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December 12, 2023
OTTER TAIL COUNTY-MINNESOTA
BOARD OF COMM ISSIO NERS' MIN UTES
Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room & Via Livestream
515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
December 12, 2023 112:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 12, 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 Bucholz, second by Mortenson and
unanimously carried to approve the Board of Commissioners' agenda of December 12, 2023, with the following
additions:
Food, Pool, and Lodging (FPL) Fees
EMS Discussion
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Rogness, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to approve the consent agenda items as
presented:
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1. November 28, 2023, Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for December 12, 2023 (Exhibit A)
3. Human Services and Public Health Warrants/Bills for December 12, 2023 (Exhibit A)
4. Approval of the Human Services 2024 Contracts
5. Approval of Final Payment for SP 056-070-028 to Sir Lines-A Lot, LLC, Edina, MN
6. Approval of the issuance of a Renewal 2024 Tobacco License to Dale K Cameron dba
Battle Lake Standard
7. Approval of the issuance of a Renewal 2024 Tobacco License to David Fix dba Larry's
Super Market Battle Lake
8. Approval of the LG220 Application for Exempt Permit as submitted by Empowering Kids
Perham for an event scheduled for January 27, 2024, at Countryside Barn located at
48174 County Highway 53 in Corliss Township.
9. Approval of the LG220 Application for Exempt Permit as submitted by Perham Ducks
Unlimited for an event scheduled for February 2, 2024, at Big Pine Lodge located at
43606 Mosquito Heights Road in Pine Lake Township.
10. Approval of the issuance of an Otter Tail County Group Purchasing Card to the Otter
Tail County Housing and Redevelopment Authority as requested by Amy Baldwin,
Executive Director of the Otter Tail County Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
GIS ANALYST
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
December 12, 2023
Motion by Mortenson, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to approve replacing an existing 0.65 FTE
GIS Technician position with a 1.0 FTE GIS Analyst, which is part of the Technology Analyst position. A full-
time position will allow for a broader scope of duties within the IT Department.
2024 CONTRACT FOR ASSESSOR DEPARTMENT SERVICES
Motion by Rogness, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to approve the Independent Contractor
Agreement between Otter Tail County and Independent Contractor Douglas Walvatne to provide services and
consultation to the Assessor's Department, effective January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
COUNTY ASSESSOR APPOINTMENT FOR 2024-2027
Motion by Mortenson, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to appoint Heather Jacobson as the County
Assessor for Otter Tail County effective January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2027 as set forth under
Minnesota Statute §273.061.
2024 COUNTYWIDE FEE SCHEDULE
Motion by Rogness, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to approve the 2024 Fee Schedule
changes as presented by County Administrator Nicole Hansen.
FOOD, POOL AND LODGING (FPL) FEES
Chair Johnson led discussion regarding fees for the Food, Pool, and Lodging program. Commissioners agreed
that an assessment should be done to find out what Otter Tail County FPL program costs are to compare to
the Community Health Board costs and state programming fees to address options of whether to keep this
program or turn it back over to the state.
Motion by Rogness, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried for staff to conduct an assessment of the
FPL program authorized under the delegation agreement with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to
determine costs associated with the program and for the assessment to be completed prior to the next
Partnership4Health Board meeting in February 2024. •
Motion by Lahman, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried for staff to research the process of
returning the FPL program back to MDH.
NON-UNION COLA FOR 2024
Motion by Mortenson, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to approve a 2.75% Cost of Living
Allowance (COLA) for non-union employees effective January 1, 2024. The COLA is consistent with all
collective bargaining agreements for 2024.
EARNED SICK AND SAFE TIME POLICY
Motion by Lahman, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to approve the Otter Tail County Earned
Sick and Safe Time (ESST) Policy, in compliance with Minnesota state law, as presented by County
Administrator Nicole Hansen. This policy is effective January 1, 2024.
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December 12, 2023
OTTER TAIL COUNTY PERSONNEL RULES AND POLICIES
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2023-99
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Personnel Rules were adopted by the Board of Commissioners on or about
February 6, 2001; and
WHEREAS, since that time, employee relations rules and policies have been updated periodically to comply
with laws and practices; and
WHEREAS, the rules and policies were recently reviewed in their entirety and updated in accordance with
federal and state laws and regulations as well as to reflect current employee relations practices; and
WHEREAS, the rules and policies have been reformatted and codified to provide improved access for
employees as well as efficiency in updating rules and policies as necessary; and
WHEREAS, all rules and policies were reviewed by the Administration/Operations Committee; and
WHEREAS, the personnel rules and policies are prepared in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Sections
375.56 -375.71.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, Otter Tail County by this resolution adopts the updated and
recodified Personnel Rules and Policies for county employees effective January 1, 2024; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that minor updates for language clarification or errors can be made
without Board approval under the direction of the County Administrator; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the rules and policies will be posted electronically on an
employee portal, the Employee Dashboard.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Mortenson, duly
seconded by Commissioner Bucholz and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed
unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 12th day of December 2023.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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on, Board of Commissioners Chair
Dated: December 19, 2023
Attest:, ~ r' (',,Ok, Uu.rw...,
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
2024 BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
Motion by Rogness, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to approve the 2024 Board of
Commissioners' Regular Meeting Schedule as presented by Board Secretary Hannah Anderson. Board of
Commissioners Open House dates and locations are still to be determined.
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December 12, 2023
2024 INTEREST RATES FOR MINNESOTA COUNTIES
County Auditor-Treasurer Wayne Stein led discussion regarding a 2023 legislative change to Minnesota
Statutes 279.03 Subdivision 3, which authorizes the County Board of Commissioners, by resolution, to adopt
an interest rate for calendar year 2024 lower than the 8% rate determined by the Minnesota Department of
Revenue. The 8% rate is the rate applicable to real estate taxes outstanding as of December 31, 2023.
JESS OMUNDSON VFW POST 1676
LG214 PREMISE PERMIT APPLICATION
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2023-100
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, Jess Omundson VFW Post 1676, has made an application to the Gambling Control Board for the
purpose of conducting lawful gambling at the Silvermoon Lounge and Steakhouse, located at 1117 W Main
Street 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 permit; and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners is aware of no reason to oppose the conduct of
lawful gambling by Jess Omundson VFW Post 1676 at Silvermoon Louge and Steakhouse, located at 1117
W Main St. 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 Jess Omundson VFW Post 1676 at Silvermoon Lounge and Steakhouse,
located at 1117 W main Street 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 12th day of December 2023.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Dated: December 19, 2023
Attest\~ I· /".OL,1...\-/}YVL-
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT APPOINTMENT
Motion by Bucholz, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to reappoint Darren Newville to a three-
year term as a member of the Board of Adjustment.
PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
Motion by Rogness, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to reappoint Brent Frazier, David Trites, and
Judd Fischer to three-year terms as members of the Planning Commission.
2023 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN
Motion by Bucholz, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to adopt and authorize appropriate County
Officials' signatures on the 2023 Emergency Operations Plan and Local Emergency Operations Plan Review
Form as presented by Emergency Manager Patrick Waletzko.
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 12:51 p.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 12:58 p.m.
2024 LICENSE HAULER LIST
Motion by Bucholz, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to approve the 2024 Otter Tail County
Licensed Solid Waste Haulers list as presented by Assistant Solid Waste Director Steven Branby.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR BODY WORN CAMERAS
Sheriff Barry Fitzgibbons and Chief Deputy Reed Reinbold held a public comment period regarding the
Sheriffs Office Intent to Purchase and Implement Portable Recording Systems (Body Worn Cameras).
Fitzgibbons and Reinbold noted that the department satisfied statutory requirements and presented the Board
with results from a public survey. Commissioners observed that the survey results were positive and showed
common themes of officer protection and evidentiary support. No comments were received from the public
during the public comment period.
EMS DISCUSSION
Commissioner Johnson led a brief discussion on an opening on the state Emergency Medical Services
Regulatory Board (EMS RB), encouraging fellow Commissioners to think about submitting an application.
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 1 :20 p.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 1 :30 p.m.
FINAL PAYMENT FOR HEART OF THE LAKES PELICAN SEGMENT
Motion by Mortenson, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to approve final payment in the amount of
$267,792.44 to Riley Bros Construction Inc. of Morris, MN for the Heart of the Lakes Regional Trail West
Segment (Pelican) Project as presented by Parks and Trails Director Kevin Fellbaum.
FINAL PAYMENT FOR HEART OF THE LAKES MCDONALD SEGMENT
Motion by Bucholz, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to approve final payment in the amount of
$235,127.64 to Riley Bros Construction Inc. of Morris, MN for the Heart of the Lakes Regional Trail (McDonald
Lake Segment) Project as presented by Parks and Trails Director Kevin Fellbaum.
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FINAL PAYMENT FOR HEART OF THE LAKES SILENT LAKE SEGMENT
Motion by Rogness, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to approve final payment in the amount
of $218,391.38 to Riley Bros Construction Inc. of Morris, MN for the Heart of the Lakes Regional Trail (Silent
Lakes Segment) Project as presented by Parks and Trails Director Kevin Fellbaum.
RESOLUTION ADOPTING PROPERTY DONATION AND AUTHORIZATION OF
STAFF TO EXECUTE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR LAND TRANSFER
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2023-101
INTENT TO DONATE LAND FOR PARK USE
This Resolution is made as of this 12th day of December, 2023, by and between Robert S. Burwell, a private
resident ("Granter'') and Otter Tail County, centrally located in Fergus Falls, MN, ("Grantee").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Granter is the owner of the real property legally described as follows in the Legal Description
and generally depicted on the attached Map, referred to herein as the "Property;" and
WHEREAS, the Property consists of approximately 3,000 sq ft of real property located in Otter Tail County,
Minnesota, adjacent to Phelps Mill County Park; and
WHEREAS, Granter desires to convey the Property to the Grantee for the sole purpose of a public park; and
WHEREAS, the Grantee wishes to accept the Property for use as a public park.
PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION, Beginning at a point formed by intersection of County Road running east
and west with town road running north and south being the northwest corner of lot on which Sande's Store
(Phelps Mill Store) stands; thence southwesterly at 45° angle formed by centerline of county road extended
west to river, thence along river to said town road running southwesterly and northwesterly approximately 100
feet to west line of county road; thence northeasterly approximately 140 feet along west line of road to
beginning, being tri-angle with two sides approximately 140 feet each and 100 feet at base, part of Lot Four
(4) of Section Thirty-Five (35), Township One Hundred Thirty-Four (134), Range Forty-one (41), subject to
mineral reservations heretofore reserved to the State of Minnesota. Containing 3,000 square feet
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions contained
herein, the Granter and Grantee agree as follows:
THE TERMS:
• The Warranty Deed, if agreed to by the Parties, will include a conveyance of the Property by the
Granter to the Grantee for the total sum of One Dollar ($1.00).
• The Grantee agrees to use and manage the Property as a park for the benefit of the public and in
accordance with the Grantor's request.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
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1. That staff is directed to execute the necessary documents for the land transfer, including but not limited
to a Warranty Deed.
2. Costs associated with the property transfer, including the $1.00 sales price, closing costs and title
commitment, shall be paid from the Parks and Trails budget.
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.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 12th day of December 2023.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: December 19, 2023
Attest:\, ~ ( ~Ur\(V
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
AGREEMENT WITH MNDOT AND CITY OF PELICAN RAPIDS
Motion by Johnson, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures on the agreement between Otter Tail County, the State of Minnesota Department of Transportation
(Mn DOT), and the City of Pelican Rapids for Project SP 056-090-015, #1053654, along with the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2023-102
IT IS RESOLVED THAT Otter Tail County enter into MnDOT Agreement 1053654 with the State of Minnesota,
Department of Transportation for the following purposes:
To provide for routine maintenance by the County upon, along, and adjacent to Trunk Highway 59 and Trunk
Highway 108, the limits of which are defined in said Agreement.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the County Board Chair and the County Board Clerk are authorized to
execute the Agreement and any amendments to the Agreement.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 12th day of December 2023.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: December 19, 2023
Attes1Wrl CJJLJ.l/wl--
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
HIGHWAY GARAGES CHANGE ORDER #6
Motion by Mortenson, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to authorize Change Order #6 for the
Battle Lake Garage in the amount of $5,374.55 for Bollards and Mezzanine Light Fixtures as presented by
Public Works Director Chuck Grotte.
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RTVISION TIME PLUS
Motion by Rogness, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to authorize approval for the Highway
Department to invest in RTVision Time Plus, a web-based time reporting software, to allow for detailed tracking
of employees' time and equipment use, project-by-project, to align with state requirements as presented by
County Engineer Krysten Foster.
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 1 :50 p.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 2:02 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING
At 2:03 p.m. Chair Johnson opened the Public Hearing Regarding Property Tax Abatements Related to the
Single-Family Tax Rebate Program. Chair Johnson asked for comments from the public and no comments
were received.
The Public Hearing was closed at 2:04 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
At 2:04 p.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, December
19, 2023, at the Government Services Center in Fergus Falls and via livestream.
CLOSED SESSION
At 2:07 p.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 regarding Data
Privacy -HIPAA. 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,
Safety/Risk Specialist Eric Lien, Deputy Administrator Nick Leonard, Deputy Administrator Lynne Penke
Valdes, Human Services Director Deb Sjostrom and County Board Secretary Hannah Anderson. The closed
session ended at 2:30 p.m.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: December 19, 2023
Attest~/' lQ/Jkvvz_,,
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
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Vendor Name
A-1 LOCK & KEY
A-OX WELDING SUPPLY CO INC
MA RECYCLING LLC
ACME TOOLS
ADVANCED CORRECTIONAL HEAL THCAF
ADVANCED STRJPING & SEAl.COA TING
.ALBANY RECYCLING CENTER
ALEX RUBBISH & RECYCLING INC
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC
AQUATIC ECO SOLUTIONS INC
ARAMARK
ARAMARK
AUTOFIXlLC
AUTO VALUE BATTLE LAKE
AUTO VALUE FERGUS FALLS
AYERS/JENNIFER
BARR ENGINEERING CO
BARRY BROTHERS MASONRY 1NC
BARRY EXCAVATING INC
BDT MECHANICAL LLC
BEN HOLZER UNLIMITED WATER LLC
BENGTSON/STEVEN
BEYER BODY SHOP INC
BOUND TREE MEDICAL UC
BOY SCOUT TROOP 305
BRAUN VENDING INC
BRIGHTER CONNECTIONS CHILDCARE LI
BROGARD PLUMBING HTG & EXC INC
BRUTLAG/STEVE
BUY-MOR PARTS & SERVICE LLC
CARDINAL CONSUL TING SOLUTIONS
CARR'S TREE SERVICE INC
CENTRAL STATES WIRE PRODUCTS INC
CERTIFIED AUTO REPAIR
CLEAN SWEEP COMMERCIAL SERVlCES
CODE 4 SERVICES INC
COMPASS MINERALS AMERICA INC
COOPER'S OFFICE SUPPLY INC
CUWGAN OF WADENA
D & T VENTURES LLC
DACOTAH PAPER CO
DAILEY ELECTRIC LLC
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
December 12, 2023 (Exhibit A)
Amount
235.00
t,626.61
1,610.00
74824
23,33325
985.00
1,885.49
606.50
3,382.10
5,596.00
58.16
470.69
1,144.66
81.99
1,534.61
500.00
6,110.00
7,000.00
1.400.00
2,754.61
28.00
8128
770.00
1.409.88
600.00
9.00
500.00
400.00
71.59
53.46
4,928.38
1,356.99
7.590.86
214.09
575.00
1,899.79
74,125.01
26,431.95
68.10
2,178.00
127.87
280.00
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Vendor Name
DAKOTA V\IHOLESAlE TIRE IP-JC
DIAMOND MOWERS INC
DICK'S STANDARD
DICK'S STANDARD TIRE & AUTO SERVlCE
DIGI-KEY ELECTRONICS
DOLL (GUCJ<VCANDICE
DOUBLE A CATERING
DSC COMMUNICATIONS
EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC
ELECTION SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE LLC
EVERTS LUMBER CO
FASTENAL COMPANY
FERGUS FALLS DAil Y JOURNAL
FERGUS POWER PUMP INC
FERGUS TIRE CENTER INC
FIDlAR TECHNOLOGIES INC
FLATAU/SARAH
FORCE AMERICA DISTRIBUTING llC
FORTRALLC
FORUM COMMUNICATIONS PRINTING
FOSTER/KRYSTEN
FOTH INFRASTRUCTURE& ENVJRONMe
FRANZ REPROGRAPHICS INC
GALLSLLC
GOOEL/DAVVN
GOODPOINTE TECHNOLOGY tNC
GOPHER STATE CINE CAU...
GRAINGER INC
HAUGEN/HUNTER
HAlNES SEPTIC TANK PUMPING LLC
HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVla
HEINECKE/MIKE
HERZOG ROORNG INC
HILL TOP LUMBER INC
HOTSY MINNESOTA
INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLL1flONS llC
JAKE'S JOHNS lLC
JENSEN/KELBY
JOHNSON/DENA
JONES LAW OFFICE
JORGENSON/KURT
KNOWINKLLC
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
December 12, 2023 (Exhibit A)
Amount
584.00
1,612.58
858_68
69.95
250.41
50ROO
315.00
363.00
125.00
163,805.00
96.97
685.34
879c86
19,965.00
74.00
3,831.37
500.00
170.60
490.56
18,650.43
42723
11,352.56
29.17
1,097.16
16.13
2,545.00
8.10
20.53
117.90
400.00
278.88
242~93
352.00
32.98
42.25
146.06
340.00
193.97
204.89
470.00
19.49
50:_00
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Vendor Name
KRISTI'S LITTLE ANGELS DAYCARE U.C
LAKE REGION BUILDERS ASSOCIATION
LAKE REGION ELECTRIC COOP
LAKES COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE
LAWSON PRODUCTS INC
LEIGHTON BROADCASTING-FERGUS FP
LIL' BEES DAYCARE LLC
LITTLE CHIEF INC
UTTLE FALLS MACHINE INC
LOCATORS & SUPPLIES INC
LUTGENSIMEGHAN
M-R SIGN CO INC
MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC
MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC
MARK SANO & GRAVEL CO
MA.RTlNtVALERIE
MATTHEW BENDER & COMPANY INC
MCCONN/CHRISTOPHER
MCIT
MCKESSON MEDICAL-SURGICAL fNC
MEKALSON HYDRAULICS INC
MERICKEL LUMBER
MID MN HEATING & AC INC
MID-CENTRAL EQUIPMENT INC
MIDWEEK INC/THE
MINNEAPOLIS FORENSIC PYSCH SVCS L
MINNESOTA MOTOR COMPANY
MINNESOTASHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION
MN DEPT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY
MN PESTICIDE INFO & EDUCATION
MNCCC LOCKBOX
MORICAL .BROTHERS INC
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS CONNECTIVITY
NAPA CENTRAL
NAPA CENTRAL MN
NATURES PUMPING
NELSON AUTO CENTER INC
NEWV'ILLE/HEA THER
NOR-TECH
NORTH AMERICAN SAFETY INC
NORTHERN SAFETY TECHNOLOGY INC
NORTHWEST TIRE INC
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
December 12, 2023 (Exhibit A}
Amount
824.46
250.00
16,608.02
92525
77823
1,572.50
618.61
46224
1,035.63
2,649.04
110.50
556.02
48,348.54
3,735.49
13,081.80
206.20
497.61
407.98
17,792.00
352.77
1,114.37
33.52
300.00
1,145.90
183.00
2,143.75
1,297.90
280.00
10.00
480.00
29,091.40
5,280.45
3,100.00
25.98
1,755.10
160.00
28321
1,500.00
4,605.00
134.95
838.68
1,670.77
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Vendor Name
OLSEN CHA1N & CABLE CO INC
OLSON OIL CO INC
OLSON TIRE & OIL
OLSONf ALL YSSA
OLSONISAVANNA
OTTER ElECTiRlC llC
OTTER TAIL CO HRA
OTTER TAIL CO TREASURER
OTTER TAIL POWER OOMPANY
PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES INC
PALERM'AL TER
PARKERS PRAIRIE/CITY Of
PAW PUBLICATIONS LLC
PERHAM STEEL & WELDING
PETERSEN/CALI CIA
PHOENIX SUPPLY
PLUNKEITS VARMENT GUARD
PRECISE MRM LLC
PRO AG FARMERS CO OP
PRO AG FARMERS COOPERATIVE
PRO SWEEP INC
PSICK CAPITOL SOLUTIONS INC
QUADIENT LEASING USA INC
QUICK'S NAPA AUTO PARTS
RDO EQUIPMENT CO
RED DOT PEST CONTROL
RINGDAHL AMBULANCE INC
RINKE NOONAN LAW FIRM
RIPLEYJDAVIO
RMB ENVIRONMENT AL LABORATORIES II
RODER/BETSY
SAFAR/DOUGLAS
SANFORD HEAL TH
SBLC-FF
SCHMITZ BODY PAINT & REPAJR tNC
SCHOOL DIST 544-FERGUS FALLS
SCHORNACKIOAVID
SCOTT HOFLAND CONSTRUCTION JNC
SHERWIN WILLIAMS
SIGN GUYS LLC
SIGN SOLUTIONS USA
SJMENGAARD/PAUL
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
December 12, 2023 (Exhibit A)
Amount
77.89
1,503.01
4,127.78
430.89
466.11
17,181.37
1,428.00
32,337.00
53.15
23,141.00
151.98
130.00
66.00
365.00
500.00
539.33
523.00
2,160.00
99.75
875.30
430.00
3,500.00
2,591.19
14.49
11,223.60
320.00
559.00
50.25
116.20
162.67
180.00
250.00
16,027.30
24.56
7,333.33
300.00
284.80
9,175.00
87.09
1,313.00
5,90ti92
119.47
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Vendor Name
STEINS INC
STEVE'S SANITATION INC
STONEBROOKE ENGINEERING INC
STRAND ACE HARDWARE
STREICHERS
SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE LLC
SWANSTON EQUIPMENT GORP
TAFT STETTINIUS & HOWSTER LLP
TERMINIX COMMERCIAL -ST CLOUD
THOMSON REUTERS-WEST
THRIFTY \IVHITE PHARMACY
THRIFTY WHITE PHARMACY
1HUMPERPOND RESORT
TK ELEVATOR COOP
TNT REPAtR INC
TWEETON REFmGERATION INC
lYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC
UUNE
UNLIMITED AUTOGLASS INC
UPS
US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE
VANGUARD APPRAISALS INC
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
VIPOND/KRIS
WALVATNBDOUGL.AS
WIECHMANN/MfCHELLE
WM CORPORATE SERVICES INC
WUNDERUCWMICHAEL
ZIEGLER INC
Final Total:
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
December 12, 2023 (Exhibit A)
Amount
1,493.86
385.51
50,357.43
32.20
901.99
7,764.70
57.60
900'.00
26025
43721
2,115.57
7.99
3,415.87
731.38
82.80
1,258.37
2,960.00
7,271.ol
345.00
22.26
1,533.26
4,460.00
15,214.64
268.82
2,625.00
500.00
17,160.83
35223
2,615.49
854,88137
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Vendor Name
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC
BURLEIGH CO SHERIFF DEPT
CAMPION/CHAD
CHIPPEWA CO SHERIFF
HAUGRUD/REED
INDEPENDENT CONTRACT SERVfCES OF
INTERNATrONAL TRANSLATION SERVICE
INTOXfMETERS INC
JOHNSTON/LUCAS
KAMBEL-SEUFERTOOM
KLOEK/ASHLEY
KNUDSON/FONDA l
LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE COOPERATIV
MN DEPT OF HUMAN SER\IICES
NIEMANN/KEVIN
OTTER TAIL CO ATTORNEY'S OFF1CE
OTTER TAIL CO RECORDER
OTTER TAIL 00 SHERIFF
PREMIER BIOTECH INC
PRODUCTIVE ALTERNATIVES INC
QUALITY TOYOTA
REHMIBAJLEY
SCHMIDTJHEA THER
SCHOOL DIST 542-BATTI.E LAKE
SCHOOLDlST 544 -FERGUS FALLS
SCHOOL DIST 545-HENNING
SCHOOL DIST 547 -PARKERS PRAIRIE
SCHOOL DIST 548 -PELICAN RAPIDS
SCHOOL DIST 549-PERHAM
SCHOOL DIST 550 -UNDERWOOD
SCHOOLOIST553-NEW YORK MILLS
SCHWARZHOFF/BECKY
VERIZON WIRELESS
VICTOR LUNDEEN COMPANY
WHITINGIDOUGlAS
F"mal Total:
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
December 12, 2023 (Exhibit A)
Amount
1,501.65
125.00
15.00
75.00
145.84
600.33
105.00
210.00
15.00
15.00
15.00
90.00
5,097.92
136;464.85
86.55
2,806.00
38.00
182.70
1,190.00
13,331.48
641.80
15.00
43.00
4,045.60
23,976.55
3,741.40
5,298.15
8,472.10
15,984.15
5,563.35
7,669.35
108.16
2,052:84
965.35
60.00
240,747,12
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Vendor Name
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES JNC
ASSOCIATION OF MN COUNTIES
BARKER/MEGAN
BESEMAN/KAREN
BYE/KRISTIN
CITIZEN'S ADVOCATE
CLAY CO HEALTH DEPT
DOUBLE A CATERING
FERGUS FALLS DAILY JOURNAL
FRAZEE-VERGAS FORUM
FRUSTOUANNE
FRUSTOUEMILY
GOOS/KRISTI
GRISMER/PAULA
GUCK/AMY
INDEPENDENT CONTRACT SERVlCES OF
LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE
MARTENSON/PAULA
MCKESSON MEDICAL -SURGICAL
MIDVVEST PRINTING CO
MINNESOTA MOTOR COMPANY
MNCCC LOCKBOX
NEW YORK MILLS DISPATCH
ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC
OTTER TAJL CO TREA.SURER
OTTER TAJL POWER COf'APANY
VAN SANTEN/DANA
VERIZON WIRELESS
WELCH/AMIE
WESTBY/LINDA
Finat Total:
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
December 12, 2023 (Exhibit A)
Amount
120.46
525.00
22.93
3.61
114.56
80.80
445.13
24.00
136.44
88.20
9.83
37.30
85.78
101.53
118.42
6,164.76
1,335.34
3.93
1,172.76
425.00
72.fi/
12.43
80.80
121.84
64.00
46.32
65.99
714.71
33.41
62.88
12,290.83
Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
December 12, 2023
OTTER TAIL COUNTY-MINNESOTA
DRAI NAGE AUTHORITY MIN UTES
Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room & Via Livestream
515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
December 12, 202312:33 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Otter Tail County Drainage Authority convened at 2:33 p.m. Tuesday, December 12, 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 Bucholz and motion carried with Rogness absent to approve the Drainage Authority
Agenda of December 12, 2023 with the addition of Ditch 64 Beaver Dams and the Consent Agenda of
December 12, 2023 as presented:
1. November 28, 2023, Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for December 12, 2023 (Exhibit A)
DITCH 25 REPAIRS
Motion by Bucholz, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to appoint Chris Otterness, P .E. with Houston
Engineering, Inc. as engineer for proceedings on County Ditch 25 repair pursuant to Minn. Stat. §103E.701 .
NEW DITCH VIEWERS
Motion by Lahman, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to appoint John Demuth and Brian Tjadem
as Otter Tail County Ditch Viewers.
DITCH 64 BEAVER DAMS
Motion by Mortenson, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to authorize the removal of beaver
obstructions on Ditch 64 near 125th Avenue as presented by Drainage Inspector Colby Palmersheim.
ADJOURNMENT
At 2:48 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, December 19,
2023, at the Government Services Center in Fergus Falls and via livestream.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Dated: December 19, 2023
Attest:& I ~
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
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Vendor Name
B..DIEN/TERRY
FRIEDSAMIKEITH
NELSON/MIKE
OLSON/lYLER
Final Total:
Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
December 12, 2023 (Exhibit A)
Amount
385.15
100.00
550.00
800.00
1,835.15