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MINUTES OF THE
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Law Enforcement Operations Center
469 Main St W, Ottertail, MN
August 22, 2017
8:30 a.m.
Call to Order
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at the
Law Enforcement Operations Center in Ottertail, 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 Rogness and
unanimously carried to approve the Board of Commissioners Agenda of August 22, 2017, with the following
additions:
Report on Proposed Project in Perham
Report on Poverty Institute Meeting in Battle Lake
Consent Agenda
Motion by Rogness, second by Froemming and unanimously carried to approve Consent Agenda items as
follows:
1. August 1, 2017 Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for August 22, 2017 (Exhibit A)
3. Human Services Bills & Claims
4. Approval of Lake Region Healthcare Safe Roads Program Grant
5. Authorize Mercy Hospital Medical Examination Payment Under M.S. 609.35
6. Approve Issuance of County Credit Cards for Detention Center Staff
Amendment to Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2017 - 34
Motion by Rogness, second by Froemming and unanimously carried to amend Resolution No. 2017 – 34
adopted May 2, 2017, to change the date to receive the repurchase funds from Wednesday, May 31, 2017,
to Friday, August 25, 2017, for Parcel No. 74-000-99-0121-000, Ottertail-Way’s Addn.
REQUEST TO REPURCHASE TAX FORFEITED PROPERTY
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2017 - 54
Commissioner Froemming introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLVED by the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners of Otter Tail County, Minnesota, that
WHEREAS, Carol A. Haataja, owner, has made application to repurchase the following legally described
parcel:
Parcel No. 05-000-02-0012-001
Section 2 Township 135 Range 36 – Bluffton Township
East 14 Rods of the South 13 Rods of the North 49 Rods of the NE1/4 NE1/4
Said property having forfeited to the State of Minnesota on the 2nd day of August 2017, for nonpayment of
the 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016 property taxes, and;
WHEREAS, an application to repurchase the above described property was timely submitted on Monday,
May 14, 2017, and;
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WHEREAS, the sum of $2,657.63 represents the aggregate of all delinquent and current taxes, penalties,
costs, assessments, and fees as of August 31, 2017, that would have been due and payable had the above
described parcel not forfeited to the State of Minnesota, and;
WHEREAS, the applicant has requested that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners consider the
application to repurchase the above-described parcel and has requested that the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners approve the applicant’s request to repurchase the above-described property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby
approves the repurchase of the above described tax forfeited property subject to the condition that the total
amount referenced above is received by Otter Tail County on or before Friday, September 8, 2017.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby finds that the
repurchase will promote and best serve the public interest, and that it will relieve any undue hardship which
may have resulted from the forfeiture.
Commissioner Lindquist seconded the motion, and upon being put to vote, the motion was unanimously
carried.
Adopted this 22nd day of August 2017
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: _______________________
By: __________________________________ Attest: _______________________
Doug Huebsch, Chair John Dinsmore, Clerk
REQUEST TO REPURCHASE TAX FORFEITED PROPERTY
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2017 - 55
Commissioner Rogness introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLVED by the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners of Otter Tail County, Minnesota, that
WHEREAS, William B. Walker, owner, has made application to repurchase the following legally described
parcel:
Parcel No. 46-000-99-0596-000
Otter Tail Township
Echo Ranch Riviera Second Addition
Lot 16 Block 2
Said property having forfeited to the State of Minnesota on the 2nd day of August 2017, for nonpayment of
the 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016 property taxes, and;
WHEREAS, an application to repurchase the above described property was timely submitted on Monday,
August 21, 2017, and;
WHEREAS, the sum of $541.82 represents the aggregate of all delinquent and current taxes, penalties,
costs, assessments, and fees as of August 31, 2017, that would have been due and payable had the above
described parcel not forfeited to the State of Minnesota, and;
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WHEREAS, the applicant has requested that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners consider the
application to repurchase the above-described parcel and has requested that the Otter Tail County Board
of Commissioners approve the applicant’s request to repurchase the above-described property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby
approves the repurchase of the above described tax forfeited property.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby finds that the
repurchase will promote and best serve the public interest, and that it will relieve any undue hardship which
may have resulted from the forfeiture.
Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion, and upon being put to vote, the motion was unanimously
carried.
Adopted this 22nd day of August 2017
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: _______________________
By: __________________________________ Attest: _______________________
Doug Huebsch, Chair John Dinsmore, Clerk
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ORDER FOR COUNTY DRAINAGE SYSTEM NO. 70
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2017 - 56
Upon a motion by Rogness, seconded by Johnson and unanimously carried, the following resolution was
adopted:
WHEREAS, the County Board of Otter Tail County, acting as the County Drainage Authority, has authorized
and approved expenditures directly related to the benefited properties of County Drainage System No. 70,
and;
WHEREAS, there were insufficient funds available in the account for Otter Tail County Drainage System No.
70 to finance the authorized and approved expenditures, and;
WHEREAS, inter-fund loans have been made to finance the authorized and approved expenditures relating
to County Drainage System No. 70 from the County’s General Revenue Fund to the County Drainage System
No. 70 account.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS,
that a special assessment in the amount of $560,000 (See Exhibit B) (plus $10,000 for maintenance
assessment as certified Tuesday, January 24, 2017), for the purpose of repaying the outstanding inter-
fund loans, the costs associated with the improvement project and to build a maintenance fund, be levied
against the benefited properties of County Drainage System No. 70, as listed in the most current auditor’s
tabular worksheet, a copy of which is on file in the County Auditor’s office, is hereby accepted and shall
constitute a lien against the lands named therein, and each tract of land therein included is hereby found to
be benefited by the previously authorized and approved expenditures in the amount of the assessment levied
against it.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that such assessments shall be payable in annual installments extending
over a period of 15 years. To the first installment shall be added interest, at a rate of 4%, on the entire
assessment the date of this resolution until December 31, 2018.
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BE IT ADDITIONALLY RESOLVED, that the owners of any of the benefited properties so assessed may, on
or before Wednesday, January 31, 2018, pay the entire assessment on such property to the County Auditor-
Treasurer’s office without additional interest.
Adopted this 22nd day of August 2017
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: ______________________
By: __________________________________ Attest: _______________________
Doug Huebsch, Chair John Dinsmore, Clerk
OTTER TAIL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2017 - 57
BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Otter Tail through its Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office enter into a grant
agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, for traffic safety enforcement projects during the
period from October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office is hereby authorized to execute such
agreements and amendments as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the Otter Tail County
Sheriff’s Office and to be the fiscal agent and administer the grant.
Motion for the foregoing Resolution was made by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner
Lindquist 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
WHEREUPON, the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted the 22nd day of August 2017.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: ______________________
By: __________________________________ Attest: _______________________
Doug Huebsch, Chair John Dinsmore, Clerk
Highway Project Bid Awards
S.A.P. 056-652-014:
Motion by Johnson, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to award S.A.P. 056-652-014 (removal of
Bridge No. L0909, install culvert and approach grading on CSAH 52) to the low bidder, Riley Bros.
Construction, Inc. of Morris, MN, at the bid price of $136,669.00.
S.A.P. 056-599-061:
Motion by Rogness, second by Froemming and unanimously carried to award S.A.P. 056-599-061 (culvert
replacement and approach grading – Bridge No. 56J25 in Eastern Township) to the low bidder, Landwehr
Construction, Inc. of St. Cloud, MN, at the bid price of $109,535.70.
Proposals from M & M Contractors, LLC, for the above highway projects were not opened as they did not
purchase the project bid specifications and plans from Otter Tail County and did not provide a complete
proposal pursuant to Otter Tail County bid document requirements.
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Highway Construction Contracts
S.A.P. 056-599-062:
Motion by Lindquist, second by Froemming and unanimously carried to authorize the appropriate County
Officials’ signatures to execute a Highway Construction Contract between the County of Otter Tail and Riley
Bros. Construction, Inc. for a box culvert project on 160th Avenue over the Pelican River in Carlisle Township.
S.A.P. 056-684-002 & Etc:
Motion by Johnson, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to authorize the appropriate County
Officials’ signatures to execute a Highway Construction Contract between the County of Otter Tail and
Central Specialties, Inc. of Alexandria, MN, for work on CSAH 84 and underground utilities with the City of
New York Mills.
Sale of Used Snow Plow Equipment
Motion by Rogness, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to approve the sale of a 1998 Ford
Tandem Axle Truck and Snow Plow Equipment (Unit #92) to Paddock Township at a purchase price of
$16,000.00, as presented by the Public Works Director.
Continued Redetermination Hearing for Ditch #29
At 9:00 a.m., Chairman Huebsch opened the continued Public Hearing from June 26, 2017, for the
Redetermination of Benefits for Ditch #29. Ditch Inspector Kevin Fellbaum reported that the original benefit
of all properties in Ditch #29 was $481,459.03. After additional review of properties as requested prior to or
at the June 26, 2017 Public Hearing, the total benefit for Ditch #29 is adjusted to $476,164.92.
Mr. Fellbaum reported that he has received correspondence from a property owner on Rush Lake since the
original Public Hearing who expressed concern with sand and debris that tends to plug the outlet of Ditch
#29 into the lake. The property owner requested that this issue be fixed if a project is developed for the
ditch. Discussion continued regarding the following points:
1. Quiet Waters is in the Ditch #29 system and the properties are receiving assessment(s).
2. Concern was expressed about the existing channel and why and/or how that was changed.
3. The County can investigate the original design of the ditch including Quiet Waters channel before a
project is developed.
4. This meeting is to consider the Redetermination of Benefits and percentage of property
assessments.
5. Discussion took place about the reason for assessments to keep ditches in good repair. Mr. Menze
requested a reduction of the proposed total Ditch Fund from $50,000 to $15,000.
6. The total amount to build the Ditch Fund will be determined in December of 2017 or January of 2018.
Motion by Johnson, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to accept the Amended Redetermination
of Benefits for Ditch #29 with a total benefit of $476,164.92 as presented by the Ditch Inspector. The County
Attorney will draft a written Order for Drainage System #29.
Continued Redetermination Hearing for Ditch #48
Chairman Huebsch opened the continued Public Hearing from June 19, 2017, for the Redetermination of
Benefits for Ditch #48. Ditch Inspector Kevin Fellbaum reported that the original benefit of all properties in
Ditch #48 was $619,798.42. After additional review of properties as requested prior to or at the June 19,
2017 Public Hearing, the total benefit for Ditch #48 is adjusted to $494,429.39. Discussion took place
regarding the following points:
1. Mark Kawlewski showed the Commissioners a map and explained the drainage for his property and
family member’s neighboring properties and questioned the assessments compared to properties he
believes benefit more.
2. Considerable discussion took place regarding the change in the original design of the ditch.
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3. Several property owners reported that Otto Township dug a channel to alleviate flooding on a
township road, possibly with approval from the MN Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and
the water now flows into Ditch #48.
4. The Ditch Viewers increased the catchment area for the Redetermination of Benefits and assessed
the properties to the North; however, an outlet fee was not paid to enter the ditch and it was not
determined if the ditch had capacity for the additional water flow.
5. The Ditch Inspector indicated that the County will clean out Ditch #48 on the outlet to the South to
determine if that improves flow through the ditch.
6. The Public Works Department will research the issue of the channel that was dug and extra flow into
the ditch without the appropriate petition.
Motion by Johnson, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to continue the Redetermination of
Benefits Hearing for Ditch #48 until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, at the Government Services
Center in Fergus Falls.
Intelligent Transportation System (ITS)
Max Donath, Professor of Mechanical Engineering-U of M and Director of the Roadway Safety Institute
provided a PowerPoint and briefed the Board on driver assisted and autonomous vehicle technology.
Sensors can monitor other vehicles around them and provide information back to the driver to enhance
awareness and safety. He showed how vehicles learn patterns and driver behaviors. Vehicles may sense
when a driver is under the influence or too tired to drive safely and park the car or simply not start. He
indicated that complete hands off, feet off driving (robot vehicles) are a ways off but is being talked about in
the media and by vehicle companies. He discussed how ITS will change the future of transportation.
Continued Redetermination Hearing for Ditch #8
At 10:40 a.m., Chairman Huebsch opened the continued Public Hearing from July 11, 2017, for the
Redetermination of Benefits for Ditch #8. Steve Kohler, Property Owner in Ditch #8, spoke with the Board
about impounding water on his property. He indicated that the DNR would be assisting with the retention
project; however, the project is not in place at this time. Motion by Johnson, second by Lindquist and
unanimously carried to approve County Drainage System #8 Redetermination of Benefits as presented by
the Ditch Inspector. Total Ditch #8 benefit is $733,821.20 with 5,528.71 total acres. Mr. Kohler will have the
right to petition out of the Ditch #8 drainage system after the retention project is completed.
Legislative Update
Officials from the Minnesota Inter-County Association (MICA) submitted 2017 End of Legislative Session
Reports and briefed the Board on recent legislative changes. They identified areas of increased funding
including County Program Aid, Riparian Aid and County Probation Officer funding. There was little gain in
Transportation funding and additional County cost share for the MNChoices Program. Medical Assistance
(MA) and MNCare are at risk under the federal budget. The report identified policy areas of concern for
counties. More detailed information is available from MICA upon request.
Planning Commission Recommendations
Conditional Use Permit – Eastern Township:
Motion by Johnson, second by Froemming and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit for
S.A.P. 056-599-061 to replace existing culverts on 100th Street over Spruce Creek as presented. The
proposal is located in SE1/4SE1/4, Section 33 of Eastern Township; Spruce Creek (56-TR).
Conditional Use Permit – Rose Ridge Resort / Mike & Gina Kitchenmaster:
Motion by Froemming, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit to
convert an existing house to a rental cabin as presented. The proposal is located in Pt of GL 1 & 2,
(9.30 Acres), Section 17 of Hobart Township; Rose Lake (56-360), RD.
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Preliminary Plat – “Sherry Sheri Beach” / Kevin Klosterman and Andrew & Sheri Jordan:
Motion by Johnson, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to approve the Preliminary Plat titled
“Sherry Sheri Beach” consisting of two (2) single family residential riparian lots and one (1) non-riparian non-
residential lot as presented. The proposal is located in Lot 5 Blk 2 of The Sanitorium Addition and Pt of GL
1 Bg SE Cor Lot 8 Idledale Pk, (2.70 Acres), Section 32 of Amor Township; Otter Tail Lake (56-242), GD.
Conditional Use Permit – “Holly’s Resort” Thunder Shores, Inc. & Steven Jensen:
Motion by Froemming, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit to
expand the resort with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. The proposal is located
in Part of GL’s 3 & 4, Lots 27 & 28 of First Addition to Augustana Beach and Lots 32 & 33 of Recreation
Beach, Section 28 of Amor Township; Otter Tail Lake (56-242), GD.
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Update
Land & Resource Director Bill Kalar referred to the AIS Task Force minutes dated August 14, 2017, and
briefed the Board on portable “Welcome Boaters” signs.
AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES (AIS) PREVENTION AID
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2017 - 58
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 2017; 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.
Upon the motion of Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Rogness and passed on a 5 – 0
vote, the above resolution is hereby adopted by the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners.
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Adopted this 22nd day of August 2017
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated:
By: Attest:
Doug Huebsch, Chair John Dinsmore, Clerk
ACCEPTING DEDICATED DONATION TO SUPPORT I-LIDS
FOR AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES PREVENTION
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2017 - 59
WHEREAS, Otter Tail Lake Property Owners Association Foundation has offered to donate two Internet
Landing Installed Device Sensor (I-LIDS) to the County of Otter Tail on behalf of the Land & Resource Office;
and;
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute §465.03 requires the County to accept the gift by resolution expressed in
terms prescribed by the donor in full; and;
WHEREAS, the acceptance of the donation, in accordance with the donor’s terms, is in the best interest of
the County of Otter Tail.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners does accept
the above-described donation of property from the Otter Tail Lake Property Owners Association Foundation,
and extends its grateful appreciation.
Upon the motion of Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Lindquist, and passed on a
5 – 0 vote, the above resolution is hereby adopted by the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners.
Adopted this 22nd day of August 2017
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated:
By: Attest:
Doug Huebsch, Chair John Dinsmore, Clerk
Final Plat – “Lerfald Acres”
Motion by Johnson, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to approve the appropriate County
Officials’ signatures for the Final Plat of Neil and Kathryn Lerfald titled “Lerfald Acres” consisting of four (4)
residential lots located in Section 15 and Section 10 of Lida Township, Lida Lake (56-747).
Recess
At 11:55 a.m., Chair Huebsch declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
recessed for a lunch break and to travel to the Government Services Center in Fergus Falls.
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Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Need Determination
Proposed Shooting Star Casino
At 1:01 p.m., Chairman Huebsch reconvened the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners’ meeting at the
Government Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN, with all five seated Commissioners present. Chairman
Huebsch introduced Otter Tail County’s Consultant for the EIS Need Determination for the proposed
Shooting Start Casino/Resort Development. Houston Engineer, Inc. (HEI) Senior Environmental Project
Manager, Larry Kramka, provided a PowerPoint titled “Star Lake EAW – EIS Need Decision” dated August
22, 2017. Prior to the meeting, Mr. Kramka submitted a Draft – Technical Memorandum dated August 22,
2017, which included responses to the comments made on the Environmental Assessment Worksheet
(EAW) and responses received by the Proposer, the White Earth Nation.
Larry Kramka briefed the Board on the EAW purpose, EAW process to-date, considerations for potential
significant environmental effect, and recommendations moving forward. He reviewed the following
categories for the potential to have significant environmental effect due to the proposed development:
• Boating
• Land Use
• Wetland losses – mitigation offsite
• Habitat effects to wild rice lake and lake of biological significance
• Waste Water Treatment
• Groundwater
• Traffic
• Social Considerations
Mr. Kramka noted that part of this project occurs on Fee Title Land and parts on Trust Land which is outside
of the regulatory authority that would otherwise apply. However, environmental review requires
consideration of the complete project. Another complicating factor is that portions of the project are required
to be on the Trust Land and cannot be placed on other parcels. This environmental review was initiated as
discretionary and subsequently identified as meeting two EIS mandatory categories, in Minnesota Rules
4410.4400, regarding the size of the facility (total square feet) and the number of dwelling units.
In addition to information provided by Mr. Kramka regarding eight (8) concerns for potentially significant
environmental effect, discussion took place regarding waste water irrigation, proposed water usage and
concern for adequate aquifer, and increased traffic due to potential events.
A motion was offered by Johnson, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to order a Positive
Declaration for an EIS for the proposed Shooting Star Casino & Resort Development. Motion by Lindquist,
second by Froemming and unanimously carried to direct County Staff to prepare a cost estimate for the
scoping document and present written findings to the County Board at their next regularly scheduled Board
meeting on September 5, 2017. The scoping process is intended to identify the potentially significant
environmental issues that need additional study. County Attorney David Hauser indicated that the proposer
is responsible for the cost of developing the scoping document. Once the proposer has posted payment,
Otter Tail County has fifteen (15) days to notify the MN Environmental Quality Board (EQB) Monitor and
local newspapers that there will be a Public Hearing within 10 to 20 days.
Joe Plummer, Attorney for the proposer, stated in his opinion MN Rules do not pertain to a mandatory EIS
in this case because Federal law preempts State statute. However, the federal Army Corp of Engineers may
require similar information. Therefore, to streamline the process, the White Earth Nation is agreeable to
doing the EIS subject to the eight (8) environmental concerns identified by HEI. Mr. Hauser indicated that
the formal scoping process would include a Public Hearing and potentially, additional environmental
concerns.
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Recess & Reconvene
At 2:36 p.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 2:45 p.m.
Strip-till Expo
Motion by Lindquist, second by Johnson and unanimously carried to approve commissioners’ attendance at
the Strip-till Expo from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on September 6, 2017, at the Charlie Piekarski farm on County
Highway 11, Fergus Falls, MN.
Model County Buffer Ordinance
County Attorney David Hauser discussed Buffer Law implementation with the Board and submitted a
proposed model Ordinance.
Perham Family Services Center Project
Chairman Huebsch submitted a document titled “The Hub: Family Services Center” and briefed the Board
on a proposed repurpose project to centrally locate family services in the community.
Poverty Institute Meeting
Mr. Hauser reported on a meeting he attended in Battle Lake, MN, to learn about poverty and how to get
people out of poverty. Dr. Donna Beegle is the trainer and there will be additional meetings to learn effective
strategies.
Adjournment
At 3:25 p.m., Chairman Huebsch declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
adjourned until 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2017.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated:
By: Attest:
Doug Huebsch, Chair John Dinsmore, Clerk
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WARRANTS APPROVED ON 08/22/2017
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Table – For 2017 – 56 – CD System 70
Cash Balance 12/31/2009 353.13
Expenditures -
M&M Contractors 357,260.38
Houston Engineering 119,353.47
Ditch Inspector Expenses etc. 67,802.36
Easements 31,658.20
General Fund Loan Repayments 28,786.30
Ditch Viewer Expenses 15,174.41
DM Enterprises 15,040.00
Legal Notices 4,900.93
Leitch Excavating 4,398.00
MN State University of Moorhead 1,500.00
Johnson Jet Line 1,317.40
Eagle Eye Aerial 367.74
Mark & Brenda Construction 350.00
MN DNR OMB 300.00
Total Expenditures 648,209.19
Revenues and Other Sources
Ditch Assessments 67,936.05
General Fund Loans 408,159.24
Total Revenues & Other Sources 476,095.29
Deficit Cash Balance - August 16, 2017 (171,760.77)
Additional Cash Requirements -
Outstanding Loan to Otter Tail County 380,749.36
(Principal as of 12/31/2016)
August 16, 2017 Payables -
Anderson Land Surveying Inc. 900.00
Eagle Eye Aerial Photography 1,045.00
Ditch Inspector Expenses etc. 4,371.11
(Billed through May 15, 2017 as of August 16, 2017)
Total Assessment - (Required Funds to Balance Account) (558,826.24)