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MINUTES OF THE
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Government Services Center, Commissioners’ Room
515 W. Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
January 7, 2020
8:30 a.m.
Call to Order
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened at 8:31 a.m. Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at the
Government Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN, with Commissioners Doug Huebsch, Chair; Lee Rogness,
Vice-Chair; Wayne Johnson, John Lindquist and Betty Murphy present.
CY2020 Otter Tail County Board Chair
County Administrator Johns Dinsmore requested nominations for the Otter Tail County Board Chair for 2020.
A nomination for Commissioner Lee Rogness was offered by Lindquist and seconded by Johnson. Motion
by Lindquist, second by Johnson and unanimously carried to cease nominations and cast a unanimous ballot
to elect Chairman Lee Rogness for 2020.
CY2020 Otter Tail County Board Vice-Chair
County Administrator John Dinsmore requested nominations for the Otter Tail County Board Vice-Chair for
2020. A nomination for Commissioner Betty Murphy was offered by Huebsch and seconded by Lindquist.
Motion by Huebsch, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to cease nominations and cast a
unanimous ballot to elect Vice-Chair Betty Murphy for 2020.
Approval of Agenda
Chairman Rogness assumed the Chair’s seat and called for approval of the Board Agenda. Motion by
Johnson, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to approve the Board of Commissioners Agenda of
January 7, 2020 with the following changes:
Addition of Land & Resource Office Closure
Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems Grant Policy
Deputy Administrator Position Moved to Internal Services Committee Meeting
Addition of Lake Street Cart Way Concern to Public Works Committee Meeting
Consent Agenda
Motion by Johnson, second by Huebsch and unanimously carried to approve Consent Agenda items as
follows:
1. December 17, 2019 Board of Commissioners’
Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for January 07, 2020 (Exhibit A)
3. Joint Powers Agreement Regarding the MN Internet Crimes Against
Children Task Force
4. Human Services Contracts
5. Otter Tail Lakes Country Association Service Agreement
6. Issuance of a 2020 Tobacco License to the following: Cathy Johnson dba the Under-
Mart, Trever Schlosser dba JC’s General Store and Beth Dorn dba Dalton Corner
Store
7. Solid Waste Contract Affidavit
Second Amendment Sanctuary
Tim Barry presented a resolution to the Board requesting that Otter Tail County become a second
amendment sanctuary county. Commissioners requested additional time to gather information allowing them
to have a better understanding of what this resolution means and if there is a benefit. The Board referred
this issue to the County Administrator for further research and consultation with other staff. The matter will
be brought back to the Board for consideration at a later date.
OTTERTAIL
COUNTY - MINNESOTA
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Ditch 13 & 19
Motion by Huebsch, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to approve the Findings and Order for
Redetermination of Benefits for Ditch #13 and #19 as presented by the County Attorney.
Motion by Johnson, second by Murphy and unanimously carried to authorize ditch maintenance on Ditch
#13 and #19 as presented by the County Ditch Inspector. Costs are not to exceed $30,000 and billing will
be held by the county until the redetermination is complete.
Land and Resource 2020 Fee Schedule
Motion by Johnson, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to approve the 2020 fee schedule for
Land & Resource as presented. The updated fee schedule can be found on the website located on the Land
and Resource page.
Board of Adjustment
Motion by Lindquist, second by Huebsch and unanimously carried to appoint Michael Donoho from District
3 to the Otter Tail County Board of Adjustment serving a one-year term.
Land and Resource Office Closure
Motion by Lindquist, second by Murphy and unanimously carried to authorize the Land and Resource
Director to close the Land & Resource offices on Thursday, February 13, 2020 to allow staff to attend a team
retreat with the East and West Soil and Water Conservation District offices. The retreat will offer resources
and allow staff to be more effective.
Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems (SSTS) Grant Policy
Motion by Johnson, second by Huebsch and unanimously carried to approve the Subsurface Sewage
Treatment Systems (SSTS) Grant Policy as presented by the Land and Resource Director. The grant will be
used to assist with failed septic systems for low income residents.
Veterans Service Officer (VSO)
County Administrator John Dinsmore and Assistant Veterans Service Officer Charlie Kampa introduced the
new Veterans Service Officer James Olson. Mr. Olson offers 34 years of service in the military and is excited
to work with the Veterans of Otter Tail County. Mr. Kampa thanked the Commissioners for their support
throughout this process and plans to assist Mr. Olson as he assumes the role of the Otter Tail County
Veterans Service Officer.
Pay Equity Report
Motion by Huebsch, second by Murphy and unanimously carried to authorize Stephanie Retzlaff, Human
Resources Professional, to submit the Pay Equity Report for Otter Tail County to the State of Minnesota.
The county is required to submit a Pay Equity Report every three years and it is used to correct any pattern
of underpaid female job classes.
Essential Non-Licensed Jailer/Dispatchers Labor Agreement
Motion by Johnson, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to accept the Essential Non-Licensed
Jailer/Dispatchers Labor Agreement contract for 2020-2022.
Court Appointed Attorney Contract
Motion by Johnson, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials’
signatures to execute the agreements between the County of Otter Tail and Brian Geis to assist with legal
services related to the following: children in need of protection or services, permanency, termination of
parental rights cases, hospitalization commitment proceedings, certain guardianship/conservatorship,
paternity and order to show cause proceedings.
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AMC Legislative Conference
Motion by Johnson, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to authorize Commissioners to attend the
Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) Legislative Conference February 25th -27th, 2020 at the
InterContinental Hotel in St. Paul, MN.
Otter Tail River Flooding
On December 17, 2019, Safety and Emergency Services Director Patrick Waletzko reported that properties
along the Otter Tail River were being flooded due to rapidly rising water levels. County Sheriff Barry
Fitzgibbons reported that an explosives expert was brought in to break up the ice dams that were discovered
and as of January 6th, the water level is back within the banks.
Recess & Reconvene
At 9:43 a.m., Chair Rogness declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners recessed
for short break. The Board of Commissioners meeting was reconvened at 9:57 a.m.
Out of State Travel
Motion by Johnson, second by Murphy and unanimously carried to approve the Assistant Finance Director
to travel out of state to attend the 2020 Government Finance Officers Association Annual Conference in New
Orleans, Louisiana May 17th – 20th, 2020. A received scholarship will cover the cost of registration and the
remaining expenses will be funded under the Auditor’s budget.
2020 Committee Assignments
Motion by Huebsch, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to approve the CY2020 Committee
Assignments as shown in Exhibit B.
Authorization of Payments on Non-Board Weeks
Motion by Huebsch, second by Murphy and unanimously carried to authorize the County Auditor-Treasurer,
the County Administrator or the Deputy County Administrator to approve the invoice listings for payment
processing in those months when the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners are not scheduled to meet
on the second and/or fourth Tuesday of the month, as well as to approve the payment listing for any claims
and invoices received after December 17th and through December 31st. The listings as approved by the
County Auditor-Treasurer, the County Administrator or the Deputy County Administrator will be submitted to
the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners for review at their next regularly scheduled Commissioners’
meeting. The following dates would be impacted: January 14, 2020, March 10, 2020, May 26, 2020, June 9
and June 23, 2020, August 11, 2020, September 8, 2020, November 10 , 2020 and December 22, 2020.
Depository Resolution
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2020 - 02
Upon motion made by Johnson, seconded by Lindquist and unanimously carried, the following resolution
was adopted:
RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Otter Tail County, Minnesota, that all financial institutions in
Otter Tail County, including Credit Unions, State and Federal banks be and are hereby designated as
depositories of County funds.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota, this 7th day of January 2020.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated:______________________________
By:_________________________________________ Attest: _____________________________
Lee Rogness, Chair Nicole Hansen, Clerk
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Investments Resolution
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2020 - 03
Upon motion made by Johnson, seconded by Murphy and unanimously carried, the following resolution
was adopted:
RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Otter Tail County, Minnesota, that the Otter Tail County
Auditor/Treasurer and the Otter Tail County Chief Deputy Treasurer be and is hereby given authority to
invest County funds as available.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota, this 7th day of January 2020.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated:______________________________
By:_________________________________________ Attest: _____________________________
Lee Rogness, Chair Nicole Hansen, Clerk
County Extension Committee Appointments
Motion by Johnson, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to reappoint John Sethre and Steve
Schwartz to the County Extension Committee serving three-year terms.
Approval of Payment
Motion by Johnson, second by Murphy and unanimously carried to approve payment to Sanford Health for
services provided under the provision of Minnesota Statute 609.35 in the amount of $3,131.65.
County Board of Appeal and Equalization Dates
Motion by Huebsch, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to convene the County Board of Appeal
and Equalization on Monday, June 15, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. and to reconvene the County Board of Equalization
for final action on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 (Minn. Stat. 274.14).
OFFICIAL WEBSITE – HIGHWAY PROJECT ADVERTISEMENTS
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2020 – 04
Upon a motion offered by Johnson, seconded by Murphy and unanimously carried, the following resolution
was adopted:
To Use Alternative Method to Disseminate Bids and Requests
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute §331A.03 Subd. 3(b) allows a county to use its website or recognized
industry trade journals as an alternative to disseminate solicitations of bids, requests for informa tion and
requests for proposals.
NOW THEREFORE, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby resolves:
BE IT RESOLVED, that from this day forward, the County of Otter Tail may continue to use the Otter Tail
County website, www.ottertailcountymn.us, as an alternative means to disseminate solicitations of bids,
requests for information, and requests for proposals for transportation related construction and maintenance
projects.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any dissemination by alternative means must be in substantially the
same format and for the same period of time as a publication would otherwise be required under Minnesota
Statute §331A.03 Subd. 3.
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Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota, this 7th day of January 2020.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated:______________________________
By:_________________________________________ Attest: _____________________________
Lee Rogness, Chair Nicole Hansen, Clerk
Website Designation
Motion was made by Johnson, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried, to designate the Otter Tail
County website as the official publication, as appropriate, for highway project advertisements for bids as
authorized by Minnesota Statute 331A.12 Subdivision 2.
2020 Printing and Publishing Bids
After consideration, motion was made by Murphy, seconded by Lindquist and unanimously carried, to
designate the following papers for Otter Tail County’s 2020 publishing and printing requirements with the
exception of the official publication for highway project advertisements for bids, which will be posted to the
Otter Tail County website as appropriate and as authorized by Minnesota Statute 331A.12 Subdivision 2:
Legal Notices, Publications and Commissioners’ Minutes:
Daily Journal $ 17.47 per S.A.U.
Annual Financial Statement
New York Mills Dispatch – NYM First Publication $ 17.84 per S.A.U.
Perham Focus – Perham Second Publication $ 17.84 per S.A.U.
Delinquent Tax List
New York Mills Dispatch – NYM First Publication $ 17.84 per S.A.U.
New York Mills Dispatch – NYM Second Publication $ 11.67 per S.A.U.
CY2020 Delinquent Publication Fee
Motion by Johnson, second by Huebsch and unanimously carried to set the cost assessed to delinquent real
estate parcels, that are published in the Delinquent Tax List, at $58.00 per parcel. (Minnesota Statute
279.092).
CY2020 Annual Appropriations
Motion by Huebsch, second by Murphy and unanimously carried to authorize payment of the following
CY2020 annual appropriations:
Annual Appropriation Approval Approved 2020
West Central Initiative (01704.6815) 22,500.00
West Otter Tail Fair Association (01505.6950) 26,000.00
East Otter Tail Fair Association (01505.6950) 26,000.00
Otter Tail Lakes Country Association – Special Project (01502.6950) 50,000.00
(OTC On ICE and Fishing Opener)
Minnesota Red River Valley Development Assoc. (01703.6804) 1,800.00
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Calendar Year 2020 Pocket Gopher Bounty Resolution
(M.S. 348.12 and 348.13)
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2020 - 05
Upon motion made by Huebsch, seconded by Lindquist and unanimously carried, the following resolution
was adopted:
RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Otter Tail County, Minnesota, that
The sum of fifty cents ($.50) be paid out of the General Revenue Fund of Otter Tail County for every pocket
gopher killed in said County during the year 2019. Paid only in those cases where the township in which
the pocket gophers were so killed shall provide for the payment of at least an additional bounty of fifty cents
($.50) for each pocket gopher so killed.
RESOLVED further that said payment of such County shall be made by the County Auditor upon certificates
executed by the Chairman and/or Clerk of the Town Board of said Township setting forth that the township
had issued and delivered to each claimant a payment for at least one dollar ($1.00) for each pocket gopher
so killed.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota, this 7th day of January 2020.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated:______________________________
By: ____________________________________ Attest: _____________________________
Lee Rogness, Chair Nicole Hansen, Clerk
Calendar Year 2020 Tax Forfeited Land Sale Apportionment Resolution
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2020 - 06
Upon motion made by Johnson, seconded by Murphy and unanimously carried, the following resolution was
adopted:
RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Otter Tail County, Minnesota, that
WHEREAS, it is provided in Minn. Stat. 282.05 for the apportionment of proceeds from the sale of tax
forfeited lands, and
WHEREAS, the County Auditor shall apportion the tax sale proceeds to the taxing district pursuant to Minn.
Stat. 282.08 and
WHEREAS, Minn Stat. 282.08 (4) (b) provides that the County Board may set aside 20% of the proceeds
remaining after the value of public improvements, special assessments and bond issues levied on the
property have been paid, for acquisition and maintenance of county parks and recreational areas, and
WHEREAS, Otter Tail County has a park and recreational area, which would benefit by such an
apportionment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Auditor retains 20% of the proceeds from the sale
of tax forfeited lands for acquisition and maintenance of parks and recreational areas from the proceeds to
be disbursed according to law.
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Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota, this 7th day of January 2020.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated:______________________________
By:________________________________________ Attest: _____________________________
Lee Rogness, Chair Nicole Hansen, Clerk
Minnesota Red River Valley Development Association
Motion by Johnson, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to reappoint Commissioner Doug Huebsch
to the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Red River Valley Development Association serving a three-year
term.
Absentee Ballot Board Appointments
Motion by Huebsch, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to appoint the following individuals to the
Otter Tail County Absentee Ballot Board for the processing of absentee ballots issued and received under
the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 203B.04 through 203B.15 and Minnesota Statues 203B.16 through
203B.27 for the March 3, 2020 Presidential Nomination Primary Election and to establish compensation for
these services at $15.00 per hour with a reimbursement for travel at $0.575 per mile.
Absentee Ballot Board:
Mary Hauser JoAnne Larson
Teresa Mann Gary Nelson
Janice Nelson Valerie Nelson
Joellen Thacker
Public Hearing Regarding Property Tax Abatement
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 provided a brief
background of the program and explained the process.
At 10:47 a.m., Chair Rogness opened the Public Hearing for comments from the public. No comments were
received, and the Public Hearing was closed at 10:47 a.m.
The following Resolutions were offered:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENTS
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2020 – 07
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Otter Tail County, Minnesota (the "County"), as follows:
1. Recitals.
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 71003991941000 (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 the portion of the County's share of
property taxes on the Tax Abatement Property resulting from the construction of a new
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residence in an amount not to exceed $5,000 or a term of up to five (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 (the "Abatement") is the County's share of taxes on the Tax Abatement
Property resulting from the construction of a new residence.
(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 five (5) years anticipated to commence for taxes payable
2021 and shall not exceed $5,000. The County reserves the right to modify the
commencement date but the abatement period shall not exceed five (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 made by member Johnson and duly seconded
by commissioner Murphy and, upon a vote being taken thereon after full discussion thereof, the following
voted in favor thereof:
Rogness, Murphy, Johnson, Lindquist, Huebsch
and the following voted against the same: None
Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota, this 7th day of January 2020.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated:_________________________
By: Attest: ________________________
Lee Rogness, Chair Nicole Hansen, Clerk
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RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENTS
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2020 - 08
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Otter Tail County, Minnesota (the "County"), as follows:
4. Recitals.
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 71003991943000 (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 the portion of the County's share of
property taxes on the Tax Abatement Property resulting from the construction of a new
residence in an amount not to exceed $5,000 or a term of up to five (5) years to finance a
portion of the costs of the Project.
(c) The Abatement is authorized under the Abatement Law.
5. Findings for the Abatement. The Board hereby makes the following findings:
(a) The tax abatement (the "Abatement") is the County's share of taxes on the Tax Abatement
Property resulting from the construction of a new residence.
(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.
6. Terms of Abatement. The Abatement is hereby approved. The terms of the Abatement are
as follows:
(a) The Abatement shall be for up to five (5) years anticipated to commence for taxes payable
2021 and shall not exceed $5,000. The County reserves the right to modify the
commencement date but the abatement period shall not exceed five (5) years.
(b) The County will provide the Abatement as provided in this resolution.
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(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 made by member Johnson and duly seconded
by commissioner Murphy and, upon a vote being taken thereon after full discussion thereof, the following
voted in favor thereof:
Rogness, Murphy, Johnson, Lindquist, Huebsch
and the following voted against the same: None
Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota, this 7th day of January 2020.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated:_________________________
By: Attest: ________________________
Lee Rogness, Chair Nicole Hansen, Clerk
2019 Emergency Management Performance Grant
Motion by Lindquist, second by Huebsch and unanimously carried to accept the 2019 Emergency
Management Performance Grant. This is an annual grant received from the MN Department of Public Safety
to assist with expenses related to Emergency Management.
Parks and Trails Ordinance
Motion by Johnson, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to set the Public Hearing for the Otter Tail
County Parks and Trails Ordinance on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., to be held at the
Government Services Center, 520 W. Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN.
Administrator/ Deputy Administrator Transition
County Administrator John Dinsmore briefed the Board regarding his position during the transition of the new
County Administrator and Deputy Administrator. He plans to play an advisory role and assist with duties as
assigned. Mr. Dinsmore also plans to utilize accrued vacation until his retirement at the end of the month.
Star Lake Casino
County Attorney Michelle Eldien provided a brief update regarding the Star Lake Casino. The project is
currently in limbo status awaiting payment in the amount of $29,595 from White Earth Nation to begin the
scoping process. If payment is received, the Board has the ability to request further review due to the time
passed since action on September 5, 2017. Ms. Eldien will work with the Otter Tail County Public Information
Officer to provide an updated status on the county website.
Adjournment
At 11:24 a.m., Chair Rogness declared the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners meeting adjourned.
The next Board meeting is scheduled at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at the Government
Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Date:__________________________
By: _______________________________________ Attest: _________________________
Lee Rogness, Board of Commissioners Chair Nicole Hansen, Clerk
Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes
January 7, 2020 (Exhibit A)
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Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes
January 7, 2020 (Exhibit B)
Page 1 of 3
OTTER TAIL COUNTY MINNESOTA
2020 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Community Services Division Committee
Human Services, Public Health, Probation, Veterans
Service, Extension
Doug Huebsch
Betty Murphy
Lee Rogness (Alternate)
Land Services Division Committee
Assessor, Recorder, Land Functions of Auditor, GIS
Betty Murphy
John Lindquist
Wayne Johnson (Alternate)
Brian Armstrong (Director)
Finance Division Committee
Auditor – Treasurer, Day to Day Budget/Audit,
Investment, Capital Improvement
Doug Huebsch
Wayne Johnson
John Lindquist (Alternate)
Wayne Stein (Director)
Annual Budget Committee – All Commissioners
Public Works Division Committee
Highway, Land & Resource, Solid Waste, Noxious Weed
Appeal, Ditches, Trails & Parks, Strategic Planning, City of
Fergus Falls-RTC
Wayne Johnson
Lee Rogness
Doug Huebsch (Alternate)
Rick West (Director)
Internal Services Division Committee
Administration, Facilities Operations, IT, Building,
Courtroom Security, Personnel, Technology, Emergency
Management/Safety
Lee Rogness
John Lindquist
Wayne Johnson (Alternate)
Nicole Hansen (Director)
County Wide LMC
Doug Huebsch
Human Services LMC
Betty Murphy
Insurance Sub-Committee
Lee Rogness
John Lindquist
Agriculture Advisory
Doug Huebsch
Lee Rogness
Central MN Emergency Services (Radio Board)
John Lindquist
Betty Murphy (Alternate)
OTC Conservation Committee
John Lindquist
Wayne Johnson
Community Development Agency (CDA)
Doug Huebsch
Lee Rogness
AMC Policy Committees
Wayne Johnson: Transportation & Infrastructure
Betty Murphy: General Government
Lee Rogness: Alternate
John Lindquist: Environment & Natural Resources
Otter Tail County COLA
Doug Huebsch
Wayne Johnson
Otter Tail Lakes Country Association (OTLCA)
Doug Huebsch EXTERNAL COMMITTEES INTERNAL COMMITTEES
Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes
January 7, 2020 (Exhibit B)
Page 2 of 3
Otter Tail Problem Solving Courts
Betty Murphy
Lee Rogness (Alternate)
Partnership4Health Community Health Board
Doug Huebsch
County HRA Board
Wayne Johnson
Doug Huebsch (Alternate)
John Lindquist
Lee Rogness
Criminal Justice Advisory Council (CJAC)
Betty Murphy
Doug Huebsch (Alternate)
PLMSWA Board
Doug Huebsch
John Lindquist
Betty Murphy (Alternate)
Extension
John Lindquist
Doug Huebsch
Wayne Johnson (Alternate)
Red River Valley Development Association-
Outstanding Farm Leaders
Doug Huebsch
Family Service Collaborative
Doug Huebsch
Wayne Johnson (Alternate)
State Community Health Services Advisory
Committee (SCHSAC)
Doug Huebsch
Lakeland Mental Health
Betty Murphy
Doug Huebsch (Alternate)
SWCD - EOT
Doug Huebsch
Betty Murphy (Alternate)
Lake Region Community Partners
Lee Rogness
Dough Huebsch (Alternate)
SWCD - WOT
John Lindquist
Lee Rogness (Alternate)
Law Library
Betty Murphy
Lee Rogness (Alternate)
WCAAA / Land of the Dancing Sky
Wayne Johnson
Betty Murphy (Alternate)
WCI Economic Development District Board
Wayne Johnson
MAHUBE OTWA CAC
Betty Murphy
Doug Huebsch (Alternate)
MICA
Wayne Johnson
Lee Rogness
WCR Juvenile Center Board
John Lindquist
Betty Murphy (Alternate)
Viking Library Board
Betty Murphy
MnDOT District 4 Area Transportation Partnership
(ATP)
Wayne Johnson EXTERNAL COMMITTEES CONTINUED
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PDTRA Joint Powers Board
Pomme de Terre River Association
John Lindquist
Bois de Sioux Board Managers
Bois de Sioux Watershed District
Ben Brutlag
PDT 1W1P Policy Committee
Pomme de Terre River Association
John Lindquist
Bois de Sioux 1W1P Policy Committee
Bois de Sioux Watershed District
John Lindquist
Lee Rogness (Alternate)
BRRWD Board of Managers
Buffalo-Red River Watershed District
Peter Fjestad (Appointed 4/24/18-8/31/21)
Redeye 1W1P Policy Committee
Redeye River Watershed
Doug Huebsch
Betty Murphy (alternate)
BRRWD 1W1P Policy Committee
Buffalo-Red River Watershed District
Wayne Johnson
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES