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March 12, 2024
OTTER TAIL COUNTY -MINNESOTA
BOARD OF CO MM ISSIO NERS' MIN UTES
Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room & Via Livestream
515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
March 12, 2024 I 8:30 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at the
Government Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN. Commissioners Kurt Mortenson, Chair; Lee Rogness, Vice
Chair; Dan Bucholz and Bob Lahman were present with Commissioner Wayne Johnson absent.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chair Mortenson called for approval of the Board Agenda. Motion by Lahman, second by Bucholz and
unanimously carried to approve the Board of Commissioners' agenda of March 12, 2024, with the following
additions:
General Discussion: District 1
Finance, Property & License Management Committee: EMS Pilot Program
Economic Growth & Community Development Committee: Resources
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Bucholz, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to approve the consent agenda items as
presented:
1. February 27, 2024, Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for March 12, 2024 (Exhibit A)
3. Human Services and Public Health Warrants/Bills for March 12, 2024 (Exhibit A)
4. Approval of the issuance of a 2024 Gambling Exempt Permit for Holy Rosary Catholic
Church-Spring Interlude event held at the Barn at Dunvilla, April 26, 2024.
5. Approval of the issuance of a 2024 Gambling Exempt permit for Perham Ducks
Unlimited-held at Big Pine Lodge, April 25, 2024.
DONATION OF FIRE SUPPRESSION TOOL (FST)
Motion by Rogness, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried for the Sheriffs Office to accept a donation
of one (1) Fire Suppression Tool (FST) unit from the Pelican Rapids Masonic Lodge.
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 8:35 a.m., Chair Mortenson declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
recessed for a short break. The Board of Commissioners meeting was reconvened at 8:40 a.m.
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Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
March 12, 2024
OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL REQUEST
Motion by Rogness, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to approve out-of-state travel for two (2)
staff, one (1) from Human Services and one (1) from the Otter Tail County Sheriffs Office, to travel to Omaha,
NE from June 10-12, 2024 to attend CORCON, the National Co-Responder Conference.
COORDINATED RESPONSE OTCHS JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
Motion by Bucholz, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures to execute a Joint Powers Agreement between Otter Tail County Human Services and the City of
Fergus Falls for Coordinated Response Social Worker and Public Safety as presented by Assistant Human
Services Director Jess Steinbrenner.
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 8:49 a.m., Chair Mortenson declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
recessed for a short break. The Board of Commissioners meeting was reconvened at 8:56 a.m.
RECOMMENDATION FOR AWARD
Motion by Lahman, second by Rogness and motion carried with Bucholz opposed to award the CP 4004-401
Heart of the Lakes Regional Trail -Maplewood Segment to Mark Sand & Gravel Co. of Fergus Falls, MN with
the low bid amount of $2,006,349.65 as recommended by Parks & Trails Director Kevin Fellbaum.
CONTRACTS & BONDS
Motion by Bucholz, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures to execute the contract between Otter Tail County and Mark Sand & Gravel Co. of Fergus Falls,
MN for CP 4004-401 Heart of the Lakes Regional Trail -Maplewood Segment. This accelerated approval was
granted due to a tight Spring tree removal window aimed at protecting nesting Northern Long Eared Bats
along the trail corridor.
PATRIOT AWARD PRESENTATION
Ron Lindgren, on behalf of the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the Employer Support of the Guard and
Reserve (ESGR), presented a Patriot Employer Award to Otter Tail County recognizing Otter Tail County's
commitment to supporting Guard and Reserve members in fostering an inclusive workplace environment.
Assistant Land & Resource Management Director Kyle Westergard, a recently retired military servicemember
with nearly 42 years of active and reserve duty, nominated Otter Tail County for this honor.
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 9:07 a.m., Chair Mortenson declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
recessed for a short break. The Board of Commissioners meeting was reconvened at 9:16 a.m.
MPCA GRANT AGREEMENT
Motion by Lahman, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures on a grant agreement between Otter Tail County Solid Waste and the Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency for Grant dollars for the Single Sort Recycling Curbside, Southeast Quadrant project.
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COUNTY -MINNESOTA
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
March 12, 2024
SECTION 400 TIME & ATTENDANCE PERSONNEL RULES
Motion by Rogness, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to adopt updates to Section 400 Time and
Attendance, specifically Section 400.35, Salaried/Exempt Employees as presented by County Administrator
Nicole Hansen.
TERRY HOFF, PHYSICAL PLANT MANAGER
Physical Plant Manager Terry Hoff addressed the Board announcing his retirement on May 31, 2024 after
thirty-six years of service. Hoff conveyed his appreciation for the Board and Otter Tail County. The Board
commended Terry Hoff on his dedication and service to Otter Tail County.
SSTS LOAN RESOLUTION
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2024-18
BE IT RESOLVED by the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners that it hereby designates Chris LeClair,
Director of Land & Resource Management as Project Representative for the implementation of the Otter Tail
County SSTS Loan Program Phase 2 project.
The Project Representative shall have the authority to represent Otter Tail County in all Project matters that
do not specifically require action by the Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners that, as Project Sponsor and
a Loan Sponsor, the County enters into the attached Minnesota Clean Water Partnership Project Loan
Agreement along with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to conduct the Otter Tail County SSTS Loan
Program Phase 2 project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners that Chris LeClair, Director of
Land & Resource Management be authorized to execute the attached Minnesota Clean Water Partnership
Project Loan Agreement for the above referenced Project on behalf of Otter Tail County as Project Sponsor
and Loan Sponsor.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners that Chris LeClair, Director of
Land & Resource Management be authorized to execute loan disbursement requests for the above referenced
project to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency on behalf of the Organization.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Rogness, duly
seconded by Commissioner Bucholz and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed
unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 12th day of March 2024.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Kurt Mortenson, Board of Commissioners Chair
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Dated: March 26, 2024
Attest\kl • C,Jle,W-t<r,,l}--J
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
March 12, 2024
OTTER TAIL COUNTY COALITION OF LAKE ASSOCIATIONS
Otter Tail County Coalition of Lake Associations (COLA) Chair Sylvia Soeth presented the Board with copies
of the Coalition's Organizational Overview booklet, a new tool to engage members and recruit new lake
associations throughout Otter Tail County. Soeth noted that the booklet outlines COLA's mission, assists with
establishing lake associations, provides outreach, education, and information to lake property owners, and
highlights COLA campaigns, events and projects.
AIS PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORT
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Specialist Spencer McGrew provided the Board with a recap of the 2023 AIS
Prevention Program. McGrew presented data and statistics regarding AIS program funding, partnerships and
collaboration, community engagement, the watercraft inspection program, public outreach and education and
plans for 2024.
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 9:51 a.m., Chair Mortenson declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners
recessed for a short break. The Board of Commissioners meeting was reconvened at 9:57 a.m.
CONTRACTS & BONDS
Motion by Rogness, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures on two (2) contracts between Otter Tail County and Carr's Tree Service, Inc. of Ottertail, MN for
County Highway Right of Way Brush Control and County Highway Right of Way Weed Control.
CONTRACTS & BONDS
Motion by Lahman, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures to execute the contract between Otter Tail County and Mark Sand & Gravel Co. of Fergus Falls,
MN for Seasonal Supply of Hot Mix Bituminous for the 2024 construction season.
DISTRICT 1
Commissioner Bucholz notified the Board of the passing of former Perham Mayor Terry Karkela on March 9,
2024. The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners recognized the community sei:vice of Mr. Karkela and
sends condolences to the family and Perham Community.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:02 a.m., Chair Mortenson declared the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners meeting adjourned.
The next regular Board meeting is scheduled at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the Government
Services Center in Fergus Falls and via livestream.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
By: M= ,4~ Jj/b1 .,
Kurt Mortenson, Board of Commissioners Chair
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Dated: March 26, 2024
Attest&j· ~
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
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Vendor Name
A-OX WELDING SUPPLY CO INC
MA RECYCLING UC
ACKERSON/JEFF
ACME TOOLS
ACORNS-OAK CONSULTING
ADVANCED CORRECTIONAL HEAL THCAF
ALBANY RECYCLING CEr-HER
ALEX RUBBISH & RECYCLING INC
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC
AMERICAN v\lELDING & GAS INC
ANDERSENJDAVID L & MELISSA
ARAMARK
ASSOCIATION OF MN COUNTIES
AUTO VALUE FERGUS FALLS
AUTO VALUE MILLS
AVERY, ATTORNEY AT LAW/JILL
AVT FERGUS FALLS
AXON ENTERPRISE INC
BATTLE LAKE STANDARD
BEN HOlZER UNLIMITED WATER LLC
BENGTSON/STEVEN
BERGREN/ELLIE
BEYER BODY SHOP INC
BIOMETRIC SOLUTIONS LLC
BJORK/JAMES & LINDA
BRANDON COMMUNtCATIONS INC
BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION
BRAUN VENDING INC
BREDMANJDION
BROGARD PLUMBING HTG & EXC INC
BRUTLAGISTEVE
BUDKE/MYRNA
BUSE TO\'\/NSHIP
CARDINAL CONSUL TING SOLUTIONS
CARR'S TREE SERVICE INC
CHARM-TEX INC
CLEAN Sv\lEEP COMMERCIAL SERVICES
CODE 4 SERVICES INC
CONCEPT CATERING
COOPER'S OFFICE SUPPLY INC
CULLIGAN OF WADENA
DACOTAH PAPER CO
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
March 12, 2024 (Exhibit A)
Amount
1,736.92
290.00
90.00
1,005.67
1,500.00
23,755.43
2,133.54
632.00
1,867.30
70.98
1,456.00
540.67
2,625.00
554.60
72.64
604.70
1,084.50
19,652.50
253.45
28.00
71.35
60.00
400.00
550.00
3,431.00
552.30
9,423.00
9.00
925.00
94.46
236.44
43.94
500.00
3,028.18
169.97
1,089.00
1,395.00
122.80
143.00
2,345.52
105.47
1,460.00
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Vendor Name
DAKOTA VVHOLESALE TIRE f:NC
DEERE & COMPANY
DICK'S STANDARD
DOUBLE A CATERING
DOUGLAS CO JAIL
DOUGLAS CO PUBLIC WORKS
ELD I EN/MICHELLE
ELECTION SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE LLC
ERICKSON/WENDY J & JEFFREY A
ESSER PLUMBING & HEATING INC
EVOO PETROLEUM PRODUCTS INC
EVERTS LUMBER CO
FASTENAL COMPANY
FERGUS FALLS DAILY JOURNAL
FERGUS FALLSICl1Y Of
FERGUS HOME & HARDWARE INC
FERGUS POWER PUMP INC
FERGUS TIRE CENTER INC
FIDl.AR TECHNOLOGIES INC
RFTH ASSEf INC
FORCE AMERICA DISTRIBUTING LLC
FORTWENGLER ELECTRJC INC
FRANZ REPROGRAPHICS INC
FRONTIER PRECISION INC
GALLSLLC
HANSEN/NlCOLE
HARIGJDAVJO
HERMAN/CRYSTAL
HILL YARD -HUTCHINSON
HOTSY MINNESOTA
HOUSTON ENGINEERING INC
INNOVATIVE OFFlCE SOLUTIONS LLC
JAKE'S JOHNS lLC
JENSEN/MATT
JOHNSON CONTROLS FIRE PROTECTIOfl
JOHNSON/DENA
JONES LAW OFFICE
KARKElA HUNT & CHESHIRE PLLP
KIMBALL MID\IVEST
KNUTSON ELECTRIC REBUILDING
KRIS ENGINEERING INC
LAKE COUNTRY GRAPHICS INC
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
March 12, 2024 (Exhibit A)
Amount
620,00
359,922.13
110.95
402.50
1,056.79
350.00
498.48
29,046.54
4,449.00
53.62
9,744.20
24.00
253.12
13,288.36
2,400.00
131.96
27,635.00
1,548.64
3,797.89
6,500.00
1,736.39
293~90
41.41
2,147.12
1,987.07
304.27
873.00
38.86
215.40
280.95
43,599.75
428.78
340.00
100.54
9,959.76
205.46
1,055.00
528.00
3,681.17
351.05
10,660.14
3225
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Vendor Name
LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE
LAKELAND GENERAL STORE
LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE COOPERATIV
LAWSON PRODUCTS INC
LEADS ONLINE LLC
LEIGHTON MEDIA-FERGUS FALLS
LITTLE FALLS MACHINE INC
LOCATORS & SUPPLIES INC
M-R SIGN CO INC
MADI
MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC
MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC
MARTINNALERIE
MCCONN/CHRISTOPHER
MCIT
MCKESSON MEDICAL-SURGICAL INC
MID-CENTRAL EQUIPMENT INC
MIDWEEK INC/THE
MJNNESOTA MOTOR COMPANY
MJNNKOTA ENVIRO SERVJCES INC
f>AN DEPT OF CORRECTIONS
MN DEPT OF NATURAL RESOURCES -Of\
MN STATE LAW LIBRARY
MNCCCLOCKBOX
MOLTER/RAYMOND
t-.10TOROlA SOLUTIONS CONNECTIVITY
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC
MUSTANG SIGNS & GRAPHICS
NAPA CENTRAL
NELSON AUTO CENTER INC
NESS BACKHOE INC
NE\.'VMAN PAINTING INC
NEWVILLE/HEATHER
NF FIELD ABSTRACT CO LLC
NORTHERN DIESEL SERVICE
NORTHWEST TIRE INC
NUSS TRUCK & EQUIPMENT
OLSEN CHAIN & CABLE CO INC
OLSON OIL CO INC
OLSON TIRE & OIL
OLYMPIC SALES INC
OTTER TAIL CO HRA
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
March 12, 2024 (Exhibit A)
Amount
5,716.19
160.00
35.00
9328
3,297.00
1,072.50
7,271.64
334.55
4,414.12
50.00
3,80122
97522
116.00
324.59
64.00
239.53
253.46
366.00
1,448.10
135.70
200.00
90.00
274.72
114.82
134.95
3,100.00
11,661.52
m.oo
3,299.05
5,763.15
35,800.00
900.00
1,150.00
800.00
116.65
1,159.47
223,367.48
296.37
1,274.70
1,160.47
580.00
1,168.40
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Vendor Name
OUTDOOR RENOVATIONS LANDSCAPE &
PELICAN RAPIDS AREA CHAMBER OF CC
PELICAN RAPIDS PRESS
PERHAM STEEL & WELDING
PIX4DINC
PLUNKEITS VARMENT GUARD
POMP'S TIRE SERVICE INC
POPE DOUGLAS SOLID WASTE MANA.GEi
POVVERPI..AN 01B
POWERS PSYD LP PLLCIAMANDA
PRECISE MRM LLC
PRO AG FARMERS COOPERATIVE
PROOUCTIVE ALTERNATIVES INC
QUADIENT LEASING USA INC
QUICK'S NAPA AUTO PARTS
QUINCY RECYCLE
RDO EQUIPMENT CO
RED DOT PEST CONTROL
RINKE NOONAN LAW FIRM
RIPLEY/DAVID
RODER/BETSY
ROGNESS/l..ORAN A & LOIS J
RUFFRIDGE-JOHNSON EQUIP CO INC
SAMUEL..SONJHEID!
SCHNEIDER GEOSPATIAL LlC
SCHOOL DIST 547 -PARKERS PRAJRIE
SCHOOL DIST 548 -PELICAN RAPIDS
SCHOOL DIST 549-PERHAM
SCHOOL DlST 553-NEW YORK MILLS
SCHORNACKIDAVID
SERVJCE FOOD SUPERVALU
SIGELMAN STEEL & RECYCLING INC
SIMENGAARDJPAUL
STEINS INC
STEVE'S SANITATIOO INC
STRAND ACE HARDWARE
STREJCHERS
SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE LLC
SUNDBY/ALAN C & ZINTA Z
SWANSTON EQUIPMENT CORP
TERMINIX COMMERCr.Al-ST CLOUD
TERRY A DRAKE DOS
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
March 12, 2024 (Exhibit A)
Amount
965.00
75.00
48.00
171.00
1,348.20
222.00
2,704.04
1,135.50
350.19
1,237.50
1,280.00
n1.34
71.93
2,591.19
9.25
427.20
27.45
320.00
891.00
233.60
90.00
6,402.00
7,754.71
143.60
3,800.00
629.68
5,000.00
5,000.00
5,000.00
233.60
16.77
450.17
52.26
170.98
167.03
48.18
1,289.55
4,11321
1,212.00
900"17
132.50
178.00
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Vendor Name
THIS WEEKS SHOPPlNG NEWS
THOMSON REUTERS-\NEST
THRIFlY lNHITE PHARMACY
TINJUM APPRAISAL CO INC
TOLLEFSON/DEREK
lWEETON REFRDGERATION INC
lYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC
UUNE
US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE
VICTOR LUNDEEN COMPANY
WAUWORK TRUCK CENTER
WALVAlNEOOUGLAS
WASS & SUSAN M GROFFJOAVID F
WINOELSJLORI
WM CORPORATE SERVICES INC
WOTHEJLUKE
Final Total:
Vendor Name
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES lt\lC
BARRY/NATALIE
HAUGRUD/REED
HOLMQUIST/ABIGAIL
INDEPENDENT CONTRACT SERVICES OF
ITASCA CO SHERIFPS DEPT
JENSEN/MELISSA
KLOEK/ASHLEY
LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE-MEHL CEN
LAKELAND AUTO REPPJR LLC
MIDVVEST MONITORING & SURVEILANCE
MINNESOTA MOTOR COMPANY
MN DEPT OF HEALTH
MN DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES
MOHS/MEGHAN KELLEY
OTTER TAIL CO SHERIFF
POTIER/LELAND
PREMIER BIOTECH LABS LLC
QUALITY TOYOTA
SCHMIDTJHEA THER
SCHM!OT.IMARK JAMES
SEVEN COUNTY PROCESS SERVERS LLC
ULSCHMID/LIZA
VERIZON WIRELESS
VICTOR LUNDEEN COMPANY
WAU<ERICORNEL
WEST CENTRAL REG JUVENILE CTR
VVHmNG/DOUGlAS
RnaJ Total:
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
March 12, 2024 (Exhibit A)
Amount
116.40
3,3TT.50
812.86
5,200.00
866.66
355.00
1,199.00
3,000.33
1,53326
761.80
237.94
3,450.00
2,703.00
17.17
12,527.72
739.10
1,044,124.97
Amount
997.41
138.86
60,83
10.78
600.33
75.00
9.81
73.89
1,140.00
105.20
55.00
63.95
80.00
2,787.86
10,462.50
209.00
104.57
899.10
332.02
109.71
120.43
75.00
76.74
538.84
178.20
67.10
102.00
60.00
19,534.13
~ <l,TJ,E~_J~
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Vendor Name
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC
BARKER/MEGAN
GIBBS/ANN
GUCK/AMY
HENRY SCHEIN INC
INDEPENDENT CONTRACT SERVICES OF
LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE
LIEN/JODY
MARTENSON/PAULA
MCKESSON MEOlCAL -SURGICAL
MJDWEEK l!IICITHE
MINNKOTA ENVIRO SERVICES INC
ONSOLVElLC
VERIZON WIRELESS
VICTOR LUNDEEN COMPANY
VVESTBY/UNDA
FinalTotal:
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
March 12, 2024 (Exhibit A)
Amount
155.48
76.11
6.70
90.32
488.88
6,177.04
667.67
18.00
34.H
141.36
70.00
35.40
954.53
81024
335.15
86.83
10,147.88
Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
March 12, 2024
OTTER TAIL COUNTY-MINNESOTA
DRAI NAGE AUTHORITY MIN UTES
Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room & Via Livestream
515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
March 12, 2024110:20 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Otter Tail County Drainage Authority convened at 10:20 a.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at the
Government Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN. Commissioners Kurt Mortenson, Chair; Lee Rogness, Vice
Chair; Dan Bucholz and Bob Lahman were present with Commissioner Wayne Johnson absent.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA & CONSENT AGENDA
Chair Mortenson called for joint approval of the Drainage Authority Agenda and Consent Agenda. Motion by
Rogness, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to approve the Drainage Authority Agenda of March
12, 2024 as presented and the Consent Agenda of March 12, 2024 as follows:
1. February 27, 2024, Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for March 12, 2024 (Exhibit A)
DITCH 25 -HOUSTON ENGINEERING, INC. REPAIR REPORT
Chris Otterness, PE, with Houston Engineering, Inc. provided the Drainage Authority with the Ditch 25 Repair
Report for the portion of County Ditch 25 between Wendt Lake and Big McDonald Lake. After reviewing his
findings and concluding that proposed repairs will not result in negative environmental impacts, Ottemess
recommended that the County complete a repair of the County Ditch 25 open channel system as presented
and described to restore capacity to the public drainage system. A Public Information Meeting will be
scheduled with date and location to be determined.
DITCH 64-CULVERT REPAIR
Motion by Rogness, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to approve replacement of a 40-foot,
concrete culvert with a similar sized metal culvert on Ditch 64, Parcel No. 44000170073000, with expenses
covered by the ditch fund, and if an expanded approach is desired by the property owner, those additional
costs will be at the property owner's expense as recommended by Drainage Inspector Colby Palmersheim.
DITCH 64 -APPROACH ADDITION
Motion by Rogness, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to approve the installation of an additional
private approach and culvert along Ditch 64, Parcel No. 44000170073000, at the expense and future
replacement of the property owner.
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Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
March 12, 2024
H2OVER VIEWERS DISCUSSION
Drainage Inspector Colby Palmersheim provided an update on the contract proposal with H20ver Viewers for
Professional Viewing Services on Otter Tail County Ditches. Palmersheim provided the Board with estimates
on acreage, cost per acre, and estimated totals for the remaining drainage systems. Commissioners are in
favor of moving forward, but with a minimum starting point of 3500 acres to gain a better understanding of the
process start to finish. Palmersheim will bring more information to the Board regarding a modified agreement
to the next meeting.
DITCH 38 -BEAVER DAM
Motion by Bucholz, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to approve beaver dam removal on Ditch 38
East of 550th Avenue near New York Mills, MN as recommended by Drainage Inspector Colby Palmersheim.
DITCH 70 -CULVERT REPAIR
Motion by Rogness, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to approve replacement of a drain tile outlet
on Ditch 70 North of Sewell Lake and the addition of riprap to reinforce the bottom to prevent scouring as
recommended by Drainage Inspector Colby Palmersheim.
DITCH 64 -PETITION TO USE AS OUTLET
Parcel No. 44000200084000 belonging to property owner Peter Aasness contains 160 acres of land that is
currently in both County Ditch 64 and JD2 watersheds. Aasness plans to tile his field and wishes to utilize
County Ditch 64 for the outlet of the entire 160 acres. Aasness has submitted a petition to utilize County Ditch
64 as an outlet.
Motion by Lahman, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to accept Peter Aasness' Petition to Outlet
into County Ditch 64, set a Public Hearing for April 9, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. at the Government Services Center
and to appoint a ditch viewer to determine an outlet fee and benefit value to the land.
ADJOURNMENT
At 11 :03 a.m., Chair Mortenson declared the Otter Tail County Drainage Authority meeting adjourned. The
next Drainage Authority meeting will immediately follow the next regular Board meeting on Tuesday, March
26, 2024, at the Government Services Center in Fergus Falls and via livestream.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: March 26, 2024
By: b-/k ~__,.l::::::.=::..-Attest00 • U)k,)..lt(ML,
Kurt Mortenson, Board of Commissioners Chair Nicole Hansen, Clerk
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Vendor Name
BARTLETT/GARY
HOUSTON ENGINEERING INC
RINKE NOONAN LAW FIRM
VERIZON V\/'IRELESS
Final Total:
Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
March 12, 2024 (Exhibit A)
Amount
177.52
5,539.00
3,423.00
40.01
9,179.53