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July 25, 2023
OTTER TAIL COUNTY -MINNESOTA
BOARD OF CO MM ISSIONERS' MI NUTES
Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room & Via Livestream
515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
July 25, 2023 I 8:30 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, 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 Lahman and
unanimously carried to approve the Board of Commissioners' agenda of July 25, 2023, with the following
changes:
Added: Consent Agenda No. 12
Removed: Highway Resolution
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Lahman, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to approve the consent agenda items as
amended:
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1. July 11, 2023, Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for July 25, 2023 (Exhibit A)
3. Human Services and Public Health Warrants/Bills for July 25, 2023 (Exhibit A)
4. Donation to Veterans Services from Minnesota National Bank Food Drive
5. Final Payment for SAP 056-614-014, Central Specialties Inc., Alexandria, MN
6. Approval of the issuance of an On-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License to Lakes Inn, LLC dba
Lakes Inn at Dunvilla for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024
7. Approval of the issuance of an On-Sale Wine License to Lakes Inn, LLC dba Lakes Inn
at Dunvilla for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024
8. Approval of the issuance of an On-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License to Lida Green Golf LLC
dba Lida Greens Golf for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024
9. Approval of the Application and Permit for a 1 Day to 4 Day Temporary On-Sale Liquor
License to the Vining Fire Department Relief Association for an event scheduled for
August 11 and August 12 at 15376 410th Ave, Clitherall (Rodeo Grounds)
10. Approval of the LG220 Application for Exempt Permit as submitted by the Perham
Sportsman's Club for an event scheduled for Thursday, October 19, 2023 at The Cactus
which is located at 43521 Fort Thunder Road, in Perham Township
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
July 25, 2023
11. Approval of the issuance of an Otter Tail County Purchase Card to Krysten S. Foster,
County Highway Engineer as requested by Nick Leonard, Team Leader -Economic
Growth and Community Development
12. Approval of the issuance of a County Purchase Card to Kevin Fellbaum, Parks & Trails
Director, as requested by Nicholas Leonard, Team Leader -Economic Growth and
Community Development
STAY GRANT SOCIAL WORKER POSITION
Motion by Rogness, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to approve a 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE)
STAY Program Social Worker position within the Human Services Department. The STAY Program Social
Worker will coordinate and facilitate services to transition youth from foster care to adulthood. This position is
funded by the STAY Program Grant and Child Welfare Targeted Case Management.
HUMAN SERVICES 2022 ANNUAL REPORT
Human Services Director Deb Sjostrom introduced and recognized the Otter Tail County Human Services
team consisting of supervisors and lead workers representing the various services within the Human Services
Department. Sjostrom then provided an overview of the 2022 Human Services Annual Report summarizing
the programs and services that are provided and administered in Otter Tail County. Services provided include
Economic Assistance and Health Care Programs, Child and Family Services & Child Protection, Behavioral
Health, Home and Community Based, Disability, and Long-Term Care Services, Adult Protection, and Child
Support.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
Motion by Bucholz, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to approve the Planning Commission
recommendation of a Conditional Use Permit for property owner David Ohnstad for earthmoving 1,042 cubic
yards from the top of a hill to fill a depression on the lower part of the hill with the denial of shoreline sloping
due to protecting natural environment standards. This proposal is located to the East of 34581 State Highway
108, Dent, MN 56528, Section 30 of Edna Township.
Motion by Rogness, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to approve a Preliminary Plat titled "Lizzie
View Addition", owned by Lyndon & Kimberly Johnson, consisting of 3 Single Family Residential non-Riparian
Lots, 1 Block, located at 47364 E Lake Lizzie Road, Pelican Rapids, MN 56572, Section 28 of Dunn Township,
Lizzie Lake (56-760), RD.
Motion by Rogness, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit for
"County #20 Storage" owned by Hans Hermanson for a non-dwelling Planned Unit Development (PUD)
consisting of 4 units with conditions that any lighted sign shall not exceed 4'x8' in size and any additional
lighting will be down lighting. This proposal is located at 25932 County Highway 20, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501,
Section 2 of Dunn Township.
Motion by Mortenson, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit for
an Event Center owned by Justin Studsrud and Brook Maier with conditions to supply architectural drawings
to ensure the septic system is sized accordingly to include wastewater from a commercial kitchen, to obtain a
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan {SWPPP) from the MCPA, there be no lake access unless an
amendment to the Conditional Use Permit is obtained and no more than 1,000 cubic yards of earthmoving
onsite for this project. The proposal is located 600 feet North of 44662 County Highway 31, Pelican Rapids,
MN 56572, Sections 9 & 10 of Lida Township.
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Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
July 25, 2023
AMC FALL POLICY CONFERENCE
Discussion was held regarding the Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) Fall Policy Conference to be
held on September 13-15, 2023 in Alexandria, MN. Otter Tail County Commissioners plan to attend this
conference.
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 9:16 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 9:23 a.m.
OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL
Motion by Rogness, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to approve out-of-state travel for Probation
Director Michael Schommer, along with one staff member, to travel to New Orleans, Louisiana from September
17-20, 2023 to attend the National Association of Pretrial Service Agencies Annual Conference and Training
Institute. Costs are included in the 2023 budget.
WEST CENTRAL INITIATIVE UPDATE
Rebecca Lynn Peterson and Greg Wagner from West Central Initiative (WCI) provided a brief update to the
Board regarding WCI efforts, organizational impacts to the region, and future planning and expressed
appreciation for our continued governmental support. Within the past year, WCI has assisted Otter Tail County
with numerous projects and programs. Some highlights include:
> WCI provided just under a half million dollars in financing to Otter Tail County businesses and provided
1.5 million in grants throughout the region.
> WCI supported housing funding for the Dalton Housing Project and participated in housing work in the
City of Pelican Rapids.
> Otter Tail County was represented in the application process for the Minnesota Main Street Economic
Revitalization Program along the Highway 10 Corridor; WCI is working to distribute that funding.
) Legislation just passed a two-year Promise Act; WCI is looking into eligibility.
) WCI partnered with PioneerCare to establish childcare within their facility. > WCI is promoting the Rural Democracy Project to increase civic participation.
FEEDLOT
Property owner Kyle Goeller addressed the Board regarding new construction of a manure storage building
on the Style-Heaven Holstein feedlot. Mr. Goeller provided an update to the Board due to this being new
construction. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) requires a public meeting for this feedlot to be
held. Adequate notice was provided on this meeting's agenda. There were no public comments made at the
time of this meeting regarding the feedlot. Commissioners extended support for Mr. Goeller and his project.
OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL
Motion by Rogness, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to approve out-of-state travel for Housing
and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Accounting Specialist Julie Bakken to travel to Lacrosse, Wisconsin on
October 11-12, 2023 to attend a "Fundamental Basics of Accounting for Housing Agencies" training focused
on strengthening financial management and control procedures as well as accounting requirements for
financial reporting for federal programs.
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Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
July 25, 2023
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 9:55 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 9:59 a.m.
PUBLIC HEARING
Housing and Redevelopment Authority Executive Director Barbara Dacy reviewed the proposed Inter-Agency
Loan to Otter Tail County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) for the North Fields of Dalton
Affordable Senior Housing Development project.
At 10:08 a.m. Chair Johnson opened the Public Hearing and asked for comments from the public. No
comments were received. County Auditor-Treasurer Wayne Stein shared concerns about this financing model
becoming the standard for future projects.
The Public Hearing was closed at 10:10 a.m.
DEED OF APPURTENANT EASEMENT
Motion by Rogness, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures to execute the Deed of Appurtenant Easement between Otter Tail County as Grantor and Old Blue,
LLC as Grantee.
ROAD & BRIDGE CAPITAL EXPENDITURE REIMBURSEMENT
Motion by Mortenson, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to authorize reimbursement to the Road
and Bridge Fund from the Capital Improvement Fund for capital expenditures previously approved as outlined
below:
$55,422.65 2023 GMC 4WD Crew Cab 8' Box
$50,199.84 2023 Ford F-250 XL 4WD Super Crew
$14,331.21 Towmaster 6-Ton Trailer
$14,772.63 2023 Aero 8.5 x 18 Enclosed Trailer
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR NORTH CENTRAL GARAGE
Motion by Rogness, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures on the proposal for Architectural Services with Widseth for the Otter Tail County Highway
Department's North Central Garage project.
PAVEMENT MATERIAL SAMPLING AND SFDR MIX DESIGN
Motion by Bucholz, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures on the proposal for Pavement Material Sampling and SFDR Mix Design with Braun lntertec for
County State Aid (CSAH) 80.
COMMUTING WITH COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT VEHICLES
Motion by Rogness, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to authorize Highway Department
employees, as specified, to use county vehicles for commuting during the 2023 Construction Season as
presented by the County Engineer. Commuting is beneficial to the county and designated employees to save
time by heading directly to project sites. Heading to the office first to get a county vehicle can add another 1-
2 hours to the employee's day which can lead to 17-hour days, raising a safety concern for adequate rest and
time at home.
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Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
July 25, 2023
LETTER OF SUPPORT
Motion by Mortenson, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to approve sending a letter of support for
Minnesota Department of Transportation's (MnDOT) Interstate 94 Snow Fences from Moorhead to Alexandria,
Minnesota Project funded through the 2022/2023 PROTECT Grant program. The project will consist of living
and structural snow fences to improve highway safety.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT REQUEST
Motion by Rogness, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to approve Parks & Trails Department to
purchase a 22' Tilt Bed Skid loader Trailer from Cutting Edge in Perham, MN with the low bid amount of $9,000
and to purchase a Country Clipper Boss XL 72" Mower from Moench Body Shop in Wadena, MN in the amount
of $14,279.20 as recommended by Parks & Trails Director Kevin Fellbaum.
CLOSED SESSION
At 10:49 a.m., Chair Johnson declared the Board of Commissioners meeting closed to the public. The closed
session is authorized under Minnesota Statute §13D.05, Subd. 3(b) for Attorney-Client Privilege for an Otter
Tail Water Management District Memorandum of Understanding (MOA) Update. Present in the room were
Commissioners Wayne Johnson, Lee Rogness, Dan Bucholz, Kurt Mortenson and Bob Lahman, County
Administrator Nicole Hansen, County Attorney Michelle Eldien, Deputy Administrator Nicholas Leonard, Land
and Resource Management Director Chris LeClair, Assistant Land and Resource Management Director Kyle
Westergard, County Drainage Inspector Colby Palmersheim, and County Board Secretary Hannah Anderson.
The closed session ended at 11 :25 a.m.
ADJOURNMENT
At 11 :26 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, August 8, 2023, at the Government
Services Center in Fergus Falls and via livestream.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: August 8, 2023
Attest: Jr /{! Qk_,,~
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
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Vendor Name
A&A RECYCLING LLC
ACME TOOLS
ADORNS-OAK CONSULTING
ALLSTATE PETERBILT GROUP
AMAZON CAPiTAL SERVICES INC
AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINESS
AMERICAN WELDING & GAS INC
ANDERSONffROY
APEX ENGINEERING GROUP INC
ARAMARK
ARNDT/JEFFREY
AUTO VALUE FERGUS FALLS
BABOUAN/OWEN
BAKKEN/BENJAMIN
BALDWIN/AMY
BATTERIES PLUS BULBS
BDT MECHANICAL LLC
BEN HOLZER UNLIMITED WATER LLC
BERG'S WELDING & REPAIR LLC
BERGREN/ELLIE
BEYER BODY SHOP INC
BHH ARCHITECTURE OF MN LLC
BLUFFTON Oil CO
BOB BARKER COMPANY INC
BOND TRUST SERVICES CORP
BRIAN'S REPAIR INC
BUREAU OF CRIMINAL APPREHENSION
BUSHMAN/JOHN
BUY~OR PARTS & SERVICE LLC
CAROLINA SOFTWARE INC
CELLEBRlTE INC
CENlRAL STATES WIRE PRODUCTS INC
CERTIFIED AUTO REPAIR
CHEMSEARCH
CHRISTENSEN CONSTRUCTION
CLEAN S\NEEP COMMERCIAL SERVICES
CMMA
CODE 4 SERVICES INC
COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION
COMSTOCK CONSTRUCTION INC OF MN
COOPER'S OFFICE SUPPLY INC
CORNELL-SYVERSON POST 17
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
July 25, 2023 (Exhibit A)
Amount
970.00
63.24
1,200.00
11,055.71
343.63
571.54
1,373.47
3.00
44,213.00
245.94
1.65
1,657.-82
356.32
3.00
811.58
4,049.60
442.11
50.50
2,050.23
75.00
150.00
1,231.25
2,334.00
355.64
1,425.00
729.50
3,170.00
4.99
8,977.06
2,350.00
2,575.00
7,827.72
40.31
4,514.45
6,461.72
575.00
270.00
18,153.71
14.42
12,890.00
298.96
300.00
Page 7 of 12
Vendor Name
CSG FORTE PAYMENTS INC
CULLIGAN OF ELBOW LAKE
D & T VENTURES LLC
DACOTAH PAPER CO
DAHUCOLT
DAHUISABEL
DAKOTA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS JNC
DAKOTA WHOLESALE TIRE INC
DAL TON FIRE & RESCUE
DEM-CON MATERIALS RECOVERY LLC
DENZEl'S REGION WASTE INC
DICK'S STANDARD
DONOHO/MICHAEL
DOUBLE A CATERING
EDAM
EISCHENSJNATE
ELDIEN/MICHELLE
FARMERS CO-OP OIL
FERGUS FALLS DAILY JOURNAL
FERGUS POWER PUMP INC
FERGUS TIRE CENTER INC
FIDlAR TECHNOLOGIES INC
FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH
FISCHER/JUDD
FLATAU/SARAH
FUNT HILLS RESOURCES LP
FORCE .AMERICA DISTRIBUTING U:C
FORMANEK/ROBERT
FORUM COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY
FOTH INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVlRONMEtl
FREDERlCKfPHILIP
FRONTIER MARINE & :POWERS:PORTS
GALLS LLC
GOLDEN WEST JNDUSTRlAL SUPPLY
GRAINGER INC
GREWE/BRAD
GRIEGER/\NILLI.AM
GULLICKSON/KARAH
HANSEN/NICOLE
HAUGEN/HUNTER
HAUGRUDfBRUCE
HAUKOS SAL!ES LLC
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
July 25, 2023 (Exhibit A)
Amount
2,270.16
43.00
1,089.00
193.83
421.82
370.74
50.00
292.00
500.00
2,472.40
165.00
95.95
406.25
70.00
no.oo
110.00
17323
1,897.81
1,751.77
42,528.00
1,402.73
15,711.65
1,260.00
249.43
500.00
147,816.51
411.72
383.83
921.23
45,273.76
1,000.00
115.00
351.08
134.86
52.87
3.00
300.00
552.29
514.50
169.30
3.00
2,372.00
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Vendor Name
HAWES SEPTIC TANK PUMPING LLC
HEARTLAND CUSTOM FENCE INC
HENNING AUTO PARTS
HERMANICRYSTAL
HILLYARD -HUTCHINSON
IHS PHARMACY
INDIGITAL INC
INTERSTATE ENGINEERING INC
J. BUBERL LAW LLC
JACOBSONJI-IEATHER
JAKE'S JOHNS LLC
JOHNSON/DENA
JOHNSON/KENT
JOHNSON/MARKT
JONES LAW OFACE
KIMBALL MIDWEST
KIRSCHBAUM/CHRISTINE
KNUTSON ELECTRIC REBUILDING
KRESS/JEFF
KUGLER/HALEY
LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE
LAKES ACE HARDWARE
LAKES COMMUNITY COOPERATlVE
LAKES DIGITAL SIGN GUYS LLC
LAKESIDE PLUMBING & HEATING INC
LANDS' END BUSINESS OUTFITTERS
LANGUE/STEVEN
LANGUAGE LINE SERVICES INC
LARRY OTT INC
LARSON FUNERAL !HOME
LAWSON PRODUCTS JNIC
LEE/THOMAS
LEGAL SERVICES OF NW MINNESOTA
LIBERTY TIRE RECYCLING LLC
LITTLE FALLS MACHINE INC
LITTLE RASCALS DAYCARE LLC
LOCATORS & SUPPLIES INC
LOEIOORIS
M-R SIGN CO INC
MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC
MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC
MARTHALERmERENCE
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
July 25, 2023 (Exhibit A)
Amount
130.00
16,746.00
3.80
47.16
2,294.44
979.72
6,895.61
8,555.00
18.00
127.69
340 .. 00
270.00
222.71
496.24
410.00
798.69
400.86
195.00
174.23
313.10
719.90
244.93
368.50
636.00
456.25
85.85
385.94
60.75
4,650.00
2,400.00
270.63
534.89
970.00
3,917.50
1,017.44
500.00
429.91
436.10
1,957.28
8,063.05
7,529.44
600.94
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Vendor Name
MARTINNALERIE
MATTHEIN BENDER & COMPANY INC
MCKESSON MEDICAL-SURGICAL INC
MEKALSON HYDRAULICS INC
MIDWEST MACHINERY CO
MINNCOR JNOUSTRIES
MINNESOTA MOTOR COMPANY
MINNESOTA PUMP WORKS
MINNKOTA ENVIRO SERVICES INC
MNCCC LOCKBOX
MOONEYJABIGAJL
NAPA CENTRAL MN
NATURES GARDEN WORLD
NE\WILLEIDARREN
NILSON/BRET
NORDLUND SERVICE INC
NORTHERN SAFETY TECHNOLOGY INC
NORTHWEST TIRE INC
NUSS TRUCK & EQUIPMENT
NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS INC
OFFICE OF MNfT SERVICES
OLSON OIL CO INC
OTTER TAIL CO HRA
OTTER TAlL POWER COMPANY
OTTERTAIL BAKERY
PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES INC
PALERfWAL TER
PAW PUBLICATIONS LLC BATTLE LAKER
PEDERSEN/ALVIN
PELICAN PETE BODY SHOP & TOWING IN
PEMBERTON LAW PLLP
PEOPLEFACTS LLC
PERFORMANCE KENNELS INC
PETE'S AMOCO
PETERSON/JOEL
PFC PRODUCTS INC
POPE DOUGLAS SOLID WASTE MANAGE!
POIA'ERPLAN O1B
PRAIRIE LAKES MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
PRECISE MRM LLC
PREMIUM WATERS INC
PRICE/HENRY
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
July 25, 2023 (Exhibit A)
Amount
116.20
2,553.83
338.20
992.48
440.44
70.00
1,601.17
62,000.00
106.20
315.00
284.28
366.74
5,636.82
572.23
330.12
105.00
878.81
924.51
1,103.16
;8,510.77
2,162.44
2,642.76
1,120.75
35.51
80.00
5,669.00
351.02
132.00
6.00
763.30
3,586.50
47.46
12,00D.0O
420.00
281.66
95'6.00
516.00
2,762.48
H.50
900.00
34.69
220.00
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Vendor Name
PRO AG FARMERS CO OP
PRO-WEST & ASSOCIJffES INC
PRODUCTIVE ALTERNATIVES INC
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACAOElv
PROFESSIONAL PORTABLE X-RAY INC
PSICK CAPrTOL SOLUTIONS INC
QUICK"S NAPA AUTO PARTS
RADZVVILUHANNAH
RATZ/JEFFREY
RDO TRUCK CENTERS LLC
RED DOT PEST CONTROL
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MN
REM.A.X SIGNATURE PROPERTIES
RENTAL STORE/THE
RILEY BROS CONSTRUCTION lNC
RIPLEY/DAVID
RODER/BETSY
ROWE/WILLIAM
ROSENTHAI..JGREGORY
SALATHEIKELVIN
SCHORNACK/DAVID
SCHUR/KATHLEEN
SCHWANTZICHRISTOPl-!ER
SCOTT HOFLAND CONSTRUCTION INC
SERVICE FOOD SUPER YALU
SEVERSONNICKl L
SHERWIN WllllA.MS
SIGN GUYS LLC
SKOUGARDIKENNADY
STEINSlNC
STEVE'S SANITATION INC
STIGMA.N/RYAN
STRAND ACE HARDWARE
SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE LLC
SWANZl'PERRY
TAFT STETTINIUS & HOLLISTER LLP
TAG UP
TERMINlX COMMERCIAL-ST CLOUD
TERRY A DRAKE DDS
THOMPSON/MARCIA
THOMSON REUTERS -WEST
THRIFTY WHITE PHARMACY
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
July 25, 2023 (Exhibit A)
Amount
171.60
10,900.00
87.38
12,500.00
150.00
3,500.00
4.99
312.44
12.91
5,346.92
230.00
71,796.41
1,000.00
3,200.00
136,348.15
232.40
240.26
353.05
267.90
275.76
322.40
272.98
236.46
12,685.00
86.40
30,450.00
188.49
200.00
384.75
889.23
16,970.00
333.40
304.30
9,885.55
65.50
4,865.00
26.55
227.50
334.00
203.00
6,346.62
4,837.70
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Vendor Name
TK ELEVATOR CORP
TRITES/DAVID
TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC
ULINE
US POSTAL SERVICE
USEC LOCATING SERVICES LLC
VICTOR LUNDEEN COMPANY
VIGEN/ANTHONY
WAASDORPJKAYLEE
WADENA ASPHALT INC
WALLWORK TRUCK CENTER
WALVATNE/DOUGLAS
WAYNE'S TOOL WAGON
WEST/RICHARD
WESTh1OR INDUSTRIES LLC
WILSONNI/ARREN R
WM CORPORATE SERVICES INC
ZIEGLER INC
Final Total:
Vendor Name
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC
COLON/NICOLE
COOPER'S OFACE SUPPLY INC
COUNTIES PROVIDING TECHNOLOGY
FERGUS FALLS AREA SPECIAL ED COOP
INDEPENDENT CONTRACT SERVICES OF
LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE COOPERATIV
MAHUBE-OlWA CAP INC
MIDWEST MONITORING & SURVEILANCE
MINNESOTA MONITORING INC
MINN KOT A ENVIRO SERVICES !NC
MN CORRECTIONS ASSOCIATION
MN DEPT OF HIJMAN SERVICES
NORTHWESTERN MINNESOTA JUVENILE
OTTER TAIL CO SHERIFF
POTTER/LELAND
PREMIER BIOTECH INC
PREMIER BIOTECH LABS LLC
PRODUCTIVE ALTERNATIVES INC
UNITED WAY
VICTOR LUNDEEN COMP.ANY
WEILA.NDIMEGAN
Final Total:
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
July 25, 2023 (Exhibit A)
Amount
2,275.98
570.91
9,380.50
1,094.86
178.00
1,700.00
716.15
172.26
314.40
3,082.00
3,013.12
4,950.00
207.98
447.51
226,00
248.12
57,867.33
.8.97
1,040,486.46
Amount
162.77
.20.01
420.00
240.00
500.00
600.33
5,758.07
20,051.46
1,911.00
104.00
443.00
577.00
6,461.41
.8,640.00
53.00
94.14
120.00
290.85
12,244.21
42,000.00
716.60
23.41
101,431.26
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Vendor Name
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC
LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE
LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE COOPERATIV
LEIN/JODY
MNCCCLOCKBOX
OTTER TAIL CO TREASURER
OTTER TAIL POWER COMPANY
PACIFIC INTERPRETERS INC
TAG UP
VICTOR LUNDEEN COMPANY
Final Tota.I:
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
July 25, 2023 (Exhibit A)
Amount
1,581.07
2,670.68
635.00
55.28
8,299.43
192.00
610.25
213.75
165.00
457.50
14,879.96
Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
July 25, 2023
OTTER TAIL COUNTY-MINNESOTA
DRAI NAGE AUTHORITY MINUTES
Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room & Via Livestream
515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
July 25, 2023 112:55 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Otter Tail County Drainage Authority convened at 12:55 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, 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
Mortenson, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to approve the Drainage Authority Agenda of July
25, 2023 as presented and the Consent Agenda of July 25, 2023 as follows:
1. July 11, 2023, Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for July 25, 2023 (Exhibit A)
PUBLIC HEARING
Shawn Papon of the US Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) provided the Board with background regarding the
petition for Water lmpoundment on Ditch 63. Property owners, along with the USFWS, are looking to restore
and hold water in a wetland basin on a branch of Ditch 63. The plan is to restrict water flow to a certain level
before flowing into the ditch. Papon noted this wetland is at the upper end of the ditch system and the pool
line only affects this property. The project is being reviewed by Natural Resources Conservation Service
(NRCS) Engineer Caroline Clarin to meet all design criteria.
At 1 :04 p.m. Chair Johnson opened the Public Hearing regarding Ditch 63 Water lmpoundment. Chair Johnson
asked for comments from the public and no comments were received.
The Public Hearing was closed at 1 :05 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
At 1 :12 p.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, August 8,
2023, at the Government Services Center in Fergus Falls and via livestream.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: August 8, 2023
Attest:,,2 / •{! Ulu ~
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
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Vendor Name
BARTLETT/GARY
OTTER T All CO TREASURER
RINKE NOONAN LAW FIRM
RMB ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORIES II
Final Total:
Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
July 25, 2023 (Exhibit A)
Amount
1,301.63
34.72
10,483.00
721.46
12,540.81
OTTERTAIL
COUNTY -MINNESOTA