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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
June 27, 2017
8:30 a.m.
Call to Order
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at the
Government Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN, with Commissioners Doug Huebsch, Chair;
Wayne Johnson, Vice-Chair; Roger Froemming, John Lindquist and Lee Rogness present.
Approval of Agenda
Chairman Huebsch called for approval of the Board Agenda. Motion by Johnson, second by Lindquist and
unanimously carried to approve the Board of Commissioners Agenda of June 27, 2017, as presented.
Consent Agenda
Motion by Rogness, second by Johnson and unanimously carried to approve Consent Agenda items as
follows:
1. June 13, 2017 Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for June 27, 2017 (Exhibit A)
3. Approve Liquor License Applications
4. Approve Liquor License Applications Subject to Submission of Required
Paperwork
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Wetland & Habitat Easements
USFWS Representatives appeared before the Board and requested certification of three waterfowl and two
habitat protection easements. Documentation was previously submitted regarding the requests. After
County Board approval, the easement requests will be considered by the State Land Exchange Board.
The owner continues to be responsible for maintenance and taxes on the property. Motion by Lindquist,
second by Froemming and unanimously carried to approve certification for the USFWS to secure the
following waterfowl and habitat easements:
Haugrud, Lance J. – Waterfowl Easement:
T. 137 N., R. 42 W., 5th P.M.
Description of property is attached as Exhibit B.
Kugler, Chad Dale – Waterfowl Easement:
T. 134N., R 42 W., 5th P.M.
Section 26, the East Twenty-four (24) rods of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW¼NW¼)
Shaver III, Craig H., et al – Wildlife Habitat Easement:
T. 136 N., R. 44 W., 5th P.M.
Section 13, That part of Government Lots 6 and 7, S½SW¼ to be determined by a survey.
Vallevand, Wayne C. – Waterfowl Easement:
T. 132 N., R. 42 W., 5th P.M.
Section 28, NE¼SW¼, SW¼SW¼ South of the railroad right-of-way, SE¼NW¼.
Vallevand, Wayne C. – Wildlife Habitat Easement:
T. 132 N., R. 42 W., 5th P.M.
Section 28, that part of the SW¼NE¼ and NE¼SW¼ to be determined by a survey.
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Crop Productivity Field Boundary Agreement
Motion by Froemming, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to authorize the appropriate County
Officials’ signatures to execute an Agreement between Otter Tail County and Pro-West & Associates to
create Crop Productivity Index (CPI) values for parcels that contain tillable lands.
Fisheries Project – Ditch 16
Jim Wolters, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fisheries Supervisor, reported that back in the
1990s, the DNR constructed a fish habitat project within County Ditch 16 located between West Battle
Lake and North of State Highway 210. This project was created for a spawning area for walleye and other
fish species. The DNR and other conservation agencies would like to enhance the project with an updated
Riffle Design to improve the spawning area. Discussion continued regarding the proposed project and the
need to keep Ditch 16 flowing as designed. Motion by Johnson, second by Lindquist and unanimously
carried to support the Conservation Partners Legacy grant application for funding the DNR fisheries project
in Ditch 16 and approve the project pending completed engineering plans to be reviewed by the County’s
Ditch Inspector. Estimated cost of the project is $23,000 - $25,000 with the Lake Association providing the
10% match for the project.
County Ditch #2 Order
County Attorney David Hauser submitted an Order Denying Abandonment in the Matter of County
Ditch #2 and reviewed the findings of fact. No action was taken.
Recess & Reconvene
At 9:05 a.m., Chair Huebsch declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
recessed for a short break. The Board meeting was reconvened at 9:15 a.m.
RESOLUTION APPROVING STATE OF MINNESOTA JOINT POWERS AGREEMENTS WITH THE
COUNTY OF OTTER TAIL ON BEHALF OF THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2017 - 45
WHEREAS, the County of Otter Tail on behalf of its Probation Department desires to enter into Joint
Powers Agreements with the State of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal
Apprehension to use systems and tools available over the State's criminal justice data communications
network for which the County is eligible. The Joint Powers Agreements further provide the County with the
ability to add, modify and delete connectivity, systems and tools over the five year life of the Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the County Board of Otter Tail, Minnesota as follows:
1. That the State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreements by and between the State of Minnesota
acting through its Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the
County of Otter Tail on behalf of the Probation Department is hereby approved. Copies of the
Joint Powers Agreements are attached to this Resolution and made a part of it.
2. That the Director of Probation, Desta Lutzwick or her successor, is designated the Authorized
Representative for the Probation Department. The Authorized Representative is also
authorized to sign any subsequent amendment or agreement that may be required by the State
of Minnesota to maintain the County's connection to the systems and tools offered by the State.
3. That Doug Huebsch, the Chair of the Board for Otter Tail County and Desta Lutzwick, the
Probation Director, are authorized to sign the State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreements.
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Motion for the foregoing Resolution was made by Commissioner Lindquist and seconded by
Commissioner Froemming and upon a vote being duly taken thereon, the following voted in favor:
Commissioners Huebsch, Johnson, Lindquist, Froemming and Rogness,
and the following were against: None
and the following were absent: None
WHEREUPON, the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted the 27th day of June 2017.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: ______________________
By: __________________________________ Attest: _______________________
Doug Huebsch, Chair John Dinsmore, Clerk
Environmental Assessment Worksheet – Proposed Shooting Star Casino Development
Jeff Lutz of Houston Engineering submitted a spreadsheet including a summary of original review
comments that were submitted during the public comment period for the EAW for the proposed Shooting
Star Casino/Resort. All comments were previously submitted to Board members and the public via the
County website. Discussion took place regarding the length of time that is needed to document all of the
comments, to prepare responses to the comments, to prepare draft findings of fact and next steps in the
process. Motion by Rogness, second by Johnson and unanimously carried to cancel the Public Meeting
scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2017, and schedule review of the Shooting Star Casino
EAW comments at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11, 2017, during a regularly scheduled County Board
meeting.
Recess & Reconvene
At 9:47 a.m., Chair Huebsch declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
recessed for a short break. The Board meeting was reconvened at 10:23 a.m.
Change of Location – August 22, 2017 Board Meeting
Motion by Froemming, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to change the location of the
August 22, 2017, Board of Commissioners meeting from the Government Services Center in Fergus Falls
to the Law Enforcement Operations Center in Ottertail City.
Discussion Regarding Feedlots
Chairman Huebsch opened discussion about how to change the process for holding Public Meetings for
new or expanded feedlots located outside of the County’s Shoreland Management District Boundaries.
Commissioners spoke in regards to the lack of notification requirements under the State Statute for
feedlots that are permitted by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). Members of the public
were present wishing to speak about the recently permitted turkey barns owned by Ardy Johansen to be
constructed off of State Highway 210 in Tordenskjold Township.
Nearby landowners Matt Hagen and Pat Glynn expressed concern about what appeared to be a conscious
effort to stay just under the animal unit requirements that would have required public notice. They
expressed frustration regarding the aesthetic effect the barns will have on the area, the close proximity to
South Turtle Lake, a potential for devaluing surrounding property and that a feedlot is not compatible with
the surrounding area.
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Land & Resource Director Bill Kalar indicated that the MPCA requires that the County hold a Public
Meeting on their behalf regardless of size of the feedlot. The Public Meeting is to let the County Board
know that there are feedlots being constructed in Otter Tail County. Countywide zoning discussions have
taken place in past years; however, the public has not been in favor of it.
Proceeding forward, the County could implement a more rigorous notice process so neighbors are
informed of the Public Meetings which is their opportunity to provide comment. Commissioner Johnson
spoke about countywide land control so feedlots and junkyards are placed in proper places. Landowner
Dee Johnson asked about possible effect of the barns on water quality. Commissioners suggested that
Ms. Johnson contact the Coalition of Lake Associations (COLA) for assistance with lake testing to track
clarity and other indicators of lake health along with septic system testing information.
Recess & Reconvene
At 11:30 a.m., Chair Huebsch declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
recessed for a short break. The Board meeting was reconvened at 11:34 a.m.
Planning Commission Recommendations
Conditional Use Permit – Timothy& Kathryn Sporre:
Motion by Froemming, second by Johnson and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit
for short term lodging rental of the west portion of the lake home with conditions as recommended by the
Planning Commission. The proposal is located on the East Forty (40) of Lot Ten (10) and all of Lots
Eleven (11) and Twelve (12) of Kimber Beach, Section 06 of Girard Township; Blanche Lake (56-240), RD.
Conditional Use Permit – Aaron Murray et al:
Motion by Lindquist, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit for
topographical work as presented in the revised drawing received by Land & Resource Management on
May 24, 2017. The proposal is located in Sub Lot J of GL 1, Section 11 of Scambler Township; Pelican
Lake (56-786), GD.
Conditional Use Permit – Jewett Lake Storage/Mike Wood:
Motion by Rogness, second by Froemming and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit
to convert the property owned by Jewett Lake Storage, LLC to a Common Interest Community (CIC) plat
allowing sales and rentals of storage units as presented. The proposal is located in Part of Government
Lot 3 (6.20 Acres), Section 23 of Elizabeth Township; Jewett Lake (56-877), GD.
Conditional Use Permit – Eitreim Group:
Motion by Johnson, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit to
convert the existing resort to a Common Interest Community (CIC) plat for residential use with conditions
as recommended by the Planning Commission. The proposal is located in Lots 1, 2, 3 and the South 12’
of Lot 4, Eagle Lake Beach, Section 10 of Eagle Lake Township; Eagle Lake (56-253), GD.
Conditional Use Permit – Otter Tail County/Carlisle Township:
Motion by Johnson, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit for
S.A.P. 056-599-062 to replace existing Bridge No. 91556 on 160th Avenue over the Pelican River as
presented. The proposal is located in the SE1/4 SE1/4 (Bridge No 91556 on 160th Ave), Section 25 of
Carlisle Township; Pelican River (56-PR), AG.
Conditional Use Permit – Middle Leaf Pleasure Grounds Association (CIC #43):
Motion by Lindquist, second by Froemming and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit
to replace existing cabin with a larger footprint and reduce some impervious surface within the CIC as
presented. The proposal is located in CIC #43, Unit 5 of Middle Leaf Pleasure Grounds, Section 22 of Leaf
Lake Township; East (Middle) Leaf Lake (56-116), RD.
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Conditional Use Permit – Devils-Little Devils Lakes (DLD) Lake Improvement District/ Little McDonald,
Kerbs & Paul (LMKP) Lakes LID:
Motion by Rogness, second by Froemming and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit
for a project consisting of an intake from Little McDonald and Devils Lake through a gravity sewer
conveying water to a pump station which sends water to an outlet on Otter Tail River as presented. The
proposal is located in Sections 10, 11, 12 & 15 of Edna Township, Sections 5 & 6 of Perham Township and
Sections 28 & 32 of Gorman Township; Little McDonald (56-328), GD; Devils Lake (56-245), GD; Paul
Lake (56-335), RD; Rusch Lake (56-1641), NE & Otter Tail River (56-OTR), AG.
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Task Force
Motion by Johnson, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to authorize purchase of a boat, motor,
trailer and accessories, from the State bid, in the amount of $26,772.00 from Hoot’s Sports in Perham, MN.
The funding for the watercraft is approved from the AIS Budget to be used for AIS prevention, awareness
and enforcement.
Final Plats
Tucker Farm:
Motion by Johnson, second by Froemming and unanimously carried to approve the Final Plat (1 lot
subdivision) of Melissa Lage et al titled “Tucker Farm” located in Section 12 of Scambler Township, Pelican
Lake (56-786).
Isaacson Raspberry Patch:
Motion by Froemming, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to approve the Final Plat of the
Grinager Trust titled “Isaacson Raspberry Patch” located in Section 27 of Amor Township, Otter Tail Lake
(56-242).
Raymond and Goodwill Addition:
Motion by Johnson, second by Froemming and unanimously carried to approve the Final Plat of Daniel
Raymond and Stacy Goodwill titled “Raymond and Goodwill Addition” located in Section 23 of Dora
Township; West McDonald Lake (56-386).
1912 Foursquare Addition:
Motion by Rogness, second by Froemming and unanimously carried to approve the Final Plat of Eric
Owusu and Jack and Heather Rosenthal titled “1912 Foursquare Addition” located in Section 5 of Girard
Township; Ethel Lake (56-193).
Feedlot Notification
Motion by Rogness, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to require notification to property owners
within 5,000’ of the location of a new or expanded feedlot which requires a Public Meeting be held by the
County with permit jurisdiction held by the MN Pollution Control Agency. These Public Meetings are
applicable outside of the Shoreland Management Ordinance district boundaries.
Phelps Mill Fish Passage Project
Howard Fullhart from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fisheries Division and County Officials
met with the Board regarding the proposed Phelps Mill Fish Passage project. Motion by Johnson, second
by Rogness and unanimously carried to draft a resolution in support of a Fish Passage project on the Otter
Tail River at the Phelps Mill Dam historic location.
Recess & Reconvene
At 12:08 p.m., Chair Huebsch declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
recessed for lunch break and committee meeting. The Board meeting was reconvened at 1:00 p.m.
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MN Association of Social Services Administrators (MACSSA) Legislative Update
John Dinsmore, Community Services Director, submitted a document titled “MACSSA Legislative Update –
Human Services – 2017” and corresponding financial data. Mr. Dinsmore shared ideas and preparation
needed for the 2018 legislative session.
Director of Communications and External Relations
Motion by Johnson, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to approve a reclassification and title
change for Nicholas Leonard from Director of Economic Development and Tourism (C45) to Director of
Communications and External Relations (D61) effective July 1, 2017, as requested by the Human
Resources Director.
Safety and Occupational Health Services Agreement
Motion by Johnson, second by Froemming and unanimously carried to authorize the appropriate County
Officials’ signatures to execute an annual Service Agreement between Lakes Country Service Cooperative
and Otter Tail County effective July 1, 2017. LCSC will provide technical assistance and education for the
County’s Safety and Occupational Health program at a cost of $28,356.00.
Geotechnical Evaluation Projects
Motion by Rogness, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to authorize the appropriate County
Officials’ signatures to execute the following Geotechnical Evaluation Project agreements between Otter
Tail County and Braun Intertec:
S.A.P. 056-608-028, CSAH 8 Bridge Replacement, Proposal QTB059538
S.A.P. 056-646-008, CSAH 46 Resurfacing, Proposal QTB059327
S.A.P. 056-654-006, CSAH 54 Resurfacing, Proposal QTB059328
S.A.P. 056-688-008, CSAH 88 Resurfacing, Proposal QTB059329
S.A.P. 056-090-001, CSAH 90 Resurfacing, Proposal QTB059330
Agreement – Resurfacing CSAH No. 84
Motion by Froemming, second by Johnson and unanimously carried to authorize the appropriate County
Officials’ signatures to execute an Agreement between the County of Otter Tail and City of New York Mills
for S.A.P. 056-684-002, as submitted by the Public Works Director.
Recommendation for Award – Wetland Delineation
Motion by Rogness, second by Johnson and unanimously carried to award S.A.P. 056-627-014, CSAH 27
Reconstruction, to Environmental Scientific of Donnelly, MN, at the low quotation price of $3,800.00.
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT IN THE MATTER OF APPLYING FOR STATE BONDING FOR
PERHAM TO PELICAN RAPIDS MULTI-USE REGIONAL TRAIL
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2017 - 46
WHEREAS, the County of Otter Tail is submitting a request to the Minnesota Legislature to consider including
a capital outlay project for the 27 mile long Perham to Pelican Rapids Multi-use Trail; and
WHEREAS, this proposed project is in partnership with the City of Perham, the City of Pelican Rapids, and the
PartnerSHIP 4 Health; and
WHEREAS, this proposed trail will provide a recreational trail opportunity that is relatively lacking in this part of
the State; and
WHEREAS, this proposed trail will provide a year-round amenity with benefits not only for the residents of
Otter Tail County but the thousands of visitors that vacation in the area throughout the year; and
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WHEREAS, this proposed trail will support tourism and economic development in the area by making Otter
Tail County a regional draw for biking enthusiasts and other trail users; and
WHEREAS, this proposed trail will expand the opportunities for residents and visitors to maintain healthy
active lifestyles by providing a safe corridor for walking and biking; and
WHEREAS, this proposed trail will create future connections to state and regional trails such as the Central
Lakes Trail and the Heartland State Trail; and
WHEREAS, the County of Otter Tail has already secured funding for the most easterly 6.4 miles of the
proposed trail from CSAH 35 to Perham; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this Resolution is to provide an update of the estimated project cost and an update
of local matching share cost referenced in Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2017-43 dated June 13, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the County of Otter Tail recognizes the 50% match requirement for the aforementioned bonding
request, for the remaining 20.6 miles of the proposed Multi-use Trail with an estimated cost of $12,392,000.00
and will secure the matching funds.
BE IT RESOLVED, the County of Otter Tail hereby commits and will appropriate funds to provide the local
matching share for said grant, in the amount of $6,196,000.00.
Motion for the foregoing Resolution was made by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner
Froemming and upon a vote being duly taken thereon, the following voted in favor:
Commissioners Huebsch, Johnson, Lindquist, Froemming and Rogness,
and the following were against: None
and the following were absent: None
WHEREUPON, the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted the 27th day of June 2017.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: ______________________
By: __________________________________ Attest: _______________________
Doug Huebsch, Chair John Dinsmore, Clerk
Computer Information System (CIS) Amendment
Motion by Lindquist, second by Froemming and unanimously carried to authorize the appropriate County
Officials’ signatures to execute Professional Services Amendment NR. 05 to License Agreement NR. 295
between Otter Tail County and CIS. The agreement provides the Minnesota National Incident Based
Reporting System according to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension specifications.
TAX-FORFEITED LAND CONVEYANCE GOVERNMENT ACQUISITION
CITY OF PELICAN RAPIDS
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2017- 47
Upon motion by Johnson, second by Rogness and unanimously carried, the following resolution was
offered:
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WHEREAS, The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday December 23, 1992 approved,
by resolution, the request from the City of Pelican Rapids to acquire for an authorized public use the
following described parcel of tax-forfeited land:
Parcel No. 76-000-22-0016-000
Section 22 Township 136 Range 43
West Half of the Southwest Quarter (W½ SW¼) Except Jacob’s Addition,
Except R. J. Miller Addition, and Except Tracts; and
WHEREAS, The request from the City of Pelican Rapids identified the authorized public use of the above
reference parcel exclusively for the land spreading of sludge from the City of Pelican Rapids Wastewater
Treatment Facility; and
WHEREAS, based upon the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners’ recommendation, the
Commissioner of Revenue did on Friday, January 22, 1993, by State Deed No. 0178453, convey the
above described tax-forfeited land to the City of Pelican Rapids for the authorized public use as stated
above; and
WHEREAS, State Deed No. 0178453 was recorded on January 28, 1993, with the Otter Tail County
Recorder’s office as Document No. 740034; and
WHEREAS, The City of Pelican Rapids has determined that a portion of the above parcel described as
follows is no longer needed exclusively for the land spreading of sludge from the City of Pelican Rapids
Wastewater Treatment Facility:
All that part of the West Half (W½) of the Southwest Quarter (SW¼), Section 22, Township
136, Range 43, lying both southerly of: southerly boundary line of the Northerly 20 rods of
said West Half (W½) of the Southwest Quarter (SW¼) and northerly of: the northerly
boundary line, the westerly extension of the northerly boundary line and the easterly
extension of the northerly boundary line, of the following described real property: RESERVE
LOT “A” EXCEPT THE EASTERLY 16 FEET THEREOF, of MOBROTEN’S ADDITION,
Pelican Rapids, Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, The City of Pelican Rapids has submitted Minnesota Department of Revenue PT Form 976 for
the purpose of re-conveyance to the State of Minnesota that portion of the previously acquired tax-forfeited
land that the City of Pelican Rapids no longer requires for the authorized public use as stated in State
Deed No. 0178453; and
WHEREAS, The City of Pelican Rapids has identified that the highest and best use of the land that is no
longer required for the authorized public use is to make that land available to the City of Pelican Rapids for
the purpose of creating additional affordable housing units within the City; and
WHEREAS, The City of Pelican Rapids upon completion of the re-conveyance process, the approval of the
re-conveyance to the State of Minnesota by the Commissioners of Revenue, the filing of the approved
Minnesota Department of Revenue PT Form 976 by the Commissioner of Revenue with the Otter Tail
County Auditor’s office and the recording of the approved Minnesota Department of Revenue PT Form 976
by the County Auditor with the Recorder’s Office, does hereby respectfully request that the Otter Tail
County Board of Commissioners approve the purchase, by the City of Pelican Rapids, of the re-conveyed
tax-forfeited land for an authorized public purpose (affordable housing); and
WHEREAS, It is the intention of the City of Pelican Rapids to use this property to meet the stated purposes
of Tax Increment Financing District 2-9, which are to provide safe, decent, affordable, sanitary rental
housing for residents of the City of Pelican Rapids. Tax Increment District 2-9 was established on
Tuesday, May 9, 2017 by City Resolution 2017-06.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners that the
request of the City of Pelican Rapids to purchase the following described tax-forfeited parcel is hereby
approved conditioned upon the successful completion of the re-conveyance process by the City of Pelican
Rapids, the approval of the re-conveyance to the State of Minnesota by the Commissioner of Revenue, the
filing of Minnesota Department of Revenue PT Form 976 by the Commissioner of Revenue with the County
Auditor and the recording of Minnesota Department of Revenue PT Form 976 by the County Auditor with
the County Recorder’s office:
All that part of the West Half (W½) of the Southwest Quarter (SW¼), Section 22, Township
136, Range 43, lying both southerly of: southerly boundary line of the Northerly 20 rods of
said West Half (W½) of the Southwest Quarter (SW¼) and northerly of: the northerly
boundary line, the westerly extension of the northerly boundary line and the easterly
extension of the northerly boundary line, of the following described real property: RESERVE
LOT “A” EXCEPT THE EASTERLY 16 FEET THEREOF, of MOBROTEN’S ADDITION,
Pelican Rapids, Minnesota; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, by the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners that
it is their desire to set the basic sale price of this parcel at $1.00 and to allow the City of Pelican Rapids to
purchase this property for $1.00 plus the total of the applicable fees for the following reasons: 1.) the
property has been held by the City of Pelican Rapids since 1993 for an authorized public use; 2.) the
intended use of this property is to create additional affordable housing which is needed significantly in Otter
Tail County and specifically in the City of Pelican Rapids, 3.) the requirement to purchase at full market
value or even a significantly reduce market value will negatively impact the purposes of Tax Increment
Financing District 2-9, 4.) the soil conditions of this particular property restricts the property from being
used for the original authorized public use for which it was acquired and, 5) the conditional use restriction
is scheduled to be released Sunday, January 22, 2023, which is 30 years from the date the state deed was
acknowledged at which time the City of Pelican Rapids could use this property for any authorized public
purpose.
WHEREUPON, the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted the 27th day of June 2017.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: ______________________
By: __________________________________ Attest: _______________________
Doug Huebsch, Chair John Dinsmore, Clerk
Red River Basin Commission
Motion by Lindquist, second by Froemming and unanimously carried to deny the Red River Basin (RRB)
Commission 2017 Joint Powers Board funding request in the amount of $400.00.
Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Board
Motion by Froemming, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to reappoint Robert Maki to the Otter
Tail County HRA Board for a 5 year term from August 1, 2017 to August 1, 2022.
Payment Approved
Motion by Johnson, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to approve payment to Tri-County Health
Care, in the amount of $1,806.43, for costs incurred under the provision of M.S. 609.35.
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Special Meeting
Motion by Johnson, second by Froemming and unanimously carried to authorize Chairman Huebsch to call
a Special Meeting of the Board of Commissioners regarding the Little McDonald/Devils Lakes LID outlet
project, if necessary.
Award of Ditch 25 Big McDonald Lake Outlet Project
Motion by Johnson, second by Froemming and unanimously carried to award the Ditch 25 Big McDonald
Lake Outlet project to DM Enterprises of Wadena, MN, at the low quotation price of $21,695.50, as
presented by the Ditch Inspector.
Adjournment
At 2:17 p.m., Chairman Huebsch declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
adjourned until 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 11, 2017.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated:
By: Attest:
Doug Huebsch, Chair John Dinsmore, Clerk
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