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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
December 3, 2019
12:00 p.m.
Call to Order
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened at 12:01 p.m. Tuesday, December 3, 2019, 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.
Approval of Agenda
Chair Huebsch called for approval of the Board Agenda. Motion by Johnson, second by Rogness and
unanimously carried to approve the Board of Commissioners Agenda of December 3, 2019, with the
following changes:
Remove Approval of CSAH 34 Right of Way Acquisition Resolution
Addition of a Finance Committee at 1:35 p.m. to Update on 2020 Court Appointed Attorneys
Addition of Vacation Rentals
Consent Agenda
Motion by Rogness, second by Murphy and unanimously carried to approve Consent Agenda items as
follows:
1. November 26, 2019, Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for December 3, 2019 (Exhibit A)
Spitzer Lake Property Assessments
Property Owners David & Bernice Lapash briefed the Board regarding the flooding on Spitzer Lake and the
properties that are affected. Relief was granted at the County Board of Equalization in June to six properties,
reducing the 2019 estimated market values. The Assessor’s office has since been proactive in identifying and
reassessing additional properties found to be affected by the flooding for the 2020 assessment. Valuation
notices are sent ten days prior to the township’s Local Board meeting held in the spring and property owners
are encouraged to contact their assessor with any questions or concerns regarding their property values.
Sale of Law Enforcement Mobile Video Recorders
Motion by Johnson, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to authorize the Sheriff’s office to sell,
donate or dispose of old mobile video recorders as they see fit. They plan to reach out to local agencies for
the use of these mobile video recorders.
Labor Agreement
Motion by Johnson, second by Murphy and unanimously carried to accept the Essential Supervisors Unit
Labor Agreement Contract for 2020-2022.
Out of State Travel Request
Motion by Rogness, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to authorize the Community Development
Director to attend the Mid-America Economic Development Council’s Competitiveness Conference and Site
Selector Forum in Chicago, IL December 8th-10th, 2020. Otter Tail Power, a sponsor of the event, has extended
an invitation to Otter Tail County and will cover the cost of the conference. All other expenses will be paid from
the Economic Development budget.
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Final Plat – Rush Lake View
Motion by Johnson, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to approve the Final Plat known as “Rush
Lake View” consisting of 8 single family residential lots (6 riparian & 2 non-riparian). The proposal is located
in Pt NW¼NE¼ & Pt GL (5.15 Acres) and GL 3 & NW¼NE¼ Ex Trs (35.39 Acres), Section 21 of Otto
Township; Rush Lake (56-141), GD.
Final Plat – Star Lake Resort & RV Park/CIC #87
Motion by Rogness, second by Murphy and unanimously carried with Johnson abstaining to approve the Final
Plat known as “Star Lake Resort & RV Park” Common Interest Community (CIC) #87 located in section 4 of
Star Lake Township; Star Lake (56-385), GD.
Final Plat – Red Lantern Resort/CIC #89
Motion by Johnson, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to approve the Final Plat known as “Red
Lantern Resort” Common Interest Community (CIC) #89 located in section 22 of Amor Township; Otter Tail
Lake (56-242)
Vacation Home Rentals
The Minnesota Department of Revenue has directed the County Assessor to reclassify properties primarily
used as short term rentals to commercial for the 2020 assessment. Mr. Walvatne plans to send a questionnaire
to property owners to assist in determining the primary use of properties and a press release was requested
by the Board to inform the public.
Recess & Reconvene
At 12:54 p.m., Chair Huebsch declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
recessed for short break. The Board of Commissioners meeting was reconvened at 1:03 p.m.
Out of State Travel
Motion by Johnson, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to authorize the County Engineer to attend
the National Association of County Engineers (NACE) Conference in Orange Beach, AL April 19th – 23rd,
2020.
RESOLUTION FOR THE STATE OF MN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND OTTER TAIL
COUNTY DETOUR AGREEMENT
Resolution No. 2019 – 87
IT IS RESOLVED that Otter Tail County enter into Mn/DOT Agreement No. 1035759 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. 11, No. 28
and No. 21 as a detour route during the construction to be performed upon, along and adjacent to Trunk
Highway No. 108 at Reference Point 4+00.238 under State Project No. 8824-155 (TH. 108=229).
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 Johnson, duly
seconded by Commissioner Lindquist and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, the
following voted in favor:
Commissioners Huebsch, Rogness, Murphy, Lindquist and Johnson
and the following voted against the same: None
Adopted this 3rd day of December 2019.
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OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated:_______________________
By: Attest:
Doug Huebsch, Board of Commissioners Chair John Dinsmore, Clerk
CSAH 34 Update
County Engineer Charles Grotte updated the Board regarding the CSAH 34 reconstruction project. The project
is planned for competitive bid in March 2020.
Out of State Travel
Public Works Director Rick West was nominated for the David P. Brand Safety Award by the Minnesota
County Engineers Association and will be recognized at the National Association of County Engineers (NACE)
conference in April 2020.
Motion by Lindquist, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to authorize the Public Works Division
Director to attend the National Association of County Engineers (NACE) Conference in Orange Beach, AL
April 19th – 23rd, 2020.
Long Range Transportation Plan Development & Implementation
Motion by Rogness, second by Murphy and unanimously carried to authorize Commissioner Johnson to
attend the County Engineer Association Conference in January 2020 in Brainerd, MN. He plans to assist in
presenting the Otter Tail County Long Range Transportation Plan Development & Implementation and
participate in any discussion.
Website Hosting for Townships
Commissioner Johnson has been in contact with a number of townships that are struggling with implementing
and maintaining their website. He suggested possibly hosting townships on the county website or assisting
townships with finding a solution. E-Government Administrator Scott Backstrom expressed concerns
regarding the maintenance, accuracy of information, sustainability and efficiency of the search engine if
hosted on the county website and is willing to assist with guiding townships and answering any questions they
may have.
Adjournment
At 1:38 p.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, December 17, 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 Commissioner Meeting Minutes
December 3, 2019 (Exhibit A)
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Board of Commissioner Meeting Minutes
December 3, 2019 (Exhibit A)
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