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July 11, 2023
OTTER TAIL COUNTY-MINNESOTA
BOARD OF COMM ISSIONERS' MIN UTES
Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room & Via Livestream
515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
July 11, 2023 I 8:30 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at the
Government Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN. Commissioners Wayne Johnson, Chair; Kurt Mortenson,
Vice Chair; Dan Bucholz, Lee Rogness and Bob Lahman were present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chair Johnson called for approval of the Board Agenda. Motion by Mortenson, second by Bucholz and
unanimously carried to approve the Board of Commissioners' agenda of July 11, 2023, with the following
additions:
Consent Agenda Nos. 8-9
MOU for Lead Maintenance Worker I
Phelps Mill Festival
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Lahman, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to approve the consent agenda items as
amended:
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1. June 27, 2023, Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for July 11, 2023 (Exhibit A)
3. Human Services and Public Health Warrants/Bills for July 11, 2023 (Exhibit A)
4. Work Release Agreement with DOC.
5. Approval of the issuance of an On-Sale Liquor License, including Sunday liquor to
Oakwood LLC dba Oakwood Supper Club for the period of July 1, 2023, through June
30, 2024.
6. Approval of the issuance of an On-Sale Liquor License, including Sunday liquor to
Joseph R. and Lisa M. Harlow aka Big Pine Lodge, Inc. dba Big Pine Lodge and
Campground for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.
7. Approval of the LG220 Application for Exempt Permit as submitted by Perham Ducks
Unlimited for an event scheduled for Friday, September 8, 2023 at the Salty Pickle Bar
and Grill, which is located at 43974 390th St., Perham, MN.
8. Approval of the issuance of a 2023 Tobacco License to Ronald Smith dba Hillbillies One
Stop LLC, located at 521 Fergus Ave in Erhard, MN.
9. Approval of the issuance of a Temporary On-Sale Liquor License to Outstate Brewing
Company for an event scheduled for July 20, 21 and 22 at the Dough 4 Joe Campsite
Located at 21756 County Highway 22, Fergus Falls, MN.
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
July 11, 2023
LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE COOPERATIVE SAFETY CONTRACT
Motion by Rogness, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures to execute the Services Agreement between Otter Tail County· and Lakes Country Service
Cooperative for services to support Otter Tail County in management of its environmental health and
occupational safety programs.
PAYMENTS TO ESSENTIA HEALTH & SANFORD HEALTH
Motion by Rogness, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to approve payment, in the amount of
$1,785.50, to Essentia Health and payment to Sanford Health, in the amount of $959.00, for costs incurred
under the provision of Minnesota Statute 609.35.
PENAL TY FORGIVENESS REQUESTS
Motion by Lahman, seconded by Mortenson and unanimously carried to approve the request of Jim Froehlich
for the forgiveness of accrued penalty in the amount of $53.12 and the request of Marilyn Froehlich for the
forgiveness of accrued penalty in the amount of $174.60 on the first half of the Pay 2023 property taxes as
the requests meet the requirements of the Otter Tail County Policy regarding penalty forgiveness.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
ACQUISITION OF TAX FORFEITED LAND FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2023-48
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Housing and Redevelopment Authority has expressed interest in acquiring
three tax-forfeited parcels for the construction of affordable senior housing at a reduced price; and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Housing and Redevelopment Authority has cited Minnesota Statute 469.012
as the specific law that empowers the Otter Tail County Housing and Redevelopment Authority to acquire
needed real property for the construction of affordable senior housing; and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Economic Growth and Community Investment Committee met on the 27th
day of June, 2023, to review and consider the specific plan of the Otter Tail County Housing and
Redevelopment Authority for the development of affordable senior housing, which in part calls for the
construction of two triplexes; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 282.01 authorizes a reduced sale price if the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners determines that a sale at a reduced price is in the best interest of the public because a reduced
sale price will encourage the development of affordable housing.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby classifies
the following parcels that forfeited on the 25th day of August, 2022, for non-payment of real estate taxes as
non-conservation tax-forfeited lands; and
Parcel No. Address -Legal
82-000-99-0253-000 235 Eva Street, Vergas Lot 1 Block 3 Sunny Oaks Addition
82-000-99-0254-000 225 Eva Street, Vergas Lot 2 Block 3 Sunny Oaks Addition
82-000-99-0255-000 205 Eva Street, Vergas Lot 3 Block 3 Sunny Oaks Addition
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THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby
appraises each parcel listed above at a reduced sale price of $1.00 per lot for construction of affordable senior
housing by the Otter Tail County Housing and Redevelopment Authority, noting that a reduced price is in the
best interest of the public and will encourage the development of affordable housing; and
THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
recognizes the need for affordable senior housing and fully supports the specific plan presented, the sale of
the above listed lots to the Otter Tail County Housing and Redevelopment Authority at the reduced price of
$1.00 per lot, as well as all other housing activities undertaken by the Otter Tail County Housing and
Redevelopment Authority to help ensure access to adequate affordable housing for the residents of Otter Tail
County.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Rogness, duly
seconded by Commissioner Bucholz and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed
unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN, this 11th day of July 2023.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: July 25, 2023
Attest: _J_,_·(Jv~~~L/~Ufl~Af------:~--
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
CITY OF VERGAS HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
ACQUISITION OF TAX FORFEITED LAND FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2023-49
WHEREAS, the City of Vergas Housing and Redevelopment Authority has expressed interest in acquiring
eight tax-forfeited parcels for the construction of affordable low to moderate income family housing at a
reduced price; and
WHEREAS, the City of Vergas has a significant investment in these eight lots ranging from $17,500 to $34,500
for the development of roads and the extension of water and sewer; and
WHEREAS, the City of Vergas supports acquisition of these eight lots by the City of Vergas Housing and
Redevelopment Authority as their acquisition will increase or preserve the tax base, provide employment
opportunities, and provide affordable low to moderate income housing; and
WHEREAS, the City of Vergas Housing and Redevelopment Authority has cited, per a phone conservation,
Minnesota Statute 469.012 as the specific law that empowers the City of Vergas Housing and Redevelopment
Authority to acquire needed real property for the construction of affordable low to moderate income housing;
and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Economic Growth and Community Investment Committee met on the 27th
day of June, 2023, to review and consider the specific plan of the City of Vergas Housing and Redevelopment
Authority for the development of affordable low to moderate income housing, which in part calls for the
construction of two spec homes and/or dynamic homes; and
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July 11, 2023
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 282.01 authorizes a reduced sale price if the Otter Tail County Board of
Commissioners determines that a sale at a reduced price is in the best interest of the public because a reduced
sale price will encourage the development of affordable low to moderate income housing.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby classifies
the following parcels that forfeited on the 25th day of August, 2022, for non-payment of real estate taxes as
non-conservation tax-forfeited lands; and
Parcel No. Address Legal
82-000-99-0242-000 409 Dianne Avenue, Vergas Lot 1 Block 1 Sunny Oaks Addition
82-000-99-0243-000 411 Dianne Avenue, Vergas Lot 2 Block 1 Sunny Oaks Addition
82-000-99-0244-000 415 Dianne Avenue, Vergas Lot 3 Block 1 Sunny Oaks Addition
82-000-99-0245-000 419 Dianne Avenue, Vergas Lot 4 Block 1 Sunny Oaks Addition
82-000-99-0249-000 420 Dianne Avenue, Vergas Lot 4 Block 2 Sunny Oaks Addition
82-000-99-0250-000 230 Eva Street, Vergas Lot 5 Block 2 Sunny Oaks Addition
82-000-99-0251-000 220 Eva Street, Vergas Lot 6 Block 2 Sunny Oaks Addition
82-000-99-0252-000 210 Eva Street, Vergas Lot 7 Block 2 Sunny Oaks Addition
THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby
appraises each parcel listed above at a reduced sale price of $1.00 per lot for construction of affordable low
to moderate income housing by the City of Vergas Housing and Redevelopment Authority, noting that a
reduced price is in the best interest of the public and will increase or preserve the tax base, provide
employment opportunities and provide affordable low to moderate income housing; and
THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
recognizes the need for affordable low to moderate income housing and fully supports the specific plan
presented, the sale of the above listed lots to the City of Vergas Housing and Redevelopment Authority at the
reduced price of $1.00 per lot, as well as all other housing activities undertaken by the City of Vergas Housing
and Redevelopment Authority to help ensure access to adequate affordable low to moderate income housing
for the residents of Otter Tail County.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Mortenson, duly
seconded by Commissioner Lahman and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed
unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN, this 11th day of July 2023.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: July 25, 2023
Attes~ 1-I {'_ ciJ-1 CvwL
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 8:49 a.m., 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 9:01 a.m.
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FEEDLOT
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
July 11, 2023
Property owner Bryce Blickenstaff addressed the Board regarding the new construction of manure storage
and turkey composting buildings on the Blickenstaff Turkey Farm. Mr. Blickenstaff was asked to provide an
update to the Board and public due to this being a new construction. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
(MPCA) requires a public meeting for this feedlot to be held and adequate notice was provided on the
meeting's agenda. There were no public comments made at the time of this meeting regarding the feedlot.
Commissioners extended support for the project.
CONTRACTS & BONDS
Motion by Rogness, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures to execute the contract between Otter Tail County and Cossette Electric, LLC of Fergus Falls, MN
for Job No. S.P. 056-070-029, MN Project No. HSIP 5623(147).
CONTRACTS & BONDS
Motion by Bucholz, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures to execute the contract between Otter Tail County and Anderson Brothers Construction Company
of Brainerd, LLC of Brainerd, MN for Job No. SAP. 056-651-021 CP 4070-051.
SPEED ZONE STUDY REQUEST
SEGMENT OF CSAH 4 NEAR CRYSTAL LAKE AND LAKE LIDA
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2023-50
WHEREAS, Otter Tail County request that such action as may be necessary in order to pursue decreasing
the speed limit on the segment of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) No. 4 from just east of Tri Lakes Drive
to its easterly intersection with Lida Shores Loop; and
WHEREAS, the speed limit on CSAH 4 west of this segment is 35 miles per hour and the speed limit on CSAH
4 east of this segment is 30 miles per hour; and
WHEREAS, the speed limit on the approximately 0. 7 miles segment of CSAH 4 in this area is 50 miles per
hour and is not compatible with the speed limits in the surrounding area; and
WHEREAS, Otter Tail County believes that a speed zone study on this segment of CSAH 4 at Crystal Lake
and Lake Lida would be beneficial in this area.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, Otter Tail County does hereby request that this area of CSAH
4 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 the 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 Rogness, duly
seconded by Commissioner Bucholz and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed
unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 11th day of July 2023.
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OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
July 11, 2023
Dated: July 25, 2023
Attest:j-/. 6du /_jUJv.J.<_,
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY LOCATION
COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY NO. 1
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2023-51
WHEREAS, it appears to the County Board of Commissioner of the County of Otter Tail that the highway right
of way required for County State Aid Highway No. 1 from County State Aid Highway No. 2 to Interstate 94
under County Project No. S.A.P. 056-601-067 should be accurately described and located by a highway right
of way plat.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Board of County Commissioners for the County of Otter
Tail is hereby designating the definite location of County State Aid Highway No. 1 in Sections 16 & 17,
Township 132 North, Range 43 West, in the 5th Principal Meridian as shown in the Replat of Otter Tail County
Highway Right of Way Plat No. 34, Sheet 3.
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, MN this 11th day of July 2023.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: July 25, 2023
Attests / ('{i,,-.A/~
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT UPDATE
County Engineer Chuck Grotte provided a brief Highway Department update. Among the highlights Mr. Grotte
noted: > CSAH 8 from CSAH 80 through the railroad tracks will begin resurfacing July 24th.
) CSAH 67 from CSAH 65 in Henning to MN TH 210 started on July 10th.
) 2023 Seal Coat will begin the week of July 10th.
) Highway will meet with the Long Prairie River Watershed on July 20 to discuss high water on Nelson
Lake.
) In-House Maintenance: Mowing is complete.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Motion by Mortenson, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures to execute the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Otter Tail County and Minnesota
Teamsters Employee's Union, Local No. 320 for the addition of a position assignment of a Lead Maintenance
Worker I in the Facilities Department to that collective bargaining unit.
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NELSON LAKE
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July 11, 2023
Commissioners Rogness, Bucholz and Lahman and County Engineer Chuck Grotte will meet with the Long
Prairie Watershed District on July 20th at 9 a.m. to discuss Otter Tail County State Aid Highway 6 challenges
with Nelson Lake.
PHELPS MILL FESTIVAL
Commissioners commented on the Phelps Mill Festival which was held July 8-9th. They noted many positive
comments regarding attendance, vendor sales, and renovations to the mill as well as detour signage. They
recognized the organizers, vendors, the County Parks & Trails and Highway Departments, and the County
Public Information Officer for contributing to a successful festival.
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 9:45 a.m., 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 10:01 a.m.
PUBLIC HEARING
At. 10:03 a.m. Chair Johnson opened the Public Hearing regarding Amending the Powers Ordinance of the
Otter Tail County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) and Community Development Agency (CDA).
Chair Johnson asked for comments from the public and no comments were received. Housing and
Redevelopment Authority Director Barbara Dacy noted that the amendment to the Powers Ordinance will allow
the CDA to operate programs that have income and rent restrictions.
The Public Hearing was closed at 10:05 a.m.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:06 a.m., 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, July 25, 2023, at the Government Services
Center in Fergus Falls and via livestream.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: July 25, 2023
AttesJ I UJ(,__,~
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
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Vendor Name
4MATIONS LANDSCAPE & DESIGN INC
A&A RECYCLING LLC
ADVANCED CORRECTIONAL HEAL THCAF
ADVANCED STRIPING & SEALCOATING
ALEX RUBBISH & RECYCLING INC
ALLEN'S AUTO BODY & TOWING
ALLSTATE PETERBILT GROUP
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC
AMERICAN LEGION POST 30
ANDERSONJHANNAH
ARAMARK
ARAMARK
ARROW LIFT ACCESSIBIUTY
ASSOClATION OF MN COUNTIES
AUTO FIX -OTTERTAIL
AUTO VALUE MILLS
BOT MECHANICAL llC
BEN HOLZER UNLIMITED WATER LLC
BENGTSON/STEVEN
BEYER BODY SHOP INC
BIG SKY COMMUNICATIONS INC
BLUFFTON OIL CO
BOUND TREE MEDICAL LLC
BRANDON COMMUNICATIONS INC
BRAUN VENDING INC
BRUTLAG/STEVE
BURRIS/WARREN
BUY-MOR PARTS & SERVICE LLC
CARDINAL CONSULTING SOLUTIONS
CARR'S TREE SERVICE INC
CITIZEN'S ADVOCATE
CLEAN SWEEP COMMERCIAL SERVICES
CODE 4 SERVICES INC
COLLEGE WAY AUTO
COMtAISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION
CONCEPT CATERING
CONTECH ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS LLC
COOPER'S OFFICE SUPPLY INC
CULLIGAN OF WADENA
CYBERSPROUT LLC
DACOTAH PAPER CO
DAIKIN APPLIED
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
July 11, 2023 (Exhibit A)
Amount
2,500.00
810.00
23,651.88
600.00
606.50
453.50
3,126.44
1,808.20
300.00
44.04
127.26
642.17
87.90
350.00
137.03
49.50
4,343.94
40.00
55.60
15,357.25
198.00
2,707.44
1,087.73
1,684.64
37.00
61.50
236.49
1,482.71
4,423.03
1,313.60
8.00
1,183.00
216.39
1,151.97
7,815.35
461.25
42,820.28
136.19
132.35
180.00
1,118.01
3,156.52
Vendor Name
OlAMOND DRUGS INC
DIGINEER CONSULTING LLC
DOUBLE A CATERING
EAGLE CONSTRUCTION CO INC
ERGOMETRICS INC
ERICA MARTIN COMPANY INC
FERGUS FALLS DAILY JOURNAL
FERGUS FALLS POLICE DEPT
FERGUS HOME & HARDWARE INC
FERGUS POWER PUMP INC
FERGUS TIRE CENTER INC
FERGUSON ASPHALT PAVING INC
FIDLAR TECHNOLOGIES INC
FORCE AMERICA DISTRIBUTING lLC
FOREMOST PROMOTIONS
FORTWENGLER ELECTRIC INC
FRANK'S AUTO BODY OF PERHAM INC
FRANZ REPROGRAPHICS INC
GALLS LLC
GIBBS/ANN
GRAINGER INC
GREFSRUO/KARL
HAWES SEPTIC TANK PUMPING LlC
HILL YARD -HUTCHINSON
INTERSTATE ENGINEERING INC
JK SPORTS INC
JOHNSON CONTROLS FIRE PROTECTIOf\
JOHNSON CONTROLS INC
JOHNSONIMANDIL YN
JONES LAW OFFICE
JORGENSON/KURT
KNICKREHMJJ<ELSEY
KNOWINKLLC
LAKE COUNTRY GRAPHICS INC
LAKE REGION ELECTRIC COOP
LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE
LAKES ADVERTISING LLC
LAKES COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE
LAKES COUNTRY ASSOCIATION OF REAi.
LARRY OTT INC
LARSON/LYNN
LAWSON PRODUCTS INC
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Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
July 11, 2023 (Exhibit A)
Amount
144.47
375.00
144.50
68,643.97
389.20
500.00
939.30
30,503.06
521.97
10,900.00
216.90
6,051.44
3,797.57
813.53
469.50
14.85
832.53
45.52
935.23
104.41
791.02
49.13
390.00
3,985.78
1,425.00
15.00
8,772.00
24,827.56
60.00
470.00
179.99
60.00
9,974.00
202.14
3,480.84
160.00
1,400.00
168.32
288.00
3,900.00
112.66
793.34
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Vendor Name
LEIGHTON BROADCASTING· DETROIT LJ
LElGHTON BROADCASTING -FERGUS FA
LIND FAMILY FUNERAL HOME INC
LOCATORS & SUPPLIES INC
M-R SIGN CO INC
MMP
MACATFO
MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC
MARCO TECHNOLOGfES LLC
MARK SANO & GRAVEL CO
MCIT
MEYER/DEREK
MIDWEST MACHINERY CO
MINNESOTA MOTOR COMPANY
MN STATE COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL CC
MNCCC LOCKBOX
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS CONNECTIVITY I
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS 1NC
N F FIELD ABSTRACT CO LLC
NELSON AUTO CENTER INC
NEW YORK MILLS DISPATCH
NE\I\IVILLE/HEA lHER
NORTHWEST TIRE INC
NYHUS FAMILY SALES INC
OLSON OIL CO INC
OLSON TIRE & Oil
OLSON/BRENDA
OTTER TAIL CO TREASURER
PARKERS PRAIRIE/CITY OF
PAW PUBLICATIONS LLC BATTLE LAKER
PELICAN PETE BODY SHOP & TOWING IN
PETE'S AMOCO
PHOENIX SUPPLY
PLUNKETTS VARMENT GUARD
POMPS TIRE SERVICE INC
POWERPLAN OIB
PRECISE MRM LLC
PRECISION CONCRETE CUTTING
PREMIER SPECIALTY VEHICLES INC
PRODUCTIVE ALTERNATIVES INC
QUADlENT FINANCE USA INC
RDO EQUIPMENT CO
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
July 11, 2023 (Exhibit A)
Amount
275.00
1,450.00
940.00
248.63
11,145.53
495.00
75.00
11,649.33
975.22
114,638.96
4,372.00
71.29
41.48
368.39
3,811.50
10,557.08
3,100.00
7,.230.40
2,750.00
44,855.93
8.00
1,500.00
1,880.48
120.35
930.00
1,862.67
121.44
440.47
130.00
110.00
9,626.67
70.00
395.45
167.50
1,119.96
92.90
1,320.00
4,0TT.00
139,854.00
1,m.so
347.78
11,011.06
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Vendor Name
RED DOT PEST CONTROL
REINBOLD/REED
RETHEMEIER/CAROL
RINGDAHL AMBULANCE INC
RINKE NOONAN LAW FIRM
ROUTEWARE INC
SANFORD HEAL TH
SCHOENEBERGER FUNERAL & CREMATI
SCHWARTZ/STEVEN
SCOTT DAVIS SERVICES INC
SHERWIN WILLIAMS
SIGN GUYS U..C
SONSALLNANGELA
SQUEEGEE SQUAD
STAPLES BUSINESS CREDIT
STEEVES/BERNARD A
STEINS INC
STEVE'S SANITATION INC
STINAR STURDEVANT STOLZ POST 116
STREICHERS
SUMMERVILLE ELECTRIC INC
SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE LLC
SWANSTON EQUIPMENT CORP
SWEDBERG NURSERY
TERMINIX COMMERCIAL -ST CLOUD
1HOMASONfJAKE
TNT REPAIR INC
TRAFFIC LOGiX CORPORATION
TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC
ULINE
UNLIMITED AUTOGLASS INC
UPS
US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE
VAUGHN AUTO & MARINE CO
VICTOR LUNDEEN COMPANY
WADENA ASPHALT INC
WADENA HIDE & FUR CO
WAYNE'S TOOL WAGON
WEST TOOL & DESIGN LLC
WM CORPORA TE SERVICES INC
WOLD JOHNSON PC
Final Total:
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
July 11, 2023 (Exhibit A)
Amount
165.00
212.22
116.20
559.00
4,519.50
5,350.80
2,976.66
1,647.50
119.48
125.00
182.30
65.00
3,500.00
270.00
151.00
252.06
5,443.56
159.51
300.00
69.00
404.70
9,692.43
682.96
950.00
270.00
291.16
765.16
3,397.00
68,508.00
287.19
851.87
22.97
1,533.26
145.22
1,267.35
21,708.00
594.00
106.20
3,472.00
42,122.09
30.00
893,849.71
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Vendor Name
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC
COLUMN SOFTWARE PBC
HAUGRUD/REED
LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE COOPERATIV
MAHUBE-OTWA CAP INC
MN SUPERVISOR'S CONF ASSN
OTTER TAIL CO ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
OTTER TAIL CO RECORDER
OTTER TAIL CO SHERIFF
PACIFIC INTERPRETERS INC
PRODUCTIVE ALTERNATIVES INC
QUALITY TOYOTA
SCHOOL DIST 544 -FERGUS FALLS
SCHOOL DIST 545 -HENNING
SCHOOL DIST 550 -UNDERWOOD
SEVEN COUNTY PROCESS SERVERS LLC
VERIZON WIRELESS
VICTOR LUNDEEN COMPANY
final Total:
Vendor Name
BARKER/MEGAN
BESEMANll<AREN
DAHL/MELISSA
DEMMER/ANDREA
FRUSTOUANNE
GRISMER/PAULA
INDEPENDENT CONTRACT SERVICES Of
LENO/TERESA
LYSNE CONSULTING & COUNSELING LLC
MARTENSON/PAULA
MOENJKA THLEEN
VAN SANTEN/DANA
VERIZON WIRELESS
WELCH/AMIE
WENTWORTH/KRISTI
WESIBY/LINDA
Final Total:
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
July 11, 2023 (Exhibit A)
Amount
389.41
371.32
40.04
1,000.00
1,000.00
225.00
3,312.00
251.00
725.10
1,587.50
6,994.29
386.13
5,00();00
1,000.00
1,082.50
150.00
1,912.53
319.60
25,746.42
Amount
24.10
113.97
3.93
5.57
112.66
109.39
5,833.33
250.00
750.00
14.41
70.74
60.06
778.49
26.20
68.12
37.34
8,258.31
Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
July 11, 2023
OTTER TAIL COUNTY -MINNESOTA
DRAI NAGE AUTHORITY M INUTES
Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room & Via Livestream
515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
July 11, 2023110:15 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Otter Tail County Drainage Authority convened at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at the Government
Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN. Commissioners Wayne Johnson, Chair; Kurt Mortenson, Vice Chair;
Dan Bucholz, Lee Rogness and Bob Lahman were present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA & CONSENT AGENDA
Chair Johnson called for joint approval of the Drainage Authority Agenda and Consent Agenda. Motion by
Rogness, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to approve the Drainage Authority Agenda of July 11,
2023, with the addition of Ditch 29, and to approve the Consent Agenda items of July 11, 2023 as follows:
1. June 27, 2023, Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for July 11, 2023 (Exhibit A)
DITCH 25
Motion by Bucholz, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to approve Drainage Inspector Colby
Palmersheim to contract with Rinke Noonan Law Firm to seek legal advice on how to proceed with cleaning
Ditch 25. Drainage Inspector Colby Palmersheim inspected Ditch 25 approximately 100' south of CSAH 35
and observed significant sediment buildup. Ditch 25 has had an ongoing request for cleaning since 2014 and
has received prior Board approval for cleaning, however, there has been opposition from downstream ditch
owners.
DITCH 29
Motion by Bucholz, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to authorize working in Ditch 29, Section 5
Leaf Lake Township, for the installation of a Clemson leveler, a pipe that allows water to flow through a beaver
dam, to try and alleviate flooding caused by continuous beaver activity as presented by Drainage Inspector
Colby Palmersheim. Expenses will be paid through the ditch fund.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:29 a.m., Chair Johnson declared the Otter Tail County Drainage Authority meeting adjourned. The next
Drainage Authority meeting will immediately follow the next regular Board meeting on Tuesday, July 25, 2023,
at the Government Services Center in Fergus Falls and via livestream.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: July 25, 2023
Attest: .J./ /]D y;_j_~
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
Page 1 of 2
Page 2 of 2
Vendor Name
FRIEOSAMJKEITH
LAKES AREA BLASTING
OLSON/TYLER
OTTER TAIL CO TREASURER
RINKE NOONAN LAW FIRM
SKOGEN/MAURICE
final Total:
Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
July 11, 2023 (Exhibit A)
Amount
350.00
1,600.00
350.00
10.00
2,836.44
550.00
5,696.44