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September 26, 2023
OTTER TAIL COUNTY -MINNESOTA
BOARD OF CO MM ISSIONERS' MIN UTES
Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room & Via Livestream
515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
September 26, 2023 I 8:30 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened at 8:31 a.m. Tuesday, September 26, 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 September 26, 2023, with the
following additions:
Drug Court Cooperative Agreement
General Discussion: MCIT Sponsorship of Pelican Group of Lakes Improvement District
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Rogness, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to approve the consent agenda items as
amended:
1. September 12, 2023, Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for September 26, 2023 (Exhibit A)
3. Human Services and Public Health Warrants/Bills for September 26, 2023 (Exhibit A)
4. Final Construction Payment -GSC and Courthouse Remodel
5. Approval of the issuance of a 2024 Tobacco License to Erik Hoff dba Pelican Hills
lnc./Pelican Hills RV Park.
6. Approval of an Application and Permit for a 1 Day to 4 Day Temporary On-Sale Liquor
License as submitted by New York Mills Lions Club for an event scheduled for Friday,
October 20, 2023, and Saturday, October 21, 2023, at the Otter Berry Farm/Corn Maze
which is located at 38132 470th Ave in Otto Township.
7. Approval of an LG220 Application for Exempt Permit as submitted by the Perham Home
Run Club for an event scheduled for Friday, November 17, 2023, at The Salty Pickle
Bar and Grill, which is located at 43974 390th St. in Rush Lake Township.
ROTHSAY TRUCK STOP RIGHT OF WAY RESOLUTION NO. 2023-59
Motion by Rogness, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to approve Rothsay Truck Stop Right of
Way Resolution No. 2023-59, as presented by County Engineer Krysten Foster.
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ADOPTION OF PROPOSED BUDGET AND LEVY
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2023-68
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED BUDGET AND LEVY
Otter Tall County Resolution No. 2023 -
Recommended Gross and Net Property Tax Levy for Payable 2024
Gross County Property Tax Levy {Non Debt)-
Gross Debt Levy -
Master Facility Plan Bonds -2012A aka 2020C
2020A GO CIP Bonds
Highway Bonds -2019A
Jail/Elevator Project -2017A
Total Gross County Property Tax Levy
County Program Aid (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 Including Lake Improvement Districts -
Special Taxing District Levy -
Otter Tail County CDA
Otter Tail County HRA
Proposed Total Net Property Tax Levy
RECAP-
County Only .
Gross Tax Levy (Total)
County Program Aid
Net Tax Levy (Total)
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Payable 2024
52,494,986
1.086,540
267,096
243,128
165,428
54,257,178
3,105,653
51.151,525
130,000
36,945
40,000
8,000
0
51,366,470
541,800
1,513,771
53,422,041
53,625,481
3,105,653
.50,519,828
Payable 2023
49,059,513
1,281,210
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
P'
Percent
7.00%
-15.19%
-10.20%
0.76%
0.61%
6.30%
28.73%
5.18%
0.00%
325.39%
-42.86%
-19.19%
#DIV/Of
5.15%
0.00%
15.58%
5.37%
6.37%
28.73%
5.25%
County Only (Includes Library)-
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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54,257,178
3,105,653
51,151,525
56,527,694
3,105.653
53,422,041
51,043,884
2,412,579
48,631,305
53,113,994
2,412,579
50,701,415
6_30%
28.73%
5.18%
6.43%
28_73%
5-37%
WHEREAS, on or before October 2, 2023 Otter Tail County may adopt a Proposed Budget for Fiscal/Calendar
Year 2024 and must adopt and certify a proposed net property tax levy for Payable Year 2024; 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 2024 proposed tax levy and budget prior to
final adoption on December 19, 2023.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners of Otter Tail County,
Minnesota, that
The amount of $54,257,178 be adopted as Otter Tail County's Proposed Gross Property Tax Levy for the
Payable Year 2024 representing a 6.30% increase from the Gross Property Tax Levy for the Payable Year
2023, and that the amount of $51,151,525 be adopted as Otter Tail County's Proposed Net Property Tax Levy
for the Payable Year 2024 representing a 5.18% increase over the Net Property Tax Levy for the Payable
Year2023,andthat
The amount of $214,945 be adopted by Otter Tail County as the Proposed Lake Improvement District Property
Tax Levies for the Payable Year 2024, representing a 1.67% decrease from the Lake Improvement District
Property Tax Levies as adopted by Otter Tail County for the Payable Year 2023, and that
The amount of $1,513,771 be adopted by Otter Tail County as the Proposed Otter Tail County HRA Special
District Property Tax Levy for the Payable Year 2024, representing a 15.58% increase from the Property Tax
Levy as adopted by Otter Tail County for the Payable Year 2023, and that
The amount of $541,800 be adopted by Otter Tail County as the Pay 2024 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 2023.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amount of $140,000,000 (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 2024 (Expenditures/Transfers/Other Uses).
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 26th day of September 2023.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: October 10, 2023
Attest:J j {¼J~
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR PROPOSED BUDGET AND LEVY
Motion by Bucholz, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to set the Proposed Levy and Budget Truth
in Taxation Public Hearing for 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at the Government Services Center
(GSC) in Fergus Falls, MN.
PURCHASING CARD POLICY
Motion by Lahman, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to approve the Purchasing Card Policy
and Purchasing Card User Agreement as previously discussed and reviewed on September 12, 2023 by the
Finance, Property and License Management Committee.
MNDOT HIGHWAY 108 PROJECT
Motion by Mortenson, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures on the Temporary Permit to Construct agreement and the Temporary Right to Construct agreement
between Otter Tail County and WSB with the Minnesota Department of Transportation for the Highway 108
Project, which involves State of Minnesota -Tax Forfeited Property located at 121 1st Ave NW in Pelican
Rapids (Parcel No. 76-000-99-0129-000).
PERHAM AREA YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION, INC.
LG214 PREMISE PERMIT APPLICATION
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2023-60
WHEREAS, the responsibility for the regulation of lawful gambling and the issuance of licenses and permits
for the conduct of lawful gambling lies with the Minnesota Gambling Control Board; and
WHEREAS, the Perham Area Youth Hockey Association Inc., has made an application to the Gambling
Control Board for the purpose of conducting lawful gambling at Mama T's Down Home Kitchen, located at
43869 Fort Thunder Road in Perham Township of Otter Tail County; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 349.213 provides that the Gambling Control Board may not issue an initial
premise permit unless they receive a resolution from the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners approving
the application for a pennit; and
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WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners is aware of no reason to oppose the conduct of
lawful gambling by the Perham Area Youth Hockey Association Inc. at Mama T's Down Home Kitchen, located
at 43869 Fort Thunder Road in Perham Township of Otter Tail County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the conduct of lawful gambling by the Perham Area Youth Hockey Association Inc. at Mama T's Down Home
Kitchen, located at 43869 Fort Thunder Road in Perham Township of Otter Tail County provided the applicant
meets all the necessary criteria for the licenses and permits as required by the Gambling Control Board.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of this application and approval shall be provided to the Township
of Perham by sending them a copy of this resolution.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Bucholz, duly
seconded by Commissioner Lahman and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed
unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 26th day of September 2023.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: October 10, 2023
Attest!_ 1 1· 6t.Jlt.,/JU/l.d=
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
ACTION BY THE COUNTY BOARD REQUESTING AND SUBMITTING CAPITAL
INVESTMENT PROJECTS TO THE COMMISSIONER OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2023-61
WHEREAS, Otter Tail County participates in Minnesota Management and Budget's (MMB) biennial process
for reviewing state capital investment requests; and
WHEREAS, submitting preliminary project information is a vital component of the state capital investment
process, and provides needed background to the Governor and Legislators in determining state investments;
and
WHEREAS, Otter Tail County will seek state funding in 2023 for capital improvements for county projects; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) requests final capital budget edits by October 13,
2023, for the 2024 State capital budget preparations; and
WHEREAS, Otter Tail County staff have consulted with legislators, reviewed previous requests, and consulted
with community partners to determine appropriate projects for this process; and
WHEREAS, this resolution reflects priorities recommended to be submitted to MMB for consideration in the
2024 state capital investment process or submitted by our local legislators.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, Otter Tail County by this resolution supports these bonding
projects for the 2024 legislative session: 1) Transitional Youth Workforce Housing Project and 2) Highway
Infrastructure projects as recommended by the Highway Engineer.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that staff are directed to work with Otter Tail County's legislative consultant,
local legislators and/or the Minnesota Management and Budget Office to properly file these requests for
funding.
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 26th day of September 2023.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: October 10, 2023
Attest: vi-I. {Jo/,_, J-].W'JaJZ--,-
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 8:56 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.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
Lida View Holdings, LLC
Motion by Mortenson, second by Rogness and motion carried with Johnson abstaining to accept the
withdrawal of a Conditional Use Permit Application for "Lida View Holdings, LLC" owned by Tom Strinden and
Jacob Strinden.
Stonybrook Properties LLP
A Conditional Use Permit Application for "Stonybrook Properties LLP" owned by Craig Schroeder was tabled
by the Planning Commission to allow for the project area to be staked. The application was given a 60-day
review extension and will be reviewed at the October 11th Planning Commission meeting.
Orbison Acres
Motion by Bucholz, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to approve a Preliminary Plat titled "Orbison
Acres", owned by Jerome Guck and John Guck, consisting of 9 Single Family Non-Riparian Lots and 1 Non-
Residential Non-Riparian Lot attached to a Riparian Lot, 1 Block, located at 45735 Nitche Lake Rd., Perham,
MN 56573, Section 4 of Pine Lake Township, Big Pine Lake (56-130) GD, with the condition that the septic
areas be staked.
Rose Wood
Motion by Rogness, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to approve a revised Preliminary Plat titled
"Rose Wood", owned by Larry Madson and Laurel Mahn, consisting of 3 Single Family Non-Riparian Lots and
2 Non-Residential Non-Riparian Lots attached to a Riparian Lot, 2 Blocks, located at 48631 370th Ave.,
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Frazee, MN 56544, Section 22 of Hobart Township, Rose Lake (56-360) RD, with the condition that the septic
areas be staked.
Adelman First Subdivision
Motion by Rogness, second by Bucholz to table the Preliminary Plat titled "Adelman First Subdivision", owned
by Scott Adelman, consisting of 20 Single Family Non-Riparian Lots, 1 Block and Outlot A, located on the
West side of Poss Beach Road, Section 31 of Dunn Township, Lizzie Lake (56-760) RD, to the Board of
Commissioners meeting on October 10, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.
Danny & Stacy McKeever
Motion by Mortenson, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit for
commercial storage units, owned by Danny & Stacy McKeever, consisting of Unit 1 for owners' storage
purposes and Units 2,3,4 & 5 to be rented out to tenants, located at 27843 County Highway 83, Battle Lake,
MN 56515, Section 6 of Everts Township, Deer Lake (56-298), RD., with the condition that none of the units
shall at any time be resided in or otherwise used as dwellings or as living units.
Douglas E. Cummings
An After the Fact Conditional Use Permit request to excavate and grade the old Sunset Beach Road roadbed
to address drainage concerns was tabled by the Planning Commission to allow property owner Douglas E.
Cummings the opportunity to modify the Conditional Use Permit Application. This application will be reviewed
at the October 11th Planning Commission meeting.
AIS TASK FORCE APPOINTMENT
Motion by Mortenson, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to appoint Jeff Vansteenburg to the
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Task Force.
MARKET PRICE FOR THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT TAX
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2023-62
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 management tax based only on the market
price amount identified through this resolution; and
WHEREAS, the market price is identified in state statutes as the "lowest price available in the area"; and
WHEREAS, Otter Tail County has performed research to identify the lowest price available in the area.
THEREFORE, the county of Otter Tail declares a market price of $74.63 per ton for a facility, based on a
tipping fee amount of $45.88 per ton at the Dakota Landfill and an additional contracted transportation cost of
$28.75 per ton.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Rogness, duly
seconded by Commissioner Lahman and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed
unanimously.
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Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 26th day of September 2023.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: October 10, 2023
Atte.J, i &Ju..J,-/-W]4L
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
RECYCLING PICKUP PURCHASE
Motion by Lahman, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to approve purchase of a 2024 Ford F150
4WD SuperCrew pickup in the amount of $48,796.00 and to trade in a 2004 Dodge Ram pickup, with a trade
in value of $3,000 already applied to the total, as recommended by Assistant Solid Waste Director Steven
Branby.
PELICAN RAPIDS TRANSFER STATION LAND PURCHASE
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2023-63
WHEREAS, Otter Tail County has constructed, permitted and operated a solid waste transfer station (Transfer
Station) at real property located at 1101 9th Street Northwest. This real property is owned by the City of Pelican
Rapids, accessed by travelling across 188th Avenue and 9th Avenue NW; and
WHEREAS, The City of Pelican Rapids resolved on July 31, 2002 to, " ... provide Otter Tail County with an
agreement to allow long term use of the property ... "; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pelican Rapids and Otter Tail County Solid Waste Department (County) staff have no
record of an executed agreement for use of the property to operate the Transfer Station; and
WHEREAS, County staff have met with the City of Pelican Rapids staff and council members in the summer
of 2023. County staff expressed desire to continue to serve the City of Pelican Rapids and surrounding areas
by continued operation of the Transfer Station. Furthermore, the County desires to purchase and own all
property where current operations and future improvements are anticipated, approximately 13 acres more or
less. The City of Pelican Rapids has agreed to sell the described property for $1.00 (one dollar 00/100); and
WHEREAS, the City of Pelican Rapids council members recommended that Otter Tail County prepare, or
cause to be prepared legal descriptions and drawings to illustrate and define the property to be purchased;
and any associated changes in right of way; and
WHEREAS, the legal descriptions are attached in Exhibit A, the Certificate of Survey, defined as:
That part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 21, Township 136 North, Range
43 West of the Fifth Principal Meridian, Otter Tail County, Minnesota described as follows:
Commencing at the southeast corner of said Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 21;
thence North 00 degrees 44 minutes 32 seconds West on an assumed bearing along the east line of
said Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter for 97 4.66 feet to the point of beginning; thence South
62 degrees 12 minutes 55 seconds West for 276.10 feet; thence South 43 degrees 04 minutes 08
seconds West for 74.62 feet; thence South 61 degrees 14 minutes 19 seconds West for 213.04 feet;
thence South 88 degrees 54 minutes 40 seconds West for 53.81 feet; thence South 60 degrees 56
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minutes 08 seconds West for 74.27 feet; thence North 26 degrees 15 minutes 20 seconds West for
352.25 feet; thence North 83 degrees 49 minutes 34 seconds West for 563.55 feet to the west line of
said Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter; thence North 00 degrees 38 minutes 06 seconds
West along the west line of said Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter 319.99 feet to the
northwest corner of said Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter; thence South 88 degrees 32
minutes 36 seconds East along the north line of said Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter for
1316.37 feet to the northeast corner thereof; thence South 00 degrees 44 minutes 32 seconds East
along the east line of said Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter for 340.23 feet to the point of
beginning; and
WHEREAS, Otter Tail County has prepared said documents and reviewed them with City staff. The proposed
drawings include vacation of NW 9th Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pelican Rapids published a notice to the public and held a public hearing on September
12, 2023 for vacation of NW 9th Avenue; and
WHEREAS, on September 12, 2023, the City of Pelican Rapids has resolved to have NW 9th Avenue vacated
and order the sale of property for above described property for $1.00 ( one dollar 00/100).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE County of Otter Tail does hereby agree to purchase
approximately 13 acres of land as described on the attached Exhibit B from the City of Pelican Rapids.
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, MN this 26th day of September 2023.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: October 10, 2023
Attest:J I· 61:J-L~
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
WARRANTY DEED
Motion by Lahman, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to approve appropriate County Officials'
signatures on the Warranty Deed between Otter Tail County and the City of Pelican Rapids for the purchase
of property in the City of Pelican Rapids as presented by Assistant Solid Waste Director Steven Branby.
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 9:25 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 9:33 a.m.
TOWARD ZERO DEATHS (TZD) TRAFFIC SAFETY
Health Educator Emily Frustol and Public Health Director Jody Lien provided updates on the Toward Zero
Deaths (TZD) traffic safety program. The Otter Tail County Safe Communities Coalition is a local group carrying
out Minnesota's statewide TZD traffic safety program, with a mission to drive Otter Tail County towards zero
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deaths on the highways. In 2022, the state saw 439 traffic deaths with nine of those traffic fatalities occurring
in Otter Tail County. Goals and priority areas for 2023-2024 include seat belt use, the older adult population
and driving, impaired driving, motorcycle safety and speed. The Otter Tail County Safe Communities Coalition
will continue their efforts in community outreach to rebuild and reestablish relationships with community
partners to broaden the reach of TZD educational messaging. Frustol emphasized the importance of inviting
community members to make personal changes to model safe behaviors as traffic fatalities and serious injuries
are preventable.
SAFE COMMUNITIES COALITION RESOLUTION
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2023-64
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, 2023 through
September 30, 2024.
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 Rogness, duly seconded by
Commissioner Bucholz and, after consideration thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, the resolution
was adopted unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 26th day of September 2023.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: October 10, 2023
Attes~ ,-lol,.J.).Ctn,o,L
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
EMS TASK FORCE
Discussion was held concerning the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Task Force. Commissioners Bucholz
and Lahman volunteered to serve on the EMS Task Force. Emergency Manager Patrick Waletzko will continue
facilitating this task force with periodic reports to the Board.
SPONSORSHIP OF PELICAN GROUP OF LAKES IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOR MINNESOTAT COUNTIES INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRUST MEMBERSHIP
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2023-67
WHEREAS, Ottertail County is a member of the Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust; and
WHEREAS, a current member of the Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust must sponsor a new entity
for membership; and
WHEREAS, the Pelican Group of Lakes Improvement District desires to become a member for the purpose
of obtaining insurance coverage.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Ottertail County sponsors the Pelican Group of Lakes
Improvement District for membership.
The motion for adoption of the resolution was introduced by Commissioner Johnson, 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 26th day of September 2023.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: October 10, 2023
Attest:J, ,· UJL,)-/WWL-
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
SUMMIT CARBON SOLUTIONS UPDATE
Summit Carbon Solutions representatives Patrick McCarthy and Scott O'Konek provided an update on the
carbon dioxide storage pipeline project focusing on Emergency Preparedness. McCarthy outlined Summit
Carbon Solutions' leak detection and prevention measures and Emergency Response Plan. O'Konek
addressed questions on safety and briefed the Commissioners on the proceedings with North and South
Dakota along with a projected timeline of Spring 2025 if the process continues as scheduled. O'Konek noted
that Summit Carbon Solutions had acquired about 90% of the easements in Otter Tail County.
DWI COURT COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
Motion by Rogness, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures on the cooperative agreement between Otter Tail County Probation and Otter Tail County 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 Lahman, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures on the cooperative agreement between Otter Tail County Probation and the Otter Tail County Adult
Drug Treatment Court for the Adult Drug Treatment Court program as presented and pending State approval.
CASEWORKS RESIDENT SELF-SERVICE PORTAL
Motion by Rogness, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures to execute a Licensing and Support Agreement between Otter Tail County and Next Chapter
Technology, Inc. for support and maintenance services for a web-based portal to work in conjunction with the
current Human Services software system as presented by the Human Services Director Deb Sjostrom.
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS -CONTRACT FOR CONSUL TANT
Motion by Mortenson, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures to execute the Community Assessment Facilitator Professional Services Agreement between Otter
Tail County and Contractor Meghan Kelley Mohs to assist the County with assessing the need for and
supporting the development of community resources to assist families in building strengths and meeting
needs.
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RECESS & RECONVENE
At 10:44 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 10:52 a.m.
PHELPS MILL BOARDWALK AND PRAIRIE RESTORATION SERVICES AGREEMENT
Motion by Lahman, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures for Amendment No. 1 to the Engineering Services Agreement between Otter Tail County and
Houston Engineering, Inc. for the Phelps Mill Boardwalk and Prairie Restoration Project for additional services
which include an archeological study required by the State Historical Preservation Office.
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY LOCATION
COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY NO.1
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2023-65
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. SAP. 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 20 & 21,
Township 132 North, Range 43 West, in the 5th Principal Meridian as shown on the single page of the Replat
of Otter Tail County Highway Right of Way Plat No. 34, Sheet 2.
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 26th day of September 2023.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: October 10, 2023
Attest: ~ (. l<;i_ J-f u,,4-:=:
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
STONEBROOKE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROPOSAL
Motion by Rogness, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to approve the proposal from Stonebrooke
Engineering for professional services for the preliminary design for the County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 24
ADA Improvements Project in Erhard, MN as recommended by County Engineer Krysten Foster.
SPONSORING AGENCY RESOLUTION
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2023-66
WHEREAS, Aurdal Township has requested Otter Tail County sponsor their Local Road Improvement
Program (LRIP) project since non-state aid cities and townships must have a county sponsor; and
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Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
September 26, 2023
WHEREAS, Aurdal Township understands that is will be responsible for all costs not covered by LRIP
including but not limited to consultant engineering, right of way acquisition, construction administration and
inspection, utility construction, as well as construction costs above the LRIP award; and
WHEREAS, Aurdal Township has agreed to maintain such improvements for the lifetime of the improvements.
NOW THEREFORE Aurdal Township for a Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) project identified as
Sophus Anderson Road and Aurdal River Road. Sponsorship includes acting as the fiscal agent, keeping the
project on schedule, and ensuring that all program documentation and requirements are met, with compliance
of all applicable laws, rules and regulations.
BE IT ALSO RESOLVED, Kyrsten, P.E., County Engineer is hereby authorized to act as agent on behalf of
this applicant.
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, MN this 26th day of September 2023.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: October 10, 2023
Attests , • &14.. H ~
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
ADJOURNMENT
At 11 :06 a.m., Chair Johnson declared the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners meeting adjourned with
a closed session to follow. The next regular Board meeting is scheduled at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October
10, 2023, at the Government Services Center in Fergus Falls and via livestream.
CLOSED SESSION
At 11 :06 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 to discuss
Sharon Sporleder vs. State of Minnesota, et al. 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, County Auditor-Treasurer Wayne Stein, and Deputy Administrator Nick Leonard.
The closed session concluded at 12:10 p.m.
OTTERTAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: October 10, 2023
AtteJ, • 6()(1 ~ ...
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
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Vendor Name
A-1 LOCK & KEY
MA RECYCLING LLC
ACME TOOLS
ACORNS-OAK CONSULTING
ADVANCED CORRECTIONAL HEAL THCAF
AL'S REFRJGERA TION
ALBANY RECYCLING CENTER
ALLIED WASTE RECYCUNG CENTER
ALLSTATE PETERBILT GROUP
AMAZON CAP1T AL SERVICES JNC
AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK OF MN
ANOKA CO TREASURY OFACE
APEX ENGINEERING GROUP 1NC
ARAMARK
BOT MECHANICAL LLC
BENGTSON/STEVEN
BERGREN/ELLIE
BEYER BOOY SHOP INC
BOUND TREE MEDlCAL LLC
BRAUN JNTERTEC CORPORATION
BAAUN VENDING INC
BRIANS REPAIR INC
BURNS & MCDONNELL ENGINEERING CC
BUY-MOR PARTS & SERVICE LLC
CARlBLOM!DENNIS
CARR'S TREE SERVICE INC
CERTIFIED AUTO REPAIR
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES
CLEAN S\/v'EEP COMMERCIAL SERVICES
CODE 4 SERVICES INC
COLLEGE WAY AUTO
COMPANION ANIMAL HOSPff AL
CONTROUED FORCE INC
COOPER'S OFFICE SUPPLY INC
CORBIN EXCAVATING INC
CPS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
CULLIGAN Of ELBOW LAKE
CYBERSPROUT LLC
0 & T VENTURES LLC
DACOTAH PAPER CO
OAGUNA CONSULTING LlC
DAHUCOLT
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
September 26, 2023 (Exhibit A)
Amount
1328
2,540.00
278.95
1,200.00
221.00
1,589.50
2,430.71
1,150.00
11,694.80
3,081.66
31.60
16,288.83
16,500.00
245.94
3,147.83
125.17
60.00
75.00
239.88
26,86923
9.00
419.26
11,222.08
24,814.82
255.98
39,665.50
114.34
606.95
3,168.00
2,567.96
931.40
456.86
1,340.00
9,480.59
1,49725
9,587.04
36.00
23.75
1,089.00
590.95
9,000.00
275.10
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Vendor Name
DAHUISABEL
DAILEY ELECTRIC LLC
DAKOTA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS INC
DEANS DISTRJBUTING
DEM-CON MATERIALS RECOVERY LLC
DENNIS DREWES INC
DENNY'S WELDING
DENZEL'S REGION WASTE INC
DICK'S STANDARD
DONOHO/MICHAEL
EAGLE CONSTRUCTION CO INC
EGGE CONSTRUCTION INC
ELECTION SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE LLC
ERGOMETRICS INC
ESTEP-LARSON/SARAH
EVCO PETROLEUM PROOUCTS INC
FERGUS FALLS DAILY JOURNAL
FERGUS POWER PUMP INC
FERGUS TIRE CENTER INC
FERGUSON ASPHALT PAVJNG INC
FIELD/CRISTI
FISCHER/JUDD
FORMANEK/ROBERT
FORUM COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY
FOSTER/KRYSTEN
FOTH INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMEt-
FRAZIER/BRENT
GALLSLLC
GAUDETTE/IRV1NG SCOTT
GlRARD'S BUSINESS SOLUTIONS INC
GOPHER STA TE OOE CAll.
GRAINGER INC
GREASECAR VEGETABLE FUEL SYSTEMS
GRIEGERJWILUAM
GULLICKSONJKARAH
HAUGEN/HUNTER
HAINES SEPTIC TANK PUMPING LLC
HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICI
HERMAN/CRYSTAL
HERZOG ROOFING INC
HOMETOWN REPAIR INC
HORSTMANN/TYLER
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
September 26, 2023 (Exhibit A)
Amount
210.26
780.00
311.00
302.07
4,742.94
3,590.00
300.00
165.00
95.95
258.60
32,557.04
1,600.00
2,829.45
182.16
104.15
4,425.00
481.86
14,63125
135.50
176,793.57
241.32
255.98
176.20
77.85
243.66
76,271.32
299.87
79728
271.70
2.530.00
24.30
2,542.57
3,075.00
98.25
73.29
177.51
130.00
937.50
124.46
865.50
78.93
1,000.00
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Vendor Name
HOUSE 2 HOME Of BATTLE LAKE
HOUSTON ENGINEERJNG INC
JAKE'S JOHNS llC
JOHNSON CONTROLS FIRE PROTECTIO,,.
JOHNSON/DENA
JOHNSON/KENT
JOHNSON/MARKT
JONES LAW OFFICE
KIESLER'S POLICE SUPPLY tNC
KIRSCHBAUM/CHRISTINE
KOEP'S SEPTIC LLC
KRESS/JEFF
LAKES ACE HARDWARE
LAKES COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE
L.ANGUE/STEVEN
LANGUAGE UNE SERVICES INC
LEE/THOMAS
LEGAL SERVICES OF t-m MINNESOTA
LIND FAMILY FUNERAL HOME INC
LOCATORS & SUPPLIES INC
LOE/DORIS
LOOMER/HAROLD
M-R SIGN CO lNC
MARKS FLEET SUPPLY INC
MARTHALER/TERENCE
MARTIN/VALERIE
MCIT
MCKESSON MEDICAL-SURGICAL INC
MIDWEST MACHINERY CO
MINNESOTA MOTOR COMPANY
MINNESOTA NATIVE LANDSCAPES
MINNKOTA ENVIRO SERVICES INC
MN DEPT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY
MNCCCLOCKBOX
MOENCH BODY SHOP
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS CONNECTMTY
NAPA CENTRAL MN
NARDINI FIRE EQUIPMENT
NELSON AUTO CENTER INC
NEWMAN PAINTING INC
NEWVILLE/DARREN
NILSON/BRET
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
September 26, 2023 (Exhibit A)
Amount
3,657.00
3,516.04
650.00
1,200.00
114.89
116.59
340.75
280.00
6,33424
186.68
140.00
140.17
151.96
952.11
524.41
44.55
382.01
970.00
940.00
27.96
177.51
1,000.00
2,176.36
624
456.68
206.20
163.00
422.67
60.26
376.18
700.00
94.40
20.00
7,840.25
152.60
3,100.00
3522
2,240.00
36.636.00
2,400.00
420.00
186.68
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Vendor Name
NOR-TECH
NORDICK/TAMMY
NORTHLAND FIRE PROTECTION
NORTHWEST TIRE INC
NOVA FIRE PROTECTION INC
NUSS TRUCK & EQUIPMENT
OFFICE OF MNIT SERVICES
OLSON Oil CO INC
OLSON TIRE & OIL
OLSON/BRENDA
OTTER TNL CO HRA
OTTER TAIL CO SHERIFF'S POSSE
OTTER TAIL CO SOLID WASTE
OTTER TA1l CO TREASURER
OTTER TAIL CO TREASURER
OTTERTAIL BAKERY
PAL£RMIAL TER
PARK REGION CO OP
PARKERS PRAIRIE INDEPENDENT LLC/ll
PELlCAN PETE BODY SHOP & TOWING If\
PELICAN RAPIDS PRESS
PERHAM STEEL & ~,\IEl.DlNG
PETE'S AMOCO
PETERSON/JOEL
PLUNKEITS VARMENT GUARD
POPE DOUGLAS SOLID WASTE MANAGE!
POWERPLAN 018
POWERS PSYD LP PLLC/AMANDA
PRAIRIE SCALE SYSTEMS INC
PRECISE MRM LLC
PREMIUM WATERS INC
PRO AG FARMERS CO OP
PRODUCTIVE ALTERNATIVES INC
PROFESSIONAL PORTABLE X-RAY INC
QUADIENT FINANCE USA INC
QUADIENT LEASING USA INC
QUICK'S NAPA AUTO PARTS
RADZWJUJHANNAH
RAYS SPORT & MARINE -PERHAM
RDO TRUCK CENTERS LLC
RED DOT PEST CONTROL
RENTAL STOREfTHE
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
September 26, 2023 (Exhibit A)
Amount
66,745.00
152.88
439.00
23.99
945.00
42,689.49
2,162.44
3,882.14
1,884.03
121.44
340.00
1,506.17
1,615.61
633.14
32.72
100.00
247.59
178.70
87.50
1TT.OO
125.10
22.50
950.00
131.00
167.50
437.00
7,959.55
1.012.50
1,021.50
900.00
34.69
106.96
63.54
600.00
446.15
7,476.48
48.59
171.61
1,002.45
20,431.07
395.00
1,900.00
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Vendor Name
RESPONSE TECHNOLOGIES
RICHTER/PATRICK
RlNGOAHL AMBULANCE lNC
RIPLEY/DAVID
ROCK LEAF WATER ENVIRONMENTAL ll
RODER/BETSY
ROLLIEJ\NIWAM
ROSENTHAIJGREGORY
SAlATHE/KELV1N
SCHOENEBERGER FUNERAL & CREMATI
SCHORNACKJDAVID
SCHWANTZ/CHRlSTOPHER
SECRETARY OF STATE
SIGN GUYS LLC
SKOUGAADJKENNAOY
SOETH/SYLVIA
STEEVES/BERNARD A
STEINS INC
STEVE'S SANITATION INC
STIGMANJRY AN
STRANO/JOHN
STREICHERS
STRUCTURAL TOWER SERVICES
SUMMIT ARE PROTECTION
SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE U.C
SWANSTON EQUIPMENT CORP
TAFT STETTINIUS & HOLLISTER LlP
TEMPLEMAN, ATTORNEY AT LAW/CHERI
TERRY A DRAKE 00S
THOMSON REUTERS-WEST
THRlFTY lNHITE PHARMACY
TI< ELEVATOR CORP
TRJTESJDA VID
TSCHIDA/CRAIG
TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC
UUNE
UMLAUF/DALE
VAUGHN AUTO & MAR1NE CO
VERGAS AUTO REPAIR LLC
VICTOR LUNDEEN COMPANY
V1KING GARAGE DOOR COMPANY INC
WAASOORP/KA YLEE
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
September 26, 2023 (Exhibit A)
Amount
423.00
1,000.00
1,374.00
232.40
2,639.00
90.00
163.10
124.45
123.00
1,075.00
90.00
144.76
120.00
325.00
126.94
158.12
126.03
1,864.15
19,220.00
45.20
159.00
27.98
4,300.00
607.50
8,297.54
5,074.71
375.00
675.00
296.00
5,185.57
15.00
731.38
306.42
239.32
39,205.00
234.44
216.68
40.04
29.40
109.00
1,281.23
101.72
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Vendor Name
WADENA ASPHALT INC
WADENA STATE BANK
WALLWORK TRUCK CENTER
WASS/DAVID F
WEAKLENO.tBONNIE
WELLS CONSTRUCTION MN UC
WEST FARGO POLICE DEPT
WEST/RICHARD
WIDSETH SMITH NOLTING & ASSOC
WILSON/WARREN R
WM CORPORATE SERVICES INC
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SOLUTION
ZIEGLER INC
FinalTotal:
Vendor Name
AMAZON CAPITAL SERV1CES INC
COLON/NICOLE
DEAUCHRISTINE
FERGUS TIRE CENTER INC
INDEPENDENT CONTRACT SERVICES Of
INTERNATIONAl. TRANSLATION SERVICE
LAKESCOUNTRYSERVICECOOPERATIV
LEE/NICOLE
MINNESOTA MOTOR COMPANY
MlNNKOTA Ef'MRO SERVICES INC
MN DEPT Of HUMAN SERVICES
OTTER T AJL CO ATTORNEYS OFFICE
OTTER T AJL CO RECORDER
OTTER TAlL CO SHERIFF
OTTER T AJL CO TREASURER
PACIFIC INTERPRETERS INC
PREMIER BIOTECH INC
PREMIER 8lOTECH LABS LLC
PRODUCTIVE Al TERNATIVES INC
VICTOR LUNDEEN COMPANY
VILLAGE FAMILY SERVICE CENTER -FAH
WADENA CO SHERIFF
WEILAND™EGAN
Final Total:
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
September 26, 2023 (Exhibit A)
Amount
16,683.00
90.00
1,254.45
288.08
122.75
167.60
150.00
308.39
3,872.75
262.53
66,572.26
1,200.00
5,502.99
982,097.82
Amount
435.01
81.85
73.65
54.00
600.33
105.00
5,097.92
15.00
1,113.39
194.70
77,858.67
6,94025
159.00
415.70
17,386.60
1,310.00
1,190.00
376.00
11,432.11
298.70
296.37
75.00
29.82
125,539.07
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Vendor Name
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC
GUCK/AMY
UENIJOOY
LYSNE CONSUL TING & COUNSELING LLC
MARTENSON/PAULA
MINNKOTA ENVIRO SERVICES INC
OTTERTAIL CO TREASURER
PACIFtC INTERPRETERS INC
THIS 'NEEKS SHOPPING NEWS
FinaJ Total:
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
September 26, 2023 (Exhibit A)
Amount
49.69
244.45
10.84
600.00
72.06
35.40
64.00
45125
122.00
1,649.69
Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
September 26, 2023
OTTER TAIL COUNTY -MINNESOTA
DRAI NAGE AUTHORITY MINUTES
Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room & Via Livestream
515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
September 26, 2023 112:23 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Otter Tail County Drainage Authority convened at 12:23 p.m. Tuesday, September 26, 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
Bucholz, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to approve the Drainage Authority Agenda of
September 26, 2023 as presented and the Consent Agenda of September 26, 2023 as follows:
1. September 12, 2023, Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for September 26, 2023 (Exhibit A)
DITCH 52 -INSPECTORS REPORT
Motion by Rogness, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to approve trapping and beaver dam
removal on Ditch 52 in St. Olaf Township as recommended by Drainage Inspector Colby Palmersheim.
RECONVENE DITCH 12 PUBLIC HEARING
Drainage Inspector Colby Palmersheim submitted the Ditch 12 Amended Ditch Viewers Report. Ditch Viewers
reexamined requested properties within the benefited area and made determinations as presented by the
Drainage Inspector.
At 12:30 p.m. Chair Johnson reconvened the Public Hearing regarding Ditch 12 Redetermination of Benefits.
This Public Hearing is continued from the original hearing on August 21, 2023. Chair Johnson asked for
comments from the public with no comments received.
The Public Hearing was closed at 12:30 p.m. The adoption of the Final Findings and Order Approving the
Redetermination of Benefits for Ditch 12 will be held at an upcoming Drainage Authority Meeting.
DITCH VIEWERS
Discussion was held about general expectations and responsibilities of Ditch Viewers, as well as managing
situations in which appointed duties are not being fulfilled.
Motion by Bucholz, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to authorize Drainage Inspector Colby
Palmersheim to send a Ditch Viewer a formal letter asking for resignation by October 5, 2023, and if no
response by October 5th, the Drainage Authority Board will further consider relieving him of ditch viewer
responsibilities at its regular board meeting on October 10, 2023.
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Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
September 26, 2023
ADJOURNMENT
At 12:50 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, October 10,
2023, at the Government Services Center in Fergus Falls and via livestream.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: October 10, 2023
Attest: _1 l ............... 1·_~ __ 1-f~M-----441~~--
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
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Vendor Name
BAKER EXCAVATING
BRENNANIKEVIN
FERGUS FALLS DAILY JOURNAL
JOHNSONfMICHAEL
LARSON HELICOPTERS LLC
PELICAN RAPIDS PRESS
RMB ENV1RONMENTAL LABORATORIES JI
VERIZON WIRELESS
Final Total:
Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
September 26, 2023 (Exhibit A)
Amount
650.00
1,34921
1,700.19
927.57
15,855.00
959.10
525.44
40.03
22,006.54