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September 27, 2022
OTTER TAIL COUNTY-MINNESOTA
BOARD OF COMM ISSIONERS' MIN UTES
Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room & Via Livestream
515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
September 27, 2022 I 8:30 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at the
Government Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN. Commissioners Wayne Johnson, Vice Chair; Kurt
Mortenson, Dan Bucholz and Lee Rogness were present in the room; Commissioner Betty Murphy, Chair was
present via Webex and did not participate in the vote pursuant to Minn. Statute §13D, specifically related to
notice requirements for appearing by interactive means.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Vice Chair Johnson called for approval of the Board Agenda. Motion by Rogness, second by Mortenson and
unanimously carried to approve the Board of Commissioners' agenda of September 27, 2022, with the
following additions:
Consent Agenda:
Addition of #8 for liquor license application
September 13, 2022 Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes Highway Correction
APPROVALOFCONSENTAGENDA
Motion by Mortenson, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to approve the consent agenda items as
amended:
1. September 13, 2022, Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for September 27, 2022 (Exhibit A)
3. Human Services and Public Health Warrants/Bills for September 27, 2022 (Exhibit A)
4. Purchase of Service Agreement for Good Life Services, Inc.
5. Confirmation of HRA Commissioner Appointments
6. Approval of the 2023 Court-Appointed Attorneys
7. Approval of the issuance of a County Credit Card to the following individuals as
requested by Nicole Hansen, County Administrator: Hannah Marie Anderson,
Administrative Specialist/County Board Secretary -30 Day Limit $2,500 and Karen M.
Czech, Administrative Specialist -30 Day Limit $2,500.
8. Approval of an On-Sale Liquor application for Rhonda Bell dba Bells Resort Bar and
Grill for the license period ending June 30, 2023.
DWI COURT COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
Motion by Rogness, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures to approve the cooperative agreement between Otter Tail County Probation and Otter Tail County
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DWI Treatment Court for the DWI Court program that is designed to intervene in lifestyles of offenders with
substance use disorders and to improve public safety.
DRUG COURT COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
Motion by Bucholz, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures to approve the cooperative agreement between Otter Tail County Probation and the Otter Tail
County Adult Drug Treatment Court for the Adult Drug Treatment Court program designed to intervene in the
lifestyles of offenders with substance use disorders and to improve public safety.
STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGIES INC. CONTRACT RATIFICATION
Motion by Mortenson, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to approve ratification of the professional
services agreement between Minnesota Counties Computer Cooperative and Strategic Technologies
Incorporated for the maintenance and support of Minnesota County Attorney Practice System (MCAPS).
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 8:54 a.m., Vice Chair Johnson declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
recessed for a short break. The Board of Commissioners meeting was reconvened at 9:00 a.m.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Motion by Rogness, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to approve a Preliminary Plat of "Hull
Creek Addition", owned by Studio 78 Investments, Wes & Heidi Hull and Paul & Mary Olinger, consisting of 5
Residential Non-Riparian Lots attached to 5 Non-Residential Riparian Lots 2 Blocks, with conditions that the
proposed septic system areas on Lots 1, 2, 4 & 5 be fenced off prior to submitting the final plat and remain
fenced off until septic systems are installed. The proposal is located at 22552 Co. Hwy 5, Henning, MN,
Sections 33 & 34, Girard Township; West Battle Lake (56-239), GD.
FINAL PLAT
Motion by Bucholz, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to approve the Final Plat known as
"Overland Acres", which is a plat with 1 non-riparian single family residential lot and 3 non-riparian backlots
each attached to a riparian lot, in Edna Township; Paul Lake.
PUBLIC HEAL TH 2021 ANNUAL REPORT
Public Health Director Jody Lien, Assistant Public Health Director Kristi Wentworth and Family Health
Supervisor Kristin Bye presented the Public Health 2021 Annual Report to the Board. Otter Tail County Public
Health department works to protect, maintain, and improve the health of all people who call Otter Tail County
home. They reported that the department has approximately 40 employees and an annual budget of
approximately $4 million in local, state, federal and fee-based funds. The work of the department falls within
six areas of public health responsibility:
Assure an Adequate Local Public Health Infrastructure-which focuses on public health
responsibilities, workforce needs and community health.
> Promote Healthy Communities and Healthy Behavior-which includes family home visiting programs,
Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program, Senior resources, community based mental
wellbeing programs, traffic safety awareness and car seat safety.
> Prevent the Spread of Communicable Disease-this includes animal bite investigations,
immunizations, COVID-19 Pandemic response, TB & Perinatal Hepatitis B case management, and
sexual transmitted disease prevention.
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Protect Against Environmental Health Hazards-this includes public health nuisance, food, pools and
lodging delegation, water delegation and reduction of lead exposure. > Prepare and Respond to Emergencies-which includes staff readiness and response to public health
emergencies.
> Assure Health Services-which includes child & teen checkup outreach, long term services and
supports programs, MnCHOICES assessments and refugee health.
TOBACCO ORDINANCE REVISIONS
Public Health Director Jody Lien and Assistant Public Health Director Kristi Wentworth presented a request to
the Board to align the Otter Tail County Tobacco Ordinance with the Public Health Authority Tobacco 21
Ordinance so as to operate under one ordinance relating to the sale of tobacco, tobacco related devices,
electronic delivery devices, or nicotine, or lobelia delivery products in the County of Otter Tail for the restriction
of the sale of such items to persons under age 21.
Motion by Rogness, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to schedule a Public Hearing regarding
Tobacco Ordinance Revisions for November 22, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the Government Services Center,
Fergus Falls, MN.
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 9:41 a.m., Vice Chair Johnson declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
recessed for a short break. The Board of Commissioners meeting was reconvened at 10:05 a.m.
TOWARDS ZERO DEATHS UPDATES
Health Educator Leah Jesser and Sergeant All Mekash provided updates on the Toward Zero Deaths (TZD)
program through the Safe Communities Coalition of Otter Tail County which is a local group that carries out
efforts of Minnesota's statewide Toward Zero Deaths traffic safety program. Their mission is to drive Otter Tail
County, Minnesota towards zero deaths on our highways by educating and empowering everyone to make
safe choices while driving. They highlighted goals of partnering with community businesses to promote
messaging, educating at community events, supporting enforcement efforts with communication campaigns,
and reducing the number of fatal and serious injury crashes in the county. Priority areas include seat belt
usage, impaired driving, motorcycle safety, speed, and distracted driving. Last year 487 people died in traffic
crashes on Minnesota roadways with 9 in Otter Tail County. Traffic fatalities and serious injuries are
preventable; it is important for everyone to do their part in making personal changes and modeling safe
behaviors.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2022-91
BE IT RESOLVED that the Otter Tail County Sheriffs Office enter into a grant agreement with the Minnesota
Department of Public Safety, for traffic safety enforcement projects during the period from October 1st, 2022
through September 30, 2023.
The Otter Tail County Sheriffs Office is hereby authorized to execute such agreements and amendments as
are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the Otter Tail County Sheriffs Office and to be the fiscal
agent and administer the grant.
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The motion for adoption of the resolution was introduced by Commissioner Mortenson duly seconded by
Commissioner Rogness, and, after consideration thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, the resolution
was adopted unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 27th day of September 2022.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: October 11, 2022
Attest: S I . t!.,j,,.., JI CvJ,5.6-,
B missioners Chair Nicole Hansen, Clerk
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2022-92
BE IT RESOLVED that Otter Tail County Public Health enter into a grant agreement with the Minnesota
Department of Public Safety, for traffic safety projects during the period from October 1, 2022 through
September 30, 2023.
The Otter Tail County Public Health Director is hereby authorized to execute such agreements and
amendments as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of Otter Tail County Public Health and to
be the fiscal agent and administer the grant.
The motion for adoption of the resolution was introduced by Commissioner Bucholz duly seconded by
Commissioner Mortenson, and, after consideration thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, the resolution
was adopted unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 27th day of September 2022.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: October 11, 2022
Attest: l 1/. {A)~ /..I U,..,,,OL--:
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
FACILITY REMODEL CHANGE ORDERS
Motion by Rogness, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to approve Change Orders No. 2, 3 & 4
for updates to the Government Services Center (GSC) Facility Remodel Project for modifications for a total
amount of $8,031.43 as recommended by the Physical Plant Manager. The updates are as follows:
) Change Order No. 2 includes moving an existing return air duct because its location conflicts with the
location of the new Entrance to the License Center.
) Change Order No. 3 modifies the HVAC duct sizes necessary to accommodate connecting to existing
ducts. > Change Order No. 4 addresses an existing column location, glass deletions, door frame material
changes and a change to the specification of the door.
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BIG PINE PORK, LLC. FEEDLOT
At 10:32 a.m., Vice Chair Johnson opened a public meeting for comment held for Big Pine Pork, LLC. in
Section 5, Otto Township, on behalf of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) under M.S. §116.07,
Subd. 7(1). Property owner Jeremy Schmidgall is intending to modify a feedlot permit with over 500 AU (animal
units). The owners are reducing the number of animal units, eliminating a non-constructed confinement barn
with under floor liquid manure storage area (LMSA) from the permit and applying to construct an additional
total confinement facility with an under floor concrete LMSA. The MPCA is responsible for issuing a permit for
the request and the County provides a local forum for the public to express their opinions regarding the project.
Consultant Jeff Bauman notified neighbors within 5,000' of the project by mail and also provided notice in two
separate newspapers of the affected area.
Public comments are summarized as follows:
Property Owner David Olson voiced concerns about runoff to Albert Lake through a ditch on the North
side of the proposed property. Mr. Bauman addressed this concern by stating that by MPCA rule there
cannot be any runoff off the site. He stated the new facility will have an under floor concrete pit and
any rainwater runoff must go through a filtration system before exiting the site.
> Property Owner Sally Cavalier voiced concerns about the low water table level in the area and the
potential of sewage drainage. She stated that there are irrigation systems on all sides of the proposed
property and does not want sewage seeping into the water table. Mr. Bauman commented that the
under floor concrete pits are engineered by a professional engineer and the concrete is tested while
poured and after for concrete strength. He also stated that the concrete is also reviewed by the
engineer from MPCA.
Property Owner Stephanie Hoyhtya asked about protections in place to protect the water system,
specifically noting a creek that runs behind the property and into a river. Mr. Bauman commented that
the state has strict regulations for runoff and containment, and he also referred to his earlier comments
about the plans for the under floor pit. Ms. Hoyhtya asked if there would be any baseline water testing
where the creek meets the river beforehand, however that is not a requirement of the state.
Commissioners commented animal agriculture is very important to the local economy and they extended
support for the permit. At 10:42 a.m., Vice Chair Johnson closed the public meeting. The approved minutes
of the public meeting will be forwarded to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
MARKET PRICE RESOLUTION
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2022-93
WHEREAS, the solid waste management tax requires political subdivisions to identify by resolution a market
price if the political subdivision:
Subsidizes the cost of service at a facility.
WHEREAS, the political subdivision will be liable for the solid waste managementtax based only on the market
price amount identified through this resolution.
WHEREAS, the market price is identified in state statutes as the "lowest price available in the area."
WHEREAS, Otter Tail County has performed research to identify the lowest price available in the area;
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THEREFORE, the county of Otter Tail declares a market price of $71.38 per ton for a facility, based on a
tipping fee amount of $43.38 per ton at the Dakota Landfill and an additional contracted transportation cost of
$28.00 per ton.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Rogness, duly
seconded by Commissioner Mortenson and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon,
passed unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota, this 2"fh day of September 2022.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: October 11 , 2022
Attest: Si l Cl,<., J../:~4-'---
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
DEAD LAKE TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE
Dead Lake Township Clerk Cheryl Harris presented the Dead Lake Township Ordinance proposed to assist
with parking issues at a lake access owned by the township. Harris described parking concerns due to the
nature of the area which is narrow and not conducive to parking vehicles and trailers. The ordinance proposes
that no one is allowed to park any vehicle/trailer on Lake Access Road after a boat has been launched making
it a law violation. Vice Chair Johnson proposed pushing this discussion to the next regular Board of
Commissioners meeting on October 11, 2022 to hear from the Sheriff prior to moving forward with the
ordinance.
RESOLUTION REVOKING COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY-CSAH 94 NEW YORK MILLS
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2022-94
Motion by Bucholz, seconded by Mortenson and unanimously carried to adopt the following resolution:
WHEREAS, it appears to the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners that the highway hereinafter
described should be revoked as a County Aid State Highway under the provisions of Minnesota Law,
WHEREAS, the City of New York Mills has agreed to accept jurisdiction of County State Aid Highway 94 from
Otter Tail County for a payment of $50,000.00,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners that the road
described as follows, to-wit:
County State Aid Highway No. 94: From the intersection of County State Aid Highway 84 (Centennial Drive)
and County State Aid Highway 94 (North Main Avenue) in the City of New York Mills then northeasterly on
County State Aid Highway 94 (North Main Avenue) to the intersection of County State Aid Highway 94 (North
Main Avenue) and Park Street a distance of 0.07 miles.
be, and hereby is revoked as a County State Aid Highway of said County, subject to the approval of the
Commissioner of Transportation of the State of Minnesota.
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BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the County Board Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to forward two
certified copies of this resolution to the Commissioner of Transportation for consideration of revocation of said
road or portion thereof.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota, this 27th day of September 2022.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
By:~~~ setly u;y,oard f Commissioners Chair
Dated: October 11, 2022
Attest: ~I. t½JlvJ.ftv, /1/
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
RESOLUTION FOR SPEED ZONE STUDY REQUEST -CSAH 54 BUCHANAN LAKE
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2022-95
Motion by Bucholz, seconded by Rogness and unanimously carried to adopt the following resolution:
WHEREAS, 25 residents along or near CSAH 54 at Buchanan Lake have requested Otter Tail County take
such action as may be necessary in order to pursue a further reduced speed limit on the segment of County
State Aid Highway No. 54 in the current 45 mile per hour speed zone along Buchanan Lake.
WHEREAS, Otter Tail County believes that a speed zone study on this segment of CSAH 54 along Buchanan
Lake would be beneficial in this area, AND
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Otter Tail County does hereby request that this area of CSAH
54 be studied by the Minnesota Department of Transportation to determine the need for a revised speed zone
or zones, 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.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, Minnesota, this 27th day of September 2022.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: October 11, 2022
Attests I. CA.L.1 1-J ~
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
CERTIFICATION-PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY (PACE)
Motion by Mortenson, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to place a Property Assessed Clean
Energy (PACE) special assessment, in the amount of $1,500,000, against Parcel No. 71-003-99-1872-000
(Goodneighbors -The Cottage, LLC), beginning with Payable Year 2024 with an interest rate of 6.7% for the
term of seventeen years as requested by the Saint Paul Port Authority and the Property Owner.
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ESSENTIA HEAL TH -M.S. §609.35 CLAIM
Motion by Mortenson, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to approve payment, in the amount of
$1,081.50, to Essentia Health for services provided under the provisions of Minnesota Statute §609.35 for
CFS 22018407.
PENALTY FORGIVEMENSS
Motion by Rogness, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to approve the abatement of accrued
penalty, in the amount of $72.05, resulting from the late payment of the first half pay 2022 property taxes on
Parcel No. 52-000-31-0219-000 due to the serious health condition of Morris Johnson which resulted in his
death on August 20, 2022.
TIF PLAN MODIFICATIONS-OTTERTAIL CITY
The City of Ottertail has scheduled a Public Hearing at 5:30 p.m. on October 20, 2022 to consider the adoption
of Modification No. 1 to Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-7. The modification will add one parcel to the
TIF District as well as provide for a modest increase in the budget. The modification is being considered for
the purpose of providing assistance to Hume Plumbing, Inc., which would like to increase its presence in Otter
Tail County.
EXCESS LAND SALE
The Board gave prior authorization for County Auditor-Treasurer Wayne Stein to proceed with the sale of
Parcel No. 37-000-99-1182-000, Tri-Lakes First Addition, Lot 1 Block 1, which is excess County owned
property, with full disclosure on determination whether the property is buildable or not buildable. Land and
Resource Director Chris LeClair reported the lot buildable but limited given the steep slopes on the lot.
Discussion continued regarding five non-permitted structures all on the County property. Attorney Lindsay
Forsgren from Krekelberg Law Firm representing property owners Justin and Leah Studsrud, who own the
adjacent property to the East, was permitted comment. Forsgren asked if her clients could be permitted to
hold off on removing their structures from the County property until after the bid with conditions of a time frame
for removal if they do not end up the new property owners. Discussion followed. It was determined that having
the property surveyed would be in the best interest of both the county and all parties involved.
Motion by Rogness, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to have the Highway Department identify
their easement request and for a hold on proceeding with bids until Highway has clarified.
Motion by Rogness, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to have the property surveyed and identified
with stakes for the purpose of resale with the survey identifying not only property boundaries but existing
landscaping and structures that are present.
2023 PROPOSED FEE UPDATE
By general consensus, the Board of Commissioners decided to hold off on adopting the 2023 Proposed Fees
until December once all department fees have been submitted and finalized.
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ADOPTED PRELIMINARY LEVY AND BUDGET
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2022-96
Recommended Gross and Net Property Tax Levy for Payable 2023
Gross County Property Tax Levy (Non Oebt)-
Gross Debt Levy -
Master Facility Plan Bonds -2012A aka 2020C
Ottertail Operations Center Bonds
2020A GO CIP Bonds
Highway Bonds-2019A
JaiUElevator Project -2017 A
Tota I Gross County Property Tax Levy
County PrQ\lram Ai>d (Certified)
Net County Property Tax Levy -
Gross/Net Lake Improvement District Levies -
Pelican Group of Lakes
Pine Lakes
little McDonald, Kerbs & Paul
Big McDonald
South Turtle
Total Net County Levy lncludin9 Lake Improvement Districts -
Special Taxing Distlict Levy -
Otter Tail County CDA
Otter Tail County HRA
Proposed Total Net Property Tax Levy
RECAP-
County Only -
Gross Tax Levy (Total)
County Program Ai>d
Net Tax Levy (Total)
County Only (Includes Ubrary)-
Gross Tax Levy (Total)
County Program Aid
Net Tax Levy (Total)
County, library, Lake Improvement Districts, CDA and HRA-
Gross Tax Levy {Total)
County Program Aid
Net Tax Levy (Total)
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Payable 2023
49,059,513
1,281,210
0
297,441
241,290
164,430
51,043,884
2,412,579
48,631,305
130,.000
8,685
70,000
9,900
0
48,849,890
541,800
1,309,725
50,701,415
50,412,187
2,412,579
47,999,608
51,043,884
2,412,579
48,631,305
53,113,994
2,412,579
50,701,.415
Payable 2022
45,883,749
750,120
502,898
339,389
238,928
163,275
47,878,359
2,397,903
45,480,456
130,000
41,439
70,000
15,000
0
45,736,895
541,800
1,309,725
47,58-8,420
47,262,070
2,397,903
44,864,167
47,878,359
2,397,903
45,480,456
49,986,323
2,397,903
47,588,420
Percent
6.92%
70_80%
-100.00%
-12_36%
0.99%
0.71%
6.61%
0.61%
6.93%
0.00%
-79.04%
0.00%
-34.00%
#DIV/0!
6.81%
0.00%
0_00%
6_54%
6.67%
0.61%
6.99%
6.61%
0.61%
6.93%
6.26%
0.61%
6.54%
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After discussion and consideration, a motion was offered by Rogness, seconded by Mortenson, and
unanimously carried to adopt the following resolution:
WHEREAS, on or before September 30, 2022 Otter Tail County may adopt a Proposed Budget for
Fiscal/Calendar Year 2023 and must adopt and certify a proposed net property tax levy for Payable Year
2023,and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Auditor-Treasurer's office has accumulated the Departmental and outside
agency requests, and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Finance, Property & License Management Committee has met to discuss
and review in general terms levy and budgetary guidelines, as well as the proposed department budgets and
various agency requests, and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Finance, Property & License Management Committee will complete
additional review and discussion, as needed and required, of the 2023 proposed tax levy and budget prior to
final adoption on December 20, 2022.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners of Otter Tail County,
Minnesota, that
The amount of $51,043,884 be adopted as Otter Tail County's Proposed Gross Property Tax Levy for the
Payable Year 2023 representing a 6.61 % increase from the Gross Property Tax Levy for the Payable Year
2022, and that the amount of $48,631,305 be adopted as Otter Tail County's Proposed Net Property Tax Levy
for the Payable Year 2023 representing a 6.93% increase over the Net Property Tax Levy for the Payable
Year2022,andthat
The amount of $218,585 be adopted by Otter Tail County as the Proposed Lake Improvement District Property
Tax Levies for the Payable Year 2023, representing a 14.76% decrease from the Lake Improvement District
Property Tax Levies as adopted by Otter Tail County for the Payable Year 2022, and that
The amount of $1,309,725 be adopted by Otter Tail County as the Proposed Otter Tail County HRA Special
District Property Tax Levy for the Payable Year 2023, representing a 0.00% increase from the Property Tax
Levy as adopted by Otter Tail County for the Payable Year 2022, and that
The amount of $541,800 be adopted by Otter Tail County as the Proposed Otter Tail County CDA levy as
authorized under the housing and redevelopment authority statutes representing a 0.00% increase from the
Property Tax Levy as adopted by Otter Tail County for the Payable Year 2022.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the amount of $135,000,000 (includes inter-fund transfers) be adopted as
Otter Tail County's Proposed Budget for the General Fund, for the Budgeted Special Revenue Funds and for
the Budgeted Debt Service Funds for the Fiscal/Calendar Year 2023 (Expenditures/Transfers/Other Uses).
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 27th day of September 2022.
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OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
f Commissioners Chair
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
September 27, 2022
Dated: October 11, 2022
Attest: S ,-W-l, 1--/tlrp..t..,
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
ESTABLISH PUBLIC HEARING DATE TO CONSIDER PRELIMINARY LEVY AND BUDGET
Motion by Rogness, second by Bucholz, and unanimously carried to set the Preliminary Levy and Budget
Public Hearing for 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Government Services Center, Fergus
Falls, MN.
ADJOURNMENT
At 12:14 p.m., Vice Chair Johnson declared the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners meeting adjourned.
The next regular Board meeting is scheduled at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at the Government
Services Center in Fergus Falls and via livestream.
CLOSED SESSION
At 12:14 p.m., Vice Chair Johnson declared the Board of Commissioners meeting closed to the public to
discuss matters related to property at 1209 County Highway 9 in Pelican Rapids, MN. The closed session is
authorized under M.S. §13D.05, Subd. 3(b). Present in the room were Commissioners Wayne Johnson, Kurt
Mortenson, Dan Bucholz, Lee Rogness, County Attorney Michelle Eldien, County Administrator Nicole
Hansen, County Auditor-Treasurer Wayne Stein, and Deputy Administrator Nicholas Leonard.
The closed session was concluded at 12:32 p.m.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: October 11, 2022
Attests,-U)/,c., J..I t,,-,,,,_,.....
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
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Vendor Name
106 GROUP L TO/THE
A-1 LOCK & KEY
A-OX WELDING SUPPLY CO. INC.
A&A RECYCLING LLC
ACORNS-OAK CONSULTING
AMAZON CAPIT Al SERVICES INC
AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINESS
AMERICAN WELDING & GAS INC
ANDERSON/DAVID G
ANDERSON/RUTH A
ARAMAK -CHICAGO
ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES
ARVIG
ASTECH CORPORATION
AVERY, ATTORNEY AT !AW/JILL
BALL.ARD SANITATION INC
BAN-KOE SYSTEMS 1NC
BARTELS/EMMA
BA TILE LAKE STANDARD
BATll.E LAKE. CITY OF
BEN HOLZER UNUMITEO WATER LLC
BENTZ THOMPSON RIETOW INC
BEYER BODY SHOP INC
BHH !PARTNERS
BLADOW/TINA
BLUFFTON OIL CO.
BOUND TREE MEDJCAL LLC
BOYER/RODNEY
BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION
BRAUN VENDING INC.
BRIAN'S REPAIR INC
BRIAN'S REPAIR INC.
BRUNSWICK NEW YORK MILLS OPERATIC
BURTfRONALD
BUY-MOR PARTS & SERVICE LLC
CARR'S TREE SERVICE
CERTIFIED AUTO REPAIR
CODE 4 SERVICES INC
COMPANION ANIMAL HOSPITAL
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC
COMSTOCK CONSTRUCTION INC OFMN
COOPER'S OFFICE SUPPLY INC
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
September 27, 2022 (Exhibit A)
Amount
924.00
429.00
224.95
3,470.00
2,000.00
6,863.79
159.89
48.15
662.07
664.32
109.95
289.19
225.00
5,741.40
267.86
2,090.00
1,386.00
85.63
342.39
1,328.26
22.00
6,333.00
433.22
2,573.14
610.00
3,080.70
2,045.59
286.25
.22,512.84
9.00
1,226.99
1,109.12
250.00
500.27
-n.101.14
2,010.00
435.37
2,110.57
207.68
25,766.15
3,312.00
900.20
Page 13 of 17
Vendor Name
COOPER'S TECHNOLOGY GROUP
CULLIGAN OF ELBOW LAKE
DACOTAH PAPER CO
DEANS DISTRIBUTING
DONOHO/MICHAEL
DOUBLE A CATERING
EAGLE CONSTRUCTION CO INC
ERGOMETRICS & APPLIED PERSONNEL f
EZVVELDING LLC
FASTENAL COMPANY
FAUL PSYCHOLOGICAL PLLC
FERGUS FAl.LS DAILY JOURNAL
FERGUS HOME & HARDWARE INC
FERGUS POWER PUMP INC
FERGUS POWER PUMP INC.
Fl ELD/TERRY
FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH
FISCHER/JUDD
FLINT HILLS RESOURCES LP
FORlWENGLER ELECTRIC INC
FORUM COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY
FRAZIER/BRENT
G & R CONTROLS INC
GALLS LLC
GIBBS/ANN
GIRA.RD'S BUSINESS SOLUTIONS INC
GRAINGER INC
GRANITE ELECTRONICS INC
HOBART SALES & SERVICE
HOUSTON ENGINEERING INC
HUNT/DESTA
iNTERSTAlE POWER SYSTEMS INC.
JAKE'S JOHNS LLC
.JOHNSONIKENT
JOHNSON/MARKT
JOHNSON/PAMELA S
JONES LAW OFRCE
JORGENSON, KURT
KILLIAN, BRADY
KIRSCHBAUM/CHRISTINE
KRESSIJEFF
LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
September 27, 2022 (Exhibit A)
Amount
429.00
35.00
1,518.99
565.40
269.38
125.75
130,643.99
243.60
1,012.50
40.60
1,800.00
2,066.93
35.72
31,845.00
2,108.00
165.00
2,520.00
213.13
97,940.58
426.62
220.07
260.00
2,680.99
1,218.63
110.00
2,410.00
540.70
444.95
377.02
117,823.05
555.75
529.43
400.00
3-8.75
486.26
337.25
545.00
14.99
14.92
219.38
158.75
2,728.65
Page 14 of 17
Vendor Name
LAKELAND AUTO REPAIR LLC
LAKES AREA COOPERATIVE
LAKES AREA TRUCK REPAIR INC.
LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE COOP
LARKIN HOFFMAN DALY & LINDGREN LID
LARRY OTT INC TRUCK SERVICE
LARSON FUNERAL HOME
LARSON/JOANNE
LEDERMANN.ROBERT
LEE/JORDAN
LEE/THOMAS
LENTZ/JOLEEN
l.:OCATORS & SUPPLIES INC.
LOEIOORIS
LOOMER FARMS INC_
LYDEN/BONITA
M-R SIGN COMPANY INC
MACPZA.
MANN/TERESA L
MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC
MARK SAND & GRAVEL CO.
MARTHALER/TERENCE
MAXX EXTRACTION LLC
MCGONNICHRISTOPHER
MCKESSON MEDICAL-SURGICAL INC
MENZE,MIKE
MIDWEST PRINTmG CO
MINNKOTA ENVIRO SERVICES tNC
MN STATE AUDITOR
MN STATE COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL CC
MNCCC LOGKB0X
MOTION INDUSTRIES
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC
NAPA CENTRAL
NELSON AUTO CENTER INC
NELSONJGARY M
NELSONJJANICE F
NEWVILLE/DARREN
NILSON/BRET
NORTH CENTRAL INC
NORTH CENTRAL INC.
NORTHERN IRRIGATION
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
September 27, 2022 (Exhibit A)
Amount
66.05
271.97
22.60
280.00
339.00
7,250.00
1,100.00
60.39
1,000.00
143.75
403.76
133.00
331.9D
202.5D
2,000.00
13,700.00
5,063.-80
500.00
361.00
1,989.18
40,491.45
433.75
1,000.00
69.96
843.70
1,000.00
600.00
105.00
32,343.46
150.00
7,575.12
324.09
3,680.00
101.88
25,593.35
209.00
380.00
541.26
137.50
350.00
2,500.00
10.00
Page 15 of 17
Vendor Name
NORTHWEST TIRE INC
OFFICE OF MNIT SERVICES
OK TIRE
OLSON OIL CO INC
OLSON TIRE & OIL
OLSON/BRENDA
ONE CALL LOCATORS LTD
OPG-JINC
OTTER TAIL CO LAW LIBRARY
PALER/WALTER
PARK REGION CO OP
PARK REGION CO-OP Oil CO.
PARKERS 'PRAIRIE INDEPENDENT lLCfTI-
PELICAN RAPIDS PRESS
PELICAN RAPIDS, CITY OF
PEMBERTON LAW PLLP
PETERSON/JOEL
PETERSONJKADEN
PETTERSON/MICHELE
PHILLIPPI/OR JAY
PHOENIX SUPPLY
POPE DOUGLAS SOLID WASTE MANAGE!
PRAIRIE SCALE SYSTEMS INC
PREaSE MRM LLC
PREMIER ELECTRIC INC
PREMIUM WA TI:RS INC
PRISCHMANN/KAREN
PRO-WEST & ASSOCIATES INC
PRODUCTIVE ALTERNATIVES INC
PROFESSIONAL PORTABLE X-RAY INC
PROPEL NONPROFITS
PSICK CAPITOL SOLUTIONS INC
QUADIENT FINANCE USA INC
RASMUSSON/KEN
RETHEMEIER/CAROL
RIDOUT/JALENE
RIPLEY'S INC.
ROAD MACHINERY & SUPPLIES CO.
ROLLIEIVVILLIAM
SAEWERTJB'RAXTON
SALATHE/KELVIN
SAND CREEK EAP LLC
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
September 27, 2022 (Exhibit A)
Amount
755.16
2,162.44
1,379.13
1,418.74
40.00
116.25
147.66
1,850.00
472.32
196.25
61.42
35.00
87.75
93.83
148,748.34
696.50
174.38
75.63
80.63
475.00
780.56
357.00
536.00
4SO.OO
2,30823
23.84
251.75
152.10
61.98
150.00
500.00
3,000.00
374.71
222.83
115.00
299.25
1,000.00
172.61
161.25
61.88
161.25
368.75
Page 16 of 17
Vendor Name
SCHWARTZ/STEVEN
SGI
SIGN GUYS LLC
SIGNWORKS SIGNS & BANNERS INC
SMITH/DEBBIE R
SONSALLNANGELA
SPANSWICK, RICHARD
SRF CONSULTING GROUP INC.
STAlEOF MINNESOTA
STEINBACH/DAVE
STEINS INC
STIGMAN/RY AN
STINAR STURDEVANT STOLZ POST 116
STOLL, TIMOTHY
STRAND ACE HARDWARE
STREICHERS
SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE LLC
SUNSET BAY RESORT
SWANZIPERRY
SWIONTEK, JARED & LAURA
THIS WEEKS SHOPPING NEWS
THOMSON REUTERS -WEST
TI-IRIFTY WHffE PHARMACY
TRUENORTH SlEEL
TSCHIDA, CRAIG
TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC
VAUGHN AUTO& MARINE CO
VICTOR LUNDEEN COMPANY
VISUAL GOV SOLUTJONS LLC
WADENA ASPHALT INC.
WEST/RICHARD
WILSONM'ARREN R
WSB & ASSOCIATES INC.
ZIEGLER INC
ZIEGLER INC.
Final Total:
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
September 27, 2022 (Exhibit A)
Amount
118.13
550.00
432.00
220.00
95.00
4,730.00
1,000.00
6,044.13
981.00
335.41
2,928.43
35.00
200.00
450 .. 00
8.64
351.95
9,074.15
2,000.00
44.38
1,000.00
221.76
4,1'18.80
751.35
7,965.60
64.38
1,480.00
132.49
770.25
3,987.79
B,980.00
407.50
491).01
3,664.25
13.65
924.44
916,719.74
Page 17 of 17
Vendor Name
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC
BARRY/NATALIE
CHRISTOPHERSON/MARK
CROW WING 00 SHERI FPS OFFICE
OOKKENIMARK
ELIASON/ANDREW
HOLMQUIST/ABIGAIL
LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE COOP
MAHUBE-O1WA CAP INC
MIDWEST MONITORING & SURVEILANCE
MINNKOTA ENVIRO SERVICES INC
MN STATE AUDITOR
NETTESTAD/AMY
OTTER TAIL CO TREASURER
OTTER TAIL COUNTY TREASURER-EXPRJ
PREMIER BIOTECH LABS LLC
RONNEVIK/HANS
SCHClf,JIMER/1.JllCHAEL
WINDEY/MlCHAEL
Vendor Name
Final Total:
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC
FFF ENTERPRISES INC
GEORGESON/ANTHONY
LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE
LEWIS/JODI
LYSNE CONSULTING & COUNSELING LLC
MCKESSON MEDICAL -SURGICAL
NEW YORK MILLS SCHOOL
OTTER TAIL CO TREASURER
OTTER TAIL COUNTY TREASURER-EX.PR!
OTTER TAil POWER COMPANY
PACIRC INTERPRETERS INC
IBIS WEEKS SHOPPING NEV\IS
!Final Total:
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
September 27, 2022 (Exhibit A)
Amount
432.25
97.35
220.00
75.00
87_25
220.00
915.86
4,925.58
84,336.26
1,471.00
220.00
7,409.00
144.32
6,806.60
3,076.65
412.65
71.25
15.00
102.25
111,038.27
Amount
26.40
1,018.75
14.35
667.67
9.38
650.00
426.23
2,000.00
512.00
4,178.97
64.76
12.50
228.75
9,809.76