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February 11, 2025
OTTER TAIL COUNTY -MINNESOTA
BOA RD OF co,MM ISSIONERS' MINUTES
Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room & Via Livestream
515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
February 11, 2025 I 8:30 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the
Government Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN. Commissioners Wayne Johnson, Chair; Bob Lahman, Vice
Chair; Kurt Mortenson, Dan Bucholz, and Sean Sullivan were present.
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 February 11, 2025, with the following
addition:
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Lahman, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to approve the consent agenda items as
presented:
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1. January 28, 2025, Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for February 11, 2025 (Exhibit A)
3. Human Services and Public Health Warrants/Bills for. February 11, 2025 (Exhibit A)
4. Human Services Contract
5. Approval of Final Payment for Job #4069 Battle Lake Garage & # 4130 Pelican Rapids
Garage to Comstock Construction, Inc., Fergus Falls, MN
6. Approval of Final Payment for Job #4277 2024 Traffic Marking to Sir Lines-A-Lot, LLC,
Edina, MN
7. Approval of Final Payment for SAP 056-635-038 to Mark Sand & Gravel Co., Fergus
Falls, MN
8. Approval of the issuance of an Otter Tail County Purchasing Card, with a 30-Day Limit
of $1,000 to Cole Steven Brander, Deputy Sheriff, as requested by Reed Reinbold, Chief
Deputy.
9. Approval of the issuance of an Otter Tail County Purchasing Card, with a 30-Day Limit
of $1,000 to Jacob Kevin Guck, Deputy Sheriff, as requested by Reed Reinbold, Chief
Deputy.
10. Approval of the issuance of an Otter Tail County Purchasing Card, with a 30-Day Limit
of $1,000 to Derek Robert Tollefson, Deputy Sheriff, as requested by Reed Reinbold,
Chief Deputy.
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
February 11, 2025
ACCEPTING DEDICATED DONATIONS TO SUPPORT
PUBLIC HEAL TH DEPARTMENT INITIATIVES
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-15
WHEREAS, community organizations, businesses, and individuals contribute financial donations and
resources to support a wide range of public health initiatives, including but not limited to lactation education,
family home visiting, senior services events, safe communities programs, and other health promotion efforts;
and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 465.03 requires a county to accept the gift by resolution expressed in terms
prescribed by the donor in full; and
WHEREAS, acceptance of the funds or resources 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 and resources from community organizations, businesses, and individuals and
extends its grateful appreciation.
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 11th day of February 2025.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: February 25, 2025
Attest: & i CO k,_U /1.,, ,0,---
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 8:35 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 8:40 a.m.
APPRAISER
Motion by Sullivan, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to approve an additional 1.0 full-time
equivalent (FTE) Appraiser position within the Assessor's Office to ensure that the department has appropriate
staffing to provide quality assessments. This position is included in the 2025 budget.
TYLER CONNECT CONFERENCE
Motion by Mortenson, second by Sullivan and unanimously carried to approve out-of-state travel for up to six
(6) staff, representing payroll, Human Resources, and taxes, to travel to San Antonio, TX from May 11-14,
2025 to attend the Tyler Connect Conference for better utilization and understanding of the technology and
for continued training to maximize usage of the County's software.
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Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
February 11, 2025
EXPANSION OF THE OTTER TAIL WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-16
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing, pursuant to Minnesota
Statute 116A at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, to Consider the Expansion of the Otter Tail Water
Management District; and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Auditor's office provided notice of the public hearing by publication in the
Fergus Falls Daily Journal, the Battle Lake Review, the Perham Focus and by a mailing to Burr Oak Holdings
LLC, David and Amanda Bush, Bradley and Julie Lien, Schachtschneider Family Tst., and Zackery and Sara
Weber; and
WHEREAS, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners considered the following property tax parcels for
inclusion in the expansion of the district as stated in the published and mailed notice:
Parcel No. 02-000-99-0614-002 Parcel No. 25-000-99-1046-000
Parcel No. 46-000-99-0178-000 Parcel No. 46-000-99-1048-000
Parcel No. 74-000-99-0267-000; and
WHEREAS, no written or verbal public comments were received prior to or during the public hearing.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners hereby approves
the proposed Expansion of the Otter Tail Water Management District by the addition of the following property
tax parcels effective with property taxes and special assessment for Payable Year 2025:
Parcel No. 02-000-99-0614-002 Parcel No. 25-000-99-1046-000
Parcel No. 46-000-99-0178-000 Parcel No. 46-000-99-1048-000
Parcel No. 74-000-99-0267-000.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Lahman, duly
seconded by Commissioner Sullivan and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed
unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 11th day of February 2025.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: February 25, 2025
Attest:~!. ivlv Uan ~
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
ROAD & BRIDGE CAPITAL EXPENDITURE REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST
Motion by Mortenson, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to authorize reimbursement to the Road
and Bridge Fund from the Capital Improvement Fund for capital expenditures previously approved as outlined
below:
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RDO Equipment Co. -2024 Superior Broom
Brogard Plumbing Etc. -Furnace
Amp Electric, Inc. -Electrical Work for Furnace
80,203.12
15,686.37
2,101.00
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Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
February 11, 2025
OTTER TAIL WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT
Otter Tail Water Management District (OTWMD) Administrator Alex Kvidt presented the 2024 OTWMD Annual
Report. Kvidt provided the Board with data on total properties within the OTWMD, permits issued for new or
replacement systems, inspections on installations, compliance inspection data, and included a comparison of
data from prior years.
LAND & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ANNUAL REPORT
Land and Resource Management Director Chi rs LeClair presented the 2024 Land and Resource Management
Annual Report comprised of data and statistics regarding Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment,
Shoreland Permits, Septic System Permits, SSTS Loans & Grants, Permits Issued, Permits & GIS, and
customer satisfaction surveys.
RECESS & RECONVENE
At 9:41 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 9:52 a.m.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Discussion was held regarding Emergency Medical Services (EMS). The local EMS Workgroup continues to
meet to address funding and workforce shortages. County Administrator Hansen advised that a county can
provide financial support per statute through a subordinate service district or a special taxing district.
Currently, Perham EMS is meeting with local townships in consideration of a special taxing district, which
would require the public entities to create a joint powers board. County officials and staff are actively working
with the Association of Minnesota Counties and Minnesota Inter-County Association to prioritize this at the
state level. Legislation was passed last year appropriating money for a local Sprint Pilot Program that was
supported by local state legislators. Last year, one-time funding was passed by the legislature and all local
EMS providers were eligible to receive reimbursement from that program. There are continued efforts at the
state level to implement a permanent funding source for qualified EMS providers.
PUBLIC HEARING
At 10:08 a.m., Chair Johnson opened the Public Hearing regarding Property Tax Abatements Related to the
Single-Family Tax Rebate Program. Chair Johnson asked for comments from the public and no comments
were received. The Public Hearing was closed at 10:09 a.m.
CALL FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Mortenson, second by Sullivan and motion carried with Bucholz abstaining to schedule a Public
Hearing on behalf of the Community Development Agency (CDA) regarding the Tax Abatement Request for
Parcel No. 63000990526000 on March 11, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. during the regular Board of Commissioners
meeting.
ASSIGNMENT OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT
Community Development Director Amy Baldwin and Deputy Administrator Nick Leonard provided an update
on the property located at 2001 Lincoln Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN. The Community Development Agency
(CDA) has been approved to work within the city limits of Fergus Falls. Additionally, the City of Fergus Falls
has assigned the purchase agreement for the above referenced property to Otter Tail County. The CDA is
working on next steps and various due diligence items.
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COUNTY -MINNESOTA
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
February 11, 2025
HENNING TRANSFER STATION FIRE SUPPRESSION WELLS
Motion by Lahman, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to authorize the Solid Waste Department to
move forward with Traut Wells for the installation of the Henning Transfer Station Fire Suppression Wells, in
the amount of $128,049.00, as presented by Transfer Station/Landfill Supervisor Jeff Haugen.
RECOMMENDATION FOR AWARD & CONTRACTS AND BONDS
Motion by Lahman, second by Sullivan and unanimously carried to award Project S.A.P. 056-601-076 to Joe
Riley Construction of Morris, MN with the low bid of $2,053,005.55 and to authorize appropriate County
Officials' signatures to execute the contract between Otter Tail County and Joe Riley Construction of Morris,
MN for Project S.A.P. 056-601-076.
MNDOT TH 59 SOUTHBOUND DETOUR AGREEMENT RESOLUTION
OTTER TAIL COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-17
IT IS RESOLVED that Otter Tail County enter into MnDOT Agreement No. 1058604 with the State of
Minnesota, Department of Transportation for the following purposes:
To provide for payment by the State to the County for the use of County State Aid Highway No. 1 and County
State Aid Highway No. 88 as a detour route during the construction to be performed upon, along, and adjacent
to Trunk Highway No. 94 / Trunk Highway No. 59 Southbound from Otter Tail County State Aid Highway No.
88 to Interstate 94 Eastbound under State Project No. 5680-147 (T.H. 94 = 064).
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Board Chair and the County Board Clerk are authorized to
execute the Agreement and any amendments to the Agreement.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Commissioner Mortenson, duly
seconded by Commissioner Bucholz and, after discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, passed
unanimously.
Adopted at Fergus Falls, MN this 11th day of February 2025.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dated: February 25, 2025
Attest &1. ~ Ou ... J.J MS-v>
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
AXON JUSTICE CONTRACT
Motion by Mortenson, second by Sullivan and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures to execute the contract between the Otter Tail County and Axon Enterprise, Inc. for a 10-year
contract for the implementation of Axon Justice Software for the Otter Tail County Attorney's Office. This
contract includes digital evidence storage, transcription and redaction capabilities that will create efficiencies
including less staff time for case-related work.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:41 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, February 25, 2025, at the Government
Services Center in Fergus Falls and via livestream.
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OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
February 11, 2025
Dated: February 25, 2025
Attest:~' Co~
Nicole Hansen, Clerk
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Vendor Name
3RD OISTRHCT SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION
A-1 LOCK & KEY
A-OX WELDING SUPPLY CO INC
A&A RECYCLING LLC
ABM SUPPLY
ACKERSON/JEFF
ALBANY RECYCLING CENTER
ALEX RUBBISH & RECYCLING INC
ALL.LANT ENGINEERING INC
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC
AMERICAN WEW-ING & GAS INC
AMP ELECTRIC INC
ASSOCIATED BAG CO
AUTO VALUE FERGUS FALLS
AUTO VALUE PERHAM
AVERY, ATTORNEY AT LAW/JILL
AXON ENTERPRISE INC
BDT MECHANICAL LLC
BEYER BODY SHOP INC
BIOMETRIC SOLUTIONS LLC
BRAUN VENDING INC
BREDENBERGIALEXIS
BRUNSWICK NEW YORK MILLS OPERAnt
BUY-MOR PARTS & SERVICE LLC
CARR'S TREE SERVICE INC
CERTIFIED AUTO REPAIR
CERTIAEO LABORATORIES
CHARL YS CLEANING SERVICES LLC
CHRISTENSEN CONSTRUCTION
CHS INC
CITIZEN'S ADVOCATE
CLAY CO SHERFF
CLEAN SWEEP COMMERCIAL SERVICES
COLLEGE WAY AUTO
COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE
COM\11SSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION
COOPER'S OFRCE SUPPLY INC
CULLIGAN OF WADENA
CYBERSPROUT LLC
D & T VENTURES LLC
DACOTAH PAPER CO
DEM-CON COMPANIES LLC
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
February 11, 2025 (Exhibit A)
Amount
50.00
49.16
156.00
600.00
720.00
90.00
4,217.95
641.16
14,460.00
10,436.58
128.56
230.00
366.36
525.15
163.86
603.73
12,496.39
4,080.70
1,521.24
550.00
9.00
45.00
2,000.00
6,636.49
5,799.00
1,950.66
417.95
240.00
10,000.00
759.59
88.80
81.40
1,970.00
141.11
75.00
294.09
13.10
50.00
18,384.00
1,143.45
1,657.34
7,257.86
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Vendor Name
OENZEL'S REGION WASTE INC
DLAMOND MOWERS INC
DICK'S STANDARD
OIGH<EY ELECTRONICS
DOUBLE A CATERING
DSC COMMUNICATIONS
ECKHAROTJKIIMBERLY
EGGE CONSTRUCTION INC
EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC
ELECTION SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE LLC
ERGOMETRICS INC
ESSER PLUMBING & HEATING INC
EVERTS LUMBER 00
FARGO GLASS & PAINT CO
FARMER'S DAUGHTER RUSTIC BAKERY l
FERGUS FALLS DAJLY JOURNAL
FERGUS FALLSJCITY OF
FERGUS POWER PUMP INC
FERGUS TIRE CENTER INC
FIELD TRAINING SOLUTIONS
FINKELSON/BETH
FOTH INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONME!I
FRANZ REPROGRAPHICS tNC
FRAZEE-VERGAS FORUM
FRONTIER PRECISION lNC
GALLSLLC
GRAINGER INC
HANSEN SERVICE LLC
HAUKOS SALES LLC
HAWES SEPTIC TANK PUMPING LLC
HOUSTON ENGINEERING INC
INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS LLC
INSTITUTE OF FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY
J.P. COOKE CO
JAKE'S JOHNS LLC
JK OUIDOORS LLC
JK SPORTS INC
JOHNSON CONTROLS FIRE PROTECTIOl'I
JOHNSON/DENA
JONES LAW OFACE
KARTTA GROUP UC
KIMBALL MIDWEST
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
February 11, 2025 (Exhibit A)
Amount
149.18
4,186.34
120.95
869.20
35.00
171.42
345.56
23,275.00
475.00
1,886.81
185.60
797.30
1521
329.13
34.00
737.03
n.oo
17,560.00
47.00
590.00
723.64
4,266.26
30.63
97.02
460.00
2,614.59
376.80
551..99
2,027.00
160.00
31,16225
83.68
2,040.00
100.70
340.00
337.98
637.00
701.23
233.20
530.00
3,250.00
746.98
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Vendor Name
LAKE SUPERIOR COLLEGE
LAKES COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE
LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE COOPERATIV
LANDS' END BUSINESS OUTFITTERS
LARRY OTT INC
LAWSON PRODUCTS INC
LEADSONLINE LLC
LEGAL SERVICES OF NW MINNESOTA
LEIGHTON MEDIA-FERGUS FALLS
LIBERTY TIRE SERVICES LLC
LIFTOFFLLC
LOCATORS & SUPPLIES INC
M-R SIGN CO INC
MACA-AMC
MADI
MAPCED-AMC
MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC
MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC
MARTIN/VALERIE
MATTHEW BENDER & COMPANY INC
MCCONN/CHRISTOPHER
MCHRMA-AMC
MEKALSON HYDRAULICS INC
MID-CENTRAL EQUIPMENT INC
MINtESOTA MOTOR COMPANY
MINNKOTA ENVIRO SERVICES INC
MN STATE LAW LIBRARY
MN TRANSPORTATION ALLIANCE
MONROE TOWMASTER LLC
MOORE ENGINEERING INC
MORRISIJASON
N-EARINC
NAPA CENTRAL
NELSON AUTO CENTER INC
NEW YORK MILLS DISPATCH
NEWVILLE/HEATHER
NF FIELD ABSTRACT CO LLC
NORTHERN SAFETY TECHNOLOGY INC
NORTHWEST TIRE INC
NUSS TRUCK & EQUIPMENT
NYHUS FAMILY SALES INC
OLSEN CHAIN & CABLE CO INC
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
February 11, 2025 (Exhibit A)
Amount
60.00
2,922.13
125.00
190.84
6,600.00
603.69
3,396.00
1,050.00
1,769.50
46,424.25
454.00
100.67
875.07
1,317.00
100.00
625.00
2,149.33
975.22
208.00
550.61
251.35
125.00
1,658.18
5.50
939.05
29.50
1,568.00
5,624.00
84.79
27,768.75
710.42
184.99
1,446.45
831.01
193.84
1,100.00
75.00
476.76
108.37
2,918.19
62.20
2,468.92
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Vendor Name
OLSON OIL CO lNC
OTTER TAIL CO PUBLIC HEAL TH
OTTER TAIL CO RECORDER
OTTER TAIL CO TREASURER
OTTERTAIL AGGREGATE INC
PARKERS !PRAIRIEfCITY OF
PAW PUBLICATIONS LLC
PEBBLE LAKE AUTO
PELICAN PETE BODY SHOP & TOWING IN
PEMBERTON LAW PUP
PERHAM STEEL & WELDING
PERHAMfCITY OF
PLUNKEITS V.ARMENT GUARD
POVVERPLAN 018
PRECISE MRM LLC
PRO AG FARMERS CO OP
PRO AG FARMERS COOPERATIVE
PRODUCTIVE ALTERNATIVES INC
QUJCK'S NAPA AUTO PARTS
RDO EQUIPMENT 00
ROO TRUCK CENTERS LLC
RED DOT PEST CONTROL
SAMUELSONJHEIDI
SCHORNACK/DAVIO
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY INC/THE
SlGNWORKS s mGNS & BANNERS INC
SIMENGMRDIPAUL
SMJEJNTHOMAS
SNAP-ON INDUSTRlAIL
STAPLES BUSINESS CREDff
STEINS INC
STENERSONBROSLUMBERCO
STEVE'S SANITATION INC
STBNART/ELIZABETH
STORCH/PAULS
STRNJO ACE HARDWARE
STREICHERS
SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE LLC
T&KTIRES
THIS WEEKS SHOPPING NEWS
THOMSON REUTERS -WEST
TNT REPAIR INC
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
February 11, 2025 (Exhibit A)
Amount
2,500.57
184.00
17_00
1,26028
30.00
130_00
255.75
1,712.94
424.00
3,912.00
41.00
4,658-20
480.88
2,756.89
1,020.00
1.31.04
954.80
20,000.00
104.61
271,622.40
6,455.01
320.00
236.00
292.00
33.98
1,234_00
96.60
757.42
260.03
258.62
2,557.54
27_38
520.29
120.00
1,500.00
70.04
437.95
13,501.18
180.00
58.20
459.07
3,058.37
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Vendor Name
TRANSPORTATION COLLABORA JIVE &
TSCHIDNCRAlG
TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC
UHRICH/COREY
ULINE
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
VERGAS AUTO REPAIR LLC
VEST!S
VICTOR LUNDEEN COMPANY
VISUAL GOV SOLUTIONS LLC
WALVATNE/DOUGLAS
WEGNER PHD lPIKRISLEA
WELLER'S GARAGE
WICKER/JASON
WIDSETH SMITH NOLTING & ASSOCIATE!
WM CORPORATE SERVICES INC
WSB & ASSOCIATES INC
ZIEGLER INC
Final Total:
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
February 11, 2025 (Exhibit A)
Amount
8,438.50
987.02
2,589.70
936.21
428.61
15,312.21
1,280.55
266.42
2,413.00
3,53027
1,425.00
3,750.00
3,281.32
75.00
21,233.42
31,43524
3,691.00
1,757.91
781.101.36
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Vendor Name
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC
AMFCCL
CAMPION/CHAD
DNA DIAGNOSTICS CENTER INC
FERGUS TIRE CENTER INC
FOREMANJMICHELLE
FURE/ALLISON
HAMANf'ELIZABETH
HEALTHECLLC
JOHNSONPULSCHER/BARBARA
LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE COOPERATIV
MACPO
MAHUBE-OlWA CAP ENC
MARION COUNlY JOB AND FAMILY SERV
MINNESOTA MONITORING INC
MN DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES
NEW YORK MILLS POSTMASTER
t'illELSON/CARIN
OTTER TAIL CO ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
OTTER TAIL CO RECORDER
OTTER TAil CO SHERIFF
OTTER TAil CO TREASURER
QUALITY TOYOTA
soorr co SHERIFF DEPT
SEIM/LACEY
SJOUEIOARIN
VICTOR LUNDEEN COMPANY
WENZBJERICA
WEST CENTRAL REG JlNENILE CTR
WHIPPLENANESSA
Final Total:
Vendor Name
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC
CLAY CO HEAL 11-1 DEPT
FRUSTOUANNE
INDEPENDENT CONTRACT SERVtCES OF
LARSON/DAVID
MCKESSON MEDICAL-SURGICAL GOV SC
NPHIC
NURSE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP
ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC
OTTER TAIL CO TREASURER
VAN SANTEN/DANA
VERIZON WIRELESS
WESlBY/LINOA
Final Totail:
Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes
February 11, 2025 (Exhibit A)
Amount
259.90
180.00
155.00
107.00
778.36
37.08
15.00
35.11
2,200.00
190.00
29,000.00
900.00
29,727.51
150.00
32.00
4,243.15
154.00
13.57
4,27225
76.00
145.00
5,483.91
326.56
95.00
70.00
20.54
334.45
22.00
102.00
101.51
79,226.90
Amount
173.48
40,245.95
3.50
6,20923
120.00
95.59
75.00
7,416.00
78.66
444.00
26.81
796.86
'16.10
55,701.18
Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
February 11, 2025
OTTER TAIL COUNTY -MINNESOTA
DRAI NAGE AUTHORITY MIN UTES
Government Services Center, Commissioners' Room & Via Livestream
515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
February 11, 2025 110:51 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Otter Tail County Drainage Authority convened at 10:51 a.m. Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the
Government Services Center in Fergus Falls, MN. Commissioners Wayne Johnson, Chair; Bob Lahman, Vice
Chair; Kurt Mortenson, Dan Bucholz, 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
February 11, 2025 and the Consent Agenda of February 11, 2025 as follows:
1. January 28, 2025, Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
MOA WITH WADENA COUNTY DRAINAGE AUTHORITY
Motion by Mortenson, second by Sullivan and unanimously carried to authorize appropriate County Officials'
signatures to execute the Memorandum of Agreement between the Drainage Authorities of Otter Tail and
Wadena Counties to provide assistance with drainage inspections, repairs and other necessary services
during Wadena County's transition to an organized drainage program.
DITCHES 10, 11, AND 31 HEARING MINUTES
Motion by Mortenson, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to approve the County Ditch Nos. 10, 11,
& 31 Redetermination of Benefits Hearing Minutes as presented by Drainage Inspector Colby Palmersheim.
DITCH 12
Motion by Bucholz, second by Sullivan and unanimously carried to grant approval for Egge Construction to
work in County Ditch 12, at the request of Lida Township, to allow for road ditch cleaning along the East side
of 220th Ave, North of 410th Street, with ditch cleaning to stay within the original ditch grade.
2025 DITCH ASSESSMENTS
Motion by Sullivan, second by Bucholz and unanimously carried to approve the 2025 County Drainage Ditch
Assessments as presented by Drainage Inspector Colby Palmersheim.
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Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
February 11, 2025
PROPOSED HEARING DATE FOR DITCH 32
Drainage Inspector Colby Palmersheim inquired about Commissioner availability for holding a Public Hearing
regarding County Ditch 32 Redetermination of Benefits. The public hearing is tentatively scheduled for April
28, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. with location in Pelican Rapids to be determined.
ADJOURNMENT
At 11 :04 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, February 25,
2025, at the Government Services Center in Fergus Falls and via livestream.
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Dated: February 25, 2025
Attest~ I, 6fJ (L~
Nicole Hansen, Clerk