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May 10, 2022
OTTER TAIL COUNTY -MINNESOTA
BOARD OF COMM ISSIONERS' MINUTES
Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room & Via Livestream
515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
May 10, 202218:30 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened at 8:31 a.m. Tuesday, May 10, 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 Mortenson, second by Johnson and
unanimously carried to approve the Board of Commissioners' agenda of May 10, 2022, with the following
additions:
Managed Care Resolution
Discussion re: Committee Meetings
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Rogness, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to approve the consent agenda items as
follows:
1. April 26, 2022, Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for May 10, 2022 (Exhibit A)
3. Human Services & Public Health Warrants/Bills for May 10, 2022 (Exhibit A)
4. Approve the issuance of 1 day to 4 Day Temporary On-Sale Liquor License to Phelps
Mill Country for an event scheduled for July 9, 2022 and July 10, 2022.
5. Approve the LG220 Application for Exempt Permit as submitted by the MN Finnish
American Historical Society Chapter 13 for an event scheduled for August 21, 2022, at
the Finn Creek Museum located at 55442 340th Street in Deer Creek Township.
6. Approve the issuance of an On Sale Liquor License to Balmoral Golf Course Inc. dba
Balmoral Golf Course for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
7. Approve the issuance of an On Sale Liquor License to Bay View Ventures LLC dba
Beach Bums Bar & Eatery for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
8. Approve the issuance of an On/Off Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License and an On-Sale Wine
License to Heislers Gravel & Rental Prop. lnc./Heislers Gravel Inc dba Heisler's Country
Pub/Heisler's Campground and Pub for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30,
2023.
9. Approve the issuance of an On Sale Liquor License to Spanky's Stone Hearth Inc. dba
Spanky's stone Hearth for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
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10. Approve the issuance of an On Sale Liquor License to Stalker Lake Golf Course Bar
and Grill LLC dba Stalker Lake Golf Course Bar & Grill for the period of July 1, 2022
through June 30, 2023.
11. Approve the issuance of an On-Sale Wine License, an On/Off Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor and
Consumption and Display Permit for Ten Mile Lake Resort, In. dba Ten Mile Lake Resort
for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (License Period for the
Consumption and Display Permit is April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023.
12. The City of Ottertail will be considering the creation of TIF District No. 1-7 at a public
hearing Scheduled for May 23, 2022 at 5:15 at City Hall. The TIF District is being created
to assist Auto Fix and NEVO which are proposing to locate in the community and
construct new building.
HUMAN SERVICES 2021 ANNUAL REPORT
Human Services Director Deb Sjostrom provided a brief overview of the 2021 Human Services Annual Report
summarizing the various programs and services that are provided and administered in Otter Tail County.
Services provided include Economic Assistance Programs, Child and Family Services & Child Protection and
Home & Community Based Services and Long-Term Care Services. She noted that during this Peacetime
Emergency Human Services were unable to close Medical Assistance due to healthcare waivers, but when
the Peacetime Emergency ends, they will spend the next twelve months working through those cases
determining participant eligibility. Director Sjostrom also advised that there is currently a waitlist for the Child
Care Assistance Program administered by Mahube-Otwa, which will be alleviated by expending all dollars
available for the program.
MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING
MANAGED HEAL TH CARE SERVICES IN OTTER TAIL COUNTY
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -45
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Human Services (OHS) has published a Request for Proposals
(RFPs) to provide health care services to seniors and persons with disabilities qualified for Special Needs
Basic Care (SNBC) in eighty (80) Minnesota counties including Otter Tail; and
WHEREAS, OHS has requested County evaluations and recommendations regarding the RFP proposals from
each respective county; and
WHEREAS, representatives of Otter Tail County Human Services and Public Health have reviewed and
evaluated the proposals; and
WHEREAS, Blue Plus, Medica and UCare have submitted proposals most suited to meet our needs for seniors
and UCare for SNBC;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners supports the
recommendation of the Otter Tail County Human Services and Public Health Departments approving Blue
Plus, Medica and Ucare as Managed Care Organization(s) (MCO(s)) providing managed health care services
in Otter Tail County for seniors and UCare for SNBC.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Mortenson, duly
seconded by Commissioner Rogness, and after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed
unanimously.
Adopted and signed this 10th day of May 2022.
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OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: May 24, 2022
Attest: . Ju I cd~ LI~
missioners Chair Nicole Hansen, Clerk
AWAIR POLICY
Motion by Johnson, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to revise the current A Workplace Accident
& Injury Reduction (AWAIR) Policy to include safety protocols in compliance with the OSHA Standard 29
U.S.C. 1910.1053, Respirable crystalline silica as recommended by Safety/Risk Specialist Eric Lien.
U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE (USFWS) -CERTIFICATION OF EASEMENTS
USFWS Representatives appeared before the Board and requested certification of three (3) wetland
easements and eight (8) habitat protection easements. Documentation was previously submitted regarding
the requests. Motion by Mortenson, second by Johnson and unanimously carried to approve certification for
the USFWS to secure the following habitat and wetland easements:
Leigh & Shana Barry -Habitat Easement T. 134N., R. 40W.:
Section 8, Part of the South Half (S1/2). Section 17, Part of West Half of the Northeast Quarter (W1/2NE1/4),
to be determined by a survey.
Leigh & Shana Barry -Wetland Easement:
T. 133. R. 42: (Aurdal Parcel)
Section, 36, Part of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4).
T. 135, R. 42: (Maplewood Parcel)
Section 29, Part of the South Half of the Southwest Quarter (S1/2SW1/4). Section 30, Part of the Southeast
Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4SE1/4).
Clambe y Family Trust -Habitat Easement T. 133N., R. 42W. 5th P.M.:
Section 10, Part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NE1/4SE1/4), to be determined by a
survey.
Clambey Family Trust & Truax Trust-Habitat Easement T. 133N .• R. 42W, 5th P.M.:
Section 10, Part of the East Half of the Northeast Quarter (E1/2NE1/4) and East Half of the Southeast Quarter
(E1/2SE1/4). Section 11, Part of the South Half of the Northwest Quarter (S1/2NW1/4) and North Half of the
Southwest Quarter (N1/2SW1/4), to be determined by a survey.
Melanie Cole-Habitat Easement T. 133N., R. 41W., 5th P.M.:
Section 3, Parts of the North Half of the East Quarter (N 1 /2E 1 /4 ), Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter
(SW1 /4SE 1 /4 ), and Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE 1 /4SW1 /4 ), to be determined by a survey.
Kath y L. Evavold-Habitat Easement T. 131N., R. 40W, 5th P.M.:
Section 14, Part of the North Half of the Southwest Quarter (N1/2SW1/4), to be determined by a survey.
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Shane & Echo Finkelson-Habitat Easement T. 131N .• R. 40W.. 5th P.M.:
Section 29, Part of the East Half of the Southeast Quarter (E1/2SE1/4), to be determined by a survey.
Jacobs Family Trust -Wetland Easement:
T. 132N., R. 42W., 5th P.M.
Section 1, Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SW1/4NE1/4), Northwest Quarter of the Southeast
Quarter (NW1/4SE1/4), and South Half of the Northwest Quarter (S1/2NW1/4).
T. 133N .• R. 42W.. 5th P.M.
Section 28, That part of Government Lots Six (6), and Eight (8) and the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest
Quarter (SE1/4SW1/4) lying East of the Otter Tail River, except flowage rights. Section 33, Government Lots
Six (6), Nine (9), Ten (10), and Thirteen (13).
Richard Konlev -Wetland Easement T. 135N .• R. 42W.. 5th P.M.:
Section 30, North Half of the Southeast Quarter (N 1 /2SE 1 /4) and Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter
(SW1/4SE1/4).
Jordan & Rebecca Li/lemon-Habitat Easement T. 131N .• R. 40W.. 5th P.M.:
Section 27, Part of the South Half of the Southwest Quarter (S1/2SW1/4), to be determined by a survey.
Daniel & Anne Stenoien-Habitat Easement T. 134N., R. 40W.:
Section 15, Part of the East Half of the Northeast Quarter (E1/2NE1/4), to be determined by a survey.
DITCH 20 -CLEANOUT REQUEST
Motion by Rogness, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to approve necessary maintenance to clean
out overgrowth in Ditch 20 by the property owners with their own equipment.
DITCH 18/37 -CLEANOUT REQUEST
Motion by Mortenson, second by Johnson and unanimously carried to approve necessary maintenance to
clean out 800ft of overgrowth in Ditch 37 by the contractor from Weets Drainage and Excavating, LLC., who
was already approved for Ditch 37 tile repair.
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 9:38 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 9:44 a.m.
MASTER PARTNERSHIP CONTRACT RESOLUTION
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -49
Upon a motion by Johnson, seconded by Mortenson and unanimously carried to adopt the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The Minnesota Department of Transportation wishes to cooperate closely with local units of
government to coordinate the delivery of transportation services and maximize the efficient delivery of such
services at all levels of government; and
WHEREAS, Mn DOT and local governments are authorized by Minnesota Statutes sections 4 71.59, 17 4.02,
and 161.20, to undertake collaborative efforts for the design, construction, maintenance and operation of state
and localroads;and
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WHEREAS: the parties wish to able to respond quickly and efficiently to such opportunities for collaboration
and have determined that having the ability to write "work orders" against a master contract would provide the
greatest speed and flexibility in responding to identified needs.
Therefore, be it resolved:
1. That the County of Otter Tail enter into a Master Partnership Contract with the Minnesota Department of
Transportation, a copy of which was before the Board.
2. That the proper County officers are authorized to execute such contract, and any amendments thereto.
3. That the County Engineer is authorized to negotiate work order contracts pursuant to the Master Contract,
which work order contracts may provide for payment to or from MnDOT, and that the County Engineer
may execute such work order contracts on behalf of the County of Otter Tail without further approval by
this Board.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota, this 10th day of May 2022.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: May 24, 2022
Attest: k I. {t..'>Lu L/ [,uy:u_:J
ommissioners Chair Nicole Hansen, Clerk
CSAH 35 NEGATIVE EIS DECLARATION
Motion by Rogness, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to approve the Negative EIS Declaration for
the reconstruction of CSAH 35, Project No. S.A.P. 056-635-042.
CONTRACTS & BONDS -2022 SEASONAL SUPPLY OF SALT
Motion by Johnson, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures to execute the contract between Otter Tail County and Compass Minerals America, Inc. of Overland
Park, KS for the 2022 Seasonal Supply of Salt for the 2022-2023 winter season.
CONTRACTS & BONDS -2022 RIGHT OF WAY BRUSH CONTROL
Motion by Johnson, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures to execute the contract between Otter Tail County and L&M Road Services of Ulen, MN for County
Highway Right of Way Brush Control.
RECOMMENDATION FOR AWARD FOR
2022 COUNTY WIDE TRAFFIC MARKING -CP 4138-200
Motion by Bucholz, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to authorize 2022 County Wide Traffic
Marking CP 4138-200 bid award to Traffic Marking Service, Inc. of Maple Lake, MN with the lowest bid amount
of $386,367.30 as recommended by the County Engineer.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT UPDATES
County Engineer Charles Grotte provided a brief Highway Department update to the Board regarding current
planning, construction, and maintenance. They have been working with transportation consultants to update
project status regarding the 2040 Transportation Plan. Grotte also gave updates on bids for County Highways
8 and 67 and reconstruction of County Highway 34 once restrictions lift on May 16. Grotte provided that County
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Highway 35 segment reconstruction from Underwood to CSAH 18 project is pushed back with bids taken this
fall and the project starting in Spring 2023. Bridges on County Highways 35 and 41 are currently underway.
Mr. Grotte noted they will be hosting the Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Minnesota Roadway
Maintenance Training and Demo Day on May 19, 2022 with 125 people registered. He also announced Colby
Palmersheim as the new County Ditch Inspector.
COUNTY ENGINEER APPOINTMENT
Motion by Johnson, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to appoint Charles Grotte as the County
Engineer for Otter Tail County.
CONTRACT AWARD FOR OTTER TAIL COUNTY
RENOVATIONS FOR COURTHOUSE & GOVERNMENT SERVICES CENTER
Motion by Rogness, second by Johnson and unanimously carried to authorize renovations in the Courthouse
and Government Services Center (GSC) with the bid award to Eagle Construction Company, Inc. of Little
Falls, MN at a bid of $1,921,664, with the removal of the deduct of $17,000 to leave the current vending area.
Anticipated completion date is January 2, 2023 with the following areas being remodeled: Probation Office
(Court House); Child Support Office (Courthouse); License Center (GSC); Land & Resources (GSC). Staff is
authorized to execute the necessary contracts to initiate construction. The County previously bonded for these
renovations.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Commissioner Johnson requested that Administration provide recommendations to ensure that subject
material from committee meetings is thoroughly reviewed and discussed at Board Meetings prior to Board
action.
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 10:36 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 10:47 a.m.
MINNESOTA POLLUTION & CONTROL AGENCY GRANT AGREEMENT FOR RECYCLING
Motion by Mortenson, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to approve the grant agreement between
Otter Tail County Solid Waste Department and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for County-wide Curbside
Single-Sort Recycling.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR RECYCLING
Motion by Johnson, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to approve an agreement between Otter
Tail County and Burns & McDonnel Engineering Company, Inc. (Burns & McDonnel) to provide a scope of
services to assist Otter Tail County in the transition of existing source separated recycling to a countywide
single-stream recycling system.
SUMMIT CARBON SOLUTIONS UPDATE
Independent Consultant to Summit Carbon Solutions Joe Caruso gave an update on Summit Carbon Solutions
(SCS), the world's largest integrated carbon capture, transportation, and storage business affiliated with the
Ag Industry. To date they have aggregated more than 9 million tons of CO2 from over 30 facilities in five
midwestem states. Green Plains Fergus Falls is one of six current partners located in Minnesota with proposed
pipeline running through Southwestern Otter Tail County. The CO2 will be transported via a pipeline network
spanning nearly 2,000 miles and stored permanently and safely deep underground in North Dakota with
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completion in 2024. Questions and concerns brought to Open House meetings included safety and risk,
property rights, restoration of land and owner compensation. Mr. Caruso provided that carbon capture and
transportation is a known and proven technology with zero fatalities in the last 20 years. It is much less of a
health and environmental hazard than other pipelines as CO2 is not combustible or flammable. The pipelines
are monitored 24/7 at a control center with valve segments to seal off in case of any issue. SCS does not have
eminent domain in Minnesota and the routes are a work in progress. The pipeline would be placed at least
54" below ground and SCS would be obligated to surface and restore property. Landowners would be
compensated up front for damages for three (3) years of impact. The next Open House meetings will be in
late June.
RED RIVER BASIN COMMISSION'S FUNDING REQUEST
Motion by Johnson, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to deny the Red River Basin Commission's
request for 2022 Funding in the amount of $400.00 to provide funding for administrative services provided by
the Red River Basin Commission to the Joint Powers Board.
ABSENTEE BALLOT BOARD
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2022-46
Commissioner Mortenson offered the following and moved for its adoption:
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute Section 203B.121 requires that each governing body with
responsibility to accept and reject absentee ballots must establish an absentee ballot board; and
WHEREAS, Otter Tail County is responsible for accepting and rejecting absentee ballots for all Federal, State
and County primary, general and special elections, as well as for local elections held in conjunction with all
Federal, State and County elections; and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners is responsible for the appointment of a sufficient
number of adequately trained election judges to process absentee ballots; and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Auditor-Treasurer's office will recommend a sufficient number of individuals
for appointment by the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners to the Absentee Ballot Board; and
WHEREAS, each election judge appointed to serve as a member of the Absentee Ballot Board will meet the
qualifications as stated in Minnesota Statute 204B.19 through Minnesota Statute 204B.22; and
WHEREAS, each election judge appointed will be trained by the Otter Tail County Auditor-Treasurer's office
as instructed by the Secretary of State and in accordance with all applicable statutes and rules relating to the
handling of absentee ballots; and
WHEREAS, the duties and responsibilities of the absentee ballot board are stated in Minnesota Statute
Section 203B.121 Subdivision 2; and
WHEREAS, the process for establishing a record of absentee voting, the opening of envelopes and the
storage and counting of absentee ballots are stated in Minnesota Statute Section 203B.121 Subdivisions 3
through 5; and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners shall pay reasonable compensation to each
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member of the Absentee Ballot Board for the services rendered during an election; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 203B.13, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
had previously adopted an Absentee Ballot Board Ordinance on Tuesday, July 25, 1990; and
WHEREAS, for elections administered in 2010 and forward, the authority granted to Minnesota counties by
the provisions of Minnesota Statute Section 203B.13 have been repealed by Laws 2010 Chapter 194 Section
27.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby
recognizes the requirement of Minnesota Statute Section 203B.121 Subdivision 1 and hereby establishes by
this resolution an Absentee Ballot Board to administer the provisions of Minnesota Statute Section 203B.121
Subdivision 2 through Minnesota Statute 203B.121 Subdivision 5; and
BE, IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that appointments to the Absentee Ballot Board will be made prior to the start
of absentee voting for each election, appointments will be election specific and reasonable compensation for
the services rendered by members of the Absentee Ballot Board will be established at the time of appointment.
Commissioner Johnson seconded the resolution and, upon being put to vote, the resolution was unanimously
adopted.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota this 10th day of May 2022.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: May 24, 2022
ommissioners Chair
Attest l'f . f C!'.'." 1 1-/UY)LL--"
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
ENFORCEMENT OF EAGLE LAKE TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -47
WHEREAS, the County of Otter Tail, Minnesota (hereinafter referred to as the "County") and Eagle Lake
Township (hereinafter referred to as the "Township") agree that the County will agree to enforce the Eagle
Lake Township Ordinance adopted April 8, 2022 (hereinafter referred to as the "Ordinance" and attached
hereto); and
WHEREAS, the Township adopted said Ordinance on April 8, 2022, at their scheduled monthly meeting; and
WHEREAS, enforcement of the Ordinance is authorized pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 394.37; and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Sheriffs Office is agreeable to enforce the provisions of said Ordinance;
and
WHEREAS, the County authorizes the Otter Tail County Sheriffs Office to enforce the provisions as provided
for in the Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners, as follows:
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The County hereby approves enforcement by the Otter Tail County Sheriffs Office of the Ordinance.
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.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota this 10th day of May 2022.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: May 24, 2022
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B Nicole Hansen, Clerk
TRANSFER STATION/LANDFILL SUPERVISOR
Motion by Rogness, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to approve a 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE)
Transfer Station/Landfill Supervisor position within the Solid Waste department. This position was initially in
the 2022 budget as a Solid Waste Program Coordinator position which will result in a reduction of costs.
UNDERWOOD SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
Motion by Rogness, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to approve a 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE)
Deputy Sheriff School Resource Officer in the Underwood School District with a proposed starting date of
July1, 2022. This position will be partially funded by the Underwood School District.
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS PRESENTATION
The Otter Tail County Health and Wellness team shared a presentation focused on their combined efforts on
Mental Health Awareness. The long-range priority is to provide access to services and amenities that create
opportunities for residents to live a healthy lifestyle-including active living, recreation, healthy foods, and
physical and mental health resources. The team highlighted specific departmental programs and resources:
Public Health focuses on mental health promotion and illness prevention, highlighting the Thrive program and
the Otter Tail County Mental Health Promotion & Suicide Prevention Planning Group; the Veterans Service
offers a monthly radio show, is highlighting May as Military Appreciation Month & Caregiver Month and has
2022 summer retreats planned; Probation is focusing on a Juvenile Diversion Program, case management,
reentry support and leadership programs; and Human Services offers collaborative mental health efforts with
numerous resources. The County also offers numerous internal resources for staff as well as individual
departmental efforts. The team updated the mental health resources that are available to the community, for
all people within the community, on the Otter Tail County website which is accessible to anyone at any time.
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS PROCLAMATION
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -48
WHEREAS mental health is a part of overall health and well-being for all individuals;
WHEREAS addressing the complex mental health needs of children, adults, families, and communities today
is fundamental to the future of Otter Tail County;
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WHEREAS one in five children under the age of five have a mental health disorder and addressing problems
earlier improves children and youth's quality of life and their chance to succeed;
WHEREAS one in five adults live with a mental illness;
WHERAS the need for comprehensive, coordinated mental health services for children, adults, families' and
communities places upon our community a critical responsibility;
WHEREAS it is appropriate that the month of May be set apart each year for the direction of our thoughts,
awareness and support toward mental health and well-being;
WHEREAS Otter Tail County Health and Wellness Team and its many partners collaborate to care for the
mental health needs of children, adults, and families in our community; it is appropriate that the month of May
be set apart each year for highlighting and brining awareness on the importance of mental health and well-
being;
NOW, THEREFORE, We, Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners, do hereby proclaim the month of May
to be Mental Health Awareness Month and May 5, 2022 to be Children's Mental Health Awareness Day in
Otter Tail County; and urge our citizens and all agencies and organizations interested in meeting children's,
adults', families' and communities' mental health needs to unite in observance of and join the important work
occurring in our communities to address the needs of those experiencing and living with mental health or
substance use disorders and their families.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Mortenson, duly
seconded by Commissioner Rogness, and after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed
unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota this 10th day of May, 2022.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Be missioners Chair
Dated: May 24, 2022
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Nicole Hansen, Clerk
ADJOURNMENT
At 12:40 p.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, May 24, 2022, at the Government Services
Center in Fergus Falls and via live stream.
OTTER COUNTY BO RD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: May 24, 2022
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Betty Murphy, Board of Cammi Nicole Hansen, Clerk
Vendor Name
106 GROUP l TO/THE
ABRA FERGUS FALLS
ACME TOOLS
ALEX RUBBISH & RECYCLING INC
ALOMERE HEAL TH
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC
AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINESS
ARAMARK
ARNDT/SCOTT
ASCHNEWITZJSAMUEL M & JESSICA A
AUTO VALUE FERGUS FALLS
AXON ENTERPRISE INC
BAKER EXCAVATING
BAMBERGJJOHN G
BARR ENGINEERING CO
BATTERIES PLUS BULBS
BECKER CO SHERIFF
BECKMAN AGRJCUL TURE CORPORATION
BECKMAN TSTEES/PAUL W & DIANNE M
BEN HOLZER UNLIMITED WATER LLC
BEYER BODY SHOP INC
BIG SKY COMMUNICATIONS INC
BLUFFTON OIL CO
BOLTON & MENK INC
BRANDNER/STEVE
BRAUN VENDING INC
BUREAU OF CRIMINAL APPREHENSION
CARDINAL CONSUL TING SOLUTIONS
CARLSON COUNSELING & CONSULTING
CARR"S LAKE COUNTRY SUPERMARKET
CITIZEN'S ADVOCATE
CLAY CO SHERIFF
CLEAN SWEEP COMMERCIAL SERVICES
CODE 4 SERVICES INC
COLLEGE WAY AUTO
COMPTONIDON
CONCEPT CATERING
COOPER'S OFFICE SUPPLY INC
CPS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
CULLIGAN OF WADENA
CUMMINS SALES & SERVICE
CZECH/KAREN
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Amount
4,094.00
8,640.45
383.04
599.73
165.00
4,143.28
25,139.60
122.83
525.00
7,750.00
494.16
9,446.41
175.00
500.00
296.00
438.44
37.00
4,600.00
2,350.00
20.00
852.32
50.00
5,776.74
145.00
306.79
16.00
150.00
7,614.85
300.00
203.00
72.90
52.15
1,183.00
3.129.29
91.46
10.74
410.00
408.46
1,031.10
26.50
549.78
40.95
Vendor Name
OACOTAH PAPER CO
DAKOTA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS INC
DAN'S TOWING & REPAIR
OATAWORKS PLUS LLC
DAVlS/ALEC
DEANS DISTRIBUTING
OENZEL'S REGION WASTE INC
DICK'S STANDARD
DIGI-KEY ELECTRONICS
DONOHO/MICHAEL
DOUBLE A CATERING
DOUGLAS CO PUBLIC WORKS
ECKHARDT/KIMBERLY
ELDIEN/MICHELLE
ESSER PLUMBING & HEATING INC
FASTENAL COMPANY
FELT/STEVE
FERGUS FALLS DAILY JOURNAL
FERGUS FALLS/CITY OF
FERGUS FALLS/CITY OF
FERGUS HOME & HARDWARE INC
FERGUS POWER PUMP INC
FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC
FIDLAR TECHNOLOGIES INC
FINKELSON/BETH
FORUM COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY
FRANZ REPROGRAPHICS INC
GALLS LLC
GONTAREK/JONAH
GRAINGER INC
GREENWALDT CONSTRUCTION SERVICE
GROTTE/CHARLES
HAGEN/BRIAN
HARRISON/RIC & CHERYL
HAUKOS SALES LLC
HAWES SEPTIC TANK PUMPING LLC
HERZOG ROOFING INC
HOLTE/JENNIFER
HOTSY MINNESOTA
HOUSTON ENGINEERING INC
INDIGITAL INC
INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS LLC
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
May 10, 2022 (Exhibit A)
Amount
1,659.04
487.99
743.66
290.00
15.00
1,453.10
306.54
3.98
22.57
356.58
157.50
50.00
120.00
47.97
1,317.50
1,438.74
451.78
1,276.50
12.50
5,250.00
44.03
15,154.22
1,904.14
3,569.08
635.17
55.60
93.75
1,853.55
107.50
8.74
678.50
16.31
28.62
500.00
402.32
110.00
2,490.00
421.33
46,757.10
2,925.00
6,598.72
358.61
Vendor Name
INTERSTATE ENGINEERING INC
J.P. COOKE CO
JAKE'S JOHNS LLC
JENSEN/KELBY
JOHANSEN/MICHAEL V & MICHELLE M
JOHNSON CONTROLS FIRE PROTECTIOI\
JOHNSON FEED INC
JOHNSON/MARKT
KELLY INN ST CLOUD
KIESLER'S POLICE SUPPLY INC
KOLSTAD & KATHERINE KENSINGER/NOF
LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE
LAKES AREA COOPERATIVE
LAKES COUNTRY HEATING & AIR CONDll
LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE COOP
LANGE/ELIZABETH
LARRY OTT INC TRUCK SERVICE
LARUM/PAT
LAWSON PRODUCTS INC
LEE/CRAIG
LEIGHTON BROADCASTING -FERGUS FA
LOCATORS & SUPPLIES INC
M-R SIGN CO INC
MACPZA
MALMSTROM/WESTON
MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC
MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC
MARK LEE EXCAVATING INC
MARKS FLEET SUPPLY INC
MARTHALER/TERENCE
MCIT
MCKESSON MEDICAL-SURGICAL INC
MEKASH/ALLEN
MEND CORRECTIONAL CARE
MERICKEL LUMBER
MHSRCRANGE
MIDWEST BUS PARTS INC
MIKE'S LOCK & KEY SERVICE
MNBWSR
MNBWSR
MN CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION
MN COUNTIES HIGHWAY ACCOUNTANTS
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
May 10, 2022 (Exhibit A)
Amount
22,677.40
35.65
400.00
72.00
4,350.00
854.91
19,743.25
611.55
256.78
50.00
650.00
3,298.21
255.30
2,000.00
442.50
3.77
2,600.00
104.13
535.31
10.74
1,841.00
360.78
1,196.26
100.00
28.33
3,841.33
816.24
9,478.63
36.17
606.29
110.00
144.42
4-43.66
14,033.50
98.13
2,400.00
138.70
4,523.50
100.00
5,083.55
112.50
510.00
Vendor Name
MN DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES
MN DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION
MN DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION
MN POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY
MN POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY
MOORE ENGINEERING INC
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC
NAPA CENTRAL
NARDINI FIRE EQUIPMENT
NARTECINC
NATURE'S PUMPING
NEWMAN SIGNS INC
NEWVILLE/DARREN
NUSS TRUCK & EQUIPMENT
OLIPHANT/CONNIE
OLSON OIL CO INC
OLSON TIRE & OIL
OTTER ELECTRIC LLC
OTTER RISERS KIWANIS
OTTER TAIL CO COURT AOMINISTRATIOfl
OTTER TAIL CO LAW LIBRARY
OTTER TAIL CO TREASURER
OTTER TAIL CO TREASURER
OTTERTAIL BAKERY
OTTERTAIL GLASS
OUTDOOR RENOVATIONS LANDSCAPE &
PARK REGION CO OP
PARKERS PRAIRIE INDEPENDENT LLC/H-
PARKERS PRAIRIE/CITY OF
PEMBERTON LAW PLLP
PEOPLEFACTS LLC
PETE'S AMOCO
PHOENIX SUPPLY
PIONEER RIM & WHEEL CO
POWERPHONE INC
PRAIRIE LAKES MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
PRECISE MRM LLC
QUALITY TOYOTA
RAMSEY CO SHERIFF
RDO EQUIPMENT CO
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MN
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
May 10, 2022 (Exhibit A)
Amount
209.93
25.00
5,522.06
3,670.65
30.00
30,876.25
3,100.00
2,764.20
350.75
2,152.75
333.25
140.00
816.66
572.36
795.10
24.73
1,433.70
250.00
33,074.42
120.00
75.00
314.88
1,561.47
40.19
36.00
688.45
1,122.50
19.68
144.00
130.00
672.00
14.65
514.48
734.38
601.33
399.00
14.00
2,380.00
802.00
280.00
5,068.05
1,275.00
Vendor Name
RINKE NOONAN LAW FIRM
ROBBJOEB
ROCHOLLJSCOTT E & LEAH M
ROGAUKEITH
ROLLAG/CRAIG & ROBBIN
R TVISION INC
SAEWERTJlANDYN
SCHAKE/SARAH
SCHEMPP/CARLA
SCHROEDER/JOHN K & CARMEN M
SHENKEVIN
SIGN GUYS LLC
SIGNWORKS SIGNS & BANNERS INC
$IONICS WEAPON SYSTEMS
SQUEEGEE SQUAD
STEELE CO SHERIFPS OFFICE
STEIN/WAYNE
STEINS INC
STEVE'S SANITATION INC
STOLTENBERGJCHAD l & ERICKA A
STREICHERS
SUMMERVILLE ELECTRIC INC
SUMMIT FIRE PROTECTION
SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE LLC
TAG UP
TERMINIX COMMERCIAL -ST CLOUD
THIS WEEKS SHOPPING NEWS
THOMSON REUTERS·· WEST
THRIFTY WHITE PHARMACY
THUMPER POND RESORT LLC
THUNSELLEJKRISTI
TNT REPAIR INC
TRUENORTH STEEL INC
TWEETON REFRIGERATION INC
UGSTAD PLUMBING INC
ULINE
UMLAUF/BRENTON & JESSICA
UPS
US AUTOFORCE
US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE
VANGUARD APPRAISALS INC
VICTOR LUNDEEN COMPANY
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
May 10, 2022 (Exhibit A)
Amount
5,968.00
16.39
11,000.00
120.07
2,000.00
6,600.00
48.00
5,200.00
1,184.39
6,000.00
10.74
955.00
294.00
1,319.85
307.00
85.00
505.30
2,205.45
136.26
1,150.00
171.98
1,102.75
571.25
17,111.26
26.55
355.25
110.88
4,018.19
1,365.59
270.12
124.33
12.33
1,966.50
7,172.97
19.90
152.00
7,400.00
18.73
642.48
1,483.26
36,823.50
1,207.63
Vendor Name
VIKING COCA-COLA.
VIKING GARAGE DOOR COMPANY INC
WASTE MANAGEMENT
WAYNE'S TOOL WAGON
WEST/RICHARD
WILSON/WARREN R
WINDELS/LORI
YAVAROW/MATTHEW
ZIEGLER INC
Final Total:
Vendor Name
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC
CASS CO SHERIFF-NO
COOPER'S OFFICE SUPPLY INC
CURTIS/JENNA
HOLMQUIST/ABIGAIL
INDEPENDENT CONTRACT SERVICES OF
MSSA
NETTESTAD/AMY
OTTER TAIL CO TREASURER
POTTER/LELAND
PRODUCTIVE ALTERNATIVES CSU
QUALITY TOYOTA
VICTOR LUNDEEN COMPANY
\1"/EST CENTRAL REG JUVENILE CTR
Final Total:
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
May 10, 2022 {Exhibit A)
Amount
1,795.00
147.90
28,939.34
272.00
3TT.06
284.13
52.54
62.01
1,657.71
561,438.16
Amount
562.85
79.00
96.26
42.59
33.47
758.34
967.00
197.20
9,,327.30
145.89
65.96
1,,298.57
315.70
13,862.00
27,752.13
Vendor Name
BESEMAN/KAREN
SYEJKRIBTIN
CLAY CO HEALTI-1 DEPT
DAHL/MELISSA
DAN'S TOWING & REPAIR
DEMMER/ANDREA
ELLENSON/MA TTIE
FIELDIDEB
FRUSTOUANNE
GEORGESON/ANTHONY
GIBBS/ANN
GUCK/AMY
INDEPENDENT CONTRACT SERVICES OF
JESSER/LEAH
KOEHLER-TABERY/ANNA MARIE
LEIGHTON BROADCASTING -DETROIT U
LE\>VIS/JODI
LIEN/JODY
LYSNE CONSUL TING & COUNSELING LLC
MAGNUSSON/LANE
MIDWEEK INCFTHE
NACCHO
ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC
OFFICE DEPOT
OTTER TAIL CO TREASURER
THACKER/SARAH
VAN SANTEN/OANA
WENTWORTH/KRISTI
WESTBY/LINDA
WILKIN CO PUBLIC HEAL TH
Final Total:
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
May 10, 2022 (Exhibit A)
Amount
107.06
1.76
439.85
18.14
75.70
39.49
120.51
3.51
117.00
112.91
14.04
81.72
6,121.15
22.23
54.99
50.00
56.16
50.31
780.00
2.93
207.90
565.00
66.89
88.88
512.00
1.17
34.75
35.69
72.25
2,000.00
11,853.99