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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
October 24, 2017
9:30 a.m.
Call to Order
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 24, 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 Rogness, second by Froemming
and unanimously carried to approve the Board of Commissioners Agenda of October 24, 2017, with the
following additions:
Child Protection Social Worker Position
Request for Approval of a Final Plat
Consent Agenda
Motion by Lindquist, second by Froemming and unanimously carried to approve Consent Agenda items as
follows:
1. October 10, 2017 Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for October 24, 2017 (Exhibit A)
3. Human Services Bills & Claims
4. Exempt Gambling Permit for Boys & Girls Clubs for an Event on Dec. 3,
2017 at The Cactus
5. Approval of 2018 Tobacco Licenses for Rocky’s Bait, Family Dollar Store
#30482 & Elizabeth General Store
6. Approval to Hire a Child Protection Social Worker
RESOLUTION OF THE OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD ESTABLISHING
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROGRAM FEES
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2017 - 71
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board held a public meeting and considered oral and written presentations
regarding Environmental Health Program Services fees enforceable within the jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board hereby determines that the fees adopted herein shall apply to all
applicable license applications and/or renewals to be effective on January 1, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board hereby determines that the fees described herein are appropriate
for the sustainability and required operations of the Environmental Health Services Program; and
WHEREAS, described fees apply to regulated services as defined in MN Statute 157.15 within the
jurisdiction includes but not limited to food service operations and retail food establishments, beverage
services, special event food stands, seasonal temporary food stands, seasonal permanent food stands,
mobile food units, public swimming pools, public spas, special use pools, school food services and pools,
recreational camping areas, special event camping areas, mobile home parks, lodging establishments,
hotels/motels, resorts, youth camps, non-community water supplies, public on-site sewers, plan reviews,
and applicable variance, late fees, and enforcement penalties; and
WHEREAS, one (1) base fee shall be applied and charged per license certificate issued as described in MN
Chapter 157.16 subd.1; and
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WHEREAS, if an approved establishment begins operation in the last quarter of a licensing year, the license
fee due shall be prorated to one half of the annual license fee for that year; and
WHEREAS, if there is a change of ownership of a currently licensed establishment in good standing within
the licensing year, the license fee due shall be prorated to one half of the annual license fee for that year;
and
WHEREAS, the prorated rates described herein shall not be applicable to any outstanding or applied
enforcement fees, administrative fees, plan review fees, or late fees assessed to the establishment; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Otter Tail County Board, that the annual County Rate license
fees for the following services be as stated:
Food and Beverage Program
Program Element Name of Fee Annual County Rates
FB-1 Base Fee $175
FB-2 Limited Food Menu $60
FB-3 Small Establishment $120
FB-4 Medium Establishment $310
FB-5 Large Establishment $540
FB-6 Special Event –No Base $50
FB-7 Small Menu B & B $120
FB-8 Small Menu Boarding $120
FB-9 Food Cart $60
FB-10 Mobile Food Unit $60
FB-11 Seasonal Permanent $60
FB-12 Seasonal Temporary $60
FB-13 Beer or Wine Table Service $60
FB-14 Alcohol Service from Bar $165
FB-15 Late Fee up to 30 days $120
FB-16 Late Fee > 30 days $360
FB-17 Mobile Food Unit Late Fee $60
FB-18 Individual Water or Sewer* $60
FB-19 Late Fee for Food Cart, Seasonal
Temp Stand, Seasonal Perm.
Stand, or Special Event
$60
FB-20 Re-Inspection Fee $100
FB-21 Additional Food Service $150
FB-22 HACCP Verification $175
*only one individual water or individual sewer fee is applied per licensed establishment
Schools
Program Element Name of Fee County Rates
SC-1 Base Fee $175
SC-2 Limited Food Menu $60
SC-3 Small Establishment $120
SC-4 Medium Establishment $310
SC-5 Large Establishment $540
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SC-6 Additional Inspection Fee $250
SC-7 Late Fee up to 30 days $120
SC-8 Late Fee > 30 days $360
SC-9 Re-Inspection Fee $100
SC-10 School Concession Stands $60
SC-11 Additional Food Service $150
Mobile Home Parks
Program Element Name of Fee County Rates
MH-1 Base Fee $175
MH-2 Year Round $4 per site
MH-3 Late Fee up to 30 days $120
MH-4 Late Fee > 30 days $360
MH-5 Individual Water or Sewer* $60
MH-6 Re-Inspection Fee $100
*only one individual water or individual sewer fee is applied per licensed establishment
Recreational Campground
Program Element Name of Fee County Rates
RC-1 Base Fee 24 or Less Sites $50
RC-2 Base Fee 25-99 Sites $212
RC-3 Base Fee >99 Sites $300
RC-4 Seasonal (6 months or less) $4 per site
RC-5 Late Fee up to 30 days $120
RC-6 Late Fee > 30 days $360
RC-7 Special Event Camp Base Fee $150
RC-8 Special Event Camp Site Fee $1 each site
RC-9 Individual Water or Sewer* $60
RC-10 Late Fee Special Event Camping $360
RC-11 Re-Inspection Fee $100
*only one individual water or individual sewer fee is applied per licensed establishment
Youth Camp
Program Element Name of Fee County Rates
YC-1 Up to 99 campers $325
YC-2 100-199 campers $550
YC-3 200 or more campers $750
YC-4 Individual Water or Sewer* $60
YC-5 Late Fee up to 30 days $120
YC-6 Late Fee > 30 days $360
YC-7 Re-Inspection Fee $100
*only one individual water or individual sewer fee is applied per licensed establishment
Lodging (Max $1000)
Program Element Name of Fee County Rates
LG-1 Lodging Base Fee $175
LG-2 Number of Units x Rate $10/unit
LG-3 Individual Water or Sewer* $60
LG-4 Late Fee up to 30 days $120
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LG-5 Late Fee > 30 days $360
LG-6 Re-Inspection Fee $100
*only one individual water or individual sewer fee is applied per licensed establishment
Swimming Pools and Spas
Program Element Name of Fee County Rates
SP-1 Base Fee for standalone pools $175
SP-2 Public Swimming Pools $355
SP-3 Each Additional Pool $200
SP-4 Spa Pool $200
SP-5 Each Additional Spa $110
SP-6 Late Fee up to 30 days $120
SP-7 Late Fee > 30 days $360
SP-8 Individual Water or Sewer* $60
SP-9 Re-Inspection Fee $100
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Otter Tail County Board, that the County Rate plan review
application fees for the following services be as stated:
Plan Review Program – New Construction
Program Element Name of Fee County Rates
PR-1 Limited Food Menu $275
PR-2 Small Establishment $400
PR-3 Medium Establishment $450
PR-4 Large Establishment $500
PR-5 Additional Food Service $155/service
PR-7 Alcohol Service from Bar $250
PR-8 Food Cart $250
PR-9 Seasonal Permanent Food Stand $250
PR-10 Mobile Food Unit $350
PR-11 HACCP Plan Review $500/Plan
PR-12 Lodging < 25 Rooms $375
PR-13 Lodging 25 to 99 Rooms $400
PR-14 Lodging 100 Rooms or More $500
PR-14 Lodging 1 to 4 Cabins $350
PR-15 Lodging 5 to 9 Cabins $400
PR-16 Lodging 10 Cabins or More $450
MHP/RCA/SECA Plan Review
PR-17 Less than 25 sites $375
PR-18 25 to 99 sites $400
PR-19 100 sites or more $500
Plan Review Program – Remodel
Program Element Name of Fee County Rates
RR-1 Limited Food Menu $250
RR-2 Small Establishment $300
RR-3 Medium Establishment $350
RR-4 Large Establishment $400
RR-5 Additional Food Service $155/service
RR-7 Alcohol Service from Bar $250
RR-8 Lodging < 25 Rooms $250
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RR-9 Lodging 25 to 99 Rooms $300
RR-10 Lodging 100 Rooms or More $450
RR-11 Lodging 1 to 4 Cabins $250
RR-12 Lodging 5 to 9 Cabins $350
RR-13 Lodging 10 Cabins or More $400
MHP/RCA/SECA Plan Review
RR-14 Less than 25 sites $250
RR-15 25 to 99 sites $300
RR-16 100 sites or more $450
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Otter Tail County Board, that the County Rate variance
application fee be as stated:
Program Element Name of Fee County Rates
VF-1 Program Areas as allowed $150
NOW, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that fees shall be submitted in full faith to the jurisdiction at the time of
application submission; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board find and determine
that all formal actions relative to the passage of this resolution were taken in an open meeting of this Board,
and that all deliberations of this Board and its committees, if any, which resulted in formal action, were taken
in meetings open to the public and in full compliance of all applicable legal requirements.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Rogness, duly
seconded by Commissioner Johnson and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon,
the resolution was adopted on a 5-0 vote.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 24th day of October 2017
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: _________________________
By: __________________________________ Attest: _________________________
Doug Huebsch, Chair John Dinsmore, Clerk
RESOLUTION FOR VOTING EQUIPMENT GRANT FUNDING
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2017 - 72
WHEREAS, Minnesota counties are responsible for administering elections, which includes the purchase
and maintenance of supplies and election equipment, including accessible voting equipment; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota last updated much of its voting equipment between 2002 and 2006 meaning that the
equipment is rapidly approaching the end of its 10 to 15-year lifespan; and
WHEREAS, Otter Tail County acquired its election equipment in the following years and in the following
quantities:
Calendar Year 2000 12 ES&S Model 100 Optical Scan Units,
Calendar Year 2002 26 ES&S Model 100 Optical Scan Units,
Calendar Year 2004 26 ES&S Model 100 Optical Scan Units,
Calendar Year 2006 17 ES&S Model 100 Optical Scan Units and 82
AutoMARK Voter Assist Units,
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Calendar Year 2010 12 ES&S Model 100 Optical Scan Units,
Calendar Year 2016 4 ES&S Model 200DS Units (specifically for absentee ballot use); and
WHEREAS, Otter Tail County would like to replace all ES&S Model 100 Optical Scan Units with ES&S
Model 200DS units for consistency throughout all 92 precincts and would also like to begin the process of
implementing the county-wide use of electronic poll books; and
WHEREAS, it’s essential for precincts to have functioning voting equipment so that voters are able to cast
their ballot on equipment that is secure, accessible, accurate, and reliable; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota’s 90th Legislature authorized $7 million for the Voting Equipment Grant Account to
assist counties, cities, towns, and school districts with the purchase of voting equipment; and
WHEREAS, to receive funding from the Voting Equipment Grant Account, counties must submit an
application to the Minnesota Secretary of State before December 15, 2017.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Otter Tail County approves its application for funding from the
Voting Equipment Grant; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the County certifies that any funds awarded from the Voting Equipment Grant
will be used only to purchase assistive voting technology, an electronic roster system, an electronic voting
system, any individual component of an electronic voting system, or any other equipment or technology
approved by the Secretary of State.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Rogness, duly
seconded by Commissioner Lindquist and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon,
the resolution was adopted on a 5-0 vote.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 24th day of October 2017
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: _________________________
By: __________________________________ Attest: _________________________
Doug Huebsch, Chair John Dinsmore, Clerk
Tobacco License Approval
Motion by Froemming, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to approve the issuance of a 2018
Tobacco License for Carr Enterprises, Inc. dba Carr’s Lake Country Supermarket.
Agreement for Actuarial Valuation Reports
Motion by Johnson, second by Froemming and unanimously carried to authorize the County Auditor-
Treasurer to sign the Agreement for Consulting Services and Exhibit 1 with Hildi, Inc. for the County’s next
actuarial valuation prepared in accordance with the requirements of GASB 74 and GASB 75 as of
January 1, 2018, subject to modifications on the agreement as requested by the County Attorney.
Continued Ditch #48 Redetermination Public Hearing
At 10:12 a.m., the Ditch Authority continued the Redetermination Hearing for Ditch #48 from August 22,
2017. Ditch Inspector Kevin Fellbaum stated that there have been several hearings regarding Ditch #48.
Ditch #48 was established April 23, 1915. The value of the 2017 redetermined benefits for the system was
reported as $619,798.42. The value of the system after Ditch Viewer review of properties is $494,492.39.
Mr. Fellbaum presented a map of the benefitted area. The outlet channel has been cleaned as requested
by property owners.
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The main reason to reconvene the Ditch #48 Hearing is to discuss the unpetitioned drainage work completed
in the fall of 2010 to prevent flooding on 500th Avenue. This water is flowing into the Ditch #48 system and
there has not been a petition to enter the Ditch. County Attorney David Hauser and Mr. Fellbaum will meet
with Otto Township Officials to come to an agreement to fix this issue. The properties draining water through
the channel from 500th Avenue are currently included in the redetermination of the properties in the Ditch.
A property owner on the system has hired a hydrologist and Mr. Fellbaum will be working with the hydrologist
when information is received. Chairman Huebsch scheduled the continuation of the Public Hearing to
redetermine benefits for Ditch #48 at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2017.
County Attorney’s Office Remodel Project
Motion by Rogness, second by Johnson and unanimously carried to approve the low bid of Gast Construction
at $68,800.00 for the County Attorney’s Office remodel project to add offices. The Physical Plant Manager
reported the total estimated cost for the project at $91,240.00 which includes 5% contingency and estimated
soft costs for the project.
Recess & Reconvene
At 10:36 a.m., Chair Huebsch declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
recessed for a short break. The meeting was reconvened at 10:43 a.m.
Septic System Inspection – Property Title Transfer
Property Owner David Deile presented documents showing date of purchase of Parcel #06000240169001
along with Otter Tail County Sanitation Ordinance and a compliant onsite sewage system inspection report
that was used at the time of purchase of the property. Current septic system inspections on this property
designate the septic system as a failed system. Mr. Deile took issue with the type of inspection that was
identified as compliant at the time he purchased the property. Discussion continued regarding the situation.
Motion by Rogness, second by Lindquist and carried with Johnson abstaining, to refer the issue to the County
Attorney and the Land & Resource Department.
Planning Commission Recommendations
Preliminary Plat – “Windmill Hill”/Joel Dotzenrod:
Motion by Froemming, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to approve the Preliminary Plat titled
“Windmill Hill” consisting of ten (10) non-residential, non-riparian lots permanently attached to riparian lots
with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. The proposal is located on the E 21.11 Ac
of Lot 2 Ex Platted Ex Trs (14.79 Acres), Section 06 of Everts Township; Deer Lake (56-298), RD.
Conditional Use Permit – Delta & Karen Daggett:
Motion by Johnson, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit to
restore a boat access with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. The project is located
on Lot 11 Blk 1 #594 & #86 Not to be split, Oak Ridge Estates 2nd Addn., Section 10 of Hobart Township;
Wymer Lake (56-355), RD.
Conditional Use Permit – Karla & Philip Breen:
Motion by Johnson, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit to
install a driveway as presented. The proposal is located in Pt NW¼SW¼ Com W¼ Cor (8.00 Acres),
Section 3 of Scambler Township; Burton Lake (56-926), NE.
Conditional Use Permit – Summer Harty:
Motion by Rogness, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit for
home site preparation and to build a driveway as presented. The proposal is located on a 5.16 Ac Tr in GL
3 AKA Tr 17, Section 18 of Everts Township; Silver Lake (56-302), RD.
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Final Plat – Canterbury Sands Second Addition
Motion by Johnson, second by Froemming and unanimously carried to approve the Final Plat of Kenneth &
Sandra Enstrom titled “Canterbury Sands Second Addition” located in GL 2, Section 28 of Everts Township;
Silver Lake (56-302).
Prairie Lakes Solid Waste Bonding Request
Assistant Solid Waste Director Zach Fjestad reported that a superheater at the Perham Resource Recovery
Facility (PRRF) needs to be replaced with an evaporator bank. He discussed the benefits of the equipment
replacement and requested that Otter Tail County, as the fiscal agent for the facility, bond for the estimated
cost of $900,000 to $1,000,000. Motion by Froemming, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to
approve bonding for replacement equipment at the PRRF as presented by Mr. Fjestad. The Auditor-
Treasurer will contact the County’s bond counsel to start the paperwork.
Legislative Priorities Meeting
At 11:39 a.m., the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners met with a subset of the County’s leadership
team to identify Otter Tail County’s legislative priorities for the 2018 legislative session. County Administrator
John Dinsmore led the group through the Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) and Minnesota Inter-
County Association (MICA) recommendations. The main priorities identified were mental health supports
and funding as well as upgrades to broadband and transportation systems. Commissioners will be
discussing these recommendations at their next District 4 AMC meeting.
Removal of LMKP/DLD Area from County Ditch #25 Hearing
At 1:05 p.m., Chairman Huebsch opened the Public Hearing to consider removal of the Little McDonald,
Kerbs and Paul (LMKP) and Devils and Little Devils (DLD) lakes property from Ditch #25. Ditch Inspector
Kevin Fellbaum showed a map of the properties, the petition requesting removal of property and history of
the proposed drainage project. The 2014 proposed drainage project using Ditch #25 as an Outlet has been
abandoned. The drainage project to be built in 2018 does not use Ditch #25 as an outlet. No one from the
public spoke in opposition of removal of the property. There were two letters, read for the record, addressing
the Ditch #25 repairs that have been completed. The County Attorney will review the letters to be sure the
issues addressed in the letters have been satisfied.
Motion by Rogness, second by Johnson and unanimously carried to request the County Attorney draft an
Order for Removal of the LMKP/DLD properties from the Ditch #25 system. The LMKP/DLD properties to
be removed from Ditch #25 will not pay a Ditch #25 assessment for the 2018 tax year which is paid in CY
2019.
Nelson Lake High Water
Ditch Inspector Kevin Fellbaum and Public Works Director Rick West spoke to the Board about Nelson Lake
high water issues which may affect a County road. They briefed the Board on the options to solve the issue.
They will update the Board on the best solution after further research.
Highway Projects
Contract – CSAH 8 Culvert Replacement:
Motion by Rogness, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to authorize the appropriate County
Officials’ signatures to execute the Highway Construction Contract between the County of Otter Tail and
Riley Bros. Construction, Inc. of Morris, MN, for the CSAH 8 Culvert Replacement project.
Award of CSAH 25 Culvert Replacement Project:
Motion by Lindquist, second by Froemming and unanimously carried to award the CSAH 25 Culvert
Replacement project to the low bidder, Riley Bros. Construction, Inc. of Morris, MN, at the quotation price of
$21,910.00 and $15.00 per cubic yard for borrow material.
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Tuition Assistance:
Motion by Rogness, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to approve Tuition Assistance Agreements
for the following seasonal employees for two courses titled “Aggregate Production” and “Bituminous Street”:
Zane M. Bugbee Weston Q. Malmstrom
CSAH 1 Reconstruction Project:
Motion by Johnson, second by Lindquist and unanimously carried to authorize the appropriate County
Officials’ signatures to execute an Agreement (Proposal QTB066760) between the County of Otter Tail and
Braun Intertec Corporation for geotechnical evaluation services for the CSAH 1 project from 0.2 miles east
of CSAH 10 to CSAH 35.
Grant Contract for Phelps Mill Dam Fish Passage:
Motion by Rogness, second by Johnson and carried with Froemming opposed, to authorize the appropriate
County Officials’ signatures to execute a Grant Agreement between the County of Otter Tail and the State
of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for a grant, up to $500,000, for the Phelps Mill Fish
Passage Project. The Phelps Mill Dam Modification project is proceeding with the DNR, Fish and Wildlife
Service and Houston Engineering. The final project concept has not been determined. There will be public
hearings to provide comment on the final project. Public Works Director Rick West indicated that the County
plans to repair the foundation of the Mill at the same time the Fish Passage project is completed.
Long Range Planning:
Motion by Johnson, second by Froemming and unanimously carried to authorize the appropriate County
Officials’ signatures to execute an Agreement between the County of Otter Tail and SRF Consulting for
professional services to develop a Long Range Strategic Plan to guide future development decisions within
Otter Tail County at an approximate cost of $75,614.00.
FLOWAGE EASEMENT APPLICATION FOR THE CULVERT CROSSING BETWEEN
RUSCH AND LITTLE MCDONALD LAKE
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2017 —73
WHEREAS: Otter Tail County (the “County”), as a drainage authority pursuant to Minn. Stat. Ann. §
103E.005, subd. 4 and 9, has the ability to implement flood control measures; and
WHEREAS: pursuant to Minn. Stat. Ann. § 103E.011, Subd. 4, the implementation of flood control measures
includes the authority to construct dams, structures, and other improvements to impound and release flood
water to prevent damage; and
WHEREAS: the County desires to install a culvert beneath County State Aid Highway 34, between Rusch
Lake and Little McDonald Lake, as a flood control measure (the “Culvert”); and
WHEREAS: a portion of the proposed location for the Culvert crosses on to lands owned by the State of
Minnesota, and as a result, the County needs authorization from the State of Minnesota to install the Culvert;
and
WHEREAS: the Minnesota Commissioner of Natural Resources, pursuant to Minn. Stat. Ann. § 84.63(a),
may, on behalf of the State of Minnesota, convey permanent or temporary easements to a subdivision of the
State of Minnesota for flowage for flood control, including for the Culvert; and
WHEREAS: in order to receive authorization for a flowage easement from the Minnesota Commissioner of
Natural Resources, the County, as a subdivision of the State of Minnesota, must file an Application for
Easement across State Land (“Application”) detailing the easement sought; and
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WHEREAS: to accomplish the installation of the Culvert, the County needs flowage easements for flood
control, permanent and/or temporary, that will involve construction to the existing highway/road and propose
new construction.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the County, as a drainage authority and subdivision of the
State of Minnesota, has the authority to file an Application for flowage easements for flood control; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: the County desires that the Application seek permanent and/or
temporary flowage easements for flood control for a crossing of County State Aid Highway 34 between
Rusch Lake and Little McDonald Lake that will involve improvements and construction to an existing
highway/road and propose new construction; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: the County directs the Little McDonald, Kerbs, and Paul Lakes
Improvement District and the Otter Tail County Highway Department to complete the Application on behalf
of the County, in accordance with the County’s desires set forth herein, and submit the same along with all
supporting documentation to the Minnesota Commissioner of Natural Resources for consideration.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Rogness, duly
seconded by Commissioner Johnson and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, the
resolution was adopted on a 5-0 vote.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 24th day of October 2017
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: _________________________
By: __________________________________ Attest: _________________________
Doug Huebsch, Chair John Dinsmore, Clerk
SPEED ZONE STUDY REQUEST – CSAH 56
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2017 - 74
Motion by Lindquist, seconded by Froemming and unanimously carried to adopt the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the City of New York Mills has requested by resolution that the County of Otter Tail take such
action as may be necessary in order to pursue a reduced speed limit on the segment of County State Aid
Highway No. 56 from County State Aid Highway No. 67, East to the Corporate Limits of the City of New York
Mills AND,
WHEREAS, the County of Otter Tail believes that a speed zone reduction would be beneficial in this area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Otter Tail County does hereby request that this area be
studied by the Minnesota Department of Transportation to determine the need for a reduced speed zone, if
any.
BE IT ALSO RESOLVED, that Minnesota Department of Transportation proceed with establishing a legal
speed zone if the findings of the traffic study are supportive.
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Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 24th day of October 2017
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: _________________________
By: __________________________________ Attest: _________________________
Doug Huebsch, Chair John Dinsmore, Clerk
RESOLUTION
REQUESTING FUNDING FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
THROUGH THE LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (LRIP)
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2017 - 75
Commissioner Johnson offered the following and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, Otter Tail County wishes to reconstruct County State Aid Highway 34 (CSAH 34) from CSAH
35 to US Trunk Highway 10 (TH 10); and
WHEREAS, Otter Tail County is requesting financial participation in the project from the Minnesota
Department of Transportation (MnDOT) LRIP; and
WHEREAS, Otter Tail County must commit to providing the local share of the costs for the LRIP.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the County Board of Otter Tail County Minnesota, that Otter
Tail County is hereby requesting funding from MnDOT, through the Local Road Improvement Program for
Routes of Regional Significance, to reconstruct CSAH 34.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Board commits to provide the local share using State Aid
Funding for such project.
Commissioner Rogness seconded the motion and YEAS and NAYS are as follows:
Board of County Commissioners YEA NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Douglas Huebsch X
Wayne Johnson X
John Lindquist X
Roger Froemming X
Leland Rogness X
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 24th day of October 2017
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: _________________________
By: __________________________________ Attest: _________________________
Doug Huebsch, Chair John Dinsmore, Clerk
Opioid Litigation
County Attorney David Hauser updated the Board regarding the Opioid epidemic and the potential class
action lawsuits that have been discussed in the media. The County would need to make a decision to join
a lawsuit in cooperation with other governmental entities, likely with other counties.
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PROCLAMATION FOR MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS WEEK
OCTOBER 1ST – 7TH, 2017
Otter Tail County Resolution No. 2017 - 76
WHEREAS, One in four adults experience mental illness every year and approximately half of chronic mental
illness begins by the age of 14 and three-quarters by age 24; and
WHEREAS, mental illness includes major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders,
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and borderline
personality disorder; and
WHEREAS, mental illness is a highly treatable medical illness affecting the brain and requiring the same
concern as cancer, heart disease, diabetes and other illnesses; and
WHEREAS, scientific research is constantly working toward breakthroughs in the understanding of mental
illness, resulting in more effective treatments to allow people to reclaim full and productive lives; and
WHEREAS, misunderstandings exist about mental illness and social culture often wrongly imposes a stigma
on mental illness that discourages people from seeking help when they need it; and
WHEREAS, every citizen and community can make a difference in helping to improve the lives of individuals
and families affected by mental illness.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Commissioners of Otter Tail County, Minnesota do
hereby proclaim October 1st thru October 7th, 2017 as Mental Illness Awareness Week in Otter Tail County
to increase public awareness of mental illness and to promote treatment and recovery.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing proclamation was introduced by Commissioner Johnson, duly
seconded by Commissioner Rogness and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, the
resolution was adopted on a 5-0 vote.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 24th day of October 2017
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: _________________________
By: __________________________________ Attest: _________________________
Doug Huebsch, Chair John Dinsmore, Clerk
Child Foster Care Statistical Report
Human Services Quarterly Budget Report
Human Services Director Deb Sjostrom and employees from the Foster Care and Adoption Unit updated the
Board on foster care placement and the number of children needing permanent homes. Human Services
has licensed an additional five foster care homes and recruitment efforts are ongoing.
Ms. Sjostrom provided the Human Services quarterly budget report.
Strategic Planning
Administrator John Dinsmore briefed the Board on the work of the County’s management team developing
performance measures and goal statements. This will be used to fit into the County’s overall strategic plan
and prioritize the Board’s top items. This County-based plan will integrate the County and educate the public
about the services Otter Tail County provides.
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October 24, 2017
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Adjournment
At 3:15 p.m., Chairman Huebsch declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
adjourned until 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 7, 2017.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated:
By: Attest:
Doug Huebsch, Chair John Dinsmore, Clerk
CB/kd
OTC Board of Commissioners’ Minutes
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WARRANTS FOR 10/24/2017
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