HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommunity Development Agency - CDA-Packet-04-18-2023 Supporting Documents - 04/18/2023OTTER TAIL COUNTY – MINNESOTA
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
& COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AGENDAS
Government Services Center, Commissioners’ Room
500 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
April 18, 2023
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING AGENDA
11:45am
1.Call Meeting to Order and Roll Call – Chairperson
2.Approval of Agenda
3.Approval of Consent Agenda
A.Regular Board Meeting Minutes, March 21, 2023
B.Housing Choice Voucher Rental Assistance Program Report March 2023
C.Community Housing Investment Programs Report March 2023
D. Public Housing Program Report March 2023
E. Check Report and March 2023 Financial Reports
4. Old Business
A.Resolution No. 235 Authorizing Execution of the Architectural and Engineering
Services Agreement With Design Intent
5. New Business
A.Resolution No. 236 Adopting Capital Asset, Capitalization, and Disposition of
Assets Policy
B.Resolution No. 237 Resolution Authorizing Execution of Change Order for
Hidden Meadows Bid Alternate #1
6. Discussion
A. North Fields of Dalton Project Update
B.HRA Commissioner Training, Part 1
7. Executive Director Report
8. General Discussion – Topics by Commissioners
9. Adjourn
The next HRA Board Meeting will be Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 11:45am, held in the
Dead Lake Room, Government Services Center. CDA Board meeting follows at 1:00pm.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AGENDA
1:00pm
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Approval of Consent Agenda
A. March 21, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
B. March 2023 Financial Reports
4. Reports and Presentations
A. Director Status Report
B. Committee Reports
Housing Growth and Investment
Workforce Support and Development
Childcare Investment
C. ‘On the Map’ Report
D. Board Member Updates
5. Regular Business Items
A. Erhards Grove Townhall Property
Accept Transfer of Property (survey attached)
Review Disposition Process
B. Resolution Authorizing Purchase of 106 and 108 N Lincoln Ave, Battle Lake
6. Discussion and Communications
A. Other Communications
B. Upcoming meeting:
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 1:00pm, Dead Lake Room, Government
Services Center with HRA Board meeting beginning at 11:45am
7. Adjourn
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MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF OTTER TAIL COUNTY Government Services Center, County Board Room 515 W Fir Ave, Fergus Falls MN 56537 March 21, 2023
Call to Order
The Otter Tail County Community Development Agency convened at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 21,
2023. Attendance was as follows:
Present in
person
Present via
Technology
Absent
Board Members:
Jeff Ackerson x
Dena Johnson x
Val Martin x
Kurt Mortenson x
Dave Ripley x
Betsy Roder x
Lee Rogness x
Dave Schornack x
Greg Swanberg x
Staff:
Amy Baldwin, CDA Director x
Sarah Schake, Project Manager x
Carter Grupp, Lead for MN Broadband Fellow x
Erik Osberg, Rural Rebound Initiative Coordinator x
Paula Grunewald, HRA Administrative Assistant x
Others:
Julie Bakken, HRA Accounting Specialist x
Approval of Agenda Agenda was approved as presented.
Approval of Consent Agenda Motion by Kurt Mortenson, second by Val Martin to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion passed unanimously.
Reports and Presentations
Director’s Report:
Housing Growth Initiative/The Big Build.
•10 applications have been received year-to-date for tax rebate program
•Staff attended the Perham Lake Home & Cabin Show as well as the Land & Resource
Department.
•Progress was presented at the Perham Power Hour and Fergus Falls Chamber Café.
Workforce Support Strategy/OTC Works
•Next virtual workforce convening is scheduled for Thursday, March 23, 2023
•An IT focused student field trip is planned for March 22 at Otter Tail Power and Arvig.
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COUNTY· MINNESOTA
Childcare
•Launched a second round of Child Care Capacity Grants
•Three more grant applications approved
Broadband and Digital Access and Equity
•Amy Baldwin announced that Carter Grupp’s fellowship with the County will be ending
as of March 31, 2023. Carter expressed a sincere thank you to everyone, indicating he
will be transitioning to a full-time regular employment position in the field.
On the Map Report
Eric Osberg, Rural Rebound Initiative Coordinator reported that he has recently traveled to Illinois and
presented Otter Tail County’s “On The Map” strategy as well as presenting at the Explore MN
conference.
Regular Business Items
Resolution No. 2023-01 Amending Resolution No. 2022-05 Accepting and Consenting to Otter Tail
County Ordinance Regarding the Transfer of Assets and Assignment of Obligations of the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority.
Amy Baldwin discussed that after the Joint Work Session Meeting on February 21, 2023 it was proposed
to amend Resolution No. 2022-03. Resolution No. 2023-01 will preserve what has already been done
and allow more time to make a decision about the merger of CDA and HRA. The resolution does not
specify an effective date but allows that to be advanced in the future if wished. It will need to be affirmed
at an upcoming Otter Tail County Board Meeting. Motion by Betsy Roder, second by Dave Ripley
and unanimously carried to approve Resolution No. 2023-01.
Erhards Grove Township Hall Property
Amy Baldwin discussed how the CDA came into possession of this property. At this time the property
lines are not clear and authorization is requested to proceed with a property survey. Four quotes were
received with Interstate Engineering providing the lowest quote. Motion made by Lee Rogness, second
by Dena Johnson and unanimously carried to approve Interstate Engineering proceeding with the
survey as soon as possible.
Discussion included a review of Minnesota Statute 469.105, which governs the sale of property by an
economic development authority. More information on process will be provided at the next board
meeting.
Discussion and Communications CDA Housing Project Updates:
•Battle Lake Youth Center/Bethel Church Property: $21,500 was the accepted offer, the
purchase agreement is being prepared. Anticipate the project being supporting through TIF.
Primary role of the CDA is to ready the site for development. Project envisioned to be a 2 or 3
story apartment building with a minimum of 8 units, could be 12-14 depending on parking
design, storm water management and impervious surface requirements. Community input will
be obtained during the design process.
•Pelican Rapids Highway Garage: Preliminary site design anticipates platting into 9 to 11 lots.
Working on financial proforma with estimated sources and uses of funds to get site to
development stage. The establishment of a redevelopment TIF district is planned; however,
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additional outside funding will be needed to achieve development goal of affordable, single-
family housing.
Other Communications
Val Martin provided an update to the Commissioners about the Battle Lake Hidden project, stating the
first house built has been sold and the second one is in the final stages of being sold. Decision will
need to be made on when to start the third one.
Upcoming meeting:
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 @ 1:00 p.m., County Board Room, Government Services Center with HRA
Board meeting @ 11:45 a.m.
Adjourned
Meeting adjourned at 2:15 p.m.
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FUND 23 705 Dept Community Development Agency MARCH VARIANCE
2023 2023 YTD POSITIVE/2021 2022
Revenues BUDGET ACTUAL (NEGATIVE)ACTUAL ACTUAL
PROPERTY TAXES 541,800$ 6,177$ (535,623)$ 530,928$ 502,899$
GRANTS/OTHER REVENUES/INTEREST 3,000$ 797$ (2,203)$ 2,724$ 2,848$
GENERAL LEVY TRANSFER 200,000$ (200,000)$
Total Revenues 744,800$ 6,974$ (737,826)$ 533,652$ 505,747$
Expenditures
PER DIEM 15,120$ 1,260$ (13,860)$ 7,200$ 10,335$
PUBLISHING & ADVERTISING 9,000$ 1,950$ (7,050)$ 9,459$ 4,629$
MEMBERSHIP DUES 4,000$ 4,195$ 195$ 3,620$ 3,025$
REGISTRATION FEES 2,000$ 395$ (1,605)$ 115$ 1,510$
ELECTRIC -$ 200$ 200$ -$ -$
AUDIT COST 2,300$ 1,204$ (1,096)$ 2,168$ -$
CONTRACTED SERVICES 308,810$ 8,979$ (299,831)$ 145,670$ 163,614$
MILEAGE 4,000$ 368$ (3,632)$ 1,434$ 2,064$
MEALS AND LODGING 7,000$ 231$ (6,769)$ 1,141$ 5,944$
LIABILITY INSURANCE 2,400$ 2,568$ 168$ 2,223$ 2,309$
MISC CHARGES -$ -$ -$ -$ 179$
OFFICE SUPPLIES -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
COMMUNITY GROWTH PARTNERSHIP GRANT 300,000$ 10,000$ (290,000)$ 75,000$ 3,443$
Total Expenditures
654,630$ 31,350$ (623,280)$ 248,029$ 197,053$
Revenue 744,800$ 6,974$ 533,652$ 505,747$
Expenditures 654,630$ 31,350$ 248,029$ 197,053$
Net/Unallocated 90,170$ (24,376)$ 285,623$ 308,694$
Fund Balance - Beginning 1,299,311$ 704,994$ 990,617$
Fund Balance - Ending 990,617$ 1,299,311$
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FUND 23 706 Dept Non Special Benefit Levy Programming MARCH VARIANCE
2023 2023 YTD POSITIVE/2022
Revenues BUDGET ACTUAL (NEGATIVE)ACTUAL
PROPERTY TAXES 200,000$ -$ (200,000)$ 2,000,000$
GRANTS/OTHER REVENUES/INTEREST -$ -$ -$ -$
Total Revenues 200,000$ -$ (200,000)$ 2,000,000$
Expenditures
INFRASTRUCTURE -$ -$ -$ -$
DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE -$ -$ -$ 12,245$
Total Expenditures
-$ -$ -$ 12,245$
Obligations
INFRASTRUCTURE -$ -$ -$ 100,000$
DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE -$ -$ -$ -$
Total Obligations
-$ -$ -$ 100,000$
Revenue 200,000$ -$ 2,000,000$
Expenditures -$ -$ 12,245$
Obligations -$ -$ 100,000$
Net/Unallocated 200,000$ -$ 1,887,755$
Fund Balance - Beginning 2,087,755$ -$
Fund Balance - Ending 1,887,755$
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PctReportCode1
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23 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
705 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/TOURISM
000 ...
23-705-000-0000-6140 13,860.00 815,120 1,260.00Per Diem 630.00
COM 2/28/2023 90.00 178684 1/17/23 CDA - PER DIEM
COM 2/28/2023 90.00 178735 1/4/23 CDA - PER DIEM
COM 2/28/2023 90.00 178735 1/17/23 CDA - PER DIEM
COM 2/28/2023 90.00 178736 1/4/23 CDA - PER DIEM
COM 2/28/2023 90.00 178736 1/17/23 CDA - PER DIEM
COM 2/28/2023 90.00 178738 1/17/23 CDA - PER DIEM
COM 2/28/2023 90.00 178746 1/17/23 CDA - PER DIEM
COM 3/28/2023 90.00 179150 2/21/23 CDA - PER DIEM
COM 3/28/2023 90.00 179150 2/10/23 CDA - PER DIEM
COM 3/28/2023 90.00 179164 2/21/23 CDA - PER DIEM
COM 3/28/2023 90.00 179209 2/10/23 CDA - PER DIEM
COM 3/28/2023 90.00 179203 2/21/23 CDA - PER DIEM
COM 3/28/2023 90.00 179204 2/21/23 CDA - PER DIEM
COM 3/28/2023 90.00 179220 2/21/23 CDA - PER DIEM
23-705-000-0000-6240 7,050.00 229,000 1,950.00Publishing & Advertising 0.00
COM 1/3/2023 250.00 177759 11574 TABLE FEE AT BUILDER EXPO
COM 1/3/2023 1,000.00 177768 INV-1797 2023 OTLCA MAGAZINE AD
COM 1/24/2023 700.00 178040 3375 HOUSING BILLBOARD JAN 2023
23-705-000-0000-6241 195.00 1054,000 4,195.00Membership Dues 0.00
COM 1/3/2023 545.00 177756 2023-13109 2023 MEMBERSHIP DUES
COM 1/3/2023 2,500.00 177757 1282 2023 MEMBERSHIP DUES
COM 1/24/2023 625.00 178049 12868 2023 MEMBERSHIP DUES
COM 2/14/2023 525.00 178443 11708 2023 BAM/LRBA/NAHB DUES
23-705-000-0000-6242 1,605.00 202,000 395.00Registration Fees 260.00
COM 1/24/2023 30.00 177963 64033 ACCT 56 MAPCED MTG DEC 2022
COM 2/14/2023 105.00 178489 10026 BOOTH RENTAL FOR SHOW
COM 3/14/2023 260.00 178902 105698 ACCT 325944 REAL ESTATE CLASS
23-705-000-0000-6250 200.00 00200.00Electric200.00
AUD 3/17/2023 200.00 179017 3/1/23 ACCT 530301 DEPOSIT
23-705-000-0000-6266 1,096.00 522,300 1,204.00Audit Cost 0.00
COM 2/28/2023 1,204.00 178701 71877 AUDIT SERVICES 7/6/22-1/17/23
23-705-000-0000-6290 299,830.72 3308,810 8,979.28Contracted Services.7,303.60
COM 2/14/2023 1,675.68 305123 JAN2023 CDA'S SHARE OF CURRIE INV
COM 3/14/2023 5,200.00 178917 221214.00-1 PR PROPERTY TIF ANALYSIS
COM 3/14/2023 2,103.60 305193 FEB2023 CURRIE'S CONSULT SVCS FEB 2023
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Otter Tail County Auditor
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23-705-000-0000-6330 3,631.89 94,000 368.11Mileage196.50
COM 2/28/2023 24.89 178684 1/17/23 CDA - MILEAGE
COM 2/28/2023 26.20 178735 1/4/23 CDA - MILEAGE
COM 2/28/2023 26.20 178735 1/17/23 CDA - MILEAGE
COM 2/28/2023 52.40 178738 1/17/23 CDA - MILEAGE
COM 2/28/2023 41.92 178746 1/17/23 CDA - MILEAGE
COM 3/28/2023 41.92 179220 2/21/23 CDA - MILEAGE
COM 3/28/2023 26.20 179203 2/21/23 CDA - MILEAGE
COM 3/28/2023 52.40 179209 2/10/23 CDA - MILEAGE
COM 3/28/2023 26.20 179164 2/21/23 CDA - MILEAGE
COM 3/28/2023 24.89 179150 2/10/23 CDA - MILEAGE
COM 3/28/2023 24.89 179150 2/21/23 CDA - MILEAGE
23-705-000-0000-6331 6,769.00 37,000 231.00Meals And Lodging 115.50
COM 2/14/2023 115.50 178404 1/17/23 MEALS FOR CDA BOARD MTG 1/17
COM 3/14/2023 115.50 178870 2/14/23 MEALS FOR CDA BOARD MTG
23-705-000-0000-6355 168.00 1072,400 2,568.00Liability Insurance 0.00
COM 1/3/2023 2,568.00 177763 19577R ACCT 7639 PC RENEWAL
23-705-000-0000-6822 290,000.00 3300,000 10,000.00Community Growth Partnership Grant 0.00
AUD 2/28/2023 10,000.00 305180 2/28/23 CDA GRANT REIMBURSEMENT
...58,705.60 31,350.39654,630.00 623,279.61
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/TOURISM 58,705.60 31,350.39654,630.00 623,279.61
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 58,705.60 31,350.39654,630.00 623,279.61
58,705.60 31,350.39654,630.00 623,279.61
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DATE: April 13, 2023
TO: CDA Board of Directors
FROM: Amy Baldwin, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Director Status Report
Housing Growth Initiative / The Big Build:
• Tax rebate program: 23 applications year-to-date: 3 in Fergus Falls, 1 in Ottertail, 1 in
Perham, 1 in Parkers Prairie, and 1 in Battle Lake and balance from township areas
(thirteen new applications since last month)
• Presented Big Build progress update as well as other CDA updates at the Fergus Falls
Port Authority
Workforce Support Strategy / OTC Works:
• March workforce convening was attended virtually by 45+ employers and workforce
partners. Topics of discussion included employer strategies for child care provider
appreciation (see attached handout), employer best practices for hosting student tours
(see attached guide), and overview of 2022 Annual Report.
• Employer and student testimonial for Youth Skills Training paid work experience was
filmed with ShoreMaster and Henning student: youtu.be/XhxocrzORyA
• Jobs portal on Otter Tail Lakes Country Association’s website got an update as OTLCA
transitioned away from original developer. During the transition, page views and
searches decreased, but Google and social media advertising campaigns will start again
following the website update to improve performance again.
Broadband and Digital Access and Equity:
• Participated Viking Library Digital Connection Committee and will be supporting their
data collection work for submission to the Minnesota Office of Broadband
Attachments:
• Provider Appreciation – Employer Ideas
• Guide for Planning a Student Tour
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OTTER TAIL COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
LIVE YOUR best life HE RE.
Government Services Center
520 West Fir Avenue
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
@ ottertailcountymn.us
CHILD CARE PROVIDER APPRECIATION
IDEAS FOR EMPLOYERS & LOCAL BUSINESSES
By showing appreciation and building a relationship with providers that serve your employees, you
also create partnerships that may lead to openings or opportunities for child care when you are
hiring new employees or sta are looking for care.
Providers who care for your
employees’ children
Community-wide appreciation for
providers & child care professionals
Note of appreciation with small gift
card or cash
Be specic with kind words that employees
have shared regarding their providers
Provide food or beverage of choice
Deliver beverage of choice to provider in
morning or at naptime
Pay for or deliver breakfast or lunch to
provider so they don’t have to cook that day
Oer a discount on a product you
oer or a local service
Gift basket, movie tickets, oil change
certicates, and gift cards to popular
restaurants in your community
Sponsor a training
Ranges from $20-$60 for CPR/First Aid
Make a larger investment
Do a drawing for a larger cash or gift
card award, pay for a house cleaning
visit to a provider, sponsor licensing fees
for a provider
Oer a discount on goods or
services you provide
Similar to teacher appreciation or veteran
appreciation discounts
Sponsor a training event
Ranges from $200-$500 for the cost of
a speaker
If there is an association locally,
donate to a meeting
Send notes of appreciation to all
providers
Find licensed providers by zip code at
www.licensinglookup.dhs.state.mn.us
Sponsor a newspaper article to
highlight a provider periodically,
not just in May for Provider
Appreciation Day
Child care is the business that helps businesses do business.
For more information about child care appreciation, contact:
heather@earlychildhoodvillage.com
ottertailcountymn.us/childcare
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EMPLOYER’S GUIDE
CONDUCTING A SUCCESSFUL STUDENT TOUR
There are five components for employers to plan and conduct a successful career
pathways student tour:
Audience
• Identify the right students to create a more meaningful event.
o What grade/age of student do you want to invite? o Find the students that have interest in the careers you want to show them.
• Find schools that are within a selected radius by using the county’s online directory K12Navigator.org.
• Identify the right teacher to contact to create the most meaningful experience. Access the school website’s staff directory for teacher email addresses.
• Contact info is available on the K12 Navigator within the school’s profile.
• In your email invitation to the teacher, show them photos of your
latest technology, machines, equipment, etc. Show them why they should bring students to your facility, and specify what career areas the students will have the opportunity to explore.
• Create an event flyer or send pictures of your facility or product.
Tour Guide/ Presenter
• Choose engaging presenters.
• Break up a large group of students into smaller groups of 10-15 people.
• Incorporate some of your employee career path stories into the visit. Students do like hearing CEO or owner stories.
• Mobile tour guides and stationary presenters. o A mobile tour guide moves with the group, station to station. o Stationary presenters stay in the same space and repeat their presentation.
Logistics
• Student tours often last 60 to 90 minutes.
• Communicate your visitor safety requirements. (PPE, clothing requirements, etc.)
• Confirm how many students and teachers will attend.
• Can you offer lunch as part of your tour? This creates an opportunity to add a presentation (CEO story, company overview, etc.)
• Clarify the student drop off area & bus parking.
• Assign a greeter upon student arrival.
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Youth Skills Training
Content
• Consider all departments to be part of a tour. Entire operation or departments broken down by function.
• Plan what the stationary presenter will speak on. o Daily routine, responsibilities. o Internal and external Career path. o Was college required? o Favorite part of the job.
• Benefits o Do not get in the weeds on this but do offer an overview of
the employee benefits.
o Breakdown of insurances o Fringe Benefits
o Retirement options o Employee events (show photos of your employees having fun)
o Employee resource groups o What sets you apart from other employers?
• Show your employees at work and offer hands-on experiences as much as possible.
• Create an engaging activity (scavenger hunt while on tour, checklist, etc.)
• Save time for Q&A at the end.
• Incorporate swag if possible.
Follow-Up
• Evaluation o Email the teacher(s) that accompanied the students.
Did the tour meet the teacher’s expectations?
What was the feedback from the students? o Gather feedback from your presenters and tour guides. o Did the tour meet your goals?
• Next Steps: Offer follow up activities to teacher(s). o Message to teacher: If you have students interested in continuing to explore careers at our company, here is what we offer (internships, job shadows, classroom speaker, employment, etc.) Reference the list of ways to engage with students on K12Navigator.org. o Email company brochures and any handouts you sent home with the students.
o Provide a flyer of your jobs and/or the career progression that your business offers.
• Document the process. Once you have established a plan, this becomes a well-oiled machine that you can repeat school year after school year.
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Youth Skills Training
Housing Growth & Investment Committee
Meeting Notes
Date/Time: March 27 @1pm
Committee members: Lee Rogness (virtual), Dave Schornack (virtual), and Dena Johnson
(virtual)
Outline of key actions discussed:
1. Pelican Rapids County garage site redevelopment update
a. Amy will attend Pelican Rapids Planning Commission meeting on March 27 to
review progress and discuss the value gap
2. Battle Lake church redevelopment update
a. Amy will attend Battle Lake council meeting on April 11 to review progress and
outline upcoming community engagement efforts
b. Purchase agreement is being drafted and will be reviewing with the housing
committee at their next meeting
3. Discussion of upcoming quarterly housing convening
a. Committee members recommended focusing on the topic of city-owned, build-
ready sites in our communities
4. Discussion of committee goals for 2023
a. Identify developer partner on Battle Lake redevelopment project and ready the
site for construction in 2024
b. Identify progress desired on the Pelican Rapids redevelopment project
Next meeting: Monday, April 24 @1pm
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OTTER TAIL COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
LIVE YOUR best life HE RE.
Government Services Center
520 West Fir Avenue
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
@ ottertailcountymn.us
Workforce Support & Digital Equity Committee
Meeting Notes
Date/Time: April 4 @9am
Committee members: Kurt Mortenson (in person) and Dave Ripley (in person)
Outline of key actions discussed:
1. Review of 2022 year-end labor force data
2. Youth Workforce Navigation Update
a. Aura Fabricators, Innova Industries, and RDO Equipment have received their
Youth Skills Training employer approvals to host 16 and 17 year old students in
paid work experiences
b. ShoreMaster has a student from Henning Public School in paid welding
internship this semester and a student/employer testimonial was filmed and
shared: https://youtu.be/XhxocrzORyA
c. Amy Johnson presented to students at 4 schools about the K12 Navigator and
finding a career pathway for exploration while in high school
d. Career Pathway Field Trips
i. Construction trades and IT field trips were rescheduled to April 14 and
April 25 respectively
ii. Amy Johnson presented best practices for employers to plan and host
student field trips at the quarterly workforce convening on March 23
3. M State In Demand Skills Training partnership
a. Leadership: discussion of providing discount for another training series starting
in January 2024
b. CNA: Have a cost proposal from M State, and next steps will be to engage with
employers to determine their engagement level in training offerings and
determine M State’s capacity to provide wraparound services for training
participants with barriers.
c. CDL: Discussion of County support to elevate CDL career opportunities
4. Empowered Worker program
a. Amy Johnson is completing workforce navigation services gap analysis with
external partners and internally with county departments
b. Report and gap analysis will be presented to the workforce committee at their
May meeting
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OTTER TAIL COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
LIVE YOUR best life HE RE.
Government Services Center
520 West Fir Avenue
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
@ ottertailcountymn.us
5. Digital Connection Committee
a. The County will be supporting the state effort to collect digital equity needs and
opportunities by participating in Viking Library System Digital Connection
Committee
6. Discussion of committee goals for 2023
a. Youth Workforce Navigation: align program progress with Youth Skills Training
grant metrics and increase employers registered on the K12 Navigator
b. Empowered Worker: develop County action plan from the gap analysis that Amy
Johnson is completing
c. M State training partnership: offer two County-supported training courses
d. Digital Equity: Report the needs and priorities of the County for fiber broadband,
senior digital literacy, youth exposure to technology, and broadband access and
affordability to the state’s digital equity planning
Next meeting: Tuesday, May 2 @ 9am
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Child Care Committee
Meeting Notes
Date/Time: March 27 @ 2:30pm
Committee members present: Jeff Ackerson (in person), Greg Swanberg (in person), Val Martin (virtual)
Outline of key actions discussed:
1. Otter Tail County Child Care Grant program
a. Review, discussion, and approval of three Child Care Capacity Grant applications
b. Discussion of promotion efforts, including direct mailer, to ensure new and existing providers
know about the program
2. Child Care Project Managers update
a. Heather Newville
i. Met with partner child care agencies to ensure referrals to additional resources are
being made during her outreach to new providers
ii. Presented ideas for employers to create child care appreciation plans at quarterly
workforce convening on March 23
b. Tammy Anderson
i. Continuing to work with Ottertail project on business planning and community
engagement
ii. Visited Battle Lake center, Erhard provider, and potential new providers in Fergus Falls
to share grant program information
3. Child Care marketing campaign update
a. New County website will go live on April 3 and updated child care section will provide simplified
information for new and existing providers and families seeking child care
b. Filming two videos during the week of March 27 with project manager and PioneerKids
provider
c. Collaborating with Child Care Provider Appreciation Day planning committee to fund the
printing of yard signs
4. Discussion of committee goals for 2023
a. Use of Child Care Economic Development Grant funds from the state for provider grants and
continued work with project managers
b. Provider capacity growth to align with metrics outlined in state grant
Next meeting: Monday, April 24 @ 2:30pm
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218-998-8060 ®
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OTTER TAIL COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Government Services Center
520 West Fir Avenue
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
@ ottertailcountymn.us
18 of 19CERT/FICA TE OF SURVEY PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 135 NORTH, RANGE 43 WEST OF THE FIFTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, OTTER TAIL COUNTY, MINNESOTA / / I f>._ NE COR. S. 22, T135N, R43W _/ c\-\ FD. REBAR WITH ORANGE \ \xxx~x-xxx CAP STAMPED LS 3548 -=c---'"--xxx-xxx -xxx-xxx-xxx-xxx -XXX-xxx-XXX X i i i N89°07'45"W i i.r.r---------~~..:..:..._;,;;,..;.;. _________ ----<½ ~ ~ WOODEN 198.00 (12 Rods) \ x I vi' QJ .c u .s J:1'/ LIGHT POLE ~ ~ ~ ~ t?sTING SHED ' I ; vi' ~ $ i f i / j t\\ :)<::;"0, i ' ! EXISTING TRACT Doc. No. 1288877 1.00 Acres i \ ~ \0 ~~ ...,J" xo ~ ~ \~ ill l/) ~ ! ' z LD n .,--OHE---;~~11--0HE--! ~ ~:---xxx~l 116.74' ___ ~ "' N89°05'47"W I I r S1/4 COR. I OHE - --OHE ---0HE -\ -0HE - --0Hl I r APPROACH TO I PROPERTY 8 '-SEE NOTE N) 0 ci LI) I-0 ~ ~ ~-OHE---C'\J --r;v--$ ~ n E \ N ~ ~ Cf) 0 X ~ --...-l --ic1'le~.J1<-->00f-: I Description Of Record -Document No. 1288877 A tract of land comprising one ( 1) acre in the Southeast corner of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter (SE 1/4 of SE 1/4) of Section Twenty-two (22) in Township One Hundred Thirty-five (135), Range Forty-three (43) West described as follows: commencing at the Southeast corner of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter (SE 1/4 of SE 1/4), thence running due North on the section line thirteen (13) rods, five (5) feet and six (6) inches; thence running due West twelve (12) rods; thence running due South thirteen (13) rods; five (5) feet, and six (6) inches to the section line, thence running due East to the point of beginning and containing exactly one ( 1) acre. 0 25' 50' L::..I -iii I HORIZGNT AL SCALE IN FEET NOTE: ONLINE SEARCH DID NOT FIND AN EASEMENT FOR THIS OVERHEAD ELECTRIC LINE. LAKE REGION ELECTRIC WAS CONTACTED AND THEY DID NOT HAVE RECORD OF AN EASEMENT READILY AVAILABLE BUT SAID THEY WOULD LOOK INTOIT. CONTACT: LAKE REGION ELECTRIC FOR MORE INFORMATION 1-800-522-7658 / S. 22, T135N, R43W / FD. 5/8" REBAR I ~24Br a "' ) /-'i. C.S.A.H No. 24 • ----I I 0 i;; c:, c:, a "' --------1-----1 I 0 ,'; X;\20ll\fR\1Cl',ER1J·IIHXllt:1ERB•UHl50\ER.U-ll>-01SOTI:COffl~fl2Jtm1s_al!o_Mf.dwq 'JJl4/2UJ.3 589°07'45"£ 198.00 (12 Rods) -N89°07'45"W 2679.96-I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS SURVEY, PLAN OR REPORT WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION AND THAT I AM A DULY LICENSED LAND SURVEYOR UNDER THE ~~u M/CHAELL.FLTCHALL DATE ~~'J UC. NO. 44866 " ----' / '~SECOR. I I S. 22, T135N, R43W FD. 1/2" IRON PIPE Surveyed & Platted by: ~ ~INTERSTATE 1L1ii1J ENGINEERING Professionals you need, people you can trust 0 • b,. -0-LEGEND = CORNER MARKED WITH A 5/8" x 24" REBAR WITH YELLOW PLASTIC CAP MARKED "LS 44866" = EXISTING OR FOUND CORNER MONUMENT = SET MASONRY NAIL IN ASPHALT = WOODEN POWER POLE = TRACT BOUNDARY = SECTION LINE --------------= ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY = BARBED WIRE FENCE --xxx--xxx--xxx--xxx:------0HE---OH,----= OVERHEAD ELECTRIC Interstate Engineering, Inc. P.O. Box316 116 E Washington Ave. Fergus Falls, MN 56537 Ph (218) 739-5545 www.interstateeng.com omces in North Dakota, Minnesota, Montana South Dakota, and Wyomipg NOTE: THIS SURVEY WAS BASED ON THE OTTER TAIL COUNTY COORDINATE SYSTEM -NAD83 (2011) Proj. No.: Date: Drawn By: ER2310015 03/24/23 JRO Checked By: MLF SURVEY FOR: OTTER TAIL COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 -
AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF PARCELS 63000990086000 AND 63000990086001
(106 AND 108 NORTH LINCOLN AVENUE) WITHIN THE CITY OF BATTLE LAKE
WHEREAS, Bethel Church (Owner) owns parcels 63000990086000 and 63000990086001 located at 106 and
108 North Lincoln Ave in Battle Lake, MN; and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Community Development Agency (CDA) has an interest in acquiring this
property for the purpose of redeveloping the property; and
WHEREAS, a purchase price has been negotiated by the Owner and CDA.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, by the Board of Commissioners of the Community
Development Agency in and for Otter Tail County, Minnesota, approves the purchase agreement for $21,500
for the acquisition of parcels 63000990086000 and 63000990086001 and authorizes the Board Chair and
Executive Director to finalize the purchase of the property and execute any and all documents necessary to
complete the purchase of the Property.
Upon the motion of __________, seconded by _____________, and passed on a unanimous vote, the above resolution is hereby adopted by the Otter Tail County Community Development Agency Board of Commissioners.
Adopted this ____ day of __________, 2023. Dated: _______________________________ OTTER TAIL COUNTY CDA BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Attest: _______________________________ By:_____________________________
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