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January 7, 2025
OTTER TAIL COUNTY -MINNESOTA
BOARD OF CO MM ISSIONERS' MIN UTES
Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room & Via Livestream
515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
January 7, 202518:30 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the
Government Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN. Commissioners Wayne Johnson, Bob Lahman, Kurt
Mortenson, Dan Bucholz, and Sean Sullivan were present.
OATH OF OFFICE
County Auditor-Treasurer Wayne Stein presided over the swearing in of Commissioner-Elect Sean Sullivan,
Otter Tail County Commissioner for District 5.
CY2025 OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD CHAIR
County Administrator Nicole Hansen opened the meeting and requested nominations for the Otter Tail County
Board Chair for 2025. A nomination for Commissioner Wayne Johnson was offered by Commissioner Lahman
and seconded by Commissioner Mortenson and unanimously carried to cease nominations and cast a
unanimous ballot to elect Chair Wayne Johnson for 2025.
CY2025 OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD VICE CHAIR
Chair Wayne Johnson requested nominations for the Otter Tail County Board Vice Chair for 2025. A
nomination for Commissioner Bob Lahman was offered by Commissioner Bucholz and seconded by
Commissioner Mortenson and unanimously carried to cease nominations and cast a unanimous ballot to elect
Vice Chair Bob Lahman for 2025.
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 8:33 a.m., Chair Johnson declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners recessed
for a short break. The Board of Commissioners meeting was reconvened at 8:39 a.m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chair Johnson called for approval of the Board Agenda. Motion by Sullivan, second by Mortenson and
unanimously carried to approve the Board of Commissioners' agenda of January 7, 2025, with the following
additions:
Consent Agenda: Nos. 13 & 14
Doug Walvatne Contract
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Lahman, second by Mortenson and unanimously carried to approve the consent agenda items as
amended:
1. December 17, 2024, Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for December 26, 2024, as Approved for Payment by the County Auditor-
Treasurer (Exhibit A)
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3. Warrants/Bills for December 31, 2024, as Approved for Payment by.the County Auditor-
Treasurer (Exhibit A)
4. Warrants/Bills for January 7, 2025 (Exhibit A)
5. Consolidated Contract for Appraisal Software
6. MSW Hauler License Renewal
7. Final Payment for SP 056-070-030 Allstates Pavement Recycling and Stabilization,
Rogers, MN
8. Approval of the Renewal of a Tobacco License for Steven Olson, dba Undermart for the
period of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.
9. Approval of the Renewal of a Tobacco License for Jeffrey S Olson, dba Crossroads
Convenience Center LLC, for the period of January 1, 2025, through December 31,
2025.
10. Approval of the Renewal of a Tobacco License for Rahn's Oil & Propane Inc. dba North
Star Gas & Grocery for the period of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.
11. Approval of the Renewal of a Tobacco License for Ronald Smith, dba Hillbillies One
Stop LLC for the period of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.
12. Approval of the Renewal of a Tobacco License for Elizabeth A Dorn dba Dalton Corner
Store, for the period of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.
13. Approval of the Renewal of a Tobacco License for DG Retail LLC, dba Dollar General
Store #15641, for the period of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.
14. Approval of the Renewal of a Tobacco License for DG Retail LLC, dba Dollar General
Store #17996, for the period of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS
Motion by Mortenson, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to approve the 2025-2027 labor
agreements for the following collective bargaining units: > Human Services Professional Unit
> Public Health Professional Unit of Nurses
> Human Services Support Specialists and Public Health Staff > Facilities Maintenance Employees
2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
Motion by Sullivan, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to approve the 2025 Board of Commissioners'
Regular Meeting Schedule as presented. Board of Commissioners Open House dates and locations are still
to be determined.
BOARD COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Motion by Mortenson, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to approve the 2025 Board of
Commissioners' Committee Assignments as presented.
CENTURY FARMS SUBDIVISION PETITION DISCUSSION
Land and Resource Management Director Chris LeClair led discussion on the Century Farms Subdivision
Petition Requesting a Discretionary Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW). LeClair provided
background on the project and timelines surrounding a decision on the need for an EAW. LeClair outlined and
reviewed each reason for a discretionary EAW that was presented in the petition. Commissioners offered
commentary and asked clarifying questions considering all material provided. Discussion continued and the
Board of Commissioners will make a decision at the January 14, 2025 Board of Commissioners meeting.
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RECESS & RECONVENE
At 9:32 a.m., Chair Johnson declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners recessed
for a short break. The Board of Commissioners meeting was reconvened at 9:55 a.m.
CURBSIDE SINGLE SORT RECYCLING EXPANSION
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-01
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes require counties manage waste according to an established hierarchy. Otter
Tail County has made significant investments in waste reduction, re-use and recycling systems; and
WHEREAS, Counties with innovative ideas should be provided the requisite opportunity and flexibility to
successfully implement those ideas so as to best serve their communities; and
WHEREAS, to further Otter Tail County's path toward zero landfilling and enable its residents to experience
their best life here, Solid Waste Ordinance (Ordinance) Section 11.02(0) states:
"Solid waste haulers collecting solid waste in the County shall be required to provide recycling
services to their residential customers in the geographic locations described in the
implementation plan as designated by the County Board"; and
WHEREAS, to make a smooth transition, the Implementation Plan that has been developed establishes
minimum services for collection and identifies timelines for who, when and where single stream curbside
recycling collection service (Services) will be required.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes
the Solid Waste Management Ordinance and Curbside Single Sort Recycling Expansion to commence in
January 2026.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Mortenson, duly
seconded by Commissioner Lahman and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed
with Commissioner Sullivan opposed.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 7th day of January 2025.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: January 14, 2025
Attest: Jv-i (' 0 k --1+ 0/)J,L
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
AWARD RECOMMENDATION AND CONTRACTS & BONDS
Motion by Mortenson, second by Sullivan and unanimously carried to award the S.A.P. 056-592-001 to Central
Specialties, Inc. of Alexandria, MN with the low bid amount of $974,725.49 and to authorize appropriate
County Officials' signatures to execute the contract between Otter Tail County and Central Specialties, Inc. of
Alexandria, MN for S.A.P. 056-592-001 .
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HIGHWAY BID ALTERNATES
Motion by Mortenson, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to approve all bid alternates for S.A.P.
056-592-001 for a total of $1,135,660.34 as recommended by County Engineer Krysten Foster.
SALE OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT
Motion by Lahman, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to authorize the Highway Department to
proceed with the sale of surplus PolarFlex hardware to Becker County in the amount of $100.00 as presented
by County Engineer Krysten Foster.
DEPOSITORY RESOLUTION
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-02
RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Otter Tail County, Minnesota, that all financial institutions in
Otter Tail County, including Credit Unions, State and Federal banks be and are hereby designated as
depositories of County funds.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Mortenson, duly
seconded by Commissioner Sullivan and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed
unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 7th day of January 2025.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: January 14, 2025
Attest: JG . t,o /,,l.)_J/4,,v.,r
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
INVESTMENTS RESOLUTION
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-03
RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Otter Tail County, Minnesota, that the Otter Tail County
Auditor/Treasurer and the Otter Tail County Chief Deputy Treasurer be and is hereby given authority to invest
County funds as available.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Mortenson, duly
seconded by Commissioner Lahman and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed
unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 7th day of January 2025.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Dated: January 14, 2025
Attes~/ ·(; 0 I,__ /.J /4,n..,
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
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ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFERS RESOLUTION
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-04
WHEREAS Otter Tail County is authorized to make electronic funds transfers for the following as stated in
Minnesota Statutes 471.38 Subdivision 3:
(1) for a claim for a payment from an imprest payroll bank account or investment of excess money;
(2) for a payment of tax or aid anticipation certificates;
(3) for a payment of contributions to pension or retirement fund;
(4) for vendor payments;
(5) for payment of bond principal, bond interest and a fiscal agent service charge from the debt redemption
fund, and
WHEREAS, the authorization extends only to local governments that have enacted the following:
(a) the governing body shall annually delegate the authority to make electronic funds transfers to a designated
business administrator or chief financial officer or the officer's designee;
(b) the disbursing bank shall keep on file a certified copy of the delegation of authority;
(c) the initiator of the electronic transfer shall be identified;
(d) the initiator shall document the request and obtain an approval from the designated business administrator,
or chief financial officer or the officer's designee, before initiating the transfer as required by internal control
policies;
(e) a written confirmation of the transaction shall be made no later than one business day after the transaction
and shall be used in lieu of a check, order check or warrant required to support the transaction;
(f) a list of all transactions made by electronic funds transfer shall be submitted to the governing body at its
next regular meeting after the transaction.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Otter Tail County, Minnesota,
(1) that the Otter Tail County Auditor/Treasurer, the Otter Tail County Chief Deputy Treasurer and the Otter
Tail County Deputy Treasurers (office staff) with the approval of either the Otter Tail County
Auditor/Treasurer or the Chief Deputy Treasurer is hereby delegated the authority to make electronic funds
transfers;
(2) that a certified copy of this resolution will be filed with the disbursing bank;
(3) that a record will be maintained of the initiator of each electronic transfer;
(4) that the initiator shall document the request and obtain the appropriate approval before initiating the
transfer;
(5) that a written confirmation of the transaction shall be made no later than one business day after the
transaction and shall be used to support the transaction; and
(6) that a list of all transactions made by electronic funds transfer shall be made available to the governing
body at its next regular meeting after the date of the transaction.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Lahman, duly
seconded by Commissioner Bucholz and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed
unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 7th day of January 2025.
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OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: January 14, 2025
Attest: , kl · /JO M:/,1,/,.,,L
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
COUNTY BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION TRAINING
County Auditor-Treasurer Wayne Stein informed the Board that County Board of Appeal and Equalization
Training needs to be completed by January 31, 2025.
TRANSFER OF FUNDS
Motion by Bucholz, second by Sullivan and unanimously carried to authorize reimbursement from the Capital
Improvement Fund to the Road and Bridge Fund, in the amount of $163,315.71, for capital expenditures
previously approved as outlined below:
2024 Ford Pickup
Hotbox Patch Trailer
Truck Hoist
Windows -NYM Garage
$51,050.98
$40,455.00
$65,003.24
$6,806.49
$163,315.71
ABATEMENT OF PENAL TY & INTEREST REQUEST
Motion by Mortenson, second by Sullivan and unanimously carried to approve the request of Charles L. Pfeifle
for the abatement of accrued penalty and interest, in the amount of $36.18, for the late payment of second
half property taxes as the reasons stated fall in line with the County's hardship policy.
SEPTIC SYSTEM LOAN SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATION
Motion by Mortenson, second by Lahman and motion carried with Johnson abstaining to certify the following
Calendar Year 2024 Septic System Loans to the Payable 2025 tax rolls for a period of ten years:
CWO Loan SRF0322 -Interest Free -Start Assessment Pay 2025
Name(s) Parcel No. -Township/City
Anthony Karlen 20-000-09-0059-001
Susan Kirkland 17-000-99-0423-000
James and Theresa Matter 14-000-25-0196-005
Jeremy and Tina Bladow 53-000-23-0138-000
Thor Tollefson 26-000-99-0421-000
The William's Company 74-000-99-0057-000
Christison Inc 13-000-04-0019-014, 015,020, 021
CWO Loan SRF0357 -1.5% Interest -Start Assessment Pay 2025
Name(s)
Dennis & Sheila Vagle
Andrew & Chrisandra Sorum
Scott & Kristine Arndt
Gary and Harley Odea
Dave and Jody Nelson
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Parcel No. -Township/City
30-000-32-0208-003
17-000-99-1368-000
57-000-12-0073-000
03-000-07-0039-002
37-000-04-0026-900
Loan Amount Annual Amount-Principal
$14,588.46 1,458.85
$28,940.00 2,894.00
$11,585.00 1,158.50
$17,503.68 1,750.37
$9,500.00 950.00
$13,750.00 1,375.00
$13,740.00 1,374.00
$109,607.14 10,960.71
Loan Amount Annual Amount-Principal
$4,772.66 477.27
$19,850.84 1,985.08
$4,000.00 400.00
$8,540.00 854.00
$16,800.00 1,680.00
Bruce Chwailkowski
Paul Boehland
Rodney & Debbie Mursu
Jennifer and David Stans
Shawna Jones and Valentino De Los Angels
Paul and Marsha Talley
Christine Lambert
Payton and Bayleigh Lautenschlager
Jeremy & Julia Bakken
Sunset Development/Nicole Shumansky Willaim
17-000-99-1683-000
62-000-13-0112-001
40-000-27-0272-000
03-000-31-0238-010
37-000-99-0844-000
13-000-22-0140-002
74-000-99-0523-000
32-000-17-0128-001
10-000-99-0595-000
Jenkins Unit 6 29-000-99-1090-000
Steven Malmgren 11-000-14-0091-001
Jason Greenwaldt 35-000-21-0191-003
James and Tina Gritz 52-000-99-0590-000
Brad and Brenda Stinar 53-000-99-0426-000
Brock Kraft 40-000-17-0160-015
Sara Cronk 35-000-01-0001-001
Thomas & Christy Obowa 71-002-99-2077-000
Sunset Development/Jamie and Karen Helgeson Unit 7 29-000-99-1091-000 & Unit 8 29-000-
99-1092-000
Robert and Carol Wiebusch Rev Tst 60-000-99-0491-000
Monty and Jordan Smith 33-000-33-0219-008
Kara Carlson 22-000-13-0098-901
Dana Johnson 50-000-24-0177-002
IFS Totals -12/25/2024
22-000-99-0458-000 Jerome and Linda Shea
Jesse and Elizabeth Logan
Duane and Darlene Lysne
37-000-99-1161-000
53-000-06-0032-011/53-000-06-0032-030
Grand Total
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$22,000.00 2,200.00
$8,000.00 800.00
$15,850.00 1,585.00
$13,040.00 1,304.00
$4,445.00 444.50
$14,920.88 1,492.09
$4,750.00 47S.00
$25,080.00 2,508.00
$10,483.00 1,048.30
$4,272.78 427.28
$14,390.00 1,439.00
$11,000.00 1,100.00
$27,534.00 2,753.40
$10,690.00 1,069.00
$10,750.00 1,075.00
$10,573.31 1,057.33
$18,762.00 1,876.20
$8,545.56 854.56
$15,500.00 1,550.00
$11,590.00 1,159.00
$9,763.00 976.30
$9,241.10 924.11
$335,144.13 $33,514.41
$13,540.00 1,354.00
$21,031.14 2,103.11
$4,770.00 477.00
39,341.14 3,934.12
484,092.41 48,409.25
TO USE ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO DISSEMINATE BIDS AND REQUESTS
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-05
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute §331A.03 Subd. 3(b) allows a county to use its website or recognized industry
trade journals as an alternative to disseminate solicitations of bids, requests for information and requests for
proposals.
NOW THEREFORE, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby resolves:
BE IT RESOLVED, that from this day forward, the County of Otter Tail may continue to use the Otter Tail
County website, https://ottertailcounty.qov/, as an alternative means to disseminate solicitations of bids,
requests for information, and requests for proposals for transportation related construction and maintenance
projects, as well as other County projects where published notice is required.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any dissemination by alternative means must be in substantially the same
format and for the same period of time as a publication would otherwise be required under Minnesota Statute
§331A.03 Subd. 3.
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Lahman, duly
seconded by Commissioner Mortenson and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon,
passed unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 7th day of January 2025.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: January 14, 2025
Attest: fa , MJ /;;__J.fCi.,,vz.._,
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
OFFICIAL WEBSITE -HIGHWAY PROJECT ADVERTISEMENTS
Motion by Mortenson, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to designate the Otter Tail County website
as the official publication, as appropriate, for highway project advertisements for bids as authorized by
Minnesota Statute §331A.12, Subdivision2.
CY2025 PRINTING AND PUBLISHING BIDS
Motion by Mortenson, second by Sullivan and unanimously carried to designate the following papers of Otter
Tail County's 2025 publishing and printing requirements with the exception of the official publication for
highway project advertisements for bids, which will be posted to the Otter Tail County website, as appropriate,
and as authorized by Minnesota Statute §331 A.12, Subdivision 2:
Legal Notices, Publications and Commissioners' Minutes:
Daily Journal $ 24.08 per S.A.U .
Annual Financial Statement:
Citizen's Advocate
Battle Lake Review
Delinquent Tax List:
Citizen's Advocate
Citizen's Advocate
First Publication
Second Publication
First Publication
Second Publication
$ 24.08 per S.A.U.
$ 24.08 per S.A.U.
$ 24.08 per S.A.U.
$ 15.90 per S.A.U.
CY2025 DELINQUENT PUBLICATION FEE
Motion by Bucholz, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to set the cost assessed to delinquent real
estate parcels, that are published in the 2024 Delinquent Tax List, at $67.00 per parcel. (Minnesota Statute
§279.092)
CY2025 APPROPRIATION APPROVALS
Motion by Lahman, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to authorize payment of the following
Calendar Year 2025 monthly, semi-annual, and annual appropriations:
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Annual Appropriation Approval
West Central Initiative (01704.6815)
West Otter Tail Fair Association (01505.6950)
East Otter Tail Fair Association (01505.6950)
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Approved
2025
29,975.00
30,000.00
30,000.00
Minnesota Red River Valley Development Assoc (01703.6804)
CDA (01705.6950)
1,800.00
200,000.00
Monthly Appropriation (2025)
Otter Tail County Humane Society (01213.6856)
Historical Society (01504.6950)
Historical Society (01504.6950)
West Otter Tail Soil and Water Conservation District (01603.6950)
West Otter Tail Soil and Water Conservation District (01603.6953)
West Otter Tail Soil and Water Conservation District (01603.6956)
East Otter Tail Soil and Water Conservation District (01604.6950)
East Otter Tail Soil and Water Conservation District (01604.6951)
East Otter Tail Soil and Water Conservation District (01604.6953)
East Otter Tail Soil and Water Conservation District (01604.6956)
Otter Tail Lakes Country Association (01502.6950)
Viking Library System (01503.6950)
Annual
2025
82,944.00
110,000.00
47,170.00
133,816.00
37,080.00
88,000.00
90,000.00
61,800.00
25,000.00
56,000.00
110,000.00
841,810.00
631,697.00
Monthly
2025
6,912.00
9,166.67
3,930.83
11,151.33
3,090.00
7,333.33
7,500.00
5,150.00
2,083.33
4,666.67
9,166.67
70,150.83
315,848.50
Regular Appropriation
Regular Appropriation
Grants
Regular Appropriation
Ag Inspector
Buffer Initiative/Riparian Buffer Aid
Regular Appropriation
Shoreland Specialist
Ag Inspector
Buffer Initiative/Riparian Buffer Aid
Regular Appropriation
Semi -Annual Payment
CY2025 POCKET GOPHER BOUNTY RESOLUTION
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-06
RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Otter Tail County, Minnesota, that
The sum of one dollar ($1.00) be paid out of the General Revenue Fund of Otter Tail County for every pocket
gopher killed in said County during the year 2025. Paid only in those cases where the township in which the
pocket gophers were so killed shall provide for the payment of at least an additional bounty of one dollar and
no cents ($1.00) for each pocket gopher so killed.
RESOLVED further that said payment of such bounty shall be made by the County Auditor upon certificates
executed by the Chairman and/or Clerk of the Town Board of said Township setting forth that the township
had issued and delivered to each claimant a payment for at least two dollar and no cents ($2.00) for each
pocket gopher so killed.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Bucholz, duly
seconded by Commissioner Lahman and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed
unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 7th day of January 2025.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Attest~' ('_.17 lclJ C,,,.,~
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
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CALENDAR YEAR 2025 TAX FORFEITED LAND SALE APPORTIONMENT RESOLUTION
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-07
RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Otter Tail County, Minnesota, that
WHEREAS, it is provided in Minn. Stat. 282.05 for the apportionment of proceeds from the sale of tax forfeited
lands, and
WHEREAS, the County Auditor shall apportion the tax sale proceeds to the taxing district pursuant to Minn.
Stat. 282.08 and
WHEREAS, Minn Stat. 282.08 (4) (b) provides that the County Board may set aside 20% of the proceeds
remaining after the value of public improvements, special assessments and bond issues levied on the property
have been paid, for acquisition and maintenance of county parks and recreational areas, and
WHEREAS, Otter Tail County has a park and recreational area, which would benefit by such an
apportionment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Auditor retains 20% of the proceeds from the sale
of tax forfeited lands for acquisition and maintenance of parks and recreational areas from the proceeds to be
disbursed according to law.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Sullivan, duly
seconded by Commissioner Mortenson and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon,
passed unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 7th day of January 2025.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: January 14, 2025
Attest: ~j_,~(_' W~lv~lf_Cv:vt_, ___ _
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
LG230 APPLICATION TO CONDUCT OFF-SITE GAMBLING
ABATE OF MN
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2024-99
WHEREAS, the responsibility for the regulation of lawful gambling and the issuance of licenses and permits
for the conduct of lawful gambling lies with the Minnesota Gambling Control Board; and
WHEREAS, ABATE of MN, will be submitting to the Gambling Control Board an LG230 Application to Conduct
Off-Site Gambling on March 1, 2025, at the Silver Moon Lounge & Steakhouse, which is located at the 1117
W Main St, Perham Township of Otter Tail County; and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners is aware of no reason to oppose the conduct of
lawful gambling on March 1, 2025 by ABATE of MN at the Silver Moon Lounge & Steakhouse which is located
at the 1117 W Main St, Perham Township of Otter Tail County.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the conduct of lawful gambling by ABATE of MN on March 1, 2025, at the Silver Moon Lounge & Steakhouse
which is located at the 1117 W Main St, Perham Township of Otter Tail County. provided the applicant meets
all the necessary criteria for the licenses and permits as required by the Gambling Control Board.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of this application and approval shall be provided to the Township
of Perham by sending them a copy of this resolution.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Bucholz, duly
seconded by Commissioner Sullivan and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed
unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 7th day of January 2025.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: January 14, 2025
Attest: _/4~_' tiJ~Ll,_/-1,_~_¼ ___ _
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
PREMISE PERMIT-TIP OTTERTAIL CHAPTER INC. -BIG PINE LODGE
LG214 PREMISE PERMIT APPLICATION
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2024-100
WHEREAS, the responsibility for the regulation of lawful gambling and the issuance of licenses and permits
for the conduct of lawful gambling lies with the Minnesota Gambling Control Board; and
WHEREAS, TIP Ottertail Chapter Inc, will be submitting to the Gambling Control Board an LG214 Premise
Permit Application for Gambling at the Big Pine Lodge, which is located at 43606 Mosquito Heights Road, of
Pine Lake Township in Otter Tail County
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 349.213 provides that the Gambling Control Board may not issue an initial
premise permit unless they receive a resolution from the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners approving
the application for a permit; and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners is aware of no reason to oppose the conduct of
lawful gambling by TIP Ottertail Chapter Inc at the Big Pine Lodge which is located at 43606 Mosquito Heights
Road, of Pine Lake Township in Otter Tail County, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the conduct of lawful gambling by TIP Ottertail Chapter Inc at the Big Pine Lodge, which is located at 43606
Mosquito Heights Road, of Pine Lake Township in Otter Tail County. provided the applicant meets all the
necessary criteria for the licenses and permits as required by the Gambling Control Board.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of this application and approval shall be provided to the Township
of Pine Lake by sending them a copy of this resolution.
Page 11 of 19
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
January 7, 2025
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Bucholz, duly
seconded by Commissioner Sullivan and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed
unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 7th day of January 2025.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: January 14, 2025
Attest: /4 • IJv l,. t/Ury,,__
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
PREMISE PERMIT -TIP TURN IN POACHERS, OTTERTAIL CHAPTER INC.
BELL'S RESORT BAR & GRILL
LG214 PREMISE PERMIT APPLICATION
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-08
WHEREAS, the responsibility for the regulation of lawful gambling and the issuance of licenses and permits
for the conduct of lawful gambling lies with the Minnesota Gambling Control Board; and
WHEREAS, TIP Turn in Poachers, Ottertail Chapter Inc., will be submitting to the Gambling Control Board an
LG214 Premise Permit Application for Gambling at Bell's Resort Bar & Grill, which is located at 39578 County
Highway 41, of Star Lake Township in Otter Taii' County
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 349.213 provides that the Gambling Control Board may not issue an initial
premise permit unless they receive a resolution from the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners approving
the application for a permit; and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners is aware of no reason to oppose the conduct of
lawful gambling by TIP Turn in Poachers, Ottertail Chapter Inc. at Bell's Resort Bar & Grill, which is located at
39578 County Highway 41, of Star Lake Township in Otter Tail County, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the conduct of lawful gambling by TIP Turn in Poachers, Ottertail Chapter Inc. at the Bell's Resort Bar & Grill,
which is located at 39578 County Highway 41, of Star Lake Township in Otter Tail County, provided the
applicant meets all the necessary criteria for the licenses and permits as required by the Gambling Control
Board.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of this application and approval shall be provided to the Township
of Pine Lake by sending them a copy of this resolution.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Bucholz, duly
seconded by Commissioner Sullivan and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed
unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 7th day of January 2025.
Page 12 of 19 OTTERTAIL
COUNTY -MINNESOTA
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
January 7, 2025
Dated: January 14, 2025
Attest: .h' bOkf; tXvl ~
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
DONATIONS TO OTTER TAIL COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-09
WHEREAS, community members, service organizations, businesses, and Church groups, offer to donate
items or gift cards to Otter Tail County Human Services to assist in meeting the needs of people served by
Human Services programs; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 465.03 requires a county to accept gifts by resolution; and
WHEREAS, the donations received throughout the year from community members, service organizations,
businesses, and Church groups will be for the sole purpose of assisting people receiving services from Otter
Tail County Human Services to meet needs that are otherwise not covered; and
WHEREAS, acceptance of the items or gift cards in accordance with the donor's terms is in the best interest
of the County of Otter Tail.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners does accept the
above-described funds as donated throughout the year from community members, service organizations,
businesses, and Church groups and extends its grateful appreciation.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Sullivan, duly
seconded by Commissioner Mortenson and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon,
passed unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 7th day of January 2025.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: January 14, 2025
Attest: _/4~7_· ?fh~~LJ~li/v.JL-~----
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:51 a.m., Chair Johnson declared the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners meeting adjourned. The
next regular Board meeting is scheduled at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at the Government
Services Center in Fergus Falls and via livestream.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: January 14, 2025
Attest: S, · /)o/.,_1-!{vyJ,L,
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
Page 13 of 19
Page 14 of 19
Vendor Name
210 TIRES & TO\YING LLC
ACKERSON/JEFF
ACME TOOLS
ALBANY RECYCLING CENTER
ALU.ANT ENGINEERING INC
ALVSTAD & ASSOCIATES
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC
AMERICAN WELDING & GAS INC
ARNTSON ELECTRIC INC
ASSOCIATION OF MN COUNTIES
BARR ENGINEERING CO
BEYER BODY SHOP INC
BISCHOF.IBRIANNA
BLACKILIAM
BLACKSTRAPtNC
BLAOOWfflNA
BRANDON COMMUNICATIONS INC
BRUSS PYSD PU..C/STEPHANIE
CENTRAL STATES WIRE PRODUCTS INC
CLEAN SWEEP COMMERCiAL SERVJCES
CMIINC
COOPER'S OFACE SUPPLY INC
CUMMINS SALES & SERVICE
D & T VENTURES LLC
DACOTAH PAPER CO
DAKOTA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS INC
DITTBERNER/TREVOR
DL T SOLUTIONS INC
OONOHO/MICHAH.
DOUBLE A CATERING
EISCHENSJNA TI-Wf
ENVIROTECH SERVICES INC
FAUL PSYCHOLOGICAL PLLC
FERGUS FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COM
FERGUS FALLS DAILY JOURNAL
FERGUS HOME & HARDWARE INC
FERGUS POWER PUMP lNC
FERGUS TIRE CENTER INC
FISCHER/JUDO
FLATAU/SARAH
FLEET SUPPLY
FRANK'S AUTO BODY OF PERHAM INC
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
January 7, 2025 (Exhibit A)
Amount
90.00
97.37
29-8.94,
1,534.69
12,184.24
210.00
3,067.23
26.52
1,041.70
4,500.00
6,468.50
200.00
60.30
184.49
8,989.63
531.53
50,045.85
1,706.25
7,490.95
575.00
2,487.00
7,423.27
1,358.83
1,143.45
718.21
78.00
133.40
9,191.40
249.01
141.60
452.39
9,151.64
2,600.00
100.00
2,576.39
908.38
25,105.00
730.04
471.89
500.00
413.92
2,768.78
Page 15 of 19
Vendor Name
FRANZ REPROGRAPHICS INC
FRAZIER/BRENT
G & R CONTROLS INC
GALLAGHER BENEFIT SERVICES INC
GALLS LLC
GRAINGER INC
HAUKOS SALES llC
HAWES SEPTIC TANK PUMPING LLC
HEISING/KEENAN
HILL YARD -HUTCHINSON
HOMETOWN REPAIR INC
INDEPENDENT EMERGENCY SERVICES L
JH SIGNS & DESIGNS INC
JK SPORTS INC
JOHNSON/DENA
JOHNSON/MARKT
KILLIAN/BRADY
KIMBALL MIDWEST
KRIS ENGINEERING INC
LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE
LAKES AREA TRUCK REPAIR INC
LEE/THOMAS
LEIGHTON MEDIA -FERGUS FALLS
LOCATORS & SUPPLIES INC
M-R SIGN CO INC
MARTHALER/TERENCE
MCIT
MEDCOMPASS
MIDWEST MACHINERY CO
MINNESOTA NATIVE LANDSCAPES
MINNKOTA ENVIRO SERVICES INC
MN DEPT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY
MN PESTICIDE INFO & EDUCATION
MNCCC LOCKBOX
NAPA CENTRAL
NESS BACKHOE INC
NEW YORK MILLS/CITY OF
NEWVILLE/DARREN
NORTH CENTRAL INC
NORTHWEST TIRE INC
NYHUS FAMILY SALES INC
OFFICE OF MNIT SERVICES
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
January 7, 2025 (Exhibit A)
Amount
30.63
269.11
30,000.00
4011-00
681.06
291.54
803.82
395.00
12.72
144.32
68.21
86.16
41.10
273.00
115.46
335.66
14.10
1,147.91
20,836.82
1,513.00
68.86
253.70
335.00
89.78
4,836.78
292.56
50[).00
775.00
565.00
700.00
607.70
10.00
1,320.00
240.74
173.11
1,080.00
1,260.00
297.25
34,781.00
56.41
62.20
3,451.84
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Vendor Name
OLSON FUNERAL HOME
OLSON TIRE & OIL
OTT/CHRIS
OTTER ELECTRIC LLC
OTTER TAIL CO TREASURER
PARKERS PRAIRIE INDEPENDENT LLCIH
PAW !PUBLICATIONS LLC
PC PARTS & SUPPLIES
PELICAN RAPIDS PRESS
PHIWPPJIDR JAY
PLUNKETTS VARMENT GUARD
PRECISE MRM LLC
PREMIUM WATERS INC
PRODUCTIVE ALTERNATIVES INC
PSICK CAPITOL SOLUTIONS INC
QUADIENT ENC
QUADJENT LEASING USA INC
QUICK'S AUTO REPAIR
RA Y'S OIL COMPANY
ROO EQUIPMENT CO
RIPLEYIDAVJD
RODER/BETSY
ROUTEWARE GLOBAL INC
SAMUELSONfHEIDI
SANITATION PRODUCTS INC
SCHOENEBERGER FUNERAL & CREMATI
SCHORNACKIDAVID
SERVICE FOOD SUPERVALU
SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP
SIG ELMAN STEEL & RECYCUNG INC
SIGNWORKS SIGNS & BANNERS INC
STEINS INC
STONEBROOKE ENGINEERING INC
STREICHERS
T&KTIRES
TECH CHECK LLC
TNT REPAIR JNC
TRANSPORTATION COLLABORATIVE &
TRllES/DAVID
VEOLIA IES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
VESTIS
VICTOR LUNDEEN COMPANY
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
January 7, 2025 (Exhibit A)
Amount
850.00
104.00
6,300.00
16,775.35
20,124.00
409.92
181.50
3,999.00
406.58
475.00
144.00
2,460.00
16.49
65.10
3,500.00
635.88
7,476.48
82.59
46.50
547.25
233.60
90.00
6,070.92
233.60
1,187.53
1,000.00
18-0.00
109.90
2,640.00
123.40
600.00
7,063.67
13,350.85
28.99
180.00
2,591.62
14.16
4,559.50
251.02
18,386.71
258.67
94.95
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Vendor Name
WASSJDAVID f
WELLER'S GARAGE
WEST/RICHARD
WILSON/WARREN R
WOOD/HANNA
WSB & ASSOCIATES INC
ZIEGLER INC
Final Total:
Vendor Name
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC
BECKER TRANSPORT & AGGREGATE
BLACKSTRAPINC
BREDENBERG/ALEXJS
CARR'S TREE SERVICE .INC
COMMISSIONER OF 1RANSPORTATION
COOPER'S OFFICE SUPPLY INC
DAKOTA FENCE CO
DOUGLAS CO PUBLIC WORKS
FARGO GLASS & PAINT CO
FERGUS FALLS DAILY JOURNAL
FIDLAR TECHNOLOGIES INC
FIELDICRISTI
GALLSLLC
GRAINGER INC
HAMMERS CONSTRUCTION INC
HOUSTON ENGINEERING INC
IMAGING SPECTRUM INC
LAKES ADVERTISING LLC
M-R SIGN CO INC
NAPA CENTRAL
NORTHLAND & COMPANIES
NORTHWEST IRON FIREMAN iNC
PARKERS PRAIRIE INDEPENDENT LLCITI-
PELICAN RAPIDS PRESS
PEMBERTON LAW PLLP
PRO AG FARMERS COOPERATIVE
QUADIENT FINANCE USA INC
QUICK'S NAPA AUTO PARTS
RED DOT PEST CONTROL
RINKE NOONAN LAW FIRM
SERVICE FOOD SUPERVALU
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY :INC/THE
SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP
SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY
THOMSON REUTERS -WEST
TNT REPAIR INC
VICTOR LUNDEEN COMPANY
Final Total:
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
January 7, 2025 (Exhibit A)
Amount
514.77
91.93
272.46
224.89
59.85
1,000.00
2,035.54
405,272.51
Amount
973.78
15,500.00
33,737.51
22.50
5,721.50
3,493.00
357.98
2,899.00
100.00
5,900.00
657.74
3,590.90
165.45
390.19
114.31
384,442.86
7,196.50
293.42
700.00
2,396.30
149.98
2,490.00
1,505.00
227.20
17.37
1,690.50
533.45
368.81
7.99
251.45
967.50
36.76
8.19
6,995.50
710.00
2,109.49
222.22
1,554.74
488,499.69
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VendocName
ALEX RUBBISH & RECYCLING INC
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC
ANDERSEN/BROOKS
ASSOClATION OF MN COUNTIES
AUTO VALUE FERGUS FALLS
AUTO VALUE PERHAM
AXON ENTERPRISE INC
BACKGROUND SOLUTtONS LLC
BEN HOLZER UNLIMITED WATER LlC
BOB BARKER COMPANY INC
BRIAN'S REPA!R INC
BURNS & MCDONNELL ENGINEERING CC
CHARM-TEX :INC
CODE 4 SERVICES INC
COLUMN SOFTVi/ARE PBC
CRIME STOPPERS OF MN
FERGUS FALLS DAILY JOURNAL
FERGUS POWER PUMP INC
FOTH INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVlRONMEPI
GALLSLLC
GOVERNMENT JOBS.COM INC
GREATER MN PARKS & TRAILS
INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS LLC
JAKE"S JOHNS LLC
JK SPORTS INC
KOEP'S SEPTIC LLC
LARRY OTT lNC
LEE/JACQUELINE
LIBERTY TIRE SERVICES LLC
MAAO REGtON VII
MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC
MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC
MATIHEW BENDER & COMPANY INC
MORA
MN ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY OFFICERS
MN CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION
MN INTER-COUNTY ASSOCIATION
MNCCC LOCKBOX
MOORE ENGINEERING INC
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
NELOO FIRST AID INC
PACE ANAL YTtCAL SERVtCES INC
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
January 7, 2025 (Exhibit A)
Amount
632.00
2,174.13
226.84
34,973.00
262.28
237.38
94.90
395.00
54.00
270.00
2,405.00
5,273.96
87.99
6,725.78
38.72
200.00
518.24
5,3'10.00
2,867.01
698.31
12,866.80
525.00
41.45
340.00
291.00
395.00
7,900.00
11.58
19,165.39
325.00
7,404.89
1,646.43
373.31
600.00
300.00
159.00
17,027.00
38,097.58
14,273.75
1,202.00
994.21
6,732.00
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Vendor Name
PERHAM FOCUS/THE
PHIWPPI/DR JAY
PHOENIX SUPPLY
PRAIRIE LAKES MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
PRO AG FARMERS CO OP
QUICK'S NAPA AUTO PARTS
RINGDAHL AMBULANCE INC
SANITATION PRODUCTS INC
SPLASHTOP INC
STARTR1BUNE
STONEBROOKE ENGINEERING INC
SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE LLC
TNT REPAIR INC
VESTIS
VICTOR LUNDEEN COMPANY
WM CORPORATE SERVICES INC
ZIEGLER INC
Final Total:
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
January 7, 2025 (Exhibit A)
Amount
114.00
475.00
1,699.09
17.50
103.36
14.90
559.00
431.31
1,899.00
1,656.10
419.28
9,364.90
2,262.97
258.67
15.40
19,142.06
9,472.01
242,020.48
Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
January 7, 2025
OTTER TAIL COUNTY -MINNESOTA
DRAI NAGE AUTHORITY MINUTES
Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room & Via Livestream
515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
January 7, 2025110:51 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Otter Tail County Drainage Authority convened at 10:51 a.m. Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the
Government Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN. Commissioners Wayne Johnson, Chair; Bob Lahman, Vice
Chair; Dan Bucholz, Kurt Mortenson and Sean Sullivan were present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA & CONSENT AGENDA
Chair Johnson called for joint approval of the Drainage Authority Agenda and Consent Agenda. Motion by
Mortenson, second by Lahman and unanimously carried to approve the Drainage Authority Agenda of January
7, 2025 and the Consent Agenda of January 7, 2025 as follows:
1. December 17, 2024, Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for December 31, 2024, as Approved for Payment by the County Auditor-
Treasurer (Exhibit A)
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:52 a.m., Chair Johnson declared the Otter Tail County Drainage Authority meeting adjourned. The next
Drainage Authority meeting will immediately follow the next regular Board meeting on Tuesday, January 14,
2025, at the Government Services Center in Fergus Falls and via livestream.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: January 14, 2025
Attest: l ¼ '{)vk,LJ-/4,w'----
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
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Vendor Name
BAKER EXCAVATING
H2OVER VIEWERS LLC
PELICAN RAPIDS PRESS
TJADENIBRIAN
Final Total:
Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
January 7, 2025 (Exhibit A)
Amount
585.00
14,328.00
250.20
2,198.55
17,361.75