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March 15, 2022
OTTER TAIL COUNTY -MINNESOTA
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' M INUTES
Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room & Via Livestream
515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
March 15, 202218:30 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened at 8:31 a.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at the
Government Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN. Commissioners Betty Murphy, Chair; Wayne Johnson, Vice
Chair; Kurt Mortenson, Dan Bucholz and Lee Rogness were present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chair Murphy called for approval of the Board Agenda. Motion by Rogness, second by Mortenson and
unanimously carried to approve the Board of Commissioners' agenda of March 15, 2022, with the following
changes:
Addition of Letter of Support for Statutory Appropriation for Soil & Water Conservation Districts Aid
Change to Item #12 -Speed Zone Study for Silent Lakes in Place of Star Lakes
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Mortenson, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to approve the consent agenda items as
follows:
1. March 1, 2022, Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for March 15, 2022 (Exhibit A)
3. Human Services & Public Health Warrants/Bills for March 8, 2022, as Approved for Payment
by the County Auditor-Treasurer (Exhibit A)
4. Approval of an increase of a current 30-Day County Credit Card limit of $1,000.00 to a 30-
Day limit of $5,000.00 for the Assistant Land & Resource Director for expenditures related to
office supplies, equipment, and workshop fees (including travel and meals).
5. Approval of a LG220 Application for Exempt Permit as submitted by the Dunvilla Shooting
Club Inc. for an event (raffle) scheduled for Sunday, May 1, 2022, at Spanky's located at
34785 County Highway 4 in Hobart Township.
6. Request for Approval of Final Payment to Anderson Brothers Construction Co. for S.A.P. 056-
601-070 and S.A.P. 056-613-007
U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE -REQUEST FOR CERTIFICATIONS OF EASEMENTS
USFWS Representatives appeared before the Board and requested certification of four (4) wildlife 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. Motion by Johnson,
second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to approve certification for the USFWS to secure the following
habitat easements:
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Curtis and Sharon Finkelson -Wildlife Habitat Protection Easement:
Township 131 North, Range 40 West, 5th P.M. Sec. 28, part of the S1/2 SW1/4, Sec 33, part of the N1/2NW1/4.
To be determined by a survey.
Curtis Finkelson Et Al -Wildlife Habitat Protection Easement:
Township 131 North, Range 40 West, 5th P.M. Sec 28, part of the N1/2 SW1/4 and SE1/4. To be determined
by a survey.
Steven Misegades -Wildlife Habitat Protection Easement:
Township 133 North, Range 38 West, 5th P.M. Section 19, part of the SE1/4NE1/4, part of NE1/4 SE1/4, and
part of the E1/2NW1/4SE1/4. Section 20, part of the N1/2SW1/4. Section 28, part of the SW1/4NE1/4. Section
29, part of the W1/2NW1/4 and part of the NW1/4NE1/4. Section 30, part of the SE1/4NE1/4. Section 32, part
of the S1/2NE1/4 and part of the W1/2NE1/4. All to be determined by a survey.
Motion by Johnson, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried, with Rogness abstaining, to approve
certification for the USFWS to secure the following habitat easement:
Lutheran Brethren Bible Camp, Inc. -Wildlife Habitat Protection Easement:
Township 131 North, Range 38 West, 5th P.M. Part of section 2. To be determined by a survey.
Township 132 North, Range 38 West, 5th P.M. Section 35, part of the SE1/4. To be determined by a survey.
Section 36, part of the W1/2SW1/4. To be determined by a survey.
LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR STATUTORY APPROPRIATION FOR SOIL & WATER
CONSERVATION DISTRICTS AID
Motion by Johnson, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to authorize a letter be sent to appropriate
legislature representatives along with the identified individuals on behalf of the Board of Commissioners in
support of statutory appropriation for Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD) Aid in the amount of $22
million per year. SWCDs are a primary source of conservation information, support, and program management
for landowners and other local units of government and are funded primarily through the state legislature
through the Board of Water and Soil Resources.
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 8:51 a.m., Chair Murphy declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners recessed
for a short break. The Board of Commissioners meeting was reconvened at 9:01 a.m.
DETERMINATION OF NEED APPLICATION TO EXPAND DAY SERVICES
Motion by Bucholz, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures to submit the Determination of Need Application to the Department of Human Services for the
expansion of day services with Productive Alternatives, Inc. at the Perham site.
AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES (AIS} PROGRAM UPDATE
Land and Resource AIS Specialist Spencer McGrew provided a brief overview of the AIS Prevention Program
for the 2021 season and reported an increase in compliance and a decrease in inspections due to low water
levels and unfavorable weather conditions. He discussed the efforts and goals of the AIS Task Force and
expressed appreciation for the support received from other agencies. Mr. McGrew informed the Board that he
is seeking two (2) individuals to serve as members of the AIS Task Force and plans to bring back to the Board
for consideration once they are identified.
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2022 ASSESSMENT ESTIMATED MARKET VALUESNALUATION NOTICES
Chief Deputy Assessor Kevin Scheidecker provided a brief overview of the 2022 Estimated Property
Valuations. The real estate market has been extremely strong in Otter Tail County due to high demand, record
low interest rates and a low inventory of properties. Property owners may see increases of 15-30% depending
on the type of property they own. With valuation notices being sent out the end of March, owners are able to
appeal their value and classification to the Assessor's Office or their local board of appeal. The increase in
property values does not equate to a similar increase in property taxes.
GRAYKEY FORENSIC DEVICE -SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Motion by Rogness, second by Johnson and unanimously carried to approve acceptance of GrayKey Forensic
Device (software) with the first-year license fee donated by Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.). The
Sheriffs Office will incorporate subsequent annual fees in its budget.
SNOWMOBILE PURCHASE
Motion by Mortenson, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to approve the change of DNR grant funds
allotted for snowmobile enforcement to go toward the purchase of a snowmobile with the Sheriffs Office
budget absorbing the remaining amount.
DONATION OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
Motion by Johnson, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to authorize approval for the Otter Tail
County Public Health Department to donate expired and outdated medical equipment and supplies to various
agencies and medical recycling companies during the 2022 calendar year.
TAX ABATEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT RESOLUTION
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -24
WHEREAS, Blue Spruce Properties LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company (the "Company") have
requested the County to assist with the construction of twelve town home residential rental units ("Project"), in
the City of Battle Lake, Minnesota, and to grant an abatement to the Company of property taxes to be levied
by the County on Parcel ID Nos. 63000990394000 and 63000990394003 in the County; and
WHEREAS, On March 1, 2022, the County Board held a public hearing on the question of the Abatement, (as
defined below) and said hearing was preceded by at least 10 days but not more than 30 days prior published
notice thereof at which all interested persons appeared and were heard; and
WHEREAS, the Company and the County have determined to enter into a Tax Abatement and Development
Agreement (the "Agreement") providing for assistance in connection with the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners, as follows:
The County hereby approves the Agreement in substantially the form submitted, contingent upon the approval
of the City of Battle Lake and Battle Lake School District, and the Board Chair and Clerk are hereby authorized
and directed to execute the Agreement on behalf of the County.
The approval hereby given to the Agreement includes approval of such additional details therein as may be
necessary and appropriate and such modifications thereof, deletions therefrom and additions thereto as may
be necessary and appropriate and approved by the County officials authorized by this resolution to execute
the Agreement. The execution of the Agreement by the appropriate officer or officers of the County shall be
conclusive evidence of the approval of the Agreement in accordance with the terms hereof.
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Johnson, duly
seconded by Commissioner Mortenson and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon,
passed unanimously with Bucholz abstaining.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 15th day of March, 2022.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: March 29, 2022
Attest. ___ ~--•-~------
Be missioners Chair Nicole Hansen, Clerk
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 10:06 a.m., Chair Murphy declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners recessed
for a short break. The Board of Commissioners meeting was reconvened at 10:17 a.m.
FACILITIES UPDATE
County Deputy Administrator Nick Leonard provided a brief facilities update to the Board regarding the
transitioning of departments during construction which includes the Land & Resource Department and Motor
Vehicle/Driver's License services transitioning to 419 East Channing Avenue and Probation and Child Support
Services temporarily moving to the Government Services Center. The facilities team was commended along
with staff flexibility during this transition. Construction is scheduled to begin in May with expected completion
in September.
LETTER OF SUPPORT -LOCAL ROAD WETLAND REPLACEMENT
Motion by Johnson, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to authorize Administration to send a letter
on behalf of the Board to Senator lngebrigtsen and Senator Sundin along with other representation as they
see fit, regarding support for $10 million Local Road Wetland Replacement.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
County Dep,uty Administrator Nick Leonard provided a brief legislative update to the Board regarding their
recent AMC I!3gislative visits. He is monitoring several local bonding requests across many Otter Tail County
communities and anticipates· hearing more about the Senate and House bills after the Easter legislative
break.
WEST SEGMENT-GREAT PLAINS EASEMENT AGREEMENT
Motion by Johnson, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to authorize an easement encroachment
consent agreement with Otter Tail County and Great Plains Natural Gas Co. for construction of the Perham
to Pelican Rapids Regional Trail.
DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF U.S. BIKE ROUTE 20 RESOLUTION
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2022-28
WHEREAS, bicycle tourism is a growing industry in North America, presently contributing approximately $47
billion dollars a year nationally to the economies of communities that provide facilities for said tourism; and
WHEREAS, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has
designated a corridor connecting Point Douglas and the State of Wisconsin, to Moorhead, MN and the State
of North Dakota, via the Twin Cities, St Cloud, and Fergus Falls, to be developed as United States Bike Route
20;and
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WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation has worked with local stakeholders and offered
online public comment opportunities throughout the corridor to gather information and review route
alternatives; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation in cooperation with road and trail authorities have
proposed a specific route to be designated as United States Bicycle Route 20, a map of which is herein
incorporated into this resolution by reference as Draft Exhibit; and
WHEREAS, the proposed United States Bicycle Route 20 traverses through Otter Tail County, MN and is
expected to provide a benefit to local residents and businesses; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation will continue to maintain statewide mapping and
information regarding United States Bicycle Route 20, convene meetings and facilitate resolving issues and
future alignment revisions within the State; and
WHEREAS, the County of Otter Tail, MN has duly considered said proposed route and determined it to be a
suitable route through the County of Otter Tail, MN and desire that the route be formally designated so that it
can be appropriately mapped and signed, thereby promoting bicycle travel locally and throughout Minnesota
along the corridor.
NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the County of Otter Tail, MN hereby expresses its approval
and support for the development of United States Bicycle Route 20 and requests that the appropriate
government officials take action to officially designate the route accordingly as soon as possible.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Johnson, duly
seconded by Commissioner Rogness, and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon,
passed unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota, this 15th day of March, 2022.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: March 29, 2022
Attest: 3',• ~ ---~----------ommissioners Chair Nico I e Hansen, Clerk
CONTRACTS AND BONDS
CP 4000-401 (WEST SEGMENT) & CP 4001-401 {McDONALD LAKE SEGMENT)
Motion by Johnson, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures to execute the contract between Otter Tail County and Riley Bros. Construction of Morris, MN for
Project No. CP 4000-401 & CP 4001-401, West and McDonald Lake Segments of the Perham to Pelican
Rapids Regional Trail.
PHELPS MILL GRANT APPROVAL
Motion by Rogness, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to authorize Board approval for Parks &
Trails Director Kevin Fellbaum to submit a letter of application for a grant to paint a (detachable) mural at
Phelps Mill. Board asks to see plans for the mural.
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CONTRACTS AND BONDS -S.A.P. 056-641-011 BR, CP 4031-041
Motion by Rogness, second by Johnson and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures to execute the contract between Otter Tail County and Korby Contracting Co., Inc. of Fergus Falls,
MN for Project No. S.A.P. 056-641-011 BR, CP 4031-041.
SPEED ZONE STUDY REQUEST -CSAH NO. 41 RESOLUTION
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -25
WHEREAS, the Silent Lakes Association has requested 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. 41
between East and West Silent Lake from Silent Beach Road to 407th Street; 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.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Johnson, duly
seconded by Commissioner Rogness, and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon,
passed unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota, this 15th day of March, 2022.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: March 29, 2022
Attest:--""""'~"---·~'-----'----------'-----"--------
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
SEASONAL SUPPLIES -RECOMMENDATION OF QUOTE AWARDS
Motion by Johnson, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to award the following 2022 seasonal
highway supplies:
MC 800 Bit. Material
Flint Hills Resources .• LP
Marshall, MN
Hot Mix Bituminous
Central Specialti.es, .lnc.
Alexandria. MN
Ferguson Aspahlt Paving, Inc.
Alexandria, MN
Mark Sand & Gravel Co.
Fergus Falls, MN
Wadena Asphalt, Inc.
Wadena,MN
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Engineer's Est.
$3.00/gal.
Engineer's Est.
$840,000.00
$840,000.00
$840,000.00
$840,000.00
Est. Ouantin, Bid Amount
100,000/gal. $2.72/gal
Est QuW1tity Price Per Ton Bid Amount
14.000/ton $65.00 $910,000.00
14,000/ton $64.00 $896,000.00
14,000/ton $59.25 $829.500.00
14.000/ton $60.00 $840,000.00
Salt Engineer's Est, Est. Quantity
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Price Per Ton
Compass Minerals America, Inc,
Overland Park, KS $110.00/ton l,500-2,500/rons $104.22
Winter Sand
Mark Sand & Gravel Co.
Fergus Falls, MN
Mark Sand & Gravel Co,
Fergus Falls, MN
Duininck Concrete
Alexandria, MN
Duininck Concrete
Alexandria, MN
Duininck Concrete
Alexandria, MN
Egge Construction, Inc.
Pelican Rapids, MN
Mark Sand & Gravel Co.
Fergus Falls, MN
Herbitide.s
Nutrien Ag Solutions
Kasota.MN
Engineer's Est.
$10.50/ton
$10.50/ton
$10.50/ton
$10.50/ton
$10.50/l(m
$10.50/ton
$10.50/ton
Est. Quantity Deliver11 Location Bid Amount
2,000/ton Baul~ Lake $9,05/lon
1,500/ton Fergus Falls $11.25/ton
l.000/ton Henning $9.00/ton
2,000/ton New York MiHs $11.90/ton
1,O00/ton Parkers Prairie $7.00/ton
2,500/ton Pelican Rapids $11.60/ton
l,000/ton Perham $14.90/fon
State Bid Contract Release: H-65(5)-Contract #130368
September I, 2017 -December 31, 2022
AWARD FOR BRUSH AND WEED CONTROL
Motion by Mortenson, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to authorize County Highway Right of
Way Brush Control bid award to L&M Road Services of Ulen, MN with the low quote of$56,000.00 and
County Highway Weed Control bid award to Carr's Tree Service of Ottertail, MN with the low quote of
$37,774.00 as recommended by the County Engineer.
CULVERT REPLACEMENT
Motion by Rogness, second by Johnson and unanimously carried to authorize CH 112 Culvert Replacement
quote award to Williams Excavation & Seeding, LLC of Ashby, MN as the lump sum low quote of $47,250.00
and $16.00 per cubic yard for borrow material as recommended by the County Engineer.
AWARD -S.A.P. 056-658-005 CP 4054-058
Motion by Rogness, second by Mortenson and motion carried with Bucholz opposed, to authorize Project
No. S.A.P. 056-658-005 CP 4054-058 bid award to Mark Sand & Gravel of Fergus Falls, MN with the lowest
bid amount of $2,805,038.61 as recommended by the County Engineer.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT COUNTY VEHICLES
Motion by Rogness, second by Johnson and unanimously carried to authorize Highway Department
employees as determined appropriate by management to commute from home using county vehicles due to
miles traveled and time needed to conduct County business for the 2022 construction season.
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REGULAR TO MUNICIPAL ADVANCE RESOLUTION
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -26
WHEREAS, the County of Otter Tail_has obtained the Commissioner's approval of the plans for the following
County State-Aid Project(s):
Project# S.A.P. 056-605-012
Project# S.A.P. 056-667-042
Project# S.A.P. 056-608-031
AND, WHEREAS, said County is prepared to proceed with the construction of said project(s) by providing
county regular funds to supplement the available funds in the County Municipal Account; and
WHEREAS, repayment of the funds so advanced by the County is desired in accordance with the provisions
of Minnesota Statutes 162.08, Subd. 5 & 7 and Minnesota Rules 8820.1500, Subp. 9.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Commissioner of Transportation be and is hereby
requested to approve this basis for financing said construction project(s) and to authorize repayments from
subsequent accruals to said Account, in the amounts as herein indicated.
Transfer the Yearly Municipal Construction Allotment, beginning in 2022, to the Regular Construction
Allotment until the borrowed funds are repaid in full to the Regular Construction Allotment Account.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Mortenson, duly
seconded by Commissioner Bucholz, and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed
unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota, this 15th day of March, 2022.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: March 29, 2022
Attest: __ _,\ ..... 9o _________ • __ ~____..__..---~____,,~~-
B Commissioners Chair Nicole Hansen, Clerk
PROPERTY TAX REFUND
Motion by Johnson, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to authorize taxing jurisdictions impacted
by the tax court litigation brought by the Perham Hospital District and the resulting court decision to pay back
their share of the property tax refund and accrued interest owed to the county in four (4) installments due as
follows: August 1, 2023, February 1, 2024, August 1, 2024, and February 1, 2025, as recommended by the
County Auditor-Treasurer.
TAX FORFEITED PROPERTY BY CITY OF PELICAN RAPIDS RESOLUTION
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2022-27
WHEREAS, on Friday, January 22,1993 the State of Minnesota conveyed to the City of Pelican Rapids, by
State Deed No. 0178452, the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE¼ SE¼), Section 21 Township
136 Range 43 (Parcel No. 76-000-21-0004-000), which was recorded by the Otter Tail County Recorder's
office on Thursday, January 28, 1993, as Document No. 740033; and
WHEREAS, on Friday, January 22,1993 the State of Minnesota conveyed to the City of Pelican Rapids, by
State Deed·No. Q178453, the West Half of the Southwest Quarter (W½ SW ¼) except Jacob's Addition, except
R.J. Miller Addition and except tracts, Section 22 Township 136 Range 43 (Parcel No. 76-000-22-0016-000),
which was recorded by the Otter Tail County Recorder's office on Thursday, January 28, 1993, as Document
No. 740034;and
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WHEREAS, the above referenced parcels were conveyed exclusively (Authorized Public Use) to the City of
Pelican Rapids for the land spreading of sludge from the City Of Pelican Rapids Wastewater Treatment Facility
and therefore, is subject under Minnesota Statute 282.01 to the Rule of Reversion if the property is not used
for the authorized public use; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 282.01 Subdivision 1d (c) states the following: "Property held by a
governmental subdivision of the state under a conditional use deed executed under this section by the
commissioner of revenue before January 1, 2007, is released from the use restriction and possibility of
reversion on January 1, 2022, if the county board records a resolution describing the land and citing this
paragraph"; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pelican Rapids has held title to the above referenced parcels since Friday, January
22, 1993, well in advance of the date listed above; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pelican Rapids has made both a verbal and emailed request of Otter Tail County to
release the above-described properties from the use restriction and the possibility of reversion by adopting
this resolution as authorized by Minnesota Statute 282.01 Subdivision 1d (c); and
WHEREAS, the release of the use restriction will allow the City of Pelican Rapids to develop these properties
for other legally authorized activities that can be undertaken by the City. For example -housing.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, Pursuant to Minnesota Statute 282.01 Subdivision 1d (c), Otter
Tail County by this resolution, hereby releases from the use restriction and the possibility of reversion that part
of the of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE¼ SE¼), Section 21 Township 136 Range 43
and that part of the West Half of the Southwest Quarter (W½ SW ¼) except Jacob's Addition, except R.J.
Miller Addition and except tracts, Section 22 Township 136 Range 43 which has not been previously released
from the use restriction and which is currently owned by the City of Pelican Rapids.
Note -Previous partial reconveyances/releases are recorded as follows:
Part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 21 Township 136 North Range 43 West -Otter Tail County Document
1205696 and Part of the Southwest Quarter Section 22 Township 136 North Range 43 West -Otter Tail
County Document 1205697 recorded May 4, 2018. Both tracts were purchased by the City of Pelican Rapids
from the State of Minnesota on May 18, 2018, and (State Deed Nos. 0215507 and 0215507) recorded as
Document 1206610 and Document 1206611 on May 29, 2018.
Part of the West half of the Southwest Quarter, Section 22 Township 136 North Range 43 West-Otter Tail
County Document 1192761 recorded 06/30/2017. This tract was purchased by the City of Pelican Rapids
from the State of Minnesota on July 11, 2017, and (State Deed 0213800) recorded as Document 1193441 on
July 17, 2017.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Johnson, duly
seconded by Commissioner Bucholz and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed
unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 15th day of March 2022.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: March 29th, 2022
(1 . /\.,J. dh ~~' Attest: ------=~..__'------'~"--'----'---==--c-"---____,,_,"--=--"----
f Commissioners Chair Nicole Hansen, Clerk
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WEST CENTRAL INITIATIVE CHILD CARE MANAGER GRANT
Motion by Rogness, second by Johnson and unanimously carried to authorize West Central Initiative to accept
a child care project manager grant of $15,000 to fund a project manager to help support communities, facilities
and potential projects with community development for child care growth.
ADJOURNMENT
At 11 :25 a.m., Chair Murphy declared the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners meeting adjourned. The
next regular Board meeting is scheduled at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at the Government
Services Center in Fergus Falls and via live stream.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: March 29, 2022
(l .. A • ..a. '. , .. -A~ "'\ Attest: \.](I ~ --..........a------~----N i co I e Hansen, Clerk
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Vendor Name
106 GROUP L TDITHE
29TH&LAWPC
A-OX WELOJNG SUPPLY CO INC
A&A RECYCLING LLC
ALEX RUBBISH & RECYCLING INC
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC
AMERICAN WELDING & GAS INC
ANYTIME TOWING & REPAIR LLC
APEX ENGINEERING GROUP INC
APPLIED CONCEPTS INC
ARAM.&.RK UNIFORM SERVICES
ARNOT/JEFFREY
AUTO VALUE FERGUS FALLS
AUTO VALUE PERHAM
AVERY, ATTORNEY AT LAW/JILL
BATTERIES PLUS BULBS
BDOUSALLP
BECK1ER CO ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
BECKLUND OIL INC
BEN HOLZER UNLIMITED WATER LLC
BEYER BODY S1-KJP INC
BOUND TREE MEDICAL LLC
BRANDON COMMUNICATIONS INC
BRAUN INTER1EC CORPORATION
BRAUN VENDING INC
BUSHMAN/JOHN
BUY-MOR PARTS & SERVICE LLC
CARDINAL CONSULTING SOLUTIONS
CARR'S LAKE COUNTRY SUPERMARKET
CERTIFIED AUTO REPAIR
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES
CLEAN SWEEP COMMERCIAL SERVICES
COASTAL CREATIVE LLC
CODE 4 SERVICES INC
COLLINS LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPING It-.
COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION
COMPANION ANIMAL HOSPITAL
COMPASS MINERALS AMERICA INC
COOPER'S OFACE SUPPLY INC
CULLIGAN OF DETROIT LAKES
CULLIGAN OF El.BOW LAKE
CULLIGAN OF WADENA
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
March 15, 2022 (Exhibit A)
Amount
4,748.00
1,200.00
26.50
260.00
599.73
3,354.55
34.51
231 .50
70,483.50
245.00
230.13
14.62
2,744.65
120.83
369.58
102.80
1,155.00
193.20
2,655.04
27.50
575.00
8.72
3,631 .91
2,010.74
16.00
14.62
957.44
6,421.56
6.89
450.00
786.00
1,758.00
2,000.00
152.21
825.00
115.76
103.84
31,984.84
7,826.98
49.30
33.50
52.75
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Vendor Name
D & T VENTURES LLC
DACOTAH PAPER CO
DAN'S TOWING & REPAIR
DICK'S STANDARD
DOUBLE A CATERING
DOUGLAS CO PUBLIC WORKS
DUININCK CONCRETE LLC
ECKHARDT/KIMBERLY
EGGE CONSTRtJCTION INC
EIFERT/DANA
EJ'S FLOOR COVERING
ELECTION SYSTEMS & SOFWVARE
ENVIROTECH SERVICES INC
FARGO GLASS & PAINT CO INC
FARMERS CO-OP OIL
FASTENAL COMPANY
FERGUS FALLS DAILY JOURNAL
FERGUS FALLS/CITY OF
FERGUS FALLS/Cl1Y OF
FERGUS POWER PUMP INC
FINKELSON/BETH
FORCE AMERICA DISTRIBUTING LLC
FORUM COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY
FOTH INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONME"
FRANZ REPROGRAPHICS INC
GALLS LLC
GENE'S SPORT SHOP
GOERDT/STEPHEN
GONTAREKIJONAH
GRAINGER INC
HAWES SEPTIC TANK PUMPING LlC
HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE
HOTSY MINNESOTA
HOUSTON ENGINEERING INC
INDIGITA:L INC
INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS LLC
INTERSTATE ENGINEERING INC
ITL PATCH COMPANY INC
J.P. COOKE CO
JAKE'S JOHNS LLC
JH SIGNS & DESIGNS INC
JOHNSON-NELSON MASONRY INC
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
March 15, 2022 (Exhibit A)
Amount
1,089.00
33.44
140.00
95.95
155.00
800.00
4,420.28
58.50
1,300.00
290.00
5,067.00
1,432.38
7,358.13
1,258.21
4,136.10
122.40
1,848.34
62.00
3,850.00
2,400.00
36.86
482.67
200.00
79,631.32
26.25
3,534.54
929.92
65.00
200.80
363.72
100.00
130.20
1,120.25
83,725.22
2,762.05
961.45
6,573.50
139.00
35.65
400.00
250.00
1,500.00
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Vendor Name
JONES LAW OFFICE
KIMBALL MIDWEST
KNUTSON ELECTRIC REBUILDING
LAKE REGION RECOVERY HOME
LAKES ADVERTISING LLC
LAKES AREA COOPERA TfVE
LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE COOP
LARKIN HOFFMAN DALY & LINDGREN l TO
LARRY OTT INC TRUCK SERVICE
LARUMIPAT
LAWSON PRODUCTS INC
LEClAIRICHRISTOPHER
LEE/ASHLEY
LIBERTY TIRE RECYCLING llC
LINDE GAS & EQUIPMENT INC
LITTLE FALLS MACHINE INC
LOCATORS & SUPPLIES INC
LONG PRAIRIE LEADER
MARCO INC ST LOUIS
MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC
MAR.JON PRINTERS INC
MCCONN/CHRISTOPHER
MCKESSON MEDICAL-SURGICAL INC
MEKALSON HYDRAULICS INC
MENO CORRECTIONAL CARE
MlDWEST BUS PARTS INC
MlOWEST MONITORING & SURVEILANCE
MINNCOR INDUSTRIES
MINNESOTA MOTOR COMPANY
MN CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION
MN CRISIS INTERVENTION TE>\M
MN DEPT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY
MN POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY
MN &JI/AA -AMC
MOORE ENGINEERING INC
NAPA CENTRAL
NAPA CENTRAL MN
NATURE'S PUMPING
NELSON AUTO CENTER INC
NETWORK SERVICES COMPANY
NEW YORK MILLS DISPATCH
NEWMAN PAINTING INC
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
March 15, 2022 (Exhibit A)
Amount
770.00
1,235.29
90.00
1,743.62
700.00
3,995.75
6,150.00
395.50
2,400.00
107.64
1,219.39
297.26
46.76
41,286.60
426.94
9,299.18
114.59
220.00
2,805.42
7,855.45
249.00
217.90
214.85
2,317.08
12,701.50
294.65
301.77
35.00
1,562.79
117.50
15,000.00
200.00
960.00
400.00
22,533.75
1,235.08
180.81
130.00
661.27
1,863.95
35.00
1,960.00
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Vendor Name
NOR-TECH
NORTH CENTRAL INC
NORTHWEST TIRE INC
NUSS TRUCK & EQUIPMENT
NYHUS FAMILY SALES INC
O'DAY EQUIPMENT, LLC
OLSEN CHAIN & CABLE 00 INC
OLSON OIL CO INC
OPENTEXT INC
OPG-3 INC
OTTER TAIL CO EMPLOYEE'S COMMITTE
OTTER TAIL CO TREASURER
OTTERTAIL AGGREGATE INC
OTTERTAIL TRUCKING INC
OUTDOOR RENOVATIONS LANDSCAPE &
PAKORINC
PAW PUBLICATIONS LLC BATTLE LAKER
PELICAN PETE BODY SHOP & TOWING IN
PELICAN RAPIDS PRESS
PELICAN RAPIDS/CITY OF
PEMBERTON LAW PLLP
PEOPLEFACTS LLC
PERHAM AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCI
PERHAM STEEL & WELDING
PETE'S AUTOBODY LLC
PHllUPPIIDR JAY
PHOENIX SUPPLY
PIEPER/JORDAN
POSTMASTER
PO\J\'ERPLAN 01B
PRECISE MRM I.LC
PRO AG FARMERS CO OP
PRO AG FARMERS COOPERATIVE
PRO-WEST & ASSOCIATES INC
PSICK CAPITOL SOLUTIONS INC
QUADIENT LEASING USA INC
QUICK'S NAPA AUTO PARTS
RAVE WIRELESS INC
RAY'S Oil COMPANY
RDO EQUIPMENT CO
RDO TRUCK CENTERS
RINKE NOONAN LAW FIRM
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
March 15, 2022 (Exhibit A)
Amount
43,496.00
900.00
76.13
2,123.05
48.13
630.37
45.60
371.99
10,000.00
6,314.00
3,349.51
433.78
75.00
19,953.16
14,941.25
1,007.28
70.30
216.00
157.50
2,69725
5,159.00
29.30
175.00
47 . .80
900.00
950.00
1,084.76
97.02
130.00
772.12
2,380.00
1Hl.47
1,075.16
180.17
3,000.00
2,568.24
6.88
1,605.00
752.50
128.72
4,651.42
7,203.00
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Vendor Name
SCHAKE/SARAH
SCOTT HOFLAND CONSTRUCTION INC
SHEILS/RICK
SIGELMAN STEEL & RECYCLING INC
SlGNWORKS SlGNS & BANNERS INC
SIMENGMRD/PAUl
STAPLES BUSINESS CREDIT
STAPLES WORLD
STEINS INC
STEVE'S SANITATION INC
STRANO ACE HARDWARE
STREICHERS
SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE LLC
SUNSET LAW ENFORCEMENT
SUPER SEPTIC & EXCAVATION
TAG UP
TERMINIX COMMERCIAL
THIS WEEKS SHOPPING NEWS
THOMSON REUTERS -WEST
THRIFTY WHITE PHARMACY
THUMPER POND RESORT LLC
TK ELEVATOR CORP
TOLLEFSON/BRITTANY
TRANE U.S. INC
TRANS COLlABORATIVE & CONSULTANT
TRI-TECH FORENSICS INC
US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE
USPCAINC
VAUGHN AUTO & MARINE CO
VERGAS HARDWARE
VICTOR LUNDEEN COMPANY
VIKING GARAGE DOOR COMPANY INC
VIPONID.fKRIS
VISUAL GOV SOLUTIONS LLC
VOSS LIGHTING
WALLWORK TRUCK CENTER
WARNER GARAGE DOOR INC
WAS11E MANAGEMENT
WEST CENTRAL JAIL ADMINISTRATOR'S .
WILKIN CO HIGHWAY DEPT
YAV.AROW/MATTHEW
Final Total:
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
March 15, 2022 (Exhibit A)
Amount
5,200.00
5,680.00
571.74
277.00
375.00
71.60
199.17
252.50
1,570.05
2,578.33
99.34
1,579.84
9,207.56
292.80
99.00
26.55
260.25
277.20
4,118.82
2,184.98
309.88
706.63
102.65
846.00
2,355.00
404.89
1,483.26
50.00
159.95
41.78
37.42
190.00
748.41
725.00
762.90
1,061.22
93.70
1,008.94
20.00
11,147.50
65.52
709,237.36