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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
November 19, 2019
8:30 a.m.
Call to Order
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened at 8:31 a.m. Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at the
Government Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN, with Commissioners Doug Huebsch, Chair; Lee Rogness,
Vice-Chair; Wayne Johnson, and Betty Murphy present. Commissioner John Lindquist was absent.
Approval of Agenda
Chair Huebsch called for approval of the Board Agenda. Motion by Rogness, second by Murphy and
unanimously carried to approve the Board of Commissioners Agenda of November 19, 2019, with the
following changes:
Addition to Finance Committee meeting - Public Health Computers
Land Services Division Committee meeting – move to 11:25 a.m.
Consent Agenda
Motion by Johnson, second by Murphy and unanimously carried to approve Consent Agenda items as
follows:
1. November 5, 2019, Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for November 19, 2019, as amended (Exhibit A)
3. West Central Minnesota Drug & Violent Crimes Task Force Joint Powers
Agreement
4. Approve Application for 2020 Tobacco License for Underwood Oil, Inc.
5. Request for Approval of Final Payment – 19: CS Crack Sealing Project,
KAMCO, Inc.
Proposed 2020 Board of Commissioners’ Board Meeting Schedule
County Administrator John Dinsmore presented two proposed 2020 Board of Commissioners’ meeting
schedules. Commissioners expressed concerns regarding the need to accommodate more individuals when
meeting in the community and will provide feedback to Mr. Dinsmore with any changes.
Closed to the Public
At 8:45 a.m., Chair Huebsch declared the Board of Commissioners meeting closed to the public to discuss
matters regarding the purchase of property located at 29024 County Highway 45, Underwood, MN. The
closed session is authorized under M.S. 13D.05, Subd. 3(c)(1). Present were Commissioners Doug
Huebsch, Chair; Lee Rogness, Vice-Chair; Wayne Johnson, Betty Murphy, Attorney Michelle Eldien,
Administrator John Dinsmore, Auditor-Treasurer Wayne Stein, External Relations Director Nicholas
Leonard, Highway Engineer Charles Grotte, Public Works Director Rick West, Community Development
Director Amy Baldwin and Board Secretary Tara Bakken.
The closed session was concluded at 9:07 a.m.
Purchase of Property
Motion by Rogness, second by Johnson and unanimously carried to authorize the Communications and
External Relations Director to negotiate a purchase price for the property located at 29024 County Highway
45, Underwood, MN. The property consists of two parcel numbers, 38000350283000 and 38000350286001.
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Out of State Travel
Motion by Rogness, second by Johnson and unanimously carried to authorize the County Recorder to travel
out of state from February 24th-27th, 2020 to attend the Property Records Industry Association (PRIA)
conference in Austin, TX. Expenses will be paid by the Technology Fund.
Solid Waste Designation Ordinance
Motion by Rogness, second by Murphy and unanimously carried to postpone the Public Hearing for the Solid
Waste Designation Ordinance to December 17, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. at the Government Services Center in
Fergus Falls, MN. The Public Hearing was originally scheduled for November 26, 2019.
Approval of Payments
Motion by Johnson, second by Murphy and unanimously carried to authorize the County Administrator to
approve payment of invoices and claims submitted after December 3, 2019 until December 31, 2019. The
bill listings approved by the County Administrator will be submitted for County Board review at the next
available meeting date.
Sale of Property
Motion by Rogness, second by Murphy and unanimously carried to authorize the public sale of a 450’ by
600’ County owned parcel (38000160104002) located in Section 16 of Maine Township. The County plans
to retain a 60’ highway right of way easement along CSAH 35.
RESOLUTION FOR THE STATE OF MN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND OTTER TAIL
COUNTY DETOUR AGREEMENT
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2019 - 84
IT IS RESOLVED that Otter Tail County enter into Mn/DOT Agreement No. 1035487 with the State of
Minnesota, Department of Transportation for the following purposes:
To provide for payment by the State to the County for the use of County State Aid Highway No. 10 and
No. 88 as a detour route during the construction to be performed upon, along and adjacent to Trunk
Highway No. 210 from 1.8 miles east of the Wilkin County Line to 0.4 miles west of l- 94 under State
Project No. 5601-33.
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 Rogness, duly
seconded by Commissioner Johnson and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, the
following voted in favor:
Commissioners Huebsch, Rogness, Murphy and Johnson
and the following voted against the same: None
Adopted this 19th day of November 2019.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated:_______________________
By: Attest:
Doug Huebsch, Board of Commissioners Chair John Dinsmore, Clerk
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Recess & Reconvene
At 9:36 a.m., Chair Huebsch declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners recessed
for committee meetings. The Board of Commissioners meeting was reconvened at 11:04 a.m.
AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES PREVENTION AID
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2019 - 83
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 2019; 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. §477A.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.
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. §477A.19.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Johnson, duly
seconded by Commissioner Rogness and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, the
following voted in favor:
Commissioners Huebsch, Rogness, Murphy and Johnson
and the following voted against the same: None
Adopted this 19th day of November 2019.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated:_______________________
By: Attest:
Doug Huebsch, Board of Commissioners Chair John Dinsmore, Clerk
Final Plat – Dandi Estates
Motion by Johnson, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to approve the Final Plat known as “Dandi
Estates” consisting of 4 single family non-riparian lots and 1 non-residential non-riparian lot. The property is
located in Part of GL’s 1& 2, Section 25 of Gorman Township; Little Pine lake (56-142), General Development
(GD).
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Final Plat – Evenson’s Second Addition
Motion by Murphy, second by Rogness and unanimously carried with Johnson abstaining to approve the Final
Plat known as “Evenson’s Second Addition” consisting of 8 single family non-riparian lots and 7 non-residential
non-riparian lots. The property is located in Part of Gov’t Lot 1 & the SE ¼ of SE ¼ section 28 of Lida Township;
Lake Lida (56-747), General Development (GD).
Final Plat – Tamarac Lake View Second Addition
Motion by Rogness, second by Murphy and unanimously carried to approve the Final Plat known as “Tamarac
Lake View Second Addition” consisting of 3 single family non-riparian lots. The property is located in Lot 1 Blk
1 of Tamarac Lake View, Section 22 of Scambler Township; Tamarac Lake (56-931), Recreational
Development (RD).
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Application
Motion by Johnson, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit
application for Daniel Sweere, Trust, as recommended by the Planning Commission, to approve the pavers
as requested and deny the requested excavation for a retaining wall and for the sand near the lake due to
potential erosion. The project is located at 40861 Acorn Dr, Section 33 of Dora Township; East Silent (56-
517), Recreational Development (RD).
Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment Appointments
Land and Resource Director Chris LeClair informed the Board that four Planning Commission members have
terms expiring the end of 2019. During the discussion, concerns were expressed regarding the language in
the Otter Tail County Board of Adjustment Ordinance and the Otter Tail County Planning Commission
Ordinance and how to address a tie vote when there is an even number of members voting. The appointments
are expected to occur next month.
Solid Waste Amendment Agreement for Engineering Services
Motion by Rogness, second by Johnson and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials’
signatures to execute the agreement for engineering services between the Otter Tail County Solid Waste
Department and Interstate Engineering, Inc for engineering site design services and a civil survey for a new
recycled glass piling area at the Fergus Falls transfer station.
Adjournment
At 11:30 a.m., Chair Huebsch declared the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners meeting adjourned.
The next Board meeting is scheduled at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at the Government
Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Date:__________________________
By: _______________________________________ Attest: _________________________
Doug Huebsch, Board of Commissioners Chair John Dinsmore, Clerk
Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Minutes
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