the following findings :
(a) The tax abatement is the County's share of real estate ta xes which relate to the Project being constructed on the
Tax Abatement Property and not the real estate taxes that relate to the value of the land (the "Abatement").
(b) The Board expects the benefits to the County of the Abatement to be at least equal or exceed the costs to the
County thereof.
(c) Granting the Abatement is in the public interest because it will increase the tax base in County.
(d) The Tax Abatement Property is not located in a tax increment financing district.
(e) In any year, the total amount of property taxes abated by the County by this and other resolutions and
agreements, does not exceed the greater of ten percent (10 %) of the net tax capacity of the County for the ta xes
payable year to which the abatement applies or $200,000 , whichever is greater. The County may grant other
abatements permitted under the Abatement Law after the date of this resolution , provided that to the extent the
total abatements in any year exceed the Abatement Limit the allocation of the Abatement limit to such other
abatements is subordinate to the Abatement granted by this resolution .
3. Terms of Abatement. The Abatement is hereby approved . The terms of the Abatement are as follows :
(a) The Abatement shall be for up to 5 years anticipated to commence for taxes payable 2023 and shall not exceed
$5,000 . The County reserves the right to modify the commencement date but the abatement period shall not
exceed 5 years .
(b) The County will provide the Abatement as provided in this resolution .
(c) The Abatement shall be subject to all the terms and limitations of the Abatement Law.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Johnson , duly seconded by
Commissioner Murphy and , after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 10th day of August 2021 .
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OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
By:_A_~_U_~-~-~---
Leland R. Rogness , Board of Commissioners Chair
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
August 10, 2021 (Exhibit B)
Dated: August 24, 2021
Attest_,_i _· _I_· /l_t)_l.t,_~------
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENTS
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2021 -126
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Otter Tail County, Minnesota (the "County"), as follows :
The County proposes to approve tax abatements in connection with the construction of a Single Family Home (the "Project").
The County proposes to use the abatement for the Project provided for in Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469 .1812 through
469.1815 (the "Abatement Law"), from the property taxes to be levied by the County on Parcel Identification Number
52000990508000 (the "Tax Abatement Property").
(a) On this date, the Board held a public hearing on the question of the Abatement, (as defined below) and said
hearing was preceded by at least 10 days but not more than 30 days prior published notice thereof at which all
interested persons appeared and were heard.
(b) The County proposes to approve tax abatements on a portion of the County's share of property taxes on the Tax
Abatement Property in the amount of $5,000 for a term of up to 5 years to finance a portion of the costs of the
Project.
(c) The Abatement is authorized under the Abatement Law .
2. Findings for the Abatement. The Board hereby makes the following findings :
(a) The tax abatement is the County's share of real estate taxes which relate to the Project being constructed on the
Tax Abatement Property and not the real estate taxes that relate to the value of the land (the "Abatement").
(b) The Board expects the benefits to the County of the Abatement to be at least equal or exceed the costs to the
County thereof.
(c) Granting the Abatement is in the public interest because it will increase the tax base in County.
(d) The Tax Abatement Property is not located in a tax increment financing district.
(e) In any year, the total amount of property taxes abated by the County by this and other resolutions and
agreements, does not exceed the greater of ten percent (10%) of the net tax capacity of the County for the taxes
payable year to which the abatement applies or $200,000, whichever is greater. The County may grant other
abatements permitted under the Abatement Law after the date of this resolution , provided that to the extent the
total abatements in any year exceed the Abatement Limit the allocation of the Abatement limit to such other
abatements is subordinate to the Abatement granted by this resolution .
3. Terms of Abatement. The Abatement is hereby approved . The terms of the Abatement are as follows :
(a) The Abatement shall be for up to 5 years anticipated to commence for ta xes payable 2023 and shall not exceed
$5,000 . The County reserves the right to modify the commencement date but the abatement period shall not
exceed 5 years .
(b) The County will provide the Abatement as provided in this resolution .
(c) The Abatement shall be subject to all the terms and limitations of the Abatement Law .
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Johnson , duly seconded by
Commissioner Murphy and , after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed unanimously.
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Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 10th day of August 2021 .
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
By:_A_~_U_~_z;:~~~--
Leland R. Rogness, Board of Commissioners Chair
Dated :
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
August 10, 2021 (Exhibit B)
August 24, 2021
Attest._Jy_._i" f_Q_l.t,_~-----
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENTS
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2021 -127
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Otter Tail County, Minnesota (the "County"), as follows :
The County proposes to approve tax abatements in connection with the construction of a Single Family Home (the "Project ").
The County proposes to use the abatement for the Project provided for in Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469 .1812 through
469 .1815 (the "Abatement Law"), from the property taxes to be levied by the County on Parcel Identification Number
32000990679000 (the "Tax Abatement Property").
(a) On this date, the Board held a public hearing on the question of the Abatement, (as defined below) and said
hearing was preceded by at least 10 days but not more than 30 days prior published notice thereof at which all
interested persons appeared and were heard .
(b) The County proposes to approve tax abatements on a portion of the County's share of property taxes on the Tax
Abatement Property in the amount of $5,000 for a term of up to 5 years to finance a portion of the costs of the
Project.
(c) The Abatement is authorized under the Abatement Law .
2. Findings for the Abatement. The Board hereby makes the following findings:
(a) The tax abatement is the County's share of real estate taxes which relate to the Project being constructed on the
Tax Abatement Property and not the real estate taxes that relate to the value of the land (the "Abatement").
(b) The Board expects the benefits to the County of the Abatement to be at least equal or exceed the costs to the
County thereof.
(c) Granting the Abatement is in the public interest because it will increase the tax base in County.
(d) The Tax Abatement Property is not located in a tax increment financing district.
(e) In any year, the total amount of property taxes abated by the County by this and other resolutions and
agreements, does not exceed the greater of ten percent (10 %) of the net tax capacity of the County for the taxes
payable year to which the abatement applies or $200,000, whichever is greater. The County may grant other
abatements permitted under the Abatement Law after the date of this resolution , provided that to the extent the
total abatements in any year exceed the Abatement Limit the allocation of the Abatement limit to such other
abatements is subordinate to the Abatement granted by this resolution .
3. Terms of Abatement. The Abatement is hereby approved . The terms of the Abatement are as follows :
(a) The Abatement shall be for up to 5 years anticipated to commence for taxes payable 2023 and shall not exceed
$5,000 . The County reserves the right to modify the commencement date but the abatement period shall not
exceed 5 years .
(b) The County will provide the Abatement as provided in this resolution .
(c) The Abatement shall be subject to all the terms and limitations of the Abatement Law .
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Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
August 10, 2021 (Exhibit B)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Johnson , duly seconded by
Commissioner Murphy and , after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 10th day of August 2021 .
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: August 24, 2021
By:_A_~_U_~-~~~~--Attest._:x_·_i" D_o_Lt.._~-----
Leland R. Rogness, Board of Commissioners Chair Nicole Hansen, Clerk
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENTS
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2021 -128
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Otter Tail County, Minnesota (the "County"), as follows :
The County proposes to approve tax abatements in connection with the construction of a Single Family Home (the "Project ").
The County proposes to use the abatement for the Project provided for in Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469 .1812 through
469.1815 (the "Abatement Law"), from the property taxes to be levied by the County on Parcel Identification Number
28000040030007 (the "Tax Abatement Property").
(a) On this date, the Board held a public hearing on the question of the Abatement, (as defined below) and said
hearing was preceded by at least 10 days but not more than 30 days prior published notice thereof at which all
interested persons appeared and were heard .
(b) The County proposes to approve tax abatements on a portion of the County's share of property taxes on the Tax
Abatement Property in the amount of $5,000 for a term of up to 5 years to finance a portion of the costs of the
Project.
(c) The Abatement is authorized under the Abatement Law .
2. Findings for the Abatement. The Board hereby makes the following findings :
(a) The tax abatement is the County 's share of real estate taxes which relate to the Project being constructed on the
Tax Abatement Property and not the real estate taxes that relate to the value of the land (the "Abatement").
(b) The Board expects the benefits to the County of the Abatement to be at least equal or exceed the costs to the
County thereof.
(c) Granting the Abatement is in the public interest because it will increase the tax base in County.
(d) The Tax Abatement Property is not located in a tax increment financing district.
(e) In any year, the total amount of property taxes abated by the County by this and other resolutions and
agreements, does not exceed the greater of ten percent (10%) of the net tax capacity of the County for the taxes
payable year to which the abatement applies or $200,000, whichever is greater. The County may grant other
abatements permitted under the Abatement Law after the date of this resolution , provided that to the extent the
total abatements in any year exceed the Abatement Limit the allocation of the Abatement limit to such other
abatements is subordinate to the Abatement granted by this resolution .
3. Terms of Abatement. The Abatement is hereby approved . The terms of the Abatement are as follows :
(a) The Abatement shall be for up to 5 years anticipated to commence for taxes payable 2023 and shall not exceed
$5,000 . The County reserves the right to modify the commencement date but the abatement period shall not
exceed 5 years .
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Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
August 10, 2021 (Exhibit B)
(b) The County will provide the Abatement as provided in this resolution .
(c) The Abatement shall be subject to all the terms and limitations of the Abatement Law .
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Johnson , duly seconded by
Commissioner Murphy and , after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 10th day of August 2021 .
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated : August 24, 2021
By:_A_~_U_~-~~~~--Attest._:h_,_i" ~_Q_l.t.._~-----
Leland R. Rogness, Board of Commissioners Chair Nicole Hansen, Clerk
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENTS
Otter Tail County Resolution No . 2021 -129
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Otter Tail County, Minnesota (the "County"), as follows :
The County proposes to approve tax abatements in connection with the construction of a Single Family Home (the "Project").
The County proposes to use the abatement for the Project provided for in Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469 .1812 through
469 .1815 (the "Abatement Law"), from the property taxes to be levied by the County on Parcel Identification Number
29000080056000 (the "Tax Abatement Property").
(a) On this date, the Board held a public hearing on the question of the Abatement, (as defined below) and said
hearing was preceded by at least 10 days but not more than 30 days prior published notice thereof at which all
interested persons appeared and were heard .
(b) The County proposes to approve tax abatements on a portion of the County's share of property taxes on the Tax
Abatement Property in the amount of $5,000 for a term of up to 5 years to finance a portion of the costs of the
Project.
(c) The Abatement is authorized under the Abatement Law .
2. Findings for the Abatement. The Board hereby makes the following findings:
(a) The tax abatement is the County's share of real estate taxes which relate to the Project being constructed on the
Tax Abatement Property and not the real estate taxes that relate to the value of the land (the "Abatement").
(b) The Board expects the benefits to the County of the Abatement to be at least equal or exceed the costs to the
County thereof.
(c) Granting the Abatement is in the public interest because it will increase the tax base in County.
(d) The Tax Abatement Property is not located in a tax increment financing district.
(e) In any year, the total amount of property taxes abated by the County by this and other resolutions and
agreements, does not exceed the greater of ten percent (10 %) of the net tax capacity of the County for the ta xes
payable year to which the abatement applies or $200,000, whichever is greater. The County may grant other
abatements permitted under the Abatement Law after the date of this resolution , provided that to the extent the
total abatements in any year exceed the Abatement Limit the allocation of the Abatement limit to such other
abatements is subordinate to the Abatement granted by this resolution .
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Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
August 10, 2021 (Exhibit B)
3. Terms of Abatement. The Abatement is hereby approved . The terms of the Abatement are as follows :
(a) The Abatement shall be for up to 5 years anticipated to commence for taxes payable 2023 and shall not exceed
$5,000 . The County reserves the right to modify the commencement date but the abatement period shall not
exceed 5 years .
(b) The County will provide the Abatement as provided in this resolution .
(c) The Abatement shall be subject to all the terms and limitations of the Abatement Law .
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Johnson , duly seconded by
Commissioner Murphy and , after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 10th day of August 2021 .
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated : August 24, 2021
By:_A_~_U_~-~~~~--Attest._1_._i' f_Q_lt,_~-----
Leland R. Rogness, Board of Commissioners Chair Nicole Hansen, Clerk
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENTS
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2021 -130
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Otter Ta il County, Minnesota (the "County"), as follows :
The County proposes to approve tax abatements in connection with the construction of a Single Family Home (the "Project").
The County proposes to use the abatement for the Project provided for in Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469 .1812 through
469.1815 (the "Abatement Law"), from the property taxes to be levied by the County on Parcel Identification Number
50000150113000 (the "Tax Abatement Property").
(a) On this date, the Board held a public hearing on the question of the Abatement, (as defined below) and said
hearing was preceded by at least 10 days but not more than 30 days prior published notice thereof at which all
interested persons appeared and were heard .
(b) The County proposes to approve tax abatements on a portion of the County's share of property taxes on the Tax
Abatement Property in the amount of $5,000 for a term of up to 5 years to finance a portion of the costs of the
Project.
(c) The Abatement is authorized under the Abatement Law .
2. Findings for the Abatement. The Board hereby makes the following findings :
(a) The tax abatement is the County 's share of real estate taxes which relate to the Project being constructed on the
Tax Abatement Property and not the real estate taxes that relate to the value of the land (the "Abatement").
(b) The Board expects the benefits to the County of the Abatement to be at least equal or exceed the costs to the
County thereof.
(c) Granting the Abatement is in the public interest because it will increase the tax base in County.
(d) The Tax Abatement Property is not located in a tax increment financing district.
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Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
August 10, 2021 (Exhibit B)
(e) In any year, the total amount of property taxes abated by the County by this and other resolutions and
agreements, does not exceed the greater of ten percent (10 %) of the net tax capacity of the County for the taxes
payable year to which the abatement applies or $200,000, whichever is greater. The County may grant other
abatements permitted under the Abatement Law after the date of this resolution , provided that to the extent the
total abatements in any year exceed the Abatement Limit the allocation of the Abatement limit to such other
abatements is subordinate to the Abatement granted by this resolution .
3. Terms of Abatement. The Abatement is hereby approved . The terms of the Abatement are as follows :
(a) The Abatement shall be for up to 5 years anticipated to commence for taxes payable 2023 and shall not exceed
$5,000 . The County reserves the right to modify the commencement date but the abatement period shall not
exceed 5 years .
(b) The County will provide the Abatement as provided in this resolution .
(c) The Abatement shall be subject to all the terms and limitations of the Abatement Law .
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Johnson , duly seconded by
Commissioner Murphy and , after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 10th day of August 2021 .
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: August 24, 2021
Attest._Jy_._i' f_Q_l.t,_~-----
Leland R. Rogness , Board of Commissioners Chair Nicole Hansen, Clerk
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENTS
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2021 -131
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Otter Tail County, Minnesota (the "County"), as follows:
The County proposes to approve tax abatements in connection with the construction of a Single Family Home (the "Project ").
The County proposes to use the abatement for the Project provided for in Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469 .1812 through
469.1815 (the "Abatement Law"), from the property taxes to be levied by the County on Parcel Identification Number
52000990505000 (the "Tax Abatement Property ").
(a) On this date, the Board held a public hearing on the question of the Abatement, (as defined below) and said
hearing was preceded by at least 10 days but not more than 30 days prior published notice thereof at which all
interested persons appeared and were heard .
(b) The County proposes to approve tax abatements on a portion of the County's share of property taxes on the Tax
Abatement Property in the amount of $5,000 for a term of up to 5 years to finance a portion of the costs of the
Project.
(c) The Abatement is authorized under the Abatement Law .
2. Findings for the Abatement. The Board hereby makes the following findings :
(a) The tax abatement is the County's share of real estate taxes which relate to the Project being constructed on the
Tax Abatement Property and not the real estate taxes that relate to the value of the land (the "Abatement").
(b) The Board expects the benefits to the County of the Abatement to be at least equal or exceed the costs to the
County thereof.
(c) Granting the Abatement is in the public interest because it will increase the tax base in County.
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Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
August 10, 2021 (Exhibit B)
(d) The Tax Abatement Property is not located in a tax increment financing district.
(e) In any year, the total amount of property taxes abated by the County by this and other resolutions and
agreements, does not exceed the greater of ten percent (10%) of the net tax capacity of the County for the taxes
payable year to which the abatement applies or $200,000, whichever is greater. The County may grant other
abatements permitted under the Abatement Law after the date of this resolution , provided that to the extent the
total abatements in any year exceed the Abatement Limit the allocation of the Abatement limit to such other
abatements is subordinate to the Abatement granted by this resolution .
3. Terms of Abatement. The Abatement is hereby approved . The terms of the Abatement are as follows :
(a) The Abatement shall be for up to 5 years anticipated to commence for taxes payable 2023 and shall not exceed
$5,000 . The County reserves the right to modify the commencement date but the abatement period shall not
exceed 5 years .
(b) The County will provide the Abatement as provided in this resolution .
(c) The Abatement shall be subject to all the terms and limitations of the Abatement Law .
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Johnson, duly seconded by
Commissioner Murphy and , after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 10th day of August 2021 .
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: August 24, 2021
By:_A_~_U_~-~~~~--Attest._jy_._i' f_Q_lt.._~-----
Leland R. Rogness, Board of Commissioners Chair Nicole Hansen, Clerk
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENTS
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2021 -132
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Otter Tail County, Minnesota (the "County"), as follows :
The County proposes to approve tax abatements in connection with the construction of a Single Family Home (the "Project ").
The County proposes to use the abatement for the Project provided for in Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469 .1812 through
469.1815 (the "Abatement Law"), from the property taxes to be levied by the County on Parcel Identification Number
71002990300904 (the "Tax Abatement Property").
(a) On this date, the Board held a public hearing on the question of the Abatement, (as defined below) and said
hearing was preceded by at least 10 days but not more than 30 days prior published notice thereof at which all
interested persons appeared and were heard .
(b) The County proposes to approve tax abatements on a portion of the County's share of property taxes on the Tax
Abatement Property in the amount of $5,000 for a term of up to 5 years to finance a portion of the costs of the
Project.
(c) The Abatement is authorized under the Abatement Law .
2. Findings for the Abatement. The Board hereby makes the following findings :
(a) The tax abatement is the County's share of real estate taxes which relate to the Project being constructed on the
Tax Abatement Property and not the real estate taxes that relate to the value of the land (the "Abatement").
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Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
August 10, 2021 (Exhibit B)
(b) The Board expects the benefits to the County of the Abatement to be at least equal or exceed the costs to the
County thereof.
(c) Granting the Abatement is in the public interest because it will increase the tax base in County.
(d) The Tax Abatement Property is not located in a tax increment financing district.
(e) In any year, the total amount of property taxes abated by the County by this and other resolutions and
agreements, does not exceed the greater of ten percent (10%) of the net tax capacity of the County for the taxes
payable year to which the abatement applies or $200,000, whichever is greater. The County may grant other
abatements permitted under the Abatement Law after the date of this resolution , provided that to the extent the
total abatements in any year exceed the Abatement Limit the allocation of the Abatement limit to such other
abatements is subordinate to the Abatement granted by this resolution .
3. Terms of Abatement. The Abatement is hereby approved . The terms of the Abatement are as follows :
(a) The Abatement shall be for up to 5 years anticipated to commence for taxes payable 2023 and shall not exceed
$5,000 . The County reserves the right to modify the commencement date but the abatement period shall not
exceed 5 years .
(b) The County will provide the Abatement as provided in this resolution .
(c) The Abatement shall be subject to all the terms and limitations of the Abatement Law .
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Johnson , duly seconded by
Commissioner Murphy and , after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 10th day of August 2021 .
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated : August 24, 2021
By:_A_~-~-1a-~~~~--Attest._3'_,_i" f_o_LL_~-----
Leland R. Rogness, Board of Commissioners Chair Nicole Hansen, Clerk
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENTS
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2021 -133
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Otter Tail County, Minnesota (the "County"), as follows :
The County proposes to approve tax abatements in connection with the construction of a Single Family Home (the "Project").
The County proposes to use the abatement for the Project provided for in Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469 .1812 through
469.1815 (the "Abatement Law"), from the property taxes to be levied by the County on Parcel Identification Number
76000990874002 (the "Tax Abatement Property ").
(a) On this date, the Board held a public hearing on the question of the Abatement, (as defined below) and said
hearing was preceded by at least 10 days but not more than 30 days prior published notice thereof at which all
interested persons appeared and were heard .
(b) The County proposes to approve tax abatements on a portion of the County's share of property taxes on the Tax
Abatement Property in the amount of $5,000 for a term of up to 5 years to finance a portion of the costs of the
Project.
(c) The Abatement is authorized under the Abatement Law .
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Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
August 10, 2021 (Exhibit B)
2. Findings for the Abatement. The Board hereby makes the following findings :
(a) The tax abatement is the County's share of real estate taxes which relate to the Project being constructed on the
Tax Abatement Property and not the real estate taxes that relate to the value of the land (the "Abatement").
(b) The Board expects the benefits to the County of the Abatement to be at least equal or exceed the costs to the
County thereof.
(c) Granting the Abatement is in the public interest because it will increase the tax base in County.
(d) The Tax Abatement Property is not located in a tax increment financing district.
(e) In any year, the total amount of property taxes abated by the County by this and other resolutions and
agreements, does not exceed the greater of ten percent (10%) of the net tax capacity of the County for the taxes
payable year to which the abatement applies or $200,000 , whichever is greater. The County may grant other
abatements permitted under the Abatement Law after the date of this resolution , provided that to the extent the
total abatements in any year exceed the Abatement Limit the allocation of the Abatement limit to such other
abatements is subordinate to the Abatement granted by this resolution .
3. Terms of Abatement. The Abatement is hereby approved . The terms of the Abatement are as follows :
(a) The Abatement shall be for up to 5 years anticipated to commence for taxes payable 2023 and shall not exceed
$5,000 . The County reserves the right to modify the commencement date but the abatement period shall not
exceed 5 years .
(b) The County will provide the Abatement as provided in this resolution .
(c) The Abatement shall be subject to all the terms and limitations of the Abatement Law .
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Johnson, duly seconded by
Commissioner Murphy and , after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 10th day of August 2021 .
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
By:_A_~_U_~-~~~~--
Leland R. Rogness , Board of Commissioners Chair
Dated: August 24, 2021
Attest._:X_,_i' D_o_LL_~-----
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENTS
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2021 -134
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Otter Tail County, Minnesota (the "County"), as follows :
The County proposes to approve tax abatements in connection with the construction of a Single Family Home (the "Project ").
The County proposes to use the abatement for the Project provided for in Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469 .1812 through
469.1815 (the "Abatement Law"), from the property taxes to be levied by the County on Parcel Identification Number
52000260186001 (the "Tax Abatement Property ").
(a) On this date, the Board held a public hearing on the question of the Abatement, (as defined below) and said
hearing was preceded by at least 10 days but not more than 30 days prior published notice thereof at which all
interested persons appeared and were heard .
(b) The County proposes to approve tax abatements on a portion of the County's share of property taxes on the Tax
Abatement Property in the amount of $5,000 for a term of up to 5 years to finance a portion of the costs of the
Project.
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(c) The Abatement is authorized under the Abatement Law .
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
August 10, 2021 (Exhibit B)
2. Findings for the Abatement. The Board hereby makes the following findings :
(a) The tax abatement is the County's share of real estate taxes which relate to the Project being constructed on the
Tax Abatement Property and not the real estate taxes that relate to the value of the land (the "Abatement").
(b) The Board expects the benefits to the County of the Abatement to be at least equal or exceed the costs to the
County thereof.
(c) Granting the Abatement is in the public interest because it will increase the tax base in County.
(d) The Tax Abatement Property is not located in a tax increment financing district.
(e) In any year, the total amount of property taxes abated by the County by this and other resolutions and
agreements, does not exceed the greater of ten percent (10%) of the net tax capacity of the County for the taxes
payable year to which the abatement applies or $200,000, whichever is greater. The County may grant other
abatements permitted under the Abatement Law after the date of this resolution , provided that to the extent the
total abatements in any year exceed the Abatement Limit the allocation of the Abatement limit to such other
abatements is subordinate to the Abatement granted by this resolution .
3. Terms of Abatement. The Abatement is hereby approved . The terms of the Abatement are as follows :
(a) The Abatement shall be for up to 5 years anticipated to commence for taxes payable 2023 and shall not exceed
$5,000 . The County reserves the right to modify the commencement date but the abatement period shall not
exceed 5 years .
(b) The County will provide the Abatement as provided in this resolution .
(c) The Abatement shall be subject to all the terms and limitations of the Abatement Law .
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Johnson , duly seconded by
Commissioner Murphy and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 10th day of August 2021 .
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: August 24, 2021
By:_A_~_U_~-~~~~--Attest._:X_,_i" D_o_l.t.._~-----
Leland R. Rogness , Board of Commissioners Chair Nicole Hansen, Clerk
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENTS
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2021 -135
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Otter Tail County, Minnesota (the "County"), as follows :
The County proposes to approve tax abatements in connection with the construction of a Single Family Home (the "Project ").
The County proposes to use the abatement for the Project provided for in Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469 .1812 through
469.1815 (the "Abatement Law"), from the property taxes to be levied by the County on Parcel Identification Number
49000110073002 (the "Tax Abatement Property").
(a) On this date, the Board held a public hearing on the question of the Abatement, (as defined below) and said
hearing was preceded by at least 10 days but not more than 30 days prior published notice thereof at which all
interested persons appeared and were heard.
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Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
August 10, 2021 (Exhibit B)
(b) The County proposes to approve tax abatements on a portion of the County's share of property taxes on the Tax
Abatement Property in the amount of $5,000 for a term of up to 5 years to finance a portion of the costs of the
Project.
(c) The Abatement is authorized under the Abatement Law .
2. Findings for the Abatement. The Board hereby makes the following findings :
(a) The tax abatement is the County's share of real estate taxes which relate to the Project being constructed on the
Tax Abatement Property and not the real estate taxes that relate to the value of the land (the "Abatement").
(b) The Board expects the benefits to the County of the Abatement to be at least equal or exceed the costs to the
County thereof.
(c) Granting the Abatement is in the public interest because it will increase the tax base in County.
(d) The Tax Abatement Property is not located in a tax increment financing district.
(e) In any year, the total amount of property taxes abated by the County by this and other resolutions and
agreements, does not exceed the greater of ten percent (10 %) of the net tax capacity of the County for the taxes
payable year to which the abatement applies or $200,000, whichever is greater. The County may grant other
abatements permitted under the Abatement Law after the date of this resolution , provided that to the extent the
total abatements in any year exceed the Abatement Limit the allocation of the Abatement limit to such other
abatements is subordinate to the Abatement granted by this resolution .
3. Terms of Abatement. The Abatement is hereby approved . The terms of the Abatement are as follows :
(a) The Abatement shall be for up to 5 years anticipated to commence for ta xes payable 2023 and shall not exceed
$5,000 . The County reserves the right to modify the commencement date but the abatement period shall not
exceed 5 years .
(b) The County will provide the Abatement as provided in this resolution .
(c) The Abatement shall be subject to all the terms and limitations of the Abatement Law .
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Johnson , duly seconded by
Commissioner Murphy and , after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 10th day of August 2021 .
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated : August 24, 2021
By:_A_~_U_~-~-~---Attest_jy_._i" f_Q_l.t.._~-----
Leland R. Rogness , Board of Commissioners Chair Nicole Hansen, Clerk
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENTS
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2021 -136
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Otter Tail County, Minnesota (the "County"), as follows :
The County proposes to approve tax abatements in connection with the construction of a Single Family Home (the "Project").
The County proposes to use the abatement for the Project provided for in Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469 .1812 through
469.1815 (the "Abatement Law"), from the property taxes to be levied by the County on Parcel Identification Number
58000050024004 (the "Tax Abatement Property").
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Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
August 10, 2021 (Exhibit B)
(a) On this date, the Board held a public hearing on the question of the Abatement, (as defined below) and said
hearing was preceded by at least 10 days but not more than 30 days prior published notice thereof at which all
interested persons appeared and were heard .
(b) The County proposes to approve tax abatements on a portion of the County's share of property taxes on the Tax
Abatement Property in the amount of $5,000 for a term of up to 5 years to finance a portion of the costs of the
Project.
(c) The Abatement is authorized under the Abatement Law .
2. Findings for the Abatement. The Board hereby makes the following findings :
(a) The tax abatement is the County 's share of real estate taxes which relate to the Project being constructed on the
Tax Abatement Property and not the real estate taxes that relate to the value of the land (the "Abatement").
(b) The Board expects the benefits to the County of the Abatement to be at least equal or exceed the costs to the
County thereof.
(c) Granting the Abatement is in the public interest because it will increase the tax base in County.
(d) The Tax Abatement Property is not located in a tax increment financing district.
(e) In any year, the total amount of property taxes abated by the County by this and other resolutions and
agreements, does not exceed the greater of ten percent (10%) of the net tax capacity of the County for the taxes
payable year to which the abatement applies or $200,000, whichever is greater. The County may grant other
abatements permitted under the Abatement Law after the date of this resolution , provided that to the extent the
total abatements in any year exceed the Abatement Limit the allocation of the Abatement limit to such other
abatements is subordinate to the Abatement granted by this resolution .
3. Terms of Abatement. The Abatement is hereby approved . The terms of the Abatement are as follows :
(a) The Abatement shall be for up to 5 years anticipated to commence for taxes payable 2023 and shall not exceed
$5,000 . The County reserves the right to modify the commencement date but the abatement period shall not
exceed 5 years .
(b) The County will provide the Abatement as provided in this resolution .
(c) The Abatement shall be subject to all the terms and limitations of the Abatement Law .
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Johnson , duly seconded by
Commissioner Murphy and , after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 10th day of August 2021 .
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated : August 24, 2021
By:_A_~_U_~-~~~~--Attest._1_,_i" f_Q_lt.._~-----
Leland R. Rogness , Board of Commissioners Chair Nicole Hansen, Clerk
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