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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
November 9, 2021
8:30a.m.
Call to Order
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened at 8:30 a.m . Tuesday, November 9, 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 Bucholz and unanimously carried to
approve the Board of Commissioners' agenda of November 9, 2021 , with the following additions:
Sheriff's Office Outstand i ng Checks
Change to the November 30 , 2021 , Special Meeting to Award the Bid for the Phelps Mill Foundation Project
Recap of AMC Meeting
Consent Agenda
Motion by Murphy, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to approve the consent agenda items as follows:
1. October 26, 2021, Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for November 9, 2021
3. Human Services & Public Health Warrants/Bills for November 9, 2021
4 . Approval of the issuance of a Tobacco License to DG Retail, LLC dba Dollar General Store #15641
for calendar year 2022 .
5. Approval of the issuance of a Tobacco License to DG Retail, LLC dba Dollar General Store #17996
for calendar year 2022 .
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWSl Wildlife Habitat Easements
USFWS Representatives appeared before the Board and requested certification of seven (7) wildlife habitat protection
easements. Documentation was previously submitted regarding the requests. A correction was made to the Land Acquisition
form for the Fergus Falls Fish and Game Club, section 2, letter e, the property is currently CRP grassland and is not being used
for an organic dairy cattle operation . After County Board approval, the easement requests will be considered by the State Land
Exchange Board . Motion by Mortenson, second by Johnson and unanimously carried to approve certification for the USFWS to
secure the following habitat easements:
Rick and Cindy Drevlow -Wildlife Habitat Protection Easement:
Part of the North Half of Northeast Quarter (N 1 /2 of NE 1 /4) and Northeast Quarter of Northwest Quarter (NE 1 /4 of NW 1 /4) of
Section Nine (9), Township One Hundred Thirty-four (134), Range Forty-four (44), less a tract of land which lies Southwesterly of
a line run parallel with and distant 184 feet Northeasterly of the following described line : Beginning at a point on the North line
of Section Thirty-two (32), Township One Hundred Thirty-five (135), Range Forty-four (44), distant 605 .81 feet East of the
Northwest corner thereof; thence run Southerly at an angle of 82 degrees 18.4 minutes with said North Section line (measured
from East to South) for 2412.35 feet; thence deflect to the left on a 01 degree 00 minutes Curve (delta angle 26 degrees 02
minutes 18 seconds) for 2603 .83 feet; thence on tangent to said curve for 9345 .10 feet and there terminating containing 0.86
acre, more or less ; together with all right of access , being the right of ingress to and egress from that portion of the above
described tract, not acquired herein, to Trunk Highway No . 94. To be determined by a survey. And Part of the West Half of the
Northwest Quarter (Wl /2 of NWl /4) of Section Ten (10), Township One Hundred Thirty-four (134), Range Forty-four (44). To be
determined by a survey.
Fergus Falls Fish and Game Club. Inc. -Wildlife Habitat Protection Easement:
T 132N , R 44W, 5th P.M .
Section 4, part of the NWl /4 NEl /4, to be determined by a survey.
Section 5, part of the 51 /2 SEl /4, to be determined by a survey .
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Timothy and Julie Hawthorne -Wildlife Habitat Protection Easement:
T 132N , R 37W, 5th P.M .
Section 5, part of the Sl /2 SEl /4, to be determined by a survey.
Scott Korkowski -Wildlife Habitat Protection Easement:
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
November 9, 2021
Parts of: the East Half of the Southwest Quarter (E½ of SW¼) and Government Lots Three (3) and Four (4) of Section Thirty-one
(31 ), Township One Hundred Thirty-one (131) North, Range Thirty-seven (37) West, Otter Tail County, Minnesota . EXCEPT That
part of the Southwest Quarter, Section 31, Township 131 North, Range 37 West, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, described as
follows: Commencing at the west quarter corner of said Section 31; thence on an assumed bearing of South 89 degrees 30
minutes 16 seconds East along the north line of said Southwest Quarter a distance of 1202.12 feet to the point of beginning of
the land to be described ; thence South 02 degrees 36 minutes 40 seconds East 1128.92 feet; thence South 49 degrees 43
minutes 28 seconds West 321.51 feet; thence South 29 degrees 36 minutes 48 seconds East 442.35 feet; thence South 85
degrees 49 minutes 13 seconds East 238.37 feet; thence North 78 degrees 14 minutes 10 seconds East 206 .84 feet; thence North
00 degrees 17 minutes 00 seconds West 651 .87 feet; thence South 72 degrees 54 minutes 04 seconds West 358.38 feet; thence
North 11 degrees 16 minutes 25 seconds West 153.26 feet; thence North 02 degrees 36 minutes 40 seconds West 999 .22 feet
to said north line of the Southwest Quarter; thence North 89 degrees 30 minutes 16 seconds West 43 .72 feet to the point of
beginning. To be determined by a survey .
Robert Preuss -Wildlife Habitat Protection Easement:
See Exhibit B.
Wasson Family Revocable Living Trust -Wildlife Habitat Protection Easement:
See Exhibit C.
Abbey and Andrew Yechout-Wildlife Habitat Protection Easement:
See Exhibit D.
Recess & Reconvene
At 8:49 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 9:06 a.m.
Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Aid
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2021 -168
WHEREAS , on December 13 , 2011 the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners formed a Task Force ; and
WHEREAS , on February 21 , 2012 the Task Force adopted a Mission Statement which reads as follows :
It is the mission of the Otter Tail County AIS Task Force to develop programs and strategies to support and enhance
the protection of Otter Tail County waters . In order to accomplish this, the Task Force will promote public awareness,
education, containment, research and provide recommendations to the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners.
WHEREAS , on March 7, 2012, the Task Force adopted a set of bylaws and is still in operation in 2021 ; and
WHEREAS , The Otter Tail County AIS Task Force has remained active in preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species; and
WHEREAS , the State of Minnesota has made available funds to local units of government to aid in aquatic invasive species
prevention as authorized under Minn. Stat. §477 A.19 .
NOW , THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED :
1. That Otter Tail County agrees to accept the Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Aid from the State of Minnesota
in the amount of $465,238 for the year 2021
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2. That it will use the proceeds as recommended by the Otter Tail County Aquatic Invasive Species Task Force and
in conformity with the requirements of Minn. Stat . §477 A.19 .
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Murphy, duly seconded by
Commissioner Bucholz and , after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls , MN this 9th day of November 2021 .
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: November 23 , 2021
By : ________________ _
Leland R. Rogness , Board of Commissioners Chair
Attest ______________ _
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
Renewable Energy Ordinance
Motion by Johnson , second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to adopt the Renewable Energy Ordinance at 10 :00 a.m . on
November 23 , 2021 , at the Government Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN .
Buffer Ordinance Violations
Land and Resource Director Chris Leclair and West Otter Tail SWCD District Manager Brad Mergens discussed challenges of the
current timeline property owners are given to comply with the Otter Tail County Buffer Ordinance after receiving notice of
violation . The Board recommended to define the growing season as April 15 th -October 15 th and if a violation occurs during
this season, the property owner will be given 30 days to comply with the Ordinance . If a violation occurs outside of the growing
season, property owners will have until May 15 th to comply. Land and Resource staff will work with the SWCD to draft a policy
following the recommendation of the Board .
Veterans Service Office Donation
Motion by Bucholz, second by Johnson and unanimously carried to authorize the Veterans Service Officer to accept a donation
in the amount of $1,265 .00 from the Friday Food Truck Program in Pelican Rapids and a donation in the amount of $100.00
from Larry 's Supermarket. These funds will be deposited and used as opportunities arise .
Penalty Forgiveness
Motion by Johnson, second by Murphy and unanimously carried to approve the request of Virginia Stangeland for the
forgiveness of accrued penalty in the amount of $55 .04 as recommended by the County Auditor-Treasurer. The request meets
the requirements of the Otter Tail County Policy regarding penalty forgiveness as it relates to medical.
Joint Powers Agreements
Motion by Mortenson, second by Murphy and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials' signatures to
execute the following:
Joint Powers Agreement between the State of Minnesota, acting through its Department of Public Safety on behalf of the
Bureau of Criminal Apprehension ("BCA"), and the County of Otter Tail on behalf of its Prosecuting Attorney ("Governmental
Unit"). The purpose of this Agreement is to create a method by which the Governmental Unit has access to those systems and
tools for which it has eligibility, and to memorialize the requirements to obtain access and the limitations on the access .
Joint Powers Agreement between the State of Minnesota, acting through its Department of Public Safety on behalf of the
Bureau of Criminal Apprehension ("BCA"), and the County of Otter Tail on behalf of its Sheriff's Office ("Governmental Unit").
The purpose of this Agreement is to create a method by which the Governmental Unit has access to those systems and tools
for which it has eligibility, and to memorialize the requirements to obtain access and the limitations on the access .
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Court Data Services Subscriber Amendment to Criminal Justice Data Network (CJDNl Subscriber Agreement
Motion by Mortenson, second by Murphy and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials ' signatures to
execute the following :
Court Data Services Subscriber Amendment to CJDN Subscriber Agreement between the State of Minnesota, acting through
its Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension , ("BCA") and the County of Otter Tail on behalf of its
Prosecuting Attorney ("Agency"), and by and for the benefit of the State of Minnesota acting through its State Court
Administrator's Office ("Court") who shall be entitled to enforce any provisions hereof through any legal action against any
party.
Court Data Services Subscriber Amendment to CJDN Subscriber Agreement between the State of Minnesota, acting through
its Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, ("BCA") and the County of Otter Tail on behalf of its Sheriff's
Office ("Agency "), and by and for the benefit of the State of Minnesota acting through its State Court Administrator's Office
("Court") who shall be entitled to enforce any provisions hereof through any legal action against any party.
RESOLUTION APPROVING STATE OF MINNESOTA JOINT POWERS AGREEMENTS WITH THE COUNTY OF OTTER TAIL ON
BEHALF OF ITS COUNTY ATTORNEY AND SHERIFF
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2021 -169
WHEREAS, the County of Otter Tail on behalf of its County Attorney and Sheriff desires to enter into Joint Powers Agreements
with the State of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to use systems and tools available
over the State's criminal justice data communications network for which the County is eligible. The Joint Powers Agreements
further provide the County with the ability to add , modify and delete connectivity, systems and tools over the five year life of
the agreement and obligates the County to pay the costs for the network connection .
NOW , THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the County Board of Otter Tail, Minnesota as follows :
That the State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreements by and between the State of Minnesota acting through its Department
of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the County of Otter Tail on behalf of its County Attorney and Sheriff
are hereby approved.
That the Sheriff, Barry Fitzgibbons, or his or her successor, is designated the Authorized Representative for the Sheriff. The
Authorized Representative is also authorized to sign any subsequent amendment or agreement that may be required by the
State of Minnesota to maintain the County's connection to the systems and tools offered by the State .
That the County Attorney, Michelle Eldien, or his or her successor, is designated the Authorized Representative for the County
Attorney. The Authorized Representative is also authorized to sign any subsequent amendment or agreement that may be
required by the State of Minnesota to maintain the County's connection to the systems and tools offered by the State .
That Lee Rogness, the Chair of the County of Otter Tail, and Nicole Hansen , the County Administrator, are authorized to sign the
State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreements .
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Mortenson, duly seconded by
Commissioner Murphy and , after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 9th day of November 2021 .
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
By : ________________ _
Leland R. Rogness , Board of Commissioners Chair
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Dated : November 23 , 2021
Attest. _______________ _
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
Sheriff's Office Outstanding Checks
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
November 9, 2021
Motion by Bucholz, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to authorize the Sheriff's Office to return the two (2) checks
listed below to the Otter Tail County Treasurer's Office. Letters have been sent to the holder of the below outstanding checks
and no response or returned mail with forwarding address information has been received.
Check #11549 issued to Marshall Baker in the amount of $3 .00
Check #11575 issued to Ryan Liebelt in the amount of $10 .00
Grant Acceptance
Motion by Johnson, second by Murphy and unanimously carried to accept a grant from AAA in the amount of $1 ,200 .00 to be
used toward the purchase of LED Road Flares. The LED Road Flares will replace the traditional pyrotechnic road flares and are
brighter, safer and able to be linked with additional LED flares if purchased .
Out of State Travel
Motion by Johnson , second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to authorize Detective Jon Karger to travel out of state to
the National Computer Forensics Institute in Birmingham , Alabama, January 2, 2022 -January 28 , 2022 . This is a highly selective
and advanced program put on by the United States Secret Service and the Department of Homeland Security (OHS) will cover
the cost of meals, lodging and transportation.
Amendment to November 30, 2021, Special Meeting
Motion by Johnson, second by Murphy and unanimously carried to move the November 30 , 2021, special meeting to November
29, 2021 , at 3:00 p.m. at the Government Services Center in Fergus Falls , MN. This special meeting is for the purpose of awarding
the bid for the Phelps Mill foundation repair project. (The special meeting date and time was amended again toward the end
of the meeting).
Association of Minnesota Counties (AMCl Meeting Recap
At an AMC District 4 Meeting on Friday, November 5, 2021 , Commissioner Murphy requested that AMC includes addressing the
issue of unprecedented, record-level workforce in nursing homes and assisted living facilities in its 2022 legislative priorities.
This initiative will be moved forward through AMC's Health and Human Services Policy Committee for further consideration .
Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) Voting Delegates
County Administrator Nicole Hansen identified eight (8) AMC voting delegates for Otter Tail County and expressed the
importance of utilizing all votes. The Board plans to discuss Otter Tail County priorities at committee on November 23 , 2021, in
preparation for the AMC annual meeting in December where voting will take place .
Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust (MCITl Voting Delegates
Motion by Johnson, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to identify Commissioner Betty Murphy as an alternate
voting delegate for MCIT.
Transportation Alliance Advocacy Award
County Administrator Nicole Hansen recognized former Public Works Director Rick West as a recipient of the Transportation
Advocate Award on November 3, 2021, at the Minnesota Transportation Alliance 's annual meeting. This award is given to an
individual who is devoted to improving transportation in Minnesota and shows willingness to be a strong advocate for
transportation . Commissioners congratulated Mr. West and expressed appreciation for his dedication .
Recess & Reconvene
At 10 :04 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 10:14 a.m .
Phelps Mill Festival Update
Phelps Mill Country representative Jerome Holicky provided a brief update to the Board regarding the 2021 Phelps Mill Festival.
He shared that the festival was a success and expressed appreciation for the support of the Board .
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Legal Assistant Position -Reclassification
Motion by Mortenson, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to approve the reclassification request of a vacant
Secretary/Receptionist position to a Legal Assistant due to a significant change in duties. Duties have been temporarily
reassigned to staff within the department since September, however, due to the high volume of deadline driven work, it was
determined appropriate to fill the vacant position .
Salary Survey
Human Resources Professional Stephanie Retzlaff provided a brief overview of the salary survey process. She shared that Otter
Tail County was determined competitive; however, Gallagher recommended some changes to the structure to correct bands,
primarily B and C, that were misaligned . Commissioners requested additional information regarding the salary study and
discussion will continue at committee on November 23 , 2021 .
Commuting with County Vehicles -Highway Department
Motion by Johnson, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to approve the request for appropriate Highway
Department staff to commute with county vehicles during the 2021-2022 winter maintenance season. This will allow less
traveled miles and time needed to conduct county business .
Resolution for Agreement to State Transportation Fund Local
Bridge Replacement Program Grant Terms and Conditions
S.A.P. 056-608-028
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2021 -171
WHEREAS , Otter Tail County has applied to the Commissioner ofTransportation for a grant from the Minnesota State
Transportation Fund for construction of Bridge No . 56545 ; and
WHEREAS , the Commissioner ofTransportation has given notice that funding for this project is available; and
WHEREAS , the amount of the grant has been determined to be $266,088.30 by reason of the lowest responsible bid;
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that Otter Tail County does hereby agree to the terms and conditions of the grant consistent
with Minnesota Statutes, section 174.50, and will pay any additional amount by which the cost exceeds the estimate, and will
return to the Minnesota State Transportation Fund any amount appropriated for the project but not required. The proper
county officers are authorized to execute a grant agreement and any amendments thereto with the Commissioner of
Transportation concerning the above-referenced grant.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Bucholz, duly seconded by
Commissioner Johnson and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 9th day of November 2021 .
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
By : ________________ _
Leland R. Rogness , Board of Commissioners Chair
Dated : November 23 , 2021
Attest. _______________ _
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
Resolution for Agreement to State Transportation Fund Local
Bridge Replacement Program Grant Terms and Conditions
S.A.P. 056-675-035
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2021 -172
WHEREAS , Otter Tail County has applied to the Commissioner of Transportation for a grant from the Minnesota State
Transportation Fund for construction of Bridge No. 56J27 ; and
WHEREAS , the Commissioner ofTransportation has given notice that funding for this project is available ; and
WHEREAS , the amount of the grant has been determined to be $92,802 .00 by reason of the lowest responsible bid .
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NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that Otter Tail County does hereby agree to the terms and conditions of the grant consistent
with Minnesota Statutes, section 174.50, and will pay any additional amount by which the cost exceeds the estimate, and will
return to the Minnesota State Transportation Fund any amount appropriated for the project but not required . The proper
county officers are authorized to execute a grant agreement and any amendments thereto with the Commissioner of
Transportation concerning the above-referenced grant.
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 9th day of November 2021 .
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
By : ________________ _
Leland R. Rogness, Board of Commissioners Chair
Dated : November 23, 2021
Attest. _______________ _
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
Minnesota LTAP Roadway Maintenance Training and Demo Day
County Engineer Charles Grotte informed the Board that Otter Tail County will be hosting the Minnesota LTAP Roadway
Maintenance Training and Demo Day on May 19, 2022 , at the Highway Garage in Fergus Falls.
Contracts & Bonds - S.A.P. 056-675-035
Motion by Johnson, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials ' signatures to
execute the contract between Otter Tail County and Houle Excavating, LLC for Project No . S.A.P . 056-675-035 .
County State Aid Highway No. 67 Right of Way Acquisition
Project No. S.A.P. 056-667-040
Negotiation No. 1
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2021 -173
WHEREAS , Otter Tail County proposes to improve County State Aid Highway No. 67 from 0.25 miles north of CSAH 50 to 0.11
miles east of CSAH 54 located in:
Sections 1, 12, 13, 24 & 25 of Tl 34N, R38W
Sections 6, 7, 18, 19 & 30 of Tl 34N, R37W
Section 36 ofTl 35N, R38W
Section 30 & 31 ofT135N, R37W; and
WHEREAS, the reason for the construction of this segment of County State Aid Highway No. 67 is due to the existing highway's
poor condition and need for properly sized culvert; and
WHEREAS , this improvement is necessary to provide for the safety of the traveling public; and
WHEREAS , Otter Tail County has a right to acquire the right of way after an award of damages has been filed with the County
Auditor in accordance with Minnesota Statute, Section 163.02 and 163 .12 ; and
WHEREAS , all necessary additional highway rights of way and /or temporary construction easements have been acquired for
this reconstruction except for 1 tract:
The Tract owned by Peter Glen and Amy Ann W . Mursu
The Tract being a strip of land described as follows:
A 27.00-foot easement over, under and across the North Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 36, Township 135 North,
Range 38 West. Said easement is adjacent to the existing 33 .00-foot County State Aid Highway No. 67 . Said easement being
between 33.00 and 60 .00 feet (distances measured at right angles to the center line of said County State Aid Highway) offset
westerly from the following described line :
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Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section 36 ; thence North 00 degrees 18 minutes 27 seconds West on an assumed
bearing along the East line of said Section 36 a distance of 1464.22 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing North 00
degrees 18 minutes 27 seconds West along the East line of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 36 a distance of 20 .0 feet and
there terminating .
Excepting therefrom right of way of existing highways.
Containing o.o, acre(s) more or less
Subject to all previously recorded easements, if any.
Also, that all utility lines can be placed on the right of way.
Due to the resurfacing of County State Aid Highway No. 67 under Project No. S.A.P . 056-667-040, said strip being that described
above, to be retained for CSAH No . 67 right-of-way recorded as Negotiation No. 1.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the acquisition of the
requested right of way as described above pursuant to Minnesota Statute, Section 163 .02 and 163.12, and to take title and
possession of that land after an award of damages has been filed with the County Auditor in accordance with Minnesota Statute,
Section 163 .12; including the "Quick-Take " provisions provided for in Minnesota Statute 117 .042 .
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Otter Tail County Attorney is authorized to file the necessary documents in court and
represent the county in this matter.
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 9th day of November 2021 .
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: November 23 , 2021
By : ________________ _ Attest _______________ _
Leland R. Rogness, Board of Commissioners Chair Nicole Hansen, Clerk
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A
TAX ABATEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2021 -174
WHEREAS , S & Z Properties, LLC , a Minnesota limited liability company (the "Company") have requested the County to assist
with the construction a two-story mixed-use building with commercial space and residential rent units, and to grant an
abatement to the Company of property taxes to be levied by the County on Parcel Identification Number 82000990068000 in
the County (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS , the Company and the County have determined to enter into a Tax Abatement and Development Agreement (the
"Agreement") providing for assistance in connection with the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners, as follows:
1. The County hereby approves the Agreement in substantially the form submitted, and the Board Chair and Clerk are
hereby authorized and directed to execute the Agreement on behalf of the County.
2. The approval hereby given to the Agreement includes approval of such additional details therein as may be
necessary and appropriate and such modifications thereof, deletions therefrom and additions thereto as may be
necessary and appropriate and approved by the County officials authorized by this resolution to execute the
Agreement. The execution of the Agreement by the appropriate officer or officers of the County shall be conclusive
evidence of the approval of the Agreement in accordance with the terms hereof.
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Johnson, duly seconded by
Commissioner Bucholz and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 9th day of November 2021 .
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
By: ________________ _
Leland R. Rogness, Board of Commissioners Chair
Dated: November 23, 2021
Attest. _______________ _
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
Solid Waste Master Plan
Stephanie Falkers with SRF and Nathan Klett with FOTH gave a detailed presentation to the Board regarding the Solid Waste
Master Plan and provided an overview of the county's role and responsibilities. They summarized public engagement
opportunities and other components throughout the process that were used to develop the Plan and identified goals and
guiding principles to assist with implementation. Next steps were reviewed, and a Public Hearing was requested.
Motion by Johnson, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to authorize a Public Hearing regarding the Solid Waste
Master Plan on December 1, 2021, at 7:00 p.m . at the Government Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN .
Amendment to November 29, 2021. Special Meeting
Motion by Johnson, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to move the November 29, 2021, special meeting to
December 1, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. at the Government Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN. This special meeting is for the purpose
of awarding the bid for the Phelps Mill foundation repair project.
Adjournment
At 12:06 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, November 23, 2021, at the Government Services Center in Fergus
Falls and via live stream.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: November 23, 2021
By : ________________ _ Attest _______________ _
Leland R. Rogness, Board of Commissioners Chair Nicole Hansen, Clerk
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November 9, 2021 (Exhibit A)
Amount
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1 1J5 .40
26 .00
350.32
510..64
90.90
3911.00
2,61J9 .99
178.00
27,884.00
61:J0.OO
717.50
39 6 .67
1 D,81J0 .OO
130 .. 115
3,375.00
Vendor IName
F ERGUS H OME &. HA RDWARE
F ID LAR T ECHNOLOGIES I C
F IN KELS O NJB ETH
FORKLIFTS Of MINNES OTA IN C
FRAZEE -V ERGAS FORU M
FIRO NTIER PR ECISION IN C
GAl LAG H ER B EN EF IT SERV IC ES IN C
GAl LS LJLC
GODELJDA\IVN
GODFATHER 'S EXT ERM INAT IN G INC
GONTARE!KIJONAH
GOPiH ER STATE ONE C A LL
GRAIN G ER IN C
G R EAS E CAR V EG E1iABLE FU E L S YS1i EMS
G REAT AM ER ICA F INANCIIA L SV CS
HAWES SEP11IC TANK PIJ MP I N G l LC
H EAD T RAU MA MAR KETI NG LLC
H ELPS YS1i EMS LLC
H ENN IN G LANDMAR K CENT ER IN C
H IG HPO INT HOMES
H l lLTO P lUMB ER INC
H O US1iO N EiN GIN EERIN G INC
INNOVATIVE Offl C E SO lUTIO NS llC
J A KE'S J OHNS LLC
J ANUSZEWS Kl fGREGORY
J EN ENfAD RilO N
J OHNS O CO NTIROLS INC
J OHNS ON FE ED INC
K ITZMAN LAW O F FI CE
LAKE REGIO N H EAL 11HCARE
LAJK ES AREA CO O PERA 11IV E
L A KES AREA TRUCK R EP A IR IN C
LAKES C-O UNliRY SERV IC E COO P
LA NGBMIC HAEL
LARRY OTT INC T R U OK SERV IC E
lARSONfL YNN
LAR U W PAT
LAWSON PRO D U CTS IN C
LE IGHTON B ROADCASTIN G -F ERGUS FA
LI B EIRTY T l R E R EC YOLI NG LLC
LOCAT ORS & SUPPLI ES IN C
M-R SIG N CO IN C
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Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
November 9, 2021 (Exhibit A)
Amou nt
653 . .47
3,37'U3
.,u.04
150 .'13
68.60
1,68 3 .. 95
1,2 15 .00
1,515 .. 5.4
28.82
355.25
10 0 .00
4!5 .. 90
4!6 6 .68
11 0 .00
296 . .4 11
95.00
375.00
4!3.4 .37
2,00 0 .00
2,00 0 .00
111 .. 97
1 3,820 .75
160 . .47
350 .00
23 .. '1 7
10 .76
835.0 6
12,538.3.4
1,500 .00
3,713.62
79 .36
12 .72
14!7 .50
33.4 .. '1 11
3,650.00
126.56
85 .. '1 2
71.4 .98
54!5 .00
2,117.05
1,0012 . .45
211 ,976 .2 11
Ve ndor Name
MAN D EllKEJJOH N
MARC-0 T ECHNO LOGIES LL C
MAR K O N E MANUFACTII.JR IN G
MAR KS HEEli SIJPR L Y INC
MATTHEW BE ND ER & COMPANY INC
MCCON NIOH R ISliORHER
MEND CORRECTIO NAl CARE
MIDSOTA TRAILJE R SALES & S ER V IC E
MIDWEST PRil NT IN G C-0
MILILS COUNTRY MARKET
MINNESOT A NATIV E LA DSCAPiE S
MN POLJLIJT IO N C-ONTROL AGE N CY
MNCCC l OOKBOX
MOE/PAMELA
MOORE EN G IN EERI N G IN C
MOTION IN D USTRIES
N ELC-0 F IRST A I D INC
N ESS/STEV E
N ETWORK S ERVIC ES COMPANY
N EW YO R K MILJLS D ISPATOH
N EWMAN PAINTIN G INC
NORTHW EST T IRE INC
O LSO N O:IL CO IN C
O LSON 111RE &. O i l
O N E CALL LOCAT ORS Lm
OTTE R ELECTRIC llC
OTTE R T A IL CO H IST ORICAL SOCIETY
OTTE R T A IL 11ElOOM
OTTE RTAIL MINN-DAKOT A C-OAC H ES INC
OTTE RTAIL TR UCKIN G INC
O UIDO O' REIN OVATIONS LA N DSCAP E &
PARKERS PRAIRIIE INDEPBN DEITT LlC/TI-
P AWPU BUCATIO NS l lC B ATTLE lAKE R
P EMBERT ON I.AW PlLP
P EOPL EF ACTS LLC
P 111N EY BO\IVES
PO'iiVBR PlAN OIB
P RA I R I E SCAl E S Y ST EMS IN C
P REC IS E MR M llC
P REC IS IO N CONCRET E CUTTING
P RO AG FARMERS C-0 OP
Q UADIENT lEASING USA I NC
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Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
November 9, 2021 (Exhibit A)
A mount
46.93
1,996.54
266.90
204.23
238. 0
197 .95
11 ,033.50
56.22
100.00
2,mm.00
850.00
3,6,70.ffi
30 0 .00
132. 7
19,608.09
1 ,176. 2
30 .45
1,mm.00
166 .. 42
132.42
550.00
42.74
1,0r19.70
52:0 .. 93
240 .32
2,256.29
2,00 0 .00
2,504.00
2,000.00
29,625.44
1,050.00
180.87
340.70
12,394.05
14 .09
964 .. 44
1,030.00
12,366.89
2,252 .. 47
2,088.00
109.20
2,568.24
Vendor IName
RDO EQ U IPMENT CO
R ING DAHl AM BUI..ANC E INC
RINKE NOONAN LAW F l RM
RO BERT N ORD'ICK CO NSTRUCTIO N LLC
SA FORD H EAil TH
SCHAKE/SAIRAH
S ERVIC E FO OD S U PER VAlll
S ERVICE ASTER CLEANING PROFESS!O
S IGN\IVORKS S IGNS&. BANNERS LLC
SOPP CO TIROL SERV IC ES INC
STEINS INC
STEV E'S SANITATI O N INC
STRAND AC E HARDWARE
S UMMIT FIRE PR OTEClllON
S UMMIT FOOD S ERVIC E LlC
SWANST O N E-Q U IPMENT CORP
T : 0 SON REUllERS -W EST
T : R I FTY WHITE P HA R MACY
T IG GESID ENNIS
TITT R EPAIR IN C
TOS H IBA FI NAN O.IAl SERVIC ES
TSCHl[lA/CRAI G
ULTIMATE AUTO SAF ETY INC
US AlJTOfORCE
US BANIK EQU IPMENT f l NA C E
V A GUARD A PPRAISALS INC
V AUGHN A UT O &. MAR IN E 00
V EOLIA ES TEC HN ICAL SOWTIONS Ll C
V ICT O R LlJ D EEN COMPAN Y
WASTE MANAG EMENT
WAYNE'S T OOl WAGON
WSB & ASSOCIIA llES INC
W ULJFEKUHlEIRANDY
Y AV A ROWl'MA TIHEW
Z IEGlER IINC
Filila I T otal:
Vendor Name
AMAZON CAPIIAl S ERV ICES INC
ASSOCIATION O f MN COUNTIES
B ARRY/ !A.TALI E
l ARSONl'NICK
MN CORRECTIONS ASSOCIIA TION
MN DEPT OF HUMAN S ERVIICES
OTTER T A IL C-0 ATTO R N EY'S OfFIOE
OTTE R T A IL CO S H E RIFF
QUALITY TOYOTA
SALV ATI ON AR YITHE
STUliSMAJN C-0 S H ER IFF
U l SCHM I DI LI ZA
V ICT O R LlJ D EEN COMPAN Y
W El COME PLAOEfTH E
ZACHMAN NIKR I STA
Fi nal T otal:
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Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
November 9, 2021 (Exhibit A)
Amount
70<9 .8 11
658.00
2,630.50
11 ,340.00
10,9011..42
5,20 0 .00
29 .42
1 ,069.50
397.00
8411_75
5,860.83
130.25
8 .94
385.00
8 ,61Jr7.50
1 ,712.36
3,640.50
1 ,733.47
5511.88
710.27
41Jr3 .00
14 11.112
259.08
560.04
1 ,483.26
750.00
153.95
1 3 ,248 .39
257 . .34
24 ,753-711
335-40
17,4311.75
20 .49
3 11 . .36
2 ,6,70.70
386,077.98
Amoun t
1 3.76
125.00
2 11.47
60.96
35.00
2 16..89
2 ,880.75
179.40
1 ,196.06
15,IJIJO .OO
60.00
106.63
95.00
15,IJIJO .OO
97.53
35,088.45
Vendor Name
AMAZO CAPIT A l.. S ERVIC ES INC
B ES6MAWKAREN
BY EJlffilSTI N
C l AY 00 HEAL Tl-t !DEPT
DAHUM EllSSA
DEM M ERfANDREA
EIUl EN SOW MA TTIE
F IELD/08B
FRUSTOU A N E
G EO R:GESONIA NTHONY
G IBB S/ANN
G U CKl'AM Y
IN D EPE N D ENT CO NTRACT S ERVilCES OF
KOEHLER-T AE ER YIA N NA MAR IE
lEIGH TON BR:OADCASTING -FERGUS FA
MAGN lJSSON IL.A N E
MA!RTENSO N/PA U lA
MCK!ESSON M EDICAl -SU RG ICAi..
M IDWEEK I NC/THE
NA TI O NAl C EN TER O N SH AKEN BABY S 't'
N ORT O PRI NTIN G CO
OTTE R T A I L CO TREASU RER
THACKERJSARAH
V A N SANTEN/DANA
W ENTVll'ORTHIKRIIST I
W ESTBY/LI N DA
F ina II Total:
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Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
November 9, 2021 (Exhibit A)
Amount
6,73.29
73 .. 92
2 .00
63 .4 11
65.52
25.20
11 .44
2 .24
6 . 6
4!9 .84
14.00
8 .4
5 ,620 .5 11
54.,88
1,192.00
5 .00
22.40
79 .. 64
22 .76
17.56
3 10.00
64.00
19 .. 00
18.87
18.75
88.76
9,47 .29
Exhibit B
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
November 9, 2021 (Exhibit B)
The following described tract of land is located in Minnesota, Otter Tail County, approximately 3 miles northwest of Parkers
Prairie, Minnesota, being part of the land described in a Trustee 's Deed from Mary M. Beers , Trustee of the Maurice W. Beers
Trust u/d /t 8-18-94 to Robert A. Preuss , dated June 24, 2009 and recorded on June 25 , 2009 as Document Number 1059128 in
the records of Otter Tail County, described according to the public land surveys : Township One Hundred Thirty-one (131) North,
Range Thirty-seven (37) West, Fifth Principal Meridian: In section seven (7), that part of the Southwest Quarter Southeast Quarter
(SWl /4 SEl /4) as delineated on a plat designated ROBERT A. PREUSS TRACT (940G), bearing the date of October 21 , 2021 on file
in the Office of the Regional Director, Bloomington, Minnesota, U.S . Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), more particularly described
as follows: COMMENCING at a 1 /2 inch inside diameter iron pipe at the southwest corner of said Southwest Quarter Southeast
Quarter (SWl /4 SEl /4); thence N.00 °53 '27"W . (Otter Tail County Coordinate System bearings and distances), along the west line
of said Southwest Quarter Southeast Quarter (SWl /4 SEl /4), 70 .21 feet to a 1 inch diameter by 30 inch long aluminum post with
a marked aluminum cap (FWS Monument) on the north right-of-way line of County Road Number 6 and the POINT OF
BEGINNING; thence continuing N.00°53'27"W., along said west line, 1234.39 feet to a 1 /2 inch inside diameter iron pipe with a
plastic cap marked "RLS 13145 " at the northwest corner of said Southwest Quarter Southeast Quarter (SWl /4 SEl /4); thence
S.88 °32 '29 "E., along the north line of said Southwest Quarter Southeast Quarter (SWl /4 SEl /4), 1316.81 feet to a 1 /2 inch inside
diameter iron pipe with a plastic cap marked "RLS 13145 " at the northeast corner of said Southwest Quarter Southeast Quarter
(SWl /4 SEl /4); thence S.00°56'33 "E., along the east line of said Southwest Quarter Southeast Quarter (SWl /4 SEl /4), 1262 .15
feet to said north right-of-way line of County Road Number 6; thence N.88 °16'26"W., along said north right-of-way line, 346 .11
feet; thence continuing along said north right-of-way line on a tangential curve concave to the north having a central angle of
01 °29 '19 ", a radius of 11409.16 feet, an arc length of 296.43 feet and a chord bearing that bears N.87 °3 l '46"W., 296.42 feet to
an FWS Monument; thence N.20 °04 '03 "E., not tangent to said curve, 390.56 feet to an FWS Monument; thence N.46 °20 '07"E.,
140.24 feet to an FWS Monument; thence S.78 °42'11 "E ., 169 .28 feet to an FWS Monument; thence N.48 °20'25 "E., 78 .18 feet to
an FWS Monument; thence N. l 2°l 9'10 "E., 195 .04 feet to an FWS Monument; thence N.79°20 '1 0"W., 307.45 feet to an FWS
Monument; thence S. l 7°32 '55 "W., 512.11 feet to an FWS Monument; thence N.86 °39 '24 "W., 371.55 feet to an FWS Monument;
thence S.57°04'01 "W ., 69 .70 feet to an FWS Monument; thence S.03 °46 '1 0"W., 199.41 feet to an FWS Monument on said north
right-of-way line of County Road Number 6; thence westerly along said north right-of-way line on a non-tangential curve
concave to the south having a central angle of 02 °45 '4 l ", a radius of 5779.58 feet, an arc length of 278.54 feet and a chord
bearing that bears N.87°36 '42 "W., 278.52 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, containing 33 .22 acres .
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Exhibit(
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
November 9, 2021 (Exhibit C)
The following described tract of land is located in Minnesota, Otter Tail County, approximately 4 1/2 miles northwesterly of
Dalton, Minnesota, being part of the lands described in a Warranty Deed from Rud C. Wasson and Marlene T. Wasson, husband
and wife, to Rud C. Wasson and Marlene T. Wasson, Trustees, or their successors in trust, under the Wasson Family Revocable
Living Trust, dated October 22 , 2009 and recorded December 21, 2009, as Document Number 1068260; in the records of Otter
Tail County, described according to the public land surveys : Township One Hundred Thirty-two (132) North, Range Forty-two
(42) West, Fifth Principal Meridian: In section twenty-two (22), that part of Government Lots Three (3), Five (5), and Six (6), as
delineated on a plat designated WASSON FAMILY REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST TRACT (938G), bearing the date of August 4, 2021
on file in the Office of the Regional Director, Bloomington, Minnesota, U.S . Fish and Wildlife Service, more particularly described
as follows: COMMENCING at a 1 /2" rebar and plastic cap with illegible marks at the southeast corner of the Southeast Quarter
(SEl /4) of said section twenty-two (22); thence N.89°56'30"W., along the south line thereof, 2603.83 feet to a 1 /2" re bar with a
plastic cap marked "RLS 17004" at the southwest corner of said Southeast Quarter (SEl /4); thence N.00°43'34"E ., along the west
line of said Southeast Quarter (SEl /4) and the east line of said Government Lot Six (6), 4130.21 feet to the northeast corner of
said Government Lot Six (6) and the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence N.89°20'04"W., along the north line of said Government Lot
Si x (6), 964 .80 feet to a 1 /2" rebar with a plastic cap marked "RLS 17004"; thence S.02 °52'16"W ., 204.51 feet to a 1 /2" re bar with
a plastic cap marked "RLS 17004", hereinafter known as "Tract Corner 3"; thence continue S.02 °52'16"W., 75 feet, more or less ,
to the shoreline of Little Indian Lake; thence southerly along said shoreline, 1141 feet, more or less, to the south line of said
Government Lot Six (6); thence S.89 °30'08"E ., along said south line, 40 feet, more or less, to a 1 inch diameter by 30 inch long
aluminum post with a marked aluminum cap (FWS Monument), which bears S.01 °33'34"E., 1174.58 feet from "Tract Corner 3";
thence continue S.89 °30 '08"E ., along said south line and the south line of said Government Lot Five (5), 2191 .45 feet to a 1/2"
iron pipe at the most northeasterly corner of "Parcel A" as shown on Otter Tail County Document Number 1002831; thence
N.20 °36 '07"W ., 598 .68 feet to an FWS Monument; thence N.11 °21 '25"E ., 785 .66 feet to an FWS Monument; thence S.86 °42 '34"E .,
295.12 feet to an FWS Monument; thence N.08°15'35"E., 421 .24 feet to an FWS Monument; thence N.27°09'43"W ., 90.55 feet to
an FWS Monument; thence N.89 °59'31"W., 369 .00 feet to an FWS Monument; thence S.08 °19'17"W., 377.36 feet to an FWS
Monument; thence N.86 °53'15 "W., 430.29 feet to an FWS Monument; thence S.22 °40 '32"W ., 217.31 feet to an FWS Monument;
thence S.58 °02 '53"W ., 78.78 feet to an FWS Monument; thence N.71 °35 '04"W ., 529.44 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING,
containing 68 .91 acres , more or less.
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Exhibit D
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
November 9, 2021 (Exhibit D)
The following described tract of land is located in Minnesota, Otter Tail County, approximately 8 miles northwest of Urbank,
Minnesota, being part of the land described in a Warranty Deed from Keith Rasmussen and Laura Rasmussen, husband and
wife, to Andrew Yechout and Abbey Yechout, as joint tenants, dated March 5, 2021 and recorded March 12, 2021 as Document
No . 1254640, in the records of Otter Tail County, described according to the public land surveys :
Township One Hundred Thirty-one (131) North, Range Forty (40) West, Fifth Principal Meridian : In section fourteen (14), that
part of the South Half of the Southwest Quarter (Sl /2 SWl /4), as delineated on a plat designated ABBEY YECHOUTTRACT (939G)
bearing the date of September 29, 2021, on file in the Office of the Regional Director, Bloomington, MN, U.S . Fish and Wildlife
Service, more particularly described as follows:
COMMENCING at a 1 inch iron pipe at the southeast corner of said South Half of the Southwest Quarter (Sl /2 SWl /4) of section
fourteen (14); thence N.00°52 '28 "W. (Otter Tail County Coordinate System bearings and distances), along the east line of said
South Half of the Southwest Quarter (Sl /2 SWl /4), 16.50 feet to a 1 inch diameter by 30 inch long aluminum post with a marked
aluminum cap (FWS monument) and the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence continuing N.00 °52'28 "W., along said east line, 1316.07
feet to an FWS monument at the northeast corner of said South Half of the Southwest Quarter (Sl /2 SWl /4); thence
N.88 °17'46"W., along the north line of said South Half of the Southwest Quarter (S 1 /2 SWl /4), 1977.67 feet to a 5/8 inch diameter
by 24 inch long rebar with a marked aluminum cap (FWS iron monument); thence S.10 °30'55 "W., 46 .83 feet to an FWS iron
monument; thence N.79 °07'20"W., 290.32 feet to an FWS iron monument on said north line; thence N.88 °l 7'46"W., along said
north line, 195.06 feet to an FWS iron monument; thence S.01 °03'37"W., 228 .00 feet to an FWS iron monument, hereinafter
known as "Tract Corner 7"; thence continuing S.01 °03 '37"W ., 33 feet, more or less, to the shoreline of an unnamed lake; thence
westerly along said shoreline, 242 feet, more or less , to the west line of said South Half of the Southwest Quarter (Sl /2 SWl /4);
thence S.01 °03 '37"W ., 915 feet, more or less , to the southwest corner of said South Half of the Southwest Quarter (Sl /2 SWl /4),
which bears S. l 3°04'18"W., 1009 .08 feet from said "Tract Corner 7"; thence S.85 °53 '59 "E., along the south line of said South Half
of the Southwest Quarter (Sl /2 SWl /4), 2406.31 feet to an FWS monument; thence S.88 °51 '51 "E ., 317 .86 feet to the POINT OF
BEGINNING; containing 77 .26 acres , more or less .
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