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April 23, 2024
OTTER TAIL COUNTY -MINNESOTA
BOARD OF COM MISSIO NERS' MI NUTES
Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room & Via Livestream
515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
April 23, 2024 I 8:30 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at the
Government Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN. Commissioners Kurt Mortenson, Chair; Lee Rogness, Vice
Chair; Wayne Johnson, Dan Bucholz, and Bob Lahman were present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chair Mortenson called for approval of the Board Agenda. Motion by Johnson, second by Lahman and
unanimously carried to approve the Board of Commissioners' agenda of April 23, 2024 as presented.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Bucholz, second by Johnson and unanimously carried to approve the consent agenda items as
presented:
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1. April 9, 2024, Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for April 23, 2024 (Exhibit A)
3. Human Services and Public Health Warrants/Bills for April 23, 2024 (Exhibit A)
4. Approval of the issuance of a County Purchasing Card, with a 30-Day Limit of $800.00
to Kate Wessel, Minor Parent/Parent Support Outreach Social Worker as requested by
Jessica Steinbrenner, Assistant Human Services Director.
5. Approval of the issuance of a County Purchasing Card, with a 30-Day Limit of $1000.00
to Megan Adams, Behavioral Health Supervisor as requested by Jessica Steinbrenner,
Assistant Human Services Director.
6. Approval of the issuance of a temporary liquor license for Phelps Mill Country for an
event at the Phelps Mill Country Park for 7/8/2024.
7. Approval of the issuance of a renewal application for an On/Off Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor
License for Bruce Allen Finkelson dba The Clear Lake Resort for the period of July 1,
2024, to June 30, 2025.
8. Approval of the issuance of a renewal application for On Sale Wine Application for Cozy
Cove Resort LLC dba Cozy Cove Resort July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
9. Approval of the issuance of a renewal application for On/Off Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor
Application for Cozy Cove Resort LLC dba Cozy Cove Resort July 1, 2024 through June
30, 2025.
10. Approval of a new application for Off/Sale 3.2 License for Bennet Stich dba Ben's Bait
Inc for May 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024 & Renewal for July 1, 2024 through June 30,
2025.
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2024 PROBATION COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Probation Director Michael Schommer provided an overview of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan for Probation
and reviewed their mission, vision and values. In line with the County's Long Range Strategic Plan, Otter Tail
County Probation's ongoing goals focus on enhancing resilience in the community. Schommer shared data of
evidence-based practices in Otter Tail County and identified goals and objectives for 2024.
CHIEF DEPUTY ASSESSOR
Motion by Johnson, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to approve a 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE}
Chief Deputy Assessor within the Assessor's Office. The Chief Deputy Assessor will fill a vacancy within the
department and provide support and leadership to the appraisers. This position is included in the 2024 budget.
ACCOUNTANT -HEAL TH & WELLNESS
Motion by Rogness, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to approve replacing the existing 1.0 full-
time equivalent (FTE} Accounting Specialist position vacancy in the Human Services Department with a 1.0
full-time (FTE} Accountant. Replacing the position with an Accountant will provide the Health & Wellness team
with enhanced and increased accounting skills, knowledge, and support.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
A Preliminary Plat of "Sunrise Trail Addition", consisting of 1 Single Family Non-Riparian Lot and 1 Non-
Residential Non-Riparian Lot attached to a Riparian Lot, 1 Block was tabled by the Planning Commission to
the May 8, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting due to a wetland which needs to be delineated.
A Conditional Use Permit Application request from Kathleen M. Bertoch, Trust (Rand Bertoch) for 1,506 cubic
yards of excavation for the construction of a new home with a walk out basement and new driveway and
retaining walls all within the shoreland district was tabled by the Planning Commission to the May 8, 2024
Planning Commission Meeting due to the engineer's request to make modifications to the proposed request.
Motion by Rogness, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit for the
Do Drop Inn, LLC to convert the Commercial PUD to a Residential PUD, CIC No. 111 with one condition: a
maximum of 17 boat slips. This proposal is located at 35686 Rush Lake Loop, Ottertail, MN 56571, Section
26, Rush Lake Township, Rush Lake (56-141).
Motion by Johnson, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit for
Otter Tail County Highway Department to reconstruct approximately 3.983 miles of County State Aid Highway
(CSAH) 1 (347 feet north of CSAH 2 to Interstate 94) near Fergus Falls, MN. The proposal is located South
of Fergus Falls on County Highway 1, Sections 20, 21, and 29, Buse Township, Unnamed Lakes (56-839 &
56-1414).
Motion by Lahman, second by Bucholz and motion carried with Johnson abstaining to approve the Conditional
Use Permit for Otter Tail County Parks & Trails Department for Phelps Mill Master Plan Phase 1, consisting
of building and improving park amenities at Phelps Mill County Park. Phase 1 of the Master Plan includes
prairie and wetland restoration, soft trail construction, boardwalk construction, site prep construction for 9-10
primitive campsites, 2 permanent RV sites that will be used for summer seasonal park workers and site prep
for 2 vault toilet structures. The proposal is located at 29283 County Highway 45, Underwood, MN 56586,
Section 26, Maine Township, Leon Lake (56-480).
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OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL
Motion by Rogness, second by Johnson and unanimously carried to approve out-of-state travel for County
Recorder Lynn Larson to travel to Moline, IL from May 19-22, 2024 to attend the Fidlar Symposium, a
conference for those who utilize the Fidlar Software System.
SIGNATORY AUTHORITY FOR NEEDS ASSESSMENT
FOR PRODUCTIVE ALTERNATIVES INC.
Motion by Johnson, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to approve signatory authority for Human
Services Director Deb Sjostrom to sign determinations of need applications for day services to close the
license at one site and expand license at the Willows location through Productive Alternatives Inc. as
presented.
COMMUNITY LIFE SERVICES MOU
Motion by Johnson, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to approve the Memorandum of
Understanding {MOU)/Purchase of Service Agreement between Otter Tail County Human Services {OTCHS)
and Community Life Services to provide Family Resource Services to families in Otter Tail County who are
experiencing chemical health concerns, financial instability, parenting skills assistance and similar areas of
need.
CHILD CARE PROVIDER APPRECIATION DAY PROCLAMATION
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2024-36
WHEREAS, Otter Tail County has 133 licensed family childcare providers licensed on behalf of the MN
Department of Human Services by Otter Tail County Human Services; and
WHEREAS, Otter Tail County family childcare providers serve approximately 1,300 children and their families;
and
WHEREAS, children are Otter Tail County's most valuable asset and resource; and
WHEREAS, the care and education of Otter Tail County's children provided by licensed family childcare givers
is an invaluable occupation; and
WHEREAS, many Otter Tail County families choose childcare outside their own home; and
WHEREAS, licensed family childcare providers are highly competent, dedicated, caring, and concerned
professionals; who teach, love and keep our children safe while providing a calm, empathetic presence and
predictable routine which children need; and
WHEREAS, licensed family childcare providers are an invaluable resource for families, children and the
community; and
WHEREAS, childcare providers meet a critical workforce need, supporting employers and allowing their
employees to fully participate in the labor force.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaim
May 12, 2023 as Licensed Family Child Care Provider Day in Otter Tail County, in honor of its many licensed
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family child care providers, and asks the community to join in recognizing the valuable contributions these
family child care providers make to our community.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Johnson, duly
seconded by Commissioner Bucholz and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed
unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 23rd day of April 2024.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: May 7, 2024
Kurt Mortenson, Board of Commissioners Chair
Attest:\ i IO &J k, ~
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
LETTER OF RECOGNITION
Motion by Rogness, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried send a letter of recognition from the Board
of Commissioners to Otter Tail County Child Care Providers to express appreciation and emphasize the value
of all who provide these services in Otter Tail County.
LOCAL ADVISORY COUNCIL (LAC) 2023 REPORT
Coordinator on Aging and LAC Co-Chair Melissa Dahl, LAC Co-Chair Fonda Knutson and Human Services
Supervisor Megan Adams presented on the Otter Tail County Adult Mental Health Local Advisory Council
Report from 2023. Knutson reviewed LAC's mission in advocating for services for Otter Tail County residents
with mental illness and mental health needs. Dahl noted areas of focus, highlighted outreach efforts from
2023, and offered recommendations for continued support related to housing, treatment and medications for
incarcerated individuals, staffing of mental health facilities, and transportation options within the county.
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 9:48 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 10:02 a.m.
PUBLIC HEARING
Land and Resource Management Director Chris LeClair reviewed the proposed Vacation Home Rental
Ordinance regulating the use of property for vacation home rental. LeClair outlined definitions, jurisdiction,
licensing requirements, and performance standards regarding occupancy, noise, parking and site use,
property contact information, sewage treatment, solid waste and pets.
At 10:17 a.m. Chair Mortenson opened the Public Hearing for comments about the proposed Vacation Home
Rental Ordinance. Public comment consisted of questions asking for clarity on the language defining the
purpose and intent of the ordinance, specifically pertaining to risks associated with public health, safety,
tourism, and water and environmental quality impacts. Comments continued with concerns about financial
impacts and costs for Otter Tail County taxpayers, limitations on daytime occupancy extended to property
owners using the property, pet restrictions, and questions on whether there are any other countywide
ordinances, outside of Otter Tail County, that put restrictions on occupancy, noise, and pets.
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The Public Hearing was closed at 10:24 a.m. at which time Commissioner Johnson addressed concerns
related to financial impacts. Johnson explained how vacation home rental fees are determined and also set
accordingly to cover inspections and enforcement in an effort to assure the general taxpayer is not paying for
someone who is gaining revenue off renting out their vacation home. Commissioner Mortenson reiterated that
the nature of the ordinance is an effort to balance vacation home rentals and private property rights in a way
that is respectful for both interests. Mortenson noted that Vacation Home Rentals remain a relatively new
territory, not only for Otter Tail County, but statewide.
Motion by Johnson, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to consider the proposed Vacation Home
Rental Ordinance as presented by Land & Resource Management on May 7th at 10:00 a.m. at the regular
Board of Commissioners meeting.
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 10:33 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 10:47 a.m.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS
Motion by Bucholz, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures to execute Professional Services Agreements between Otter Tail County and Foth and between
Otter Tail County and Barr Engineering Co. for 2024 Landfill Services at the Northeast Otter Tail and Henning
Landfill and Transfer Stations as outlined below:
SUMMARY OF COSTS
Foth (Estimated) Barr (NTE) Total
Scope of Services '23 and '24 annual Prepare Spring and
reports, NEOT permit Annual Groundwater
mod and coordination Reports, and Review
of sampling & Surveying Corrective Action
Northeast Otter Tail $57,000 $25,000 $82,000
Landfill and Transfer
Station
Henning Landfill and $51,500 $20,000 $71,500
Transfer Station
Total Estimated Cost $108,500 $45,000 $153,500
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENTS
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2024-37
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Otter Tail County, Minnesota (the "County"), as follows:
1. Recitals.
(a) The County proposes to approve tax abatements in connection with the construction of single family
homes (the "Projects"), The County proposes to use the tax abatements for the Projects provided for
in Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.1812 through 469.1815 (the "Abatement Law"), from the property
taxes to be levied by the County on Parcel Identification Numbers 74000990301900,
52000170112004, 52000180121003, 58000160112011, 20000110064011, 25000991276000,
14000330243000, 26000240144013, 82000990303000, 71004990970000, 71004990969000,
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71004990968000, 71004990962000, 71004990963000, 71004990964000, 71004990965000,
71004990959000, 71004990960000, 46000310118000, 50000140110011, 29000991035000,
52000290209015 (collectively, the "Tax Abatement Properties").
(b) The County proposes to approve tax abatements on a portion of the County's share of property taxes
on the Tax Abatement Properties in the amount of $10,000 for a term of up to five (5) years to finance
a portion of the costs of the Project.
(c) The tax abatement is authorized under the Abatement Law.
2. Findings for the Tax Abatement. The Board hereby makes the following findings:
(a) The tax abatement is the County's share of real estate taxes which relate to the Projects being
constructed on the Tax Abatement Properties and not the real estate taxes that relate to the value of
the land (the "Abatement").
(b) The Board expects the benefits to the County of the Abatement to be at least equal or exceed the
costs to the County thereof.
(c) Granting the Abatement is in the public interest because it will increase the tax base in County.
(d) The Tax Abatement Properties are not located in a tax increment financing district.
(e) In any year, the total amount of property taxes abated by the County by this and other resolutions and
agreements, does not exceed the greater of ten percent ( 10%) of the net tax capacity of the County
for the taxes payable year to which the abatement applies or $200,000, whichever is greater. The
County may grant other abatements permitted under the Abatement Law after the date of this
resolution, provided that to the extent the total abatements in any year exceed the Abatement Limit
the allocation of the Abatement limit to such other abatements is subordinate to the Abatement granted
by this resolution.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Abatement is hereby approved. The terms of the
Abatement are as follows:
(f) The Abatement shall be for up to five (5) years anticipated to commence for taxes payable 2026 and
shall not exceed $10,000. The County reserves the right to modify the commencement date, but the
abatement period shall not exceed five (5) years.
(g) The County shall provide the Abatement as specified in this resolution.
(h) The Abatement shall be subject to all the terms and limitations of the Abatement Law.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, the Board hereby approves the Tax Abatement Agreements for payment
of the Abatement in substantially the form submitted and the Chair and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute
the Tax Abatement Agreements on behalf of the County.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Rogness, duly
seconded by Commissioner Johnson and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed
unanimously.
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Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 23rd day of April 2024.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Kurt Mortenson, Board of Commissioners Chair
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
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Dated: May 7, 2024
Attest:J ,• lDL.. l¼,vv
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
CALL FOR PUBLIC HEARING RELATED TO TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO.
1 -PINEWOOD ESTATES, PELICAN RAPIDS
Motion by Johnson, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to schedule a Public Hearing on behalf of
the Community Development Agency (CDA) regarding Tax Increment Financing District No. 1 -Pinewood
Estates, Pelican Rapids, on May 21, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. during the regular Board of Commissioners meeting.
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING TEKSTAR COMMUNICATIONS OBA ARVIG
BORDER-TO-BORDER BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2024-38
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners is aware of the Minnesota Department of
Employment and Economic Development Border-to-Border Broadband Development Grant Program for the
expansion of broadband service to areas of Minnesota that are unserved or underserved; and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners agrees that broadband is an essential part of
community infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners believes broadband is an expectation of residents
and business and is directly connected to opportunities for enhancing the economic prosperity in the County;
and
WHEREAS, Otter Tail County has many seasonal and part-time residents who would permanently reside in
Otter Tail County if they had access to high-speed internet capable of facilitating telework; and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners recognizes that the financing of broadband
infrastructure is challenging and recognizes that grants such as the Border-to-Border Broadband Development
Grant may encourage providers to invest in building infrastructure into unserved and underserved areas; and
WHEREAS, areas of Otter Tail County have been designated "unserved" or "underserved" by MN DEED for
the purposes of this grant and therefore eligible for grant support; and
WHEREAS, Otter Tail County Resolution 2022-76 previously authorized a project match of up to $998,177 for
the East Otter Tail Border-to-Border Broadband Development Grant project by Arvig; and
WHEREAS, Arvig has secured additional outside funding to support the construction portion of the project
area, thereby reducing the amount County's match needed for the East Otter Tail broadband project; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby
encourages and supports Tekstar Communications dba Arvig in applying for the Border-to-Border Broadband
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Development Grant Program for three eligible areas (North Battle Lake, West Battle Lake, South Detroit
Lakes) and instructs staff to write a letter of support if/when requested by the service provider.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners has developed a
broadband grant fund and will support a successful 2024 Border-to-Border Program grant application by East
Otter Tail Telephone Co. dba Arvig with a project match not to exceed $350,000 or 35% of the total estimated
project costs, so long as the project is within Otter Tail County and construction includes fiber to the door.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, the match for the 2024 Border-to-Border grant application be provided
through excess funds previously committed to Border-to-Border Development Grant Program through
Resolution 2022-76.
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 23rd day of April 2024.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
By:----'fL~2....L./tl!.._. ---J&~44-~~=-=====------
Kurt Mortenson, Board of Commissioners Chair
Dated: May 7, 2024
Attest:v& I· lo¼., J.J W'\,0/""
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING OTTER TAIL TELCOM, LLC BORDER-TO-BORDER
BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM WEST FERGUS APPLICATION
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2024-39
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners is aware of the Minnesota Department of
Employment and Economic Development Border-to-Border Broadband Development Grant Program for the
expansion of broadband service to areas of Minnesota that are unserved or underserved; and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners agrees that broadband is an essential part of
community infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners believes broadband is an expectation of residents
and business and is directly connected to opportunities for enhancing the economic prosperity in the County;
and
WHEREAS, Otter Tail County has many seasonal and part-time residents who would permanently reside in
Otter Tail County if they had access to high-speed internet capable of facilitating telework; and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners recognizes that the financing of broadband
infrastructure is challenging and recognizes that grants such as the Border-to-Border Broadband Development
Grant may encourage providers to invest in building infrastructure into unserved and underserved areas; and
WHEREAS, areas of Otter Tail County have been designated "unserved" or "underserved" by MN DEED for
the purposes of this grant and therefore eligible for grant support; and
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby
encourages and supports Otter Tail Telcom, LLC in applying for the Border-to-Border Broadband
Development Low Density Grant Program and instructs staff to write a letter of support if/when requested by
the service provider.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners has developed a
broadband grant fund and will support a successful 2024 Border-to-Border Low Density Program grant
application by Otter Tail Telcom, LLC with a project match not to exceed $625,000 or 12.5% of the total
estimated project costs, so long as the project is within Otter Tail County and construction includes fiber to the
door. The support would be paid over a three-year period starting January 1, 2025 and will include dollars
from local participating townships within the proposed West Fergus project area that have dedicated funds to
the project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners directs staff to utilize any
unused funds previously allocated in Resolution 2022-77 towards the match.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Rogness, duly
seconded by Commissioner Johnson and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed
unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 23rd day of April 2024.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: May 7, 2024
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Kurt Mortenson, Board of Commissioners Chair
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Nicole Hansen, Clerk
BUFFALO-RED RIVER WATERSHED DISTRICT MANAGER APPOINTMENT
Motion by Johnson, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to establish Tuesday, July 23, 2024 as the
date the County Board will consider appointing or reappointing a Manager to the Buffalo-Red River Watershed
District Board.
CONTRACTS & BONDS
Motion by Rogness, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures to execute the contract between Otter Tail County and Wadena Asphalt, Inc. of Wadena, MN for
Seasonal Supply of Hot Mix Bituminous for the 2024 construction season.
CONTRACTS & BONDS
Motion by Lahman, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures to execute the contract between Otter Tail County and Blackstrap, Inc. of Neligh, NE for Seasonal
Supply of Salt for the 2024-2025 winter season.
RECOMMENDATION FOR AWARD
Motion by Bucholz, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to award the 2024 Crack Sealing, CP 4295-
202 to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC-Eau Claire of Eau Claire, WI with the low bid amount of $232,279.00
and to authorize appropriate County Officials' signatures to execute the contract between Otter Tail County
and Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC-Eau Claire for the 2024 Crack Sealing, CP 4295-202.
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RECOMMENDATION FOR AWARD
Motion by Johnson, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to award Project No. S.A.P. 056-624-020
to Mark Sand & Gravel Co. of Fergus Falls, MN with the low bid amount of $1,819,964.86 and to authorize
appropriate County Officials' signatures to execute the contract between Otter Tail County and Mark Sand &
Gravel Co. for Project No. S.A.P. 056-624-020.
COMMUTING WITH COUNTY VEHICLES -2024 CONSTRUCTION SEASON
Motion by Rogness, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to authorize Highway Department
employees, as specified, to use county vehicles for commuting during the 2024 Construction Season to
improve efficiency as presented by the County Engineer.
REGULAR ALLOTMENT TO MUNICIPAL ALLOTMENT ADVANCE RESOLUTION
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2024-40
WHEREAS, the County of Otter Tail has obtained the Commissioner's approval of the plans for the following
County State-Aid Project(s):
Project# S.A.P. 056-624-020 Project# S.A.P. 056-680-005
WHEREAS, said County is prepared to proceed with the construction of said project(s) by providing county
regular funds to supplement the available funds in the County Municipal Account; and
WHEREAS, repayment of the funds so advanced by the County is desired in accordance with the provisions
of Minnesota Statutes 162.08, Subd. 5 & 7 and Minnesota Rules 8820.1500, Subp. 9.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Commissioner of Transportation be and is hereby requested
to approve this basis for financing said construction project(s) and to authorize repayments from subsequent
accruals to said Account, in the amounts as herein indicated.
Transfer the Yearly Municipal Construction Allotment, beginning in 2024, to the Regular Construction Allotment
until the borrowed funds are repaid in full to the Regular Construction Allotment Account.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Bucholz, duly
seconded by Commissioner Johnson and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed
unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 23rd day of April 2024.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Kurt Mortenson, Board of Commissioners Chair
Dated: May 7, 2024
Attest: J-, • {;;JG. J./ Wl,4--
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
CSAH 11 HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT
Motion by Lahman, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures on Engineering Services Agreements with Houston Engineering, Inc. in an amount up to $6,000.00
for CSAH 11 Hydraulic Analysis for the replacement and installation of culverts 48" or greater in diameter.
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CH 117 RELEASE OF RIGHT OF WAY
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2024-31
WHEREAS, THE County of Otter Tail has received a request for the release of a portion of right-of-way on
County Highway 117, and which property is no longer required for right-of-way purposes; and
WHEREAS, there remains adequate right-of-way for highway purposes; and
WHEREAS, the following legal description is for the right-of-way to be released:
All that part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 28, Township 131, Range 41, Otter
Tail County, Minnesota, lying southeasterly of the following described line:
Commencing at the southeast corner of said Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter; thence North 89
degrees 30 minutes 43 seconds West (bearing based on Otter Tail County Coordinates, 2011 adjustment)
along the south line of said Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, a distance of 680.48 feet to the
point of beginning of the line to be described; thence North 64 degrees 36 minutes 53 seconds East a
distance of 258.11 feet; thence northeasterly on a tangential curve, concave to the northwest, having a
radius of 879.42 feet and a delta angle of 13 degrees 51 minutes 56 seconds, for an arc distance of 212.82
feet; thence South 39 degrees 15 minutes 03 seconds East a distance of 30.00 feet; thence northeasterly
on a non-tangential curve, concave to the northwest, having a radius of 909.42 feet, a delta angle of 3
degrees 08 minutes 59 seconds and chord bearing of North 49 degrees 1 O minutes 27 seconds East, for
an arc distance of 50.00 feet; thence North 39 degrees 15 minutes 03 seconds West a distance of 30.05
feet; thence northeasterly on a non-tangential curve, concave to the northwest, having a radius of 879.42
feet, a delta angle of 28 degrees 23 minutes 44 seconds and chord bearing of North 33 degrees 17 minutes
38 seconds East, for an arc distance of 435.84 feet to the east line of said Northwest Quarter of the
Northwest Quarter and there terminating.
Containing 3.24 acres more or less.
Also Otter Tail County reserves an easement for any utilities that may be located in the right of way to be
released.
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED THAT, the above-described portion of the highway easement for County Highway
117 is hereby released.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Rogness, duly
seconded by Commissioner Johnson and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed
unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 23rd day of April 2024.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Kurt Mortenson, Board of Commissioners Chair
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Dated: May 7, 2024
AtteJ/ t,ol.._, /)1.,VW._;
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
April 23, 2024
CSAH 4 GEOTECHNICAL DESIGN SERVICES AGREEMENT
Motion by Johnson, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures to execute an agreement with Braun lntertec Corporation in an amount up to $14,798.00 for
Pavement and Geotechnical Design for County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 4.
CSAH 8 GEOTECHNICAL DESIGN SERVICES AGREEMENT
Motion by Bucholz, second by Johnson and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures to execute an agreement with Braun lntertec Corporation in an amount up to $8,928.00 for
Pavement and Geotechnical Design for County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 8.
CSAH 31 GEOTECHNICAL DESIGN SERVICES AGREEMENT
Motion by Johnson, second by Rogness and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures to execute an agreement with Braun lntertec Corporation in an amount up to $20,380.50 for
Pavement and Geotechnical Design for County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 31.
CSAH 61 GEOTECHNICAL DESIGN SERVICES AGREEMENT
Motion by Lahman, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures to execute an agreement with Braun lntertec Corporation in an amount up to $21,687.00 for
Pavement and Geotechnical Design for County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 61.
CSAH 67 GEOTECHNICAL DESIGN SERVICES AGREEMENT
Motion by Lahman, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures to execute an agreement with Braun lntertec Corporation in an amount up to $13,250.00 for
Pavement and Geotechnical Design for County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 67.
CSAH 82 GEOTECHNICAL DESIGN SERVICES AGREEMENT
Motion by Rogness, second by Johnson and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures to execute an agreement with Braun lntertec Corporation in an amount up to $17,733.50 for
Pavement and Geotechnical Design for County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 82.
ADJOURNMENT
At 11 :35 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, May 7, 2024, at the Government
Services Center in Fergus Falls and via livestream.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: May 7, 2024
By: kn Jtt ◄ 21
Kurt Mortenson', Board of Commissioners Chair
Attest: J ( t,Ql.J.l,Cfm----'.
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
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Vendor Name
A~OX V\IBl)ING SUPPLY CO INC
A&A RECYCLING LLC
ACORNS-OAK CONSULTING LLC
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC
ANDERSEN/BROOKS
ANOKA CO TREASURY OFRCE
ANYTIME TOWING & REPAIR LLC
ARAMARK
ARAMARK
ARNDT/SCOTT
ARVIG
AUTO VALUE PERHAM
AVERY, ATTORNEY AT lAW/JILL
AVT FERGUS FALLS
BAffiE LAKE STANDARD
BCA TRAINING
BEERY/CHARLES
BEN HOLZER UNLIMITED WATER LLC
BEYER BODY SHOP INC
BJERKETVEDTn...ARRY
BOUND TREE MEDICAL LLC
BRASEURYAN
BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION
BRUTLAG/STEVE
BUREAU OF CRIMINAL APPREHENSION
BUY-MOR PARTS & SERVICE LLC
CARDINAL CONSUL TING SOLUTIONS
CAROLINA SORWARE INC
CDW GOVERNMENT INC
CElLEBRDTE INC
CERTIFIED AUTO REPAIR
CHS INC
CLAY CO SHERIFF
COLLEGE WAY AUTO
COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION
COMPASS MINERALS AMERICA INC
COOPER'S OFFICE SUPPLY INC
COVERTTRACK GROUP INC
CPS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
CROSS/ANDREW
CULLIGAN OF ELBOW LAKE
CUWGAN OF WADENA
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
April 23, 2024 (Exhibit A)
Amount
736.32
890.00
1,500.00
9~m.n
55.55
14,025.00
438.00
64.00
376.79
2,950.00
8,796.00
141.99
2,06627
590.00
27.80
375.00
1,106.78
28.00
1,350.00
234.95
130.92
1,039.96
1,869.50
219.51
2,650.00
3,114.82
4,271.17
2,350.00
837.16
13,425.00
1,141.40
2,917.78
7,020.00
1,590.53
2,557.00
127,667.78
1.433.74
675.00
567.12
35.59
36.75
13.42
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Vendor Name
D & TVENTURES LLC
DACOTAH PAPER CO
DAHLSAD/CHRISTOPHER
DAKOTA WHOLESALE TIRE INC
DEM-CON MATERIALS RECOVERY lLC
DIAMOND DRUGS 'INC
DlTTBERNERfTREVOR
DIVERSIFIED PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT l
DME EXTERIORS INC
DONOHO/MICHAEL
DOUBLE A CATERING
DOUGLAS CO JAIL
DSC COMMUNICATIONS
EGGE CONSTRUCTION INC
ELECTION SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE LlC
ENVIROTECH SERVICES INC
EVCO PETROLEUM PRODUCTS INC
F-M FORKLIFT SALES & SERVICE INC
FARGO FREIGHTUNER
FARMERS CO-OP 03l
FAUL PSYCHOLOGICAL PllC
FERGUS FALLS DAILY JOURNAL
FERGUS FALLS/CITY OF
FERGUS HOME & HARDWARE INC
FERGUS POW'ER PUMP INC
FERGUS TIRE CENTER INC
FIDlAR TECHNOLOGIES INC
FORUM COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY
FRANZ REPROGRAPHICS INC
FRAZIER/BRENT
G & R CONTROLS INC
GALLSLLC
GAPPA OIL COMPANY INC
GAUDETTE/SCOTT
GRAINGER INC
HAUGEN/JEFF
HAUGRUD/BRUCE
HAWES SEPTIC TANK PUMPING LLC
HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICI
HEETER/NICK
HILL TOP LUMBER INC
HOUSTON ENGINEERING INC
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
April 23, 2024 (Exhibit A)
Amount
1.143.45
580.51
15.00
146.00
639.94
24.08
120.60
7.536.79
13,500.00
302.83
62.65
8,882.13
578.15
243.00
5,352.77
9,214.81
1,943.20
177.98
12,681.56
1,495.35
2,600.00
1,680.02
3,300.00
165.48
11,635.00
959.00
8,932.68
384.50
88.46
697.90
645.09
1,099.65
16.95
136.90
229.32
439.69
16.19
145,00
209.64
59.12
374.40
30,846.00
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Vendor Name
INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS LLC
JK SPORTS INC
JOHNSON CONTROLS FIRE PROTECTIOf>.
JOHNSON/MARKT
JONES LAW OFFICE
JOSEPH VERTIN & SONS FUNERAL HOME
KARVONEN FUNERAL HOME
KIMBALL MIDWEST
KUORNAfRUSSfil S & MABETH A
L & 0 PLUMBING & HEATING INC
LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE
LAKELAND AUTO REPAIR LLC
LAKES COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE
LANGUE/STEVEN
LARRY OTT INC
LARSON/LYNN
LAWSON PRODUCTS INC
LEAF RIVER AG SERVBCE
LECLAIR/CHRISTOPHER
LEE/THOMAS
LEGAL SERVICES OF NW MINNESOTA
LIBERTY BUSINESS SYSTEMS INC
LINDE GAS & EQUIPMENT INC
LOCATORS & SUPPLIES INC
M-R SIGN CO INC
MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC
MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC
MARKS FLEET SUPPLY INC
MARTHALER/TERENCE
MCKESSON MEDICAL-SURGICAL INC
MEADO~ll.ANDSURVEYINGINC
MEKALSON HYDRAULICS INC
MESENBRINK/KEVIN
MIDWEST MACHINERY CO
MINNEAPOLIS FORENSIC PYSCH SERVIC
MINNESOTA MOTOR COMPANY
MINNKOTA ENVIRO SERVICES INC
MN ASSOCIATION OF COUNlY OFFICERS
MN CO ENGINEERS ASSOC
MN DEPT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY
MN DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
MN DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
April 23, 2024 (Exhibit A)
Amount
338.29
185.53
1,643.78
479.93
1,575.00
005.00
93250
1,203.64
20,044.80
150.00
2,726.02
45.00
2,42525
618.84
8.,100.00
155.44
533.34
699.40
162.14
269.78
970.00
62.00
862.43
26.99
10,212.56
3,292.00
2,76027
6.68
475.02
154.21
2,100.00
3,681.36
1,400.00
2,420.36
2,100.00
2,430.22
147.50
75.00
175.00
20.00
25.00
5,792.68
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Vendor Name
MNSWM-AMC
MNCCCLOCKBOX
MOORE ENGINEERING INC
MOTOROl.A SOLUTIONS CONNECTIVITY
NAPA CENTRAL
NELSON AUTO CENTER INC
NEWVII...LE/DARREN
NORTHERN STATES SUPIPL Y fNC
NORTHLAND FIRE PROTECTION
NORTHWEST TIRE INC
NUSS TRUCK & EQUIPMENT
OFFICE OF MNIT SERV'JCES
OLSEN CHAIN & CABLE 00 INC
OLSON OIL CO INC
OLSON TIRE & OIL
OTTER TAIL CO TREASURER
OTTER TAil CO TREASURER
OTTER TAil CO TREASURER
OTTER TAil POWER COMPANY
OTTERTAIL AGGREGATE INC
OTTERTAIL GLASS
PALMERSHEIM/COlBY
PAW PUBLICATIONS LLC
PEBBLE lAKE AUTO
PELICAN PETE BODY SHOP & TO\ivllNG II\
PEMBERTON lAW PLLP
PERHAM fMCHINE & REPAIR INC
PETERS/HEATHER
PICKARJPAT
PIEPER/JORDAN
PIZZA RANCH PERHAM
PLASTER/ELIZABETH
PLUNKETTS VARMENT GUARD
POMP'S TIRE SERVICE INC
POPE OOUGLA.S SOLID WASTE MANA.GEi
PRAIRIE ~S MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
PRECISE MRM LLC
PREMIUM WATERS INC
PRO AG FARMERS COOPERATIVE
PRODUCTIVE ALTERNATIVES INC
PRODUCTIVITY PLUS
PSICK CAPITOL SOLUTIONS INC
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
April 23, 2024 (Exhibit A)
Amount
300.00
00,916.87
27,120.00
3,100.00
1,919.38
3,914.32
569.71
746.88
325.00
1,703.45
3,887.74
2,162.44
199.98
2,238.05
599.10
3,408.59
5,551.04
38.74
6,170.52
25.00
635.15
369.12
143.00
97.74
275.00
2,581.50
370.45
3,687.50
37.00
15.00
515.50
69.98
172.00
1,393.64
643.00
17.50
1,553.03
14.49
819.65
48.83
1,421.61
3,500.00
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Vendor Name
QUICK'S NAPA AUTO PARTS
QUICK'S NAPA AUTO PARTS
RDO EQUIPMENT CO
RDO TRUCK CENTERS LLC
RECYCLE TECHNOLOGIES INC
RED DOT PEST CONTROL
RESTAD/AMANDA
SCHICK CORPORATE LEARNING
SCHOOL DIST 550-UNDERWOOD
SCOTT HOFLAND CONSTRUCTION INC
SHERWIN Wll.llAMS
SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP
StLLERUD/DAVID
SJOLIE/TYLER
SNAP-ON INDUSTRIAL
SOETHISYLVIA
STAPLES BUSINESS CREDIT
STEEVES/BERNARD A
STEfNSINC
STEVE'S SANITATION INC
SUMMIT FIRE PROTECTION
SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE LLC
SWANSON/RILEY
SWANSTON EQUIPMENT CORP
SWANZ/PERRY
TAGUP
TECH CHECK LLC
TERRY A DRAKE DDS
THOMSON REUTERS-WEST
THRIFTY '1/vHITE PHARMACY
TK ELEVATOR CORP
TNT REPAIR INC
TOM KRAEMER INC
TOWMASTER
TR.A.UT COMPANIES
TRAVERSE CO SHERIFF
TRITES/DAVID
TSCHIDA/CRAIG
UMLAUF/DALE
VANSTEENBURGfJEFFREY
VICTOR LUNDEEN COMPANY
WAGNER!TERRY
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
April 23, 2024 (Exhibit A)
Amount
23.94
291.93
1,089.76
1,046.45
2,856.88
75.00
13.29
2,144.00
35220
7,150.00
172.86
2,220.00
15.00
180.03
102.44
322.04
203.64
126.85
178.03
14,634.65
803.00
1,379.95
15.98
39,210.00
25.46
83.10
555.00
312.00
6,43925
728.67
2,275.95
12,88{3.03
6,472.05
462.39
16,315.00
721.50
289.21
898.05
108.76
118.14
94.95
238.70
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Vendor Name
WASS/DAVID F
WEST/RICHARD
WILSON/WARREN R
WM CORPORATE SERVICES INC
WSB & ASSOCIATES INC
ZIEGLER INC
Final Total:
Vendor Name
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC
.ANDERSON/JASON ALLEN
CAMPION/CHAD
FAUL PSYCHOLOGICAL PllC
FERGUS TIRE CENTER INC
LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE-MEHL CEN
LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE COOPERATI\I
MAHUBE-OTWA CAP INC
MIDWEST MONITORING & SURVElLANCE
MINNKOTA ENVIRO SERVICES INC
MN DEPT OF HEALTH
MN DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES
NETTESTAD✓AMY
NEW YORK MIL.l.S POSTMASTER
OTTER TAIL CO SHERIFF
PREMIER BIOTECH INC
PREMIER BDOTECH LABS LLC
SJOUE/DARIN
VICTOR LUNDEEN COMPANY
WAGNERITARA
Final Total:
Vendor Name
.AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC
BYE/KRISTIN
CLAY CO HEALTH DEPT
LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE
l YSNE CONSULTING & COUNSELING LLC
f'i'lNCCC LOCKBOX
OTTER TAIL CO TREASURER
OTTER TAIL CO TREASURER
OTT6R TAIL PO\IVER COMPANY
PACIFIC INTERPRETERS INC
VAN SANTEN/DANA
VERIZON WIRELESS
VICTOR LUNDEEN COMPANY
Final Total:
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
April 23, 2024 (Exhibit A)
Amount
595.39
375.19
356.43
27,440.75
52,122.75
2,103.47
802,584.09
Amount
661.32
7,750,00
62.40
1,600.00
667.56
1,140.00
5,097.92
36,971.32
1,526.00
194.70
40.00
0.60
233.21
100.00
69.90
2,277.50
229.95
13.72
334.45
29.32
58,999.87
Amount
65.51
86.83
178.87
667.67
300,00
8,797.39
64.00
1,166.93
65.98
493.75
86,06
864.88
23.44
12,861.31
Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
April 23, 2024
OTTER TAIL COUNTY -MINNESOTA
DRAI NAGE AUTHORITY MINUTES
Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room & Via Livestream
515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
April 23, 2024112:55 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Otter Tail County Drainage Authority convened at 12:55 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at the Government
Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN. Commissioners Kurt Mortenson, Chair; Lee Rogness, Vice Chair; Wayne
Johnson, Dan Bucholz, and Bob Lahman were present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA & CONSENT AGENDA
Chair Mortenson called for joint approval of the Drainage Authority Agenda and Consent Agenda. Motion by
Rogness, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to approve the Drainage Authority Agenda of April 23,
2024 as presented and the Consent Agenda of April 23, 2024 as follows:
1. April 9, 2024, Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for April 23, 2024 (Exhibit A)
DITCH 49 -REDETERMINATION OF BENEFITS
Drainage Inspector Colby Palmersheim presented background information regarding the Redetermination of
Benefits for County Ditch 49. During the February 27, 2024 Drainage Authority meeting, the decision to adopt
the Redetermined Benefits Order was tabled until April 23, 2024 due to a possible petition to abandon. As of
today, April 23rd, a sufficient abandonment petition has not been received. Palmersheim presented the final
Findings and Order Approving the Redetermination of Benefits for County Ditch 49. Palmersheim reported the
final Ditch 49 benefit amount as $472,083.02 with an area of 4,804.06 benefited acres.
Motion by Johnson and second by Lahman to adopt the final Findings and Order Approving the
Redetermination of Benefits for Ditch 49 with an amendment to page 5, No. 32, to omit a resident name and
township from the findings. After discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, the motion passed on
a roll call vote as follows:
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS YEA NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Lee Rogness X
Dan Bucholz X
Wayne Johnson X
Bob Lahman X
Kurt Mortenson X
DITCH 64 UPDATE
Drainage Inspector Colby Palmersheim provided a brief update regarding the County Ditch 64 tile relocation
project with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Buffalo Red River Watershed District.
Palmersheim reported that this project would not be eligible for funding through BWSR due to the inability to
acquire a perpetual easement through the federal land. Palmersheim noted that the USFWS did secure a
quarter million dollars for the project and will be moving forward with completing a modified design for the
project.
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Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
April 23, 2024
DITCH 32 -REDETERMINATION OF BENEFITS ORDER
Motion by Rogness and second by Bucholz to approve initiating the Findings and Order for Redetermination
of Benefits for County Ditch 32 as presented by the Drainage Inspector. After discussion thereof and upon
vote being taken thereon, the motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS YEA NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Lee Rogness X
Dan Bucholz X
Wayne Johnson X
Bob Lahman X
Kurt Mortenson X
DITCH 56-REDETERMINATION OF BENEFITS ORDER
Motion by Johnson and second by Lahman to approve initiating the Findings and Order for Redetermination
of Benefits for Ditch 56 as presented by the Drainage Inspector. After discussion thereof and upon vote being
taken thereon, the motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS YEA NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Lee Rogness X
Dan Bucholz X
Wayne Johnson X
Bob Lahman X
Kurt Mortenson X
DITCH 64 -ORDER TO GRANT THE OUTLET PETITION
Motion by Rogness and second by Johnson to adopt the Findings and Order for the Petition to Outlet into
County Ditch 64 as presented by the Drainage Inspector. After discussion thereof and upon vote being taken
thereon, the motion passed on a roll call vote as follows:
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS YEA NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Lee Rogness X
Dan Bucholz X
Wayne Johnson X
Bob Lahman X
Kurt Mortenson X
ADJOURNMENT
At 1 :17 p.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, May 7, 2024,
at the Government Services Center in Fergus Falls and via livestream.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: May 7, 2024
By: /4A-n.}1;-,t-Attest:. 1 "/• U)lc_, LJ~
Kurt Mortenson, Board of Commissioners Chair Nicole Hansen, Clerk
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Vendor Name
ARVIDSON/EUGENE
DEMUTH/JOHN
OENBROOK/GARY
LABS/BRIAR
RINKE NOONAN LAW FIRM
T JADENJBRIAN
WIEBE/JEFFREY JON
Finat Total:
Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
April 23, 2024 (Exhibit A)
Amount
827.12
472.50
677.00
1,650.00
1,635.00
780.56
867.69
6,909.87