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May 21, 2024
OTTER TAIL COUNTY-MINNESOTA
BOARD OF CO MM ISSIONERS' MINUTES
Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room & Via Livestream
515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
May 21, 2024 I 8:30 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at the
Government Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN. Commissioners Kurt Mortenson, Chair; Lee Rogness, Vice
Chair; Wayne Johnson, and Dan Bucholz were present with Commissioner Bob Lahman absent.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chair Mortenson called for approval of the Board Agenda. Motion by Rogness, second by Bucholz and motion
carried to approve the Board of Commissioners' agenda of May 21, 2024, with the following additions:
Consent Agenda Nos. 16 & 17
County Engineer Appointment
General Discussion: Commissioner Rogness
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Johnson, second by Bucholz and motion carried to approve the consent agenda items as amended:
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1. May 7, 2024, Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for May 21, 2024 (Exhibit A)
3. Human Services & Public Health Warrants/Bills for May 14, 2024, as Approved for
Payment by the County Auditor-Treasurer (Exhibit A)
4. Approval of the issuance of Exempt Permit for Gambling for Finn Creek Open Air
Museum-for August 18, 2024.
5. Approval of a renewal application for 3.2 On/Off Sale for Jeremiah Bladow dba Bladow
Beach Resort & Campground for July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.
6. Approval of a renewal application for Consumption & Display for Ten Mile Lake Resort
Inc.
7. Approval of a renewal application for On/Off-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License and
Certification Form for Ten Mile Lake Resort Inc. dba Ten Mile Lake Resort for the period
of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
8. Approval of a renewal application for an On-Sale Wine License for Ten Mile Lakes
Resort Inc. dba Ten Mile Lake Resort for the period of July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.
9. Approval of a renewal application for an On-Sale Liquor License, including Sunday
Liquor for Bay View Ventures LLC dba Beach Bums Bar and Eatery for the period of
July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.
10. Approval of a renewal application for an On-Sale Liquor Application for Stalker Lake Golf
Course Bar and Grill LLC dba Stalker Lake Golf Course Bar and Grill for the period of
July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.
11. Approval of a Renewal Application for Consumption & Display for Bruce Finkelson dba
Clear Lake Resort April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025.
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
May 21, 2024
12. Approval of a renewal application for On Sale Liquor and Sunday Liquor for JCTSN
Properties LLC dba Silver Moon Lounge and Steakhouse for the period of July 1, 2024,
through June 30, 2025.
13. Approval of the issuance of a County Purchasing Card, with a 30-Day Limit of $1,000.00,
to Christina Galewski, Assistant County Attorney, as requested by Michelle Eldien,
County Attorney.
14. Approval of the issuance of a County Purchasing Card, with a 30-Day Limit of $1,000.00,
to Brianna Bischof, Administrative Specialist -Extension as requested by Lynne Penke
Valdes, Deputy County Administrator.
15. Approval of the issuance of a County Purchasing Card, with a 30-Day Limit of $1,000.00,
to Clancy Oliphant, Public Information and Education Officer-Solid Waste as requested
by Chris McConn, Solid Waste Director.
16. Approve the renewal application for On Sale Liquor & Sunday Liquor License for
Balmoral Golf Course LLC dba Balmoral Golf Course for the period of July 1, 2024,
through June 30, 2025.
17. Approval of a renewal application for a 3.2 Off Sale Liquor License for ECR Assets, LLC
dba Lakeland General Store for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
2024 FOSTER CARE PROCLAMATION
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2024 -47
WHEREAS, the family, serving as the primary source of love, identity, self-esteem and support, is the very
foundation of our communities, our state, and our Country; and
WHEREAS, family foster care provides a safe, secure and stable home for children and adults in a
compassionate and nurturing family setting; and
WHEREAS, in 2024 to date, Otter Tail County Human Services has 35 licensed foster families who play a vital
role helping children and families heal, reconnect, and launch children into successful adulthood; and
WHEREAS, in 2024 to date, there are 35 licensed family adult foster care providers, who have opened their
homes to provide a family environment to people with developmental disabilities, mental illness or who are
elderly; and
WHEREAS, there are many individuals, public and private organizations who work to increase public
awareness of the needs of children and adults in foster care as well as the enduring and valuable contribution
of foster care providers.
NOW, THEREFORE, We, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners, do hereby proclaim May as FOSTER
CARE MONTH in Otter Tail County and urge all citizens to volunteer their talents and energies on behalf of
children/adults who live with foster families, the foster care providers, and the professional staff working with
them during this month and throughout the year.
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.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 21st day of May 2024.
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OTTERTAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
By: /41-rt. Yli..~ .,
Kurt Mortenson, Board of Commissioners Chair
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
May 21, 2024
Dated: June 11, 2024
Attest: J(-i' ttJl<.,/.J.()/J/y-,
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
LOCAL HOMELESS PREVENTION AID RESOLUTION
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2024 -48
WHEREAS, Local Homeless Prevention Aid was created by the 2021 Minnesota Legislature to help local
governments ensure no child is homeless within a local jurisdiction by keeping families from losing housing
and helping families experiencing homelessness find housing; and
WHEREAS, Local Homeless Prevention Aid is paid in two installments in the year after it is certified, the first
half paid on July 20 and the second half paid on December 26 through December 2028; and
WHEREAS, Otter Tail County and MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership work in partnership to
serve our most vulnerable residents including people experiencing homelessness.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Otter Tail County will subgrant the Local Homeless Prevention
Aid to MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership to do the following within Otter Tail County:
• Focus on families with children who are eligible for a pre-kindergarten through grade 12 academic
program and are one of the following:
o Living in overcrowded conditions in their current housing;
o Paying more than 50% of their income for rent;
o Lacking a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence;
• Focusing on unaccompanied youth in need of an alternative residential setting;
• Connecting families with the social services necessary to maintain their families' stability in their
homes, such as housing navigation, legal representation, and family outreach;
• Providing rental assistance and/or case management services to improve housing stability.
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.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 21st day of May 2024.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Kurt Mortenson, Board of Commissioners Chair
Dated: June 11, 2024
Attest\}/< tolv LI tvi#--
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
COMMUNICATIONS SERGEANT
Motion by Johnson, second by Rogness and motion carried to approve two (2) 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE)
Communications Sergeant positions within the Sheriffs Department. These positions are included in the 2024
budget.
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Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
May 21, 2024
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
Assistant Land & Resource Management Director Kyle Westergard and Community Development Director
Amy Baldwin shared that the Planning Commission signed a resolution affirming that plans for the Tax
Increment Financing District No. 1 -Pinewood Estates, Pelican Rapids conforms to the County's Long Range
Strategic Plan.
Sunrise Trails Addition
Motion by Bucholz, second by Rogness and motion carried to approve a Preliminary Plat titled "Sunrise Trails
Addition", owned by Kevin Peterson and Jason Kuhl, consisting of 1 Single Family Non-Riparian Lot and 1
Non-Residential Non-Riparian Lot attached to a Riparian Lot, 1 Block, located West of 44779 Nitche Lake Rd.,
Perham, MN, Section 9 of Pine Lake Township, Big Pine Lake (56-130), GD.
Kathleen M. Bertoch, Trust (Rand Bertoch}
Motion by Rogness, second by Bucholz and motion carried to approve a revised Conditional Use Permit for
Kathleen M. Bertoch, Trust (Rand Bertoch) to construct a new dwelling with a walkout basement, new driveway
and retaining walls for a total of 1,459 cubic yards of shoreland alteration with the following conditions: 1) there
is no intrusion/excavation in the Shore Impact Zone and 2) property owners must follow any other applicable
regulations. This proposal is located at 30828 West Point Trail, Richville, MN 56576, Section 23 of Amor
Township, Otter Tail Lake (56-242) GD.
Sheyenne Commercial Condos
A Conditional Use Permit request from Sheyenne Commercial Condos for a project consisting of twenty (20)
non-dwelling storage units located at 205th Avenue, Pelican Rapids, MN, Section 24 of Scambler Township,
Unnamed Lake (56-938), NE was tabled by the Planning Commission to the June 12, 2024 Planning
Commission Meeting to allow consultation with the Soil & Water Conservation District and Scambler Town
Board as well as for final staking of the project area.
Brian & Kari Mancini
Motion by Johnson, second by Bucholz and motion carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit for property
owners Brian & Kari Mancini for the construction of a retaining wall and shoreland alterations within the bluff
impact zone consisting of 34 cubic yards with the condition that the project is consistent with the memo dated
April 12, 2024 from Macy Eddy, P.E., Interstate Engineering. This proposal is located at 44315 Crystal Hills
Lane, Pelican Rapids, MN, Section 11 of Lida Township, Crystal Lake (56-749), RD.
Otter Tail County Highway Department
Motion by Rogness, second by Johnson and motion carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit to convert a
double TT intersection to one single T intersection with 3,420 cubic yards of excavation and 357 cubic yards
of fill located at the Intersection of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 47 and 110th Street, Ashby, MN 56309,
Section 35 of St. Olaf Township, Unnamed Lake (56-409) NE.
Silver Sage Guest Ranch
Motion by Bucholz, second by Rogness and motion carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit for Silver
Sage Guest Ranch property owners Michael and Joan Otto for the installation of cement slabs to shoreline for
boat access with 9 cubic yards of excavation located at 15380 410th Avenue, Clitherall, MN 56524, Section 6
of Leaf Mountain Township, Unnamed Lake (56-147) NE.
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Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
May 21, 2024
REQUEST FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Johnson, second by Rogness and motion carried to authorize a Public Hearing for the Subdivision
Controls Ordinance Revision on June 24, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Otter Tail Lake Room at the Government
Services Center (GSC).
ADOPTION OF VACATION HOME RENTAL ORDINANCE -TABLED
Land & Resource Management Director Chris LeClair informed the Board of revisions to the Vacation Home
Rental Ordinance in the time since the Board Packet was posted. After discussion, the Board was in
agreement to delay adoption of the proposed ordinance due to continued revisions. Motion by Johnson,
second by Rogness and motion carried to table the adoption of the Vacation Home Rental Ordinance to the
June 11th Board of Commissioners meeting to finalize revisions and allow time for the updates to be reviewed
by the County Attorney.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT UPDATE
County Engineer Krysten Foster provided a brief Highway Department update. Among the highlights Foster
noted: > The Highway Department is finalizing the process of hiring an Assistant County Engineer/Engineering
Supervisor, they recently hired two new Engineering Technicians, and will be working to fill a couple
Highway Maintenance Worker vacancies prior to winter. > Reconstruction of CSAH 80 (Main Street) in Perham is in progress.
> CSAH 35 (Underwood to CSAH 18) reopened for traffic with final sloping, seeding and striping to be
completed.
) CSAH 1 (South of 1-94 to CSAH 2) bid opening scheduled for May 29th.
> 2050 Transportation Plan Advisory Committee meeting in June for long range planning with public
open houses anticipated in the Fall.
COUNTY ENGINEER APPOINTMENT
Motion by Rogness, second by Johnson and motion carried to appoint Krysten Foster to a 3-year term as
County Engineer for Otter Tail County.
CERTIFICATION OF EASEMENTS
US Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) Representatives Jessica Paler and Neil Powers appeared before the
Board and requested certification of three (3) wildlife habitat protection easements. Documentation was
previously submitted regarding the requests. Neil Powers brought to attention that information was missing
from the Zuehlsdorff Family LLLP Land Acquisition Form. Motion by Johnson, second by Bucholz and motion
carried to approve certification for the USFWS to secure the following easements with the understanding that
the USFWS office will supply the Board with the additional information:
Zuehlsdorff Family LLLP -Habitat Easement -T. 133N., R. 42W., 5th P.M.:
Section 9, Part of Government Lots 3, 4, and 5.
Section 10, Part of Government Lot 4, as presented.
Eli and Brittany Pachel -Habitat Easement -T. 132N .. R. 41 W.:
Section 14, Part of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4), to be determined by a survey.
Jo/Iv Ranch. LLC-HabitatEasement-T. 131. R. 41 :
Section 24, Part of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4), to be determined by a survey.
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May 21, 2024
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 9:35 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 9:41 a.m.
2022 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT AGREEMENT
Motion by Rogness, second by Bucholz and motion carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures to execute the contract between Otter Tail County and Minnesota Department of Public Safety for
the 2022 Emergency Management Performance Grant.
COMMISSIONER LEE ROGNESS
Commissioner Lee Rogness announced that he will not seek reelection in 2024 to the Otter Tail County Board
of Commissioners. Rogness went on to say that he has appreciated his time with the county and has received
great support from his district and the county as a whole.
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 9:58 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
Community Development Director Amy Baldwin provided background on Tax Increment Financing District No.
1 -Pinewood Estates, Pelican Rapids. Baldwin noted that the Otter Tail County Community Develop_ment
Agency (CDA) has been working to advance the redevelopment of the former County Highway Garage facility
at 205 5th Avenue NE, Pelican Rapids, MN and establish a new nine-lot single family subdivision. Community
Development staff have been coordinating with the City of Pelican Rapids on platting and developing
infrastructure plans. The CDA engaged Ehlers, Public Finance Advisors, to support the TIF district
establishment process.
At 10:11 a.m. Chair Mortenson opened the Public Hearing related to the Establishment of Tax Increment
Financing District No. 1 -Pinewood Estates, Pelican Rapids. Chair Mortenson asked for comments from the
public and no comments were received.
The Public Hearing was closed at 10:12 a.m.
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 1 AND
ADOPTING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN THEREFOR; ESTABLISHING TAX
INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 1 -PINEWOOD ESTATES WITHIN
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO.1; AND ADOPTING THE TAX INCREMENT
FINANCING PLANE THEREFOR
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2024 -50
WHEREAS,
A. It has been proposed that Otter Tail County, Minnesota (the "County") (1) establish
Redevelopment Project Area No. 1 (the "Project Area"); (2) adopt a Redevelopment Plan for the Project Area;
(3) establish Tax Increment Financing District No. 1 -Pinewood Estates therein (the "TIF District"); and (4)
approve and adopt the proposed Tax Increment Financing Plan therefor, all pursuant to and in accordance
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with Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.001 through 469.047, Sections 469.090 to 469.1082, and Sections
469.17 4 to 469.1794, all inclusive, as amended (the "Act"); and
B. The Board of Commissioners of the County (the "Board") has, together with the Board of
Commissioners of the Otter Tail County Community Development Agency (the "CDA"), investigated the facts
and has caused to be prepared a redevelopment plan for the establishment of the Project Area (the
"Redevelopment Plan"), and has caused to be prepared a proposed tax increment financing plan for the TIF
District therein (the "TIF Plan", and together with the Redevelopment Plan, the "Plans"); and
C. The County and the CDA have performed all actions required by law to be performed prior to
the approval of the establishment of the Project Area and the establishment of the TIF District therein, and the
adoption of the Plans therefor, including, but not limited to, review of the proposed Plans by the Planning
Commission and the CDA, notification of the County and Independent School District No. 642 having taxing
jurisdiction over the property to be included in the TIF District, and the holding of a public hearing upon
published and mailed notice as required by law:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Otter Tail County as follows:
1. Findings for the Establishment of the Project Area and Adoption of the Redevelopment Plan.
(a) There is hereby established in the County, specifically in the City of Pelican Rapids,
Redevelopment Project Area No. 1, the initial boundaries of which are fixed and determined as
described in the Redevelopment Plan.
(b) The Redevelopment Plan is adopted as the redevelopment plan for the Project Area,
and the Board makes the following findings:
(i) The land in the Project Area would not be made available for redevelopment without
the financial aid to be sought; and
(ii) The Redevelopment Plan will afford maximum opportunity, consistent with the needs
of the County as a whole, for the redevelopment of the Project Area by private
enterprise; and
(iii) The Redevelopment Plan conforms to the general plan for the development or
redevelopment of the County as a whole, and the anticipated development is in
furtherance of long range plans of the County for that area; and
(iv) The Redevelopment Plan is intended and, in the judgment of the Board, its effect will
be, to promote the public purposes and accomplish the objectives specified in the
Redevelopment Plan for the Project Area; and
(v) The Project Area constitutes a "redevelopment project" within the meaning of
Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.002, Subd. 14 and Section 469.028, Subd:
2. Findings for the Establishment of the TIF District and Adoption of the TIF Plan.
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(a) There is hereby established in the County within the Project Area, the TIF District,
which is a redevelopment tax increment financing district, and the initial boundaries of which are fixed
and determined as described in the TIF Plan.
(b) The TIF Plan is adopted as the tax increment financing plan for the TIF District, and
the Board makes the following findings:
(i) The TIF District is a redevelopment district as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section
469.174, Subd. 10, the specific basis for such determination is set forth in Appendix C
and Appendix D of the TIF Plan.
(ii) The proposed development, in the opinion of the Board, would not reasonably be
expected to occur solely through private investment within the reasonably foreseeable
future. The reasons for such determination are set forth in Appendix C of the TIF Plan.
(iii) In the opinion of the Board, the increased market value of the site that could reasonably
be expected to occur without the use of tax increment financing would be less than the
increase in the market value estimated to result from the proposed development after
subtracting the present value of the projected tax increments for the maximum duration
of the TIF District permitted by the TIF Plan. The reasons supporting this finding are
set forth in Appendix Band Appendix C of the TIF Plan.
(iv) The TIF Plan for the TIF District conforms to the general plan for development or
redevelopment of the County as a whole. The reasons for supporting this finding are
set forth in Appendix C of the TIF Plan.
(v) The TIF Plan will afford maximum opportunity, consistent with the sound needs of the
County as a whole, for the development or redevelopment of the Project Area by
private enterprise. The reasons supporting this finding are set forth in Appendix C of
the TIF Plan.
(c) The TIF Plan for the establishment of the TIF District, a copy of which is on file in the
office of the CDA's Community Development Director (the "Director"), is adopted as the tax increment
financing plan for the TIF District.
3. Public Purpose. The adoption of the Redevelopment Plan for the Project Area, and the
adoption of the TIF Plan for the TIF District conform in all respects to the requirements of the Act and will help
fulfill the public purposes stated therein.
4. Certification. The County Auditor is requested to certify the original net tax capacity of the TIF
District as described in the TIF Plan, and to certify in each year thereafter the amount by which the original
net tax capacity has increased or decreased in accordance with the Act; and the Director is authorized and
directed to forthwith transmit this request to the County Auditor in such form and content as the Auditor may
specify, together with a list of all properties within the TIF District for which building permits have been issued
during the 18 months immediately preceding the adoption of this Resolution.
5. Filing. The Director is further authorized and directed to file a copy of the Plans with the
Commissioner of Revenue and the Office of the State Auditor.
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Johnson, duly
seconded by Commissioner Rogness and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon,
passed.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 21st day of May 2024.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: June 11, 2024
By: _bf:1---------'---....u.lJ_.,___. _._~--=U=-i.__1 _,,,,',,,,,,,,,,,,.. ___ _ Attest:8 I • C.1,,l/.,,._ /.0nl'.)L-
Kurt Mortenson, Board of Commissioners Chair Nicole Hansen, Clerk
EXTENSION ANNUAL REPORT
University of Minnesota Extension Regional Director Cecilia Amadou along with Extension Educators Jordan
Gusa, Sarah Downhour, Rachel Wahlstrom, Jessica Mohagen, and Olivia Olson presented on Otter Tail
County Extension. Educators presented on Otter Tail County 4-H as well as Otter Tail County Agriculture and
Horticulture. They highlighted 4-H youth participation and programming, shared alumni impact statements,
and provided information on Agriculture and Horticulture programming and resources. Also in attendance, and
sharing their 4-H involvement and experiences, were Otter Tail County youth leaders Nathan Blashack and
Madison Pesek who are currently serving as Minnesota 4-H State Ambassadors.
DONATION OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT POLICY
Motion by Johnson, second by Bucholz and motion carried to adopt the Otter Tail County Donation Policy
which establishes procedures for the donation of unused surplus office equipment by the County of Otter Tail
to nonprofit organizations under Minnesota Statute §471.3459 as presented by Operations Supervisor Doug
Cannell.
EXCESS PROPERTY SALE -LIDA TOWNSHIP
Motion by Johnson, second by Rogness and motion carried to approve the sale of Excess Property, Parcel
No. 37-000-99-1182-000, as presented by County Auditor-Treasurer Wayne Stein with the following
resolution:
EXCESS PROPERTY SALE -LIDA TOWNSHIP
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2024-51
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners had previously reviewed Lot One (1) Block One
(1) Tir-Lakes First Addition to Lida Township; and
WHEREAS, Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners recognizes no need to retain this parcel thereby
declaring the tract as excess county property; and
WHEREAS, a registered survey drawing has been prepared which highlights the property boundaries, as well
as the area being retained for highway purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Auditor-Treasurers office did advertise in the Fergus Falls Daily Journal on
April 24, 2024, May 1, 2024, and May 8, 2024, and in the Pelican Rapids Press the week of April 28, 2024,
for the sale of Lot One (1) Block One (1) Tir-Lakes First Addition to Lida Township; and
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WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Auditor-Treasurer's office received bids for the sale of Lot One (1) Block
One (1) Tir-Lakes First Addition to Lida Township until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 20, 2024, at which time the
sealed bids were opened and found to be as follow:
OTR Properties -$5,001.00
Ashley Bullert -$40,000.00 (in-person)
Jason Bunkowski -$45,000.00 (in-person), and
WHEREAS, after an opportunity to raise their bid amount the highest offer was $61,000.00 submitted by Jason
Bunkowski.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby approve the
sale of Lot One (1) Block One (1) Tir-Lakes First Addition to Lida Township to Jason Bunkowski for $61,000.00
plus costs associated with the sale as outlined in the published sale notice.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 21st day of May 2024.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
By: ____£_/0+--1~u21±~~t-= -====------
Kurt Mortenson, Board of Commissioners Chair
Dated: June 11, 2024
Attest: J 1 '6oL4t4-/)/.J,L,
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
EXCESS PROPERTY SALE -COMPTON TOWNSHIP
Motion by Johnson, second by Rogness and motion carried to approve the sale of Excess Property, Parcel
No. 11-000-17-0111-002, for the bid amount of $8,000, as presented by County Auditor-Treasurer Wayne
Stein.
PROPERTY TAX REDUCTION REQUEST
County Auditor-Treasurer Wayne Stein presented the Board with a request from the property owner of Parcel
Nos. 71-001-99-0788-000 and 71-001-99-0271-002 for the reduction of property taxes under the provision of
Minnesota Statute §375.192. After consideration, no Board action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
At 11 :01 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, June 11, 2024, at the Government
Services Center in Fergus Falls and via livestream.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
By: ,Af d >112_,_' -= Kurt Mortenson, Board of Commissioners Chair
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Dated: June 11, 2024
Attest: L/j, 'to l .J./.{,(/)/2,,,
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
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Vendor Name
A-OX WELDING SUPPLY CO INC
MA RECYCLING LLC
ACME TOOLS
ACORNS-OAK CONSULTING LLC
ADVANCED CORRECTIONAL HEAL THCAF
AL'S REFRtGERATION
ALBANY RECYCLING CENTER
ALEXANDRIA TECH & COMM COLLEGE
ALL AJ-.AERICAN TITLE CO INC
ALLEN'S AUTO BODY & TO\,VING
ALVEROLLC
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC
AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINESS
AMERICAN VVELDING & GAS INC
APEX ENGINEERING GROUP INC
APEX EQUIPMENT LLC
AQUA TIC ECOSOLUTJONS !NC
ASSOCIATION OF MN COUNTIES
AVT FERGUS FALLS
AXON ENTERPRISE INC
BATTERIES PLUS BULBS
BECKER CO SHERIFF
BEN HOLZER UNLIMITED WATER LLC
BEYER BODY SHOP INC
BRAUN VENDING INC
BRIAN'S REPAIR INC
BRUTLAG/STEVE
BUY-MOR PARTS & SERVICE LLC
CARDINAL CONSULTING SOLUTIONS
CARR'S TREE SERVICE INC
CHIPPEVVA RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIP
CHISAGO CO SHERIFF DEPT
CHRISTENSEN CONSTRUCTION
CHS INC
CLAY CO SHERIFF
CLEAN PLUS INC
CLEAN SWEEP COMMERCIAL SERVICES
CODE 4 SERVICES INC
COMPANION ANlf...tAL HOSPITAL
COMPASS MINERALS AMERICA INC
COOK CONSTRUCTION INC
COOPER'S OFFICE SUPPLY INC
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
May 21, 2024 (Exhibit A)
Amount
308.52
440.00
2,508.06
1,500.00
23,435.25
288.00
2,028.75
1,747.00
13,600.00
477.00
6,710.00
8,485.78
16,236.70
1,500.00
251,225.00
12,472.30
1,399.00
875.00
303.00
1,533.89
205.57
25,282.59
26.95
800.00
9.00
673.04
39.79
16,724.09
441.98
5,862.33
300.00
60.00
18,350.00
366.95
10,524.66
1,360.00
1,395.00
1,905.02
134.00
35,400.03
20,000.00
180.70
Page 12 of 17
Vendor Name
CUWGAN Of WADENA
CYBERSPROUT LLC
D & T VENTURES LlC
DACOTAH PAPER CO
DEM-CON MATERIALS RECOVERY LLC
DENZEL'S REGION WASTE INC
DIAMOND DRUGS INC
DICK'S STANDARD
DOUGLAS CO JAIL
EAST OTTERTAIL FAIR ASSOC
EWNGSON & ETHAN FISr-iER/SAMANTHA
ERICA MARTIN COMPANY INC
EVCO PETROLEUM PRODUCTS INC
EVER GREEN LAWNS
EVERTS LUMBER CO
EXTRA PACKAGING LLC
FARGO GLASS & PAINT CO INC
FARGO ND/CITY OF
FAUL PSYCHOLOGICAL PlLC
FERGUS FALLS DAILY JOURNAL
FERGUS fALLS/CllY OF
FERGUS FALLS/CllY OF
FERGUS HOME & HARDWARE INC
FERGUS POWER PUMP INC
FIDLAR TECHNOLOGIES INC
FIELD TRAINING SOLUTIONS
FINKELSON/BETH
FIRST CARE TACTICAL LLC
FORCE AMERICA DISTRIBUTING LLC
FORUM COMMUNICATIONS CotvtPANY
FRANZE/DARRELL
FRIEDSAMfKEITH
FRONTIER MARINE & POWERSPORTS
FRONTIER PRECISION INC
G & R CONTROLS INC
GALLSLLC
GIRARD'S BUSINESS SOLUTIONS INC
GOPHER STATE ONE CALL
GRAINGER INC
HAUKOS SALES LLC
HAWES SEPTIC TANK PUMPING LLC
HOTSY MINNESOTA
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
May 21, 2024 (Exhibit A)
Amount
115.17
348.00
1,643.45
932.90
402.32
165.00
136.57
469.12
19,844.83
125.00
694.26
500.00
2,£151.70
714.00
5028
1,314.14
224.02
300.00
2,200.00
746.11
67.00
4,515.00
245.48
34,515.00
3,762.45
590.00
100.94
495.95
3,355.29
399.01
1.,000.00
350.00
115.00
~1.82
19,103,.50
1,19328
185.00
33.75
1,557.49
589.0D
145.001
491.95
Page 13 of 17
Vendor Name
HOUSTON ENGINEERING INC
INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS LLC
IVERSON REWERS ATTORNEYS AT LAW
J.J. KELLER & ASSOCIATES INC
J.K OUTDOORS LLC
J.K SPORTS INC
JOHNSON CONTROLS FIRE PROTECTIOf\
KARGER/JON
KA.RKELA HUNT & CHESHIRE PLLP
KIMBALL MIDINEST
KNUTSON ELECTRIC REBUILDING
LAKES COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE
LAKES COUNTRY HEATING & AC
LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE COOPERATI\I
LAKESHIRTS LLC
LARSON/LYNN
LAWSON PRODUCTS INC
LEAF RIVER AG SERVICE
LEGAL SERVDGES OF NW MINNESOTA
LEIGHTON MEDIA-FERGUS FALLS
LIEN/ERIC
LITTLE FALLS MACHINE INC
LOCATORS & SUPPLIES INC
M-R SIGN CO INC
MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC
MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC
MARK SAND & GRAVEL CO
MARKS FLEET SUPPLY INC
MCCONN/CHRJSTOPHER
MCfT
MCKESSON MEDICAL-SURGICAL INC
MED COMPASS
MHSRCRANGE
MIDWEEK INC/THE
MIDWEST PRINTING CO
MINNESOTA MOTOR COMPANY
MINNKOTA ENVIRO SERVICES INC
MN CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION
MN STATE COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL CC
MNCCC LOCKBOX
MOENCH BODY SHOP
MOORE ENGINEERING INC
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
May 21, 2024 (Exhibit A)
Amount
75,694.57
171.73
2,730.00
2,445.76
1,460.00
186,00
9,125.00
16.46
208.00
701.94
85"1.70
1,270.76
1,306.00
805.00
1,890.75
167.50
2,306.71
3,457.80
790.00
1,360.00
15.00
7,910.24
1,999.36
3,304.00
800.00
2,760.27
170,297.95
198.90
701.48
533.00
108.98
775.00
3,310.00
5820
210.00
5,796.53
29.50
280.00
350.00
7,881.00
149.00
25,691.25
Page 14 of 17
Vendor Name
MORRIS/JASON
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS CONNECTIVITY
MURPHY/KA.REN
NAPA CENTRAL
NELSON AUTO CENTER INC
N~'VILLEJHEA THER
NF FIELD ABSTRACT CO LLC
NORTHLAND AREA SERVICES
NORTHLAND FIRE PROTECTION
NORTI-M'EST TIRE INC
NOVOTNY TSTEESJtARRY L & DEANNE R
NUSS TRUCK & EQUIPMENT
OUPl-lAf1ff /ClANCY
OLSEN CHAIN & CABLE CO INC
OLSON FUNERAL HOME
OLSON TIRE & OIL
OLSON/BRYAN
OTTERTAIL 00 TREASURER
OTTER TAIL POWER COMPANY
OTTER TAIL POWER COMPANY
PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES INC
PARK REGION CO OP
PARKERS PRAIRIE/CITY OF
PAW PUBLICATIONS LLC
PELICAN RAPIDS PRESS
PEMBERTON LAW PLLP
PEOPLEFACTS LLC
PERALES/ANDREA
PLUNKEITS VARMENT GUARD
POPE DOUGLAS SOLID WASTE MANA.GEi
POWERPHONE INC
POWERPLAN 01B
PREMIUM WATERS INC
PRO AG FARMERS CO OP
PRODUCTIVITY PLUS
PSICK CAPffOL SOLUTIONS INC
QUICK'S NAPA AUTO PARTS
QUICKS NAPA AUTO PARTS
QUINUVAN & HUGHES PA
RAVE WlRElESS INC
ROO EQUIPMENT CO
ROO TRUCK CENTERS LLC
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
May 21, 2024 (Exhibit A)
Amount
950.00
3,100.00
15.00
751.98
45,558.00
1,500.00
150.00
3,500.00
531.00
56.41
250.00
150.04
200.00
1,618.05
846.00
85.00
250.00
1.,310.03
101.89
97.18
5,535.00
214.76
130.00
220.00
295.83
3,672.00
49.35
146.98
422.00
589.00
798.00
3,409.48
29.08
112.20
1',691.50
3,500.00
25.48
48.98
5,362.50
6,502.50
206.39
4,557.97
Page 15 of 17
Vendor Name
RED DOT PEST CONTROL
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MN
RTVISION INC
SCHEIDECKER/DEAN
SCHOOL DIST 547 -PARKERS PRAIRIE
SCOTT HOFLAND CONSTRUCTION INC
SERVICE FOOD SUPERVALU
SHI INTERNA TIONAl CORP
SIGELM.A.N STEEL & RECYCLING INC
SIGNWORKS SIGNS&. BANNERS INC
SlMENGAARD/PAUL
SQUEEGEE SQUAD
STAPLES BUSINESS CREDIT
STEINS INC
STEVE'S SANITATION INC
STRAND ACE HARDWARE
STREHLOW/KRISTINA
STREICHERS
SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE LLC
SUNSET l.AW ENFORCEMENT UC
SWANSTON EQUIPMENT CORP
SWEDBERG NURSERY
TAGUP
TERMINIX COMMERCIAL. -ST CLOUD
THIS WEEKS SHOPPING NEWS
THOMSON REUlERS -WEST
THRIFTY WHITE PHARMACY
THUMPER POND RESORT
TITAN MACHINERY INC
TNT REPAIR INC
TOlLEfSCIN/BRITTANY
TOWMASTER
TRAVERSE CO SHERIFF
TRUENORTH STEEL INC
UUNE
ULSCHMIDiSUSAN
VANGUARD APPRAISALS INC
VERGAS AUTO REPAIR LLC
VESTIS
VESTIS
VICTOR LUNDEEN COMPANY
VIKING COCA-COLA
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
May 21, 2024 (Exhibit A)
Amount
566.50
103,51925
3,000.00
49.37
818.00
9,560.00
99.90
26,308.00
119.50
391.00
54.27
2,165.00
169.33
1,065.30
16,352.03
98.91
140.25
248.93
9,329.30
1,072.00
383.70
900.00
27.70
35525
349.20
6,43925
451.66
3,227.50
24.86
130.00
486.07
2,901.36
320.00
662.40
1,224.71
206.62
41,783.50
90.02
67.10
376.79
922.84
1,050.00
Page 16 of 17
Vendor Name
VISUAL GOV SOLUTIONS LLC
VOSS LIGHTING
WADENA ASPHALT INC
WAUWORK TRUCK CENTER
WATSON FURNITURE GROUP
WEST OTTER TAIL CO FAIR ASSOCIATION
WIDSETH SMITH NOL TING & ASSOCIATE:
WM CORPORATE SERVICES INC
\J\ISB & ASSOClA TES INC
ZIEGlERINC
Final Total:
Vendor Name
.AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC
ASSOCIATION OF MN COUNTIES
CAMPION/CHAD
COUNTIES PROVIDING TECHNOLOGY
DNA DJAGNOSTICS CENTER INC
EVAVOLD/AL YSSA
FOREMAN/MICHELLE
HENNEPIN CO SHERIFF
INDEPENDENT CONTRACT SERVICES OF
JOHNSTON/LUCAS
KLOEK/ASHLEY
LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE COOPERATIV
LEWIS/THEODORE G
MCCLAFUNiDANA
MILBECK/1.JNDSAY
MN DEPT OF HEAL TH
MN DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES
MOHS/MEGHAN KELLEY
OTTER TAILCO SHERIFF
OTTER TAIL POWER COMPANY
PRODUCTIVE ALTERNATIVES INC
QUALITY TOYOTA
SCHOMMER/MICHAEL
ULSCHMID/LIZA
VERIZON WIRELESS
WEST CENTRAL REG JUVENILE CTR
WILKIN CO SHERIFF
WRIGHT CO SHERIFF
Final Total:
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
May 21, 2024 (Exhibit A)
Amount
950.70
127.12
13,464.00
37.96
324.96
100.00
37,988.35
26,725.58
1,000.00
855.04
1,350,817.73
Amount
436.48
400.00
30.80
247.00
87.00
15.00
13.98
160.00
600.33
1120
60.00
7,250.00
81327
23.84
146.35
40.00
98,613.38
7,350.00
233.00
443.38
3,542.69
2,056.57
15.00
8323
2,658_48
102.0D
6125
95.00
125,589.23
Page 17 of 17
Vendor Name
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC
BARKER/MEGAN
BESB.1AN/KAREN
BYE/KRISTIN
FERGUS TIRE CENTER INC
FRUSTOUANNE
GOOS/KRISTI
GRISMER/PAULA
GUCKIAMY
MARTENSON/PAULA
MIDWEST PRINTING CO
OTTER T All 00 TREASURER
OTTER TAIL POVVER COMPANY
VANSANTEN/DANA
WELCHIAMIE
WESTBYJLINDA
Final Total:
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
May 21 , 2024 (Exhibit A}
Amount
199.53
86.10
13.40
64.32
27.00
23.45
562B
23.45
44.69
77.05
140.00
192.00
49.19-
46.83
36.86
60.97
1,143.12
Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
May 21, 2024
OTTER TAIL COUNTY -MINNESOTA
DRAI NAGE AUTHORITY MIN UTES
Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room & Via Livestream
515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
May 21, 2024111:14 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Otter Tail County Drainage Authority convened at 11 :14 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at the Government
Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN. Commissioners Kurt Mortenson, Chair; Lee Rogness, Vice Chair; Wayne
Johnson, and Dan Bucholz were present with Commissioner Bob Lahman 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 Johnson and motion carried to approve the Drainage Authority Agenda of May 21, 2024
as presented and the Consent Agenda of May 21, 2024 as follows:
1. May 7, 2024, Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for May 21, 2024 (Exhibit A)
ADJOURNMENT
At 11 :15 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, June 11,
2024, at the Government Services Center in Fergus Falls and via livestream.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: June 11, 2024
By: /CJ_ n. /11,t _ A11ewb , {!oU..,J./{U)a_,
Kurt Mortenson, Board of Commissioners Chair Nicole Hansen, Clerk
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Vendor Name
BAKER EXCAVATING
ELDIEN/TERRY
FRIEDSAMIKEITH
GEERDES/GREG
LAKES AREA BLASTING LLC
NELSON/MIKE
OTTER TAIL CO TREASURER
RINKE NOONAN LAW FIRM
VERIZON WIRELESS
VVIEBE/JEFFREY JON
Final Total:
Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
May 21, 2024 (Exhibit A)
Amount
250.00
597.40
200.00
558.54
2,810.00
4,300.00
50.00
1,530.50
40.01
3,339.90
13,676.35