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OTTER TAIL COUNTY – MINNESOTA
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS’ &
DRAINAGE AUTHORITY AGENDA
Government Services Center, Commissioners’ Room & Via Livestream
515 West Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN
May 20, 2025 | 8:30 a.m.
TIME OPEN FORUM
8:20 – 8:23 (1) Bruce Qvammen
Land Development in Otter Tail County
AGENDA
Please silence cell phones.
8:30 – 8:35 (1) Call to Order:
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda – May 20, 2025
(2) Approval of Consent Agenda:
1. May 6, 2025, Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for May 20, 2025
3. Warrants/Bills for May 9, 2025, As Approved for Payment by the County Auditor-
Treasurer.
4. Human Services & Public Health Warrants/Bills for May 13, 2025, as Approved for
Payment by the County Auditor-Treasurer.
5. Resolution Waiving Right Of First Refusal Pursuant To Minnesota Statute Section
144.556
6. Approval of the renewal of On Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor Application for Lida Green Golf
LLC dba Lida Greens Golf for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
7. Approval of the renewal of an On Sale Liquor License Application for Countryside Barn
LLC for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
8. Approval of the renewal of an Off-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License Application for Big
Chief Inc. for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
9. Approval of the renewal of an On/Off Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License Application for
Leonard’s Family Resort LLC dba East Silent Resort for the period of July 1, 2025,
through June 30, 2026.
10. Approval of the renewal of an On Sale Wine License Application for Leonard’s Family
Resort LLC dba East Silent Resort for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30,
2026.
11. Approval of the renewal for On Sale Liquor License & Sunday for Bay View Ventures
LLC dba Beach Bums Bar & Eatery for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30,
2026
12. Approval of an LG220 Exempt Permit for Lawful Gambling for Minnesota Finnish
American Historical Society Chapter 13 for an event held at Finn Creek Museum on
August 17, 2025.
13. Approval of the On sale & Sunday Liquor License for JCTSM Properties dba
Silvermoon Lounge and Steakhouse for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30,
2026.
14. Approval of an On-Sale Liquor license with Sunday Renewal for Stalker Lake Golf
Course Bar and Grill LLC dba Stalker Lake Golf Course Bar and Grill for the period of
July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
15. Approval of the renewal application for On Sale Wine for Loonies Pub and
Campground for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
16. Approval of the renewal application for On-Sale/Off Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License for
Loonies Pub and Campground for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
17. Approval of a temporary On Sale Liquor License for St Lawrence Catholic Church for
an event held on their grounds at 46404 County Hwy 14, Perham MN 56573, on
August 3, 2025.
18. Approval of an LG220 Exempt Permit for Lawful Gambling for St Lawrence Catholic
Church for an event held their grounds at 46404 County Hwy 14, Perham MN 56573,
on August 3, 2025.
19. Approval of an LG220 Exempt permit for Lawful Gambling for Holy Cross Church New
York Mills, held at 54216 County Highway 148 Menahga, MN 56464, on September
14, 2025.
20. Approval of the renewal application for On Sale Liquor License, including Sunday
Liquor, for Balmoral Golf Course LLC dba Balmoral Golf Course for the period of July
1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
8:35 – 8:40 (3) Assistant HR Director, Stephanie Retzlaff
Administrative Specialist
Meal Reimbursement Policy
8:40 – 8:45 (4) Deputy Administrator, Lynne Penke Valdes & Human Services Director, Deb Sjostrom
Family Resource Center Coordinator Contract
8:45 – 8:55 (5) HS Director, Deb Sjostrom & Assistant HS Director Jess Steinbrenner
Contract for Motivational Interview Training and Community of Practice
8:55 – 9:00 (6) IT Director, Rick Kelsven
Out-of-State Travel Request
9:00 – 10:00 (7) Land & Resource Management Director, Christopher LeClair
WCA in Cities Resolutions (10 cities total)
MoA – City of Ottertail VHR Enforcement
Schleske Property Update
Planning Commission Recommendations
10:00 – 10:05 (8) Probation Director, Michael Schommer
Probation Training – July 24, 2025
10:05 – 10:15 (9) Community Development Director, Amy Baldwin
Community Energy Transition Grant
Accept Donation from Otter Tail Power
10:15 – 10:30 General Discussion
10:30 – 10:50 (10) Deputy Administrator, Nick Leonard
Public Transportation Joint Powers Board Resolution & Appointments
10:50 – 10:55 (11) County Administrator, Nicole Hansen
County Administrator – Delegate Authority
10:55 – 11:05 (12) Interim Deputy Administrator, Kris Vipond
Investments Resolution
Electronic Funds Transfers Resolution
Payment Approval Resolution
11:05 – 11:10 (13) Assistant Solid Waste Director, Scott Bjerke & Recycling Manager, Brooks Andersen
Single Sort Recycling Cart Purchase
11:10 – 11:25 (14) County Engineer, Krysten Foster
Highway Update
LBRP Agreement & Resolution - SP 056-619-015
11:25 – 11:30 (15) Asset Management Supervisor, Colby Palmersheim
iWorqs Proposal – Public Works Package
11:30 – 11:35 (16) Parks & Trails Director, Kevin Fellbaum
Heart of the Lakes Trail - Maplewood Segment Change Order #2
11:35 – 12:05 (17) Deputy Administrator, Lynne Penke Valdes
Extension Program Updates
12:05 – 12:50 Closed Session
Closed to the Public for Attorney-Client Privilege, Authorized under Minn. Stat. Section
13D.05, Subd. 3(b) for Otter Tail County Jail Threatened Litigation
Other:
County Attorney
County Administrator
12:50 – 1:00 Break
DRAINAGE AUTHORITY MEETING
1:00 – 1:05 (1) Approval of Agenda – May 20, 2025
(2) Approval of Consent Agenda:
1. May 6, 2025, Drainage Authority Meeting Minutes
2. Warrants/Bills for May 20, 2025
1:05 – 1:15 (3) Drainage Inspector, Colby Palmersheim
Ditch 44 - Head Lake Outlet Proposals
1:15 – 1:30 Break
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
1:30 – 1:45 Administration/Operations Committee (BL)
Court Security Officer
Cannabis and Lower-Potency Hemp Edible Ordinance - Proposed Fee Schedule
1:45 – 2:00 Finance, Property & License Management Committee (WJ)
Facilities Department Capital Request
Probation Capital Requests
Probation Vehicle
2:00 – 2:25 Economic Growth & Community Investment Committee (DB)
EGCI Tour
Platted Lots on General Development Lakes Discussion
CSAH 52 Advanced Construction Agreement
2:25 – 3:20 Health & Wellness Committee (KM)
Joint Powers Board Updates
Family Resource Centers and Opioid Settlement Funds
Workforce Programs Strategy
UPCOMING EVENTS
05/20 6:00 p.m. VLS Board Meeting, VLS Headquarters, Fergus Falls (BL)
05/21 7:30 a.m. EOT SWCD Board Meeting, EOT Office, Perham (DB)
05/22 8:30 a.m. EGCI East Otter Tail County Tour, Phelps Mill Park
05/28 10:00 a.m. PLMSWA Board Meeting, Perham Resource Recovery Facility, Perham (DB/SS)
05/31 9:00 a.m. Lake Stewardship Symposium, Thumper Pond Resort, Ottertail
06/04 11:00 a.m. CDA Board Meeting, Otter Tail Lake Room, GSC, Fergus Falls (SS/KM)
06/04 12:45 a.m. HRA Board Meeting, Otter Tail Lake Room, GSC, Fergus Falls (WJ/KM)
06/05 1:00 p.m. Bid Opening - SAP 056-635-043, Lida Lake Room, GSC, Fergus Falls
06/06 8:00 p.m. AMC Spring District Meeting, Otter Tail Lake Room, GSC, Fergus Falls
06/09 9:00 a.m. WOT SWCD Board Meeting, WOT Office, Fergus Falls (KM)
06/09 7:00 p.m. Commissioners’ Open House, Dalton Community Center, Dalton
06/11 1:00 p.m. Central MN Emergency Services Board Meeting, St. Cloud City Hall, St. Cloud (SS)
06/12 1:00 p.m. Bid Opening - 2025 Traffic Markings and Seal Coat/Crack Seal, Lida Lake Room, GSC, FF
06/12 5-7:00 p.m. CSAH 8 Project Open House, Perham City Hall, Perham