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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
May 8, 2018
9:30 a.m.
Call to Order
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at the
Government Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN, with Commissioners Wayne Johnson, Chair;
Roger Froemming, Vice-Chair; John Lindquist, Lee Rogness and Doug Huebsch present.
Approval of Agenda
Chairman Johnson called for approval of the Board Agenda. Motion by Froemming, second by Rogness
and unanimously carried to approve the Board of Commissioners Agenda of May 8, 2018, with the following
modification:
Public Works Committee:
Change from Highway Department to Land & Resource Items
Consent Agenda
Motion by Huebsch, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to approve Consent Agenda items as
follows:
1. May 1, 2018 Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for May 8, 2018 (Exhibit A)
3. Human Services Bills & Claims
4. Issue Credit Card to Appraisal Supervisor, Kevin Scheidecker
5. Approve On-Sale and Sunday Liquor License for Zorbaz of Little Pine Lake
for 7/1/18 – 6/30/19
6. Approve On/Off-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License and Consumption and Display
Permit for Clear Lake Resort
7. Approve Final Payment to Riley Bros. Construction Co. for
S.A.P. 056-638-007
Animal Control Report
Representatives from Public Health, Sheriff, and County Attorney offices discussed the current Otter Tail
County Animal Health and Control Ordinance. They recommended that this Ordinance be amended to
incorporate how the County will enforce laws related to dangerous dogs and update it to an Animal Bite and
Dangerous Dogs Ordinance. Commissioners suggested that the County Administrator and/or their designee
be assigned as the Administrative Hearing Officer for the animal bite and dangerous dog situations. The
County team and Humane Society Officials discussed the need for an Animal Control and Nuisance
Ordinance, in addition to the Animal Health and Dangerous Dogs Ordinance, for enforcement of existing
laws related to animals running at large, regulated animals and exotic animals. The team will work on draft
Ordinances and return to the County Board to schedule Public Hearings for the proposals.
Payment Approval
Motion by Froemming, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to approve payment to Lake Region
Healthcare, in the amount of $1,070.00, for costs incurred under the provision of Minnesota Statute 607.35
for Case #18010145.
Liquor License Approval
Motion by Lindquist, second by Huebsch and unanimously carried to approve the issuance of an On-Sale
Liquor and Sunday Liquor License to Stalker Lake Golf Course Bar and Grill LLC, for the period of
July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
OTC Board of Commissioners’ Minutes
May 8, 2018
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Recess & Reconvene
At 10:25 a.m., Chair Johnson declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
recessed for a short break. The Board meeting was reconvened at 10:30 a.m.
Bois de Sioux Watershed District (BdSWD)
The County Administrator explained that the Otter Tail County BdSWD representative, Kurt Erlandson, is no
longer in the district as boundaries have changed. They will search for a representative for the County.
White House Briefing
The County Administrator spoke with the Board regarding the invitation to a White House Briefing for
Minnesota County Commissioners. Commissioner Rogness suggested that the Farm Bill is an important
rural issue and SNAP funding should not be removed. Commissioner Froemming spoke about the need to
increase the gas tax at the federal level.
Findings and Order for County Ditch No. 55
Motion by Rogness, second by Froemming and unanimously carried to approve the Findings and Order for
Redetermining Benefits in the matter of County Ditch No. 55, as submitted by the County Attorney.
Viking Library Van
Motion by Froemming, second by Huebsch and unanimously carried to pledge, up to $36,000, for an
additional Viking Library van bookmobile.
County Board Meeting Location Change
Motion by Rogness, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to change the County Board meeting from
the GSC in Fergus Falls, MN, to the New York Mills offices on August 7, 2018, for the annual staff picnic.
Dock and Riparian Use Issue
Commissioner Johnson submitted a map of a small bay area on Labrador Beach, Franklin Lake. Discussion
took place regarding the issues property owners are having with dock placement. Commissioners asked
officials from Land & Resource Management, Sheriff’s Office and County Attorney to work on this issue.
Adjournment
At 11:08 a.m., a motion was offered by Rogness, seconded by Froemming and unanimously carried to
declare the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners adjourned until 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday,
May 22, 2018.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated:
By: Attest:
Wayne Johnson, Chair John Dinsmore, Clerk
CB/kd
OTC Board of Commissioners’ Minutes
May 8, 2018
Exhibit A, Page 1
WARRANTS APPROVED ON 5/08/2018
OTC Board of Commissioners’ Minutes
May 8, 2018
Exhibit A, Page 2
OTC Board of Commissioners’ Minutes
May 8, 2018
Exhibit A, Page 3