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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 18, 2018
9:30 a.m.
Call to Order
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at the
Government Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN, with Commissioners Wayne Johnson, Chair;
Doug Huebsch, John Lindquist, Betty Murphy and Lee Rogness present.
Approval of Agenda
Chairman Johnson called for approval of the Board Agenda. Motion by Lindquist, second by Rogness and
unanimously carried to approve the Board of Commissioners Agenda of December 18, 2018, as presented.
Consent Agenda
Motion by Rogness, second by Murphy and unanimously carried to approve Consent Agenda items as
follows:
1. Warrants/Bills for December 18, 2018 (Exhibit A)
2. Human Services & Public Health Bills for Dec. 18, 2018 (Exhibit A)
3. Human Services Contract Renewals
4. Approve Issuance of 2019 Tobacco Licenses to B&D’s Foods, Inc, JC’s General
Store and Under Mart Inc.
Coalition of Lake Association (COLA) Water Quality Testing Report
Sylvia Sloeth, COLA President, thanked the Board for their support which has paid for an Administrative
Assistant and water testing on lakes that are non-COLA member lakes. She indicated that COLA’s budget
request to the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Task Force in January will be $30,000. John Kruse, COLA
Administrative Assistant, referred to the COLA website and briefed the Board on lake testing. There is a list
of lakes included in the water quality analysis report; 56 are COLA member lakes and 56 are non-COLA
member lakes. Mr. Kruse referred to the Water Quality Analysis Reports which measure phosphorus,
chlorophyll and water clarity. The samples are analyzed by RMB Laboratories for technical evaluation.
Discussion took place regarding criteria for a healthy lake, water quality that relates to zebra mussels,
accurate data and conclusions based on the data. Commissioners requested a lunch presentation from the
COLA to allow for discussion of science behind the data and engaging property owners.
Closed to the Public
At 10:00 a.m., Chair Johnson declared the Board of Commissioners meeting closed to the public to discuss
matters regarding sale of County property located at 1174 Western Ave, Fergus Falls, MN. The closed
session is authorized under M.S. 13D.05, Subd. 3(c)(1). Present were all five seated Commissioners,
Attorney Michelle Eldien, Administrator John Dinsmore, Auditor-Treasurer Wayne Stein, Human Services
Director Deb Sjostrom, Facilities Managers Terry Hoff and Doug Cannell, Assessor Doug Walvatne,
Communication and External Relations Director Nick Leonard, Internal Services and HR Director
Nicole Hansen, and Board Secretary.
County Property at 1174 Western Ave, Fergus Falls, MN
Formerly Housed the Chemical Addiction Recovery (C.A.R.E.) Program
At 10:18 a.m., upon conclusion of the closed session, a motion was offered by Rogness, seconded by
Lindquist, and unanimously carried to establish the minimum qualifying bid (sale price) of 3.3 million dollars
for the former C.A.R.E. building located at 1174 Western Avenue in Fergus Falls, and set the bid opening
for 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 11, 2019 in the County Board room at the Government Services Center,
500 W. Fir Ave, Fergus Falls, MN.
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CY2017 Disability Services Annual Report
Supervisor Melanie Courier, Lead Worker Laurie Sanders, and case management workers submitted the
2017 Disability Services Annual Report. They briefed the Board on disability services case management
and the applicable disability waivers. In 2017, 525 adults and children with disabilities received disability
waiver and case management services. Federal Medical Assistance dollars often pay for these services to
keep people in the community rather than living in an institution. They reviewed the types of services
available through the waiver programs.
CY2017 Long Term Care (LTC) Annual Report
Supervisor Michelle Fischer, Lead Worker Jenny Krueger, and LTC social workers and public health nurses
presented the 2017 LTC and MnCHOICES Annual Report. Otter Tail County contracts with Blue Plus and
UCARE health plans to provide care coordination for the elderly and nursing facility recipients on medical
assistance. About 549 people received case management or care coordination from a social worker or
public health nurse. MnCHOICES Assessments are used for the general public to determine eligibility for
needed services.
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Administrative Bank
Nicole Hansen, HR Director, presented an MOU for the law enforcement unions to monitor the Administrative
Bank developed to even out the semi-monthly pay periods for employees working on the 28-day work cycle.
Motion by Rogness, second by Huebsch and unanimously carried to authorize the appropriate County
Officials’ signatures to execute the MOU between the County of Otter Tail and the Law Enforcement Labor
Services (LELS) unions as follows:
Essential Supervisors Unit, Local No. 396; Essential Non-Licensed Jailer/Dispatchers Unit, Local No. 399;
Non-Licensed Essential Supervisory Unit, Local No. 398; and Essential Deputies Unit, Local No. 397.
Contracts for Legal Services
Motion by Huebsch, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to authorize the appropriate County
Officials’ signatures to execute the following contracts for CY2019:
Children In Need Of Protection or Services, Permanency,
and Termination of Parental Rights Cases
Between Otter Tail County and Attorneys
Matthew Jorud, Stuart Kitzmann & Brian Geis
Hospitalization Commitment Proceedings, Guardianship /
Conservatorship, Paternity, and Order to Show Cause
Between Otter Tail County and Attorneys
Matthew Jorud and Brian Geis
Community Development Director
Motion by Huebsch, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to approve a Community Development
Director position to serve as the Director of the Otter Tail County Economic Development Authority (EDA).
The funding will be through the Special Benefit Tax Levy (i.e. HRA Levy) to the extent such position relates
to HRA powers transferred to the EDA.
Food Protection Ordinance
After a public hearing on November 13, 2018, Public Health Director Jody Lien requested approval of the
proposed Food Protection Ordinance which updates the rule citations from the MN Health Department and
aligns the local Ordinance with State rules. Motion by Rogness, second by Murphy and unanimously carried
to authorize the appropriate County Officials signatures to adopt the revised Food Protection Ordinance
effective January 1, 2019, as submitted.
Recess & Reconvene
At 10:51 a.m., Chair Johnson declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
recessed for a short break. The meeting was reconvened at 11:00 a.m.
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Planning Commission Recommendations
Conditional Use Permit – Patrick & Stephanie Hockett:
Motion by Lindquist, second by Huebsch and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit to
build a commercial duplex (rental) as presented with the modifications. The proposal is located Pt of GL 4,
(13.42 Acres), Section 02 of Otter Tail Township; Buchanan Lake (56-209), General Development (GD).
Land & Resource Management Fee Schedule
Motion by Rogness, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to approve the Land & Resource Fee
Schedule effective January 1, 2019, as presented by the Land & Resource Management Director. Director
Chris LeClair indicated that there will be a contractors’ seminar January 4, 2019, where the updated fee
schedule will be provided.
Red Eye River One Watershed One Plan (1W1P)
Ben Underhill from EOT Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) presented the Red Eye River 1W1P
Memorandum of Agreement. The Red Eye River Watershed covers about 50% of Otter Tail County by area.
Motion by Huebsch, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to authorize the appropriate County
Officials’ signatures to execute the Memorandum of Agreement for 1W1P for the Red Eye River Watershed.
The agreement is dated 12/18/18 and includes the counties of Otter Tail and Wadena and the Becker, East
Otter Tail and Wadena SWCDs.
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Task Force
Motion by Rogness, second by Huebsch and unanimously carried to approve payment of $2,000 to support
the 2019 Otter Tail County Visitor Profile which will include AIS frequently asked questions in the profile.
The funds will be appropriated from the AIS Education/Awareness program.
Planning Commission Appointment
Motion by Rogness, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to appoint Judd Fischer to the Otter Tail
County Planning Commission effective January 1, 2019, for a three-year term.
Budget and Levy Public Hearing Minutes
Motion by Rogness, second by Murphy and unanimously carried to approve the Budget and Levy Public
Hearing minutes of December 11, 2018, as presented by the Auditor-Treasurer and attached as Exhibit B
PAYABLE 2019 OTTER TAIL COUNTY GROSS AND NET PROPERTY TAX LEVY RESOLUTION
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2018 - 87
The following resolution was offered by Commissioner Huebsch who moved for the adoption of Otter Tail
County’s Payable 2019 Gross and Net Property Tax Levies:
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners recognized the requirement to adopt, on or before
Monday, October 1, 2018, a proposed Payable 2019 Property Tax Levy and to select a date for a public
meeting for the purpose of discussing and receiving public comment regarding the Proposed Property Tax
Levy, which must be held during the period of November 25th through December 28th; and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 adopted Otter
Tail County’s proposed Payable 2019 Gross and Net Property Tax Levy and selected Tuesday, December
11, 2018 as the date for the public meeting; and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 11, 2018
held the required meeting; and
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WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners recognizes the requirement to adopt Otter Tail
County’s final Payable 2019 Gross and Net Property Tax Levy no later than Friday, December 28, 2018, and
the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners is required to certify Otter Tail County’s final Payable 2019
Gross and Net Property Tax Levy to the County Auditor-Treasurer’s office on or before Friday,
December 28, 2018.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby levies
for the payable year 2019, upon the taxable net tax capacity of the property of Otter Tail County, the following
amounts as detailed below:
Fund Breakdown - Net Tax Capacity Based
Levies
Gross
Levy CPA Net Levy
General Revenue 21,580,366 (1,102,264) 20,478,102
PEHP 178,545 0 178,545
Pelican To Perham Trail 350,000 0 350,000
Debt Service - Series 2012A (Courthouse/Jail) 571,463 0 571,463
Ottertail Operations Center 497,070 0 497,070
Series 2017A (Jail/Elevator) 90,460 0 90,460
Human Services -
Social Services 7,168,122 (366,128) 6,801,994
Administration 2,102,339 (107,382) 1,994,957
Public Health 1,129,110 (57,672) 1,071,438
Court Services 2,338,083 (119,423) 2,218,660
Road and Bridge 3,781,410 (193,144) 3,588,266
Capital Improvement 1,813,789 (92,643) 1,721,146
Total County - Excluding Regional Library 41,600,757 (2,038,656) 39,562,101
Regional Library System 589,469 0 589,469
Total County - Including Regional Library 42,190,226 (2,038,656) 40,151,570
Lake Improvement Districts -
South Turtle Lake 25,000 0 25,000
Pelican Group of Lakes 130,000 0 130,000
Pine Lakes 50,592 0 50,592
Little McDonald, Kerbs & Paul 70,000 0 70,000
Big McDonald 7,000 0 7,000
Total County - Including Lake Improvement Districts 42,472,818 (2,038,656) 40,434,162
Special Taxing District Tax - Otter Tail County HRA 1,083,600 0 1,083,600
Grand Total - Otter Tail County 43,556,418 (2,038,656) 41,517,762
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
hereby certifies the above amount to the County Auditor-Treasurer’s office as Otter Tail County’s Final
Gross/Net Property Tax levies for the payable year 2019 and directs the County Auditor-Treasurer’s office
to spread these levies against the taxable net tax capacity of the property of Otter Tail County.
The resolution was seconded by Commissioner Rogness and carried, with the members of the Otter Tail
County Board of Commissioners voting as follows:
Commissioner For Against Absent
Doug Huebsch X
Wayne D. Johnson X
John Lindquist X
Betty Murphy X
Leland R. Rogness X
Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota this 18th day of December 2018
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: _________________________
By: __________________________________ Attest: _________________________
Board Chair John Dinsmore, Clerk
PAYABLE 2019 OTTER TAIL COUNTY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT SPECIAL TAXING
DISTRICT GROSS AND NET PROPERTY TAX LEVY RESOLUTION
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2018 - 88
The following resolution was offered by Commissioner Lindquist, who moved for the authorization of the
Otter Tail County Housing and Redevelopment Special Taxing District 2018 Gross and Net Property Tax
Levy:
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Housing and Redevelopment Authority is a special taxing district under
the provisions of Minnesota Statute Chapter 469, and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Housing and Redevelopment Authority had requested a Payable 2019
Gross and Net Property Tax Levy of $1,083,600, and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, September 25, 2018, adopted for
the Otter Tail County Housing and Redevelopment Authority a proposed Gross/Net Property Tax Levy for
Payable Year 2019 in the amount of $1,083,600, and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners recognizes the requirement to adopt the special
taxing district’s Payable 2019 Gross and Net Property Tax Levy no later than Friday, December 28, 2018,
and the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners is required to certify Otter Tail County Housing and
Redevelopment Authority’s final Payable 2019 Gross and Net Property Tax Levy to the County Auditor-
Treasurer’s office on or before Friday, December 28, 2018.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners, after
consideration, discussion and consultation with the Otter Tail County Budget Committee, the Otter Tail
County HRA Board and the Economic Development Committee, hereby authorizes/adopts a final Payable
2019 Gross and Net Property Tax Levy of $1,083,600 for the purpose of funding traditional housing and
redevelopment programs, enhance housing and redevelopment programs, economic development and
community development programs as allocated between the Otter Tail County HRA and Otter Tail County
EDA.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
hereby certifies the same to the County Auditor-Treasurer’s office to be spread against the taxable net tax
capacity of the taxable property of the Otter Tail County Housing and Redevelopment Authority and/or to
be spread against the taxable net tax capacity of the taxable property of Otter Tail County.
The resolution was seconded by Commissioner Rogness and carried, with the members of the Otter Tail
County Board of Commissioners voting as follows:
Commissioner For Against Absent
Doug Huebsch X
Wayne D. Johnson X
John Lindquist X
Betty Murphy X
Leland R. Rogness X
Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota this 18th day of December 2018
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: _________________________
By: __________________________________ Attest: _________________________
Board Chair John Dinsmore, Clerk
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CALENDAR YEAR 2019 BUDGET
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2019 - 89
The following resolution was offered by Commissioner Huebsch, who moved for the adoption of the calendar
year 2019 budget for the General Fund, for the Budgeted Special Revenue Funds, and for the Debt Service
Funds.
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners recognized the requirement to adopt, on or before
Monday, October 1, 2018, a proposed Calendar Year 2019 Budget and to select a date for a public meeting
for the purpose of discussing and receiving public comment regarding the proposed Calendar Year 2019
budget, which must be held during the period of November 25th through December 28th; and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 adopted Otter
Tail County’s proposed Calendar Year 2019 Budget for the General Fund, for the Budgeted Special Revenue
Funds, and for the Debt Service Fund, and selected Tuesday, December 11, 2018 as the date for the public
hearing, and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 11, 2018
held the required hearing; and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners recognizes the requirement to adopt Otter Tail
County’s final Calendar Year 2019 Budget for the General Fund, for the Budgeted Special Revenue Funds,
and for the Debt Service Funds no later than Friday, December 28, 2018 and also recognizes the
requirement to adopt the final Calendar Year 2019 Budget after the adoption of the final payable 2019 Gross
and Net Property Tax Levy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners adopts the
amount of $111,256,518 as the County’s Calendar Year 2019 Budget for the General Fund, for the Budgeted
Special Revenue Funds, and for the Debt Service Funds, as summarized and as detailed in the budget
documents filed with the County Auditor-Treasurer’s office.
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The above resolution was seconded by Commissioner Rogness and carried with the members of the Otter
Tail County Board of Commissioners voting as follows:
The resolution was seconded by Commissioner Rogness and carried, with the members of the Otter Tail
County Board of Commissioners voting as follows:
Commissioner For Against Absent
Doug Huebsch X
Wayne D. Johnson X
John Lindquist X
Betty Murphy X
Leland R. Rogness X
Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota this 18th day of December 2018
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: _________________________
By: __________________________________ Attest: _________________________
Board Chair John Dinsmore, Clerk
BOARD OF WATER AND SOIL RESOURCES APPROPRIATION
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2019 - 90
The following resolution was offered by Commissioner Lindquist, who moved for the adoption of the
following:
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 adopted
$40,151,570 (excludes levies adopted for Lake Improvement Districts and Otter Tail County Housing and
Redevelopment Authority) as Otter Tail County’s Payable 2019 Net Property Tax Levy; and
WHEREAS, $20,478,102 is designated to assist with the financing of the County’s General Revenue Fund
activities; and
WHEREAS, the operational budgets for Otter Tail County’s Land and Resource Department, Board of
Adjustment and Planning Commission are a part of the County’s General Revenue Fund Budget; and
WHEREAS, the operational budgets for the Land and Resource Department, Board of Adjustment and
Planning Commission are funded by a combination of general tax levy funds, charges for services and a
portion of the Board of Water and Soil Resources 2019 Natural Resources Block Grant; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Water and Soil Resources 2019 Natural Resources Block Grant total $105,900
and consist of funding for the following activities:
Comprehensive Water Plan - $9,824
Wetlands Conservation Act - $59,729
Shoreland - $17,747
Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems - $18,600; and
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WHEREAS, the Wetlands Conservation Act and Shoreland portions of the block grant funding requires a
local in-kind match equal to the block grant amounts, the Comprehensive Water Plan portion of the block
grant funding requires a local property tax levy match in the amount of $20,405 and the Subsurface Sewage
Treatment Systems portion of the block grant funding does not require either a local levy or an in-kind match;
and
WHEREAS, portions of the Board of Water and Soil Resources 2019 Natural Resources Block Grant and
local property tax levy are allocated to the East and West Otter Tail Soil and Water Conservation Districts
as noted in a document filed with the 2019 budget; and
WHEREAS, Otter Tail County is responsible for in-kind match associated with the Shoreland portion of the
block grant funding, Otter Tail County and the Soil and Water Conservation Districts are responsible for the
in-kind match associated with the Wetland Conservation portion of the block grant funding and Otter Tail
County is responsible for including in the final adopted net levy for Otter Tail County the required local
property tax levy for the Comprehensive Water Plan portion of the block grant funding:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby
designates $20,405 of the $20,478,102 Payable 2019 General Fund Levy as the local property tax match
for the Comprehensive Water Plan portion of the Board of Water and Soil Resources 2019 Natural
Resources Block Grant.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Murphy and carried, with the members of the Otter Tail County
Board of Commissioners voting as follows:
Commissioner For Against Absent
Doug Huebsch X
Wayne D. Johnson X
John Lindquist X
Betty Murphy X
Leland R. Rogness X
Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota this 18th day of December 2018
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: _________________________
By: __________________________________ Attest: _________________________
Board Chair John Dinsmore, Clerk
Transfer of Funds
Motion by Lindquist, second by Murphy and unanimously carried to approve an operating transfer from the
Capital Improvement Fund to the Road and Bridge Fund for the purpose of reimbursing the following
previously approved 2018 Budget Capital Expenditures:
2 – 2018 Ram 1500 Pickups – 4WD Quad Cab CIC201820 $ 56,037.88
2018 Volvo DD-25 Vibratory-Double Drum Compactor CIC201833 $ 36,200.00
2018 Trailer Mounted Etnyre Maintenance Distributor CIC201813 $ 31,510.00
6500 Gallon Double Wall Mag. Chloride Tank Etc. CIC201834 $ 21,398.40
4 – 2018 John Deere Disc R240 Disc Mowers Etc. CIC201829 $ 19,360.00
Seafloor Systems Inc. – HyDrone – G2 RCV Etc. CIC201827 $ 16,463.06
Total For Reimbursement $180,969.34
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Statutory Payment Approvals
Motion by Rogness, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to approve payment of the following
costs incurred under the provisions of M.S. 609.35:
Sanford Health Fargo Service Area Case No. 18029515 $ 794.00
Sanford Health Fargo Service Area Case No. 18029515 $ 265.30
Lake Region Healthcare Case No. 18032183 $ 6,981.14
Lake Region Healthcare Case No. 18032183 $ 95.60
Lake Region Healthcare Case No. 18032183 $ 667.06
Lake Region Healthcare Case No. 18032183 $ 1,000.50
Lake Region Healthcare Case No. 18028028 $ 1,667.89
Lake Region Healthcare Case No. 18028028 $ 95.60
Lake Region Healthcare Not Reported $ 659.00
Lake Region Healthcare Not Reported $ 95.60
Tri-County Health Care Case No. 18034257 $ 562.00
Total $12,883.69
Warrants/Bills Payments
Motion by Murphy, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to authorize the County Administrator to
approve payment on Monday, December 31, 2018, the invoices and claims received after Wednesday,
December 12, 2018 and on or before Thursday, December 27, 2018.
Non-Union Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)
Motion by Rogness, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to approve a 3% COLA for non-union
employees.
2019 Sold Waste Fee Schedule
Motion by Huebsch, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to approve the calendar year 2019 Solid
Waste Fee Schedule, as presented by the Assistant Solid Waste Director. The fee schedule will be posted
on the County website.
Hoot Lake Power Plant Report
Ryan Miller, City of Fergus Falls Development & Planning Specialist, presented a power point showing the
fiscal impacts of the Otter Tail Power coal plant’s decommissioning. The closure of the power plant is
expected in 2021. He presented the fiscal impacts of the closure in terms of lost tax revenue and loss of
jobs. Power will be replaced with natural gas and wind production operations. Mr. Miller presented
recommendations to offset the loss of tax capacity with additional property tax revenue gained by new
development outlined in the Northeast River Reach Small Area. He showed a map of the potential future
development areas.
Branding Standards
Nick Leonard, Communications and External Relations Director, presented the Otter Tail County Logo Usage
Policy Guide. The purpose of the guide is to provide clear information for the consistent use of the County
brand and organizational identity. Motion by Rogness, second by Murphy and unanimously carried to adopt
the Logo Usage Policy which includes the official Otter Tail County “OT” logo and branding system.
Mr. Leonard submitted a document titled “Otter Tail County – Minnesota, Live Your Best Life Here” and
requested adoption. Motion by Huebsch, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to approve the
organizational strategy, mission and value statements as submitted.
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December 11, 2018, County Board Minutes
Motion by Rogness, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to approve the Board of Commissioners
minutes of December 11, 2018, as presented in the Consent Agenda.
Board of Commissioners’ Meetings for CY2019
Motion by Murphy, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to approve calendar year 2019 Board of
Commissioners’ meeting dates, to be finalized at the January 8, 2019, Board meeting.
Per Diem – County Board Meetings
Motion by Huebsch, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to approve a per diem on County Board
meeting days if the meeting is outside of the regular Board of Commissioners Agenda and members must
leave the meeting facility and attend an additional meeting.
Adjournment
At 12:46 p.m., Chairman Johnson declared the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners meeting
adjourned. The next Board meeting is scheduled at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at the
Government Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated:
By: Attest:
Board Chair John Dinsmore, Clerk
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